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cantsayidont · 1 year ago

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May 1942. Since he's not pictured on this inventory cover, you might wonder, "Who is Mr. Baffle?" He's a debonair gentleman burglar, newly arrived from Europe (in the opening pages, we see him using the loot from his last robberies to escape a firing squad), who sets himself up as a society columnist in order to compile "a list of extremely rich people whose safes need opening!" Baffle is obviously a pastiche of E.W. Hornung's famous character A.J. Raffles, who had been featured in two different American film adaptations in the 1930s, first with Ronald Colman in 1930 and then with David Niven in 1939. Bill Finger and Bob Kane apparently favored the Colman version (as well they should — it's grand), as Baffle looks and sounds very much like Ronald Colman.

What does Batman do when confronted with such a charming and chivalrous gentleman thief (Baffle's nom de plume is "Charles Courtly")? If you've seen any of Batman's early confrontations with Catwoman, you may have an inkling, but let's take a look:

If you guessed "flirt outrageously," you were correct! Batman first encounters Baffle (who has not yet become Charles Courtly) when the Dynamic Duo stumble onto Baffle's first local robbery. Baffle finds this all smashing good fun, and Batman responds in kind. (Robin, meanwhile, takes it on the chin.)

Baffle then escapes, calling, "Adieu, old top!" to Batman.

The page above is also an example of a minor Batman trope I love: when Batman stumbles onto something completely by accident, but others, knowing his reputation, assume it's the result of some brilliant ratiocination, and of course Batman doesn't correct them.

If you're familiar with Ronald Colman, who had a famously mellifluous voice, it's easy to imagine him delivering all of Mr. Baffle's lines. Here's what Colman looked like in the 1930 film RAFFLES, BTW:

Colman's Raffles doesn't have Baffle's Van Dyke beard, but Mr. Baffle soon shaves his beard for his role as "Courtly," making the resemblance that much clearer.

Baffle goes on to do some more crimes, hits on Bruce Wayne's girlfriend Linda Page, briefly claims to be Batman (!), and then regretfully takes Linda hostage. This does nothing to dampen Batman's regard:

Note that Batman more or less lets Baffle escape, much as he generally let Catwoman escape during this period.

This was unfortunately Mr. Baffle's sole appearance, which is too bad, because it cries out for a followup that introduces Catwoman into the mix. (One can't help but notice that Bruce clearly has a type: slick burglars or jewel thieves who aren't TOO evil, but aren't too good either.)

#comics #detective comics #bill finger #bob kane #jerry robinson #batman #bruce wayne #robin #dick grayson #mr baffle #raffles #ronald colman #catwoman #batromance

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wolfliving · 7 months ago

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"Fun Palaces," then and now

In 1961 Joan Littlewood and Cedric Price designed a Fun Palace building – a ‘laboratory of fun’. They imagined a building linked through technology to other spaces, accessible to those who wouldn’t normally go to arts venues or great centres of learning. Joan said, “I do really believe in the community. I really do believe in the genius in every person. And I’ve heard that greatness come out of them, that great thing which is in people.”

The original design said:

“Choose what you want to do – or watch someone else doing it. Learn how to handle tools, paint, babies, machinery, or just listen to your favourite tune. Dance, talk or be lifted up to where you can see how other people make things work. Sit out over space with a drink and tune in to what’s happening elsewhere in the city. Try starting a riot or beginning a painting – or just lie back and stare at the sky.”

Unfortunately that ideal space was never created, although there were a few incarnations of potential Fun Palaces, Joan’s Stratford Fair in 1975 among them. In 2013 we re-imagined Fun Palaces as a space that any of us could create, wherever we live – championing more equitable uses of the under-used buildings and spaces we already have and genuinely community-led. There’s a blog about how our version started here.

This first imagining was simply as a celebration of Joan’s centenary – what we didn’t know in 2013 was how many people would be excited by this idea and how many communities would take it on and make it their own, helping us grow it into a campaign for cultural democracy and the annual Weekend of Celebration it has become – local people sharing skills, creating tiny revolutions of connection.

Stanley Mathews has a great piece about the original Fun Palace design here.

Joan Littlewood, Theatre Director (1914-2002)

Joan was born in South London on 6 October 1914, she died in 2002. At eighteen she won a scholarship to RADA and, having left drama school early, she walked from London to (almost) Manchester to get away from the constraints of 1930s London theatre. In Manchester she met Ewan MacColl. They worked with actors and writers, making dynamic and provocative work. Following political activism during the Spanish Civil War and WW2, the company reformed as Theatre Workshop. In 1946, they were invited by Ruth Pennyman to live and work from Ormesby Hall, which they did for eighteen months. The company toured and worked together, developing the Laban-based movement work and ensemble that became their hallmark. At the end of 1952 the company decided to return to a settled base. MacColl chose to stay in the north, Theatre Workshop moved to Stratford.

