Top 10 chateau hotels in France
Posted on June 20, 2024
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| Chauncey Koziol
France holidaysFrom the Loire to the Alps, Alastair Sawday picks 10 gorgeous chateaux to stay in across France, where the characterful rooms are as impressive as the food, wine and garden viewsChâteau des Briottières, Champigné, Loire ValleyDeep in the Loire countryside, this 18th-century chateau has been in the same family for six generations and is now run by the relaxed François de Valbray, his wife (an excellent cook) and their children.
[Read More]50 songs for 50 states | Travel
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Chauncey Koziol
Travel50 songs for 50 statesThe 50th anniversary of Jack Kerouac's travelogue On The Road inspired Laura Barton to compile her ultimate drive-time soundtrack to every US state. Out of tune? Have your say on our blog
1. AlabamaLynyrd Skynrd — Sweet Home Alabama
The Skynrd's 1974 riposte to Neil Young's Alabama is a tribute to Muscle Shoals (an Alabama city famous for its music), blue skies and the Swampers (session musicians), and a prime example of Southern Rock.
[Read More]Audrey Court | | The Guardian
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
ObituaryAudrey CourtUnder the guidance of Audrey Court, as chairman of Birmingham's Family Planning Association, Britain's first contraceptive pill trials took place in the city. Audrey, who has died aged 92, was also the senior author of Birmingham Made a Difference: 1926-1990 (2001). Her energy, involvement and foresight powered the great expansion of the work of Birmingham FPA in the 1960s.
Audrey, the daughter of missionaries, was born in India. From the age of nine she was based in Birmingham.
[Read More]Bohemian tragedy: Leonard Cohen and the curse of Hydra
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Valentine Belue
BooksThe musician was inspired by married writers George Johnston and Charmian Clift when he visited the Greek island of Hydra in 1960. But their golden age came at a price
I’ve been noticing of late how often the woman you see in the photograph, with her head on Leonard Cohen’s shoulder is captioned as “Marianne”. In fact, this beauty is of a different and wilder nature. Her name is Charmian Clift, and she was one half of the tragic couple, cited by Cohen as his inspiration and often dubbed “the Ted and Sylvia of Australia”.
[Read More]David Berman obituary | Americana
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Chauncey Koziol
AmericanaObituaryDavid Berman obituaryLeader of the American indie rock band Silver Jews feted particularly for his lyricsThe musician David Berman, who has died suddenly aged 52, was the leader and sole constant member of Silver Jews, a band whose poetic, experimental recordings during the 1990s and 2000s embodied American indie rock at its most literate, and of Purple Mountains, his recent Americana project. Berman, fragile and intellectual, served as a reluctant star of sorts to a generation who rejected mainstream rock’s macho posturing and found comfort in his wry musical musings.
[Read More]Israeli women and girls have suffered horrific sexual violence from Hamas. Where is the outrage? | D
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Kary Bruening
OpinionIsrael-Gaza warIsraeli women and girls have suffered horrific sexual violence from Hamas. Where is the outrage?Deborah Lipstadt and Michèle TaylorThe lack of condemnation of these appalling crimes is not only unjust – it is a sign of deeper biases that must be addressed
Deborah Lipstadt is the US special envoy to combat antisemitism, and Michèle Taylor is the US permanent representative to the UN human rights councilDuring the Hamas attacks of 7 October, Israeli girls and women – ranging from young children to elderly people – were subjected to gang-rape and humiliating sexual assaults.
[Read More]Sam Herman obituary | Art
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
ArtObituarySam Herman obituaryArtist who spearheaded the studio glass movement in Britain
The glass artist Sam Herman, who has died aged 84, was an important contributor to the British craft renaissance of the 1960s and 70s. Studio ceramics (ceramics designed and made by the same person) had been established as a new art form in Britain since the 20s but it was not until the mid-60s that Herman brought the technology to work with hot glass in studio to the UK from the US, enabling individual creative engagement with this dangerous but alluring medium.
[Read More]Satellite images show Californias ghost lake reappearing after sodden winter | California
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Aldo Pusey
Thousands of cows were lost to flooding in the Tulare Lake basin during California’s extremely wet winter. Photograph: Jae C Hong/APThousands of cows were lost to flooding in the Tulare Lake basin during California’s extremely wet winter. Photograph: Jae C Hong/APCalifornia This article is more than 8 months oldSatellite images show California’s ‘ghost lake’ reappearing after sodden winterThis article is more than 8 months oldNew images document the re-emergence of Tulare Lake, and residents brace for more flooding as snowpack starts to melt
[Read More]Trump called Iowa evangelicals so-called Christians and pieces of shit, book says | Book
Posted on June 19, 2024
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| Valentine Belue
Books This article is more than 1 month oldTrump called Iowa evangelicals ‘so-called Christians’ and ‘pieces of shit’, book saysThis article is more than 1 month oldMockery over ‘Two Corinthians’ slip and endorsement battles in 2016 echo in 2024 race as Republican contenders seek first win
In the heat of the Republican primary of 2016, Donald Trump called evangelical supporters of his rival Ted Cruz “so-called Christians” and “real pieces of shit”, a new book says.
[Read More]Apple TV 4K 2022 review: cheaper but still premium streaming box
Posted on June 18, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
AppleReviewRapid smart TV upgrade with every streaming service available and a quality ad-free home screen Apple’s latest TV streaming box is faster, smaller, more efficient and cheaper than its predecessors, making it one of the best and most reliable smart TV experiences you can get.
The third-generation Apple TV 4K costs from £149 ($129/A$219). While £20 cheaper than last year’s model, it is still a premium over rivals from Google, Amazon and others, which are priced at between £50 and £140.
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