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In a lovely location to explore the Island, approximately one mile from Freshwater and its shops, pubs and restaurants.
Robinhill holiday bungalow is approximately 3 miles from the Ferry Port of Yarmouth and is situated in the West which is a beautiful part of the island. The bungalow is in a very quiet and relaxing location. Walking and cycling holidays can be enjoyed any time of the year. The beautiful, sandy, Colwell Bay beach is within a few minutes walk across the field and there is a small shop on the site for your essentials.
Robinhill holiday bungalow is a high quality, modern and bright bungalow. The bungalow boasts a prime position with spectacular views and sunsets. It is very peaceful, there is a private south west facing patio with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, so you can watch the ships and sail boats go by.
There are wonderful countryside and coastal walks starting from the bungalow.
It's a great location for cyclists to explore the island and all of the island's attractions for both children and adults are within easy reach by car or bus.
The safe sandy beach of Colwell Bay, where you will also find beach shops and a beach restaurant can be reached within a short walk from the bungalow.
There are many excellent places to eat nearby including Yarmouth and Freshwater a Bus service is less than 8 minutes walk down a quiet lane. Duvets blankets and pillows are provided; linen and towels are not so please bring your own or hire them from the site office. Heating and electric is included in your rental price To allow time for cleaning we would ask that you do not arrive at the chalet before 2pm and that you vacate by 10am on the day of departure.
|Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Colwell Bay 200 m
|Car advised
|Nearest Amenities
|100 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest railway: Lymington
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|DVD player, Sea view
|Central heating, TV, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms
|Double beds (2), Single beds (1), Dining seats for 5, Lounge seats for 5
|Balcony or terrace, Climbing frame, Swing set
|Parking, Not suitable for wheelchair users
The Isle of Wight region
Located on the Isle of Wight in the beautiful area of the island known as West Wight, there are miles of heritage coastline, cycle tracks, scenic walks and stunning views, The Needles and Tennyson Down, Yarmouth Harbour and Castle is within a short drive, as is Alum Bay (well known for its coloured sands), The Needles Pleasure Park and National Trust Lighthouse and Fort Victoria with its little aquarium and planetarium.
As well as offering spectacular scenery, the Isle of Wight has much to offer the active along with water sports enthusiasts with kite surfing, sailing, windsurfing and diving all available nearby. Golf, horse riding and paragliding are also available locally as are plenty of family attractions including Black gang chine, Robin Hill plus historic buildings such as Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House.Nothing on the Isle of Wight is very far away all the attractions are easily reached without the need to travel for hours
An indoor swimming pool can be found in the local town of Freshwater, 5mins drive. The village has a number of amenities such as Supermarkets / Local Shops / Banks / Take always / Library .There are numerous excellent pubs and restaurants within the surrounding area.The local bus No7 is just a short walk down Monks Lane
Alum bay is famous for its multi-coloured sand cliffs, and for fantastic views of the Needles and a good place to watch the sunset. Walk along the cliff road to the National Trust tea rooms at the Needles Battery museum.
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Ideal weekend destination, far from the hustle and bustle of city life,
3 hour drive from Kolkata, with very good roads all the way. alternately there is lots of trains from Howrah which also takes around the same time.
Santiniketan in the Birbhum District is a land of red soil with lush green paddy fields. The main attraction of this place remains because of its association with Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore (phone number hidden)). Of course the natural charm of Santiniketan is a major draw in itself. Nature has bestowed her splendour through the lavish greenery everywhere. Truly as the name suggested by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore (RabindranathaTagore's father) it is the 'abode of peace'. Home at Santiniketan would surely mean a peaceful residential neighbourhood amidst the natural beauty all around.
• Tagore's ashrama - Closed on Wednesdays. One has to walk through the area. Guides are generally available outside Uttarayan Complex/Rabindra Bhaban, otherwise one has to follow the crowd. The first building in the area was a guest house built in 1863 by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath Tagore. It was named Santiniketan and thereafter the entire place acquired that name. Hermitage created with a Trust Deed in 1888 by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore. The area has several buildings associated with the Tagores - Santiniketan building, Nutan Bari, Dehali etc. School classes and major functions are held in the Amra Kunja (mango grove). Some of the Visva Bharati institutions are also located here. Tourists are not allowed to stray into areas where outdoor classes are held as they disturb studies. Some distance away on the eastern side is a small hillock with a large banyan tree. The place was a favourite of Maharshi Devendranath Tagore.
Chhatimtala – prayer place (under the "Chhatim" tree) of Maharshi Devendranath Tagore.
Brahma Mandir Upasana Griha, constructed in 1891.
Look out for sculptures and frescoes of Nandalal Bose, Ramkinkar Baij and Binode Bihari Mukherjee, particularly around Kala Bhavana. Kalo Bari beside Sangeet Bhavana is interesting.
• Uttarayan complex - Closed on Wednesdays. The complex has several buildings associated with Tagore's memory - Udayan, Konark, Shyamali (mud hut), Punascha and Udichi. The complex has well-laid out gardens. Combined entry fee for Uttarayan complex and Rabindra Bhaban Museum is Rs. 5. Cameras and hand bags not allowed.
