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Night School is the horse racing industry's leading fan education and player development program. Season 9 debuts April 2 and features 20 weekly lessons on a variety of topics.
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Welcome to NIGHT SCHOOL, the podcast where horror filmmaker Graham Skipper interviews experts in the fields of academia about the scientific & historical accuracy of our favorite horror films. Releases every other Friday!
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A bite-sized summary of Boston School Committee meetings, and "Deep Dives" on the biggest issues impacting public schools nationwide.
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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With Tev and Sadie! A podcast where we watch movies and talk about em afterwards. Stay for the fun facts! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afterschoolmovienight/support
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Boston School Committee: 9·25·24 Meeting Recap
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Last night’s meeting began with the Superintendent’s Report including a discussion of the recent release of MCAS results, which continue to show a lack of improvement in achievement since the pandemic. Even with hundreds of millions of dollars of federal relief funding and expansion of tutoring and literacy programs, the district’s MCAS results sho…
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Night School #633: "Dollar Bill Wallpaper"
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Night School #633: "Dollar Bill Wallpaper" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Hello, how are you? Welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you enjoy my 10 minute chat about new words replacing old words, farm animals, the weather and so much more.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Night School #632: "Letting You Down Easy"
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Night School #632: "Letting You Down Easy" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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What did children do back in the 50s and 60s? Back then, it was a totally different world! I doubt that youngsters of today would be able to grasp the idea of life back then. Also in this episode, wireless and TV back in the old days, mobile phone these days and lots of other goodies. Please, join me.…
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Night School #631: "Neutralizers"
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Night School #631: "Neutralizers" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Night School #630: "What Ifs & Political Declarations"
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Night School #630: "What Ifs & Political Declarations" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Autumn was lovely for kids back in the old days. They'd don their wellies and help dad in the garden. Sweeping up leave, poking the bonfire with a stick, baking potatoes in the embers... Happy days!Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Night School #629: "Bad Slang & New Names"
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Night School #629: "Bad Slang & New Names" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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The Waverley Paddle Steamer, Southampton Docks and more.
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I'm not going to bore you with too much talk about the Waverley cruise but I will mention it. Also, Southampton Docks, steam engines, freight trains and more... Please, join me.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Boston School Committee: 9·11·24 Meeting Recap
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Last night’s meeting was the first since school began last week for BPS. The primary focus of the Superintendent report, and the ensuing discussion with School Committee members, was the district’s transportation challenges. Over the past week, transportation issues have dominated the news, with reports indicating that nearly two-thirds of buses we…
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Night School #628: "The Good Bad"
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It's getting colder. In fact, I've a good mind to light the coal fire! No, I must try to make the autumn last as long as I can. I hope you're keeping well. I have a quick story to tell in this Midweek Message. I know you like stories from the good old days.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Stories From The Past, A Visit To Amberley Museum and more.
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We visited Amberley Museum the other day. The sun was out and it was hot... just like summer! Also in this episode, stories from the past, old word we no longer use, scroungers and more...Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Night School #627: "No Explanation Needed"
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Night School #627: "No Explanation Needed" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Night School #626: "Weird but Fine"
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Night School #626: "Weird but Fine" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Night School #625: "Minor League Arguments"
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Night School #625: "Minor League Arguments" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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The naughty things that happened in my old school library! Old words we no longer use, let's bring some back into everyday usage. Homemade chutney and other goodies... Join me for a relaxing chat.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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The good old British weather affects more than people's picnics and BBQs. Many businesses rely on decent weather, especially at weekends. In this episode, amongst other stuff, I have a good old chinwag about the weather.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Boston School Committee: 8·28·24 Meeting Recap
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Last night’s meeting was the last meeting before Boston opens schools next week. The Superintendent spent the majority of the Superintendent’s Report providing key back to school updates. While the School Committee usually has received a separate full report in years past, the Superintendent listed key promising updates including 95% of hiring comp…
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An English country village... the post office closes, the general store closes, the garage closes, there's no bus service, the red telephone box disappears, the pub closes... What! They can't close the pub! Join me for a good old moan!Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Things I Don't Like. Plus, stress and anxiety, processed food and more...
