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ArcTanGent Festival Announces New Home for 2027
From next summer, ArcTanGent will take place at Todenham Manor Farm, near Moreton-in-Marsh, giving the festival a new home in the Cotswolds. The move marks the beginning of a new chapter for a festival that has established itself as one of the UK's most distinctive destinations for progressive rock, post-rock, math rock, metal and experimental music. Where will ArcTanGent 2027 take place? The new ArcTanGent site is Todenham Manor Farm near Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire.
Boardmasters 2027 - Dates, Tickets and More
The five-day festival will once again return to Newquay, Cornwall, bringing together live music and surfing across Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach. While the Boardmasters 2027 lineup has not yet been announced, fans can already start making plans for next summer, with the first ticket sale dates now confirmed. Boardmasters 2027 presale tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday 13 August 2026, followed by the general sale at 10am on Friday 14 August 2026. When is Boardmasters 2027?
- Jeg husker godt at mamma kom hjem og sa «pappa er død»
Hei og velkommen inn! Her øves det på cello i andre etasje som du hører, håper det går bra? Det skal være mulig å henge fra seg en jakke her, selv om det er litt fullt. Vil du ha tøfler? I dette huset er det merkelig nok gulvkaldt hele året. Det går fort med Mari Maurstad. Ordene kommer ut perfekt artikulert, i et tempo som virker to og en halv gang raskere enn normalt. Ja, omtrent som når du har trykket på hurtigknappen for avspilling av den litt treige lydboka du har på øret. Mari Maurstad 69 år.
- Jeg er ikke en sånn bestemor som maser om mer besøk
Hei og velkommen inn! Her øves det på cello i andre etasje som du hører, håper det går bra? Det skal være mulig å henge fra seg en jakke her, selv om det er litt fullt. Vil du ha tøfler? I dette huset er det merkelig nok gulvkaldt hele året. Det går fort med Mari Maurstad. Ordene kommer ut perfekt artikulert, i et tempo som virker to og en halv gang raskere enn normalt. Ja, omtrent som når du har trykket på hurtigknappen for avspilling av den litt treige lydboka du har på øret. Mari Maurstad 69 år.
Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Review: Why I'm Going..
Taking place from 18–21 June 2026, the Isle Of Wight Festival returns to Seaclose Park in Newport and looks set to be one of the biggest weekends of the UK festival season. In fact, demand has been so high that the festival has already sold out, showing just how popular this iconic event continues to be. As someone attending for the first time, that only adds to the excitement.
- Her kommer pengene mine egentlig fra
Lilli Bendriss: De første ukene hjemme i Norge måtte Lilli Bendris ha sosialhjelp. Foto: Espen Solli / TV 2 Kanskje måtte det ta 80 år før Lilli Bendriss var i takt med tiden. For er det ikke først nå vi kan tåle en kvinne som både kler og ter seg som en dronning, sminker seg som Kleopatra, og som like lett konverserer med både levende og døde, kjente og ukjente fra eget nabolag og fremmede galakser? Lilli Bendriss er alt dette. Gjør alt dette.
Med barna inntullet i dyner, kjørte Lilli Bendris en iskald bil mot hjemlandet
Lilli Bendriss: - Jeg sa at jeg ville hjem, om jeg så måtte reise alene med barna. – Jeg har aldri kledd meg etter min alder! Da jeg var liten, drømte jeg om å gå kledd som en voksen. Og nå mener mange at jeg kler meg for ungt, sier Lilli Bendriss. FOTO: Julie Pike Kanskje måtte det ta 80 år før Lilli Bendriss var i takt med tiden.
- Det tar tid å komme seg over en slik sorg
Få par er vel mer åpenlyst forelsket i hverandre enn Petter Pilgaard og Vendela Kirsebom. Vendela har tidligere fortalt til KK at hun under en telefonsamtale i etterkant av at de hadde vært deltakere på tv-programmet «Farmen» sammen sa til Petter: «Shit, Petter, om jeg hadde vært yngre, kunne jeg falt for deg.» Hvorpå Petter svarte: «Men betyr alder noe, da?» Siden den gang har de to som regel vært å se i tospann – alltid med det drømmende blikket når de ser på hverandre.