Rabindra Bhaban Museum - Open on working days from 10.30AM to 4.30PM. Open on Sundays. Closed on Wednesadys. The house is called Bichitra. Constructed in Tagore's birth centenary year 1961. There are original manuscripts, letters, documents, medals (including Nobel Prize medallion), plaques, certificates, paintings, photographs etc. During Poush Mela the place is over-crowded and queues for entry are long.
• Khoai Mela - The mela starts from around 3PM and goes on till about 5.30-6PM only on Saturdays and is worth visiting.
• Amar Kutir - The place where all types of hadicrafts like cloth/leather batiks, handlooms etc. are available.
• Kopai river - it is there as amader chhoto nodi in many of Tagore's poems particularly those for children.
Sriniketan was established as a rural reconstruction center in the year 1922. It was inaugurated on 6th February, 1922. Leonard Elmhirst was the first Director. It had a prominent Adult Education component and also houses an agricultural college.
Main purpose of establishment of Sriniketan was to promote the rural development and to help the villagers. An emphasis was put on the scientific study of the village problems and then solutions were attempted. It focuses on adult education, agriculture, cottage industries, village welfare and handicrafts. Rural Co-Operative Stores sell the handicrafts like kantha embroidery, batik, weaving, dhokra metal-ware, bell metal products, terracotta pottery and leather goods.
Sriniketan is open (phone number hidden) during winters, and (phone number hidden) am during summers. This place will surely fascinate the tourists for its underlying greatness.
Boner Pukur, Kaligange, Pearson Pally, Balipara & Adivasi Palli.
Originally, the Bauls were nonconformist, who rejected the traditional social norms to form a distinct sect that upheld music as their religion. "Baul" is also the name given to the genre of folk music developed by this creative cult. It's easy to identify a Baul singer from his uncut, often coiled hair, saffron robe (alkhalla), necklace of beads made of basil (tulsi) stems, and of course the single-stringed guitar (ektara). Music is their only source of sustenance: They live on whatever they are offered by villagers in return, and travel from place to place, as it were, on a vehicle of ecstasy.
Briksharopan and Halkarshan.
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• Surul - near Sriniketan, temples with exquisite terracotta carvings.
• Kankalitala - 9 km, on the bank of the river Kopai, one of the satipeethas.
• Labhpur-Fullara - 30 km, a satipitha, birth place of Tarashankar Bandopadhyay.
• Nanoor - 20 km, birth place of Chandidas, 14th century Sanskrit poet, famous for his Vaishnav Padavalis. There is a temple dedicated to Devi Basuli.
• Kendubillo - 30 km, on the bank of the river Ajay, birth place of 12th century Sanskrit poet Joydeb, author of the masterpiece Geeta Govinda. A fair is held here on Makar Sankranti (mid January). Baul songs are the principal attraction of this mela. There is a temple with terracota decorations.
• Bakreshwar - 58 km, satipitha, also famous for the Bakranath Shiva temple and hot springs.
• Tarapith - 88 km, saktipeetha, famous temple of Tara Devi.
• Nalhati - 100 km, shaktipeetha
• Sainthia - 44 km, shaktipeetha
• Massanjore - 75 km, in Dumka district of Jharkhand, a dam across the river Mayurakshi with a picturesque reservoir. One can travel on to Deoghar another 98 km in the same direction.
• Durgapur - 60 km, the steel city. One can travel on to Vishnupur another 70 km in the same direction or on to Asansol, another 30 km, along NH2.
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Spay Day
To take advantage of the free offer, you must preregister by calling Wendy at 262-544-0150 ext 18.
The missing greeter
They're on the lookout for Loki, Barewood's 7-year-old official golden retriever greeter. (Loki's dog friend Jusi misses him, too. )We get the lowdown from Joyce DeGrande, one of the store owners:
Petting him one day about a month ago, Joyce and Skip DeGrande found a bump on his head that led to a trip to vet to check out. They did 3 needle biopsys and found it to be cancer. His head was shaved on one side, a new hair do for him , and the large lump was removed. They then did xrays to see what else may be lurking inside. They found, unfortunately, another lump. This one was the size of a baseball located on the base of his lung.
That was removed one week ago along also with almost 50% of his fur that had to be shaved for the surgery. Loki , unfortunately, is in stage 3 cancer. He starts chemo in about a week.
Joyce wants all Loki's fans to know about him: "So many people have inquired on how he is doing." The LeGrandes thank everyone for good vibes and prayers sent Loki's way. $
Puppy mill forum
host a forum to discuss the puppy mill situation in Wisconsin. Senators Glenn Grothman and Ted Kanavas,
Representatives Mark Gottlieb, Donald Pridemore, and Pat Strochta will gather at the WCHS, 3650 State Road 60.
Contact the WCHS at 262-677-4388 for more information.
Fetch-ing articles
Bug's babies need help
??? Before you start, walk through any areas you plan to mow, rake, rototil or plant and look for nests that could be vulnerable. If you find a nest, mark it and work around it. Keep children and pets away from the areas until the babies eventually move.
??? If you accidentally uncover a nest, carefully check for wounds or bleeding. If the bunnies are not hurt, leave them in the nest and cover them up. If you find injured babies, they should be transported to a local licensed wildlife rehabilitator in a covered box lined with paper towel and ventilated with small holes.
??? If your child brings home a young Cottontail, call a wildlife rehabilitator immediately. If you live in Milwaukee County, call (414) 431-6204. Cottontails have very special dietary needs and improper feeding will cause serious illness or death. If the rabbit's eyes are closed, she must be placed back into the nest. The mother will not reject her babies simply because they have been touched.
