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Research by 'The Wedding Report' has revealed that the average cost of getting married in New Hampshire is now a staggering $43,150. Although costs do tend to be higher in Massachusetts, costs remain upwards of $22,000. It quickly becomes clear that, without savings or parental assistance, it will be necessary to borrow money. A low APR loan from a bank or peer-to-peer lender can be used to cover the cost of a wedding ceremony, photographer, ring, freshly cut flowers and the honeymoon. There are a number of lenders that could help to spread the cost of this enormous outlay.
Unsecured vs Secured Wedding Finance
It is possible to pay for a wedding with either an unsecured or secured personal loan. A secured loan involves putting up an item of value as collateral, such as a car or home, in order to borrow money. Fail to repay the debt and the collateral will be lost. This security means that they are ideal wedding loans for bad credit. Unsecured bank loans don't give the lender the same opportunity to recover their money in the event of default. This type of loan will only be extended to people with fair, good or excellent credit.
Loans for Weddings from a Peer-to-Peer Lender
The peer-to-peer lending process involves people lending to other people with an intermediary to manage the process. Each loan consists of multiple small loans from private lenders that are grouped together. The most popular providers of wedding finance includes Prosper.com (U.S.), Lendingclub.com and Zopa.com (UK). They offer unsecured wedding loans to people with fair, good and excellent credit scores. The better the applicant's credit rating, the lower the cost of borrowing. A wedding loan for bad credit isn't available from a person-to-person lender.
Unsecured Wedding Loans from a Bank
Although most banks provide unsecured loans for weddings, interest rates have risen sharply since the recession. Avoid making too many applications as each credit search will show on a credit report for 12-months. It is always advisable to use a price comparison service, such as comparethemarket.com or moneysupermarket.com, to trawl the market for a low interest rate loan. The cost of unsecured wedding finance can normally be spread over a period of up to 5-years.
Cosigner Wedding Loans for Bad Credit
If paying for a wedding is proving difficult and adverse credit is an issue, a cosigner could provide the answer. In the event of default, the cosigner becomes responsible for the loans repayment. It is important that the cosigner has a good or excellent credit rating as lenders are far more likely to approve a loan application. It is important to bare in mind that cosigning a financial agreement has potentially negative ramifications for the other party. The majority of cosigners are very close friends and family members.
Negotiating the Cost of Paying for a Wedding
Getting married is extremely expensive so most people will take time to save up some of the money to reduce the amount that they need to borrow. If a parent is unable to help pay for a wedding, a low APR loan may be the only answer. Whether an unsecured or secured loan for a wedding is chosen depends upon a number of factors, most notably that person's credit score. It is worthwhile performing some credit history repair prior to applying for wedding finance in order to increase the likelihood of a successful application

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When I was growing up, going into Manhattan from Brooklyn meant one of two things: Chinatown (every Sunday for dinner), or "Uptown".
My dad worked in advertising in midtown and I loved walking around the neighborhood that comprised Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Back then there was no Soho. No Tribeca. No DUMBO. The "city" was in those magical blocks, with the tall, sleek buildings, grand lobbies and modern pocket parks.
The city has changed so much since I was that little girl, and the only time I find myself "uptown" is en route to someplace else. Until about a year ago, when Mike and I had to be in Rockefeller Center – we spent about an hour walking around the area and I found myself overcome with nostalgia. I made a promise to myself to come back and spend the day, and did just that recently (click the links to learn more about a particular spot).
And while I wouldn't exactly call it a "destination", if you're a fan of the "Mad Men" aesthetic these blocks will transport you back to a time when the men wore hats and the women wore gloves and stockings.
I also took advantage of being in midtown to finally get to Burger Joint – a "hidden" eatery tucked behind a velvet curtain in the uber-fancy lobby of the Parker Meridian. The menu is limited, and the decor? Gritty.
You don't even get a plate. But my burger and fries were just right, the Stones were playing and I thoroughly enjoyed the vibe. Get yourself there if you can; it's something a little different…..
Mike teases me for never wanting anything to change. And I admit that my nostalgia for things can skew my objectivity somewhat. But it was pretty wonderful to be able to stroll around a part of the city that felt much like it did decades ago.
I really do heart New York….
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What gorgeous pictures!! Loved going on your little tour.
Lovely – you are such a New Yorker!
Love me a "Burger Joint" meal. I always feel like I am entering a different world when I pass through those red velvet curtains.
We do love our hometowns. You did a really nice job. I've spent one day in NY city and I couldn't take enough pictures. But when you live somewhere, you take stuff for granted. You do seem to make an effort to enjoy your city Sheri. Yay!


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It's that time of year again, when the warm summer days are dwindling far too quickly and you're left sighing wistfully while staring out a nearby window as some monotonous lecture that you could care less about drones on in the background. Yes, it's back to school in full swing now and we all know what that means: reacquainting ourselves with volumes of old and musty used textbooks with its pages (where practically every line is highlighted and margins are full of scribbles) nearly falling out of its spine, or its counterpart of stiff backed texts that still give you a whiff of new book smell when you flip its pages only for you to cringe every time your highlighter touches its flawless surface.
But! You guys don't care about that, all you care about is the fact that S.S.Munchies posts will now be slow (or slower) in coming due to the all-important school quickly consuming all of our free time and energy and social life (C'mon now, let's not kid ourselves. Once school starts, your social life gets all whiny and begs for attention until it finally commits suicide by throwing itself off a cliff.) as we attempt to gain an education of sorts! Oh no!!! Before you start beating your fists against the table and wailing in desperation, don't start writing that threatening email to us demanding more posts just yet! Well, not until you've read our latest reader submission anyhow.
Without further ado, we shall commence baiting you with Dudel's shepherd pot pie — a recipe that's great for feeding a crowd and is easy to make as well. Shepherd pot pie is one of those recipes where you don't really need exact measurements and can literally just dump ingredients into a giant baking dish and let it cook in the oven without worry.
Ground turkey (not beef). Fry it with a little bit of black pepper. (Maybe salt but that's a bit iffy depending on people's diets.) Gotta break it up and make sure it's brown everywhere. When fully cooked, you strain it. Need to get as much grease as possible out of it. (This is why no beef.)
A lot [of ground turkey]. Probably at least a half pound, if not more. We usually make enough to fill a large lasagna dish to feed a family of 4 through an entire week (or more).
Corn. We use a few cans, but it doesn't really matter how you get it. Peas also. Any vegetable will work, really. May wish to use peppers.
Mashed potatoes. The more lumps, the more awkward the meal will be to bake. Instant potatoes will, flatly, not work. Too runny and flaky. They don't bake right. You will want a LOT of mashed potatoes. Potatoes are cheap so we get many when possible. I like to add a bit of garlic powder to my potatoes.
Cheese. (We use yellow American but it don't matter). Presliced for simplicity, but you can get a block of cheese and slice it yourself. :) I know a lot of people that use swiss cheese to give the pie a bit of "kick."
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We take the ground turkey, our large baking dish, and then dump the turkey in. Spread it out evenly as possible. This is layer one. The next few layers are your veggies. If canned, you'll wanna make sure you get all (and I mean ALL) the water out before dumping veggies into layer #2, or #3, or whatever. Then we plop on the mashed potatoes. Thick. This is what, sadly, makes up the majority of your pie. Last we layer on cheese as evenly as possible.
Then we toss the thing in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese is lightly brown. Not burnt. Just brown.
Hope you all enjoyed Dudel's take on shepherd pot pie. There are several different ways to make shepherd pot pie so experiment and let us know what your favorite is! Personally, although mashed potatoes make a great and simple 'cover' for pot pies, I tend to replace it with some pastry dough for a lighter alternative. As for vegetables, carrots, peas, celery, and onion are all great traditional choices. For meat, it really depends on what you like. If you prefer beef or pork, then using mostly lean ground meat is always a better alternative since you don't want your pie sopping wet from oil. Chicken is also a favorite, usually shredded or cubed. (For drier meats such as chicken and turkey, I would definitely suggest letting it cook in some broth for juiciness and simply more flavor.)