The Theatre Royal Stratford East was a dilapidated palace of varieties when Littlewood and her partner Gerry Raffles took it over in January 1953. The company renovated the building and Joan’s great causes – community and political theatre, improvisation, the working class language, the inclusion of children – helped change the face of British theatre.

She had numerous hits, most notably Oh! What A Lovely War, Fings Ain’t What They Used To Be and A Taste of Honey. Her production of Brendan Behan’s The Quare Fellow brought Behan international acclaim. Joan worked with many artists at the start of their careers, people who later became household names including Barbara Windsor, Harry H Corbett, Lionel Bart, Victor Spinelli and Murray Melvin....

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stillhavetodothat · 1 year ago

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Replaying Nancy Drew without Cheating - Part 11: Secret of the Old Clock

UGHH. I am so torn on how to even discuss this game. Do I absolutely love the 1930s gimmick, to honor the anniversary of the Nancy Drew books? Of course. It is adorable, and it is charming. I recently read the first 4 books of the Nancy Drew series, which was an interesting experience (the narrator never fails to mention how attractive Nancy is, nor how absolutely flawless she is in everything she does), but it does make me appreciate more the fact that HerInteractive decided to make this game. I can now forgive them for creating a hole in the space-time continuum by randomly plopping an 18-year-old Nancy down in 1930 in between two current-day games, which my young mind could neither understand nor accept.

In general, though, this game may be one of my least favorites that I’ve played so far in the Replaying Nancy Drew Without Cheating project. I don’t DISLIKE any Nancy Drew game by any means, but this one had a lot of tedium. I mean a lot. It manages to be an extremely easy game with some of the most frustrating puzzles of any game - I’m thinking mini golf, Jim Archer’s wife’s dress, driving your car and delivering telegrams. By the end, I wasn’t sad for it to be over.

Was I tempted to cheat this game? No, not once. I’m not sure if the games are getting easier as I go on, if my patience is growing in resolve, or if the gameplay is just more linear, or maybe a combination of all three, but it has been a few games since I’ve felt like I needed a hint. This game is perfect if you want to relax, enjoy some bright colors and upbeat vintage music, or think 1930s slang is delightful; ultimately though, it is a bit forgettable.

Here are some of my thoughts:

1. I'll give props to the opening of the game with this cut-scene. You really dive head-first into small town America, nearly a century ago, complete with a fun narration to really get you in the mood. Who is Emily Crandall? Why DID she invite Nancy out to the Lilac Inn? What IS the Lilac Inn? It gets you brimming with questions, and you’re not even out of the car yet.

2. I know this is low-hanging fruit as far as complaints go, and anyone who has played this game has probably mentioned it at one point or another, but the driving interface is a nightmare. I switched between using my keyboard and using my mouse, but each option was equally torturous. My goal this playthrough was to have to deliver as few telegrams as possible, and I still heard “WELCOME TO ZIPPY’S!!” squawked at me over half a dozen times.

3. I really wish the people of Titusville would stop insulting me by acting like they WOULD give me a tip, with some bullshit excuse as to why they can’t. Everyone in that town can suck it as far as I’m concerned.

4. Speaking of the asshole residents of Titusville, by far one of the most irritating parts of the game is that infinitely long quest you’re sent on just to get that stupid trivet (ultimately ended up being necessary, but Christ bro, the fact that I needed to bring 5 toys to Mrs. O’Shea, FREE OF CHARGE, just to get raffle tickets that were already owed to Miss Jakowski, AND THEN MRS. O’SHEA HAD THE GALL TO TELL ME SHE DIDN’T EVEN HAVE THE TICKETS AND I HAD TO GO PICK THEM UP MYSELF??? My blood was BOILIN).

5. Is this the one and only game with TWO culprits? And are these the two most loathesome culprits in the entire world? In all honesty, I hate Jane mostly because she is absolutely hideous. Her weaponized incompetence grinds my gears, and yes, the fact that she is putting a vulnerable, recently orphaned minor through hell in the hopes of a profit is certainly morally evil, but it’s mostly that face and horrible, bottle-dyed hairstyle (did they have bottle dye in the 1930s?). Richard Topham is just a loon with the stiffest, most awkward posture I’ve ever seen. I can’t stand conversing with either of them.

My god, just look at that face.

6. This is a weird period for the ND characters. I feel like the devs were trying something out here? They are so blurry, their movements so unnatural. I think Her is on the prescipice of improved animation, but they aren’t quite there yet.

7. Puzzles I enjoyed: Bard’s Bounce (taken from some of the earlier games, and I enjoy it every time). The pies (love a good logic puzzle, and those things looked delicious). Using the HAM radio to talk to Josiah’s old radio friends (Josiah seemed like an interesting guy, so I actually enjoyed this aspect of the story-telling).

