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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Teachers not to blame for language problems

(Asia One)

















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Problem in Chinese? = Incomprehensible!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Friday, November 27, 2009

Siberian tiger in severe decline

(BBC News)

















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The Siberian Tiger Monitoring Programme = I am reporting on rare ones. It might be grim.
(by Adie Pena)

Prisoner deal hits snag on Hamas demands

(Reuters)

















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Prisoner deal hits snag on Hamas demands = Main reason's - pleaded ransom stands high
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Do dads belong in the delivery room?

(Time)

















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Do dads belong in the delivery room? = The man's giddy over red blood - no lie!
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Why so many Jews are atheists

(YnetNews)

















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Why so many Jews are atheists = Jewish mother's asset, anyway
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Don't kiss Santa, he may have the flu

(Yahoo! News)

















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Don't kiss Santa, he may have the flu = Save youth - hand the fake man lists!
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Monday, November 23, 2009

The Israel-Hamas prisoner swap deal near: officials

(Washington Post)

















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The Israel-Hamas prisoner swap deal near: officials = O, Palestinians release him for a few sharp radicals!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Filipino declared Hero of the Year by CNN

(Inquirer)

















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A Filipino is named CNN "Hero of the Year" = I, this homey Efren Penaflorida, an icon?
(by Adie Pena)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Depressed woman loses benefits over Facebook photos

(Yahoo! News)

















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Depressed woman loses benefits over Facebook photos = Aha! Web snoopers observed posted smiles, took offence.
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Terror plot ringleader gets 13-year prison term

(CBS 47)

















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Ringleader Narseal Batiste = A danger, sir. An elite blaster.
(by Adie Pena)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

As Henry shows, footballers can't be trusted

(USA Today)

















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As Henry shows, footballers can't be trusted = So far, brethren, no doubt - he was tactless & sly!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

No Rebuke for 'Admonish,' 2009 Word of the Year

(The New York Times)

















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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year is announced = Current term "ADMONISH" raised a few eyebrows, no?
(by Adie Pena)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Revealed: the Scientist Who Says She Is The Real Belle De Jour

(Daily Mail)

















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Dr Brooke Magnanti was prostitute Belle de Jour = Tired blog-journal writer speaks out to be named
(by Tony Crafter)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

G.M. Shows Signs of Recovery Despite New Loss

(The New York Times)

















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A General Motors recovery = Restore an ever gloomy car?
(by Adie Pena)

Monday, November 16, 2009

Obama walks a tightrope in first visit to China

(Yahoo! News)

















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Obama walks a tightrope in first visit to China = Lank visitor's top ambition: a fast high-wire act!
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Splash! NASA moon crash struck lots of water

(Yahoo! News)

















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Splash! NASA moon crash struck lots of water = Astronauts want marsh crops, also flocks, eh?
(by Dharam Khalsa)

US and Japan to find 'new alliance'

(BBC News)

















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US and Japan to find 'new alliance' = A new adjusted financial plan, no?
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Saturday, November 14, 2009

'Significant' water found on Moon

(BBC News)

















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'Significant' water found on Moon = NASA off to drown on it -- in nice mug!
(by Adie Pena)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Australian men undress and soap up at a car wash

(Yahoo! News)

















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Australian men undress and soap up at a car wash = And perhaps Canada or US answer: "Alas, it's autumn!"
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Fort Hood Highlights a Threat of Homegrown Jihad

(Time)

















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Fort Hood Highlights a Threat of Homegrown Jihad = How might he (jihadist) get foothold? Afghan horror.
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Obama makes Veterans Day pledge

(BBC News)

















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Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington military cemetery = Obit: I gently knelt at the monument for worthy Americans
(by Adie Pena)

Experts: Placebo power behind many natural cures

(Yahoo! News)

















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Experts: Placebo power behind many natural cures = Except many prescribed aloe wrap to heal sunburn
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

NBA great Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia

(Yahoo! News)

















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Rare chronic myeloid leukemia = I'd cure a hero -- Kareem, my ill icon.
(by Adie Pena)

Monday, November 9, 2009

Jennifer Lopez suing ex-husband Ojani Noa for $10M over sale of 'sexual' honeymoon videos

(New York Daily News)

















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Ojani Noa's tell-all movie = One ill man violates a J.Lo.
(by Adie Pena)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Miss England gives up crown over brawl reports

(Yahoo! News)

















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Miss England gives up crown over brawl reports = Crowds love vibrant super-legs women sparring!
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Monday, November 2, 2009

Israel urges Palestinians to restart peace talks

(AP)

















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Israel urges Palestinians to restart peace talks = Partners! Let's speak out strategies, air alliances.
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Clinton minces no words with Pakistan

(ABS CBN News)

















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Clinton minces no words with Pakistan = Americans don't clown with, insist on Pk
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Levi Johnston Playgirl Shoot 90% Certain To Be Full-Frontal Nudity

(Huffington Post)

















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Bristol Palin's boyfriend revealing all = Lad's front "bone" real visible in Playgirl!
(by Adie Pena)