If you're getting married this spring, chances are the planning has been in the works for some time. As long as you've secured your wedding and reception venues, hired your officiant, and sent out invitations, you know your big day is going to happen. Although you may have a lot left on your to-do list, you still have a little wiggle room for determining last minute unique wedding reception ideas to bring spring alive on your wedding day.
When you think of the spring season, what comes to mind? – Bright vivid greens like blades of grass, baby blue skies and puffy white clouds. What other colors mean spring to you? – Soft pastels of Easter eggs piled in a wicker basket. Whatever colors you choose, and whatever style you fancy, there are so many options for elegant wedding decorations for springtime.
Once the wedding attire is decided, and you are waiting for final fittings for your gown, the next must-have is a florist, or a solid idea of flowers you'll need for your ceremony and reception. If you've been putting this off, the good news is you're getting married in the season of abundance when it comes to flowers. Your floral expert can advise you what is in blooming that she has access to; even wildflowers are an option.
Has everything gone according to plan for your wedding? If your answer is 'no', you're not alone. It very rarely does. But try not to stress. If you are willing to be flexible, there's always a solution, and usually you discover the thing that got in the way, actually steered you toward something wonderful you never would have considered on your own.
One bride we know had always dreamed of big, round bouquets of white and blush pink roses for her bridal party and reception centerpieces, but on one of her first dates with her fiancé, they went for a hike and he picked handfuls of wild yellow mustard flowers and purple lupines. When it came time to focusing on unique wedding reception ideas, she decided on a totally different color scheme, and settled on a simple, rustic theme. Later she said that her wedding day went beyond her dreams, and she was so glad they chose a style and décor that was much more unique and meaningful to them.
Another bride imagined a fall wedding, and she started looking at venues to set a date. She had always pictured an October Saturday ceremony at sunset and a fancy evening soiree. But in the midst of wedding planning, her father's health started failing, and there was doubt he would be well enough to walk her down the aisle so many months later. So she and her fiancé made the decision to move the wedding up to the spring. This changed her intended colors as well.
She was originally going to go with large sunflowers, and cobalt blue. But instead, when she changed seasons, she thought of spring and remembered her first Easter together with her fiancé. She found the photos of their Easter baskets filled with pastel colored eggs and candy. He gave her a dozen of the sweetest smelling lavender roses, and she knew that was how they needed to decorate for their big day.
Both of these brides decided to design their events mostly on their own, with a little help from sisters and a couple of girlfriends. They both went online to Pinterest and searched "spring wedding decorations" to start collecting images of wedding decoration ideas that would help them make their wedding dreams come true.
If you have some wedding decorations you would like to share, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below. We get inspired by the newlyweds we see get married here at Moffitt Oaks, and enjoy offering tips we've learned to you.
To find out more about planning a spring wedding here in Houston, we invite you to call and chat with one of our Moffitt Oaks highly skilled event coordinators or schedule a complimentary tour. We'd love to meet you! Call us at 1.281.370.6616.


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Motion :If pop-induced R&B is your bag, then Khalid's "Motion" the very pinnacle of what I've just described. To view the song in any other manner would be a blatant disregard for Khalid intended pursuit, if at all undistinguished.
Where Khalid wins plaudits is on the basis of production value, and most importantly, in terms of how he monitors his own vocal range, something of which he has full-command. "Motion" feels like it was recorded by a wunderkind who watches the sunset from inside the house.
In fact, the rest of the album follows a premeditated pattern, an interlude causing a minor interruption of service. But rest assured, the title of "wunderkind" isn't easily attributed, and Khalid wears it well, even in instances where his singing voice is overly subdued.
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Гранта () — річка на сході Англії, притока річки Кем. Завдовжки 41,7 км.

Розташування
Гранта бере початок на схід від села Віддінгтон в Ессексі, й тече на північ до злиття з річкою Рі. Довжина від витоку до впадіння в Рі складає 41,7 км. Далі, після злиття з Борн-Брук, утворюється річка Кем.

На південь від Грейт-Шелфорда в Гранту впадає однойменна притока завдовжки 16 км, яка починається біля Гейвергілла.

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Раніше Грантою називалася уся річка Кем, але після перейменування міста Грантебрюке (, дослівно — «струмок Гранта») на Кембридж нижня частина річки теж була перейменована на Кем. Верхів'я ж досі носить назву Гранта.

