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Back From Holidays

Hello!

Back from from few days break!

Shownotes from yesterday and today later!

Talk later

AS

Weds 21st Shownotes

Cathy Kelly chatted about her new book 'Always and forever'

The new warm and engaging novel from the bestselling author of BEST OF FRIENDS.
Fairy godmothers exist, even in the tranquil hills of Ireland!
Once upon a time, in the beautiful town of Carrickwell, lived three women. Three women who thought they had life pretty much mapped out.

Ambitious Mel had a high-flying career, caring Daisy wanted a child with the boyfriend who was everything to her, and hot-headed Cleo was ready to step into the family business once she'd finished her hotel management degree.

Until the landscape shifted and it all came tumbling down. Now Mel's job comes second to the guilt of being a working mum-of-two.

What should be the most natural thing in the world for Daisy becomes the most torturous. And Cleo has to watch the cherished family business crumble along with her relationship with her parents and siblings.

Suddenly everything the three women have always worked for, always desired, looks in jeopardy.

But Carrickwell is a magical place. Nestled in the shadows of Mount Carraig, it's as ancient as time itself. And the opening of the new Clouds Hill spa by Leah - a woman with her own secret turmoil - is destined to cause ripples no one could ever have imagined. The arrival of Leah brings change for Mel, Daisy and Cleo - and the courage to find out what really matters, always and forever...

Also we spoke to Prof. Ian Robertson about his new book .....

Stay Sharp With The Mind Doctor
by Professor Ian Robertson
New research in neuroscience - the study of mind-brain function - has proved that, just as physical health and fitness can be transformed by diet and exercise, so there are positive strategies which can tune up your brain to maximum sharpness. It is also possible to avoid and even reverse the effects of mental aging. Key discoveries include: -Exercise actually grows your brain and improves your memory -The foods and vitamins that make you sharper -Use your brain, don't lose it -Unstress your brain - it doesn't like it -How to analyse your memory -Do what absorbs you Written by a leading neuroscientist, Stay Sharp is full of questionnaires and case histories to help you assess your brain capacity and is packed with tips and exercises to help you improve it.

Finally we talked about Faulty Towers 30th anniversary, Check out http://www.fawltysite.net/ for more information.

Talk soon

AS

Shownotes for today Tuesday

Hi! Sile Seoige joined us today to chat about Your A Star!

RTÉ’s ‘You’re A Star’ is back for a fourth series.

Many people young and old have dreamt of the chance of fame and stardom, RTÉ can give them the chance to make that dream come true.

Later this month, the hugely popular television talent search, You’re A Star, will be touring the length and breadth of the country to find the cream of Ireland’s musical talent.

This year the opportunity to become an international star is on offer. Details of the prize will be announced tomorrow Friday 16th September and it promises to be a once in a lifetime chance for an aspiring musician. Also announced tomorrow will be the new line up of judges and presenter!

If you enjoyed You're A Star Charity Special the gloves will be off this time round!

The first auditions will be held in
· 25th September in Galway - The Galway Bay Hotel
· 9th October in Derry - The City Hotel
· 16th October in Cork - The Clarion Hotel
· 29th October in Dublin -The Digital Exchange (Solo acts)
· 30th October in Dublin -The Digital Exchange (Bands)
· 31st October in Dublin - The Digital Exchange (Call backs)

Remember there is no upper age limit but you must be over 16 to take part. So whether you’re a solo artist or a band, whether your style is guitar driven rock to sugary sweet pop, come and have a go if you believe you’re talented enough. If you have even dreamed of ‘Rock Stardom’ dreams do come true.

Also this week is Energy Awareness Week do your bit to help Combat Climate Change, log on to www.combatclimatechange.ie for details on how you can make a difference.

Did you know that most of the energy you use for electricity, to heat your homes, fuel your cars etc comes from fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. The gases released when fossil fuels are burned form a barrier around the earth and trap the suns heat in, causing climate change. So by opting to be more energy efficient for eg. buying A rated household appliances, we can help combat climate change.

Here is a list of ten ways you can save energy

1. Turn your TV off rather than leave it on stand-by – equipment on stand-by uses up to 20% of the energy it would use when fully on.

