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Pretty strange tendency, but these games have become very popular, the race is one thing, and another thing - the suffering in the parking lot or something like that, anyway, there are games and there are even masterpieces, look what a game Modern Driving School 3D !
This game, even being a simulator operates on classical principles, you have to start with the slow and boring machines, but if you show your skills, you will pay the money that can be spent on car cooler. Starting the car is a bit like the last generation Civic Hodu, after it is possible to buy something resembling a new Camaro, then Lamborghini, Range Rover, and then (oddly) a police car. The machine is not so much, but each can be repainted and change the wheel, it adds a bit of personality.
Each level will ask you to make the first elementary parking lot, and then begin to appear more complex tasks. Only two locations, but they are made soundly, so much discomfort because of this you will not experience. Management here already three species, so that this problem will not be. As to the design, it is not a top, but the eye does not hurt, can feel the dimensions and the rest here and not so important.
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Outcome: generally the simulator is not much stands out from the competition, most do not even released, so we'll focus on individual preferences, although the graphics, physics and levels here at a good level, which will suit many.
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Here is an article that doesn't surprise me. All you have to do is look around and see that the world itself is slowly succumbing, it isn't jsut the United States. Personally I think it is a combination of factors rather than jsut one singular cause to the health and fitness crisis.
Kevin Newman
Weight of the World
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The growing number of overweight or obese people isn't restricted to the United States; it's a problem worldwide.
Data collected from a new global study reveals 40 percent of men and 30 percent of women are overweight. When it comes to obesity, 24 percent of men and 27 percent of women fall into the classification.
Researchers involved in the study collected data from 168,159 people ages 18 to 80. Participants were studied in 63 countries and on five continents. "This is the largest study to assess the frequency of adiposity (body fat) in the clinic, providing a snapshot of patients worldwide," lead author Beverly Balkau, Ph.D., director of research at INSERM in Villejuif, France, was quoted as saying.
Physicians worldwide recorded participant's age, gender, and whether there was a diagnosis of heart disease or diabetes. They also measured waist circumference, overall weight, height and body mass index.
"Overall, there's a significant increase in the frequency of heart disease and diabetes with increasing waist circumference," Dr. Balkau reported. The frequency of heart disease was 16 percent for men and 13 percent for women, while diabetes was 13 percent for men and 11 percent for women.
This article was reported by Ivanhoe.com, which offers Medical Alerts by e-mail every day of the week. To subscribe, click on: http://www.ivanhoe.com/newsalert/.
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>I think it was a fair question, Mach and EMC are "machine controllers" - they consume GCode, while CAM programs generate GCode. (Sure some MCs generate GCode but they shouldn't be considered full-fledged CAM programs.)
> Reread that email you replyed to.
- Here I my comments with 9 years experienec.
The PC is the least important part !
The most important part is the sw, either a closed box
(usb controllers, any nr of hw controllers)- dont pick any of these
mach3-easy and cheap
emc2-far less easy but no buying cost
The cost of mach3 will be moot, as you will spend far more on everything
The nr1 error is typically trying to do it "cheap".
This leads to 2 results.
1. You abandon it as "not working"
2. You then spend a lot more, to get a working solution
Ie, most of this stuff has a cost for a reason.
There is huge competition in the field, and the sweet spot is where you
really want to be.
Dont buy anything expect bipolar microstepping drivers (if using steppers).
Chinese 50V/4a microstepping drivers are fine, and cost about the same
as geckos.
So are small geckos (g251s). Totally equivalent in use.
Dont buy old or small steppers !
A good stepper today has 3-5 Nm of torque for about the same cost as a
little, weak, 120 ozin one.
Use about 48V DC with you choice of driver electronics.
ONLY consider bipolar parallel wired square-body steppers.
Dont buy poor mounts, poor couplers, wrong belts (like xl series).
Dont use poor cabling ! Use cabling meant to flex.
To connect the steppers you need either couplers or belts.
Cheap couplers are not very accurate - and good couplers are expensive.
This will not matter if you buy poor belts, poor (cheap) mounts, small
motors, or unshielded cables as the errors will be masked by the other
A good cheap choice is HTD belts and pulleys, 5 mm profile (size) and 15
mm wide.
You can use the lathe to bore the pulleys to size for the steppers, or
get it already done.
You will need cam sw, and cad sw, and the machine controller, either
mach3 or emc2.
Learning everything in linux is a big undertaking, if you are not
familiar with this.
So it is in windows, but learning an opsys at the same time is a whole
new set up problems.
You will spend about 200-300$/axis with steppers.
You CANNOT do a good job for much less.
Approx ballpark costs.
50$ stepper 2.5-4 Nm
80$ Microstepping bipolar driver for stepper motor, 48V, 3-4 amps
10$ pulley, 12-16 tooth (stepper end)
20$ pulley, screw end, 16-48 teeth
10$ limit switches
10$ cabling
180 $ per axis, add 20$ shipping and handling, about 200$/axis
50$ Cabling 10+ m
50$ connectors
40$ main switch, estop
100 $ breakout board, also called bob
50$ box
Remember to add some cable glands, strain reliefs, drills, mains cord,
connector etc etc.
All this stuff adds up.
So the costs run about 1200 $ for a 3 axis setup.
IF you use a weak, slow, less precise stepper, you will get about 30% of
the performance, and save about 25$/axis.
Absolutely not worth it.
So forget integrated chinese tb6xxx drives with bob and 3 axis drivers.
They work ( I have 2), but are relatively about 50% of the speed of the
good microstepping drivers (or geckos), and again, you save 25$ /axis
for 30% of total performance.
You can start with mach3 as a demo (free).
Once you learn, you can add mach3 licsense, 150$, mach3 wizards,50$
iirc, basic cam (250$ meshcam etc and so on).
Most of Jeff Birts (Soigeneris) kit is good, and he is a reputable long
time seller.
Any nr of suppliers in the US also sell good hw and accessories (over 30).
> Hello![Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> My son and I are at the first step in turning a manual sherline lathe
> with milling column
> Into a CNC mill. I realize tha with a fat checkbook someone can order
> sherlines complete
> Turnkey CNC mill.....but from all the products out there I see, it's
> clear that its possible
> To make the upgrade much cheaper. That's the nature of my first
> question....
> One Good thing is, my son is Very computer literate, so our first step
> is to define the
> Basic hardware needs........what I know so far is that you need:
> 1. The sherline mill
> 2. The stepper motors
> 3 . That box interface between the computer and the stepper motors
> 4. The computer and a CNC program
> Is there a basic Dummy's type of book out there that sorts out how
> someone can put together
> A machine which addresses how to not overspend by getting more
> capabilities than you
> Will need?