Har du en venninne som tapper deg for energi? - I dette tilfellet er det riktig å avslutte vennskapet
Ugh. Kanskje du kjenner igjen den mattheten når venninnen din ringer, for du vet hva som venter om du svarer: Klaging, negativitet, de samme problemene igjen og igjen. Uansett hva du sier, kommer hun ikke videre, og du føler deg bare sliten, lei, tappet for energi. Som en emosjonell søppelkasse. Å klage til vennene sine har nok folk gjort til alle tider, men nå blir dette stadig advart mot, skriver The Atlantic.
- Riktig å avslutte vennskapet
Ugh. Kanskje du kjenner igjen den mattheten når venninnen din ringer, for du vet hva som venter om du svarer: Klaging, negativitet, de samme problemene igjen og igjen. Uansett hva du sier, kommer hun ikke videre, og du føler deg bare sliten, lei, tappet for energi. Som en emosjonell søppelkasse. Å klage til vennene sine har nok folk gjort til alle tider, men nå blir dette stadig advart mot, skriver The Atlantic.
Easy Easter Brunch Recipes
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking dish (9×13-inch or 9-inch round) or a muffin tin. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. ½ Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Press the dough out into a circle. Roll a marshmallow in the butter and then the cinnamon sugar and place on the dough. 12 Rhodes Rolls, 12 Marshmallows, ⅓ Cup Butter Pinch the circle closed around the marshmallow and roll the dough in the butter and cinnamon sugar. Place in the baking dish.
Har du en venninne som tapper deg for energi? - I dette tilfellet er det riktig å avslutte vennskapet
Hvis du er blant dem som gang på gang blir overøst med klaging og negativitet fra en venn, kan det være på tide å bryte vennskapet. Men før du gjør det, lister psykologen opp noen steg du bør prøve først. VENNSKAP: Det er viktig å dele i vennskap, men det kan også gå for langt. Spesielt et tegn bør få deg til å revurdere relasjonen. Foto: Shutterstock / NTB. Ugh.
- Jeg trodde jeg skulle få sparken
Med et nytt år kommer også en rekke nye filmer, serier og programmer å glede seg til. I år er det flere kjente norske fjes som blir å se på skjermen. Blant dem er Sofia Tjelta. Nå åpner hun opp om den nye rollen. Sofia Tjelta fikk sitt gjennombrudd i den norske TV-serien Delete Me i 2021. Hun har fulgt i skuespillerforeldrenes fotspor og har allerede smykket seg med flere store roller. Nå blir hun snart å se i en ny dramaserie på NRK.
- Tør ikke å date
Trygve Bennetsen på Vixen Awards: Han er sprudlende og skravlete - og sier ja til det meste. Men ved en romantisk middag for to, går grensa. RØPER PLAN: Influenser og Tiktoker Trygve Bennetsen sier til Dagbladet at han grøsser av tanken på dating. Samtidig røper han en spesifikk plan for det nye året. Foto: Andreas Fadum / Se og Hør. - Jeg har faktisk aldri vært på en ordentlig date før. Det er helt nitrist! Det utbryter influenser Trygve Bennetsen til Dagbladet fredag kveld.
Årets best kledde og hennes unike stilreise
Som tredje par ut under andre sending i sesongens «Skal vi danse» på TV 2 danser Emma Ellingsen og dansepartner Catalin Andrei Mihu freestyle til sangen «Waiting on a wish» fra Disney-klassikeren «Snehvit og de syv dvergene». Tekstlinjen «I close my eyes and see the girl I’m meant to be» har betydd mye for influenseren og modellen som har snakket åpent og ærlig om det å være født i feil kropp. Opptredenen rører dommerne til tårer – men det holder ikke.
Emma Ellingsen kåret til årets best kledde kvinne 2025
Jan Thomas (58) og Ingeborg Heldal (52) smiler bredt når de snakker om årets kåring av Årets best kledde i KK og Se og Hør. – Det er allerede et år siden sist, og endelig tid for oss to til å gjøre noe av det vi gleder oss så utrolig mye til hvert eneste år, sier Jan Thomas. I år er det Emma Ellingsen som får tittelen. For begge har valget føltes helt naturlig. – Det er en udelt glede å kunne si at vinneren er Emma Ellingsen, sier Ingeborg. – For kåringen handler om mer enn klær.
