Post questions & answers about; paddle selection, building and maintenance; paddling techniques; boat transportation, storage & maintenance.
I have started making some parts for a sailing rig and just wondered if anyone else has done this what design they used and how they got on particularly with sailing which is an unknown area to me.
I am working from Todd Bradshaws excellent book "Canoe Rig the Essence and the Art" and have made a hollow mast and am currently making a pair of Morris style lee boards.I put a fill coat of resin on them today.


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, line the Prosciutto evenly spaced across the pan. Bake in the over for about 15-20 minutes or until the Prosciutto is crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a large sauce pan on medium heat, add the green peas, pesto, whipping cream, and butter. Stir together until the butter has melted.
Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a food processor), puree the mixture until smooth. Season with a few pinches of salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, take the Prosciutto and crumble it on top of the mash.
Take all the ingredients, throw them in the food processor, pulse until smooth and pesto-like, then just add salt and pepper to taste.
Hmmm, I should add an editor's note. I know I said this serves two to four people, but I should probably reduce that number to one. I just add this entire thing for dinner. Yum and yikes.
Doh - I juxtaposed 'ate' and 'had.' Typing on a food coma is a recipe for grammatical disaster, I have concluded.


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Unfinished Live Episode 3 Asks "Is Technology Driving Progress or Chaos?"
"Technology + Humanity" streams November 24 and features former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, activist and punk rock star Nadya Tolokonnikova, Co-Founder and President of the Center for Humane Technology Tristan Harris, and other luminaries in tech and social change.
Nov 23, 2020, 10:12 ET
NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Unfinished, a new impact-driven network and media platform, streams the newest episode of Unfinished Live, "Technology + Humanity," on Nov. 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. ET on unfinished.com. The episode will explore questions about what's possible now at a moment when the public is considering both the benefits and consequences of technology's role in society.
Content and programming for the third episode was influenced by current events, including the ongoing antitrust investigations into big tech companies and disinformation campaigns during the recent U.S. election. Segments of the show were developed based on tech-related questions that were submitted to the Unfinished website and social media channels since the debut episode of Unfinished Live.
The new episode follows the first two productions, "Economy + Justice" and "Democracy + Voice," using a variety of media and formats, including art, short stories, film, interviews and interactive discussions, weaving together community voices with thought leaders. The goal of convening this wide array of perspectives and experiences is to create a dialogue that catalyzes innovative solutions, new ideas and positive change in society.
"We all see the intense power and influence technology holds over individual lives and our social fabric. And that influence today, especially when it comes to social media, is not good," said Frank McCourt, chairman and CEO of Unfinished. "It is far past the time when we can accept the consequences this has for society. We must examine how technology is designed, built and governed — and promote a new order."
"Technology + Humanity" is hosted by best-selling author, activist and comedian Baratunde Thurston and includes perspectives from:
Ina Fried, Chief Technology Correspondent at Axios
Tristan Harris, Co-Founder and President of the Center for Humane Technology
Lynn Hershman Leeson, Artist and Filmmaker
Jennifer Pahlka, Founder of Code for America
Rashad Robinson, President of Color of Change
Vivian Schiller, Executive Director of Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute
Sharon Terry, CEO of Genetic Alliance
Nadya Tolokonnikova, Political Activist and Founding Member of Pussy Riot
Gil Weinberg, Professor and Director at Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology
Meredith Whittaker, Co-Founder and Co-Director of AI Now Institute at New York University
Amelia Winger-Bearskin, Artist and Senior Technical Training Specialist at Contentful
Andrew Yang, Founder of Humanity Forward and former presidential candidate
Manoush Zomorodi, Host of NPR's TED Radio Hour and Co-Founder of Stable Genius Productions
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For more information or to RSVP, visit www.unfinished.com. Join the conversation on social media with #UnfinishedLive or by tagging Unfinished on Instagram @ThisIsUnfinished or Twitter @ThisIsUnfinishd.
The Unfinished Live four-part digital series sources urgent questions from the public via the Unfinished website and social media platforms. The submission process is open to everyone and select questions are brought to life over the course of the series utilizing a multimedia approach.
The digital series is created in partnership with the Unfinished partner network, including Ashoka, the Aspen Institute, the Ford Foundation, For Freedoms, Georgetown University, Imperative 21, the Max Steinbeck Charitable Trust, McCourt, Mil M2, PolicyLink and The Shed. The network is united by a shared commitment to expanding the path of civic progress by creating new spaces for asking questions, listening to stakeholders and starting inclusive conversations.
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Texans to play Jacksonville Jaguars in London in 2019
The Houston Texans will face the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars in London in 2019, the NFL announced today. This marks the first time the Texans will play in the UK in franchise history.
The NFL will play two games at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium and two at Wembley Stadium in 2019. Dates, kickoff times and venues for all international games will be announced in conjunction with the release of the full NFL schedule this spring.
How Deshaun Watson, Nick Martin worked on chemistry
Vandermeer's View: Taking inventory
Important dates to know for Texans in 2019
Two of the four London Games will feature teams playing in the UK for the first time - the Texans and Carolina Panthers - and will bring the total number of NFL teams to have played in the UK to 31 in 28 games by the end of the 2019 season. The Jaguars will be playing a home game in London for the seventh-consecutive season.
The league also announced the matchups for the other four 2019 international regular season games – three in the UK and one in Mexico. The complete slate includes three divisional games and five playoff participants.
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Visiting Team
Mexico Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers
UK Carolina Panthers Tampa Bay Buccaneers
UK Chicago Bears Oakland Raiders
UK Cincinnati Bengals Los Angeles Rams
UK Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars
Best of 2018: Celebrations
Check out the best celebration shots from the 2018 season.
An image from the Nov. 4, 2018 regular season away game against the Denver Broncos. The Texans won 19-17.
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An image from the Sept. 9, 2018 regular season away game against the New England Patriots. The Texans lost 20-27.
fAn image from the Sept. 23, 2018 regular season home game against the New York Giants. The Texans lost 22-27.
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An image from the Sept. 30, 2018 regular season away game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans won 37-34 in overtime.
An image from the Oct. 7, 2018 Week 5 home game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Texans won 19-16.
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An image from the Sept. 16, 2018 regular season away game against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans lost 17-20.
An image from the Aug. 19, 2018 preseason away game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Texans won 16-13.
An image from the Oct. 14, 2018 regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills. The Texans won 20-13.
An image from the Jan. 5, 2019 Wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans lost 7-21.
An image from the Dec. 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans won 20-3.
An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.
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An image from the Dec. 9, 2018 regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans lost 21-24.
An image from the Dec. 16, 2018 regular season away game against the New York Jets. The Texans won 29-22.
An image from the Nov. 26, 2018 home game against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans won 34-17.
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An image from the Nov. 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Washington Redskins. The Texans won 23-21.
An image from the Oct. 25, 2018 regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins. The Texans won 42-23.
An image from the Oct. 21, 2018 regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans won 20-7.
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Transcripts: Chairman and CEO Cal McNair and General Manager Nick Caserio Press Conference
Read Houston Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair and General Manager Nick Caserio's Press Conference.
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Houston Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair's Statement on General Manager Nick Caserio.
Houston Texans Transactions (1-7-21)
The Texans have released one player from the practice squad.
Houston Texans Hire Nick Caserio as General Manager
The Houston Texans have hired Nick Caserio as the team's fifth general manager.
The Texans have signed six players to reserve/future contracts.
The Texans have announced roster moves ahead of Sunday's game.
Houston Texans Transactions (12-31-20)
The Texans have activated one player.
The Texans have announced a roster move.
The Texans have signed one player and waived another.
The Texans have announced a pair of transactions.
The Texans have elevated one player to the active roster.
The Texans have placed one player on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.


