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Drug dealer called tragic addict's phone - three days after he was found dead in a Tesco store
Former public schoolboy Alastair Hawkins doted on his kids - but 'took the wrong route'
Mike Lockley
The devastated parents of a drug addict found dead inside a Tesco store have told how his dealer called his mobile three days after he died.
Denise and Mervyn Hawkins said they were convinced the voice on the end of the line was the man who hastened their son Alastair's death.
"He wanted to sell him more c**p," said Mervyn, choking on tears.
Much-loved Alastair Hawkins.
"When my wife asked, he claimed to be a taxi driver.
"Every time we rang back, there was no reply but we know who he was, and what he was doing.
"Up until that morning, Alastair had been clean."
Alastair was just 34 when he was found in Tesco's Hodge Hill store last Sunday .
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money to help his grieving family with funeral costs.
His parents said they were still coming to terms with the fact their son, an only child, was given his marching orders from a rehab and detox centre weeks before his death for allegedly stealing coffee.
Friends weep for pal found dying alone in Hodge Hill Tesco toilet
The doting parents had paid £3,600 for that 'make or break' course.
Alastair was privately-educated at Chetwynd House School, Sutton Coldfield .
He was being groomed to take over his mother's job.
Man who died at Tesco named by heartbroken friends as Ali Hawkins
Mervyn, aged 70 and from Tamworth , said: "He would play with the kids, he would do anything for anyone.
"He was a lovely, lovely person.
"He just had this awful monkey on his back that he could not get off – and he tried, and he tried, and he tried.
Alastair Hawkins
"He was a drug addict, he was not a bad person."
Alastair left behind a daughter, on whom he doted.
Heartbreakingly, her mother Lindsey Wright told the child: "Daddy has a poorly leg.
Alastair Hawkins.
"The doctor's can't fix it so he's had to go to the angels in heaven to get it put right."
Alastair also acted as father to Lindsey's seven-year-old son from a previous relationship
Mervyn and Denise have been told that Alastair, discovered in the baby changing room , died of a massive heart attack.
Alastair Hawkins was a doting dad.
But they know heroin – "smack" to its growing legion of users – was the real killer.
He was, they insist, drug-free before death came.
They believe he was driven to that last, fatal fix by the unbearable pain of ulcerated legs.
Alastair had confided to fellow residents at a South Birmingham "dry house" – a halfway hostel for recovering addicts – that he was in agony.
He turned to criminal morphine and paid the ultimate price.
"He was playing around with cannabis like a lot of kids are today," admitted Mervyn.
"He'd tell us 'I'll never do drugs like heroin'.
"Like a lot of them, he'd say there's nothing wrong with cannabis. Yes, there is.
"I have never tried drugs, my family has never tried drugs. I don't think any of our friends have done it.
"As a ten-year-old Alastair made my life hell because I smoked.
"But he met the wrong person at school and that was it.
"He took the wrong route.
"He joined the operatic society at school and they did a stage show.
"He was so funny he got a standing ovation.
"That was the kind of person he was. That was the person I remember.
"We thought we were doing the right thing by giving him a private education, but we've found notes he's written saying he hated the place. We've shredded them – they're too painful.
"He was very bright, but he didn't apply himself at school."
Alastair worked with his mother in the travel business before heroin crushed any hopes of a lasting career.
He did, however, find Lindsey – but drugs destroyed their relationship.
"They lived together," said Mervyn.
"She had a little boy from a previous relationship. Alastair took him as his own son and loved him.
"He would never do anything to hurt anyone, but he was not good with pressure.
"Eventually, he lapsed back into taking drugs.
"Understandably, Lindsey wouldn't put up with that."
Lindsey, from Lichfield, added: "He was an addict, it was an illness, but he had been clean for ages.
"I will remember him as one of the nicest blokes you could meet – caring, loving, he doted on his daughter, an amazing daddy."
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Breaking Bad Season Premiere Review: "Blood Money" (Season 5 Episode 9)
By Jonathan R. Lack @JonathanLack 7 years ago
"I don't know who you are. I don't even know who I'm talking to."
"If that's true…if you don't know who I am…then maybe your best course would be to tread lightly."
