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Book v Film: Howl's Moving Castle
"In the land of Ingary where such things as seven-league boots and cloaks of invisibility really exist, it is quite a misfortune to be born the eldest of the three. Everyone knows you are the one who will fail first, and worst, if the three of you set out to seek your fortunes."
From the amazing Japanese animation film studio, Studio Ghibli, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Howl's Moving Castle is based on British author Diana Wynne Jones' 1986 fantasy novel, the first in a series of three, that follows a young, unconfident girl called Sophie Hatter (voiced by Emily Mortimer) from the fairytale land of Ingary.
For Sophie, being born the oldest of three is only the beginning of her troubles, since the oldest child is doomed to fail first. When Sophie's father dies, her stepmother, Fanny, takes Sophie and her two sisters out of school. But whilst Lettie and Martha go off to become apprentices, Sophie is left with no one to talk to but the hats she creates. One day, the Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall) makes a visit to Sophie's shop, and leaves Sophie under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady (Jean Simmons). Her only chance of breaking it is to find the ever-moving castle in the hills, and plead with the castle's owner, the heartless Wizard Howl (Christian Bale). To untangle the enchantment, Sophie makes a deal with Howl's fire demon, Calcifer (Billy Crystal): if Sophie can break his contract with Howl, then he will fix her curse. Finding herself caught up in Howl and the Witch's conflict, Sophie soon discovers that there's far more to Howl — and herself — than first meets the eye.
The following post is a review of the film adaptation in comparison to the book. You can read my review of the book on its own here.
When it comes to Studio Ghibli films, you really can't beat animation like it. Howl's Moving Castle is another stunning creation, filled with beautiful backgrounds and attention to detail that's just a marvel to watch.
Based on a young adult novel written 30 years ago now, the story and its characters do lack a little depth at times, especially that of Sophie, but Howl's Moving Castle is a very enjoyable adventure nonetheless, with a brilliant message of self-importance running through it.
Miyazaki has commented that this film was his favourite creation, saying: "I wanted to convey the message that life is worth living", and it's this message that shines through, capturing the morals of Jones' fairytale story perfectly.
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However, Miyazaki does go off on his own tangent at times, deflecting from the more complex themes of Jones' book as he, instead, focuses on a strong anti-war theme, influenced by his opposition to the USA's invasion of Iraq in 2003. Although the subplot of war is made to work in his film adaptation, the story does lose some of its more imaginative qualities because of this.
But what it lacks from Jones' book, it more than makes up for in visuals and audio quality. The English dub version is great fun with Christian Bale as Howl and Billy Crystal as his trapped fire-demon, with other big names added to the voicing cast including Josh Hutcherson as Markl, Blythe Danner as Madame Suliman, and Jena Malone as Sophie's sister, Lettie.
Whilst both very different in styles, this Studio Ghibli adapted and Jones' original book are two of my favourites, both capturing an original and magical story that I can't wait to read/show to my own children one day.
Differences From The Book:
On a first comment, it has to be noted that Hayao Miyazaki takes a very different approach to Diana Wynne Jones' book, so there are many changes to go through. With his focus on war, many of the background details are altered in varying ways, although it does follow the plot of the book almost exactly at the same time.
Here are the changes in chronological order:
In the book, Sophie has red hair. In the film, she has brown.
In the book, Sophie talks to the hats, telling them they show youth or allure, which is why so many people are buying her hats. She does not in the film, and her magic abilities are not hinted at.
In the film, there is no mention of her Father dying, nor that Fanny is her stepmother. Sophie calls her Mother, instead, and there is no question about where her Father is. The book better emphasises the struggled that the family were in at the start, explaining that Fanny had to pull all three girls out of school.
In the book, Sophie has two sisters, Martha and Lettie, but she only has one, Lettie, in the film.
In the book, Lettie is sent to be an apprenticeship at a local pastry shop, Martha goes to study with a witch named Annabel Fairfax, whilst Sophie becomes Fanny's apprentice at the hat shop. In the film, we only see Lettie at the pastry shop but, in the film, Lettie reveals that she and Martha have actually swapped places using a spell, since Martha wants to settle down, get married, and have ten children.
In the book, Sophie believes that she has bad luck because she is the oldest of three. In the film, Sophie is only miserable because she thinks she is ugly.
In the film, Howl helps Sophie escape from a soldier trying to hit on her in town, flying her into the air. In the book, Sophie is hit on by Howl, but she is too nervous to respond and walks off.
In the book, the Witch does have to henchmen but they look like normal soldiers, not like blobs as they do in the film.
In the book, the Witch comes into the shop with a red-haired young man. In the film, she is on her own.
In the book, the Witch announces that she is here because she wants to get rid of any competition Sophie might present to her (in regards to Howl). In the film, she only says to send her regards to him.
In both the book and the film, Sophie pulls a scarecrow out of a hedge. In the film, the scarecrow follows her and she asks it to find the castle for her. In the book, she wishes it luck and it goes away.
In the book, Sophie also passes a dog caught in a rope tied to a post and frees it, even though it growls and snaps at her. The dog is not included in the film, which is quite important towards the end of the book, which I will mention later.
In the book, Sophie spots Howl's castle and commands it to stop. Two doors won't open but, eventually, she finds a small back door, which opens even as the castle is moving away from her. In the film, she has to run after the castle but the door opens easily.
In the film, Calcifer looks very different from how he described in the book. In the book, he is a lot more demon-like and even quite scary.
In the film, Michael is named Markl. He is also only a young boy in the film, whereas he is old enough to date Sophie's sister, Martha, in the book.
In the film, we see many ships and aircrafts as a war is going on, which Howl is requested to serve in. In the book, there is no war going on and, instead, Howl is requested to find the King's son, Justin.
In the book, Howl wears more extravagant clothing than he does in the film.
In the book, Howl has a guitar which he plays. This is not in the film, although it is another important detail for later in the book. Michael also comments that if Howl has left with his guitar, that this must mean he is wooing a girl. We later find out that the guitar is to do with finding Justin, however.
In the film, the scarecrow returns trying to get into the castle. Sophie isn't scared of it and lets it stick around. In the book, Sophie is terrified of it gets Calcifer to speed up so that they can get rid of it.
Whilst Sophie is cleaning in the book, she finds love letters in Michael's room which she later finds out is Martha. This doesn't happen in the film, but Michael does ask Sophie to save his room for last to seemingly hide something. Since Martha doesn't exist in the film, either, we don't see her relationship with Michael.
In the book, Howl leaves his castle quite often. Michael and Calcifer tell Sophie it's because he's out pursuing a girl. In the film, he usually leaves to take part in the war, turning into a bird to fly alongside the aircrafts. He doesn't turn into a bird in the book and, instead of leaving to pursue girls in the film, he's usually out fighting in the war.
In the film, Howl comments that some wizards have turned themselves into monsters to help the King fight in the war and that they won't be able to change back or even remember that they were human. This is not in the book.
In the book, Sophie answers the door on her own quite often and has to pretend she knows what she's doing with giving out spells. She doesn't do this in the film.
In the film, Sophie returns to her normal age in her sleep. Howl sees this. She does not in the book.
In the book, Howl talks about his current girl, who we find out is Lettie Hatter. The Lettie that Michael is dating is actually Martha. Worried about her sister, Sophie and Michael follow Howl to Mrs Fairfax's house using seven-league boots (one step takes you ten miles), introducing Sophie as Lettie's great-aunt. They don't visit Mrs Fairfax in the film, there is no mention of the magical boots and, again, Martha doesn't exist.
In the book, Sophie meets a dog at Mrs Fairfax's house, who is the dog from the beginning of the book and who we meet again later. The dog tries to bite Howl but, again, this dog is not in the film.
In the film, Sophie has a note hidden in her pocket from the Witch of The Waste which hints to the curse she has placed on him. It leaves a mark on the table. In the book, this doesn't happen. Instead, Michael finds the note and thinks it is a spell, which he tries to figure out with Sophie. To do so, Sophie and Michael try to catch a falling star, thinking this is what they must do for the spell, but they fail. Howl makes them promise that they will not try this again and, instead, decides to show them what's through the black dial on the door. The book gives bigger hints as to what Howl's curse is, whereas the film makes it quite straightforward and doesn't reveal much until the end.
In the book, the black dial leads to Howl's house in Wales, where he has a sister, a niece, and a nephew. Howl is, in fact, Howell, an everyday Welsh man who once led an ordinary life, playing rugby and drinking with friends. His family thinks he lives a normal life and often moan at him for not doing anything worthwhile. In the film, there is no mention of Howl's life in Wales so we lose this side to his character. The film, instead, keeps the story much more fantastical.
In the book, the spell Sophie and Michael have been trying to figure out is actually part of Howl's nephew's homework, which flew in through the black portal when Sophie had a nosey inside. To find out why his nephew was given part of his curse for his homework, Howl goes to visit his nephew's teacher, Miss Angorian. She's young and pretty, making Howl forget about Lettie straight away, but she's still engaged to Ben Sullivan, even if he has disappeared. Miss Angorian reads out the second verse of the song since Howl asked, but soon realises that it is part of the curse and that the Witch of the Waste has caught up with him. None of this is in the film, and there is no second part to the curse to be found.
In the book, before Sophie visits the King, she and Howl visit Howl's old tutor, Mrs Pentstemmon. She warns Sophie that Howl is going bad, sensing that Howl's contract with Calcifer is hurting him, and informs Sophie that it's her responsibility to break Howl's contract. Mrs Pentstemmon is not in the film.
In the book, Mrs Pentstemmon also makes Sophie aware of her magic abilities, telling her that her gift is to bring things to life by talking to them. In the film, Sophie has no such powers.
In the book, Sophie goes to meet the King with Michael and Howl. In the film, she goes alone and bumps into the Witch on the way they.
In the book, Sophie bumps into the Witch after visiting the King, when the Witch tells her that she has killed Mrs Pentstemmon. There is again no Mrs Pentstemmon in the film.
In the film, there is a dog that follows Sophie. She believes it is Howl in disguise, but it is later revealed that it is Madame Suliman's errand dog. There is a dog that follows Sophie in the book, but he has a much bigger purpose than the dog in the film.