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Pearse is one of the few adults in Arcas who was actually born in it. Son of a poor mother and an unknown father, he was brought to the continent as an unborn baby on a migrant boat. In a quest for hope of giving her baby a better chance in life than she had for her own, Pearse's mother, a peasant woman named Clara, had left all her past life behind to work as a farmer on a small migrant settlement, whose settlers were promised a great life on the rich unexplored lands of Arcas. As always, settling was not as easy as they expected, and with new land came new perils, pestilence and disease. Clara fell to poor health and sickness before knowing the fate she set her own son up to. Pearse was only 6 when he was made an orphan, meaning he was raised by priests in Reza and received little, if any, attention to his needs other than basic shelter and food. He befriended the other few orphan boys, with whom he'd spend evenings fooling around with. Pearse's friends always remarked that had him been born a Noble, he'd be a great knight. He was quickly growing into a strong, good looking young man, who carried in his heart the same blind bravery that took many knights to their graves before him. He had a taste for justice and was a natural leader, able to gather his peers and lead them into the kind of mischief young men are known for. Still, destiny had it for him to be a Rogue. He never carried an ill intent, but would often be seen as a wrongdoer by many because his sense of justice wouldn't always align with the law. Still, he'd never fail to stand up to what he believed was right. His friends used to call him "Shortwing" because the speed in which he would run into crowds of people to avoid the town guards resembled a small bird flying through a forest. He never had a real surname, due to being a lowborn with no lineage. The attrition between Pearse and the law shaped him into a natural rebel. He would often defy authority just for the sake of it, which would cost him a lot. He spent many nights camping in the woods to avoid being caught by guards for his small acts of rebel demeanor. He resented the nobility, feeling that the common law served to protect their interests more than the people's. He lusted for power, naively believing he wouldn't be corrupted like the many before him. Although raised by priests of the canon and calling himself one, Pearse was never a firm believer. Whether this is just his truthful opinion or a way for him to tell himself he'll never face any consequences for preferring to act on reason alone remains a mystety. Pearse left Reza for good at the age of 17, partly due to wanderlust, and partly due to desire to make a new life for himself and leave his old impression of a Rogue in the past. He lived his years since taking on small jobs, frequently moving, doing whatever he could to survive. Now, at age 20, he's decided he won't waste any more of his life doing small tasks and living from day to day. Pearse sets out to find an opportunity to make his name known in Arcas. Wether he'll be remembered as a good or bad man remains to be seen. Interesting Facts: - Pearse seems to have exceptional genetics. He's fit and nimble, and would make a great warrior if he got the necessary training. He's also got an above average intelligence, but that's gone to waste since he's never had any education. - He's braver than he should be. This backfires more often than not, since he's very likely to take on fights he can't win. - He can't read, and doesn't know proper manners. He's not as articulate and can't speak in the flowery manner of most educated Heartlanders, making him seem rude most of the time. - He's rather uncooperative by nature, making him a hard person to employ and even befriend. He is, however, an extremely loyal companion to those he believes to be good in their heart.


Whether you are expecting your first child or your fourth, our patient education resources are designed to help prepare you for your hospital stay, childbirth, recovery, and caring for your new baby.
We cannot stress enough the importance of prenatal care as soon as you learn you are pregnant.
Preconception counseling also is a good way to ensure a healthy start for a healthy pregnancy. It is especially vital during pregnancy to watch the health of both you and your baby.
If you do not have an obstetrician or if you need a high-risk pregnancy specialist, call Emory HealthConnection℠ at 404-778-7777. Our staff will refer you to an obstetrician or family practice physician who can deliver your baby at Emory Healthcare. This physician referral service is fast, confidential and free.
If you have any one of the following symptoms during your pregnancy, call your doctor right away.
Leave your valuables at home, including watches, rings, and other jewelry. Diapers and sanitary pads are supplied by the hospital during your stay.
Due to the timing of routine vaccinations, or because of employment or school requirements, many pregnant women are faced with the decision of whether or not to receive certain vaccines during pregnancy. In many cases, vaccines prevent infections that would otherwise be very harmful to both mom and baby.
Generally, pregnant women can safely receive vaccines made from dead viruses, from genetically engineered viruses, or from toxoids, which are chemically altered proteins from a bacterium. In contrast, live viruses should be avoided, as they can potentially cause harm to the baby. Please see below the 2005 guidelines presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
**According to the CDC, breastfeeding does not adversely affect immunization and is not a contraindication for any vaccine.
You will be admitted first to the triage area in labor and delivery to be evaluated. Your nurse will take your temperature, pulse and blood pressure. She or he will ask you questions about your contractions and will usually perform a vaginal examination to check if your cervix has begun to dilate.
The nurse also will use the fetal monitor to assess the frequency of your contractions, your baby's heart rate and how your baby is reacting to your contractions.
When you are in active labor, you will be admitted to a labor, delivery, recovery room (LDR). Each of our LDR rooms is comfortable and spacious, private and has its own bathroom.
Each room has a tub or shower to use during labor. The tub and shower help to alleviate pain and aid in relaxation during and between contractions. Think about how great a bubble bath at home feels when you have had a stressful day. The same effect is true with a bath or shower during labor.
The nursing and medical staff will want to know about your birth plan for you and your baby. This is the best time to discuss your plans for walking, pain relief, if you plan to breastfeed your baby, the name of your pediatrician and your plans for circumcision. The nurse also will need to know if you are allergic to anything, especially medications.
A fetal monitor is often used to obtain information about your baby. It may be indirect, direct or a combination of the two. Fetal monitoring may be intermittent or continuous. If your labor is progressing without complications and your baby is tolerating labor without problems, your nurse may agree to intermittent monitoring with your doctor's permission. This will allow you more freedom to move.
Indirect monitoring also can be done by telemetry (remotely), which allows you to walk throughout labor and your baby will still be monitored. We also can listen to your baby's heartbeat by using a fetoscope.
If the baby's father cannot be here during your labor and birth, you may decide on another support person — either a family member or friend — to take his place.
This person will usually be permitted to stay with you throughout your labor and delivery.
We recognize that families are important to you at this exciting time. Our philosophy of family-centered maternity care is guided by the principle that the environment should be safe and comfortable for everyone.
Visitation in the labor and delivery suite is decided by you, the laboring woman, your physician and your primary nurse during labor.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Nurse-Midwives all agree that breastfeeding is the preferred method of feeding your baby.
If you get home and have questions about self-care, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or baby care, you may call us at 404-686-2237. If you think that either you or your baby is sick, please call your doctor as soon as possible for instructions.
A medical records clerk will come to your room with a birth certificate worksheet to fill out. A formal copy will be made from this worksheet and filed with the state. You may order this official copy three months after the baby is born.
If you have questions about the birth certificate, call our Medical Records Department at 404-686-2482.
All mothers will have their babies in their rooms as much as possible. If mother or baby is ill and requires special care, other arrangements may be made.
Having your baby with you will help you learn to care for him or her with the nurse's help and guidance. You will be able to care for your baby at your own pace.
While caring for your baby over a consistent period of hours, you will begin to learn the meaning of his or her behavior and how to meet your baby's needs. You will have an opportunity to feed your baby when he or she is hungry, to handle, hold and rock your baby when he or she needs attention, and to become well acquainted with your baby's reactions.
From the time your baby is born, your nurse will be teaching you how to care for your newborn and yourself. Your nurse will give you a discharge instruction packet. The packet is designed to provide information about breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, newborn care and postpartum/home care. Other topics about home care are included in this packet.
Television programs on mother and baby care also are available on closed-circuit TV channel 20 in your room. Fathers and other family members also are encouraged to watch.
Because of the Georgia state law requiring the use of an approved car seat at all times, all babies must be in car seats when they leave the hospital. It is Georgia law that all children under the age of three be placed in a safety seat.
The recommended place for the car seat is in the middle of the backseat facing to the rear of the car with the seat at a 45-degree angle or less.
Someone should be able to see the baby at all times. The car seat should be secured and belted according to the manufacturers' recommendations.
Emory Healthcare does not provide infant safety seats. Please know how to operate your infant safety seat and practice how to put the baby in and adjust the straps before discharge.
To safeguard your newborn, an infant security transmitter will be applied to your baby's ankle. You and one (1) support person will be issued identical armbands with the same number. Do not remove the armbands until you are released from the hospital. If your baby has to stay, plan to keep your armband until the baby is discharged.
Never leave your baby unattended, even if you go to the bathroom. Take the baby with you. Let the nurse know if you plan to leave the room for any reason. Your baby may go to the nursery while you are gone.
Never give your baby to anyone unless they are wearing an Emory University Hospital Midtown photo ID badge. Remember if anyone needs to see your baby for any reason, make sure you know who they are and why they need to see your baby. Call your nurse if you have doubts about anyone.
Be sure you know your nurse's name and you are familiar with anyone who cares for your baby. If you do not know the person who comes to the room to ask about the baby, call your nurse right away. Don't delay.
If your baby has to have tests, find out how long they take, who is doing the tests and why. Most tests can be done in the room. If you are in doubt about anyone entering the room, call the nurses' station right away.
Always use a bassinet to transport the baby in the halls and to the nursery.


