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Masque Theatre's Exotic Summer Season
The Tempest
Production No. 389
Although the real weather of recent weeks may be a foreboding for The Tempest in the open-air, I am sure (well hopefully sure) that the weather will settle and we will have balmy nights.
The Tempest is often considered to be Shakespeare's penultimate play, written circa 1611. It is sometimes described as a comedy and, although there are comic moments aplenty, there are also some very dramatic scenes where the plot shows us that the theme of the play is as much about power and control as it is also about the healing nature and power of love, as exemplified by Miranda (Naomi Blackburn) and Ferdinand (Lewis Marks).
As usual, there is a fair sprinkling of 'Fill fathom five' magic from Owen Warr's hands as Prospero and dutifully carried out by Ariel (Verity Mackworth-Praed) and assisted by the spirits and goddesses: Clare Brittain, Laura Haynes, April Pardoe, Jan Stoppani and Amy Whitestone.
The comedy is provided by the well oiled antics of Barry Dougall's Stephano and Robert Vaughan's Trinculo. Caliban is played by Peter Collins.
The narrative of the shipwreck, that Prospero has been tempest-tossed onto the island, is fleshed out by David Heathcote as King Alonso with his bemused courtier Gonzalo played by Tony Janney, in addition to plotters Ian Clarke (Antonio) and Alistair Way (Sebastian), and supported by Kevin Pinks (Francisco) and complemented by the Boatswain, Craig Macpherson.
Lighting is again by Richard Walker and The Works with stage management from Clare Brittian and Mark Mortimer with continuity from Ingrid Heymann.
As a director trying to work up the actual tempest, and an idea of an island 'filled with noises', has been a stimulating challenge, especially with many new members to Masque joining us for the summer season.
Both The Tempest and Arabian Nights (as an RSC script) are being promoted as the final part of the RSC Open Stages scheme, so why not come and see us for both plays too?
Distinctive amateur drama
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This production is part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Open Spaces project which aims to embrace, develop and celebrate amateur theatre, re-forging the bond with the world of professional theatre.
Owen Warr, Jan Stoppani, Naomi Blackburn and Alistair Way in The Tempest
Mon 23 - Sat 28 July 2012 at 7.30pm
In the open air at The Courtyard, Abington Park Museum, Northampton
Cast & Crew
Prospero Owen Warr
Miranda Naomi Blackburn
Ariel Verity Mackworth-Praed
Caliban Peter Collins
Alonso David Heathcote
Sebastian Alastair Way
Ferdinand Lewis Marks
Antonio Ian Clarke
Gonzalo Tony Janney
Stephano Barry Dougal
Trinculo Robert Vaughan
Lord Francisco Kevin Pinks
Boatswain Craig Macpherson
Master of Ship Kevin Pinks
Iris Jan Stoppani
Ceres Amy Whitestone
Juno April Pardoe
Spirits Laura Hayes, Clare Brittain
Director Rob Kendall
Stage Manager Clare Brittain
Assistant Stage Manager Brian Harrap
Continuity Ingrid Heymann
Lighting Design Richard Walker, The Works
Lighting & Sound Technician Mark Mortimer
Wardrobe Manager Clare Brittain
Costume Masque Theatre, The Works
Additional Costume Makers Julie Morris, Pam Mann, Berity Mackworth-Praed, Clare Brittain, Rob Kendall
Poster & Programme Design Tamsyn Payne
Company Photographs Ian Clarke
Hospitality Manager Suzanne Richards
Box Office & Front of House Masque Theatre members
Robin Armstrong
When the King of Naples' ship crashes on an island due to the magic of the vengeful Prospero, the stage is (literally) set for an evening of intrigue, power and the ever redemptive spirit of love.
Performed by the Masque in Abington Park Museum's courtyard on a gorgeous summer's evening, it was a true challenge for the cast to match both the barmy temperatures and elegant surroundings, but it was one that their collective performances were more than equal to.
The Masque have long had a reputation for their excellence at providing the right costumes regardless of the production being staged; but in this department, as well as the make-up, they have outdone themselves.
In particular, the make-up work done for the spirit Ariel - giving her that other-worldly, almost supernatural presence - as well as both the make-up and costume for Caliban; rendering a savage son-of-the-earth with bad intentions.
But make-up and costumes, crucial though they are, have to be matched by the performances and in this the entire Masque cast were universally equipped to deliver.
It is almost taken for granted that long-time Masque stalwart Owen Warr would bring the necessary gravitas to Prospero from his many Shakespearean roles over the years, but it is worth taking the time to state what a valuable member of the group he has been, and once again his formidable delivery centres the play.
Naomi Blackburn, restored to a leading role after one line and two outbreaks of sobbing in Masque's previous Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, is perfectly cast as Prospero's strong-willed, but ultimately lovestruck daughter Miranda. Just the right balance of defiance and romantic leaning with newcomer Lewis Marks's Ferdinand, the son of the king in his first, but hopefully not last theatrical role.
Special mention also to Peter Collins. Fully embodying the wretched, almost Gollum-like Caliban, slave of Prospero, it's a performance of need, desperation and sleaze. Something definitely intended to be taken as a compliment!
And whilst the make-up and costume for Ariel (Verity Mackworth-Praed), assisted by Verity herself, was superb, it did not take away from her multi-talented performance. Singer, dancer, actress and musician, is there nothing she can't do?!
With Ian Clarke, Tony Janney, Barry Dougall all in supporting, but every bit as important roles, the production was in safe hands from start to finish. Well done everyone!


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by Teresa Smeigh May 2017
violate the virgin
was an anticlimax to her
she bit him quite hard
Violate, verb: contravene, breach, , infringe, break, transgress, overstep, disobey, defy, flout; disregard, ignore, trample on, invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, intrude upon; disrespect, desecrate, profane, defile, degrade, debase; damage, vandalize, deface, destroy, rape, sexually assault, assault, force oneself on, abuse, attack, molest, interfere with.
Anticlimax, noun: letdown, disappointment, comedown, nonevent; bathos.
Bit, noun: piece, portion, segment, section, part; chunk, lump, hunk, slice; fragment, scrap, shred, crumb, grain, speck; spot, drop, pinch, dash, soupçon, modicum; morsel, mouthful, bite, sample; iota, jot, tittle, whit, atom, particle, trace, touch, suggestion, hint, tinge; snippet, snatch, smidgen, tad, moment, minute, second, (little) while.
Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh
-Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses
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It's Windy
By Julie Richards
This part of the "how is the weather" series this books focuses on windy seasons. The author 1st discusses the weather & explains how the wind plays an important role in monsoons & weather changes, how the wind helps in our daily life, etc. The author also discusses about the disasters which may take place by dangerious wind.


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Camel Estuary
The Camel Estuary is one of the most beautiful in the UK, situated in the centre of the most popular part of the North coast of Cornwall. The River Camel (Dowr Kammel in Cornish, meaning crooked river) rises as a stream on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor and flows somewhat counter-intuitively southwards through the town of Camelford to which it gives its name, until, joined by the De Lank, it becomes more river-like at Trecarne and wends its way onwards to Wadebridge.