Від назви річки походить назви села Грантчестер, журналу «Гранта», індустріального парку Гранта-парк та колишня назва Кембриджа — Грантебрюке.

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It's finally that time of year again for the Coachella festival -- where music lovers, fashion bloggers, and celebrities collectively get together and party in 100-plus degree weather. It's a huge cultural event annually, that is not to be ignored. Anyone with an Instagram account knows that for two weekends in April, feeds focus on selfies of these festival-goers, rocking boho-chic merchandise. Hashtag, desert vibes. Through the lens of social media, the festival is viewed by millions. Not surprisingly, Coachella has elevated itself above a music festival and into a multi-day outdoor event and fashion show, providing fashion companies and brands a vital avenue to engage with millennials and Generation Z.
Where does public relations and marketing fit in with Coachella? Well, festivals can have a major impact on fashion trends, so this presents an incredible brand opportunity. Top social influencers and major celebrities can be seen flocking around the fields of Indio, parading their latest sponsored products and fashion statements. Months before the festival even begins, there is endless buzz about the event. Photographers can be found everywhere. Coachella had a Media Impact Value (MIV) of nearly $116 million in 2018, reaching a total of 460,000 posts in the first weekend alone. Celebrity Kendall Jenner generated $1.4 million in MIV herself through an Instagram post sponsored by Revolve, a clothing brand affiliated with the top, trendiest designers. While not a household name, Revolve's heavy investment in Coachella resulted in their #Revolvefestival hashtag having the highest average MIV over both weekend – proof of the power of influencer marketing.
The palm trees and desert of California's Coachella Valley provide a scenic backdrop to the annual music festival.
Other sponsors like H&M (#HMLoveCoachella) also create opportunities for influencer sponsorships, in addition to endless brand opportunities. H&M was one of the top sponsors for Coachella in 2015, parlaying occurrences like a Gigi Hadid visit to their festival party into a 22 percent increase in YOY sales. Communicating a brand authentically, through real-life experiences, and thus jump-starting trends, has proven to be an effective form of marketing.
Coachella also presents environments where connecting and meeting new influencers becomes a reality. Additionally, with a potential "festival spokesperson" at Coachella, it becomes a fantastic opportunity for on-the-ground marketing efforts. In an environment where people are experimenting with fashion choices, on-site lifestyle events can be incredibly valuable for brands and companies to effectively speed-date potential influencers who can captivate the attention of young consumers.
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I realized the other day while gathering and tabulating receipts for the year, that my expenses for cheese far outweighed my expenses for chocolate. I've always been fascinated, and wanted to highlight on the site, some of the great bean-to-bar chocolates being made in America since I know it can be a tough business making chocolate on a small scale. But one that fell under my radar was Rogue, which was started after I'd moved away from the states so I wasn't able to give it a try.
Also because I thought what all these American bean-to-bar chocolate makers were doing was tremendously exciting. And two of my friends had started a company and I saw how much work and passion (and money) went into what they did. They grew and flourished, but some of the smaller companies weren't getting the recognition that I thought they deserved, so I decided to profile them. And since it's my site, I can do whatever I want. So there.
When I was in Texas recently, a woman who went by the name Madame Chocolate came to one of my classes. Afterward, she passed me a few bars of artisanal American chocolate to act as emergency rations during my trip, then slipped back into the night. I wanted to dive right in, but was thwarted by an overload of Texas bbq and fried chicken, so I thought it prudent to carefully bring it home and try it there.
The bar didn't fare that well in my carry-on, but at least it arrived in large, recognizable shards. The first thing you notice if you open up a bar of Rogue chocolate is that the bars are void of ornamentation, and aren't scored or sectioned into bite-sized pieces. Which is fine, because I don't want anyone telling me how to serve my chocolate. (Except maybe the TSA.) But it also allows the suave beauty of the dark chocolate to shine through.
This bar is called a Piura bar, named after a province in Northern Peru. This bar is pricier than their other bars, but chocolate-maker Colin Gasko only made a few thousand bars from the four bags of cocoa beans (which he calls a "nano lot") that he was able to procure from an organic cacao farm in South America.
