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I've never come across these books,but my husband would love that Sailing one - I shall have to look out for a copy!ReplyDelete
I love your Wimpy Kid vitriol (and am with you 100%)!ReplyDelete
I got the Penguin by Design book out of the library and it provided a lovely nostalgic browse.
Oh my gosh - only just saw that Sailing book last weekend when I was searching through the second-hand books at Baddesley Clinton.ReplyDelete
I'm gonna keep my eyes open for you Sue the next time I'm in the charity shop or second-hand bookshop.
I'm a big lover of children's books too. I managed to find another Dougal book from the 1970's. I'm only missing 2 now. They're really hard to find. I think I'm passing on my passion to Violet, who says everytime we go into a bookshop "where's the Dougals books?".
Jill x
Have you seen the big box of Puffin postcards?http://www.amazon.co.uk/Postcards-Puffin-100-Book-Covers/dp/0141333375/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287672787&sr=8-1ReplyDelete
I have Mary, they're on my wishlist ;o)ReplyDelete
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OOh this post is right up my street! I loved all those kinds of books when I was young too, and the pictures are amazing!! I love the nostalgia they create when you look at them; there really doesn't seem to be anything quite like them these days does there, despite lots of well illustrated books on the market - I think it was a lovely period of book design and I shall be on the lookout for some of those old favourites myself now I know where to look!
Much love
Julia x x x
What a gorgeous trip down memory lane, I too love books and have a passion for anything from the 40's and 50's. I think thisbook may very well go on my christmas list xoxReplyDelete
Gosh, they're fabulous. I just must have the farm crops and village & town editions. What beautiful illustrations. Thanks Sue - oohh I feel a new purchase coming on!ReplyDelete
What fantastic books, I particularly like the farming one especially all those dry stone walls.ReplyDelete
Lovely post. I remember reading/seeing those books as a child. I saw some in a local 2nd hand store and in a couple yard sales in the past 2 years. I had no idea they would be worth anything or I would have snatched them up.ReplyDelete
I also love books, must say I have not had the pleasure of any of these, unfortunatly. I so love the old ways and the old days. Everything today is too rushed, too much plastic and sharp lines, if you know what I mean.ReplyDelete
Hugs Sandi x
I love that you love old books and care enough to find them, buy them, and look after them. I feel the same way. Recently our primary school library was going to throw away some old books (I couldn't believe it - they were just going to dump them!) and I "rescued" all these wonderful novels by Australian authors - books for older children/young teens that I remember reading when I was at school. I couldn't let them be dumped. Someone has to look after these lovely books so everyone else can enjoy them again one day. :-) Good on you.ReplyDelete
Caz :)
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What a lovely book. I have now put that and the puffin postcards on my ever increasing amazon wishlist...ReplyDelete
lovely books, lovely pictures, I love those old fashioned type of illustrations. One of the first pictures I can remember loving as a child is the one inside the front of the Noddy books, that picture of Toytown, loved it!ReplyDelete
Thanks for another great recommendation. I hadn't see your other book posts before and am amazed by the books we have in common, but I must admit I didn't know about those Puffin Picture Books. You were very lucky to find Shopping with Mother in a charity shop. I've been looking for that for ages. We had a proper High Street and I remember being very bored in the old style Sainsbury's where you had to queue repeatedly at each counter to be served.ReplyDelete
Amazing illustrations, thanks for sharing. Recently my Mum dug out a pile of my old childrens book that had been tucked away in a cupboard for years. It was an incredible feeling to see stories and pictures which I had completely forgotten about, but then to remember so vividly upon seeing them again! :) SarahReplyDelete
Hi Sue. I adore Puffin Picture Books, and although I probably have half a dozen, I have to be very careful not to start collecting them or it will turn into yet another coffer-draining obsession. I must maintain focus! Now where were those Ladybird books?.....ReplyDelete


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"Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and give in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports award." – George Matthew Adams
The infamous Rhodes 19…Little Sacandaga Lake (Adirondacks)
I realize I am a little late with this, but I forgot to do my confession Friday. I miss sailing. I love sailing and I think about it often. This is my problem in life. I cannot just pick one thing and love it the most. I love too many things. I miss sailing this boat. I remember the days when the wind would pick up and I would drop whatever I was doing and want to go for a sail. Whether it be a sunfish, Rhodes 19, or even just a boat, I loved being out on the water.
A Hobie Cat….Wowwwwwwwwww!!!!!
Hope they have a rig kit!
So what is my confession? If you could go back in time, this might be the one thing I could change. I was working at LeMoyne College one day after I graduated. I go back there and help sometimes. A lady found out I was into sailing and I was pretty small. She wanted me to be on her Hobie racing team. The idea of being on a Hobie trapeze horrified me. I told her I was happy she asked but I turned down her offer…I could hit myself now! I wonder how much fun that would have been. I think that seeing a Hobie tip and they did not have a kit to flip themselves back up. They were out there for hours.
So the moral of the story is I miss sailing and I am going to hopefully take lessons. I found some lessons on Skaneateles Lake for $40 an hour. I will take it. It isn't that I do not know how to raise a jib or get the main sail ready, but I need to just have a refresher. Maybe someday I will be able to afford my own sailboat. That would be exciting. Sure, I love a row or a kayak, but sailing feels wonderful….
There is nothing like a good swim off of a sail boat too! I have to not be alone though…otherwise I might lose the boat. I am not very good at anchoring a boat!!!

