Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 1) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: IntroductionExcerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" by Thomas A. ChristieThe Sinclair ZX Spectrum was one of the most popular home computers in British history, selling over five million units in its 1980s heyday.Amongst the thousands of titles released for the Spectrum during its lifetime, the text adventure game was to emerge as one of the most significant genres on the system.Covering 100 games in all, this book celebrates the Spectrum’s thriving interactive fiction scene of the eighties, chronicling the achievements of major publishers as well as independent developers from the machine’s launch in 1982 until the end of the decade in 1989."The Spectrum of Adventure" is Copyright ©2016 Thomas A. Christie, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.
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Toby Stannard taking the gold medal for the Ido adult all style battles in 2018 Poland. Toby is wearing a black hoodie across the circle.Toby is a well rounded , talented dancer and freestyler who won multiple categories during this years world championship events! In this battle, the DJ chooses the stye of music on the spot and those battling will have to dance that style- The 3 rounds were New School hip hop, House and Old School hip hop / funkInstagram - @tobystannard
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Toby Stannard winning IDO all style battle 2018
Toby Stannard taking the gold medal for the Ido adult all style battles in 2018 Poland. Toby is wearing a black hoodie across the circle.Toby is a well rounded , talented dancer and freestyler who won multiple categories during this years world championship events! In this battle, the DJ chooses the stye of music on the spot and those battling will have to dance that style- The 3 rounds were New School hip hop, House and Old School hip hop / funkInstagram - @tobystannard
BROOKLYNN - i hate it here
On and on it goes i know It’s just a part of me Never ever been something I control How did we get here I fear I’m worried for my life Is it just a matter of time Before we go Momma oh Momma oh how I hate it here Oh how I hate it here The cycle carried on Just like a feather in the wind It was hard to trace it back But we knew it’d never end And the houses They were never ever built on sinking sand They were built on backs of men They were trying to break The kingdom grew and told those men That they were never great And they showed them only hate Anytime they were showcased Okay Momma oh Momma oh how I hate it here Oh how I hate it here There were bruises left in history They kept a mystery from us And the people that tried to break us They only feared us Because we were too free We were too free We were too free We were too free Momma oh Momma oh how I hate it here Oh how I hate it here Momma oh Momma oh how I hate it here Oh how I hate it Momma oh Momma oh how I hate it here Oh how I hate it here
Commercial Reel - Jack Pinder (www.EnigmaVoices.com)
A montage of commercials from voiceover artist Jack Pinder (www.EnigmaVoices.com), beginning with the popular Christmas 2019 Guide Dog advertisement.Jack Pinder is an Award winning, native English voiceover artist based in London, UK and is the winner of 'Best Male TV Documentary Voiceover' at the One Voice Awards 2020.