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Andy Keen
Andy is a consultant health psychologist and works half time in the adult diabetes service. Andy is currently completing a NRS Clinical Research Fellowship at the University of Aberdeen and his main research interest is mindfulness.
Andy also runs Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses which are designed specifically for people with diabetes (Leaflet 1229 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction).
Andy has contributed to various national bodies, such as SIGN and the Psychology Working Group (a sub-group of the Scottish Diabetes Group).
Kirsty MacLennan
Kirsty is a Chartered Psychologist and works full time in the adult diabetes service. The overall aim of her role is to support the efforts of the Diabetes Centre in helping adults with Types 1 and 2 diabetes self-manage their condition. This involves provision of training to staff across primary and secondary care on health behaviour change, and the interface between psychological factors and self-care.
Kirsty runs a brief intervention clinic for people with mild-to-moderate emotional problems and difficulties with self care at the Diabetes Centre in the David Anderson Building (Leaflet 1130 - Diabetes & Life: Getting The Right Balance). The brief intervention clinic consists of one 60 minute assessment and up to ten further 45 minute appointments. Kirsty also runs Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses with Dr Andy Keen.
Kirsty's main clinical and research interests include patient engagement, as well as psychological factors which influence people with diabetes.
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Mary is a Chartered Psychologist (in Divisions of Health and Sport and Exercise Psychology). Mary also works part time for the NHS and Aberdeenshire Council in a health improvement role.
Mary is currently involved in offering one to one support sessions for adults with Type 1 diabetes who are struggling to control their condition, but are ready to make changes.
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Joe Kubert
1926 – 2012
I think I have collected and admired every Joe Kubert comic collection and original graphic novel ever published.
I often judge a man by the firmness of his handshake. As Adam Hughes remembered on Twitter, Joe's handshake could be crushing (in a warm way). I will never forget meeting Joe– or experiencing his firm shake– and will forever marvel I touched the hand of man that produced such authentic and vibrant work… Amazing millions of comic fans and art lovers for decades.
Every member of the IMJ Nation extends their condolences to all the members of the Kubert Family at the passing of this great man– who was a wonderful father, husband, friend and indelible influence on so many.


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VIENNA (May. 16)
Seven Austrians who helped save Jews from the Nazis during World War II were honored last night, one posthumously, by Israeli Ambassador Michael Simon during a reception for Israel's 19th Independence Day celebration. The Austrian honored posthumously was Anton Schmid, a sergeant who was executed by the Nazis for helping Jews in the Vilna Ghetto.
The Austrians each were presented with a medal from the Yad Vashem, the Israeli center for the documentation of the Nazi holocaust. Chancellor Josef Klaus attended the reception.


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AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley says new signing Gary Alexander brings not only goals to his side, but also some much-needed character.
Alexander, a January loan signing from Crawley Town, scored on his Dons debut in the League Two 1-1 draw with Burton Albion on Saturday, but could do little to avoid a 3-0 defeat leaders Port Vale on Tuesday night.
But goals are Alexander's forte with almost 150 to his name in a career spanning more than 15 years at clubs including Millwall, Leyton Orient and Brentford.
Alexander said: "It was nice to score on my debut and get that monkey off my back straightaway, but I would have preferred the three points instead.
"My recent performances have been ok, but forwards rely on service and if your wingers and midfielders are creating chances than you're going to get goals.
"Any striker will tell you the same thing, a striker is only as good as the service provided and I am sure it will happen at AFC Wimbledon."
He added: "We have the players to stay up, that much is clear."
Ardley said: "We have been building a team that has all the right elements in the right places. We have height and athleticism in the midfield and experience at the back.
"But what we have lacked is characters on the pitch, players who have something else about them and Gary has that."
He added: "Not only will he score goals but he knows how to get the best out of his team-mates."
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This is one of the pages I did while I was away last week. I started three I think but couldn't finish them there because I didn't have all my stuff with me. I don't normally do single pages but I just love this photo of my boy and wanted to use it on its own. He is such a beautiful boy and he knows it. I decided to go with black and cream and I love this paper from Fabscraps, and the chipboard cat was just purrfect for this page.
Monday, 28 February 2011
Wednesday was a fabulous day, we all piled into the combi and headed to Zebula to go and play with the cubs. We started with the Tigers, which were amazing as they are not indigenous to Africa. They are so beautiful and playful and very strong.
I had no idea they had such big paws. At the moment they are about four months old. They will be kept at Zebula until they are about seven months and then they will be sent back to Pakistan to the breeding programme.
On the way to the cubs we went past the meerkats. I love these little guys so inquisitive.
And the crocodile enclosure. They also have a reptile area but as I don't do snakes I passed on that one.
The Lion cubs were also very cute and not very playful. They just wanted to sleep and I can't say that I blame them, it was very hot.
Then we went to the Cheetahs... they were also amazing and purred just like cats. They were big too, Tarzan and Jane :-)
All of that was very thirsty work so we headed to the veranda for a well deserved drink or two, before heading back home, tired and very happy.
More tomorrow.
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DAY TWENTY-THREE : A picture of my favourite book
So I have two favourite books, books that I have read over and over again, two very different books. The first one is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - I am a huge fan of all his books but this one had a huge impact on my life and the way I see things. The second book is Mercy by David Lindsey, a serial murder - I am morbidly facinated by the minds of serial killers, what can I say.
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Sunday, 27 February 2011
Tuesday morning and we were all up bright and early. Found these little guys up on our roof.... too cute.
And this Franklin - such a noisy little guy.
We also got visited by this little warthog family. The little baby was so cute. They were not shy at all.
I have to say that Ilse was a little nervous of them coming so close, clearly they are used to human company because they came right to doors of the house to see what was going on. But she was ready to do battle with them with a feather duster.
It was unbelievably hot there and in the afternoon we took a leisurely stroll down to the pool for a dip. Then back to the grindstone. Every one doing their own thing, knitting, painting, decoupage, scrapping, crochet stamping, making boxes for wedding invitations, reading and even napping.
We have been going away together for many years now and have been to Haartbeespoort Dam, Witbank Dam, South Coast and Mabula. I love that we can go away together and do our own thing and it is such a chilled break. Loads of laughter - till your sides ache. Too much food - all of it yummy. Exotic drinks - not enough of them, and wonderful company. It is very special for me to be able to share this time with the girls.
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Saturday, 26 February 2011
Mabula Mutterings
Ilse, Mel and Felicity arrived to pick me up at 9.30 on Monday morning. Already the combi was full and still Ilse found room for all of my stuff and we hit the road. I love road trips with the girls. Pam, Vanessa and Suzi were in another car and Beryl was meeting us at our first coffee stop.
And yes there was plenty of room for us girls too.
We arrived at Mabula at 2.30 in the afternoon only to be told that we could only check in at 3.30 so we headed to the main restaurant area for a cocktail and a light lunch and also to wait for the other girls who had gone on an elephant ride. (Note to self: Don't miss out on that one next time)
Unpacking was a mission. How could eight girls have so much stuff for one week. Well because we had come to craft. Bedrooms were chosen, bags were unpacked and cupboards and fridges were stocked. We had a chicken couscous and roasted vegetable salad for dinner and settled down to do some crafts.