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15.01.26 AD - Riot of cherry blossoms.
Good morning. This is Arashi's Ohno Satoshi.
Here's today's thought of the day; come on!
"Riot of cherry blossoms (ouka ranman)."[1]
[BGM 'Sakura']
The word 'ouka' is written with the words for 'cherry blossom'. This means when cherry blossoms are in full bloom; a four-word phrase to describe when they're beautifully blooming in profusion.
This was sent in by listener Rie-san. The message reads:
"Good morning. I was surprised to learn of the new song 'Sakura' going on sale. When I heard the news of the new song's release, I had an image of cherry blossoms in bloom. It's the first time you're doing the theme song for a drama which doesn't feature an Arashi member, isn't it? It's amazing. I'm so happy. What sort of song is it? If you don't mind, please tell us about it."
I see. Well, um…
That's right, honestly, this is the theme song for Ikuta Toma's drama, 'Ouroboros - Kono Ai Koso, Seigi(This love is justice)'. Well, the drama has a hidden side and a surface side to it, and that makes up the contents of it. This time, the song 'Sakura' also, um… It's a little mysterious and it's also quite danceable. It's got quite a momentum to it.
Personally, like the intro has got an orchestral sound to it, so I think it's kinda like 'Believe'. That's just my own arbitrary interpretation, though.
But it's good; it's good, right? It's our first release of this year. Yeah. The release date is 25th February. 'Sakura'. Yeah.
Toma… Toma's busy, huh? (laughs) When I hear of Toma… We did that together. That's right, we did the drama 'Maou' before. With Toma. We don't meet in private, though. I know his contact details, though.
I often just change my phone all of a sudden, right? And like, Toma occasionally comes on 'VS Arashi' and so on. And then he'd suddenly come into the green room and be like, "Morning!" to everyone. "Oh… Please treat me favourably today."
Then he'd sidle up to me, like always and be like, "Ah, Oh-chan. You've changed your phone, right?"
"Ahh, I did, I did."
"Why didn't you tell me??"
"Sorry! I just changed it all of a sudden."
And that's how the exchange went. (laughs)
I can definitely say… Well, it's kinda… Some day I'd like to have a meal with him. Well, I'd like him to work hard on his drama, firstly. Once he's settled down with the drama, let's get in touch.
I'll watch 'Ouroboros' as much as I can! (laughs) I'm watching it! It's pretty enjoyable. Yeah. Toma, do your best!
Right, so this new song 'Sakura' is going to air for the first time on this show! So over to you on the phone today! Introduction in 21 seconds! Give the song a good introduction, please!
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It's heating up. And since I didn't vacation during resort season, it means that swimsuit season is approaching and it's time for a new suit. Like most women, shopping for bathing suits is not a favorite activity. Shopping for them online is almost equally as painful, but I've culled a few from the herd that I'll try out.
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The Pindlesdin Paladin is a good and cheap way to kill Pindleskin. Its principal skill is Holy Bolt. This skill only damages undead, so it's not useful in player versus player. Also Fist of the Heavens will be useful just with undead, it has lightning damage but it's too low. Pindleskin and his minions are undead of course.
This build is not recommended for online play, as creating games simply to kill a single monster will give you a temporary restriction and prevent you from being able to play on Battle.net. There are also several areas which also have level 85 monsters, which means they also have the same Treasure Class as Pindleskin, but there is the upside that the area has a single monster type.
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Strength: Enough for your gear
Dexterity: Enough for max block with Holy Shield
Vitality: All the rest
Energy: Never put any points into this
- Holy Bolt (20 points): Of course, you will use it in the left attack to kill pindles and his minions.
- Fist of the Heavens (20): It will increase damage of primary skill. Although its damage isn't good, you can use it as another option if you want.
- Blessed Hammer (20): It will increase damage of primary skill too. Its damage is really low.
- Holy Shield (20): more defence and block
- Conviction (20): decreases pindles lightning resistance (magic resistance cannot be decreased). It also decreases defence, but only matters if you have a physical mercenary. If you have good items, don't put more than 25 (with items) because then it just decreases defence by 1%.
These skills don't matter, they're just requirements
- Might
- Holy Fire
- Thorns
- Holy Freeze: You can use to freeze enemies
- Sanctuary
NOTE: Vigor is not important because you don't have to run a lot. You also must have its 3 requirements. This makes 111 points, so one skill should have 19 points to make 110. It'll be completed at level 99 but you can easily kill pindles before then.
This build is meant for acquiring equipment, and thus advising equipment selection for it would be hypocritical. Though it may be advisable to equip armour with +Magic Find to increase the likelihood of finding good items.
This is a possible plan:
Weapon: The Blade of Ali Baba or Gull. A six socket Dimensional Blade filled with Ist runes is also feasible, although time-consuming.
Helm: Any 3 socket helm with 3 perfect topaz, Tarnhelm, Stealskull or Harlequin Crest. One could also use Tancred's Skull if they possess the amulet.
Armor: Any armor with 4 sockets, socket it with 4 perfect topaz, Skullder's Ire or Enigma, (although the last two are a bit much for this build.)
Shield: Any shield with 4 sockets, socket it with 4 Ist runes, or use Milabrega's Orb or Rhyme Runeword as easy alternatives
Gloves: Chance Guards Chain Gloves (normal unique gloves)
Belt: Goldwrap Heavy Belt (normal unique belt)
Boots: War Traveler Battle Boots (exceptional unique boots)


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Friday Reads: Cookbooks
TGIF! We've got food on the brain with today's #FridayReads cookbook picks:
THE BEACH HOUSE COOKBOOK by Mary Kay Andrews
One of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of Summer 2017! Atlanta-based bestselling novelist Andrews collects recipes inspired by casual Southern coastal cuisine and beach-house living. (We can personally vouch for her lemon pound cake recipe!) "A good pick for most library collections; take note where Andrews' novels are popular." — Booklist
FABIO'S 30 MINUTE ITALIAN: Over 100 Fabulous, Quick and Easy Recipes by Fabio Viviani
Celebrity chef and Top Chef star Viviani presents a delicious collection of quick and easy Italian recipes with color photos, tips to cook "Grandma Style" (that is, like an intuitive Italian), and personal stories from his early life in Florence. "Featuring satisfying recipes from a popular personality and gorgeous photographs from noted blogger Armendariz, this title is sure to be in demand." — Library Journal
JULIE TABOULIE'S LEBANESE KITCHEN: Authentic Recipes for Fresh and Flavorful Mediterranean Home Cooking by Julie Ann Sageer & Leah Bhabha
Star of the Emmy-nominated cooking show Cooking with Julie Taboulie shares hands-on instructions, tips, and tricks for cooking homemade Middle Eastern dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. "[Sageer] evokes that memory and many others in this collection of recipes for Lebanese foods, from familiar hummus (presented with a handful of variations) to surprises such as panfried patties made with chickpeas, potatoes, and bulgur; a yogurt soup with lamb dumplings; and pickled baby eggplant stuffed with peppers." — Publishers Weekly readmoreremove
PW Best Books of Summer 2017
Publishers Weekly's editors recently selected their Best Books of Summer 2017, including these seven Macmillan titles:
Staff Picks (full list)
BORNE by Jeff VanderMeer
"About that thing on the cover—is it a genetically modified bird-of-paradise? Some cousin of the odoriferous corpse flower? I was intrigued from the moment I saw it, as is Rachel, the postapocalyptic scavenger who finds the improbably sentient and mutable creature—who 'smelled of beach reeds on lazy summer afternoons and, beneath the sea salt, of passionflowers'—while picking through the fur of the gargantuan flying bear that terrorizes her devastated city. And then things start to get weird." — Carolyn Juris, features editor
ISADORA by Amelia Gray
"Gray's most recent book, the story collection GUTSHOT, was weird as hell and as visceral as its title. Whose life would be better for her to fictionalize, then, than that of notorious mother of modern dance Isadora Duncan? An openly bisexual communist and atheist in an era that condemned all three, Duncan was famous for wearing long, flowing scarves even up until her death, when her scarf got caught in one of the axles of the car she was riding in. Flung from the vehicle, Duncan died of a broken neck—a tragic end that will surely make for a riveting finale in Gray's novel." — John Maher, assistant news editor
Fiction (full list)
THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING by Grant Ginder
Ginder takes family dysfunction to its hysterical limit in this joyously ribald novel about siblings Alice and Paul begrudgingly attending the lavish wedding of their half-sister, Eloise, in England. Lovesick Alice and Paul—both in doomed relationships—see Eloise as the snotty daughter of a rich dad, and Donna, their mother, as a coldhearted widow who ditched all remnants of their father after his death. During the boozy pre-wedding days, the resentment and secrets come tumbling out in outbursts and hilariously bad decisions. readmoreremove


