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Latest News from the Royal London Society for the Blind LIFECHANCES Volume 2 - 2006 Royal's Golden Seal Patron marks School's 50th anniversary in Kent Registered Charity No. 307892 2 RLSB Take the challenge: make a difference in 2007 By participating in a Charity Challenge expedition you can help the Royal London Society for the Blind create life chances in education, training and employment for people who are blind or partially sighted. Whether it is cycling or trekking, we can help you achieve your goal. 18th - 22nd April 2007: Andalucian Adventure Cycle 200 kms across Andalucia along quiet country roads through some of the best sights and scenery and witness rich Moorish cultural heritage. 5th - 13th May 2007: Great Wall Discovery Trek on the Great Wall of China, explore Beijing and its Forbidden City and witness Imperial China's frontline defence. 8th - 17th June 2007: Footsteps of the Maasai Trek 3 Trek with Maasai tribesman through the Great African Rift Valley to the foothills of the Crater Highlands, visiting Mount Kitumbeine and the Maasai settlements. 5th - 10th September 2007: High Atlas Summit Trek Trek at altitude across daunting peaks scattered with Berber villages, including Jebel Toubkai, Morocco's highest mountain. 19th - 28th October 2007: Escambray Encounter Trek through Cuban citrus groves and sugar plantations, visit Santa Clara and explore Old Havana. 30th - 9th December 2007: Rajasthan Tiger Challenge Cycle 480 kms through the Land of the Kings and stay in beautiful Maharajas' Palaces, seeking tigers in their natural habitat and visiting the Taj Mahal. Please send me further information on the following trek/cycle : 4 Name: Address: Post Code Tel: Mobile No: Email address: Please contact Amanda Tucker at the RLSB Fundraising Department on 01732 592532 for information on these and other treks and cycle challenges. RLSB, Dorton House, Wildernesse Avenue, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN15 0EB. Registered Charity No. 307892 5 Welcome to the Royal London Society for the Blind It is One Hundred and Sixty Eight years since the Royal London Society for the Blind was established and our first school set up by our founder, Thomas Lucas, at Swiss Cottage in London. Since that time, with the help of our many wonderful supporters, our Society has provided the highest quality education and training for people who are blind or partially sighted. As times have changed throughout our history, and as the needs of people who are blind or partially sighted have changed, so our Society has evolved and continues to evolve to meet the needs of each generation. This edition of Life Chances gives you an insight into that history and evolution, notably with an article on the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of Dorton House School in Sevenoaks. Other articles give an insight into the continuum of services we currently offer, and the range of exciting new projects undertaken by the Society, for example the 6 Ecological and Conservation Project at Dorton College. With your support, our staff continues to provide a structured environment where individual goals are developed, implemented and monitored. We help each individual who uses our services to identify his or her strengths and needs. We recognise individual achievements by acknowledging and celebrating progress. Success of course is different for everyone and must be measured against an individual's profile but what is clear is that, with your support, we are able to help each one move towards their highest potential. I hope you enjoy reading how you, our supporters and benefactors continue to enable us to create real life chances. Brian Cooney Chief Executive 7 Contents 8. ............. Dorton House Jubilee 9. ............. A Right Royal Celebration 15. ........... College ECO project 18. ........... Hospitable Workbridge 21. ........... Stars of stage and screen 23. ........... Stars act for RLSB 26 ............ Hospitality suite 29.. .......... Fundraising news 33.. .......... Kent Partnership 37.. .......... Service area news 38.. .......... College Graduation 40. ........... RLSB makes an impact 43 ............ Willing to make a difference 46. ........... Forthcoming events ______________________________________ Society Information Patron - Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO President - The Right Honourable Lord Baker of Dorking CH Chairman - David C Griffiths MA, FCA 8 Chief Executive - Brian J Cooney B.A., (Hons), MSc. (Econ), Adv.Dip. Ed. Special Education, Dip. RSA Royal London Society for the Blind, Dorton House, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0EB. Tel: 01732 592500 Fax: 01732 592506 www.rlsb.org.uk 9 Feature Dorton House School Golden Jubilee A right Royal celebration To mark the Golden Jubilee of the official opening of Dorton House School, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron of the Society, visited the Seal campus on Monday 15 May 2006 to celebrate the occasion. Nearly 200 distinguished guests, including ex-pupils and teaching staff from the School, joined the President, The Right Honourable Lord Baker of Dorking, and RLSB Vice Presidents Cheryl Baker and Gloria Hunniford at a concert packed with a variety of music from both current and ex-pupils of the School. En route to the concert hall, she took a detour to meet pupils who were enjoying the recently installed play equipment, generously funded by the Vision Charity and opened by their Patron, Katie Price. The Duchess also had a tour of three "working" classrooms, watching attentively as the 10 children demonstrated a variety of skills in cooking, pottery and electronics respectively. Her Royal Highness marked the Jubilee by unveiling a commemorative plaque and signing the Society's Visitors Book. Following the presentation of a posy to her by pupil Madeleine Hawes, the Duchess addressed the assembled guests, highlighting the historical significance of the occasion: "Today is a celebration of the School's Golden Jubilee, and is a good opportunity to reflect upon the many people who have been involved with the creation and development of Dorton House School". Her Royal Highness's words were a fitting testament to the festivities that followed, since her visit formed the start point of a number of events to mark the past, present and future of Dorton House School and all those people connected with it. 11 Lifechances If you have an event you would like to mark... why not talk to our fundraising department? 12 Feature Dorton House School Golden Jubilee 50 years of memory and melody Dorton House School's Alumni Association held its own Golden Jubilee celebration on 13 May, when guest of honour Michael Fallon MP joined 140 members to enjoy a concert performed by pupils past and present. Among the audience was current School Governor Mary Phillips, who was nine years old when she and her twin sister Jane attended the opening of the school at its Seal address. Mary recalled various antics that her classmates would get up to, including the fabled application of lipstick to the "Braille Boy" statue that now forms the RLSB's logo. However, schoolgirl allegiances remained firm, even after 50 years: Mary still refused to divulge the culprit's identity! 13 Golden Garden Party Continuing Dorton House School's Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Golden Garden Party was held on Father's Day in the Mansion House grounds. More than 1000 people flocked to Seal, enjoying a great day out in the glorious sunshine and helping the Society to raise over £3,000. In the spirit of a traditional English Garden Party, visitors were able to pick and choose their entertainment from meandering through the craft fair, watching the Falconry Displays, listening to live bands or drooling over the selection of Classic Cars on the Mansion House grounds. ____________________________________ Life's a ball at Dorton It's not every year you're 50, so to mark the School's special anniversary, the RLSB hosted a glitzy Golden Jubilee fundraising ball for 80 guests. Since it was the first ball to be held at Dorton House for a number of 14 years, organisers were keen to "pull out all the stops", so guests' arrival was marked by a descent down the magnificent library staircase to a champagne reception below. Jazz band 'The Rhythm Kings' helped to provide a suitably classy atmosphere. It was soon time for the gourmet dinner, and guests drank, ate and chatted merrily whilst a musical backdrop of classic 50's songs was played. Mike Hatcher's appearance at the top of the staircase to sing a number of "Rat Pack" songs was warmly greeted, and the audience was soon buzzing in anticipation of the after-dinner entertainment, which started with a "Money can't buy " auction. Bidding for auction lots, such as tea at the House of Lords and an Ice Dance lesson with Jayne Torvill proved frantic. Many guests took to the dancefloor to release their energy. The evening drew to a close with guests bopping to the catchy sounds of 'The Big Kahuna' or placing bets in our special charity casino. It truly was a classic 1950's evening. 15 Feature Dorton College of Further Education Ecological and Conservation Project Dorton College forms part of a dynamic partnership with West Kent, Bromley and Hadlow Colleges. This involves the use of residential life at Dorton College to develop vital skills for independent living. Students, with our support, are then integrated on a range of courses at partnership colleges to promote their social inclusion and develop vocational and academic skills to enable them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. This partnership was recognised by the Adult Learning Inspectorate's Chief Inspector when Dorton College was cited as one of the outstanding providers in the UK. However, not everybody is ready to face the formidable challenges of inclusion programmes when they first enrol. Some students initially access their programmes on our Sevenoaks site. In the search for excellence, college staff have developed an exciting conservation and ecological project to provide a greater challenge and stimulus for them. This project will involve working on 16 the ancient woodland situated behind the college. The objective is to protect and develop a natural habitat and create safe access to a managed woodland environment, with all its fragrance, beauty and mysteries. The students will also be involved in cultivating fruits, vegetables, herbs and wild flowers, native to Kent. They will learn about the basic techniques of land management and horticulture, develop their basic skills by completing logbooks that record progress and complete a range of vocational options that will give them access to recognised qualifications. The first phase of the project had been greeted with enthusiasm. We have received support from corporate supporters, ranging from raised flower bed construction for non- ambulant students through to financial assistance from long time supporters Johnson Matthey plc. Our local parish council has also given assistance, particularly in relation to conservation issues. The second phase of the project involves plans for a 'Gardeners Question Time' type 17 of programme on Dorton Radio, broadcast to the local community; the development of links with local Allotment Societies; the sale of produce through local market stalls and the introduction of a recycling initiative. All this is designed to stretch and challenge our students so that they develop the type of skills that will help them face the challenges of adult life. We will keep you informed of developments. If any reader wishes to offer advice or become more directly involved in any aspect of this project please contact my office and I will be delighted to discuss your ideas or proposals. My contact details are on page 5 Brian Cooney, CEO ____________________________________ If you've ever thought of volunteering... why not try us? Call 01732 592532 18 Services in brief Hospitable Workbridge helps Andrew Andrew Hall is a Workbridge client with a difference: he has set up his own web-based hospitality business that caters for every event, offering more than 1,000 different products from party invitations to tableware and decorations. The Workbridge Employment Service provided Andrew, who has limited vision, with access to a personal business advisor, IT support and specialist computer equipment. Andrew is quick to acknowledge their support: "The advice and support I received from Workbridge was second to none: they helped me to get my business off the ground and I hope that they will be able to assist other people who are blind or partially sighted in finding their way in the workplace" If you'd like more information about Hall Occasions, please visit their website at www.halloccasions.co.uk. 19 Pupils keep an even keel Dorton House School pupils from York and Canterbury classes were given a thrilling introduction to sailing, thanks to the Kent Sports Development Unit and Bough Beech Sailing Club. For most of the group, sailing was an entirely new experience which was met with understandable trepidation. However, any nervousness was soon doused when pupils took part in a real-life comparison between sail and engine power that saw them racing across the water in power boats! P E Teacher Moira MacQuarrie said "we've had a wonderful introduction to sailing and a huge thank you must go to everyone that enabled the children to sail, to speed and above all, to have fun on the water!" ____________________________________ Seagulls soar at Dorton Working in partnership with the RNIB, the Society was lucky to host a day's football 20 training run by 3 PFA coaches from Brighton & Hove Albion FC (The Seagulls). During the morning session, keen pupils from Dorton House School were excited to work with the coaches to hone their already 'match winning' skills. They certainly weren't shy in grilling the coaches for their 'Top Tips'. The afternoon sessions also included pupils from 2 local primary schools whilst Dorton College students also received a coaching session later in the day. Dorton House School pupil Declan Dexter was brave enough to test his goalkeeping skills against all of the squads. At the final whistle, pupils went home with certificates in hand, eager to show their new skills whilst the Society was very grateful to have had the opportunity to kick off a relationship with the Seagulls. 21 Feature Stars of Stage and Screen Four months of fame As part of the National Portrait Gallery's 'Reaching Out, Drawing In' series, five pupils from Dorton House School drew and sculpted images of their favourite celebrities both past and present, including Princess Diana, England cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff and members of the BBC's 'Top Gear' Team. The exhibition, entitled "Fame!" explored the concepts of fame and celebrity from the perspective of the blind and partially sighted people who had created, designed and interpreted it. The Dorton House pupils' artwork formed part of a wider collection designed to provide visitors with a fully accessible art experience, with a descriptive audio guide, tactile images, large print, and Braille information books all available in the exhibition. With support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and these young artists are and how inspired they guidance provided by Art 22 Teacher Jo Wooltorton, have been by their work." the collection represented the six months work, attracted 25,000 visitors in its four month showing. Fittingly, the pupils themselves were in the spotlight when a BBC crew filmed their achievement and interviewed them. Mariam Mahmood, the blind 12 year old creator of a sculpture featuring Daniel Radcliffe (AKA Harry Potter) said "It's amazing that