Puzzles I did not enjoy: Mini-golf (I saw recently somewhere that you should save between each hole you get par on, so that if you fail the next hole you can just open your old save. This is absolutely genius and would have saved me so much heartache. Why is this game so hard? Why is “I hit it too hard” the only thing Nancy knows how to say in this entire segment?). Sewing the dress (this is, first of all, not how sewing works at all). Topham’s idiotic guess-the-card challenge (did I mention how much of an idiot this guy is?).

8. The number of times I had to watch some of these cut-scenes, like the golf ball on the train or the shed’s attic opening up, was excessive. I appreciate the animations, but don’t make me watch it 10 times in a row.

9. I found it absolutely hilarious that at the end of the game, when you’re chasing Jane around town, if you lose her or fail to cut her off at the state line, the newspapers somehow make it your fault. Not hers for committing fraud, or for grand theft, but yours, a random teenager, for not driving like enough of a maniac as you for some reason take law enforcement into your own hands.

I wish I had more positive things to say about this game. It's a nice change of pace, coming on the heels of Curse of Blackmoor Manor. It’s fun. It’s cute. It just isn’t my favorite. Curse of Blackmoor is probably my all-time favorite, and Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon is up there too, so CLK is a bit of a bump in the road for me.

#nancy drew #nancy drew games #nancy drew pc games #herinteractive #secret of the old clock #clk

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pandafishao3 · 2 years ago

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What we used to look like

RAFFLE FIC for Misfit the Cat and their human @april2007 ! :)

Pairing: Steve Rogers x James "Bucky" Barnes

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Rating: Explicit

Tags: 1930's, Meet-Cute, Oral Sex, Public Blow Job, First Time, First Kiss, Virgin Steve Rogers, Skinny Steve, Pre-serum Steve Rogers, Pre-serum Bucky Barnes, Boxer Bucky Barnes, Bathtubs, Body Worship, Sweet/Hot, In Public

Summary: Steve remembers the day he and Bucky met back in 1930. Skinny as he was, Steve had watched the lean, strong boxer called Bucky for a while when he suddenly found himself alone in the gym with that same guy. And for all he'd thought he was invisible, Bucky quickly made him realize he hasn't been...

#april2007 #ao3 #captain america #bucky barnes #stucky #winter soldier #steve rogers #marvel #fanfic

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papermoonloveslucy · 2 years ago

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LUCY’S THIN BLUE LINE

Lucy and Law Enforcement ~ Part 3

On “Here’s Lucy,” Lucy Carter not only had multiple run-ins with the police – she actually became Sheriff for a day! Here’s a look at Carter and Cops!

“Lucy’s Impossible Mission” (1968) ~ In this “Mission:Impossible” spoof, even the police are in on the caper. John J. “Red” Fox was best known for playing policemen, which is what he did on five of his eight appearances on “The Lucy Show” as well as three of his five episodes of “Here’s Lucy.” The policeman has no lines, but is kicked by Lucy to get his attention and says “Ouch!”

“Guess Who Owes Lucy $23.50?” (1969) ~ Van Johnson plays himself and his evil doppelganger.Orwin C. Harvey plays the Security Guard (right). Harvey has one line, spoken off screen. A second Security Guard goes uncredited and has no lines.

“Lucy and the Ex-Con” (1969) ~ Lucy and a safecracker (Wally Cox) go undercover as Little Old Ladies at a dive bar. Vince Howard played the policeman on the extreme left. Many of his 125 TV and film credits were as law enforcement officials. Howard also played a policeman on “Lucy and Mannix are Held Hostage” (1971). Larry J. Blake (policeman on right) is making the first of his eight “Here's Lucy” appearances.

“Lucy Goes on Strike” (1969) ~ Harry refuses to give Lucy a raise so she goes on strike with the other secretaries in the building, including Isabel (Mary Wickes). John J. ‘Red’ Fox returns as the cop on the beat in front of the Bradshawe Building.

“Lucy and the Great Airport Chase” (1969) ~ Government Agent Bill (Morgan Jones) appears to investigate international epsionage in an episode shot on location at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The G-Man is never addressed by name but listed in the end credits.

"Lucy Helps Craig Get His Driver's License" (1969) ~ A motorcycle cop (Ray Kellogg) faces off with driving test examiner Wibur Hurlow (Jack Gilford).

Inside the police station, the officers issuing licenses are played by (left to right): Herkie Styles, Joseph Mell, and Sid Gould.

“Lucy's Burglar Alarm” (1969) ~ Detective Harvey Gaynes is played by Elliott Reid, who also appeared on “I Love Lucy” and “The Lucy Show.”

“Lucy, the Cement Worker” (1969) ~ Lucy disguises herself as a street construction worker to find a valuable ring she’s lost. She encounters the cop on the beat, played by Harry Hickox in the first of his three episodes of “Here’s Lucy.”