That densely loaded exchange between Walt and Hank – and the absolutely incredible scene preceding it – is not only the best part of an immensely satisfying Breaking Bad premiere(*), but indicative of everything "Blood Money" does so amazingly well: Delivering a moment we have been waiting five whole seasons to see – a moment that pays off on everything the audience knows about these two characters and their respective histories – with a level of execution that excels our collective expectations.
(*)Yes, from a technical, contractual standpoint, this is the ninth episode of Season 5. From a reasonable, non-moronic standpoint, it is the first episode of a new season, and I will refer to it as such throughout this review, and do the same for subsequent episodes over the next seven weeks. Whatever AMC is calling this, "Blood Money" walks, talks, and acts like a premiere, so to me, it is episode 1. Next week will be Episode 2. The headline for these reviews will show the overall Season 5 numbering order, but for individual reviews, let's keep things sane and simple and just refer to these episodes for what they are creatively, not commercially, structured to be: A new, final 8-episode season, not the second-half of a larger whole.
"Blood Money" is undeniably a season premiere, as the majority of its runtime is devoted to rearranging pieces on the narrative chessboard and checking back in on where each character is in their lives. But as an opening to the final season, all this establishing material carries much greater weight than it normally would, especially considering that Vince Gilligan and company have wasted no time whatsoever in pushing their characters towards destinations audiences have been anticipating for a long while – in some cases stretching back to the series' inception.
Among the many questions this viewer pondered going into this year's premiere: What would Hank do after realizing that Walter White, his beloved brother-in-law, is his greatest, most elusive nemesis? After seeing just what heights of villainy he ascended to last season, what would a Walter White who has 'gotten out' of the meth business look like? And how would Jesse, a man who wears every inch of guilt he has ever accumulated on his sleeves, move on with life after exiting the business for good? Is it possible for him to do so in the first place, and on a similar note, can Skyler truly be at peace with her restored 'family life' after everything that has happened? If Walt's cancer does come back, as had been suggested in the opening flash-forward last season, how would the Walt of today react to such news in contrast to the man we first met in the pilot? And perhaps most significantly of all, given where the arc of the series has taken him, what exactly does the almighty, all-powerful Heisenberg do when he realizes that, for the first time, someone in a position of power isn't just on to him, but has figured out everything – and does it even matter if that man is his brother-in-law?
What is so impressive about "Blood Money," then, is that each of these issues, along with several more, gets explored in meaningful depth. We are constantly treated to moments and sequences that we have spent years speculating about, and yet finally seeing such beats play out does not feel easy or predictable, but thoroughly thrilling and invigorating. Gilligan and his team have managed to make the initial stages of pay-off just as tense, inventive, and harrowing as much of what came before, simultaneously defying and fulfilling our heavy expectations at every turn.
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One Tree Hill Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 17 "Spirit in the Night"
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It's the basketball and cheerleading classic! I don't know what either of those things mean and I'm like 95% sure they were fabricated for the sake of the show, but I don't care! Side note: How many times can they possibly reiterate that the cheerleading one is sponsored by Spirit (as in the deodorant)? Seriously. So many times.
Haley and Lucas are back to being BFFs and so she's going on the trip too so that all of our main characters are together. Luke gets upset because she chooses to ride with Nate on the way there, but like ??? I get it and I don't. She wants to ride with her boyfriend! But also she's in quite the pickle with having to seemingly choose between the two Scott boys at all times.
Brooke is leading the team before their competition, and we get our first introduction to Bevin! Bevin's a fav, you guys. I did not realize it took almost an entire season to introduce her, but I'm so happy she is finally here! She has so many great moments, and fits into the Tree Hill madness great.
Brooke and Peyton are still not getting along, and why would they? Bitch Davis's number one enemy is not P. Sawyer, though. Instead it is some chick on the Bear Creek Warriors cheer squad who is a snotface. Brooke is determined not to let them win for the 5th year in a row, but her plans are kinda shattered when Teresa comes down with the chicken pox. Peyton is up Brooke's butt trying to save the day and be her BFF again, but Brooke just isn't buying it. She has a heart to heart with Karen, who is chaperoning alone with Pey's daddy, which is really super sweet.