my work is here in the National Portrait Gallery: it's not really sunk in!" Catherine Bromley, the Gallery's Press Officer added "Visitors to the "Fame!" exhibition have loved the pieces by pupils from Dorton House School. Hundreds of people have commented, in the Visitors Book and to our staff, on how talented these young artists are and how inspired they have been by their work. ______________________________________ Is your business looking for a charitable cause? If so, call James Brumer on 01732 592526 23 Feature Stars of Stage and Screen Stars act for RLSB The RLSB is delighted to announce that an established actress, another status was both Anita Dobson and Cheryl Baker have given to me, that of 'celebrity', and I was asked agreed to become Vice Presidents of the by various charities to help bring awareness to Society, and have already promoted the charity their at a number of functions. We asked Anita to explain why she had decided to accept the role: "Along the road to becoming an established actress, another status was given to me, that of 'celebrity', and I was asked by various charities to help bring awareness to their causes. Over time, I realised I could be of greater use if I focused on two or three causes and didn't spread myself so thinly. In supporting the RLSB, I have found what I was looking for: I see the wonderful effect this charity has upon the blind and partially sighted people we work with, and am so proud to be a part of it. It is an honour to be 24 Vice President and to champion such a fantastic cause." ___________________________________ "Sofa" so good for Partnership Since 2002, the RLSB and the Milton Margai School for the Blind in Freetown, Sierra Leone, have forged close links as part of 'Global School Partnership' designed to utilize shared skills, knowledge and experience to make a positive impact on the curriculum in both schools. Activities have grown steadily, from initial staff exchanges through to last year's visit of 5 Milton Margai pupils to meet pen friends at Dorton House School. The latest stage of the Partnership took place in February 2006, when 3 pupils (Nick Taylor, Leighanne Quinney and Kyle Jones) spent 10 days at Milton Margai, accompanied by Dorton's Head teacher Jude Thompson, Mobility Officer Jim Stopforth and Learning Support Assistant James Cox. Primary aims 25 of the trip were to introduce art into the Milton Margai's pupils' curriculum, to compare and learn from the children's different mobility techniques and to further strengthen the bonds between the schools. The trip proved an enormous success, not least because it was conducted under the watchful gaze of a film crew from BBC1's "Breakfast" programme. The resulting footage was aired to the nation during the week following the group's return. Its culmination, a live interview with Jude and Kyle on the famed "Breakfast" sofa, has been highly beneficial for both the Partnership and the RLSB, since it has helped to generate national public and media interest in the Society. 26 Services Estates New hospitality venue a hit The RLSB is pleased to announce the completion of the major refurbishment programme of Dorton House's Main Reception, Library and two Meeting Rooms, which are now available to hire. Suitable for a wide range of occasions including wedding receptions, conferences and tailored special events, the versatile accommodation is sure to impress even the most distinguished guest. Happily, it will also provide the RLSB with a new source of income and offers further opportunity to engage with new and existing businesses and supporters. Such was the quality of work carried out by the Society's own maintenance staff that they won a place as Finalists in the Special Inter Category of the Johnstone's Painter of the Year Award 2005. The judges commented that "all materials have been carefully and lovingly applied by skilled painters… resulting in a first class 27 transformation… completed to the highest standards". Fittingly, the first major event held in the new facilities was the annual Summer Dinner of the Kent Branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD) at which the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP was the guest speaker. Alyson Howard, Chairman of Kent IoD, commented that the Summer Dinner has become one of the finest evenings in their calendar whilst this rare opportunity to hear from such an inspirational figure caused much anticipation amongst guests. In the spectacular surroundings, more than 80 guests enjoyed a Champagne reception on the sun terrace before enjoying a magnificent three-course dinner prepared by CaterLink, the event sponsors. Tony McKenna, Cater Link's Managing Director, said "It's been a delightful evening and fitting launch of these marvellous new facilities at Dorton House". A more detailed account of this event is on the opposite page. 28 If you would like to enquire about hiring these facilities, please contact Katie Broadhurst on (01732) 592511 or e-mail email@example.com 29 Feature fundraising RLSB Corporate ties On 29 June 2006, the RLSB hosted its first Corporate event in Dorton House's newly refurbished hospitality suite, entertaining The Institute of Directors, Kent Branch, at their annual Summer Dinner. James Brumer, the RLSB's Corporate Partnerships officer, reflects on a highly successful evening: "For me, the event was a chance to demonstrate to Kent's finest business brains that the RLSB was able to host top class functions, so it was a real boost to secure the Rt.Hon. David Blunkett MP as the evening's guest speaker. The combination of his attendance, a champagne reception, RLSB Corporate ties magnificent 3 course dinner and idyllic surroundings meant the event sold out weeks in advance, but the pressure was on to meet our guests' expectations." "Happily, we had secured generous sponsorship from CaterLink Ltd., one of the UK's leading contract caterers, so the food's quality was matched only by that of Mr 30 Blunkett's speech, which combined humour, anecdotes and gravity in perfect balance. He spoke candidly about his experiences as a blind person, and closed with reference to a recent report that stated 90% of employers would consider it difficult or impossible to employ a blind person. It was certainly food for thought for all those in attendance." Following this success, the RLSB aims to run similar evenings both at Dorton House and in London. If you would like to learn more about such opportunities, please call James on 01732 592526, or email firstname.lastname@example.com. _____________________________________ Payroll Giving If you are an employer or employee, one of the most tax efficient ways of donating to charities is through use of Payroll Giving schemes, also known as 'Give as you Earn' (GAYE). These schemes, which are actively encouraged by the Inland Revenue, are 31 simple to establish and highly effective in use. The basis of the scheme is that employees' donations are deducted from their salaries before the earnings have been taxed: the benefit is amazing – if you are a basic rate taxpayer, and decided to give £5 a month, your donation would actually only cost £3.90. As a higher rate taxpayer, the effect is more dramatic - that same £5 donation would cost you just £3.00! You might think that Payroll Giving would be widespread, but incredibly, only 2% of UK employees currently give through GAYE schemes. To combat this, the Government has recently launched three Payroll Giving Quality Marks, signifying 1%, 5% and 10% staff participation, in order to encourage companies to set the schemes up for their employees. The RLSB has produced a pamphlet and application form explaining the Payroll Giving benefits for both employees and employers, and we are happy to offer guidance and assistance to those 32 companies and employees who are interested in getting involved. If you would like to learn more, please contact Amanda Tucker