The highest tidal point, and hence the top of the estuary, is at Egloshayle, but it is at the Bridge on Wool in Wadebridge that our journey really begins. Begun in 1468 and completed in 1485, the bridge is said to have been named thus because it was built on wool sacks, but investigation appears to show this to be untrue and the origin of the name is now lost to us.
The extraordinary character of the estuary is clear from the photographs. Seen from the air, the Camel is a whirlwind shape of sinuous blue, writhing through the coastline, bleached white sand at either side. From water level, one sees only a collection of beautiful villages, interconnected by dunes, rolling hills, and the occasional attractive bridge, harbour wall or other structure. Once leaving the conurbation of Wadebridge (itself a pretty town), the Camel is defined by rolling hills and dunes connecting us to Padstow on the west bank, Rock on the east, and then Polzeath at the very mouth, where the Camel flows into the Atlantic, or more accurately the Celtic Sea, between Stepper Point and Pentire Point, the entire river having covered only about 30 miles. The waters are tidal upstream to Egloshayle and are popular for sailing, birdwatching and fishing. Though camel/dromedary symbolism is found throughout the area, the name Camel comes from the Cornish language, meaning 'the crooked one' – presumably in reference to its winding course.
The Camel Estuary is part of the Cornwall AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). It is a geological ria, meaning a deep valley which has been flooded by post glacial water levels. From a small river above Wadebridge, it swells rapidly in the tidal section beyond the town. At low tide the mud and sand banks are replete with birds, and the otter, one of our rarest mammals, lives in the banks. The area is also a sea bass conservation zone, and many rare plants live alongside the sorrel, samphire and sea beet. Outside the AONB, which ends at the Town Bar, lies the Doom Bar, more spectacular beaches, and finally the two imposing islands of Gulland and Newland, which lie in the open sea framed by the twin headlands.
First and foremost the Camel Estuary is a mecca for watersports enthusiasts. Rock Sailing Club is renowned the world over. There is a sailing (and powerboat) school at Rock and several surf schools operate on Polzeath beach. You could even try your hand at wind/kite-surfing from Daymer Bay. There is waterskiing in the sheltered area further up the river, or just swim at many of the safe and sandy beaches. The Doom Bar, which gives its name to the UK's best-selling ale from local brewers Sharp's, guards the wide entrance to the estuary and is steeped in local folklore. In the past it was a danger to shipping, but it now plays a big part in keeping the Camel Estuary sheltered and calm.
Transport links
Wadebridge is very easily reached by road via the A39 which links effortlessly to all the arterial trunk roads running the length of Cornwall and connecting the county to the M5 motorway. From there it is a pleasant drive up either side of the estuary. There is no longer a railway serving Padstow, the nearest stop being Bodmin Parkway which is on a main line to London, but a regular bus service does operate between the station and Wadebridge/Rock/Padstow.
There are many, many beaches in the Camel Estuary, and several more a short drive away. On the Padstow side, St. George's, Harbour Cove (Tregirls), Hawker's Cove with the old lifeboat station, and Iron Cove. Or, a short drive away are the surfing beaches of Harlyn, Trevone, and Treyarnon. On the Rock side it is continuous sand from Porthilly (just south of the slate Sailing Club building and slipway) all the way out to Daymer Bay and the Doom Bar – a distance of some two miles.
Dog Friendly Beaches
There are many beaches in and around the Camel where our furry friends are welcome. Some are open to four legged fun all the year round, like:
- Harlyn
- Hawker's Cove
- Harbour Cove (Tregirls)
- Rock side, from Porthilly all the way to Daymer Bay
St George's Cove and Trevone are welcoming to our canine pals only from October to the beginning of Easter. A seasonal dog ban also applies on Polzeath beach, but if you park in the cliff car park on the south side there are great walks along the cliffs to Daymer.
Principal Towns
The largest town directly associated with the Camel Estuary is Wadebridge. Its days as a port came to an end partly because of silting in the estuary, but mainly, like so many industries, the coming of the railway in 1899. The Bridge On Wool is an outstanding feature, named for its unusual construction, and with a pub of the same name standing at one end. Whilst Wadebridge's position gives easy access to the glorious beaches of the estuary, it has much of its own to recommend it. Several supermarkets are a useful asset to the nearby villages, as well as a cinema, a lovely pedestrianised shopping area, and pubs and restaurants abound. There's a nice public park with tennis, bowls and the like at the Camel river's grassy edge, and a sports centre with indoor swimming pool and bike hire to cycle the Camel Trail.
Not far away from the estuarine environment is Bodmin, a larger conurbation and the former county town of Cornwall. It has a fascinating history and a number of popular attractions, like the famous jail, or the 15th century Church of St Petroc, which is the largest in Cornwall. Bodmin is also the gateway to Bodmin Moor, of course, with historical must-sees like the Jamaica Inn, Dozmary Pool and the highest mountain (hill) in Cornwall, Brown Willy.
Rock and Padstow face each other's sandy beaches across the main expanse of the estuary. Padstow was once a thriving fishing village, but its income is now supplemented by the tourist industry, its shops and the many eateries and watering holes found there. Rock is favoured by some of Cornwall's wealthiest visitors, and many of the most discreet, and also has a good selection of shops and restaurants as well as a couple of very well attended pubs.
The famous surfing town of Polzeath stands just inside the eastern headland (Pentire Head) and faces the open Atlantic, with the imposing rock islands of Newland and Gulland the only geographic objects to break the horizon between Pentire and Stepper Point on the other side.
Other Interests – Walking
The South West Coast Path, one of Britain's longest and most famous walks, has some particularly spectacular Cornish sections. It turns along the Camel from Pentire Point to Rock, and heads back out again from Padstow to Stepper Point. The route traverses the estuary between Padstow and Rock by means of the Black Tor Ferry. This is a regular foot ferry to and from Padstow during daylight hours, a major source of tourist traffic to Rock. There is also a water taxi available for those staying out late.
Cycle the Camel Trail
The Camel trail really is a Cornish gem.
The next five and a half miles beside the broadening Camel to Padstow is the most beautiful train journey I know
wrote Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman in his book Betjeman's Cornwall.
The railway that he travelled upon is now closed, but with the tracks removed it has become accessible to other forms of transport. The old disused line to Padstow has been resurfaced and provides a wide, fairly flat cycle path (equally suited to walking, and dog friendly) all the way back through Wadebridge to Bodmin and onwards to Wenfordbridge which is at St. Breward on Bodmin Moor. Bluebell meadows, bubbling brooks, spectacular bridges and old stations are features of the journey, which follows the Camel Estuary for spectacular marine views too. The total distance is about 30km (18.5 miles) but the towns en route make it equally possible to break up the adventure into thirds. Bike hire companies ply their trade at Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow.
Camel Valley Vineyard
The exceptional weather of the region allows for a thing rarely enjoyed in the UK – a real working vineyard, and the maker of some award winning wines and bubbly into the bargain.
Situated on the sun-drenched slops of this idyllic valley, the vineyard has been making world class wines for over twenty years! Wine tastings and walks are available throughout the year, and it's a highly recommended trip for any visitor to the area.