“Lucy and Viv Visit Tijuana” (1970) ~ At the border, Harry is questioned by a customs officer played by Don Megowan in his only appearance with Lucille Ball. He is perhaps best remembered as the Sheriff in The Wolfman (1956). His final role was as a police sergeant in the 1979 TV movie Mrs. R’s Daughter.

“Lucy and Wall Cox” (1970) ~ Lucy helps Wally Manley (Wally Cox) get a job as a warehouse security guard where they encounter armed criminals.

“Lucy and Ma Parker” (1970) ~ Carole Cook plays a master criminal. The police convince Lucy to take her place in order to nab her associates. Harry Hickox (Lieutenant L. Hickox, left) makes the second of his three episodes of “Here’s Lucy,” all as policemen. Stafford Repp (Police Detective Halloran, right) made a career of playing policemen even before he became famous as Chief O'Hara on TV’s “Batman” (1966-68). He played two different officers of the law on “Dennis the Menace” in 1962 and 1963, alongside Gale Gordon.

“Lucy and the Raffle” (1971) ~ The Baliffs in the courtroom are played by Emile Autuori and John J. ‘Red’ Fox.

“Lucy and Carol Burnett aka The Hollywood Unemployment Follies” (1971) ~ Lucy and Carol stage a musical revue featuring a tribute to the operetta Rose Marie (1930 & 1940). Four Mounties (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) sing “Stout-Hearted Men”. From left to right: Sid Gould, Kay Kuter, Johnny Silver and Mike Wagner.

“Lucy and Mannix are Held Hostage” (1971) ~ In this cross-over with the Mike Connors private eye series “Mannix” (saved from cancellation by Lucille Ball), the policemen are played by Vince Howard (left) and Robert Foulk (right).

“Lucy and the Celebrities” (1971) ~ Sid Gould plays the Security Guard at the gate of Morton Pictures. Impressionist Rich Little stars with Jack Benny.

“Lucy and the Candid Camera” (1971) ~ Allen Funt plays himself and an evil imposter, getting the Carters to participate in criminal capers under the impression they are on “Candid Camera”. Law enforcement is played by (left to right): Peter Leeds, Robert Carson as Sergeant Lou Holmes, and Paul Sorenson, who played policemen many times during his career.

“Lucy and the Chinese Curse” (1972) ~ When Lucy saves a laundry owner (Keye Luke) from a safe falling in the street, reporters and the police are on the scene. Frequent background performer Walter Smith plays the policeman. He had appeared with Lucille Ball in Forever Darling (1956), as well as in Desilu’s “The Untouchables” and “The Lucy Show.”

“The Case of the Reckless Wheelchair Driver” (1972) ~ Lucy, in a wheelchair due to her broken leg, is set-up by a conman (Jesse White). Law enforcement officials are (left to right): Officer Rafferty (Robert Foulk), Sergeant Montgomery (Hal Hickox), and Officer Egan (Ed Hall).

“Dirty Gertie” (1972) ~ Lieutenant Egan is played by Craig Stevens, who is probably best remembered for playing the title role in the private eye series “Peter Gunn” (1958-61). Egan questions Lucy and says he's “just trying to get the facts, ma'am.” This is a paraphrase of a quote from another famous TV detective, Joe Friday on “Dragnet.” The role of Lieutenant Egan was originally written with Webb in mind. Stevens even imitates Webb's deadpan delivery.

“Lucy Goes to Prison” (1973) ~ When Lucy goes undercover in jail to discover where Mumsie Westcott (Elsa Lanchester) hid her stolen loot, Matron Wilson is played by Jody Gilbert, who also played a prison matron on “The Lucy Show.”

Two uniformed policemen are played by uncredited actors and have no lines.

“The Big Game” (1973) ~ Jerry Jones plays a policeman on the prowl for ticket scalpers at the stadium. Prior to this, Jones played a policeman on “The Doris Day Show” and “The Brady Bunch.”

“Lucy Plays Cops and Robbers” (1973) ~ On the side of the law are Officers Spencer and Riggs, played by Dick Sargent and Gary Crosby. Rumor has it that the police officers were supposed to be played by “Adam-12” (1968-75) co-stars Martin Milner and Kent McCord. Like “Here’s Lucy,” the NBC police drama was filmed on the Universal lot. Gary Crosby played a recurring role on “Adam-12.” In the script, one officer says to the other “I think we’ve been riding together too long” which would have been even funnier had it been an already famous pair of policemen like Milner and McCord. The episode features Al Lewis, who famously played Officer Schnauser on “Car 54 Where Are You?” (1961-63).

“Lucy the Sheriff” (1974) ~ Lucy finds out that her grandmother was the first woman sheriff of a Montana town that is celebrating its centennial. She is asked to play her grandmother at the celebrations, which include the recreation of a bank robbery. Lucy is enjoying playing lawmaker until a couple of genuine robbers interrupt the celebration and take her hostage!