Jan Thomas skaper reaksjoner med sitt unike antrekk i Skal vi danse
Etter lørdagens «Skal vi danse»-sending manglet det ikke på reaksjoner på Jan Thomas' (58) antrekk. Den ferske «Skal vi danse»-dommeren fikk kommentarfeltene til å koke, skriver TV 2 som var de første til å omtale saken. Til KK forteller «motepolitiet» selv nå om antrekket som «alle» snakker om. – Looken var definitivt annerledes, sier Jan Thomas da vi møter ham onsdag. - Med 40 års erfaring som stylist, handler det nettopp om fornyelse når han selv benytter seg av en stylist, forteller han.
Risk, rigour and opportunity
As climate targets loom, attention is shifting to the complex and fast-evolving world of carbon markets. While most companies are focusing on reducing emissions, many will also need to invest in carbon removal and high-quality credits to achieve net zero. Governments are pushing the agenda too, not just for climate reasons, but for cost control and energy security. It’s widely acknowledged that global emissions cuts alone won’t deliver full net zero by 2050.
#BookReview: THE LAST SPELL BREATHER by Julie Pike
Brought into the world by: Julie Pike Published by Oxford University Press on April 7th 2019 ISBN: 0192771604 Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy Pages: 256 Format: Kindle Source: Amazon UK Find out more: Goodreads Buy here: Amazon UK | Amazon US | Book Depository | Waterstones By using some of these links, you're helping to keep Dani Reviews Things up and running. Thank you! Star rating: A stunning fantasy debut, enter the unique world of the Spell Breathers.
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4 Common Database Challenges in the Cloud and How To Find Peace
Whether your company is born-in-the-cloud or you have a corporate initiative to migrate more data to the cloud, there are a few risks and challenges with putting your “crown jewels” into the hands of AWS, Azure, or GCP. Today, we’ll outline what to look out for and how to circumnavigate around these challenges.
Disruptive Technologies Shaping Manufacturing’s Future
Industry’s embrace of smart manufacturing brings fundamental changes in strategy, equipment technology and workforce transformation. Augmented reality and virtual reality can be used for machine maintenance, product design, workforce training and manufacturing simulation.
Track Of The Day: girl in red takes us into a frantic affair in 'bad idea!'
Norwegian newcomer girl in red has been putting out charming singles for a little while now, some of which were collected on chapter 1 and the second batch will be collected on chapter 2, which is out on Friday. Both EPs will also be collected together into beginnings, which will be released on Friday physically and digitally. Ahead of chapter 2, girl in red has shared a new track called 'bad idea!'.
A Summer On The Farm Offers A Different Spin On Summer Camp
An major part of summer for many kids in Maine is going to camp. They get to swim, sleep in cabins and unplug from technology. For other kids, their summer camp is at a farm. They’re out weeding gardens, collecting eggs, or picking bugs off of the potato plants. Farm camps are rising in popularity in Maine, with the current half a dozen camps filling up year after year. Some are even putting kids on waiting lists. Broadturn Farm in Scarborough nearly fills up by mid-March.
Portland Protesters Urge Susan Collins To Take Action On Domestic Terrorism
A few dozen protesters gathered outside Portland City Hall on Thursday to rally against domestic terrorism and white supremacy. Diane Russell, a former Democratic state lawmaker, organized the protest along with Hamdia Ahmed, a local activist. Russell called on Republican Senator Susan Collins to move forward with legislation to defend the country against domestic terrorism.
Casco Bay Lines Recieves $3.4M Grant To Improve Ferry Services
By Julie Pike • 3 minutes ago Casco Bay Lines has received a $3.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The funding will be used to finish a third phase of terminal renovations in Portland. U.S. Sen.
Kennel Attendant/ Receptionist
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Featured Classified | Job Listing Julie Pike, Neighbor Bel Air, MD | 1m We are looking for energetic pet lovers to join our team. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, medications, and supervising play time! We work on weekends and Holidays. Must be dependable and have reliable transportation. We have a fast paced, positive, team orientated, upbeat environment.