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text: Keith Ervin at The Seattle Times has a good piece on the tax talk at King County. A $60 million deficit next year has officials considering big cuts to public safety – unless voters approve new revenue. A sales tax measure for the August ballot failed to get enough votes last month, and there was talk of a property tax replacement ballot item for the fall. But Ervin's piece points out why the property tax idea is increasingly unlikely.


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Part 1: The spiritual dimension of bathing
Bathing can be simply a matter of washing dirt off the body; on the other hand, it can have spiritual components also. One Japanese term is misogi, which means ritual purification with water. The process is important both in Shintoism and Buddhism.
In Shinto there is what is termed misogi, which is purification by water. This is further sub-divided into bath purification, hand-washing purification, and saltwater purification. During the Japanese bon , the dead are thought to return to their homes. People will then visit their homes and the gravesites of their ancestors. One ritual when visiting the grave is to wash the tombstone, which can be simply pouring water over the gravestone or actually brushing and cleaning away any dirt that has gotten on the stone.
The process of bathing cleans the body, but it also can serve to refresh and relax the body. It is also considered to do the same to the kokoro, or person's spirit or heart. Thus, the bath is good for both the physical well-being and the psychological/spiritual well-being of the person.
That bathing is associated with ritual is actually recorded in The History of the Kingdom of Wei, notes that ritual bathing was done by the Japanese as early as 297 C.E., right at the boundary between the Yayoi and Tumulus Periods. This bathing was associated with cleansing the body after a funeral.
Another reference is the Izumo Fudoki which tells of people using Tamazjuri hot spring near Izumo for bathing and healing as early as 737 C.E.
Buddhism had its own effect on bathing. The large Buddhist temple compounds had one building for purification of the monks and washing the Buddha statues. As time went on the common people were invited to use the baths. As their popularity increased, bath houses specifically for the common people opened. Some people who were rulers and some rich men sponsored their own public baths, supposedly to show their piety.
There is even the story of Empress Komyo in the 8th century who vowed to personally wash a thousand beggars at the bath at Horyuji Temple in Nara. The Empress was the consort of Emperor Shomu who strongly supported the spread of Buddhism in Japan.
The people at this time wore a white robe called a yukatabira in the bath. Later, the robes were worn after the bath and became quite popular, especially in hot weather. Their name was shorted to yukata and they are the single most popular form of kimono in Japan today, appearing in a variety of designs and colors. (My own page on the yukata is here .
The clothing worn than changed during the Kamakura period when men worn a loincloth (fudoshi) which covered their genitals and women wore a wraparound skirt called a koshimaki. Finally, during the Edo Period, people began to bath fully nude.
Part 2: The bathing procedure
In both the private home and the public bath the actual bathing procedure is the same. In the U.S., people who take a bath run water into the tub, climb in and wash, then finish and drain the water from the bathtub. In effect, the person ends up washing themselves in what has become dirty water. A shower, of course, overcomes this limitation but does not allow the soaking of the body that can prove relaxing.
In Japan, the procedure is very different. When you enter the bathing place you do not immediately enter the bathtub/pool. You sit on a stool and douse yourself with hot water. You then clean yourself thoroughly, shampoo your hair if you wish, and rinse off. Only after you are clean do you then enter the tub/pool to relax. This allows a number of people to use the same tub since the water in the tub does not get dirty as quickly.
Part 3: Bathing in Japanese homes
In the U.S. we take a bath or a shower, and we immediately run into one major difference between Japanese and American homes. In Japan most homes have the toilet area separate from the bathing area, unlike the U.S. where, usually, both are located in the same room (the Japanese method, in my opinion, being much better than ours, at least in this case).
In the Japanese home, the bath is usually taken in the evening. It's not unusual for young children to bath with their parents, and the entire washing/soaking/relaxing process can take thirty minutes. Teenagers and adults, especially those without children, bath alone, their bath sometimes taking as long as an hour.
Some people believe that parents bathing with children helps to strengthen the parent-child bond. Some parents also use the bathtime to help teach young children things like multiplication tables. Children are also taught the proper methods to use in bathing, especially girls who learn how to hold themselves and use a towel in order to conceal their genitals.
In households that are still very traditional in nature, there is an order in taking baths in the home. The head of the household baths first; any other males in the household then bath, in order of descending age; the females bath, also in descending age order.
Part 4: Mixed Bathing
Another very major difference between the Japanese society and American society was the openness to mixed bathing. Although some bathhouses were divided specifically into male and female sections, many others allowed mixed bathing of both sexes. Mixed bathing was written about as early the 7th century. Again, during the Edo Period the government tried to stop the mixed bathing, with some success at least in Edo. In 1869 the government of the Meiji Period outlawed mixed bathing. This was not in response to anything desired by the Japanese people but was done to present a more "acceptable" public image to the outside world (and the outside world's hangups about anything to do with sex).
Mixed bathing still occurs in Japan but has diminished considerably in popularity. It's generally now limited to therapeutic resorts, places like hot springs
Mixed bathing is more popular with men than with women. There is also a difference in the way the genitals are covered when women bath together as compared to when women use a mixed bath.
There will often be a small towel that will be placed on their head while soaking. This towel can be used to cover the genitals when entering and exiting the bath itself. Since women have two different areas to be covered, the problem is somewhat more complicated for them. Several solutions arise.
Several solutions a rise. One is to wear a swimsuit when bathing. This is the least acceptable of the choices since the person cannot really wash themselves well before they enter the bath, and thus they will be perceived as still being dirty when entering the bath.
Another solution is to carry a towel that can be held in front of the body, covering both areas at the same time. The third solution is to wrap one towel around the groin area and a second towel around the breasts. Young women and girls tend to be more conservative about covering their genitals than do older women. Some women will also be very careful of their body postures, using the positioning of their body to de-emphasize the genitals.
With both men and women, though, there will be times when the genitals are momentarily exposed. This is not viewed with the shocked reaction that we would expect in the U.S. It's just considered something that happens and nothing to get upset about.
The question arises, naturally, about perverts. In Ranma 1/2, for example, Happosai is a really old martial arts expert who has carried perversion quite far, stealing panties and bras from women whenever he can and groping women at every opportunity. There will be an occasional pervert in the Japanese mixed bath, people who tend to either basically flaunt their genitals or people who are totally careless about exposing their genitals.
Such people will inevitably be considered rude and disgusting. There are also those who stare at the other people and that, also, is considered inappropriate behavior. This does not mean that there is no looking or commenting at all; rather, it's just not done in an offensive manner.
Part 5: Public bath houses
Diagram of a typical Japanese public bathhouse.
In the U.S. we take a bath or a shower. If we take a bath we run water in the tub, get in and soak a bit, wash off and let the water then drain out.
In Japan it's an entirely different (and in my opinion rather sensible) approach to bathing. Let's take as an example a public bath house. Most of these in Japan are now single-sex bathhouses, although a few are still around where both sexes are admitted. Apparently these latter ones have some kind of divider in the middle of the bathing area so the men and women are not actually using the exact same area at the same time.
You pay the attendant the bathhouse charge and then go into a room where you take off your clothes and get a small towel and then enter the bath proper. There will be a tub/pool/whatever of very hot water but you don't get into it and wash as you do in the U.S.
Instead, you have a small stool to sit on and a bucket, You get some of the hot water and douse yourself and use your soap/whatever to do the actual washing part outside of the tub. Only after washing yourself thoroughly do you then rinse off again and get into the tub, primarily to soak and relax.