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Worship is the purpose for which we are created and is the focus of our life in Christ. God redeemed His people from Egypt and brought them to Himself at Mt. Sinai so that they might worship Him. God in Christ has redeemed His people. We "have not come to a mountain which may be touched…but [we] have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem…to the general assembly and church of the first born who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all…and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant…" (Hebrews 12:18-24).
Worship, therefore, is coming into the presence of God and to give Him the praise that is due to His Name. Worship is also covenantal. God speaks to us through His Word. This is seen in the Call to Worship, the Reading of the Word, the Preaching of the Word and the Benediction. We respond with prayer, praise, confession, offerings and hearing the Word.
We also celebrate the sacraments, those visible Words that communicate to us God's grace and by which we are either brought into the covenant or nourished in the covenant. The covenant teaches us that baptism is to be applied to believers and their children. The Lord's Supper, which we celebrate the first Sunday of every month, is for those believers who have been baptized and are members of Bible believing churches.
We invite you to join with us in the worship of our God.


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Fitting your certification exam schedule into a testing window is now a thing of the past. HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) provides year-round testing ― an HR industry first. The year-round testing provides you with the most flexibility possible to accommodate your busy schedule.
You must meet all eligibility requirements to take an exam. The exam approval is valid for 120 calendar days from the application approval date. For complete details: https://www.hrci.org/how-to-get-certified/apply-for-certification/exam-fees
Exam dates for all HRCI certifications are available on a first-come, first-served basis at approved testing centers. HRCI monitors test center usage closely and periodically evaluates test center locations based on customer volume.
Learn more about https://www.hrci.org/how-to-get-certified/taking-the-exam/availability-and-locations
*Note: An application is approved when the status in the online application is "Eligible-Pending Appointment."


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This notebook is well suited for midsize and large businesses. The Tecra line touts an 18-month product life cycle (so a company can have an extended rollout without worrying about availability) and components (memory, docking, and media modules) common to the Tecra 8100 models.
Like the Acer TravelMate 614TVXi, the Toshiba Tecra 8200 includes standard integrated 802.11b networking without giving up the standard Ethernet connection. For offices committed to wireless, it's a better approach than the PC Card add-ons most others offer.
The 4.8-pound 8200 is a mixed bag of design features, including several that will make life on the road more convenient. For example, the 8200 has a little cover that slides over the power switch so you can't inadvertently turn it on during transport. There are no multimedia control buttons except a volume dial. But chances are, most buyers will keep the volume low anyway, because the speakers produce a relatively tinny sound with minimal range.
You can hot-swap the modules to and from the multipurpose bay, though the documentation specifically warns against this. If you click on the icon in the System Tray, you can turn off the drive in the modular bay to remove it safely. You also have to use a coin to pop the module out of its bay after pushing a lock release, a notably low-tech maneuver.
Toshiba's HWSetup utility is extremely helpful in configuring a wide range of system settings. This utility is much easier than using a traditional ROM BIOS setup program, because it's run directly from Windows. There's also a comprehensive on-disk information and trouble-shooting resource.
Another great touch, given the 8200's two standard network devices, is a helpful network deviceswitching utility, which is ideal if you regularly move between locations that have different networks (wireless in the corporate offices, for example, and a wired Ethernet LAN at home, or in a client's office or a hotel room on the road). A convenient switch that turns off wireless networking is helpful when you want to use the notebook on a plane, where operating two-way radios isn't allowed.
Across the board, the 8200 was an average performer, though battery life with the second battery installed (4:16) was a bit below par, compared with the main power cell's respectable runtime of 2:32. The Dell and IBM models ran for more than 7 hours when equipped the same way.