Our first visitor was a bush pig that came to visit every night that we were there. We named him Fred - Right said Fred, and we were also visited by a porcupine, whom we did not name, and I am not sure why. He was very big and kind of pretty in an ugly way. He came to visit a couple of times.
I think the first night the last of the girls fell into bed around two am.
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DAY TWENTY-ONE : A picture of something I wish I could forget
So I think the things that I wish I could forget are the time that I have taken it all for granted and there have been a great many. So I want to say that I am truly grateful for my life and everyone that is in it and if I have ever hurt you, ignored you, or made you feel un-appreciated or un-loved I am so sorry.... I never want to take anything for granted again.
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Friday, 25 February 2011
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Monday, 21 February 2011
Monday Monday so good to me...... and Leaving on a Jet Plane have been playing over and over in my head since I woke up this morning....
I am so excited now to be going away with the girls. Eight girls going to Mabula for a week of crafting. Going to be a whole lot of fun, and when I get back I will have the photos to prove it.
I always find going away so stressful, what do I pack to wear? Will it be hot or cold? Will I need something fancy? What am I going to do while I am away? Am I going to read? am I going to scrap? OMG what am I going to scrap? Maybe I should stamp. What stamps will I need? What if I want to colour in the images? Paints or inks. By now I am sitting in my chair playing on my computer because it is easier than trying to think of what I need to pack. Do you know how much STUFF eight girls can cart on our weeks away.... lots! The easiest decision for me is what will I drink? Yes!
I am so excited now to be going away with the girls. Eight girls going to Mabula for a week of crafting. Going to be a whole lot of fun, and when I get back I will have the photos to prove it.
I always find going away so stressful, what do I pack to wear? Will it be hot or cold? Will I need something fancy? What am I going to do while I am away? Am I going to read? am I going to scrap? OMG what am I going to scrap? Maybe I should stamp. What stamps will I need? What if I want to colour in the images? Paints or inks. By now I am sitting in my chair playing on my computer because it is easier than trying to think of what I need to pack. Do you know how much STUFF eight girls can cart on our weeks away.... lots! The easiest decision for me is what will I drink? Yes!
But now I am packed and excited to go. So I will be back with more posts and some photos on Friday. Have a fabulous week all of you and I will leave you with one photo of just my stuff waiting to go ;-)
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DAY NINETEEN : A picture of me when I was young...
This is me at sweet 16 - I remember the outfit I was wearing it was creams, beige and brown... hot pants and a longing top with lacing up the front and I wore it with a brown suede choker and brown suede boots and matching sling bag and I was sizzling let me tell you. I love the hair, you would think that the photographer would tell me I had a hole in my fringe.... Geeesh!
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Sunday, 20 February 2011
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Saturday, 19 February 2011
DAY SEVENTEEN : A picture of something that has made a huge impact on my life recently
That would have to be that both of my children have now left home. I thought that I was ok with that. I had raised two independent children and I was ok with them doing their own thing and I was delighted that they were moving into flats next door to one another. Oh boy was I wrong. It was devastating to have such a quiet house. I am ok now and I see them often but it took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that now no-one needed me. It was a huge adjustment.
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Law Fair
Law Fair Introduction
The Law Fair will be held on Wednesday 5 October 2016 from 11:00 to 14:00, in the Amphitheatre, Sir Ian Wood Building.
The Law Fair is an annual recruitment event for law students organised by the Careers and Employability Centre at Robert Gordon University. It will provide you with information about law firms and advice and guidance about the legal traineeship application process.
Come along to meet and talk directly to representatives from Scottish law firms, public sector and professional bodies. Find out what they are looking for in prospective trainees. Ask about legal work experience and traineeships and learn more about the recruitment process.
We encourage you to attend the fair regardless of the stage you are at in your education. It is an opportunity to learn about what to put in your CV, build on your application for your traineeship and network with legal employers.
Date: 5 October 2016
Time: 11:00 to 14:00
Location: Amphitheatre, Sir Ian Wood Building
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This was my lunch pale from 50 years ago.I carried either peanut butter and jelly or lebannon bologna with mayo and american cheese.
After the thermos broke,I had to buy milk at school for a couple of pennies. Funny how some things stick with you over the decades.


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Feds Should Think Twice About Regulating For-Profit Colleges
Business is booming at America's for-profit colleges. With steady high unemployment rates, many of the job-hungry have opted to pursue higher or specialized degrees in an effort to make themselves more marketable. Pricy for-profit institutions, like the 400,000 strong University of Phoenix, are flourishing with this increased demand as students flock to their courses to invest in new career prospects.
But recent regulatory activity at both the state and federal levels may signify that the party is over … or, more likely, that it must settle down quite a bit. Questionable recruiting and student financing practices at some career colleges have brought these education companies to the attention of many state attorneys general, the Department of Education, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, with the latter holding hearings on student financing at for-profit colleges.
Federal-level issues largely center on less-than-desirable statistics regarding federal student loans. Apparently, nearly half of federal student loan defaults come through these for-profit colleges, while financing for students at the institutions grows rapidly. Significant to these statistics is how expensive for-profit colleges are as compared to state schools. A 2010 GAO Report noted that, while enrollment in career colleges jumped from 1 million to 1.8 million students from 2003-2008, federal student aid to those institutions tripled from $8 billion to $24 billion.
State-level issues revolve around alleged violations of consumer protection statutes through aggressive recruiting tactics. For instance, for-profit colleges are being investigated for potential false or deceptive claims to prospective students on accreditation for degree programs and post-graduation career prospects. Also at issue are colleges' disclosures of student loan financing and loan default rates.
Some ten states' attorneys general formed a task force in March to combine efforts and share investigative information as they pursue actions against these institutions. According to a recent op-ed by Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, who is leading the task force, the number of states investigating has jumped to 18. States, including New York and California, are and have been going after for-profit colleges on their own (including a recent action by New York AG Schneiderman against Trump University).
At the federal level, the Department of Education has been busy establishing new regulations for career colleges. The most notable of late, the "gainful employment" rule, will require colleges to demonstrate that at least 35 percent of students are repaying their loans, or that loan repayments do not exceed 30 percent of their discretionary income or 12 percent of their total earnings. Schools failing to meet the standard in three out of four years will no longer be able to accept student payment with federal loans.
These government efforts may make it seem that career colleges are nothing more than greedy institutions preying upon the unemployed during bad economic times, and that the white hat-donning government regulators are nobly reining them in.
However the economics of, or the basis of, for-profit colleges does not appear to have been considered: for-profit colleges are not as much in the business of educating and graduating stellar students as they are in the business of making money. These companies have an interest – and obligation to their shareholders/investors – to maximize profit and minimize cost. The more money they can charge students and the less money they must dole out for the service they provide (i.e. education), the better off they are. And again, that is their overarching duty to their investors.
