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In this exclusive interview from Shoptalk 2024, from the Meta podcast studio,, Lisa Roath, Chief Marketing Officer at Target, shares insights on her impressive 18-year career journey, spanning merchandising, operations, pricing, and promotions. Roath discusses Target's latest initiative, Target Circle 360, and how it's revolutionizing the company's loyalty program. Discover how Target Circle, the company's free loyalty program, now offers personalized deals, rewards, and automatic savings at checkout, eliminating friction for guests. Learn about the Target Circle Card (formerly RedCard), which provides 5% off purchases and free shipping, and the new paid membership tier, Target Circle 360, powered by Shipt, which offers same-day delivery in as little as one hour. Roath also delves into Target's strategy for the future, including the company's aim to be America's favorite discovery destination, the intersection of digital, physical, and social media, and the concept of "micro joy." She shares her thoughts on the evolving roles of merchandising and marketing in supporting retail media networks and the exciting potential of generative AI and its specific use cases in retail. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's top marketing leaders as she discusses Target's brand refresh, the power of networking, and the future of loyalty in retail. #LisaRoath #Target #ChiefMarketingOfficer #Career #Merchandising #Operations #Pricing #Promotions #Shoptalk2024 #TargetCircle360 #TargetCircle #FreeLoyaltyProgram #PersonalizedDeals #Rewards #AutomaticSavings #Checkout #TargetCircleCard #RedCard #5%Off #FreeShipping #PaidMembership #Same-dayDelivery #Shipt #RetailMediaNetworks #BrandRefresh #MicroJoy #DiscoveryDestination #SocialMedia #GenerativeAI #UseCases #Networking

Delyth Liddell introduces four Christmas cards from Llandaff Diocese. Will and Jude Souter are from Urban Crofters church in Roath; Edwin Counsell is at St Illtud's in the Vale of Glamorgan; Mark and Ruth Greenaway-Robbins are at Margam Abbey; and Sarah Jones is from St John the Baptist in the centre of Cardiff.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Alissa Roath, Executive Director, National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), Ann Arbor, MI. DAI OTA • The consortium, which is one of the oldest in the country, was recently awarded the Detroit Arsenal Innovation (DAI) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). o Describe the DAI OTA and its function. o What does the DAI OTA mean for Michigan's defense industry? What about the defense industry as a whole? o How will the DAI OTA expand NAMC's capabilities and support of its members? o What does the DAI OTA mean for NAMC members? o How was NAMC selected for the DAI OTA? o What are they DAI OTA's key areas of focus? o How does this agreement support NAMC's long term goals? o The agreement is managed by the United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) located at the Detroit Arsenal. o This award authorizes NAMC to facilitate prototype projects in a variety of capability areas through its expansive member base. o Projects under the DAI OTA are focused on enhancing technology, systems, and materials for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Armed Forces. • As a leader in the advanced ground mobility area, NAMC is well-suited to serve its customers at the Detroit Arsenal. • The US Government has awarded NAMC three other OTAs since 2008, such as the Ground Vehicle System (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), which expires in September and will be amended by the DAI OTA. • These OTAs provide NAMC members, including small businesses, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and even non-traditional defense contractors, with access to competitive opportunities in the DAI OTA's technology areas. About the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) provides professional opportunities and connections that result in cutting-edge technology for the United States Military. As one of the longest-serving Department of Defense (DoD) consortiums and a non-profit organization, NAMC acts as a bridge between the DoD and the member organizations that can complete high priority government projects. NAMC exists to foster member-driven innovations that ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and victory for the US Military. For more information, visit www.NAMConsortium.org. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this episode, I talk about managing cattle grazing practices with a focus on the critical factors of frequency, intensity, and opportunity. Join us as we explore the benefits, challenges, and strategies involved in optimizing grazing techniques for sustainable land management and livestock production. These factors play a role in balancing a healthy ecosystem and the demand for agricultural productivity. Roath, L.R. and Krueger, W.C. (1982) ‘Cattle grazing influence on a mountain riparian zone', Journal of Range Management, 35(1), p. 100. doi:10.2307/3898531. Reed, F., Roath, R. and Bradford, D. (1999) The grazing response index: A simple and effective method to evaluate grazing impacts, repository.arizona.edu. Available at: https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/639179 (Accessed: 28 June 2023). Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/your-adrenaline License code: QWS1TG5BYTFK2PCL    

What's the conclusion of the whole matter? Fear God and Keep His Commandments! Listen as Phill expounds upon this verse.

