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The trailer really doesn’t do the film justice. Watched: Hoppers 🍿

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I’ve got an idea for who to ‘make responsible’. How about we make it the government’s responsibility to fund education properly so schools can give kids the support they need.

News item screenshot: Primary schools in England should be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without finding a job, a government review is to recommend.&10;Alan Milburn, who is leading a review into Britain's crisis in youth worklessness, said he would call for sweeping changes in education policy alongside a shake-up of the benefits system to address the problem.&10;Speaking to the Guardian, he said ministers needed to "make somebody responsible" for identifying and supporting the children who risked becoming Neet (not in employment, education or training) after their GCSE year up to the age of 24.
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Don’t let the door hit you on the way down.

Headline announcing the death of Sunday Times and Sun columnist Rod Liddle at age 66.
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Fray Bentos setting their stall out early.

Two tins of Fray Bentos Festive Turkey meat pies are displayed in a cardboard box on a store shelf.
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Watching: Trying S5E1, Rollercoaster 🍿

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Managed to update this famous London landmark before Google removed the feature from Google Earth.

Kitten Kong is climbing the Post Office Tower in a still from The Goodies.
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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.