Herbert Lom Takes His Final Curtain


At the ripe old age of 95 actor Herbert Lom has died, peacefully in his sleep.

Renowned for his role as Inspector Clouseau’s long-suffering boss, Charles Dreyfus, in the Pink Panther films, Lom had a career spanning more than sixty years. Aside from the Pink Panther movies Lom also appeared opposite Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers in “The Ladykillers”, with Robert Mitchum, Jack Lemmon and Rita Hayworth in “Fire Down Below” ultimately appearing in over ninety films.

He was also no stranger to the stage where he appeared as the King of Siam in the original London production of “The King and I”. In the sixties Lom starred in British TV series, “The Human Jungle” which ran for two seasons.

Herbert Lom has left the world a wonderful legacy. My thoughts are with his family.

West Of Waterlooville – New Primary Schools


I’ve re-blogged this in the interests of providing the wider Waterlooville community with information about the developments that are occurring around them.

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The Masterplan for the West of Waterlooville includes sites for two 2 form entry primary schools. Based on the expected rate of development, we are planning for the first of these schools (on the northern part of the Berewood site) to open in September 2014. Design work is now under way and we expect to make a planning application in October 2012. The new school would serve the northern parts of the Berewood development, together with the Taylor Wimpey (Old Park Farm) site as access from that development to the new school site will be available by the planned opening date.

Under the Education Act 2011, there is a presumption that new schools should be academies, so in the first instance the County Council  has to seek an academy sponsor. This is done by publishing details on the County Council’s web site and notifying any potential sponsors of whom we…

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One Pot Cooking – Try This


This sounds good. Reblogging so I can find the recipe again.

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I have been on a casserole kick lately. I really don’t know why but with summer turning into fall, I think this kick is about three months too soon. Long baking dishes in the oven when the air conditioner is running is just a bit counter productive. My electric company loves it, though. Maybe they are sending me subliminal messages in my sleep!

In my mind, a casserole should generally be a one-dish dish. Most of what I am making, ends up being a pot, a pan and three dishes. This recipe is really no exception.

This was both hearty, creamy and very good.

There are a surprising number of ingredients in this dish.

Spread the rice out.

Layer in the veggies.

Start the sauce.

Cook up the sausage.

Putting it all together.

And into the oven.

Ready to eat.

Zucchini Rice Casserole

Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cook Time:

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RIP Andy


Singer Andy Williams has died, at the age of 84, following a long battle with bladder cancer.

Best known for the song “Moon River” but he also had hits with “Can’t Get Used to Losing You” and “The Hawaiian Wedding Song”.

Back in the sixties “The Andy Williams Show” was popular viewing in our household, noted for the variety and big name guest star appearances and of course the catchphrase

Not Now… Not Ever… NEVER!!

followed by “The Cookie Bear” falling on his face.

Andy, you had a fabulous voice and have left us with many pleasant memories.

Despicable


Burglary is a cowardly act at any time. To break in and steal from a charity store is even more so.

As Soon as Possible (ASAP) cat rescue and the Sue Ryder cancer shop, both in Wellington Way, Waterlooville, were targeted by thieves who broke in from the roofs.

These perpetrators are known to someone and should be handed over to the police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterlooville police station by phoning 101.

Shopworkers left picking up the pieces following burglaries in Waterlooville – Local – Portsmouth News.

Urbex-UK


Let me introduce you to an intriguing branch of photography.These photographs have a strange attraction and an even stranger beauty. Take a look and see if you agree.

Urbex-UK

Urban Exploration – often referred to as urbex or UE – is the photographic examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of the urban areas that surround us. The nature of urbex presents various risks, including physical danger and the possibility of police involvement, if you’re not careful.

Gogol Bordello – St Gallen


I love these guys ever since hearing them on Radio Paradise. Give them a listen, no snap decisions.