HEAD: In This Trojan Ale-House, No Loss of Support for Hector, Paris Despite City Sacking SUBHEAD: Anger at Greek treachery stronger than pain over increased prices for sacrificial offerings.
My $.02 on buying lettuce rn were picked up by @nitishpahwa.com and @slate.com. Interesting reading about the range of reactions (and my lettuce-free Greek village salad was delicious)! slate.com/business/202...
The Hottest Lunch Trend in America Just Ran Into a Very Unpleasant Problem
From Chipotle to Chopt, the cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing an implosion of sales—and an explosion of problems elsewhere.
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I find Dr. Drew's arc interesting... I was an original "Loveline" listener on KROQ when he was first introduced, and the show was genuinely insightful and helpful (in terms of delivering important sexual health and addiction information,) and broke through with teens etc. 1/2
President @dicknixon.bsky.social, is all this good work Ron's doing? We know your appeal spans the generations. lamaterial.com/p/richard-ni...
Richard Nixon’s Instagram Makeover
Gen Z is "Nixonmaxxing hard af".
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Today is Simchat Torah for TBS- when they broadcast the final episode of "Friends," followed immediately by the first episode of "Friends." And so the eternal cycle begins yet again...
. @wychstreet.bsky.social has reached a flow state with this cover.
The Economist@economist.com · 3mo agoIt has become clear how abjectly Sir Keir Starmer has failed to honour the promise he was elected on less than two years ago. Register for free to read why it is in Britain’s interest for him to go econ.st/4dmTwFY
Trump's discovered new way to chicken out.
Peter Gabriel Sledgehammer Chicken Dance
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Shipwreck@shipwreck75.bsky.social · 3mo agoNBC News reports the Trump Administration is considering replacing the "Operation Epic Fury" name given for operations in Iran with "Operation Sledgehammer" if the ceasefire collapses and combat operations resume. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Now, "speed puzzling" is a thing (and likely will get even bigger.) www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
‘They’re gonna make me cry’: I competed at a speed puzzling championship
You might think of puzzling as leisurely, but it’s now a sport. I entered a national competition and discovered a passionate community
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“Aw, man, i shot [freedom of navigation] in the face”
@cinephiliabeyond.org, thought you'd be interested!
David Berger@davidberger.bsky.social · 4mo agoOn April 7, 1976, "The Bad News Bears" landed in theatres. While loved, it's tragically underrated. Here's why, 50 years later, TBNB can take its rightful place as the greatest baseball movie ever made, and a film that stands toe-to-toe with the best films of the 1970s: #TheBadNewsBears50 1/37
Thoughts on "The Bad News Bears" on its Golden Anniversary today.
David Berger@davidberger.bsky.social · 4mo agoOn April 7, 1976, "The Bad News Bears" landed in theatres. While loved, it's tragically underrated. Here's why, 50 years later, TBNB can take its rightful place as the greatest baseball movie ever made, and a film that stands toe-to-toe with the best films of the 1970s: #TheBadNewsBears50 1/37
On April 7, 1976, "The Bad News Bears" landed in theatres. While loved, it's tragically underrated. Here's why, 50 years later, TBNB can take its rightful place as the greatest baseball movie ever made, and a film that stands toe-to-toe with the best films of the 1970s: #TheBadNewsBears50 1/37
The world may be going to hell, but it's time for some Skeet Surfin' on Showtime.
Listening to Sauer, and knowing Trump is sitting behind him, I'm thinking of Trading Places, with the Dukes trying to corner the Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice market and watching his commodities trader get trampled.
a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech at a podium in front of two microphones
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The Strait of Hormuz is open for transit.
southpaw@nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe strait of Hormuz is open for transit
Post a banger not in English (the movie is fun too!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHey...
Tai Chi Zero - The Stand Trailer
YouTube video by zFoolproof
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Cecilia Tan@ceciliatan.com · 6mo agoPost a banger not in English (This is a *different* Mongolian metal band from the one I posted last time one of these came around) youtu.be/aVevvvvNYhM?...
Not enough attention is being paid in L.A. to the 1/26 launch of Murdoch's "The California Post" which is HQ'd on the Fox lot. The hollowing out of the LA Times & local media, and the flabbiness in L.A.'s civic culture, has created a perfect storm of opportunity; Murdoch was sharp enough to see it.
Watching the original South Park movie from 1999, and damn if it doesn't get more relevant every year, never now so than now.
a large group of people are walking in a city with a clock tower in the background
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And what people don't want to admit is that what was once either a luxury good or an occasional emergency necessity became just another product we could buy at will.
@davidlaz.bsky.social Hi David - we had a few nice exchanges on the bad place a few years back; sorry it took so long for me to find you on Bluesky! I'd like to message you and get your take on an idea - can you please follow me back so I can DM, or send your email? Thank you so much.
12 years ago today was "Batkid Day" - the the last time I can remember pure shared nonpolitical joy on social media (and the kid is healthy and doing well!) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batkid
this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
Caught a screening of "The Roses" last night. An interesting departure from the DeVito version; much less dark but the relationship is far more layered. My dark heart prefers the original but I get what this one is trying to do. Lightly recommend.
Slightly diminish a band: Teal Day.
Kevin Collins@kwcollins.bsky.social · 12mo agoSlightly diminish a band: Counting Sparrows