2. Walk or cycle instead of driving for short journeys– it costs nothing and is good for you

3. Turn your heating down – reducing your thermostat by one degree celsius will knock 10% off your heating bill

4. Buy ‘A’ rated kitchen appliances – they cost less to run and over time will give you considerable savings on your electricity bill

5. Use energy efficient light bulbs (CFLs) instead of traditional bulbs – they use 1/5th energy and last up to 10 times as long

6. Insulate your attic – attic insulation will keep the heat in your home for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 years

7. Fit a lagging jacket – lagging your hot water cylinder will keep the water hotter for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 months

8. Don’t overfill your kettle – only boil as much water as you need

9. Fit thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) to your radiators

10. Support renewable energy initiatives in your community

Shownotes out, AS

Thursday Show

Well the big media circus news today was 'BRITNEY HAD A BABY' Our response on the show??? Well thats great, but nobody cares!

Though if you want a laugh check out the web site http://www.britneyspears.com/. They have a gas picture of the two kissing with blue baloons everywhere, Its A Boy...... oh my god!

Oh dear......

The Take A Break Web Site Of The Day: The Champions League Returns 

Midweek Show Notes

Hello,

Todays shownotes! Congrats to all who got there Junior Cert Results Lots of requests today!

ALSO : Kieran Goss joined us for a chat about his new album!

Heres what his site says Blue Sky Sunrise, the new album which was recorded in Berry Hill, Tennessee, in the Spring will be released in Ireland on September 16th, 2005 on the EMI label. The first single from the album, Clear Day, will go to radio stations on August 15th. The final running order of the album tracks is as follows:

Blue Sky Sunrise
Gotta Get To You
Jamaica I’m In Love
Clear Day
Sacred Ground
Like Lovers Do
Why Should I Be Lonely
Now That I’m Letting Go
I Don’t Need Your Love

Nothing’s Changed AgainTo celebrate the release of the album, Kieran will be touring in Ireland throughout the autumn. His special guest for all of the shows (except Cork) will be the wonderful Texan singer/songwriter Kimmie Rhodes. You may already be familiar with Kimmie’s songs which appear on albums by Willie Nellson, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd and Merle Haggard, to name just a few... she’s quite a writer and performer, so be sure to come early to the shows so you don’t miss her. In November, Kieran will be doing a few shows in Germany. Blue Sky Sunrise is scheduled for release in Germany in January 2006, with a twenty date tour in February 2006.

Elsewhere we spoke of Chavdar Yankow, the German footballer who suffered a horror tackle where his private area suffered a 3 inch gash! Sweet mercy! OUCH, He played on and believe it or not scored the winner! Nice one Chavdar!!

Take A Break - 11am on KCLR 96fm

Thanks for dropping by! Alan

Web Site of The Day! Well Cork did win the All Ireland! 

Tuesday and Yesterdays Tech probs

Hiya, apologies for no shownotes yesterday, this was due to some tech hitch!

but we are back!!!

Todays shownotes for Tuesday the 13th

Paul Bradley (who deals with Dream analysis) talked about dreams. This is linked to a report that eating cheese does not give you bad dreams! Check out this link for more news on cheese http://www.cheeseboard.co.uk/new/cheese/index.htm Paul will be back on Monday to answer your calls, texts and emails.

Also on Book Club Tuesday

A Perfect Match by Sinead Moriarty http://www.penguin.ie/

After two years of being deafened by the TICKTOCK of her biological clock and tormented by Mother Nature's refusal to grant her a baby, Emma Hamilton decides to go for the instant solution: finding a Russian baby in need of a home. How hard can that be?

But Emma hasn't reckoned on the route to adoption being so complicated. Between proving that she's fit to be a mother (by inventing an unblemished past and discovering an unsuspected talent for housekeeping), driving her long-suffering husband insane with madcap schemes to make them the perfect would-be parents (a few Russian verbs a night and they'll be fluent in no time), and tripping over red tape every step of the way (who knew social workers could be so terrifying?) Emma finds out that adoption is far from the easy option - and that perfection has very little to do with finding the perfect match.

Touching, hilarious and real, A Perfect Match is the wonderful follow-up novel to Sinead Moriarty’s bestselling debut, The Baby Trail.

Really great to have Sinead back on the show!

Thanks for dropping by, any questions takeabreak@kclr96fm.com

AS