on 01732 592532 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com. 33 Feature Kent Partnership Outreach and Partnership Working With increasing numbers of blind and partially sighted children being educated in mainstream schools, RLSB's Dorton House staff have been developing partnerships in order to bring their considerable expertise to a wider audience. Such activity enables them to meet the Government's agenda for social inclusion whilst developing the role of special schools. Since 2004, staff in Dorton House Nursery have been working with Kent education professionals to enhance its inclusive pre- school provision for visually impaired children. Those children already at the Nursery are supported by Dorton House staff and as they near readiness to receive their education in their local community, they are offered additional preparatory sessions. This might include working hands-on with a child to demonstrate good practice, or providing written individual education plans and 34 training for staff on particular eye conditions. Whilst the scheme has been highly successful, developmental opportunities still exist to further assist those children with complex medication needs. Dorton House Nursery's weekly Drop-in Days continue to be well attended and the Drop-in Day leaflet now includes mention of the Partnership. These leaflets are sent to visually impaired children's parents, Health Visitors, feeding clinics and therapists. Parental suggestions have prompted the launch of massage sessions and visits from osteopaths and therapists. However, most parents cite the greatest benefit to be the chance to chat with other parents, carers or extended families in a relaxed, friendly and non-clinical atmosphere. The Drop-ins also provide a visually impaired peer group for those children attending a mainstream nursery. The outreach scheme undertaken by Dorton House School staff is part of the wider remit of a Kent/RLSB partnership called "Shared 35 Vision" which was set up to share skills, expertise, training and resources between the RLSB and Kent Specialist Teaching Service. The scheme's basis is that RLSB teachers are seconded to Kent as visiting teachers of the visually impaired: at present, they have approximately 60 pupils, aged from 5-18, in mainstream and special schools. Our staff will not only work with each of these pupils at their own school, but also with their teachers, teaching assistants and parents. They will write reports on the children, attend their Annual Reviews, support them through secondary transfer and arrange equipment and resources for the children. They also provide inset training for teaching assistants and mentor those Kent teachers training in visual impairment. These partnerships' successes are testament to the collaboration and determination of their participants: when their outcome is that more visually impaired children are enabled to fulfil their educational ability, they can only have a positive future. 36 If you're looking for a new challenge... why not take on one of ours? See page 2 37 Services in brief Sparkling times for Industrial Services On 2 March 2006, staff at the RLSB's Industrial Services Division celebrated the unveiling of its new Industrial Washer at its factory in Willesden, North London. Funded by The Cloth workers' Foundation and supplied by Vixen, the new washer replaces the existing manual 'wash and rinse' process, increasing cleanliness and productivity. Specially adapted audible warnings have also been incorporated to protect staff. The division currently has approximately 50% of the UK's Keg Extractor refurbishment market, refurbishing 300,000 extractors of 25 different types and sizes per annum. Sales Manager Rob Kershaw says "the new machine has enabled us to clean up our business - we are thrilled with the benefits that it has brought, both to our customers and us". 38 A fast track College Graduation Staff and students were delighted to welcome back ex-Dorton College of Further Education (DCFE) student Kevin Alderton as he presented prizes at the College Graduation on 30 June 2006. Kevin came to DCFE as an adult student in 1999 after a street attack the previous year left him with only 6% vision. Addressing assembled guests, Kevin described how studying Business Administration had helped to rebuild his confidence, enabling him to return to the ski slopes and his eventual quest to set a downhill speed skiing world record by a blind person. After months of training, Kevin achieved his aim, setting a world record of 100.94mph on the slopes of Les Arcs in France. Following his success, Kevin said "without DCFE, I wouldn't be the world record holder. I've now got a place with the British Adaptive Ski Team and have set my sights on the 2008 World Championships and the Paralympics". 39 One thing's certain: Kevin will have the support of all the College's staff and students in his exploits. 40 Feature the Society RLSB makes it's impact The RLSB has joined some of the largest charities in the UK to form the 'Impact Coalition': the 'Impact' acronym stands for 'improving accountability, clarity and transparency', and the coalition's main aims are to raise awareness of modern charities' activities, make clear to the public the benefits that charities provide for society and to communicate clearly and openly. In our case, during year ending 31 July 2006, the RLSB educated and trained 180 children and young people, employed 32 blind or partially sighted people in its factory and assisted 57 visually impaired adults in their employment at more than 30 organisations. In keeping with the Coalition's intentions, this and other information will form the basis of a restyled RLSB Annual Review that will outline the Society's original aims for the 2005-6 financial year and measure its success in achieving them. 41 The Society has also recently joined the 'Remember A Charity' campaign, in which more than 140 charities aim to raise public awareness of the importance of making a Will, and to encourage people to consider supporting their favourite causes with a legacy. Including a charitable gift in your Will is an easy and cost-effective way to make a lasting difference. For further information, please contact our Legacies team on 01732 592522. _____________________________________ Pupils get up and go! With a media which is obsessed by body image, and a population that is becoming ever more sedentary, the adoption of a healthy diet and regular exercise has never been more important. However, being blind or partially sighted can be an understandable deterrent to people's participation in sport, so in June 2006 the 42 RLSB's Physiotherapy team decided to tackle the problem head-on. Under the banner of "Prevention being better than cure", the Physiotherapy team organised a Healthy Living Week, with each Dorton House School pupil receiving a "Healthy Passport". Each day, the pupils were able to earn two stickers, one for choosing a healthy option at lunch and one for taking part in 30 minutes' physical exercise. These activities gave pupils the opportunity to discover a new sport including walking, cycling and various team games. Some took to these straight away; others found motivation in the thought that more stickers meant more goes at soaking the physiotherapists who were locked into temporary stocks. Whilst the week proved to be great fun for the children, it was also deemed an educational success since it introduced them to new activities and dietary information. The intention is now to replicate its success on an ongoing basis, with more break-time activities for the children and wider awareness of healthy eating options. 