Thursday, July 09, 2020

Moscow Nails Heatwave Dressing in These Beautiful Space Pictures


The Duchess of Cambridge orbits the planet
at a height of about 250 miles, barely visible
to the naked eye. On a clear night, Donald Trump

knows a good dress when he sees one. Whether
he’s hosting a reception or taking part in a photograph
he’s usually wearing a frock, and never seems overdressed

for the occasion. NASA said: 'This composite image
shows the President in silhouette. He was briefed in March
with a bit of astronomical knowhow and has a crew on board.'

-- Rupert M Loydell

'Nobody told' Trump Russia paying Taliban to kill US troops
How Duchess of Cambridge nails heatwave dressing every time
See the ISS transit the Sun in these beautiful NASA pictures

Friday, June 26, 2020

The Hottest Day of the Year


There are warnings that action will be taken
followed by violent clashes if social distancing
contained an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory

Social media showed shocking scenes
of a heaving Boris Johnson: huge crowds
plunged into another former lockdown.

MPs concerned about the sacking of the beaches
were arrested and at least one person was injured
using violent tactics from Israeli secret services.

-- Rupert M Loydell

No10 warns of new lockdown as 500,000 cram onto beaches on hottest day of year
Coronavirus morning headlines as it's warned beaches could be closed if lockdown rules are ignored
Labour anti-Semitism row: Long-Bailey allies urge Starmer to reinstate her

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

A Few Words & Phrases


What do 'white privilege' and 'ally' mean?
Life experiences will affect how they define them
Hospitals have more than a week to prepare

What do 'white privilege' and 'ally' mean?
The bodies of a girl, two women and four men
A dog was also found shot dead at the property.

What do 'white privilege' and 'ally' mean?
People often have different ideas
The government has been accused

-- Rupert M Loydell

What do 'thug', 'white privilege' and 'ally' mean?
Government accused of blindsiding NHS trusts
Seven people and dog shot dead in Alabama house

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Enormous Floyd Fallout


threat still looms welcome
customers, services, tight rules spiking
some train stops remain, curfew until

burning tearing apart wrenching murder.
borderlands from a different planet
second home votes outnumbered

they gathered mirrors
could have been me
could have been my brother

-- Sivan Spector

Why George Floyd's death is resonating around the world
Chicago begins reopening from pandemic
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Might as Well Have Lived on Different Planets

Curb Extremists Pleading


sheer tumult unceasing torrent of events
unable to find its bearing and grasp
African American pleading mutual understanding

steps of Lincoln Memorial living in a ‘police state’
try and curb flared protestors and police
tear gas rubber bullets pepper spray

very special using frequently to authenticate his faith
church building partisan purposes religious extremists
black white painfully aware slavery supremacy segregation

-- Clark Allison

Trump has normalised mayhem and the US is paying the price
George Floyd protests: National Guard at Lincoln Memorial
Trump’s use of the Bible was obscene

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Many in System


I will take years to recover from
the scheme of the engines;
“Block, block, blunt! Block, block, blunt!”

And the people, the swarms of people:
rushed to an early positive, descended
devoured, destroyed. The worst

are still cultivated on the fire acres;
locust ministers with chilli-sick blaze.
Government farmers will not starve.

-- Rebecca Eddy

'Many will starve': locusts devour crops & livelihoods in Pakistan
London fire: Huge blaze engulfs block of flats in Bethnal Green
Coronavirus: Test and trace system kicks off in England

Friday, April 17, 2020

Assess Reopen Potential


spread of the virus measures you take to protect
lack of symptoms correlates to a lack of infection
eager to reopen the economy number daily tests needed

at both a delicate and a dangerous stage
required by law assess whether rules are working
shutting many businesses and preventing gatherings

ended up in bad movies failed to make a dent
unfulfilled potential of a mediocre end product
admirably acquit obvious being generous

