You will be reporting into a single senior manager at PRDXN. However, that manager might request your support in supporting other managers.
Assist with scheduling and meeting coordination for senior management at PRDXN – at least 2-3 people. This population might get expanded.
You have experience with Google calendar and can pass a multitude of Google calendar/scheduling tests. You will be tested on your skills upon applying for the role.
You have experience in scheduling meetings across timezones. You will be tested on your ability to find "the right time" for a meeting between various people in different timezones.
You will be requested to do research and/or document specific information and then structure/layout and format this information for professional consumption.
Drafting emails, responding to emails.
Edit and format Google docs. For example, take an incorrectly formatted document, and correctly format it.
Create document formatting guidelines for all team members to follow. Audit as/when requested.
Support in the writing and editing of job posts, as well as other internal or external facing communications or content.
You will be tested on the above skills, as well as your Google doc and Google sheet skills, upon applying for the role.
Ideally you have experience in writing Press Releases and/or writing the copy/content for a technology-services company or consulting company.
Experience as a technology-related journalist is highly desirable.
You're comfortable with utilizing (or speedily adopting) tools/technology to "get the job done" be it Medium, Buffer, Google drive/docs, etc.
You can pretty much operate alone once are clear with the end-goal/vision. And if you need more inputs/information to be able to operate alone, you find a way to get it from the multiple sources you have access to.
You're a driver/pusher and "getting things done" type of person, once you're clear with the end-goal/vision. You default to making things happen vs. waiting to be asked/asking.
You're never hesitant in getting CRYSTAL CLEAR with specifying exactly what you need.
You're comfortable working with people of various cultures/backgrounds and don't find it difficult in adapting to work with people whom have different accents/voices than yourself/your direct environment. Aka, you're willing to adapt your ear ;-).
Sales/Informational Decks. Frequency of adding/editing: Minimal to-date. We'll most likely need to do a refresh post our current re-branding efforts are completed.
General Website Text/Content. Frequency of adding/editing: See "Sales/Informational Decks".
Editing Employee-facing content, see "Employee (Existing/Future) Content Development:" below. Frequency of adding/editing: At least weekly.
Case Studies (for our Website). Frequency: We'd like someone to frequently interview the PM team & Sales team and request inputs to write new Case Studies. At least 1-2 on a bi-monthly basis.
Blog/LinkedIn posts. Frequency: We're open minded/ideally want to be directed/advised and have someone oversee the execution of. At least monthly to start with.
Conference-related speaker proposals. A "new" activity we'd like support in looking at/investing in.
Targeted sponsorships in the places where our targeted audience visits.
Support drafting, editing/correcting/improving AND publishing of Sales/Marketing-related content: Case Studies, Blog Posts, Emails, Sales/Informational Decks, General Website Text/Content, Proposal Text, etc.
Current priority = New Blog Posts + New Case Studies + Speaker Proposals (and maybe Press Releases also?). And maybe a clean-up/conciseness-translation of existing Case Studies & Proposal Text. And maybe even a removal of certain Blog Posts (if not in line with brand narrative/voice). Maybe you are the kind of person who can also DRIVE recommendations re: what we should prioritise/do first (see above also)? Awesome!
Write either as a ghost writer and/or yourself.
Be able to give clear instructions/feedback re: imagery needed (to be sourced OR created) to support the content in question aka work with/instruct the Design team. E.g. We need these kind of images (give example). E.g. These images are not inline with what's needed. Look at these as examples instead of where we need to be (give example).
Familiarity/comfort with: Medium as a Blogging tool; a must have WordPress as a CMS; a must have MailChimp as a Email platform; a must have Google presentation as a "deck development" tool; a must have.
If you're not getting instructions for content requirements, you're able to figure out what the co./PRDXN needs, initiate the "project" and run with it/make it happen. And you'll reach out to get the support/feedback you need.
Note: For Blog Posts/Thought Leadership Pieces/Speaker Proposals, etc., the model for generating such content might often follow this pattern, unless you'd prefer otherwise (depending on the piece).
Subject/Topic to be driven by your and/or the team's inputs.We (PRDXN Management and/or members of the team) will layout the skeleton/bullet points to be covered.
You (and/or your content writer) would flesh out those bullet points.
You'd do an edit and finalize.
We'd do a final pass and either have you publish or we'd publish.
Support the drafting and editing of job posts. Maybe publishing also, but that's not a priority need right now.
Support drafting, editing/correcting/improving AND publishing of employee-focused materials Handbooks, Guidelines, On-boarding Materials, etc.
Be able to give clear instructions/feedback re: imagery needed (to be sourced OR created) to support the content in question aka work with/instruct the Design team. E.g. We need to convert this information into an image here's the information/content + here's the kind of image I think we need. E.g. These images are not inline with what's needed. Look at these as examples instead of where we need to be (give example).
Familiarity/comfort with: Google drive & docs as a documentation tool; a must have.
In general, if we've produced a piece of content, we'd like to maximise its exposure via the various/appropriate social channels.
Support the development of content aimed at socializing Case Studies, Blog Posts, Job Posts, etc.
Support the development of social-channel only content aimed at improving brand awareness.
Familiarity/comfort with: Buffer as a social content distribution tool; a must have.
If you're not getting instructions for social content requirements, you're able to figure out what the co./PRDXN needs, initiate the "project" and run with it/make it happen. And you'll reach out to get the support/feedback you need.
As a member of various project teams, you would own the associated design tasks – defining, estimating and delivering, including "how to do the work" decisions.
Support the client and your fellow team members with any brainstorming, problem solving and/or R&D activities related to the work that needs to be completed.
Interact directly with foreign (USA/UK/Australia) partners and clients (spoken and written English).
Designing for user stories & optimal online customer experiences.
Key Frame Animation in After Effects.
Sourcing imagery content; free and paid-for.
Differentiating between various creative licenses.
Overseeing the work of others (less than 2 years OK).
Assist with project scoping and estimation (less than 2 years OK).
Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe), incl. Premiere Pro Oversee creative production efforts – e.g. photoshoots/illustration projects – for optimal outputs.
Help the Client feel as though they are sitting with the PRDXN team. Achieve this through frequent (at least daily) communication with the Client.
Develop project estimates & proposals with the inputs of your team mates.
Ensure you/your team is adhering to the Company's/Client's guidelines.
Proactively communicate and problem-solve with everyone on your team (Designers, Developers, Testers, Project Managers) and Clients.
Continuously organise and review the priorities for your project(s) and your team(s). Ensure this information is transparent/shared and easily accessible by your Client.
Ensure that each member of your team is ALWAYS crystal clear with: what they need to do and by when they need to do it by.
Your career path at PRDXN: Those with exemplary performance records (behavioural and technical) will be groomed to move into senior roles either within project management and operations.
Maintaining Accurate Books of Accounts in Tally.
Ensure proper backend Documentation for transactions and maintaining Physical Record.
Calculation for Statutory Payments – TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, PT.
Return filing – TDS, PT, PF, GST.
Invoicing & follow up with client.
Managing Communication with Bank Authorities and getting work done.
Should be able to manage email communication/calls with foreign clients.
Should have Good Knowledge about Excel, Word Doc etc.
Hands on experience on Tally.


