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The Periscope Post
http://www.periscopepost.com/
Selecting and presenting the most interesting commentary, editorial, and opinion coverage of the news each day, and giving you a place to share your views.
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At 26, is ‘stocky’ Wayne Rooney Already on the Wane?
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Photo credit: Audrey Pilato http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanistadechiapas/5284558112/ The background Since he bust... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SPORTS -
Sweden (not America) Wins the Inaugural Web Index Internet World Cup
Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Photo credit: CampusPartyBrazil http://flic.kr/p/9bjSyQ The background Sweden leads the world in terms of technological access to the web,... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY, TECH -
Russian Schoolgirl Nails Teacher in Crotch in Possibly Fake Viral Video
Russian schoolgirl nails teacher in crotch in this viral video. In this viral video currently surging up the YouTube charts, a tiny Russian schoolgirl apparentl... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY, VIRAL -
Unexpected Accra: Ghana’s Gorgeous Capital City
Local crafts for sale at Accra’s National Art Center. Photo by Dawn Kissi. Kotoka International Airport, airport of the West African nation of Ghana, is small,... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Christians Take Fight to European Court of Human Rights
Is Christianity under threat? Photo credit: Shutterstock. The background Four Christians are heading to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to argue that... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Russian Businessman Fakes Own Death to Propose to Girlfriend; World Despairs
Let's face it, ladies: which one of us wouldn't say yes to the reanimated corpse of our boyfriend? Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Organic Food Not So Healthy After All, Says Study
Organic food: not as innocent as it looks. Photo Credit: Flickr The background Organic food is to found in the finest kitchens and best shopping baskets in the... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, ORGANIC, SOCIETY -
‘Lost Talent’ Michael Owen Signs for Stoke City
Michael Owen signed for Manchester United in 2009. Photo credit: Super MF http://flic.kr/p/6BJA9r The background Michael Owen (remember him? Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS -
Critics Agree Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech Was a ‘Triumph'
Will it make a difference to her husband’s reelection bid? Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Newborn Baby Wakes Up, Experiences Every Known Emotion
This is the cutest baby video you have seen this week, probably this year. Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, HUMOR, VIRAL -
Jeremy Hunt’s Elevation to Health Secretary Grabs Headlines, but What Has Cabine...
Jeremy Hunt: Everyone’s favorite new health secretary? The background David Cameron’s Cabinet reshuffle included a headline-grabbing move for Jeremy Hunt. Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
The Master: A ‘landmark American Movie’
The Master poster The background Following the critical success of 2007’s There Will Be Blood, Paul Thomas Anderson premiered his latest cinematic venture, a... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Coalition Cabinet Reshuffle; Twitter Reacts (mostly Angrily)
Jeremy Hunt MP, not everyone’s favorite politician. Photo credit: UK in India The background David Cameron’s first Cabinet reshuffle since the Coalition took... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Coalition Cabinet Reshuffle; Twitter Reacts (angrily)
Jeremy Hunt MP, not everyone’s favorite politician. Photo credit: UK in India The background David Cameron’s first Cabinet reshuffle since the Coalition took... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Michael Clarke Duncan, Star of The Green Mile, Dies at 54
Michael Clarke Duncan. Photo credit: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com. The background Michael Clarke Duncan, a character actor best known for his role as a... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CELEB, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT -
Naomi Wolf’s Vagina Divides Critics
Naomi Wolf The background Feminist writer Naomi Wolf has divided critics – but certainly grabbed the headlines – with her new book, Vagina: A New Memoir. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Cat Parasite Poses Serious Risk to Humans, Says New Report
Cats: Driving us mad? The background Cats: fluffy, snuggly cuddlebunnies or parasite-harbouring disease-mongers? It’s the latter, according to a new report,... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, HUMOR, RANDOM, SOCIETY -
What Does David Cameron’s Cabinet Reshuffle Mean for the Government?
Cabinet reshuffle: Rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic? Photo credit: Stuart Monk / Shutterstock.com The background David Cameron has embarked on his first... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
David Wetherill’s Sensational Shot Electrifies Paralympic Table Tennis, Goes...
Pong just got real. Photo credit: apermanentwreck http://www.flickr.com/photos/apermanentwreck/4902085696/ The London 2012 Paralympics Games have captured the... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Chancellor George Osborne Booed at the Paralympics
Paralympics spectators gave George Osborne a rude welcome. He was roundly booed at the Olympic Stadium. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY