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The Accidental Socialite
Stephanie Wahlstrom (Goodreads Author)
3.30 · Rating details · 107 ratings · 43 reviews
Quirky and clumsy twenty-two-year-old Paige Crawford arrives in London on a cold Saturday in January. Just when Paige starts to think that moving thousands of miles away from home with no real plan was a bad idea, Jason Frost appears. Confident and classy, Jason is the complete opposite of Paige and just what she needs in her life, or so she thinks.
But before their romanc Quirky and clumsy twenty-two-year-old Paige Crawford arrives in London on a cold Saturday in January. Just when Paige starts to think that moving thousands of miles away from home with no real plan was a bad idea, Jason Frost appears. Confident and classy, Jason is the complete opposite of Paige and just what she needs in her life, or so she thinks.
But before their romance has time to blossom, Paige trips and falls into the arms of a mysterious man on a drunken night out. She's snapped by paparazzi, and newspaper headlines the next day suggest that she's having an affair with a married footballer.
Paige finds herself instantly elevated to tabloid celebrity status which isn't exactly a picnic, particularly when trying to juggle her new job at Fashionista magazine, a catalog of dating disasters and a nagging doubt that she maybe she can't conquer London after all.
When a trip back to Canada for Christmas reminds Paige why she left her old life behind, she returns to London with renewed vigor realizing that while jobs, flats and men may come and go, friends in London are forever. ...more
Published April 15th 2014 by Swoon Romance
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Mar 30, 2014 Mutmainna rated it liked it
Shelves: reviewed, arcs-i-received, romance, new-adult, kuttush-the-kindle, chick-lit, 2014-review-challenge, contemporary
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The book revolves mainly around Paige, a 22-year-old girl who has just moved to London in order to begin a new life. Like anyone else, she is nervous and excited about her life in London, which seems to start off pretty well when she gets to know Lucinda (the person who comes to be the closest friend of Paige in London) and later is asked out by a handsome hunk Jason and ends up in The Box (not a literal one though). The story takes its pace from the moment Paige get ALSO CROSS POSTED ON MY BLOG.
The book revolves mainly around Paige, a 22-year-old girl who has just moved to London in order to begin a new life. Like anyone else, she is nervous and excited about her life in London, which seems to start off pretty well when she gets to know Lucinda (the person who comes to be the closest friend of Paige in London) and later is asked out by a handsome hunk Jason and ends up in The Box (not a literal one though). The story takes its pace from the moment Paige gets a little too drunk and trips and falls only to get held by an unknown stranger. Very soon afterwards, a gossip that spreads like a wildfire through every newspapers and magazines, claims that the superstar Chelsea footballer, "notorious ladies man", Stuart Smith is dating someone behind his pop star wife's back. And guess what? The front page is covered with Paige's photo with the 'unknown stranger'. Uh-oh.
Before Paige can understand the gravity of the situation and take necessary steps, things go totally out of hand. And her life's never the same. It feels like a roller-coaster ride, thanks to all the news articles or magazines. Sometimes she's having the most awesome moments of her life, and sometimes she's apparently dying of heartbreak. And all these times, Paige is either too dumbstruck or frustrated to react. I loved Paige's character in a way that it's easy to connect with somehow. Even if you are not in the similar context, you can empathize. If you have ever heard or read or faced a rumor about you that was so shocking and pissing and life-alteringly disgusting, your heart would clearly go out for her (I'm saying that because mine did!)
Paige's life in London carries out in a trial-and-error way. She makes mistakes, of course. She hopes to have a normal life, she hopes to date a normal guy; even when things are messed up, she tries to enjoy its perks. She is smart, brave and doesn't mind having those silly girlish plans or dreams. But at one point she finally understands some things isn't worth the risk. She can't change what has happened, but her decision lets her set her priorities. Paige's journey is beautifully and very realistically built. Her character is so well drawn that the more you read, the more you'd feel familiar with the character. There were times where I felt I was reading The Devil Wears Prada, one of the reasons I like this book.
For the minus sides, now, let me tell you it is a book loaded with potentials. Otherwise I wouldn't have liked it in the first place. But when a book starts off beautifully and is carried out so nicely, you cannot blame me for having high expectations from it. If I divide the book in three equal parts, I would say what disappointed me a little was the third part, along with the ending. It was good. But not the kind of ending I had expected. I am not asking for some mushy-gushy romance, but at least a little more than this (you'll understand once you've read). Something about the ending seemed amiss, but I can't quiet put my finger on it. Then, throughout the book, I often felt like I was reading a memoir. I'm NOT a memoir hater. Even though my blog doesn't feature any I do read them. But memoir-reading happens very rarely; it's usually not something I like to discuss because I feel they're someone's personal experience and I kind of have no right to comment on it in any way. So there were moments I felt like Paige was an actual person and I was reading her travel memoir called "Days I spent in London and What I Learned". I don't mean to sound sarcastic, and I'm not being one. But I really believe the author has more potentials as a writer than it is shown here, I just wish I could have seen more.
The Accidental Socialite is a nice book with a pinch of everything- friendship, romance, comedy, troubles, frustration- you name it. Specially, if you enjoy themes like cross-country, cross-culture travel and the issues there with a mix of lighthearted fun and seriousness (even if that sounds confusing in my words), you may give this one a try.
Apr 18, 2014 Books rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites, reviewed-2014
Oh my goodness! I'm guessing the one scene that will stick with me forever when thinking about this book will be the scene almost at the beginning with the transvestite and the vodka bottle. Oh. My. Word. But then again, the encounter with Prince William in a posh nightclub had me in hysterics, so that might actually be the most memorable part of this story. Or no, wait, the advanced pilates class scenario was what really cracked me up! Whichever way, The Accidental Socialite ended up being a la Oh my goodness! I'm guessing the one scene that will stick with me forever when thinking about this book will be the scene almost at the beginning with the transvestite and the vodka bottle. Oh. My. Word. But then again, the encounter with Prince William in a posh nightclub had me in hysterics, so that might actually be the most memorable part of this story. Or no, wait, the advanced pilates class scenario was what really cracked me up! Whichever way, The Accidental Socialite ended up being a laugh a minute.
Paige Crawford, the British tabloids' new darling, is literally a walking disaster. However sorry I felt for her on all her catastrophic romantic and non-romantic outings, I just...I couldn't stop laughing! I don't think that much bad luck can befall a person in real life, which just made it even more entertaining. At the same time my heart also went out to her, because she didn't bring any of it on herself and she just wants to have fun. OK, maybe some of it is her own fault but geez, give a girl a break!
Oh heavens no, now that stupid Cindy Lauper song is on repeat in my head.
The plot and pacing reminded me a lot of Sophie Kinsella's writing. It was, in one word: excellent! The only difference is that Paige isn't as much of a ditzy airheaded protagonist as those Kinsella has in her books. Also Carlos, the gay friend, isn't the stereotypical gay friend you find in most YA and women's literature. I felt his character was toned down a lot, but even so he was just adorable. Definitely a memorable character. I also liked Lucinda, the bff Paige made the minute she got to London. I think I liked her mainly because she's South African and reference was made to "biltong". I'm a South African, so of course that just tickled me pink.
Paige has four flatmates, and although they're secondary characters, they all play a small, but significant, role in Paige's first year in London, with their magnificently varied and peculiar personalities. She lists them as follows (this is her third revised edition):
1. Sleeps with nut jobs on wet crack house mattresses, Gemma
2. Takes suitcases shopping, Philip
3. I'm not gay but I get BJs from dudes, Guillermo
4. Learns English via Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers), Natalie
One of the big plusses for me in this book was that I got to travel to London, Paris, Rome, and Verona, and even spend a weekend at the Oktoberfest in Munich. This book is all about sisters doing it for themselves as Paige experience the high life of a social butterfly while trying her best to get away from the paparazzi. She goes to great parties and events, makes drunken decisions, and meets every Mr Wrong imaginable. The ending was a pleasant surprise, and I applaud Wahlstrom for concluding the story with a positive message to young women about relationships. Remember what I said about sisters doing it for themselves?
Who would enjoy this? Fans of books by Sophie Kinsella, and anyone who loved the book or movie version of The Devil Wears Prada and/or Bridget Jones's Diary. This is chick lit at its best! It contains a little profanity and a few hilarious over-eighteen descriptions, but overall The Accidental Socialite is a fun, funny, and one hundred percent unforgettable read! ...more
May 21, 2014 Michelle Hauck rated it it was amazing
Shelves: other
Funny! I laughed so hard I had tears at one point!
This was a really fun summer read and I'm looking forward to the sequel. It shows a different sort of life than my own and that was fun to see the contrast.
Feb 20, 2014 Jennifer added it
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The Accidental Socialite is a little bit on the bat shit crazy side and a whole lot of fun. It's weird to say a read like this is relaxing because so many things were going on in the book but it was. I really enjoyed the hilarity of it and the characters. I could gush how much of a fun read this is.
Paige decides she's going to give her life a spin on the wheel of fate and just up and moves from Canada to London. Not only is she faced with some serious culture shock but also finds herself in some The Accidental Socialite is a little bit on the bat shit crazy side and a whole lot of fun. It's weird to say a read like this is relaxing because so many things were going on in the book but it was. I really enjoyed the hilarity of it and the characters. I could gush how much of a fun read this is.
Paige decides she's going to give her life a spin on the wheel of fate and just up and moves from Canada to London. Not only is she faced with some serious culture shock but also finds herself in some interesting predicaments that lead her to becoming a sort of celebrity. Do you ever flip through a magazine and think who the heck is that person and why do we care about her, that's Paige. With the insta fame and stalkerazzi comes a kick butt job at Fashionista and VIP access some of the most exclusive clubs, the bubbly never stops flowing.
I liked Paige a lot. She made me laugh and the things that happen to her are things that would happen to me. Pickle sandwiches are not made with Pickles? Fanny Packs...well do you even want to go there and so forth. She has to not only deal with some really crazy roommates, I love when she ranks how psycho they each are, to understanding the difference in the slang. Actually the difference between what many things are called. Every Time she was riding the Tube I was picturing her sitting on television or a tube of toothpaste. I don't think I've ever read a book that addresses the fact that it would be really hard to adapt in that respect. People go to London and they speak English so no biggie right. Wrong, there are so many words that have different meanings. Hey that girl is pissed….umm do you mean mad, going pee or just drunk...
I loved Lucinda and their insta friendship after meeting at the cafe and the way she tells it how it is. She doesn't let Paige fall into a hole of despair and she has some serious wisdom sharing at the end. Sometimes I couldn't decide if Carlos was a total asshat or awesome friend. Turns out he's an awesome friend sometimes disguised as an asshat. The book revolves more around these characters friendships then it does a particular romantic relationship. It was fun to see Paige dating different guys and have different experiences rather than just focus on one guy to get all lovey dovey about, although there are guys who make reappearances. I love romance and I love romance stories but it was nice to read something that is really focused on the main character who doesn't need a steady man to make her interesting. Paige is this whirlwind all on her own. With a couple of friends who have got her back and go on adventures with her.
This book was such a fun read. I really thought the craziness going on with Paige made me feel more relaxed about the craziness in my life. Like hey at least someone isn't dragging a wet mattress into my house. If you are looking for something fun definitely pick up this book.
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Apr 15, 2014 Veronica of V's Reads rated it really liked it
Shelves: innocent-fun, adult, contemporary, quick-read, new-adult-romance, fun-fast-read, new-adult
I've been reading a bit of Brit-Lit these days–and lurving it!–so this book caught me at a very good time. Paige is a total mess. She arrives in London with two suitcases and a rental room in a (practically) condemned building. Her four flatmates are all several degrees from normal and she knows NO ONE in town.
She meets her first Londoner–Jason–when her suitcases bursts on the sidewalk, unfortunately he's from the US! But Jason is super hot, and invites her to an exclusive club the next night. S I've been reading a bit of Brit-Lit these days–and lurving it!–so this book caught me at a very good time. Paige is a total mess. She arrives in London with two suitcases and a rental room in a (practically) condemned building. Her four flatmates are all several degrees from normal and she knows NO ONE in town.
She meets her first Londoner–Jason–when her suitcases bursts on the sidewalk, unfortunately he's from the US! But Jason is super hot, and invites her to an exclusive club the next night. She shows, bringing along Lucinda, the South African gal she met at breakfast. After too much free booze, she trips outside of the club, stumbling into a super-famous football (er, soccer to the USers) star whose marriage is purportedly on the rocks. The compromising photos make the front page of the tabloids, catapulting Paige into Z-list celebrity.
The book moves at a breakneck pace–not the least of which because Paige is forever getting drunk and falling down. And the dissolution of said-footballer's marriage only increases Paige's notoriety. She meets a fantastically cute doctor, Alex–after a pseudo-sex-injury debacle–who asks her out-only to ditch her when the paparazzi turn up.
Throughout, Paige's luck seems to magnify–both good and bad. She gets a job writing ads for a fashion magazine and makes abso friends with Carlos and Lucinda, but her love life? Utter crap.
Guys are only into her for the minor celebrity she seems to cultivate. In fact, Jason–her somewhat steady guy–has a nasty habit of showing her off everywhere he takes her. Even to his PARENTS! Ugh. Enough of that D-bag, fo sho. Paige tries to meet different guys, branching out of her social scene and only comes up with duds and schmucks. Kinda sounds like regular hot girl problems.
Carlos and Luc take her on some continental excursions, so we get more than just the London social scene, but even the new locales don't bring Paige good luck with the men.
It's a cute book, lots of fun and vodka and champagne. Paige only has one drunken bender landing her in bed with Mr. Wrong (Jason the fame hound), but through it all she seems to come up smelling like, well…if a rose was watered with day-old beer and ran through the Tube at rush hour it might smell like Paige. It reminded me, a lot, of Bridget Jones–which is cool, as I liked that. Paige does end up on her own two Louboutin-clad feet in the end–with the men STILL clamoring for her. Surprisingly, the book is terrifyingly innocent. No smexytimes…but that's cool. ...more
May 04, 2014 Michelle rated it liked it
Shelves: review-on-blog, kindle, new-adult, read-coyer-summer-vacation-books, coyer-summer-vacation-books
The Accidental Socialite is one heck of a hilariously funny ride. You won't believe all of the crazy things one girl manages to get herself into. Paige packs up and moves to London after she graduated from university. Armed with a degree, very little cash and a couple of suitcases she goes to make something of herself. And what she gets is one thing after another. She goes on an adventure all ride, but it not the one that she thought she would. She is a hoot, and The Accidental Socialite will ha The Accidental Socialite is one heck of a hilariously funny ride. You won't believe all of the crazy things one girl manages to get herself into. Paige packs up and moves to London after she graduated from university. Armed with a degree, very little cash and a couple of suitcases she goes to make something of herself. And what she gets is one thing after another. She goes on an adventure all ride, but it not the one that she thought she would. She is a hoot, and The Accidental Socialite will have you laughing out loud more times than you can count. It was a lot like reality TV for me, you can't turn away. There were a few parts of the book where I felt like the storyline was dragging, and not really progressing anywhere. That was a bit tiring, but I still felt this need to find out what was going to happen to Paige next.
Paige is a Canadian, and she is so clueless about pretty much everything about British culture. It was so funny to see her get words and phrases mixed up. Actually, I thought some of her funniest scenes were about the differences in cultural phrases. I loved her scene about "fannies". She thought she was talking about fanny packs and well, she wasn't. It was too funny. Plus, the whole Pickle sandwich fiasco. I was happy that her boss seemed to have a good sense of humor at least. I thought she was going to get fired countless times.
This is not your typical romance. It is not about finding that one great guy. It was more just like a series of unfortunate events and dates. It reminded me of the reality TV show, the Hills. Everyone is young and hot, there is so much drinking- every night of the week. These are adults in their 20s and 30s and they are out closing the clubs down 6-7 days a week. Way too much for me, but you can't help but be interested in it. This book is a guilty pleasure. Paige is a hot mess. She is falling all over herself, and bad thing after bad thing keeps happening to her. The media can't wait to tear her apart. But she is the train wreck of hot messes, you just can't stop watching. The humor is the highlight in The Accidental Socialite. Stephanie Wahlstrom is very talented and witty with her writing. I can't wait to read more humor from her, maybe a romantic comedy? ...more
Mar 11, 2014 Jiha rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: read-in-2014, reviewed, tour, new-adult
You can find my review HERE
Paige Craftword has just graduated from university, but she has already decided to leave her hometown to move to London. She's had enough of her friends and family who think she's just a bland and ordinary person, so she impulsively packs her stuff, determined to leave the past behind her.
The book starts off with Paige on her way to London, the city where she intends to make a fresh start and create a new identity. But unfortunately, all her plans get ruined when she a You can find my review HERE
The book starts off with Paige on her way to London, the city where she intends to make a fresh start and create a new identity. But unfortunately, all her plans get ruined when she accidentally catches the tabloids' attention due to an incident with a famous British footballer.
Paige is a clumsy and weird person who continuosly gets into awkward situations. The media follow her every move, so she doesn't have much of a private life anymore. In fact she often makes front page news because of some compromising and embarassing situations she gets herself into. I would have prefered dying if I were her, but Piage didn't give up and I liked that about her.