43 Feature fundraising Willing to make a real difference This year, the RLSB received more that it has ever done before from the generosity of those people who remembered the Society with a gift in their Wills - legacy gifts, both large and small, have reached a massive £1.8 million. These gifts will help us to continue to make a real difference to the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted and we are extremely grateful for the kindness of those who support our work in this way. For information about the difference a legacy can make, please contact Sarah Dean on 01732 592522 to request a free copy of our new "Share Our Vision" booklet. It explains the importance of legacies to the RLSB, with useful information about "why", "when" and "how" to make a Will. 44 Personalised Christmas Cards If you are searching for high quality personal or corporate Christmas cards that give a little extra, then the RLSB has the answer for you. If you order personalised Christmas cards from Charity Choice, they will donate 50p for every card bought to the RLSB. You can view and order on-line (www.charitychristmascards.com) or obtain further information from Amanda Tucker on 01732 592532. ______________________________________ A chance to donate If you would like to help the RLSB in its work for blind or partially sighted people, please complete the following form: I enclose a gift of £ Name Address Postcode 45 Signature I enclose my cheque/PO payable to RLSB or please debit my Mastercard/Visa/Amex/CAF card/Switch/Maestro (delete as appropriate) Expiry Date / Valid from / Issue No (Switch/Maestro only) Security No Date // (Last 3 digits on the signature strip of your card) I am a UK taxpayer and wish the RLSB to reclaim tax on all donations I have made since 6th April 2000 and any donations I make in future. Please complete and return this form with your donation to RLSB, FREEPOST SEA1277, Sevenoaks, TN15 0BR. 46 FORTHCOMING EVENTS As always, we have been busy creating a variety of events for the coming months, and have something for everyone from the mayhem of a Rock n' Roll party to the serenity of a classical concert. Young or old, individual or corporate, why not give us a ring to find out more? 14th October 2006 - Rock and roll party Dorton House Kent 19th October 2006 - Golf Day Hever Golf Club Kent 31st October 2006 - Halloween Fire and Ice Walk Dorton House 14th November 2006 - Sackville Singers Concert Dorton House 20th February 2007 - Scalextric Grand Prix corporate event Dorton House 8th March 2007 - Local corporate networking evening Dorton House 47 For further details, please call Amanda Tucker on 01732 592532. or email firstname.lastname@example.com ____________________________________ TEAM RLSB Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to change the future for blind and partially sighted people? The pages of this magazine have, over the years, contained lots of stories about parachute jumps, cycle rides, marathon runs and all sorts of exciting things that people have done to raise money for the work of RLSB. We want to make sure that we thank all those people properly, support them in their efforts and, quite frankly, encourage more people to do even more things. We thought long and hard about how we could do this and we are very excited now to announce the formation of TEAM RLSB. Anyone who takes part in our varied activity- based fundraising programme can become a 48 member. In addition to all the usual t-shirts and support you will receive training tips; invitations to get-togethers and training days; help with your fundraising and a regular newsletter full of useful and interesting information. If you would like to join TEAM RLSB we can arrange anything from a marathon place to a fun run or a parachute jump to a trek through Africa, but what we do need is YOU. If being active and helping visually impaired people appeals to you contact Amanda or Tim on 01732 592532 (email@example.com)
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In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.
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All in all, this is a pretty solid debut novel for an author. The ending feels a bit rushed and unfinished, but that might have been the intention. Looking forward to reading what else Cashore puts out there. Worth a read if you enjoy young adult fantasy, especially female-centric young adult fantasy.
Excellent adventure tale. Katsa is a "graced" with the talent to kill but is manipulated by uncle to use he skill as he wishes... Yet through the book we see Katsa develop into a thoughtful and strong heroine. Well written, the author draws you into the intrigue and mystical world...
This is a wonderful start to a wonderful trio. Cashore skillfully wove together action and emotion, romance and mystery in this stunning novel. Graceling is gripping. I couldn't put it down for a moment.
Wonderfully original! I read also Fire and hopefully I'll have to to read Bitterblue soon.
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A great novel about a young heroine and how those in power often try to take advantage of those with special skills. If there's a sequel, I will definitely read.
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Posting Number: 11-00035
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Months: 12 Month
Pay Grade Level: S-K: Steps A – B
Starting Pay Rate: $68,506 or $71,246 annually
Work Hours: Monday – Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Dustin Wharton's combine performance has attracted attention from professional scouts.
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WASHINGTON - Senior linebacker Dustin Wharton (LaVale, Md./Allegany) has made a habit of standing out during his four-year career on the Hilltop. Whether it has been his record-breaking exploits in the weight room or the display of power and speed on the field, teammates, coaches and opponents have noticed his playmaking capability. So it comes as little surprise that Wharton's performance at the BSN Collegiate Showcase's 2014 National Scouting Combine has begun to earn him attention, as he looks to move to the next level.
At the combine, Wharton, who set national powerlifting records as a teen, showed his strength, completing 30 reps in the 225 pound bench press, more than all but one linebacker and three linemen in a group of over 80 professional football hopefuls.
Wharton showed off his speed with the fastest 40 yard dash time at the combine, finishing in 4.47. He also proved one of the most agile, turning in a 4.06 in the shuttle, the third best time, behind a pair of cornerbacks. He put his explosiveness on display with a 40' vertical leap, tied for third in the entire field, while his 10-5 broad jump was the second best at the combine.
"Dustin has been the hardest working athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching," Sports Performance Coach Carl Johnson said. "His attitude and work ethic has been infectious and inspired everyone else to become stronger and more consistent in their training. I wasn't surprised on his combine stats, because those are the numbers he's been putting up for the last three years. He has demonstrated that strength is the key ingredient to being a more explosive faster and powerful athlete."
Wharton has also provided the on-field credentials during his career on the Hilltop. The 2013 Preseason Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year is also a two-time Patriot League First Team selection, while moving into third place in career tackles (280) during his senior season. His versatility on the field has allowed the Hoyas' coaches to move the 6-0, 216 pound athlete between outside linebacker, safety and defensive end.
"I've never coached a more versatile, more explosive athlete than Dustin Wharton," said Georgetown Head Football Coach Rob Sgarlata, who served as the Hoyas' defensive coordinator through Wharton's career. "Goal line he played safety, first and second down he'd play linebacker and third down he would rush the passer. He has an unparalleled work ethic and just as a person, the work he's done in this community has been tremendous."