Elsewhere, Lucas and Nathan are sharing a room because Whitey loves to create chaos, and he's also having Luke coach Nate while he's injured. These two are still not getting along and it's hindered even more by the fact that Lucas believes that Nathan is ruining Haley and taking her away from him and stealing her precious innocence or something. The jealously here is both understandable and really odd to me. I'd love to know everyone else's thoughts.
Peyton somehow convinces Haley to fill in for Teresa (what a great coincidence that she came on the trip, y'all) and Brooke rallies the team to practice late at night per the permission of Karen. The boys go out to a strip club that Tim found, but turns out it's ladies' night so they get to enjoy the presence of some male strippers. Jake Jagielski tells Lucas all about his baby mama drama, but unbeknownst to Luke, the woman he's talking about is Nikki. Boy, is he in for a rude awakening. Mouth is also on the trip (I guess for his radio show) and is spying on the Bear Creek Warriors for Brooke (an underrated friendship). He shows Brooke the routine that the Warriors are doing and encourages the Ravens to step it up. Brooke creates an entirely new routine with the addition of Haley, while Peyton finds new music to go with the choreography.
When the boys get back to the hotel, they hop in the pool with the cheerleaders and Haley shows off her new cheerleading outfit to Lucas and explains how she's helping the team out. He tells her that she looks ridiculous, which is mean, and she asks why he won't let her have any gosh dang fun! He tells her that she's not being herself. I call so much bullshit. Haley has always been a fun-loving, free-spirited gal and dating Nathan has not changed that. Lucas just doesn't like that the new world he's apart of is colliding with Haley's.
Back in Tree Hill, Dan is now Keith's boss because of the medical bills Keith paid and things are going rough. Dan sucks as a person and as a boss so Keith quits. That's it. That's the storyline.
The Raven cheerleaders perform and do a great job...waving their arms around, I guess? I don't really understand this whole competition, but it's worth it to see Nathan and Haley embrace at the end and him look at her with such admiration. They don't win, and the Battle Creek Bitches do, but Brooke wins best choreography, so that's something. Afterward, she reminds Peyton that although she pulled through this weekend, they are still not friends. I have Brooke's back on this, and here's why: What Peyton and Lucas did to her was really fucked up, and it can't be fixed by a weekend of cheerleading. That's just not how life works. Peyton goes into this whole thing about how she's going to keep being Brooke's friend, but honestly I think she needs to give B. Davis a little bit of space.
The basketball game goes really well for the Ravens as they win Whitey his 500th game! Nathan makes the winning shot, and Lucas is actually happy for him! Luke, Nate, and Haley all talk before heading home and it's only semi-awkward. Nathan looks around as parents embrace their children, looking both grateful and sad that neither of his are there.
Larry and Karen are flirting it up back at the Cafe, and Nathan moves into his new apartment. Brooke sits at her vanity looking at a picture of her, Lucas, and Peyton before deciding to tear it up. She then breaks down into tears. Oh, Brooke Davis. It's all going to be okay.
Favorite line: "You do know that both of your ex-girlfriends were also cheerleaders?" Haley to Luke after he calls her ridiculous.
Cutest moment: Haley jumping into Nathan's arms after cheering with the Ravens.
Weirdest pairing: Karen and Larry. No thanks.
Random Observation: I don't love the whole pitting girls against each other vibe of the cheerleading competition. It's really nasty and kind of unwatchable. I do love the bonding of the Raven girls, though. They're a fun group.
So what do we think about Karen and Larry? Also, what was up with Keith this episode? If you were Haley, what would you do in her complicated situation? Tell me! In the comments! Please!
Next up: The Boy Toy auction which is kinda sexist and really weird! Woo hoo!
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Home » Blog » When in Rome … Iconic Attractions You Absolutely Should Not Miss	»
We've all heard the saying. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." But what exactly do the Romans do?
If the saying refers to the Romans of ancient times, then you probably won't find modern Rome is particularly receptive to your attempt to seize the city by use of military muscle!
