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London is no stranger to being a pit stop for some of the biggest stars of the Mandopop world on their world tours. With a thriving Chinese language community built of people living there for generations to students studying abroad, there has long been a market for live mandopop concerts in the UK's capital. Last year alone, the city welcomed Jay Chou 周杰倫, A-Mei 張惠妹, and Fire E.X 滅火器. This March, Mayday 五月天 even managed to sell out the o2 Arena – a 20,000 capacity venue and the busiest live music venue in the world.
The Troubadour, despite being a small venue, has had a mighty role in the UK's music scene. Whilst the basement of a bar may not seem like an overly impressive spot, legends of the music world such as Elton John, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Jimi Hendrix have previously graced the stage as newcomers to the music world, only to later go on and fundamentally alter the pop music landscape forever.
It's an intimidating venue, but the perfect place to introduce two fledgling Taiwanese indie bands to the international live music scene. They were brought to the UK as part of LUCfest – a festival originating in Tainan that aims to promote Taiwanese underground and indie music to a larger audience. By bringing this to the UK, it shows that Taiwanese bands and their promoters understand that music is the true global language, and that Taiwanese indie has something to offer music markets far beyond its own shores.
At an event where two Taiwanese indie bands are performing, it wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination to imagine the majority – if not all – of the audience to be Taiwanese. Of course, the percentage of the audience that was from Taiwan was naturally the majority. What was a delightful sight however was that the gig managed to attract a sizeable local audience as well. This potentially had two different positive implications – one, that Taiwanese music has an audience outside of native communities, and two, that non-Taiwanese audiences are increasingly accepting (or at least curious) about non-Western music, with local bands and promoters willing to indulge their curiosity.
The first band to take to the stage tonight, The Fur, only formed in late 2016. Despite this, they're already in the midst of their own European Tour. Just three days prior to this concert, they performed a full set at the Focus Wales Festival in North Wales.
On disc, their music is a dreamy 1980s inspired hazy synth-pop ideally suited for hot summer days, and at times reminiscent of bands such as The Cranberries. Sung entirely in English, it's a perfect pop package designed to connect with an international audience, and gives them a unique selling point as compared with the vast majority of Taiwanese indie bands.
The set itself was a collection of well crafted, easily accessible indie-pop friendly to the ears of a UK audience, who in turn lapped up song after song, giving the band a rupturous round of applause each time, cheering them on when they appeared slightly nervous. The band bopped in unison as lead singer Savannah 柚子sang as perfectly as on record, with guitarists Zero中凌 and Ren唯任 keeping pace; providing the vibrant melodies from which she could springboard. What really elevated the live performance was synth player Wen Wen 溫溫, whose keyboard skills added a layer of sheen to the concert lost naturally through live guitars.
Sometimes in a live setting bands which have such a shiny finish to them run the risk of coming across lacklusture, or accused of being better suited to disc than to stage. Whilst it's true that live, the band does lose some of the glamour and distance which makes their records so addictive, their live performance instead adds new depth, and shows the listener not just a passion for the music they make, but for music and instrumentation in general.
It's a rarity for newly formed bands to be able to encapsulate and portray their musical aesthetic visions as well as The Fur did on Tuesday night, and it's a testament to how well the band work together, how well the songs are crafted, and ultimately, how well they understand themselves as an entity.
Although armed with only a two track EP at the moment, their performance set the stage for their debut album due in August this year. Judging from this performance, we not only can't wait to get our hands on the album, but neither can we wait to catch them live again, to both see how they grow as live performers and how they incorporate new songs into their set.
The second band to perform, Outlet Drift 漂流出口, who hail from Taitung and have been making music since 2010, exist on the entirely opposite end of the spectrum to The Fur. Rather than producing aesthetically clean images and radio-friendly pop, they snarl over heavy guitars reminiscent of grunge with a hint of psychedelica, and are heavily influenced by their Amis Aboriginal heritage, which comes through in all aspects of both their recorded songs and live performances.
From the moment they came on stage, they caught the attention of the audience, perhaps none more so than vocalist and bassist Putad Pihay 布妲菈.碧海. Her personality beamed across the basement venue, as she tells us she didn't expect London to be so cold (it was actually one of the warmest days of 2018 so far), then proclaims that "didn't you know Aboriginals have a drinking problem?" before drinking half a glass of wine in a single gulp.
The most enchanting thing however was the scope of her voice, which, inspired and influenced by her Amis roots, is entirely non-comformist to typical pop or rock standards, and instead pays homage to the traditional singing style of her ancestors. It is emotional, sophisticated and intruiging. Rather than be constrained by how the original record sounds, or attempt to create the same performance continuously over multiple tour days, she instead lets her voice dictate what it wants to do, a refreshing concept.
That said, the band as a whole provided the audience with a fierce and invigorating set, with a set list focused predominantly on their 2015 debut album 'Drowning' which won them Best Rock Album award at Taiwan's Golden Indie Music Awards. The band were loud in the best possible way, and often played themselves into a fervour. Lead guitarist Wusang Pihay 巫尚.碧海 was visibly passionate throughout, at one point being brought down onto his knees by a prolonged guitar solo. Drummer Kurt Ken 林肯 was almost unnervingly intense, playing with a speed, rhythm and intensity that made him mesmerising to watch.
