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Mum Says My Memoir Is A Lie

In 2015, Rosie Waterland published her first book, a memoir called "The Anti-Cool Girl". The book is about her childhood, her growing up, and her becoming an adult; all with mentally ill, drug and alcohol addicted parents, child protection, foster care, caravans and couches. There were crazy and very difficult times but also some funny times too. Rosie is 30 now, her mum Lisa is now 53. Since the book came out, the one question Rosie is always asked is more than any other is, "Has your Mum read the book?"

Lisa hadn't read it for a while, because her drinking was so bad that she physically or emotionally couldn't. But in 2016, Lisa got sober. She has maintained that sobriety for the longest period Rosie has ever seen and.. she has finally read the book. She has many thoughts.

The first of which is that most of Rosie's memoir is a lie.

Now is their time to talk all about it. In each episode Rosie reads a chapter from the book, and then Rosie and Lisa talk through it - is it all true or false? What really happened? Each chapter becomes a real conversation about the past, present and future for Rosie and Lisa.

Tourcaster - Free Sample - Ieper Walking Tour

The Ieper (Ypres) Salient was a constant focus of activity throughout the course of the Great War - "The war to end all wars". When one hears tales of trenches feet deep in water, and of soldiers struggling uphill through muddy quagmires, with enemy fire raining down upon them, Belgian Flanders epitomises the struggle. Here, muddy patches of barren treeless land were fought over, backwards and forwards for 4 years, with hardly any change in the line of the Western Front, but at massive human cost. On these tours you will see what remains even after 90 years; trenches, craters, bunkers and of course cemeteries, which by nature of the decision made not to repatriate the dead, lie silently and peacefully at the then epicentre of the fighting.

For anyone who has thought about visiting the Western Front to find out more, or needs to put what they know into perspective, these tours are a rare opportunity to do so and see for yourself, at your own pace. The sample Ieper Walking Tour examines the mediaeval town at the centre of the Salient (a bulge in the line which had to be defended on all sides) and introduces the visitor to the major sites, and discusses the role of the town in the war.

The Conservative Way - The Brian Edition

Brian is a Reagan Conservative and Constitutionalist who studied politics for several years as a primary interest. Feeling the need to contribute more to spreading the message of conservatism and become more actively involved in politics, he began blogging on politics and eventually became involved with Talk Radio. His show consists of a variety of different subjects such as philosophy, history, policy, economics, matters pertaining to the Constitution, and current events among many others and he covers a wide array of topics spanning from abortion and taxes all the way to illegal immigration and national security and everything else in between. Brian’s show can be edgy at times. He doesn’t mince words and doesn’t water things down with political correctness. He delivers the straightforward and honest truth and cuts through liberal lies and propaganda with logic and indisputable facts. He is described as “one of the most analytical minds on Conservative Talk Radio” and his show is educational and informative as well as entertaining. Brian is passionate about Conservatism and America as well as the United States military and his show conveys that message. His show The Brian Edition makes up one half of the two-edition show The Conservative Way and can be heard on the Chimpsy Radio Network every Monday at 7 P.M. ET. Just go to www.chimpsytalk.com.

Up and Down

The author of the Stephen Leacock Medal-winning The Best Laid Plans brings his trademark humour and sharp storytelling to a new novel set in the high-stakes world of a global public relations agency. On his first day at Turner King, David Stewart quickly realizes that the world of international PR (affectionately, perhaps ironically, known as "the dark side") is a far cry from his previous job on Parliament Hill. For one, he missed the office memo on the all-black dress code; for another, there are enough acronyms and jargon to make his head spin. Before he even has time to find the washroom, David is assigned a major project: devise a campaign to revitalize North America's interest in the space program - maybe even show NASA's pollsters that watching a shuttle launch is more appealing than going out for lunch with friends. The pressure is on, and before long, David finds himself suggesting the most out-of-this-world idea imaginable: a Citizen Astronaut lottery that would send one Canadian and one American to the International Space Station. Suddenly, David's vaulted into an odyssey of his own, navigating the corporate politics of a big PR agency; wading through the murky but always hilarious waters of Canada-U.S. relations; and trying to hold on to his new job while still doing the right thing.

Librivox: Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

Dickens' last complete novel was published serially 1864-5. It begins with an intriguing fortune offered to John Harmon by his late father, a rich dust contractor, in his will. To receive the money, John must marry a certain Bella Wilfer who he does not know from Eve. He is returning from the exile enforced by his father and confides in a ship's mate who attempts to murder him. The mate gets killed instead, leaving one inconvenient corpse. Because John is considered dead (the body is found with his papers), the money passes to Mr Boffin, old Harmon's foreman. Harmon adopts Bella and John comes into his employ disguised as John Rokesmith. Bella does not fall for John but through kindly Boffin's contrivances learns to hate money and fall for her suitor under his false name. Eventually she learns of his true identity as the Boffins had previously, and the villainous one-legged Silas Wegg's plot to blackmail Mr Boffin is brought to light. There is also a story running behind the main plot about a certain Eugene Wrayburn and his love for Lizzie Hexam, and his rival's attempt to murder him. The two plots are only really connected through the waterside murders but it allows Dickens to indulge in an extremely socially diverse cast of characters. (Summary written by Alan Chant).