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I don't like many things. Processed food, modern cars, noise, crowds, credit cards... Please join me this Sunday for a good old rant about the things I don't kike. And, of course, the few things I do like.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Deep Dives: How NYC Is Preparing For This School Year
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**We want to hear from you! Please fill out this quick survey to provide feedback about our podcasts** As we head into a new school year, schools and families across the country are grappling with significant challenges, from teacher shortages to enrollment fluctuations and the integration of new technologies. Today, we're focusing on these key iss…
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Did you go camping back in the old days? A ground sheet, a canvas tent that let the water through... Happy days. Or not! Old radios, old televisions... I've been collecting more junk! Join me for a chat.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Boston School Committee: 8·19·24 Meeting Recap
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**We want to hear from you! Please fill out this quick survey to provide feedback about our podcasts** Last night’s meeting was a special scheduled meeting, with the School Committee sharing their summative evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. The meeting began with the Superintendent presenting her self-evaluation. The Superintendent’s …
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Quality Built by Craftsmen before the days of Chipboard, MDF & Plastic.
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In this episode, I look back at the way furniture and other items were built by craftsmen. Sadly, the use of chipboard, MDF and plastic has replaced quality materials. Dovetail joints in furniture have been replaced by wood glue and staples. I also chat about cars, 1960s girls, music... Please, join me this Sunday.…
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We've had some lovely weather... 23c - 73F at 7 o'clock in the morning! Excellent! Summer has arrived, albiet very late. I can feel an outside broadcast coming on if this weather holds. I hope you're keeping well. Happy days!Von Ray’s Rants UK
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A Typical Day In The 1960s. Off To Work!
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In this episode, I recall a typical day back in the 1960s. There was a transistor radio in the kitchen but no morning television to watch during breakfast. Leaving the house, you only needed your car keys and your wallet and perhaps a packed lunch... no mobile phone, laptop or other electronic devices. Also, Chinese whispers, rumours, malicious lie…
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It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope. This week I'm chatting about the old photos of me in the 1960s that have been lost over time. Such a shame! The weather... it's raining. My new Union flag and much more. Please, join me.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Why are people so loud? The shops we loved and lost, and more...
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In this episode, I'll ponder on why some people have such loud voices and laughter that can be heard over vast distances. They not only deafen everyone around them, but practically maim the inner ear... even at 30 yards! Also, the shops we loved and have lost. So many high street shops have gone, and we miss them! Foxes, hedgehogs, package holidays…
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Night School #624: "Tower of Toothpicks"
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Night School #624: "Tower of Toothpicks" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Night School #623: "Fight"
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Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Loud people, loud music... Yes, I'm off on another rant about my poor ears. In fact, next Sunday's episode will cover loud people, as well as lots of other stuff. If you've nothing to do then, pease, join me.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Night School #622: "The Memory Tax"
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Night School #622: "The Memory Tax" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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English Villages, Sundays When The Shops Were Closed and more...
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In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads…
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Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! St…
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Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins!
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In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.…
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Boston School Committee: 7·17·24 Meeting Recap
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The Boston School Committee held a shorter-than-normal meeting last night. The meeting began with the Superintendent's Report, which provided updates on summer learning, announced new technology for school buses, and presented the quarterly update on Transformation Schools. The Superintendent noted that Transformation Schools are seeing similar gro…
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Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s
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Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.…
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Night School #621: "Swiss Army Mind"
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Night School #621: "Swiss Army Mind" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Night School #620: "Faces & Lies"
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Night School #620: "Faces & Lies" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Trip to Pulborough Brooks.
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In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.…
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Night School #619: "The 4th, Family, & Carnivorous Plants"
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Night School #619: "The 4th, Family, & Carnivorous Plants" by Every Night's A School NightVon Every Night's A School Night
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Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Night School #618: "Popunk"
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The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name?
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Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your firs…
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This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.Von Ray’s Rants UK
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Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK.
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Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m c…
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