Marine Mammals, Fish… And Fishing
It's common to see bass in the summer, and the occasional salmon. Basking sharks are often seen just outside the estuary in warm weather, and large groups of bottle-nose dolphins visit nearly every year. Mackerel fishing at the mouth of the estuary (easiest fish to catch, it's literally child's play) is a popular day trip for visitors, and the more serious angler can experiment with wreck fishing and hope to get one of Cornwall's many flatfish like a megrim, or a pollock, monkfish or wrass. With up to 40 species of fish caught off the Cornish coast there is great choice available. Check out our five favourite Cornish fish here.
Cornish weather is generally better than anywhere else in the UK, but the microclimate of this large estuary is absolutely exceptional. It's not uncommon to look up and see the outline of the river delineated in blue by the sky, so averse are the clouds to spoiling the Camel's view of the sun. When bad weather does come in, the clouds tend to form over the high ground of Bodmin Moor, leaving the coast unsullied by rain. Most of the time it's hard to believe you are in Britain. For more comprehensive information about the Cornish climate, do visit our dedicated weather page, here…
Eating and Drinking
Wadebridge has a wide range of pubs and small restaurants which cater to every taste and budget. The Bridge Bistro is excellent, as is Warne's and the Raj Indian restaurant. Padstow is somewhat dominated by the Rick Stein empire, but there are also many other excellent eateries. Rock by contrast boasts the talents of the Michelin two-starred Nathan Outlaw, who commands the upstairs restaurant of the Mariner's pub, as well as the food at St Enodoc Hotel. The Pityme Inn at Rock or the Fourways at St Minver are also good choices for a less celeb-spotting eat out. Polzeath has a number of good places all within walking distance of each other – the Oystercatcher pub is particularly lively. The Waterfront is a good choice for an evening meal or lunch, and there are several cafés right on the beach.
World renowned St Enodoc Golf Course at Rock overlooks the spectacular Camel Estuary, and the ancient church of St Enodoc nestles amongst the greens.
St Enodoc Church
This amazing little church has been there since the 12th century, but for much of the period before the 19th century it was regularly buried by blowing sand. It is said that a service had to be held every year, so the vicar and congregation gained access through a hole in the roof. Since 1864 it has been completely uncovered and the grounds stabilised.
Holiday Cottages on the Camel Estuary
There is a lovely selection of holiday cottages to rent in the Camel Valley area, from traditional cottages to barn conversions. As per their location, there are fisherman's cottages, modern villa-style homes, and old granite cottages to suit every taste and inclination.


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As wildfires continue to rip throughout California, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is stepping up to help officials and animals get through the devastating emergency.
"As a community, I know we all grieve the loss and devastation associated with the multitude of fires in Northern California that our regional neighbors are experiencing," said Michael Lairmore, dean of the SVM. "As in times of natural disaster, we stand ready to assist with the animal victims and their owners caught in the path of these fires. We have a number of activities already underway and resources available to respond to official county and state requests."
The SVM has already deployed a group of four from the hospital's Large Animal Field Service to provide veterinary care assistance at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The school has has an emergency and disaster team on stand-by to deploy once requested by officials. SVM is getting ready to accept and treat animal wildfire victims.
Dr. Claudia Sonder, the outreach director for the Center for Equine Health who lives in the Napa area, is coordinating with local veterinarians to provide medical assistance in the field. The SVM is also coordinating with the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).


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On Azhar Ali, Misbah and the Rest
Kamran Wasti
This is a comeback. I had told myself that I would not bother to write because I had thankfully been able to get my Cricket books in a decent order, including my Cricketer (Pakistan) archive. I had also managed to revive my stamps. Far better options than writing on Cricket or having an aimless banter with the meme-loving, opinionated 'expert' that frequents the Pakistani cricket web playground. Furthermore, I had told myself that unless more than three people asked me to do so, there was no point in doing so. As it turned out, and very much to my surprise, more than three people did ask me (four to be precise) to do so and then I was made to read this article about Azhar Ali.
The writer makes some interesting observations some of which I do not agree with (I am being diplomatic here).
A far more obvious point is that a very good way to become captain in Pakistan is to avoid a catastrophic tour. We have the case of Saleem Malik and the West Indies in 1993 – the next time he played a test, Malik was captain. We have Rameez Raja and the 1994-95 African tour. His next test, after that very West Indian tour that Malik missed, was as captain. And we even have Misbah himself who was ditched after being struggling badly and averaging under 20 in Australia and New Zealand in 2009-10, survived England 2010 by sitting out and then returned as captain. A lot of people made what they thought was a very "logical" point: How come someone who is not even in the first XI (Azhar Ali in this case) be brought in as captain? Well, to tell you the truth, they are ignorant nincompoops who never cared to know the way cricket works in Pakistan, do not give a damn about history and they can now rot eating their own words for every meal of the day.
Another straightforward point which I tried to communicate to a lot of people around December 2014, including some people in the Pakistan Cricket Board, was that Azhar Ali should be part of the World Cup squad. They of course were unconvinced. So unconvinced that they would condescendingly sneer at my suggestion and move on. Only one of them bothered to ask why I suggested that and that too in a most patronising manner (not that I mind that). My reasoning was simple: He is a limited player but because he consciously tries to be copybook, retains the potential to increase his range. The faster, truer wickets in Australia with big, fast outfields and under bright sunshine would suit his style of play. In fact, Azhar Ali's style of play bears striking resemblance to that of an embryonic Hashim Amla who was a similarly strokeless wonder until he got a run in one-day cricket (Amla's pre-ODI strike rate of 46 is very Azhar Ali-like; since then, he has scored his runs at a strike rate of 53). There was one slight difference though: Hashim Amla did not face the kind of stereotyping that Azhar Ali faced and was just around 25 when his first one-day game happened. In Azhar Ali's case, his run came when he was around 30. In any case, the limit opportunities he got in one-dayers, Azhar had not done that badly one bit. But anyway, he thankfully ended up avoiding the World Cup.
Another point that the writer seems to be fixated with is what he called the "utilization" of players. Consider the case of Muhammad Hafeez – the fact is that there is not a startling increase in his strike rate. It is about the same. Against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in particular, he was scoring runs at around the same 90 something strike rate that he scored in these two rubbers. The real problem was Misbah. I do not follow one-day cricket that seriously but it was a norm to see Pakistan score runs at around five an over before Misbah would arrive and the scoring rate would drop to 4 or even 3.5. Remember the World Cup win over South Africa? Pakistanis were going at almost six when they reached 100 and it was there at Misbah, coming in at Number 4, ahead of Sohaib Maqsood, who had been shaping up decently during the series, scored his runs at less than 4 runs an over – he was probably the last or one of the last men dismissed and he scored a "valiant" 50, enough to garner praise from those whose creed he is part of but he hit just three or four boundaries and played some seven overs of dot balls. Does not matter of course because Pakistan won but the Misbah show here was not an exception; it was the Standard Operating Procedure. What has happened here is that Misbah has effectively been replaced by Azhar Ali with batting positions switched while the core now has unassuming but committed young men like Muhammad Rizwan and a veteran in Shoaib Malik whose main problem always seemed to be his insecurity. For now it is obvious that he is secure having earned a good reputation, ironically through 20-20 leagues and apparently has realised that at 33, his playing days may be limited and he should make the most of it.