??? If you suspect a nest has been abandoned, do not touch the babies. Instead, place twigs or pieces of string criss-crossed in a grid pattern over the nest in the evening. Check the nest first thing in the morning. If the twigs have been disturbed, the mother is caring for the babies at night. She avoids the nest during the day to discourage predators from finding her babies. If the twig grid has not been disturbed, the babies may be orphaned. Do not try to feed or handle the babies until you speak to your local licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
??? If you find a young rabbit who appears weak, injured or ill, she may need to go to your local wildlife rehabilitator. If the rabbit was found in Milwaukee County, call (414) 431-6204 for information.
In case of emergency
He reminds us of the nightmare people in Weyauwega faced in 1996, when they had a train derailment evacuation that left dozens of pets stranded alone in homes. Pet owners and other rescuers risked their lives to save them.
With planning, it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some tips Maack sends out from the Humane Society of the US. Ask yourself these questions and take these steps:
"Can you gather all your pets and put them into pet carriers in time? Do you have carriers for all your pets?
Are all your pets wearing collars and ID tags with their name, your name, your telephone number, and an emergency telephone number?
If your pet escapes the pet carrier and becomes lost, could you provide a photograph?
Do you know where you can go with your pets in the event of an emergency evacuation? Do you know of any animal-friendly motels nearby? Do you know where your local emergency animal shelter is located?
Do you have your veterinarian's telephone number on your list of emergency numbers in case your dog or cat becomes ill?
Do you have a contingency plan to evacuate your pets if something happens when you are at work?
Where is your pet's disaster evacuation emergency "go kit"?
Pet owners must be prepared to care for their pets during and after an emergency. In the event of an evacuation, you should automatically take your pets along, even if you anticipate that you will be back shortly. Most shelters will not allow animals. Therefore, alternative arrangements should be made in advance. Perhaps an out of town relative or friend will care for your pet. Or check into pet shelters or boarding facilities in a nearby community. In addition, pet owners should have a disaster supply kit for their pets or add pet supplies to the family???s disaster supply kit.
Recommended pet supplies include:
Food, water and medicines for five days.
Medical and veterinary records.
Carrier, toys, blanket or bed
Litter box and litter.
ID attached to your pet.
Pet carrier and/or leash.
Current photos of pet with physical description.
Container to carry everything. "
No leash required
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"Models Wanted: Clothing Optional"
It's time to get your pet pictures to the Wisconsin Humane Society for its next calendar contest. Hundreds of submitted photos will make the calendar along with 12 "Pets of the Month." And yes, you can just hear the nails scrambling on the flooring in the race for the coveted Cover Pet slot.
There's a $10 entry fee per photo, but no sweat because the fees benefit the animals at the society. Local celebrity judges will determine the top 13 photos. Enter today; rules at the site.
Doggie Disneyland?
The place is the Canine Country Club at Glen Highland Farm and it's better than Epcot Center if you're a dog. There's hiking, herding, frisbee and flyball, and all breeds are welcome to join in the best part of the camping experience: It's all off leash.
Plus the camp setting is home for a non-profit effort, an on-site sanctuary, Sweet Border Collie Rescue, which has provided a haven for 150 dogs awaiting new homes. The camp provides financial support for the rescue effort.
Slots are filling up fast for the summer camp sessions. For more info on this Fido Funland (or to donate to the rescue effort), check out the site.
Black cat=good fashion luck
He's been on duty since late 2003 and has just turned 10. He likes to sprawl on any ledge or table at the store and he'll smooch for free (just scratch him a little under the ear). Plus he's got great fashion sense. Not only will he critique your possible purchases at the store (one purr, yes; two purrs, no, we think), he likes to wear "ascots" to sport his fashion flair.
This is one feline ready made for ready-wear.
Hikin' for Huskies
Simply pug-able
Check out the agility demos, pug races, a pug costume contest, and blessing of the pugs. Also featured will be a roving bluegrass band, a silent auction, pug merchandise for purchase, a parade of rescues and a police K-9 demonstration.
For more information visit the site.
Gatsby returns
Gatsby would have felt right at home here, with its 8 bedrooms 12 baths, six fireplaces , library, and ... you get the picture. Guests can see the home and the multiple gardens while gaming in Great G. style. A lucky silent auction winner will take home a pair of chandelier diamond earrings.
Dress for this dinner? You bet. It's strictly formal. Cost is $150 per person (remember it's a benefit!). For details call Karen Sparapani at the Elmbrook Humane Society at 262-754-6597.$
Glad you asked...
What kind of questions? How about training and behavior, field work, grooming and general maintenance. The location is the Humane Animal Welfare Society at 701 Northview Road, Waukesha. Directions: I94 to Exit J (just west of Hwy. 164), South to Northview Rd.,
Right on Northview to H.A.W.S. (on left).
No charge for these answers. Visit the site for more info.
Don't miss the endings
The 21 selections included in Driveway Moments 5: All About Animals are all ???Driveway Moments??? ??? NPR features so compelling, listeners sit in their idling cars, waiting for a story???s end after they???ve reached their destination. Stories range from ???My Mother, My Parrot,??? about a parrot who imitates the voice of its owner???s deceased mother ??? to the bizarre ??? ???Vacuuming Prairie Dogs,??? a report on Dog Gone, a company that lives up to its name. The 21 ???Driveway Moments??? date back to 1988 and were selected from NPR programs.