I really enjoyed reading how she adjusts to the differences between American and British English, the misunderstandings were so hilarious that I couldn't keep myself from grinning.
There isn't really any love interest in this book because Paige has truly bad taste in guys, and I think it's funny how she can easily relate to Taylor Swift's songs. I also find it very interesting that Paige doesn't really want to commit to any type of serious relationship; I think it's quite understandable because she's still young and she just wants to have fun.
Although I found Paige pretty enjoyable to read, there were times when she could be really fussy, and I got frustrated for some of the choices she made. Furthermore, I felt like there were lots of clubbing and drinking in this book, but if you can overlook those issues you'll definitely enjoy reading The Accidental Socialite.
If you're looking for a fun and light read with lots of funny and embarassing moments, then you should read this book.
I received this book from YA Bound Book Tours for free in exchange for an honest review. ...more
May 12, 2014 Erin Westlund rated it it was amazing
Shelves: read-in-2014
This review is also posted on my book blog MEReadALOT!
If you're looking for something that will seriously make you LAUGH OUT LOUD, this book is for you!
I really enjoyed this book. I haven't laughed this hard since I read the Chocolate Lovers series by Tara Sivec! It had me laughing within the first few pages...
Paige Crawford has graduated college and booked a one way ticket to London. Within her first day there she makes friends and already has been invited out that first night to hang out. Late This review is also posted on my book blog MEReadALOT!
Paige Crawford has graduated college and booked a one way ticket to London. Within her first day there she makes friends and already has been invited out that first night to hang out. Later that night while leaving The Box, the club that Jason (the cute guy she meets outside her Flat when she first arrives) invites her to, Paige, being drunk, trips and falls into the arms of a well known soccer player while the paparazzi are there to capture it on film. The next day she's an insta-celeb, which ends up being both a blessing and a curse.
I really enjoyed this story, so much I couldn't put it down to go to bed. Though, I have to warn you: The most disturbing thing I've ever read in a book happened at the beginning of this story. Though doesn't mean it didn't have me laughing after going 'OMGWTF?!'
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I really hope that there will be a sequel to this story, because I would like to see what other shenanigans Paige will get herself in to.
If you're looking for a book that will give you a good haha giggle snort, I definitely suggest you check this book out. ;) ...more
Mar 02, 2014 Lily (Night Owl Book Cafe) rated it liked it
Shelves: romance, challenge-2014, reviewed, new-adult, chick-lit
3.5 Solid Stars!
I got a copy of this book free from the tour host in exchange of an honest review.
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Paige Crawford takes a huge step in life when she moves thousand of miles away from her Canada home to London, where on her first dreary day she runs into Jason Frost while picking up her not so attractive underwear off the ground.
Paige has no idea what awaits her in London and just the type of crowd she got herself into to. But no sooner then 3.5 Solid Stars!
Paige has no idea what awaits her in London and just the type of crowd she got herself into to. But no sooner then allowing her new relationship to blossom, she accidentally trips while drunk and fall into a very famous athlete coming out of a club. The next thing Paige knows is that she is suddenly all over magazines and news as being a home-wrecker and the chain of events that follow only seem to escalate and are blown out of proportion.
Cute story, really had me laughing most of the time. Paige stumbles through her new London life with mistakes that she slowly learns how to fix. She has a couple of really strange and crazy roommates, living in a run down house on a used mattress. Has a terrible luck with finding love and a relationship, and keeps getting into bad situations that bring her back to the spotlight.
Thought it has some cliches, and unbelievable unrealistic moments. A couple of really funny jokes (taking tips from a magazine how to be sexy in bed? did not go so well in Paiges case) and odd jokes (bad teeth?). The Accidental Socialite is a book I still found hard to put down. Paige was amusing, funny and loud. She speaks her mind and isn't afraid of it. I felt both sad and happy for her, depending on how things went. I didn't like any of the men she found herself with, especially not Jason.
The trips that Paige took cross-country were fun and exciting. Filled with lots and lots of champagne and drinking. I don't think my liver has ever been so sympathetic towards a book character.
But the ending I felt was rewarding, and I love the message that Stephanie has left behind for us girls. ...more
May 15, 2014 Sophie (Blogger) rated it it was amazing
The story revolves around Paige who just like many other 22 year old's wants to get away from the town she used to call home and move to the big city that is London. Having just finished university, Paige thinks it is the perfect idea to start the rest of her life, and she can't be more excited and nervous at the same time.
Though London is completely different from her native home that is Canada, then again, with her new friend, Lucinda to talk to maybe life will be good living in a new city. T The story revolves around Paige who just like many other 22 year old's wants to get away from the town she used to call home and move to the big city that is London. Having just finished university, Paige thinks it is the perfect idea to start the rest of her life, and she can't be more excited and nervous at the same time.
Though London is completely different from her native home that is Canada, then again, with her new friend, Lucinda to talk to maybe life will be good living in a new city. Things seem to be going well for Paige in London, until she falls for a stranger, literally falls on them after she had a bit too much to drink one night.
Her life changes though she isn't sure if it is a good thing or not, though when her picture gets puts on the front cover of newspapers, accusing her of having a affair, with a married man who also happens to be famous. Paige is thrown into a life she never wanted, when she moved to London she had no idea her life would turn out this way, now she has to put right her mistakes and get back on the right track.
Paige is a true romantic girl that you would see in other chick-lit books or movies, with her kind nature and her smart wit she is everything you could want in a main character. This book displayed what happens when rumours get out of hand which many people can relate to. It also shows the journey a young woman takes to find herself by moving to a new country and trying to make a life for herself with a few bumps along the way.
The Accidental Socialite is a great new addition to the chick-lit genre, with the drama, funny moments, rumours and friendships it has everything you could want in a chick-lit novel. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves books by Adele Parks or Victoria Fox.
If I had to sum this book up in three words, they would be Marvellous, Witty and Wonderful. ...more
Apr 19, 2014 Sophie rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Review also posted on my blog http://www.reviewedthebook.co.uk/2014...
The Accidental Socialite was fast-paced, maybe a bit too fast-paced to allow for full character development but as for a light-hearted read, this book was brilliantly entertaining! It was quick and all out fun – a great choice of book for those wanting a pick-me-up or something just to plaster a smile on your face.
Oh Paige – bless her – she didn't have much luck! Her life seemed to roll from one ridiculous event to another and
Oh Paige – bless her – she didn't have much luck! Her life seemed to roll from one ridiculous event to another and this book had me cracking up the whole way through. I laughed a whole lot through The Accidental Socialite and at times I just wished all books could be as fun as this one. Stand out moments for me were the Pilates class and Paige's Fall for Fanny's proposal which had me sat with a big stupid grin on my face.
The other characters, I don't think we learnt too much about and at the beginning, I was getting confused by all the names and forgetting who they actually were. However, as the book went on, the two side characters which I really loved were Carlos and Lucinda. Carlos, the gay best friend, I thought was going to be ridiculously bitchy but actually he was fun and supportive and I liked his loyalty to Paige.
The Accidental Socialite was wonderful escapism – they say celebrity culture is a great thing to distract ourselves from our own lives and what better way than to laugh at the antics of a Z-list celebrity in a fabulous book?! Honestly, this book was a bit of a surprise package for me as I didn't expect to love it like I did. As much as it was easy to laugh at Paige's misfortune, she was a sweet character and easy to root for too, making The Accidental Socialite a wonderfully amusing book.
4.5/5.
*Book gifted for honest review. ...more
Apr 10, 2014 Paula Phillips rated it really liked it
Paige Crawford wanted a change in life , so one day she decided to move from the comforts of Canada to London, UK and little did she know within a couple of days of being in London her life was going to change dramatically and drastically as well. All because of one clumsy incident , Paige finds herself sky-rocketing from being a nobody and anonymous to becoming one of the most sought after socialites in London. Everyone wants a piece of Paige from the Paparazzi which is really starting to put a Paige Crawford wanted a change in life , so one day she decided to move from the comforts of Canada to London, UK and little did she know within a couple of days of being in London her life was going to change dramatically and drastically as well. All because of one clumsy incident , Paige finds herself sky-rocketing from being a nobody and anonymous to becoming one of the most sought after socialites in London. Everyone wants a piece of Paige from the Paparazzi which is really starting to put a damper on her life as they follow and record her every move - even the unfortunate farting during Yoga incident to showing up when she is on a date. Turns out though you get all the glamour, freebies and invites -not to mention celebrity outings and being on a first-name basis, being in the limelight isn't all it is cracked up to be as Paige will also learn what it's like to be used, hated and even judged all in the name of a story spun out of out context.
A few lessons that The Accidental Socialite teaches readers is :
A) Always look your best as you never know who might be around
B) Fame and Fortune isn't all it is cracked up to be
C) Never Believe everything you read in newspapers, magazines and tabloids.
The Accidental Socialite was a fun and light-hearted read which reminded me of the film "The Princess Diaries" , "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" crossed with "Monte Carlo".
Apr 21, 2014 Patty rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: romance
The Accidental Socialite is a light and funny read that reminded me of Bridget Jones! Unhappy with her life Paige decides to move from Canada to England. And what a big move! But Paige turns out to be the kind of girl who if anything should go wrong, it will. The Accidental Socialite has a great life lesson that the famous life isn't all it's cracked up to be! Paige did manage to get on my nerves a couple of times, but overall this was indeed entertaining and down right hilarious read!
If you wan The Accidental Socialite is a light and funny read that reminded me of Bridget Jones! Unhappy with her life Paige decides to move from Canada to England. And what a big move! But Paige turns out to be the kind of girl who if anything should go wrong, it will. The Accidental Socialite has a great life lesson that the famous life isn't all it's cracked up to be! Paige did manage to get on my nerves a couple of times, but overall this was indeed entertaining and down right hilarious read!
If you want a light and funny read that has romance and friendship than I recommend this book for you! Mind you there are more elements to it than just romance and friendship. This book had elements that reminded me of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Cathy Hopkins, also I could see this being a TV-film! Something on ABC or The W Network, anyone else think so?
Overall I found this to be a good start for Stephanie Wahlstrom as a debut novel. I look forward to future books by her, and hopefully there will be some! ...more
Nov 11, 2013 Maria Joines rated it it was amazing
The Accidental Socialite is a story about a young Canadian girl Paige Crawford chasing her career in one of the largest international city London Engand and finds herself in the crazies' awkward scenarios. She finds herself in a totally unique position of being part of the young high society in London. The writer keeps her heroine as a true Canadian girl; she picks herself up, brushes off any awkward situation, she walks away with her head held high. She leaves a smile on the readers face.
The Ac The Accidental Socialite is a story about a young Canadian girl Paige Crawford chasing her career in one of the largest international city London Engand and finds herself in the crazies' awkward scenarios. She finds herself in a totally unique position of being part of the young high society in London. The writer keeps her heroine as a true Canadian girl; she picks herself up, brushes off any awkward situation, she walks away with her head held high. She leaves a smile on the readers face.
The Accidental Socialite is a fun,laugh out loud read. I couldn't put the book down. I don't believe I have ever read a book where I have actually laughed out loud. So well written, the writer really brings you into the story. You are there every step of the way with Paige Crawford, the good, is this for real, heartbreak and the laughter.
I can't wait to read the next Paige Crawford adventure, she is a remarkable,fun and a strong character.
I will definitely recommend this book to all of my friends. For me this was 5/5 in fun and laughter.
Jan 24, 2014 Lisa rated it really liked it
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The Accidental Socialite by Stephanie Wahlstrom is a hilarious romp through the London dating scene taken via a somewhat Bridget Jones-ish route. That is to say that anything that can go wrong for Paige will go wrong, but ultimately she comes out the other end better off, somehow.
A move to London from the US, knowing no-one and renting a dilapidated apartment we already know that Paige is ballsy. Dealing with the new-found fame caused my tripping into a footballers arms is the icing on the cake The Accidental Socialite by Stephanie Wahlstrom is a hilarious romp through the London dating scene taken via a somewhat Bridget Jones-ish route. That is to say that anything that can go wrong for Paige will go wrong, but ultimately she comes out the other end better off, somehow.
A move to London from the US, knowing no-one and renting a dilapidated apartment we already know that Paige is ballsy. Dealing with the new-found fame caused my tripping into a footballers arms is the icing on the cake of disasters for paige.
If you loved Bridget Jones (movie or book) and/or love floundering Americans in England type stories then you will LOVE this one too. It's funny, light-hearted, very fade-to-black with the smexy stuff, but still a great read. ...more
Apr 27, 2014 books are love rated it really liked it
This is a funny light story of Paige's first year in London. Her dating disasters and her life as a pseudo celebrity by accident is hysterical. She came to London hoping to take it by storm and instead it took her over. She ends up in the tabloids, dates douche bags, has the worst luck and her flatmates are nuts. Her job at Fashionista is her saving grace. Her coworkers Louis and Carlos crack me up and her friend Lucinda is a hoot.
As we read about her life that is just one train disaster after a This is a funny light story of Paige's first year in London. Her dating disasters and her life as a pseudo celebrity by accident is hysterical. She came to London hoping to take it by storm and instead it took her over. She ends up in the tabloids, dates douche bags, has the worst luck and her flatmates are nuts. Her job at Fashionista is her saving grace. Her coworkers Louis and Carlos crack me up and her friend Lucinda is a hoot.
As we read about her life that is just one train disaster after another you see how one mistake of falling can change your day and your world. Paige is hysterical and lost on her journey. That is until she goes home for a visit and her mom sets her straight. From than on she gets a determination like no other.
A absolutely funny page turning look at this young woman's first year in London that changed her world. You'll laugh hard and not put it down to the end and than you will want more of Paige and her friends ...more
Apr 29, 2014 Samantha rated it it was amazing
The lead character, Paige, is trying to find her feet in London having just moved from Canada. When she finds herself a tabloid starlet she doesn't want to seek fame but a meaningful place for herself in her new country. She travels Europe, she meets a variety of desirable (and less desirable men) and makes wonderful friends. Paige makes some questionable choices (like we all did at 22) but you forgive her everything because she is endearing and HILARIOUS.
Usually when I pick up a book of this ge The lead character, Paige, is trying to find her feet in London having just moved from Canada. When she finds herself a tabloid starlet she doesn't want to seek fame but a meaningful place for herself in her new country. She travels Europe, she meets a variety of desirable (and less desirable men) and makes wonderful friends. Paige makes some questionable choices (like we all did at 22) but you forgive her everything because she is endearing and HILARIOUS.
Usually when I pick up a book of this genre I don't expect much from what I am about to read. I know the lead character will be flawed in some way and after some mishaps will find happiness through a handsome man and while there's a place for those stories I never enjoy them that much. The Accidental Socialite was not like this, it was SO different to the other chick lit books I'd read before.
Loved it so much I've read it twice. ...more
Mar 25, 2014 Meredith Richardson rated it really liked it
From the moment I picked up a copy of The Accidental Socialite I was hooked. I felt as if I were there with Paige as she found herself alone and in London with no idea what she was going to do but took the brave step by moving away because she wanted to see the world and discover herself in this new land. I know that if I were her I'd be scared, trying to find a new job, friends, and find a safer place to live… somewhere far away from creepy Phillip!!! Paige is fun character to read about, and t From the moment I picked up a copy of The Accidental Socialite I was hooked. I felt as if I were there with Paige as she found herself alone and in London with no idea what she was going to do but took the brave step by moving away because she wanted to see the world and discover herself in this new land. I know that if I were her I'd be scared, trying to find a new job, friends, and find a safer place to live… somewhere far away from creepy Phillip!!! Paige is fun character to read about, and this story reminded me a lot of the popular and quirky book and TV series, Gossip Girl except Paige is unfamiliar with the socialite, upperclass scene full of fashion, money, and paparazzi.
While parts of the story seem a little farfetched it's a delightfully entertaining story full of humor, romance (more like botched dates), and endless champaign. I really enjoyed this story and definitely recommend picking up a copy!!
Apr 11, 2014 Abbie rated it really liked it
"In London I could be Paige Crawford,(fill in awesome life here), not Paige Crawford, wanna be current events journalist, weird Jackie's little sister and all around ordinary girl."
Let me start off by saying I LOVE books that take place in London. So I knew from the beginning I would love this book! The very beginning of the book already sucked me in. Poor Paige moved to London on a cold rainy night with a checklist of things of she planned to accomplish while making the move from Canada to Lond "In London I could be Paige Crawford,(fill in awesome life here), not Paige Crawford, wanna be current events journalist, weird Jackie's little sister and all around ordinary girl."