It has definitely been quite some time since my last post (I apologize!). This Summer has definitely been one for the books – with travel, crafts, moving, and a new job – I've been swamped! But never fear, I am back and this time with Freebies! So I have a new weekly post coming your way which will always be tagged as Freebie Friday – If there are any requests on free digital aids, comment below and I'll do my best to create those for you!
I figured, what better way to come back to the blog than offer a sweet treat to my readers to share a slice of what I've been occupying myself with? SO – for anyone who has noticed my recent obsession with embroidery, now is the time to give it a go for yourself.
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In our melting pot of cultures in America, we lack a food culture. Unlike countries like Italy, Japan and France, few of us have the kind of traditions–passed down through the generations and across communities–of how, what and when to eat. It's this lack of knowledge, according to investigative food writer and best-selling author, Michael Pollan, that makes us so susceptible to the whims of marketing.
Now, I'm not a doctor or investigative journalist, but common sense tells me that if a food has been a staple for millenia, across countless cultures–any attempt to ban it is nonsense. Fad diets may work for some, but it's only because of the regiment that go along with them, not because of the absence of any one staple food. A healthier and happier eater accomplishes the same goal by eating balanced meals and portions.
Another golden nugget I learned from Pollan, is that if a food label screams of a product's health attributes, it's probably not healthy. The best example of this kind of marketing is a new cookie that recently appeared on the Jewel shelves: "Whonu?"–cookies with all the fiber and nutrients our children need. It's quite possible that if I'm going to give my kid a cookie, this one's better than others, but let's be honest here–a cookie is a cookie.
So here's the most important food motto I live by, one that Michael Pollan put so succinctly in the opening of In Defense of Food: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." (You'll get the gist from his fabulous 2007 NY Times Magazine article.) What does that come down to? That product with the screaming label that features every chemical and coloring in the factory is the one I pass by. If my great grandmother doesn't recognize it, it's not food.
Lunch: If I don't have leftovers from last night's dinner, I make a sandwich of veggies, hummus and cheese on whole grain bread and eat it with soup or a salad. If I'm really short on time, I make a smoothie.
Dinner: At least one item of whole grains and lots of veggie side dishes.
First of all- great blog! Second of all- no protein at dinner? Third of all- I like that food motto.
Can you cook my meals for me- maybe then I could do this!?!


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2) Diversified portfolio from a single enzyme product line to multi-product segments increasing sales base by 50%.
3) Developed 'first-ever' marketing plans for eight packaging plants for Domtar resulting in 5-10% market share increase.
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Aurelio R. Guerra, 93, of Lasara, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family. Aurelio was born on Oct. 14, 1924, in Arcabuz, Tamaulipas to the late Felix and Avelina (Ramirez) Guerra.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Rosendo (Hilda†) Guerra and Miguel (Sofia†) Guerra; brother-in-law Gill Villarreal; daughter in-law Rebecca Hinojosa Guerra; and great-granddaughter Kayzley A. Rebeles.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years: Guadalupe O. Guerra; his children Mary (Arturo) Rebeles, Juan Angel (Judy), Felipa G. Gonzales, Keter (Delia), and Lupita (Fred) Guerra-Melendez; his sister Felicitas G. Villarreal of Edinburg, TX; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Aurelio Guerra was a long time resident of Lasara where he raised his five children with his wife and where he lived most of his life. He was a loving, dedicated, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Visitation was held on Sat., July 7, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. and on Sun., July 8, 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate Aurelio's life was held on Mon., July 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lasara with interment following at Lasara Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers were his grandchildren: Ben Guerra, Barney Guerra, Jaime Rebeles, Mark Rebeles, Agustin Guerra, and Juan Pardo.