I can understand the obsession the writer seems to have with Umar Akmal. I was convinced of his ability after he hit around 300 runs during an A Team tour to Australia in 2009, before he made his international debut but Sydney 2010 dismantled a lot of things. Forget the talent which has after 16 tests sees just one hundred and convinces three different coaches never to select him. Remember though that even when he does get a chance, purely by luck, to play a first-class game in England, he does what he does best – a "brilliant" 20 and an "swashbuckling"13. No further comments on this except that thankfully, we are moving towards an era where he will be redundant.
The real issue here is not that Azhar Ali has "upped" his game – he always had it in him. It was simply that stereotyping is another norm in Pakistan cricket, especially since this internet/media boom turned the simple cricket fan into a pompous "expert" and Azhar was a victim. And it is actually more pronounced because we, as a nation, shun test cricket as a lesser skill subconsciously if not otherwise. So Azhar Ali, the limited, boring grafter was never going to be good enough in One-Day Cricket.
Whether Pakistanis qualify for what in my book is another meaningless one-day staged play or not, Azhar Ali has made his point. For now, savour the way he shames those who stereotyped him.


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Greetings Wonderful world,
A world of wonder, and excitement, beauty and love.
May that be the same for you too. No matter what is happening around you, if you can hold onto these things, you will sure to walk through your day with joy.
I am struggling with a topic today. Yes, there are many things to speak about, and many things to share. But once this feeling is there, I wonder if the universe is not guiding my being to stand still and rather venture within. Or shall I rather have another cuppa and see where the fingers lead us?
I have walls of fame – my office is covered with pictures of family. Some I have never met, others I don't know at all. Many that I have met, and no longer have a relationship with. One picture I treasure is one of my mom (granny) and her family. I never had the privilege to meet my grandfather. But when I look at the picture, my heart is filled with love and joy, as I see a man that was happy. It could be that it was for show, for the family portrait, who will ever know.
Brings me to what I will share with you today.
Mary Magdalene, yes, those where her names, had 17 children, of whom only 12 survived the birthing. This woman buried some of her children. And here is a piece of my family history. I had an uncle, named after Adolf Hitler. No jokes, I have the documents to prove this.
I am proud of my family line. Saddened that very few of the hundreds of cousins have no idea where they started, or where they came from. However, utterly grateful for the close proximity of an elderly woman growing up.
Shared from the lips of Mary Magdalene, she fell in love with the enemy. Both families opposed the wedding, or union, as both parties were branded unfit to become part of either families. I can well imagine in those days, Irish and German… sho, glad I was saved that, or rather, glad that if I did, I cannot remember.
Anyway, they landed in South Africa, blah, long story short – (to keep your brain in the same place I will make it easy and say gran) my gran shared stories of the time in South Africa, that I am sure, none of us know about. A time when she was thrown in a concentration camp, because she followed my grandfather, thinking he was having an affair. Poor man, I now think as with a wife and so many children, there was no way he had any time for extramural activities.
This is also not a trip down memory lane of days gone past, never to return. But who knows, we may see those depression years back on our doorstep sooner than we think.
I often wondered why my gran never remarried, as she spoke about men interested in espousing her again. I was in all honesty thinking they must have been crazy, taking on a woman with so many children, the financial burden not to mention the emotional stress that comes with it.
What she told me, or her reason for not remarrying, stuck in my head forever and a day.
She told me, that no matter the hard days and the struggles, she had someone supporting her every day. She told me that no man could ever take his place. No man could ever stand in his shoes. And no man could ever make her heart flutter like a teenage girl on her first crush. She was set in having a nice dress on late afternoon, hair combed, face with a tinge of blush… Always look welcoming she said, make sure, no matter what your day was like, you are happy to see your partner after that day has passed… (failing miserably!)
It is only in my later years that I paid attention to these "story tellings", believe me I used to think she was bat shit crazy at most. And today, I wish I can sit with her again, listening to her roll of the tongue, and the sharing while brushing my long hair. I think she will be displeased with my short hair right now. Not to worry mom, we are growing it again!
I am sure that you all sit and wonder why I share the things I do – a wise man once said, if you can learn from others mistake, it means you have wisdom. But there is no mistake here.
A lesson in disguise I suppose.
How many of us, are this happy and content in our lives, our choices of partner? Do we constantly wish them different, more loving, less weak, more caring, less controlling?
It has taken a very long time for me to realize that love for a partner is such a holy union. One should be feeling, even in despair, loved, cherished, listened to, cared for. Have I found it? Yes, I have. For the last 7 years of my life, I have been happy. Believe me, it was not easy in the beginning. I was used to being alone, with my cats, my home my sanctuary, my life set in MY WAY. Many a day, I felt like running away. Asking myself the question, of what the hell have I done. Crucifying myself over the choice my heart made.
Until my heart and mind spoke the same language. I can say, I have never loved another. It sounds so cruel, but it is honest. I thought I loved them. I thought that if they could change, or I change we would have a future. You know as well as I do, that it doesn't work that way.
It brought me to a core belief of, loving every aspect of the partner, not just the things that you benefit from. The good, the bad and the ugly, part and parcel of what makes us, who we are.
You know that I asked my husband to marry me? Yeah, I did. And no, it was not that I had been waiting for him to ask me, as we both voiced so proudly that we would NEVER marry ever again. Yeah, see, we both got burned the first time around. And sadly, we projected those feelings onto each other.
Is this about unconditional love, is it about knowing when you belong, to stake your claim, is it about keeping the memory alive of someone you loved so much that no one could ever fill their shoes… Who knows, I sure don't. One thing in this Mercury turn 2018, I have learned to question less, accept more. Know when it is time to act and know when it is time to rest.
Life has provided a beautiful lesson too, when you love someone, love all the parts about them. Let them know that you care. Help when can, stand back when you must.
I am all emotional right now, knowing that the time of remembering the passing of this incredible woman is very near, I am choking on my tears… I keep her memory alive within me… and in truth, no one will be able to fill her shoes… ever.


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Sounds like you have been busy, always hard when you are running your own business. Love the colour combination of the heart washer, inspirational.ReplyDelete
Hi Julie! I loved seeing the colorful yarns... and glad that good things keep you busy :) like your yarn store! I went there - it is really lovely!!! Well done.I look forward to see your sunburst blanket finished.ReplyDelete
well, yea, I am also busy in the office and at home, very little time for crochet these days, and I also started making crochet jewelry, but it also requires more of my time which is lacking as of now. Anyway.
Take care and have a great day!
de magnifiques grannys c' est superbes toutes ces jolies couleurs!! il faut participer aux love challenge ce serait cool voir blog a bientôt et félicitations pour ces réalisationsReplyDelete
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Thank you for popping over to my corner of the world. It looks like we are paddling the same boat for the moment. :) I see blog posts like this pretty much everywhere for the moment. Bloggers apologizing for loosing touch, being to busy, lost their equilibrium... Maybe this is a blogging phenomena... Most of us have been out here for a good 5-10 years and things have dramatically changed during this time. The simplicity of putting our a picture of a granny square and rmble about life and craft has been replaced with high quality blogozine powers... You almost NEED to be a professional photographer, graphic designer, stylist, designer, sales woman, marketer and project manager to pull off your blog space. I feel comfort in your words and want to cheer you on for your future winter months to come... Keep going in your own space. And enjoy all those lush yarns you have in your shop. Throw in a yarn blinker every now and then in your IG feed and it will be ok. Every time I do so, I sell every day. When I don't it goes silent. We need to remind our fellow crafters that we still have yarn on our shelves for them, it is as simple as that I guess.