Have paws, will travel
frequent flyer program for pets that allows owners to earn free travel for their
canine and feline friends, sends Animal Mag some tips for readers about making air travel for pets safe and comfortable. (Susan is a licensed American Kennel Club judge, owns eight champion English Setters, and has traveled with her pets for over 20 years.)
Her suggestions include:
* Ask the airline whether your pet will be transported with ordinary
cargo or in a separate section of the aircraft that is temperature-controlled
and away from engine noise.
* Purchase your pet carrier at least a month in advance and
acclimate your pet to it a few weeks before the trip so that he/she is
comfortable in his/her surroundings.
* Bring comfort items in the pet carrier to calm the pet during the
trip. These can include a piece of your clothing that has your scent.
??? It is not recommended to tranquilize your pet. Cotton balls in the
ears help with anxiety and changes in cabin pressure, as does chewing (pack a chewy in the crate).
??? Always place contact information on your kennel or carrier along
with your flight date and flight number. Bring along another set of documents
with your return information.
Brookfield's one stop dog shop
If you're sniffing for a great gift site for dog lovers, check out Dog Gone Glamorous, Dog Gone Glamorous.
run by Brookfieldians Kim Malkasian (the human), Marlin and Haley (the dogs). Animal Mag could have spent all day wishlisting on this site. "Glam" also carries its own line of natural pet shampoo, Green Paws, bottled and labeled in Brookfield.$
No pet left behind
The realities behind it are terrifying. Where would you go if you were told to evacuate your home immediately??? possibly for days? Would your pet be welcomed there, too? What would you do if your pet ran off in the commotion of packing the car to leave?
News comes in from the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County that "in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, FEMA recognized that saving human lives is often coupled with saving the lives of their pets. The agency set out to ensure that emergency response personnel had procedures for handling their residents??? pet companions, too. Members of The HSUS National Disaster Animal Response Teams help train local community volunteers to be better prepared to rescue and shelter animals in a crisis. "
The NDART consists of animal care and control professionals, emergency services and rescue professionals, members of the veterinary community and other qualified volunteers. Local team members are trained in disaster response and preparedness as well as specialized response techniques for rescuing animals affected by disasters in their own community.
On May 22 and 23, 57 people from communities throughout SE Wisconsin are attending an HSUS training session on Emergency Animal Sheltering being hosted by the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, (HAWS). HAWS??? caretakers handle animal rescue and emergency response in Waukesha County.
"While the session being hosted at HAWS is not open to the public, it serves as a reminder that we should all have a disaster plan for our own family, including our pets!," says HAWS rep Darcy Gustavsson.
For more information about your community???s emergency animal response teams or procedures you can call your local animal control officials.
Not just for people anymore
Boo who?
What? No Sheboygan?!
has announced its 2007 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly vacation destination cities in North America, and we're not on it. DogFriendly.com compiles this list annually for people who want to take their dogs with them on
vacation. The rankings are determined by DogFriendly.com researchers and take into account the number and quality of dog-friendly
accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog.
Here's the list:
1. Boston - Leashed dogs welcome on local history cruises, the Freedom trail and the subway.
2. Vancouver - Dog walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge and park. Take a walking tour of Historic
3. New York - great hotels for pets and people.
4. San Francisco - Take the cable car to the
Fisherman's Wharf area and stroll with your dog.
5. Austin.
6. Portland. More than 20 off-leash areas.
7. Northern Virginia - Take the Canine
Cruise on the Potomac.
8. Orlando - Doggy dining laws give lots of options.
9. San Diego - Off-leash dog beaches. Stay at
Loews Coronado Resort. Shop at dog-friendly Otay
Ranch Shopping Center complete with a dog park.
10. Dallas/Fort Worth - Visit Fort Woof dog park.
Honorable Mentions: Chicago, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Salt Lake, Seattle
For more details,check out Dog Friendly.com's site.
What?! No Sheboygan? Part II
So says a new listing from Pet Friendly Travel.com. Closest cuddly airport is St. Paul, but check out the site.
Taking the bite out of dog encounters
1.Never to approach an unknown dog or a dog who is without his owner, and always ask the owner???s permission before petting the dog.
2. If approached by an unfamiliar dog, stand still like a tree.
3.Never run from or scream around a dog.
4.If you believe a dog is about to attack you, try to place something between yourself and the dog, such as a backpack or a bicycle.
5.If a dog knocks you over, roll into a ball, cover your face and stay still.
6. Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.
Things go swimmingly
Who's the one on the right?
If your choice was C then you're in luck-- and you have good taste in celebrities. Make an ecard of yourself pictured with Lassie, the star of the "Lassie" film/dvd, with a simple digital download at the film's website. $
You will believe dogs can fly
The Big Sit
The event is July 14; watch here for more details and at the shelter website. $


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Talk About Family Support: Alan Thicke Gets Busy To Son Robin Thicke's Music
The mere thought of my parents engaging in sexual activity makes me uncomfortable, so I know Robin Thicke was probably somewhere gagging when he learned that his 68-year-old father, Alan Thicke, listens to his music while making love. It was actually Alan's 40-year-old wife, Tanya Callau, who spilled the beans to Us Weekly.
