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Monday, June 29, 2015

Greece's prime minister -- seeking to calm Greek citizens -- quotes FDR: 'The only thing to fear is fear itself'

(Business Insider)
Before the meeting
Photo: European Council President

Alexis Tsipras, the Prime Minister of Greece and leader of Syriza = I realize many fears; crisis frightened exasperated metropolis!
(by Adie Pena)

'Leap second': Why June 30 will have one extra second

(Los Angeles Times)
Art: Salvador DalĂ­

June thirtieth, Twenty-Fifteen will have one extra second = I have intent just to wholly fix the new date interference.
(by Josiah Winslow)

Next iPhones may add "Force Touch"

(USA Today)
iPhone 5
Photo: Reiner Girsch

Next iPhones may add "Force Touch" = Oh, my hand's extra occupied often! = I expect a "handy" hot modern focus.
(by Josiah Winslow)

David Sweat shot and captured alive after New York manhunt

(CNN)
01.ConnecticutAvenue.NW.WDC.28June2015
Photo: Elvert Barnes

The escaped New York prison inmate David Sweat = "We did discover a persistent man." "No, he kept away."
(by Josiah Winslow)

Sunday, June 28, 2015

The GOP Field

(CNN)
2016 Republican Clown Car Parade - Trump Exta Special Edition
Illustration: DonkeyHotey
Jeb Bush
Ben Carson
Ted Cruz
Carly Fiorina
Lindsey Graham
Mike Huckabee
George Pataki
Rand PauL
Rick Perry
Marco Rubio
Rick Santorum
Donald Trump
Bobby Jindal
Chris Christie
John Kasich
Scott Walker
= The Sr. Prince
Black Doc
Tea Partier
Girly Token
Mr. Zip
Lacks Sugar Daddy
Ho Hum NYCer
Wacko Man
Frail Babbler
Cuban Crush
Senator Prude
Hungrier Joke
India Ink
Car Jam Chubby
Ohio Job Crisis
Milktoaster
(by Russ Atkinson)

Road Trippin' - What's new at Summerfest

(NBC15)

The World's Largest Music Festival in Milwaukee = Ah, during Summerfest, we locals visit it all week. = What a swell, skilled guitar voice in Summerfest!
(by Josiah Winslow)

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Seifeddine Rezgui: What we know about the Tunisian beach attack gunman

(ITV)
"I WILL COME TO TUNISIA THIS SUMMER" a too simple social-media slogan turned around by terrorists
Photo: Tjebbe van Tijen

The Tunisian Seifeddine Rezgui = "I seized a gun, fire, stun, then I die."
(by Julian Lofts)

Friday, June 26, 2015

North Korea Calls on World to 'Dismember US Imperialists'

(NDTV)
Sinpyong Lake, North Korea
Photo: yeowatzup

"Dismember the fatty monster US imperialists" say the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea. = Hmm, apt! America has terrible lipodystrophy - to become trim sufferers need seek liposuction stat.
(by Julian Lofts)

Lego Saying 'No' To Plastic, Invests Millions Into Search For 'Sustainable' Material

(MSN)
CubeDudes Pam and The Hoff
Photo: nolnet


Lego Saying 'No' To Plastic=Tin tops geological 'nays'
(by Robert Jordan)

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Tom Cruise's new role as a 280lb drug smuggler

(Daily Mail)
Tom Cruise drawn in Photoshop
Portrait: Roberto Rizzato


Thomas Cruise Mapother IV = He triumphs as movie actor
(by Jason Lofts)

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Charleston Lawmaker Will Introduce Hate Crime Legislation In Wake Of Church Shooting

(Huffington Post)
HERITAGE 2015
Photo: Christopher Dombres


Hate or bias-motivated crimes = Motive to harm? It is race-based.
(by Jason Lofts)

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Pro baseball team cancels 'Caucasian Heritage Night'

(CNN)



Caucasian Heritage Night = Teaching racist hue again? = Nice racist hate again? Ugh!
(by Rosie Perera)

Friend or food? Dog meat trade divides China

(CNN)
Who'll let the dogs out?
Photo: Stephen Wilson


The dog meat industry is fighting a losing battle. = Don't grill sentient Fido as tasty! Get him a big hug!
(by Rosie Perera)

Friday, June 19, 2015

Vladimir Putin creates 'military Disneyland' where youngsters can ride tanks, play with grenade launchers and eat army rations

(The Daily Mirror)


Vladimir Putin creates 'military Disneyland' where youngsters can ride tanks, play with grenade launchers and eat army rations = Russians' tyrannical leader (intimidating guy) has invented scary theme park: Children emulate soldiers at war and try weaponry
(by Jason Lofts)

The man with a plan: Donald Trump's 5-part strategy to make America great again

(RT)
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Photo: iprimages


Let's Make America Great Again!: Donald Trump for President = Real estate king's candidature pre-programmed to fail, man!
(by Jason Lofts)

'Carpet of crabs' covers US beaches

(BBC)


'Carpet of crabs' covers Southern Californian beaches = Pacific lobster crustaceans brace for onshore 'haven'
(by Julian Lofts)

NBC's Brian Williams is starting an 'apology tour'

(CNN)
Brian Williams - Caricature
Caricature: DonkeyHotey


Brian Williams starts 'apology tour' = I am sorry, in-group; it was all total BS
(by Rosie Perera)

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Dylann Roof: the cold stare of a killer with a history of drug abuse and racism

(The Guardian)
DC Vigil For Charleston Murders 1
Photo: Stephen Melkisethian


Dylann Storm Roof = Mad, forlorn, stony
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Dr. Sergio Canavero predicts head transplantation is possible

(Daily Mail)


Dr. Sergio Canavero = A donor's caregiver = A corrosive danger
(by Julian Lofts)

First penile transplant recipient 'to become father'

(BBC)
doctors performing surgery
Photo: ReSurge International


First penile transplant recipient 'to become father' in South Africa = A perfect scientific result - hale insemination of partner. Both rapt!
(by Julian Lofts)