Their on-stage aesthetic also seemed to embody the music and personalities on display tonight. Tattoos, bare feet and T-shirts with Aboriginal style patterns were the outfits of choice, but felt entirely organically chosen as opposed to a deliberate decision, adding yet another layer of authenticity to this enigmatic group.
So engaging were the band and their music that by the end of their set, they had the audience on their feet, jumping around and headbanging until they were sweating. The energy in the room was palpable. So enamoured was the crowd that they demanded an encore, and the band were more than happy to comply.
Their songs were enchanting, angry and fascinating; able to simultaneously transport the listener to another world whilst also reminding you of the cruelties of reality, perfect encapsulations of the yearning of Aboriginal youth to find a better life for themselves, yet desperate to hold on to what makes them unique, and this was something that Outlet Drift managed to convey to a room of Londoners on Tuesday night – no easy feat, but a testament to their capabilities both as musicians and live performers. Outlet Drift didn't just provide a concert, they provided an experience.
It was evident that both bands struck a positive chord with the audience tonight, not just in the different but welcoming receptions that both bands received, but also in their ability to sell their merchandise. The bands had to hurriedly restock their merchandise of T-shirts, CDs and pins as the vast majority of the audience wanted not just one, but several mementos to take home with them to remember the night they had just experienced.
It was a powerful end to the night, and a hopeful reminder that regardless of location, ethnicity or language, music is the one thing that can bring anyone together. When the audience left The Troubadour on a late Tuesday evening, they came away not only having two new favourite indie bands; they left comforted by the knowledge that Taiwan not only has a vibrant underground music scene; but have one that is ready to take over the world.
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Before I even stepped into the venue, I knew Anpu's 'Refining Clouds煉雲' live performance at the career-defining Taipei Arena would not be just any other concert. The enigmatic indie singer-songwriter has been in and out of the scene since announcing the retirement of her former persona Deserts Chang in 2014, yet has made several unannounced pop-up appearances at indie gigs since then; most notably at Taiwanese Waves showcases in New York from 2016 to 2017.
Although this provided some reassurance to fans of her continued influence on the scene, she has yet to release any original music since her retirement in 2014. So when the concert was announced, the term 'a pleasant surprise' was probably an understatement for diehard lovers of her music, cumulating in two sold-out shows at the famous Taipei Arena, bursting at the seams with fans eagerly awaiting what the mysterious artist had prepared this time around.
And indeed, the concert was like none I had ever experienced. While most concerts in the pop realm are built around an artist's persona and their repertoire; featuring flashy costumes and concepts, 'Refining Clouds' took every expectation and unspoken rule of the concert experience and broke it with sophistication and artistry. As while the best way to categorise this concert was as a 'cover' concert, it was non-traditional to say the least; incorporating 22 hand-picked songs; many by unknown or independent artists over the last three decades to piece together varied perspectives and facets of life. From songs by indie pioneers Susu Yeh, Lin Qiang and Sandee Chen to contemporary game-changers such as No Party For Cao Dong and Sunset Rollercoaster; Anpu left no stone unturned in her 22 song-long set list, surprising time and again with each song.
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Microsoft's smartwatch is expected to launch this summer and will not only work with Windows Phone devices, but also with iPhones and Android smartphones.
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Directors Present: Liz Kearns, Jerry Owens, Wanda Fullner, John Meerscheidt, Jan Brucker, Bob Messina, Debra Willendorf, Yvonne Zoretic, and Ellen Beck.
Board Representatives Present: Wally Fosmore (North Seattle Community College), Pam Larsen (Seattle City Light), and Jan Avinger-Jacques (Editor of Licton Springs Currents).
Visitors: Belinda Gigliotti (Seattle Parks Department, Northwest Sector Manager), Elizabeth Butler (Department of Neighborhoods), Neil Powers, Bert Bradley, Brenda McDonell, Bob Benton, and Judy Nicastro (Seattle City Councilwoman).
President Liz Kearns called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and everyone introduced themselves.
Minutes: The February 21, 2001 meeting minutes were approved as amended (expanding reference to the North Park/Mineral Park safety netting).
Treasurers Report: Debra Willendorf submitted a written Treasurers report reflecting LSCCs balance being $1,084.34 as of March 20, 2001. Debra said that a budget for 2001 needs to be formulated. She also suggested that the Board establish checks, balances, and protocols for our accounting of funds received. Jan Brucker said that funding agencies have rules, guidelines and protocols established that we would need to follow. Debra will send around an e-mail to schedule a meeting regarding the 2001 budget and budget protocols.
Liz Kearns first explained the Licton Springs Community Master Plan for the Wilson-Pacific area and surrounds (including Pillings Pond).
Seattle School Board Member Steve Brown again introduced himself and told a bit about him and his family. He has been on the School Board for 15 months and is one of the two newer members. He and his family live on the east side of Green Lake and he and his wife have two children, a sixth grader and a fourth grader, both in Seattle Public Schools. Steve told us that the Board meets twice a month, but also has committee meetings. The Board sets the overall policy for the School District and also performs oversight functions.
Steve said that the School Board had been receiving pressure from parents to make Wilson-Pacific a middle school with 600 to 800 students. At present, though, no decision has been made. The School District is now having work sessions on plan implementation, including the optimum size of middle and high schools.