There were four main music stages at this year's festival: Obelisk (main stage) Arena and The Lake Stage were open air, while the Uncut and Sunrise Arenas were in tents.
After surviving a thunder & lightning worthy of building an ark, let alone sleeping rough in a tent, I returned to the woods on day two of the Latitude Festival to watch Band Of Skulls play their heavy, post-grunge indie rock to an enthusiastic gathering on the Sunrise Arena.
This was an early afternoon set with the bright sun beaming through the trees. But the Band Of Skulls sound was bass-throbbing heavy, and quite literally shook me up. Playing tracks from their wonderfully titled current debut album, Baby Darling Doll Faced Honey, including the anthemic sing-a-long chorus of I Know What I Am and the slower, brooding, lighter-fuelled Fires.
At times Band Of Skulls lighten the mood, drop the distorted guitars and with Honest sound more folk than rock. They may have a rubbish name but when they want to, they really rock!
Begrudgingly, I accompanied my 12 year old son to watch Mika play the Uncut Stage. We missed the first three or four songs & entered the stage with Mika sitting at the piano playing, as it was billed, an acoustic set. I lasted just two songs before asking my son if he was bored. He said to give it one more song.
Just then two cannons fired a continuous stream of confetti over an audience full of young children and mothers. Then, unexpectedly Mika climbed on a platform, possible his piano, and a full band stood up. The show came alive with a lively version of Big Girls from his award winning debut album Life In Cartoon Motion.
Though not my style of music, I certainly appreciated the effort Mika was putting into the performance, as he leaped all over the stage, orchestrating the audience in clapping along in time with the up tempo beat.
To end the set, Mika made himself visible to all once again, this time sporting an American Indian headdress and playing a trashcan which was tied to his chest like a big bass drum. Whoops and screams, mainly from the mothers rather than the kids made for a great atmosphere and reminded me that, after all we were all here to enjoy ourselves. And for his part, Mika put on a great show.
Of all the artists playing Latitude this year, it was Doves I was looking forward to seeing most. When at their best they make perfect alternative pop songs that make me smile and want to swing my arms around in a state of happiness; and that's exactly what I did.
Like Pet Shop Boys the night before, Doves remarked on what a beautiful festival it was and how it was great to see families in the audience. The rain stayed away as Doves played songs from their current album, Kingdom Of Rust as well as old favourites like The Cedar Room, Pounding as well as the Motown beat sounding Black & White Town; and before making way for Grace Jones, finished a wonderful set with a perfect rendition of There Goes The Fear, complete with a familiar live Latin-style percussion finale.
I confess that I am not that familiar with Jason 'Spaceman' Pierce and in all honesty hadn't given Spiritualized the time due to not liking Pierce's previous band, Spaceman 3. So it was with no expectations that I agreed to watch Spiritualized in preference over the Grace Jones show, which I knew was going to be exciting, flamboyant, and full of costume changes and a great live spectacle.
The Uncut Arena filled to capacity and looking around the audience it seemed that a large majority were big fans eagerly awaiting something special. Maybe they knew what to expect. But I had no idea. Dub reggae played until the lights dimmed to the delight of the audience. I could feel the anticipation grow as a few pushed further forward towards the stage as if to get closer to the main man – Jason Pierce. After all, I think I'm right in saying; Spiritualized is simply a vehicle for his musical ideas.
The band started with a slow, grinding, buzz guitar noise. Constant, heavy but in no way rocking as Pierce nonchalantly murmured the lyrics of Amazing Grace. It was enough to grab my attention and make others whoop and cheer as the sound was left to drop a decibel or two before the second track burst in, all guns blazing. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING had instantly been turned up to 11 and the strobes were having their own epileptic fit, let alone causing one!
The songs weren't familiar to me. But they were to those around me. The music was mostly a slow burning psychedelic alternative rock. At times twisted, archaic prog rock elements; always self-indulgent and trippy. But then there were clear moments of Gram Parsons / The Byrds alt. Country and even a soft thrash that reminded me of Ace Of Spades by Motorhead (Come Together) rather than Pink Floyd's Us & Them.
With my unfamiliarity I made a few of my own reference points to reminiscent sounds I could hear drift in and out. Mazzy Starr, The Stooges, My Bloody Valentine, Pink Floyd, Gram Parsons & The Byrds and also black gospel music. I don't wish to offend anyone who holds Spiritualized in high places.
If you are reading this and you are now thinking of going to a Spiritualized gig then I have probably spoilt it for you because you are now going to expect a live show to blow your mind. But I can honestly say in the past 25 years there haven't been many performances that have left me feeling quite so speechless.
Frank Turner is currently putting the finishing touches to his third album Poetry Of The Deed which will be released in September on Xtra Mile Recordings in UK and Ireland and Epitpah for the rest of the world.
To help promote the forthcoming album, Frank Turner will be playing this summer's Reading & Leeds Festivals on the NME/Radio 1 Stage on Sunday (Reading) and Saturday (Leeds).
His performance in the Lock Up Tent last year catapulted him to exciting new levels of success so who knows what could happen this year!
The first single to be taken from Poetry Of The Deed will be released the day after the festival on 31st August.
October will see Frank Turner embark on his largest UK headline tour to date and with the Manchester date already sold out – 5 months in advance – tickets are going very quickly.
16 Manchester Academy 2 – SOLD OUT!!
Supports for all dates are Fake Problems and Beans On Toast.


