#Gillian Barber

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Second take: Needful Things (dir. Fraser C. Heston, 1993)

A mildly entertaining adaptation of King's second-tier novel stars always-solid Sydow, Harris, and Bedelia, who's effervescent in a role that somehow mirrors Annette O'Toole's phenomenal take on Beverly Marsh in the superior TV version of It. Beverly is among the most important literary characters of my childhood, and so are both actresses. Bedelia's two great roles were in Violets Are Blue... and Speechless, none of which became successful enough to launch her film career; she was probably closest to it after playing a boring role of Bruce Willis's wife in the Die Hard series did. Her role, as well as Plummer's signature coy-turning-slightly-psychotic character, is the highlight of this film. The plot is simple: Sydow, who incarnates the evil typical of King's roles (an energy vampire, just like Colin Robinson!), comes to a town (again, typical of King's plot settings) and turns its inhabitants against each other. But eventually they overcome! The production value could be higher though: particularly the score and the sepia, slo-mo effect in phantasy scenes are tacky. I like the pacing though: the film is long and doesn't hurry.

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I watched this for the first time last night… wacky film! But that first scene where he storms into the sheriff’s office because he got a ticket for parking in a disabled space… 🤌🏻 Chef’s Kiss… The arrogance… it shouldn’t be that hot…

Well, there are those times when you simply must hurt the ones you love, Dan. I just can’t picture Danforth Keaton doing something to someone who didn’t deserve it.

Danforth Keeton III - Needful Things (1993) 

Wifekiller Wednesday gets its’ hands dirty, then washes a hammer off in the sink.

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That’s Rachel fucking Lynde and Maura thatcher

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Title: Jumanji

Rating: PG

Director: Joe Johnston

Cast: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, Bebe Neuwirth, David Alan Grier, Adam Hann-Byrd, Patricia Clarkson, Laura Bell Bundy, James Handy, Gillian Barber, Brandon Obray, Cyrus Thiedeke, Gary Joseph Thorup, Leonard Zola

Release year: 1995

Genres: fantasy, adventure

Blurb: When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan - an adult who's been trapped inside the game for twenty-six years - into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys, and other terrifying creatures.

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all character names used in the song of ice and fire pile

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crake crakehall crane cregan cregard creighton cressen creylen crow culiper cuy cynthea cyrelle cyrenna d daario dacey dacks daegon daella daemion daemon daenerys daenora daenys daeron daeryssa dagmer dagon dale dalt dalton damion damon danny danos danwell dareon daring darke darklyn darlessa darnold darry daryn daughter daughter daven davos daxos dayne deana deceased deem delena demonlover denyo denys desmera desmond devan deziel dick dickon dobber donal dondarrion donel donella donnel donnis donnor dontos doran doreah dormund dorna dornishman dragons drogo drumm drunkard dryn duckfield duncan dunstable dunstan duram durran durrandon durwald dusk duskendale dusky dustin duur dyanna dykk dywen e ebrose eddara eddard eddison edgar edgerran edmund edmure edmyn edric edwell edwyle edwyn edyth eerl egen elaena elder eldred eleyna elia elinda elinor ella ellard ellaria ellyn elmar elmo elric elwood elyas elyn elys elysar emberlei emma emmett emmon emmond emory endrew erena erenford erich ermesande erren erryk essie estermont estren ethan euron ever eye eyed f falena falyse farman farring farwynd father fenn fergon flatnose flement fletcher flint florent florian florys flowers folk follard fool foote for forel fork forley foss fossoway fox franklyn free frenken frey from g gael gaemon gage galbart gardener gared gareth garibald garlan garrison garse garth gaunt gawen gendry genna gerald geremy gerion germund gerold gerrick gevin gilbert gilliane gilly gilly's glendon glover godry gold goodbrook goodbrother goode goren gormon gormond gorold gower graceford gran grance greatjon green greenbeard greenfield greenhand gregor grell grenn grey greydon greyiron greyjoy griffith grover groves guard guncer gwayne gwenys gwin gwynesse gylbert gyldayn gyles gysella h h'ghar haegon haereg haggo haggon hagon haigh hairy hake hal halder hali halleck hallis hallyne halys hammer hardy hardyng hareth harlan harlaw harlon harma harmen harmond harmund harrag harras harren harrion harrold harron harry harwin harwyn harys hawick hayford heddle helman hendry henly herndon hero herrock heward hibald high hightower hill hilmar historical hoare hoarfrost hoat hobb hobber hobert hodor hogg hoke hollard holly hop horas horgan horn

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loved your raut recs especially the violin concerto tysm :)))

general romantic / impressionist / modernist recs?

hey so sorry for responding late but i saw this and just kinda went a bit feral, so im sorry.