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The Australian Government recognises that homelessness is a complex issue that affects many Australians. It requires a long-term and systematic effort across agencies, sectors, and the community.
While state and territory governments are responsible for service delivery, the Commonwealth supports state and territory governments in their role of providing services to the homeless, or those at risk of homelessness, with funding through the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) and the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH).
As announced in the 2017-18 Budget, the Government is working with the states and territories to reform the NAHA and the NPAH into the new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA). The NHHA will increase the supply of new homes and improve housing and homelessness outcomes for all Australians across the housing spectrum, particularly those most in need.
The NHHA will provide certainty for homelessness services, with a further $375.3 million over three years from 1 July 2018.
This funding will continue to prioritise support for people affected by domestic violence and vulnerable young Australians.
The $117.2 million Transitional National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness will continue to provide support to front-line services addressing homelessness until the NHHA comes into effect in 2018-19.
The Government has also committed $23 million to the Reconnect program which assists young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
Reconnect is a community based early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years (young people aged 12 to 21 for Reconnect Newly Arrived Youth Specialist services), who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families. Reconnect assists young people to stabilise their living situation and improve their engagement with family, work, education, training and their local community.
Further, the Government announced in the 2017-18 Budget a package of initiatives to develop alternative sources of capital for social and affordable housing, this includes:
- $30 million for Social Impact Investment initiatives, of which $10.2 million will be used over 10 years to improve housing and welfare outcomes for young people at risk of homelessness
- $6 million over four years in Homes for Homes, an initiative that encourages property vendors to donate 0.1 per cent of the sale proceeds of their property to fund social and affordable housing projects across Australia. The Commonwealth funding will support development of organisational capability to deliver the Homes for Homes initiative.
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Oxford and Kolkata festivals announce partnership
Oxford to feature India Day presented by Kolkata festival
FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival and Kolkata Literary Meet today announce a new annual partnership between these two great international festivals.
Beginning this March, FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival, held in historic University of Oxford colleges and public buildings, will stage an 'India Day' each year, presented by Kolkata Literary Meet, to celebrate Indian literature, culture, art, history and current affairs and the particular contribution made by Kolkata/Calcutta and the state of West Bengal.
Full details will be announced later this month but events will include:
Sir Mark Tully in conversation with Madhur Jaffrey
Anjali Joseph and Prajwal Parajuly discussing Indian writing
Roderick Matthews on the Indian Uprising of 1857- New Perspectives
a dinner in the magnificent dining hall of University College to mark Madhur Jaffrey's 80th birthday with dishes prepared by famous Indian chefs.
From January 2015, Kolkata Literary Meet will stage an 'Oxford Day' each year, presented by the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival, to celebrate British literature, culture, art, history and current affairs and the special contribution made by the University of Oxford and the Oxford University Press.
Kolkata Literary Meet director Malavika Banerjee said: 'Oxford has always been a name that Indians associate with excellence, be it in writing or in academics. Some of India's most respected writers, leaders, academics and artists have links with Oxford and I think the time has come to celebrate this centuries-old association.
'Kolkata was the seat of colonial India and the city's links with Oxford University predate even the colonial era. While the partnership will try and showcase contemporary literature and culture in the two cities, simply tracing this old link would be hugely satisfying. The Kolkata Literary Meet, in partnership with the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival, plans to use the 'Oxford Day' from 2015 to showcase the best of literature, arts and current affairs in the UK .'
Sally Dunsmore, director of FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festiva,l said: "The histories of Great Britain and India have been intertwined for centuries. In recent decades, the impact of Indian novelists, film makers, musicians and chefs has been enormous in the UK. We are delighted to partner with the cultural capital of India and Kolkata Literary Meet to provide a platform each year to showcase the richness and variety of India's culture.'
The University of Oxford's links with India are legion and go back more than 400 years.
In 1579, Father Thomas Stephens, of New College, was the first recorded Englishman to visit India. Indian students have been coming to Oxford since 1871 and Oxford University Press has been operating in India for 100 years. There are currently more than 300 Indian postgraduate students at the University of Oxford.
Among famous Indian Alumni of Oxford University are:
Indira Gandhi
Manmohan Singh – current Prime Minister of India
novelists Vikram Seth, Amitav Ghosh and Cornelia Sorabji, India's first woman lawyer.
Distinguished Indians who have taught at Oxford include Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (President of India, 1962-1969), and Amartya Sen (Nobel Prize winner in Economics 1998).
Nobel winner Kazuo Ishiguro and comedian Jo Brand among speakers announced for 2019
Rick Stein, Alan Johnson, David Owen, David Olusoga, Penelope Lively, and Ruby Wax join line-up
Antony Sher, Richard Dawkins and Sebastian Barry confirmed for 2018
Festival authors make Baileys Prize longlist
Major new figures join 2017 festival programme
Jeremy Paxman and Nigella Lawson confirmed
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Behind the Coal House
The November meeting was rather unusual in that it featured Hywel and Rose Griffiths, one of the families in the BBC living history series "The Coal House at War". Rather than being a lecture, the nature of the evening was an interactive session of questions from members regarding their experiences in the programme, which is now being re-shown on BBC 2 Wales.
Hywel and Rose Griffiths with Mr Gwyn Thomas
Hywel explained that the family had initially applied to be in the series following the imploring of their grandson after the initial "Coal House" series in Stack Square, Blaenafon. The process of getting accepted was rather drawn out and involved aptitude tests and interviews including a session at Cwrt y Collen Army Camp. The Griffiths's did not expect to be successful since Hywel was already a trained collier, however they were eventually chosen.
Sharing the speaking duties, Rose explained that the experience was a total immersion in the life of the 1940s and the privations of war. What you saw was largely as it was during the series, though they were a little disappointed that certain sections had been omitted especially the family singing in the evenings. Some conditions had been contrived especially electricity cuts and air raid which meant that they had slept overnight in a very cold and draughty hall. The rations were also authentic and even the occasional resort to the black market happened during the series. Life was genuinely hard and the Bevin Boys in particular had found it tough going , relying on her for cooking , cleaning and washing.
The scenes in the colliery were real and conditions were certainly very bad. Hywel explained that despite his bad cough he had been deliberately kept on the surface in order that he had not made it easier for the other "colliers". His altercations with Mr Blandford ( who apparently in real life was not qualified to work on the coalface) were also contrived for the camera on occasion. It was also rather hectic with Hywel having to go to the Home Guard practice immediately after returning from a long shift in the pit.
Some of the more amusing ( but unseen) experiences during the filming involved chamber pots leaking through floorboards, a reprieve for the house rabbits, soap rationing and the unpleasant routine of visiting the "ty bach" in the middle of the night. However, the experience had been life changing and the family still felt emotional regarding their time in Stack Square. Following the talk the members were able to see a scrapbook of the material used by the BBC in producing the programme. The attention to detail was extremely impressive.
Mr Gwyn Thomas thanked Hywel and Rose Griffiths for a most pleasant and memorable evening.
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1. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Mr James Williams of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council addressed the Society on a new source of funding under the Fforwm Wledig scheme. This will allow organizations to access funds for projects of up to £8,000 and is certainly to be considered in our future activities.
2. Mr Gwyn Thomas presented a framed photograph donated to the Society by Mr Howard Rees featuring the Blaengwrach and Resolfen joint Burial cemetery ( see previous posting - plus ca change). The plaque featured his grandfather Dick Geary. An invitation had also been given to the Society to visit the excavations at Rheola House.


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Author Archives: Yakov
Sorry. Life has a way of getting in the way and despite my best intentions, this blog just took a seat on the back burner. We've all been passing around a bug of some sort but I think/hope we are all past the worst of it. We've had some good news surrounding FMLA and CFRA eligibility so that means that Brooke will be able to take a lot longer off of work when the new baby is here. Nolan has been amazing. he's becoming a very sweet little boy; hugging and kissing everyone, sharing toys, etc. The new nanny starts the day before Thanksgiving (tomorrow!) and we're so excited.
Where does the time go?
I'm still so elated that we have family and friends close by. Seems like everyone is going out of their way to help with Nolan while we sort out full time care. The new nanny is expected to start the week of Thanksgiving, though with the short week, it may just make sense to have her begin the week after. Last week was full of adventure for Nolan.
Halloween was wonderful. We had a number of good friends come by as our house tends to have the most trick or treaters. We handed out giant candy bars and all of the kids got to dress up (as did some adults). Nolan had three costumes for the night as we couldn't county on any one being worn for more than 3 minutes at a time.
The day after Halloween, we met up with our friends once again at the SAP Center to watch San Jose's AHL hockey team (Barracuda) battle it out for a win again the Ontario Reign.
We also all got haircuts! This was Nolans first. It was a a little sad to lose the curls, but we're confident they'll be back.
Some random photos
I know this is a month early, but I'm thankful. Thankful for good friends and family as this week has been filled with a plethora of emotions. Nolan's nanny quit without notice this week. She came in in the morning and turned in her key. If it wasn't for friends and family helping out with watching Nolan this week, we'd be at a complete loss.
It's all working out for the best, though. We've already found a new nanny that comes highly recommended (she starts in a few weeks time) and I got to spend a lot of time with Nolan this week. We went and visited a fire station where we got a full tour (didn't want to sit in the truck, but gladly took a fire helmet):
Tried out our new double stroller with a friend in back:
Played in the sand:
Had a party:
Painted Pumpkins:
All in all, it's been a trying but very eventful week. Honestly feel very lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people.
We started taking showers with Nolan at an early age. I want to say when he was 4 months old. We tend to travel and camp a lot and bath's aren't always an option so we knew we needed to get Nolan comfortable with showers as well as baths from an early age. He's never not liked it. He's always been comfortable in the shower as long as he's being held. He likes controlling the shower head and usually just spraying me in the face with it. Tonight, I had this exchange with him.
Me: Nolan, let's put away your cars and then it's BATH time! Do you want to take a bath?
Him: Shower.
Me: Shower? Do you want to take a shower or bath?
Him: Papa, shower.
Sore muscles and needles
Woke up early and headed to the clinic in Los Gatos. Getting ready for the flu season with family flu shots. I went first followed by Nolan. Brooke brought up the rear. Nolan took the shot like a champ. Whined a bit, mostly out of surprise at the nurse sticking him with a needle and was fine just half a second later. Watched the whole time. Then we watched Brooke get her shot. Flu shots mean we are ready for whatever comes our way this season.
The day started at 5 am so by 9, we had a pretty grumpy toddler on our hands. Luckily, the pumpkin patch changed all that. Spina Farms pumpkin patch was a hit with all of us. We even had some other friends/family join us for a morning pumpkin patch trip. We rode the train, checked out the toddler maze, visited the petting zoo, rode in a wheelbarrow and picked out some pumpkins to take home with us.
Kelley Park
Having been going to happy hollow with my son for quite a while now, it's surprising that I'd never checked out the rest of Kelley Park. We decided that we wanted to stay away from the crowds today so instead of heading into Happy Hollow, we follow the path to the Japanese Friendship Garden at Kelley Park. The Japanese Garden there is not large, but very pretty. There are a number of pools full of ducks, geese, and Koi fish. There are machines that dispense a handful of pellets to let children (and some adults) feed the fish which come swarming when someone walks up to the water. If you've never checked out the Garden at Kelley Park, I highly suggest it. Overall, a great start to a much anticipated weekend.
Day two
Well, the site is coming together nicely. I seem to have gotten most of the settings configured the way I want them. We had a lot of spam comments last night so I implemented a captcha for comments. Seems to have slowed down a lot of the spam. Now the hard part… figuring out what should go here. If you have idea's, feel free to comment on what you think this should be used for. At first I kind of imagined this would be a site for family pictures and whatnot but I'd really rather not post those things where they're accessible for everyone to see. Facebook is one thing… open website is something different. Food blog? Nah, plenty of those out there. Ramblings of a Yak? Maybe. Regardless, for now I think we'll just use this to give updates to family and friends on what our little family is up to.


