Monthly Archives: February 2016

Making Waves

Posted on February 11, 2016 by twitmericks

A LIGO astronomer, Dave/ Said how we see space-time behave/ As black holes connect/ Means we can detect/ The odd gravitational wave./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35524440 I also felt this story made it worth an outing for one from the book (slightly tweaked) on … Continue reading →

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Crazy In Lobster Love

Posted on February 10, 2016 by twitmericks

Demand for Red Lobster crustaceans/ Has spiked after new revelations/ Re Beyoncé’s menu/ And favourite venue/ For dining, post-sexual relations./// http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/02/09/beyonces-formation-helps-boost-sales-at-red-lobster/80055898/ Demand for Red Lobster crustaceansHas spiked after new revelationsRe Beyoncé's menuAnd favourite venueFor dining, post-sexual relations. — Mick Twister … Continue reading →

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#RIPTwitter? Die Another Day

Posted on February 10, 2016 by twitmericks

A Twitter restructuring threat/ Got users a little upset/ Jack Dorsey said “Chill/ We’re not gonna kill/ The timeline you love – not just yet”. ///http://mashable.com/2016/02/06/rip-twitter-jack-dorsey/#NuM7W1bDTGqs A Twitter restructuring threatGot users a little upset@jack Dorsey said "ChillWe're not gonna killThe timeline … Continue reading →

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Rocket Man

Posted on February 7, 2016 by twitmericks

There once was a man from Pyongyang/ Who wanted to make a big bang/ He fired off a rocket/ Before they could block it/ & told the UN to go hang./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35518058 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/696428155440132096

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Fight for your Writes

Posted on February 5, 2016 by twitmericks

The spelling reformers’ advance/ Has led to a big song & dance/ “Allons! Man the decks!/ #JeSuisCirconflexe“/ Declares the resistance in France./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/05/not-the-oignon-fury-france-changes-2000-spellings-ditches-circumflex https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/695605222983536641

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Groundhog Day All Over

Posted on February 3, 2016 by twitmericks

There is an old groundhog named Phil/ With meteorology skill/ On February 2nd,/ It’s generally reckoned,/ His absence foreshadows a chill./// https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/02/02/groundhog-day-2016-punxsutawney-phil-sees-no-shadow-predicts-early-spring/?tid=pm_local_pop_b There is an old groundhog named PhilWith meteorology skillOn February 2nd,It's generally reckoned,His absence foreshadows a chill. — … Continue reading →

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Gene Genies

Posted on February 1, 2016 by twitmericks

Researchers with authorisation/ For embryo modification/ Can edit the genes/ But must by no means/ Continue to foetal gestation./// https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/feb/01/human-embryo-genetic-modify-regulator-green-light-research https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/694184640530272256

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