Alberto Ginastera

Piano Sonata No. 1 (Terence Judd [pfte.])

Piano Sonata No. 2 (Fernando Viani [pfte.])

Piano Concerto No. 1 (Sergio Tiempo [pfte.], Gustavo Dudamel [cond.] w/ Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Guitar Sonata (Aniello Desiderio [gtr.])

Harp Concerto (Nancy Allen [hrp.], Enrique Bátiz [cond.] w/ Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México)

Alfred Schnittke

Concerto Grosso No. 1 (Gidon Kremer [vln.], Tatiana Grindenko [vln.], Heinrich Schiff [cond.] w/ Chamber Orchestra of Europe)

Concerto Grosso No. 2 (Oleg Kagan [vln.], Natalia Gutman [vcl.], Gennady Rozhdestvensky [cond.] w/ USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra)

Cello Concerto No. 1 (Natalia Gutman [vcl.], Gennady Rozhdestvensky [cond.] w/ USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra)

String Quartet No. 3 (Kronos Quartet)

Dmitri Shostakovich

Symphony No. 1 (there was a great recording but when i went to check the recording on yt it wasnt there and it sucks cause it was great)

Symphony No. 5 (Evgeny Mravinsky [cond.] w/ Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra)

Symphony No. 7 (Yevgeny Svetlanov [cond.] w/ USSR State Symphony Orchestra)

Symphony No. 9 (Rudolf Barshai [cond.] w/ WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne)

Symphony No. 15 (this one too dissapeared)

String Quartet No. 9 (Fitzwilliam Quartet)

Violin Concerto No. 1 (David Oistrakh [vln.], Dmitri Mitropoulos [cond.] w/New York Philharmonic)

Maurice Ravel

Violin Sonata No. 2 (Viktoria Mullova [vln.], Bruno Canino [pfte.])

Sonata for Violin and Cello (Jean-Jacques Kantorow [vln.], Philippe Muller [vcl.]

Introduction and Allegro, for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet (Skaila Kanga [hrp.], Academy of St. Martin in the fields)

Alborada del Gracioso (Fritz Reiner [cond.] w/Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Piano Concerto for the Left Hand (Samson François [pfte.], André Cluytens [cond.] w/Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire)

Piano Concerto in G (Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli [pfte.], Ettore Gracis [cond.] w/Philharmonia Orchestra)

La Valse (solo piano version) (Seong Jin-Cho [pfte.])

Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (Louis Lortie [pfte.])

Franz Liszt

honestly too many to list here (hehe, liszt here) but heres just some of the ones (marked with Searle numbers)

S.126i, S.139, S.145, S.173, S.174i, S.177, S.178, S.206, S.216, S.217, S.242 (especially no. 20), S.244/12 + 15 + 19, S.252, S253, S.254, S.388, S.390i, S.392, S.393, S.394, S.400, S.409a, S.412iii, S.413, S.418, S.420 (hehe funny number), S.464 (yes i prefer the arrangements, fight me), S.513a, S.558/4 + 12, S.695c, S.697i (not the Busoni version), S.700

Other Composers

Bela Bartók - Piano Concerto No. 2 (György Cziffra [pfte.], Marco Rossi [cond.] w/Budapest Symphony Orchestra)

Olivier Messaien - Le Banquet Céléste (Gillian Weir [org.])

Samuel Barber - Piano Concerto (John Browning [pfte.], George Szell [cond.] w/Cleveland Orchestra]

Kaikhosru Sorabji - Sequentia Cyclica on Dies Irae (Johnathan Powell [pfte.])

Ferrucio Busoni - Piano Concerto (Marc-André Hamelin [pfte.], YL Male Voice Choir [chor.], Osmo Vänskä [cond.] w/Lahti Symphony Orchestra)

Sergei Rachmaninoff - Sonata No. 2 (Nikolai Lugansky [pfte.])

Marc-André Hamelin - 12 Études in All the Minor Keys (Marc-André Hamelin [pfte.])

Eugène Ysaÿe - Sonata No. 5 for Solo Violin (Hilary Hahn [vln.])