> And along with that how spend the least $ to do the job, by mixing and
> matching the best
> Stepper motor suppliers with interface ( called drivers?) manufacturers?
> Well Thankyou for your help sorting out what appears to be a minefield
> of complicated
> Choices. Dave
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — LSU added a new running back to its stable: Anthony Jennings.
The sophomore quarterback ran for a career-high 119 yards, and cornerback Jalen Collins had a game-clinching interception as the Tigers beat Texas A&M 23-17 on Thanksgiving night in a wild finish at Kyle Field.
LSU (8-4, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) capped a bumpy season with a riveting road win to avoid its first three-game losing skid since 1999 and beat the Aggies (7-5, 3-5) for the fourth straight time.
Jennings averaged 8 yards a carry, and he ran for the most yards by an LSU quarterback since 2010. He became only the eighth quarterback in LSU history to rush for at least 100 yards in a game, using designed runs on most of his 14 rushes.
"I think we had more balance on offense, and this was one of my best games I've played, minus a few mistakes on my part," Jennings said. "The offensive line did a great job of run-blocking. We made great reads."
Freshman running back Leonard Fournette had 146 yards, and the Tigers rolled up the most rushing yards — 384 — in an SEC game since 1997.
Collins picked off A&M quarterback Kyle Allen inside the LSU 20-yard line with 1 minute, 21 seconds left, securing a victory that might propel LSU to a higher-tier bowl next month and keep the Tigers out of the SEC West basement.
The defense's last stand was a fitting end.
LSU's defense forced four three-and-outs midway through the game and held a pass-happy, explosive offense to just 228 yards.
Allen, a true freshman, threw for only 144 yards, and A&M was just 4-of-11 on third down — and the last shortfall hurt the most.
Allen's intercepted deep pass came on third-and-10 from the A&M 49-yard line and involved some controversy. Aggies players and coaches ran onto the field berating officials for not calling LSU offside on the play.
A&M players said Allen heaved the pass up because he thought it was a free play. Replays appeared to show LSU defensive lineman Sione Teuhema's helmet in the neutral zone at the snap, but coach Les Miles shot that down.
"He was not in the neutral zone," Miles said.
"When we have someone in the neutral zone, our center snaps it and we have a free play," A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said.
Playing on Thanksgiving for the first time in 31 years, the Tigers gashed the Aggies on the ground and stifled them through the air — the key units for both teams.
LSU outgained A&M 491-228 and possessed the ball for 41 minutes of the 60-minute game.
Jennings ran wild on the Aggies.
The much-maligned sophomore quarterback had five runs for more than 10 yards and never lost yards on his designed runs. Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron implemented more runs for the QB against an Aggies defense that entered ranked 104th nationally.
"I thought Cam Cameron did a nice job with some of the new wrinkles on offense," Miles said. "It's nice to go into the holidays with a win. I think we will be ready for the bowl."
But where to? The Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, is a real possibility now, and so are a group of others including the Texas Bowl in Houston, the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennnessee, and the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee.
"Coming off two hard, physical games that we lost, to finish off the game strong and the season strong and going into the bowl game with a win is a big confidence for us," defensive tackle Christian LaCouture said, "and we are really excited about that."
Colby Delahoussaye, yanked early in the game after a miss in the first quarter, made a 43-yard field goal with 2:07 left to make it 23-17.
A&M started its march at its 25 with 2:07 left. Back-to-back 12-yard completions had the Aggies near midfield before Tre'Davious White and Rickey Jefferson had good coverage on consecutive passes to force Allen and A&M into third-and-10.
That's when the interception came.
"I said, 'No way we were giving up a touchdown at the end,' " linebacker Kendell Beckwith said. "We knew we had to stop them."
LSU led 20-7 heading into the fourth quarter before two scoring drives from A&M — a field goal and then a 27-yard touchdown pass. Speedy Noil, a New Orleans native, made the TD grab over White at the goal line to pull the Aggies within 20-17 with 6:42 left, making a tense ending to what seemed like could be a blowout.
LSU's defense stifled A&M for a massive stretch starting early in the first quarter until the third quarter.
During that span, the Aggies had four three-and-outs and fumbled a kickoff. They had just 27 yards on a total of 13 plays against a swarming Tigers defense that played for much of the game without defensive end Danielle Hunter, who suffered neck spasms and exited early.
Miles said his defense played "awfully well."
His offense didn't play bad, either.
LSU scored on four straight possessions, starting with a touchdown drive midway through the second quarter. Fournette capped the 50-yard drive with a rocking 22-yard touchdown run.
The freshman sliced through a gaping hole, lowered his shoulder and bulled over A&M safety Howard Matthews in a play similar to the famous TD run by Herschel Walker in a 1980 game against Tennessee.
The Tigers then followed an Aggies three-and-out with a nine-play, 73-yard drive, capped by Jennings' 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver John Diarse. LSU added field goals of 31 and 27 yards from walk-on sophomore Domingue to grab that 20-7 lead, and then the Tigers barely hung on.
"I think our football team has a lot of character," Miles said, "and they have worked really hard to get to this point."
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Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said that he isn't looking for an opportunity that would enable him to part ways with his father and continue coaching elsewhere.
Mike Shanahan's future, and those of his assistants, remain uncertain with the Redskins headed toward what could be their worst finish in 19 years. As the tenuous relationship between Robert Griffin III and Mike and Kyle Shanahan has become more publicized, it has been speculated that Redskins owner Daniel Snyder could fire the head coach and his assistants. Another scenario that has been tossed around has included Shanahan returning and Kyle Shanahan departing.
Kyle Shanahan in his press conference on Dec. 12 acknowledged that fulfilling his life-long dream of coaching with his father has come with its share of challenges, and admitted that their relationship has subjected him to additional criticisms. An NFL Network report last week said that because of that, Kyle Shanahan had decided that he could no longer work with Mike Shanahan. Kyle Shanahan denied that.
Asked about his future in Washington, the offensive coordinator said, "That won't be up to me. That'll be up to our owner to decide if he wants us here. But the report that I want to distance myself from my father is totally untrue. I came here with a goal to win here and I'll keep trying to do that until they don't want us here. That's not a decision that's up to me, but I'm going to continue to coach here until I'm told that I can't anymore and I'll finish that through."
After his press conference, Kyle Shanahan defended himself against additional criticisms. On Sunday, CBS Sports released a report that portrayed Shanahan as a controversial figure who has received favoritism from his father within the organization.
"If I was in charge, we would've seen a lot more free agents and draft picks on offense," he said.
The sources in that CBS Sports report also pinned some of Washington's struggles on Shanahan's decision to bring young coaches from his time in Houston with him to Washington.