Maine Marks 200th Birthday Since It Split From Massachusetts
By Eliana Miller • 12 hours ago Originally published on July 31, 2019 7:42 am Celebrations for Maine’s bicentennial began Tuesday, as Gov. Janet Mills raised the bicentennial flag in Presque Isle, Bangor, Portland and Augusta, marking the 200 anniversary of the vote to separate the District of Maine from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
62 South Portland Properties Out Of Compliance With New Short-Term Rental Rules
By Julie Pike • 4 minutes ago Dozens of properties have yet to comply with South Portland’s new short-term rental ordinance, seven months after the rules were put into effect. City Clerk Emily Scully says that owners of 62 rental properties have been given two notices of violations, and may face possible fines or court action. “What’s in the ordinance is that it’s $1,000 a day for the first offense and then a fine of $1,500 per day for each additional offense,” she says.
Here Are The Most And Least Affordable Places To Live In Maine
East Boothbay in Maine's midcoast is the least affordable place to live in the state, according to a study released Wednesday. Vanceboro, bordering Canada in Down East Maine, was listed as the most affordable. The towns were among 100 listed in the study, conducted by unitedstateszipcodes.org.
Authorities Rescue More Than 80 Animals From Solon Property
By Julie Pike • 4 minutes ago More than 80 animals were seized from a property in Solon on Tuesday after officials with the Maine Animal Welfare Department determined they were in need of medical care. A search warrant was issued Tuesday morning as the department worked with local law enforcement to remove the animals, which are mostly dogs but include cats, chickens and two horses.
Mainers Hold 'Playdate' Protest Outside Sen. Collins Office
By Julie Pike & Eliana Miller • 37 seconds ago Protestors crowded into Sen. Susan Collins' office in Portland Wednesday to speak out against the treatment of migrants in detention camps along the southern U.S. border. Mainers for Accountable Leadership organized the "playdate" protest. Parents brought their children and toys into Collins's office to recreate the conditions of children being kept in small spaces at the detention centers. This was part of a national protest.
Wayfair Protest In Brunswick Sees Small Turnout
Hundreds of Wayfair employees filled Copley Square in Boston Wednesday afternoon to protest the online retailer’s sale of bedroom furniture for use in migrant detention centers along the U.S. southern border. In Brunswick, four employees at the company contact center joined the walkout, along with about 20 community activists.
Bill To Increase State Earned Income Tax Credit Passes In The House
The Maine House has approved a bill to increase funding for the state's Earned Income Tax Credit, sending the measure to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills. The state will cover an additional 12 percent of the federal earned income tax credit. Last year the state covered only 5 percent. Joby Thoyalil is a senior policy analyst for Maine Equal Justice. "There's a lot of research showing that it's one of the most effective tools at helping move families with children out of poverty," he says.
Governor Janet Mills to deliver commencement keynote address
By Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief Governor Janet Mills, the first female governor of Maine, will be delivering the keynote address at the 2019 Commencement Ceremony. Born and raised in Farmington, Maine, Mills is also a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Boston.
Student Poetry: My Mother’s Kitchen
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer Above me, she carefully walks around the white and blue flowered floor our soil, where we are grounded, our meals the nutrients. In my purple pleather chair, my hands stick to the brown table Ply the play doh, salty blue, green, and purple carefully mold it in many balls and shapes, blend blue and pink to make purple.
Student Government election results
Photo by Dionne Smith, Director of Photography By Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief After a week of tallying votes, the results of the recent Student Government elections were sent out to students by Dean of Students Rodney Mondor. Averi Varney, whose going into her junior year as a political science major, was elected as the Student Body President for the next academic year. She will be taking over for current president, Katelyn Seavey.
Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?
Photo Courtesy of Insider BY UNF SPINNAKER There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man challenge. The trend has sparked debate about its role in exploiting mental illness as an effort to gain more retweets and likes.
USM Professor passed away suddenly over the weekend
Photo Courtesy of USM Art Department Tuesday morning USM Provost Jeannine Uzzi sent out an email to the USM community to inform them of the passing of Professor Raphael Diluzio. “Dear USM Community Members, It is with great sadness that I write to share the news that Associate Professor of Art Raphael Diluzio passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.