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Lately I have been in this fashion funk. Maybe it has to do with the constant cold weather and inability to wear most of my wardrobe. Anything that I wear is going to be obscured by my giant winter coat....sometimes I catch myself saying "why bother?". Well its time to shape up! So in order to combat these wintertime blahs, I have made more of an effort to look through my closet and recontextualize all of my clothing. That is, trying things on and thinking about my wardrobe in a different way. Also, I find myself being inspired by the way Montrealers dress themselves...loads of black, sleek silhouettes, sharp heels, and a slightly modern edge. Usually I gravitate towards bright colors and large, graphic prints. But I think I am starting to lean towards a more futuristic look with a vaguely goth twist. And it all centers around these incredible boots Matt got my for my birthday!
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Once upon a time, there were three Rowley girls. A mother and two little ones. Then, one day in the month of March in the year of 2011, another Rowley girl arrived. And when she did, with her in the world, the view changed.
Of course it did.
And so. These two little girls, the originals, were suddenly big sisters. Big sisters together. A team. And they had an idea. A brilliant one. They would do an art project. Not just any old art project though. They would decorate birthday hats. They would go all out with magic markers and stickers and glitter glue. And when they were finished, and their hats were dry, they popped them atop their heads. They pulled on their tutus - over their matching heart PJs - and they danced around. They celebrated.
And she? The littlest Rowley girl? The birthday babe? She was witness to it all, snug somewhere between utter oblivion and complete awareness, flitting between wakefulness and slumber, bright eyes and big yawns. She? The littlest Rowley girl? A lucky thing. To be here. To be welcomed, and wrapped up, so wonderfully.
And the biggest Rowley girl? That little yawn says it all. The mother is tired. But she is so happy. She has been a bit more serious in her recent musings. She knows this. But, really, that's just because she find grays to be more interesting than rainbows and that's what she tends to write about given the choice.
But today? On this Friday, two and a half weeks after a very big day in their lives, the mother, the biggest Rowley girl, is intent on recording the rainbows. For she is surrounded by little girls, glorious little girls. And they are hers. And she is theirs. Together, they wade through another morning, all of them still in pajamas, all of them snug in this good moment, somewhere between utter oblivion and complete awareness, bright eyes and big yawns.
Today. Today this biggest Rowley girl, this mother, is thankful, impossibly thankful, for this, for her real life.
Today. Today this biggest Rowley girl, this mother, is thankful, impossibly thankful, to be among them, to be one of the Rowley girls.
As a person or a parent, are you more interested in exploring the grays or the rainbows of life? Do you think it is important that we do both? Are you ever just bowled over by the majesty of the everyday? Do you ever just look around - at the clutter, at the chaos, at the creatures in your midst - and realize how profoundly lucky you are?


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Queen Rania of Jordan is using social media to promote her charitable work, meet her subjects and chat to her children. All she wants to do now is get her fridge on Twitter.
The Queen recently made headlines for getting on an ordinary commuter train. While this sudden appearance surprised Britons, the people of Jordan are far more used to publicly-accessible royalty. Their monarch, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, is on Twitter, Facebook and has her own YouTube channel.
Queen Rania was in Paris earlier this month to speak at Le Web, a conference that brings together some of the world's smartest technology entrepreneurs. Though she once worked in Apple's marketing department, Queen Rania is not someone you would expect to find alongside Chad Hurley, the co-founder and CEO of YouTube, and Jack Dorsey, Twitter's co-founder. Read More