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The hardest part of starting a legal marketing campaign isn't hiring new staff or designing a website. It's getting rid of all of the old ideas in your head that have been holding you back. One that we've seen time an time again is the notion that you have to take all the "little cases"—the ones with low return—to get the big cases later.
Attorney Ben Glass often tells people that this objection relies on a false premise: if you do a good job on a small case, then the client will hire you later. However, it just isn't true. Chances are, if you ask a client who represented him in a case five or even ten years ago, he won't be able to remember. Ask a friend who had surgery or gave birth five years ago who the doctor was. Don't be surprised if they draw a blank.
The point is that just doing a good job does not make you memorable enough to get a future referral—and you don't need to "pay your dues" with small cases to get the ones you want. Here are three ways your marketing can help funnel your ideal customers your way:
- Guarding your reputation. Rejecting the cases you don't want sets you up as the big case lawyer, reinforcing your dedication to your ideal clients and offering a good reason as to why you can't accept every case.
- Gracefully declining. After you tactfully and carefully explain why you don't take small cases, keep that contact on your mailing list. This way, he can still receive your marketing materials and will remember you when he or a friend has a case that you handle.
- Freeing up your time. Each of your clients is a person with a case. If you have a bunch of little cases, you have to remember each client's personal information and the details of his suit, leaving you with very little time to do anything else. But if you have three big cases, you can give personal attention to each one while getting the same amount of profit as with much smaller, time-consuming cases.


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As British designer Daniel Lee is confirmed as Bottega Veneta's new creative director, Vogue looks back at how Tomas Maier took the Italian leather goods company from the brink of bankruptcy to "stealth wealth" global big hitter—and what his successor's biggest challenges will be
Bottega Veneta confirmed last week that British designer Daniel Lee will take over the role of creative director as of July 1. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, the 32-year-old designer, most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, previously worked at Maison Margiela, Balenciaga and Donna Karan, and therefore knows the luxury market well. François-Henri Pinault, chief executive and chairman of Kering, praised the singularity of Lee's vision: "His work is characterised by great rigour, a mastery of studio expertise, a true passion for materials and an energy that I cannot wait to see take shape at Bottega Veneta." Claus Dietrich Lahrs, CEO at the Italian house, said in the same statement that Lee brings "a new and distinctive creative language that will continue building the house's success."
And successful is certainly how Tomas Maier's 17-year tenure will be remembered, not least because of the refined, discreet approach to luxury he carefully crafted. When he was hired by Tom Ford in 2001 to take on the role of creative director at the Italian brand, it had just been acquired by PPR (now Kering); Maier was tasked with turning around what was then a label on the verge of bankruptcy. He rooted his vision in the label's reputation for time-tested craftsmanship (the company was founded in 1966 as a leather goods specialist in Italy's Veneto region), paired with his own fascination with functionality. He quickly found success, surpassing $1 billion in sales by 2012—which, at the time, made Bottega Veneta Kering's fastest-growing label.
"It's largely due to Tomas's high-level creative demands that Bottega Veneta became the house it is today," said Pinault in a statement confirming the designer's departure earlier this week. "He put it back on the luxury scene and made it an undisputed reference." Maier's first major success at the brand was the Cabat, a relaxed, woven tote bag that reminded him of the intrecciato bags carried by his mother. (Fitting too, considering his eponymous label, founded 21 years ago, specialises on holidaywear.) It became the starting point for the signature aesthetic he developed at the house over the next decade and a half, characterised by easy-breezy sophistication, highly luxurious materials and sun-drenched colour palettes. It was logo-free, precise and restrained above all. Céline's Phoebe Philo was briefly mooted to replace Maier, continuing in that stealth wealth aesthetic which Lee is expected to continue.
Maier's signature extended beyond the clothing, accessories and even fragrances, artfully translating into a refined maison retail concept which saw stores pop up in New York, Milan and Beverly Hills. Mixing pragmatism and opulence, the architectural one-offs each pay tribute to their location while fusing with the restraint and elegance of the luxury brand, a trope much replicated across the fashion world, though not always as effortlessly as this.
Throughout, Maier maintained a shrewd, selective approach to his work. It wasn't until this year that he agreed to his first-ever, high-street collaboration: a bright, resortwear line for Uniqlo. As for other collaborations, he's been more interested in working with artists than retailers. During his time at Bottega Veneta he sought out Robert Longo, Nan Goldin, Mona Kuhn and Larry Sultan to shoot his campaigns, rather than relying on the industry's shortlist of coveted fashion photographers. These carefully designed visuals helped to contribute to an impression of Bottega Veneta as the thinking consumer's brand—not flashy but considered.
Celebrity, on the other hand, seemed less appealing. While many designers today are happy to have their names tied to the brands they work with, broadcast the inner workings of their lives through social media and hit the red carpet with brand ambassadors, Maier was resolute in avoiding it all. "I don't like when actors borrow clothes," he told the Wall Street Journal in 2013, explaining that his disdain has nothing to do with fame or the famous, but because borrowing reveals an unstylish lack of conviction. "It's very different to buy your clothes versus borrow them. When you buy clothes, it's a decision. You're saying, 'This looks like me.' It's a different story."
Nevertheless, his eveningwear—draped dresses and minimal styles that embody the "stealth wealth" style Maier has become synonymous with—lured in some high-profile fans. Anne Hathaway, Liu Wen and Donald Glover have all recently stepped out in his designs. He also demonstrated an instinct for matching his clothes to the right models—most notably Lauren Hutton, who two years ago, at the age of 72, walked Bottega Veneta's 50th anniversary show alongside Karen Elson (37), Eva Herzigova (43) and Gigi Hadid (21). It was a savvy and headline-grabbing tribute to his wealthy older customers.
Should he have paid more attention to the millennial market? Business analysts argue that perhaps he should. Sales started to slow down in 2015, dropping 9 per cent in 2016 to $1.4 billion and remaining essentially flat in 2017. We are now in a time in which designers make stars of themselves on Instagram, court young talent and prioritise celebrity dressing; Kering's hottest brand today is Gucci, with its superstar designer Alessandro Michele. In some respects then, Maier represents an old-fashioned school of thought.
Parallels are being drawn between Lee's appointment and that of Michele—who was raised from relative obscurity to lead the charge on what may be the most successful overhaul of a major global fashion brand of late—and Demna Gvasalia's appointment at Balenciaga. Like Michele and Gvasalia, Kering must be hoping that Lee will bring a new energy to the brand, without estranging the very loyal industry cultivated over the previous decade. After 17 years under Maier's distinctive steer, Bottega Veneta is in for a dramatic change of direction.


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2017-18: Played in three events seeing action at the Bob Dibble Classic, Super Region Preview and the Tusculum Invitational... Tied for 27th place at the Dibble Classic with 73-76=149... Tied for 29th at the TU Invitational with 78-81-78=237.
2016-17: Appeared in two events where he logged a 78.8 scoring average... Played four rounds... Shot 76-76=152 at the Tusculum Fall Classic to tie for 35th place... T79th at the Tusculum Invitational with 85-78=163.
High School: Graduated from Daniel Boone HS in Gray, Tenn... Coached by Scott Martin... Lettered twice in golf; Two-time All-Conference (2014, 2015)... Two-time team MVP (2014, 2015)... Posted back-to-back rounds in the 70's at the District championship... Two-time District and Region champions (2014, 2015).
Personal: Born Nov. 24, 1997 in Johnson City, Tenn... Majoring in pre-medicine... Athletic Director's Honor Roll... Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting, Church... His brother, Hunter Chandley, played football at Virginia-Wise from 2011-2014... Favorite book: The Bible; Favorite midnight snack: Chips; Favorite movie: "Braveheart"; Favorite musical artist: Darius Rucker; Favorite sports teams: Duke Blue Devils, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Red Sox; Hunter can't imagine a week without: Food; Favorite athletes: Dirk Nowitzki and Tiger Woods; Most thrilling moment in sports: Tiger Woods' chip in on No. 16 at the 2005 Masters... Advice to kids: "Enjoy high school"; Favorite color: Blue; Favorite food: Chicken; Favorite sport other than golf: Basketball; People Hunter most admires: His father and his grandfathers; Most famous people Hunter has ever met: Tony Romo and J.J. Reddick; What people don't know about Hunter: He can cook; When he was a kid, Hunter tried to be like: Michael Jordan.


