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The Beat Generation - 23.04.2015
The post-war generation of the 1950’s rejected traditional Western values by turning to drugs, living communally and generally adopting an anarchic attitude towards society. More specifically, the name refers to a group of American writers at this time, among the most notable were Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) novelist, “ On the Road” 1957, Allen Ginsberg (1926-1996) poet, “Howl and other poems” 1956, and William Burroughs (1914-1997) novelist, “The Naked Lunch 1959. The use of ‘beat’ in this sense was probably coined by Kerouac, who related it to ‘beatitude’. Recent authorities, however, claim it was the creation of the writer Herbert Huncke (1916-1996). He was the archetype for Elmer Hassel in Kerouac’s “On the Road” and for an ‘angel-headed hipster’ in Ginsberg’s “Howl”. He was also the archetype for Herman in Burroughs’ “Junkie” (1953).Beatnik
A beatnik is a member of The Beat Generation or more loosely, any person with long hair and scruffy clothes. The ‘nik’ is a Yiddish suffix of Russian origin, as in ‘sputnik’.Mods and Rockers
The Mods developed as a teenage cult in London in the early 1960’s, initially putting their emphasis on fastidiousness and extravagance in dress and fashion. The rise of Carnaby Street as their dress centre was a consequence. Mainly devoid of social conscience, they had some association with homosexuality and drugs, and their mode of life reflected the less desirable results of the affluent society. With the rise of the rival gangs of leather-jacketed Rockers, akin to Teddy Boys of the 1950’s, trouble began. Bank holiday clashes between the Mods and Rockers, who arrived in their hordes on scooters and motorcycles, made some seaside resorts hazardous places. Rowdyism reigned until the authorities took firm measures against them.The Edwardians
Many young men and youths in the 1950’s wore the style of dress belonging to King Edward V11 (1901-1910). They became known as teddy boys. They were notorious as much for their anti-social behavior as for their distinctive costume.Page top
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The Old Man and the Sea - 31.08.2014
A novella by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1952. It tells the story of an elderly, Cuban fisherman named Santiago who displays human qualities of patience and, mental and physical courage.Santiago is out at sea and finally hooks a giant marlin fish; after having gone eighty four days without a catch. He struggles with his catch for two days and a night before the marlin fish finally tires and is secured to the boat. As Santiago sails for home he is robbed of his catch by marauding sharks which consume the marlin and reduce it to a skeleton. Defeated but not humbled, he is found asleep in his hut by his friends who are also fishermen. They marvel at his catch, but he is dreaming of the past.
The Old Man and the Sea was made into a movie in 1958, starring Spencer Tracy, who was nominated for a best actor Oscar. Dimitri Tiomkin won an Oscar for Best Original Score for his work on the film. It was also nominated for best colour cinematography.
"Old Style Compass” by Simon Howden
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Viking Verbiage Taken from Good Reading August 2014, Book Trivia - 12.08.2014
Norse LanguageBerserk: taken from berserkr, meaning ‘bear-shirt’ and referring to frenzied Viking warriors who fought with uncontrolled ferocity.
Husband: from the Old Norse words hùs (house) and bóndi ( occupier and tiller of the soil). Húsbóndi would commonly refer to a peasant who owned a house and was therefore marriageable.
Fog: derived from the Old Norse word fok, meaning ‘spray’, ‘shower’, ‘snowdrift’.
Hell: perhaps taken from Hel, the daughter of the trickster god Loki and ruler of the Nordic underworld.
Window: from vindauga, which was a combination of the words vindr (wind) and auga (eye).
Crook: taken from krókr, a hook-shaped tool or weapon.
Thursday: the Vikings dedicated this day to the God of thunder and strength, and hence it became known as ‘Thor’s day’.
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Media Release for the Mother's Day Classic - 06.08.2014
Palm Cove is proud to announce their $3157.42 contribution towards the 2014 Women in Super Mother's Day Classic $4.5 million raised for breast cancer research.A staggering $4.5 million has been raised by this year's Women in Super Mother's Day Classic, helping the National Breast Cancer Foundation to fund key breast cancer research projects and Palm Cove is proud to have contributed $3157.42 to this overall amount.
This brings the Mother’s Day Classic’s overall contribution to breast cancer research since 1998 to $24.3 million.
 In 2014, 130,000 Australians took part in events across a record 98 locations, including 88 regional towns and every capital city. The event has taken place every Mother’s Day for the past 17 years, with Australians walking or running to raise money for breast cancer research and honour those who have faced the disease. "Congratulations to everyone in Palm Cove who walked, ran, fundraised, cheered or volunteered – this result is thanks to you all," said a delighted Bedelia Paukovits.
Mother’s Day Classic National Chair Louise Davidson said regional support for the Mother’s Day Classic was outstanding, with 35 new locations across the country.
"In a first this year, two international events were also held one in Afghanistan and one in United Arab Emirates, involving Australian Defence Force personnel on military bases.” Ms Davidson said.
"A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, fundraised and donated to Mother’s Day Classic 2014, the funds raised will continue to have a real impact on survival statistics and help answer research questions for breast cancer and for a range of other cancers."
Ms Davidson said that Women in Super, an industry association celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, initiated the event and continues to organise it as a vital investment in the future health of Australian women.
"While cancer continues to touch the lives of so many Australians, we need to continue our efforts. See you all at the 2015 Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 10 May," she said.
For media information contact:
Bedelia Paukovits, Palm Cove, 0438 553 995
Organised by: Women in Super (WIS) is a national organisation of women working with and for not for profit superannuation funds. WIS cares about the health of women as well as their financial wellbeing and in 1998 established Mother’s Day Classic, an event which has become the single largest donor to the NBCF. Major sponsor: ME Bank has proudly supported the Mother’s Day Classic since 2005. ME Bank also supports the NBCF through its EveryDay Transaction Account with PINK Debit MasterCardTM. For every purchase a customer makes using their Pink Card, ME Bank donates 1 cent to support breast cancer research projects. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading community funded organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer. Since NBCF was established in 1994, more than $105 million has been awarded to fund more than 370 research projects to improve the health and wellbeing of those affected by breast cancer.
For more information, visit www.nbcf.org.au
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