Oren Boneh - Sprout (Lung-Yi Huang [gzhn.] w/ C-Camerata Taipei)

Karol Szymanowski - Violin Concerto No. 1 (Lydia Mordkovitch [vln.], Vassily Sinaisky [cond.] w/ BBC Philharmonic Orchestra)

aaaand i think im going to end the list there because this took WAY too long

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The Beauty Oasis: A Guide to Shanghai’s Salons

The Beauty Oasis: A Guide to Shanghai’s Salons Shanghai, the bustling metropolis of China, is not just known for its towering skyscrapers and vibrant nightlife. It is also a city that takes beauty and wellness seriously. This is evident in the numerous salons that dot the cityscape, offering a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of its residents and visitors.To get more news about salon shanghai, you can citynewsservice.cn official website.

Franck Provost Franck Provost, a salon with locations in over 5 destinations around the world and five in Shanghai alone, has been a mainstay in the city’s salon scene for the past eight years. Offering a range of services from cuts to perms, colouring and Kératase treatments, Franck Provost is the go-to spot for those seeking Parisian glamour.

Doc Guthrie’s Doc Guthrie’s, an old-fashioned barbershop, offers straight-razor shaves, beard trimming or a wash and style. The atmosphere is supremely comfortable, with vintage rock ‘n’ roll and blues on the speakers to match the classic interior.

Hair Online Hair Online, run and owned by Zimbabwean stylist Miriam Mwamuka, specialises in braids, extensions and hair treatments. Mwamuka has plenty of experience working with Afro, Asian and Caucasian hair, and takes the time to explain the ins and outs of managing the various styles depending on hair type.

Studio Salon Studio Salon, run by UK-born Steven Buchanan, is a super-friendly salon that offers excellent cuts and styles at reasonable prices. The salon treats everyone like a returning friend, making it a comfortable place to get your hair done.

Mikael Bottero Hair Salon Mikael Bottero is an international freelance stylist who works with Amani, a Shanghainese brand with 4 salons. Mikael caters to expats from all over the world and offers a range of services, including hair SPA.

Alize Salon & Barbershop Alize Salon & Barbershop, run by veteran Shanghai expat Gillian Farrell, offers a wide range of services, from men’s barbering, tanning, massages, colouring, extensions, etc. Prices go up to 000+rmb for esoteric things like Schwarzkopf enriching straightening.

Urban Roots Urban Roots, the politest salon in Shanghai since 0, caters largely to monied Japanese and Korean expats in Gubei. Chinese and Japanese are the main languages spoken by the staff.

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Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers

Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers (2024) #TerryIngram #AliSkovbye #DannyGriffin #NathanWitte #GillianBarber #JamesDrewDean Mehr auf:

Jahr: 2024 (Februar) Genre: Mystery Regie: Terry Ingram Hauptrollen: Ali Skovbye, Danny Griffin, Nathan Witte, Gillian Barber, James Drew Dean … Filmbeschreibung: Im Juli 1895 hat sich die New Yorker Elite nach Newport, Rhode Island, zurückgezogen, um den Sommer mit Bällen, Gartenpartys und Yachtregatten zu verbringen. Diese Ereignisse werden für die Damenrubrik des Newport Observer von Emma…

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Apologies to Elizabeth Blackmore, but one character that didn’t work for me in Supernatural was Lady Toni. I don’t know what it is about English accents that Americans find inherently more commanding or chilling, but it doesn’t work if you actually are English. You need something else to lend your character mystique. Not least because, if you cast an Australian to do an average middle-class London accent, and dress her in off-the-peg cheap capri trousers and knock-off cricket jumpers, just slapping a ‘Lady’ on her will never hit the cold-hearted aristo vibe you’re going for.

(Dr Hess was another matter. The outfits were still kind of embarrassing, but Gillian Barber nailed her old-money accent and 20th Century public school psychopathy.)

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Holidays 2.3

Holidays

American Painters Day

Artist Appreciation Day

Battle of San Lorenzo Day (Argentina)

Benelux Treaty Day (EU)

Booty Pic Day

Bowling Green Massacre Day (Kellyanne Conway Fictional Event)

Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre (São Tomé and Príncipe)

Communist Party Foundation Day (Vietnam)

Cow Day (French Republic)

Day of Finnish Architecture and Design (Finland)

Day of the Virgin of Suyapa (Honduras)

Desmond Tutu Day

Doggy Date Night

The Day the Music Died (according to Don McLean)

Elmo’s Day

Endangered Species Act Day

Feed the Birds Day

Four Chaplains Day

Halfway Point of Winter

Heroes' Day (Mozambique)

International Golden Retriever Day

International Lawyers Day

International Straw Free Day

John Lewis Day (Alabama)

Liberation of the Battle of Manila Day

Martyrs' Day (São Tomé and Príncipe)

Meaka Bochea Day (Cambodia)