"When we do get freaky, we love [Robin's song] 'Sex Therapy,'" Callau shared. "You have to admit, it's a great song to get in the mood."
"Freaky to your son's voice," Alan said with a shrug.
After hearing about his stepmom's comments, Robin responded on Twitter by telling his father that he would be confiscating all of his music.
It's cool that Robin was able to joke about something so awkward because I would have been mortified. But real talk, Tanya was probably better off keeping that information to herself. I suppose we shouldn't be surprised by this though. In a 2013 interview, Robin discussed his wild childhood and the parade of women that passed through his house.
"My dad was single my whole pubescent period. [Laughs] He had Ms. Alabama, Ms. Dominican Republic—every week. I was like, Dang, Pops. He had an indoor Jacuzzi, and he frequented it," Robin said. "The first time I saw a nude woman was when I went to take a shower one morning before school. I was like, Who is this girl in my shower?"
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Tags:Alan Thicke, robin thicke
Paula Patton Shares Why Leaving Robin Thicke Was Such A Big Deal For Her
While some hollered that they saw it coming from a mile away, personally, I was a little shocked when Paula Patton announced her separation from Robin Thicke last year. Sure, it was obvious that they were having problems, but for some reason, I just assumed they would work it out. Now that they're mere weeks away from finalizing their divorce, Paula is opening up more and more about her decision to leave and what life has been like since the two have separated.
For one, the Baggage Claim actress says that the experience has been life changing because she's never really been on her own before. She met Robin when she was just 14 years old and when she decided to move out of her parents' home years later, she moved in with her childhood sweetheart.
"I moved from my parent's house to moving in with Robin and now I'm becoming an adult," she explained in an interview with Meredith Vieira. "I feel like a real woman now."
As liberating as stepping out on her own may be, Paula says that it also comes with its challenges–like being a single mother.
"I took a lot of time off to be with him and then I had to pack for a trip because I had to go to work and he said, 'Mommy I don't want you to go to work,'" she shared. "It's the challenge of being a working mother and it's the first time he ever said that to me, because I did work when he was a baby, but now he is more aware of everything, so what are you going to do? It's sort of the trials and tribulations of being a woman. Right?"
Overall, Paula says she's doing well.
"You know I'm doing really well. It's been a long year and a lot of challenges but I've grown quite a bit and just getting used to change," she said.
As previously reported, Paula and Robin have already reached a divorce settlement. Their split will be finalized next month.
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Tags:celebrity divorce, divorce, paula patton, robin thicke
"We Don't Get A Dime" Marvin Gaye's Sisters Want Some Of $7.4 Million
If you had any doubt that the Gaye family was just trying to get a quick buck suing Pharrell and Robin Thicke for "Blurred Lines," you need look no further than Marvin Gaye's sisters Zeola and Jeanne Gaye who are now upset that they won't be seeing a dime from the $7.4 million dollar fortune Gaye's ex wife and children will soon inherit.
The sisters told The Daily Mail that they haven't received anything from the estate and they have actually been banned from performing any of Marvin's music, even though Zeola is one of the women doing the ad-libs for "Got to Give It Up."
The drama started…or resurfaced shortly after the settlement when Jan Gaye, Marvin's ex wife, accused the sisters of "picking on your brother's bones" and dismissed their attempts to make peace.
Zeola and Jeanne, who are 69 and 78 respectively, say that though they played a huge role in their brother's life, they are living in virtual poverty today.
Zeola told the Daily Mail,"Marvin didn't leave a will and his estate went to his heirs which we agree with. But Jan controls it all and that's why we do not get anything. The bottom line is that they get everything and we don't get a dime. We try and live with that, but it is difficult. If I was given a few million, it would change my life a lot. Marvin would have hated to have seen us like this. He would have cared for us and made sure we were fine financially and with love."
Zeola, a retired bookkeeper, said she's tired of the negativity from her niece, and nephews and sister-in-law.
In fact, Zeola is even more distressed by the fact that she believes Marvin would be particularly hurt by all of this.
"It was a very sad end and that sadness would be greater if he knew the situation some of his family were in today."
What do you think about all of this? Should Zeola and Jeanne expect money from this settlement?
Tags:Blurred Lines, Marvin Gaye, robin thicke, zeola gaye
Pharrell Believes The "Blurred Lines" Verdict Will Kill Artists' Creativity
Pharrell is definitely not happy about something.
The talented rapper/producer discussed his thoughts on the verdict of a lawsuit for copyright infringement placed against him. The lawsuit, filed by Marvin Gaye's family, requires Pharrell to pay the family $7.3 million after being found guilty.
In an interview with the Financial Times , Williams shared his thoughts. He stated,
"The verdict handicaps any creator out there who is making something that might be inspired by something else. This applies to fashion, music, design… anything. If we lose our freedom to be inspired, we're going to look up one day and the entertainment industry as we know it will be frozen in litigation. This is about protecting the intellectual rights of people who have ideas."
Williams continued, "Everything that's around you in a room was inspired by something or someone. If you kill that, there's no creativity."
Interesting. What do you agree or disagree with Pharrell?
Tags:Blurred Lines, pharrell, robin thicke
Paula Patton & Robin Thicke Reach Divorce Settlement
It's as good as official. Robin Thicke's attempts to "Get Her Back" did not work. According to TMZ, Paula Patton and her R&B singing husband have reached a settlement in their divorce.
