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Outlander season 2. Brianna Randall Will Be Played by Sophie Skelton

Outlander season 2. Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) has a pretty daughter. Brianna will be played by British newcomer Sophie Skelton! What do you think? Tell us your opinion now!

Outlander season 2. Sophie Skelton as Brianna

Starz announced on Thursday that they have finally cast the role of Brianna. Great news! Described in Diana Gabaldon’s novels as intelligent, seductive and ginger-haired, fans and followers were waiting to see her!

“Strong-minded and intelligent beyond her years (traits inherited from both her mother and father), Brianna has a distinctly scholastic mind-set and a healthy dose of Fraser stubbornness.”

Brianna, sometimes called Bree, was raised in America and grows up thinking Frank Randall is her father. She also spends plenty of time with Roger Wakefield, a part recently filled by Scottish actor Richard Rankin.

Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) in Outlander season 2

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Sophie Alexandra Skelton was born and raised in Woodford, England, UK. Her parents, Simon and Ruth Skelton, are both toy inventors. Having completed her A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, English Literature and maths, she turned down her University offers to pursue her career as an actress. She has appeared in several UK series, including Foyle’s War, Waterloo Road and Casualty.

Sophie Skelton rocks! Outlander season 2 will return in April 2016.

Enjoy your day, Yareah friends. Art is everywhere and up to you!

** Outlander is an American-British television drama series based on the historical time travel Outlander series of novels by Diana Gabaldon. The show is developed by Ronald D. Moore and produced by Sony/Left Bank for Starz.

On August 15, 2014, after only the pilot episode had aired, the network renewed the series for a second season of at least 13 episodes, based on the second book in Gabaldon’s series, Dragonfly in Amber.

Chiswick Auctions Welcomes Musical Instruments

Chiswick Auctions welcomes Musical Instruments. The inaugural sale will take place on Tuesday 12th April at 11 am.

Chiswick Auctions Welcomes Musical Instruments

Chiswick Auctions is pleased to welcome Marco Matathia as its Musical Instruments Specialist.

Marco is well versed in the world of musical instruments and his experience extends to him being a violinmaker, restorer, valuer and curator. He brings over 15 years of experience in buying and selling pieces, both in the UK and internationally. Having dealt with thousands of stringed instruments over the years, with brands including

Pietro Guarenerius, Camilius Camili, J.B Vuillaume, Perry, Forster, Pedrazzini, Degani, Tobin and many more versatile instruments. Marco is also an accomplished violinist and a member of the British Violin Makers.

The Musical Instruments department will bring a wealth of industry experience to the auction world. Providing quality antiqued and new violins, cellos, double basses, violas, bows and other accessories.

The sales will feature quality instruments from cost effective options representing incredible value right through to exquisite high-end pieces. Appealing to the trade, private buyers and collectors alike.

The experience and knowledge within the department also makes it an excellent choice when selling instruments and Marco’s experience will ensure you get the right people buying at the right time to ensure best prices.

www.chiswickauctions.co.uk

Enjoy your day, Yareah friends. Art is everywhere and up to you!

HBO News: Togetherness kicks off second season Feb. 21

COMEDY SERIES TOGETHERNESS, FROM BROTHERS JAY DUPLASS AND MARK DUPLASS, RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON FEB. 21, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO

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Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet, Steve Zissis And Abby Ryder Fortson Star

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After Brett and Michelle nearly reached their breaking points, the season one finale of TOGETHERNESS saw Michelle kissing David while Brett was driving to Sacramento to declare his commitment to her. Season two reveals how the evening played out.

Meanwhile, Michelle pushes ahead with her charter school plans as Brett looks for artistic inspiration. Following his big acting break, Alex returns from New Orleans reinvigorated. Tina presses herself to figure out what her life should look like. Through it all, this makeshift family continues to face the hilarity and anxieties of everyday life, while proving that they’re truly at their best when they’re together.

Created by Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Steve Zissis, the eight-episode sophomore season of TOGETHERNESS debuts SUNDAY, FEB. 21 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Blending laughter and pathos, the comedy series follows four adults nearing 40, trying to balance both their relationships and their individual dreams.

In addition to writer, director and producer Mark Duplass (“The League,” “Safety Not Guaranteed”), who stars as Brett Pierson, the cast of TOGETHERNESS includes Melanie Lynskey (“Heavenly Creatures,” “Two and a Half Men”) as Michelle Pierson, Amanda Peet (“The Good Wife,” “Sleeping with Other People”) as Tina Morris, Steve Zissis (“Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” “Baghead”) as Alex Pappas and Abby Ryder Fortson (“Transparent,” “Ant-Man”) as Sophie.