Love your sofa BTW, wouldn't change it all. Just cuddle up there and feel real good. :)
Have a lovely day, I guess you are already in bed by now so Happy Monday when you read this.
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Wow , so wonderfully colorful , it is here. With great pleasure I look often in here.The granny blanket is really a dream.ReplyDelete
Have a nice day
Beautiful photos, beautiful work and truley inspirationalReplyDelete
So lovely to find a new post! Life always gets in the way of plans for sure. All lovely yarns and projects. Busy times here with spring full on weeding season. lol Swarm catching and painting all those projects that didn't get finished last fall. Shawl making at the moment. Have a great day!ReplyDelete
Change of seasons always brings a change of pace. Part of the life cycle - that's my excuse and I am sticking to it. Glad you are keeping on keeping on... :-)ReplyDelete
Love the burst of bright colour you bring to the blogosphere.
I enjoyed catching up with this post and the next one. Coincidentally, I woke up thinking of sunburst granny squares, so seeing your header image and also the photo of larger "sunburst" squares afghan on the sofa made me smile. AlexineReplyDelete
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- Explore Haleakala National Park. Consider making an early morning visit to Haleakala and watch sunrise. Then plan to hike the trails and look for native Hawaiian wildlife. There is a $20 per car entrance fee which is valid for three days.
- Drive the road to Hana (Highway 360). Plan a whole day to take this winding scenic route where you will drive along a lush tropical coastline with stunning cliffs, beaches, and waterfalls. See all my tips for driving the Road to Hana.
- Have a sunset picnic on the beach. Whether you are on your honeymoon or on holiday with your friends, it is almost magical to watch sunset at one of the many gorgeous beaches in Maui. (Of course this beach will need to be on the west side of the island.) You can easily find grocery or sandwich shops to pick up picnic supplies on Maui. Just be sure you don't bring alcoholic beverages which are prohibited on Hawaii beaches.
- Go snorkeling. Bring your own equipment or find inexpensive rentals. Here are some top Maui snorkeling spots that you access from the beaches (except for Molokini).
- Go to the Iao Valley State Park to admire it's beauty and learn about its ancient Hawaiian historical significance.
- Take a stroll around historic Lahaina. See the famous banyan tree, historic buildings, and check out the art galleries. You can pick up a free walking map at the Lahania Visitors Center.
- Watch the waves, windsurfers, and whales. If you don't spend some time soaking in the scenery at a beach in Maui, well then you've not really had a proper Maui vacation. My favorite beach is D.T. Fleming Beach Park in Kapalua, which once won Dr. Beach's top beach award. From January to April, this beach is also a good point to watch for whales. See this article for free whalewatching information. As for windsurfing, Hookipa is a world famous windsurfing spot.
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- See Dragon's Teeth in Kapalua.
- Catch some free entertainment and cultural activities.
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Things at Thasos thus turned out just the contrary to what the oligarchical conspirators at Athens expected; and the same in my opinion was the case in many of the other dependencies; as the cities no sooner got a moderate government and liberty of action, than they went on to absolute freedom without being at all seduced by the show of reform offered by the Athenians.Thus spake Thucydides in the nineteenth year of the war in which Thucydides was the historian. The first person acknowledgment is unusual from the Athenian General and author of The Peloponnesian War.
Much scholarship has been devoted to Thucydides; while I rarely lack self-esteem, it is not my intention to add to it. I will tell instead of what happens when a regular Joe--er John lands in its pages and how it speaks to politics today, for it is a deeply political book.
"This we cannot have unless we have a more moderate form of government, and put the offices into fewer hands, and so gain the King's confidence, and forthwith restore Alcibiades, who is the only man living that can bring this about. The safety of the state, not the form of its government, is for the moment the most pressing question, as we can always change afterwards whatever we do not like."
It seems Democracies struggled long before ObamaCare, but the primary takeaway for me is the brutality of life. As Hemmingway would offer two thousand years later "Que Puta es la Guerra" but to your basic Fifth Century BC hoplite, Thomas Hobbes's subjects' life would seen neither nasty, brutish nor short.
This underscores to your humble reviewer the impracticality of anarcho-capitalism. Pass around the Deepak Lal books, lads; your plunder-free libertarian utopia will be invaded by a neighboring power or undermined by your grandchildren's love of bread and circuses. The Founders were well versed in the Classics, and that "to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men" must have been obvious. Scores of independent city states are less than pawns in the struggle between Sparta and Athens.
But enough of that -- let's talk about me. I applaud blog friend tg for his suggestion of The Landmark Edition. True to Professor Adler, I eschewed its explanations, maps, and the perspicuity of its commentary for a naked run through the Richard Crawley translation completed in 1874. Then, less true to Adler, I turned immediately to the Landmark Edition to fill the substantial lacunae in my comprehension.
I was not cut out for a scholar. I think we can say it aloud. But a few weeks were very enjoyable. The text is eminently readable. Even if you lose track of where you are, when it is, and who is whom, it is full of keen insights. And the plot moves along by way of 141 orations. (Real) scholars question his sources of these exact quoted orations in pre-Google Greece, but they are a masterful literary device to relate the beliefs and goals of different factions.
The great blunder of Athens was the invasion of Sicily. They pulled defeat from the jaws of victory by overextending into a different theatre. Young commanders desiring glory speak to an easy campaign where they will be greeted as liberators. Nicias thinks this foolhardy. But to avoid sounding cowardly or unpatriotic delivers a speech instead reciting the great requirements for success. Instead of dissuading the assembled, they become enraptured in glory. Yes, you're right Nicias -- we should raise a huge army and navy and fill ships with food and supplies. This is going to be awesome!
[Spoiler Alert] The entrenched Syracusians dismantle the navy which has outdistanced supply lines and no Sicilian towns are keen on joining an outside alliance and providing harbor. When news reaches home that this massive force has been crushed, culpability is assessed, democracy-style:
When the conviction was forced upon them, they were angry with the orators who had joined in promoting the expedition, just as if they had not themselves voted it, and were enraged also with the reciters of oracles and soothsayers, and all other omen-mongers of the time who had encouraged them to hope that they should conquer Sicily.
For 20+ years of strategy, bravado, tactics, skullduggery and politics. It is finally settled (post Thucydides) more by Persian capital -- after they enjoyed their two largest rivals beating the crap out of each other. There might be a lesson in there as well, if you're looking.
No sir, I am no scholar, but both Virgil's Works and The Peloponnesian War were enjoyable and add to inner pedantry (the word "laconic" comes from the inhabitants of Laconia who were spartan in speech and Spartan in politics. The names of the musical modes "Ionian," "Dorian," "Phrygian," &c. all come from areas in the book. "Eponymous" refers to the one archon after whom the assembly was named (think "The Roberts Court.")