Guided Visit of Ravello – duration 2 hours – language: english – starting 10:00 am Ravello (meeting point: Vescovado square, righ at the bottom of the cathedral's staircase) – Sign up is possible until the previous evening no later than 10 pm – Guides: Mrs. Rossella Cioffi, Mrs Roberta Ruocco, Mrs Michela Mansi (cell. 3339158995) – Guests are invited to catch the Sita bus to Ravello leaving at 9:30am from Flavio Gioia roundabout in Amalfi.
Walk Ravello-Atrani-Amalfi – duration 2 hours – starting 4:15 pm from Ravello (meeting point: Vescovado square, righ at the bottom of the cathedral's staircase) – Sign up is possible until the previous evening no later than 2 pm of the same day – Organizer: Live Amalfi Coast (3202722599) – Guests are invited to catch the Sita bus to Ravello leaving at 3:45 pm from Flavio Gioia roundabout in Amalfi. Comfortable shoes and an appropriate outfit are recommended.
Trek to Path of the Gods – duration 6 hours – starting 9:15 am from Bomerano of Agerola (meeting point: Paolo Capasso square, close to the public fontain) – Sign up is possible until the previous evening no later than 10 pm – Organizer: Live Amalfi Coast (3202722599) – Guests are invited to catch the Sita bus to Agerola-Bomerano leaving at 8:05 am from Flavio Gioia roundabout in Amalfi. Trekking shoes, an appropriate outfit, an hat and a liter of water are recommended. The trek is suitable only for trained people for long walks in the mountains. During the trek a brief stop will be made to consume a packed lunch that everyone can buy in one of the delicatessens in Piazza Paolo Capasso di Bomerano. The trek ends in Positano. Guests are invited to return to Amalfi by the Travelamar ferry at 3:30pm or later.
Trek to Valle delle Ferriere – duration 4 hours – starting 9:30 am from Amalfi (meeting point: Duomo square, righ at the bottom of the cathedral's staircase) – Sign up is possible until the previous evening no later than 10 pm – Organizer: Live Amalfi Coast (3202722599) – Trekking shoes and an appropriate outfit are recommended. The trek is suitable only for trained people for long walks in the mountains.
Guided Visit of Amalfi – duration 2-3 hours – language: english and spanish – starting 5 pm Amalfi (meeting point: entrance to Arsenal of the Republic) – Sign up is possible until 4:00 pm of the same day – Guide: Mr. Michelangelo Criscuolo (Tel. 3397354711). Traslator in spanish: Mrs Raffaella Gambardella (Tel. 3929494181).
Trek to Path of the 13 Churches of Tramonti – duration 6 hours – starting 9:30 am from Tramonti (meeting point: 9:15am in Maiori, close to Bar Oriente, for a free transfer to Tramonti) – Sign up is possible until the previous evening no later than 10 pm – Organizer: Live Amalfi Coast (3202722599) – Trekking shoes and an appropriate outfit are recommended. The trek is suitable only for trained people for long walks in the mountains. During the trek a brief stop will be made to consume a packed lunch that we recommend buying before departure for Maiori.
Guests must see to independent transportation. Entrance to musuems is optional and tickets can be paid for on the spot. The trek are not guided but only participated by a local hiker who will show the route but will not provide historical and cultural informations.
Guests are invited to sign up at hotel reception within indicated deadline. The hotel will make the reservation using the on line booking form. Cancellations must be notified at hotel reception.


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TRIP PLANNER 30 days in Europe Itinerary
30 days in Europe Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe holiday planner
Start: Fortaleza, Brazil
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
End: Fortaleza, Brazil
Thu, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 30 Edit
Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.
Change things up with a short trip to Keukenhof in Lisse (about 34 minutes away). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, walk around Vondelpark, and hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam sightseeing planner.
Fortaleza, Brazil to Amsterdam is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Fortaleza to Amsterdam. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Fortaleza in April, with highs in Amsterdam at 15°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Brussels.
Parks · Museums · Historic Sites · Zoos & Aquariums
Find places to stay Apr 1 — 5:
Anne Frank House
Capital of Europe
The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.
Venture out of the city with trips to Bruges (Depla Chocolatier, Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, &more). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Grand Place, examine the collection at Atomium, get in on the family fun at Mini-Europe, and explore the galleries of Belgian Comic Strip Center.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Brussels trip builder site.
You can drive from Amsterdam to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. April in Brussels sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Luxembourg City.
Historic Sites · Museums · Theme Parks · Parks
The Markt
Belfry of Bruges
Gibraltar of the North
While Luxembourg City boasts the shiny headquarters of several European institutions and EU offices, it is also home to a beautiful old town that's designated as a World Heritage Site.
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): make a trip to Casemates du Bock, learn about all things military at MNHM National Museum of Military History, and then head outdoors with Mullerthal Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at National Museum of Art and History (Musee National d'Histoire et d'Art), step into the grandiose world of Palace of the Grand Dukes (Palais Grand-Ducal), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, get to know the fascinating history of Le Chemin de la Corniche, then make a trip to Place de la Constitution, and finally appreciate the history behind Monument a la memoire des victimes de la Shoah.
To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Luxembourg City travel planning site.
You can drive from Brussels to Luxembourg City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. April in Luxembourg City sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Strasbourg.
Historic Sites · Parks · Trails · Outdoors
MNHM National Museum of Military History, Mullerthal Trail
Find places to stay Apr 9 — 11:
MNHM National Museum of Military History
Mullerthal Trail
Le Chemin de la Corniche
Crossroads of Europe
Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.
On the 12th (Mon), do a tasting at Domaine Albert Seltz, stop by La Petite France, then make a trip to Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, and finally explore the world behind art at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg.
To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Strasbourg day trip planning tool.
You can drive from Luxembourg City to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Luxembourg City in April, you will find days in Strasbourg are a bit warmer (19°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Vaduz.
Historic Sites · Museums · Wineries · Neighborhoods
Domaine Albert Seltz
Find places to stay Apr 11 — 12:
Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
As the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz is the country's financial and economic hub.
Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Vaduz Castle, take an in-depth tour of Liechtenstein National Museum, then see the interesting displays at Postal Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of St. Florin.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Vaduz trip planner.
Getting from Strasbourg to Vaduz by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Munich.
Things to do in Vaduz
Historic Sites · Museums
Vaduz Castle
Liechtenstein National Museum
Cathedral of St. Florin
Village of a Million People
Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.
Munich is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and explore the world behind art at Pinakothek der Moderne.
To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Munich vacation planning site.
Traveling by car from Vaduz to Munich takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In April, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Prague.
Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Nature
City of a Hundred Spires
Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.
Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vitus Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, and take some stellar pictures from Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Prague trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Munich to Prague takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Vienna.
Historic Sites · Fun & Games · Museums · Tours
Staromestske namesti
Prague Astronomical Clock
City of Dreams
The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.
Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, don't miss a visit to Hundertwasserhaus, examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.
For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Vienna tour itinerary builder site.
Fly from Prague to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. April in Vienna sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Bratislava.
Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Zoos & Aquariums
Schonbrunn Palace
Beauty on the Danube
Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.
Bratislava is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Devin Castle, make a trip to The Grassalkovich palace - Presidential palace, step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle, and explore the world behind art at Nedbalka Gallery.
To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bratislava holiday builder app.
You can drive from Vienna to Bratislava in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Budapest.
Historic Sites · Fun & Games · Museums · Neighborhoods
Devin Castle
Bratislava Castle
Mackafe (cat cafe)
Pearl of the Danube
You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.
Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, test the waters at a local thermal spa, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.
To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Budapest trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bratislava to Budapest takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. On the 30th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
Historic Sites · Museums · Shopping · Fun & Games
Hungarian Parliament Building
Fisherman's Bastion
Matthias Church
Luxembourg City trip planner
Strasbourg trip planner
Bratislava trip planner
Prague trip planner