In the book, there is no Madame Suliman. There is a Ben Suliman, but he has gone missing with the King's son. In the film, Madame Suliman seems to be a combination of Ben Suliman and Mrs Pentstemmon.
In the book, Sophie only talks to the King about Howl helping him find his son. In the film, Madame Suliman talks about how dangerous Howl is. She tells Sophie that if Howl fights she will break his curse, if not she will strip his powers too. This is not in the book.
In the film, Madame Suliman becomes the villain in the story, whereas it is the Witch of the Waste in the book. In the film, Suliman restores the Witch to her actual age and strips her of her powers. The Witch is useless from this point on, and Sophie even has to feed her at one point.
In the film, Howl disguises himself as the King but is caught out by Suliman. He does not visit the King in the book and only waits outside.
In the film, Howl, Sophie, the Witch, and the dog fly away and are attacked by Suliman's soldiers. In the book, it is the Witch, still with all her powers, that attacks Howl's house.
In the film, Howl gives Sophie a ring to find Calcifer, she has to follow the light to guide her as Howl goes off to fight Madame Suliman's henchmen. This ring is not in the book.
In the book, Howl and the Witch start fighting magically out at sea, which disturbs the mermaids in the harbour. This means that one out of the three remaining impossible things from the curse has come true, but this doesn't happen nor is explained in the film.
In both the book and the film, they choose Sophie's old hat shop to move the castle to but, in the film, Howl seems to decide all of this on his own, and it is not explained very well that they are relocating to Sophie's old home. It is, instead, Michael that chooses the location (hinted at by Lettie) and Sophie who chooses to sell flowers.
In the book, a dog knocks on the door and lets itself in. The dog turns into a man with red hair and manages to tell Sophie that Lettie sent him and that they're in love, before transforming back. He reveals that he was also the man with the Witch in the hat shop at the beginning (although the Witch came alone in the film). Howl realises the dog is under a curse and transforms him back to a man (who is named Percival and worked for the Witch). Percival then explains that he told Lettie about Sophie's curse and that Lettie sent him to the castle to make sure that Sophie didn't fall in love with Howl (which is too late). Again, whilst there was a dog in the film, he didn't do any of this, and Sophie's feelings are made much more apparent.
In the book, it is also revealed that everybody knows about Sophie's curse, since the dog told Lettie and Lettie told Michael, etc., and that even howl knew and had attempted to cure her many times. In the film, it is just assumed that everybody knows by the end and, again, the dog doesn't serve this purpose.
In the book, Howl goes to Mrs Pentstemmon's funeral disguised as a dog. He also dies his hair black for the occasion whereas, in the film, his hair turns black after transforming back from being a bird.
In the book, Miss Angorian keeps visiting the house. Sophie gets very jealous and grumpy but, again, Miss Angorian is not in the film.
In both the book and the film, Fanny visits the shop. In the book, she has good intentions and the whole of Sophie's family turn up (since Howl is trying to distract Sophie from wanting to leave). In the film, Madame Suliman has forced Fanny to find Sophie after taking her husband hostage.
In the film, Suliman's henchmen then attack the house but, in the book, it is the Witch who returns, this time taking Howl's Welsh family hostage.
In the book, Percival lets the scarecrow into the castle. In the film, he has been there the whole time since Sophie wasn't scared of him.
In the book, it is revealed that the scarecrow is actually the one that Sophie saved at the start of the book (giving him life by talking to him with her unknown powers). He worked for the Witch, and is a mixture of Prince Justin and Ben Sullivan, who the Witch has stitched together to make the perfect man, wanting Howl's head for the final piece. Between Percival (the dog), the headless body that was the scarecrow with a turniphead, and the scarecrow's skull which was in Howl's house, they can put Prince Justin and the Wizard Suliman back together. In the film, the scarecrow is only Prince Justin under a curse.
In the book, the Witch pretends to have stolen Miss Angorian. Sophie goes to save her, and the scarecrow (now part human again) attacks the Witch. Howl then kills the Witch's body, but she remains alive because of her own fire demon, which turns out to be Miss Angorian. In the film, the Witch has no power and Miss Angorian doesn't exist, but the castle is bombed.
In the film, Calcifer has to eat Sophie's hair to gain enough power to move the castle. This isn't in the book either and instead, they remain in the hat shop.
In the book, Calcifer is able to tell Sophie the details of Howl's curse since she has guessed most of it. In the film, Sophie goes through the black portal, which the ring leads her to, and she sees a flashback of the event, telling a past Howl to find her in the future.
In the film, the Witch tries to steal Calcifer to get Howl's heart. Sophie puts out the fire and almost kills Calcifer (and therefore Howl) with water. She tries to find Howl to help her heal Calcifer. In the book, Miss Angorian grabs Calcifer from the fireplace and squeezes Howl's heart to make him obey. Sophie commands her stick to beat Miss Angorian to stop her whilst, in the book, Sophie easily convinces the Witch to give her Calcifer.
In the book, Howl crumbles the Witch's heart in his hand, and Miss Angorian disappears. In the film, Howl doesn't kill the Witch, since she is no longer the villain, so she remains alive.
In the book, the minute Miss Angorian is gone two men appear where the scarecrow and Percival had been standing, one with a craggy face and red hair (the Wizard Suliman) and one with a green uniform (Prince Justin). In the film, Sophie kisses the scarecrow and he transforms back into the Prince, since a kiss from your true love breaks the curse (which makes no sense!).
In the film, the dog has merely been spying on everybody for Suliman, who then decides to end the war.
In the book, Sophie's hair turns back to red. In the film, it turns grey "like starlight".
Overall Verdict:
The book and the film have very different angles, so it's no surprise that Miyazaki sometimes goes off in his own direction. Whilst they both focus on many of the same themes and follow an almost identical plot, there are many differences that mean that the book and the film need to be judged individually: Miyazaki's film is an artistic approach to the story with an added subplot of war, whilst Jones' original story is more of a young adult exploration of how one judges themselves.
Although I would usually find criticisms in a book and its film adaptation feeling so different, both of these remain two of my favourites and I admire Miyazaki and Jones' work equally, so I would definitely recommend them both, in any order.
#Billy Crystal#Christian Bale#Diana Wynne Jones#Emily Mortimer#Hayao Miyazaki#Howl's Moving Castle#Jean Simmons#Lauren Bacall#Studio Ghibli
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Do TVs Emit EMF Radiation?
TVs are a part of our everyday lives. Furthermore, the use of smart TVs has gained a lot of popularity in recent years due to the greater availability of these devices. Smart TVs allow you to stream movies and your favorite shows. The newer versions have voice control and smart home integration to allow you to easily connect to other wireless devices. You may have wondered when buying or using your smart TV, "do TVs emit EMF radiation?"
Today, there is a wide array of high-definition (HD) and other Ultra 4K HD TV sets on the market. Various types of TVs emit a range of levels of electromagnetic field (EMF) and radio frequency (RF) radiation.
Regular LED, plasma and LCD TV sets rely on an HDTV antenna to receive signals and provide you with TV viewing options. On the other hand, a smart TV acts as a smart home device that allows an internet connection and supports a wide range of apps.
A smart TV provides you with various options like playing games on Hulu, streaming movies from Netflix, watching content on YouTube, access to social media sites and being able to control other wireless devices around your home.
When buying a TV, whether a Smart TV or a regular TV set, the screen size is usually one of the biggest factors you have to consider. The screen size also determines how close you can sit to the TV. You should always sit at least at a distance of three times the height of the HD TV and around 1.5 times the height of a Ultra 4K HD TV. This minimizes your risk of exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from the TV.
Do TVs Emit Radiation?
With many of us spending a substantial amount of time watching TV, there are concerns about EMF radiation from TVs. Therefore, do TVs emit radiation?
The answer is yes, you are exposed to a small amount of radiation from your TV every day. The amount of radiation emitted depends on the type of TV, size of the screen, the brightness and screen resolution and how much you use it.
The older versions of TVs using cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors emit slightly higher amounts of radiation compared to the latest flat screen TVs (LED) that emit less radiation. The modern smart TVs with smart features do emit a lot of radiation because they have to connect to the internet using the Wi-Fi feature.
Smart TVs constantly send signals to connect to the Wi-Fi router. As it continues to search for the available router, it emits radio frequency (RF) signals. The TV will constantly transmit these signals since Wi-Fi is a built-in feature and you can't switch it off.
The Wi-Fi network used to connect to the internet produces high-levels of EMF radiation. Therefore, running your smart device and other wireless smart devices 24/7 will increase your exposure to EMF radiation.
A smart TV will also emit Bluetooth radiation as it sends out signals to look for other wireless devices to connect to. The Bluetooth signals sent are weaker than those sent by Wi-Fi signals. Read my article about Bluetooth vs Wi-Fi signals to know how much radiation is emitted by each type of device.
There are also other near-field communication apps that run continuously on the TV, which increases the amount of radiation being emitted.
Spending a lot of hours watching your favorite TV show exposes you to a lot of electromagnetic field radiation. The LCD, LED and Plasma TVs do emit EMF radiation from all directions to a distance of up to 12 feet. The different types of TV models not only generate a wide range of both electric and magnetic field radiation at the front but in all directions. Therefore, sitting next to the TV will expose you to EMF radiation, just like sitting in front of it does.
Sitting close to the TV exposes you to electromagnetic radiation and UV light radiation from both the electrical system in the TV and the screen. Ensure your children don't spend too much time watching the TV screen because they are even more susceptible to electromagnetic radiation. According to this study, their brain is not fully developed and so the impacts are greater.
Watch this video to see how radiation from TV sets affects your brain.
It is recommended that you keep distance between you and your smart TV because it emits radiation that is harmful to your health. Even when you keep distance, also ensure other devices connected to the TV are kept away from you. Otherwise, these wireless devices will expose you to both radio frequency radiation and Bluetooth radiation.
Any wireless device connected to the TV creates a two-way communication channel with the TV and also with the router. For example, if you're using your cell phone as the remote controller for the TV, or when using chrome cast technology to connect to the TV or any other wireless device.
How TVs Emit Radiation