The assistants under fire — quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur, tight ends coach Sean McVay and wide receivers coach Mike McDaniel — are all in their early 30s. But Kyle Shanahan denied that their youth has been a factor and dismissed the notion that he had hired them because he wanted to surround himself with friends.
"When you talk about the favoritism and say all I've done is hire my friends, I brought two people here with me from Houston," Shanahan said. "You look at any coaching staff in the NFL, when coaches go somewhere, whether it's coordinator, or head coach, it's very important to bring with you who you've coached with. I haven't hired friends. I've hired two people that I've coached with before. Unfortunately, if you're under 40 years old and you're on my staff, you're locked in as my friend because we're young. These guys aren't my friends. These guys are guys who did all my dirty work and grinded and did everything for me at Houston and knew the ins and outs like quality controls do. They deserved promotions."
Shanahan referred to LaFleur and McDaniels, who both coached with him in Houston. McVay hadn't coached with Shanahan before joining Washington as an offensive assistant in 2010 and then becoming tight ends coach in 2011.
"When I hear people talking about them and they're not good and they're inept, that really offends me because it's so messed up to those guys that people — because of their age, because they've worked with me before — that they've dogged those guys because our offensive staff, those guys, in my opinion are as good as a staff I've been around," Shanahan continued. "And those guys — these two years, we have moved the ball better than any offense in the history of this 80-year organization. That's something to be proud of. I think that's a pretty good accomplishment that nobody's done it better in all 80 years of a good organization and we couldn't have done that without these coaches. If people want to really know how good these guys are, ask the players at their position. Ask the tight ends for Sean, ask the quarterbacks for Matt, as the receivers for Mike McDaniel, and then you'll get an honest opinion, not one from some bitter guy who's bitter about everything and just wants to hate on people."
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"This is the open declaration of hostility by the President of the United States against a duly elected government of a state. The President is already disobeying the courts on the drilling ban and the implementation of Obamacare. He is engaged in a legal war with Arizona, with Florida, with Louisiana and now Wisconsin. Before long he will have a chance to go to war with Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
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Mike Archer: "You've got to keep practicing. That the only thing I know. There's no magic formula- you've got to rep it, you've got to work on it, you've got to give them their sets, and you've got to give them all their blocking schemes. If our guy can recognize formations - they have tendencies that they run certains plays out of and if you do that you give yourself a chance.
(Mike Archer, on the health of the D-line)
Archer: "They're all the same. They still playing in casts and could feel better but their bones are continuing to heal." Bo (Smith) will go.
(Mike Archer, on Wesley Woodyard and Muhammad Abdullah leading in tackles)
Archer: "(The fact that they) are the top tacklers in the league isn't a good sign. If they were playing less plays, that would be good. We have been very poor on third down. Johnny Williams is starting to look more like he did in spring practice."
(Coach Archer, on Dominique Lewis possibly playing both ways)
Archer: "I watched the tape (of the JV game). He did a heck of a job as a running back - he's a load. Lewis was in a blue jersey (offense) today at practice but he's with us right now, Archer said.
Head Coach Rich Brooks talked about Curtis Pulley. He coyly mentioned that he has thought about playing Pulley at quarterback and thought about playing him a wide receiver. He said he looked pretty good in the Florida game. Brooks said Woodson is healthy and has no pain throwing the football.
Offensive coordinator Joker Phillips said that there a possibility Joe Joe Brown will see the field early at wide receiver because of the still tenderness of Glenn Holt's ankle. He said he would like to save Holt as much as he can for the fourth quarter. Phillips said it's possible that in time Brown could work himself into a Jared Parker type receiver but he said he thinks it's going to take some time to get him to that level.
Joker Phillips also discussed Curtis Pulley playing two different positions: "You'll see him possibly at quarterback but for sure as a wide receiver some - not a lot. We gave him a small package at receiver. I thought he handled himself well at quarterback against Florida. We gave him a small package that gave him a chance to be successful. He was in there against the first team and move us down to the seven yard-line and took a sack. They blitz him one time that he didn't recognize it and he probably made a mistake there but the guys a competitor. He's got a lot of fire - he's a quiet kid. When we signed him he was a quiet kid and you don't expect a quiet kid to have that kind of fire."


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|Jackie Funk - One of the best in the business! Prompt, factual and incr...
Reuben Saltzman
Minneapolis, Minnesota - United States
About Reuben Saltzman
Reuben is a second generation home inspector with a passion for his work. He grew up remodeling homes and learning about carpentry since he was old enough to hold a hammer. Reuben has worked for Structure Tech since it was purchased by Neil in 1997.
Reuben's favorite customers are the ones who have a lot of questions; he grew up thinking he was going to be a school teacher because he enjoyed teaching others so much. In a sense, that's a lot of what home inspections are about, so Reuben truly does what he loves.
Reuben has an A.A. degree in liberal arts and has attended most of the Building Inspection Technology classes at North Hennepin Community College.
Reuben and his wife are the proud parents of two young childen, Cy Alexander and Lucy Nicole, and have a German Shepherd named Stanley. With two young children Reuben doesn't have much free time, but he still tries to play disc golf as often as possible during the summer.
Reuben lives in Maple Grove, MN.
Home inspector who is especially knowledgeable on the city building codes and property maintenance codes in Minneapolis and Saint Paul related to home inspections.
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HAVIT HV-KB366L RGB review
Outemu, various
Limited RGB
2.9 lbs, 19.9 x 6.9 x 2.4 in.
Keycap puller
RGB lights are nice and bright.
Raised switches and an aluminum top-panel offer a lot of light dispersion.
For a cheaper RGB mechanical keyboard, there's a good amount of lighting features.
The keyboard feels very heavy and solid.
Very affordable for an RGB mechanical keyboard.
Outemu mechanical switches are an bit of an unknown brand.
RGB backlights may not be as customizable as some users want.
HAVIT HV-KB366L RGB Unboxing
The HV-KB366L RGB arrives in pretty nice packaging, though it is a bit confusing. "Magic Eagle" is prominently displayed, and the company name "HAVIT" is hard to find. It turns out "Magic Eagle" is a line of gaming products from HAVIT.
Here are all the contents of the box. We have one mechanical keyboard, one keycap puller, some warranty/feedback cards, and a user manual that's actually pretty helpful to figuring out the RGB controls. Everything is done from the hardware itself, there's no software to install which I actually prefer.
The keyboard has a very nice profile to it. I like the raised switches, especially for a backlit keyboard. You can see here that the switch casing is clear, allowing more light to disperse. The ergonomics on this keyboard are nice, not too steep of row changes are good for typing comfort.
You're probably wondering about the blue plastic pieces on the corner of the keyboard. These are there by design and do not peel off. I would have preferred them to be black or silver, as they only really serve to take away from the RGB backlighting.