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C&K is an interiors firm, specializing in intimate interior design for home owners and businesses in need of our seasoned perspective. With 30-plus collective years of design experience, Rachel and Jody started collaborating informally 13 years ago. We decided to make it official and established C&K three years ago.
I'm Rachel Cleaveland, a native of Mill Valley, CA. I started my design career in an unlikely place: while working in corporate communications for Fortune 500 companies. Initially I was focused on Creative Direction, conceptualizing and producing corporate films for global brands like Cisco Systems . When budgets got tight in the tech business back around 1998, I found myself pitching in to help the art department while on set of film shoots. It was here that I realized the shoe fit. For the past 14 years I have been photo styling and art directing for leading print publications and catalog brands. Looking back, it was inevitable that I would transition into interior design. In my free time I dream of working on a Wes Anderson movie set or starting my design career over as Jeff Lewis' whipping boy.
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EXECUTIVE CHEF & CULINARY ARTIST
Executive Chef Jagger S Gordon has a legacy of philanthropic ventures he accomplished through his Not-For-Profit charity Feed It Forward. He has been awarded Canada's Legacy Award, Volunteer of Canada Award, The Federal Community Leadership Award, Urban Legend Award, Entrepreneur of the year 2020, and is a Guinness Book of World Records holder. He is the author of three international best-selling books in which he shares the story of his determination, purpose, and undertakings.
Throughout his career Chef Gordon showcased culinary talent on plates for thousands of people daily through his restaurants, and now his catering companies. He is the Editor In Chief and Partner of Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine and brought OL Magazine to a new level by a digital venture that showcases food, drinks, and travel. His culinary talent has been viewed by millions via appearances on Food Network, prime time television, throughout the media, and on the internet.
With his creativity and passion for eliminating food waste and the hunger crisis in Canada, Chef Gordon in June of 2016 started the not-for-profit business Feed It Forward. Feed It Forward has worked to improve the lives of millions of Canadians since its inception.
Pioneering one of the first of its kind, Chef Gordon opened a not-for-profit Pay What You Can Grocery Store, Bakery, Café, and SoupBar Restaurants throughout Ontario. In addition, he created Feed The Future.ca which provides college, university students, and food insecure citizens access to healthy fresh and frozen meals, delivered to their doorsteps for less than the price of a cup of coffee.
Feed It Forward donated over 1.7 million meals during the course of the pandemic helping to provide food security for people throughout Ontario. In this uncertain time, he went mobile with his new Food Truck program bringing thousands of hot and frozen meals to communities around Ontario, including Humber College, U Of T, George Brown College and Ryerson University. He believes a hungry stomach is a hungry mind and no student or person should worry about where their next meal is coming from. Chef Gordon has been chipping away at reducing the $408 billion worth of edible food that goes to waste in Canada annually and is determined to work to help change the laws surrounding food waste. As one in four families struggle with food insecurity in the GTA and surrounding area, his goal is to change these statistics through the 13 programs he has constructed.
Feed It Forward.ca has a new free food sharing app created by Chef Gordon that gives everyone the opportunity to help eliminate food waste and reroute it onto tables all around the world while helping people be socially responsible. During the Ukraine war, Chef Jagger Gordon flew to Poland and Ukraine where he worked with World Central Kitchen, cooking alongside Jose Andrez and his team to co-create innovative nutritious meals for all in need. Chef Gordon will also be working alongside The United Nations World Food Program on the mission to feed those displaced by war. These efforts will be aided by his free food sharing app, which will be available in Ukrainian and Polish, in addition to Spanish and English. The Feed It Forward app will facilitate those in need finding free food locally and those with food to donate, to do so easily. Through his travels in the war zones in Ukraine he has created the FeedItForward Logistics Food Rescue teams there that are feeding thousands weekly. It takes like-minded people to make positive changes. Together we can end food waste and hunger. Your contribution to our mission is invaluable. With gratitude Chef Jagger Gordon asks for your help because Feed It Forward is made possible by the generosity of volunteers and donors.
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Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range increased to 240 miles of range
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Ford announced a number of updates about its acclaimed all-electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning. According to a press release, the company just made the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range better, as the vehicle will now have an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles per charge.
Previously, the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range had a range of 230 miles per charge. The improvement in the vehicle's range may be minor, but every single mile for a pickup truck like the Lightning matters, especially when it is towing things like a trailer or when it is operating during the cold months.
The updated range on the Standard Range F-150 Lightning units will be rolled out to vehicles that are built starting this fall. The Standard Range battery option is available for the Lightning's Pro, XLT, and Lariat trims.
Apart from the improved range on the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range, the veteran automaker also announced that it is reopening the order banks for the all-electric pickup truck on Thursday. Ford is also making its Pro Trailer Hitch Assist technology — which controls steering, throttle, and brake inputs to make hitching trailers easier — standard on the vehicle's Tow Technology Package.
The Tow Technology Package is available on the F-150 Lightning's Pro, XLT, and Lariat trims. It is also standard on certain Lariat trims and the Platinum trim.
It should be noted that Ford has adjusted the pricing of the F-150 Lightning as well. As per the company's press release, the F-150 Lightning Pro now has an MSRP of $46,974, the XLT an MSRP of $59,474, and the XLT High an MSRP of $68,474. The F-150 Lightning XLT Extended Range now has an MSRP of $80,974, while the Lariat Extended Range now has an MSRP of $85,974. The Platinum Extended Range now has an MSRP of $96,874.
Other minor changes to the F-150 Lightning involve the removal of the all-electric pickup truck's Atlas Blue, Ice Blue Silver, and Smoked Quartz Metallic paint options, which will no longer be available on vehicles produced starting this fall. These colors will be replaced with two new paint options — Avalanche Gray and Azure Gray metallic tri-coat.
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Greg Morago Sep. 2, 2013 Updated: Sep. 3, 2013 10:51 a.m.
The opening of a new restaurant in The Woodlands - almost overserved when it comes to dining options - isn't typically big news.
But the opening of a new concept from Landry's Inc. in the heart of The Woodlands' Waterway Square is very big news, especially when it involves Morton's, the company's most prestigious national brand within its formidable restaurant portfolio.
Morton's soon will unveil its first spinoff concept - Morton's Grille, a more casual, less-expensive version of the signature steakhouse that has almost 70 stores throughout the country, including two in Houston. The first Grille restaurant, which Morton's may expand to other markets, is scheduled to open Sept. 10 at 25 Waterway, directly across from Hubble & Hudson.
"We've always felt that there's a tremendous opportunity to evolve the Morton's brand into upscale suburban areas," said Wade W. Wiestling, vice president of culinary development for Landry's. "It made perfect sense to go with the grille concept in The Woodlands."
While not precisely Morton's lite - after all, this being a Morton's brand, there will be a high level of service and hospitality - the Grille is meant to be less exclusive than the big daddy steakhouse. "We wanted to take a little of the stuffiness out and add some fun."
The new restaurant features a dramatic three-story foyer with a bar/lounge with its own patio and a 120-seat main, also with its own patio. There's also a private dining room that can seat up to 45. No white tablecloths here; the tables are zebrawood, and the floor is slate instead of carpet.
Still, the Grille is clearly cut from the Morton's cloth where the food is concerned. The menu includes items familiar to the Morton's regular: steaks and chops, jumbo lump crab cakes, oysters on the half shell, baked five-onion soup, prime rib French dip sandwich and the Morton's prime burger. But the menu takes a more youthful turn with its lineup of shared appetizers: Creole shrimp with spoon bread, lemongrass chicken wings, tot'chos (tater tots "nachos"), buffalo chicken meatballs and deviled eggs studded with thick-cut bacon. Flatbreads, something you'd never see at Morton's, will come in four guises in this new dining concept (Margherita, steak and bleu cheese, barbecue chicken, and a Mediterranean mix of Greek olives, red peppers, feta cheese and fresh oregano). New entrees include bacon-fat-braised baby-back ribs with matchstick fries; blackened Texas redfish with dirty rice; chunks of Wagyu beef cheeks braised in red wine and served over buttered egg noodles; prime-rib hash with poached eggs; and a clever surf-and-turf of seared sea scallops served with braised short-rib gnocchi.
While the menu sports a bit of Texas flair with flavors and foods, the Grille can adapt to reflect local flavors of different regions should the concept fly, Wiestling said.
The Grille's prices, too, should go over well with the upscale suburban demographic at which it's aimed. Dinner for two in Morton's is easily about $100 per person; the Grille is aiming at about half that. Grille appetizers range from $8 to $15; steaks and chops from $18 to $40; dinner entrees from $14 to $27. A 16-ounce New York strip steak at Morton's is $56; at Grille it's $34 for 14 ounces. The Grille even has a steak frites dinner (grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and seasoned fries) for $20.
When Morton's Grille opens, it will serve dinner only. But after its staff gets its sea legs, the restaurant will serve lunch and dinner with the same daylong menu. There's a "50 under $50" bottled-wine menu, and the bar will have its own craft cocktail program. The bar menu includes two unique "punch bowl" drinks meant to serve four to six people. One of the big libations is called Punch in the Face and features a mix of mezcal, lime, honey, ginger ale, oranges and muddled jalapeño pepper. It is poured into ice-filled glasses garnished with jalapeño and a strip of bacon, meant to play off the smoky nature of mezcal.
"Morton's is not everyday dining. But we hope this is a place you can come in twice a week," Wiestling said. "We want this to be that place where you can come in and have a drink, share some food and mingle. We want this to be a neighborhood joint."
While no one would dare call a Morton's steakhouse a joint, the Grille - a fresh new facet of the iconic restaurant - obviously doesn't mind.


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  int MAXSIZE_;

