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Saturday, November 21, 2015

ISIS vs. ISIL vs. Daesh vs. Islamic State, Explained

(Ventures)
On both sides of the border between Syria and Iraq there are now 35.000 Squaremiles 'Islamic State'
Map: Karl-Ludwig Poggemann

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militant group = Quite a strident hairy fanatical Islamist pogrom
(by Jason Lofts)

Friday, November 20, 2015

ISIL, ISIS, Islamic State, Daesh: What's The Difference?

(The International Business Times)
Photo: Wikimedia

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militant group = Martyrs in a quest - aiming for a caliphate, it is told = Diagnosis: A caliphate for quite militant martyrs
(by Jason Lofts)

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Scientists discover why some people cannot 'hold their drink'

(The Independent)
Why Daddy Drinks
Photo: wackystuff

Scientists discover why some people cannot 'hold their drink' = Too many pints recorded - evidence which "kills" sottish person
(by Mark McNamara)

"It's a hard three letters to absorb" - Actor Charlie Sheen reveals he is HIV-positive

(Newstalk)
CHARLIE SHEEN
Photo: Roberto Rizzato

"It's a hard three letters to absorb," says Charlie Sheen = Brash horny actor slates/hates the terrible disease
(by Julian Lofts)

Monday, November 16, 2015

Bombshell perfume good for repelling mosquitoes

(MSN)

Bombshell perfume good for repelling mosquitoes = Hope in bordello: Gross femme smell quite bugproof
(by Russ Atkinson)

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Disbelief, panic as Paris struck a second time

(Yahoo!)
151115_048   "Paix pour Paris"
Photo: The Apex Archive

Disbelief, panic as Paris struck a second time = France's despair: attack 'n' suicide? Impossible!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

How many people actually saw Donald Trump's bizarre Iowa speech, anyway?

(Washington Post)
donald trump
Photo: Tara Gamby

How many people actually saw Donald Trump's bizarre Iowa speech, anyway? = Blimey! Many saw a crazy wound up ape prattle away on his codswallop here!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Saturday, November 14, 2015

How Paris ISIS Terrorists May Have Used PlayStation 4 To Discuss And Plan Attacks

(Forbes)
Gundam: Battle Operation Next aperte le pre registrazioni
Photo: Domenico

Paris terrorists may have used PlayStation = Visual toy assisted martyrs' preparation, eh?
(by Jason Lofts)

Who Is Ismael Omar Mostefai, One Of The Paris Suicide Bombers?

(Bustle)

Ismael Omar Mostefai = I immolate - fame soars
(by Julian Lofts)

Paris attacks: Hollande blames Islamic State for 'act of war'

(BBC)
Mourning moments following Paris terrorist attacks
Photo: looking4poetry

Paris attacks: Hollande blames Islamic State for 'act of war' = World fears a fatal catastrophe: ISIS combatants came, kill
(by Jason Lofts)

Friday, November 13, 2015

Donald Trump Asks Iowans: "How Stupid" Are They to Believe Ben Carson?

(The New York Times)
Party That Mocked President’s Lack of Experience Favors One with No Experience Whatsoever
Photo: Peter Stevens

Donald Trump asks the Iowans: "How stupid" are they to believe Ben Carson? = Oh, now a testy hoodwinker bashes a detested Republican rival on stump!
(by Jason Lofts)

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Frequent self-weighing may cause depression in adolescents

(The Times of India)
+30 pounds
Photo: Scott Sherrill-Mix

Frequent self-weighing may cause depression in adolescents = Constant scale enquiries seemingly showed a deep suffering
(by Mark McNamara)

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

40 Years Ago: Queen Film Iconic "Bohemian Rhapsody" Video

(Ultimate Classic Rock)

It is the fortieth anniversary of the best-selling composition "Bohemian Rhapsody", as performed by the British progressive rock band Queen.
1. Freddie Mercury (vocals and piano)
2. Brian May (guitar and vocals)
3. John Deacon (bass guitar)
4. Roger Taylor (the drums)
=
Thousands nod - a very rich, electrifying orchestral single.
1. Farrokh Bulsara. Born as a noble, emotive Parsi. Got AIDS, died.
2. CBE, PhD (preeminent astrophysics professor)
3. Most junior, born in Oadby - not a great singer (a quavery voice)
4. Rhythm - but it made him deaf
(by Julian Lofts)

Israel behind Arafat 'assassination': Palestinian inquiry

(Yahoo!)
Photo: Wikimedia

Israel behind Arafat 'assassination'= Rash Arab nation said lies/fantasies
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Seattle's famed 'gum wall' gets deep cleaned

(MSN)
The Gum Wall in Seattle
Photo: Marc Biarnes

Seattle's infamous 'gum wall' gets deep cleaning = Gelatinous slag steamed in NW, left upscale gem
(by Russ Atkinson)

SeaWorld San Diego to Phase Out Killer Whale Show

(NBC7)
Blackfish Documentary - Free Whales in Captivity
Photo: Danielle

The San Diego SeaWorld orcas = Sad whales escorting a rodeo.
(by Julian Lofts)

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

"There's No Republican Party Anymore. It's Chaos"

(Newsweek)
CNN Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate September 16, 2015
Caricature: DonkeyHotey

"There's No Republican Party Anymore. It's Chaos" = Nearby, chaotic arsehole Trump's tripe annoys!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Monday, November 9, 2015

Russian 'drug cheats sabotaged' London 2012... here's how Twitter reacted to the damning WADA commission report

(Daily Mail)
Women's heptathlon
Photo: Annie C

Drug cheats = Reds caught
(by Julian Lofts)

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

(Reuters)
Day 7 Athletics (21 Aug 2010)
Photo: Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences = I swear, opposing a damn cult of obscene riff-raffs, cheats desired!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Introducing Tramontana

(Automotive Blog)
Tramontana R
Photo: Iker LarraƱaga

Tramontana sports car ~ as transport on tarmac
(by Jason Lofts)