Organizations are always looking to improve their supply chains, whether it's to prepare for future disruptions, improve the bottom line, or outpace competitors. Anthony Roath, assistant professor of supply chain management in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University, joins us to discuss how emerging technologies will affect future supply chains. About Anthony Roath focuses on understanding how supply chain networks respond to global environments. This study approach explores the interaction of companies as they react to and work with each other to compete and develop sustainable mechanisms, such as technology and innovation. The foundation to this research is grounded in logistics and international business research and practice; the findings and insight from these research studies have been published in outlets including: The Journal of Business Logistics (earning two paper of the year awards) and the Journal of International Business Studies. Subsequent research in these areas have expanded into interest in supply chain sustainability, which was enabled with a Fulbright Scholarship in the United Kingdom and a subsequent grant to help establish a study of supply chain efficiency with a large UK retailer. Prior to academia, Roath served in the Air Force and in the private sector in management consulting. These experiences are applied to the classroom to help impress upon the students the need to develop a broad understanding of global supply chain challenges to companies and communities and the important role of critical decision-making to help navigate challenges and explore opportunities.  

There has been a lot of suffering in trials the past few years. How do we carry on? Phill Roath answers this question from a personal and Biblical perspective.

Adoptive mother Chandra Concannon and Ida Roath, an adoptions supervisor with the Children's Services Division at Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, discuss Adoption Finalization Day. 

Today Nicole is joined by Kate Roath, founder of Wild Source, a beauty brand with ritual and meditation at its core, who are now stocked at Liberty and Harrods. Kate is here to tell her business story of going from working at her kitchen table to being stocked by massive retailers. Find out what drives her passion and why she was the perfect person to start this skincare brand.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Kate started Wild Source in 2017 using her background in skincare and aromatherapy. She wanted to make something that would feed her skin that also felt luxurious. She was having to go to healthcare stores to buy products that wouldn't cause a reaction on her skin, and that wasn't the shopping experience she wanted.  Wild Source launched with four products which covered the everyday essentials that all women will have in their bathroom. It was then from there that she was able to launch more products to fill more niches.  Kate's skin is very sensitive so she wanted to make a product that everyone could use without worrying about eczema flare ups or anything like that.  One of Kate's biggest worries when starting her business was that when the stress of the business caused eczema flare ups, she didn't want to go out and meet potential stockists. She thought who would want to buy skincare products from someone who didn't have perfect looking skin.  Wild Source treatments in Liberty will be running throughout November and then will be back in January 2023.  BEST MOMENTS‘That shopping experience didn't feel very luxurious to me' ‘With time and growth your brand changes, I'm not the same person I was then' ‘The proof was in the pudding, my skin was transformed'  EPISODE RESOURCESKate on LinkedInWild Source VALUABLE RESOURCES www.thebuyerandretailcoach.comwww.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach www.tiktok.com/@thebuyerandretailcoachhttps://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/ ABOUT THE GUEST Kate's own practical yet ritualistic approach to skincare can be felt through-out the bones of Wild Source.The daily act of applying products presents the perfect opportunity for a mindful moment – but for many of us, the struggle to remain present can mean our skincare routine is sometimes mindlessly applied without a second thought for what our skin really needs.Wild Source works under the holistic principle that mental calm and healthy skin are seamlessly intertwined. Kate is on a mission to prove that the power of meditation combined with supportive, holistic skincare is the real answer to great skin. ABOUT THE HOSTBuying & retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&S, Debenhams and Asda, sourcing & developing products from all over the world, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit, adding over £40 million in incremental business to the bottom line. Nicole now uses that experience and works as a consultant and coach for entrepreneurs and small to medium sized business owners, helping them start and scale their product businesses as The Buyer And Retail Coach (TM) Join the Start Scale Succeed waitlist. How to start & scale a product business. A 12 Week programme:  thebuyerandretailcoach.com/startscalesucceedwaitlist CONTACT METHOD Website http://www.thebuyerandretailcoach.comIG https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/TikTok www.tiktok.com/@thebuyerandretailcoachLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk Email nicole@thebuyerandretailcoach.com Newsletter https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/Book a call with me https://thebuyerandretailcoachltd.as.me/discoverycallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest Kate Roath, the founder of Wild Source, an organic skincare company that incorporates mindfulness and meditation into their skincare rituals.  Kate always had a passion for skincare and launched Wild Source back in 2017, focusing on natural ingredients that make you look and feel amazing. However, when she started to feel overwhelmed running the business, it began to show in her complexion.  That's when Kate realised that self-care is more than skin deep and she began to incorporate meditations into her daily skincare routine. Cut to now and mindful moments are a core pillar of the Wild Source brand, a concept that has seen them soar in popularity and find themselves in stocked in iconic locations such as Liberty and Soho House. In this episode Kate and Coni discuss: How to overcome feelings of comparison Why tuning into your intuition is key to running a successful business Building and branding a stand-out beauty business  The power of mindfulness and meditation for both your health and your business The surprising marketing campaign that got Kate's customers excited about the skincare benefits of breathwork We hope you enjoy. Find out more about Kate and connect with her: Web: www.wildsource.co.uk IG: @wildsourceskincare To find out more about this podcast and to nominate a guest visit www.foundflourish.co.uk/podcast. Join the conversation using #bossingitpod and tagging us @foundflourish on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. More about Found & Flourish can be found here. Connect With The Host Coni Longden-Jefferson https://www.conilj.com https://www.instagram.com/conilj/ https://twitter.com/cljwrites https://www.linkedin.com/in/coni-longden-jefferson-15b0b163/