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My first impression upon entering the Shanghai Jewish Museum during my abroad semester in China wasn't much of an impression at all. The museum was powerfully underwhelming. A narrow walkway leads to a single courtyard with no more than a handful of small buildings to explore. The courtyard is surrounded on all sides by remnants of dilapidated living spaces, with one building that served as a place of worship, living, and education for a community of almost 30,000. I remember doubts rushing through my head, questioning whether there would be enough to say about the museum for my group's midterm presentation. On top of that, the only tour still running that day was in Hebrew, so nervous palpitations set in as I pictured myself struggling to comprehend and translate the information to my non-Jewish friends.
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Visit Griswold, CT
The Town of Griswold is a community dotted with rivers and lakes, and contains many beautiful hills and small mountains. The two rivers that flow through the town are the Pachaug and the Quinebaug.
The Borough of Jewett City is situated at the junction of the two rivers. From the hills which border it, the Griswold basin presents delightful landscapes. There are points from the roads across Stone Hill where the north end of the valley to Jewett City spreads out in lovely vistas. From Geer Hill, the view is not limited to Griswold but takes in farms and bits of villages in a number of adjoining towns. Geologically Griswold is very interesting and has been studied for years by geologists from all over New England.
There are no natural ponds in Griswold. The larger part of its surface is drained by the Pachaug River. The distance from the source of the Pachaug to its mouth in a straight line does not much exceed 9 miles, yet it winds with such surprising curves, and so tortuous is its natural course through the swamps and mud flats between the hills, that the waters from its source travel is 44 miles before they reach the mouth.
The Quinebaug flows through three ranges of hills. Stone Hill in the northeast corner of town is 580 feet above sea level; while on the south the summits of Rixtown and Bay Mountains stand 500 and 560 feet above sea level respectively. The sides of these hills, at least at the 200 foot level, show unmistakable signs of the long continued swirl and flow of water proving that Griswold basin at a distant period belonged not merely to the valley but to the bed of the once grand Quinebaug.
Evidence of glacial activity abound. Not only is the soil strewn with glacial boulders, some of which are remarkable; but proof is found in the deposits of till, peculiar shaped hills, the pit-like kettle holes, the beds of clay, the underlying hardpan and the polished surface of the ledges. On Pachaug Pond, our largest body of water, is located a state boat launch, a marina and a campground.
Griswold is also home to Pachaug and Hopeville State Forests. At Hopeville State Park, you'll find a campground, beach and boat launch. In both Pachaug State Forest and Hopeville State Park, visitors enjoy hiking trails that wind through lovely meadows, along scenic brooks, over wooden bridges and deep into the cool, welcoming woods.
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Music Streaming Services In Singapore – Tidal, YouTube Premium, Spotify, KKBox
Last updated 13 March, 2022
Long gone are the days when audiophiles purchased CDs or downloaded MP3s. These days, it's all about streaming services. We compare four popular platforms available in Singapore.
Are you looking for the best platform to stream your favourite songs in Singapore? Despite the plethora of streaming services available, it's no straightforward task to determine which can get you the best bang for your buck.
The "big three" in Singapore are Tidal, YouTube Premium, and Spotify. Aside from these giants, there are also KKBox and Apple Music (for users of Apple products) to consider.
We take an in-depth look at the first four streaming services so that you can make a more informed decision on your preferring music platform.
Introductory comparison of Tidal, YouTube Premium, Spotify and KKBox
Streaming services are a great way to listen to music or watch videos on demand. Services like YouTube, Spotify, and KKBox allow you to listen to your favourite artistes for a monthly fee. But which is the best based on price and product offerings?
Source: Tidal
Tidal offers lossless audio as well as video content from various providers, including Beyonce's Lemonade album.
It offers a 30-day free trial before users are charged the S$9.90 monthly fee, which allows access to its high-quality audio and video content. The service has a library of over 80 million songs and 350,000 videos.
The YouTube Premium service removes ads from videos, and allows background playback and downloading of videos to watch offline.
The service also gives its users access to all the music on YouTube, as well as a selection of exclusive songs and playlists. The YouTube Premium price for a family plan that includes up to six people costs S$17.99 per month, while an individual plan is S$11.99.
Source: Spotify
Spotify is a music streaming service that allows users to listen for free with ads. The app allows its users to maximise their usage after paying for the premium package.
The Spotify premium price in Singapore is S$9.90 per month for the individual account and S$16.98 for a family account. The app has over 70 million songs in its library to choose from.
KKBox
Source: KKBox
KKBox is a music streaming service that offers ad-supported and premium subscriptions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. The premium subscription costs S$9.90 per month if you opt for automatic debiting.
The premium subscription includes access to exclusive content, offline playback, and no ads. The service has a library of over 50 million songs.
Still in a dilemma? We examine these streaming services in-depth.
Details on each platform
Tidal prices in Singapore
Package Premium Family
Tidal trial Free Free
Tidal Hifi S$9.90/month S$14.85/month
Tidal Hifi Plus S$19.80/Month S$29.70/month
The music library on Tidal is expansive and contains a wide variety of content. There are over 80 million songs available on the platform and 350,000 videos. This library is continually expanding, so users always have access to the latest and greatest content.
Tidal HiFi delivers high-fidelity lossless sound quality, with 1411kbps or 16-Bit/44.1 kHz streaming rates. Master Quality audio is a replication of the original source and may be streamed at up to 9216 kbps or 24-Bit/192 kHz (typically 96 kHz/24 bit.)
Tidal can be used on platforms such as:
The main feature that makes Tidal Stand out is its high video and audio quality when compared to its competitors. Tidal offers two subscription plans. The Premium plan is S$9.90/month and offers unlimited streaming of music and videos. The HiFi plan is S$19.80/month and offers lossless audio quality.
Podcast support
Tidal may have a small selection of podcasts, but it does offer some great curated titles. You won't find popular podcasts like This American Life on Tidal, but you will find exclusive content that you can't find anywhere else.
It's relatively easy to upload your music on Tidal using several different ways. You can use Indigoboom, Record Union, DistroKid, Tunecore, or recordJet.
Offline use and music download
You can download tracks on Tidal. When you're downloading the track, select 'Store offline' after clicking 'Download' in the player settings.
2. YouTube Premium
YouTube offers a free service with ads. But how much is YouTube Premium in Singapore?
YouTube Premium prices in Singapore
Free Ads included
Individual S$11.99/month
Family S$17.99/month
Student S$6.99/month
YouTube does not openly indicate the size of its music and video library. However, it has no restriction on the kind of music you can play under its music tab.
YouTube's sound quality is considered "fair" and is usually 126kbps AAC in MP4 audio. It does not offer high-quality audio streaming as its main selling point, unlike Tidal.
YouTube Premium in Singapore can be used on:
Smart TVs/Streaming boxes
One of the main features that sets YouTube Premium in Singapore apart from the other streaming services is the availability of live performances and its family plan that six people can access. Even with poor video and sound quality, the live performances hosted on YouTube cannot be found on other streaming services.
You can post podcasts to YouTube using Castos. Connect your YouTube channel to Castos, upload the background picture you'd want to use for your video files, and then create a new podcast episode.
It's quite easy to upload any music and videos on YouTube. In order to do this successfully, you need to observe the terms and conditions.
Any YouTube Premium user can download videos and music on their mobile devices and access them while offline.
Spotify prices in Singapore
Individual S$9.90/month
Duo (2 Accounts) S$12.98/month
Family (6 Accounts) S$16.98/month
Student (1 Account) S$4.99/month
Spotify has one of the biggest music libraries compared to its competitors. The streaming service hosts over 70 million music tracks in its database.
Spotify has a maximum bitrate threshold of 320kbps. As stated in Spotify's audio quality limit, this is the highest audio quality for an MP3 audio file.
Spotify can be used on:
Spotify is also available on various smart TVs and streaming boxes, including Apple TV, PlayStation, Xbox, and Amazon Fire TV.
Spotify has no noticeable feature that makes it stand out from its competitors apart from its large directory of music and an intelligent algorithm that helps you search for music with ease.
With regards to podcasts, Spotify has long been the go-to music service for millions of people, whether they've already got a favourite podcast, or are looking to discover something new. Spotify is one of the major podcast rivals to Apple Music.
Uploading music to Spotify is very easy. You can either add songs and playlists from your computer or mobile device or import them from another music streaming service.
So long as you are a premium user, you can successfully download music and podcasts. These downloads can also be accessed when you are offline.
4. KKBox
KKBox prices in Singapore
Free plan Free for 30 days
Basic plan S$12.90/month (S$9.90 with automatic debiting)
Lossless audio S$15.90/month
KKBox is one of Asia's leading music streaming services, with over 50 million music tracks. The streaming service has a comprehensive Asian pop music library.
KKBox streams music at the bit rate of up to 320 Kbps which is the highest audio quality of an MP3 file. The high-quality audio service is available in the premium package.
KKBox is available on:
KKBOX is also available on various smart TVs and streaming boxes, including Apple TV, Xbox and Amazon Fire TV.
One of the notable features that make KKBox different from other music streaming services is its comprehensive music directory from countries in Asia like Thailand, Malaysia, and Taiwan. It features artistes such as JJ Lin from Singapore and Jay Chou from Taiwan.
KKBox app supports podcasts just like its competitors.
Uploading music to KKBox is easy. You can either add songs from your computer or mobile device or import them from another music streaming service.
KKBox allows you to download music and podcasts to listen to when you are offline.
Which one fits your needs?
All the above streaming services have their unique strengths. Here is a breakdown of some of their strengths and weaknesses.
Tidal: Excellent sound quality
The main strengths of Tidal are its excellent sound quality and wide range of music. However, its high price tag may be a deterrent for some users.
YouTube Premium: Lacking in variety of music; provides live-streaming service
Weaknesses of YouTube:
Lack of high-resolution music streaming
Does not have a wide variety of music
Strengths of YouTube:
Has live-streaming service
A variety of video content
Spotify: A solid app with a simple-to-use algorithm
Spotify has a variety of music and provides a simple-to-use algorithm. The disadvantages of Spotify are that it does not have the selection that Tidal or YouTube Premium offer.
But comparing YouTube music to Spotify, streaming quality is typically lower for YouTube because it uses an algorithm that prioritises videos with more views over high-quality audio.
Kkbox: Perfect for Asian pop music
When comparing Spotify to KKBox, the latter is perfect for those who are looking for Asian pop music. However, it does not have the selection that Tidal or YouTube Premium offer.
In summary, If you're looking for a streaming service that will give you access to both Asian music and live streams, YouTube Premium is the way to go. If sound quality is your top priority, Tidal's high-quality MP3s are worth exploring.
When comparing KKBox vs Spotify for those who want a little bit of everything in one app, Spotify has what it takes with an advanced algorithm.
On the other hand, KKBox provides Asians with an easily accessible library of their favourite artistes without the cost or commitment of other services.
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Július Koller — Atlas of Fantastic Science (From the Július Koller Visual Archive)
Opening, March 29, 2011, 6.30 pm
Exhibition, March 30 – May 20, 2011
Július Koller's work, which focused on day-to-day reality steeped in a public realm submitted to state oversight and control, was contrasted by the artist's personal figure—a phenomenon in parallel appears in the work of conceptual artists in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and other former communist countries. In former Eastern Europe artists were often compelled to take on the position of art historians and archivists (Zdenka Badovinac), as many of them also authored programme texts and manifestos. Koller's interest in day-to-day reality and public affairs immediately prompted him into collecting daily press, newspaper clippings and mass reproduced images. The product of his search for "unidentifiable objects" and the follow through in archiving them comprises a momentous complement to the documentation on his concepts and actions.
Július Koller (b. 1939 in Slovakia, † 2017).
www.juliuskollersociety.org