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CGV has a critical funding need for this documentary short film. [download a synopsis]
From the Inside Out documents the remarkable transformation among a group of prison inmates who, through life coaching skills, learn to improve their chance for living with purpose and achieving success both inside the prison system and out. And it begins with the story of one remarkable inmate named Talib who has become a personal friend, and one who has impacted my life as I have his.
Our Journey to Film Concept
I'm a psychologist and leadership coach, and one deeply immersed in the coaching skills philosophy of professional and executive coaching. But my life changed completely when I received an email in December of 2012 from a remarkable man named Talib M. Shakir, who has been serving time in a minimum-security prison since he was seventeen years old. He's now nearly forty years old, having grown from boy to man…. inside the prison system.
Talib had found me through my website and other published materials suggested by the assistant warden, and he began to tell me his story.
Talib's Journey… and Mine…
Talib's time in prison has been met with many opportunities to grow in terms of education, experience, and knowledge, expressed through his prolific blog, A Voice from the Inside [learn more]
Through his writings, Talib seeks to bridge the gap of communication between the outside world and those currently serving time in America's prisons. The Director and Founder of the Reconstruct Program, Talib began his work of education on crime prevention and productive lifestyles while incarcerated. Through a variety of programs and philosophies, including life-coaching principles, Talib has helped to forge his own transcendence, and he is helping others to do the same.
Talib and I quickly forged a friendship, an active one, and I have to say that I have learned more from him than I think he's ever learned from me.
A few months ago, I was having lunch with a friend of mine, who had just completed a feature-length documentary on a completely unrelated subject. As I shared Tailib's story with her, and his endeavors to promote change within the prison walls, she and I both began to realize that there was a bigger story here, and one which could be shared through the power of documentary film making.
So here we are. And we need your help.
What We Can Do Together… and Why It's Important
Think about it… Talib went to prison at the age of 17 for a period of 20 years. During that time he took every opportunity to re-evaluate his life and turn it around for the better. He came to understand what it takes for someone to break the cycle of violence, crime, and recidivism, even in the face of a complex and dysfunctional judicial system, which often fails to rehabilitate, or – even worse – serves as a training facility for future criminal behavior.
His is a compelling story. The stories of the men who have shared this journey with him are also compelling. But aside from being captivating and inspirational, to say that we can learn from what they've achieved is an understatement; their story has the power to transform and change the individuals currently serving time in our prison system, and the prison system as a whole.
It can be done…. it can be done from the inside out.
So Here's Where You Come In…
We are ready to begin production on a documentary, which will not only share the success of Talib's story and his program, but also reach out to experts in the field of psychology, coaching, and the judicial system as a whole. Through in-depth interviews and case studies, we can present the positive argument for more productive programs in our prisons, ones that give inmates the tools to work through negative influences and emerge as individuals with positive outlooks and the tools to fulfill their dreams and become productive members of society.
Ours is not the first film to shed light on this kind of subject. The success of the recent documentary Serving Life, narrated by Forrest Whitaker and which extolls the benefits of inmates providing Hospice care to one another, is evidence that viewers are concerned about the current state of our prison system and hungry for change.
From the Inside Out is ready to explore the opportunities for that change, through the personalized stories of those on the inside, trying to make it happen, and those on the outside, trying to give them the resources they need.
How Can You Help?
Donate whatever you can. Your funds will go towards hard costs for a variety of production needs, essential to see the film through production. Members of our team have already expressed a willingness to volunteer services if necessary, but some needs are fixed, such as equipment and travel expenses.
We can't tell the story without you, and the story needs to be told.
Our Risks and Challenges
Our goal is not only to share the remarkable story of Talib's transformation, and the transformation of his fellow inmates, but also to explore positive options for our justice system. We believe in the organic and authentic nature of documentary film making, and so as we document this journey, we are prepared for a number of potential challenges along the way.
Some of them, I'll bet we haven't even thought of yet! But we're ready.
Overcoming hurdles will mean relying on that community, which includes YOU… a community of people who passionately support the project and the message it shares. Even through word of mouth, before launching this campaign, we have been overwhelmed with promises of support and wishes of good-will from people who understand the value of every human being, and wish to see our prisons transform into opportunities for redemption and change, not just punishment.
To all those who believe in our message, we promise not to let you down. Please help us make this a reality.


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When you think of mini-golf, you probably think about kid-friendly times with the family. There are, however, some courses that cater to wilder sensibilities. Designed around hard rock and black lights, ancient ruins, or a fire-belching "active volcano," these courses provide unique, trippy, and even thrilling experiences worth planning a vacation around. From the the neon of the Vegas Strip, to the oceanfront kitsch of Myrtle Beach, here are the trippiest mini-golf courses in the U.S.
Kiss by Monster Mini-Golf (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Nestled toward the back of the '80s-tinged Rio casino on the edge of the strip, the Kiss by Monster Mini-Golf course is the perfect Vegas experience between hangovers. The neon infused black light course is also an homage to Kiss, which means you putt around massive electric guitars, and finish the course put dropping a hole-in-one up Gene Simmons' tongue. Add in the Kiss museum and arcade attached to the course and this is a great way to kill a few hours as you wait for the hair of the dog to take its effect.
Molten Mountain (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
There are a number of ways we can think of to make mini-golf more exciting. But honestly, a 50-foot-tall active volcano wasn't one of them. Molten Mountain has two tropical themed courses, one of which is actually inside of the course's centerpiece volcano attraction. Every half hour, the volcano erupts, spewing real flames, which helps you learn to focus on your short game regardless of what natural disasters might get in your way.
Wild Abyss Mini-Golf (Wisconsin Dells, Wis.)
With a name that sounds more like an awful fate for hobbits than a mini-golf course, this course combines everyone's natural fears with neon 3-D fun for the whole family. If the course based on sea creatures is too much for you and whatever recreational substances you are currently enjoying, the pirate course might be a safe alternative that doesn't trigger your Jaws PTSD.
King Putt (Henderson, Nev.)
In addition to legalized prostitution and machine gun ranges, Nevada also runs the game when it comes to black light mini-golf courses. Though it is about a half-hour drive from the Strip and its buffets, many customers report that King Putt is a must-see. In addition to black lights, sensors and interactive objects are employed to create thrills with mummies, serpents, and other "Egyptian" attractions.
Hollywood Drive-In Golf (Orlando, Fla.)
Few mini-golf courses in America have the budget of the visually stunning course at Universal Studios' Orlando CityWalk. Hollywood Drive-In Golf is an homage to old-school Hollywood genre films, from B-movie sci-fi to low-budget horror. Whether you're hitting balls into UFOs or through haunted houses, this is sure to be one of the most enjoyable mini-golf experiences you'll ever have.
Urban Putt (San Francisco, Calif.)
While not as flashy as some of these courses, Urban Putt is just as trippy as any black-light-and-fog-machine-heavy super course. This course is located inside a home in San Francisco's Mission District and focuses more on elegant tricks of physics than spectacular FX. The holes here feel more like science experiments than traditional mini-golf holes. The house is populated with windmills, model trains, and spiraling wood work. Urban Putt, with its quicky, hip, historical bent is sure to be unlike any mini-golf experience you've ever had.