Jan Brucker gave the background of the communitys efforts and support of Wilson-Pacific as a functioning school. The community is interested in not just having a school at the Wilson-Pacific site, but also being able to carry on neighborhood programs there. Jan made a plea for a mechanism/dialogue for school issues and facilities. The Licton Springs Community is very concerned about the Wilson-Pacific site.
Steve Brown said that he believed the School District had school space for the number of students enrolled, but that there was overcrowding because of students preferences for certain popular schools. He said that the School District had to determine a philosophy for the future: What direction are schools going? Does smaller equal better? He said that whatever discussion took place at the high school level would also be taking place at the middle school level.
Jan Brucker asked about long-term plans for the site. If Wilson-Pacific is not a school, what will it become? The Community wants to be involved in the discussion process.
Steve gave the three categories of School District properties: (i) essential, (ii) interim, and (iii) surplus. He said that the School Board discusses and votes on where to categorize School District properties. At present, Wilson-Pacific is not considered in the surplus category.
Various questions were asked by those present. Bert Bradley asked for suggestions for effective ways to advocate our preferences.
Steve Brown gave three suggestions: (i) attend meetings[1] which are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month (check web-page for when they are, or call Becky Taylor at 252-0040); (ii) continue to call Kathy Johnson and keep meeting with School Board members; and (iii) initiate and maintain informal contacts with Board members.
Jan Brucker asked what the School Boards policy was for involving neighborhoods. Steve said that there was no formal policy, but working with communities is in the goals for this academic year. Principals now have as part of their job description that they are to work with the community in which their school is situated.
Bob Messina brought up the Wilson-Pacific ball fields and possible amenities for the public and incorporating Pillings Pond into this general plan. Bob mentioned the Memory Walk Park at John Hay Elementary that Gary Payton donated funding for in memory of the people, especially the children, lost in the Alaska Airlines crash.
Steve Brown said that the School District does have a new sensibility and more dialogue with the communities, but that it was easier to make that happen if a school site exists. It is harder at present for the Wilson-Pacific site because that site is not firmly categorized for the long term.
Steve Brown was thanked by the Council for his attendance at our meeting. Liz said that we should also invite Barbara Peterson to a future Council meeting.
Next, we had a second round of introductions for Judy Nicastro who arrived after our meeting had started.
Seattle City Councilwoman Judy Nicastro addressed the group. She said that her day had begun with Licton Springs (having a tour of Pillings Pond) and ended with Licton Springs (at our meeting). Judy Nicastro was elected last year on a renters rights platform. She talked about work that she has been involved with on the City Council.[2]
Jan Brucker brought up the concerns of the community regarding increased density. She said that the City Council needs to keep in mind that when density is increased, the stresses on the infrastructure (i.e., less water pressure) also are increased and this affects the quality of life. Jan also suggested making use of alleys as pedestrian pathways.
Judy Nicastro said that she could see hard times ahead for the City for the next couple of years. She said there would not be as much fat in the budgets.
Next a discussion took place regarding mother-in-law units and peoples positions on this topic, since this was a way to increase density. Those present were all in favor of mother-in-law units as long as the home was owner-occupied and there was adequate parking space for additional residents. Judy Nicastro stated that the regulations had been changed in connection with mother-in-law units and the permit process was easier for citizens.
Jan Brucker asked if Judy Nicastro had ever toured NSCC, the north-end wetlands, etc. A discussion followed about Northgate and the Northgate Transit Center being cut off from people on the west side, including students of NSCC and residents. A better connection with the east side of the freeway is important. A discussion needs to be established with the DOT regarding the I-5 corridor. If the State is considering significant revamping near Northgate, its a perfect time to look at our access needs. Judy Nicastro also suggested bringing Councilman McIver into the discussion since he focuses on transportation.
Judy next outlined issues for the future: (i) protection of domestic violence victims so that they could not be denied housing, etc.; and (ii) what can be done to alleviate tax assessments for landlords who keep rents below market.
A discussion of staffing at the City Council level was discussed. It was pointed out that the King County Council has much more support. Judy Nicastro said that she appreciated the desire of the community to have City Council have more support staff, but that she didnt see it happening because of budgeting. The discussion then flowed to the effects of contracting out jobs (i.e., to other companies in the City or even out of state) and why it was done.
Liz Kearns told Judy Nicastro about the upcoming meeting regarding the master plan for the Wilson-Pacific/Pillings Pond/ball fields area. She said that Mayor Schell and School Superintendent Olchefske will be invited, as well as others representing SPU, the Parks Department, and SeaTran. This gathering was the original idea of Phil Fujii. It is important to bring all heads together to develop a master plan for the Wilson-Pacific site.
Jan Brucker added that the meeting would take place the end of April/first part of May and would be a springboard from the neighborhood plan to the present and would have as its goal getting integration for all work needing to be done.
Judy Nicastro next talked about the Mardi Gras violence. She said that she had been able to begin a dialogue with young people involved in violence because of an article written about her in The Stranger that had prompted young people to call her. She said she was attempting to set up a meeting of these young people and Council members.
Jan Brucker pointed out that one of the problems was that there were not enough facilities for pick up games that facilities were monopolized by organized teams/sports.
Board of Directors. Liz asked Ellen to read the names of directors with terms expiring in 2001. They are Jerry Owens, John Meerscheidt, Debra Willendorf, and Yvonne Zoretic. All these directors indicated a willingness to keep serving on the Board.