  void Rehash() {
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  int * FindInternal(const T & t) const {
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Match report: Stags 0-0 Newport County (3-5 on penalties)
Mansfield Town were dealt a 5-3 penalty shootout defeat by Newport County following a spirited performance in the second leg of their play-off semi-final.
The Stags and the Exiles were unable to be separated during 120 minutes of nail-biting action at One Call Stadium before the penalty shootout loomed large.
Ben Turner, Danny Rose and Tyler Walker all came close for their side but the final result ultimately favoured the visitors.
The teamsheet signalled only a single change from Thursday's draw in south Wales as Neal Bishop – who sustained a calf injury during the game – was replaced by Will Tomlinson.
Otherwise, the remainder of the starting line-up and substitutes' bench had been left untouched by David Flitcroft.
It was an even start to proceedings at One Call Stadium as Gethin Jones produced a brilliant piece of defending to deny the visitors an early sight at goal.
This came moments prior to Jacob Mellis whipping a 25-yard free-kick clear of Joe Day's crossbar.
Josh Sheehan registered the first effort on target when he forced Conrad Logan into a smart, low save that he was able to palm behind for a corner.
But Mansfield aimed to respond in swift fashion – Walker calmly turning away from Mark O'Brien only to be pulled down in the process.
Newport midfielder, Sheehan, then watched his next attempt crash against the stanchion with a volley that had derived courtesy of a late run into the Stags' penalty area.
Next, Padraig Amond, last Thursday's goalscorer for the Exlies, spurned a gilt-edged chance from close range as he rolled his effort into the side netting.
Turner then produced an expert block to deny Amond's following effort past the half-hour mark.
The hosts continued to threaten and, soon after, they were denied only by the frame of Logan's goal before the Stags 'keeper was able to claim during a goalmouth scramble.
The half drew to a close as Amond, with another chance, diverted a header clear of Logan's bar.
And with less than two minutes elapsed, both Rose and Walker had fired efforts towards goal, albeit off target.
The Stags faithful responded by raising the noise levels inside the One Call as both sides searched for the potentially-decisive opener.
At the opposite end, Logan was quickly down to claim O'Brien's effort only to find the offside flag in the air.
Alex MacDonald was soon involved in a wide position – whipping a strong ball into the middle that Walker was unable to direct goalwards.
On the hour mark, Scot Bennett rattled Logan's bar with a superb long-range effort exactly a minute before Sheehan forced another save from the Mansfield shot-stopper.
Half-time substitute Mal Benning then assumed responsibility of the Stags' latest set-piece – from only 19 yards out – but could only curl the ball into the midriff of Day.
The following one, though, almost reared the ultimate prize.
Turner met Benning's neat delivery in the middle, and when his initial header was saved by Day, the recycled follow-up was held to ease any pressure the visitors were suddenly experiencing.
The pressure was increased a notch thereafter when Walker's bouncing half-volley had Day scrambling to save.
Mansfield's skipper, Krystian Pearce, rushed to smother a powerful drive struck by Sheehan to keep Newport at bay.
But the hosts spurned a massive opportunity to take the lead themselves, on 85 minutes.
Walker profited from Hamilton's individual battle with Regan Poole, however, the striker rifled his chance just inches wide of the upright.
His partner in attack, Rose, then glanced a header wide himself as Mansfield upped the ante heading into the dying embers of regular time.
The Stags contingent demonstrated their fighting spirit in abundance as the clock ticked towards full time, and the tie would require extra time following a stalemate at the final whistle.
Into the first period of extra time, Hamilton found himself as he did to notch the opener in the first leg, but this time he fires over from an acute angle.
The flying winger was presented with a one-on-one just five minutes later but was unable to keep his powerful strike down.
And in the 105th minute, the home crowd and players alike were left bewildered.
Walker had his initial effort thwarted by Day before the rebound fell to Rose who watched his subsequent strike hooked away on the goal line.
Soon after, MacDonald's powerful drive from distance was deflected away to safety as it looked to be troubling the Exlies' 'keeper.
The second half of extra time began in the same tense manner as the first with Hamilton winning a corner for his side.
And it almost proved crucial when Walker flicked wide after being left to roam.
Newport were awarded a free-kick on the near side in the dying embers, yet they were unable to muster a chance to test Logan.
Neither side were able to conjure the decisive moment as the second leg of Sunday's Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final went the distance.
It was all-square at 2-2 in the shootout before Mansfield's top scorer, Walker, had his well-struck penalty saved by Day.
The visitors continued their string of impeccable spot-kicks as they booked their place at Wembley with a 5-3 win in the end.
STAGS XI: Logan (GK), Pearce ©, MacDonald, Mellis (Atkinson 91'), Tomlinson (Benning 46'), Sweeney, Walker, Jones (Grant 120'), Hamilton, Turner, Rose (Ajose 105').
SUBS NOT USED: J. Smith (GK), Khan, A. Smith.
NEWPORT COUNTY XI: Day (GK), Butler (McKirdy 120'), Labadie (Azeez 76', McKirdy 120'), Willmott, Amond, Matt, Sheehan (Dolan 120'), Bennett, O'Brien ©, Poole, Demetriou.
SUBS NOT USED: Pipe, Marsh-Brown, Randall, Crofts.
REFEREE: Michael Salisbury.
ASSISTANTS: Matthew Lee & Anthony Da Costa.
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Peter Wright.
ATTENDANCE: 7,361 (1,118 away)
Mansfield Town vs Newport County on 12 May 19
Report: Alfreton Town 0-1 Stags
Alistair Smith's 82nd-minute goal proved to be the difference as Mansfield Town won their third successive pre-season game with a 1-0 victory against Alfreton Town.
Report: Bradford Park Avenue 2-4 Stags
Nicky Maynard's brace alongside goals from Omari Sterling-James and Danny Rose helped Mansfield Town to a 4-2 victory against Bradford Park Avenue.
Report: Retford United 0-2 Stags
A youthful Mansfield Town side recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Retford United, in the Stags' first pre-season friendly following their return from Portugal.
Stags 1-2 Swansea
Stags began their pre-season friendly schedule in encouraging fashion, with a heartening performance against Swansea City, which saw the Championship outfit win 2-1.


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The Golden Shot is a British television game show produced by ATV for ITV between 1 July 1967 and 13 April 1975, based on the German TV show Der goldene Schuß. It is most commonly associated with host Bob Monkhouse, but three other presenters also fronted the show. Hostess Anne Aston was on hand to read out the scores achieved by the contestants, and each month a "Maid of the Month", usually a glamour model of the era, would demonstrate the prizes and announce the contestants. When Bob Monkhouse returned to present the show in 1974, he was joined by co-hostess (to Anne Aston) Wei Wei Wong, who had recently been seen in The Man with the Golden Gun and who was an ex-member of the Young Generation and Second Generation dance troupes. This was one of the earliest regular appearances by an East Asian woman on British TV.

The show was broadcast live and used a crossbow attached to a TV camera to shoot a bolt at a target, using the camera as the crossbow's viewfinder. The person who loaded the crossbows was referred to by the nickname "Bernie" (or "Heinz" in early episodes), giving rise to the catchphrase "Bernie, the bolt".

Gameplay
The show involved the "Tele-Bow", a crossbow attached to a television camera guided by a contestant. It shot a bolt at an exploding target embedded in an apple positioned on a topical backdrop (usually an enlargement of Bob's own cartoons). In the first round, the crossbow was operated by blindfolded cameraman Derek Chason receiving instructions from a contestant, playing either at home by phone or in the studio from an isolation booth. First-round winners from previous shows would be invited to the studio to compete in pairs using crossbows fitted with butts, sights, and triggers mounted on stands. In later rounds, the contestants operated the crossbow themselves, first by remote control using a joystick, and finally handling the Tele-Bow directly for the ultimate prize. The last and most difficult task was to fire the crossbow bolt to cut a fine thread holding a small door closed. Breaking the thread opened the door, producing a shower of gold coins.

Contestants who successfully negotiated seven (later four) rounds of targets won a reasonable prize; those who missed got a negligible one. Most who reached the final stage operated the Tele-Bow like a rifle, with mixed results. One winner simply stood next to it and used a light touch on the rifle butt, sighting using the TV screen.

In his autobiography, host Bob Monkhouse recounted the story of a person who competed on the show from a telephone kiosk while watching a television in a rental shop over the road. While the contestant was directing the bolt, however, an assistant came in and switched the televisions off or changed the channel.

Another story Monkhouse told was about a priest (who was in the studio audience) audibly praying during the programme that he wouldn't get injured by the bolt, only for the bolt to ricochet off the target and land beside the priest.

Broadcast history
The show's first host was Canadian singer and record producer Jackie Rae. Bob Monkhouse was a guest star on the tenth episode, and his autobiography reveals he did so fully intending to demonstrate to the producers that he should replace Rae as host. The plan worked, and Monkhouse took over as host from the 15th show onward. His quick wit, and willingness to revel in the show's chaotic nature led the Monkhouse era to be regarded as the show's golden age; by programme 26, the viewing figures were up by 50%. Because the programme was broadcast live (necessary because contestants took part over the telephone), Monkhouse often chatted to the participants to fill in whilst the crossbow was adjusted after the previous round.

In January 1968, the show moved to Sunday afternoons at around 16:40. Michael Grade has claimed that this resulted from a remark he made to his uncle, Lew Grade, ATV's deputy chairman and joint managing director, that the cinemas were full on Sunday afternoons because there was nothing to watch on television. However, the Midlands and North weekend franchisee ABC Television had been showing the programme in this slot since late September 1967, so Grade must share the credit with ABC's programme controller Brian Tesler. The scheduling change coincided with a move of the production from ATV Elstree near London, to the Alpha Studios at Aston in Birmingham. Audience levels peaked at 16 million. The studio facilities in Birmingham, situated in a converted cinema, were rather run-down and unreliable (they dated from the start of ATV's franchise in 1956) and simply not well-suited to a fast-moving live show like The Golden Shot; as such, technical failures were common, but Monkhouse was well able to cover for them through his quick-witted humour. From 1970, the show moved to the new ATV Centre in Birmingham.