Here's a better close-up of the profile of the switches and the clear casing around them.
Here's a close-up of the switches with the keycap removed. You can see the LED is top-mounted, which looks better for some artisan keycaps.
HAVIT HV-KB366L RGB Backlighting
When it comes to RGB mechanical keyboards, there's currently two different types you'll find. Larger companies like Corsair and Razer have very advanced RGB backlighting that includes software to let you customize the lighting of each individual key, as well as adding some advanced effects like sharing your lighting profile with other people.
Some examples of keyboards with this technology include the Corsair STRAFE RGB and Razer BlackWidow Chroma. These keyboards run anywhere from $40-80 more than the HAVIT HV-KB366L RGB.
The HAVIT HV-KB366L falls under a different category of a more simple, more affordable RGB backlighting system. There's no software to install and no way to customize the backlighting on individual keys. Instead, you can only use the built-in profiles provided by the manufacturer.
The Rosewill RGB80 also used this pre-defined RGB backlighting approach, but I must say that the HV-KB366L has a lot more options available than any other cheaper RGB mechanical keyboard I've tried.
Above you can see the keyboard lit up in the "rainbow" color profile. This mechanical keyboard has 4 different backlighting levels of brightness, and the highest is very bright indeed. This keyboard really benefits from the raised switches. You can see how the colors spill out from under the keycaps and create a really cool glowing aura on the aluminum below.
Here's one of my favorite modes, just pure white LED backlighting. It's nice to have a bright and neutral color available when you don't want to put off a "gamer" vibe.
Note: artisan keycaps not included!
To get a real sense of capability of these RGB backlights, check out the YouTube video I put together below that shows off all the different modes and settings.
Outemu Blue Mechanical Switches
The biggest question mark for most people when it comes to this keyboard will be the Outemu mechanical switches. Outemu is not a well know brand. They're a Chinese Cherry MX clone, and these Blue switches are similar to the Cherry MX Blues.
After using them for more than 30 hours, I can say they feel pretty good. The tactile bump feels a bit larger and more pronounced than Cherry MX switches, not quite as smooth and a bit louder. I made two videos below, one speed typing test and one comparing them directly to Cherry MX Blues for you to compare yourself.
And here is the comparison video, featuring the Das Keyboard 4 Pro with Cherry MX Blues –
Overall, I was pretty happy with how these switches performed. I would have preferred them to be Cherry MX switches, but for the price they are not bad at all.
HAVIT HV-KB366L RGB Overall Verdict
My conclusion on this mechanical keyboard is it's possibly the best cheap RGB mechanical keyboard available today. Although it doesn't have all the customization that other more expensive RGB keyboards offer, its sub-$100 price tag more than makes up for it.Buy on Amazon Read user reviews
- December 21, 2015 at 11:55 pm
It's crazy that barely a year later and RGB keyboards are getting so cheap. That metal frame is really sexy looking. Too bad the RGB marquee mode isn't a little smoother in it's transition.


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Our Capuchin Missions
The Constitutions of the Capuchin friars N. 175 state:
1. Christ Jesus, God's Good News, the first and greatest preacher of the Gospel, sent his apostles to preach the gospel to all nations and established His Church as the universal sacrament of salvation, which is therefore missionary by its very nature.
2. In the Church, a community of faith and love enlivened by the Holy Spirit on its pilgrim journey in time, all the baptised, and especially religious by virtue of their special consecration, are called to respond to the grace of evangelisation and to fulfil the Lord's mandate.
3. Through divine inspiration, Saint Francis renewed the missionary spirit in his day by the example of his life and the force of his Rule.
4. His brotherhood, living in fraternity and itinerancy, added momentum to the Church's missionary activity for the proclamation of the gospel and the coming of the Kingdom, which transforms the human person and creates a new world in justice and in peace.
5. Therefore our Order accepts as its own the responsibility of spreading the Gospel, which belongs to the whole Church. It values missionary work and undertakes it as one of its principal apostolic obligations as a contribution to the renewal and building up of the Body of Christ.
The work of the Capuchin Mission Office allows you also to collaborate with us in this apostolic
The Seraphic Mass Association was formed for this specific task.


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Just got done watching The Package and, although it wasnt one of my favorite episodes so far, it was not a bad one at all, and it did make me think a lot about some things, and there are some feelings that I just cant seem to shake. So here goes (needless to say, dont read this if you havent seen the episode):
1.) Am I the only one that things that a Jin-Sun reunion may never happen? Like Keamy said, some people are not meant to be together. It seems that the sideways storylines, with the possible (?) exception of Locke, seem to show the way that things are gonna go for the people on the island. That is, Jack tries to reconcile the man he is with the man he wants to be, Ben finally sees the worth in selflessness, Sayid succumbs to his dark side, etc. It just seems to me that the way the Kwon's sideways line ended that a reunion may not be in the books, since Sun got shot, which brings me to...
2.) Sun got shot in the baby maker. Could this be some sort of parallel to the fact that the Kwon's are never supposed to have a family? Whether it is through being shot or Jin being gone. Also, who wants to bet Jack helps them at the hospital...with a special consult from Juliet?
3.) Desmond is back, and he's some kind of weapon!!! Is it just me, or is this gonna end badly for Penny? Parallels in the storylines seem to suggest it: Sayid sees a "freed" Kin first, then Sun gets shot...now Sayid sees a "freed" Desmond, meaning possible harm for Penny? Hope not, but with Lost we never know.
4.) Widmore is a good guy...I guess? He seems to be against MIB, so maybe he has just appeared to be such a bastard because he knows that he has to drive Desmond to the island to finish things. Or maybe he doesnt want all this mess to destroy Penny like it destroyed Daniel (literally). Or maybe he's just some old guy trying to reclaim what he considers his island, basically telling Smokey to get off his damn lawn. Finally...
5.) Sun forgets how to speak English. Really, guys? That's the best plot device you could come up with?
So, what do yall in the interwebs think? Am I being too pessimistic? Discuss.


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Drama and English Language BA(Hons) 2017-18This course also available for 2018-19 entry
Want to join us in September? You can now apply via Clearing
About the course
Our course offers you the opportunity to study a contemporary drama curriculum with great breadth and depth, alongside English Language.
The wide range of production activity means you can constantly be involved in staff and student-led performances. You'll also have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned theatre companies, which in recent years have included Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides, and practitioners such as Professor Sir Patrick Stewart, John Britton, Andrew Morrish and Nicolás Núñez who have previously visited the department.
We are focused on helping you to develop your own individual creativity and to understand how to use that to produce intelligent, thoughtful and innovative work. If you have a set of principles and approaches to work that you believe in and understand, then we'll support you in using these through your creative development, both practically and intellectually. Our innovative approach is to let you develop as you need to, to fulfil your own potential.