Do you know what will happen when Jesus comes again? There will be a judgement on that day and we want to make sure we are on the right side of that judgement!

It's Episode 250 and the boys bring on one of the all time greats, film programmer Kai Wada Roath, to talk about the return of his monthly program “Super Shangri-La Show”. There is also an important announcement about the future of the show! Listen! It's important! K bye.   Films: Kill Tony (TV), Horror in the High Desert (2021), Hangman (2015), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Phoenix Forgotten (2017), The Devil and Father Amorth (2017), Sorcerer (1977), Caveat (2020), Possum (2018), Willy's Wonderland (2021), Betty (TV), Skate Kitchen (2018), The Wolfpack (2015), Wrath of Man (2021), The Manhunter (TV), Bullets of Justice (2019), Censor (2021), Evil Ed (1995), Black Swan (2010), Videodrome (1983), Treasure of the Four Crowns (1983), Godzilla (2014), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), A Quiet Place Part II (2021), Cleveland Smith: Bounty Hunter (1982), Impulse (1974), The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973), Dark Intruder (1965), Forbidden Planet (1956), Lost in Space (TV), The Night Strangler (1973)   Hey, we're now on YouTube!  Listening on an iPhone? Don't forget to rate us on iTunes!   Fill our fe-mailbag by emailing us at Podcast@TheOverlookTheatre.com    Theme song by Darryl Blood - darrylblood.bandcamp.com/   Reach us on Instagram (@theoverlooktheatre) Facebook (@theoverlookhour) Twitter (@OverlookHour)

Season 3 Episode 41 - Kai Wada Roath was the organizer of the classic Bigfoot event called "Bigfoot Bonanza" and the Ambassador of Confusion Hill. Enjoy this talk about all things Bigfoot.  (Recorded 4/06/21)Recommended books (affiliate links):Abominable Snowman: Legend Come to Life https://amzn.to/3gFdtMvSasquatch: The Apes Among Us https://amzn.to/2P1pFvJThe Hunt for Bigfoot https://amzn.to/2R0idl3~BUSINESS INQUIRIES: bigfootsociety@gmail.comWant to Help Support Bigfoot Society? PayPalBuy Me a CoffeeBigfoot Society430 5th Street, #65061West Des Moines, IA 50265Amazon Store~Hear extra stories from this episode and much more by becoming a supporter of the Bigfoot Society Patreon for only $5 a month!~https://www.bigfootsocietypodcast.com~EtsyRedbubble~InstagramTwitterFacebookClubhouse - @bigfootsociety and join the Bigfoot Society ClubBusiness Programs (Any of these links, even trials, help support the Bigfoot Society podcast)Bluehost (Website hosting)TubeBuddy (Youtube Optimization and Analytics. Elegant Themes (Wordpress themes)FREE STUFF & COUPON CODES!Try Amazon Video FREE!Sign up for a Kindle Unlimited plan!Earn Cash Back with the iBotta App and get a $10 BONUS with my Referral Code: ujkcauyGet $10 on Mercari when you sign upPoshmark $5.00 Referral Code: HAZENGRETCHFIND***Most Links you find above are affiliate and I receive a small commission off of each sale. I appreciate your support!***Support the show (https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigfootsociety)