TVs have a lot of components that contribute to the amount of radiation emitted. There are also different types of radiation you're exposed to while watching your favorite TV show. TVs emit radiation in various ways that are described below:
1. Radiation from a Smart TV
Smart TVs, just like the name suggests, use smart features to connect various apps. They have a Wi-Fi enabled feature that allows the TV to connect to the wireless box and access apps like Netflix.
Once connected, a large amount of data has to be transferred to and from devices, and this generates high amounts of radiation. Smart TVs emit higher amounts of radio frequency (RF) radiation and Bluetooth radiation than other TVs.
Some smart TVs come with an Ethernet port that allows you to connect to a cabled Ethernet internet. The port doesn't disable or turn off the Wi-Fi signals transmitted by the TV. Even when you connect to the Ethernet cable, the EMF radiation emitted by the smart TV will remain the same since the wireless signals are not switched off.
2. Motherboard/circuitry Board
Just like any other electronic device, a television will emit radiation through its motherboard. The amount and type of radiation emitted depends on how the components are built on the circuit board and the size of the board.
3. Dirty Electricity from Converters
TVs and other electronics like dimmer switches require converters. The converters and your home wiring emit dirty electricity which is another source of electromagnetic field radiation.
The high-frequency voltage used by the TVs and the other devices can create surges of electricity that is stuck in the wiring. The dirty electricity stuck in the wiring system emits EMF radiation.
Plasma TVs require a lot of power to operate effectively. They also generate intermediate frequencies that contribute to increased levels of dirty electricity around your home.
People who have electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) will be more affected by the dirty electricity emitted by TVs and other electronic devices around your home.
How Different Types of TV Sets Emit EMF
To know how much radiation is being emitted, you can use an EMF meter like the Trifield TF2 meter to measure EMF radiation next to the TV when it's off and when the TV is turned on. You can measure the different types of radiation emitted by your TV.
The common radiation emitted by the different types of TV sets include: electric, magnetic and radio frequency (microwave) radiation.
Measuring the amount and specific type of radiation the TV emits will enable you to come up with appropriate ways to minimize the risk of exposure.
The different types of TV sets emit radiation to different extents, and they are discussed below:
1. EMF Radiation from CRT TVs
Cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs are the older version television used between 1960 and 2000. These types of TVs emit x-ray radiation at low levels. Even if the TV emits low levels of X-ray radiation, it can be more dangerous compared to other forms of EMF radiation.
The CRT TVs are no longer on the market for purchase, though some people still keep and use them. The dust from these old TV screens is also radioactive.
2. EMF Radiation from LCD TVs
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), or flat screens, use fluorescent technology and they're powered using Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). The fluorescent light from these screens is very dangerous. Therefore, you need to keep distance from the screen of these TVs in order to reduce your exposure. The circuitry board also emits a small amount of radiation.
3. EMF Radiation from LED TVs
Light Emitting Diode (LED) TVs are among the most popular types of TVs on the market because they're inexpensive and deliver high-quality images. These types of TVs emit low-levels of radiation, which is considered safe as long as you keep distance from the TV.
4. EMF Radiation from Smart TVs
Smart TVs emit high-levels of radiation compared to other types of TVs. They continuously emit extremely low-frequency (ELF) radiation. Smart TVs emit both Bluetooth radiation and Radio Frequency (RF) radiation.
The TV sets have a wireless receiver and an operating system that allows the TV to connect to the internet. The TV connects to a Wi-Fi router to transmit data and this allows you to access channels like Netflix, Hulu and others. The TV constantly searches for connections to the Wi-Fi router. As a result, it emits RF radiation and Bluetooth radiation.
Connecting the smart TV to an Ethernet network instead of connecting to a Wi-Fi router or wireless system is not a guarantee it will reduce the amount of radiation emitted. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are always turned on by default and they will continue to emit EMF radiation even when you're not using them.
5. EMF Radiation from Plasma TVs
A plasma TV emits a small amount of Ultra-Violet (UV) radiation and other types of electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from its motherboard.
Just like other types of TVs, maintaining a close proximity to the TV will expose you to high amounts of EMF radiation. Always keep distance from a Plasma TV.
6. Radiation from Other Wireless Devices Connected to the TV
If you have other devices connected to the TV, this increases the amount of radiation emitted. Some of these devices include:
Gaming consoles such as Xbox, PlayStation, etc
Wi-Fi speaker systems connected to the TV
All these devices emit RF radiation and Bluetooth radiation.
Do Smart TVs Emit Radiation When Turned Off?
Smart TVs that have the Wi-Fi chip enabled can still emit RF radiation even when the TV is turned off. The amount of radiation emitted depends on the type of TV and the structure of components in the circuit board.
So how do TVs emit radiation when they are off?
1. Through the Use of Trickle Charge
TV sets have capacitors built into the circuit board and they act as batteries. These capacitors hold an electricity charge for a short period of time. Every electronic device uses capacitors to stabilize the flow of energy throughout the electronic device.
The amount of electricity flowing within a device is not constant, therefore, capacitors step in to ensure there is an even flow of electricity within the device. TV sets are no exception.
When the TV is turned off, the capacitors will continue to draw and release power inside the circuit board. The capacitor will continue to draw power when the TV is turned on and also when it is turned off. Therefore, if you're not using any electric devices, it is recommended you unplug the power cable from the power source.
Since the electricity flows through the capacitor even when the TV is turned off, it emits both electric and magnetic field radiation, although the amount of EMF radiation emitted via the charged capacitor is very low.
2. Always In Use Functions
Apart from the trickle charge, there are other functions performed by a TV when it is turned off.
Newer models of TVs can run an update or record a show even when the screen is off. Although this functionality is designed for convenience, the TV uses electricity to run these functions in the background. As the electricity flows through the various components, some EMF radiation is emitted.
Therefore, any TV set plugged into a power source will continue to emit EMF radiation even when the TV is turned off. The amount of radiation emitted depends on the design of the TV.
Smart TVs have additional functions not found in regular TV sets and these functions consume more power. For example, one of the functions is automatic programming. This allows you to set your TV to switch on for you to watch your favorite TV series or program it to record a particular show for you to watch later. All these functions contribute to the emission of EMF radiation.
The amount of radiation generated when the TV is turned off is lower compared to the EMF radiation generated when you're actively watching the TV.
How to Detect with Apps if Your TV is Emitting EMF Radiation
You can download apps to detect whether your TV is emitting EMF radiation. One of the commonly used apps is Electrosmart.
Go to the Google Play Store and download the ElectroSmart app
Switch on your TV
Load the ElectroSmart app and wait for 30 sec for it to completely load
Select the "details of sources exposing me" tab
Look to see if there are Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signals coming from the TV.
Unfortunately there is no version on the Apple store because Apple blocks the type of measurement Electrosmart uses to calculate the exposure to the waves.
How to Disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Modules
Not all Smart TVs allow you to turn off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. If you have EHS to EMF radiation you should check the manufacturer documentation to see if it is possible to disable them before buying the TV.
You can also test the TV radiation using the ElectroSmart app before buying the TV. Don't trust the retailer for information about EMF radiation; check the manufacturer's information.
TV sets do emit RF radiation from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules and they also emit low frequencies of EMF radiation just like any other electronic device. Therefore, if you have a TV you don't use, always unplug it from the power socket.
Ways to Reduce EMF Radiation from TVs
You can reduce the amount of radiation emitted by your smart TV by using cabled internet instead of using Wi-Fi.
Sit far away from the TV to reduce your exposure. Watch this YouTube video to see how sitting too close to the TV can be bad for you:
Reduce the light intensity of your TV. Reducing the amount of light on the screen reduces the amount of radiation emitted through the screen. The different types of TVs allow you to adjust the brightness in the settings.
Buy UV-blocking film and install it on the TV screen. The UV-blocking film shields you from UV radiation from the screen light. It also reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Invest in UV blocking sunscreen. Wearing the UV blocking sunscreen helps reduce exposure to UV light radiation from the TV screen.
Obtain dirty electricity filters to reduce radiation from dirty electricity in your home.
Unplug the TV when not in use to reduce the overall level of EMF radiation emitted.
Alternatively you can use a metal box that forms a Faraday cage around your TV. The metal box blocks EMF radiation emitted by your TV. There are different forms of Faraday cages. A good Faraday cage is made of a highly-conductive metal that shields all RF and othe EMF radiation emitted by the TV. There are cages made of metal wires while others are in the form of light material or a fabric shield blended with the conductive metal that is easy to affix to your TV. A good cage should be able to block RF radiation emitted by Wi-Fi routers and also disable some of the functions in your Smart TV.
Do you want to know how to protect your entire house from EMF radiation? Read my article on everything you need to know to protect your house from EMF.
TVs do emit small amounts of EMF radiation compared to other radiation sources around your home. If you're very concerned about the amount of radiation you're exposed to, you can buy or rent an EMF meter and measure the amount of radiation in your home, including from your TV.
Keeping distance from the EMF source will reduce your risk of exposure. Keeping distance from your TV, whether a Smart TV or an older style TV, will reduce exposure to radio frequency, Bluetooth radiation and other EMF radiation emitted by the TV. You can also put your TV inside a metal box case like a Faraday cage or use a fabric shielding material to block EMF radiation.
Smart TV sets emit more radiation than other types of TVs. Therefore, before buying any TV, always consider the amount of radiation you may be exposed to. The size of the TV and brightness of the screen also contribute to the level of radiation emitted.
Children are more vulnerable to the amount of radiation emitted since their brain is not fully developed. Therefore, ensure you limit the amount of hours they spend on the screen playing games or watching cartoons and other shows. Ensure they stay far away from the TV screen to reduce the risk of exposure to them.