Flora Belle Orcutt (the fictional one) is supposedly the first lady sheriff in the West. In real life, the distinction of first woman sheriff has been disputed. Some say it was Texan Emma Banister (1918), but others claim it was Mary Roach (1922-27) because Emma had inherited the position from her husband. Still others believe the title belongs to Kansan Mabel Chase (1926). Mrs. James Latty of Burlington, Iowa, was known as the first “Unofficial Woman Sheriff" as far back as 1870.

Lucy the Sheriff meets Sheriff Bart Thomas, played by Orwin C. Harvey.

“Lucy Calls the President” (1977) ~ In the CBS special, Lucy Whittaker (Lucille Ball) is scheduled to get a visit from President Jimmy Carter. In advance of the visit, the Barker home is visited by Secret Service Officers Thatcher (Joey Forman) and Stockley (Stack Pierce).

Stone Pillow (1985) ~ Lucille Ball plays a homeless woman living on the streets. When another homeless woman dies on her corner, the police are called. Pat McNamara (Officer Daggett) played Sheriff Perkins in Silence of the Lambs (1991).

“Lucy and the Guard Goose” (1986) ~ This unaired episode of “Life With Lucy” was originally scheduled for broadcast November 22, 1986. When crime hits M&B Hardware, Lucy enlists the help of a guard goose. Charles Levin plays Pasadena’s finest Sergeant Green. Green played a policeman on two episodes of “Punky Brewster” (1987-88).

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unrealthings · 2 years ago

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In re: the 1970s Raffles show: it's a softer, more coherent view of burglar shenanigans than we get in the books. They're definitely more dorks than dark, but ah Frankly I Am Okay With That. Two fluffy idiots flirt their way through through the thickest bunch of aristos outside of a Wodehouse novel is much more fun as a cozy watch than "remember that time Bunny considered murdering a child" "remember that time (one of many) Raffles definitely lied about totally not killing a dude" "remember that time you (redacted) and left me a broken shell of a man"

It's definitely not as neutered as the 1917, 1925, 1930, and 1939 movies (sorry Gwen but you shouldn't be here) (also it's on sight for 1925 Bunny, the CAD!!!). Bunny and AJ definitely are the core of the show, which if what you want is "Victorian homoerotic crime Adventures" is a good recipe. And making it a gentler world and characterizations is for me "a fair price, for the pleasure of your company" 👑

#brain vibration achieved: the theme music is now on loop in my head

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cursemewithyourkiss · 3 months ago

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Tried to draw Raffles and Bunny (the book versions) based on a screencap from the 1930 film

The screencap I used:

#drawing raffles's face was a nightmare. just pure agony. however im afraid i wont be able to do better than this #i guess having to find the middle ground between ronnie's face and what raffles's face should look like made it hard #i love my bunny though he looks so sweet #raffles #raffles 1930 #art #my art #my post #aj raffles #bunny manders #crime and cricket

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mysgprop-cstee · 4 months ago

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Sanctuary at Newton

Sanctuary at Newton (Former Surrey Point)

✔ Exclusive 38 units ✔ Freehold at Prime District 11 ✔ Short Walk to Novena and Newton MRT ✔ Minutes walk to 6 shopping Malls, i.e Velocity, United Square, Royal Square Novena, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Goldhill Plaza. ✔ Top schools within 1KM such as St. Josephs Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) ✔ Quick Access to Health City Novena, Orchard Road and CBD Units from $2,583 psf onwards 2 Bedroom 775 - 807sf from $2,209,000 3 Bedroom 1,023 - 1,055sf from $2,708,000 4 Bedroom 1,130 - 1,249sf from $3,454,000 https://youtu.be/7WTa8KrUzqA "Luxurious Elevated Livings" Sanctuary at Newton, formerly known as Surrey Point, is a freehold condominium located at 2 Surrey Road in district 11. Developed by Amara Group, this high-rise 15-storey, 38 units residential development is located in the luxury residential area near Newton and Novena, within the Core-Central Region of Singapore. Sanctuary at Newton is just a few minutes from Novena MRT station by foot, granting access to the rest of Singapore via the North-South Line. Orchard MRT station is a few MRT stations away, and City Hall, Raffles Place, and Dhoby Ghaut interchange stations are less than 10 minutes away by train. Much of the city centre is also easily accessible by bus. The Newton MRT station is on the North-South and Downtown line so residents will be able to get to more areas in Singapore conveniently. Those who drive will have a breeze connecting to business hubs at the CBD and to nearby shopping malls. Sanctuary at Newton is also near to the country’s major expressways like Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) as well as other major roads like Thomson Road, Whitley Road, Balestier Road, Newton Road, and more.