The mechanical performance of a door is classified into various stress groups according to DIN EN 1192. The "hard impact" provides information about the surface impact resistance – an important indicator for the resistance of the door surface to daily wear and tear.
The "soft impact" simulates stress caused by body impact on the door. In these tests the general door construction as well as the hinges are of significant importance. The multiple function test is conducted to ensure that all door elements withstand the dynamic stress of thousands of use cycles.
Lock and hinges are particularly stressed. However, the whole door construction and extras such as glass panes are of special interest, too. The mechanical performanceof certain components – e.g. withdrawal of screws and hinges – is just as important as the checking of complete door constructions.


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Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (m. Ray Henderson, w. Samuel M. Lewis and Joseph Widow Young)
Yes Sir! That's My Baby (m. Walter Donaldson, w. Gus Kahn)
Dinah (m. Harry Akst, w. Sam M. Lewis & Joe Young)
Sweet Georgia Brown (m. Ben Bernie and Maceo Pinkard, w. Kenneth Casey)
I Never Knew (m. Ted Fio Rito, w. Gus Kahn)
Always: early recordings, 1926-1927 (Irving Berlin)
Manhattan (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart)
Remember (Irving Berlin)
Who? (m. Jerome Kern, w. Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II)
Alabamy Bound (m. Ray Henderson, w. Buddy DeSylva, Bud Green)
I Wonder Where My Baby is Tonight (m. Walter Donaldson, w. Gus Kahn)
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (m. Ray Henderson, w. Samuel M. Lewis and Joseph Widow Young) aka "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue"
Accounts of who originally composed "Has Anybody Seen My Girl?" vary, particularly since the song, especially its lyrics, was often modified. Some sources state that Percy Weinrich wrote the music and Jack Mahoney the lyrics, in 1914.[1] Credit for the most popular version of the song, though, is given to Ray Henderson for the music, and Sam M. Lewis and Joseph Widow Young for the lyrics. It was this version that was [first] recorded by The California Ramblers in 1925.
Golden Gate Orchestra (California Ramblers)
The provider attaches the following information about the band:
The Golden Gate Orchestra was a pseudonym to the well established California Ramblers who were a popular and prolific jazz group from the 1920s, that recorded hundreds of songs under many different record labels throughout the 1920s. Three of the members of the band, Red Nichols, Jimmy Dorsey, and Tommy Dorsey, would go on to front big bands in later decades.
The original band members were from Ohio, but chose the name California Ramblers because they thought people would be less inclined to listen to a jazz band from the Midwest. They recorded for nearly every independent label in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., using over 100 unique aliases. This excellent record was made in 1925. Vocal by Hall and Ryan.
Art Landry's Orchestra, featuring vocalist Denny "Dinty" Curtis
The Melody Sheiks
The band is one of many led by Sam Lanin
Gene Austin
Gene Austin – vocal
Dave Franklin – piano
May Singhi Breen – ukulele
later covers
Has Anybody Seen My Gal? is the title of a 1952 film set in the year 1928. It's not a musical; but the soundtrack includes several songs from the 192os. Here's a clip containing the title song and a bit of dialogue. IMDb credits the performance to "the College Boys and Girls."
West End Jazz Band — performance on the train to Hudson Lake, 19 October 2008
Mike Bezin – cornet, Leah Bezin – banjo, Frank Gualtieri – trombone, John Otto – clarinet, Mike Albiniak – drums, Mike Walbridge – tuba, with Andy Schumm – cornet, Dave Bock – trombone. Sue Fischer – washboard, Jack Kuncl – banjo
Yes Sir! That's My Baby (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) was a hit for Ace Brigode in 1925 and for Eddie Cantor in 1930. It was later a hit for Rick Nelson in the 1950s and Frank Sinatra in the 1960s.
According to one source, the song was written when Donaldson & Kahn were visiting Eddie Cantor. Cantor's daughter Marjorie brought out one of her favorite toys, a walking mechanical pig. She wound it up and it started walking in rhythm while two notes kept coming from the little creature. Kahn was inspired and started working [on] lyrics to these notes in rhythm with the pig, coming up with the title and opening line of the chorus in short order. – excerpts from Wikipedia
Ace Brigode and his 14 Virginians – recorded on 2 June 1925
Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, vocal refrain by C. A. Coon. Recorded July 27, 1925 in Camden, NJ. First issued circa late 1925.
Jason Robards in the feature film A Thousand Clowns (1965)
Dinah (m. Harry Akst, w.Sam M. Lewis & Joe Young) was introduced in the 1923 musical Kid Boots, a production with a book by William Anthony McGuire and Otto Harbach, music by Harry Tierney, and lyrics by Joseph McCarthy. The show was staged by Edward Royce.
Produced by Florenz Ziegfeld, the Broadway production, opened on December 31, 1923 at the Earl Carroll Theatre and then moved to the Selwyn Theatre for a total of 489 performances. The cast starred Eddie Cantor and Mary Eaton, with George Olsen and his orchestra.
The show was billed as "A Musical Comedy of Palm Beach and Golf" and was set at The Everglades Club, Palm Beach, Florida. It was a showcase for Eddie Cantor, who played the caddie master at the swank club. He gives golf lessons on the side, with crooked balls so the clients need more instruction. He's also a bootlegger and a busybody. He can't be fired, however, because he has something on everyone at the club. The most famous song to come out of the show was Dinah by Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young and Harry Akst, added to the finale during the run for Eddie [Cantor to sing]. – Wikipedia, adapted
The Revelers – recorded in 1925
Cliff Edwards & His Hot Combination — 1925
The Red Hot Jazz Archive says:
On these Hot Combination sides that Edwards recorded for Pathé Actuelle he is backed up by some solid Jazz talent which included Red Nichols, Miff Mole and Vic Berton.
Ethel Waters and her Plantation Orchestra – 1926
The Boswell Sisters — recorded in December, 1934
According to jazzstandards.com (excerpts follow):
The song seems to have been designed with jazz improvisation in mind, and there has been no shortage of improvisers. Jackie McLean based his Donna on the song and Miles Davis recorded it as Dig (1951). On Monk's Dream (1962), Thelonious Monk included only one new composition, Bright Mississippi, which is also based on the chord changes of Sweet Georgia Brown.
Ben Bernie and his Orchestra – the provider estimates the year of this film footage as 1924-25. A visitor, Ed Rounds, tells me that this early sound film was made by Lee De Forest in 1925. See comments.
Bing Crosby — 1932 — includes a chorus of scat by der Bingle
Django Reinhardt – (Undated) Djangophiles are invited to identify this recording. The Djangopedia lists six recordings of the song on different dates between 1937 and 1950.
Coleman Hawkins & his All Star Band
See also Anita O'Day's performance at Newport Jazz Festival 1958
I Never Knew (Ted Fio Rito, Gus Kahn)
Victor Salon Orchestra, conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret — recorded in 1925.
Always (Irving Berlin)
Always: early recordings, 1926-1927
Manhattan (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) was written for the revue Garrick Gaieties which debuted in 1925 on Broadway and was the first of three Garrick Gaiety revues, which were subsequently produced in 1926 and 1930. The show parodied current subjects, such as the New York City Subway system and the Theatre Guild (producer of the show).
The revue first opened on Broadway at the Garrick Theatre on May 17, 1925, as a 2-performance benefit for the Theatre Guild. The reviews were favorable, and Rodgers and others persuaded the Theatre Guild to continue the production, which re-opened on June 8, 1925 and ran until November 28, for 211 performances.[2] Several writers contributed the material for the sketches, including Edith Meiser, Sam Jaffe, Benjamin Kaye and Morrie Ryskind. – Wikipedia
The California Ramblers performing as the Golden Gate Orchestra – 1925
Ruth Tester and Allan Gould — from a film short called Makers of Melody, shot in the spring of 1929. Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart play themselves in the twenty-minute two-reeler. The image below is an excerpt from the biography Lorenz Hart: A Poet on Broadway by Frederick Nolan, 1995, p. 127.
(above) A scene in the short Makers of Melody (1929)
Makers of Melody is short film made by Paramount featuring Rodgers and Hart "demonstrating how they had come to write" some of their songs, apparently to a script, though one site describes it as an interview interwoven with song performances. It includes renditions of four songs: Manhattan, The Girl Friend, The Blue Room, and Here in My Arms. The last of these, although I don't know their order in the film, is performed by Rodgers & Hart. It's the only one of the four songs in the film which I haven't found on video.
Lee Wiley — from her 1950 album Night in Manhattan, with Bobby Hackett and Joe Bushkin
Remember (Irving Berlin) aka "You Forgot to Remember"
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George Olsen's Orchestra – 1925. From the 1925 musical Sunny. The provider attaches the note: George Olsen's orchestra was in the pit for the original Broadway run and soon thereafter recorded this version for male trio.
The Broadway production (produced by Charles Dillingham and directed by Hassard Short) opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on September 22, 1925 and ran for 517 performances. Cast: Marilyn Miller (playing Sunny), Jack Donahue, Clifton Webb, Mary Hay, Joseph Cawthorn, Paul Frawley, Cliff Edwards, Pert Kelton, Moss & Fontana, Esther Howard, Dorothy Francis.
Marilyn Miller – 1929. Hollywood made a film of Sunny in 1929. Marilyn Miller, who had played the leading part in the Broadway production, was hired by Warner Brothers to reprise the role that made her the highest-paid star on Broadway. – wiki
Ben Selvin's Orchestra recording as the Knickerbockers – 1925
The Goofus Five – 1925
From the bio in the liner notes of The Goofus Five 1926 to 1927 on Timeless Records, by Brian Rust:
Back in 1924, Ed Kirkeby, the manager of the prestigious American dance band known as the California Ramblers, decided that a quintet of the band within the band would be an excellent novelty, especially for playing popular tunes of the day for dancers who preferred their music with a strong jazz flavour. So it came about that the Little Ramblers were formed; but like the parent band, they recorded only on Columbia. Finding their music was a success, Kirkeby secured contracts with other record companies under the name of the Five Birmingham Babies, and on Okeh as the Goofus Five.
Many people had no idea what a goofus was; to a few the word signified much the same [as] 'corny', or out of date, behind the times, simple-minded, obvious. In a musical context, it indicated the strange instrument that looked like a saxophone but sounded like a mouth-organ. Adrian Rollini, the bass saxophonist with the California Ramblers, adapted the goofus for use with the jazz unit [so?] that Okeh records had become identified with it.
The Quintette du Hot Club de France – Django and the QHCF recorded the song three times in 1939, twice on 21 March 1939 and once on 17 May 1939, with the same personnel each time: Stephane Grappelly (g), Django Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Pierre Ferret (g), Emmanuel Soudieux (b).
John Green and his Snap Syncopators – recorded on23 April 1977 Heathrow Hotel, London UK
Ed Rounds
The Ben Bernie film is indeed from 1925. It was filmed by Lee DeForest who was making sound films as early 1924 when he filmed the black vaudiville teem of Noble Sissel and Ubie Blake
Thanks Ed, After I wrote that I read of experimental sound film dating to the early 20s. There is sound film from 1923, for example, of Eddie Cantor singing. I'll remove my question about the date. — Jim
Excerpts from the main wikipedia article on Sound Film:
Advanced sound-on-film – In 1919, American inventor Lee De Forest was awarded several patents that would lead to the first sound-on-film technology with commercial application. In De Forest's system, the sound track was photographically recorded on to the side of the strip of motion picture film to create a composite, or "married", print. If proper synchronization of sound and picture was achieved in recording, it could be absolutely counted on in playback. Over the next four years, he improved his system with the help of equipment and patents licensed from another American inventor in the field, Theodore Case.[16]
At the University of Illinois, Polish-born research engineer Joseph Tykociński-Tykociner was working independently on a similar process. On June 9, 1922, he gave the first reported U.S. demonstration of a sound-on-film motion picture to members of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.[17] As with Lauste and Tigerstedt, Tykociner's system would never be taken advantage of commercially; De Forest's, however, soon would.
Buster Cearley
I was checking to see if the copyright has expired on MY BUDDY and ran into this treasure trove of melody from the past.
It's fabulous what you've done here. All I can say is, MORE!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks. I'm going back to 1928 now.
Hi Buster, Thank you for the kind compliment. – Jim
Thanks so much. Helping me figure out songs of the eras of my 100 year old uncle. Gracias!~ And I get to hear some. Boswell sisters, Yeah!
You're welcome. (-̮̮̃-̃)


The Time in Between is classic KA. It's reminiscent of books like Motorcycle Man and Sweet Dreams where the reader forms a life-like bond with the characters. Ashley's ability to form a strong emotional connection with the fictional worlds that she builds is like no other author. I could not put this book down. As the 3rd and final installment in the Magdalene series, it did not disappoint.
Spanning the course of roughly 2 decades, The Time in Between chronicles the story of Coert and Cady. Young, misunderstood, and unappreciated by her family, Cady falls in with a tough crowd. And while they are by no means on the up and up, they embrace Cady and look out for her.
When Coert enters the picture, then known as Tony, he starts to run with the same crew. And while they too embrace him, it's for a very different reason. Whereas Cady is looking for a replacement family, Coert/Tony is looking to rise up within the criminal enterprise that's being built. What they find in each other is love and acceptance.
But the consequences of both Coert/Tony and Cady's actions ultimately tear them apart–for 18 years. Told in alternating present day and year's past voices, Ashley explores what happens when young love turns deadly and if it can truly stand the test of time after years of being apart.
Whether this is your 1st or 31st KA book, it will only leave you wanting more. Though this series is complete–and this book can be read as a stand alone–there's plenty of KA goodness out there. Heart-wrenching throughout, I have nothing but good things to say about The Time in Between.