It seems untoward to award stars. It is a treasure.Greek to me Review Corner Posted by John Kranz at April 20, 2014 10:41 AM
The idea that jk, "was not cut out for a scholar," is laughable. If jk's review corners don't qualify as scholarly, then you better send me back to kindergarten for Green Eggs and Ham.Posted by: dagny at April 21, 2014 11:54 AM
I thank my blog sister for her kind words. And though I am by no means above posting a self-deprecating comment in an attempt to fish for compliments, that was not my intent this time.
I enjoy the pursuit of knowledge and do take pride in the reading I have done since Nassim Taleb challenged me, in "The Black Swan," to read more books and consume less news and political magazines.
I thought Mortimer Adler's call might be the same; he calls me out almost by name: the-guy-who-thinks-he's-so-smart-because-he-reads-a-lot-but-it's-neitehr-deep-not-important-enough...
But the scholar enjoys digging a little deeper into the data -- let's look up that word in the original Greek and see if he meant to say "sad" or "forlorn..."
Fuhgettaboutit! I'd rather read something else. I appreciate rigor and mastery and salute the scholarship of VDH and the other Hosses who contribute commentary to the Landmark Edition. Folks who look up the Greek so I don't have to.
I don't play guitar as well as Joe Pass but I feel I am attempting the same things. My six weeks' fumbling through classics is not similarly comparable to VDH's life work.
We are privileged to have some real scholars around here. I think of two to whom I'd be very uncomfortable comparing myself. One is too aw shucks to be named, but for another, I invite you to compare a typical "Review Corner" to a random one by blog friend tgreer who claims -- far less convincingly -- that "He is not a scholar."
And now back to the subject at hand - human political economy.
I was never much impressed by anarcho-capitalism as the optimum of human social order. It's analogous to a middle-school without a paddle-wielding assistant principal. Even if I get to have whatever weapons I want and nobody gets to make a claim on my property, it still promises to be nasty, brutish and, for some, short.
A constitutional republic enshrining individual liberty and properly restraining democratic impulses remains the ideal. But a prerequisite will always be, in addition to ever growing prosperity with each generation, ever growing education.
Today's generation is taught a fraction of what my public school curriculum entailed in the seventies, and I was awestruck to learn that my father's coursework included Latin, once again, in public school. Heck, he may even have studied Virgil and Thucydides. I'll leave aside whether the dumbing down is intentional or an unintended consequence of do-gooderism. Either way, American citizens are learning less and being told they know more. Unless things change, this can't end well.Posted by: johngalt at April 21, 2014 2:22 PM
Well, I'll turn the Internet Segue Machine™ up to 11 and suggest this is a substantive portion of income inequality.
I don't think the dumbing down is more nefarious than the Unions wanting to protect inferior teachers and the warm-hearted if soft-headed desire to eschew rigor so that everybody gets a trophy.
But it is unmistakable -- my elder brothers attended the same schools I did but received far more rigorous education. (I call mine "post-deconstruction Catholic schooling.") My favorite education anecdote is from David McCullough's biography of John Adams. John Quincy Adams (#6) at 15 knew his Thucydides quite well as he had read it in Greek and Vigil in Latin. In addition, he spoke French and Russian fluently. He wrote Dad (#2), presumably in his native English, to tell of his disappointment at his not being accepted into Harvard. How many are graduated from Harvard today with that level of erudition?
As scholarship of any sort becomes more optional, that sets up a chasm between those who graduate today with good grades and those who force themselves to acquire those skills their contemporaries don't know they're missing.
All of which places into next Sunday's Review Corner: Charles Murray's The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead: Dos and Don'ts of Right Behavior, Tough Thinking, Clear Writing, and Living a Good Life.
Now you have something to look forward to.Posted by: jk at April 21, 2014 3:39 PM
I hear via email that I have just sold a copy of Mr. Murray's latest.
I didn't say it was going to be a good review...Posted by: jk at April 21, 2014 6:14 PM
Incidentally, Hobbes was the first guy to ever translate Thucydides into English. His dim political views reflected this, I am sure.
Good review.Posted by: T. Greer at April 22, 2014 5:48 AM | What do you think? [6]


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Crusaders top Voorhees 83-70
DENMARK, SC--Amanda Milner scored 18 points as North Greenville defeated Voorhees College 83-70 on the road Monday night. the Crusaders improve to 8-8 on the season.
Five Crusaders scored in double-figures. Milner led the way with 18 points and nine rebounds. Whitney Smith dropped 17 points, while Jaleesa Gladden and Eboni Davis each scored 15 points. Debbie Wyatt added ten points.
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The Belt and Road Initiative Was Prominent in the Xi-Trump Summit
Nov. 10, 2017 (EIRNS)—Chinese President Xi Jinping raised the issue of the Belt and Road Initiative various times over the course of his meetings with President Donald Trump and the large delegation of businessmen that accompanied him on his historic trip to China, once again inviting the United States to join with this driver of global physical economic development. And although no formal agreement was announced in that regard, at least one of the major economic deals that was inked during the trip, is explicitly focused around projects involving the Belt and Road.
At the concluding joint press conference given by the two heads of state, President Xi stated:
Trump's concluding formulation at that press conference is also notable, in that it reflects his recognition of the enormous potential of the moment:
President Xi returned to the issue of the Belt and Road in a discussion with businessmen and officials of the two countries:
One such American company that has taken up that invitation is General Electric, which signed an agreement with the Silk Road Fund, one of China's state funds for the Belt and Road Initiative, to "jointly invest in electric power grids, new energy and oil and gas, in countries and regions along the Belt and Road," China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said in a statement.
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Philip Deignan (UnitedHealthcare) sits at the back of the break during a rough section.
By Cillian Kelly,
Philip Deignan came agonisingly close to winning today's stage of the Tour of Turkey after 100 kilometres out front as part of a three man breakaway.
The Donegalman worked hard to make it into the break but the presence of Michal Golas (OmegaPharma-Quickstep) among the three escapees, who was a considerable threat in the general classification, ultimately scuppered Deignan's chances of fighting for the stage win.
Deignan (United Healthcare) had said at the start of the week that he felt his form coming and that he would try and go for a win on one of the mountain stages. On today's 179km stage from Bodrum to Kusadasi, Deignan made good on that promise in an attempt to take his first win since his success at the 2009 Vuelta a Espana.
Fifty kilometres into the day's racing, after a flurry of attacks, a large group of 16 riders broke clear of the peloton, including Deignan. There were a number of riders in this group who posed a serious threat to the overall lead of Ivaïlo Gabrovski (Konya Torku Seker Spor), including Romain Bardet (AG2R-La Mondiale) and Alexandr Dyachenko (Astana).
Deignan weighed up the probability of the group being allowed to stay away with these riders present and consequently joined a further attack, along with Maxim Belkov (Katusha) and Michal Golas (OmegaPharma-Quickstep). The trio worked together to establish a lead, as the remainder of the group behind, as expected, were re-absorbed by the main pack.
The break managed to create a maximum lead of almost five minutes but with Golas only 3'02" behind the overall lead, the teams of the top G.C. riders began to control the pace of the peloton.
With 20km to go, the gap was as low as 30 seconds, but the rhythm of the peloton was broken by aggressive attacking racing at the front which caused the lead to go over the minute mark once more.