Apparently, Paula filed legal documents on Tuesday confirming that both a property settlement and custody arrangements for the soon-to-be divorced couple's son Julian have been agreed upon. Spousal and child support agreements have also been reached.
Unfortunately for nosy folks like us, the terms of the settlement are private. TMZ is claiming that wording of the filing seems to spell out that Paula will maintain primary custody, however, there's nothing solid to confirm this. The divorce will not be finalized until April 14, six months after Paula's initial filing.
As previously reported, the actress filed for divorce back in October, just seven months after she announced their separation.
Patton spoke about her impending divorce earlier this month. Though she admits that it's been tough separating from her longtime love, she says she found happiness in their son.
"The thing is, you can't wallow in sadness or stay in bed when you have a child," said the Baggage Claim actress. "And they're so full of life and wonder. And he brings me so much joy."
The good news is that it seems like this has been a fairly amicable divorce.
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Is This The End of Robin Thicke?
You know, there was a time when I used to adore Robin Thicke.
It was around the time of his first single, "When I Get You Alone."
The song was hot. However there was something uniquely interesting about Thicke's appearance; particularly his long hair and grungy Kurt Cobain-look, which also added to his appeal. It didn't seem forced or like he was trying to overstep boundaries like so many other White entertainers who dibbled and dabbled in soul music at the time. Instead, he embodied all the elements of a cool White "urban" dude who just happened to have a decent voice and appreciation for soulful music.
And I could dig it. Soul music has produced a number of legitimately great Blue-eyed artists over the years. Teena Marie is one. Michael McDonald is another. And honestly, I thought that Thicke, who also played live instruments, could have been one of the good ones too. But for whatever reason that version of Thicke never did catch on.
I was reintroduced to Thicke during an India Arie concert held several years back in the outskirts of Philadelphia. It was on the eve of his return to music and he was Arie's opening act. I took joy in being one of only five other Black people at this predominately Black concert who actually knew who the hell he was. But I was also disappointed because who I was seeing, wasn't the same Thicke.
First one, he'd cut he hair. Secondly, he wasn't in the grungy bike message outfit anymore; instead, he wore a suit and dress shoes. And even his music got a bit more provocative but still romantic. He was a mature family man now with grown man wants and needs. Everything about his new image felt like he was trying to cash in on what was happening now in Soul music. I wanted not to be mad. It wasn't his fault that people weren't feeling the stuff he was doing before. And clearly it appeared to be working. By the end of his set, the once hesitant and indifferent Philly audience gave him a rousing applause. A few folks even yelled out, "Go 'head White boy…"
And he most certainly did go on. But as time and album sales progress, Thicke's image also went through another transformation. Instead of the family man, he started hanging out late nights with the rappers. He wore sunglasses indoors and began talking like Rat Pack members. His love songs were replaces with tracks about blurring lines. He was cocky and obnoxious and a far cry away from the cute White boy with the decent voice.
It is a good thing that this verdict in the "Blurred Lines/Got To Give It Up" case came down the way that it did. Not just for the sake of the estate of Marvin Gaye. And not just so that I can say I told you so in what had to be the most unnecessary divisive pop culture issue in the Black community. But also for the sake of Thicke. Perhaps this verdict is the wake up call he needs? Maybe now he'll realize that it is time to ditch those stupid sun shades, get himself into a good rehab program where he can get his mind right and get back to the old Thicke? I mean, he don't have to grow out his hair or anything, but at least he can stop being so sleazy.
With that said even with a complete 180 shift, it might be too late for Thicke's career. At least in R&B and Soul genre anyway.
Even with the best and most popular "urban" producers and songwriters at his disposal, I just don't see Thicke being able to regain the trust of the very loyal fan base, who got him on top. The fan base, which he worked so hard over the years to appeal to with his various makeovers. In particular, those Black fans who fought tooth and nail in defense of Thicke, even going as far as to throw out terms like "reverse racism" and make claims of bigotry at other people who rightfully pointed out the similarities between both tracks. It sounds in jest, but those arguments got pretty divisive and ugly and included lots of deep-seated racial conflicts based around historical realities.
For instance, one of the more popular arguments was that "we" – as in other Black people who happened to side with the estate of Marvin Gaye – had no problem with Black rappers sampling other people's music. While it has been true that many Black producers and DJs had a long history of abusing the sampling machine, it has also been true that many of those same entertainers have been successfully sued in courts for copyright infringement.
As noted by Public Enemy's Chuck D in this archived interview from Stay Free! Magazine:
"Corporations found that hip-hop music was viable. It sold albums, which was the bread and butter of corporations. Since the corporations owned all the sounds, their lawyers began to search out people who illegally infringed upon their records. All the rap artists were on the big six record companies, so you might have some lawyers from Sony looking at some lawyers from BMG and some lawyers from BMG saying, "Your artist is doing this," so it was a tit for tat that usually made money for the lawyers, garnering money for the company. Very little went to the original artist or the publishing company."
And yet while the record companies and their lawyers are making fortunes reclaiming "their" music from the rappers, many Black entertainers have yet to see a dime for the years of their own work being stolen and misappropriated.