In a perfect free market, career colleges could not charge exorbitant fees to attend their schools if their students could not get jobs after graduation – because students would not pay. But in our current structure where the cash cow of federal student loans exists, both for-profit colleges and prospective students have almost unlimited access to big funds. For-profit colleges would be irresponsible to their investors if they did not tap this resource. Students often are not responsible enough to understand the consequences of accruing significant student loan debt.
Bottom line, much of the issue of for-profit colleges in the social context is that they have both a financial and legal duty to act in their own interest. The problems federal and state regulators seek to address are largely problems created by the federal government's presence in the first place. Without the federal cash cow, private lenders (who would be the sole source of student financing) would insist both for-profit colleges and students behave differently. Colleges would have to improve performance and students would have to be more judicious about how they spend their money.
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Ifrah Law's Blog Wrap-Up, March 9-23
This is the fourth of a regular series of posts that summarize and wrap up our latest thoughts that have appeared recently on Ifrah Law's blogs.
1. Proposed Gaming Bill Could Make Nevada First to Legalize Online Poker
Nevada, long an innovator in the gambling arena, may soon take another major step by becoming the first state to legalize online poker. We discuss the state's importance in the gaming world, the chances of passage of the bill, and the groups that stand to benefit.
Read the full post here on the Crime in the Suites blog.
2. Brady Violation Leads to Reversal of Conviction in D.C.
When it comes to Brady violations, sometimes late is no better than never, it seems, as the D.C. Court of Appeals reverses a conviction for assault with intent to commit murder. We explain what information the prosecutors withheld and why it was important.
Read the full post here on the Crime in the Suites blog.
3. 'Taking the Fifth' Before Congress: A New Ethics Twist
It's unethical for a prosecutor to put a witness on the stand with knowledge that the witness will exercise the privilege against self-incrimination. We look into a new D.C. Bar ethics opinion that gives a novel answer to the question of doing the same thing before a congressional committee.
Read the full post here on the Crime in the Suites blog.
4. Is FTC Action Needed Against Pricey Apps?
It's true that children shouldn't be buying expensive Smurfberries and other online goodies for their apps with real money (on Mom or Dad's credit card). The FTC has been asked to take action. We discuss whether the agency is the right place to turn, or perhaps Mom and Dad are.
Read the full post here on the FTC Beat blog.
5. Does Google Need to Police Its Ads for Fraud?
There are unscrupulous merchants out there on the Internet. Does Google need to look into every advertiser before accepting its money? A consumer group's letter to the FTC has awakened interest in this issue.
Read the full post here on the FTC Beat blog.
6. Online Sellers Need to Beware of State Attorneys General
A Philadelphia online electronics store is the target of Pennsylvania's attorney general for alleged bait-and-switch practices. But it's not just the state of origin that can target an online seller.
Read the full post here on the FTC Beat blog.
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FTC Getting Serious About Full Disclosure in Endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to show that it is quite serious about enforcing the so-called blogger disclosure rules that it issued last year.
The rules say, essentially, that when someone endorses or reviews a product or service, the person must disclose any relationship with the company that produces the product. So if a blogger gets a free item from a manufacturer, the blogger has to say so in his or her review. The idea is that consumers would want to know if the objectivity of a review is tainted in any way.
This type of problem occurs frequently in affiliate marketing, since the affiliates of a manufacturer can discuss the manufacturer's products in their blogs. This would be a relationship that would have to be disclosed.
But the rule isn't limited to bloggers or affiliates. The commission just served notice that public relations and marketing firms are squarely in its focus. What if a PR firm's employees are endorsing their clients' products without disclosing that they are, essentially, being paid to do so?
That issue just came before the FTC. Tracie Snitker, the founder and sole officer of Reverb Communications, a small PR firm in the Sacramento area, signed a consent order that became final in late September. She agreed to remove any reviews on iTunes that discussed apps produced by Reverb's game developer clients that were actually written by Reverb employees who posed as ordinary customers and failed to disclose the relationship.
In addition, Snitker agreed not to post any further reviews on iTunes that fail to make that kind of disclosure – in effect, she and her employees are not allowed to pose as independent consumers.
Mary Engle, the director of the FTC's Division of Advertising Practices, said at the time that the basic principle is clear: "Companies, including public relations firms involved in online marketing, need to abide by long-held principles of truth in advertising."
The agreement that Snitker signed is legally binding. It follows a less stringent action that the FTC took in April against Ann Taylor Stores, which gave up to $500 in gift cards to bloggers who attended a preview of its summer 2010 design collection. Not all the bloggers disclosed this financial connection.
In the Ann Taylor case, the agency simply closed the matter with a nonbinding "closing letter," in which it stated that it expected Ann Taylor to "take reasonable steps to monitor bloggers' compliance with the obligation to disclose gifts they receive."
Affiliate marketers need to be aware of these two government actions of increasing severity. Endorsements are fine; you can say what you want, but you had better disclose your financial ties, whether you are an affiliate, a paid endorser, a PR firm employee, or simply the recipient of a free gift card.
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Suit Against FTC Asks: Did Agency Change Advertising Rules in Middle of Game?
Is there a way to hold a government agency like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accountable for the cost to businesses of what a company says are abrupt and systemic changes in regulatory standards? POM Wonderful LLC, a Los Angeles-based juice company, is trying to do just that by suing the FTC in District Court.
The FTC is reportedly investigating POM for alleged false advertising but hasn't filed a complaint against the company. POM claims in its own lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia, that the agency is already inventing new deceptive-advertising law on its own – without going through the required rule-making procedures — and is getting ready to enforce it against POM.
Specifically, POM says the FTC is now requiring that advertisers obtain prior approval by the Food and Drug Administration before making claims that a product treats or prevents disease and that they must have two well-controlled studies before making non-disease claims.
POM alleges that the FTC has put out these new, obligatory advertising standards for the entire food industry not by going through formal rule-making that would give the industry a chance to have input, but simply by publishing consent orders that it entered into with Nestle U.S.A. and Iovate Health Sciences, Inc. POM says the FTC gave POM copies of these consent orders and told POM that these standards now have the force of law and delineate the "new definition of deception." POM says this action flies in the face of 20 years of FTC rules and regulations on food advertising.
POM alleges that the FTC is violating POM's First Amendment rights to engage in truthful speech and is damaging POM's good will and brand identification as a healthy juice company. Another notable argument that POM makes is a claim of due process deprivation in violation of the Fifth Amendment. The company alleges that the FTC's actions have disrupted its business and devalued the "tens of millions of dollars" invested in research that was conducted in accordance with the FTC's prior standards.
POM makes valid points. Companies ought to be able to reasonably rely on government standards so that they can decide how to allocate their resources. That is why federal agencies are required to undertake formal rule-making procedures and to allow businesses time to respond to proposed rules and, if necessary, to modify their practices in advance of the rules' implementation.
But regulators sometimes see such procedures as tedious and time-consuming. Hence the common practice of many agencies of making changes on the fly through settlement agreements with investigated companies. As POM alleges was done by the FTC, an agency may settle out with a company by requiring that company to implement more stringent measures. Since the agreement is private and between two parties, that document may contain any measure the two parties agree upon – whether or not common practice and whether or not more stringent than current regulatory standards. One of the wrinkles in agencies' use of such settlement agreements, though, is that these agreements often impact more than just the parties to the agreement.