Taking The Walk & HANSON Hotline

HANSON Hotline: Get all the HANSON NEWS you need strait from the source. The Band gives you updates on coming events, releases and other important news. The “Taking The Walk- Podcast” chronicles the creative and personal journey of HANSON. The journey of recording the album The Walk (Episodes 1-22), and now the Taking The Walk Podcast follows as Isaac, Taylor and Zac set out to "Walk Around the World" walking one barefoot mile in every city they do concerts in to take Action against Poverty and AIDS in Africa. The Band Donates $1 for every person who walks with then. -------- Episode Index--------- “Taking The Walk” Episodes 35 forward: $1 is donated for every person who walks in a effort to “Walk Around the World” (24,902 miles) one barefoot mile at a time with a goal of; Drilling a clean water well, Building a School, Give Medicine and Access to Doctors to prevent 250 children from being born with AIDS, and giving 500 pairs of shoes. “Taking The Walk” Episodes 23 thru 34: Hanson Partners with TOMS shoes to give 50,000 Shoes to children in poverty in South Africa by hosting 58 one mile barefoot walks. “Taking The Walk” Episodes 1 thru 22: an in-depth look at the writing and recording of HANSON’s album “The Walk”.

Family Sobriety Now

Welcome to "Family Sobriety Now," the podcast where we navigate the turbulent waters of addiction with compassion and expertise. I'm your host, Joseph Devlin, and if you're here because someone you love is struggling with addiction, you've come to the right place. Having experienced the chaos of addiction firsthand, I understand the toll it takes on families. But I also know that there's hope. As someone who's been through recovery and dedicated my career to helping others, I'm committed to guiding families towards healing and stability. In each episode, we'll explore vital topics like helping a loved one seek treatment, ensuring the safety of everyone involved, and providing support during the journey to recovery. I'll share insights from my own experiences as a counselor and treatment center director, along with practical advice from my book, "A Step Out of Darkness: How to Help Someone Enter Addiction Treatment and Walk with Them Through Recovery." Through solo episodes and conversations with experts, we'll delve into warning signs of addiction, root causes, and strategies for fostering understanding and empathy within families. We'll also hear from families who have faced similar challenges, learning from their successes and setbacks. My goal is to empower you with knowledge and resources, transforming fear and judgment into solutions and support. Together, we'll bring calm, peace, and stability back into your home.

Tourcaster - Ieper Driving 1 Audio Tour

The Ieper (Ypres) Salient was a constant focus of activity throughout the course of the Great War - "The war to end all wars". When one hears tales of trenches feet deep in water, and of soldiers struggling uphill through muddy quagmires, with enemy fire raining down upon them, Belgian Flanders epitomises the struggle. Here, muddy patches of barren treeless land were fought over, backwards and forwards for 4 years, with hardly any change in the line of the Western Front, but at massive human cost. On these tours you will see what remains even after 90 years; trenches, craters, bunkers and of course cemeteries, which by nature of the decision made not to repatriate the dead, lie silently and peacefully at the then epicentre of the fighting. For anyone who has thought about visiting the Western Front to find out more, or needs to put what they know into perspective, these tours are a rare opportunity to do so and see for yourself, at your own pace. Part 1 of the driving tour visits many iconic sites which names may be familiar such as Hooge, Hellfire Corner, Polygon Wood, Essex Farm (where John McCrae wrote "In Flanders Fields") and of course Passchaendale, but also investigates their history - in some cases little known. This is track one of a multi-track tour, to download the complete tour visit www.tourcaster.com

Librivox: Master of the World, The by Verne, Jules

Chief Inspector Strock gets the tough cases. When a volcano suddenly appears to threaten mountain towns of North Carolina amid the non-volcanic Blue Ridge Mountains, Strock is posted to determine the danger. When an automobile race in Wisconsin is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a vehicle traveling at multiples of the top speed of the entrants, Strock is consulted. When an odd-shaped boat is sighted moving at impossible speeds off the New England coast, Stock and his boss begin to wonder if the incidents are related. And when Strock gets a hand-lettered note warning him to abandon his investigation, on pain of death, he is intrigued rather than deterred. Set in a period when gasoline engines were in their infancy and automobiles were rare, and when even Chief Inspectors had to engage a carriage and horses to move about, the appearance of a vehicle that can move at astounding speeds on land, on water - and as later revealed, underwater and through the air - marks a technological advance far beyond the reach of nations. It is technology invented by and for the sole benefit of a man who styles himself (with some justification) "The Master of the World." This book is a sequel to an earlier Verne novel, "Robur the Conqueror", but enough detail is given to fully appreciate this story without having first read the other. (Summary by Mark)

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