On the other hand, if it refers to modern Romans, the people of Rome are busy going about their day to day lives. They already know about the wonder and beauty of their city – they see it all the time.
Most people interpret the phrase to mean seeking out the local experience, but our interpretation is that it means not to leave without having experienced the heart and soul of the city. And while a case can be made for 'living as a local', if we're being really honest, there's no escaping that Rome is a touristy city.
It's iconic.
So, in embracing the saying 'when in Rome', we have listed some of the biggest attractions in the city; five icons that you can't return home having missed. These attractions are so central to Rome's identity that they are often solely attributed as being the beating heart of the city.
When in Rome … Iconic Attractions You Absolutely Should Not Miss
St Peter's Basilica
You don't have to be Catholic to be blown away by the sheer beauty of St Peter's Basilica. Nor do you have to be Catholic to get inside it and take a look around, and so we wholeheartedly recommend that you do.
If you ever doubted the wealth and the power of the Catholic church, those doubts will evaporate the moment you set eyes on this awe-inspiring building. The great Michelangelo himself was involved in the design and construction of St. Peter's Basilica (battling against ill health to see the job through), and his personal touch is evident in the design of the building's dome.
St. Peter's Square in general is a sight to behold, but the Basilica is its crowning glory. Decorated with statues of Christ, his apostles, and various other Biblical figures, it's easy to see how many people consider visiting the Basilica to be a spiritual experience.
Make sure you get inside during daylight hours – the building's windows were designed to capture the sun at specific points during the day, and thereby highlight some of the architectural detail.
We'll call it now – it's touristy as all hell, with fake gladiators posing for selfies walking around, but you truly haven't visited Rome without a trip to the Colosseum.
The call of Colosseum would once have been a mighty roar that could have been heard right across the center of Rome. Historians believe that when it was packed, up to 80,000 people would attend to see gladiators do battle with wild animals and each other for the entertainment of the crowd.
Nearly 2,000 years on (it was constructed between 70 – 80 A.D.) and not only does the building still stand, but it has well and truly cemented itself as an icon in modern pop culture. It continues to be a symbol of the city of Rome in the 21st century.
This is where the inspiration for the movie 'Gladiator' came from, and you can't walk anywhere in Rome without seeing the symbol on postcards, magnets T-Shirts – even a number of slots casino. Both the 'Centurion' mobile slots game and the 'Call of the Colosseum' mobiles slots game feature this grand two-thousand-year-old building prominently.
And we get it. To stand in the Colosseum is to share the same space and breathe the same air as many Roman Emperors of the past. Its true history is gruesome and bloody, but that doesn't detract from the sheer majesty of the arena.
It's very close to both a metro station and a train station, so you have no excuse not to get here.
The Sistine Chapel
We might be cheating a little here by suggesting two attractions which are connected to the Vatican City, but we would be doing the Sistine Chapel a great disservice if we didn't allow it to have its own entry.
This is one of the greatest art installations in the world, and it's been virtually untouched since it underwent significant restoration work during the 1400s.
As with the Basilica, the personal touch of Michelangelo is everywhere here – it's believed that he saw it as the greatest work of his life, and based on the quality of the frescoes its hard to disagree with him.
As with the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel is steeped in history. Almost every Pope was selected within these beautiful walls. Your natural instinct will be to look up – the ceiling artwork is known everywhere around the world – but make sure you also look down and all around.
Art is everywhere.
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If you spent your whole time in Rome looking at high art and culture, your experience of the city would be incomplete. That's why you should step away from it all for a moment and pay Trastavere a visit.
This is the most 'authentic' part of Rome; a neighborhood that showcases a way of life than has barely changed for centuries. The houses in Trastevere are ancient, and yet people still live in them.
It's a living, breathing community – one in which many people work in manual roles, and will have goods to sell to you. If you're not in the mood for bartering, just dive into one of Trastevere's many restaurants, and bars – nowhere in Rome (and possibly all of Italy) will you experience a truer picture of Italian food and drink than here.
If you can cope with it, the neighborhood really comes alive at night. With its cobbled streets and crumbling archways, it can feel a little like you're walking through a living museum – but there's nothing dead about the lifestyle in Trastevere!