Let me start off by saying I LOVE books that take place in London. So I knew from the beginning I would love this book! The very beginning of the book already sucked me in. Poor Paige moved to London on a cold rainy night with a checklist of things of she planned to accomplish while making the move from Canada to London. What she didn't expect was to become practically famous after her first night out on the town. This book was so good! I loved it. It was so quirky and light hearted. I loved Paige, I found myself laughing so hard. I would recommend this book to a friend who is looking for a quick fun read. I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Stephanie Wahlstrom is full of talent and sure knows how to pull the reader in! ...more
Apr 14, 2014 Dianna (SavingsInSeconds blog) rated it really liked it
The adventurous spirit in this story is quite contagious. There's a hilarious Friends-sort of vibe throughout the dialogue. The cultural differences surprised me because (a) I've never been to Canada and (b) I've never been to England. This is a book best read by adults. There's not a lot of high school drama in it, but the young adult scene is pretty heavy. There are several mentions of the F-word, some experimentation, and a bawdy scene with a beer bottle. While I enjoyed the accidental celebr The adventurous spirit in this story is quite contagious. There's a hilarious Friends-sort of vibe throughout the dialogue. The cultural differences surprised me because (a) I've never been to Canada and (b) I've never been to England. This is a book best read by adults. There's not a lot of high school drama in it, but the young adult scene is pretty heavy. There are several mentions of the F-word, some experimentation, and a bawdy scene with a beer bottle. While I enjoyed the accidental celebrity status that Paige stumbled upon, the romance roller coaster was quite a rocky ride. The Accidental Socialite would be a good beach book for the summer. I received this book to review. The opinions shared here are 100% mine. ...more
Mar 28, 2014 Sarah rated it really liked it
It's sad but true that someone could become famous over night by accident!
What a fun story! Paige might be a crazy mess, but she has a great spirit. She makes some bad choices (drinking, Jason, more drinking) but shes a young 20 something in a new place - LONDON!
All Paige needed was to go home to Canada and reboot, then she was ready to take on London!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars! This was a cute, fun story, with a happy ending for Paige. A great summer read!
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Feb 05, 2015 Letty (Cover to Cover Book Blog Reviewer) rated it really liked it
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Outspoken, quirky, and insanely clumsy, 22 year old Paige Crawford leaves her life behind in Canada and moves to London. Upon arriving, her life quickly goes from one disaster to another. She meets Jason, charming and handsome, and Paige begins to think that maybe moving isn't such a bad idea. But things aren't always what they seem and after spending time with him, she realizes he's just another creep.
Her roommates are not exactly the kind of people you'd want to be hanging out with. Almost nev Outspoken, quirky, and insanely clumsy, 22 year old Paige Crawford leaves her life behind in Canada and moves to London. Upon arriving, her life quickly goes from one disaster to another. She meets Jason, charming and handsome, and Paige begins to think that maybe moving isn't such a bad idea. But things aren't always what they seem and after spending time with him, she realizes he's just another creep.
Her roommates are not exactly the kind of people you'd want to be hanging out with. Almost never around, but when they are, they're not the friendliest bunch. Her friend Lucinda, whom she meets while eating at a deli, turns out to be a very close friend…which is just what she needs, considering all the trouble she seems to get into.
One night out and a few drinks too many begin the downward spiral of Paige's life into the spotlight and all the negativity that comes with it. Literally falling into the arms of a married football player and having her picture taken, turns out to be the worst that could've happened to her as her face gets plastered over magazines and she's labeled a home wrecker.
Paige lands a job at Fashionista magazine where she befriends Carlos, a gay man who also becomes a close friend and confidante. Reading this part of the book reminded me a little of The Devil Wears Prada. All the fashion shows and talk that went on, just gave it that deer-caught-in-headlights vibe. Paige tries to be as carefree and comfortable as possible, but anywhere she goes, trouble always follows.
Her failed attempts at dating and the consequences that some of these have, can't help but make you feel sorry for her. She seems like a bright woman, but her decisions where men are concerned are not the best. She's always finding herself in awkward situations and at many points, extreme laughter is what transpires.
This book is full of comedy, friendship, some romance (cue the date mishaps), and definitely troubling situations. I enjoyed the mix of seriousness with that of lighthearted fun and adventure. There are some very hilarious moments; Paige trying out a sexual move from an articles she reads or the time when she ends up in an advanced Pilates class. Although at times these seem over the top, they will still have you fully enjoying the story. There are also times where Paige got annoying and I couldn't believe her choices, but then she got into trouble and I liked her again ;-)
This story is entertaining although at times a bit farfetched. Definitely one to pick up if you're in the mood for laughs. ...more
Apr 21, 2014 FicCentral rated it liked it · review of another edition
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Paige Crawford latches onto adventure and lets it carry her from her home in Canada to a new life in London. But while she may have acquired a fresh start, she can't shed her clumsiness, and this time it lands her not sprawled on the pavement but splashed across the tabloids. Overnight she goes from invisible to chased by the paparazzi, getting a firsthand look at life in the limelight.
The Accidental Socialite is part comedy of errors, part life lesson. Paige is endearingly human, from trip
The Accidental Socialite is part comedy of errors, part life lesson. Paige is endearingly human, from tripping right into a famous athlete to a rather embarrassing incident during yoga, and she's just as lost in the unexpected fame as most of us would be. From the surprise of being front-page news to stumbling her way through soirees with the rich, famous, and spoiled, every scene is a new (and not always great) adventure.
But while the lesson may be that living in a fame fishbowl is no picnic, the story remains a light-hearted, fun read, with lots of laugh out loud and even a few cringe-worthy moments. And between the laughs, Paige learns who she is, what's important, and what doesn't matter so much after all. If you're looking for something fun and generally angst-free, pick it up. It's a cute read that will play out in your mind like one of those movies you hit up on girls night.
***FicCentral received this book from YA Bound Book Tours for free in exchange for an honest review. Even so, we're far too opinionated to let a freebie influence our thoughts or the contents of the reviews we post here. ...more
Apr 29, 2014 Lustful Literature rated it liked it
** DEBBIE'S REVIEW **
This is the story of Paige Crawford a twenty-two year old girl from Canada that decides to start her life over in London.
"In London I could be Paige Crawford, (fill in awesome life here),not Paige Crawford, wanna be current events journalist, weird Jackie's little sister and all around ordinary girl."
She arrives in London and right from the start her life turns into one disastrous mistake after another. After accidentally tripping and almost falling while leaving a n ** DEBBIE'S REVIEW **
She arrives in London and right from the start her life turns into one disastrous mistake after another. After accidentally tripping and almost falling while leaving a night club, a famous football player catches her fall and the paparazzi gets a picture of it. Paige ends up being front page news as "the home wrecker."
"The article insinuated that I was some home wrecker that this Stuart guy had been fooling around with behind the back of his beautiful wife."
After that one tragic fall Paige's life is turned upside down and everything she does is captured in photos and is all over the papers and Internet. She went from a nobody to an overnight star. The story basically is about how Paige deals with her life as it is being looked at under the media microscope and how she has to basically grow up and start making better choices.
She makes lots of friends on her journey and she makes some serious mistakes along the way. The book is full of humor and Paige is a strong young woman that just made the mistakes most twenty-two year olds make once out and on their own.
The book started off pretty fast pace but about half way through it started to drag some. The humor was pretty funny but I would of liked to have seen some more emotions when her life was constantly being exposed to the public. I felt she brushed things off to easily. The book is open-ended and has you wondering where her life will take her next.
Feb 11, 2015 Heather Martin rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I was given this book for an honest review and I read the book and I did enjoy the book. It was funny and was very interesting to read about someone that didn't know about another country when she moved there for work. It was something that I never would have thought at first I would like being that when I started to read it, it went really slow. It took till about half way through the book for me to finally get into the book and actually enjoy what the author was writing about. When you think a I was given this book for an honest review and I read the book and I did enjoy the book. It was funny and was very interesting to read about someone that didn't know about another country when she moved there for work. It was something that I never would have thought at first I would like being that when I started to read it, it went really slow. It took till about half way through the book for me to finally get into the book and actually enjoy what the author was writing about. When you think about what Paige went through and what happened when she first got to London, it was funny because you would not find someone as clumsy as she was throughout the book. She got hurt more then what she was actually standing around. But when the Jason started to use her and the camera's were always around and found out what her last name was after the first night of her being at the club, you could already tell that something was going to come up. At least she did finally figure out stuff but it took her awhile to finally realize what was going on and what she needed to know. It was a good book and I will have to read the second book to figure out what happens. Very good writing but I think at the beginning it could have been done a little different so that way it didn't drag out and I would have gotten into it a little more and a little faster. ...more
Feb 02, 2015 Marissa rated it really liked it · review of another edition
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Paige Crawford is a twenty-two year old Canadian girl who decides to move to London on a whim and arrives on a cold Saturday in January. She has no plans, no job but she managed to find a place to stay before her arrival. The place is not stellar and her various room mates are not desirable as she fears at her times for her safety as well as the mattress she uses in a basement room.
She meets Jason Frost on his first day in London who lives in the same neighbourhood. He is e Kindle Copy for Review
She meets Jason Frost on his first day in London who lives in the same neighbourhood. He is everything she isn't as he appears classy and confidant. On a date, she falls and trips into a mysterious guy arms while drunk. Next day she finds herself in the news identify her as having an affair with a famous football player which leads his wife to file for divorce.
Paige finds herself in the eye of the paparazzi as the various dates she goes on appear in the news. She has the ability of tripping and landing on males and sidewalks. Trying to stay away from tabloid headlines as she tries to juggle her new job at a magazine called Fashionista, she realize that maybe she was not cut for this lifestyle.
Going back to home in Canada, she realizes why she left in the first place as she returns to London refresh and ready for a new year. No matter what happens friends are forever and will help you survive whatever life throws at you.
Apr 05, 2014 Nahomi rated it really liked it
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Paige Crawford is tired of playing it safe, so in an attempt to find a new and exciting life she makes a rash decision to move to London. With two suit cases full of stuff and no idea what she is doing she heads out to try and conquer London. There were several parts of this story in which I found myself laughing out loud. Paige is, as she describes herself, a redneck from Canada and doesn't have a lot of experience outside of t Check out the original @ Books & Swoons
Paige Crawford is tired of playing it safe, so in an attempt to find a new and exciting life she makes a rash decision to move to London. With two suit cases full of stuff and no idea what she is doing she heads out to try and conquer London. There were several parts of this story in which I found myself laughing out loud. Paige is, as she describes herself, a redneck from Canada and doesn't have a lot of experience outside of the predictable world she is used to. Paige is a little naive and gets herself into all sorts of crazy predicaments.
The pacing of the books is fairly fast paced. The dialogue and supporting characters were really interesting and added diversity to the story. There was a scene in the beginning of the book at a club that involved a vodka bottle and a transvestite that left me thinking WTF. This is a story of Paige's quest for self discover, as she tries to find a place in this world where she fits in.
I was however a little disappointed in the lack of romance throughout the story. Other than that I thought that Paiges endless nights of champagne and botched up dates were entertaining. If you like The Devil Wears Prada and Bridget Jones Diary, than this is the book for you. ...more
Dec 20, 2013 Moon Love rated it really liked it
This book is very funny and I loved it. I love to laugh as much as I love to swoon, so I was in high heaven with this book. Paige and I share the clumsiness trait, but so far I've never had my life turned upside down the way hers was by it. The action started quickly and it never let up.
I liked Paige. She's vibrant and good natured. She's trying to deal with the mess she's found herself in. People are forming opinions about her character and all she's trying to do is stay on the straight and nar This book is very funny and I loved it. I love to laugh as much as I love to swoon, so I was in high heaven with this book. Paige and I share the clumsiness trait, but so far I've never had my life turned upside down the way hers was by it. The action started quickly and it never let up.
I liked Paige. She's vibrant and good natured. She's trying to deal with the mess she's found herself in. People are forming opinions about her character and all she's trying to do is stay on the straight and narrow while correcting everyone's misconceptions. I was hoping she'd find a good man while in London, but most of her dating adventures made me cringe! I had a hard time putting this book down just because I never knew what was going to happen next. Can I just say I love her co-workers? People like them make work fun.
I'm really hoping Stephanie Wahlstrom writes a sequel to this book. I would love to read more about Paige and her dating and non-dating adventures. If you're in the mood for laughs, this book is for you. I can't wait to see what Stephanie Wahlstrom has in store for us next! ...more
Apr 20, 2014 Ruth Hill rated it liked it
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First of all, this is a book that will connect with fashionistas, socialites, and those interested in celebrity gossip. This is a light read with sundry entertaining and somewhat humorous moments. In fact, I would venture to say that the plot of this story should discourage anyone from going abroad and getting drunk! I will say no more on that point, but I can only hope that the heroine learned her lesson. She had lofty ideals, but they were shattered within the high class, fast-paced London soc First of all, this is a book that will connect with fashionistas, socialites, and those interested in celebrity gossip. This is a light read with sundry entertaining and somewhat humorous moments. In fact, I would venture to say that the plot of this story should discourage anyone from going abroad and getting drunk! I will say no more on that point, but I can only hope that the heroine learned her lesson. She had lofty ideals, but they were shattered within the high class, fast-paced London society. This book minces no words, and I know the vast majority of women will take immense delight in this book.
For me, the book was pleasurable enough, but I did have a few issues with peripheral issues. While I am not necessarily complaining, the profanity and sexual references were a bit of a deterrent for me. The author's style is witty and engaging without all these additions, but that is merely my opinion. For those who are enchanted with the fashion world and Europe, this may be your next diverting read.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine. ...more
Mar 12, 2014 Hilda rated it did not like it
Shelves: new-adult, romance, ebook
This novel was just not for me. It took me quite some time to finally get through it. I found it repetitive and somewhat annoying. I think it may have been Paige's character. I think I was getting tired of the recurring themes by the time she was dating the doctor, Alex. All she seems to do in London is party, get drunk and getting with the wrong men. She barely holds her job and she miraculously has a couple of friends. Everything that happens to her is fairly unbelievable (I know, I know, it's This novel was just not for me. It took me quite some time to finally get through it. I found it repetitive and somewhat annoying. I think it may have been Paige's character. I think I was getting tired of the recurring themes by the time she was dating the doctor, Alex. All she seems to do in London is party, get drunk and getting with the wrong men. She barely holds her job and she miraculously has a couple of friends. Everything that happens to her is fairly unbelievable (I know, I know, it's a story, it's allowed to be fantastical) and how everything happens seemingly overnight makes it a lot to keep up with. Then, somehow, a quick trip back home at Christmas turns her luck around and things are peachy keen. To me, things just didn't add up as there wasn't much depth to any of it. It's a fun and light hearted disastrous chain of events, so if you like that sort of thing, this would be right up your alley! It just didn't do it for me :( ...more
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About Stephanie Wahlstrom
Stephanie Wahlstrom
Growing up in Edmonton, Canada, a significant amount of Stephanie's time was spent making up and acting out stories. She was studying to be an actress when she realized there weren't any parts for women being written. So, Stephanie wrote herself a short screenplay just to be in it and quickly realized that writing was her true passion. She graduated from the University of Alberta with an English a Growing up in Edmonton, Canada, a significant amount of Stephanie's time was spent making up and acting out stories. She was studying to be an actress when she realized there weren't any parts for women being written. So, Stephanie wrote herself a short screenplay just to be in it and quickly realized that writing was her true passion. She graduated from the University of Alberta with an English and Sociology degree and she also has a Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts from Red Deer College. She moved to New York on a whim after University and has written a variety of TV shows including an environmentally friendly lifestyle series and a tween magazine style show about celebrities. Stephanie moved to London in 2008 and aside from being obsessed with Eggs Benedict, shoes, Fruit Roll Ups and travelling, she also works in Children's Television. ...more
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L'École du pouvoir est une mini-série française en deux parties de 124 minutes réalisée par Raoul Peck et diffusée les 19 et  sur Canal+.