Welcome to ONE VOICE UNLEASHED, an evening of public prayer and powerful proclamations of important truths; relevant to the times and places in which we live as American Citizens and caring Christians here in Texas, USA. www.hcpastorcouncil.org

This is the first in a five part series in which I talk with woman that work in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). Our co-worker, Caroline Roath, is being recognized as a Technology Rising Star by the Women of Color Conference. Listen in as she talks about her journey and what the award means to her.

ចំណងជើង: ៥. រ័ត្នន៍ សុីណូរ៉ា "តើអ្វីទៅជាLGBTQ+ ? តើគាត់រកឃើញខ្លួនថាជាtransgenderនៅពេលណា? តើគាត់ជួបផលវិបាកអ្វីខ្លះពេលគាត់បើកចំហថាគាត់ជាសិល្បករtransgender?" Transgender ជាពាក្យតំណាងអោយអ្នកដែលមានរូបរាងនិងអារម្មណ៍ផ្ទុយពីភេទដែលខ្លួនមាន។ ឧ. ខ្លួនជាប្រុសតែមានអារម្មណ៍ជាស្រី។ Transsexual គឺសម្តៅលើអ្នកដែលបានកែភេទរបស់ខ្លួនរួចរាល់តាមការវះកាត់ឬវិធីផ្សេងៗ។ ចឹងក្នុងសប្តាហ៍នេះយើងបានជួបជាមួយបង រ័ត្នន៍ សុីណូរ៉ា ដែលជាសិល្បករម្នាក់នៅក្នុងប្រទេសកម្ពុជា ហើយគាត់ជាtransgender ផងដែរ ។ យើងបាននិយាយគ្នាពីការចាប់ផ្តើមដំបូងនៃជីវិតtransgenderរបស់គាត់ ស្វែងយល់ថាអ្វីទៅជា LGBTQ+ ក៏ដូចជាការយល់ឃើញរបស់គាត់ទៅលើសង្គមយើងទៅលើមនុស្សដែលស្រលាញ់ភេទដូចគ្នា គាត់ជួបផលវិបាកខ្លះក្នុងនាមខ្លួនជាសិល្បករtransgender? សូមមកតាមដានស្តាប់ទាំងអស់គ្នា! Transgender is a gender identity referring to those who identify themselves and feel opposite of the gender they were born with. Example; a male who was born with a male body but feels like a female inside. As for Transexual, it is refer to those who have gone through surgery or other means to change their sexual organs. This week we will converse with Sinora Roath, an artist in Cambodia, who identifies herself as a transgender. We will cover; what it was like when she first found out that she was a transgender, what is LGBTQ+, her opinions on the society's reaction to same sex relationship, as well as her hardship as a transgender artist. Tune in to find out! Follow Sinora Roath on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinoraroath/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinoraroath/ Listen to my podcasts on podcast apps: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/bunlenglay Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/one-take-talk-with-bunleng/id1524908481 Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yYzY3NGMyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qIsoXiIHmo7HSn8QOOpVa

Dr. Jennifer Fritz joins us to discuss her recent article on MSWO preference assessments. Have you ever considered that the individual's most preferred item may not be chosen first? Listen in to hear some things to consider when interpreting the results of your assessments.Fritz, J.N., Roath, C.T., Shoemaker, P.T., Edwards, A.B., Hussein, L.A., Villante, N.K., Langlinais, C.A. and Rettig, L.A. (2020), Validity of the multiple‐stimulus without replacement preference assessment for edible items. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis. doi:10.1002/jaba.703