The parties to the consent decree win (sort of) in that they keep the agency at bay. The agency wins in that it expeditiously (and extrajudiciously) gets to tighten its reins on companies subject to its regulations. But outside companies – which have diligently and reasonably relied on published regulations – may find themselves at a significant loss.
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The Foundling Museum
The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery.
Established in 1739 by philanthropist Thomas Coram, and continuing today as the children's charity Coram, the Hospital was set up as an institution 'for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children'. Instrumental in helping Coram realise his vision were the artist William Hogarth, who encouraged leading artists of the day to donate work, and the composer George Frideric Handel, who gave annual benefit concerts of his Messiah. Through a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, we celebrate their vision and the ways in which artists and children have inspired each other for over 275 years.
Discover the intriguing story behind this important London institution and the children who grew up there, alongside original period interiors, poignant artefacts and inspiring art. Pick up a unique, artist-designed souvenir in our Shop, or relax in our Café, offering a delicious selection of teas, coffees, cakes and light lunches.
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Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 - 17.00
Sunday, 11.00 - 17.00
Monday closed
£8.25* Adults
£5.50* Concessions
FREE Children (U16), Foundling Friends
An additional nominal charge applies for exhibitions (FREE for children & Foundling Friends)
*Ticket prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation
- International Council of Museums
- National Trust
- National Art Pass
Rail: Euston, St Pancras, King's Cross (10 mins walk)
Tube: Russell Square (2 mins walk), King's Cross, St Pancras
Bus: 59, 68, 91, 168, 188 to Southampton Row or Russell Square
17 (not evenings), 45, 46 to Gray's Inn Road
10, 18, 30, 73 to Euston Road; 19, 38, 55, 243 to Theobalds Road
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At the Museum you can see:
* Poignant social history gallery telling the story of London's first home for abandoned children, including personal histories, artefacts, photographs and recordings;
* London's first art gallery featuring works by Hogarth, Rysbrack, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Roubiliac, Hudson, Ramsay and Wilson;
* Fine eighteenth-century, Rococo and Georgian interiors; and
* Gerald Cook Handel collection of Handel memorabilia.
Collection details
Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Music, Personalities, Social History
Key artists and exhibits
- London's first children's home
- Rococo interior
- Georgian interior
- Coram
- Hogarth
- Rysbrack
- Gainsborough
- Reynolds
- Roubiliac
- Hudson
- Ramsay
- Wilson
- Handel
Hetty's Hospital
- 25 May — 5 November 2017 *on now
Patients and their parents on the oncology and hematology wards at Great Ormond Street worked with artist Davina Drummond and our Curator of Artists' Projects to explore acts of kindness in hospital. The project was inspired by the lack of kindness experienced by Jacqueline Wilson's fictional foundling Hetty Feather at the Foundling Hospital, as well as by author Jacqueline Wilson's own experiences of kind acts. The display includes recordings of children recalling acts of goodwill they have received from doctors, nurses and family. In partnership with GOSH Arts
Suitable for
- Any age
Free with Museum admission
Picturing Hetty Feather
- 26 May — 3 September 2017 *on now
Since the first Hetty Feather book was published in 2008, Dame Jacqueline Wilson's series of novels has delighted young audiences with the adventures of its eponymous heroine, the spirited Victorian foundling Hetty Feather. Selling millions of copies, the books have led to an Olivier Award-nominated stage show and BAFTA-nominated CBBC television series. For her Foundling Fellowship at the Museum, Wilson researched the history of the Foundling Hospital and developed the character of Hetty Feather, a girl who uses imaginative storytelling or, as she calls it, 'picturing' to deal with life's challenges.
Picturing Hetty Feather explores the ways in which curators, writers, directors and designers have used historical evidence and factual gaps to bring the nineteenth-century Foundling Hospital to life. On display will be props and original costumes from the CBBC Hetty Feather television set, alongside unseen treasures from the Foundling Hospital Collection and archive. Visitors will be able to try on costumes made for the CBBC production and take part in a range of interactive activities.
This immersive exhibition will transport visitors of all ages to the Foundling Hospital, inviting them to discover their own 'picturing' abilities in relation to the Foundling Hospital story, and imagine what life was like for Hetty and the real-life foundling children.
Suitable for
- Any age
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 5-6
- 18+
- 14-15
- 7-10
Free for children (U16)
Adults £10.25 (£9.50 without Gift Aid)
Concessions £7.50 (£7 without Gift Aid)
Hetty's Hospital
- 6 June — 10 September 2017 *on now
Young patients on the oncology and hematology wards worked with artist Davina Drummond to create artworks inspired by Hetty Feather's stay in the Foundling Hospital sick bay and their own personal experiences.
Suitable for
- Any age
Free with Museum admission
Handel's Water Music
- 7 July 2017 — 2 January 2018 *on now
Handel's Water Music is a suite for orchestra composed for a party for King George I, held on the River Thames on 17 July 1717. The suite of twenty-two pieces so delighted the King that he requested that it be played three times during the evening, on his journey up the river from Lambeth to Chelsea, and back again in the early hours of the morning. This display uses manuscripts, printed music and artwork to explore the work's popularity and the Georgian practice of water parties. At its centre is the earliest surviving source for the music, on loan from The Royal Society of Musicians, which was copied by two scribes close to Handel.
Suitable for
- Any age
Free with Museum admission
Handel's Water Music
- 7 July — 6 October 2017 *on now
On loan from The Royal Society of Musicians, this display commemorates the 300th anniversary of the first performance of Handel's Water Music on 17 July 1717.
Free with Museum admission
Raft of the Medusa
- 29 September 2017 — 7 January 2018
We display a series of five previously unseen sculptures by acclaimed artist Rachel Kneebone, providing a resonant counterpoint to our exhibition Basic Instincts.
Rachel Kneebone is a British artist whose intricate works address and question the human condition. This Autumn a series of five porcelain sculptures will be displayed amongst the Museum's historic Collection. Raft of the Medusa's tumbling limbs and fractured swags are at once coquettish and ominous; their gleaming white surfaces and exquisite detail belie scenes of turmoil and collapse.
Using porcelain, a delicate material traditionally associated with fine tableware and Rococo exuberance (as exemplified by the plasterwork in the Museum's Court Room), Kneebone subverts viewers' expectations. Visibly exploiting the material properties of porcelain, she deliberately allows her works to distort and crack in the kiln, inviting the viewer to question the relationship between strength and vulnerability.