Synopsis
La mini-série raconte l'histoire de cinq jeunes élèves de la promotion Voltaire de l'ENA entre 1977 et 1986, entre idéaux et désir de changement avant l'élection de François Mitterrand en 1981 et la réalité du pouvoir auquel l'école les a préparés après celle-ci.

La promotion Voltaire de l'ENA est fameuse pour avoir compté parmi ses élèves François Hollande, Ségolène Royal, Dominique de Villepin, Michel Sapin, Frédérique Bredin ou Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres qui ont tous été ministre sous la  République. Certains personnages de la mini-série en sont librement inspirés.

Fiche technique
 Réalisateur : Raoul Peck
 Scénaristes : Aaron Barzman, Ève de Castro, Peter Kosminsky, Didier Lacoste et Raoul Peck
 Producteurs : Hervé Chabalier, Claude Chelli et Christiane Graziani (productrice associée)
 Musique : Aleksei Aigi (comme Alexei Aigui)
 Image : Éric Guichard
 Décors : Olivier Seiler
 Costumes : Paule Mangenot
 Montage : Martine Barraqué
 Casting : Sylvie Brocheré
 Sociétés de production : Capa Drama, Canal+, Arte France
 Distribution : Canal+
 Dates de diffusion : 19 et  sur Canal+,  sur Arte
 Pays d'origine :
 Format : Couleurs — 1.78:1
 Genre : Comédie dramatique, film historique
 Durée : 125 minutes (), 123 minutes ()

