an most excellent day at Old Trafford

 You don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out where l've been today. Only the home of Manchester United, which has changed a hell of a lot since l last attended a game there. The main takeaway? The dressing rooms are a lot smaller than you'd imagine. It was for work, so l also got paid and fed. What a result. 

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woodgate takes training at manchester united

Jonathan Woodgate arriving to coach the training at Manchester United and then leaving later in the day. 

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alexa - show me a good night out

Now this looks like the kind of night out l wouldn't have minded gatecrashing. A 'refreshed' looking Keef, Tina and David. 

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pink floyd - atom heart mother advert

 From Rolling Stone magazine, and l like it.

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Townes Van Zandt, Waitin´ Around to Die - From Heartworn Highways

my sister knows me well

 A small gift from my sister. Who knows me well.

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translating trump speak

 

l think we've got the wrong country

 

a 'coordinated trained terrorist' (while still alive)

Remember - this USA government are defending ICE agents following their shoot and kill at point blank range  'People driving away from you while saying friendly things?' actions, and then trying to convince you your eyes,ears and brain are lying to you after seeing the videos of the shooting, and the killer walking away unharmed.

Patti Smith - Gimme Shelter

T Bone Burnett - It's not too late (OST from "Mr. Mercedes").

I've just finished watching series one of 'Mr Mercedes', and despite the odd cliche and plot devices l thought ridiculous, l enjoyed it. However, not enough to watch series two, of which l tried part of episode one and found that to be totally unbelievable, and let's face it - life's too short. Great choices of music though.

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venezuala - 'we'll be treated like liberators'

How it's going.

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Belle & Sebastian - Boy With The Arab Strap (Glastonbury 2015)

Ren - Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle (Live retake)

keith richards artwork

This must be worth a fortune now (I very much doubt). A drawing l did when l was a teenager of Keith Richards l have just found while sorting out some records. The thing is, l'll stash it away again somewhere for 'safekeeping' and probably never see it again as l will have forgotten where l put it in a couple of weeks (hours). I'm also aware l can't draw, which is annoying as my wife was so good at it.

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David Bowie - Lazarus (Official Video)

putin - don't nuke liverpool

 

the new turntable is now up and running

 I've only had it sitting in the living room for the last few months but the new turntable (and speakers) are now up and running. And jolly fine they sound as well.

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the cartoonists are really nailing ice and the usa at the moment

Some excellent recent cartoons summing up these dark times. 

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the epstein files - still out there

 

danger - ice ahead sign

 

Retired ICE agent breaks down deadly Minneapolis shooting

the runaway supermassive black hole

Space. It's very big, and never ceases to amaze. 

Full article here. 

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nigel farage - a lying racist part 467649569867697

 As usual, he's full of crap. Don't let him fool you into thinking he cares about you (unless you're very rich).

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know your domestic terrorist cartoon

 

to the sexy spanish senorita on the no 30 bus to highbury

A bit of light relief from the grim world. By Seamas O'Reilly. I'd also recommend his book 'Did you hear Mammy died?'

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batman knows right from wrong

 

this lying bag of shit should not be the president of the usa part 84364658768658

Donald Trump's statement AFTER SEEING THE VIDEO. 'Violently, willfully, viciously ran him over, hard to believe he is still alive, and he is now recovering in hospital'. Watch the video yourself and see him murder the driver at point blank range while standing at the side of the car and then walking calmly away. A fascist dictator is in charge with his ever increasing private army., and it will only get worse if he remains in charge.

Also..

Plus....

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leave x now

 This - All day long.

Plus, if you pay for it, you can still use the software. Musk - making money from child porn.

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Whitney K - Maryland

john peel's festive 50 1977

John Peel's Festive 50 as voted by his listeners. Just before punk came along and ripped the festive 50 a new one.

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Trump vs The World - Jonathan Pie

Once again, Jonathan Pie absolutely nails it.

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dylan zaps japs - melody maker 1978

 Melody Maker reporting on the short Bob Dylan tour of Japan in 1978. I certainly don't think they would run with that headline nowadays (if it was still in circulation). They were certainly different times back then.

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ac/dc and myself at donington 1981

I'm somewhere near the front in this photograph  by Ross Halfin from Kerrang Magazine #4. You'll have to look closely though.

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jason wilcox and omar barrada looking pissed off last night

Not looking too happy after the Manchester United draw with Burnley last night. Hmmm...Maybe they should have given Ruben Amorim till the end of the season after all?

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the 1984 new world order is the plan

Modern dictatorships reading George Orwell's '1984' as a plan, not a fictional warning (not that Trump would read a book).

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The present news agenda imitating The Day Today - WAR!

Elliott Smith - Between The Bars

I shall not be moved - Mississippi John Hurt

bp fallon on bongos with t.rex

BP (The Beep) Fallon in a rare shot 'playing' bongos with T.Rex. I chatted to him a few years ago about T.Rex at an aftershow party and he was a lovely sweet guy, just as l'd imagined he would be. I also didn't want to bug him too much but looking back, l could have done for longer and l wish l had. Then again, Sinead O'Connor was also there so l had other fish to fry.

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just reflect, relax and breath in - kitten style

After all the recent crappy stories, a reminder to breath in, reflect and relax. Life could be a whole lot worse. Here's a nice picture of a kitten to demonstrate.

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the white house statement corrected

 The original statement.

The corrected statement

As the fascism continues in plain site, here's a couple of treaties Trump wants no part of.

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fighting talk from congresswoman robin kelly and mayor michelle wu

 This is more like it!  More please (and also the aim needs to be higher up the administration).

trump's nasty lying facist america part 4664964689698 (and the vigil for renee nicole good)

I'd like to know where Renee Nicole Good went for her coordinated training to use her car as 'a weapon'. This Trump administration always go lower when you foolishly think the bottom has already been dredged. Trump's statement, AFTER HE SAID HE HAD SEEN THE VIDEO was that the ICE shooter had been run over and was in danger of his life, so he knows he's lying when he said that. At times like these l hope there is actually a literal heaven and hell so people can reap their 'rewards' in the afterlife. Fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, in normal everyday non psychotic America (The America l know and love) ..

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Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

homeland security shoot and kill a woman driving away in minneapolis

We've all seen the video now. Homeland security are lying twats and the shooter should be prosecuted (but of course he won't be). It was only a matter of time before ICE started killing people, and l'm sure there will be more. Welcome to Trump's America part 365656.

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grab 'em by the country

 I see what Goris did here. Well played.

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