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Third Briton home at the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, Steve Way's story to becoming a 2:16:27 marathoner is a great one
In 2007, aged 32, Steve Way was 16 stone with a 38-inch waist who smoked, drank and ate junk food. In 2014 he was third Briton home at the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:16:27.
Way had run the 2006 London Marathon in 3:07 as "a fat bloke bouncing along next to club runners", but was made redundant by a bank, caught the running bug, became a part-time postman and was soon running well over 100 miles a week.
Since then his improvement has been staggering. In 2008 he ran 2:35 for the distance and was the first Briton in the New York City Marathon. Then, in 2010, he clocked 2:19:38 and 2:19:04 in 2012 before an almost three-minute improvement last weekend aged 39 and despite focusing on ultra-marathons lately.
The Bournemouth runner, who was 62nd in the recent Inter-Counties Cross Country and 27th in the Mizuno Reading Half-marathon, slept in a camper van the night before the race and said he made a last-minute decision to go with the 2:15 pace group after running a five-minute mile almost effortlessly in a pre-race "loosener" on Saturday.
He then went through halfway at almost PB pace in 67:21 before powering home for a huge PB and Commonwealth Games qualifier.
"The final 7-8 miles of the race was all about just me, my thoughts, dreams … and the wind!" he said on his blog.
"I would be lying if I said I was in my usual pain box at this stage. I found myself in control and when I passed Scott Overall at 24 miles I realised third Brit was mine for the taking."
» This is an extract from 18 pages of Virgin Money London Marathon coverage in the latest AW which is available here or digitally here. Look out for more on Steve Way in next week's AW, out April 24.


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A delightful country house garden
This is one of the best known gardens in Kent, a worthy winner of Visit Kent's Garden of the Year award in 2016. A wonderful 16 acre garden in a magical parkland setting. The Festival will be held in the Park, with views to the House one way and to a Windmill the other. The Garden will be open to visitors and is included in your Festival ticket price.
Hole Park has been owned by the Barham family for the past four generations and is set in over 200 acres of superb classic parkland. The colourful gardens enjoy far reaching views over the hills, woods and fields of the picturesque Kentish Weald. They are a skilful mix of formal design and more naturalised planting, giving colour throughout the seasons. The house, which is a private family home and therefore not open, was largely reconstructed in 1959 and is now little more than a quarter of its previous size. It resembles the house as it used to be before additions in the Elizabethan style were built in 1830.
The nearby village of Rolvenden and the town of Cranbrook are equally worth visiting for picturesque white weatherboarded buildings, mills and attractive high streets in typical Kentish scenery.


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DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons have signed 38-year-old swingman Joe Johnson.
Detroit announced the move Thursday.
The 17-year NBA veteran did not play in the league last season. He was recently named MVP of the BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league.
Johnson averaged 6.8 points in 55 games for Houston and Utah during two seasons ago. The seven-time All-Star has also played for Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta, Brooklyn and Miami, averaging 16 points over his career with 15 double-digit scoring seasons.
The Pistons previously signed 30-year-old guard Derrick Rose, a former NBA MVP, and 30-year-old forward Markieff Morris this offseason. They are shooting to make the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since earning a spot in eight straight postseasons from 2002 to 2009.
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In practice-oriented workshops, qualified mountain guides raise awareness among freeriders & and variant skiers about Alpine dangers away from the pistes. In cooperation with SAAC =(Snow&Avalanche Awareness Camps), participants learn how to analyse an avalanche location, the weather report and other matters, and how to correctly assess terrain, get tips on tour planning and how to use the requisite safety equipment.
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In the multi-day consolidation camps (SAACnd Step) the knowledge learned in the Basic Camps is expanded upon. As an autonomous freerider, the emphasis is on Alpine experience – both Alpine (knowledge of the terrain, of the snow etc.) as well as group dynamics (making decisions on the mountain, group pressure etc.). The decisions taken by the mountain guide during the tour should help participants to better understand the background of tour planning and behaviour out on the terrain. In the evenings what everyone has experienced is then discussed and the next route determined.
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Fall Hair Colors Look More Dimensional
Hair Colorists Guide to Fall Hair Colors
You don't need to know who's in which movie or plays Which TV role or sings which song. You just need to know what they all look like. Colorists across the country are scouting celebrity trends to make sure they're on top of what clients will want," observes MODERN SALON Beauty and Fashion Director Maggi Mulhern. For fall, one thing seems certain: hair color will be part of every "what's next" look. Here is what she recommends for her stylist readers:
- BRONDING ~~ Golden highlights kissing a light brown base against an October late-afternoon sun? Can't beat it! Introduce this hybrid look to both your brunettes and your blondes as an update for fall.
- OMBRE ~~ As soon as you think it's over some celebrity shows up rocking the ombré all over again. This look has legs, especially since it's so forgiving for clients who need to stretch appointments. Fall's deeper shades suggest a gradation of chocolate through caramel, and there's also been buzz about spilling the ombré look onto a redder palette. Keep your eye peeled for a burst of rust-to-fire, or wear it yourself to inspire clients.
- BALIAGE ~~ The twist on ombré is that it's reignited the reverse: light on top, dark on the bottom. The advantage for long-haired clients is that the lighter area brightens the face.
- DIP-DYE, TIE-DYE, BRIGHTS AND PASTELS ~~ The fun departure from natural shades is steadily going mainstream as clients seek ways to look edgier.
Fall hair colors always follow the natural flow of the season. Just as your wardrobe and make-up colors become deeper, fall hair colors also deepen to compliment these changes. Summers sun bleached layered hairstyles need refreshing and that's done by toning down blondes and richening up brunettes and redheads.
Before committing to a new fall hair color be sure to read up on "What hair color is best for my skin tone" then bring some pictures of hair colors you like to your appointment to discuss with your hairdresser. Sharing pictures are really the only way you and your hairdresser will know if you are both on the same page!
Also, you may be able to stretch your dollars by wearing high lights closer to your own natural hair color and going with a hairstyle that grows out easily.
Brunettes – Fall Hair Colors Hottest Trend
Farouk Systems Global Artistic Board says the trend for fall/winter is all about "hot chocolate and mocha." If you are a brunette already (or even a wannabe) take note as these words will likely be used in your hair salon to describe the fall hair colors to embrace this season. These two BFF's show off best brunettes fall hair colors! Salma Hayek's dark strong tones are a sultry, sexy look with her coloring. Penelope Cruz's deep, dark brown base is threaded with caramel hair high lights which enhance her warm skin tone.
Celebrity Fall Hair Colors Trend- Ombre Effect
The Ombre hair color trend is still strong after it started showing up in Hollywood this spring and it will be big for fall hair colors as well! The Ombre effect is high lighted strands from mid-shaft down. These high lights are easy to maintain as long as the high lights are 1 to 2 shades lighter than your base hair color. To create this effect, hair is high lighted, balayage style or painted on the hair from mid-shaft down. Or as in Sara Jessica Parker's case, she also has added balayage high lights around the face.
Redheads Fall Hair Colors – Fiery and Red Hot Copper
Christina Hendricks, from Mad Men leads the way reds will be headed for this fall. Her pale skin tone is a good match with this sizzling hair color. Another celebrity who pioneered this fiery red hair color, Rihanna! Check out Julianne Moore, she wears copper-red hair perfectly with her pale, freckled skin tone and blue/green eyes!
