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Sunday, June 14, 2015

Retro Is the New 'New'

(Huffington Post)
500's Rulez - Kyà
Photo: Giuseppe Alessandro De Francesco


Retro Is the New 'New' = Where won't 'in' reset?
(by Robert Jordan)

Jazz Icon Ornette Coleman Dies At 85

(Time)
Ornette Coleman, 1930 -- 2015
Photo: Mike Licht


Ornette Coleman dies = Emoted in clear tones
(by Julian Lofts)

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Spanish bullfighter gored in groin leaving testicle 'eviscerated' at Madrid's San Isidro festival

(The Independent)


Spanish bullfighter gored in groin leaving testicle 'eviscerated' at San Isidro festival in Madrid = Agile steer charged matador, intent on piercing his balls. Idiot fell, is given first aid and survives
(by Jason Lofts)

Friday, June 12, 2015

Sweden royal wedding: Prince Carl Philip to marry reality star

(BBC)
Photo: Wikimedia


A real life Cinderella story? Or... = Carl and Sofia. Elite yell "Error!"
(by Julian Lofts)

Thursday, June 11, 2015

NBA signs deal with Nike; logo to appear on uniforms

(ESPN)
The colors of basketball (9)
Illustration: Charis Tsevis


NBA signs deal with Nike; logo to appear on uniforms = I know it is a push on a goal: plan for big endorsement.
(by Josiah Winslow)

Obama approves sending up to 450 more US troops to Iraq

(Fox News)
iraq
Photo: US Army


Obama approves sending up to four hundred and fifty more US troops to Iraq = President's for moving a thousand equipped army troops out abroad for fun.
(by Josiah Winslow)

Christopher Lee, horror master and renowned film villain, dies at 93

(Syndicated News Headlines)
Christopher Lee - Berlinale - 2013
Photo: avda-foto


Christopher Lee, horror master and renowned film villain, dies at ninety three = In his prime, and when elderly, rave actor instilled terror into hearts of men, eh?
(by Dharam)

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Nude tourists are blamed for quake

(The Times)
Mount Kinabalu !
Photo: Atiqah Rahman Wyllie Adeng


Nude tourists are blamed for earthquake = Fear bare adults required to shake mount
(by Mark McNamara)

South Korea says its deadly MERS outbreak may have peaked

(Seattle Times)
MERS-CoV Investigation | Yemen
Photo: CDC Global


Middle East Respiratory Syndrome = Main story reported MERS is deadly
(by Jason Lofts)

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Leonard Nimoy's Legacy Lives On in the Asteroid Belt

(Universe Today)
Image: NASA/JPL


Leonard Nimoy’s Legacy Lives On in the Asteroid Belt = My "illogical" role rests. Destination: beyond heaven.
(by Josiah Winslow)

Bugman's brush with death

(Stuff.co.nz)


Bugman's brush with death = Shh, bub, swat it; darn 'em, ugh!
(by Robert Jordan)

Kate Moss called pilot a 'basic bitch', says witness

(The Guardian)
10 - Kate Moss
Photo: Renan Katayama


Kate Moss called pilot a bitch = Is that a model's cockpit label?
(by Mark McNamara)

Apple finally acknowledging women's periods exist

(New York Post)
Runkeeper and health on iPhone
Photo: Jason Howie


Apple finally acknowledging women's periods exist = Gals welcome iApp: Sex finally depends on it working
(by Jason Lofts)

How China's 'Great Cannon' works -- and why we should be worried

(CNN)
rmack poptech5
Photo: Rebecca MacKinnon


The People's Republic of China's 'Great Cannon' = Can cripple the *bleep*ing 'net. Chaos for USA, no?
(by Rosie Perera)

A Prison Escape From "Little Siberia"

(The Atlantic)
Continued pursuit of Richard Matt and David Sweat
Photo: Broadleak News


The NY prisoners = In the pens? Sorry...

The two escaped prisoners from New York = Word to press: cops know they remain free.

Two prisoners and their escape from a New York prison, "Little Siberia" = "Partners in crime" freed with power tools in a risky area? Not possible!
(by Josiah Winslow)

Monday, June 8, 2015

Chris Pratt admits feeling 'remorse' over recreational hunting

(Washington Post)
Chris Pratt
Photo: Gage Skidmore


Chris Pratt admits feeling 'remorse' over recreational hunting = Enlightened actor's grave crime: terrorist fun, animal trophies
(by Jason Lofts)

Sunday, June 7, 2015

The humble linguist

(The Economist)
Languages
Photo: Chris JL


English built the, um, ~ the humble linguist
(by Robert Jordan)

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Sculptor Anish Kapoor defends Versailles 'vagina' artwork

(BBC)


Sculptor Anish Kapoor defends Versailles 'vagina' artwork = Statue in park provokes a row; French all said 'gross' and 'vile'
(by Jason Lofts)

IS militant divulges location with social media picture: U.S. Air Force

(Yahoo! News)
Andre Poulin
Photo: Prachatai


IS militant divulges location with social media picture: U.S. Air Force = Touche! Vigilant USAF spot clue, eliminated idiotic Islamic warriors
(by Jason Lofts)

Canada 'cultural genocide' against First Nation - report

(BBC)
Rock Bay First Nations Mural
Photo: Lotus Johnson


Canada's 'cultural genocide' against First Nations = Caucasians at fault, once lords targeting Indians
(by Rosie Perera)