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The Trial of Ratko Mladic
Directors Henry Singer & Rob Miller
On the 22nd of November 2017, the Bosnian Serb General, Ratko Mladic, was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Tribunal For The Former Yugoslavia in The Hague and sentenced to life in prison.
Mladic was one of the most infamous figures of the Bosnian war of the 1990s and became synonymous with the murder of over 7,000 Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica in 1995 -- the worst crime on European soil since World War II.
Filmed over five years with unprecedented access to the Prosecution, the Defence, witnesses who came forward to give evidence, and Mladic's family members and supporters in Bosnia, this film tells an epic story of justice, accountability and a country trying to escape from its bloody past.


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Q: Comparing string for equality with == operator in python So I am trying to compare two string variables with == and it is not working for some reason. For example this code
print(dictionary[0])
print("A")
print(dictionary[0] == "A")

prints out
A
A
False

I don't understand why it returns False when they are clearly equal.

A: it works on me
dictionary = {0:"A"}
print(dictionary[0])
print("A")
print(dictionary[0] == "A")

result:
A
A
True

possible reason is the length, maybe it contain space
try to use strip() to  remove the space or check the length of a string len(dictionary[0])
print(dictionary[0].strip() == "A")
print len( dictionary[0] )

A: Try selecting the output with your cursor - you'll see that first line contains some whitespaces. Basically, your last line is equivalent to:
print("A    " == "A")

To get rid of those empty spaces, use str.strip method:
print(dictionary[0].strip())
print("A")
print(dictionary[0] == "A")

There are also lstrip() and rstrip() methods, removing whitespaces only on the left or right side of the string.

A: You might be in this situation
class Alike(object):

    def __eq__(self, obj):
        """called on =="""
        return False

    def  __repr__(self):
        """called on print"""
        return "A"

a_obj = Alike()
print(a_obj, a_obj == "A")

Make sure to know exactly what is stored in your dictionary. It is not because two objects prints the same way that they are equals.
You can try to make this to know more about it:
print type(dictionary[0]), len(dictionary[0])

A: Either your list contains a string with whitespaces at the end or the item number 0 is not a string, but an object, that is printed as an "A".
class hex_number:
    def __init__(self,number):
        self.number = number

    def __repr__(self):
        return '%X' % self.number

d = {0:'A  ', 1:hex_number(10)}
for i in range(2):
    print '{}: <{}>; <{}> == <{}>? => {}'.format(i,d[i],d[i],"A",d[i]=="A")

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Petraeus Says Car Bomb Suspect Acted Alone
By LeAnne Gendreau	• Published at 9:36 am on May 7, 2010
Faisal Shahzad, 30, seems to be chatty with investigators who are unraveling the details on the attempted car bombing in Times Square last Saturday.
"He's just blabbing away," an unnamed official told the New York Daily News.
But Gen. David Petraeus tells the Associated Press that Shahzad is a "lone wolf" terrorist who did not work with others.
The topic of his chattiness, the News reports, is about connections he says he has to anti-American fanatics and the tales have federal investigators rolling their eyes, sources told the News.
"Maybe it's true, but none of it has been verified at all," a U.S. counterterrorism official told the Daily News.
Petraeus, who oversees the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan tells The Associated Press that Shahzad was inspired by militants in Pakistan, but didn't have direct contact with them.
Among the people Shahzad has reportedly claimed to have met include:
Anwar al-Awlaki, the Yemeni-American cleric whose online lectures have prompted recent attacks, the New York Times reports.
The Times spoke with an official who wished to remain anonymous and said Shahzad was inspired by Awkaki.
Shahzad also claims to have met Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud, who has pledged to strike U.S. cities in revenge for CIA drone attacks, according to the News and at least one member of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Pakistani militants behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Investigators are looking into some terror networks concentrated in Waziristan, Pakistan, where Shahzad told officials that he was trained to make bombs.


University Hospitals recently included a Build-A-Bike team building workshop in their end-of-the-year gathering in Cleveland, Ohio. The group included about 90 people representing the entire Human Resources division. As an innovative integrated delivery system, UH offers patients the latest and best technology and treatment methods. By pursuing the newest and best technologies, hiring and retaining highly skilled staff, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence, UH has forged an impressive quality record.
Build-A-Bike is a high-energy, fun workshop gives participants the opportunity to interact, compete and ultimately work together to solve a series of challenges. Due to our competitive human nature, there is typically some skepticism at the notion that the teams need to collaborate to solve the challenges more efficiently. But this group was accustomed to working together across lines and thinking outside of the proverbial box, and they rose to the challenge with enormous energy and enthusiasm!
By the end of the event, the group had successfully built 14 bikes while reinforcing the important lessons of teamwork, collaboration, and giving back to the community. They had hoped to generate energy in the event, and make the group feel important and valued. Judging from the enthusiasm that was widespread among the participants, we achieved those goals! When 14 kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland's West Side came into the room, the group erupted into cheers and applause.


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President welcomes efforts to improve water infrastructure
Apr 26, 2021 COGTA, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Cyril Ramaphosa, Department of Water and Sanitation, DWS, National Water Programme Management Office, Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission Council, South African Local Government Association
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the renewed focus on improving municipal water infrastructure and related services.
The President said the provision of quality water to all communities is essential for human health and well-being, economic development and the realisation of the constitutional rights of all South Africans.
The President made the observation at a meeting of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission Council held on Thursday.
The council brings together the President, Deputy President and other members of the National Executive, Premiers, Executive Mayors, and leadership of the South African Local Government Association and state-owned enterprises.
The council received a report and recommendations regarding the historical, large-scale strategic integrated projects (SIPs) and an update on South Africa's Infrastructure Investment Plan.
The meeting's key discussion was on municipal water infrastructure, a complex area in which the council has identified challenges ranging from infrastructure failure (sewer spillages, potholes, leaks and solid waste on streets) to infrastructure service delivery interruptions (water cuts, electricity cuts, road closures and non-collection of refuse).
Water infrastructure is also affected by a shortage of technical skills in local government, poor infrastructure management practices and inadequate budgeting and expenditure on maintenance.
The council resolved that it will enable the planning and coordination function of the water component of the District Development Model through the implementation of a National Water Programme Management Office, jointly owned by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).
It will also strengthen the planning of municipal water infrastructure to access blended finance through the Infrastructure Fund.
The council has also resolved to fast-track the establishment of a National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency and to fast-track the review of the Raw Water Pricing Strategy to ensure effective pricing and cost-reflective tariffs.
An additional intervention is the development of a transparent National Water Tariff Policy and a rigorous revenue collection and management strategy at all stages of the water value chain to ensure sustainable revenue for the water sector.
The council has also proposed the establishment of an Independent National Water Regulator (separating regulation from water resource management and water services provision).
The meeting received briefings by the cities of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Cape Town on planned and current development of water infrastructure.
President Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of infrastructure development to the success of South Africa's economic reconstruction and recovery plan.
The President highlighted the role of infrastructure development in job creation and the enhancement of the investment climate in the country.
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Heinz Field, home to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Photo by Esha Samajpati. All rights reserved ©
Located in the southwest corner of the state of Pennsylvania, the city of Pittsburgh is positioned atop the Allegheny Plateau and first became an economic power in the mid-1800s. The credit for the boom goes to Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie and many others who contributed to the city's manufacturing industries. In the early 1980s, as production began to move overseas, the city faced a major downturn. Refusing to give in, Pittsburgh began to restructure its economy throughout the 1990s by shaking off its smoky image and moving towards healthcare, education, research, technology and tourism.
But the image continued to resonate in the minds of many, so much so that when the city was selected to host the 2009 G20 summit, the jabs and jokes that made the rounds were not very flattering. But Pittsburgh had the last laugh because world economic leaders found a clean city sporting high-tech, energy and bio-science organizations, companies like Google and RAND and of course, the sprawling campuses of world renowned colleges like Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh.
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The weather was much better than expected, though we had a lot of rain overnight. Many parts of the boat park were waterlogged. There was close racing throughout the fleets.
The two minute silence which marked the centenary of the end of World War 1 was observed at 11am.
Thanks to Jenny Finlayson for the cover photo of the amazing rainbow which followed the after lunch rainstorm. More photos to follow.