National Cordova Ice Worm Day

National Doggy Date Night

National Honey Badger Day

National Missing Persons Day

National Patient Recognition Day

National Trevor Day

National Wedding Ring Day

National Women Physicians Day

National Women’s Heart Day

Nuestra Señora de Suyapa (Festival of the Virgin of Suyapa; Honduras)

Number Day

Take a Cruise Day

Veteran’s Day (Thailand)

Veterinary Pharmacists Day

Wedding Ring Day

World Free Love Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Carrot Cake Day

National Carrot Day

1st Saturday in February

Barber Day [1st Saturday]

Burning the Hom Strom (Graubünden, Switzerland) [1st Saturday]

Global Chaplains Day [1st Saturday]

Ice Cream For Breakfast Day [1st Saturday]

International Pisco Sour Day [1st Saturday]

Lace Day [1st Saturday]

National Play Outside Day [1st Saturday of Every Month]

Pork Rind Appreciation Day [1st Saturday]

Satyr's Day (Silenus, Greek God of Beer Buddies and Drinking Companions) [1st Saturday of Each Month]

South African National Beer Day (South Africa) [1st Saturday]

Take Your Child to the Library Day [1st Saturday]

Independence & Related Days

Danielland (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Illinois Territory Day (Illinois; 1818)

Keep Watch (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Liberation Movement Day (Angola)

Festivals Beginning February 3, 2024

Arizona Renaissance Festival (Apache Junction, Arizona) [thru 3.31]

Carnival Brasiliero (Austin, Texas)

Carnival of Viereggio (Viereggio, Italy) [thru 2.24]

Carolina Chocolate Festival (Moorehead City, North Carolina) [thru 2.4]

Downtown Gadsen Chili Cook-Off (Gadsen, Alabama)

Florida Renaissance Fair (Deerfield Beach, Florida) [thru 3.24]

Hudson Valley Wingfest (Poughkeepsie, New York)

Kurentovanje Carnival (Ptuj, Slovenia) [thru 2.13]

Melodifestivalen (Malmö, Sweden)

Northwest Briefest (Chicago, Illinois)

South Florida Garlic Festival (Wellington, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Temecula Valley Barrel Tasting (Temecula, California) [thru 2.4]

Yukon Quest (Whitehorse, Yukon)

Feast Days

Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church)

Ansgar, Archbishop (a.k.a. Anskar; Christian; Saint) [Denmark]

Auscharius (Christian; Saint)

Berlindis of Meerbeke (Christian; Saint)

Blaise (Christian; Saint) [Blessing of Throats]

Blessing of Throats Day (St. Blaise’s Day); Everyday Wicca)

Build a Relationship with Brigid Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Celsa and Nona (Christian; Saints)

Claudine Thévenet (Christian; Saint)

Day of Remembrance for Oleg the Prophet (Asatru/Slavic Pagan)

Dom Justo Takayama (Christian; Saint) [Japan, Philippines]

Ewok Day (Pastafarian)

Festival of Sulis Minerva (Pagan)

Fiesta de San Blas (Protector of the Harvest; Puerto Rico)

Fukuju no mai (Jimai; Dance of the Seven Gods of Fortune; Japan)

Gaelic Lullaby Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Gertrude Stein (Writerism)

Gillian Ayres (Artology)

Hadelin (Christian; Saint)

Henning Mankell (Writerism)

Hickety Pickety (Muppetism)

ia (Christian; Virgin)

James Michener (Writerism)

Laurence of Canterbury, Srchbishop (Christian; Saint)

Laurence of Spoleto, Bishop (Christian; Saint)

Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries, Day 3 of 3 (Ancient Greece festival honoring Ceres, Demeter, Persephone, and Proserpine)

Magnolia and Fish Jubilee (Shamanism)

Margaret of England (Christian; Saint, Virgin)

Norman Rockwell (Artology)

Our Lady of Suyapa (Honduras)

Pagerwesi (Festival to Sang Hyang Pramesti Guru, god of teachers and creator of the universe; Bali)

Paul Aster (Writerism)

Pokémon Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint) 

Richard Yates (Writerism)

Setsubun (Bean-Throwing Festival; Shinto/Japan)

Theocritus (Positivist; Saint)

Werburga (a.k.a. Werburgh; Christian; Saint)

Woodrow Wilson Day

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [3 of 24]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [8 of 57]

Premieres

Air Force (Film; 1943)

Amapola, by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra (Song; 1941)

Birds of a Feather (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1931)

Boys on the Side (Film; 1995)

Canned Feud (WB LT Cartoon; 1951)

Chilly Con Carmen (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1930)