Jan Brucker announced her resignation after six plus years on the Board, including two years as president and two years being one of the heads of our neighborhood planning committee. Jan also was responsible for approaching Bert Bradley about his willingness to serve on the Board. Bert was the transportation committee chairman for the neighborhood planning committee. Bert was unanimously elected to fulfill Jans Board term.
Belinda Gigliotti, Seattle Parks Department Northwest Sector Manager, spoke next. She confirmed that the comfort station in the Licton Springs Park will be remodeled. Belinda also told us that the timeline for North Park shows that it will get funding earlier rather than later. She also reminded folks of the March 31 work party at Licton Springs Park.
North Seattle Community College. Wally Fosmore announced that landscape renovation of the central courtyard at the College had begun on Monday. He said he thought everyone would be very pleased with the courtyard after completion. There will be a water feature. All overgrown plants are going to be removed. He said that the number of trees would decrease from 41 to 38. Wally also announced that there would be a 30 year reunion for alumni on April 21st. He said there would be an alumni recognition night and that it would be the kick off event for the Alumni Association.
Wally also said that the College was doing a seismic upgrade on the skybridge. Doing this at the same time as the central courtyard renovation would conserve money and efforts.
Pillings Pond. Bob Messina reported that Karen Touring of Seattle Community Access Network had taken joined the history project for Pillings Pond. Karen was in need of a pilot program and Pillings Pond was perfect for her needs. SCAN is involved in putting neighborhood histories on the Internet.
It was moved and second that the Pillings Pond Committee seek a small and simple matching grant for the Pillings Pond History Project. The motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen M. Beck
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[1] The first meeting in May is Part 2 of a work session to address what to do post levy and a meeting to get familiar with School Board members and their positions.
[2] Projects were: (i) Programs with City Light to (a) increase the low-income eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level (from 125%), and (b) made permanent a pilot program for discounted electricity rates for buildings owned by nonprofit organizations (provided that income-eligible people are among the tenants and that rental payments for these tenants be reduced by an amount equal to the electricity rate savings); (ii) increasing the fines for abandoned buildings; (iii) increasing emergency rental fund for families with children or senior citizens to help prevent homelessness; and (iv) adding field lights to four fields to allow greater participation by people interested in sports.
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She sounds great and like she knows her stuff :)
But I think in the beginning at the Bookworm you didn't see her do simultaneous interpretation (that means, translating at the same time as the speaker - it requires a booth and headsets for listeners) but actually consecutive interpretation (i.e. translating consecutively after the speaker)? Still very hard when you get thrown a curveball like the examples above though, it's interesting to hear how she deals with it.
Sexy Saturday @ Shamrock
Free shorts for girls in skirts. Prize for shortest skirt.
(who incidentally was a Rabbi according to last night's pub quiz...)
Yep, that second picture and last picture is right outside my house. See all that water there? Much of it flowed right into our underground parking lot while the guards and management stood around passively. Now there is about 6 foot of water still in there - cars and my electric bike is submerged in sewer water and they pumped it out all night and it only went down maybe a foot. We had no power last night, still probably no water and no elevator. And our bike lady lost her home and her money.
Also amazing the amount of cars that tried to drive though this 80-90cm of water on the road and get stuck. I watched probably 6 or 7 cars do this, break down one after the other. If they see cars above abandoned, what makes them think they could get though?!
Also, it was flooding from about 4pm, no traffic police even showed up until about 9pm as far as I could tell. The bridge even filled up with a second queue of traffic that got stuck because some idiot must have let them in the other end.
Wait, the subway doesn't go to the airport?
As far as I am aware, taking a dog to the states is easy. You have to get an export license from the Quarantine Bureau about 10 days to a week before you leave. That's to show the dog is fit and safe to travel.
一环路南四段 28号 (just a bit east of 高升桥 gaoshengqiao on first ring)
Tel: 82998126
If you enquire they might send you to the 7th floor in the other bit of the building, the people there are fairly friendly and helpful.
However, if you travel via Beijing you apparently have to get this changed to a Beijing one to leave China still... Not so sure about that but if you PM me I can send you details of someone who has done this and got their dog back and I'm sure they can give you more information.
Don't think its necessary to use a pet relocation company to take a dog to the states. They're expensive and it seems to be not that difficult anyway, so you should be fine.
Cheers for your help. I should be sorted now :)
All the information is on this site - there is an English and Chinese version but the Chinese one is updated a lot more regularly. So always check that.
It appears the schedule for 2012 hasn't been released yet, but here is the information for the rest of the year:
In November there are foundation and also elementary level tests - the registration period is very soon - this month.
Think you can register online or at the testing centre somewhere in Sichuan University. More info on the site I'm sure. There is a list of examination centres and I think it is in Chuanda.
I am not sure about resources for these new tests. But you could try Pop-up Chinese http://popupchinese.com/hsk/test - they have some free materials. Others you have to pay for.
Anyone got the latest word on getting a business visa in CD? I have never applied for one before so no idea what stuff I need to sort out. Also I think some nationalities have to leave the country every month or so... does that apply to British people? Ideally I want a 3 or 6 month visa.
Any tips/experience/advice etc would be much appreciated!
plain food is good at times, sure, but we're discussing the merits of a dish that I go to for lots of flavour (read: huajiao and black beans haha). It's a shame you don't like it though. I hereby promise to be more sensitive to those who can't take the heat in the future ;p
who else dislikes it then?
