Richard Charkin: Brexit Ushers British Publishing Into New Territory
An inevitable ‘sea change in trade book publishing,’ writes Richard Charkin, may accelerate as Brexit puts the UK industry’s EU exclusivity into a new light.
A shot from February 6 in London’s Parliament Square. Image – iStockphoto: VV Shots
Editor’s note: This week, contacts at the UK’s Publishers Association tell us that Brexit’s impact on publishing still are unclear, but many in the business have worried aloud for years that the tradition of British exclusivity in Europe could be threatened. When The Bookseller’s Mark Chandler and Katherine Cowdrey wrote about the issue (February 9), we asked Richard Charkin in London to give us his take on the situation. Porter Anderson
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Other divisions doing all virtual instruction right now, like Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Portsmouth, decided to stay open and online.
The Norfolk School Division is also all online currently, but decided to close. Officials posted on Facebook that they were concerned high winds could cause power outages. Hampton and Newport News were already off for teacher workdays.
Are snow days melting away? Officials with the Virginia Department of Education said not yet.
“School divisions are required to provide 990 clock hours of instruction,” said VDOE Director of Media Relations Charles Pyle. “Can that be done virtually? Well, yes. What about snow days? It is not as simple as flipping a switch.”
Another round of wintry weather on the way for Hampton Roads
We could see a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow this weekend. However, don t expect the winter wonderland you might have woken up to on Thursday. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 10:44 AM EST January 29, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. Snow blanketed much of our region on Thursday for the first time this year and more could be on the way!
Hopes for another winter wonderland might be crushed though as this round of wintry weather likely won t bring as much snowfall as the first.
The 13News Now weather team predicts that the next system will move into the area very late Saturday evening and through Sunday morning. It s expected to funnel some warm air into the region and mix with the cold air that developed late in the week.
Holly Christopher, a spokesperson for VDOT said they re-treated roads Thursday morning to prevent ice.
Thursday’s snowfall led to slushy road conditions. The snow blanketed grassy surfaces but melted on the pavement for much of the morning.
Naquan Robinson, who lives and works in Suffolk, said the snow was refreshing.
“It feels good out here. I like the wintertime, it looks pretty out here, the trees looking all nice. It doesn’t look as naked no more,” said Robinson.
Robinson said he was looking forward to a snowball fight after work.
“I hope it sticks for a little bit so I can play with my brothers and sisters,” said Robinson.
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By Will Chalk
image captionDan (l) with the rest of You Me At Six You walk into a dressing room and there s beers on ice and beers in the fridge. You re there to entertain people and there s a party atmosphere - so you end up drinking every day.
If you ve ever dreamed of being a rock star, Dan Flint s description of touring life probably sounds pretty amazing.
But after more than a decade of drumming for You Me At Six, he s had enough.
Of the booze, that is.
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image captionDan with one of his usual stage beers