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Charlie Daniels Band with The OutlawsFriday, November 9, 2018
From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America's musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to young artists and still a road warrior at age 80, Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children and others in need.
Raised among the longleaf pines of North Carolina, Charlie began his career playing bluegrass music with the Misty Mountain Boys. After moving to Nashville in 1967, he began making a name for himself as a songwriter, session musician and producer. Elvis Presley recorded a tune Charlie co-wrote titled "It Hurts Me," which was released on the flip side of "Kissin' Cousins." He played on such landmark albums as Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline and tried his hand at producing the Youngbloods' Elephant Mountain and Ride the Wind.
His own unique voice as an artist emerged as Charlie recorded his self-titled solo album in 1970 for Capitol Records. Two years later he formed the Charlie Daniels Band and the group scored its first hit with the top ten "Uneasy Rider." Since then the CDB has populated radio with such memorable hits as "Long Haired Country Boy," "The South's Gonna Do It Again," "In America," "The Legend of Wooley Swamp" and of course, his signature song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979 as well as single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards.
The CDB performed 100+ concert dates in 2017, including performances on the Grand Ole Opry and will perform another full concert schedule in 2018.
"I love what I do," says Charlie of his 60-plus years in the music business."I look forward to entertaining people. When show time gets here, I'm ready to go, ready to go play for them. It's a labor of love. I just thank God I make a living at what I enjoy doing."
Whether performing in the hit 80s movie Urban Cowboy, singing on Easter Sunday at his local church or leading an all-star cast at one of his famed Volunteer Jams, Charlie just exudes joy whenever he steps on stage and he's always been quick to provide a platform for other artists to shine. In 1974 he invited some friends to join him at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium for an all-star concert he dubbed The Volunteer Jam. The event continued for years and was broadcast in the U.S. and internationally. Over the years, the Jam featured a diverse line up that included Willie Nelson, Ted Nugent, Roy Acuff, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Crystal Gayle, James Brown, Emmylou Harris, Amy Grant, George Thorogood, Kris Kristofferson, Little Richard, Tammy Wynette, Alabama, Oak Ridge Boys, B. B. King and the Allman Brothers.
As diverse as his live shows have always been, his discography has also reflected Charlie's love of multiple genres. In 1994 he released his first Christian album, The Door, on Sparrow Records. The album won the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Best Country Album and "Two Out of Three" was named video of the year by the Christian Country Music Association. In 1997, Sony Wonder released Charlie's first children's album, "By The Light of The Moon: Campfire Songs and Cowboy Tunes'.
An astute businessman as well as talented musician, Charlie launched Blue Hat Records in 1997 with his longtime personal manager David Corlew. The label released such memorable albums as Blues Hat, Tailgate Party, Road Dogs, Fiddle Fire: 25 Years of the Charlie Daniels Band and his first bluegrass album 2005's Songs From the Longleaf Pines and 2007's album Deuces, featuring duets with Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, Bonnie Bramlett, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Brenda Lee and Darius Rucker.
Over the course of his career, Charlie has received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was presented the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music and was honored as a BMI Icon in recognition of his songwriting. He also received a star on the Music City Walk of Fame.
Any conversation with the legendary artist, however, rarely includes any of his accomplishments. He'd rather shine the spotlight on the many causes that are close to his heart. He's always been a staunch supporter of the military, and for several years headlined a special concert at David Lipscomb University benefiting the Yellow Ribbon Program which provided scholarships for veterans. Among those who have supported Charlie Daniels for an evening of great music include Luke Bryan, Kellie Pickler, Clint Black, Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Rascal Flatts, Lee Greenwood, Darryl Worley, the Grascals, and actor Gary Sinise.
Charlie also lends his time and talent to numerous other charitable organizations, including the Jason Foundation Golf Classic, an organization that targets teen suicide prevention, and the Galilean Children's Home in Liberty, KY, which provides a home for abused and neglected children. "I've been affiliated with them for a long, long time and it's just a great place," Charlie says of the home founded by Jerry and Sandy Tucker. "They take in babies whose mothers are going to prison. They give kids a good stable Christian home and love them. It's just a wonderful place."
For many years, Charlie has been the host for The Charlie Daniels Celebrity Golf Classic & Angelus Concert in Hudson, FL, a benefit for The Angelus, a full-time residential facility and day school program for the severely handicapped. He has been a member of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Professional Advisory Board and has been a longtime supporter of the T. J. Martell Foundation and its numerous events aiding cancer research. He was the headliner for many years for the Christmas 4 Kids concert at the Ryman Auditorium, a fundraiser that provided a happy holiday for needy children.
Charlie says of using his celebrity status to aid worthy causes, "I have a very unique opportunity because of being in the music community, you try to give back to some extent. I do feel like people should. We should all do as much as we can."
In 2014, Charlie Daniels with David Corlew and Joe & Mercedez Longever founded The Journey Home Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose mission is to help the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
For Charlie's birthday in 2016, 3 Doors Down, Luke Bryan, Kid Rock, Chris Stapleton, Travis Tritt, Larry the Cable Guy and more joined him to celebrate the milestone at his 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam on November 30 at Bridgestone Arena. A portion of the proceeds from the sold out concert were donated to the The Journey Home Project.
Charlie's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016, gave him a bookend to his memoir, Never Look At The Empty Seats, an autobiography that was released Oct .24, 2017. The book includes stories about his life, his career, experiences along the way and a wee bit of advice to those who would like to pursue a career in music. Daniels legendary musical career of over 60 years, won him a Grammy Award, earned inductions into the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and sold over 20 million records.
Memories, Memoirs & Miles - Songs Of A Lifetime-Charlie Daniels current cd that was released Oct. 20th, 2017, chronicles the musical journey of the Country Music Hall of Fame member through the years. In his book, an autobiography / memoir of his life, Charlie writes about his earliest musical influences starting with Bluegrass, then came his days of playing the clubs and honing his craft, entertaining! He then moved to Nashville where he was introduced to session work, playing on three Bob Dylan albums, Nashville Skyline, Self Portrait and New Morning. Then came the CDB years, through Southern Rock and Country, Gospel and Patriotic hits. This album is perfect for listening along while reading his book, "Never Look At The Empty Seats" in which Charlie presents a life lesson for all of us regardless of profession:
"Walk on stage with a positive attitude. Your troubles are your own and are not included in the ticket price. Some nights you have more to give than others, but put it all out there every show. You're concerned with the people who showed up, not the ones who didn't. So always give them a show, and never look at the empty seats!"
For The Outlaws, it was always about the music. For 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Now The Outlaws return with new music, new focus and an uncompromising new mission: It's about a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony and the road. It's about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to be defined by its past. But most of all, it's about pride.
It's About Pride is the new album from The Outlaws, a record 4 years in the making and perhaps 20 or more in the waiting. And for original Outlaws singer/songwriter/guitarist Henry Paul, it's a hard-fought revival whose success can be measured in old fans and new music. "Because The Outlaws have been out of the public eye for so long, it's almost like starting over," he explains. "But because of the band's history, we're seeing this as a new chapter. We've written and recorded this album on our own terms, and we're out to make a significant impression. What our fans loved then they still love now, because we are just as good or even better than we were. Most of all, they recognize the heart of what it is we still do." For co-founding drummer/songwriter Monte Yoho, the journey is both bittersweet and jubilant. "I still think about the friends we made when we first came into this industry, how we struggled to define this thing that became known as 'Southern Rock'," Yoho says. "This new album embodies all the things we shared musically and personally, as well as the relationships we have with our fans to this day. It's about where we've been, where we're going, and why we still love to do this."