After exploring Kinsale and finishing your last minute packing, cycle out to the Old Head of Kinsale, the first Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Then, it's a flat cycle along a quiet coastal road to Timoleague. Check out Timoleague Abbey (1240) and after a few more ups and downs, stop for the night in Clonakility - it's a short first day!
From Clonakility, you'll pass through several small villages before you come to Lough Hyne, Ireland's only marine lake. After enjoying the peace and tranquility here, follow a quiet cycle track, over the hills (steep uphill!) to the picturesque, fishing village of Baltimore. Ferries are cycle friendly here, so pop your bike on an island ferry and 45mins later, you'll be on Cape Clear Island, stop for the night.
Take the morning ferry from Cape Clear to Schull, looking out for the Calf Islands, Castle Island and Long Island from the boat. Once in Schull, you're back in the saddle to enjoy more stunning, remote scenery. There are only a few towns along the route, Schull being the largest - this is a good spot for a 99er! (whipped ice cream). Highlights of the next section include the long sandy beach at Barley Cove and of course Mizen Head, known for dramatic cliff scenery and a key discovery point on the Wild Atlantic Way.


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Q: What is wrong with my code (VB. NET async wait and httplistener) I am trying to run a httplistener in order to receive a call back from an web application
However the never goes past context = Await httpListener.GetContextAsync
I can telnet to the port of the listener and it responds.
Class SSO
Public Sub AuthorizeAsync()
    Me.oAccessToken = Operations.AuthorizeAsync.Result

End Sub
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Class Operations
    Shared Async Function AuthorizeAsync() As Task(Of SSO.AccessToken)
        Dim AccessToken As SSO.AccessToken
        Dim AuthorizationCodeTask As Task(Of String)
        Dim cts As New System.Threading.CancellationTokenSource
        AuthorizationCodeTask = Operations.RunCallbackListenAsync(cts.Token)
        Try
            OpenAutorizationUrl()
            Dim t As String
            t = Await AuthorizationCodeTask
            AccessToken = GetAccessToken(t)
        Catch ex As Exception
            logger.LogException(ex)
            Throw ex
        End Try
        Return AccessToken
    End Function
    Private Shared Async Function RunCallbackListenAsync(ByVal cts As System.Threading.CancellationToken) As Task(Of String)
        Dim retval As String = Nothing
        Dim blGo As Boolean = True
        Dim httpListener As New System.Net.HttpListener
        httpListener.Prefixes.Add(My.Settings.APICallBack)
        httpListener.AuthenticationSchemes = System.Net.AuthenticationSchemes.Anonymous
        httpListener.Start()
        If httpListener.IsListening Then
            Dim request As System.Net.HttpListenerRequest
            Dim context As System.Net.HttpListenerContext
            context = Await httpListener.GetContextAsync
            While Not cts.IsCancellationRequested And blGo
                context = Await httpListener.GetContextAsync
                Try
                    If cts.IsCancellationRequested Then
                        context.Response.Abort()
                    End If
                    request = context.Request
                Catch ex As Exception
                    logger.LogException(ex)
                End Try
                blGo = False
            End While
            If Not IsNothing(request) Then
                retval = ProcessRequest(request)
            Else
                Throw New ApplicationException("RunCallbackListenAsync: The request is Nothing")
            End If
            httpListener.Close()
        Else
            Throw New ApplicationException("RunCallbackListenAsync: listener is not listening")
        End If
        Return retval
    End Function
End class

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'RADIO SESSIONS & LIVE RECORDINGS 1968-1969' - Collection of studio and live tracks by this Polish psychedelic blues-/hardrock band.
'RADIO SESSIONS & LIVE RECORDINGS 1968-1969' - A collection of studio and live tracks by this Polish psychedelic bluesrock band. These tracks, now published on vinyl for the first time, are presented as a deluxe edition with a 12-page booklet.
'NAGRANIA ARCHIWALNE Z 1965 ROKU' - A collection of rare and very rare cuts and live recordings from 1965. Czerwone Gitary was one of the most popular groups in Poland during the '60s and '70s. Most of these tracks are published here for the very first time.
On vinyl, these tracks are taken from radio sessions and rare archival studio recordings, dating from 1971-1973. Fans of these Polish rock, pop and soul legends will be delighted! Limited edition of 250 copies.
A collection of never before released tracks in excellent quality (radio sessions from Poland, Germany and Czechoslovakia plus live recordings), recorded during 1971-1973, by the Polish psych pop/rock, prog and soul/funk legends.
On vinyl, these tracks are taken from radio sessions and rare archival studio recordings, dating from 1969-1970. Fans of these Polish rock, pop and soul legends will be delighted! Limited edition of 250 copies.
A reissue of the sold out LP featuring some of the best Polish hardrock material from the early '70s. This standard edition is pressed on black vinyl.
Here's a re-press on BLACK VINYL of this superb LP, offering some of the best Polish hardrock from the early '70s. The deluxe version includes an 8-page booklet.
This CD, released in a cardboard sleeve, contains the complete recordings by the Polish '70s hardrock trio GRUPA STRESS.
On 2 CD complete recordings of the first Polish heavy-rock band. 13 tracks published first time ever. Third disc is DVD with two videos of the band. Remastered edition in digipack with 24 page colour booklet, 8 page insert with song lirycs. 150 minutes of music.


It's officially 2017! River and I are currently on retreat at the Himalayan Institute, my yoga home. We have done a bunch here – hiked through the fresh snowfall, sipped hemp milk hot chocolate, and filmed a couple kid-friendly videos for YogaInternational.com.
This is my 6th of 7 years coming to HI for New Year's. It gives me a chance to reflect, reorient, rest and recover from the previous year. I always set intentions for the coming year, and sit for hours in the meditation shrine soaking up the good energy that so many souls have deposited there for rejuvenation, insight and support.
There's a pretty strong ParaYoga contingent here! Fueled by purpose, we are learning the Sri Sukta (an ancient chant to celebrate the divinity in all things), and about to learn a whole new set of mantras called the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta. Wow! My practice has really amped up! If you are interested in learning the Sri Sukta, please contact me and we can start a study group!!! But it's not all study and chanting out here either… we also participated in the Mannequin Challenge… coming soon to social media everywhere!
I've had a pretty full 2016… so much teaching, lots of travel, my partner (The Fireman) and his teenage girls moved in, peaceful conflict resolution, my ex's brewery was sold, plus I've had a miracle healing for my auto-immune issues. There's been a "period" put the end of many stories in my life, and I'm so ever grateful to come out of this rajas (active) time with more clarity, patience, faith and gratitude than ever before. I feel clear on my path going forward, and can't wait to share some of these gifts with you all.