Sanctuary Newton - Nearby As much as it is attractive to be a short drive away from Singapore’s famous shopping district, Orchard Road, nothing beats the convenience of shopping malls close to home. From smaller neighbourhood malls like Balestier Hill Shopping Centre to larger malls like Velocity, Novena Square and the kid-friendly United Square, they are all accessible by foot. With a large variety of options for families and individuals to choose from, there is barely a need to travel anywhere further. For the foodies, the world-famous Newton Food Centre is also within walking distance for residents looking for delicious and affordable local delights. Thomson Road and Balestier Road nearby are also food havens. Residents can look forward to famous eateries like Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice, Founder Bak Kut Teh, The Clueless Goat, Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah and Loy Kee Chicken Rice. Nature lovers will enjoy the MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park located just a 5-minute drive away. Other parks along Thomson Road include Springleaf Nature Park, Windsor Nature Park and Thomson Nature Park.

Come 2027, residents can also make use of the 21.5km-long North-South Corridor (NSC) which will allow residents access to attractions like the upcoming Mandai Nature integrated nature and wildlife precinct in the north. The NSC will also connect residents to the CBD. TypeDescriptionsProject NameSanctuary at Newton (Former Surrey Point) Developer NameASK Development Pte Ltd (Amara Holdings, Santarli Capital Venture and Kay Lim Realty)Location2 Surrey Rd, Singapore 307742 (District 11) Tenure of LandFreeholdExpected Date of Completion (T.O.P.)30 June 2025Site areaApprox. 12,621.7 sqft / 1,172.6 sqmTotal No. of Units38 units in 1 block of 15 storeysCar Parks30 Lots Updated Fact Sheet Sanctuary at Newton

Amara Holdings, Santarli Capital Venture and Kay Lim Realty Amara Holdings Limited has long been in the business of making people feel at home. A recognised name in hotels, commercial and residential properties, as well as specialty restaurants and food services, the award-winning lifestyle group has, since its founding in the 1930s, dedicated itself to creating premium brands and experiences that are known for their value, quality, design and unwavering attention to detail and personalised service. The group’s hospitality portfolio consists of four luxury hotels and resorts spanning three major Asian cities: the flagship Amara Singapore; Amara Bangkok; Amara Signature Shanghai; and Amara Sanctuary Resort, located on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. Each property boasts beautiful spaces, unmatched service and modern, world-class facilities and connectivity. Guests are treated to more than just another luxury stay at Amara, which strives to create special moments, tailored experiences and lasting memories for every guest who walks through their doors. This fresh perspective on luxury pervades everything Amara does, including its growing portfolio of premium property developments located in Singapore’s prime districts. With decades of hospitality experience to draw from, Amara knows deeply and intuitively how to offer products and services that far surpass the wildest dreams of their customers, and create living spaces that are at once exquisite, modern and timeless — but that always feel like home.

Every Amara home is conceptualised to present a blissful lifestyle and surprising experiences that can be truly enjoyed. Drawing on inspiration from the natural surroundings of the development, each project is a celebration of the good life that many aspire to lead. Amara’s signature of creativity and value for its customers is evident in many of its residential projects in Singapore, this includes CityLife@Tampines, the award-winning Killiney 118, M5, Bedok Avenue and 10 Evelyn. Kay Lim Realty Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of the home-grown Kay Lim Group (“Kay Lim”), it specialises in property development and real estate investment. A pioneer with over 30 years in building and construction, Kay Lim stands committed to its promise of quality, not only to homeowners in the public and private residential sectors but also owners in the industrial and institutional sectors. Its dedication to construction excellence, safety and environmentally friendly construction practices are recognised by various government authorities. Over the years, it had garnered numerous accolades which include the Green and Gracious Builder Award, Safety and Health Awards and Construction Awards.

Santarli Realty Pte Ltd is the development arm of Santarli in the real estate industry. Santarli’s developments are known to provide innovative designs and quality homes to home owners. Building construction has been one of Santarli’s core services. With years of building expertise, Santarli have undertaken complex projects ranging from commercial, residential, to industrial and institutional. Santarli takes pride as the reliable partner in providing extensive solutions and high quality end-products. Santarli’s commitment to quality is backed by the Company’s large pool of resources, engineering expertise and proven experience. Building beyond generations, Santarli successes are based on strong client collaboration, effective communication, as well as supportive management. ✔ Freehold at Prime District 11 (CCR) ✔ By consortium of renowned developers ✔ Within walking distance to Newton MRT and Novena MRT. ✔ Within 5 minute drive to Orchard Road. ✔ 500m away from Newton MRT Interchange Station. ✔ Within 5 minute walk to Novena Square, United Square, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Royal Square, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Novena Medical Hub. ✔ Schools in its proximity include Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Joseph’s Institution Junior, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School and St. Margaret’s Primary School. ✔ A short walk away from 6 shopping Malls. Velocity, United Square, Royal Square Novena, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Goldhill Plaza. The nearest train station from Sanctuary at Newton is Newton MRT Interchange at about 470m away, approximately 5 to 6 minutes walk.