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"To be honest I am not too sure what position teams want me to play at the next level," Wharton said. "I've heard safety, nickel, linebacker, etc., so I just feel I have to be prepared for anything; which hasn't been too different with all the positions I played here at Georgetown. But, I have heard all great things and some definite interest that hopefully develops more as I continue this process. I am just trying to take it one step at a time, be teachable and coachable, while taking care of the stuff that I can take control" His impressive combine performance comes as a result of years of hard work. Growing up in a competitive family and having a passion for the weight room instilled in him from his father, Tim and older brother Tyler, a former fullback at Towson, Wharton's strength and work ethic are well-documented. Though it has been put on display more than ever, as he has had to ramp up his training regimen while taking 18 credits in the classroom during his final semester. Though he has not let fatigue creep in, using the competitive aspects of the combine to push him to higher heights.
"My training has been harder and more efficient than ever, and I have been giving it everything I have to show the numbers that I am capable of producing," Wharton said. "I think when you're out there and you got all of these competitors out there, it does give a little extra adrenaline to you. And me, being the competitor I am, I want to show that I am the best." After his impressive showing, Wharton has attracted more attention, but feels like his work is far from done. He will participate in a Pro-Day at Towson on April 7 for another opportunity to show professional scouts what he is capable of doing. Until then, Wharton will continue to train and prepare for an opportunity to play at the next level.
"I think working out for the Georgetown season, I kind of knew what to expect, how to train, and things like that," Wharton said. "But for the professional level, I feel I have to be ready for anything. I am training in different ways than I ever have before--focusing in on speed, explosiveness, and flexibility. Strength Coach Carl Johnson and my speed coach Justin Kavanaugh have been crucial parts to my training and I feel especially confident with their expertise. It's also great working out with other guys that are in the same situation as I am, ultimately, trying to make a name for themselves."
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COLUMBIA CITY — Nine students from Columbia City High School and Eagle Tech Academy toured City Hall before beginning a brainstorming and planning session Thursday for the inaugural meeting of the Columbia City Youth Council.
"The youth council was kind of an idea I wanted to incorporate into our government to get more of the youth voice into the planning for our future," said Mayor Ryan Daniel. "As we've met today, it's clear to me that these youths want to do more than just give a voice to their age group. It's clear that they really want to give back in some way to the community."
SOUTH WHITLEY — Somewhere there are probably people with Whitko and Columbia City loyalties who speak kindly of each other and may even at most times be downright friendly to each other, but once the two meet in an athletic contest — no matter whether it is volleyball, basketball, or even a spirited game of tiddley winks — neither wants to be on the downhill side of the final score. Friday night the two Whitley County football rivals met at Whitko's Ryan Huff Memorial field.
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She was born Feb. 13, 1974, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Roy E. Weaver and Jayme D. McClain. Her formative years were spent in Michigan. She graduated from Wayne High School.
She was employed at Columbia City Mill.
Surviving relatives include two sons, Jacob Deck and Jesse Deck, both of Columbia City; her mother, Jayme D. Hapner of Columbia City and two brothers, Randy Weaver of Michigan and Scott Weaver of Fort Wayne.
Her father and step father, Albert Hapner, preceded her in death.
Deloris Joan Reavis, 79, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at her son's home in rural Columbia City.
Born Dec. 5, 1932, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of William Frederick and Alta Leota (Downing) Breisch.
Raised in Whitley County, she also lived in Peru, Fort Wayne and Noble County before returning to Etna-Troy Township in 1983. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the class of 1951.
Blanche Marie Ernst, 91, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City.
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COLUMBIA CITY — While the grass is a vibrant green, and it has even become long enough for Whitley County residents to use their lawn mowers, the drought is still far from over according to experts.
"It's eased a little bit," said David Addison, Purdue Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development. "We went from being in an extreme drought to being in a severe drought."
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INDIANAPOLIS — Western Governors University Indiana has selected Steel Dynamics, Inc. as the first northern Indiana employer to promote bachelor's and master's degrees from the state's nonprofit, online university.
The announcement pairs Indiana's eighth state university with the nation's fifth-largest steel company, which has a division in Columbia City.
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LARWILL — A tenderloin fry at the fire department's headquarters in Larwill today, which begins at 4 p.m., will mark the official beginning of Larwill's annual festival, Squawbuck Days, which runs until the 11 a.m. carry-in lunch on Sunday.
The 158th anniversary of the town-wide festival is sponsored by the Larwill Fire Department, Lions Club and Richland Township Community Association.
A town-wide garage sale will take place during the weekend as well as a car show.
Terry L. Farber, 61, of Columbia City, died at 5:54 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at his home. He had been in failing health.
He was born Aug. 25, 1950, at the Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, a son of Lawrence E. and Ruby L. (Hearld) Farber.
A member of the class of 1968 from Columbia City High School, he graduated from IPFW with a degree in Engineering.
On June 15, 1967, he was united in marriage to Marold A. Jackson. They have always made their home in the Columbia City area, moving to their present home in 1996.
Lois Evelyn Baker, 91, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City.
Born Oct. 16, 1920, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Charles C. and Eletha M. (Egolf) Nichols.
She has resided her entire life in the Whitley County area, attending Thorncreek Center Elementary School and Columbia City High School.
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It took most of today for my dealer to look into it and the end result is this. The hole is covered by a gore-tex membrane in the form of a small sticker like object. The purpose is to allow condensation within the housing to escape. Evidently they have had some issues with people pressure washing these lights and forcing water past the gasket. Ok this explanation was beyond me. How about telling people not to pressure wash the lights?
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29 Fulling Mill Rd., Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Property DescriptionCape May Par 3 and Driving Range is an 18-hole, Par 3 course with full size greens. A full length driving range and two practice greens are also available. Full time teaching pro is on site for lessons and clinics. Cape May Par 3 offers Family Fun for everyone! From beginner to pro, 7 years old to 97, everyone loves playing here. Learn the game of golf in a relaxed setting.
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Chronic Pain in Parents May Be Associated with Chronic Pain in Adolescents
A recent study indicates that chronic pain in parents may be associated with chronic pain in their adolescent and young adult children.
Chronic pain is real pain that doesn't go away, and may or may not have been originally set off by a specific event. But many people also suffer from chronic pain with no known origin.
For the purpose of this study, strict definitions of chronic pain were used. Chronic nonspecific pain is pain in at least one location and chronic multisite pain is pain in at least three locations.