History lesson: Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band's first three albums The Outlaws, Lady In Waiting and Hurry Sundown – featuring such rock radio favorites as "There Goes Another Love Song", "Green Grass & High Tides", "Knoxville Girl" and "Freeborn Man" – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as 'The Florida Guitar Army' by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones. Henry Paul left after the group's third album to form The Henry Paul Band for Atlantic Records, and later the multi-Platinum country trio Blackhawk. Over the next 20+ years, The Outlaws would experience rampant personnel changes, tonal missteps, ill-fated reunions and bitter trademark battles that left fans – not to mention Paul and Yoho – frustrated and saddened. And with the tragic deaths of co-founding members Frank O'Keefe and Billy Jones in 1995, and especially songwriter/vocalist/lead guitarist Hughie Thomasson in 2007, it was feared that The Outlaws' trail had come to an end.
"The Outlaws were the one area of my career where I had regrets," admits Paul. "More importantly, I think it was the one area in my career where I thought I still have something to prove. I felt compelled to stick my neck out and take a chance of putting this band back together. I knew we would be judged, but I hoped we would be judged on our abilities." Along with founding members Paul and Yoho, the band features several of Southern Rock's most respected veterans: Lead guitarist Billy Crain first developed a fervent following as an original member of The Henry Paul Band and would later become a hit songwriter for The Dixie Chicks, The Bellamy Brothers, Martina McBride and Poco. Co-lead guitarist and longtime Outlaw Chris Anderson is well known for his collaborations with artists that include Dickey Betts, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams Jr., and Skynyrd. Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of Blackhawk and has written hit songs for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood and Blackhawk, and is familiar to TV audiences from USA Network's 'Nashville Star'. "From the very beginning, our band had a heart," Monte Yoho says. "And a lot of people who come out and see this incarnation of the band respond to the exact same things we used to put on that stage in the '70s and '80s."
On that stage, the band burns hotter than ever: "The Outlaws helped define Southern Rock for me and for generations of fans," wrote music journalist Bill Robinson in June 2012 in The Huffington Post. "Seeing them onstage with The Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd or countless others was, for a long time, one of the best experiences I could have. And so it was again when I saw The Outlaws play recently." The Outlaws' live shows – more than 150 per year – are blazing 2+ hour tributes to the band's rich history and fiery rebirth. Classic tracks and fan favorites from the first three albums – as well as The Henry Paul Band's definitive "Grey Ghost" – share the spotlight with songs from the new disc that are already being embraced by audiences. "I think the new songs go back to those first three classic albums, when the band was proud of its influences from country, blues and jazz," says Billy Crain. "Plus, Chris Anderson and I have honored and maybe even stepped up the legacy of the 'guitar army'. Fans are coming away from shows feeling a part of the Outlaws experience."
But it's the new album – produced by Michael Bush and Henry Paul – that brings the experience home. The disc opens with "Tomorrow's Another Night", a scorching take on the band's history complete with monster harmonies and a killer hook. "Hidin' Out In Tennessee" delivers classic Outlaws country/bluegrass energy. "Born To Be Bad" is badass biker boogie and "Last Ghost Town" is kickass guitar rock. "Nothin' Main About Main Street" is an affecting Springsteen/Seger style look at lost small-town life. "The Flame" – Hughie Thomasson's nickname – is a potent tribute to the much-loved late Outlaw. Chris Anderson's "Trail Of Tears" electrifies via bitter history, intense vocals and searing guitars. "Right Where I Belong", "Alex's Song" and "Trouble Rides A Fast Horse" could easily be lost tracks from any of the band's first three albums. The disc's closer, "So Long", is a haunting re-recording of Henry's 1979 classic. "It was the first song on the first Henry Paul Band album, and it's the final song on this record," explains Paul. "I wanted it to be a sort of coda to the new music, but I also want it to be a relevant part of the new Outlaws landscape. I think it's one of the best songs I've ever written, and I think we've done an admirable job of giving it a new personality." But the new album's true centerpiece is its title track, co-written by Henry Paul and Billy Crain. "It's About Pride" is both tribute and testimony from a band that has lived it all, played it all, and returns to reclaim it all.
"I'm proud to be a part of something that started long ago," Henry Paul sings reflectively, "a Southern band of brothers bound together by the road/They came from Florida, Georgia, Carolina and Tennessee/With old guitars, tattoos and scars, straight from the heart of Dixie/And our rebel pride." From its towering chorus to its searing guitar-onslaught finale, "It's About Pride" is a fierce first-person anthem to the genre, delivered with the poignancy and power of absolute survivors. "It's a very emotional song," Paul says. "Depending on my mood and the night, sometimes it's all I can do to get the words out without crying. It summons up a lot of images of people who are no longer with us, of times we shared standing tall together for the first time. When I first wrote the end of the second verse – 'The reason 'Sweet Home Alabama' means so much to me/Is it's about pride' – I knew that people would feel a lot of those same emotions. It's about an accumulated experience of separation, loss and success." Almost instantly, the song – and the entire album – is classic Southern Rock and classic Outlaws.
Right now, The Outlaws are headed back on the road, back on the radio and back into the hearts of fans nationwide. "I'm seeing this thing we've had for four decades be exposed to whole new audiences," Monte Yoho says. "We're having a second life as a band, and it feels better than ever. Best of all, I'm still doing it with some of the same people I've known for most of my life."
"I want people to hear this album and see our show and realize that The Outlaws are back," says Henry Paul. "Our goal is to unite the fans and bring the band back into the light. In a way, this is like a second chance at my first love. It's about finishing what we started." For Henry, Monte, Billy, Chris, Dave and Randy, it's about a band of brothers who love playing their own style of rock, and who 40 years ago first got the chance to take it from Florida to the world.
For The Outlaws, it's still about the music. And now more than ever, it's about pride.
Charlie Daniels Band with The Outlaws
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"She is very neurotic. She is very concerned about what everyone else is doing." Kele Okereke looks fairly concerned himself right now, as if he's quietly divulging a secret that has left him tortured inside for months. "She's just really worried." he says. "It's everything. We can't change the bins, any new thing in her space freaks her out..."
We're discussing his young bull terrier, Olive, and he's experiencing some guilt. "I feel bad because she spends a lot of time alone. Luckily I'm home at the moment so I get to hang out with her a lot. It seems to be such an interesting life, being a dog. She just sits around in the kitchen and barks and watches you move but that's kinda what we wanted. We wouldn't want it to get upset if we weren't in and to get lonely."
We wouldn't usually start interviews with an exchange about bull terriers (it's not exactly typical DiS fodder) yet it is a side of Kele that we don't get to see very often. Or at least we don't read about it. The tricky interviewee status he has acquired may or may not have been justified before but when we meet on a miserable Monday evening he is perfectly considerate and engaging, as I would suspect he is most of time. In fact, he is so accommodating it takes three attempts to answer the first question because he wants to find somewhere secluded so he can think clearly. "I realise I've got to do a good interview for Drowned in Sound" he explains. I practically melt into a giant puddle of relief the moment the words leave his lips.
We've shut ourselves away in a tiny doorway upstairs at The Macbeth in Hoxton to escape the noise of the stage being assembled, where he will be performing later as part of the 'JD Rocks the Macbeth' series. Casually dressed in a loose-fitting black t-shirt and red jeans, he sits upright on a small windowsill whilst I awkwardly loom over him, perched upon a rickety old book shelf. It's as cosy as you can get for an interview (except perhaps Paula Yates' bed in the The Big Breakfast house) which suits us quite nicely as we weigh up the potential benefits of a dog psychologist for Olive's various anxiety issues, as well as his new release, Trick, his second full-length solo outing.
It's his 6th record in 9 years, including his work with Bloc Party. It's an impressive rate, especially in comparison to the indie generation from which Bloc Party emerged, who have typically either disbanded, never to be seen again, or whom are languishing perilously close to the tall cliffs of obscurity. It's fairly prolific, I suggest. "Yeah, I guess so. I actually did an interview and Jessie Ware was doing one too when I met her for the first time. We were talking about it, because she was just about to release her new one, and she asked 'does anything change the more records you release?' and I said, 'Yeah, you start to care less'. I joked, obviously, I don't care about the music less but, y'know, this sort of thing, the promotion and touring [he shakes his head] it's just a part of the process."