In the National Student Satisfaction Survey 2016, Drama scored 93% for overall student satisfaction and English scored 92%, ranking us the best in Yorkshire.
The English Language component of the course is structured in a way that enables you to acquire a broad and balanced understanding of the study of English language and linguistics, developing a range of subject specific and transferable skills.
Your English Language module tutors are published authors and recognised as leading researchers in their fields of expertise. 86.9% of their work submitted for the last Research Assessment Exercise was rated either 'world leading' or 'internationally significant'.
See what current Drama student Flo has to say about her course.
Here's what current English Language student Elliott has to say about his course.
Course scholarships available – up to £3000. More details.
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Start date:
18 / 09 / 2017
3 years full time
4 years inc. placement year
Course type:
Full Time inc. placement year
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Course content
You'll have the opportunity to be fully involved in theatre production throughout the course, in a stimulating culture of hard work, creativity, collaboration, investigation and exploration. In English you'll be supported in developing your analytical abilities and creative and interpretative skills, using a range of literary or linguistic approaches to texts and interaction.
Year 1
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include-
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 1B
This weekly workshop/lecture/seminar introduces you to a range of historical performance practices from the late-Victorian period to the present. The seminars are designed to encourage you to probe and debate the issues raised with reference to texts taken from a range of cultures and periods. Each week you will be asked to examine theatrical play texts and performances in historical context using theories of performance. You will have the opportunity to gain insight into how conceptions of character and plot converge and/or diverge over time and explore how social, political, and artistic ideas have affected theatre over time. The assessment of this module is based entirely on coursework consisting of written and presentational assignments.
Text into Performance
You'll have the opportunity to explore the ways in which a play script can form the basis for a live theatre production through working together as a company to stage a short text. Questions of character, structure, meaning and dramaturgy can be explored through the challenge of staging the work. Assessment takes the form of the practical project and a written report or portfolio.
English Language
Core module:
Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
This module introduces you to the structure of language as a system. You'll be able to explore the basics of linguistic description, using mostly, but not only, the English language to illustrate. The module focuses on the fundamental linguistic concept of 'levels' of language, starting from the smallest (sounds) and building up to sentence structure. Emphasis is on the development of practical skills in analysing language structure. This module will be assessed by a mixture of coursework assessments and formal examinations.
Option modules: Choose two from a list which may include-
Approaches to Language Study
This module introduces you to a number of theoretical, analytical and methodological advances that have had a significant impact on the development of linguistics as a discipline. You will be introduced to principal ideas in linguistics and practical issues in carrying out research into language. The module thus acts as a precursor to many of the issues that will be explored in greater detail in years 2 and 3 of the course, and is designed to enthuse you about the value of studying language.
History of English
This module introduces you to the history of the English language from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. You'll have the opportunity to focus on how English has developed historically, from its earliest origins in the Old English period, through its development into Middle English and then Early Modern English, to its present-day status as a global language. The key theme of the module is how English varies over time, and you'll be encouraged to examine how intra- and extra-linguistic factors have caused this.
Introduction to Contrastive Linguistics
This module will give you an introduction to contrasting English with another language of your choice, for the purpose of learning more about language structure in general. You'll be asked to compare the given languages at the pragmatic, lexical, semantic, morpho-syntactic and phonological levels. The close examination of difference and universality aims to give you a foundation in key aspects of cross-linguistic study, and skills which are transferrable to language learning, teaching and translation.
Introduction to Stylistics
This module introduces you to the linguistic analysis of literary and other texts. The focus is on describing and explaining the relationship between linguistic choices and poetic effects in the three major literary genres of poetry, drama and prose fiction. In the lectures you are introduced to a range of analytical tools for describing and explaining meaning and effect, and in seminars you are given the opportunity to test out your understanding by applying these tools to the analysis of a number of extracts from literary texts. The emphasis throughout the course is on you developing practical analytical skills.
Year 2
Option modules:
Choose up to three from a list which may include-
Theatre and Performance Making
You'll be asked to choose from a range of production projects, each offering the opportunity to specialise in a different aspect of theatre, drama or performance. Each project will culminate in a live public production or equivalent event; for example, a performance of an existing playtext, or a devised physical theatre piece or a series of theatre-in-education workshops delivered in schools. Assessment takes the form of the practical project and a written report or portfolio.
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 2a
This module focuses on the analytical study of contemporary performance practices. Through a series of workshops, lectures and seminars, you will be encouraged to use particular critical concepts to analyse and critique the work of a range of innovative theatre practitioners, including companies, directors, writers and performers. The assessment of this module is based entirely on coursework consisting of written and presentational assignments. Practitioners previously studied include Marina Abramović Forced Entertainment, Nicola Canavan, Ariane Mnouchkine, Tim Crouch, IOU Theatre, Mojisola Adebayo, Orlan, Split Britches, Augusto Boal and the Wooster Group.
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 2b
This module concentrates on the uses of theatre. You will have the opportunity to explore new practical and theoretical material including a range of Applied Theatre practice and ideology, introduced through lecture-workshops. You'll then be encouraged to go on to develop researched case studies of contemporary practitioners and practices, concentrating on the uses of Drama, Theatre and Performance. You are encouraged to develop knowledge of practitioners and practices that sit outside of mainstream theatre and performance culture. The assessment of this module is based entirely on coursework consisting of written and presentational assignments.
Specialist Practice
You'll be asked to choose to undertake a training project in one of a range of theatre skill areas, such as directing, performing, writing for performance, technical theatre, or workshop facilitation. A programme of training will help to prepare you to undertake an independent project which demonstrates your skills and understandings. The assessment of this module is based entirely on a skills presentation and a practical project.
English Language
Core modules:
This module focuses on how the kind of language we use can vary according to such factors as our geographical or social background, the formality or informality of the speech situation and the purpose of the speech event. You'll have the opportunity to consider how the identity of speakers is represented by the way in which they use language. In addition, you'll have the chance to examine the roles that different languages play in different societies, with an emphasis on English in the 21st Century.
Language in the Workplace
This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a work placement or a work-related activity within a language and/or intercultural context. You'll be asked to present work for assessment in the form of documentation associated with the placement or activity, a written log evaluation of the process, experience and outcomes, and an oral presentation on related issues and career planning.
Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include-
Communication across Cultures
Communication across Cultures provides introduction to culture-specific interactional norms, by comparing linguistic behaviour in a range of target cultures. This module puts strong emphasis on cross-cultural rather than intercultural issues, giving you a wide comparative overview of interactional norms across cultures, with the aim of boosting your practical competence in interpreting cross-cultural differences in terms of language behaviour.