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Location Map StreetDirectory For parents worried about the education options, fret not as there is a plethora of schools to choose from. For the preschoolers, the Etonhouse Pre-School Newton and Lorna Whiston Schools are at United Square. For local institutions, Sanctuary at Newton is located within 1km to St. Josephs Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), with St. Josephs Institution Junior within just 5 minutes walk away. Other schools within the 2km radius include Farrer Park Primary School, St. Margarets Primary School, Singapore Chinese Girls Primary School, Hong Wen School and CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh). If travelling time is not a major concern, a short drive will bring students to the schools in the highly coveted Bukit Timah area, where schools such as Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, St. Joseph’s Institution, Raffles Girls’ Primary, Nanyang Girls’ High and Hwa Chong Institution are located.

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adventure-showdown · 1 year ago

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What is your favourite Doctor Who story?

ROUND 1 MASTERPOST

synopses and propaganda under the cut

Minuet in Hell

Synopsis

The twenty-first century has just begun, and Malebolgia is enjoying its status as the newest state in America. After his successful involvement with Scotland's devolution, Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart has been invited over to Malebolgia to offer some of his experiences and expertise.

There he encounters the charismatic Brigham Elisha Dashwood III, an evangelical statesman running for Governor who may not be quite as clean-cut and wholesome as he makes out. One of Dashwood's other roles in society is as patron of a new medical institute, concentrating on curing the ills of the human mind. One of the patients there interests the Brigadier — someone who claims he travels through space and time in something called a TARDIS.

Charley, however, has more than a few problems of her own. Amnesiac, she is working as a hostess at the local chapter of the Hell Fire Club, populated by local dignitaries who have summoned forth the demon Marchosias. And the leader of the Club? None other than Dashwood, who seems determined to achieve congressional power by the most malevolent means at his disposal...

Propaganda

this is objectively bad but i have also listened to it at least five times (october)

Loups-Garoux

Synopsis

Germany, 1589: the townspeople of Cologne, Germany pronounce a sentence of death on a mass-murderer who has stalked the countryside in the guise of a ferocious wolf.

Russia, 1812: retreating from Napoléon's invading forces, a merchant's daughter is rescued from bandits by a handsome partisan with a ravenous appetite.

Brazil, 2080: The Doctor and Turlough arrive for the Rio de Janeiro carnival.

Is wealthy heiress Ileana de Santos all that she seems? What sinister ailment afflicts her invalid son, tended by the mysterious Doctor Hayashi? And who exactly is Rosa, engaged on a secret quest to fulfil the destiny of her extinct tribe?

Time is running out for Rosa, Ileana and the Doctor, as the fearsome shadow of an ancient werewolf moves ever closer...

Propaganda

This story was in my notes with one sentence beside it, 'Turlough is proper jealous'. Take that as you will (anonymous)

The Chimes of Midnight

Synopsis

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring...

But something must be stirring. Something hidden in the shadows. Something which kills the servants of an old Edwardian mansion in the most brutal and macabre manner possible. Exactly on the chiming of the hour, every hour, as the grandfather clock ticks on towards midnight.

Trapped and afraid, the Doctor and Charley are forced to play detective to murders with no motive, where the victims don't stay dead. Time is running out.

And time itself might well be the killer...

Propaganda

It just wouldn't be Christmas without it (anonymous)

"Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without one of Mrs. Baddeley's plum puddings." And Christmastime wouldn't be Christmastime if I don't re-listen to this audio story at least once each year. (@youremyonlyhope )

Seasons of Fear

Synopsis

On New Year's Eve, 1930, the Eighth Doctor lets Charley keep her appointment at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. But his unease at what he's done to time by saving her life soon turns into fear. Sebastian Grayle: immortal, obsessed, ruthless, has come to the city to meet the Time Lord. To the Doctor, he's a complete stranger, but to Grayle, the Doctor is an old enemy.

An enemy that, many years ago, he finally succeeded in killing. And this is his only chance to gloat.

The Doctor and Charley desperately search human history for the secret of Grayle's power and immortality. Their quest takes in four different time periods, the Hellfire Club, the court of Edward the Confessor, and the Time Vortex itself. And when the monsters arrive, the stakes are raised from the life of one Time Lord to the existence of all humanity.

Propaganda no propaganda submitted

The Time of the Daleks

Synopsis

The Doctor has always admired the work of William Shakespeare. So he is a little surprised that Charley doesn't hold the galaxy's greatest playwright in the same esteem. In fact, she's never heard of him.

Which the Doctor thinks is quite improbable.