It's the release day for the album and he tells me it's also his birthday (33, in case you are wondering). He's meeting friends for dinner later to celebrate before the show. I apologise for not knowing in advance but he reassures me that he's not that bothered. "I actually feel like they're a little over rated anyway, I always seem to be working on my birthday." Given the amount of music he's released in the past decade, I can believe it's true. Does he keep up a regular routine to keep himself productive?
"I think the routine starts to kick in when I'm touring" he suggests. "When Bloc Party tour we tend to tour for at least a year and a half. We always had short attention spans so we would always start working on new material whilst we were touring. I think that mind-set became ingrained; that whilst you are promoting a record you don't have to be a jukebox, you can still be creative. That was the attitude we kept. That's why we always released new music towards the end of an album campaign because, I guess, I like it. I like the creative side more than any other. Playing shows is nice, it's rewarding but, for me, the magic really happens when we are pulling something out of the air and you're making something that didn't exist, so that's mainly why I've done so many albums in that amount of time."
The ideas for Trick started to evolve between tours with Bloc Party for the their last album, Four, in 2012. He purchased an electric piano and starting creating the initial sketches. "I don't really play piano so it was a way of teaching myself how to play." He recorded them and starting bouncing them back and forth with his producer. "I knew what I wanted the record to roughly sound like but there was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing, a lot of starting again on ideas. Like the lead track 'Doubt', it started off one way and it ended up in a very different space but that's the beauty of collaboration that you will work with people you trust and they can show you stuff that you wouldn't have already anticipated. So although it was a solo record I was still working with others. It wasn't just me locked in a room. I think if that had been the case it would have been a lot different."
His primary influences from the record came from playing DJ sets, which he does regularly around the world, and a desire to recreate the energy of a club on to a record. It has resulted in an eclectic mix of sounds on the album; Garage, 2-step and RnB all creep into to it's nocturnal, predominantly house-based core. It's also comes imbued with a sense of yearning. With song titles such as 'Stay the Night', 'Like We Used To' and 'Hotel Room', there is a palpable sense of longing and desire.
More than anything else you feel convinced of Kele's joy and zeal for electronic music. This is not just a passing curiosity for a bored singer in a rock band. He does concede, however, that a lack of harmony after the strains of touring with Bloc Party informed his mindset at the time of writing. "Bloc Party were touring heavily and as I said we always tour for like a year & a half and we'd been doing it for just over ten years and... [sighs heavily]... it's like what I said earlier that with the music it's a very specific routine that you experience every few years of your life. When we toured Four we'd been apart for two years and then we made that record and toured it and a lot of things that were problems, a lot of the issues we had, were still there. Definitely still there. So I think maybe I retreated a lot into myself. I think that's where the enjoyment, that's where I started to feel the excitement about djing because that was something I could do by myself. So to me it was a different world, I guess."
Though the musical overhaul is most noticeable difference on Trick, this creative switch also affected his lyrical approach. Whereas the wordplay with Bloc Party was densely packed - Marc Burrows' recent review of Trick reminded me of this particular gem: "At Les Trois Garcons we meet at precisely 9 o'clock. I order the foie gras and I eat it with complete disdain" - on Trick, it's spatial and simplistic which, I suggest, seems to fit with the new sounds and structures he was playing with. He nods in agreement. "Yeah, I think you're completely right. With the early Bloc Party records I wrote the lyrics separately to the music and then at the end of the process, I'd try to jam them together, so it was like a mission. With Weekend In The City and Intimacy it was like a real mission to make things work. It really wasn't until I made The Boxer, those songs were constructed in a studio environment, so I was able to build a song around a phrase. It wasn't like I made lots of music and I had to fill it in, [with Trick] the process was kind of inverted. I was able to get something that I felt worked vocally and form a song around it. I really enjoyed that process because it meant that the lyrics started to inform the music as opposed to two separate entities. With this record I was able to re-evaluate constantly, which is something I was always resistant to in the beginning but now I really see the beauty in just living with something and letting it take a ride as opposed to trying to force a square peg into a round hole, y'know?"
In interviews around the time of his first solo album, The Boxer, Kele suggested that his first foray into solo work was a bit of experiment to see if he could write a solo record. Having been used to collaborating with other musicians for all of his professional career, going solo presented a new challenge. With this in mind, does Trick present a more defined vision of Kele 'the solo artist'? He says it's more circumstantial that this. "I think it was a vision of me as a solo artist in the two years I was making the record. If I was gonna make a solo record right now I don't think it would sound like this. Luckily because I have the opportunity to express myself presently, I feel that there isn't any sense in looking backwards. Whenever I've release a record there's a familiar pattern. You love it so intensely when you're making it, because it's yours and it's only yours. Once you get it out there, once you share it with your management and your record label and the fans, then it becomes something which isn't yours at all any more."
Given the vast differences between the latest Bloc Party record, a straight-up rock record and his electronic solo outings, I ask whether he feels more at home in one particular form or genre. He veers slightly off topic, not that I mind, to confirm that a new Bloc Party record will be at the forefront of his mind for future projects.
"I must say having finished this record, Trick, this solo record, I am very excited about the idea of making music with my band, or with other people. [With the solo work] it's a lot of staring at a computer and editing stuff together, and that's cool, but I am yearning for some spontaneous creativity. But I am very lucky that still now when we come together, I am still reminded of the musicianship that the band has. So yeah I'm excited about making another record for sure. That's what I feel I want to do next."
Just as he casually drops this information into our conversation, he receives a phone call from his friends who are waiting outside. Whilst he goes off to find someone to let them in, I am presented with a bottle of Jack Daniels from the sponsors to give to Kele as a birthday present. Given he confessed to me earlier that he's not really a fan of the stuff, and I've already admitted that I didn't even know it was his birthday, it seems like an awkward imposition but upon his return he smiles and seems grateful. "Thank you, that's very kind. I'll take that home with me. That's the only present I have received today actually."
And it's this side of Kele, quite bashful and sincere, that really strikes me during our conversation. It reminds me of this article about the nature of interviews, and how the narrative of an artist is largely shaped by people who simply don't know them, which results in an image of the artists which they themselves probably do not recognise. So I ask Kele how he feels about the narrative around him and how he copes with what is written. From someone who has been through the mill, his response is both frank and illuminating.
"I guess I learnt the hard way at the start of my career. I guess I got a reputation of being a difficult interviewee but I don't know. How did I deal with that? I guess I didn't. I stopped reading that stuff. I think that's the point. I stopped reading interviews. I realised that I didn't need to engage because anything you've read would feel like a caricature of your personality. That's what I felt in the first year when I was reading it and I thought I don't need this. People are coming to our shows and buying our records, I don't need to concern myself with what's going on around me, so long as I am honest about my output and motivations. I feel that so much of news is ephemeral. There's going to be someone else that their going to be talking about next week. It just keeps the balls going. I think there is this desire for news which is far outstripping the content. I'm lucky that I don't have to engage in it. When I finish this show I'm gonna go home and I'm going to look after my dog and then have a day off and get ready before I go to Germany on Wednesday. I don't have to engage with it. I think it might be different if you are at the start of your career and everything is exciting but I think at some point you have to learn to leave that stuff outside your door. It's just going to drive you mad."
And if that's the choice; between going mad through reading articles about yourself or dealing with a neurotic bull terrier - then I think know which one I would pick. Now where did I put that number for the dog psychologist...
Trick is out now via Lilac/Kobalt.


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September and October have been busy months for teaching at Queens Park Arts Centre. Making purses and belts, and new for October guitar straps. In the background there are also the commissions I have been working on, everything from altering clothes to making altar frontals!