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Bryant & May and the Bleeding Heart
Bryant & May, Book 11
By: Christopher Fowler
Narrated by: Tim Goodman
Series: Bryant & May, Book 11
Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 (359 ratings)
Bryant & May - The Burning Man
A banking scandal has filled the city with violent protests, and a young homeless man burns to death after being caught between rioters and the police. But all is not as it seems; an opportunistic killer is using the chaos to exact revenge. Arthur Bryant and John May soon find their investigation taking an apocalyptic turn as the case comes to involve the history of mob rule, corruption, punishment, and the legend of Guy Fawkes.
By Viatrix on 21-07-15
Bryant & May - London's Glory
In every detective's life there are cases that can't be discussed. Now Arthur Bryant has decided to open the files on 11 of these previously unseen investigations. The first-ever collection of Bryant & May stories not only sheds light on 11 classic cases but also contains everything you need to know about the two octogenarian detectives and the Peculiar Crimes Unit.
Cant praise it enough
By Phillip H on 16-09-16
Rumpole at Christmas
By: John Mortimer
Narrated by: Bill Wallis
Rumpole isn't particularly fond of Christmas; he finds it has a horrible habit of dragging on as he and She Who Must Be Obeyed go through the usual rituals in Froxbury Mansions. After the exchange of presents (lavender water for her, a tie for him) they settle down to a supermarket turkey with all the trimmings, followed by a glass of port. The only excitement comes in deciding whether to stand for the national anthem after the Queen's Speech.
Rumpole at his best again
By ndg on 14-01-22
Coroner's Pidgin
An Albert Campion Mystery
By: Margery Allingham
Narrated by: David Thorpe
Just returned from years overseas on a secret mission, Albert Campion is relaxing in his bath when his servant Lugg and a lady of unmistakably aristocratic bearing appear in his flat carrying the corpse of a woman. At first Campion is unwilling to get involved, but he is forced to bring his powers of protection to bear on the case, and to solve not only the mystery of the murdered woman but also the alarming disappearance of some well-known art treasures.
Excellent book that keeps you guessing right to the end
By Josephine on 22-01-16
England's Finest
The Peculiar Crimes Unit has solved many extraordinary cases over the years, but some were hushed up and hidden away. Until now. Arthur Bryant remembers these lost cases as if they were yesterday. Here, then, is the truth about the Covent Garden opera diva and the 17th reindeer, the body that falls from the Tate Gallery, the ordinary London street corner where strange accidents keep occurring, the consul's son discovered buried in the unit's basement, the corpse pulled from a swamp of Chinese dinners....
Box of Gems
By Sue on 28-11-19
The Murder List
DCI Andy Gilchrist
By: T.F. Muir
Narrated by: David Monteath
St Andrews, Scotland. When an elderly woman's naked body is found in her home, crucified to the floor, DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate, DS Jessie Janes, find themselves in a hunt for a brutal serial killer. As the body count rises, suspicion falls on Tap 'Dancer' McCrear, a career criminal recently released from prison after serving 15 years for a murder he swore he never committed. As Gilchrist begins to uncover the terrifying truth behind each of the killings, his worst fears are realised when he learns that McCrear is killing everyone involved in his murder trial....
A gripping book
By Val Cornwall on 15-02-21
Tied Up in Tinsel
By: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: James Saxon
Christmastime in an isolated country house and, following a flaming row in the kitchen, there's murder inside. When a much disliked visiting servant disappears without trace after playing Santa Claus, foul play is at once suspected - and foul play it proves to be. Only suspicion falls not on the staff but on the guests, all so unimpeachably respectable that the very thought of murder in connection with any of them seems almost heresy.
Excellent Christmas listen
By Louisa on 08-01-21
A Series of Murders
By: Simon Brett
Narrated by: Simon Brett
Charles Paris is in clover. He has been contracted for three whole months to play brainless bobby Sergeant Clump, foil to the charismatic amateur sleuth, Stanislas Braid, in a TV series of that name. Recourse to the whiskey bottle is still needed, however, to get him through a day's filming - one made all the more arduous by the pompous posturings of the show's star, and the constant outraged interruptions of the ancient author whose detective novels are being adapted. Indeed, there is plenty of friction about.
"A confusion of constables."
The Excursion Train
Railway Detective, Book 2
By: Edward Marston
Narrated by: Sam Dastor
On the shocking discovery of a passenger's body on the Great Western Railway excursion train, Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck and his assistant, Sergeant Victor Leeming, are dispatched to the scene. Faced with what initially appears to be a motiveless murder, Colbeck is intrigued by the murder weapon - a noose. When it emerges that the victim had worked as a public executioner, Colbeck realises that this must be intrinsically linked to the killer's choice of weapon.
Thoroughly Enjoyable
By Learning is fun! on 17-05-16
By: Margaret Duffy
Narrated by: Patricia Gallimore
When several shots are fired into the bistro where husband and wife crime-fighting duo Patrick Gillard and Ingrid Langley are meeting their boss, they discuss the shooting with their friend, Detective Chief Inspector James Carrick. Several years previously Carrick was also targeted by a criminal, Benny Cooper, who was eventually convicted of involvement in child pornography. Benny and his accomplice are now out of prison, and soon the intimidation of Carrick and his family returns.
The Ghost Tree
By: Barbara Erskine
Narrated by: Vivian Helbrun
Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage and career and now the death of her father, from whom she had long been estranged. She is faced with the daunting task of clearing his house, believing he had removed all traces of her mother. Yet hidden away in a barely used top-floor room, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor from the 18th century, Thomas Erskine.
Different and gripping
By Happy Shopper on 03-10-18
The Skull Beneath the Skin
By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Katie Scarfe
A Cordelia Gray Mystery. Marking the return of Cordelia Gray, The Skull Beneath the Skin is a complex mystery which more than lives up to its predecessor, An Unsuitable Job for a Woman. Hired to protect a beautiful but neurotic actress, Cordelia Gray soon becomes embroiled in a case as dangerous to her own life as it is mysterious. Clarissa Lisle hopes to make a spectacular comeback in a production of The Duchess of Malfi, to be played in Ambrose Gorringe's sinister castle at Courcy Island.
Performance of narrator
By Maureen Frost on 10-04-21
The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds
A Dizzy Heights Mystery, Book 1
By: T E Kinsey
Narrated by: Simon Mattacks, Elizabeth Knowelden
London, 1925. With their band the Dizzy Heights, jazz musicians Ivor 'Skins' Maloney and Bartholomew 'Barty' Dunn are used to improvising as they play the Charleston for flappers and toffs, but things are about to take a surprising turn.
Goodish book, mistake having two narrators
The Secrets of Wishtide
By: Kate Saunders
Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens
Mrs Laetitia Rodd is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon: she is also a private detective of the utmost discretion. In winter 1850, she is asked by Sir James Calderstone to investigate the background of an 'unsuitable' woman his son intends to marry. In the guise of governess, she travels to the family seat, Wishtide, where she discovers that the Calderstones have more to hide than most. As their secrets unfold, the case takes an unpleasant turn when a man is found dead outside a tavern.
Absolutely Delightful
By Linda on 24-03-17
Rivers of London
Rivers of London, Book 1
By: Ben Aaronovitch
Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
