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RECORD TURNOVER 80s HITS #217 One of the great 80s albums that have yet to be reissued on vinyl is the 1984 record by Rainy Day. It came out on The Rain Parade’s label Llama Records and on Rough Trade in Europe and Japan. It was a loosely assembled cast of musicians from the so-called paisley underground scene of the Bay Area, with David Roback and other members of The …

The hit production of Cole Porter’s classic Kiss Me, Kate at London’s Barbican Theatre has been captured on film for a cinema release later this year Captured live at the Barbican Theatre, the film of Bartlett Sher’s acclaimed production which took its final bow on 14 September will be released by Trafalgar Releasing into cinemas across the UK, the US, Australia and selected international territories from 17 November 2024. The …

A man who “believed in nothing, not even himself”, Henri Rochefort is now a minor footnote in the annals of modern journalism. However, at the height of his notoriety, in the late 1860s and early 1870s, his writings, political activities, imprisonments, and escapes were the stuff of newspaper gossip around the world. How did a self-described “errant journalist and literary poacher” rise to power on the wings of sarcasm and …

The way this works is simple: use a notebook and a pen when you need to work through a problem of any kind. Not a tablet with a stylus. Not a notetaking app. Not a pencil. Paper and pen. Give me a blank page of my notebook and my pen — I shall fill that page in no time. I’ve been doing this for years now. It doesn’t matter the …

Part of Lewisham shopping centre could be demolished early to create a “food, culture and music hub” to replace the old Model Market, which could be open as early as next summer. The developer LandSec U+I plans to demolish the whole centre, which dates back to the 1970s, and replace it with new shops, 1,700 […] The post ‘New Model Market’ food and music hub could come to Lewisham next …

I’ve enjoyed Mr. Biffo’s comedy for years. Sometimes it takes the form of unhinged Tim and Eric-style sketches. Other times, it’s grounded in video game reviews and a teletext aesthetic. He’s funny! Lately, he’s turned his attention to social issues, reporting on them with good humour but relatively straight. This video explains UBI in a very funny and accessible way. * New Escapologist Issue 16 is available now. Support a …

—This is a guest post by Rob Casper, head of poetry and literature in the Literary Initiatives Office. Ada Limón spent her summer as many Americans do — visiting some of the country’s spectacular national parks. The U.S. poet laureate, however, visited with a special purpose: to kick off her signature project, “You Are Here: Poetry in the Parks,” connecting poetry to nature. “I want to champion the ways reading …

★★★★★ Incandescent Festival Theatre: Tue 24 – Sat 28 Sept 2024 Review by Rebecca Mahar Leicester-based producing theatre Curve brings the revival of its hit production of A Chorus Line to Edinburgh with the energy and honesty that defines this enduring classic, polished as bright as its iconic mirrors with fresh direction, design, and outstanding performances. The show opens abruptly, thrusting the audience immediately into the middle of an intense …

Those of you who have invested in robot vacuums in the past know too well about their limitations. You are still going to need a handheld vacuum for cleaning from time to time. The YEEDI C12 COMBO addresses that. It features a 95AW stick vacuum with a LED floor brush. It also has a robot vacuum and mop with a 1.5L auto empty dustbin. It has a 340ml water tank, …

This article outlines the steps I follow to prepare my technical talks, including notes on slide design, engaging with the audience, how to prepare the delivery, and how to manage the Q&A. How I prepare a technical talk I have a lot of fun giving talks at conferences. I am not the best speaker ever and I am far from being a prestiged speaker. However, I have had enough positive …

Apple has announced that the big three Peanuts holiday specials - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown; A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving; and A Charlie Brown Christmas - will once again be available for everyone to stream for free, without a subscription, for a short period before each holiday this year.The free streaming window is just 2 days for each show, but it's better than no free option at all.The free …

visual art > sketchbook these grapes gave me a headache. I was tired of fruit, and actually, much more in the mood to paint cats; to roll up my sleeves and do some work on cat anatomy (given that I live in a city full of cats, it felt like a good investment). but my partner said that cats next to figs doesn’t make sense, and why don’t you complete …

New LEGO® elements are always at the top of our Christmas list here at New E! Let's see what goodies Santa has delivered us in this year's Winter Village installment, 10339 Santa's Post Office.Continue reading »

Since I am listening to THREE different Star Wars podcasts right now, this was an inevitability. As there is nothing Disney likes more than announcing projects that will never happen, I figured I could score some points by not wasting anyone’s time with false theatrics and skipping directly ahead to the part where they don’t exist.**1. The film focuses on a Sparticus-style slave revolt against the Hutts, led by Baduk …