We behavior analysts work hard, right? We effect behavior change for our clients and feel pretty darn good about our efforts. But what happens if our clients don’t actually like anything we’ve done? This week we’re talking all about social validity, how to make sure we’re paying attention to it, and why some BCBAs might be a bit wary about it. Articles discussed this episode: Wolf, M.M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding it’s heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203-214. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203 Carr, J.E., Austin, J.L., Britton, L.N., Kellum, K.K., & Bailey, J.S. (1999). An assessment of social validity trends in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 14, 223-231. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-078X(199910/12)14:43.0.CO;2-Y Hanley, G.P., Piazza, C.C., Fisher, W.W., & Maglieri, K.A. (2005). On the effectiveness of and preference for punishment and extinction components of function-based interventions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 51-65. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.6-04 Gabor, A.M., Fritz, J.N., Roath, C.T., Rothe, B.R., Gourley, D.A. (2016). Caregiver preference for reinforcement-based interventions for problem behavior maintained by positive reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 215-227. doi: 10.1002/jaba.286 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Summer may be heating up, but ABA Inside Track is staying cool with a remote guest from Iceland and our third annual book club (which we’ll pretend was recorded on a beach). This month, we discuss social validity, virtual reality training with special guest Dr. Berglind Sveinbjornsdottir, and how coercive practices may be synonymous with nuclear war. All that and listener emails and our typical preview episode nonsense. Articles for July 2019 Social Validity Wolf, M.M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding it’s heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203-214. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203 Carr, J.E., Austin, J.L., Britton, L.N., Kellum, K.K., & Bailey, J.S. (1999). An assessment of social validity trends in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 14, 223-231. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-078X(199910/12)14:43.0.CO;2-Y Hanley, G.P., Piazza, C.C., Fisher, W.W., & Maglieri, K.A. (2005). On the effectiveness of and preference for punishment and extinction components of function-based interventions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 51-65. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.6-04 Gabor, A.M., Fritz, J.N., Roath, C.T., Rothe, B.R., Gourley, D.A. (2016). Caregiver preference for reinforcement-based interventions for problem behavior maintained by positive reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 215-227. doi: 10.1002/jaba.286   Virtual Reality Training w/ Dr. Berglind Sveinbjornsdottir Sveinbjornsdottir, B., Johannsson, S.H., Oddsdottir, J., Sigurdardottir, T.P., Valdimarsson, G.I., & Vilhajalmsson, H.H. (2019). Virtual discrete trial training for teacher trainees. Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces, 13, 31-40. doi: 10.1007/s12193-018-0288-9 Garland, K.V., Vasquez, E., & Pearl, C. (2012). Efficacy of individualized clinical coaching in a virtual reality classroom for increasing teachers’ fidelity of implementation of discrete trial teaching. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 47, 502-515.   Coercion and It’s Fallout Book Club Sidman, M. (1989). Coercion and it’s fallout. Boston, MA: Authors Cooperative, Inc.

Welcome to the first Seismic Wales bonus episode, where we catch up with Sophie, founder of Ripple. Ripple will be Cardiff's first not-for-profit zero-waste store, opening soon in Roath, Cardiff. Sophie's working overtime to get the store ready for opening, and chats to us about how it's all going. We can't wait for it to open, and we'll be back to do Ripple justice with a full podcast episode when it's open!

Craig Roath is a in demand wedding Officiant, he has many years under him. With Acting in his background he will sure be a crowd pleaser. Check him out if you need a wedding Officiant for your wedding.