-- Clark Allison

Reopening economy depends on testing. Trump leaving to states.
Coronavirus: UK lockdown extended for 'at least' three weeks
10 Brilliant Performances Trapped In Terrible Recent Movies

Sunday, April 05, 2020

Comes Widespread Threat


false; experts told not widespread as now-deleted texts
petitions, organizations, studies, popular claims
launched in China dead of effects (archived)

maybe toughest week wasn’t done but there will be death
when the brunt of it comes ready to hit the area
may endure before hitting apex

biggest threat in decades step-by-step action plan
will not be a short battle
get nation through this period difficult

-- Clark Allison

Experts dismiss claims that 5G wireless technology created the novel coronavirus
Donald Trump warns ‘There will be a lot of death’ from coronavirus this week
Boris Johnson invites opposition party leaders to coronavirus briefing to ‘work together

Saturday, February 08, 2020

Stoke Ciara Fraud


Winds high warnings
Ciara week conditions Amber
Across expected Sunday

Refund conned but saving
Their retirees £43,000 negligent
Two fraud lose at bank

Unexplained Police treating death
Materials woman’s hazardous
Death as found Northwood

-- Rosalyn Hill

Bank fraud: couple lose £43,000 but can't get a refund
Storm Ciara to bring high winds across UK this weekend
Stoke woman's death may have involved hazardous materials

Monday, February 03, 2020

National Emergency


The virus confirmed
150 dead
Another year of uncertainty

Terror offenders,
In the south of London
Two weeks of stabbings

Wildlife released and
Attacked
Will it seek to diverge?

-- Rebecca Kealy

Coronavirus: China admits 'shortcomings and deficiencies'
Brexit just happened. Britain and EU arguing about what comes next
Streatham attacker named as convicted terror offender Sudesh Amman

News on Monday


Goals of dying a martyr
He smiled
And waved

Escalating tensions and
Trump-like tactics Accused
To avoid scrutiny

Left in tears hoping
To rekindle romance
She had to leave

-- Jess Hamilton

Streatham attack - suspect said he wanted to 'die a martyr'
Political journalists boycott No 10 briefing after reporter ban
How Connor Durman reacted to Sophie Piper's Love Island exit

Panic Took Nothing


A team, dead outside
Undercover as a knife swooped.
Officers backing off.

Fear spread after
country suggest epidemic.
Assistance imposed a ban.

The Last Blitz.
People gathered as voting began,
crimes committed, felony convictions.

-- Maddy Duke

Heart-stopping moment police take out Streatham terrorist
Coronavirus: China accuses US of 'spreading fear'
'You basically are nothing': Americans shut out of Iowa caucuses

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Death is free


He appeared in the outbreak.
They Announced the murder.
People have been infected.

A handgun was pulled
The two men dead.
In life-threatening conditions.

Terrorism, two men dead.
Escaped, Escaped.
Its fundamental.

-- Hannah White

Streatham attacker had been released from jail
Coronavirus: First death outside China reported in Philippines
Hired gunman who shot dead two bouncers in gym killing is free

Announcing Unclassified Frustration


Incident happened incident reported
Investors unlikely
Hours horrific

Unclassified services attended
Keep the going rate stable
Saturday snaps documented shared

Sunday early hours
Decision coming in favour
Knees, hips and sides “war wounds”

-- Alice Mitchell

Young man tragically dies in car crash during the early hours of Sunday morning
Pound Sterling’s Further Strength Could Be Limited Versus the Euro
Caprice Bourret's horrific bruises and frustration before quitting Dancing On Ice

Encourage vibey comments


Slash shit comments
To encourage enthusiasm
Rather than suffering

Reassure the weak
Quiet the worried
Encourage alive tendencies

Encourage well wishes
Accept their sickness
Union is vibey

-- Joseph Nash

Car industry could see price war on hybrid vehicles in 2020
'Empathy' for independent Scotland joining the EU says Tusk
The 1975’s Matty Healy updates fans on his hospitalisation for “serious illness”