The bar has a brisk, fruity flavor with almost no bitterness or harshness in the aftertaste. There's a touch of maltiness to the ending, and the mildness of the bar allows some of the gentler flavors of the beans to shine through. The packaging says it has a bit of "raspberry" and I did find some fruitiness, although not too much. Which is good, because I'm more of a fan of dark and complex chocolate. But everyone's palate is different, which is why there's no "best" or reason for lists of "top ten" chocolates to be followed like the bible.
Colin oversees the letterpress labels for the chocolate bars he makes in his tiny facility in Minneapolis and just produces three or four different kinds of bars, depending on the availability of cocoa beans. (Plus when you print your own labels, it's easier to change names when you get a nifty new chocolate.) Next time I head to the states, I'm looking forward to trying the others. But I'm keeping them out of the scanners at the airport, which seem to be dangerous places. At least for chocolate bars.
*Interestingly, I would classify Colin as a chocolate maker more than just a chocolatier, but he chose to call his company Rogue Chocolatier.
Can you image a sea of changes in consumer pattern, away from Nestle and Hershey's? A change large enough to support artisan chocolate makers in each State (and Province for us Canucks)?
The result being that when on a road trip, each few hundred miles you can enjoy a new flavor, a new distinct make of excellence in sweetness?
Celiac Husband: Well, the 'big boys' are also getting into the game–just like what happened with 'organics' a few years ago, when companies that normally wouldn't have dreamed of coming out with organic products are stamping it on the labels of whatever they can. Hopefully in the chocolate world, everyone can co-exist as I think there's a market for lots of different kinds of chocolate for all budgets and tastes.
Michael: A few years ago I tasted beer brewed with cocoa beans and it was surprisingly good! The word "Rogue" has taken on a variety of meanings in the past few years, but there's companies really do mean it..
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you know of any good dark chocolate bars with sea salt. It's my favorite combination.
A true work of art, for all the senses!
Thank you for giving small artisans more exposure.
I clicked on the Rogue link. Now I am not only lusting for their chocolates, but also their Heidelberg Letterpress (the pictures enlarge to reveal lots of detail).
Many years ago I did restructuring advisory for a chocolate manufacturer is Samoa. Cocoa beans from Samoa and Fiji are of very high quality and even years ago the factory had good prospects (restructuring was due to management issues, not quality/market related). The factory has good prospects in spite of the location (Samoa is in the middle of nowhere). Rising prices, increased focus on fair trade, ecological etc is great for widening the field.
Three-Cookies: People often apologize to me (for some reason) for liking things like M&M's and so forth. I don't know why—I like them too! I don't think of them as 'chocolate', but more as candy. Ditto with Hershey bars and other confections. I don't really think of them in the same breath with bean-to-bar chocolates, but they have their place and I am guilty of eating M&M's (and York Peppermint Patties) on occasion. . .
Merisi: Yes, the printing is beautiful. The insert in that came with the bar of chocolate is practically suitable-for-framing!
that chocolate bar survived the trip very well. obviously because its denser.
i try my best to tell friends that instead of eating 3 bars of regular milk choco (that has no cocoa in it–i won't name names) to instead get a bar of higher cocoa like 60-75%. and that should kill the craving instantly–even with 3 bites.
A reason to add the Twin Cities to your U.S. itinerary next time….?
I love Rogue! I was encouraged to try it a couple of summers ago at Chocolopolis in Seattle (a wonderful place for chocolate geeks) and fell hard. So glad you're highlighting Colin's work here – I hope he stays in business for a long time!
I ordered a few bars of their (his, really) chocolate in the mail soon after reading that article, and they were indeed excellent (and arrived in perfect condition). I've been a fan of his work ever since!
Thanks for promoting small business chocolate operators! Even if their fate of some of these smaller companies is to get bought out by larger corporations (e.g. Scharffen-Burger, Dagoba, and Joseph Schmidt were all acquired by Hershey in 2005-06), its still nice to be able to be able to discover these folks when they are still on their way up.
Wow, your timing is amazing. A few years ago I landed a great prize from a small scale estate chocolate producer. It just so happened that the box arrived on Valentine's Day. Since that time I always try and seek out a new producer each year to try on Valentine's Day. I had completely forgotten for this year until I saw your post. I just placed an order. I bet these guys are going to be busy today! They are already out of the Piura.