The true meaning of Easter was expressed on the streets of many major Spanish towns and cities. I was fortunate enough to visit the city of Alicante and witness the sheer euphoria of Semana Santa expressed through the efforts of the Alicantinos both on the streets and in the churches SALES of new cars in Spain were up 2.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year according to data released on Monday. The Spanish Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC), the Association of Dealers of the Automotive sector (FACONAUTO) and the Association of Car Dealers (GANVAM) recorded a total of 128,175 cars sold in March. FORMER Catalan president Carles Puigdemont said those seeking independence for the region needed to continue doing so in a “non-violent and civilised” way as he remains in custody in Germany. Shocking footage has emerged of a British tourist being pinned down by police after allegedly trying to steal a delivery van while drunk - and then crashing it into a parked car. The man can be heard shouting in English while he is pinned to the ground as passersby look on near the scene in Benidorm. He was arrested at around 5pm after he allegedly sped off in the Coca-Cola van while wearing his shorts and flip flops after the driver left the keys in the ignition during his delivery. The truck driver filmed the incident and gave a running commentary as the tourist was apprehended by authorities. NEW amendments to animal protection laws in Spain now mean that owners who abandon or beat their pets could face fines of up to €30,000. With an estimated 140,000 dogs alone being abandoned on the street every year in Spain the legislations are designed to give authorities teeth in their battle against animal cruelty. Holidaymakers planning trips for the Easter weekend faced chaos as all flights from Stansted were cancelled, after a fire broke out on a car park shuttle bus at the airport near London.  Dramatic footage from the scene showed flames rising from buildings of the Essex airport and thick smoke shrouding the area after the bus caught fire on the forecourt of the terminal, with much of the front of the building suffering smoke damage. Some passengers were evacuated with others reporting they were stuck outside the airport and pictures showing long queues inside the terminal. A Stansted statement on Twitter said all flights until midnight had been cancelled, and said passengers were 'politely asked to leave the airport'.   Brits were taking full advantage of the Easter weekend last night by hitting the clubs for the third night in a row without the fear of having to tackle a hangover at work. Clubbers lined the streets of Blackpool while waiting for cabs or a boozy takeaway treat after dancing the night away. Several hardy party-goers braved the wet and windy weather without coats or tights, with some opting for fancy dress - including a pair dressed up as watermelons. Others donned plastic bags or ponchos to keep their hair and outfits perfectly dry in the light drizzles. Plenty of revellers found themselves brawling in the streets of the seaside town after a night of heavy drinking. Super-rich Russians were able to enter the UK through investor visas that didn't carry out proper checks on the source of their income and possible criminal backgrounds. The gold-plated visas are a way for the wealthy to fast-track their residency and citizenship in Britain. A quarter of all those visas granted by the UK between 2008 and 2015 - a 'blind faith' period in which almost no checks were carried out - were to Russians.  Concerns have been raised that it was open to abuse and allowed corrupt individuals and illicit funds into the country.  A killer who savagely murdered a mother-of-three in an alleyway has been pictured in designer clothes buying a car after serving half of his life sentence.  Christopher Jones and his brother Stuart killed Shirley Oliver, 42, after she accepted a lift back from a night out in Cardiff in 2005.  Stuart, from Roath in Cardiff, attacked her from behind as she sat in the front. Ms Oliver was dragged from the car, hit with a lock, stamped on, strangled and had her hair pulled out before being left for dead in a side alley. There was 'not a bone left unbroken' after the attack and Ms Oliver's injuries were so bad experts were unable to give an exact cause of death.  The use of 'snus' tobacco in English football is 'big' according to Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam. Adam's opinion came on the day the Football Association reiterated its commitment to warning players of the dangers of legal highs amid reports of the growing use of 'snus'. The nicotine, which comes in pouches and is ingested by placing it between the top lip and the gum, is not a banned substance, though it is illegal to buy in the United Kingdom.