Chronicle (Film; 2012)

Dead Man’s Curve (TV movie; 1978)

Death Be Not Proud, by John Gunther (Memoir; 1949)

Earthling, by David Bowie (Album; 1997)

Earwig and the Witch (Animated Film; 2021)

Fun, Fun, Fun, by The Beach Boys (Song; 1964)

Hanna (TV Series; 2019)

The IT Crowd (UK TV Series; 2006)

Jane Eyre (Film; 1944)

La Dolce Vita (Film; 1960)

Norman Normal (WB Cartoon; 1968)

Rock You Like a Hurricane, by the Scorpions (Song; 1984)

Roman Carnival, by Hector Berlioz (Overture; 1844)

Santa Clarita Diet (TV Series; 2017)

Semiramide, Gioachino Rossini (Opera; 1823)

Shanghai Knights (Film; 2003)

Society Dog (Disney Cartoon; 1939)

The Space Between Us (Film; 2017)

Transformations, by Anne Sexton (Poetry; 1971)

What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (Documentary Film; 2006)

Yield, by Pearl Jam (Album; 1998)

Today’s Name Days

Ansgar, Blasius, Oskar (Austria)

Simeon (Bulgaria)

Blaž, Tripun, Vlaho (Croatia)

Blažej (Czech Republic)

Blasius (Denmark)

Hubert, Hugo, Huko (Estonia)

Hugo, Valo (Finland)

Blaise, Nelson, Oscar (France)

Ansgar, Blasius, Michael, Oskar (Germany)

Asimakis, Asimina, Malamati, Simeon, Stamatia, Stamatis (Greece)

Balázs (Hungary)

Biagio (Italy)

Aīda, Ansgars, Ida, Laida (Latvia)

Blažiejus, Oskaras, Radvilas, Radvilė (Lithuania)

Ansgar, Asgeir (Norway)

Błażej, Hipolit, Hipolita, Laurencjusz, Maksym, Oskar, Stefan, Telimena, Uniemysł, Wawrzyniec (Poland)

Ana, Simeon (Romania)

Blažej (Slovakia)

Blas, Olivia, Óscar (Spain)

Disa, Hjördis (Sweden)

Simon (Ukraine)

Ansgar, Barclay, Baxter, Blaise,, Blase, Blasia, Blaze, Norma, Norman, Norris (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 34 of 2024; 332 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 5 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 24 ()

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 24 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 23 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 4 Grey; Foursday [4 of 30]

Julian: 21 January 2024

Moon: 42%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 6 Homer (2nd Month) [Theocritus)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 45 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 13 of 28)

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Holidays 2.3

Holidays

American Painters Day

Artist Appreciation Day

Battle of San Lorenzo Day (Argentina)

Benelux Treaty Day (EU)

Booty Pic Day

Bowling Green Massacre Day (Kellyanne Conway Fictional Event)

Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre (São Tomé and Príncipe)

Communist Party Foundation Day (Vietnam)

Cow Day (French Republic)

Day of Finnish Architecture and Design (Finland)

Day of the Virgin of Suyapa (Honduras)

Desmond Tutu Day

Doggy Date Night

The Day the Music Died (according to Don McLean)

Elmo’s Day

Endangered Species Act Day

Feed the Birds Day

Four Chaplains Day

Halfway Point of Winter

Heroes' Day (Mozambique)

International Golden Retriever Day

International Lawyers Day

International Straw Free Day

John Lewis Day (Alabama)

Liberation of the Battle of Manila Day

Martyrs' Day (São Tomé and Príncipe)

Meaka Bochea Day (Cambodia)

National Cordova Ice Worm Day

National Doggy Date Night

National Honey Badger Day

National Missing Persons Day

National Patient Recognition Day

National Trevor Day

National Wedding Ring Day

National Women Physicians Day

National Women’s Heart Day

Nuestra Señora de Suyapa (Festival of the Virgin of Suyapa; Honduras)

Number Day

Take a Cruise Day

Veteran’s Day (Thailand)

Veterinary Pharmacists Day

Wedding Ring Day

World Free Love Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Carrot Cake Day

National Carrot Day

1st Saturday in February

Barber Day [1st Saturday]

Burning the Hom Strom (Graubünden, Switzerland) [1st Saturday]

Global Chaplains Day [1st Saturday]

Ice Cream For Breakfast Day [1st Saturday]

International Pisco Sour Day [1st Saturday]

Lace Day [1st Saturday]

National Play Outside Day [1st Saturday of Every Month]

Pork Rind Appreciation Day [1st Saturday]