There is an amazing local chocolate company in my town, Taza Chocolate. I recently took a tour of their factory and the bean to bar process was a lot more complex than I'd imagined!
Kind of makes me sad to see the "Rogue" name attached to something from Minnesota.
As a commenter noted above, Rogue Ales from Newport, Oregon, are some of the best in the world. Likewise, Rogue Creamery's bleu cheese was the #1 cheese in the world last year.
Oregon's Rogue Valley and River is one of the most gorgeous and agriculturally productive places in the world, and its wines, produce and dairy are unmatched.
This chocolate bar looks and sounds amazing.
Like Andrew above, I too immediately related "Rogue" to the Rogue River Valley in Oregon – a spectacular place. I wondered how I had missed its chocolate until I saw your mention of Minnesota. That's okay! Us Pacific Northwesterners are willing to share the name as long as the quality is excellent and it sounds like it is.
A most timely post, as I adore chocolate and am heading for Peru soon. In the last few years they have began exporting some very fine beans I understand. I don't know any Peruvian chocolate makers so I guess I will have to do lots and lots and lots of research when there.
Glad you highlighted this company. I'm so willing to spend our hard earned money on seriously quality food since it brings us both health and pleasure…and I love to support innovative producers at the same time. Look forward to trying this!
Thank you for writing about this chocolate. I have family in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and I'll definitely be looking into finding some of this! And, I think a visit by you to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area is a fabulous idea! If that ever happens I hope I get a heads up so that I can participate!
My sister lives just outside of Springfield, MO and sent me two bars and a package of cocoa powder from Askinosie for Christmas. It is the best gift ever and I'm rationing my supply. Would never have known about that or Rogue if it hadn't been for you!
Thanks; glad to read their source is South America and not Ivory Coast. I'm afraid we're in for higher chocolate prices due to the major political problems there, nonetheless. That country accounts for one third of the world's supply – start hoarding now!
Very informative post, and it's great reading all the comments too. Thanks for putting in the hard work and doing all the tasting for us, David. Hard job, isn't it?
Ha! I first read the title too fast and thought it was about a "Drogue Chocolatier". Would be a great name for a chocolaterie!
I'm fortunate enough to live in Minneapolis (yes, I said 'fortunate,' in January, in Minneapolis!) and was first introduced to Rogue chocolates at a local fancy foods event, where I visited a bit with the young chocolatier and found the chocolate divine. It's wonderful that this superb product is being enjoyed by a widening audience.
Hi, David. My hometown of Nashville, TN, has a talented "bean-to-bar" chocolate maker named Scott Witherow. His company is called Olive & Sinclair. I'm one of his retailers, and I would be happy to send you a few bars. The chocolate is delicious and the packaging has won numerous awards. Best, though, are the videos on his website.
PS: I just finished your "Sweet Life in Paris" book and really enjoyed it.
Mmmmmm, I love delicate fruity dark chocolate. Thank you for the fine introduction to this chocolate!
Soma chocolate in toronto has the best bean to bar chocolate imaginable.It's in the historical distillery district. Their spicy hot chocolate shots are famous and deservably so.
Thank you for this post! I regularly post chocolate reviews myself and thoroughly enjoy hearing about new artisan chocolate makers the world over, even if most are out of my (Canberran) reach. This looks and sounds wonderful!
This is a link to Colin Gasko's appearance on Martha Stewart's Show in 2008.
A fascinating look into small chocolate production.
David Mason of Black Mountain Chocolate also does bean-to-bar. He is one of the few in the country, and boy is it amazing! If you get to NC, you should really get some of his product.
The Martha Stewart link is for the whole show. The Rogue Chocolate segment can be viewed by scrolling through the options on the right hand side (past the shrunken apple heads and jack-o-lanterns!).
This is probably a question that the answer is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, but by any chance have you ever visited a chocolatier in Chateauneuf-du-Pape located on either D17 or Chemin de Bédarrides à Châteauneuf-du-Pape? I found it about 10 years ago and have lost the name and always wish I could send friends there. If you know it, will you please provide its name.
As for American chocolate, have you tried Mast Bros.?
interesting chocolatier in the Rogue Valley that makes a truffle with Rogue Creamery blue cheese. also pears from the area, incredible!many interesting products- web sire Lillie Belle Chocolates. worth checking out . thank you for always amusing me with your writing and insights. check out these guys website, award winning stuff!