Maine working to have 100 percent renewable energy by 2050
By Alyson Peabody, News Editor Governor Janet Mills announced a proposal in late February for Maine to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Maine has joined the United States Climate Alliance. The alliance is a bipartisan coalition of 21 states committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Gov. Mills proposed the creation of The Maine Climate Council to create a timeline and action plan. Gov.
Letter from the Editor: There’s hope for student journalists
By: Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief I’ve been advocating for the rights of student journalists ever since I became Editor of the Free Press last February. As my time at USM comes to a close, so does my ability to push for more rights for student journalists. However, I remain hopeful that my fellow staff members at the Free Press, as well as students across the country, will keep up the efforts.
Step into 160 years of history at Mechanic's Hall
Photo by Berkeley Elias, Lead Photographer By Max Lorber, Staff Writer Imagine that you are walking across a hardwood floor, a creaking sound underneath your feet. To the right are books, the old among the new, stacked on row upon row of shelving. In this room, knowledge has been passed down from generation to generation, for the past 160 years. There is an energy to the room, a feeling of antiquity that is as indescribable as it is unmistakable.
Men’s Indoor Track & Field Takes Home Fifth Consecutive LEC Conference Title
Photo by Taylor Woodward, Staff Photographer By Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor USM’s Men’s Indoor Track & Field team won their fifth Little Eastern Conference Championship for the fifth year in a row. Since 2009, Men’s Indoor Track & Field has won eight of the 10 conference championships, not winning in 2012 and 2014. The team travelled to Plymouth State University for the Conference meet on Feb.
“Follow your voices” Inspiration from a Creative Mainer
Photo by Ian Beckett, Staff Photographer By Ian Beckett, Staff Photographer Greg Shattenberg’s latest exhibit “Rewinding Romanticism” opened with a reception in the Glickman library last week. The collection will be on display on the fifth floor until May 24th. Growing up in a military family from the west coast, Shattenberg felt pulled towards Maine and moved to the state in 1982.
Warm drinks and warm hearts in Westbrook
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Looking for great food, great coffee and a warm, welcoming study spot? Quill Books and Beverages in Westbrook offers all this, as well as a chance to support local businesses and pick up a new book at the same time. Opened in March of 2018, Quill is both a cafe and a used bookstore. They strive to be an active and inclusive part of the surrounding community, according to co-owner Allison Krzanowski.
Women and Gender Studies faces potential consolidation
Photo by Dionne Smith, Director of Photography By Nick Schleh, Staff Writer University of Maine System officials recently reviewed 33 programs across the seven schools in the system that are experiencing under-enrollment. Last month the Portland Press Herald reported that the Women and Gender Studies and Master of Law’s programs are facing potential consolidation, a practice USM has done before by combining departments such as the Economics and Criminology departments were post-recession.
Letter from the Editor: It’s okay to not have a plan
By: Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief Young adults are expected to make a big decision early on their lives. That million dollar question is, “what are you going to do with your life?” At 18-years-old, and even now as I approach 22, having a set idea of what I’ll do with the rest of my life is daunting to me. Young adults face constant pressure of figuring out their future plan. We’re reminded constantly by family and faculty members at school.
Letter from the editor: It's okay to not have a plan
By Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief Young adults are expected to make a big decision early on their lives. That million dollar question is, “what are you going to do with your life?” At 18-years-old, and even now as I approach 22, having a set idea of what I’ll do with the rest of my life is daunting to me. Young adults face constant pressure of figuring out their future plan. We’re reminded constantly by family and faculty members at school.
USM Events Feb. 15 - Feb. 21
Posted on February 15, 2019 in News By Julie Pike Photo Courtesy of University of Southern Maine Smith Galtney, a local photographer, will be showcasing his work at the AREA Gallery in Woodbury Campus Center next Thursday. Looking for something to do? Check out these events for the week of Feb. 15 to Feb.
Working on Wellness: Love thyself
Posted on February 10, 2019 in Perspectives By Julie Pike By Amy Hinshaw, FNP-BC It’s February. We are being bombarded with visions of glittery hearts, deep red roses and cherubic cupids. Our minds are inundated with messages about creating romance, celebrating our partners and finding love. We devote several weeks of our year to a holiday focused on celebrating our love for others. For me this begs asking a question. Why is no time devoted in our calendar to celebrating and loving ourselves?
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