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 Robinson Stévenin : Abel Karnonski
 Élodie Navarre : Caroline Séguier (inspirée de Ségolène Royal)
 Céline Sallette : Laure de Cigy (inspirée de Véronique de Villepin/Albanel)
 Thibault Vinçon : Matt Ribero (inspiré de François Hollande)
 Valentin Merlet : Louis de Cigy (inspiré de Dominique de Villepin)
 Émilie Deville : Ana Karnonski
 Julien Héteau : Jérôme
 Linda Hardy : Mathilde Weber
 Scali Delpeyrat : Taillefer
 François Dunoyer : Le directeur de l'ENA
 Jean-Claude Bonnifait : Alain Morange
 Maxime Tshibangu : Joseph Songo
 Ninon Mauger : Esther
 Lionnel Astier : Charrier
 Jean-Pierre Bazziconi : Ouvrier
 Nathaël Berthier : CRS
 Dominique Bettenfeld : L'ingénieur
 Jeff Bigot : Paysan
 Stéphane Blancafort : Policier en civil
 Antoine Blanquefort : Adjoint au maire de Paris
 Nathalie Boileau (actrice) : Femme couple
 Manuel Bonnet : Daniel Thomas
 Jackie Bosveuil : Manifestant
 Francis Boulogne : Adjoint au préfet de Corse-du-Sud
 Stéphane Boutet : Professeur de l'ENA
 Denis Braccini : Leader paysan
 Carlo Brandt : Monsieur Ribeiro
 Christian Bujeau : Monsieur de Cigy
 Judith Caen : Caissière 1
 Anne Canovas
 Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre : Delphine
 Élisabeth Commelin : Madame Ribeiro
 Marie-Catherine Conti : Madame Maréchal
 Jean-Pierre Cormarie : Agent des renseignements généraux
 Jérémie Covillault : Barbouze 1
 Catherine Davenier : Maggie
 Louis-Do de Lencquesaing : Marceau
 Maury Deschamps : Femme au marché 2
 Christian Drillaud : Michel Long
 Cyril Dubreuil : Collègue blasé
 Thomas Durand : Barbouze 2
 Juliette Failevic : Institutrice
 Denis Falgoux : Ouvrier
 Bertrand Farge : Juré 2
 Marc Faure : Ministre
 Paulin Fodouop : Guide gabonais
 Jean-Pierre Frankfower : Député de droite
 Roland Gervet : Ouvrier couple
 Irène Grandadam : Caissière 2
 Jean-Bernard Guillard : Préfet de Corse-du-Sud
 Patrick Hauthier : Manifestant responsable
 Karim Hocini : Type cagoule
 Florian Jamey : Barbouze 3
 Samuel Jouy : Clément Ribeiro
 Jérôme Keen : Percepteur
 Lou Ken : Juré 1
 Samuel Labarthe
 Philippe Lamendin : Chanoine Berthelot
 Christophe Lavalle : Intervenant 2
 Annick Le Goff : Madame de Cigy
 Xavier Letourneur : Préfet de l'Aveyron
 Serge Maillat : Deschamps
 Jean-Baptiste Marcenac : Intervenant
 Thierry Margot : Chauffeur Mat
 Margaux Mauger : Esther - 8 ans
 Didier Menin : Directeur école primaire
 Franck Mercadal : Chef de cabinet
 Jean Philippe Mesmain : Paysan 2
 Roger Mollien : Évêque aumônier
 Pétronille Moss : Femme au marché
 Denis Ménochet : Élève interne
 Félicité N'Gijol : Caissière 3
 Christophe Odent : Président du jury
 Maximilien Poullein : Étudiant ENA 1977 / 1980
 Joël Pyrène (non crédité)
 Bruno Raffaelli : Banquier
 Patrick Raynal
 Jean-Louis Reltien : Militant PS
 Elisabeth Rodriguez : Femme SDF
 Mouloud Rozen : Sidérurgiste 2
 André Wilms : Oncle Jean
 Nicolas Woirion : Sidérurgiste 1
 Alexandre Zambeaux : Claude Ramin

