West Side Story (Aug 9-12) #somethingscoming

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After a productive run-through of West Side Story, the girl decided to slide out from under the seatbelt, and got stuck in the foot well.

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Portrait of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, biting his lips as if pensive or nervous.

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On the upside, no fake news is currently being shared on Facebook. Can't think of a downside.

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These chairs were cheap, but it really annoys me how the design collects water.

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Viral Video Vilifies Foul-ball Fan

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Viral Video Vilifies Foul-ball Fan

A recent video that shows a kid in the bleachers bobbling a foul ball, and a man picking up the ball and presenting it to the woman next to him, doesn’t show what it seems to show. Julian Green of the Cubs said in a statement, “Unfortunately, a video that was quickly posted and unverified…

President Trump speaking at a political rally in Florida. He is pointing his finger in the direction of the camera.

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Another delightful caricature by Rebecca Scassellati

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On the way to the theater for the show! Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd.

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Picture of President Trump speaking at a Veterans of Foreign Wars event.

Just remember: what you’re seeing and what you’re reading is not what’s happening.

Words apparently spoken by the President of the United States. If you trust the news organization that reported what he said. But the President has no reason to mislead the public. He loves the public probably more than anybody. Believe me.   Similar:Zagg.com Just Provided Me with Great Customer Servicetl;dr: Zagg.com just offered to replace…

Alice E. Marwick (headsnot)

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Closeup of a person's hand pulling a book off of a shelf.

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