Like Beth, I'm sitting in Mineapolis, Minnesota, with a fresh locally made bar of Rogue chocolate. They are widely available in finer Wine and Cheese shops around here. Lucky us!
missjane:That's a really interesting video; I like the fact that he can make "up to 100 bars a day." Talk about a micro-enterprise! I remember when ScharffenBerger was starting and their hardest task as well was finding machines that would only do small-batch chocolate, and like Colin, they had to hack a lot of machines..although Colin is a lot more inventive..hilarious that he uses a machine that cleans dentures to jostle the chocolate bars to get out the air bubbles.
lori: I don't know that chocolatier. Could it be Joêl Durand in St-Remy? I've been to Mast Brothers on my last trip to New York City, which included a side route to Brooklyn.
Jamie: I love the idea of "spicy shots" of hot chocolate, especially in the cold Canadian winter!
Amber from Awake at the Whisk brought me some chocolate from Ginger Elizabeth http://gingerelizabeth.com/ have you heard of her? She lives in Sacramento so next time you're visiting Elise grab some of Ginger's chocolate. She's 29 years old (just saying because I think it's impressive as hell), she is considered one of the best in the world, and her name is Ginger.
Rogue is awesome! I too first learned about it when I was working at Gourmet.com. We had samples, and I immediately feel in love but couldn't find it in stores. Thankfully, The Meadow came to NY and I'm pretty sure they have it!
I am so lucky to have a local chocolatière right here in Durham… Dolly Mama. I can conveniently get a fix whenever I need it. Her Sea Turtles are to die for… I try really hard not to eat the whole box at one time. It's a struggle.
Ranking chocolate wastes bandwidth that could be better spent tasting chocolate.
That bar of well-made Rogue chocolate would be the perfect centerpiece on a deserving cake. Thank you for sharing this.
MissJane, thank you for the link to the Martha Stewart video of "Colin's Chocolate Factory"!
Everything I had here was amazing and they tend to incorporate local ingredients.
Now I will have to order chocolate which will go directly to ,my hips! Especially since the shop in in my old stomping grounds where I grew up! Oh well…what is life without chocolate after all? !!!
Love that you indulged in cheese last year and realized chocolate needed some time and attention. I am a big fan of Rogue Chocolatier. Colin is a Rogue's rogue! Easy to say since I am the face of Rogue Ales' Chocolate Stout, which is infused in a cheddar cheese made by Rogue Creamery (as noted, both are from Oregon and independent businesses). Curious what beverages you pair with chocolate. Beer Anyone?
Thank you for showcasing the amazing Rogue Chocolatier!
Most of me is thrilled that Colin is getting international attention, but a tiny piece of me wants to keep him our little local secret!
It's good chocolate for sure. He is America's best Chocolatier. However, this bar has nothing on his Sambirano. Trust me on that.
I saw your post yesterday morning and went directly to their site and ordered 3 bars! The only sad part of this story is that they had already sold out of the Piura bar. On the upside, I get to try out three new chocolates when they arrive in the mail tomorrow!
I especially liked Colin's Sambirano; reminded me much of Patric's.
btw, did you read the article on BBQ in the Economist's Xmas edition? Very interesting.
This is a great chocolate bar! Great Company!
You must make a point to try the exceptionally delicious Olive & Sinclair "Southern artisan chocolate" bars made in Nashville, TN. They claim to be the original bean-to-bar maker of the South. They do variations on % cacao content, but also have unique flavors such as sea salt, salt & pepper, coffee bean, & cinnamon chili. I am never without an O&S bar to nibble on.
That is some good looking chocolate. Sure beats the hell out of the stuff we have here.
Hi, David – Thanks for posting this! I live in the Twin Cities and am a former chocolatier and didn't know these guys where around. I am glad to know they are and am excited to try their chocolate and support a local business.
I love your blog and your books! Thanks for all the great stories and recipes!
Rogue chocolate and Kouign Amann – two things you can find at the Minneapolis bakery where I work! If you do get a chance to visit Minneapolis and try more of Colin Gasko's chocolate, I do hope you stop in at Rustica for a treat and a hello. Our artisan breads, desserts, and pastries are divine and our coffee is from a local small-batch coffee roaster, Bull Run. Good stuff and, I think, right up your alley.
