ATS UK& Europe Show #14 - Now on Rewind!

ATSEuro Show #14 Wednesday 20th October 2010 - 21.00-23.00BST (UK) - 22.00 Paris/Madrid/Berlin and 00.00 (on the 21st!) Moscow (thats 4.00pm EST for anyone across the pond who wants to listen in, all are welcome!)

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Come join us as we take a look at this past week in European life and the things that affect Europe and the wider world as a whole - providing ATS Radio with a different perspective.

This week we rise like a Phoenix from the ashes of the smouldering remains of the total train-wreck that forced the cancellation of last weeks show.!!!!

Once again we are likely to be all over Europe, and all over the place as a whole There will be the usual rants, raves and ... hey? can you hear that bus coming?

ATSEuro. Its like ATS Live but we drive on a different side of the road......and we have more corners....

ATS UK & Europe. You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!!!

I hear a bus...

We'll be doubly good this week to make up for last week!

Have a listen, you'll like it!

Have a fabulous show EuroTeam!

the bus is roaring
yay

it will be fun

so come and join us

It had better be on this week.

*shakes first*

It'll be my first time listening to the Euro version

*does the no more working Wednesday evenings dance*

- Phoenix

I will be driving like a maniac to get home in time to hear the goings on..... If you haven't listened in before... you are missing out on some great stuff!

reply to post by neformore


Good luck for the show guys!!

Great show people ! Orange-light the fist segment about superstitions was awesome

Fab show

- Phoenix

Originally posted by bluemooone2
Great show people ! Orange-light the fist segment about superstitions was awesome

thanks so much
it was so interesting doing the research
glad you liked it

Thanks guys and gals for having me back for a show. It was fun.

And yes, O-L, that first segment was awesome. You rock girl!!!

reply to post by phoenix_zephyr


Thanks for the thumbs up - It was a great show to be part of - and Orange light's segment brought it all to life!

Thanks also to Gaotu, Johnny A and Max for joining us tonight - your always welcome!

Many Thanks for allowing me to join the Show. Not only was it fun, but informative too as I learned quite a bit from "Orange" and the rest of the studio staff..

GREAT GIG..!

ATS Euro #14 Show Refill

When discussing about superstition, we came across the magpie.

Magpie Superstitions

There is an age old rhyme regarding magpie superstitions, brought to the fore in the 1970’s, by the children’s programme named after the birds, which implies that if you see these birds in numbers you will have varying degrees of fortune. The magpie superstitions rhyme goes: "One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret never to be told. " Never been quite sure what to expect if I ever saw eight or more!

The majority of magpie superstitions however, revolve around the lone magpie. There are some curious customs associated with this. It is the most common of the magpie superstitions, and throughout the British Isles it is believed that it is unlucky to look upon a lone magpie and there are some interesting regional beliefs about what you should do to ward off any bad luck. For example: In Scotland and Northern Ireland one should salute the lone magpie; whereas in some parts of England one should wave or doff your hat! Magpie superstitions in Yorkshire suggests that the bird is associated with witchcraft and therefore an ill omen - one should make a sign of a cross or take off your hat in respect to ward off any evil. Another from remote parts of the White Rose County, suggests that an individual should imitate the lone magpie's missing partner - and loudly; although I‘m not sure I can recall what noise one makes! Apparently the magpie has significance overseas as well - in Korea, one of the more popular magpie superstitions, has folk believing that the magpie is a bird of inspirational instinct, which can foretell people that they will have visitors or house guests in the near future.

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why saluting a lone magpie?

Many people believed that because birds could fly so high, they regularly flew in and out of heaven and were therefore closely connected to god. This belief formed the basis of literally hundreds of bird-related superstitions in the UK, some of which are still followed even today.

Many people believed that the Magpie was a Satan in disguise and that he was visiting your area to cause mischief. If you say "Good Morning Mr Magpie" you are letting Satan know that you have seen him sneaking around and so he will leave you alone.
If you see a magpie you should take off your hat or make a cross with your fingers to ward off the evil spirits.

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British Isles

* In Britain and Ireland, there are a number of superstitions regarding magpies

* A single magpie is associated with bad luck (see rhymes below)
* One should make sure to greet magpies when they are encountered in order to either allay bad luck or encourage good luck as related to the number of birds and therefore their place in the Magpie poem. Common greetings include "Hello Mr Magpie" "How is your wife/where is your wife?", "Good Morning/Evening Sir" and other marks of respect.
* Upon seeing a lone magpie one should repeat the words "I defy thee" seven times.
* On seeing a lone magpie one should pinch the person they are walking with, if they are alone they are to pinch themselves. The custom in Devon is to spit three times to avert ill luck.
* If a lone Magpie is seen, one should salute it to show you respect it. This formality can be forgone if the Magpie looks directly in your eyes, which shows it respects you.

* In the 19th century book, A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar, a proverb concerning magpies is recited: "A single magpie in spring, foul weather will bring". The book further explains that this superstition arises from the habits of pairs of magpies to forage together only when the weather is fine.
* An old English folk tale states that when Jesus was crucified on the cross, all of the world's birds wept and sang to comfort him in his agony. The only exception was the magpie, and for this, it is forever cursed.
* In Scotland, a Magpie near the window of the house foretells death.
* In Scottish folklore, in a story possibly related to the above, magpies were long reviled for allegedly carrying a drop of Satan's blood under their tongues.

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Creative Commons Attribution for the music played on the show (Artist/Title)

eQo ft Anita - Closer
Tunguska Electronic Music Society - Max Loginvov
Houdini Roadshow - Riding with the Devil
Heifervescent - The Mind Laboratory
Illustrial ft Strobegirl - Don't Look Back
Slim - Heathrow
Pawn Shop Lifters - Drunk Enough
Haranaga - Vox Vox
Pornophonique - Sad Robot
Butterfly Tea - Heart of Medieval
Illustrial - Sympathy Machine 2010