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(Ironically, given the week was spent mostly thinking about time, I am super late with these notes. Oh Universe, you card.)This week I spent two days down in London taking part in workshops with the Flickr Foundation and their Data Lifeboat project.I was very excited to be asked by George to join the workshops, and grateful that ISOC give us volunteer time to work with other charities and non-profits.The attendees …

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Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: Comfort Zone Matt brings his latest obsession, Niléane wants to talk about Bluesky, and Chris challenges the gang to automate something. Magic Rays of Light Sigmund and Devon highlight the return of Silo, dive in to The Weeknd’s immersive music video for Open Hearts, and share their thoughts on Disclaimer following its seven-episode run. MacStories Unwind This week, Netflix is making …

UK pop band Steps are delighted to announce that their official musical HERE & NOW, which has been wowing audiences in Birmingham for the last few weeks, will have its Scottish premiere at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow as part of a major UK and Ireland tour. HERE & NOW began previews at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Saturday 9 November and will finish it’s run on Saturday 30 November 2024. The …

No album from Simon Joyner is devoid of heartbreak. The Oklahoma songwriter carves the human spirit with a sharp knife and often his autobiographical lacerations leave the listener reeling, but on his latest album grief takes the spotlight, and few but Joyner could capture the inherent weight of loss with such grace. In the wake of the death of his son, Joyner lays his out a series of imagined conversations, …

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Murder by the Book’s 2024 Holiday Gift Box Are you looking for the quintessential gift for mystery readers? Make sure you check out Murder By The Book’s 2024 Holiday Gift Box. With a mug, coffee, and a book, this bundle will make a great present to kick off your holiday shopping. Everyone This Christmas Has…

Brixton Chamber Orchestra has announced details of its Christmas 2024 Lambeth estates tour – when it brings free joy and excitement to all parts of the borough. This December, starting on the 13th, the 25-piece orchestra will have a fresh and exciting setlist with something for everyone from a mix of music spanning genres including […]

The author reflects on the cultural significance of iconic historical moments in America compared to Canada, sharing personal memories tied to events like JFK’s assassination and 9/11. C.S. Lewis's legacy is highlighted, indicating he may be remembered longer than some American figures. The piece emphasizes the enduring impact of these memories and legacies. Continue reading → The post 11/22/63: The Day that C.S. Lewis Died first appeared on A Pilgrim …

Blue Origin's NS-28 mission lifted off and landed in West Texas on Friday (Nov. 23), sending six passengers aboard New Shepard on a suborbital flight. Among the crew members was Emily "The Space Gal" Calandrelli, who became the 100th woman to fly into space. An MIT engineer, TV host and best-selling author, Calandrelli said she plans to use her experience to further inspire children to see themselves in science fields.

There’s snow place like Disneyland Paris where the resort has turned into a winter wonderland this week! As the first flakes of the season blanketed the park, it was the perfect time to grab a chocolat chaud and take in the snowy surprise. Over at Disneyland Hotel, which received a stunning transformation earlier this year, Elsa could be seen unleashing her Ice Magic over Disneyland Park. This one-of-a-kind moment took …

Source: Kevin Brownlow, David Lean: A Biography (London: Faber & Faber, 1997 [orig. 1996]) p. 203 Text: I was making GREAT EXPECTATIONS down at Rochester when the first print came through [of Brief Encounter] … I suggested we ask the local theatre if they would run a preview. Rochester was a pretty tough town in those days and at the first love scene one woman down in the front started …

Weekly, Regional Policy Director Dan Reed and DC Policy Director Alex Baca will share with you an action you can take in the immediate future that has the potential, sometimes great and sometimes small, to increase the number of homes in our region, decrease the trips people take by car, make all of it safer, and not screw people over in the process. This week: grumble about the National Park …

There’s something magical about walking down Fifth Avenue in New York City with a couple of new LEGO sets tucked under your arm. As I made my way from Grand Central through Bryant Park and Times Square to the flagship LEGO Store taking photos of the sets for a bit of a travelogue, I was dumbfounded that curious New Yorkers and tourists alike stopped me to ask, “What are those!?”When …

“House Speaker Mike Johnson declared Wednesday that lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex, a statement directed at Sarah McBride, the first transgender person to be elected to Congress, months before she is set to arrive on Capitol Hill.” — AP - - -I needed to fix my lip liner, which got smudged after I drank coffee from my mug. I had to …