I went there yesterday and it wasn't closed, but I wouldn't recommend it either, sad to say (would love more Indian food choices). All the veggie dishes were basically the same; the samosa, although nice, came with tomato ketchup. And it was all crazy slow to appear on the table.
Namaste is still the best in my opinion. Will try out this new place Paradise though, let's see!


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04 August 2017
ROCK THE CLOCKby MATT CHARLESWORTH
Approaching Camperdown on Friday evening was like driving into a time machine. Cars, music, dancing, fashion and markets all inspired by the 1920s – 1960s; "Rock The Clock" celebrates all things vintage and retro. Thanks to the "back in my day" stories and compulsory rock and roll education from our parents & grandparents, my partner and I were familiar with the era. Rosie's Dad even drives a 1957 Ford Fairlane but permission to take his prized possession was unfortunately denied. Camperdown is a small country town in the heart of dairy country. 19th century architecture and a grand old clock tower, the festival is a perfect fit.
A weekend-long program began at the Maddens Hotel on the Friday night. An open air drive-in cinema was tempting; but, the car trip had made us a little toey so we pulled on our best dancing shoes and hit the town. A Johnny Cash tribute show… perfect! We knew "Ring of Fire" and assumed we'd be the most agile of the bunch so it was time to boogie. Unknown to us, Camperdown residents had been taking organised dance lessons for 7 weeks prior. We were made to feel like we had two left feet! We couldn't swing, jive nor stroll. These folks were twirling everywhere and even throwing one another in the air. We laughed off our inexperience and eventually found the rhythm. We called it a night and headed back to our luxury accommodation in Cobden.
A four post bed and spiral staircase, the "Heytesbury House" certainly didn't lack character. Originally a private hospital in the early 1900s, our time travelling ways continued. From our first steps inside the "Shakespeare" inspired suite it felt majestic. Attention to detail and a rich history; the hosts Kathryn and Andrew Stubbings have created a divine experience. Rested and relaxed, a belly full of eggs benedict and a wave goodbye to the lorikeets in the garden and it was back to Camperdown.
Saturday was rocking and rolling all day long; the festival grounds were buzzing from 9am. We cruised through the collection of vintage cars and browsed the market stalls. One store in particular sold a dog calendar and even "kisses with poochie". I couldn't risk Rosie getting too attached to the dog, insisting we moved on quickly. We took in the spectacular view of town atop the clock tower before heading down to catch the fashion show. Pin-up girls paraded their finest frocks and hairdos competing for Miss Rock the Clock. The underlying message being body positive and just giving it a go.
The live music was a hit on Saturday too. Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" sang out from the marquee beneath the clock, everyone was literally dancing in the streets! But, that's just the norm here at Rock the Clock.
If two Gen Y's can have a boogie and enjoy themselves, I can only imagine what this sort of event means to those who live and breathe rock and roll.


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Welcome to my big fat blog!
It's mainly about food, especially restaurants, but architecture, museums and nature also feature. I am very fortunate to be able to travel a lot with my job and the blog is a way for me to remember where I've been, mainly by recording what I've eaten!
There has been no attempt to monetise it, partly because I don't like to compromise, and partly because I can't be bothered to push it on social media which is pretty essential nowadays if you want a large readership. So it remains more of a travelogue; a public diary that I've tried to make useful for other people.
Although local opinions and my own personal experience are what I value the most, a lot of information has been distilled from guide books, travel websites, food programmes and other blogs. Hopefully the result is a good summary of all the readily available information that can be useful for all kinds of travellers. It's especially good for people visiting major cities in Italy or Spain, but it also includes a lot of oddball places off the beaten track that most tourists would never go to. Whatever the context, please don't consider these posts to be comprehensive guides to a whole city or village, they are just snapshots in time, often just about a particular corner of town where I've stayed for just one or two nights.
Another of my intentions is to search out and try the local delicacies, whatever they may be. After a hard day's work, eating well is what makes or breaks my day, so you can rest assured that I have had a good go at searching out the good stuff. It also means that these reviews are my honest personal opinions about food and drink that I have paid for myself.
I'm not a culinary expert, although I have worked in kitchens and I love to cook, so you should probably take some of the things I write, and make, with a large pinch of salt! However, if you're like me and just love anything to do with food, I'm sure there will be something in here to interest you.
May your stomach never be empty!
Raif x
16 Responses to "Welcome to my big fat blog!"
easy pal like all the contents, would say the categories need to be placed in sub folders bit overwelming at first site. you got any recipes i would love to cook your green thai curry for sarah. just got back from meixco and the sea food was amazing
Hey Raif – Thanks for this it looks great, have also forwarded it to a few foody travellers who I know will apreciate this too 🙂
A short query: where exactly on London Road is the Thai supermarket? Not sure I can place this although I know that road quite well (but obviously not as well as I thought).
Hi Iain, thanks for the good words.
The Thai supermarket is at the far end of London Rd from town, just past the junction where it splits from the beginning of Abbeydale Rd. Walk down the hill past the library and the church and you will see it on the left. It's on the corner of Asline Rd I think.
They have a comprehensive range of Thai foodstuffs including lots of fresh fruit and veg.