This includes Pat Boone, who made an entire fortune off of revamping Black music for White consumption. Since it was the 50s, everything was segregated. And since white people owned everything including the radios, it was extremely unlikely that Black artist found their ways to the airways. Boone began recording in 1954 and gain massive success with his Wonder Bread-version of Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame." And throughout his career, he would re-image the work of dozens of popular Black artists including Little Richard, The El Dorados and even Nat King Cole – most times without their consent and pre-approval.
Even worse Boone has always been a hard right conservative, who not only was a huge supporter of Ronald Reagan, but also a "birther," who thinks President Barack Obama is Arab Muslim with a photoshopped birth certificate and therefore, disqualified for the presidency of the United States. And this proves once again that not everyone who performs – or even likes – Black music, actually likes Black people.
And I'm not saying that Thicke is some closet racist like Boone. I surely hope not! But it is going to be hard for many folks to now think about Thicke – and this whole mess involving the estate of Marvin Gaye – without thinking about Boone and all the misappropriation and flat-out exploitation of Black music over the decades. I mean, he filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against the estate, in lieu of just paying them off. Short of wearing an afro and Dashiki and singing protest songs in the key of #BlackLivesMatter, there isn't an revamped image cool enough on this planet to make people forget about that.
Honestly, Pharrell and T.I, who were co-defenders in this lawsuit, should be on the music shit list too. And likely they are. I can certainly see some of the higher up music executives thinking the two are liabilities now. With that said, (and if I can be uber-frank here) Pharrell and T.I. are Black . And as much as some folks might want to trade them away in the racial draft (and as much as they both might want to leave voluntarily) we are all stuck together on this ship called the U.S. White supremacy.
Thicke, on the other hand, is a privileged White guy with lots of options musically to go. And if Black people have to work twice as hard in society for half as much, he should be given those same expectations in respects to our culture. Therefore, his soul music pass just might be revoked.
"Pharrell Created 'Blurred Lines' From His Heart, Mind And Soul": Rep For Producer Says They Might Appeal Copyright Infringement Decision
Obtained by Billboard, the producer's rep issued a statement (which would end up being a statement for Williams, Robin Thicke and T.I.–with the rapper being off the hook for his small role in the song) saying that they are "extremely disappointed" by the jury's decision. They are weighing out their options and the artists just might not cough up the $7.3 million they were ordered to pay Marvin Gaye's family for being a little too 'inspired' by his 1977 hit, "Got To Give It Up."
"While we respect the judicial process, we are extremely disappointed in the ruling made today, which sets a horrible precedent for music and creativity going forward. Pharrell created 'Blurred Lines' from his heart, mind and soul and the song was not taken from anyone or anywhere else. We are reviewing the decision, considering our options and you will hear more from us soon about this matter."
If you were following the case, you know that even though Williams said that he has always looked up to Gaye, he claimed that he was inspired by the 70's sound when he put the track together–not necessarily "Got To Give It Up" specifically.
"The last thing you want to do as a creator is take something of someone else's when you love him."
People have been debating whether or not "Blurred Lines" was a complete rip-off considering that the melodies are very similar–even if everything else about it is different. Check out this mash-up below and share your thoughts.
"Blurred Lines" Trial Ends; Verdict Will Clear Up Whether Robin Thicke Was "Inspired" By Marvin Gaye Or Copying Him
While it depends on jury deliberations, it is expected that there will be a verdict today in the highly publicized "Blurred Lines" copyright case. If a verdict is handed down today, it will finally settle a lawsuit the family of Marvin Gaye filed against Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and rapper T.I. over the song's similarities to Gaye's 1977 classic, "Got to Give It Up."
The trial has revealed some fascinating things, including how much the song actually made. Williams and Thicke walked away with more than $5 million each from profits, and the song earned $8 million in total revenue. It was also revealed that Thicke claimed he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs most of the time during recording, and doesn't remember much of how the song came together.
On the stand, Williams, who produced and sang on "Blurred Lines," did agree that the song and "Got to Give It Up" sound similar, but he denied any intention to copy it. As reported by the New York Times, Williams stated that "I must have been channeling that feeling, that late-'70s feeling."
In closing arguments, an attorney for the Gaye family expressed to the jury that Williams and Thicke lied several times about how they created "Blurred Lines," and therefore, they must be held accountable financially for copying the sound of "Got To Give It Up."
But an attorney for Williams and Thicke argued that they did nothing wrong, and that as artists, they were inspired by Gaye's sound. Being inspired and copying are two different things.
But the Gayes say this isn't the first time Thicke has been "inspired' by the legend's music, and mentioned that Thicke's "Love After War" sounds very similar to Gaye's "After the Dance." However, this time around, inspiration crossed the line into thievery.
This case is a landmark one and could change the way musicians work and pull "inspiration" from other artists. Pharrell and Thicke say that if they're punished, it could affect artistic freedom and license. Plus, as previously mentioned, there is a lot of money at stake.
As for T.I., his rap was added to the track after it was recorded in 2012. He was not called to testify at the trial, which started Feb. 24.
Marvin Gaye's family is seeking $25 million.
Paula Patton Speaks On Robin Thicke Split: "Everything Happens For A Reason"
It's been over a year since we learned that Paula Patton and Robin Thicke are no more. And with the exception of a few brief comments regarding the matter, Paula has been fairly quiet about the breakup. Well, quiet in comparison to her estranged husband, who composed a full album in an attempt to reunite with the actress.
While Paula still doesn't seem quite ready to share her side of the story, she did open up about how she has been handling the split over the past year.