General Mariah Learman, ruling Britain after the Eurowars, is one of Shakespeare's greatest admirers, and is convinced her time machine will enable her to see the plays' original performances.

Which the Doctor believes is extremely unlikely.

The Daleks just want to help. They want Learman to get her time machine working. They want Charley to appreciate the first-ever performance of Julius Caesar. They believe that Shakespeare is the greatest playwright ever to have existed and venerate his memory.

Which the Doctor knows is utterly impossible.

Propaganda no propaganda submitted

#round 1

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sgokie2024 · 5 months ago

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Pulau Ubin

Chek Jawa House No.1 (Now opened as Chek Jawa Centre) - Built in 1930s

There was another, later, poignant story attached to this particular house on Pulau Ubin - in the late 1930s it belonged to Leonard and Marion Langdon - Williams, he was a Town Planner and effective CEO of the 'Singapore Improvement Trust' ( the organisation tearing down slums and building the likes of the artdeco buildings in Tijong Bahru) when in October 1941 he was found dead, face down in a stream beside Kota Tinggi Road, Johore. The Coroners Enquiry in following weeks had begun to investigate the integrity of some large scale contract with 'SIT', but the enquiry was soon overtaken by the sudden invasion of Malaya by the Japanese Army on 8 December 1941. During the subsequent last minute chaotic evacuation of Singapore - in the few days before the surrender to the Japanese in February 1942 - Marion evacuated bombed, shelled and burning Singapore with several hundred other expat women and children on the small ship 'SS Vyner Brooke' but it was attacked, bombed and sunk within a couple of days near Banka Island (east of southern Sumatra). She made it to shore in a lifeboat to 'Radji Beach' on Banka Island and was in a 'lucky' small group of women and children that were told to walk to the town of Muntok - just before a Japanese Army patrol arrived and summarily executed 21 Australian Army nursing sisters a, Mrs, Kathleen Waddle ( Principal of Raffles Junior Girls School) and some sixty other 'Vyner Brooke' officers/crew, plus several RNZNVR officers and British servicemen from the RAOC who remained on Radji Beach. Tragically Marion , along with all the other walking group survivors, became an 'Internee' initially at Muntok, then in the horrifically deprived Palembang Camp in Sumatra before being later transported back again to Muntok Internment Camp where she died of malnutrition and disease in February 1945.

German Girl Shrine - Berlin Heiligtum ,the main narrative is that a young German girl ran away and fell to her death when the British army came to intern her parents in Pulau Ubin during World War I in 1914.

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theultimatefan · 9 months ago

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Strat-O-Matic Opening Day At Glen Head, N.Y. Headquarters A Big Hit For Fans

They began lining up at 2 a.m. At least that’s the reported time that the first guest appeared at Strat-O-Matic Headquarters on Railroad Avenue, in the shadow of the Glen Head Long Island Rail Road stop. The first of what grew to more than 200 hearty souls braved near-freezing temperatures Friday in order to be among those to get ahold of the new baseball season cards fresh out of the warehouse.

In what has become an annual tradition, gamers from across the country – and sometimes other parts of the world – gather outside the blue-gray offices, not only to pick up the new season game and other items, but to meet friends old and new who share a love for the game that has been such an important part of their lives.

By all accounts, Bret Sypniewski traveled the farthest, getting into his customized white cargo van and traversing the country all the way from Las Vegas, where he took orders of his own for upwards of 30 games from friends and competitors at the various tournaments that he’s participated in regularly since retirement.

“It took me about 10 days, I took the scenic route,” said the affable Sypniewski, who has played the game for more than 35 years, a time frame that seemed to match many of the Opening Day participants. “I enjoy the tournaments, playing face to face, getting to interact with people while we play.”

Sypniewski made the Strat-O-Matic visit the fulcrum of a trip that included stops in Lubbock, Texas, for some hiking and a Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball game, another in Lexington, Kentucky, for a UK game and various other activities. His diverse interests match the variety of Strat-O-Matic baseball seasons that he enjoys playing.

“I enjoy playing the 1911-1930 teams, but I’m picking up the new season and 1984,” he added. “I like the old time stuff, I learn a lot about the players.”

Another highlight for Opening Day attendees is meeting the Strat-O-Matic founder and creator, Hal Richman, who enjoys hearing fans talk about the decades of enjoyment that the game has brought them.

Strat-O-Matic Chief Content Officer John Garcia presided over the Opening Day ceremonies, which included the induction of three members into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame, including former major leaguer and noted SOM enthusiast Keith Hernandez, longtime game tester Larry Foster and Strat-O-Matic Forum editor Dan Patterson.

Garcia and CEO Adam Richman also raffled off some unique items, including test cards from last year’s 1933-1983 All-Star baseball set, a game autographed by Hal Richman, a subscription to the pending release of Baseball Max, currently in beta, and more.

#baseball #strat-o-matic #glen head

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