Shown amongst the Museum Collection, the works distil and abstract the Foundling Hospital's suppressed narratives of sexual desire, emotional damage, and female strength, whilst also referencing ideas of displacement, refuge, and resilience.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
Basic Instincts
- 29 September 2017 — 7 January 2018
Curated by Dr Jacqueline Riding, Basic Instincts explores Georgian attitudes to love, desire and female respectability through the radical paintings of Joseph Highmore. A highly successful artist and Governor of London's Foundling Hospital, Joseph Highmore (1692-1780) is best known as a portrait painter of the Georgian middle class. However, during the 1740s his art dramatically shifted as he turned his focus to societal attitudes towards women and sexuality. This first major Highmore exhibition for 50 years explores a ten-year period of disruptive commentary in his art, reflecting his engagement with the work of the new Foundling Hospital and its mission to support desperate and abused women.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 16-17
£11.00* Adults
£8.25* Concessions
FREE for children, Foundling Friends & National Art Pass holders
*Ticket prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation
Handel's Rodelinda
- 26 October — 15 November 2017
We display libretto from the opera's first performance, alongside early manuscripts and a programme for a 1920 performance of Rodelinda, the first twentieth-century revival of a Handel opera.
Suitable for
- Any age
Free with Museum admission
- 7 November 2017 — 21 January 2018
Children from Somers Town and King's Cross have crafted a brand new piece of theatre, documented in a film on display in the Introductory Gallery. Inspired by workshops at the Museum and the history of the Foundling Hospital, they devised interconnected scenes forming an innovative play, produced by professional theatre artists. Scene & Heard is a unique mentoring project that partners the inner-city children of Somers Town with volunteer theatre professionals, raising self-esteem and aspirations.
Writeback will be performed at Theatro Technis on 29-30 September. All tickets are free but booking is essential, available here from 1 September.
Suitable for
- Any age
Free with Museum admission
Hetty Feather Out Loud
- 2 September 2017 3-4pm
For this final event in connection with our exhibition Picturing Hetty Feather, Eva Pope, who plays Matron Bottomly in the CBBC Hetty Feather series, reads from the original books by Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Please note Museum admission and entrance to the exhibition can be purchased on the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
Tickets £5, £3 concessions & Foundling Friends + Museum admission
Please note Museum admission and entrance to the exhibition can be purchased on the day.
Basic Instincts: Curator Tour
- 1 October 2017 10am-5pm
This exhibition explores Georgian attitudes to love, desire and female respectability through the radical paintings of Joseph Highmore. Basic Instincts is the first major Highmore exhibition for 50 years and explores a decade of disruptive social commentary in his art.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Free with Museum admission
In Conversation with Rachel Kneebone
- 6 October 2017 6-7:30pm
Rachel Kneebone is a British artist whose intricate works address and question the human condition. This Autumn, Raft of the Medusa, a series of five porcelain sculptures, will be displayed amongst the Museum's historic Collection. Museum Director Caro Howell and Kneebone explore ideas raised by her work reflected in the Foundling Hospital story and the art of Joseph Highmore.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 16-17
Independent Women: Courtesans & Prostitutes in the Georgian Era
- 21 October 2017 3-4pm
In this talk, Hallie Rubenhold sheds new light on the exploitation and abuse of women which transformed the work of artist Joseph Highmore in the 1740s. A critically-acclaimed author, social historian, broadcaster and historical consultant for TV and film, she has written two works of non-fiction; Lady Worsley's Whim which became the 2015 BBC Two drama, The Scandalous Lady W and The Covent Garden Ladies, which served as the inspiration for the ITV Encore series, Harlots. Part of the Bloomsbury Festival.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 16-17
Tickets £5, £3 concessions + Museum admission
Tickets can be purchased in advance, Museum admission on the day
Art, Charity & the Navy: The Greenwich & Foundling Hospitals
- 30 October 2017 9:30am-6pm
The Foundling Hospital and the Greenwich Royal Hospital are eighteenth-century institutions with many similarities, both charitable hospitals with strong ties to maritime Britain. The Foundling Hospital was the first children's charity in Britain, established by Royal Charter in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram, a shipwright in the American colonies. The Royal Hospital for Seamen, Greenwich, was established by Royal Charter in 1694 and from 1712 also incorporated a naval school. Along with presentations and discussion with expert speakers, the day includes:
A tour of the Chapel at the Old Royal Naval College, formerly the place of worship for the inhabitants of the Royal Hospital for Seamen
The opportunity to see our historic Court Room and Picture Gallery, displaying works of art by Hogarth, Gainsborough, Highmore, Ramsay and many others
A visit to our exhibition Basic Instincts
Lunch, tea and coffee, and early evening drinks reception
Speakers include: Will Palin, Director of Conservation, ORNC; Christine Riding, Head of Arts and Curator of the Queen's House; Caro Howell, Director of the Foundling Museum; and Dr Jacqueline Riding, Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London, and Curator of the exhibition Basic Instincts.
In partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich
Suitable for
- 18+
Tickets £50, £40 concessions & Foundling Friends
BSL Tour
- 4 November 2017 11am-12pm
Guide Alan Murray leads visitors through the Museum's galleries and period rooms, and brings the 200-year history of the Foundling Hospital to life. To book a place email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Free with Museum admission, booking essential
Basic Instincts: Art, Women & Sexuality in the Eighteenth Century
- 20 November 2017 10am-5pm
Drawing on the themes of love, friendship, passion and violence in our exhibition Basic Instincts, this symposium uses the art of Joseph Highmore and his contemporaries to explore depictions of women and sexuality in eighteenth-century culture. Chaired by Dr Kate Retford, Head of Birkbeck's Department of History of Art, the day includes a keynote talk by Highmore expert Dr Jacqueline Riding. Full programme to be announced.
Suitable for
- Any age
Tickets £40, £30 concessions & Foundling Friends
Family Fun
Children, young people and families are able to explore The Foundling Museum through Trail of the Month, audio trails, story books, creative drop-in sessions and special events. In term time, sessions are held monthly on the first Saturday 13.00-16.00, and during holidays on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00. Activities are generally suited to children aged 3-12 years.
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AROUND MISSISSIPPI — Following a joint investigation by the Office of the Attorney General and Secretary of State, four cemeteries placed into receivership have now been ordered sold by Prentiss County Chancellor John Hatcher.
"We are now taking the final steps towards our goal of placing these cemeteries back into private, credible ownership," said Secretary of State Hosemann. "Our team in the Secretary of State's and Attorney General's offices worked hard to release or satisfy millions of dollars in liens, clear title and accept bids on the cemeteries, allowing Judge Hatcher to order the sale of these properties to the successful high bidders. The hard work and dedication of Attorney General and Secretary of State staff members and community volunteers brought us where we are today. Hopefully, the state is out of the cemetery business in Laurel and North Mississippi."
"We are pleased with Judge Hatcher's order," said Attorney General Jim Hood. "(Yesterday's) ruling gives the victims assurance that the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried will be cared for in the rightful manner."
The Secretary of State's Office made the following recommendations to Prentiss County Judge John Hatcher:
• Liberty Memorial Park, Booneville — Liberty United Methodist Church (bid, $1)
• Pinecrest Memorial Park, Pittsboro — Pinecrest of Calhoun County (bid, $1)
• Prentiss Memorial Gardens, Baldwyn — Waters Funeral Home of Baldwyn (bid, cash payment of $12,500; victim assistance through discounted products and services; upgrades and capital improvements for sidewalks, landscaping, and cemetery access roads; and establishing a veteran's section. Waters agrees to be contractually bound to perform the upgrades promised in the bid proposal).
• Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Laurel — Tutor Funeral Home of Magee (bid, cash payment of $20,100)
Of the $32,602 in cash pledged on the cemeteries, approximately $15,790 will be paid to the Internal Revenue Service to pay back taxes for liens against the properties. After expenses, the remaining portion will go to the perpetual care trust for that cemetery.
Based upon findings of the investigations conducted by the Secretary of State's and the Attorney General's offices, Don Middleton, former owner of the four cemeteries, was convicted on two counts of failure to file cemetery records and has been sentenced to 12 months in jail and fined $1,800 fine.


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ALTOONA, Pa. -- Sheetz Inc. will allow on-premises beer consumption at its convenience restaurant on Pleasant Valley Boulevard here, if the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approves its latest license transfer request, the Altoona Mirror reported.
It's not the preferred option, but it's what the retailer "has to do" to contend with "ridiculous" laws, company President and CEO Stan Sheetz told the newspaper.
Ohio Springs Inc., a Sheetz Inc. subsidiary, recently filed again for a license transfer after the state Supreme Court shot down its initial license over the on-premises sales issue. Ohio Springs seeks to transfer an eating place license from a Broad Avenue business to the Sheetz location at 1900 Pleasant Valley Blvd., according to the report.
Stan Sheetz said it was the company's preference to not allow on-premises consumption. "That's how we [initially] applied," he explained. "There are lots and lots of places that do not sell for on-premises consumption. It really didn't seem to be an issue. It's an issue now, and we're going to have to deal with it."
Sheetz is permitted to sell beer at its locations outside of Pennsylvania, he said.
The PLCB approved the license transfer in September 2004, setting off a five-year state court battle. Sheetz starting selling six- and 12-packs of beer and malt-based coolers on Feb. 1, 2007, but the sales were halted three weeks later by a Commonwealth Court ruling. Ohio Springs and the PLCB appealed, which allowed sales from Feb. 28, 2007, to June 16 this year, a day after the Supreme Court ruling, the report stated.
The Malt Beverage Distributors Association of Pennsylvania, which stopped Sheetz's first license attempt, is opposing the new effort. The association filed a petition to intervene with the PLCB, Executive Secretary Mary Lou Hogan said.
"You can see it's the store -- Sheetz -- who would like to sell the beer, not the cafe or the restaurant," and that's not permitted, Hogan told the newspaper.
A hearing date has yet to be scheduled before the PLCB on the convenience store chain's request. Stan Sheetz said he hopes that it may occur in November or December.
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Incredible Design Tuesday with Bertone, Peugeot, McLaren and Fireball Tim
HOLLYWOOD USA - February 28, 2013: Tuesday's are always important for California's favorite automotive humorist and designer Fireball Tim Lawrence for two reasons: First, because it's the day he has to remember to take out the garbage. Second, because it's the 2nd day of the regular work week. And since Fireball successfully remembered to take out the garbage (for which Mrs. Fireball was particularly happy), he wanted to celebrate by sharing some cool cars with The Auto Channel audience on the Thursday.
So here they are, the Bertone Shooting Brake based on the Aston Rapide, an INFEKTD Ambulance that Kathie shot on the weekend, the McLaren P1 Production version that he's dying to drive, and a gorgeous Peugeot Concept.
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Tom Crist's son talks about the big win
Tue, Dec 17 : After winning $40-million, Tom Crist did something no one else would: he kept it a secret. For half a year. The whole time, he contemplated how the money would go to charity. Global News spoke to Dallas Crist, Tom's son.


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Photo Courtesy of Calvin KleinWomen's Wear Daily is reporting that Calvin Klein's new men's fragrance campaign is getting steamy with the help of True Blood actor Alexander Skarsg?rd. It is co-starring sexy top model Lara Stone, who is also the face of Euphoria, the brand's women's scent.
Encounter Calvin Klein marks Skarsg?rd's first endorsement, which he chose based on working with the brand's team for the campaign in the past. Their idea for their concept was very intriguing to me it was almost like a short film, and very film noir. It felt interesting to me, he told WWD of the TV campaign and print ad. I wanted to be involved with something where you tell a story even though its a short story.
The meeting between Skarsg?rd and Stone is dark and sexy something Skarsg?rd is very familiar with. Encounter, created by Firmenichs Honorine Blanc and Pierre Negrin, has "top notes of mandarin, cardamom and rum; a heart of pepper, Egyptian jasmine, patchouli and cognac, and a drydown of agarwood, atlas cedarwood and musk."
The fragrance will be sold in three sizes: 1 oz. for $40, 1.7 oz. for $58 and 3.4 oz. for $72. There will also be a 3.4-oz. aftershave spray for $50, a 75-g. deodorant at $20, and a 152-g. allover body spray for $15; the aftershave balm and hair and body wash will be available everywhere but the U.S.
Catherine Walsh, senior vice president, American Fragrances for Coty Prestige, noted that the scent is intended to be a new interpretation of the contemporary, confident man. Alexander Skarsg?rd perfectly reflects the Encounter attitude modern, stylish and unapologetically masculine. Until the official ad campaign rolls out in September, Skarsg?rd will be heating up the small screen when True Blood returns this Sunday night.


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NEWARK, N.J. (Dec. 15)
The Jewish News of Newark, local English-Jewish weekly, has been accredited a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC), a national researchorganization which provides independent verification of circulation data of member publications.
Accreditation of the weekly, which is owned and published by the Jewish Community Council of Essex County, followed several months of investigation by ABC experts of all circulation records of the Jewish News. ABC audits are considered in the business world as "the Bible" for authenticated reports. ABC accreditation also gives national advertising agencies access to trustworthy information on periodicals as advertising media.


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When my daughter was a college sophomore, she came home one day, and by her purposeful demeanor and determined step, it was evident she had something on her mind.
We sat on the couch and while I waited, she turned to a single page in the notebook. On it, she'd written 15 to 20 professions that she was considering.
When she ¬finished stating the pros and cons of each career, I paused for a moment and then asked one question: "Which one do you think you'd feel passionate about doing every day?"
Without hesitation, she answered, "I'd love to be a teacher, but..."
At that point, it was just a matter of encouraging her to go forward and put all her efforts toward reaching her goal. She never looked back, fully embracing the classes and experiences that would help her become a high school English and speech teacher.
A few years ago, an article called, "The 20 Most Useless College Majors," circulated the Internet, and unbelievably, agriculture was among those listed. Although the rankings were based on many factors, including the number of jobs available, it was surprising and dismaying.
Agriculture is diverse, exciting and includes a broad spectrum of careers. Mike Gaul, career services director for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, says salaries for students in most agricultural fields increased by five percent in 2012-13.
What should students really measure when choosing a life-long career? Money? Power? Quality of life? Hopefully, they don't simply look for the job that pays the most.
Their future paths should be based on a combination of meaningful factors, and hopefully they have mentors who are helping guide their decisions.
