Legendary Egyptian actor Omar Sharif dies at 83

(Al Jazeera)

Photo: David Morris

The actor Michel Demitri Shalhoub alias Omar Sharif = Ooh, macho hirsute film star had charm, real abilities

(by Jason Lofts)

Athens capitulates to creditors

(BBC)

Photo: simon.birt

Athens capitulates to creditors = It hasn't placated EEC or tourists

(by Julian Lofts)

Omar Sharif: Lawrence of Arabia star dies aged 83

(BBC)

Photo: startinghere71

Omar Sharif: Lawrence of Arabia star dies = Sherif Ali: Scenario of armed Arabs at war

(by Jason Lofts)

Apple's new ad campaign says "If it's not an iPhone, it's not an iPhone"

(Apple Insider)

Photo: Ape Lad

"If it's not an iPhone, it's not an iPhone" = Ha! No point if the point is not insane!

(by Josiah Winslow)

New Sarah Palin book coming in November

(The New Zealand Herald)

Illustration: DonkeyHotey

"Sweet Freedom: A Devotional" by Sarah Palin = Leader of Tea Party has no enviable wisdom

(by Julian Lofts)

Sarah Palin announces her fourth book will be a collection of biblical 'meditations'

(Daily Mail)

Illustration: DonkeyHotey

Sarah Palin's new book is titled "Sweet Freedom: A Devotional" = "Wanna vote for me as a likeable, stolid, white President? Do so!"

(by Julian Lofts)

Edward Snowden plea deal with US a possibility, says Eric Holder

(The Times)

Illustration: DonkeyHotey

Edward Snowden plea deal with US a possibility, says Eric Holder = Sly whistle-blower analysed - decided how to disappear in Russia

(by Mark McNamara)

'You look disgusting': Beauty blogger's powerful video

(Stuff.co.nz)

'You look disgusting' = Ugly skin got odious

(by Robert Jordan)

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates

1. John Ellis Bush	=	Hell, I shun jobs
2. Benjamin Solomon Carson	=	Men, I can loan *morons* jobs!
3. Christopher James Christie	=	Those sharp critics jeer him
4. Rafael Edward Cruz	=	Dreadful war craze
5. Mark Whitty Everson	=	Very mistaken worth
6. Cara Carleton Fiorina	=	A fair concern to a liar
7. Lindsey Olin Graham	=	Ah, I'm one sly darling
8. Michael Dale Huckabee	=	Ace? Ha! Dumb like a leech
9. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal	=	I'd buy job by his plan
10. John Richard Kasich	=	Join hard, rich hacks
11. George Elmer Pataki	=	Me? I kept a larger ego
12. Randal Howard Paul	=	A hard, loud war plan
13. Richard "Rick" Perry	=	Err...a dry, rich prick
14. Marco Antonio Rubio	=	O, a moronic brain! Out!
15. Richard John Santorum	=	Ah! Disjunct horror, man!
16. Donald John Trump Senior	=	Damn old pro joins the run
17. Scott Walker	=	Act! Let's work!

Anagram: Josiah Winslow, Caricatures: DonkeyHotey

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resigns

(Al Jazeera)

Photo: Brookings Institution

Greece's finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has resigned = In arrears, his vision is, "Germany can get fucked! Ease fines!"

(by Julian Lofts)

Calais Migrants Storm Channel Tunnel In Desperate Bid To Reach Britain

(Huffington Post)

Calais migrants = Tag as criminals = A lasting racism

(by Jason Lofts)

Wimbledon 2015: A look back at last five men's singles Championships

(India.com)

Photo: Paula Funnell

This year's Wimbledon men's singles seeds: 1 Novak Djokovic 2 Roger Federer 3 Andy Murray 4 Stan Wawrinka 5 Kei Nishikori 6 Tomas Berdych 7 Milos Raonic 8 David Ferrer 9 Marin Cilic 10 Rafael Nadal

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1 Skinny Serbian flimflammer 2 Admired Swiss ace endorses Nike 3 UK 4 Hairy introvertive boring killjoy 5 Solid career 6 Calm adversary 7 Who? 8 Disregarded (no show) 9 Croatian 10 Nicknamed Rafa

(by Jason Lofts)

Sharks attack beachgoers

(CNN)

Photo: Jo

Shark's bites harm us = Shrieks: "Arm has stub"

(by Russ Atkinson)

Baby scales rock wall

(MSN)

Baby scales rock wall = A belay blocks crawls

(by Robert Jordan)

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

(Business Insider)

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 Dalí

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)

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)

Photo: Elvert Barnes

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

(by Josiah Winslow)

The GOP Field

(CNN)

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

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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)