Riders who attempted to bridge the gap to Deignan's group included the winner of Stage Two, Andre Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) and former An Post-Sean Kelly rider, Andrew Fenn (OmegaPharma-QuickStep).
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The dash to the line was won by the young Italian Sacha Modolo (Colnago-CSF Inox) who narrowly defeated the big names of Matt Goss (GreenEdge) and Mark Renshaw (Rabobank).
Although he didn't take the stage win today, Deignan will be encouraged by the fact that he had the legs to be off the front for such a long time. This bodes extremely well as one of his major goals for the season approaches next month, the Tour of California, where Deignan will be assuming a leadership role of his United Healthcare team.
Tour of Turkey
Stage Six: Bodrum to Kusadasi (179km)
1. Sacha Modolo (Colnago-CSF Inox) 4:34:00
2. Matt Goss (GreenEdge) s.t.
3. Mark Renshaw (Rabobank) s.t.
4. Juan Jose Haedo (Saxo Bank) s.t.
5. Alexey Tsatevitch (Katusha) s.t.
6. Rafael De Mattas (Farnese Vini) s.t.
7. Daniele Colli (Team Type 1) s.t.
8. Davide Vigano (Lampre-ISD) s.t.
9. Marco Coledan (Colnago-CSF-Inox) s.t.
10. Blaz Jarc (Team NetApp) s.t.
71. Philip Deignan (Irl) UnitedHealthcare at 24 seconds
General Classification after Stage Six
1. 1 Ivaïlo Gabrovski (Konya Torku Seker Spor) 23:22:57
2 Alexandr Dyachenko (Astana) at 1 minute 33 seconds
3 Danail Andonov Petrov (Caja Rural) at 1 minute 38 seconds
4 Adrian Palomares Villaplana (Andalucia) at 1 minute 44 seconds
5 Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) at 2 minutes 1 second
6 Alexander Efimkin (Team Type 1-Sanofi) at 2 minutes 23 seconds
7 Florian Guillou (Bretagne - Schuller) at 2 minutes 29 seconds
8 Enrico Battaglin (Colnago - CSF Inox) at 2 minutes 58 seconds
9 Michal Golas (Omega Pharma-Quickstep) at 3 minutes 2 seconds
10 William Routley (Spidertech) at 3 minutes 14 seconds
22 Philip Deignan (Irl) UnitedHealthcare at 5 minutes, 32 seconds


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James Bond Movies
James Bond movies, some of my all time favorites ...
I have grown up with James Bond my whole life [not personally]. I for one am not someone that particularly likes British films, that might sound odd since I am British but there is just something about them that doesn't do it for me. If I ever see a British film on TV I usually stray away from it. However the James Bond [007] films have always been something I always take enjoyment in watching. My older relatives are very critical of it saying how far fetched it is, I can understand their point of view when you see James Bond avoiding multiple machine gun fired bullets, however that is something I personally just see past.
There is not just the action element of James bond that makes it the best series of movies ever, but also the remarkably funny little quotes the character sometimes comes out with. I personally think that some of the conversations between him and the older "Q" are hilarious. It becomes even more far fetched when in intense situations he is still very calm and docile. One of my all time best quotes is in the film "The spy who loved me", [1977] where James Bond and Anya Amasova are trying to get away from jaws. Anya is in a blind panic trying to move through the gears in an old van to get away, in doing so she makes some awful noises in the gearbox and James Bond casually says "can you play any other tunes ?". There are so many other funny little quotes like this but I don't want to spoil ! It has been my experience that some of the older films have a little more humor than the newer ones, but you can still catch a giggle at the more modern ones to.
Who is my favorite bond character ?
I think this is such a hard call for any Bond fan to make. I think if I had to choose it would be a tie between Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan. I would say Sean because of his humor and Pierce because he applies the best modern feel to the films without loosing the old style of the previous James Bond films. This is all just my opinion, I would love to hear yours in the comments.
Did Craig kill Bond ?
It has long been my belief that ever since they decided to swap Pierce for Craig to play bond, the films have gone rather downhill. There seems to be too much modernization in it now. I even feel like the Craig Bond films are completely disconnected from the others. The old feel to the films that was the good old British Spy content seems to have dissipated, for me its like watching a "mission impossible" film now rather than James bond. I know some love him but for me he is ruining the James bond series. His first appearance came in the film "Casino Royale", this film confused many people as they couldn't figure out if it were a prequel or a brand new start to the James Bond series. If it were a brand new start then it would make sense as to why I feel it to be so separate form the previous ones.
Favorite Bond film ?
Wow, thats another one thats very difficult to call. My personal favorites would have to be, "Golden Eye", "Die Another Day", "the World Is Not Enough" and finally "Tomorrow Never Dies". I would love to hear yours so please let me know in the comments !
Great backing from huge music artists
Obviously when I say huge I don't mean they have eaten one to many burgers ! The likes of "Madonna", Duran Duran and "Paul McCartney" songs have all featured in the James Bond films. Some songs have in fact been made just for the film especially like "die another day" from "Madonna". There are so many other really well known singers that have made songs for the films, but If I listed them all I think I would need another page for this article !
The bond girls
Every bond film has the famous "Bond girl". They are always very carefully picked and are usually very attractive. My favorite Bond girl would probably be "Denise Richards" in the film "The World Is Not Enough". Who is you favorite ? Again I would love to know in the comments.
Overall ...
All in all the James Bond movies up until the point of "Craigs" appearance that is, are always going to be my all time greats, no matter how old they get I think they will always have a place in my heart. [Hope that didn't sound "gushy"!] The cavalier, smooth talking, quick thinking agent who appeals to loads of women is probably what some/allot of men would want to be like. That is just one more point why I believe you really cant beat sitting down to watch a good Bond !
That is it for this article entitled "James Bond movies", please let me know what you think about the films in the comments. Have a great day.
Thanks for an extremely informative hub! I LOVE movies. I have to say I DO love Daniel Craig. I like him better in other movies I've seen him in rather than Bond, in fact if he is in a movie I will go see it. Loved him in the one about the holocaust, can't remember the name right off. He is an excellent actor. Thanks again lukeuk Sincerely, Sparklea
Interesting Hub. It seems like Pierce Brosnan is your favorite Bond. I have mixed feelings about the guy myself, for me Sean Connery was the best, and "Goldfinger" it's just perfect in every way. I do really like "Goldeneye", it's another Bond film that's just a perfect Bond Film (just not as perfect as "Goldfinger" lol).
But in all seriousness, I'd just like to say you definately have passion about what you're talking about, and I'm glad you wrote this, because many other people feel the same way.
Keep up the great work, Voted Up, Awesome, and Interesting.
(P.S. I have a copy of the script for "Tomorrow Never Dies" singed by Pierce Brosnan :D)
Oh and my favourite from the 4 Pierce Brosnan Bond films is Tomorrow Never Dies, mostly because Michelle Yeoh was one of the best Bond girls ever, the action scenes were top notch and David Arnold's score was ace too. Goldeneye is a close second.