Satyr's Day (Silenus, Greek God of Beer Buddies and Drinking Companions) [1st Saturday of Each Month]

South African National Beer Day (South Africa) [1st Saturday]

Take Your Child to the Library Day [1st Saturday]

Independence & Related Days

Danielland (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Illinois Territory Day (Illinois; 1818)

Keep Watch (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Liberation Movement Day (Angola)

Festivals Beginning February 3, 2024

Arizona Renaissance Festival (Apache Junction, Arizona) [thru 3.31]

Carnival Brasiliero (Austin, Texas)

Carnival of Viereggio (Viereggio, Italy) [thru 2.24]

Carolina Chocolate Festival (Moorehead City, North Carolina) [thru 2.4]

Downtown Gadsen Chili Cook-Off (Gadsen, Alabama)

Florida Renaissance Fair (Deerfield Beach, Florida) [thru 3.24]

Hudson Valley Wingfest (Poughkeepsie, New York)

Kurentovanje Carnival (Ptuj, Slovenia) [thru 2.13]

Melodifestivalen (Malmö, Sweden)

Northwest Briefest (Chicago, Illinois)

South Florida Garlic Festival (Wellington, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Temecula Valley Barrel Tasting (Temecula, California) [thru 2.4]

Yukon Quest (Whitehorse, Yukon)

Feast Days

Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church)

Ansgar, Archbishop (a.k.a. Anskar; Christian; Saint) [Denmark]

Auscharius (Christian; Saint)

Berlindis of Meerbeke (Christian; Saint)

Blaise (Christian; Saint) [Blessing of Throats]

Blessing of Throats Day (St. Blaise’s Day); Everyday Wicca)

Build a Relationship with Brigid Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Celsa and Nona (Christian; Saints)

Claudine Thévenet (Christian; Saint)

Day of Remembrance for Oleg the Prophet (Asatru/Slavic Pagan)

Dom Justo Takayama (Christian; Saint) [Japan, Philippines]

Ewok Day (Pastafarian)

Festival of Sulis Minerva (Pagan)

Fiesta de San Blas (Protector of the Harvest; Puerto Rico)

Fukuju no mai (Jimai; Dance of the Seven Gods of Fortune; Japan)

Gaelic Lullaby Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Gertrude Stein (Writerism)

Gillian Ayres (Artology)

Hadelin (Christian; Saint)

Henning Mankell (Writerism)

Hickety Pickety (Muppetism)

ia (Christian; Virgin)

James Michener (Writerism)

Laurence of Canterbury, Srchbishop (Christian; Saint)

Laurence of Spoleto, Bishop (Christian; Saint)

Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries, Day 3 of 3 (Ancient Greece festival honoring Ceres, Demeter, Persephone, and Proserpine)

Magnolia and Fish Jubilee (Shamanism)

Margaret of England (Christian; Saint, Virgin)

Norman Rockwell (Artology)

Our Lady of Suyapa (Honduras)

Pagerwesi (Festival to Sang Hyang Pramesti Guru, god of teachers and creator of the universe; Bali)

Paul Aster (Writerism)

Pokémon Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint) 

Richard Yates (Writerism)

Setsubun (Bean-Throwing Festival; Shinto/Japan)

Theocritus (Positivist; Saint)

Werburga (a.k.a. Werburgh; Christian; Saint)

Woodrow Wilson Day

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [3 of 24]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [8 of 57]

Premieres

Air Force (Film; 1943)

Amapola, by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra (Song; 1941)

Birds of a Feather (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1931)

Boys on the Side (Film; 1995)

Canned Feud (WB LT Cartoon; 1951)

Chilly Con Carmen (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1930)

Chronicle (Film; 2012)

Dead Man’s Curve (TV movie; 1978)

Death Be Not Proud, by John Gunther (Memoir; 1949)

Earthling, by David Bowie (Album; 1997)

Earwig and the Witch (Animated Film; 2021)

Fun, Fun, Fun, by The Beach Boys (Song; 1964)

Hanna (TV Series; 2019)

The IT Crowd (UK TV Series; 2006)

Jane Eyre (Film; 1944)

La Dolce Vita (Film; 1960)

Norman Normal (WB Cartoon; 1968)

Rock You Like a Hurricane, by the Scorpions (Song; 1984)

Roman Carnival, by Hector Berlioz (Overture; 1844)

Santa Clarita Diet (TV Series; 2017)

Semiramide, Gioachino Rossini (Opera; 1823)

Shanghai Knights (Film; 2003)

Society Dog (Disney Cartoon; 1939)