The true meaning of Easter was expressed on the streets of many major Spanish towns and cities. I was fortunate enough to visit the city of Alicante and witness the sheer euphoria of Semana Santa expressed through the efforts of the Alicantinos both on the streets and in the churches SALES of new cars in Spain were up 2.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year according to data released on Monday. The Spanish Association of Car Manufacturers (ANFAC), the Association of Dealers of the Automotive sector (FACONAUTO) and the Association of Car Dealers (GANVAM) recorded a total of 128,175 cars sold in March. FORMER Catalan president Carles Puigdemont said those seeking independence for the region needed to continue doing so in a “non-violent and civilised” way as he remains in custody in Germany. Shocking footage has emerged of a British tourist being pinned down by police after allegedly trying to steal a delivery van while drunk - and then crashing it into a parked car. The man can be heard shouting in English while he is pinned to the ground as passersby look on near the scene in Benidorm. He was arrested at around 5pm after he allegedly sped off in the Coca-Cola van while wearing his shorts and flip flops after the driver left the keys in the ignition during his delivery. The truck driver filmed the incident and gave a running commentary as the tourist was apprehended by authorities. NEW amendments to animal protection laws in Spain now mean that owners who abandon or beat their pets could face fines of up to €30,000. With an estimated 140,000 dogs alone being abandoned on the street every year in Spain the legislations are designed to give authorities teeth in their battle against animal cruelty. Holidaymakers planning trips for the Easter weekend faced chaos as all flights from Stansted were cancelled, after a fire broke out on a car park shuttle bus at the airport near London.  Dramatic footage from the scene showed flames rising from buildings of the Essex airport and thick smoke shrouding the area after the bus caught fire on the forecourt of the terminal, with much of the front of the building suffering smoke damage. Some passengers were evacuated with others reporting they were stuck outside the airport and pictures showing long queues inside the terminal. A Stansted statement on Twitter said all flights until midnight had been cancelled, and said passengers were 'politely asked to leave the airport'.   Brits were taking full advantage of the Easter weekend last night by hitting the clubs for the third night in a row without the fear of having to tackle a hangover at work. Clubbers lined the streets of Blackpool while waiting for cabs or a boozy takeaway treat after dancing the night away. Several hardy party-goers braved the wet and windy weather without coats or tights, with some opting for fancy dress - including a pair dressed up as watermelons. Others donned plastic bags or ponchos to keep their hair and outfits perfectly dry in the light drizzles. Plenty of revellers found themselves brawling in the streets of the seaside town after a night of heavy drinking. Super-rich Russians were able to enter the UK through investor visas that didn't carry out proper checks on the source of their income and possible criminal backgrounds. The gold-plated visas are a way for the wealthy to fast-track their residency and citizenship in Britain. A quarter of all those visas granted by the UK between 2008 and 2015 - a 'blind faith' period in which almost no checks were carried out - were to Russians.  Concerns have been raised that it was open to abuse and allowed corrupt individuals and illicit funds into the country.  A killer who savagely murdered a mother-of-three in an alleyway has been pictured in designer clothes buying a car after serving half of his life sentence.  Christopher Jones and his brother Stuart killed Shirley Oliver, 42, after she accepted a lift back from a night out in Cardiff in 2005.  Stuart, from Roath in Cardiff, attacked her from behind as she sat in the front. Ms Oliver was dragged from the car, hit with a lock, stamped on, strangled and had her hair pulled out before being left for dead in a side alley. There was 'not a bone left unbroken' after the attack and Ms Oliver's injuries were so bad experts were unable to give an exact cause of death.  The use of 'snus' tobacco in English football is 'big' according to Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam. Adam's opinion came on the day the Football Association reiterated its commitment to warning players of the dangers of legal highs amid reports of the growing use of 'snus'. The nicotine, which comes in pouches and is ingested by placing it between the top lip and the gum, is not a banned substance, though it is illegal to buy in the United Kingdom.

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In this special episode of the Wales Arts Review podcast, photographic artist and Review contributor Kate Mercer puts on her walking boots and journeys with artists and public alike on the 27-mile trek from Merthyr to Cardiff for Made in Roath's annual Red Route. Made in Roath is an artist-led initiative that aims to take art out of the gallery and into the community through an exciting programme of events and activities. Made in Roath’s focus is on showcasing the huge creative talent from within the local community, as well as bringing exciting and inspiring art and culture to Roath from further afield, and Red Route is part of their year-round series of events that culminate in the October Made in Roath Festival. Over the two day journey Kate speaks to contributing artists, organisers, and people just along for the adventure. The conversation touches on many subjects, from Welsh history and politics to the role art can play in a healthy community, and reflects on just what a positive experience it is to be a part of Made in Roath in whatever capacity.

Pastor Ralph Roath shares the message and application of the festival of Purim from the book of Esther.

Host of the Super Shangra-la show at the Balboa Theater and Ambassador of Confusion Hill, Kai Wada Roath, joins us this week to talk ghosts, Bigfoot, and programming double features. But before he arrives we discuss Mascots and JeruZalem (both on Netflix), and Dabbles (Nilo) goes on a quest for a jester hat... Seriously. If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can reach us at Podcast@TheOverlookTheatre.com or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter under TheOverlookTheatre.

We grabbed a chat with photographers Hannah Saunders and Peter Evans to discuss their work and involvement through the week of Fotofringe Wales and Made in Roath 2015.