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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Large Study Explores How Often Patients Wake Up During Surgery

(IFLScience)
Photo: Army Medicine


The "accidental awareness" phenomenon = Concerned when not ample anaesthesia
(by Rosie Perera)

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Italy: Senza glutine? Si, si

(The New Zealand Herald)
Photo: GeneralMills


Italy: Senza glutine? Si, si = Zesty eats: linguini ails!
(by Robert Jordan)

The Last Six Presidents of the USA


Photo: Wikimedia

Last six Presidents of the USA:
1. Carter
2. Reagan
3. George H. W. Bush (Senior)
4. Clinton
5. G.W. Bush
6. Obama
= 1. Peanut farmer
2. "B" actor
3. Was rich (oil/gas)
4. Suggests sex with intern, oh no!
5. "G-Dub"
6. He's reasonable
(by Jason Lofts)

Republican aide resigns after saying Sasha and Malia Obama lack 'class'

(The Daily Telegraph)
Photo: mzminthehouse


A Republican aide resigns after saying the Obama sisters lack 'class' = Truly profane backbiter criticises Sasha and Malia - a senseless gag!
(by Julian Lofts)

Monday, December 1, 2014

"We lost the focus on the bricks": Interview with Roar Rude Trangbaek, press officer of the Lego Group

(International Trade News)
Photo: Nick Della Mora


Lego's Communications Manager Roar Rude Trangbaek = Anagram: Absurd name! Interlocking's core to our game
(by Jason Lofts)

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Dr Lam Hoe Yeoh: Voyeur doctor jailed for eight years after using network of hidden cameras to film patients, colleagues and friends on the toilet

(The Independent)


Dr Lam Hoe Yeoh = My head, her loo.
(by Adie Pena)

Animals sacrificed in Nepal to bring good luck

(Houston Chronicle)


Animals sacrificed in Nepal to bring good luck = Pacifist Anu Garg: "No! Condemn diabolic killers!"
(by Jason Lofts)

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Christian Poincheval Invents Pill That Makes Farts Smell Like Chocolate

(Huffington Post)
Photo: Fabpop Online


Christian Poincheval invents a pill that makes farts smell like chocolate = Most phenomenal! Cacao helps kill that invasive rich fecal stink. Let's trial!
(by Jason Lofts)

Christian Poincheval = Ah, pal is chic inventor!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Friday, November 28, 2014

Shakespeare First Folio found in French library

(The Guardian)
Photo: Megan Rosenbloom


Shakespeare First Folio found in French library = Er, I'd furnish/refresh frail book of ancient plays.
(by Rosie Perera)

China bans wordplay in attempt at pun control

(The Guardian)
Photo: Dave


China bans wordplay in attempt at controlling puns = Anagram phobic? Not punny! Strict plea will not stand
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Cosby philanthropy shadowed by allegations

(The New Zealand Herald)
Photo: Amarand Agasi


Cosby's philanthropy is shadowed by allegations = O yes, cops say Bill's a bawdy, philandering hotshot
(by Julian Lofts)

Richmond man who wrote Cosby Show theme discusses allegations against Bill Cosby

(WTVR)


The sexual allegations against Cosby = I say Huxtable got no legal assistance!
(by Adie Pena)

Ferguson on fire

(Washington Post)
Photo: Swelleganza


Ferguson, Missouri = US so grim, US on fire
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Hagel, under pressure, resigns as US defense secretary

(Reuters)
Photo: DonkeyHotey


Hagel resigns = Generals sigh
(by Adie Pena)

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Pope Describes Europe as 'Elderly and Haggard'

(The Wall Street Journal)
Photo: Catholic Church England


Pope Describes Europe as 'Elderly and Haggard' = Aged preacher appears senile. Godly dud bores.
(by Maurice Goddard)

Ferguson on Fire

(ABC News)
Photo: sarah-ji


Ferguson Officer = Forces of gunfire
(by Eric Strautman)

Monday, November 24, 2014

Kamala The Ugandan Giant, Former Pro Wrestler, Struggles As A Double Amputee

(Huffington Post)


Kamala the Ugandan Giant, former professional wrestler, struggles as a double amputee = How a gargantuan grappler's legs taken due to diabetes. All mars morose man's future life.
(by Jason Lofts)

Full statement by Bill Cosby's lawyer

(Toronto Star)
Photo: The World Affairs Council


Mr Cosby's lawyer, Martin Singer, on the allegations = "Tarts cry orgy? Bill is a gentleman, he's no womaniser
(by Julian Lofts)

Putin becomes eighth-degree black belt

(CNN)
Photo: Jedimentat44


Putin becomes eighth-degree black belt = Epic bare-chested bloke getting humble?
(by Julian Lofts)

Lisa Bonet's cryptic tweets may hint at Bill Cosby scandal

(Fox News)
Photo: Jacky Jasper


Lisa Bonet/Denise Huxtable's cryptic tweets = What? Acute pest Bill Cosby interested in sex?
(by Jason Lofts)