"I'm doing really well," the mom said Friday during an appearance on "Good Morning America." "I mean, the honest truth is, it has been challenging. But it's been a year of growth … learning about all new things."
The Ellen Tracy brand ambassador went on to say that while things haven't been easy, she's a better person.
"I've come out of it stronger."
The 39-year-old also seems to have taken on an optimistic outlook regarding the breakup.
"I feel like everything happens for a reason," she shared. "And then you have to move on and grow from there."
In addition to counting her blessings, Paula says her 4-year-old son, Julian, has helped her to get through the tough times.
"Be thankful for what you have. It's so easy for all of us to focus on the negative, but usually, the positive in your life outweighs that. And you have to just be thankful for what you have right now. That's what I try to work on."
"The thing is, you can't wallow in sadness or stay in bed when you have a child. And they're so full of life and wonder. And he brings me so much joy."
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Guess How Much 'Blurred Lines' Made! Trial Reveals Robin Thicke's Earnings
Now in its second week, the "Blurred Lines" trial has had some interesting revelations.
One thing that was made public in the Marvin Gaye family trial against Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and T.I. over the song "Blurred Lines," is actually how much money the track made. According to an accounting statement "Blurred Lines" saw $16,675,690 in profits. The song, which the Gaye family says is a rip off of a Marvin Gaye tune, was the biggest hit of 2013.
And here's what each artist involved made off the track. According to testimony, Thicke received $5,658,214. Pharrell got $5,153,457 ($4.3 million in publishing royalties and $860,000 in producer royalties). T.I. got $704,774. The rest went to the record companies (Interscope, UMG Distribution and Star Trak) but an executive at Universal Music testified that overhead costs on the creation of "Blurred Lines" accounted for $6.9 million, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
The singer's children Frankie and Nona Gaye say the deserve the money because Thicke's song is alleged to be a copyright infringement of Gaye's "Got to Give It Up." But the family wants more than just money from the song, they want a piece of what Thicke earned singing the song on tour. According to testimony, this amounts to about $11 million.
An on top of this, the Gayes want actual damages, or an amount of money to compensate the Gayes for a reduction of the fair market value of the worth of licensing "Got to Give It Up." An accountant for the Gayes testified that the total publishing revenue for "Blurred Lines" is just more than $8 million, and that the Gayes would have negotiated for a 50 percent cut.
The attorney representing the Gayes, Richard Busch, claims the alleged damages are approximately $40 million.


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Average Quality Assurance Supervisors in the United States make around $54K per year. Overall cash earnings for Quality Assurance Supervisors stretch from $35K on the lower end to $79K near the top, and the heftiest packages can encompass around $8K from bonuses and $8K from profit sharing. Location and years of experience each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Most Quality Assurance Supervisors report high levels of job satisfaction. Men make up a slight majority of Quality Assurance Supervisors (50 percent) who responded to the survey. A large number report receiving medical coverage from their employers and a fair number collect dental insurance. The information for this snapshot was generated by responses to the PayScale salary survey.
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Quality assurance supervisors are responsible for finding potential quality issues in production and implementing solutions to mitigate problems.Read More...
One of their main responsibilities is to accurately test for defects and ensure that only high-quality materials are distributed or released. They must manage any complaints or issues in a professional manner, and strive to increase customer satisfaction as well as brand loyalty. Quality assurance supervisors also follow strict safety rules and encourage everyone under their supervision to do the same. They actively participate in production meetings and suggest ways to increase production efficiency and correct product quality issues. Quality assurance supervisors monitor procedures and establish standards for others to follow, as well as keep records of quality issues. In addition, they measure product performance, and determine if changes are required for production methods.
Quality assurance supervisors work in a production environment, with their main tools including a computer to maintain an accurate log of their findings and communicate electronically with clients and vendors. They generally report to their quality assurance team leader in their department.
A bachelor's degree in engineering, a relevant scientific discipline, or a related field is necessary for this position. Previous quality assurance experience may be preferred. They should have a working knowledge of different test methods and their implementation. Additionally, these supervisors should have strong problem solving skills and be able to multitask. They must work well independently, as well as in a team environment with other supervisors to reach all company objectives. They should have excellent communication skills to interact effectively with superiors, customers, and external vendors.
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Though not the most common occurrence, Quality Assurance Supervisors sometimes become Quality Managers, where the average income is $72K per year. With an annual salary of $68K, Quality Assurance Manager is the most common role for Quality Assurance Supervisors to subsequently assume on their way up the ladder. Transitioning into a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Supervisor role — which usually pays $50K — is also typical for Quality Assurance Supervisors, though less common by comparison.
Survey results show that Quality Assurance Supervisors use a fair number of skills. Most notably, skills in Quality Improvement / QA, Regulatory Compliance, People Management, and Auditing are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 4 percent and 7 percent. At the other end of the pay range are skills like Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel. For most people, competency in Microsoft Excel indicates knowledge of Regulatory Compliance.
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Experience does not seem to be a strong driver of pay increase in this role. Although individuals who have less than five years' experience earn $48K on average, people with five to 10 years benefit from a notably larger average of $55K. Quality Assurance Supervisors with one to two decades of relevant experience report an average salary of approximately $59K. Survey participants who have spent more than 20 years on the job report a predictably higher median income of $64K, demonstrating that compensation is roughly commensurate with experience in the end.
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