London-based animator Steve Cutts‘ superb reflection on the indignity of life after fame for former toon celebrities, gruffly narrated by a bloated, world-weary Jessica Rabbit.
(H/T: Ivan Moran)
This morning.
Aine Fitzgerald writes:
“Astronaut Al Worden of [the 1971 NASA moon expedition] Apollo 15 [Worden is recorded as the ‘Most isolated human being” – while orbiting the command module Endeavour he was 2,235 miles away from any life] is presented with a Limerick GAA jersey at Caherelly National School this morning…”
Top pic: NASA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J0uAPipJ7Q&feature=youtu.be
Hozier covers the Arctic Monkeys ‘Do I Wanna Know‘ for BBC Radio 1.
His long-awaited debut album is released this Friday.
Previously: Anything Good In The New Yorker?
http://vimeo.com/82083045
The spectacular hand-carved marble and bronze neoclassical sculptures of Armagh-born artist Kevin Francis Gray – anonymous, veiled depictions of the street folk he encounters near his London studio.
Gray’s work is currently on display at Pace Gallery in London
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Jessica writes:
“Saw this badly parked car, with no disability tag, parked in a disabled space outside Avoca in Kilmacanogue [Co Wicklow]. Note the ‘Protect Life’ sticker on the window. Interesting to see pro lifers don’t extend their over righteous sense of empathy to the disabled…”
A £20,000 automated bicycle counter at Booterstown, south Dublin.
(Thanks Cúán)
He’s buying everyone.
Except the people he’s suing.
The Irish Times reports:
Jonathan Sexton’s commercial agreement with Denis O’Brien, which played a significant role in bringing the Ireland outhalf back to Leinster next season, confirms the new IRFU strategy of keeping hold of their most precious commodities. Basically, the provinces can now top up central contracts with private funding….
Sexton agreement with Denis O’Brien confirms IRFU’s strategy (Gavin Cummiskey, Irish Times)
(Photocall Ireland)
In fairness.
Timi (above) writes:
“Please I need your help! my prized possession just got robbed [at Liffey Trust centre by the Point (3Arena), Dublin] ! A very distinct BMX (above)….Thank you.”
Anyone?
Private Eye on Thursday’s crunch vote! pic.twitter.com/YF6MOSc9a8
— steve hawkes (@steve_hawkes) September 16, 2014
Everything you read is true.
Believe.
UPDATE: Second painting by an Irishman (see comments).