In 1972, Monkhouse was spotted accepting a gift from Wilkinson Sword representative Bob Brooksby. The following week, a Wilkinson Sword "his and hers" grooming kit was the bronze prize on the show. ATV's production controller Francis Essex suspected collusion and fired Monkhouse, although publicly it was announced that he "was being released to find opportunities for his abilities elsewhere". The gift was in fact the collectable book The Shy Photographer and there was no collusion; however Monkhouse's side of the story was not made public until his autobiography Crying with Laughter was published in 1993.

The next host was comedian and entertainer Norman Vaughan, who was assisted by regular hostess Anne Aston and for several months "Maid of the Month" Cherri Gilham. In theory, Norman Vaughan was an ideal host for the show but the pressure of the live show seemed to overwhelm him and he was never as confident a host as Monkhouse. Audience figures began to drop and in late 1973, he was replaced by comedian (and former footballer) Charlie Williams along with hostess Wendy King. Williams, of Barbadian ancestry on his father's side and Yorkshire on his mother's side, was rather a novelty on British TV at the time, being a black man with a broad Yorkshire accent. Despite his cheerfulness and amiability he proved unsuited to handling the pressure of a live TV show where things frequently went wrong. After six months, Williams was also replaced.

On 20 March 1974, Francis Essex met with Bob Monkhouse to invite him back onto the show. Monkhouse had no hesitation in accepting the offer, though, his agent negotiated that he would only return if ATV took up an option on the American game show The Hollywood Squares. This was agreed, and Monkhouse returned as host of the new season of The Golden Shot on 14 July 1974.  It was complete with a new theme song, "Golden Day", written by Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue and sung by Stephanie de Sykes and Rain. Very soon it was obvious that the show was back at its peak however, the last edition of the show was transmitted on 13 April 1975, with Monkhouse, Vaughan and Williams all hosting it together. ATV felt that the show had a long successful run, and it was retiring various old shows to make way for new ones, including Monkhouse's version of Hollywood Squares, Celebrity Squares, which debuted on 20 July 1975.

Bernie, the bolt!
The show's catchphrase became "Bernie, the bolt!" (originally "Heinz, the bolt!", as Heinz had been brought over from Germany when the show was imported). The instruction was from the host to the armourer that the crossbow bolt should be loaded. Three people acted as "Bernie" on the show; Alan Bailey, Derek Young, and Johnny Baker (a film unit grip). There was an element of mystery associated with the crossbow loaders, as they were not introduced by name and said nothing.

Revivals
The programme was revived in two forms.

In 1991, the idea was used for the final round, "The Dart Through the Heart", of the Bob Monkhouse gameshow for newly married couples, Bob's Your Uncle. The winning couple would compete for a jackpot where one partner was blindfolded and the other guided them in trying to shoot a dart into a heart-shaped target. The armourer for this was female, and introduced by the request, "Donna, the dart".

On 1 October 2005, as part of their Gameshow Marathon celebrating 50 years of the ITV network, Ant & Dec hosted a one-off revival that was the only edition of the series to be broadcast live. The show was revived again as a one-off on Vernon Kay's Gameshow Marathon on 28 April 2007.

Parodies
The show was parodied as "The Golden Shoot" in an episode of The Benny Hill Show broadcast 25 December 1969.

See also
 TV Powww (similar US program, involving video games)

References

External links
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 The Golden Shot at BFI.
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ITV game shows
Television series by ITV Studios
1967 British television series debuts
1975 British television series endings
1960s British game shows
1970s British game shows
English-language television shows
Television shows produced by Associated Television (ATV)
Television shows shot at ATV Elstree Studios

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I strongly believe that in order to realize your full potential and to live life meaningfully and purposely, you must be a learner to grow your knowledge bank. But first and foremost, you must seek for great mentors who will share life's greatest lessons that you can utilize as a roadmap to your own success and happiness.
The will to win, the desire to succeed, and the urge to reach your full potential. According to Confucius, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. But, is it really so simple? Isn't will fickle and finite? Doesn't desire make us do stupid things? How can we know how big our potential is?
Our roads to excellence, fulfillment, and happiness are narrow and full of trials. We all choose a different path, but we're all tempted by the same envy and vanity, the same judgment and lust.
So, we must all follow the same rules. Settle down rebels and free thinkers, they're only recipes for a good life.
I've learned them the hard way, so I want to make yours easier.
However different they might be, we're both in pursuit of the same destination.
These are my five life's greatest lessons that I learned from my mentor where I know will be helpful for you lead not only a successful life but fulfill one.
What's Your Favorite Life's Greatest Lessons?
First things first – if you're still fighting your fears of failure, I've got some news for you. Achievers are not born achieving, and the only obstacle that stands in your way is you.
The way I see it, you've got two choices: either start overcoming your own fears and obstacles, or stop getting in the way.
If this sounds harsh, that's only because your quest to fulfillment will be harsh too. It's like that for all people, no matter how privileged, gifted, or brave they are. We're all fighting our own battles. Your hubby fights his, your children, your friends, and even your boss isn't excluded.
The point is if you're surrounded by people who have the courage to chase their dreams, don't be the one standing in their way. Instead, let their fearlessness inspire you to pursue your own. Support your husband, help your children, friends and listen to your boss. Chances are, you'll learn something great.
I remembered the day of my university graduation, my best friend and I got an offer as an Accountant for a Real Estate Management company who was willing to pay for our continued education.
So, I asked my best friend to pursue a three years Accounting designation where we would only study for two years due to our university's reputation and credentials, we were allowed us to skip the first year.
I mean why not? We were fresh off school and were still very much in the study mode plus having this designation will differentiate us from others in the industry.
Sadly, not only she wasn't interested in doing it but she was trying very hard to convince me that it was a waste of time and that we should focus on traveling and partying.
That moment I realized that it's always ok to say no to opportunities in your life but you cannot deny someone else who wants to grab that chances that are presented to them.
Being happy for those who've succeeded before you may be the most difficult trial of all. If you give your best shot, you'll find that applauding another person's progress is also healing and liberating. It means you're done with envy and vanity, and that's already a huge battle won.
I had great opportunities working for various bosses. Regardless of how bad or good they can be, I always learned something from them. This is one of my favorite life's greatest lessons.
What I've learned watching them is that ambition has a bad habit of blurring the lines between right and wrong. More often than it should, one step closer to the corporate top equals two steps back for personal growth.
And, those steps back don't have to be huge at all. Sometimes, it's a failure to hear a better idea only because it comes from beyond. Other times, it's simply boyish cockiness. But, that's the thing with respect – the sooner you earn it, the longer and harder you need to defend it.
Never get high on your ambition, at least not too high to notice that the problem might be you.
Always ask for a better idea, and always apologize for your cockiness. If you don't, then your behavior, your habits, and your attitude might be the obstacles in someone's way.
Accepting your flaws and admitting your mistakes is another exhausting trial. Even thinking about it might do some nasty things to your self-esteem. Still, no road to happiness is ever sunny and straight, and its overcoming of such obstacles and trials, temptations and tests that gives you the strength to go on.
Call me a dreamer of improbable dreams, but I'll still be a proud believer in kindness. In the forgotten art of giving without expecting anything in return. In altruism and love. You may say that I'm a dreamer, but I know that I'm not the only one. I know that deep down, you share my dream too. Yes, you do.
You're a believer in logic and reason, you say? The math is even simpler than – the more you give, the more you'll receive. And, the more you receive, the happier you'll be.
Let's not be petty and small, that's so unrewarding. Let's help each other, and in return, help ourselves.
I visit my country every two years to connect with my family in Cambodia and during that time, I take the opportunity to give to the homeless and the elderlies whenever and wherever I can.
One day my sister and I were in the rush to go see my grandmother for lunch a block away from my aunt's house as we were late. While we walked out of the house I noticed two elderlies sitting in the corner of the house with their heads down, so I asked my sister to wait while I grab food for them.
She got irritated and said – "Kolyanne, you can't save the world.", she was right that I can't save the world but I can make someone's day bright so that they can remember that the world is not so bad after all.
There's little that can make you as fulfilled as giving back to the world. If your quest has been too hard on you, if your trials have been difficult enough to make you think that it's every man for himself, then at least plant a tree.
Do it in your own grouchy way, but always find a way to help others.
When I was started working in the Corporate industry, I've always found ways to speak first in the meeting to ensure my boss noticed me and all the other senior management in the boardroom.
After some time spent on the team, I've realized that the only people ever to miss the promotion were the only people to always have all the answers. Sadly, that was me.
Why is that, I wondered. When I finally got promoted myself, I gathered the courage to ask my superior. The way he explained, it's exactly those people who sit and listen to all solutions from different perspectives that deserve a shot, because it's exactly those people that have the best possible solution.
It's simple to understand but it's not easy to do. One of the hardest life's greatest lessons that I learned and never forget.
As grumpy as my boss was entirely right. Being the first to speak is very tempting, especially when we're young and self-confident, but wisdom takes time.
Practice patience in all aspects of your life, and you'll learn just how prudent it is to hear all the other solutions first.
Being promoted to a Process Improvement Manager, and having already worked for one of the largest real estate management companies in North America, I've had the pleasure of learning another important lesson about speaking and listening in both business and life.
Even today, my job is the same – to provide fast, yet effective solutions to people's problems.
Now, I know that the only way to solve the problem is to actually understand it. What keeps striking me as odd is how much problems my colleagues have with employing this simple and obvious technique.
Instead of seeking to understand, they seek to be understood. Instead of listening to what others have to say, they keep interrupting them. And, instead of already being successful, promoted, and happy senior managers, they are still wiggling in their status quo. The same, of course, applies to all matters of life.
Life can be complicated but we can make it simple if we so choose it to be. Have the ability to listen with empathy, understand the actual message that the person is trying to convey and clear out any judgment you may have on the situation. If you don't, you will end up providing solutions that benefit you but not the person who are seeking help.
My five ultimate life's greatest lessons to a better, happier, more fulfilled existence. Try following them gracefully and modestly. And you'll already feel a little better, a little happier, and a little more fulfilled. That change you want to see in your life comes from the inside, so keep growing your way through!