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There's a scam going round that's so convincing that some people have been tricked into handing over hundreds of thousands of pounds to crooks.
The authorised push-payment (APP) con involves fraudsters persuading victims to transfer cash to criminals' bank accounts.
In the first half of this year, 19,000 people lost a total of £100 million to APP scams, according to new figures published by UK Finance.
It has grown so quickly that it is now the second biggest type of payment fraud, after card fraud.
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How does the scam work?
Authorised push-payment (APP) frauds involve consumers being tricked into authorising a transfer of money to an account that they believe belongs to a legitimate payee – but is in reality controlled by a scammer.
Scammers hack into the account of someone who the victim has legitimately employed – for example a builder or a solicitor – and send an email requesting a large sum of cash be transferred for work to be carried out.
People then tell their bank to take a payment from their account and transfer it to another account and the bank agrees because it's a legitimate account.
Why do people fall for it?
The fraudsters use a tissue of lies to trick people into believing they're genuine.
Solicitor Karen Mackie told me in a BBC Radio 4 documentary that she had been tricked into transferring £734,000 to a crook's account in the belief that she was doing what her bank's fraud department wanted.
As she later discovered, it wasn't the bank that called her to warn about fraud and told her that the only way to protect her cash was to transfer to a "safe" account.
But it wasn't safe and the money disappeared.
Thousands of people are now falling for similar scams – which can be based around house purchases, false invoices, or email hacking – and have lost home deposits or all their savings.
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What can we do to stop it?
To avoid being caught out, read the following advice published by the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign, supported and promoted by banks and building societies.
- A genuine bank or organisation will NEVER contact you asking for your PIN, full password or to move money to a safe account.
- Never give out personal or financial information. Always contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.
- Don't be tricked into giving a fraudster access to your details. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
- Always question uninvited approaches, in case it's a scam.
Why is it in the news now?
The Payment Systems Regulator is trying to devise a way to reimburse victims of APP scams.
The fact is that with transfers made to criminals' accounts, banks are not currently technical liable for the losses because the transfers are authorised by the victim.
That means most victims can't reclaim their money.
That unfair situation prompted consumer group Which? to launch a super-complaint a year ago.
It called for banks to better protect customers who are tricked into transferring money to a fraudster.
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Since then the Financial Conduct Authority has reviewed the way banks handle APP scams.
It found banks' procedures were inconsistent, their existing fraud detection systems could not easily detect APP scams, and they did not collect enough data.
What will happen next?
Victims of bank transfer fraud will in the future be able to apply to a formal compensation scheme under plans set out by the Payment Systems Regulator.
The new scheme should be in place by September 2018.
The regulator will also introduce new standards for banks to follow when a victim reports such a scam, which should improve victims' experience and banks' response times.
What should I do if I think I've been a victim of a scam?
If you've been a victim of fraud contact Action Fraud. You can report a fraud through its online fraud reporting tool, or by calling Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.


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Sunday was all about the family. Our littlest angel has a cold and is cutting teeth so we had to be surfing that wave all day. However, I did sneak a few hours of mixing for "Now Where Were We?" Today I was able to get some organizing done on a few favorites "100,000 Miles" & "Who's Wanting Now". Generally my mixing process has evolved to me grouping different areas of the song. I will group vocals for a verse, for the bridge and then group the chorus. I then mix the "bed" of the track and then go back and focus on each area. I try to get common thread sounds (so they don't sound like different songs thru the song) and the make each portion work. I have found this to be the most peaceful and organized way to do it. We recorded the tracks on a 24 Track Tape Machine, so many of the parts are sitting on the same track. So a big part of what I am doing is to give everything it's own track. So it went from 24 tracks per song to 32-42. It's all very manageable.
Anyway, I said I would give updates, and here you go! Tracks that we are down the road on in 2 weeks are:
- We'll Make it Right
- Who's Wanting Now
- Won't Go Down Easy (Released on iTunes etc)
- When The Bullets Fly
- 100,000 Miles
Full Track Listing For "Now Where Were We?"(No Specific Order):
- I Burn For You
- Getting Over
- Too Much Too Soon
- We'll Make it Right
- Who's Wanting Now
- Won't Go Down Easy (Released on iTunes etc)
- When The Bullets Fly
- 100,000 Miles
- Hating Game
- All We Need Is To Be With You
- Love Sucks
- Big Fat & Greasy Blues
- More Than Destiny
- Unnamed New Track*


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Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation. Transport in a safe and comfortable 4wd vehicle. Commentary and local knowledge. Support and encouragement. Varying difficulty. Small group (max 6). Experienced local guide.
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Guided Trail Runs, 23 Dunmore Street, Wanaka town, Wanaka, 9305, New Zealand.
Horario de apertura
- Meses de funcionamiento:
- Todos los meses del año
Instalaciones y características
- Proximidad con el aeropuerto:
- 60km to Queenstown Airport
- Proximidad con el pueblo:
- Pick up in Wanaka & Queenstown
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Rev. Lyle E. Schaller, 1923-2015
Rev. Lyle E. Schaller, a popular pastor and church consultant who gave practical advice on how congregations can grow and thrive, has died at the age of 91. From the New York Times obituary, Armed with research and anecdotal evidence, Mr. Schaller offered churches advice on... Read More →


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Slottsfjell Festival - Tønsberg, Norway
Charli XCX, Drenge, Sleaford Mods and more take on Norwegian festival
Tønsberg is an orderly, unassuming place 60 miles south of Oslo that's thought to be the oldest town in Norway. It's also the birthplace of two giants of Norwegian culture: Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, current chess world champion, and Lene Nystrøm,singer of Aqua, who's 1997 monster smash 'Barbie Girl' has sold more copies in the UK (1.8 million) than The Beatles' 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' and Bryan Adams' '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You'. No joke.
Whereas the bigger Øya is a city festival that takes place within Oslo, Slottsfjell has the feel of being on holiday, and that's its charm. Tønsberg is the kind of place Oslo people visit in summer to get away from the city, but the two events also have things in common, especially with regards to their booking philosophy – multi-national and a mix of genres. And so on Thursday at Slottsfjell, UK groups like Drenge, Jungle and Circa Waves find themselves sprinkled around a bill heavy on Norwegian acts (Anna Of The North, Marit Larsen, Team Me), Swedes (Death Team, Tove Lo) and, from the US, freak-blues crooner Ezra Furman and, oddly, LA-based Irish punk survivors, Flogging Molly.
Even when the music isn't on, people mill around site to see Slottsfjellet, a castle-like tower erected on a hill in 1888 around which the festival takes place with heart-stopping views across the fjords. Friday, and Charli XCX, who proved at Glastonbury she knows who to play power-pop to a big oudoor crowd, is superb on the main stage, followed by Sleaford Mods on a side stage and the bizarre/hilarious experience of hearing songs about job seeker's allowance being barked out with quite some venom to baffled residents of what's officially the most democratic country in the world.
Perhaps the Norwegian group that translates best to British ears – grunge/punk trio Dark Times, from Oslo – also play on Friday, then it's a climb up the hill to find out that celebrated Oslo modern jazz supergroup Jaga Jazzist have gone electro and not that many Norwegians care about Swedish hardcore band Refused's second reformation in five years. Finally on Friday, in a warehouse space in town late at night, a perfect double bill: local hero Lindstrøm – headphone-less and masterful as ever – and his Spanish dance music brother-in-arms, John Talabot.
The winds howl on Saturday,disrupting the order of play on the stages surrounding the tower. Frustratingly, sets by Bosnian black metal band 1389 and Brighton's Gnarwolves are pulled, but an on-form Echo & The Bunnymen (complete with endless between-song quips from reliably amusing frontman Ian McCulloch) are moved down the hill and the weather's calmed up top by the time noisy prog trio Motorpsycho perform their 1993 double album 'Demon Box' in full – the weekend's big draw for many Norwegians. Then, saying much about how genre-blind this festival is, Ellie Goulding headlines the main stage, while pop-rock quartet Slutface (who list The Wombats and Savages as influences) play elsewhere. Goulding is anodyne – robotic, distant and not nearly as fun as, say, Joey Bada$$ had been on the same stage on Friday – but she can't ruin Slottsfjell, a brilliant festival, now 12 years into its life, getting bigger and better all the time, yet still Norway's best-kept secret for real music heads who don't live in Norway.