While travelling in Germany recently, I had a lot of fish and seafood dishes, the reason for this being that I accompanied a group of visiting Indonesians to a number of coastal towns on the East and the North Sea. Since Germany had a splendid spring, this was the more enjoyable.
Later, together with my brother and my old folks in Trier, I visited one of the traditional German country inns so prevalent in my home area, the Mosel River Valley, the Landgasthof Kopp (www.landgasthofkopp.com) in Hentern, a small village between the Mosel tributaries Ruwer and Saar.
Springtime in Germany is 'asparagus time'. Everywhere the lush white sticks can be purchased or consumed. All four of us ordered some kind of an asparagus dish. I had asparagus with perch (German: Zander).
With this delicious meal, I drank the house wine, Ockfener Scharzberg Riesling, a local product from a small village on the Saar river called Ockfen (www.ockfen-home.de). Ockfen has about 700 inhabitants and of the agricultural used land of 246 ha about 90 ha are under vines on very steep slopes. The most famous terroir is 'Ockfener Bockstein' which is among the best wines from the Saar. The wines from this location are very dry, minerally and fruity with a good structure.
From the Middle Ages onwards it was the monasteries along the Saar river that cultivated vines and promoted the wine industry. The wealth and prosperity of Ockfen was almost exclusively based on its wine industry. The many small villages and towns along the Saar river are worth visiting (among them Saarburg, Ayl, Kanzem, Oberemmel, Serrig, Wiltingen to name only a few. I highly recommend this very beautiful part of Germany.
As regards the inn, the Landgasthof Kopp, this place is a must, not only because of the superb quality of the food and the service. The price too was a pleasant surprise, unbeatable, I must say. For the four of us, including drinks, we spent a total of only 60 Euro for a memorable family lunch.
Today I received information from the Upper Goulburn Wine Growers Association, of whichTwo Hills Vineyard is also a member, about the current problems in the North-East Victorian wine industry. As you all know, the 2007 vintage was volumewise much smaller than earlier vintages. In fact the crushed tonnage was 65% less than average. Because of the adverse conditions (late frosts among them) in 2007, the tonnage projections for the 2008 vintage are about 50% of normal times. This has a far reaching impact on the region, the councils, growers, wineries, consumers, tourists and the people in rural Victoria's North-East. The livelihood of many producers, wine grape growers as well as wine processors, is threatened.
I also expect that I will have good use for the planned benchmarking guide for small wine businesses and the standardised Gross Margin Calculator. Though we are already exporting some wine, I hope to benefit from the country specific export market guide kit. If anybody of my readers knows any reliable importer, for instance in Germany but also elsewhere, please let me know. Our volumes at Two Hills Vineyard are small. Our single site vineyard does not allow blending with other fruit, which makes the special character of our products. Moreover, 'exciting to drink a wine every year, for instance Merlot, from the same location and it always tastes different: one tastes the specific year, its climate, the soil….
I am an unlikely beneficiary of the training itself. Have I told you that we have booked our flights to Australia and that we will be in Glenburn from 11 July till 15 August? Come and visit us and have a glass of Two Hills wine.
Because I am from a hunter's family, we have from time to time dished with meat from wild animals at home. During my recent visit to Trier, my mother prepared a tender fillet of a young bighorn sheep (Mufflon in German). The young Mufflon was shot in Schoden at the Saar river by my friend Heinz. She served it with freshly collected wild mushrooms (Steinpilze also from Schoden), a cabbage salad and spaetzle (literally translated: little sparrow), a kind of tiny noodles or dumplings made with flour, eggs, water or milk, salt and sometimes nutmeg mainly used in the South German (my mother comes from Franconia), Austrian, Alsace and Swiss cuisine. I took some photos of the delicacies so that one gets a better idea. It was such a wonderful meal.
When I raided my mother's wine cellar, I found a bottle with the picture of Karl Marx, one of the most famous sons of my home town Trier. Agreed, the application (or the interpretation hereof) of his ideas has brought much misery to the world. However, now mankind knows for sure that planning economies do not work, but that market based economic co-ordination systems are much better for us all.
This bottle was given to me for my 50th birthday a couple of years ago. It contained a 2002 Eitelsbacher Marienholz Pinot Noir (Spaetburgunder) from the von Beulwitz Estate (www.von-Beulwitz.de), now owned by the Weis family in Mertesdorf, one of the villages at the Ruwer river, a small tributary to the Mosel (and part of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer denomination). The Ruwer terroir has about 300 ha under vines in various locations (Ruwer/Eitelsbach, Mertesdorf, Kasel, among others). Some of the best German Riesling is grow here since Roma time. In fact the earliest findings of vine cultivation date back to the 2nd century. A stone relief called "The vintner in his wokshop" is the one of the oldest historical relicts (the other one is the wine ship of Neumagen).
The von Beulwitz estate goes back about 140 years and produces mainly Riesling wines, many of which have won international awards and trophies. The most recent one is the "Trophée d'excellence" "Riesling du monde"/Strassbourg for it's 2003er Kasler Nies'chen, Riesling Auslese, "Alte Reben" (old vines). The 2005 Riesling Spaetlese from this location gained 97 points.
The estate grows vines on about 5 ha, mainly in steep locations in Kasel and Eitelsbach. Yields are kept low in order to produce wines of great elegance and finesse. Unfortunately, the Pinot Noir of 2002 did not fall into this superb category, it was a rather ordinary wine. But despite this, we enjoyed the meal and the wine and had a good time at home. I promised myself to try some of the award wines next time.
It was four busy days in Trier, running from appointment to appointment. Spring this year in Germany is most beautiful. Temperatures almost like in summer, sunshine, blue skies and very dry, no rains (bad for all the farmers and vintners). The four days included among others a family gathering with brother Wolf and my old folks, visits of old friends, meals in country pubs and at home, long walks in Trier, barbecues, afternoon coffee and cake, a Riesling wine tasting with the winemaker, a hunting trip in the forests of the Saar river, and a birthday party of my niece Adriane who turned 24!. When I finally had my train ticket to Frankfurt in my hands, I knew the time had come to say good bye. I payed a short visit to my favourite wine bar, Kesselstatt, opposite the cathedral (Trierer Dom) and had a last drink, a fine and dry 2005 Wiltinger Riesling. Then I went to an internet cafe near the train station but could not enter this text into my blog so I had to defer it to later. "Good byes" as always in the hope that you meet again and off I went on the train to catch my plane in Frankfurt for Jakarta.
The train trip makes the farewell easier. Along the Mosel river to Koblenz I could enjoy the beautiful Mosel valley with its steep vineyards, old castles, small settlements, and lovely countryside. After a change of trains follows the middle Rhine river valley with magnificent castles, stepp slopes covered in vines, the narrow valley, and the beautiful and winding river. When I had passed Bingen and entered Mainz, the long farewell had almost come to an end. From the familiar to the unfamiliar, the known to the unknown; the ancient, rural, pituresque and wine producing land gave way to industrial landscapes, big cities and finally the airport. My time in Germany had come to an end. So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, good bye and the promise to return in September with more time on my hands for family and friends and the tasting of fine wines from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer.
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What a treat we had earlier this month; not only were Old Dominion on tour, they brought their buddies Walker Hayes and Eric Paslay out with them. Three high-profile acts right on our doorstep, what's not to like?! The ultimate definition of 'value for money'. Bear in mind, the week after, the Old Dominion guys took home the award for Group Of The Year at the CMAs. Never take these intimate UK gigs for granted.
Eric Paslay kicked off the evening's entertainment. Eric is one of those artists (of which there are now many) who seem to have gone a little off-the-radar and aren't country radio's flavour of the month. That isn't a reflection of the man's talent by any means. He was the ideal act to warm up the crowd, getting us all going with hits from his song writing repertoire such as Jake Owen's 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' and Eli Young Band's 'Even If It Breaks Your Heart', along with some of his own hits such as 'Friday Night' and the utterly brilliant 'She Don't Love You'. There's a warmth and charisma about Eric that draws an audience in, and he went down a storm with the Birmingham crowd. We look forward to welcoming him back to the Midlands, hopefully very soon!
Walker Hayes is an interesting one. It's fascinating to read some of the social media discussions that went on during the UK tour; his music is divisive to say the least! Personally, I love his fresh brand of RnB/Pop-infused Country but it's certainly an acquired taste. That being said, he's the perfect example of how personality and stage presence can have such an impact. Whether you like Walker's sound or not, he's one of the most genuine guys in the business and he had the crowd in the palm of his hand from the moment he walked on stage. There were some great singalong moments with 'You Broke Up With Me' and his latest single '90's Country', and he even got everybody in the stalls dancing together to 'Mind Candy'. His songs are undeniably infectious!
Soon after, Old Dominion came out and kicked off their 21-song set list with their smash hit 'Song For Another Time', and O2 Institute really came to life. A room full of people who clearly knew OD's back catalogue religiously and sang along to every word. The set list was filled with fan favourites from their debut album, including the likes of 'Wrong Turns', 'Said Nobody' and 'Beer Can In A Truck Bed', as well as album cuts from their sophomore record, including 'Be With Me', 'Stars In The City' and 'New York At Night'. The thing is, as an outsider, you'd assume that every single song was a #1 hit; they've all got that distinctive Old Dominion loveableness – they really are hit machines.
The show was of course filled with genuine hits too, including 'Written In The Sand', 'Save It For A Rainy Day' and 'No Such Thing As A Broken Heart'. The ending to the latter was a real stand-out moment, as it triggered a minute-long applause and floor rumble from the enthusiastic Birmingham fans. Guys, you can play at Kenny Chesney stadium shows all you like, but us UK people know how to make some noise!
Album number 3 is shaping up to be another absolute corker too. They recently released the lead single 'Make It Sweet' which is quintessentially Old Dominion and is surely destined to top the charts (and sounded incredible live). But it was the other new song, 'My Heart Is A Bar', which really grabbed my attention. I can still remember how the song goes and I've only heard it once; that's the sign of an iconic hit in waiting. The hook line "my heart is a bar and I'm closing, I'm closing down" – awesome. Can't wait to hear the recorded version, which will be on repeat for some time!
Finishing with 'Snapback', they cranked up the energy just one more time and left the crowd on a massive high. We're so lucky in the UK to experience these shows in such intimate venues. These are nights that will live very long in the memory and we might not get too many more opportunities like this; soak in every second. Come back soon guys!


