https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K_-O77SVCc
‘A play about leaving’.
The Man in the Black Pyjamas Theatre Company writes:
“We have six tickets to give away for our upcoming theatre production ‘So We Beat On’ [at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin 2] . We have two tickets for each night (the 13th, 14th and 15th of August) for any of your readers who want to attend. The tickets are first come first served, so whoever wants them can say so in the comments….”
Finnish magician Jose Ahonen hovers a delicious sausage in front of a variety of adorable pooches, who react in a variety of adorable ways.
Oh.
A near miss selfie yesterday in the USA for controversial self help tech entrepreneur Niall Harbison.
Thanks Kevin Whitty
X-ray gifs of joints in action created by graphic designer Cameron Drake for Weiss Orthopaedics.
(H/T: Spaghetti Hoop)
What!?
Reppy writes:
“More of this crap….”
Row over drive for Irish nurses (TheWestAustralian)
Update:
Some online reaction.
UPDATE 2:
The cartoonist responds.
FIGHT!
Photos of unlikely napping partners on the streets of Paris taken four years ago, a few months apart by Redditors gmwdrumbum and bettythedinosaur
Wexford Harbour, Co Wexford this morning.
Thanks Anna Bates
Jerome writes:
“I captured these images from Longford last night, as the International Space Station passed over. Each shot was a 30-second exposure. While I’m aware that they’re not technically perfect, I’m glad I finally had my s**t together while the sky was clear. Thought you might like to see them.”
#BREAKING Actor Robin Williams has died at age 63. Found dead at home in unincorporated Tiburon, CA, per @MarinSheriff.
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) August 11, 2014
Entertainment Weekly reports:
Oscar winner and comedian Robin Williams died this morning at 63. While his publicist wouldn’t confirm that it was a suicide, they did issue this statement. “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”
Robin Williams dead at 63 (Entertainment Weekly)
Pic: Buzzfeed
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Samaritans [01 116 123].
Pieta House
Bodywhys
Reach Out
Thanks all
Cold comfort indeed, but if you’ve never seen the wonderful An Evening With Robin Williams, here it is in full.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9FMrjDasBk