We left Catalina at 8:35 am.We had calm seas for the first half mile from Two Harbors (Catalina). Bigger swells came and then waves pick up to three to five feet. Winds were gusting 20 - 30… Read More
Basingstoke Canal
One of my favourite walks in our area is along the banks of the Basingstoke Canal, starting usually at the Visitor Centre at Mytchett, just a cock’s stride from Frim… Read More
Audition notices in IndiaAs A Beginner Or Working Actor Do You These Facts On Auditions?You have a good portfolio with a headshot, or something close. You have painfully prepared and filmed… Read More
As the competition in the smart home speaker ecosystem intensifies, Amazon is looking to expand the reach of its AI-powered voice assistant ‘Alexa’ to an even larger array of dev… Read More
COMMENT: "After all, surveillance powers are wielded by humans, with all of their prejudices and temptations and flaws." And people can misuse the data collected for their own pe… Read More
Photo source: MisterPaste.co.ukI don’t always make vegetarian meals even though I did wish I made more of an effort to. LO is not a big meat fan – unless it’s oven cooked (… Read More
The second extract from the forthcoming book
Chapter 2 – Wednesday, 28th February – 7:30 am
Colin Knowles had showered after going for an early morning run. He was about to eat h… Read More
Excerpt from the book Sports the Olympics Forgot This book describes 40 sports that ought to be played but aren’t, because I made them up.
Injuries were anticipated so all the pla… Read More
Theme-Worldbuilding IntegrationPart 18Creating A Galactic HistorybyJacqueline LichtenbergPrevious parts in the Theme-Worldbuilding Integration series are here:http://aliendjinnromances.blogs… Read More
Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Mardi Gras week here at the Rock & Roll is a State of Mind blog! We'll be posting something every day all the way thru to next Tuesday aka Fat… Read More
Best remembered as the de facto leader of the classic American rock band, Little Feat, Lowell George's distinctive style of slide guitar and vocalizing helped create a style of music that wa… Read More
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke drew immediate flak Monday for Proposing to use Military Bases on the West Coast to Export Coal and Natural Gas despite the Opposition of Environmentally Minded… Read More
Greetings my little friends!
Another year is has come & gone!
Here are my 2019 predictions!
The craze for vinyl records will reach a new height as people far… Read More
Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Singer Mary Lane Returns with Her First Album in 20 Years Travelin’ Woman, released March 8 on Women of the Blues Label
New Moving New Film Docume… Read More
"Shields and Brooks on Barr testimony, Democrats’ dilemma" PBS NewsHour 5/3/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join J… Read More
This is one of 40 stories from my book
Sports the Olympics Forgot
which is available here
The game of Dockey is a combination of the sports of Darts and Hockey. The origins of the game are o… Read More
This is one of 40 stories from my book
Sports the Olympics Forgot
which is available here
The game of Dockey is a combination of the sports of Darts and Hockey. The origins of the game are o… Read More
No visit to Ireland is complete without spending some time in a few of the country’s iconic pubs. In Ireland, you’ll experience first-hand the hospitality and friendless for whic… Read More
Roman civilization is one that is famed for its culture, so it is only natural that Italy has inspired so many artists over the course of its history. Filmmakers, especially, have been encha… Read More
We’ve seen some unusual and unique swimming pools, but these incredible pools made our jaws drop! Today we’re taking a look at some truly unusual pools. Not saying I want anythin… Read More
“It’s been a long voyage . . .in fact, the longest I’ve ever made. And the sight of land will be a pleasure for us all.”
The long voyage across the Pacific took… Read More
Here’s how to watch the Food Wars! Season 3 English Dub of Episode 17 “Walking the Tightrope of Umami” stream online via HIDIVE & VRV Premium.
HIDIVE is streaming the l… Read More
Cybersecurity has been one significant concern from the past decade, and the concern has grown in today’s date. Hackers, snoopers, and spies have found their way to target and get into… Read More
As Egypt’s ancient capital, there are countless historical and archaeological houses in Cairo. From wealthy merchants, to ordinary citizens, millions of people have lived out their day… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) Administration has made a Landmark move to Deny Permits for Two Natural Gas Plants seeking to Repower, citing the State’s Climate Law.
The Depa… Read More
So, how do you feel about China, specifically Beijing?
Massive industry, a powerful hub, the Great Wall of China, sophisticated high-rise skyscrapers, a distinct culture, traditional Chinese… Read More
The major site of megaliths in Europe, Brittany (or Bretagne in French) is famous for its megalithic monuments and mysterious art vestiges. As a historical and cultural area in France, Britt… Read More
President Biden announced his Nominees for the US Postal Service Board of Governors, to Replace outgoing Governors, Ron Bloom and John Barger.
Current Board Chairman Ron Bloom, Postmaster… Read More
When someone says Peru, we spontaneously picture historic mountains where the Incan Empire came to life on the Machu Picchu. While the latter is not only the highlight of Peru but all of Sou… Read More
Lagos boat capsizes, 16 passengers missing
No fewer than sixteen persons have been declared missing after a boat accident on the waterways around the Mile 2 area of Lagos state.
Sarat Brai… Read More
The Location of the Kom Ombo Temple
8 Interesting Facts about Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan, Egypt 4The little village of Kom Ombo is located on the east bank of the Nile, some 800 kilomet… Read More
“Niagara Falls is one of the finest structures in the known world,” according to Mark Twain. Niagara Falls has iconic three waterfalls of the same name, considered one of the Ear… Read More
Wayne Rooney has hit out at PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe for his attitude towards Lionel Messi.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner appeared unimpressed as Mbappe appeared to needlessly shoulder… Read More
In Ancient Egypt, The pantheon of gods
Egyptian pantheon
The worship of various gods and goddesses was essential to daily life. So, it’s not a big surprise that there were mo… Read More
Magic from Egypt
Arab magicians, whose roots were in the valley of the Nile in Egypt, the “cradle of magic,” are responsible for many of the magic traditions in Europe and the… Read More
Birds are beautiful creatures that capture one’s attention when they freely fly in the open sky. While all birds are truly wonderful, some of them happen to just stay on the ground, an… Read More
The ferry disaster off the coast of Gabon last Thursday has left six people dead with thirty-one people still missing. The ferry was carrying 161 passengers and crew from the capital Librevi… Read More
Three individuals entered the ICU of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai and physically assaulted a doctor after being dissatisfied with a relative's treatment. The accused have be… Read More
The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has purchased marquees to house up to 2,000 asylum seekers on disused military sites by the end of August, in an effort to avoid using hotels. This c… Read More
Asylum seekers have arrived on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, Dorset, as part of the UK government's efforts to reduce reliance on expensive hotels. The barge can accommodate up to 5… Read More
Asylum seekers have been removed from the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset after Legionella bacteria was found in the water. The Home Office took all 39 asylum seekers off the barge as a prec… Read More
An overloaded boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel, resulting in the deaths of at least six people and the rescue of over 50 others. The boat was estimated to have carried… Read More
A saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico that threatened to contaminate the drinking water supply in New Orleans has slowed down and is not expected to reach far enough upriver to pose… Read More