The Space Between Us (Film; 2017)

Transformations, by Anne Sexton (Poetry; 1971)

What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (Documentary Film; 2006)

Yield, by Pearl Jam (Album; 1998)

Today’s Name Days

Ansgar, Blasius, Oskar (Austria)

Simeon (Bulgaria)

Blaž, Tripun, Vlaho (Croatia)

Blažej (Czech Republic)

Blasius (Denmark)

Hubert, Hugo, Huko (Estonia)

Hugo, Valo (Finland)

Blaise, Nelson, Oscar (France)

Ansgar, Blasius, Michael, Oskar (Germany)

Asimakis, Asimina, Malamati, Simeon, Stamatia, Stamatis (Greece)

Balázs (Hungary)

Biagio (Italy)

Aīda, Ansgars, Ida, Laida (Latvia)

Blažiejus, Oskaras, Radvilas, Radvilė (Lithuania)

Ansgar, Asgeir (Norway)

Błażej, Hipolit, Hipolita, Laurencjusz, Maksym, Oskar, Stefan, Telimena, Uniemysł, Wawrzyniec (Poland)

Ana, Simeon (Romania)

Blažej (Slovakia)

Blas, Olivia, Óscar (Spain)

Disa, Hjördis (Sweden)

Simon (Ukraine)

Ansgar, Barclay, Baxter, Blaise,, Blase, Blasia, Blaze, Norma, Norman, Norris (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 34 of 2024; 332 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 5 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 24 ()

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 24 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 23 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 4 Grey; Foursday [4 of 30]

Julian: 21 January 2024

Moon: 42%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 6 Homer (2nd Month) [Theocritus)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 45 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 13 of 28)

[thxnews]

Government's Skills for Growth Conference Unites Industry Leaders to Shape Workforce of the Future

  Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Skills Minister Robert Halfon, and Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake are among the notable speakers at the event. The Skills for Growth conference, organized by the UK Government, is a collaborative effort bringing together some of the biggest British and international companies to address urgent recruitment needs and create a future-ready workforce. The conference aims to drive innovation, foster partnerships with businesses, and promote collective growth. Notable speakers at the event include Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Skills Minister Robert Halfon, and Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake. They are accompanied by the government's independent skills policy adviser, Sir Michael Barber.  

Urgent Need for Skilled Workers

Leading employers such as Google, Amazon, BP, BAE Systems, Virgin Atlantic, Thames Water, Greene King, and Travis Perkins are actively participating in discussions revolving around the future of skills. The pressing need for skilled workers has been underscored by the 1,051,000 job vacancies recorded in the UK in May 2023, as reported by the Office for National Statistics. Nearly a quarter of these vacancies resulted from skills shortages, emphasizing the significance of targeted interventions.  

Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, highlighted the vital role of skilled workers in propelling organizations forward, drawing an analogy to driving with the handbrake on in the absence of these skills. The government's commitment to investing in future skills for growth and their call for collaborative efforts from businesses underscore the importance of building a workforce that can meet the challenges of tomorrow. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt acknowledged the low unemployment rates in the UK but emphasized the presence of one million job vacancies, which necessitates equipping businesses with the skilled workforce required to bolster the economy and combat inflation. The conference serves as a platform for prominent British businesses to come together and ensure that the workforce is well-equipped to thrive in the evolving landscape. Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch expressed the need for successful companies to have skilled workforces. She emphasized the significance of understanding and fulfilling business needs through an effective skills system, ultimately fostering the creation of highly skilled jobs and driving economic growth. The conference acts as a crucial conduit for government support and collaboration with businesses to cultivate the necessary skills base for the future job market.  

Government Initiatives and Collaboration

Parallel to the conference, the government is urging employers to embrace apprenticeships, particularly for younger workers, and increase investments in training and upskilling their workforce. Government-backed initiatives such as Skills Bootcamps, Free Courses for Jobs, and an additional £2.7 billion funding for apprenticeships underscore the commitment to bridging skills gaps and enabling businesses to navigate the changing demands of the market.  

Knowledge-Sharing and Collaboration

With over 200 delegates representing various sectors like engineering, aerospace, digital technology, retail, and environmental management, the conference offers a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Participants, including apprentices, T Level students, individuals pursuing Higher Technical Qualifications, and Skills Bootcamp participants, will share their experiences, highlighting the benefits of government skill programs. The event, delivered in partnership with World Skills UK, showcases the participation of skilled UK professionals in the world's largest competitive skills showcase. Previous winners of World Skills events will also be present to engage in discussions and share their invaluable experiences.  

