Sunday, November 28, 2021

New Greasy Restrictions


Tougher measures including testing
will be introduced for arrivals from
Bonnie’s cafe in St George, Bristol.

The exemption of common fry-ups
has been welcomed. Contacts
said it was all about fried food.

Something of an institution,
symptoms in patients were mild
with symptoms that did not make sense.

-- Rupert M Loydell

Doctor explains Omicron Covid variant symptoms

Coalition leaders to discuss Omicron variant with Nphet
‘Greasy spoon’ cafes close doors as today’s diners shun fry-ups

Chill Zone Offers


bitter drop almost sent temperatures tumbling
mercury plunged took bone shaking chill
snow expected further wintry exception rather than rule

scrambled again warn away entered air defence zone
near the democratically governed island
broader area monitors patrols acts territorial air space

panning out the very best deals yet on hand throughout
deal-hunters handpicking best offers find a deal
help grab a bargain make a dent in shopping lists

-- Clark Allison

Black Friday 2021 - live
Taiwan scrambles to see off Chinese air force
UK weather – Brits brace for -10C icy plunge

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Doctored Images Shared


A couple are spending hours hunting
for a specific type of eating disorder
but the claim is false: Marks & Spencer

is to provide children’s food, hot meal boxes
and salads to show the Prime Minister
a major part of the diet of Pope Francis.

As former commuters work more from home
mother is struggling to find any new locations.
Multiple Facebook posts have been shared.

-- Rupert M Loydell

Walkers crisp shortage leaves Leicestershire family desperate

M&S to provide sandwiches and hot food for Costa Coffee
Doctored images shared with false claim that Indian PM Modi took taxi to meet Pope Francis

This Week's Fix


Armed police have surrounded
one of your favourite jumpers.
We all know the feeling.

Have the moths been feasting?
Boris Johnson will investigate ways
of repairing a moth-eaten jumper

but did not comment on
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab
repairing and upcycling treasured items.

-- Rupert M Loydell

Dominic Raab hails anticipated £96 billion rail investment plan
Live updates as armed police surround estate in Litherland
This week’s fix: repairing a moth-eaten jumper

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Vaccine Diversely Stretches


trapped by floods in desperate need of food and water
intensively and diversely among places hardest hit
frantically scrambling to save animals from rising waters

set to boost vaccine manufacturing billion doses a year
public gatherings more than 100 people indoors
deaths in all regions remained stable or declined

migration every year of red crab population
mesmerising view taking over large stretches of roads
towards the ocean near the national park to mate and spawn

-- Clark Allison

Canada storm: air force arrives to help residents in British Columbia
Covid live news: fourth wave hitting Germany with ‘full force
Why 50 million crabs are shutting down roads in Australia

Friday, November 05, 2021

People Say I'm an Activist


His home had a promising future.
Officers searched closely, did police
after a man damaged his flat.

"I turned away but I expected to
appear again while being surrounded.
I want to understand and arm myself."

"I’ve always been a believer. I just believe.
I found my voice. Is me or society."
Politics is all around in his underpants.

-- Rupert M Loydell

Cleo Smith update: Suspected abductor Terence Darrell Kelly moved to maximum security prison

Former Liverpool FC youngster found with £575 cash in underpants
Anita Asante: ‘People say I’m an activist but I just believe I found my voice’

Thursday, November 04, 2021

A Shameful Day


Democracy's main entrance is closed
due to a serious police incident.
A woman has now been sacked.

One might say it was shocking
but it corresponds to a pattern of behaviour,
misconduct to overturn the system.

Democracy stops functioning when
government acts to curb participants.
Boris Johnson reacted angrily.

-- Rupert M Loydell

A shameful day for British politics
Woman who glassed Wetherspoons worker has 'lost her career' after being 'sacked'
What you need to know if you have an appointment at Royal Liverpool Hospital today

Monday, November 01, 2021

Global Framework Provenance


Changing before our eyes due to global warming
Advisors say case for urgent action is unequivocal
Damning United Nations report ahead of COP 26

Likely not to have enough evidence to determine
Details of investigation into virus provenance
Analysts do not believe created as a bioweapon

Left to meet two very different leaders
Address describing a framework agreement
Package of entitlements wends its way through the Senate

-- Clark Allison

Cop26: Planet is ‘changing before our eyes’
US intelligence agencies do not expect to determine Covid origins
One year in, and Joe Biden has totally failed to unite America