Notes et références

Liens externes

Film réalisé par Raoul Peck
Série télévisée créée en 2009
Série télévisée française des années 2000
Série télévisée de Canal+
Série télévisée historique
Mini-série française
Pouvoir dans l'art et la culture
École nationale d'administration (France)
Série télévisée sur l'enseignement supérieur

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ALIF 4 Titles
Aynama-Rtama
NAWA RECORDINGS
NAWA 003CD
Alif is the collective sound of five musicians at the forefront of independent music in the Arab world. Conceived in 2012 and taking its name from the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, Alif features Khyam Allami (oud), Tamer Abu Ghazaleh (vocals and buzuq), Bashar Farran (bass), Maurice Louca (keys and electronics), and Khaled Yassine (drums and percussion). Their self-produced debut, Aynama-Rtama (Wherever It Falls) is a reflection of its time and environment. Recorded between Beirut and Cairo in 2014, it is a shape-shifting album that twists and turns when one least expects it. Right from the lead track "Holako (Hulagu)" -- featuring a poem by late Iraqi poet Sargon Boulus (1944-2007) rendered into song for the first time -- the band immediately reveal their intention. Louca's gritty electronic percussion melds with Allami's rhythmic oud, and builds until the explosion of a driving rhythmic section, backing Abu Ghazaleh's frenzied buzuq, leads to a cinematic climax of soaring strings and raging drums. The startling synergy of these five musicians is retained throughout the album. A fiery sermon rages in "Al-Khutba Al-Akhira (The Last Declamation)" as the tumult of Yassine's acoustic percussion gives way to Louca's piercing synths, intertwining with Abu Ghazaleh's potent diction. From the melancholic beauty of "Dars Min Kama Sutra (A Lesson from Kama Sutra)" -- which features the tantalizing verses of renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish (1942-2008) -- to the majestic and surreal album-closer "Eish Jabkum Hon? (What Brings You Here?)," penned by the band's own Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, each track bursts with rhythmic drive and fervor. The band's wide-ranging influences, along with their unified and intriguing energy, give birth to a soundscape that is at once familiar and unknown. Mixed by Ali Chant of Toybox Studios, Bristol, UK (PJ Harvey, Rokia Traoré, Yann Tiersen, Gruff Rhys, John Parish) and mastered by John Dent of Loud Mastering, UK (Bob Marley, Nick Drake, Yann Tiersen, Massive Attack, Nick Cave), Aynama-Rtama traces a complex labyrinth of genres, sounds, and emotions, rendered as a unique postcard of the tumultuous rollercoaster-ride of its time. The album is adorned in artwork featuring a painting by Syrian-Lebanese visual artist Semaan Khawam. His colorful, surreal paintings, combined with original typography by Egyptian designer Salma Shamel, perfectly complement the complexities latent in Alif's music and lyrics. All editions also feature Nariman Youssef's English translations of the poems and lyrics.
NAWA 003LP
2016 repress; LP version. Pressed on 140-gram vinyl. Alif is the collective sound of five musicians at the forefront of independent music in the Arab world. Conceived in 2012 and taking its name from the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, Alif features Khyam Allami (oud), Tamer Abu Ghazaleh (vocals and buzuq), Bashar Farran (bass), Maurice Louca (keys and electronics), and Khaled Yassine (drums and percussion). Their self-produced debut, Aynama-Rtama (Wherever It Falls) is a reflection of its time and environment. Recorded between Beirut and Cairo in 2014, it is a shape-shifting album that twists and turns when one least expects it. Right from the lead track "Holako (Hulagu)" -- featuring a poem by late Iraqi poet Sargon Boulus (1944-2007) rendered into song for the first time -- the band immediately reveal their intention. Louca's gritty electronic percussion melds with Allami's rhythmic oud, and builds until the explosion of a driving rhythmic section, backing Abu Ghazaleh's frenzied buzuq, leads to a cinematic climax of soaring strings and raging drums. The startling synergy of these five musicians is retained throughout the album. A fiery sermon rages in "Al-Khutba Al-Akhira (The Last Declamation)" as the tumult of Yassine's acoustic percussion gives way to Louca's piercing synths, intertwining with Abu Ghazaleh's potent diction. From the melancholic beauty of "Dars Min Kama Sutra (A Lesson from Kama Sutra)" -- which features the tantalizing verses of renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish (1942-2008) -- to the majestic and surreal album-closer "Eish Jabkum Hon? (What Brings You Here?)," penned by the band's own Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, each track bursts with rhythmic drive and fervor. The band's wide-ranging influences, along with their unified and intriguing energy, give birth to a soundscape that is at once familiar and unknown. Mixed by Ali Chant of Toybox Studios, Bristol, UK (PJ Harvey, Rokia Traoré, Yann Tiersen, Gruff Rhys, John Parish) and mastered by John Dent of Loud Mastering, UK (Bob Marley, Nick Drake, Yann Tiersen, Massive Attack, Nick Cave), Aynama-Rtama traces a complex labyrinth of genres, sounds, and emotions, rendered as a unique postcard of the tumultuous rollercoaster-ride of its time. The album is adorned in artwork featuring a painting by Syrian-Lebanese visual artist Semaan Khawam. His colorful, surreal paintings, combined with original typography by Egyptian designer Salma Shamel, perfectly complement the complexities latent in Alif's music and lyrics. All editions also feature Nariman Youssef's English translations of the poems and lyrics.
Aynama-Rtama (Red Vinyl)
NAWA 003X-LP
$21.00 NOT IN STOCK
Red vinyl LP version. Pressed on 140-gram vinyl. Limited to 200 copies.
Dakamerap
OUT HERE RECORDS
OH 001CD
The trio Alif (Attack Liberate of the Infantry Feministe), who emerged in 1997, were the first all-female rap group in Senegal. The release of Alif's first cassette Viktim caused a big stir in a country where traditional values prevailed. Hip-hop has had its place in the Senegalese music scene for well over 10 years now and it has evolved into its own blend of infectious music. Just like most rappers from Dakar/Senegal, Alif see themselves as the voice of their generation. They are the Dakamerap: the camera that documents everything happening in Dakar 24 hours a day. They rap about overloaded minibusses without functioning breaks, about low servant wages and other forms of oppression. After the 2000 elections, in which president Abdou Diouf was finally voted out of office, hip-hop became even more of tool of influence with Senegalese youth. Musically, Dakamerap goes full circle, reconnecting hip-hop with its roots in Africa. Songs like "Dakamerap," "Taspe," "Joolaa" and "Bataxal" combine traditional sabar-rhythms and the music of the griots with a contemporary blend of African hip-hop.

