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I do wonder how much the actors here fretted about job losses and narrowing ‘ the funnel through which stories can reach audiences’ when Disney bought up LucasFilm and Fox? Or are they happily picking up the cheques for appearing in Marvel superhero franchises?

www.theguardian.com/commentis…

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As The Odyssey film is in the news, it’s a fine time to recommend the excellent Circe by Madeline Miller 📚

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Now the football is over, let The Sleeping Forecast aide your rest. A soothing soundtrack interspersed with the results of the 2018 World Cup.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/pl…

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A Reddit post from r/misheardlyrics describes someone trying to remember a 90s British dance track with lyrics that sound like Eggs are good, expressing frustration at not being able to find the song despite searching online.
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Not every day you see an Umpa Lumpa waiting for a taxi.

A person wearing a green leafy wig is standing behind a gray barrier, looking at their phone, with a building and warning signs in the background.
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Watched: North by Northwest 🍿

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I see John Humphries is criticising the Today programme for being irritating.

Two Spider-Man characters in identical costumes are pointing at each other in a scene from an animated show.
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My only disappointment with Lord Binface is that I expected him to have a deeper voice.

youtu.be/aGOmzQbRT…

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At this rate, England players should be paying close attention to how much ticket touts are charging for the final if they want to be there. ⚽️🏆

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On the plus side, England v Ghana did wonders helping me sleep in the heat last night. ⚽️

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Good first quarter from the England soccer-ball team, with a conversion from the 12 yard spot.

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One a day when Brazil and Scotland are both playing, ITV must be thrilled the prime UK time Saturday evening game is Qatar v Switzerland.

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Watched: Amandaland S2E4, Big House 🍿

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The economy is so bad people are being forced to drink their own piss.

Three boxes of Carling Black Label British Lager are stacked on a shelf.
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Watched: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 🍿

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Lymm Leisure Centre. 📍

Post-holiday exercise time. 📍 Lymm Leisure Centre

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Managed to pick this up just in time for the ⚽️ World Cup

A vintage illustration of a soccer player in action is featured on a cover promoting 40 Ways to Play Better Soccer, introduced by Don Revie.A vintage football program page introduces Gerry Francis, Mike Channon, Colin Todd, and Ray Clemence, highlighting their careers and achievements.A biography of Don Revie is accompanied by a black and white photo of him in football attire.A football magazine page features an article on free kicks, including an illustration of a player dribbling a ball, accompanied by text on technique and strategy.

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Ice cream break.

A colorful mural features the word Angelato alongside illustrations of ice cream cones and desserts on a blue and pink background.
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Travel has provided me with a Caffrey’s stout. An ale previously unknown.

A pint glass filled with dark beer labeled Caffrey's Black Stout sits on a table.
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Ship Inn. 📍

Earned. 📍 Ship Inn

A pint of cold beer.

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Stopped for lunch.

An old-fashioned spindle, with teddy bears. The sign reads Fragile. Please do not touch.
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As the article says, drowning doesn’t look like drowning.

slate.com

Look for these other signs of drowning when persons are in the water:

Head low in the water, mouth at water level Head tilted back with mouth open Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus Eyes closed Hair over forehead or eyes Not using legs—vertical Hyperventilating or gasping Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway Trying to roll over on the back Appear to be climbing an invisible ladder

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He looks a bit like Ronnie Corbett about to perform a musical skit.

Boots Riley wearing a colorful jacket and hat is standing in front of a red background.
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I never knew Freddie Mercury has a Norwegian son. #eurovision

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It’s a smoothed out Tony Hadley. #eurovision