As an aside, your blog helped jumpstart my career as a baker when I decided to leave tax accounting about a year ago. Thanks so much for what you do!


Funeral services for Paul "Richard" Kant, 72, were held Dec. 13, 1999, at Converse Funeral Chapel in Douglas with Rev. Rodney Saunders of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Douglas Park Cemetery, with Masonic graveside services conducted by Ashlar Masonic Lodge #10 AF&AM.
Mr. Kant died Dec. 10, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Converse County.
Richard was born Aug. 12, 1927, at the Smith Private Hospital in Douglas, the son of Estelle (Runser) and William F. Kant. He was reared on the family farm near Lost Springs. His mother died when he was six years old. He and a sister, Emmy Lou, were taken to Guernsey to live with his mother's sister, then returned to the Lost Springs farm at the end of the school year, where he lived and grew up with the older brothers and sisters.
At the age of 14, Rich found himself alone at the farm looking after things. The farm and livestock herd had more than doubled in size and with some intermittent outside help, he managed to hold things together and still go to school. More than a year later his dad retired from the railroad to farm full time. The Lost Springs Store was purchased by the family and Rich learned about the gasoline business.
Rich graduated from the Manville High School in 1945 and soon entered the United States Navy; he was honorably discharged in August 1946 and returned to Wyoming. He leased a service station in Lance Creek which had closed during the war; he followed this business for 30 years, much satisfied from giving good service to the public.
On Dec. 18, 1949, Richard married Virginia Lillian McCune; they later divorced.
The family moved to Lusk in 1965 where he operated the Uptown Conoco station and bulk plant. He married Irma (Swickhamer) Schlichting on Nov. 10, 1982, in Hawaii.
Richard served as city councilman and vice mayor for eight years for the Town of Lusk. He sold his petroleum jobbership and service station in Lusk in Sept. of 1983. He semi-retired and lived in Douglas, owned and operated K-1 Conoco for a few years.
He was a member of the Lusk Elks Lodge #1797; Harmony Masonic Lodge #24 AF&AM in Lusk and is a past master; Silver Spruce; and Samuel Mares American Legion Post #8.
Richard enjoyed going to the cabin in Cold Springs, playing blackjack, family, reading and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Kant and Sister Edith Delahunty.
He is survived by his wife Irma of Douglas; sons Rick Kant of Fort Collins, Colo., and Steve Kant of Lusk; sisters Emmy Lou Huff of Douglas and Pauline Werdin of Germantown, Md.; brother Walter F. Kant of Lance Creek and one granddaughter Riian Kant of Fort Collins.
Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Burback, Terry Craig, Bill Sack, Don Coffman, Bingo Marburger, and Larry Tennant.
Memorials to the Wyoming Elks State Trust, 2513 Beartooth Drive, Cody, WY 82414 or to the choice of donor would be appreciated by the family.


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Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer and Jed as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.
Episode 7: How Do You Build an Underwater "Spaceship"?
June 30, 2020 Science, Solve It! For Kids
Meet the Expert: Fabien Cousteau Aquanaut, Oceanographic Explorer, Environmental Advocate and Founder of Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center. As the first grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien spent his early years aboard his famous grandfather's ships, Calypso and Alcyone; and learning how to scuba dive on his fourth birthday. In the following years, and as… Continue Reading Episode 7: How Do You Build an Underwater "Spaceship"?
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Episode Challenge 7– What Would You Bring to an Underwater "Spaceship"?
June 30, 2020 Challenge, News
Challenge: Draw a picture of what YOU think the next underwater habitat should look like! Will it be like Aquarius? Or the International Space Station (but underwater)? Or will you come up with something incrediby new and amazing? Fabien wants to know! With your parent's permission, upload it to to Twitter and/or Instagram and tag… Continue Reading Episode Challenge 7– What Would You Bring to an Underwater "Spaceship"?
Episode 6: How Do You Live in Space?
Meet the Scientist: Cady Coleman, Astronaut Cady Coleman is a scientist, wife, mother, pilot, musician, retired NASA Astronaut, and a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions and a six-month trip aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As a public speaker, Cady draws from her time in NASA and her missions on the ISS to… Continue Reading Episode 6: How Do You Live in Space?
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Episode Challenge 6: How Do You Live in Space?