The establishment and preservation of the Medici principate was linked to an international marriage policy through which the rulers of Tuscany strove to win powerful allies and to promote their dynastic ambitions.
This conference explores the patronage of women who became involved in such marriage strategies and who were consequently in a position to act as cultural (and sometimes also political) mediators between two European courts. The chosen timeframe encompasses the two centuries of the Medici principate between the wedding of Caterina de Medici (1533) and the death of Anna Maria Luisa de Medici (1743). Protagonists of the conference are the French queens Caterina and Maria de Medici, the Grand Duchesses Eleonora di Toledo, Giovanna d'Austria, Cristina di Lorena, Maria Maddalena d'Austria and Vittoria della Rovere, the Archduchess Claudia de Medici, the Princess Violante Beatrice di Baviera and the Electress Palatine Anna Maria Luisa de Medici. The papers will examine the role of women from the Medici family at other courts as well as the cultural initiatives of the "foreign" women who became Grand Duchesses of Florence.
This conference, which is co-sponsored by Villa I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies and the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz - Max-Planck-Institut, is the last in a series of three events within the framework of the collaborative research project MEFISTO (Medici-Frauen Interdisziplinär: Soziale Rollen, kultureller Transfer, mäzenatisches Œuvre). MEFISTO was initiated in 2004, hosted by the Bibliotheca Hertziana and made possible through the generous support of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (see http://www.biblhertz.it/deutsch/forschung/MEFISTO.pdf).


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Lee Scoresby er en fiktiv luftskipper fra Texas i Philip Pullmans trilogi Det gyldne kompas. Med hensyn til hans navn, har Pullman udtalt at det kommer fra 2 kilder. Den ene var skuespilleren Lee Van Cleef, der ligner karakteren. Den anden var den arktiske opdagelsesrejsende William Scoresby .

I bogen, Once Upon a Time in the North, som virker som en forløber til Det gyldne kompas, og der er Scoresby fireogtyve år gamle. Han møder panserbjørnen Iorek Byrnison, da de begge hjælper en hollandsk kaptajn, van Breda, med at flygte med sin last, i den ruslandske havn fra byen Odense. Med flere detajler fra bogen, kan man regne ud at Scoresby er nioghalvtreds ved starten af trilogien.

Scoresby er meget velkendt på Arktis og yderst kvalificeret til at håndtere sine luftballoner. Han er dygtig med en pistol og aldrig voldelig. Han er intelligent og lidt pengegrisk, men med en konsekvent etikette. Hans drøm er at sælge sine luftballoner og købe en ranch tilbage i Texas.

Scoresbys bedste ven er Iorek Byrnison. De har kæmpet sammen og Scoresby har engang reddet Ioreks liv.

Scoresby (og hans daimon, haren Hester) opfylder deres løfter til John Faa og jypsierne, ved at hjælpe dem til Bolvangar og redde de fangne børn. Han er bliver også rigtig glad da han hører at Iorek er blevet hyret af de samme jypsier.

Da jypsierne er færdige med at ødelægge Bolvangar, angriber Mrs. Coulter med nogle tartaere for at kidnappe sin datter, Lyra. Scoresby redder Iorek i kampens anden del og når lige i tide at redde Lyra og hendes ven Roger fra Mrs. Coulter. Alle fire, med hjælpe fra hekse, undslipper.

På denne rejse, udtrykker Scoresby sin bekymring overfor heksedronningen Serafina Pekkala, over hele situationen. Han er usikker på hvad det er for en krig han er fanget og usikker på hvilken side han er på – ja i det hele taget hvilke sider der er. Men han lover loyaltitet overfor Lyra. Han er også foruroliget over heksenes ide om skæbne.

Hele selskabet bliver angrebet af klippegaster og Lyra falder ud af ballonen, og Iorek og Roger går ud for at lede efter hende så snart ballonen lander. Imens Scoresby flyver med heksene, åbner Lord Asriel døren indtil en anden verden. Skubbet af vinden, bliver Lee og heksene fejet langt væk, men de formår alligevel at indkalde til et hekseråd. Scoresby får derefter det enestående priviligium at tilslutte sig hekserådet.

Scoresby fortæller Serafina og de andre hekse, at han har hørt om en genstand der kan beskytte vogteren. En mystisk professor, ved navn Grumman, kender til dets opholdssted. Scoresby har til indsigt at opsøge denne Grumman og derefter tage objektet (Skyggernes kniv) med tilbage til Lyra.

På hans mission er han tvunget til at dræbe en ansat indenfor kirken. Han bruger sin ring, der giver ham noget magt og autoritet.

Scoresby og Hester finder Grumman og finder ud af at han i virkeligheden er John Parry, fra vores egen verden. John er blevet shaman og har lært at bruge magi. Han hævder at have tiltrukket Scoresby via hans mors ring.

Holdet rejser ud for at finde knivens vogter, og Grumman fortæller Scoresby om hans opgave og Grumman tager Lyra under hans beskyttelse. De bruger kirkens ringmærke til at få Scoresbys konfiskerede balloner tilbage.

Mens holdet flygter, opdager de ikke at de bliver forfulgt. Shamanens magi ødelægger 3 ud af de 4 zeppelinere, men Scoresby mister også sin ballon i kampen. Mens de flygter fra den sidste zeppeliner, bliver de trængt ind i en lille slugt.

Scoresby holder modstand i passet, mens Grumman flygter, dræber alle krigerne og sprænger den sidste zeppeliner. Han bliver selv dræbt i kampen. Hans død bliver beskrevet på en meget bevægende måde, hvor han siger farvel til sin grædende daimon (sjæl) som kigger på hende en sidste gang, inden hun forsvinder.

Lyra og Will finder ham i De Dødes Land og han vender kort tilbage til livet for at for hjælpe med at bekæmpe Genfærdene, før hans sjæl bliver opløst på samme måde som Hester blev. Han siger også at han vil lede efter sin mors partikler og hans "hjertenskære".

Det amerikanske skuespilsikon Sam Elliott spiller Scoresby i filmen ''Det Gyldne Kompas.

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Personer i Det Gyldne Kompas (serie)

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Magic Weight Loss Pill: What Would It Actually Change?
I just finished up recording some podcast shows and I got to thinking… what if there actually was a magic weight loss pill, and what would it change? Would it lead us down an even darker path or would it save lives? Here's my take.
Mike Posner wrote a song about taking a pill in Ibiza. He mentioned he went to a gig there and began feeling jealous that another artist was on stage and that the crowd was really into the songs. Mike was feeling a little insecure and when a small group of people recognized who he was, asked him if he "wanted some." As in "a pill." He said yes, and the song he wrote tells the story. So, what did this pill get Mike in the end? Well, actually, it got him a top 100 song and a lot of money. But, what did that pill really symbolize? Was it a quick fix for his jealousy and insecurities? Absolutely. After the pill wore off did he learn anything from it that made him change his life? Maybe, maybe not. How does this story about artist Mike Posner relate to the health fitness realm of things and a magic weight loss pill?
Many people across the United States purchase willingly and willfully weight loss pills. Most of these pills do absolutely nothing for you, and the ones that do work are only a quick fix until the bottle is empty. Then what? Then you balloon right back up or even spillover further. What did you learn from taking a weight loss pill? Nothing, right? The only thing you learned was that in order to lose weight you need to consistently be using the product, otherwise you gain all the weight right back. You didn't change any of your habits, in fact, they might have gotten even worse because you were able to lose weight without much effort at all. Little do they know, most of the weight coming off is only water weight and not actual body fat. You hear that? It's the sound of a bubble bursting.
You see, we all want a quick fix for everything. Feeling depressed? Get a pill. Have blood pressure problems? Get a pill. Have a headache? Get a pill. See where I'm going with this? No one wants to get to the root of any problem or issue and take corrective action. Everyone just wants to take a pill and get on with their life. The habits we form, whether good or bad, stay with us pretty much our entire life until we make the conscious decision to make a change. For some, the timing is too late and irreversible damage has already been done. For the lucky ones who made the decision early enough, you might just be able to add years onto your life and live a better quality of life.
All of the issues mentioned above where a pill became the savior could have been prevented, minimized, or cured if the individual decided to take the necessary steps to understand the underlying issue. While it's not difficult to understand, our health is directly correlated with our nutrition and activity levels. Eat junk and don't exercise and you've found the blueprint on how to become overweight and obese. Where does that rabbit hole lead? To an early grave, that's where. It's time people started paying more attention to their lifestyle and choices rather than focusing on a pill inside a bottle to fix all of their woes.
Living a healthy lifestyle is not difficult. It simply takes a conscious effort to make better choices. And this goes across the board. Make better food choices for meals. Park further way from the door rather than looking for the rock star parking up front. Go to bed early to rest up for a long day ahead rather than dragging yourself into the office each morning. Rather than grabbing that sugary beverage, grab a bottle of water to maintain proper hydration and keep yourself feeling satiated throughout the day. There are so many minor changes that you can make throughout the day that will lead you down a better path. Simply choosing to move and be active during the day is a step in the right direction—even if it's as simple as going for a short walk every night after dinner. Those little things all add up to something bigger long-term.
So, what would a pill do?
Absolutely nothing. Actually, that's incorrect. It will cause people to become even lazier with their health because they would always have a "pill" to fall back on. There wouldn't be any changes to someone's life. The sugar-filled and fatty foods they were used to eating will only increase because they have a way to easily lose weight through a pill. But what about the underlying issues that come along with that kind of lifestyle? Just because you have a pill that burns fat doesn't mean you are physically fit. If a pill was available, no one would exercise. No one would make an effort to be more active throughout the day. And you can bet no one is going to care about what they're shoving into their mouths. After all, we'll just take a pill. What do you think that individuals blood work would look like? Would they literally be a ticking time bomb? Could they look in shape and still barely be able to walk up a flight of steps without huffing and puffing?
A magic weight loss pill sound like such an amazing thing and people assume it would fix all of our overweight and obesity issues, and it just might, but the lifestyle choices being made are no different than before they started. So, the risk factors on their health will still be there. The pill will simply be used as a crutch to hide their lack of commitment for their health. And that's a problem. You see, we don't need a magic pill. Rather, what we need is bottled up motivation that can be handed out. People need to start taking responsibility for their health. We are given one life to live and while many will say being lazy and eating pizza every day is a good life for them, it's cutting their time on this planet short because they are refusing to take action to ensure longevity. There's a reason people are getting sick with diseases and cancers early on in their life now. It's because the people around them have done nothing to educate them on how to live a healthy lifestyle. It all starts with us. Our children watch what we do. Our children eat what we put on the table for dinner. Our children watch as we sit in front of the television all night watching unrealistic reality television. All eyes are on us.
Would the government even allow such a pill?
Please excuse the language, but hell no. Why? They profit off of us being sick and fat. Look at the pharmaceutical industry and how many prescription drugs are in the homes of every American citizen. It's as if the pharmaceutical companies are running our lives. Have you ever looked at the back of a label on your prescription drugs? I'm sure most of you have, but if you haven't, I urge you to do so. Look at the side effects of just one medication you are taking. I'm willing to bet down the road those side effects will make you go back to the doctor (who also profit's off of your unhealthy life choices) and they will prescribe another medication for you to go get filled at your pharmacy. And so, the pattern continues. Big pharma owns you and your health. They dictate your future. You will forever be a customer of theirs, and as the years pass you will be giving more and more money to them to fix your ailments.
We have the ability to shut all of this down. And it's simple—fix yourself. Make your health and fitness a priority. Take control of the food you put in your mouth and make better decisions. Take control of your fitness level by moving more and being active. You don't have to join a gym to become healthy. There are plenty of things you can do right at your house or outdoors that are just as helpful. You need to want to make the change and push yourself daily to stick to your plan. This magic pill is never coming people, so stop wishing. And even if I'm wrong (which I tell my wife I never am), it's not going to "fix" you or the issues this nation faces when it comes to healthcare. As a nation we stand united on many fronts, but in order to do so, we need to still be able to actually get up and stand. I urge everyone to take a look at your life, figure out what is a positive influence and what is a negative and slowly start to phase out the negative and bad pieces. If you are on the fence on whether you feel something is good or bad, consider it bad and remove it. Quit saying you'll start tomorrow, or next Monday, or January 1, or whenever. Stop making excuses and start making change. The time for change is right now.