Guest stars on the second season of TOGETHERNESS include Peter Gallagher (“The O.C.”) as Larry, John Ortiz (HBO’s “Luck”) as David, Joshua Leonard (“Bates Motel”) as Dudley,Ginger Gonzaga (“Ted”) as Christy, Emily Althaus (“Orange Is the New Black”) as Natalie and Katie Aselton (“The League”) as Anna.

February’s episodes:

Episode #9 (season 2, episode 1): “Hotels”

Debut date: SUNDAY, FEB. 21 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Other HBO playdates: Feb. 21 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.), 22 (1:40 a.m.), 23 (11:30 p.m.), 24 (4:00 a.m.), 25 (10:00 p.m.) and 27 (5:35 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Feb. 22 (8:00 p.m.), 24 (11:45 p.m.) and 25 (2:15 a.m.), and March 13(noon)

On the set of his new movie in New Orleans, Alex (Steve Zissis) gets a surprise birthday visit.

Written and directed by Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass.

 

Episode #10 (season 2, episode 2): “Everybody Is Grownups”

Debut date: SUNDAY, FEB. 28 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: Feb. 28 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.) and 29 (2:30 a.m.), and March 1(12:45 a.m.), 2 (3:55 a.m.), 3 (11:00 p.m.) and 5 (3:40 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Feb. 29 (8:00 p.m.) and March 2 (11:15 p.m.), 3 (2:10 a.m.) and 13 (12:30 p.m.)

Michelle (Melanie Lynskey) works on her plan to make the charter school idea a reality. At a welcome home party for Alex, Tina (Amanda Peet) clashes with his new girlfriend, Christy (Ginger Gonzaga), while everyone else tries to defuse the situation.

Written and directed by Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass.

 

The first season of TOGETHERNESS was hailed as “beguiling” and “intimate, bittersweet” by the New York Times, while the San Francisco Chronicle called it “funny, poignant.” The Wall Street Journal described the show as “complex, pathos-filled and very funny,” the Boston Globetermed it “deeply enjoyable…as heartfelt and honest as it is funny,” and Entertainment Weeklydeclared the series “endlessly engrossing.”

“Togetherness: The Complete First Season” will be released on Blu-ray with Digital HD,DVD and Digital Download Feb. 16.

TOGETHERNESS was created by Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Steve Zissis; executive produced by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass and Stephanie Langhoff; producer, Jim Kleverweis; consulting producers, Amanda Lasher and Steve Zissis.

Grenade Carb Killa Protein bars growth in Tesco

Grenade Carb Killa Protein bar

Grenade® a UK based sports performance and energy brand have seen sales of their Industry leading High Protein, Low Carb ‘CARB KILLA’ ® bars boom as Tesco increases its listings after only 3 weeks of sales.

Currently stocked in 21 stores with a 14% increase in sales of Carb Killa ® bars week on week, coverage will increase to 170 stores, an 88% increase in stores and will cover the entire Express network within London.

Juliet Barratt, CMO and co-founder of Grenade states ‘Products such as protein bars / low carb bars, previously seen as niche are now becoming more mainstream. With pressure on supermarkets and convenience channels to offer healthier, low sugar snacks, Carb Killa ® really hits the mark. With 23g of protein per bar and low sugar and low carb and only 214 calories, it tastes like an everyday chocolate bar.

Grenade ® is definitely changing the protein bar market. Not only does this bar taste great, the sugars are under 1.5g per bar (compared to 35g for a leading confectionary bar). With 3 flavours in the market currently and 7 more planned in 2016, we are confident that the growth in sales and stockists will continue;’

Carb Killa® bars are registered on the Informed Sport programme for athletes and are currently available in Caramel Chaos, Cookie and Cream and Fudge Brownie flavours.

Top TV Shows Today, Jan 28: The Blacklist, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, You, Me and the Apocalypse

Well, it’s Thursday and we have great television shows today. Our first recommendation is for the series The Blacklist. Today’s episode: The Vehm. Season 3. Episode 12. 9:00 pm. NBC. From Wikipedia: The Blacklist is an American crime thriller television series that premiered on NBC on September 23, 2013. Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader), a former U.S. Navy officer turned high-profile criminal, voluntarily surrenders to the FBI after eluding capture for decades.

And well, you can love or hate them but they are stars. Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Today: First Look. 10:00 pm. E!

And our last choice is for a new series. It looks good. You, Me and the Apocalypse. Today: Who Are These People? Season 1. Episode 1. 8:00 pm. NBC.

Top TV Shows Today, January 28: The Blacklist Season 3 Episode 12 Promo “The Vehm” (HD)!