If your sons or daughters are passionate about agriculture, encourage them to pursue a career in this ever-changing, dynamic industry. The satisfaction and reward of doing meaningful work you love contributes to making life truly worthwhile.


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On Thursday June 19th, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Jon Runyan's (R-NJ) amendment to H.R. 5856, the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act of 2013. The amendment introduced by Congressman Runyan would reinforce current law that requires the Department of Defense to use American owned aircrafts in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. Congressman Runyan's amendment passed by voice vote.
In the 1950s the Department of Defense created the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) to supplement the DoD's air transport needs. The program works with U.S. based airlines to provide aircraft for transportation missions within the military. Unfortunately, Rep. Runyan found that the Department of Defense has been using foreign companies to provide airlift capabilities, despite this being a violation of the Fly CRAF Act. This means that $140 Million in American taxpayer dollars have gone to support foreign companies for the program, just this fiscal year. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey is a major hub for CRAF operations on the East Coast.
"It is completely ridiculous that the DoD is regularly using foreign air planes outside of the exception for emergency situations," said Congressman Runyan. "This blatant outsourcing will discourage American airlines from participating in this program, which could result in a decrease in American jobs. The country is in the midst of an incredibly weak recovery and the federal government should be doing everything in its power to fix the struggling economy. Paying foreign companies to do a job that American companies can do is not going to help. Not only does this pose a problem for our economy, it could pose a safety issue and is a potential threat to our national security. Many foreign airline companies do not have to adhere to the strict safety regulations and Federal Aviation Administration rules that American airline companies follow. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that this practice does not continue and that DOD follows the law when supporting our warfighters."
Congressman Runyan is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he serves on the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and the Subcommittee on Readiness. He also serves on the House Veterans Affairs Committee and the Natural Resources Committee.
Source: http://runyan.house.gov/press-release/runyan%E2%80%99s-amendment-appropriations-bill-passes-house


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Two League of Women Voters members from Palm Beach County are among the new slate of leaders in the state organization.
Pamela Goodman is the first vice president, the state league said Monday in its announcement. She's former president of the Palm Beach County chapter.
Elayne Goodman is a member of the state League's board of directors. She's crrently membeship director of the Palm Beach County chapter.
They're not related.
League bios of both, below, on the continuation:
Pamela Goodman spent her professional career in retailing beginning with Macy's in Kansas City, and subsequently spending eleven years with The Limited, Inc. rising to the highest ranking position of President/CEO of the Express division.
Upon leaving the business world and relocating to southern Florida, Pamela wanted to devote her time to "giving back." She joined the League of Women Voters in 2000 with a focused commitment on making the election process more credible, fighting against any citizen being disenfranchised to vote and educating people of all ages in the community in a fair, nonpartisan manner on governmental issues of importance to them.
She served as Palm Beach County President 2005 -2009 and served on the League of Women Voters Florida State Board of Directors in 2007-2009. Pam has been elected to the National League of Women Voters Nominating Committee beginning June, 2008. Pam recently received the Susan B. Anthony Award for Outstanding Feminist 2008 from the National Organization for Women. She also serves on the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County Board of Directors.
Elayne Goodman is a longtime League member and in addition to serving as Development Director for the State Board, she served as off board Development Chair for the 2008 and 2010 Special Edition Voter. She currently serves as Membership Director and for many years served as Development Director for the Palm Beach County League.
She formerly was Director of Medical Benefits, setting up an entire network of preferred providers for the New Jersey Carpenters Health Fund, saving them well over several million dollars in their budget appropriation. She also served as Co Chair of Fundraising for the South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation raising over $650,000.
Elayne has been a League member of the Fair Lawn New Jersey League and a long time member of the Palm Beach County League.


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ACTORS, actresses and doyens of the theatre world descended on Sandwell for a gala dinner dance celebrating Oldbury Repertory Theatre's 75th anniversary.
Members and supporters attended the event at Sandwell Golf Club including life member, David Ashley, who flew in from Spain for the celebration.
He said: "Oldbury Rep has meant so much to me over the years and it was wonderful to see so many of my old friends and meet the new generation of ORP performers.
Another notable guest was actor Andrew Burt, who appeared in many BBC dramas in the 1970's and 1980's and began his career at Oldbury Rep.
Oldbury Rep chairman and founding member, Doreen Bastaple, said: "The evening was a great occasion and I hope that the adventure which began in 1939 would continue forever."
Theatre and film legend Sir Ian McKellan sent his apologies for missing the event.
He said: "I am far away in New York with Beckett and Pinter but sending congratulations on your 75th birthday.
"To all those involved on stage, back stage and front of house at the Barlow Theatre, good wishes for another successful year."
The Rep's next production is Underneath the Arches, which is a celebration of two of Britain's most popular wartime entertainers Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen.
There will be songs and sketches hailing their successful association with The Crazy Gang.
The production runs from Saturday, July 5 until Saturday, July 12 with performances starting at 7.30pmand a matinee performance at 2.30pm on July 12.
For more information phone 0121 552 2761 or visit www.oldburyrep.org.


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Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 | 2 a.m.
Confession: I find it hard to be optimistic about the state's future.
So, my pessimism imbued, when I see phrases such as "Nevada stands at a crossroads," I think not of Clapton but Clicheville, and I want to take a detour as quickly as possible.
I readily acknowledge this skeptical predisposition as I confronted the 178-page Brookings Institution's report on Nevada and economic development, an "intense five-month inquiry" that begins at that well-trampled crossroads and trudges over familiar yet annoying ground about unleashing potential, engaging globally and catalyzing growth.
And then I read it.
Beyond some cringe-inducing Pollyannaspeak, this report synthesizes the problems confronting our backward state and produces more startling data than any previous document I have seen. Excuse my brief sojourn in Clicheville, but it truly is a wake-up call.
The report soars above the usual binary thinking our faux leaders have afflicted us with — to tax or to cut — and exposes in a professional, scholarly and thoughtful way what too many have hid from for too long: Nevada has unlimited potential but is hindered by its lack of investment in higher education and lack of performance in lower education.
The study praises changes already put in place by Gov. Brian Sandoval — centralizing the economic development infrastructure in his office and regionalizing the approach that will be directed by his exceptional choice as czar, Steve Hill. Fine.
But the real jewels encased in the report are the stark statistics and unvarnished language in the rhetorical suburbs of Clicheville. To wit:
• "The weaknesses of Nevada's workforce are closely associated with Nevada's relatively low — and falling, based on the biennial 2012-2013 budget — levels of spending on higher education compared to peer states … With $558.9 million of state funding for higher education in fiscal year 2010-2011, Nevada provided the lowest amount of public support for higher education among states of a similar size (2-3 million people), and it ranked 35th among all 50 states for its level of state higher education funding on a per-capita basis ($211.44). "
How low can it go? Nevada spends 0.44 percent of its gross state product on higher education compared with 0.88 percent in Arkansas and 0.96 percent in Mississippi, the study found. Oh to be the Mississippi of the West in this metric.
Message: It is about money, to some extent.