Happy shopping 🙂
hi mate—just arrived in vigo – only here for a couple of evenings. you find anywhere good when you were here?
Hi Raif. Really like your blog. Very detailed and prolific. A man after my own heart (stomach!).
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Join Angie Taylor for an in-depth discussion in this video Using variable values, part of Learning After Effects Expressions.
There are times where it's useful to have a variable value to feed into your expression. I'll show you one of those examples here. Here I have an expression, which is basically taking the angle of this effect here, the cog speed effect. And it's using that to control, this position value. So, you'll see I've got value one just returning itself. So, we're keeping the value that was originally there before the expression for the Y value.
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Okay, add 60, and there's a lot of trial and error, a lot of selection and typing has to be done. So another way of doing it is to create a new effect that has a variable. Now, I've created those already here. Basically, the way they were created: I went to Effect > Expression Controls, and we've already seen the angle control. There's also a slider control. I added that. I renamed it, hitting return on the keyboard to make it editable and I've created one called multiplier and one called adder.
Now I've already worked out the values for this, so I've typed those values in, but let me show you why they're useful, First of all, let's bring that down to zero. And let's bring this down to zero. That's how it would be normally. They'd both be at zero, these two values. Now, you want to make sure that you lock the Effect control panel for the controller so that you can see all of these while you edit your expression. And then what we'll do is we'll come down here. And instead of saying, times minus three plus 60, we'll remove that.
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Abdul-Aliy A Muhammad
Abdul-Aliy is a Black Magical Queer, Non-Binary Philly Jawn who was made well/raised well in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They worked in prevention for six years and currently organizes with the Black and Brown Workers Collective and facilitates anti-oppression trainings with the BlaQollective. They've pushed through with HIV since being diagnosed in 2008.
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Photo credit: Clint Steib/clintsteib.com.
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Our fierce contributor Abdul-Aliy A Muhammad interviews the equally fierce Chicago HIV/AIDS and racial/social justice organizer Maximillian Boykin.
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Discussing disclosure without considering stigma and how criminalization weaponizes HIV status is like pulling leaves off a plant rather than truly uprooting it, writes Abdul-Aliy A Muhammad.
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Moving the Humanity of People With HIV Out of the Equation: How HIV Surveillance Traumatized Me -- A Blog Entry by Abdul-Aliy A Muhammad
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Ferdinand (NNDC) – Strings, Inc., the string orchestra class that features students and adults ranging in age from six years to adult, has been performing this weekend at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt.
The first of two performances was held Saturday, the second begins at 11:20 a.m. today in the Forest Park High School gym. Everyone is welcome.
Strings, Inc. will also be performing at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, at the Dubois County Museum in Jasper.


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Sunday, October 26, 2014
The Old and The New
I seem to always be on a quest to come up with new ideas for piggy banks. I decided to glaze a couple of them like my water color mugs. Not only am I looking for new colors that will appeal to buyers but also trying to keep myself from becoming bored with the little guys.
I like the new blue and white, but will always have a soft spot for plain old shino, dusted with wood ash.
I will be adding more "ready to ship" piggy banks to my Etsy shop, and there is still time for special orders for Christmas delivery.
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Love them all but my little shino buddy is still my favorite.ReplyDelete
I ditto Dennis' comment. I love the paleness and speckles of the second one. what about a real squiggly tail and some spotted ones. have you a done ginkgo leafed one? I can't rememberReplyDelete
HIPPO BIRDY, DEER EWE!ReplyDelete
Toes crossed that you get a bit of down time to celebrate, Keep on dancing round the sun!
Great minds, Linda! I was going to suggest a ginko pig. You would probably have to charge a bit more given the time it takes to do the carving!
Suzi- thank you for the birthday wishes!ReplyDelete
Linda and Suzi - I have made a ginkgo pig! He was carved all over with ginkgo leaves, then ash glazed. As a matter of fact I sold it this month for $60.
I do spotted ones too.
Love, love, love shino.ReplyDelete
Have a really happy birthday.
yeah for the sale of the ginkgo pigReplyDelete
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I'd be happy to recommend him to anyone based on what he did at our place.
Ben was a pleasure to work with, friendly and helpful. Fast response to the initial inquiry, job completed quickly, and thorough work with a satisfying explanation of the repair required.
I would strongly recommend Ben with a 5 out of 5.
He was great. He came when he said he would, even though it was late notice. He was pleasant and easy to get on with.
He did the job without any fuss. I'd recommend him for sure!
Ben was recommended to me by a friend and over the past 6 months I have used him for a number of jobs, including toilet and cistern installations, leaking taps, replacing taps with mixer taps and also custom gas connection for a pottery kiln.
He researched installation of the chimney flue to make sure he had the correct flashing for the purpose built metal shed.
I have been extremely pleased with Ben's work and found him very personable, efficient and reliable and would not hesitate to use him for any plumbing needs in the future.
When Ben said he'd turn up, he did. The estimate was close to the final price, he went out of his way to make sure everything was cleaned up, and he even offered to go and get some grass to cover up a trench he had to dig.
Ben was very straight and honest too. He explained the problems in layman's terms so I knew what was happening, then he got stuck in and did them straight away.