Bill Maher’s Jan. 29 lineup

Bill Maher attending a ceremony to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Source: wikipedia. Author: Angela George

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER CONTINUES ITS 14TH SEASON JAN. 29, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO; SAMIR CHACHOUA IS THE TOP-OF-SHOW INTERVIEW GUEST; ADAM MCKAY IS THE MID-SHOW INTERVIEW GUEST; KRISTEN SOLTIS ANDERSON, THOM HARTMANN AND TREY RADEL ARE THE ROUNDTABLE GUESTS

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 14th season FRIDAY, JAN. 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 11:00 p.m., exclusively on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists, and interviews with guests. Medical expert Samir Chachouais the top-of-show interview guest. Filmmaker Adam McKay is the mid-show interview guest. The roundtable guests are political strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson, radio host Thom Hartmann and former Fla. Rep. Trey Radel.

Other HBO playdates: Jan. 31 (1:45 p.m.) and Feb. 1 (2:00 a.m.), 2 (7:00 p.m.) and 3 (4:20 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Jan. 29 (4:00 a.m.) and 30 (10:00 a.m., 11:00 p.m.), and Feb. 2 (10:30 p.m.)

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO and HBO On Demand.

The show has already been renewed for a 15th season of 35 editions, scheduled for 2017.

            Politico has hailed Maher as “a pugnacious debater and a healthy corrective to the claptrap of cable news,” while Variety noted, “There may not be a more eclectic guest list on all of television.”

Maher headlined his first special on the network in 1989 and has starred in ten solo specials to date, including the hour-long presentations “Bill Maher: Live from D.C.,” “Bill Maher…But I’m Not Wrong,” “The Decider” and “I’m Swiss” (both nominated for an Emmy® in the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special category), “Victory Begins at Home,” “Be More Cynical,” “The Golden Goose Special” and “Stuff That Struck Me Funny,” and two half-hour stand-up specials, plus the specials “30 Seconds Over Washington” and “Comic Relief VI™.” Maher is also an executive producer of the innovative news magazine show “VICE,” which returns for its fourth season Feb. 5on HBO.

The executive producers of REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER are Bill Maher, Scott Carter, Sheila Griffiths, Brad Grey, Marc Gurvitz, Dean E. Johnsen and Billy Martin; co- executive producer, Chris Kelly; producer, Matt Wood; director, Paul Casey.

The Art Spirit Gallery hangs Barrister Winery for First Friday

Barrister Winery is proud to welcome “Selected Artists of The Art Spirit Gallery” once again, for their First Friday, on Friday, February 5th from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.

Urban Call of the Wild by Mel McCuddin

Come share a glass of wine with The Art Spirit Gallery as they present some of the best work by artists from throughout the region, including Harold Balazs, Victoria Brace, Byron Buchanan, George Carlson, Wayne Chabre, Morse Clary, Peter Cox, Mary Dee Dodge, Allen Dodge, Catherine Earle, Del Gish, Elaine Green, Robert Grimes, Gerit Grimm, Michael Horswill, Shelle Lindholm, Jerri Lisk, Mel McCuddin, Kay O’Rourke & Cary Weigand. This is the third year that Barrister Winery has invited The Art Spirit Gallery to hang a ‘Best Work’ show, in celebration of Spokane’s First Friday.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, February 5th from 6:30-10:00 pm, in conjunction with The Visual Arts Tour.

Female Head by Gerit Grimm

“Selected Artists of The Art Spirit Gallery.” Barrister Winery. 1213 West Railroad Avenue. Spokane, WA.

Enjoy your day, Yareah friends. Art is everywhere and up to you.

Ellie Goulding Takes Inspiration From Everything Around Her

Lights, Halcyon or Delirium? What is your favorite Ellie Goulding’s studio album? Everything from this English artist is magic! What is her secret? Maybe her sources of inspiration. Yareah quote of the day is by Ellie Goulding. Listen to her!

Ellie Goulding. Delirium

“I take inspiration from everything around me, also relationships and friends. And the inside of my crazy head.” Ellie Goulding.

Goulding is trend! In December 2015, she received her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance for her single ‘Love Me like You Do.’ But before, at the 2014 Brit Awards she had received the award for British Female Solo Artist. Always a success!

“It’s usually a big kind of vent of frustration or anger or sadness that puts me in the right frame of mind to write. It’s such a cliche to say that artists write when they’re down, but it’s true for me. It’s a relief to get out what’s eating away at my heart or my soul or my head.” Ellie Goulding.

Video: On My Mind by Ellie Goulding.

Furthermore, she is a good person who collaborates with several important causes. For example, on 15 November 2014, she joined the charity group Band Aid 30 along with other British and Irish pop acts, recording the latest version of the track ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa.

“I’m quite private. And I never wanted to be the biggest star in the world, really. So in that sense I’ve got a good balance of doing great shows, of making an appearance every now and then and writing music, and I don’t really have to do much else.”

Enjoy your day, Yareah friends. Art is everywhere and up to you!