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Q: Install react-bootstrap once or for every project? I'm new to react. A tutorial had me install react-bootstrap.
Is that something that needs to be installed just once per environment? Or do we install it on every project?

A: react-bootstrap is a dependency for a project so you have to install it on every project

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Dancing In Tune
Life is a soundtrack. Dance to the music.
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The 1940s – The Music of My Grandparents
Posted in Bands & Music Artists, Music, Songs by tilly062
As we were driving down route 10 headed to the first weekend of Coachella in April 2016 I was giving my father directions from the backseat; trying to explain where he was going to be headed as he got off the exit. Needless to say, when I don't know how to pronounce a word I still sound it out like an eight year old and sometimes it is totally wrong. Every street in the Palm Springs area are named after old time 1940s singers. The area is considered Hollywood's desert playground. A place where people of Los Angeles can escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a weekend. There was a street called "Dinah Shore" and of course I butchered "Dinah" where then my father proceeded to be in shock and make fun of me because I had no idea who this woman was in the industry of music. So, I dug a little deeper into this 1940s icon and discovered the world of crooners, big bands, and barbershop quartets.
It was the decade that music was starting to really come back to life after the depression. After the stock market crashed in 1929 music died a little. Dance halls were empty and musicians couldn't find work, but by the mid 1930s the economy was starting to recover and the 1940s crooner superstars (Bing Crosby, Cab Callaway, Eddie Cantor) started to hit the scene hard. There was also the return rise of big bands such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Artie Shaw as jazz and blues artists were becoming national sensations – Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Then you have Dinah Shore who hit on another level. After failing auditions for the bands of Benny Goodman and Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey she struck out on a solo career leading to a string of 80 charted hits between 1940 to 1957. She was one of the first singers of her era to achieve such success. She was Taylor Swift before there was Taylor Swift.
1940s music was filled with brass, big sound, and a voice that could sooth any rotten day. The voices of this generation seem gentle, soft, and hypnotizing. Getting lost in an era of musicals, where men acted liked gentlemen, and woman had more drive and ambition than taking the best selfie for Instagram. This is not a knock on the Millennial generation, but I sometimes wonder where the magic went in this world. When did image and beauty begin to matter more than substance or talent. There is no mistaking the talent of these artists and musicians. There was no machine back then that could hide voice or instrument mistakes or imperfections; recordings were honest and had truth behind the words that were sung. Even instrumental big band music such as Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller – their music has power to bring you back in time as an underlying woodwinds carry the brass horns to tell a story of two young lovers being torn apart by war.
Maybe that is why this music is so special. It was created during a time of bombings, air raids, and being exposed to horrific deaths at a young age. Your best friend could be next to you one day and gone the next. The music has a stroke of blues even in the up beat songs (i.e. Sing Sing Sing). Benny Goodman's song "Sing Sing Sing" is iconic. Even if you don't know 1940s music this song has been used in movies throughout the decades since its creation. It goes up and down in moods from jumping and jiving to slow and bass level waves in notes that get a little too personal. That bass drum remains its constant heart beat throughout the whole eight minutes as saxophones and trumpets slither in and out of quick and smooth music bar lines taking the listener through a party scene of people feeling different emotions and the rollercoaster that we call life.
Click Here for some my favorite 1940s music! Better yet watch Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire as Benny Goodman's "Sing Sing Sing" plays in the background.
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Q: Scala, Circe, Json - how to remove parent node from json? I have a json structure like this:
"data" : {
  "fields": {
    "field1": "value1",
    "field2": "value2"
  }
}

Now I would like to remove fields node and keep data in data:
"data" : {
   "field1": "value1",
   "field2": "value2"
 }

I tried to do it like this:
val result = data.hcursor.downField("fields").as[JsonObject].toOption.head.toString

but I got a strange result, instead of just json in string format
I also tried:
val result = data.hcursor.downField("fields").top.head.toString

but it was the same as:
val result = data.toString

and it includes fields.
How I should change my code to remove fields root and keep data under data property?

A: Here is a full working solution that traverses the JSON, extracts the fields, removes them and then merges them under data:
import io.circe.Json
import io.circe.parser._

val s =
  """
    |{
    |"data": {
    |  "fields": {
    |    "field1": "value1",
    |    "field2": "value2"
    |  }
    |}
    |}
    |""".stripMargin

val modifiedJson =
  for {
    json <- parse(s)
    fields <- json.hcursor
                .downField("data")
                .downField("fields")
                .as[Json]
    modifiedRoot <- json.hcursor
                      .downField("data")
                      .downField("fields")
                      .delete
                      .root
                      .as[Json]
    res <-
      modifiedRoot.hcursor
        .downField("data")
        .withFocus(_.deepMerge(fields))
        .root
        .as[Json]
  } yield res

Yields:
Right({
  "data" : {
    "field1" : "value1",
    "field2" : "value2"
  }
})


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TJ Murphy is writing on the Svbtle network.
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The Power of Aspiration
As product creators, we have a lot of tools at our disposal. Tapping into raw human emotion is one of the most powerful of all. One of the emotions best used by games is aspiration.
Aspiration is an emotion that can produce incredible results. James Bond is a character that's many people aspire to be. In the recent 007 flick Skyfall, there's a scene that features our british masculine ideal getting a close shave by a beautiful woman. This one scene has increased sales of straight razors by 4x.
Nick Gibbens, The Shaving Shack's Brand Director, believes Bond's legendary style and iconic status have inspired men to try out a new method of wet shaving.
"Bond fans have an emotional attachment to 007, they love his Aston Martin cars, Omega watches and dinner suits. So it comes as no surprise that they have jumped on his love for cut throat razors.
http://www.shaving-shack.com/blog/james-bond-skyfall-boosts-cut-throat-razor-sales-by-405/
There's a huge opportunity in games to drive aspiration. You're creating a fictional world and allowing other people to play inside it. It's your job as a product creator to shape their feelings as they traverse the game experience. Products that drive aspiration have higher retention, better growth, and a stronger brand.
Creating aspiration is actually a brilliant psychological hack. It gets a person to set a lofty, innate goal for themselves. In the same way that entrepreneurs itch for world domination or artists yearn to change the way people view the world. People will then act irrationally and go to any length to meet that goal. Dan Pink talks about this intrinsic motivation in his book Drive, as not only a powerful motivator, but the best possible way for someone to stay excited and productive.
Products create aspiration in a few ways. It starts with communicating the ideal. Take a look at Pokémon:
Nintendo has a single priority in their marketing of Pokémon. They don't just put any monsters on the front of their games. They put the most bad-ass, epic monsters the game has to offer. It's building an aspiration towards the Pokémon ideal, assembling the coolest monster team possible.
Instagram does this too, albeit in more subtle ways. Their app screenshots are dedicated to showing you the mega-popular photographer you could be, with thousands of ♥s on your photos and just as many followers. They start with the ideal up front.
The next piece is dangling the ideal. The game World of Warcraft executes this brilliantly. Part of the core game loop requires visiting major hubs core to your faction. When you arrive, you're instantly surrounded by people with better gear, cooler weapons, and exclusive mounts.
The game has strong signals of success and attaches them like headlights to your shoulders. When you're walking through Orgrimmar, you're literally bathed in the glow of other people's victories, a strong reminder that you're not the best yet.
The final piece is letting players live the ideal. The road to aspiration in any game has to end in the player hitting their goal. In Skyrim, the player starts by being told they are dragonborn and have a destiny to slay dragons. By the end of the game, they're cutting through dragons like a hot knife through butter. The player was set up to fear and respect dragons and follows the path to become the ultimate dragon killing machine.
Consumer apps do this too. Letting people live the ideal is exactly what Uber does. When they were first written about, the service was described as an experience that makes you "feel like a rockstar". For $30, you too can live the dream.
Aspiration is one of the strongest human emotions. It inspires us to greatness, puts men on the moon, and pushes humanity forward. With the right design, games can make people aspire too.
Focus on The How
When building a company it's important to reflect on the way we use our time. Seth says the best teams do this by focusing on how they operate. Great teams are set apart by The How, they focus on making every piece of code better, they... Continue →