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I've been there, times in the NICU are tough. I spent 70 days in the NICU by my son's side constantly tracking every little milestone on his journey home. After my experience, I designed these milestone cards to celebrate the big, little, hard and funny times in the NICU Journey. The tags are made of plastic. That means they are safe to sanitize, write, wipe and reuse. When your little one graduates, feel free to donate the cards to your NICU.
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• My first sleep in an open crib
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• I passed my car seat challenge today
• I graduate the NICU today
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• Our little miracle
• Although she is little she is fierce
• Please pray for me
• Good morning beautiful
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Dull-Red pipin on White viscose dupatta, handembroidered with red, blue, green and yellow threadwork and sequins.
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Fantastic atmosphere & food
The Talbot sits in the heart of the picturesque Cuckfield Village, just twenty minutes drive out of Brighton. It's easy to find on the high street, and after 6pm has free parking on the road outside. It's a large venue split into the pub and restaurant with a beer garden for the sunnier days. When we arrived were warmly greeted at the restaurant entrance (where you can also see the kitchen pass and a glimpse into the hustle and bustle of the kitchen) then taken to our table.
The restaurant was spacious enough so that you weren't squashed in next to each other, yet it had a cosy atmosphere with ambient light, ethnic influenced furnishings and local art on the walls. I liked that you had enough space around your table that you don't feel like you're sharing your conversation with the tables next door!
Tasty breads to begin
We ordered our drinks. I chose a white wine which was nice and refreshing and we were given a little selection of breads including corn bread which intrigued me. It had a yellow tinge to its appearance with the slight taste of popcorn and little crunchy bits of corn on the crust, which I liked. It was a nice little tide-over whilst we pondered the menu (although we had to be careful to not fill up on bread!).
Inspiring starters!
The menu had a varied selection of food from traditional British dishes to some with a modern twist such as the Baked Chickpea Pancake with Brie, Confit Onion, Cherry Tomato and Rocket Salad (£6.50) on the starters which popped out to me straight away so was definitely ordering that. Dan chose the Confit Pork, Black Pudding & Garlic Sausage Terrine with Chicory & Green Bean Salad, Celeriac Remoulade and Piccalilli (£7.25).
When they arrived they looked exciting and the presentation had been thought about.
The green bean salad that came with the terrine had been displayed in a little ice gem lettuce leaf, a nice touch to the aesthetics! I couldn't wait to tuck into my chickpea pancake, it looked lovely with the vibrant cherry tomatoes and tasted good too. The pancake had a nice bite to it, and acted as a base for the stronger flavours of the dish. I liked the mix of flavours here, tangy cherry tomatoes, melted creamy brie with a slight hum and the flavour of the onions that gently carried through, all accompanied with the healthy savoury pancake on a bed of peppery rocket. This was a delicious starter I didn't regret ordering. In fact I liked it so much I'll be attempting it at home!
No regrets on our choices
Dan thoroughly enjoyed his meaty terrine, there was a large hunk of the mixed pork terrine with different colours and shapes resembling the black pudding and sausage, so looking interesting to the eye. I had a taste and was surprised at how good the celeriac remoulade was, not being a fan of celeriac, this was subtle and creamy, it was lovely with the piccalilli and terrine. We had started the meal with two dishes neither of us regretted and they were both generously proportioned, they could possibly have done as a lunch portion.
Smiles all round
We didn't have to wait too long for our mains and the restaurant was filling up this Thursday evening. There was a buzz filling the air of chat, consistently pleasing music lifting the spirits and smiles everywhere with the result of the hospitality of the charismatic, experienced staff.
I was enjoying The Talbot and when our mains arrived I was enjoying it even more, I had an artistic looking plate placed upon me, which was the Roasted Chicken Breast with Almond & Apricot Stuffing, Goats Cheese Potato Cake and Roasted Onion Puree (£14.50), I tucked straight in.
The goats cheese potato cake was deep and rich in flavour, accompanied with the juicy chicken breast which had been served on the bone and nutty sweet stuffing. The roasted onion puree was, in comparison to the other elements of the dish, more subtle which was a good balance. There was a gravy as well to moisten the plate with a couple of sprouts of tender stem broccoli. This was a tasty dish with strong flavours, and very filling due to the rich flavours and fats in the dish. I might be inclined to order a side dish of mixed greens next time just to split the heavy rich flavours up a bit, but boy was it enjoyable!
Burger with all the trimmings
Dan's eyes gleamed when his Talbot 8oz Beef Burger with Smokey Sauce, Tomato, Crispy Lettuce, Pickles, Coleslaw & Handcut Chips (£12.95) with the additions of Monterey Jack & Crispy Bacon (£1 each). It was a big stack of layered meat, cheese, salads and sauces sandwiched between two toasted buns. It was BIG! The meat was slightly pink and juicy. When they said chunky chips they meant it, they were bigger than your fingers! Dan wasn't able to finish his chips but thoroughly enjoyed The Talbot burger with all its flavours and glory.
A caffeine-sugar kick for the drive back
We were both quite full so decided to share a pudding, we went for something with a bit of caffeine so we didn't get too tired on the drive back to Brighton, so opted for the Dark Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cake with Vanilla Creme Fraiche & Raspberries. It was a light dessert which wasn't too sweet with a subtle coffee taste, and I thought it went well with the fresh, slightly tart raspberries.
Would definitely go back!
Overall we both really enjoyed the atmosphere at The Talbot. The staff had a lot to do with that, they knew when to check on things and by the time we left the restaurant it was full, yet the two members of staff seemed calm and enjoying themselves along with the customers. If you're going to Cuckfield I would recommend The Talbot without a doubt for it does classics really well and has some inventive ideas for the more adventurous diners!
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IELTS Results competition winners in September 2014
It is a true pleasure to announce the 15 test takers who won in the IELTS Results Competition in September. They come from 7 different countries and speak 12 different languages, but all of them have one thing in common – a great IELTS score.
Let's give a round of applause to the winners:
- Alvin Garett Paul Dousip from New Zealand, Band 8.5
Academic Module – 2nd place
- Ranjit Bajarang Chougale from India, Band 8
- Sepehr Haddadshargh from Iran, Band 8
Academic Module – 3rd place
- Fuad Ahmadov from Azerbaijan, Band 7.5
- Mrinmoy Das from India, Band 7.5
- Aliyabanu Kansara from India, Band 7.5
General Training Module – 1st place
- Kheirian Hamidreza from Iran, Band 8.5
- Karthiga Renga Sastha Murugan from India, Band 8.5
- Haider Zeeshan Khan from Pakistan, Band 8.5
General Training Module – 2nd place
- Prithvi Hemmige from India, Band 8
General Training Module – 3rd place
- Cyril Thevenet from France, Band 7.5
- Gagandeep Singh Bhurjee from India, Band 7.5
- Dhruv Bhandari from India, Band 7.5
- Rashmi Nair from India, Band 7.5
- Sherifat Oluwakemisola Onabanjo from Nigeria, Band 7.5
Congratulations to the winners! You must be determined, dedicated and hardworking people, and deserve every bit of this success. As a token of our appreciation we are sending your certificates of achievement to your emails. Winning IELTS results will be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so if you won, please feel free to show them off to your friends!
So, what does it take to get a high score in IELTS? How do you make it happen? All we know at the moment is that Fuad Ahmadov (Band 7.5) used our book "IELTS Success Formula", and Prithvi Hemmige (Overall Band 8 with straight 9's in Listening and Reading) used our book "Ace the IELTS". But there must be so much more information our winners can share!
We hope to hear from the winners the stories of how they prepared and studied, and what helped them achieve success in IELTS. Anything they wish to share will be posted on IELTS-Blog without delay, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month.
P.S. IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here.
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