My name is Peter Grant, and until January, I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and as the Filth to everybody else). My only concerns in life were how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit - we do paperwork so real coppers don't have to - and finding a way to climb into the panties of the outrageously perky WPC Leslie May. Then one night, in pursuance of a murder inquiry, I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly voluble....
brilliant original story great narrator
By valb on 05-08-11
The Case of the Damaged Detective
5-Minute Sherlock, Book 1
By: Drew Hayes
Narrated by: Scott Aiello, Carol Monda
A dance club full of bodies. Cause of death - a mystery. The lone survivor - a man, raving like a lunatic, wearing only a deerstalker hat. Now, the man who calls himself Sherman Holmes is being studied like a lab rat by a top-secret government agency. How is it he can be barely clinging to reality one minute - yet be a seeming genius the next? Within his brain might just be the greatest scientific breakthrough of the millennium, if anyone can figure out how to access it. Enter the agent code named Watson.
A great bit of escapism and fun.
By AudiobookDevotee on 08-03-21
The Pimlico Murder
By: Mike Hollow
Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
Armistice Day 1940. The Blitz Detective John Jago finds himself despatched to Pimlico to investigate a suspicious death. A young man, Terry Watson, has been found in an Anderson shelter, battered about the head, and with two white poppies in his pocket. As the investigation delves into Watson's background, Jago and his assistant DC Craddock find themselves knee-deep in Pimlico's shady underworld and connections with Oswald Mosley's BUF party. It will take all their skills to uncover the truth behind the pacifist's brutal death.
Another fantastic listen
By FrancesH on 06-01-22
The Body in the Marsh
DCI Craig Gillard, Book 1
By: Nick Louth
Narrated by: Marston York
Length: 12 hrs
Criminologist Martin Knight lives a gilded life and is a thorn in the side of the police. But then his wife, Liz, goes missing. There is no good explanation and no sign of Martin.... To make things worse, Liz is the ex-girlfriend of DCI Craig Gillard who is drawn into the investigation. Is it just a missing person or something worse? And what relevance do the events around the shocking Girl F case, so taken up by Knight, have to do with the present? The truth is darker than you could ever have imagined.
Tired old tropes.
By K on 18-09-20
Two teenagers see a dead man rising from his grave. And if that's not alarming enough, one of them is killed in a hit and run accident. Soon it seems death is all around and Bryant and May must confront a group of latter-day bodysnatchers. More graves are desecrated, further deaths occur, and when Bryant is blindfolded and taken to a secret society, he realises that this case is more complex than even he had imagined.
©2014 Christopher Fowler (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Police Procedurals
"One of our most unorthodox and entertaining writers" ( Sunday Telegraph)
Seventy-Seven Clocks
What listeners say about Bryant & May and the Bleeding Heart
another triumph
Would you consider the audio edition of Bryant & May and the Bleeding Heart to be better than the print version?
I've never read this series, I came across them on Audible and the narration brings the characters to life so well that I couldn't imagine them without Tim Goodman's simply perfect voices. It's like coming home and getting into your most comfy pj's.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Bryant & May and the Bleeding Heart?
There's no one particular part the whole book is a joy
Which character – as performed by Tim Goodman – was your favourite?
I've always loved Bryant, he's my favourite.
I'm not a person who can listen to anything all in one go. However, I listen in the car, doing housework, cooking..whenever I can
I actually read the penultimate book first as I didn't realise it was a series. I then started from the beginning and it didn't affect my enjoyment of the books at all. They are wonderful and I hope there are many instalments to come, with the excellent narration of Tim who brings all the characters to life.
siouxiebloo
Mysterious Crime Team Who You Just Let Reel You In
This is the first Bryant & May Book I've come across... What a Hidden Gem!
I've always loved reading & watching anything which begins with a mystery and trying to work out along the way how too solve it & along with like minded readers of this genre have read Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins & many other revered authors & to tell the truth I never thought I'd find another author who could hold my interest in this way & then BANG along comes Christopher Fowlers "Bryant & May" ....
I purchased this from the Audible daily deal at a reduced price, believe you me I will be investing in the whole series I was so delighted with this wonderful find!!!
Tim Goodman who narrates does a marvelous job not only keeping you hooked listening but manages to give each character their own voice, therefore helping to create an image in your mind of how they appear...
I dont like elaborating on any books contents as I find the synopsis does enough to give a little peek of the enjoyment too come :-)
Like meeting old friends
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I discovered Bryant and May by accident a few years ago and have listened to all available
This latest one is amongst the very best of them
As with the other B&M books the characters are paramount
in this book the plot draws you in with mystery and humour
Have you listened to any of Tim Goodman's other performances? How does this one compare?
Tim Goodman creates images of all the characters so much so that when I read a B&M book I hear his voice as I read
Read these books in order if you can I listened to Seven Clocks and was hooked then went back to the begining
I did not see how the many threads could be drawn together, but they were; seamlessly. Now for the next one.....
Excellent once more.
Listened to and read a number within this series and all are great.
Unusual stories and unusual characters.
Very disappointing
Such a poor experience . So disappointed after reading the reviews.
I have given up after persevering for 2 chapters of poor presentation and a laborious story
christine1850
Acquired taste
It took a while to get into this book, not least because the narrator made everyone sound about 20 years older than they were supposed to be. That said, in the end I quite enjoyed the story
overall pretty good.
An interesting story, well written. I confess to losing the plot a few times due to the flowery rambling. which is part of Bryants character I realise. First time reading a Bryant and May story. Very amusing in places. A few suspect accents from the narrator - Asian or Welsh I wondered!
Nana Chris
Still not sure
Where does Bryant & May and the Bleeding Heart rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
While I quite enjoyed it in the end, I'm not sure I would listen to another Bryant & May story.
No, this is the first one and I thought it a good performance overall. He caught the different characterisations well.
Not especially.
When I first started listening I didn't think I would want to finish it but slowly but surely I was pulled in by the story. I listen to a lot of different types of audio books but I'm not entirely sure whether I will listen to another Bryant & May story, at least not for a time. There is much better listening out there I think for me. That's not to say it was bad or boring but it did take me a long time to get into it.
Another good read .
As always another story full of characters you can picture, with twists, interesting London stories snd s bit of comedy. I love these Bryant and May books and can't wait for the next one. The reader is perfect and should not be changed as his voices become the characters you know from book to book. I especially love the Bryant character, who would not be the character he is without May, which is rather the point I think, however along the way the other characters have grown as well and therefore the books are as much about them as is the intrigue of the plots.
Great series!
I've enjoyed this series very much. The narrator is the same for all of them and he's perfect. The stories and the descriptions transport me to another place, and for that, I'm grateful.
I cannot agree with the ratings others have given this book. The voices were VERY irritating. The story trended to unbelievable.


