some good news for a change - hiv / mrna breakthrough

 In a world full of dread and fear, it's good to have something positive in the news for a little bit of respite.

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alexa - show me the rantings of a mad woman

 This would be hilarious if l didn't think she actually has a problem and is not living in the real world..

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Anthony Newley - I wanna be rich

Anthony Newley - Strawberry Fair (1960)

gollum's cave - stoke-on-trent

If there was a competition for the venue that was bound to be full of long haired hippies in greatcoats reeking of patchouli oil, sitting on the floor with their 'chicks' and 'old ladies', Gollum's Cave in Stoke-on-Trent would win hands down. Mind you, l'd loved to have seen some of these acts at the time, especially Tyrannosaurus Rex. I think l need a time machine (amongst many other things).

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a great idea for a toilet roll holder

 You've got to admit - these toilet roll holders look great.

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my records having the time of their lives

 I've ordered a couple of records from America, and they seem to be seeing a lot more of the world than l am at present. I need to book another holiday.

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reform voting - a reminder

Remember - unless you are very rich, they are not on your side. 

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yet again the far right raises it's ugly head

This is bad and depressing news, as populism and the far right continue with their assent. Have we learnt nothing from history? Sometimes l despair of other humans. No wonder l drink to tame the screaming voices in my head.

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flute teacher not a whistleblower

 Once again - well played to the headline writer, who's gone over and above the call of duty here, and deserves a pay rise.

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three months in a detention centre for an innocent person

 This is what America has become under the guidance of Donald Trump. No-one can consider themselves safe in the near future, and why did it take three months to sort out?.

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Justin Hawkins Rides Again - Right in the feels : Sam Fender

the rolling stones welcome to new york saga continues

I have finally crumbled and paid £100 for a copy of 'Welcome to New York' by The Rolling Stones (the pink version below). I'm very happy with it and glad to finally get a copy, but being a sad bastard, l'm still on the lookout for the white version, but not at the prices they are currently advertised at.  I think l need help or an intervention.

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dog ruining sunset photograph

The dog putting the finishing touches to a lovely sunset photograph. 

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Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue (Official HD Video)

razorlight and the human league at darlington arena

This line up looks like it could be a fun day out, and pretty cheap at less than £50.  I'm not that bothered about Razorlight, but wouldn't mind seeing some of the others, especially White Lies. I wouldn't mind seeing The Human League the next day, but don't really care about the support bands (apart from The Farm and The Christians). I'll have to get my PA to sort out tickets and transport, and start praying it doesn't piss down. 

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Bob Dylan - Isis (Madison Square Garden - 1975) Rolling Thunder Review

the pil crowd at the boiler shop

These boys put on an excellent show, and if you look closely in the mainly old white blokes crowd you can see me and my mates. A more current version of 'Where's Wally'  Fun for all the family.

 

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loafers

 Oh l say! - I see what you did there.  Well played!

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local pub re-opens - hurrah!!

There is a God after all!!  My local pub is no longer for sale and is re-opening this Friday at 2pm, exactly the time l finish work for the weekend. That's my weekend taken care of, and it's going to get messy. I may even finish work slightly early and try and be the first customer in (because that's how l roll).

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Benny Hill - Garden Of Love

Benny Hill - Older Woman (1973)

apocalypse guide

 Always handy to have

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gorden banks the number one goalkeeper and dog catcher

If you were in any doubt that Gordon Banks was the best goalkeeper in the world in the late 1960's / early 1970's (look up his save from Pele in 1970), here he is catching a runaway dog during a Leicester City versus Manchester United match in November 1965. Now that takes some doing.

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the country in crisis - £100 away from disaster

 If this is the case, and l have no reason to doubt that it is not, having been in that situation in the past, then the wealth of the country needs redistributing in another way. Taxing the rich and major companies would certainly be a start.

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elon musk totally off his face in the white house

There's film of this (have a quick google) that is better but Musk is obviously completely off his face on drugs (more than usual) in The White House, trying desperately to keep it together while Donald Trump is talking, and they have the cheek to go on about Joe Biden's mental decline. Tesla should be sending him to rehab, and the mothers of his children should be keeping a close eye when he visits. I've nothing against drugs and think they should all be legalised (and support offered for people with drug problems), but not at work ffs. Trump's presidency has normalised outrageous and illegal behaviour to such an extent that this will barely be mentioned in the press and on TV, and things are probably only going to get worse.

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the gulf of taco

 The 'Gulf of America' latest update. Much more appealing to me.

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shut the fuck up you shambling oaf

 Well this made me laugh and l couldn't agree more.

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Whitney K. "ODE TO THE OLD WAYS" (LIVE) Vivi! [2023]

Rosy - Whitney K

Hopefully this release means a new album is on the way

a healthy breakfast

After a splendid gig by PIL last night, I woke to find l have no bread in the house, so this is breakfast, as l can't be bothered driving to the shops. How l'm not dead yet is a modern miracle.

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public image limited at the boiler shop, newcastle

Tonight Mathew, l will be attending The Boiler Shop in Newcastle to see Public Image Limited. As l'm off to Glasgow next month to see The Sex Pistols, that will mean l'll be seeing all the original members within the month. Hurrah! 

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robert jenrick - a reminder

As Robert Jenrick tries to gain publicity for his Conservative party leadership challenge by targeting fare dodgers on the London Underground, here's a reminder of some of  his past exploits.

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donald trump's 14th june dictators parade

Couldn't agree with this more.  Full story is here. 

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lives in a cul de sac ffs

 The difference in reporting when you are rich and white.

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Louis Prima and Keely Smith - Just A Gigolo & I Ain't Got Nobody

Louie Prima (King Louise) - I Wanna Be Like You (from The Jungle Book)

interviewing stanley fucking johnson

What the fuck are they interviewing the wife beating Covid rule breaking Stanley Johnson for in the first place?  

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