The Trevi Fountain
If you're visiting Rome during the summer, it's bound to feel a little warm. Why not cool down by the most incredible fountain you'll ever see?
(Please note that we said by and not in it. Swimming in the Trevi Fountain will probably get you arrested).
The Trevi Fountain was a labor of love for sculptor Nicola Salvi, who completed his work in 1762. As with much of the iconography of old Rome, it has religious connotations.
The fountain is Salvi's tribute to Oceanus, a Roman god, who rides right through the middle of the fountain on his chariot. Legend has it that tossing a coin into the fountain brings you good luck. Legend also has it that your best way of receiving a lucky blessing is to face away from the fountain, and toss the coin backward over your shoulder.
You'll have to pick your moment to try it, though – the fountain is generally very busy, and so tossing a coin might have the awkward and unintended effect of hitting another tourist in the face! Perhaps it's better just to stand facing it, and take in the intricacies of Salvi's artwork.
Just keep half an eye out so you're not hit by someone else's lucky coin!
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This is wonderful and incredibly helpful! We are visiting Rome in October. You have made me even more excited and comfortable. Thank you!
Awesome Kalyan, glad we could help. Have a wonderful trip!


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The Star Rover was a science fiction fanzine by Van H. Splawn, Fritz Hoffmann, and F. Lee Baldwin.
The Star Rover was published in the U.S.A. and appeared in the 1940s and 1950s. At least seven issues of this mimeographed fanzine were released, though the first two issues were titled Phoenix.
Issues 3, 4 and 5 were released in 1946. Issues 6 and 7 were released in 1951.
Contributions included the articles "Forgotten Fantasies" by Redd Boggs (The Lovecraftsman, Sky Hook), "The Arkansas Time Traveler" by Van H. Splawn, "The Forgotten Age" by John M. Stadler, Jr., and "Dogmatica" by William Young; the bibliography and article "A Checklist of Edgar Allen Poe" by Van H. Splawn; and poetry by Walter A. Coslet (The Scientifictionist) and Atlantis Lee.
The fanzine also included fiction such as "Island Bees" by editor F. Lee Baldwin, one of H. P. Lovecraft's circle of writers and correspondents.
Other contributors included Larry Bassett, Jay F. Chidsey, Joe Kennedy (Vampire), Ron Lane (Gemini), Ray H. Ramsey, Jack Riggs (Lethe), and others.
Art work was by Fritz Hoffmann, Lionel Innman, Arthur A. McCourt, Alva Rogers, Rick Sneary (The Outlander, Moonshine, Shangri L'Affaires), Van Splawn, and others.
Splawn was a prolific editor from the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s, whose other fanzines included Djinn, The Fantasmith, Mars, Prometheus, Sevagram, Soma, Symphony, Time Stream, and Worlds Apart.
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The Afends Womens Dana - Silk Sleeveless Blouse fit guide is not available yet.
An effortless lux wardrobe staple. The Dana sleeveless blouse is a super lightweight design made in a premium silk, cotton & hemp blend.
Featuring a button up front and oversized lapel collar - wear this one over your favourite slip dress or pair with pretty much anything high-waisted.


When looking at remodelling homes within a pre-determined budget, roller blinds are the most apt choice. Available in a wide range of colours and designs, and absolutely easy to install, roller blinds are second to none and can instantly redefine both homes and office spaces. Read on to find out some interesting things that can help users in finding the perfect roller blinds.
- Roller blinds are much durable and users must ensure that the roller tube is strong and sturdy with hem rails to derive maximum benefit out of the investment.
- Another feature that must be checked for is the design of the roller blind to ensure that its hem rail can easily carry the total weight of the blinds.
- Premium quality roller blinds made from aluminium and with greater tensile strength can be used for spaces that demand a high level of use.
- Roller blinds with custom covers on one side add a more refined look to the room.
- Roller blinds with a one-step push button release allow easy replacement of the blinds in the long run it allows the task to be accomplished without disturbing the brackets.
In short, roller blinds are a great option if you wish to experiment colours and designs within a limited budget. These blinds have high aesthetic value and are well-suited to cut out light and add privacy.