text:
import collections
import shutil
import json
import ruamel.yaml as yaml
try:
    from ruamel.yaml import CSafeLoader as SafeLoader
except ImportError:
    from ruamel.yaml import SafeLoader  # type: ignore
import os
import subprocess
import copy
import pprint
import re
import sys
import rdflib
from rdflib import Graph, URIRef
import rdflib.namespace
from rdflib.namespace import RDF, RDFS
import urlparse
import logging
from .aslist import aslist
from typing import Any, cast, Dict, Iterable, Tuple, Union
from .ref_resolver import Loader

_logger = logging.getLogger("salad")

def pred(datatype, field, name, context, defaultBase, namespaces):
    # type: (Dict[str, Union[Dict, str]], Dict, str, Loader.ContextType, str, Dict[str, rdflib.namespace.Namespace]) -> Union[Dict, str]
    split = urlparse.urlsplit(name)

    vee = None  # type: Union[str, unicode]

    if split.scheme:
        vee = name
        (ns, ln) = rdflib.namespace.split_uri(unicode(vee))
        name = ln
        if ns[0:-1] in namespaces:
            vee = unicode(namespaces[ns[0:-1]][ln])
        _logger.debug("name, v %s %s", name, vee)

    v = None  # type: Any

    if field and "jsonldPredicate" in field:
        if isinstance(field["jsonldPredicate"], dict):
            v = {}
            for k, val in field["jsonldPredicate"].items():
                v[("@" + k[1:] if k.startswith("_") else k)] = val
            if "@id" not in v:
                v["@id"] = vee
        else:
            v = field["jsonldPredicate"]
    elif "jsonldPredicate" in datatype:
        if isinstance(datatype["jsonldPredicate"], collections.Iterable):
            for d in datatype["jsonldPredicate"]:
                if isinstance(d, dict):
                    if d["symbol"] == name:
                        v = d["predicate"]
                else:
                    raise Exception(
                        "entries in the jsonldPredicate List must be "
                        "Dictionaries")
        else:
            raise Exception("jsonldPredicate must be a List of Dictionaries.")
    # if not v:
    #     if field and "jsonldPrefix" in field:
    #         defaultBase = field["jsonldPrefix"]
    #     elif "jsonldPrefix" in datatype:
    #         defaultBase = datatype["jsonldPrefix"]

    ret = v or vee

    if not ret:
        ret = defaultBase + name

    if name in context:
        if context[name] != ret:
            raise Exception("Predicate collision on %s, '%s' != '%s'" %
                            (name, context[name], ret))
    else:
        _logger.debug("Adding to context '%s' %s (%s)", name, ret, type(ret))
        context[name] = ret

    return ret

def process_type(t, g, context, defaultBase, namespaces, defaultPrefix):
    # type: (Dict[str, Any], Graph, Loader.ContextType, str, Dict[str, rdflib.namespace.Namespace], str) -> None
    if t["type"] == "record":
        recordname = t["name"]

