Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 4) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: "Lords of Time" by Level 9 Computing (1983)Excerpts 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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Young Dream Chasers - Junior Formation Tech Run
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Young Dream Chasers - Junior Formation Tech Run

The Movement Initiative is a home to world champion hip hop teams – Young Dream Chasers and Dream Chasers Collective and are based in Southsea. Award winning Charitable company. The advancement of the art of dance through education, performance and provision of facilities. Encouraging and empowering young people across the south coast.The Movement Initiative have successfully won various dance competitions around Europe and are now World Champions in the International Dance Organisation. The charity is run by Gareth Smith who set up the school to keep children off the streets and make sure they have access to opportunities for dance classes as well as great health benefits. The Movement Initiative has been going for 12 years and its supported by roughly 100 parents.


Pete Wyer - Fever Dream
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Pete Wyer - Fever Dream

Recorded Gouldsmith Studio, London Three Horses Studio, New York. Mixed at Secret Warehouse of Sound, London by Pete M. Wyer and Murillo Sguillaro. 2018.


Steve Dalachinsky & Matt Maneri - Evolving MUSIC/ VOICE Series
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When You Say Nothing

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