Hello from another Brit Bond fan Luke. Interesting to read your views on James Bond, my favourite Bond actor is Sean Connery and my two favourite Bond movies are You Only Live Twice and The Spy Who Loved Me. My guilty pleasure Bond movie is Moonraker.
You didn't like Daniel Craig as Bond but I thought he brought back a toughness and vulnerability to the role missing from Pierce Brosnan's interpretation. I liked all the actors who played Bond, yes even Lazenby. :)
I've written hubs on all 22 Bond movies if you want to check them out, and two bonus Bond movies too.
Voted Up and Interesting.


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Washington, DC — Influential and respected music mogul, Qadree El-Amin, has resolved a lawsuit against Teodoro "Teodorin" Nguema Obiang Mangue, son of Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, for fraud and breach of contract. El-Amin sought more than $5 million in damages.
The lawsuit alleged that, in 2009, Teodorin Obiang approached El-Amin for the purpose of creating an entertainment company to develop musical acts and motion pictures. After entering into an agreement, El-Amin successfully negotiated a number of lucrative business deals for the company, recruited and signed artists, and also negotiated licensing and distribution deals.
In addition, El-Amin recruited his longtime friend, the late Mark Kamin, who is credited with discovering Madonna in 1982, to remix the classic, "A Summer Place," which was successfully cleared for the project and recorded by Pussy Cat Doll, Ashley Roberts, whom El-Amin also recruited for the project. (Kamin introduced Madonna to Seymore Stein of Sire Records, who immediately signed her.)
El-Amin alleges that Teodorin failed to provide the funds necessary for recording, creating music videos, marketing, and promotional or distribution costs after the projects had been completed. And when the artists and other professionals involved were not paid, El-Amin filed the lawsuit to recover the resulting damages.
After more than a year of litigation, the parties reached an amicable resolution of the matter, which resulted in a confidential settlement and the dismissal of the lawsuit. Although the confidentiality agreement prohibits him from discussing the terms of the settlement, El-Amin said that he is "quite pleased with the outcome."
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/08/music-mogul-qadree-el-amin-settles-lawsuit-against-teodoro-teodorin-nguema-obiang-mangue/#oD5WoiODRcWqkivD.99


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Kokrokoo Charities Foundation is a social intervention initiative set up by Kwami Sefa Kayi, presenter of Peace FM's Kokrokoo Morning Show aimed at identifying and addressing critical social needs in Ghana and help resolve emerging development challenges.
The Foundation is intended as a fund-raising platform to channel resources and funds, thus generated, in support of the needs identified using the Kokrokoo Morning Show as a vehicle. The aim is to generate considerable empathy and funds from the general public and corporate world in support of the Foundation's work.
Kwami, himself, a radio presenter of repute and a social activist, is committed to contributing towards the search for innovative solutions to the myriad of social problems faced by Ghanaians and is dedicated to challenging the Ghanaian public everywhere, including the diaspora, to help build a more socially committed and caring Ghana.
Currently, the Foundation's focus is to procure 100 incubators for health facilities across the country by the end of 2017. The Project is appropriately named: Project 100 Incubators and is aimed at Giving mothers hope and keeping children alive.
Kokrokoo Charities is working towards more socially responsive and caring communities dedicated to
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Our mission is a national call to action in support of the vulnerable in society aimed at improving the
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A FLAVOUR of Las Vegas came to Chichester as St Gerards Boxing Club and Chichester Priory Rotary Club teamed up for their spectacular black-tie boxing dinner show.
Haddow Electrical supplied a professional lighting rig as Chichester College staged the fourth annual event raising money for local youth organisations and worthy charities.
There were ten contests and first up for St Gerards was 12-year-old Holly Heffron, making her debut against Polly Phillips, an 11-year-old from Thames Valley. The contest was nip and tuck with Heffron losing on a split decision.
St Gerards' Freddie 'Dazzling Hayes, aged 13, was up against Ollie Cook of Stacey Boxing Club in Portsmouth. This was another three-round affair and was a cracker which ended in Hayes notchin another fine win with a points decision.
Coach Jon Mills said: "Freddie is definitely one to watch – he boxes way beyond his years."
The final junior contest put St Gerards' Dennis Hayes face Thames Valley's Caulie Suttie. It was another fine contest and Suttie was the deserved winner on points.
A senior female bout had St Gerards' Joh Wilton, who is 20, making her debut against Zoe Woodley of the Heart of Portsmouth Academy.
It was a pulsating contest with technically-sound punches being thrown both ways, but Woodley won the contest on a split points decision.
Mills said: "Joh learnt a lot from the match and will move forward now she has her first ring experience."
Next up, St Gerards' Russell Smith made his ring debut against Adil Khalid of the Fishergate Boxing Club. Smith boxed well, said coach Gareth Ferguson, and held himself together with good defensive skills, coming out a split decision winner on points.
St Gerards boxer Chris James, aka The Flamboyant One, made his ring comeback after a three-year lay-off against Zak Morgan from Moulsecoomb Boxing Club.
This was a fast-paced fight which Morgan took on a points decision, but James proved he was back.
After an interval which featured a raffle and auction, St Gerards' Billy Lavelle made his ring comeback after a two-year lay-off against Ron Trinder from Legacy BC. Lavelle's rustiness showed and Trinder got a points decision.
The next three contests were for Southern Counties championship belts.
In the light-welter division Jacob Gabriel of Basingstoke won on a unanimous points decision over Ahmed Adenas of Heart of Portsmouth Academy.
At welterweight, Shaun Attrell of Hastings Westhill BC was the victor over Felix Kelly of Rusthall Tunbridge Wells.
Last up, at light-heavyweight, Bryce Goodridge of Basingstoke BC won the belt by beating Lewie Edmundson of the Golden Ring club.
Coach Mills said: "It was a brilliant night with some very good and very close contests that could have gone either way. There were no stoppages so that shows the quality of the matchmaking by Gerry Lavelle."
Attrell was awarded the trophy for best visiting boxer and £500 of equipment was donated to his club by a sponsor.
The Charlie Orr Munro trophy was donated by Charlie himself – he boxed in the 1940-60s for Chichester Boys' Boxing Club – and it has gone to the most improved St Gerards boxer, young Shawn Thompson.
The prize for the best bout of the evening went to Wilton and Woodley, an inspiration to all young would-be female boxers.
Best home boxer was Chris James, voted by chairman Bill Middleton, who raised this special trophy on behalf of Jack Hood. Like Munro, Hood was a boxer and a coach at the Chichester boys' club.
This will be presented annually for the service over many many years Hood has given amateur boxing and is still doing so – he was the gloves man at this year's show.
Middleton said: "Jack is a stalwart of the amateur boxing game who has given his whole life to the sport. He trained me as a youngster and caught me with a few shots in the ring as well. He also trained St Gerards coach Jon Mills and gave us life skills that we still carry and pass on to our own boxers."
Lawrence Bennett, the southern area cruiserweight champion, presented many of the medals and trophies. He learned his trade at St Gerards bs before turning pro and said: "This is my opportunity to give back to the system that gave me so much at St Gerards."
Organisers thanked sponsors like Haddow Electrical and Game Set and Match, along with Rotary's Ray Richardson, who did a superb job organising the event, and Frank O'Donnell of St Gerards, who was the official in charge.