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Welcome to the Voting for Poetry Contest #16!
The theme was "Music".
The poll should be self-explanatory. Please vote objectively, and fair.
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Please also post your opinions/criticism in the thread.
Here are the entries for this round:
Spoiler Corruption and reversal
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Spoiler Free Your Voice
You have one week to vote.
(Until the 18th of August)


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Karlie Kloss Is Designing a Fashion Line for Express
When Karlie Kloss became Express' brand ambassador back in summer 2016, little did we know about the duo's future plans and that they had a surprise in store for us. Talented Karlie Kloss is, in fact, now designing a fashion line for Express, set do debut on Express.com extremely soon.
About to be revealed with an imposing runway show on Thursday, on March 30th at 8 p.m. ET, Karlie Kloss' fashion line for Express will bring 10 different yet equally inspiring models on the catwalk, among which a STEM student, a book-club founder, a one-year cancer-free survivor blogger, and a computer engineer are the protagonists, too.
Besides fashion, Karlie Kloss' collaboration with Express is thus willing to showcase and represent completely different cultural backgrounds on stage, as a way to keep on fighting prejudices, social constructed norms and beauty standards. And it honestly couldn't be any other way, with Kloss being one of the industry's most vocal advocates of human rights, equality and empowerment.
Empowering notes aside, the Karlie Kloss x Express collaboration brings in an all-round fashion line indeed, as it makes it possible for us " future customers to create an abounding amount of different styles and outfits with 'just' 17 pieces. As stated on express.com, Kloss' foray into design consists of "17 styles, 100s ways to wear', and we bet she didn't say it lightheartedly, for sure.
Although Kloss, who is more than enthusiastic and thankful for being able to "design clothes for real women who strive to reach higher and dare to do more," has yet to reveal any details regarding the actual items, Express has revealed a few (well, 'scarce' would be a more appropriate term) sneak peeks regarding the collaboration.
From both Express' website and Instagram account, the Karlie Kloss x Express 2017 collection appears to be inspired not only by empowered women, but also by traveling, wanderlust and coziness, so we do expect a lot of high-end, athleisure-inspired garments here and there as well. There's also an ad banner that portrays Karlie Kloss wearing a bomber jacket with a sequined 'optimistic' embroidered on the back. They really are keeping us hanging with this latest line of theirs!
You can watch the Karlie Kloss x Express runway show live on express.com!
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Fabulous Rotarians have contacted me and we are working on two Rotary International Global Grants to help schools in northern Pakistan. After visiting these schools and watching them transform through smaller joint efforts, it is now time to help them address their ever growing waiting list of students eager to learn. The grants will assist 5 growing schools near the Federally Administered Tribal Area and Swat in Khyber Pakhtunwa. Included in these grants will be solar panels, computers, school buses, furniture, sanitation installation, school supplies, books & uniforms.
The big Global Grants do not include building and 2 of the schools have not been able to complete the buildings they started 2 years ago. They are both functioning in half finished buildings with an ever growing number of students attending and a longer waiting list.
We are educating may girls who think the same as Malala, the girl who was shot on the school bus by the Taliban. They are not public about it but behind every young person determined to get an education is an family and in fact, an entire clan.
Please don't leave these hungry minds out in the cold! Help us to bring about and truely effective center of learning for these deserving children.
We just need enough to finish the structure so they can qualify for the wonderful things that will be funded by Rotarians in Ohio and Denmark.
Lets step up and give them what they deserve with this small amount of financing they will need .
We are working on so many great projects in remote places where every person in the region will be positively impacted. It is so exciting! These growing schools are located on the fringe of areas of chaos where polio still raises its ugly head. With the introduction of each facility, sanitation and vaccines are introduced. Shortly there is no polio, everyone in the village has toilets and neighboring villages are clamoring for the same…
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- Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
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- How does Safari know?
It's magic. Actually, there is a special meta tag that can go in the web page's header. When it sees it, Safari will pull the app information from the store and display the banner at the top.
- Does the banner always display on the page?
No. The banner will display until the user taps the close button. After that, it should stay closed on successive page visits.
- What if the user already has the app?
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It's probably hiding because you've dismissed it already. Try clearing your browser's cookies.
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While SLF are currently taking their brand of shell-shock-rock through the halls of the UK, Europe and North America to celebrate 40 years of existence, Best Served Loud, the legendary Belfast band's latest offering is a double live album (on CD and DVD as well) that commemorates their 25th year headlining Glasgow's legendary Barrowland Ballroom on St. Patrick's Day – now if you're thinking Glasgow/Scotland and Paddy's day is weird then you don't know Glasgow and the Barrowland – the ultimate place to be on the day.
Feeding off the energy of the best audience in the world, SLF have clearly not lost a drop of energy as the band enters middle age, showcasing material from career influencing (other bands careers**) Inflammable Material through more recent 'classics" such as Guitar and Drum and Strummerville. Best Served Loud captures the authentic raw energy of SLF live – a fact I can testify as being the real McMordie having seen them live three times in the last few years with tickets acquired for a fourth.
Track Listing:
1 Go For It
2 Wasted Life
3 Just Fade Away
4 Roots, Radicals, Rockers And Reggae
5 Guitar & Drum
6 Nobody's Hero
7 Back To Front
8 Barbed Wire Love
9 Listen
10 Doesn't Make It Alright
11 Silver Lining
12 Guilty As Sin
13 At The Edge
14 Strummerville
15 My Dark Places
16 Fly The Flag
17 When We Were Young
18 Tin Soldiers
19 Suspect Device
20 Gotta Getaway
21 Alternative Ulster
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Heidi Klum is baring it all in a cover shoot for Allure magazine's May issue.
Klum, a mother of four, said she had no issue with posing nude.
"I think you just have to be comfortable in your skin," said the 38-year old. "But I'm a nudist in any case, I've never had a problem with my body and I don't really care what people think."
She told the magazine she has never had any cosmetic surgery.
"Ask me again when I'm 65, but I'm proud to be able to say, in this day and age, I haven't doesn't anything," she said. "Everyone has a view of what's pretty and what's not pretty, and [surgery] just doesn't look pretty to me."
She discusses Seal, her husband of seven years from whom she just filed for divorce.
"If I had to go back in time and say, 'I could have changed this or that…' No. I don't resent anything that ever happened," she said. "Things just turn out the way they turn out."
She also discusses her years before becoming a Victoria's Secret model, saying she did not model in fashion shows and was rejected by her Project Runway co-host Michael Kors in her 20s.
The issue will be available April 24.