Dogs in Heaven? Pope Francis Leaves Pearly Gates Open

(The New York Times)

Photo: Carmen Rodriguez

"Paradise is open to all of God's creatures." (Pope Francis, The Vatican) = I reinforced: all pets go to heaven: pups, cats, toads, pair of canaries.

(by Rosie Perera)

'I'm not doing maths on air': Nicky Morgan dodges simple equation asked by 10-year-old

(The Daily Express)


'I'm not doing maths on air' = A minor, so admit nothing

(by Robert Jordan)

Huge LA blaze being investigated as a criminal fire

(Los Angeles Times)

Photo: Atomic Hot Links

The Los Angeles Fire Department = Responding, settle a flame there

(by Rosie Perera)

Delta announces five-tiered seating plan

(CNN)

Photo: Pieter van Marion

Delta Air Lines' new "Basic Economy" fare = Debacle as I flew: no carry-on, amenities.

(by Rosie Perera)

13 Enhanced interrogation techniques used by the CIA

(Global News)

Caricature: DonkeyHotey

Enhanced Interrogation Techniques ~ concentrate Iraqis in the dungeon, eh!

(by Julian Lofts)

Marines on alert ahead of release of Senate torture report

(CNN)

Photo: Robert Cudmore

The United States Senate's "CIA Interrogation Practices Report" = Concern: see that it doesn't precipitate terror against a US site

(by Rosie Perera)

Shrien Dewani not guilty of murdering wife in South Africa

(New York Daily News)

Photo: Global Panorama

Shrien Dewani not guilty = Want erudition? He's lying!

(by Julian Lofts)

World War III Coming? Russian State Media Claims US House Resolution 'One Step' Closer to 'All-Out War'

(Epoch Times)

Photo: Tinou Bao

World War III Coming? Russian State Media Claims US House Resolution 'One Step' Closer to 'All-Out War' = Moscow airs a real ultimatum to Washington - stop eerie, suicidal sanction or we'll use our soldiers

(by Aronas Pinchas)

Bill de Blasio skirts NYC grand jury decision

(Politico)

Caricature: DonkeyHotey

The New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Eric Garner case = "Sorry, I'm certain nobody broke a law here, hence it's legal"

The New York Mayor Bill de Blasio = "I'm silly - nobody broke a law there"

(by Julian Lofts)

Graffiti artists cover Miami neighbourhood, wall-to-wall

(Reuters)

Photo: Blanca Stella Mejia

Graffiti artists cover Miami neighbourhood, wall-to-wall = What? A big awesome sight of firm color ain't dull or trivial!

(by Maurice Goddard)

Obama sore throat related to acid reflux

(CNN)

Photo: Eldon Baldwin

Obama sore throat related to acid reflux = Relax, treatable. Rad sir ate too much food.

(by Rosie Perera)

The Narrow Road to the Deep North

(The Man Booker Prize)


Australian Author Richard Flanagan's novel 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is ~ a heartrending tale of horror, the staunch, valiant, southern POWs and a railroad

(by Julian Lofts)

Phoenix police officer shoots dead unarmed black man during scuffle

(Yahoo! News)

Photo: Youth Radio

Phoenix police officer shoots dead unarmed black man during scuffle = Kerfuffle is behind death of colored man as cop produces gun in climax

(by Jason Lofts)

Oregon hospital: Medication error killed patient

(Yahoo! News)

Photo: Gatis Gribusts

Loretta Macpherson = Mortal, then a corpse

(by Aronas Pinchas)

NY cop not indicted in choke hold death

(CNN)

Photo: EventsPhotosNYC

Choke hold case = Headlock's echo

(by Jason Lofts)

37 Million Bees Found Dead In Ontario, Canada After Planting Large GMO Corn Field

(OrganicHealth)

Photo: greensefa

Bayer's neonicotinoid pesticides = It's poison, and bees die. I notice, cry.

(by Rosie Perera)

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)

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)