Archive | August 2013

When pigs fly [first class]

"JetSet Vets" provides a private jet and , veterinarian escort for rich customers willing to pay up to $12,000 per hour to travel with their pampered pets.

“JetSet Vets” provides a private jet and  veterinarian escort for rich customers willing to pay up to $12,000 per hour to travel with their pampered pets.

A Brush with fame, bringing home a Bacon

Paint Brushes belonging to Francis Bacon being auctioned by Christies are expected to fetch $25,000£.[Bacon's paintings sell for up to 85 million]. The used brushes are in a paint-spattered bean tin, [Bacon and beans?]

Paint Brushes belonging to Francis Bacon being auctioned by Christies are expected to fetch $25,000£.[Bacon’s paintings sell for up to 85 million]. The used brushes are in a paint-spattered bean tin, [Bacon and beans?]

Blonde Bombshell?

Utah Beauty Queen arrested after throwing at least 9 homemade bombs from a car.

Utah Beauty Queen arrested after throwing at least 9 homemade bombs from a car.

Fifty Shades of Red

London Firefighters report a huge increase in calls to free people stuck in handcuffs, which they attribute to the popularity of the book "50 Shades of Grey"

London Firefighters report a huge increase in calls to free people stuck in handcuffs, which they attribute to the popularity of the book “50 Shades of Grey”

Bull-shift

Matadors, displaced by European economic crisis and mounting ethical opposition, travel to South America to seek fame and fortune.

Matadors, displaced by European economic crisis and mounting ethical opposition, travel to South America to seek fame and fortune.

Police not amused by Stiff in Canoe

RCMP, called to investigate a body slumped in a canoe near Oliver B.C., were surprised to find a mannequin manning the oars, set adrift as a practical joke.

RCMP, called to investigate a body slumped in a canoe near Oliver B.C., were surprised to find a mannequin manning the oars, set adrift as a practical joke.

Curtains for Curlew

The Eskimo Curlew, once so plentiful that migrating flocks would blot out the sun for hours, is declared extinct.

The Eskimo Curlew, once so plentiful that migrating flocks would blot out the sun for hours, is declared extinct.

La Dolce Vita

Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax fraud. Now he faces a difficult choice:  in which of his several Villas and Palazzos to serve his sentence!

Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax fraud. Now he faces a difficult choice: in which of his several Villas and Palazzos to serve his sentence!

The Commons Touch

Statues of British  Prime Ministers Churchill and Thatcher are showing signs of wear because M.P.s  touch the statues for luck when entering the House of Commons

Statues of British Prime Ministers Churchill and Thatcher are showing signs of wear because M.P.s touch the statues for luck when entering the House of Commons

Thatcher’s Canadian briefs revealed!

Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain's view of Canadians

Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain’s view of Canadians