paint colors might not be as easy as you think. As a situation owner from the world of professional auto detailing, I am commonly asked what the best car paint color is. I don't know roughly you, but I always have to laugh whenever I get a question in this area the "best" of anything.
as far and wide as care and allowance goes; which is usually what the question is truly just about past I dig a tiny deeper into the "real" question subconscious asked.
Not every automotive paint colors are created equal; some have a greater emotional response, some have greater demands of care and maintenance. If you are looking to acquire the most out of car ownership and want lasting satisfaction, next contact along and become ration of the elite intervention of work called the informed! Knowledge alone is not power, but knowledge applied is power!
After all, it's generally fashionable that black cars are hotter in the sun and white cars keep cooler in the summer, but is it essentially true? Our latest video puts that theory to the test. … The black car's cabin measured a scorching 130 degrees Fahrenheit, while the white car's interior registered unaccompanied 113 degrees.
later a color (colored fabric) absorbs light, it turns the buoyant into thermal simulation (heat). The more roomy a color absorbs, the more thermal simulation it produces. Black fabric absorbs every colors of spacious and is correspondingly warmer than white fabric which reflects all colors.
syndrome of that adore or hater relationship. People all adore gone black or dark colored cars are tidy and shiny, but despise the pretension dust shows stirring tersely and it seems they are dirty more than they are ever clean!


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Enhanced ID: Human Rights in Democratic Republic of Congo - 33rd Meeting, 39th Regular Session Human Rights Council
25 Sep 2018 - Enhanced interactive dialogue on:
- The report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the Human rights situation and the activities of the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Item 10: - Technical assistance and capacity-building
- 33rd Plenary Meeting
Ms. Georgette Gagnon, Director of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (Introduction)
Ms. Kim Bolduc, Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Introduction
Ms. Marie-Ange Mushobekwa-Likulia, Minister of Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Introduction)
Ms. Julienne Lusenge, President of the Board and co-founder of Women's Solidarity for Peace and Integrated Development (SOFEPADI) Introduction
National Human Rights Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ms. Katharina Rose
Togo (on behalf of the African Group), Mr. Yackoley Kokou Johnson
European Union, Mr. Walter Stevens
Germany, Mr. Simon Brombeiss
Egypt, Mr. Amr Essam
Switzerland, Mr. Lukas Heinzer
Netherlands, Ms. Monique T.G. Van Daalen
Czech Republic, Mr. Michal Dvorak
China, Ms. Shao Wu
Australia, Ms. Katie Mead
Sudan, Mr. Ahmed Abdellatif
Belgium, Mr. Thomas Stevens
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Miriam Shearman
Norway, Mr. Sean Lobo
Botswana, Mr. Bolokang Motshwane
Mozambique, Mr. Pedro Afonso Comissário
Algeria, Mr. Mehdi Litim
Congo, Mr. Gérard Ondongo
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jorge Valero
International Federation for Human Rights Leagues, Ms. Sonia Tancic
International Federation of ACAT (Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture), Ms. Marie Salfati
Association Dunenyo, Mr. Daniel Delisle
International Service for Human Rights, Ms. Salma El Hosseiny
"Coup de Pousse" Chaîne de l'Espoir Nord-Sud (C.D.P-C.E.N.S), Ms. Anne Katala
Franciscans International (Joint Statement), Mr. François Mercier
International Fellowship of Reconciliation, Mr. Derek Brett
International Organization for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Ms. Mutua Kobia
Ms. Georgette Gagnon, Director of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (Final Remarks)
Ms. Kim Bolduc, Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Final Remarks
Ms. Marie-Ange Mushobekwa-Likulia, Minister of Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Final Remarks)
Ms. Julienne Lusenge, President of the Board and co-founder of Women's Solidarity for Peace and Integrated Development (SOFEPADI) Final Remarks
Ms. Georgette Gagnon, Director of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division of the HCHR Office (Introduction) 00:01:33
Ms. Kim Bolduc, Deputy Special Representative for the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Intro.) 00:12:35
Ms. Marie-Ange Mushobekwa-Likulia, Minister of Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Introduction) 00:22:32
Ms. Julienne Lusenge, President of the Board and o-founder of SOFEPADI (Introduction) 00:33:43
National Human Rights Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ms. Katharina Rose 00:40:48
Togo (on behalf of the African Group), Mr. Yackoley Kokou Johnson 00:43:21
European Union, Mr. Walter Stevens 00:45:17
Germany, Mr. Simon Brombeiss 00:47:37
Egypt, Mr. Amr Essam 00:49:38
Switzerland, Mr. Lukas Heinzer 00:51:18
Netherlands, Ms. Monique T.G. Van Daalen 00:54:45
Czech Republic, Mr. Michal Dvorak 00:56:26
China, Ms. Shao Wu 00:58:24
Australia, Ms. Katie Mead 01:00:09
Sudan, Mr. Ahmed Abdellatif 01:01:35
Belgium, Mr. Thomas Stevens 01:03:02
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Miriam Shearman 01:05:00
Norway, Mr. Sean Lobo 01:07:11
Botswana, Mr. Bolokang Motshwane 01:09:09
Mozambique, Mr. Pedro Afonso Comissário 01:11:07
Algeria, Mr. Mehdi Litim 01:12:33
Congo, Mr. Gérard Ondongo 01:14:02
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jorge Valero 01:15:43
International Federation for Human Rights Leagues, Ms. Sonia Tancic 01:17:44
International Federation of ACAT (Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture), Ms. Marie Salfati 01:19:59
Association Dunenyo, Mr. Daniel Delisle 01:21:58
International Service for Human Rights, Ms. Salma El Hosseiny 01:23:52
"Coup de Pousse" Chaîne de l'Espoir Nord-Sud (C.D.P-C.E.N.S), Ms. Anne Katala 01:25:56
Franciscans International (Joint Statement), Mr. François Mercier 01:27:51
International Fellowship of Reconciliation, Mr. Derek Brett 01:30:06
International Organization for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Ms. Mutua Kobia 01:32:14
Ms. Georgette Gagnon, Director of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division of the HCHR Office (Final Remarks) 01:34:26
Ms. Kim Bolduc, Deputy Special Representative for UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(FinalRemarks) 01:38:59
Ms. Marie-Ange Mushobekwa-Likulia, Minister of Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Final Remarks) 01:41:21
Ms. Julienne Lusenge, President of the Board and o-founder of SOFEPADI (Final Remarks) 01:53:19
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Jose not upset with ref this time
Despite claiming Liverpool were not the best team in Europe last season, Jose Mourinho felt worried enough at Anfield last night to keep his team from actually trying to win the game.
Perhaps it was the site of Liverpool's special Champions League kit, the one with five stars above the Liverpool badge, and arm patches with the number five and a Champions League trophy on one arm, on the other a patch signifying the Reds are the current Champions of Europe. Liverpool are the best team in Europe, based on the fact that they won the competition last season, but Jose has his own ideas.
Time-wasting towards the end by making a defensive substitution is not the tactic of a manager aiming for all three points. He got what he wanted, but afterwards tried to make out he wanted more: "I'm not 100% satisfied but it's a point, so I'm not crazy with happiness but I'm not very sad. A point away is positive. Normally the team at home is not happy with a point but I think they are."
Whether or not Liverpool are pleased with a point is open to debate, but the Reds at least did make the effort to win. Mourinho's side didn't, but Jose likes to tell a story different to what the rest of the world sees: "We tried to play for more – but we didn't lose and we are in a good situation in the group. In the last 15 minutes we tried to win the game and I think they played the same – they changed nothing."
The biggest effort being made in an attacking sense from a Chelsea player last night was from Frank Lampard. Not attacking as in trying to create chances, attacking as in trying create work for x-ray departments in Liverpool medical centres. The England midfielder broke Xabi Alonso's ankle at Anfield last season, and looked to be trying to do at least that to Steven Gerrard in the first half. Throughout the game he continued in much the same way, and should have been booked much sooner than on the hour mark. Lucky to finish the game still on the pitch, Lampard may yet have helped deplete Liverpool's squad for the next encounter on Sunday.
Mourinho of course was unconcerned about the over-the-top tackling from his players, saying, "It was a good game because it was competitive. It was very close, very tough. In midfield there was not a lot of space. There was a lot of power in both teams."
Last season Mourinho threw defender Robert Huth on as a centre-forward in a desperate attempt to try and prevent being dumped out of the game by Liverpool. Last night he threw him on in stoppage time, but said it wasn't because he was happy with the draw: "In the last three or four minutes when there was a lot of long balls into the box I didn't want to lose, so I put Robert Huth on because he can dominate and play the basketball game – so we go home with a point."
Ironic for Mourinho to talk about basketball after his own defender, William Gallas, got away with a volleyball shot during the match as Liverpool were denied a penalty. Jose said before the game that he was happy with the choice of referee, and after the game he'll be even happier. As for modern technology being used to help official make difficult decisions? Mourinho won't be asking for anyone to review any of last night's refereeing decisions, and he'll be glad that technology is still some way off being introduced.
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