Conversation Analysis
This module focuses on informal conversation. Fundamental features of this variety will be explored, including the turn-taking system, turn construction units, storytelling, overlap, repair and preference. Discussion will include consideration of approaches to the study of language, and the relationship between language and society as a result of studying conversation analytic findings.
This module focuses on the linguistic analysis of style in language. It aims to improve your skills in text analysis through the introduction of a range of cutting-edge theories, frameworks and methods for literary and non-literary stylistic analysis. You'll have the opportunity to explore the relationship between form and function in language by analysing a wide range of texts and investigating such issues as text style, genre style and authorial style.
Corpus Linguistics
Corpus linguistics focuses on the techniques of computational corpus-based language study. The module concentrates on the analysis of electronic linguistic corpora using corpus linguistics software packages such as AntConc and WMatrix. Corpus linguistics methodologies are used to illuminate such areas of linguistics as grammar, lexicography and stylistics. Additionally, you'll have the chance to examine how to build, store and exploit your own corpora for linguistic analysis.
After considering the scope of pragmatics (language use) and its place in the study of language and communication, this module covers its major conceptual foundations (speech act theory, deixis, presupposition, implicature, relevance theory, context) and then proceeds to introduce its major developments and applications (the pragmatic perspective on conversational structure; interpersonal pragmatics, intercultural pragmatics; discursive pragmatics; metapragmatics.)
Field Linguistics
This module introduces you to the history and practice of field linguistics and helps you to acquire the skills needed for successful description of unfamiliar languages. Imagine you are the first literate person to contact an isolated village of speakers of a previously undiscovered language. Your group will have the opportunity to work with one speaker of a language unknown to you, to discover some of the regularities of sounds and structures that make up this language.
Phonetics and Phonology
This module develops your skills in the phonetic and phonological approach to language analysis. It will build upon your knowledge from Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics, while introducing new levels of phonetic and phonological analysis. This module will cover the basics of acoustic analysis of speech, commonly used phonological notation, and the position of phonology within linguistics. You will be introduced to a new piece of software to conduct acoustic analysis of speech and also be provided the tools to analyse and describe sound alternations in different languages.
The aim of this module is to develop the tools of syntactic analysis and description that you began to acquire in 'Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics'. You will be introduced to a more formal syntactic framework, specifically Minimalist Generative Syntax, which will be contrasted with other generative and non-generative approaches. You will be introduced to the theoretical motivations behind Minimalism and apply the theoretical apparatus to solve syntactic problems. This will provide a more nuanced understanding of the grammatical features of language, how languages differ and how grammatical relationships are realised.
Year 3
Core module:
Critical Context: Perspectives on Contemporary Drama, Theatre and Performance
This is a lecture and seminar series which presents you with a range of critical perspectives on examples of contemporary drama, theatre and performance. You'll be encouraged to develop research in two areas of interest and assessment is based on coursework.
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include-
Process and Performance Project
The aim of this module is to allow you to engage in depth with a single staff directed process and performance. You will be expected to feed into your work the most relevant areas of skill and knowledge which you have gained elsewhere on your course. In preparing and rehearsing for one or more performances, you will be expected to practise, to extend, to contextualise and to develop the physical, creative, intellectual and practical skills necessary. Assessment takes the form of an individual contribution to a final performance event or other presentation and an individual portfolio.
Practice Analysis: Final Year Project
The Final Year Project is an opportunity to demonstrate practical skills in a significant theatre or performance role. Building on skills developed through earlier study, you will be able to negotiate a practical project that may focus on performing, directing, applied theatre practice, writing or technical and production skills. With input from a supervisor, you will then be asked to work largely independently to deliver the agreed project. Many of the practical projects appear in the Department's annual Festival. Research and critical reflection on the practice is also developed in the module, which is assessed through a creative practical presentation and a written portfolio.
Critical Context: Dissertation
In this module, you'll be asked to carry out an extended piece of independent research, and write a 7,000 word thesis. In keeping with traditional academic practice, you'll then be asked to defend the thesis in an oral examination. The thesis and oral form the assessment for this module.
English Language
Option modules:
Choose up to three from a list which may include-
Dissertation In English Language and Linguistics
You'll be asked to produce an extended piece of work supervised individually by a member of staff. There will be a regular schedule of supervisions and you'll be asked to submit evidence of your progress (outlines, drafts, etc.) at regular intervals. The skills workshops will focus on raising your awareness of research practices, and developing your organisational and self-management skills.
Relations Across Cultures
The module studies a wide range of interpersonal pragmatic practices, focusing on how relationships are co-constructed in interaction. Instead of approaching interpersonal relations as stand-alone phenomena, the module provides an analytic view to encourage you to capture these practices in a single framework, by approaching them as social actions situated in time and space.
Translation in Practice
This module introduces you to the translation theory and provides the instruction and setting for translation practice. You'll have the opportunity to explore translation history and the emergence of translation studies, the current problems and issues in the field. You'll be supported to apply these theoretical concepts to texts, evaluating the difficulties and problems faced in the translation process. You'll be encouraged to examine the tools to overcome difficulties and the vocabulary to describe and criticise translations. You'll also have the chance to explore the practicalities of the translation business, from seeking work to using technologies available.
Audiovisual Translation
This module allows you to explore current issues and practices in a number of aspects of audiovisual translation (AVT), including subtitling, audio description and dubbing for TV and film drama. The module aims to develop your understanding of the effects of decisions made in the process of audiovisual translation, and to use linguistic insights to improve professional practice in this area. You'll have the opportunity to explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of audiovisual translation and gain knowledge of the industry.
Language of Humour
This module focuses on how the kind of language we use can vary according to such factors as the geographical or social background of the speaker, the formality or informality of the speech situation and the purpose of the speech event. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to consider how the identity of speakers is represented by the way in which they use language, and how speakers interact with others in order to achieve particular conversational goals.
This module explores bilingualism and multilingualism, describing the phenomena and learning how they are acquired, practised and lost in speakers. You'll have the chance to explore the social contexts surrounding multilingualism, such as education and community, as well as social attitudes towards multilingualism.
Language and Power
You'll have the opportunity to explore issues relating to language and power and how to apply the techniques of critical linguistics to example texts ranging from casual conversation to political speechmaking. Techniques you'll have the chance to study include the analysis of naming, transitivity, modality, speech and thought representation, presupposition, opposition, negation and deixis. You'll also be encouraged to read and discuss extracts of the seminal work in this field.
Child Language Acquisition
This module provides an introduction into the way in which children acquire language. Along with overviewing some general issues such as the acquisition of vocabulary and grammar, the module explores the procedure of acquiring social skills through language learning. This 'socialisation' process spans expression of one's emotions via language, through the proper use of conventional language, to distinguishing between the norm of language use in group and individual settings. The module aims to train you to collect and critically analyse language data produced by children.