The intent of the study, published online on November 19, 2012 in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, was to look at the association of parental chronic pain with chronic pain in adolescents and young adult children. It also tracked whether psychological, economic, socioeconomic, or family structure might explain the relationship between parental and child chronic pain.
The study design, cross-sectional or observational, looks at specific chronic pain characteristics of an entire population group in one Norwegian town. Survey questions were asked to 5,370 adolescents and young adults ages 13-18 and to at least one and sometimes both parents of each participant.
The teens and young adults were asked if they'd experienced pain unrelated to a specific disease or injury at any time during the three previous months. If they had, they were asked to specify the location and frequency of that pain. Parents were also asked if they'd experienced chronic pain that lasted for more than six months and to rate the severity of that pain. Both parents and children were asked to describe their pain in detail, and all participants were given clinical exams.
"The study showed that both maternal chronic pain and paternal chronic pain are associated with chronic nonspecific pain and especially with chronic multi-site pain in adolescents and young adults," said lead study author Gary Hoftun, MD, of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. "We found a substantial increase in pain among offspring for whom both parents reported chronic pain."
When adjusted for socioeconomic and psychological factors, the outcomes remained the same, but when adjusted for family structure, outcomes differed. Among adolescents living with mothers only, chronic pain was associated with increased odds of non-specific pain, and when living with fathers only, a less strong association was found. Chronic pain was also found to be lower among children living with both parents.
In Norway, the government helps with support for single parents, so economic conditions probably didn't play a major role in this study. Instead, chronic pain in both two parent and single parent households may be an indication of anxiety, depression, and other general stress factors in the family environment.
Gerard Banez, PhD, Director for the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital says these findings are consistent with what he sees when treating children for chronic pain. While he says reasons for pain are numerous and may involve genetic or biologic factors, environment plays a significant role in coping with and functioning with pain.
"As common as chronic pain is," says Banez, "it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause. At the Cleveland Clinic, I work with parents to help them better themselves so that they can help their children, because if parents are more healthy and well, kids will follow." He notes that the study finding that if both parents have pain, children will be at higher risk for pain may be due to stress and emotional upset affecting all family members."
"In my work," continues Banez, "I find it especially challenging to treat children whose parents also have pain. In order for kids to have the best outcomes, parents need to also get better."
The implication of the study is that parents should be involved in the management of nonspecific pain in their children and be made aware of their own chronic pain. And because the findings are from a large epidemiological population study, they are likely to apply to most population groups.
The results of this study are strong enough to warrant additional observational long-term studies.


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Beachside bungalow on Bainbridge Island
This little cutie is one of the historic cottages on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound, west of Seattle. Bainbridge Island is an affluent bedroom community to Seattle, which is a 35-minute ferry boat ride away.
In 2005 Bainbridge Island was named the second-best place to live in the United States by CNN/Money and Money magazine, so it is quite the coveted zip code.
This 1927 vintage home is a jewel not just because of its seaside location, but because of its abundant charm.
The cottage is more spacious than it looks from the exterior at 1,920 square feet, plus it comes with a 3-car garage. Yes – it is currently for sale!
Have a look inside…
Bright and cheery – and this is just the beginning!
Bathed in natural light, this home has plenty of sunny rooms that defy the stereotype of the dark and dreary Pacific Northwest.
The home has been thoroughly renovated and modernized but the windows and the flooring are original fir.
Tons of nooks and crannies and vintage touches…
This home is advertised as a 3 bedroom home, but there is an additional room on the main level with one of those nifty Murphy beds:
now you see it…
now you don't…
Upstairs there are more bright and light-filled rooms thanks to all those generous skylights…
It's so darn charming. The only problem with this house is that it only has one bathroom. Still, the adorable (yet spacious) bedrooms make up for the lack of toilets.
Outside, you have over an acre (41,382 sq ft lot) of lush green yard in which to romp.
Not to mention beach access right across the road…
Price for this heavenly Bainbridge Island home?
$835,000 – which is a pretty good deal for being within commuting distance to Seattle!
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Considering how wonderful, adorable, and charming this heavenly house is and its location right on the water I think the price is quite good. You found a gem in a sea of homes on Bainbridge Island.
Very sweet little cottage. I wonder how much the price would increase if there was another bathroom? LOL!


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Eggplant Italiano
19 Oct 2009
This Eggplant Italiano is simply marvelous ! These spicy cheese and vegetable garnished brinjal bakes make a hit combination with my pasta and rice dishes. Try this Eggplant Italiano the way you want to and let me know if you like it !
|1 Pound (Peeled)
|Canned low sodium cocktail vegetable juice
|6 Ounce (1 Can)
|Oat bran hot cereal
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Quaker, Uncooked)
|2 Clove (10 gm), minced
|Dried basil leaves
|1 Teaspoon, crushed
|Oregano leaves
|1⁄2 Teaspoon, crushed
|2 Medium, chopped
|Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
|5 Ounce
Heat oven to 350°F.
Line cookie sheet or 15xl0-inch baking pan with foil.
Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray, or oil lightly.
Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch-thick slices; place in single layer on prepared pan.
Combine vegetable juice, oat bran, garlic, basil and oregano.
Spread evenly over eggplant; top with tomatoes.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until eggplant is tender and cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with additional basil or oregano, if desired.
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How much supplements are too much?
Large doses can lead to kidney damage, heart disease, cancer and stroke
Taking large doses of certain supplements, unless under medical supervision, isn't a good idea. High doses of vitamin E taken over a long period have been linked to a small but increased risk of lung cancer. Very high levels of vitamin D can cause kidney and tissue damage, and too much calcium can lead to kidney stones and increased risk of heart disease. Fish oil may reduce the risk of stroke, particularly ischemic stroke (the most common kind), but too much may increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, the less common but more deadly kind. An overdose of iron can damage organ function, and if left untreated can lead to death.
Even nutrients like the highly touted antioxidants, which are supposed to neutralize free radicals and ease inflammation, can have a negative effect if you go overboard.
"Too much vitamin C can turn from an antioxidant into a pro-oxidant, which would cause inflammation in the body," said Bonakdar, who recommends getting antioxidants from foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and green tea.
If you think the Food and Drug Administration wouldn't let something be on store shelves if it could harm you, think again. There is no government regulation of vitamin and nutritional supplements. The FDA doesn't generally verify claims made by supplement manufacturers before products reach the market, and federal law doesn't require dietary supplements to be tested for content, safety or efficacy. That's why it's imperative that you discuss your supplement use with your health care provider.