        _logger.debug("Processing record %s\n", t)

        classnode = URIRef(recordname)
        g.add((classnode, RDF.type, RDFS.Class))

        split = urlparse.urlsplit(recordname)
        if "jsonldPrefix" in t:
            predicate = "%s:%s" % (t["jsonldPrefix"], recordname)
        elif split.scheme:
            (ns, ln) = rdflib.namespace.split_uri(unicode(recordname))
            predicate = recordname
            recordname = ln
        else:
            predicate = "%s:%s" % (defaultPrefix, recordname)

        if context.get(recordname, predicate) != predicate:
            raise Exception("Predicate collision on '%s', '%s' != '%s'" % (
                recordname, context[recordname], predicate))

        if not recordname:
            raise Exception()

        _logger.debug("Adding to context '%s' %s (%s)",
                      recordname, predicate, type(predicate))
        context[recordname] = predicate

        for i in t.get("fields", []):
            fieldname = i["name"]

            _logger.debug("Processing field %s", i)

            v = pred(t, i, fieldname, context, defaultPrefix, namespaces)

            if isinstance(v, basestring):
                v = v if v[0] != "@" else None
            else:
                v = v["_@id"] if v.get("_@id", "@")[0] != "@" else None

            if v:
                (ns, ln) = rdflib.namespace.split_uri(unicode(v))
                if ns[0:-1] in namespaces:
                    propnode = namespaces[ns[0:-1]][ln]
                else:
                    propnode = URIRef(v)

                g.add((propnode, RDF.type, RDF.Property))
                g.add((propnode, RDFS.domain, classnode))

                # TODO generate range from datatype.

            if isinstance(i["type"], dict) and "name" in i["type"]:
                process_type(i["type"], g, context, defaultBase,
                             namespaces, defaultPrefix)

        if "extends" in t:
            for e in aslist(t["extends"]):
                g.add((classnode, RDFS.subClassOf, URIRef(e)))
    elif t["type"] == "enum":
        _logger.debug("Processing enum %s", t["name"])

        for i in t["symbols"]:
            pred(t, None, i, context, defaultBase, namespaces)

def salad_to_jsonld_context(j, schema_ctx):
    # type: (Iterable, Dict[str, Any]) -> Tuple[Loader.ContextType, Graph]
    context = {}  # type: Loader.ContextType
    namespaces = {}
    g = Graph()
    defaultPrefix = ""

    for k, v in schema_ctx.items():
        context[k] = v
        namespaces[k] = rdflib.namespace.Namespace(v)

    if "@base" in context:
        defaultBase = cast(str, context["@base"])
        del context["@base"]
    else:
        defaultBase = ""

    for k, v in namespaces.items():
        g.bind(k, v)

    for t in j:
        process_type(t, g, context, defaultBase, namespaces, defaultPrefix)

    return (context, g)

def fix_jsonld_ids(obj, ids):
    # type: (Union[Dict[unicode, Any], List[Dict[unicode, Any]]], List[unicode]) -> None
    if isinstance(obj, dict):
        for i in ids:
            if i in obj:
                obj["@id"] = obj[i]
        for v in obj.values():
            fix_jsonld_ids(v, ids)
    if isinstance(obj, list):
        for entry in obj:
            fix_jsonld_ids(entry, ids)

def makerdf(workflow, wf, ctx, graph=None):
    # type: (Union[str, unicode], Union[List[Dict[unicode, Any]], Dict[unicode, Any]], Loader.ContextType, Graph) -> Graph
    prefixes = {}
    idfields = []
    for k, v in ctx.iteritems():
        if isinstance(v, dict):
            url = v["@id"]
        else:
            url = v
        if url == "@id":
            idfields.append(k)
        doc_url, frg = urlparse.urldefrag(url)
        if "/" in frg:
            p = frg.split("/")[0]
            prefixes[p] = u"%s#%s/" % (doc_url, p)

    fix_jsonld_ids(wf, idfields)

    if graph is None:
        g = Graph()
    else:
        g = graph

    if isinstance(wf, list):
        for w in wf:
            w["@context"] = ctx
            g.parse(data=json.dumps(w), format='json-ld', location=workflow)
    else:
        wf["@context"] = ctx
        g.parse(data=json.dumps(wf), format='json-ld', location=workflow)

    # Bug in json-ld loader causes @id fields to be added to the graph
    for sub, pred, obj in g.triples((None, URIRef("@id"), None)):
        g.remove((sub, pred, obj))

    for k2, v2 in prefixes.iteritems():
        g.namespace_manager.bind(k2, v2)

    return g

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Interesting. Houses that make (as much / close to) energy, balancing out what they consume. Solar power, foam insulation, efficient water heaters etc etc.
Expensive to build but costs for building this experimental subdivision are wrapped into the mortgage, balanced by significant reductions in energy consumption hence significantly lower bills.
The idea is good in principle, and certainly parts of it would adapt well to existing houses, but I do like to open windows in the summer, and have fresh air rather than air conditioning. Another thing I notice with these modern build, heavily insulatated places in the UK is that they build all the plywood and foam while leaving it open to the rain, so there must be tons of water trapped in there. Goodness knows how it comes out, but it must either evaporate out through the walls or rot them.
The development referenced in the article is in California, Mistress Rose. And as the song says, "It never rains in California." Or very little, plus they've been dealing with a major, multi-year drought. But agree with you, could be an issue elsewhere. Foam probably injected into the wall cavities after wall / interior wall / roof in place to confine it.
It also comes down to climate differences. California inland summertime average temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Can do nighttime cooling with a whole house fan - http://www.homepower.com/articles/home-efficiency/equipment-products/cheaper-efficient-cooling-whole-house-fans. We installed one in the Connecticut house and it worked quite well. Not suitable for this house as there is no attic.
It was the last paragraph that made me dubious, with the woman saying if it felt like it was getting warm she would use her smartphone from wherever she was to kick up the air conditioning. People playing with toys.
But I think it is a very interesting "real time" study. 20 houses should provide some good research / useful information.
I've just come back from California. I nearly drowned. And I got trench foot.
I suppose you have different requirements in different places. I stayed in Avignon in France once during the early spring and it wasn't that warm. The bedroom was built to be cool too, so it was so cold I had to wear a jumper in bed.
there are workable ways to make zero or net producing houses but they do work best if the weather/wind/mass heat source/moving water etc etc is fairly predictable and especially if energy storage is designed into the system at house or district level.
air quality can be addressed with heat exchanger systems so as air in and air out have the same temp avoiding the sealed building issues.
the integration of power,heat/cooling,energy storage and even transport energy are all possible within available tech but at the mo they are not cost effective in a few decades compared to a few decades of energy bought from the big fossil providers.this situation is changing as the tech gets better and cheaper which although not quite following moore's law is likely to out value external energy for new builds within the next decade.
retro fit will usually be a bit of a muddle but there is tech that can be cost effective for some aspects some of the time.
What dp says, we have an extremely airtight house that never feels stuffy, and we open the patio doors if we feel like getting some outside in.
To some extent I suppose it is what you are used to. Having been brought up in a far from airtight house in the 1950s, when the idea was to have plenty of ventilation, I can't get used to, or feel happy with sealed houses. Added to that, I am in the great outdoors a lot, so get used to fresh air.
When I get round to it (or win the lottery) I am going to build an earth sheltered passivhaus. It should be energy neutral and would have been cash neutral if our friends at the top hadn't slashed the solar subsidies. I don't think you can be water neutral, but there would definitely be rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling. It's on the end of a long to do list, mind.
We are water neutral, in that we neither artificially import or export any. Ground water and rain.
I suppose I go buy some that's been mixed with alcohol at various percentages but I also smuggle some out in my bladder and leave it elsewhere sometimes.
iirc there was a goldfish that smuggled a few litres out a while ago during an unpleasantly damp confusion.
in terms of off grid independence water security is perhaps more important than energy issues and can often be addressed in parallel with energy if one is designing new build and sometimes even retrofit can include water/waste within the brief.
On the plus side of the equation, the firemen also brought a billion litres with them which they applied liberally. Overall, I'm claiming we are water neutral.
We collect rain water, but the ground water is a long way down, so that would need quite a borehole. Any water we put on the garden does end up in the aquifer though, so we are water neutral, although it takes energy to get it back up to us.
I'll have neutral water as well, then. Except for the booze, as Nick points out. I'll try to avoid the firemen. I want to build an 'ordinary' house, with passivhaus accreditation. For some reason they're all hobbit holes or ultra-modern industrial-look. Nothing wrong with either of those, of course but they aren't the look I would choose for my home, and people seem to think that's all you can have with Eco tech.