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So, my Jewish readers who are feverishly starting to prepare definitely know why this is coming. For the rest of you, bear with me for a bit, but the Jewish high holidays are rapidly approaching, followed almost immediately by the Holiday of Sukkot. For Jewish housewives all over the world, that means a whole ton …
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ITS Ireland hosted a successful seminar on the topic of "The CCAM before the Digital Storm" on the 28th March in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin.
The seminar was aimed at Irish transport practitioners interested in learning about how CCAM and Digital Transport Network concepts and trends can serve as an enabler for delivering real solutions for their specific needs.
Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) refers to connectivity and interoperability between harmonised digital systems, services and applications in a multi-modal transport environment. The European Commission has stated that CCAM is the roadmap to a digital transport network where technology and operations become an integrated component of a harmonized approach to addressing multiple transport policy objectives leading to safer, more efficient and sustainable movement of people and goods.
The half-day seminar provided attendees with an overview of the EU Digital Transport Network concept; an update on Irish activities in this area (CAV, C-ITS) and a summary briefing on the next EU research funding framework (Horizon Europe). The seminar included the following presentations:
|Understanding the EU Digital Transport Network concept
|John Davis, ITS Ireland
|An Update on Irelands CAV roadmap and CAV testing guidelines
|Sarah Rose Flynn, Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport
|An Update on TII's C-ITS Pilot Preparations
|David Laoide-Kemp, Transport Infrastructure Ireland & Lavinia Burski (AECOM)
|An Update on Horizon Europe – the next EU research and innovation framework programme
|Bob Flynn, Enterprise Ireland, Horizon 2020: National Delegate & Contact Point for Transport
The presentations and discussions highlighted that the rapid digital transformation of our sector raises real opportunities for applying innovative ITS solutions in urban, inter-urban and rural environments.
The presentations can be viewed in PDF format below.
Understanding the EU Digital Transport Network concept
An Update on Irelands CAV roadmap and CAV testing guidelines
An Update on TII's C-ITS Pilot Preparations
An Update on Horizon Europe – the next EU research and innovation framework programme


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|PSU students chaged over nude photos at Nittany Lion Shrine
|[CDT] - Police are not identifing the 3 Penn State students who posed naked for a photo on the Nittany Lion Shrine early Wednesday morning. They are being referred to the universityâs student conduct office. Police say that they were called to the shrine around 1 a.m. after a report from an employee at Rec Hall who looked out a window of the building and saw three people who appeared to be naked. When officers arrived, they encountered 3 male students who were leaving the site but were completely dressed. Police said the men told them they did take a nude photo.


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In Mexico, Focus Turns to Bullies in Schools After Death of Student
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, right, meets Rebeca Ramirez and Francisco Javier Mendez, the parents of a 12-year-old boy who died of injuries sustained in a beating by classmates in Tamaulipas. (AFP/Getty Images)
In a nation that has drawn international notoriety for drug cartel carnage, public officials are now focusing on another form of violence that plagues Mexican society: school bullying.
In recent weeks, President Enrique Peña Nieto railed against bullying during a visit to the troubled state of Tamaulipas, and Mexican celebrities joined a Twitter campaign, holding signs with the hashtag #ElBullyingNoEsUnJuego, or "Bullying is not a game" (see video below). On TV, disturbing images of children being bullied — one girl being grabbed by the hair, forced to her knees and ordered to beg for mercy — have played in a loop during TV news. And on June 11, Mexico's human rights commission announced that it would work with teachers as part of a national campaign to tackle bullying.
"The government has made a commitment … to make schools free of acoso escolar," Peña Nieto said in his late May appearance in Tamaulipas, using the Spanish term for abuse of students, before adding, "what is known publicly as bullying."
The anti-violence campaign picked up steam when a 12-year-old Tamaulipas boy died in May after being grabbed by a group of young assailants and flung against a wall. Published reports say the boy had complained to his teacher about being bullied but was ignored.
But Roberto Campa, a top official in the federal Ministry of the Interior, said the administration of Peña Nieto has been working on this issue since last year, shortly after he took office, as part of a broader violence-prevention program.
Campa said that the issue had been largely overlooked.
Read the rest at The Los Angeles Times
An online campaign declaring that #ElBullyingNOesUnJuego ("Bullying is NOT a game") is taking on Mexico's growing school bullying problem, with some help from celebrities. (Basta MX)
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Growing up healthily and in harmony with nature.
At Little Green House we discover the secrets of nature and the joy of a healthy lifestyle along with our children.
Learning from nature
We spend time outdoors daily and in nearly any weather. Together we explore our surroundings, the woods and the meadows. During excursions we observe animals, big and small. We discover how nature itself can be the funniest toy and a great means for producing beautiful art. In spring we create our own little garden beds, then weed and eventually harvest them ourselves. This way we live the rhythm of the seasons and learn to consciously treat nature's resources with respect and care.
Living joyfully and healthily
Running and playing outside is so much fun. And at the same time, it is essential for building a healthy immune system. We satisfy children's need for movement with outdoor games and our excursions into the neighbourhood. And we also try and bring the neighbourhood into our menu. In our kitchen we use many regional organic products: lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole foods and meat from Swiss farms. These foods and our practices influence the children's taste right from the start.
For us, 'living in harmony with nature' is an important element of growing up happily and healthily. Learning to enjoy time outside and to cherish what nature has to offer, lays the foundation for a natural balance and relief from more stressful periods later in life. It teaches children from a young age on how to take care of their own physical wellbeing and it develops an effortless understanding for the importance of nature and sustainability.