June 23, 2020 Challenge
Challenge: Find the International Space Station (ISS) in the sky. Use the website Spot the Station to discover when and where the ISS will pass over your house. (Maybe even wave to the astronauts as they pass over) Then draw a picture of a place you might like to live in space. With your parent's… Continue Reading Episode Challenge 6: How Do You Live in Space?
Episode 5: How Do You Compose Music that is as Big as the Universe?
June 16, 2020 The Arts	50.16
Meet The Expert: Eric Whitacre Grammy® Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre is one of today's most popular and performed musicians. His works are programmed worldwide by orchestras and choirs, while his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united singers from over 120 different countries. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School of Music, Eric served two… Continue Reading Episode 5: How Do You Compose Music that is as Big as the Universe?
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Episode Challenge 5: How Do You Compose Music that is as Big as the Universe?
CHALLENGE: Compose an original piece of music using the following parameters: * Create a piece that is no more than 1 minute in length * Use only 3 notes * Take only 1 day to do this With your parent's permission, upload it to to Twitter and/or Instagram and… Continue Reading Episode Challenge 5: How Do You Compose Music that is as Big as the Universe?
Episode Challenge 4: How Do You Bring An Illustration to Life?
June 9, 2020 Challenge
CHALLENGE: Make an Accordian drawing pad. Use it to draw your illustrations. Practice making characters with different emotions: happy, sad, angry, smiling, etc. Take a picture of your accorian drawing pad. With your parents permission, send it to us via email at podcast@solveitforkids.com OR tag us on our Twitter or Instagram account @kidssolve Vanessa would LOVE… Continue Reading Episode Challenge 4: How Do You Bring An Illustration to Life?
Episode 4: How Do you Bring Your Illustrated Characters to Life?
June 9, 2020 The Arts	34:57
Meet the Expert: Vanessa Brantley-Newton An award-winning author-illustrator, Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own voices. Vanessa Brantley Newton was born during the Civil Rights movement, and attended school in Newark, NJ. She was part of a diverse, tight-knit community and… Continue Reading Episode 4: How Do you Bring Your Illustrated Characters to Life?
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Episode 3: How Do We Restore Our Connection to Water?
June 2, 2020 Science
Meet the Scientist: Dr. Kelsey Leonard As a water scientist and protector, Kelsey Leonard seeks to establish Indigenous traditions of water conservation as the foundation for international water policy-making. Dr. Kelsey Leonard represents the Shinnecock Nation on the Mid-Atlantic Committee on the Ocean, which is charged with protecting America's ocean ecosystems and coastlines. She also… Continue Reading Episode 3: How Do We Restore Our Connection to Water?
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Episode 2: How Do you Cut a Person in Half… Safely?
May 26, 2020 The Arts	34.38
Meet the Expert: Sue-Anne Webster Sue-Anne Webster is an internationally acclaimed magician, and ASTOUNDING! Sue-Anne's work in magic led to her being profiled in the world dictionary of magic ~ Dictionnaire de la Prestidigitation, alongside Houdini, Copperfield and Orson Welles. Sue-Anne and her magic are the inspiration for the character of the magician Phyllis Wong… Continue Reading Episode 2: How Do you Cut a Person in Half… Safely?
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Episode 1: How Do You Map an Underwater Forest?
May 17, 2020 Science	31.49
Meet the Scientist: Brian Helmuth Brian Helmuth, PhD., is an aquanaut and marine environmental scientist at Northeastern University who loves to spend his time diving and exploring the ocean as he studies the effects of climate change on bodies of water on our planet. Helmuth lab at Nahant Marine Science Center ********************************************************************************************************************************* CHALLENGE: Make… Continue Reading Episode 1: How Do You Map an Underwater Forest?
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According to the latest news Atif Aslam is busy shooting the video of his new song with Ileana D'Cruz in Turkey. It's said that the stills are from the song that will be made part of Bollywood film 'Mubarkaan', and will be starring Arjun Kapoor and Anil Kapoor alongside Ilena D'Cruz in the lead roles. Much is not revealed about the upcoming project but behind the scenes pictures of Atif Aslam with Bollywood's Ileana D'Cruz are going viral on social media .