Driving Economic Growth and Prosperity

By amassing a critical mass of expertise, the Business Connect - Skills for Growth conference aims to inspire business leaders and stimulate economic growth. By creating jobs, fostering prosperity, and providing equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds, the conference aims to address the critical skills gaps that businesses currently face.  

Industry Perspectives on Skills

Google's Senior Director and MD for Technology, Media, Telecoms & Apps, David Black, emphasized the significance of digital skills in boosting productivity and unlocking economic opportunities. Black expressed delight in collaborating with the government to share expertise and address the UK's skills gap, leveraging their extensive reach across the country to train and equip individuals for success in their businesses and careers. Amazon's VP and UK Country Manager, John Boumphrey, stressed the vital role of skills investment in business success and employee satisfaction. Recognizing the need for collaboration among the public, private, and education sectors, Boumphrey emphasized the importance of creating initiatives and pathways to nurture the workforce of the future. Amazon's efforts include offering apprenticeships, retraining opportunities, and improved access to work for underrepresented individuals. Ian Muldowney, Chief Operating Officer of BAE Systems Air Sector, highlighted the crucial role of apprenticeships in ensuring a pipeline of skilled talent that strengthens their workforce and supports UK sovereign capabilities. Drawing from personal experience as a former apprentice, Muldowney underscored the significance of maintaining next-generation skills and ingenuity through apprenticeship programs. Nick Roberts, CEO of Travis Perkins plc and Construction Leadership Council Industry Sponsor for People & Skills, stressed the magnitude of the skills gap in the construction industry and its impact on the UK economy. Roberts emphasized the need for diverse and skilled workforces, outlining the Construction Leadership Council's plan to create entry routes for high-skilled, well-paid jobs. He emphasized the importance of partnership with the government to deliver this plan and foster a thriving built environment. Representatives from KPMG UK, PwC, Thames Water, Severn Trent, Virgin Atlantic, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), and other notable organizations echoed the sentiments of driving upskilling, fostering diversity, and investing in the future talent pool. These sentiments were aligned with the government's emphasis on expanding apprenticeship schemes, supporting T-Level students, and providing access to career opportunities.  

A Beacon of Hope for the Future

The Skills for Growth conference serves as a beacon of hope, bringing together influential figures from the government and industry leaders to address the pressing skills gap challenge. By collaborating across sectors and implementing innovative education pathways, the conference seeks to equip the next generation with the skills needed to navigate an AI-powered world and secure the UK's long-term economic and social prosperity. Thames Water's Director of Strategy and External Affairs, Cathryn Ross, stressed the importance of investing in skills to foster successful and sustainable careers. She emphasized expanding apprenticeship schemes and welcoming T-Level students to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. Ross underscored the commitment to social mobility, offering access to career opportunities that drive both personal growth and economic progress. With businesses like Amazon, Google, and BAE Systems actively engaged, the conference's impact is expected to be far-reaching. By leveraging the collective expertise and addressing critical skills gaps, the UK aims to cultivate a workforce that can flourish in an ever-evolving landscape, ensuring a prosperous future for all.   Sources: THX News, Department for Education, Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury, Kevin Hollinrake MP & The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP. Read the full article

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Spot the Difference

THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE!

They are Dolores Umbridge, your honor. In Hunter and Angel form.

[kwebtv]

Maurice Evans Presents Alice in Wonderland  -  NBC  -  October 23, 1955

From a series of special Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations produced by Maurice Evans and directed by George Schaefer

Fantasy

Running Time:  74 minutes 

Stars:

Gillian Barber as Alice

Martyn Green as The White Rabbit

Bobby Clark as Ugly Duchess

Hiram Sherman as King of Hearts

J. Pat O'Malley as Gryphon

Burr Tillstrom as Mock Turtle

Elsa Lanchester as Red Queen

Eva Le Gallienne as White Queen

Reginald Gardiner as White Knight

Noel Leslie as The Caterpillar

Michael Enserro as Fish Footman

Gilbert Mack as Frog Footman

Bernard Tone as Cook

Ian Martin as Tweedledum

Don Hanmer as Tweedledee

Robert Casper as March Hare

Mort Marshall as Mad Hatter

Alice Pearce as Dormouse

Skedge Miller as Gardener

Tom Bosley as Knave of Hearts

Ronald Long as Queen of Hearts

Karl Swenson as Humpty Dumpty

Don Somers as Red King

Marc Breaux as Walrus

Lenny Claret as Carpenter

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Dr. Hess

Preview 129!

Gillian Barber as Dr. Hess.

She was a bit scary huh.