First world war centenary: 'The lamps are going out all over Europe'

(The Guardian)

Photo: Tom Brandt

Edward Grey: 'The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our life-time.' = Elegy - World War I in memoriam: The fervent struggle against the Hun. People arose to die. O, Alleluia!

(by Jason Lofts)

Cliff Richard denies underage sex allegation

(CNN)

Photo: Leo Reynolds

Cliff Richard denies underage sex allegation = He fancied fragile adolescent. A lurid sex ring?

(by Julian Lofts)

Topless sunbathing is no longer 'du jour' in France

(The Independent)

Photo: Cacau & Xande

Topless sunbathing is now no longer 'du jour' in France = Whoa! Just no nude porno breasts influencing girls. No!

(by Julian Lofts)

WWI 100th Anniversary: Poppies, Flanders Field And Ceremonies Across Europe

(International Business Times)

Photo: Andrea Vail

In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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World War I Vow no quarter, boys! After the wily, hostile Turks at Gallipoli, now fell the hard, piratical Hun. The Hindenburg Line, the Spring Offensive, the Siege of Antwerp, The Ardennes, Artois, Belleau Wood, Hulluch, Liège, Loos, Neuve Chapelle, Passchendaele, the Somme, Verdun, Ypres ... That blood-red sky is insufferable sorrow for the dead and dying. Wildflowers for the steadfast fellows who died boldly like knights. Their widows, waifs and friends gasp and weep. God knows what a waste of men. Christ, why?

(by Jason Lofts)

The sinister side of meerkats

(TVNZ)

Photo: Tambako The Jaguar

The sinister side of cutesy meerkats = They are dirtiest of nemeses. It sucks!

(by Julian Lofts)

Israel's Operation Protective Edge in Gaza

(Jerusalem Post)

Photo: andlun1

Israel's Operation Protective Edge = Overstepped - atrocities are legion!

(by Jason Lofts)

West Yorkshire Boltmaker beer crowned best in Britain

(BBC)


West Yorkshire Boltmaker beer crowned best in Britain = Britannic brewery seeks a "Most Liked Bitter Brew" honor

(by Jason Lofts)

US actor Robin Williams found dead

(Al Jazeera)

Photo: Bago Games

US actor and comedian Robin Williams found dead = Tabloids mourn suicidal man, faded icon, a wonder

(by Julian Lofts)

Africa's last polar bear dies 'from broken heart'

(The Daily Telegraph)

Photo: Scott Calleja

Africa's last captive polar bear dies 'from broken heart' = Claptrap! Heat stroke or fever. No ice - barbarism. Sad fail.

(by Julian Lofts)

Also see: The Reality of Zoos

In The Times: Remembering Lauren Bacall

(The New York Times)

Photo: Isabel Santos Pilot

In The Times: Remembering Lauren Bacall = Cinema art, eh? Trimmer nubile belle sang!

(by Maurice Goddard)

Screen legend Lauren Bacall dies

(Stuff.co.nz)

Photo: Isabel Santos Pilot

Screen legend Lauren Bacall dies = A slender dancer. Angelic US belle

(by Julian Lofts)

Boy born without ears can hear thanks to pioneering procedure

(The Guardian)


Boy born without ears can hear thanks to pioneering procedure = Breathtaking! Hooray! Brainier new potent sound op occurs here!

(by Maurice Goddard)

Profile: Haider al-Abadi, Iraqi PM in waiting

(BBC)

#106804288 / gettyimages.com

Q: Who is Haider al-Abadi? = Alibi: Iraq shadow head

(by Jason Lofts)

Python caught in Florida is chief suspect in mystery of missing cats

(Reuters)

Photo: IamNotUnique

Python caught in Florida is chief suspect in mystery of missing cats = O! Constrictor's piggish pussycat fancy thus finished timely in fame!

(by Maurice Goddard)

The rise of the Islamic State

(BBC)

Illustration: Khalid Albaih

The rise of the Islamic State jihadist group = Just form this "ISIS" (caliphate) idea together

(by Jason Lofts)

Australian boy shown holding severed head

(Stuff.co.nz)

Photo: Madgerly

Australian boy, son of a terrorist, shown holding severed head = Insane horror on TV - a Syrian soldier fought, lost, was beheaded

(by Julian Lofts)

Pistorius' murder trial in South Africa draws to a close

(La Prensa)

Photo: Lwp Kommunikáció

Murder trial of South African sprinter closes = Call this former runner Oscar Pistorius fated

(by Jason Lofts)

Roadblock: Hot Reindeer Shelter in Cool Norway Tunnel

(NBC News)

Photo: oh contraire

Roadblock: Hot Reindeer Shelter in Cool Norway Tunnel = Old caribou like northern cold. They swelter near noon

(by Julian Lofts)

'Jihadist' flag flown in east London

(The Guardian)

Photo: Doug Wheller

'Jihadist' flag flown in east London suburb = Bet a glad Boris Johnson finds it unlawful

(by Julian Lofts)

George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin Get Their Marriage License In London

(Hollywood Life)

Photo: Sucesospr.com

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin = Glamour and money-goaded alliance

(by Jason Lofts)