Face and Politeness
This module is about how people get on – or don't get on – with each other. It explores why people say the things they say and do the things they do, the effects of these actions on their feelings and sense of self, and how they evaluate what people say and do as polite or rude, friendly or unfriendly, acceptable or unacceptable.
Forensic Phonetics and Forensic Linguistics
This module provides an introduction to forensics as it is applied to both speech (Forensic Phonetics) and text (Forensic Linguistics). On this module you will learn about the roles speech and text play as evidence in the courtroom as well as for criminal investigations. You will be introduced to a range of topics from both forensic phonetics and forensic linguistics that will enable you to situate the use of language in the real world and to analyse speech and written language from a forensic perspective. The topics introduced through this module will be supported by lectures and hands-on lab work.
At any year of study, one module outside the named degree programme, but offered within the School of Music, Humanities and Media, may be taken as an alternative to any of the option modules listed above where feasible and subject to timetabling restrictions and the approval of your Course Leader.
Important information
We will always try to deliver your course as described on this web page. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below.
We review all optional modules each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let students know in good time the options available for them to choose for the following year.
We will only change core modules for a course if it is necessary for us to do so, for example to maintain course accreditation. We will let you know about any such changes as soon as possible, usually before you begin the relevant academic year.
Sometimes we have to make changes to other aspects of a course or how it is delivered. We only make these changes if they are for reasons outside of our control, or where they are for our students' benefit. Again, we will let you know about any such changes as soon as possible, usually before the relevant academic year. Our regulations set out our procedure which we will follow when we need to make any such changes.
When you enrol as a student of the University, your study and time with us will be governed by a framework of regulations, policies and procedures, which form the basis of your agreement with us. These include regulations regarding the assessment of your course, academic integrity, your conduct (including attendance) and disciplinary procedure, fees and finance and compliance with visa requirements (where relevant). It is important that you familiarise yourself with these as you will be asked to agree to abide by them when you join us as a student. You will find a guide to the key terms here, where you will also find links to the full text of each of the regulations, policies and procedures referred to.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England is the principal regulator for the University.
Each year our first year students work with a professional theatre company which develops a project exclusively with our students for a three week residency at the University, culminating in a performance on the University campus.
As part of the compulsory second year 'Language in the Workplace' module you will also have the chance to gain valuable experience spending 6 weeks in a work placement or work related activity. The module shows you how the language skills you aim to develop through your course can be applied to communication in the workplace. Some of our students have gained real-world experience in various teaching environments, in publishing houses and in marketing roles. Previous placement providers have included Pen and Sword Books, Oldham Evening Chronicle, Lotherton Hall, Rochdale Law Centre and a range of primary and secondary schools.
The ERASMUS+ exchange is a great opportunity to study abroad for part of your degree and boost your confidence. You can spend a term at one of our partner universities where you join in classes and receive credits towards your degree at the same time. We have partnerships with universities in Athens, Ghent, Granada, Hanover, Paris and the USA.
Career opportunities
92-95% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating.
Drama graduates have gone on to work in the performing arts, in television, touring theatre, and running their own performance companies. English graduates have gone on to work in fields such as publishing, broadcasting, teaching, writing, advertising, management, politics and local government. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC drama productions, ITV, Channel 4, BBC 6 Music, Royal National Theatre, The Old Vic, Lawrence Batley Theatre and Point Blank Theatre Company*.
*Source: Linked In
Teaching and assessment
20.3% of the study time on this course is spent in lectures, seminars, tutorials etc. You'll experience practical workshops and performance projects, lectures and seminars and one to one tutorials with specialist staff. The assessment of this course is based on both written and practical work including essays, examinations, research based projects, practical presentations, creative performances, portfolio's, reflective reports, case study's, group work and a dissertation.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Feedback (either written and/or verbal) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results.Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.
Huddersfield is the only University where 100% of the teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.*
*permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.
Our drama facilities in Huddersfield are centred around a large, architecturally spectacular, converted Victorian church. The building contains three performance studios, seminar and rehearsal rooms and a dedicated workshop for set and prop building and design. These contemporary facilities are supported by experienced technical staff, with in-depth knowledge of 3D design, video, sound editing, computerised lighting and sound equipment. Studio One hosts work by contemporary performance and theatre companies as well as by our own students.
From January 2017, English Language modules will be taught in our new Oastler Building, a new £27.5m investment that will provide state-of-the-art teaching facilities for our students. It will include: experimental laboratory, linguistics laboratory and language laboratories equipped with international multimedia viewing and recording facilities.
The Language Research Centre will be integrated with four high quality sound booths with two way glass finish for students to carry out audio and video recordings, interpreting, video conferencing, aural and data analysis work. All flexible teaching spaces have small breakout spaces for group work, and incorporate integrated satellite language viewing areas within specialised language labs and social spaces.
The new forensic laboratory features ultrasound technology facilities with automatic speaker recognition software specifically designed for phoneticians to carry out forensic speaker comparisons.
In the University Library, you'll find English subject specialists to help you find and use source materials. The library contains modern IT facilities with 24-hour access, our rapidly-expanding collection of linguistics and literature materials and comfortable spaces for you to work alone or in small groups.
How much will it cost me?
In 2017/18, the tuition fee for UK and EU students at the University of Huddersfield will be £9,250.
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK/EU students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and Finance. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
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Course scholarships available – up to £3000. More details.
If you decide to apply for a course that includes a work placement, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required to enable you to undertake that placement in settings with children (e.g. within a School). Should the organisation you are going to be working in require one to be undertaken, the School will support you to apply for a check. Please note that there is a charge for the DBS check which is approximately £44.
Further study
Progression to a postgraduate course is dependent on successful completion of your undergraduate studies, there may also be minimum qualification requirements such as a first class or higher second (2.1) degree. Please check the course details to confirm this.
You may be interested in studying: Drama, Dance and Performance (MA by Research) Business English and Intercultural Communication MA English Language and Applied Linguistics MA English Language and Applied Linguistics MA(Distance Learning) Intercultural Communication MA Communication Cultural and Media Studies (MA by Research) English Language and Literature (MA by Research)
If you're an international student (including EU) you can check if you meet our entry requirements (both academic and English language) by visiting our country pages.
If you do not meet the entry requirements you can consider completing a degree preparation programme (if you are from a country outside of the EU) at the University's International Study Centre (ISC). You can call the ISC on +44 (0)1273 339333 to discuss your options. You can also complete the online application form or to ask a question please fill in the enquiry form and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers.