Did you know that your eight-months-old is a linguistic genius? Read here how your little one can develop its natural ability in a fun and playful way. Read more…


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If you are planning to propose to your girlfriend, the basic thing to do is to find the perfect diamond ring. But first, we need to get as much information as we can and understand why this precious stone is famous and celebrated.
Diamonds are not just beautiful and elegant, they are durable, stylish and timeless. We all want to have a diamond jewelry, unfortunately, this is a luxury not everyone can have. Mainly because they are expensive. Just owning one ring is already considered a significant investment.
If you want to buy a diamond jewelry to give as a gift or, if a proposal is in the works and you would like to buy a ring that has the beauty of a diamond but not as pricey, then you should consider an alternative such as moissanite, which is usually a choice that most people go for.
The great thing about moissanite is that it resembles much like a diamond. The color, brilliance and its hardness is very close, that a lot of people find it a good alternative for diamonds. And although they look the same, when it comes to the price, moissanite is definitely much more affordable.
So, should you go for a moissanite or a diamond? If you want to get a good perspective between the two, you should check out this link: https://diamore.be/diamond-vs-moissanite/ for more information.
Differences Between Moissanites and Diamonds
Diamonds is known to be one of the hardest material in the world and they could last for millions of years. This is the reason why they are very popular and expensive. Their main component is carbon. In fact pure diamonds are made of pure carbon. They are formed due to extreme heat and pressure, and this combination forms crystals.
Diamonds are not considered rare and that's because they can be mined in a lot of places across the globe. It is formed naturally and are brought to the earth's surface when there a natural event occurs like a volcanic eruption. On the other hand, natural moissanite is are considered extremely rare.
Diamonds are mined from the earth, while natural moissanite comes are formed from meteorites. This also the reason why it known as "Space Diamond" or "Stardust".
The quantities of natural moissanite is very limited and that is why the amount to create jewelry is insufficient. This makes this kind of jewelry very costly. Because of its limitation, people make synthetic moissanite and there a lot of them available in the market today.
Diamonds is known to have the highest hardness and it they are known to be used for cutting and polishing tools.
Moissanite is not that far behind, and it is said that it is the second hardest gemstone that is use in jewelry. This stone is popularly use in making engagement rings because it is more durable than stones like emerald and sapphire.
Both stones are easy to maintain. Both are resistant to scratch and are perfect for everyday wear.
The Price
As we all know diamonds is one of the priciest jewelry in the world. Most people find it very expensive but would still go for it anyway because of its high quality.
Did you know that a carat of diamond can go up to four thousand dollars? If you are wondering how much an average engagement ring would cost you, the answer is a whopping five thousand dollars, approximately. As for moissanite? It can be 90% cheaper.
If you wish to learn more on moissanite, we recommend you to click here.
The Appearance
As mentioned above, moissanite and diamonds look very similar, and if you are not an expert it will be hard to differentiate which is which. Even experts need to use specific equipment to tell them apart.
Diamonds is popular for its sparkle and brilliance. When it is cut perfectly, a diamond's fire, brilliance, and scintillation is cannot be matched by any other stone out there.
While moissanite features a high refractive index, while they can look more brilliant, they have this rainbow effect that which can be seen under natural light.
People enjoy displaying these kind of jewelry, while others will feel like it is fake. If you want to avoid this, go low key and consider smaller pieces so as not to be flashy.


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Every year, we wait with baited breath for Pantone's official announcement on the next "it" color and this time around was certainly no exception. Ultra Violet was dubbed the color of 2018, meaning this punchy purple shade is about to take the fashion, interior design, and of course, the wedding industry by storm.
Not sure how to incorporate this bright pop of color into your Jewish wedding day? Don't sweat it. We swept through the Modern Jewish Wedding archives in search of the absolute prettiest Ultra Violet inspiration and found examples of purple color palettes done so right.
Oh, and just in case you're wondering where to buy your Ultra Violet ketubah? We've got you covered.
Photo credits: Shoes and invitation image: tPoz Photography//Bouquet and bridesmaids image: Caroline Ross Photography
With Ultra Violet at the forefront of 2o18 color trends, we're predicting a shift in weddings to embrace bolder, moodier tones all across the board. And no matter what time of year you're heading to the chuppah, this striking shade can complement a color palette in so many ways. Whether you weave it in with neutrals, opt for an ombre look, or let the shade stand all on its own, it's a color that can look chic in a variety of ways. Take a peek at our favorite examples to snag some inspiration for your own special day.
Photo credits: Chuppah and bridesmaids image: Chelsea Elizabeth Photography// Invitation image: Living Radiant Photography//Cake image: Coppersmith Photography
Now that you've seen how it's done, we want to hear what you think. Share in the comments whether you're planning to add a touch Ultra Violet to your color palette!


text: We all love our go-to fall shoe: tall leather boots. However, this season, mix up your look with ankle booties! Heeled or flat, bright or neutral – booties come in all styles, making them the perfect addition to any outfit! Try pairing them with a casual skirt or dress, especially on these (unseasonably) warm days! When the temperatures drop, match your booties to your favorite fall flannel to give your outfit an extra pop of color. Dressed up or dressed down, they're perfect for your next sister date!