YAY! Today is an awesome day so far. I received the shirt I won from Superflossy's amazing contest!
I was so freaking thrilled when I found out I had won, as I don't do much story writing so it was nice to get to write something that made me laugh so damn hard while I was writing it. Even though she already posted the story in her blog, I'll post it here as well in case you didn't see it but wanted to.
It was a wet and rainy evening that fateful night, and poor Snake's box was getting soggy. He's on a stealth mission to free Eric Bana, also known as Austrailia Bale, from the grasps of the evil Roseanne Barr. She was very upset that she wasn't getting any action from Dan anymore and so Eric Bana was kidnapped to take his place.
When Solid Snake heard this news he knew he needed to help, because what sexier man is there than Eric Bana? It was this question that he asked himself, when all of a sudden he felt someone sit on top of his box.
"What the?!" He tried not to make a ruckus, but pulled out his gun and jumped out of the box. A startled Christian Bale stared back at him. "Hey aren't you..?" he started to ask as he put the gun back in its holster.
"Yeah. Christian Bale, and you are?" the confused Bale asked.
"Snake. Solid Snake." he said, dusting himself off after his escape from the box.
"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't realize anyone was living in the box when I sat down" Bale said.
"... I wasn't living in it... I was hiding" Snake snapped back.
He gathered up his box and started to walk back down the alley.
"Hey wait!" Bale said as he jogged a bit to catch up to him. "I'm looking for someone. Do you think you could help me?"
"Do I look like a public service helper? Who are you looking for?" Snake asked rolling his eyes.
"Eric Bana. He's been kidnapped by Roseanne and I'm trying to get him back!"
"Well do tell... Is he your boyfriend or something? That's who I'm after." Snake said with a laugh.
"No! Well.. maybe a little, but it's not like that!" Bale said as he tried to keep himself from blushing.
"Well then come with me, son. We'll find him." Snake turned to leave again when a person caught his eye.
Just then, M. Night Shyamalan walked by, turned to them in the alley and said, "What's Happenin'?!" The two just stared at each other and eventually he walked off... Weird.
They continued to walk down to the facility where it had been rumored that Eric Bana was being held. Snake peeped into the window. "Hey! I see him in there. It looks like she's trying to film a new episode of her show or something."
"But I thought that show was like... over 10 years ago." Bale shrugged then continued to go ahead and take a look.
Snake took out his lock picking tools and started to work on the door. After about a minute's worth of work the door it popped out a tad. "C'mon let's go." He said.
They snuck inside the facility and hugged against the walls until they got to the area where Eric Bana was tied to a chair. They stopped and watched for a few minutes until Roseanne decided to leave the room. As soon as she was gone they ran up to him and Bale gave him a huge hug.
"I didn't think anyone would find me! I'm so glad you guys came!" Eric Bana said.
"I would never leave you alone!" Christian Bale replied.
"Ok, enough of this love fest let's get out of here." Snake said snarling.
They turned to run out of the building, and just as they did they heard a voice that sounded like nails on a chalkboard say, "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!" Roseanne was back and she was more angry than usual.
"Damn…" Snake said as he fished in his pockets for something to distract her with. "Take this!" he screamed as he pulled out a donut and threw it over her head.
"Ooh donut!" Roseanne said as she went running back to the other room to retrieve the donut.
"Ok hurry let's go!" Snake yelled as he ushered them to run outside.
They ran down a few blocks before they finally stopped to catch their breath. "Ok… I think she's gone…" Bale said.
"Ok, good…" Snake said as he stared directly at Bale, right into his beautiful eyes.
"What's… up, Snake?" He said with a puzzled look on his face. Right about that time Snake kissed him full on the mouth and just smiled and turned away.
"Wow. What was that for?" Bale asked with his mouth agape.
"You should know by now…" Snake said with a grin.
"What's going on?!" Eric Bana asked.
Snake ripped off his face to reveal that he was actually Christian Bale. "Get it now?" He asked.
"No… what the hell's going on?" Bale said as he started to back up.
"Nothing gets past you, does it?" Eric Bana said slyly.
"What…?" Bale said with a very scared look on his face.
Eric Bana started to pull his face off as well to reveal that he too was Christian Bale.
Then he woke up and sadly all this was just fantasy. Though… you never know, with a twist ending like this it could have been real all along! But then again Bale making out with Bale works too, and no one would be sad at that!


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Beijing- China announced an abrupt decrease in coronavirus cases and new deaths, as the number of infections doubled in South Korea with 10 new cases reported in Iran adding to the strain about the brisk spread of coronavirus.
Down from 889 a day before, the number of confirmed cases dropped to 397 in mainland China, however, only 31 cases were reported outside the Hubei province. This is the lowest score since the virus outbreak in mainland China as stated by the national health commission.
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