Olympic Windsurfer Signs Modelling Contract With Berkhamsted Agency MOT Models

Bryony Shaw

Windsurfing champion Bryony Shaw has recently signed with one of Europe’s most successful modelling agencies, Berkhamsted-based MOT Models.

Bryony had a hugely successful year in 2015, winning gold at the European championships, silver at the World championships and being named as part of Team GB for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

Bryony Shaw, who was born in Wandsworth, London and now lives in Weymouth, also won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing games which was the first windsurfing medal for the British Women’s windsurfing Olympic team.

Although Bryony finished within the top ten at London 2012, leaving medal-less has driven her even more towards winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games this summer.

Alongside Bryony’s training for Rio 2016, she is an ambassador for the charity Watersports 4 Cancer Researchand the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation that aims to transform the lives of young people through sailing.

Looking forward to the Olympic year, Bryony spoke of her delight of signing with MOT Models, “Working with MOT models is a fantastic opportunity for me to get involved in some high profile sporting and commercial campaigns, especially in the run up to the Olympic Games this summer. Although my training schedule will be hectic I’m really looking forward to this new experience!”

Alison Griffin, a Director of MOT Models, said, “We’re delighted to have Olympic windsurfer, Bryony Shaw on board at MOT Models, in our Sports Personalities division. Bryony is looking in great shape for Rio 2016 and will undoubtedly be in high demand in both the lead up to and following the Games.”

The Hertfordshire agency, which was founded in 1985, prides itself on its strong, positive, nurturing relationships with both models and advertising clients. They typically serve the commercial market, namely high profile campaigns for brands including Axe (Lynx), Body Shop, Esprit, Galaxy, Samsung, Seksy and Vertu.

Bryony Shaw Timeline

1983 Born 28 April in Wandsworth, London

1999 Age 16 wins first National Windsurfing title

2001 Spends two years on the world tour as a full time professional athlete

2002 11th at Senior World Championship

2005 After her first year studying Architecture at Cardiff University, she returns to being a full time professional athlete

2006 Wins Silver at the European Championship in Cesme, Turkey

2007 Wins Gold at the Olympic Test Event in Qingdao, China and is selected for the Team GB squad for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.

2008 Wins Olympic Bronze in Beijing Olympic Games

2011 Wins Bronze at the London Olympics Test Event in Weymouth

2012 Suffers illness four months prior to the “Home Games” which disrupts training, but still finishes 7th

2013 Wins Silver at the World Championship in Buzios, Brazil

2014 Gold at Sailing World Cup Grand Final in Abu Dhabi

2015 Gold at the European Championship in Mondello, Sicily

2015 Her place on Team GB for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016 is announced

2015 Wins Silver at the World Championship in Muscat, Oman

2015 Successfully defends her title as Sailing World Cup Grand Final Champion, Abu Dhabi

2016 Signs with MOT Models

Links

Bryony Shaw website: http://bryonyshaw.co.uk/

Bryony Shaw Twitter: https://twitter.com/BRYONYSHAW

MOT Models website: (http://www.motmodel.com/

Bryony Shaw on MOT Models website: http://bit.ly/1P3bTjh

MOT Models Twitter: http://bit.ly/1RQVOQa

Your Free Day campaign asks organisations and employees to use 2016 leap day for a good cause

Your Free Day logo

Service communications experts at soh are using 29th of Feb to support the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and are calling on organisations to support staff who would like to use the leap year extra day for a good cause

soh, based in London and the North West, is donating the leap day in February to the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity which provides support to families with a life threatened or terminal illness.

The idea was born when the team at soh realised that every leap year most employees work an extra day. They decided they would use that extra day ‘to do some good’. They’re also calling on other organisations to do the same with the ‘Your Free Day’ campaign.

Fran Fish, Managing Director at soh, commented: “We thought it’d be great if businesses and public sector organisations would actively support and encourage individuals to give something back. Giving employees the chance to do some good because of the extra day created by a leap year seemed the perfect opportunity”.

Emma Haines, Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, says: “Finding new ways to raise money and give to charities is becoming increasingly difficult so we were delighted that soh chose Rainbow Trust to benefit from ‘Your Free Day’. The two challenges charities often face is resource and money so to be offered a day of support from experienced professionals will make a big difference.”

Talking about how soh will be working with the charity, Rob Smale, Director of Professional Services at soh, commented: “We’re providing spoken and written communications workshops for the people who do the great work supporting families 24/7. Our team is also helping to raise funds at Rainbow Trust shops in a ‘The Apprentice’ style competition at the Leatherhead and Cheam shops as well as a pop up stall in Mold, North Wales.

To get involved in Your Free Day, or find out more, visit yourfreeday.com. To find out how others are spending their free days, and share your own story, use #yourfreeday.