If your English language is not at the required level (IELTS 6.5 overall), we have a range of Pre-Sessional English programmes that you can enrol on before starting your degree course. You will not need to take an IELTS test after completing one of our Pre-Sessional English programmes.
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Research community
Research plays an important role in informing all our teaching and learning activities. Through research our staff remain up-to-date with the latest developments in their field, which means you develop knowledge and skills that are current and highly relevant to industry
Drama research focuses on practical explorations and developing innovative ways of teaching and training. Our academic staff and postgraduate researchers conduct research around areas of actor training, psycho-physicality, ensemble, creativity and improvisation. Other areas of interest include performance magic, theatre and learning disability, new writing forms and contemporary political theatre. There are currently two research groups in Drama; the Centre for Psychophysical Performance Research and the Magic Research Group.
English is a thriving subject area with a strong research culture in language, linguistics, literature and creative writing that is internationally recognised and of a high collaborative standard. There are currently two research groups in English: the Centre for Intercultural Politeness Research and the Stylistics Research Centre. Current individual staff research projects also include: Grist: The Anthology of New Writing and The Anne Clifford Project.
For more information, see the Research section of our website.
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I was so grateful she was able to come help me!
This year Claire was Minnie Mouse!!
Claire was so excited to dress up and wear makeup on her face.
Trick or treating was a fun experience this year.
Claire didn't understand the concept of getting candy and then leaving.
She really tried to go inside every persons home.
And if they had a pet...she was inside before I could even grab her!
People were so nice and enjoyed Claire's personality.
If anyone had pink candy Claire would get so excited and say "More pees."
This girl cracks me up.
Brock enjoyed the comfort of his carseat the whole time we were trick or treating.
Next year he is going to kill it.
I love holidays with children.


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About the Book
About the Creator
Korliss Sewer creates off-beat poetry and short stories through observation of the ordinary, everyday, hum-drum-type lives of ordinary, everyday, hum-drum-type people. She is usually buried under a pile of torn paper from notes hastily jotted on the backs of grocery lists. She uses writing and photography as her form of artistic expression. "Beneath The Pages," "Uniquely Feline," and "rainy day writers club" are three of her collections of poetry and photography. She has selected poems featured in The Sheltered Poet, The Orange Room Review, Gutter Eloquence, Guerilla Pamphlets, The Blinking Cursor, Plebian Rag, Chantarelle's Notebook, Subtle Tea, amongst others. Photography credits include: Diverse Voices Quarterly, Pequin, The Storyteller, and Subliminal Interiors. She is an English Literature graduate from the University of Washington.
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23 Comments
Isabelle Marchand I love your pictures! and you did a great job with the design. great book! I voted for your book, If you have a minute, please vote for my book Woman, in the family category.
Korliss Sewer Boogich: Wow, thanks! And thank you for taking a look at my book AND voting for it.
Yes, I'll be by shortly to take a look at your work, too. :-)
Lorraine Boogich Your poetry is lovely! The close up, black and white shots of the cats at striking. I voted!
Please take a look at my travel book, The Italian Holga Experiment
Korliss Sewer EverBGreen: Thank you so much for stopping by AND voting for my book! Feral cats need as much, if not more, love and care as our indoor friends. I provide food, shelter, and medical support as needed for those unfortunate not to have access to the indoors.
We even have name for all of them! Brings humanity to those creatures who drew the short stick. We love 'em all. :-)
Kathleen Kelly Sad about Ethel Marie. You've got my vote. We have new litters in the backwood of feral cats and neighbors are hoping to get them protected before the harsh winter here.
Korliss Sewer Akire_lol: Well, thank you, my dimpled darling! (lol) I appreciate your coming by and voting for me! Don't worry...
Akire_lol Hey hey, nice book. The way you desinged the pages were fantastic. The pictures really good too. Your words were very strong and I think that it could impact how people feel about a ceartain subject, in this case Kittys :D
Keep bringing out more stuff, I would like to read more >.<
-Akire <3
Korliss Sewer dutchessbea: Ahh man, you came by! Thank you for taking time from your day to leave such a lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos, too. :-)
SammLee: They become a part of your family: like it or not. (lol) They're precious additions whether they're dogs or cats...to be cherished.
Yep, and I have your coffee, too. (LOL)
SammLee LOVE it! What a wonderful tribute to your furry friends!
jackie d love the book...love the pics...great work
Korliss Sewer eblessed: Thank you for coming by and viewing my book. The models in my book inspire my writing...a perfect pairing.
oldfrog: You know, I might have to do that. They definitely had their distinctive personalities, and led to me loving cats. (lol) Thank you for coming by, bro. :-)
azari: Glad you enjoyed the book, and taking the time to bless me. You know I'm looking forward to that cookbook. Where's it at? (lol) Much love to you. :-)
azari you amaze me with your prodigious talent. is there nothing you can't accomplish? I love it.
oldfrog Yo Korliss! Happy book to you. I loved it. I felt way special on special reading it. Please write a book about the cats of your childhood. That would be even greater!!!
eblessed I enjoyed viewing your photos. They truly capture the moment. And your writing style really accentuates the pictures.
Korliss Sewer hell_no: And when you start that new project, please clue me in. With a name like that, I've GOT to check you out! A pleasure to know you enjoy my work. :-)
draceena: Thank you! A great compliment from one who has has mastered her craft. And thank you for stopping by. :-)
draceena An absolute treat to look through. You've outdone yourself and have captured the soul (as it were) of your cats.
hell_no Great work K! Some day I'll start that new project...
Korliss Sewer Wow! Thanks for coming by! I appreciate your support.
I thought this would be a fitting dedication to all the cats and kittens that are a part of our lives. Family members, no less, in one respect or another. I'm so glad you enjoyed the photos, too.
Here's to the delicate feline! :-)
scrapaddict Your dedication to Ethel Marie made me teary. We have lost several feral kittens and it is always difficult.
Your photographs are beautiful! I can't pick one as a favorite but I love Peep Show!
Good luck!
Korliss Sewer Thank you for your wonderful comment! I wrote the book with love in my heart for both house cat and feral alike. Both need someone to care for them...might as well be me!
Felix has lost some weight since Freya's arrival as they chase each other around during monitored "cat play time." (lol) Ethel was a real sweetheart, and loved to purr when she was being fed. I didn't know they could purr at such a young age, but she did. She made us smile.
lflatley Korliss, your book brought tears to my eyes, especially the dedication to the little kitten that passed away. The pictures were wonderful and I'm sure the "king" has learned to share his world and you.
Linda Flatley
Korliss Sewer Well, thank you so very much! All cats have their different characteristics, and hopefully my felines showed through their photos.
And thank you for your kind comment. :-)
suelebow Awwwwwwwww.... What a beautiful book, Korliss! You captured cats attitudes and moods perfectly!