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Yves Manglou est un écrivain français né le  à Bras-Panon, sur l'île de La Réunion.

Biographie

Enfance
Né à La Réunion le , Yves Manglou a passé son enfance sur son île natale à une époque où les légendes orales sont encore vivaces. Élevé au sein d'une fratrie de neuf enfants, sous l'œil d'un père enseignant et d'une mère au foyer, il grandit au bord de la rivière Saint-Jean, pieds nus et sans chemise.

Avec son frère Alain, de quinze mois son aîné, il entre en classe de sixième après avoir passé l'examen d'entrée en 1953. L'école buissonnière est leur lot de tous les jours. Ils découvrent ensemble les bassins et cascades des environs de Saint-André.

Boris Gamaleya leur fait découvrir Charles Baudelaire et Les Poètes maudits… Ils découvrent également Arthur Rimbaud, qui leur plaît beaucoup. La réaction de leur père enseignant ne se fait pas attendre : ils sont envoyés au CEG sous la houlette de Monsieur Corré dans le cirque de Cilaos, où leur tante est receveuse des postes. Chaque matin, les cours à l'école débutent par La Marseillaise, et le drapeau français est hissé.

L'éducation chez cette tante Suzette est plus stricte. Yves Manglou découvre le scoutisme et une liberté un peu moins débridée. C'est la fin des courses et des parties de football pieds nus, les chemises déboutonnées. Leur tante veille sur lui jusqu'à la classe de troisième.

En 1959, il rejoint son frère Alain au Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle, à Saint-Denis. Cet endroit est pour lui tel les délices de Capoue ainsi qu'aimait à le dire Albert Lougnon, leur proviseur intervenant dans leur classe de seconde, qui était la plus mauvaise de tout l'établissement.

Durant cette période, il vit davantage de sport, de musique et de filles que d'études ! Il intègre l'équipe des Juniors Dionysiens, une équipe de football, et est sélectionné au sein de l'équipe de La Réunion. Il pratique également le judo et devient une des premières ceintures noires de l'île.

Il danse toute sa jeunesse au son des Chaussettes Noires et de Johnny Hallyday et crée avec quelques copains un des premiers groupes de rock de La Réunion. Il dit de lui qu'il est un mauvais bassiste qui ne répète jamais… Néanmoins, il joue avec des artistes réputés comme Luc Donat.

Exil
Après sa terminale, il s'embarque pour Paris. Il suit de loin quelques cours à l'École supérieure de biochimie et de biologie de la capitale, leur préférant Montmartre, Pigalle, la place Clichy. Mais il est autonome, et gagne sa vie en étant surveillant aux Orphelins Apprentis d'Auteuil.

Après de brèves vacances dans son île, il en reste absent plus de vingt ans, sans voir son père qu'il ne retrouve qu'en 1986 sur son lit de mort.

Entre-temps, il voyage à Londres, Barcelone et au Maroc, où il rencontre sa première épouse et Averroès. Il voyage également à Amsterdam. Ses amis sont aux Beaux-Arts, il s'amuse à crayonner des nus… pour « mater » !

À la fin des années 1960, il se retrouve directeur de centre culturel et de MJC à Saint-Benoit. Il y enseigne six mois. Il comprend bientôt qu'il n'y a rien à comprendre et quitte l'établissement. Sa fille Sandrine naît en 1970.

Très rapidement, Paris lui manque, et il y retourne. Il s'engage pendant la Guerre des Six Jours mais n'a pas le temps d'y aller avant la fin des hostilités. Jusqu'en 1975, il est successivement Directeur d'établissements socio-culturels à Soisy-sous-Montmorency, Boulogne-Billancourt. Durant cette période, il rédigera un mémoire "Animation et Développement" en collaboration avec Jean Schüler qui a fait référence dans ce domaine. Sa seconde fille Sarah naît à cette période.

En 1977, il quitte Paris pour la province en suivant sa femme dans sa région d'origine, à Toulouse et Castres. Il y crée une agence de publicité. En 1986, il se remarie, deux ans après la naissance d'Émilie sa troisième fille.

Retour définitif au pays
En 1987, il rentre à La Réunion avec femme et enfants. Sa mère l'accueille au bord de la rivière de son enfance. Tous ses souvenirs lui reviennent. Aussi, l'écriture s'impose à lui comme une évidence, et "[il a] rattrapé le temps".

Il crée d'abord une société de courtage en éditions, puis les Éditions du Paille-en-queue Noir, qui lui permettent d'éditer ses premiers livres : Grand-mère Kalle, Noir mais Marron, etc. Ces ouvrages sont ensuite réédités par les éditions Orphie, qui deviendra son éditeur officiel.

, il est directeur de publications jeunesse aux Éditions Orphie. Il participe à de nombreuses rencontres pour promouvoir la culture réunionnaise. Notamment avec les enfants qui étudient ses livres en classe, dans différents salons (Salon du livre jeunesse de l'Océan Indien), ou encore en animant un atelier littéraire à la prison du Port.

Principaux ouvrages
 Ouvrages en français
 Grand-Mère Kalle (lien Orphie)
 Noir mais Marron (lien Orphie)
 Le mystère du Piton de La Fournaise
 Le Trésor du Pirate La Buse (lien Orphie)
 Zépingue le Petit Tangue (avec Josette Manglou et Yves Llopiz)
 La naissance de Ticlou

 Ouvrages en créole
 Kaloubadia Madam Debassayns (lien Orphie)
 Alala Tiklou (avec Josette Manglou et Yves Llopiz)

Références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
Littérature réunionnaise
Marronnage à Bourbon

Liens externes

 Site de l'Association des Enseignants Documentalistes de l'Education Nationale de La Réunion.
 Yves Manglou, « La tendance à tourner le dos à la mer s'inverse », Le JIR, .
 « Yves Manglou, romancier et aventurier de la mer », Le JIR, .
 « La Famille Manglou, l'âme créole », L'Express, .
 « Le quotidien de la mer : l'écrivain Yves Manglou », émission RFI, .
 Site de l'association des Descendants d'esclaves noir
 "Espoir, vertu d'esclave", télédoc, le petit guide télé pour la classe'',CNDP

Écrivain français du XXIe siècle
Écrivain réunionnais
Éditeur français
Élève du lycée Leconte-de-Lisle
Naissance à La Réunion
Écrivain réunionnais
Naissance en août 1943


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