"We need much more dialogue with our physicians about supplements. We seem to have a 'don't ask, don't tell' philosophy," said Bonakdar, citing a recent Centers for Disease Control/AARP survey in which 67 percent of seniors said they don't discuss their supplements with their doctor. "Many people don't even know they should be talking it over with their health care provider."
Getting your vitamins and minerals from a handful of pills is not the same thing as getting nutrients from foods in your diet. By eating a balanced diet, not only do you get a broader array of vitamins and minerals, you also get important fiber and phytochemicals (plant nutrients).
"What we are doing is taking what we know about nutrients that occur naturally in foods and synthetically producing it in pills. But, it's not the same thing. It's in a different form, and the dose is different," said Elena Martinez, a researcher and professor of family and preventive medicine at the University of California San Diego Medical School. "We also change how we eat (the nutrient/supplement). When we eat beta-carotene in food, for example, we just don't eat beta-carotene by itself. We usually eat it with other foods, and that food combination gives us protection (from adverse effects)."
There can also be medication interactions. Taking some prescribed medicines while taking certain supplements can have dangerous consequences. Vitamin C, for example, has been shown to reduce the potency of many chemotherapy drugs. The herb Saint-John's-wort can interfere with oral contraceptives, seizure medication, blood thinners and antidepressants. And, if you take the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin), you should avoid a long list of popular supplements, including Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, saw palmetto and Saint- John's-wort.


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Using the Conjugate Zeros Theorem - Problem 3
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Let's take a look at an extra hard problem of finding the zeros of a polynomial.
Here I've got a fifth degree polynomial function and I'm told that f of -½ plus root 3 over 2i is zero and f of 1 minus ½i is zero. We're going to use the Conjugate Zeros Theorem. If you know that -½ plus root 3 over 2i is a zero, then you also know that -½ minus root 3 over 2i, it's conjugate. It's a zero and that means that x minus this is going to be a factor. That means x plus ½ minus root 3 over 2i and x minus this is a factor of our polynomial. X plus ½ plus root 3 over 2 that's a 3 over 2i.
Now remember our trick for multiplying these special factors when you have conjugate imaginary zeros. The x plus ½, you have in both factors and the root 2 over 3i you have in both factors, here you have a minus, here you have a plus so what we have here is actually a difference of squares and if you use that it will save you a couple of steps of multiplication. We have x plus ½ quantity squared minus root 3 over 2i quantity squared.
Now expanding this, this is just a binomial we get x² plus ½ x times 2 plus x plus ½ squared is a quarter and then I have root 2 over 3i squared, root 3 over 2 squared is ¾, root 3 over 2i squared is minus ¾ so I have minus -¾ plus ¾. So this is just 1. X² plus x plus 1. Now I've got to divide that quadratic put of my fifth degree polynomial and find what the remaining factor is, so I give myself a lot of space to do the division x² plus x plus 1 divided by and my polynomial is 8x to the fifth minus 20x to the fourth, plus 14x³ minus 9x² plus 19x minus 15. It's going to be a good one.
All right, what do I have to multiply by x² to get 8x to the fifth? 8x³, so I multiply through and I get 8x to the fifth plus 8x to the fourth plus 8x³, I change the signs and I add and I get 0, I get -28x to the fourth, I get +6x³ and I'll pull down the minus 9x².
What do I have to multiply by x² to get -28x to the fourth? -28x², I multiply through and each of these has a coefficient of 1, so I know what I'm going to get -28x to the fourth, minus 28x³ and minus 28x², change the signs and add. I get 0, I get 34x³, I get 19x², what do I need to multiply by x² to get 34x³? 34x and I multiply through 34x³ plus 34x² plus 34x and I need to bring down this 19x. I change the signs and add and I get 0, I get what? -15x² and -15x and thankfully I've got a -15 and I can pull down, that's perfect, so what do I multiply by x² plus x plus 1 to get this? -15 and just to conserve space I'm not going to check that.
So this is my quotient, that means my polynomial can be factored into x² plus x plus 1 and 8x³ minus 28x² plus 34x minus 15, but we're not done. We haven't used the fact that 1 minus 2i is a factor and if 1 minus 2i is a factor, since this has all real coefficients, 1 plus ½i is going to be a factor, a zero let's use that fact now.
So 1 minus ½i and 1 plus ½i are zeros, that means x minus 1 plus ½i and x minus 1 minus ½i are factors so I multiply this through remember the trick x minus 1 quantity squared minus ½i quantity squared and so I get x² minus 2x plus 1 and I have minus a quarter, so minus, minus a quarter is plus a quarter. This is x² minus 2x plus 5/4.
Now let's notice that our polynomial here, we have an 8x³ minus 28x² plus 34x minus 15 and this is one of its factors, so if I divide this factor out of the cubic, I'm going to get the one remaining linear factor, so I have to do that division now. X² minus 2x plus 5/4 divided by 8x³ minus 28x² plus 34x minus 15.
Let's go in, so what do we have to multiply by x² to get 8x³? 8x, multiply through and I get 8x³, 8x times -2x is -16x², this is lucky right? We have 5/4 times 8, 8 and 4 cancel giving me 2, I have 10x so plus 10x, change the signs and add and I get 0, I get -15x², I get 24x and I get -15.
Okay this is the moment of truth, what do I have to multiply by x² to get -12x²? -12, multiply through and I just need to check -12x², -12 times -2 plus 24x, -12 times 5/4, the 4 and the 12 cancel giving me 3, -3 rather times 5 perfect.
The final factor is8x minus 12 and that means x² plus x plus 1, remember that this factored into the quadratic x² minus 2x plus 5/4 and the remaining factor was 8x minus 12.
So let's list the zeros. First we had minus ½ plus root 3 over 2i and minus I'll write that this way, plus or minus root 3 over 2i and then back over here we had 1 minus ½i, one plus ½i, so 1 plus or minus ½i and one more, what's the zero of this? 8x minus 12 equals 0, 8x equals 12, x equals 12 over 8, 3/2, that's the last one and that's it.
This represents five zeros right? We had a fifth degree polynomial function, we have a pair of conjugate imaginary zeros here, another pair here and one real zero.
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