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Watch the 'Avengers: Endgame' big game spot
By Silas Lesnick | Feb 3, 2019
It may have felt like an eternity since Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" left the world with a massive Thanos-induced cliffhanger, but there are now less than three months ago before it all comes to a head in "Avengers: Endgame". Today, a new Big Game spot has been released and, in the player below, you can catch up with what's left of Earth's mightiest heroes.
The cast of "Avengers: Infinity War" includes Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Falcon, Paul Bettany as Vision, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther, Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier, Don Cheadle as War Machine, Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Benedict Wong as Wong, Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Josh Brolin as Thanos.
Directed by the "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "Captain America: Civil War" pair of Anthony and Joe Russo, "Avengers: Endgame" is produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.
"Avengers: Endgame" hits theaters April 26, 2019.
Fighting Fear with Fiction: Gustavo Steinberg on 'Tito and the Birds'
A new animated feature from Brazil frames its all ages allegory against a lavishly unique animation style.
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Due to popular demand the Council's itravelsmart team in partnership with Cheshire Police are holding a Bike Security Chipping and Dr Bike event in Ellesmere Port on Friday August 14. It takes place at Asda, between 11am and 2pm.
Big Bills Bikes from Ellesmere Port will be on hand to give bikes a health check and Cheshire Police will be offering bike security chipping. The itravelsmart team will be providing information on local sustainable travel options.
There will also be lots of goodies to give away and a free prize draw for £50 of love to shop vouchers.
Local Councillor Jess Crook said: "Many people have said they would love to combine their commute to work and their passion for cycling and as a consequence this is growing in popularity.
Working with Cheshire Police, the itravelsmart team will be offering Immobitag, a simple bike security chipping solution.
The Immobitag is based on the same technology as microchipping pets. One of the team inserts an electronic microchip into the frame of the bicycle; each chip has a unique reference number that is assigned to the owner. This information is then fed into the Police's national mobile property register.
Once the bicycle is microchipped, if it ever gets stolen the Police anywhere in the UK have the ability to track down the real owner once the bicycle is recovered.
In addition to the microchip, a sticker is also put on the bicycle alerting would-be thieves to the fact it is microchipped.
itravelsmart is funded by the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, a Department for Transport Programme, aimed at achieving economic growth, job expansion and carbon reduction through generating sustainable journeys to work.


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A+E, A+E U.K. Greenlight Damian Lewis Spy Series
By Jon Lafayette
A+E Networks and A+E Networks U.K. said they have given a green light to a docudrama they are co-producing that will look into some of the most important spy operations in the past 40 years and stars Damian Lewis.
The series, with a working title of Damian Lewis: Spy Wars, is being produced by Alaska TV, and will consist of eight 60 minute episodes.
The fact-based series will be broadcast on History in the U.K. later this year. It will also be available on Sky Virgin, BT and TalkTalk.
A+E Networks will distribute the show internationally. A+E Networks U.K. is a joint venture of A+E Networks and Sky.
"Damian Lewis: Spy Wars (W/T) takes an unparalleled, wide-ranging approach to unraveling the fascinating world of global espionage, with an incredibly ambitious production that aligns perfectly with our strategy to deliver premium content for a global audience," said Patrick Vien, executive managing director, International, at A+E Networks.
"On the heels of the announcement of our first scripted co-production, Miss Scarlet and The Duke, we are especially pleased to be working with our colleagues at A+E Networks UK together with such top-tier talent as Damian Lewis and the extremely creative team at Alaska TV, to deliver a series worthy of the A+E Networks pedigree," Vien said.
Utilizing highly stylized reconstructions, the series is shot on location in London, Moscow and Israel. During the series viewers will meet the people involved in espionage operations as well as experts who have worked for organizations including the CIA, MI6, KGB and Mossad.
"We're thrilled to have Damian Lewis on History for his first foray into factual television and with the ramping up of intelligence activities on all sides, and renewed tensions between East and West, there can be no better time to explore some of the most iconic spy operations of recent years," said Dan Korn, VP of programming at A+E Networks, U.K.
The executive producers for Alaska TV are Chris Fouracre, Ian Lamarra, Paul Sommers and Gareth Lewis.
Jon Lafayette
Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.
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Montage Populaire is a Southampton based indie pop group whose music is an electric vintage box packed with lots of diverse musical influences. Freewheeling dance beat and seductive rhythms which gets you on your feet. Their debut EP "Nothing Serious" was released on October 11, 2011.
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