Monthly Archives: June 2017

The Man Behind the Bear

Posted on June 29, 2017 by twitmericks

Old Michael Bond’s best-loved creation/ Was Paddington, found in a station/ Although Michael’s gone/ His bear will live on,/ A tale of successful migration./// http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/paddington-bear-creator-michael-bond-dies_uk_5953cf71e4b02734df2f357e Old Michael Bond's famous creationWas Paddington, found in a stationAltho he is goneHis bear will … Continue reading →

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May Hem

Posted on June 29, 2017 by twitmericks

Embattled Prime Minister May/ Insists public sector staff pay/ Is still facing caps/ Whatever some chaps/ Who serve in her government say./// https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jun/28/public-sector-pay-cap-could-be-lifted-downing-street-hints Embattled Prime Minister MayInsists public sector staff payIs still facing capsWhatever some chapsWho serve in her government … Continue reading →

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Fake News – Bad!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by twitmericks

A cover of Time Magazine/ With Donald Trump’s picture has been/ Hung up in a frame/ But oh what a shame,/ It’s fake – like so much we have seen./// https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jun/28/time-magazinetrump-fake-covers-golf-clubs A cover of Time MagazineWith Donald Trump's picture has … Continue reading →

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Finder Fined

Posted on June 27, 2017 by twitmericks

A service for shoppers online/ Was found to employ a design/ That hoodwinks the frugal/ To benefit Google/ Who picked up a sizeable fine./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40406542  https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/879765331362930688

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Cheques and Balances

Posted on June 26, 2017 by twitmericks

A party that’s called DUP/ Extracted a billion pound fee/ For rescuing May,/ Which she must now pay/ With money from her magic tree./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40403434 A party that's called DUPExtracted a billion pound feeFor rescuing May,Which she must now payWith … Continue reading →

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Free Jaz

Posted on June 24, 2017 by twitmericks

The King of the House of Al Saud/ Who’d like to see Qataris cowed/ Says close Al Jazeera/ So making it clearer/ He wants a free press disallowed./// http://www.ifj.org/nc/news-single-view/backpid/1/article/qatar-saudi-led-coalition-lists-the-closure-of-al-jazeera-among-conditions-to-end-crisis/ The King of the House of Al SaudWho'd like to see … Continue reading →

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Skirting Round the Rules

Posted on June 23, 2017 by twitmericks

Some boys in an Exeter school/ Who wanted their legs to be cool/ Attended beskirted/ And thereby subverted/ The “no shorts please” uniform rule./// http://www.devonlive.com/exeter-school-responds-to-parents-as-boys-in-skirts-protest-goes-worldwide/story-30406092-detail/story.html Some boys in an Exeter schoolWho wanted their legs to be coolAttended beskirtedAnd thereby subvertedA … Continue reading →

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Sod this for a Game of Thrones

Posted on June 22, 2017 by twitmericks

Prince Harry, the son of the heir/ Says most UK royals don’t care/ To sit on the throne;/ Has Britain outgrown/ The whole monarchistic affair?/// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40363063 Prince Harry, the son of the heirSays most UK royals don't careTo sit on … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Speech Condensed

Posted on June 21, 2017 by twitmericks

“My Government wanted to table/ More bills but is sadly unable;/ The measures set out/ Remove any doubt/ It’s not strong, and nor is it stable”./// https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jun/21/the-guardian-view-on-the-queens-speech-in-office-but-not-in-power "My Government wanted to tableMore bills but is sadly unable;The measures set outRemove … Continue reading →

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Travis’s Pickle

Posted on June 21, 2017 by twitmericks

Ex-Uber boss Travis Kalanick/ Considered himself messianic/ Till forced to resign/ Because, bottom line,/ Investors were starting to panic./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40351859 Ex-Uber boss Travis KalanickConsidered himself messianicTill forced to resignBecause, bottom line,Investors were starting to panic. — Mick Twister (@twitmericks) June … Continue reading →

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