• "To be competitive in a knowledge-based global economy, workers are increasingly required to be skilled in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and scientific thinking. In particular, proficiency and education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are important prerequisites to enter many well-paid, high-growth occupations and industries. Increasing the entry of STEM students into higher education requires a solid grounding in STEM concepts and basic STEM skills during the K-12 years. In this respect, Nevada's challenges in graduating STEM students from its institutions of higher education are directly connected to challenges further up the pipeline. Eighth-grade math scores for higher income students in Nevada are lower than for any other state except Hawaii and Washington, D.C."
It's about accountability and reform, some of which has begun in Nevada.
Message: It's not always about money.
• "The state's lack of sector diversity is not unrelated to the shortcomings of its current innovation system. Nevada lags other states and the nation on every indicator of innovation and R&D (research and development) activity included in this study. The state's lagging innovation activity is intertwined with the dominance and the nature of its core industries, which do not typically attain competitive advantage through R&D investments."
Anyone ever hear about our over-reliance on one industry and our lack of imagination? Don't get me started on the gaming industry's passive-aggressive opposition to any economic diversification that might dilute its economic and political clout.
Message: Research and develop, stupid.
There is so much more in the report —
found here — and it is well worth the read.
I was fascinated by the identification of seven sectors to target, including some usual suspects such as "clean energy," which, of course, is a no-brainer in theory but not in implementation. I also was chagrined — but not surprised — to read how favorably diversification in the North compares with the South, "one of the least economically diverse major metropolitan areas in the country."
But as impressed as I was at the substantive content, I finished with a depressing sense of déjà vu. We have been here before, lamenting the opportunity undercut by myopia, the bright future darkened by dim bulbs. I wonder if, unlike other much-admired studies of Nevada and its economic challenges, this one, too, will be praised and then shelved. Reading is one thing; doing is another.
Confession: I'll be optimistic about this state's future when we stop manufacturing plans and start manufacturing leaders.


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Joseph, has been a licensed contractor since 2003. As president of ACEVEDO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, He is always striving to improve the product and preserve the "ACEVEDO" reputation. Joseph is very environmentally conscious, and goes to great lengths to insure that ACEVEDO CONSTRUCTION only provides Sustainable Lumber on their projects. Joseph has also served several attorneys as an expert witness for his expertise in the Field of framing and proper window installation practices. In His Free time Joseph enjoys hiking, stand up paddle boarding, and spearfishing


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Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
- Swimming pool
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
The property
A charming, ground floor, detached lodge situated in a quiet location on the popular resort of White Cross Bay, nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere.
Offering excellent amenities, this Windermere cottage is an ideal base from which friends and families can enjoy a relaxing holiday in the beautiful Lake District.
Set solely over the ground floor, this Windermere cottage features three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The pleasant open plan living area plays host to a homely kitchen, a dining area where you discuss the day's adventures over a hearty, home-cooked meal, and a sitting area.
From the sitting area, patio doors open out onto a decked patio where you can sit and enjoy alfresco dining on warm summer nights, or soak up the sun and catch up on some reading.
Make use of the excellent range of on-site facilities including a leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a gym.
As well as the on-site leisure facilities, there is a restaurant, a bar, launch facilities onto Lake Windermere, and extensive outdoor play areas.
A short drive away, Bowness-on-Windermere offers plenty of family activities to get stuck into, including pitch-and-putt golf and tennis courts.
Hop aboard The Lake Windermere Steamers which depart from the lake's large promenade, or hire your very own rowing boat.
Less than a five minutes' drive away, the Brockhole Visitor Centre boasts beautiful gardens running down to the lake and a tree-top adventure course!
Why not pack a picnic and explore the Lake District town of Ambleside, just four miles away from this Windermere cottage, dramatically surrounded by stunning mountains?
Venture to Grasmere and sample the delicious Grasmere Gingerbread, or take a gentle stroll around the Lake.
With so much to enjoy from the doorstep of this wonderful Windermere cottage, it makes a perfect base for a family holiday, at any time of year.
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 2'6" twin, 1 x 2'6" single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Electric central heating
- Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi available in on-site clubhouse
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Decked patio with furniture
- Shared on-site laundry facilities
- Free, shared use of leisure facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, play park and multi-use games area
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 5 mins walk
- Note: Although all ground floor, property accessed by four steps
- Note: Due to lakeside location, children to be supervised at all times
- Note: Guests must obtain a pass from the site reception for access to the site
- A refundable deposit of £20 is required
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Troutbeck Bridge 0.8 miles; Windermere 2 miles; Bowness 3 miles; Ambleside 3 miles.
White Cross Bay holiday park nestles on the shores of Lake Windermere, midway between Windermere and Ambleside, in the Lake District National Park. Consisting of approximately 400 lodges, it offers a restaurant, pub, shop, entertainment room, amusement arcade, indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, gym, children's staffed activity centre, marina and outdoor play areas. Lake Windermere, the largest and most popular in the area, boasts a wide range of lakeside activities from walking and cycling to rowing, horse riding, taking a trip on the steam railway, plus lake cruises from Bowness to the pretty village of Ambleside and down to Lakeside, which has a celebrated aquarium. Children will also enjoy The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, where technology brings her characters to life, and Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, with its Treetop Trek aerial adventure is a short walk away from the site. With destinations including Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach, this location is perfect for a Lake District holiday at any time of the year.
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A Winnipeg ER physician pulls back the curtain in a self-published memoir of the funny, tragic and bizarre events of his career.
Donovan Gray, who works at the Victoria Hospital, draws on experiences in Winnipeg, rural Ontario and remote northern communities in Dude, Where's My Stethoscope?
On his website, he describes the book as an answer to questions non-doctors might pose: What's it like to save a life? Is a real ER like the ones on television? And is anybody really having sex in those hospital storage rooms?
Plenty of patients -- and colleagues -- are curious about the answers. Gray says the book sold 400 copies in its first three weeks alone. Copies are available from Amazon and from dudewheresmystethoscope.com. Gray will do a reading from the book at McNally Robinson, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen fans will be celebrating this week.
Austen's most beloved and influential work, Pride and Prejudice, turns 200 on Monday. As part of the celebration, Penguin Classics has released an anniversary edition of the subtle comedy of manners that made Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy two of English literature's favourite lovebirds.
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Winnipeg publisher Peanut Butter Press will launch illustrated picture books by two Winnipeg teachers today and next Saturday at McNally Robinson Booksellers.
Whose Trees Are These?, written and illustrated by retired teacher Erna Michalow, introduces children to the role of trees in the environment, showing both what keeps them alive and how they maintain life. She will launch the book at 2 p.m. Jan. 26.
Next Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., author Kathleen Ward and illustrator Rosemary Ellis will launch I Know My Grandma Loves Me, which depict's a child's relationship with her loving and fun-loving grandmother.
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Local writers and celebrities will read everything from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss to lyrics from Metallica songs at a fundraiser for the Manitoba Writers' Guild, Feb. 1.
Tickets for Words in the Flesh, which kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, are available from McNally Robinson and MWG board members for $20.
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If you're on the verge of giving up on your New Year's resolution to read more, a Random House Canada publicist might have just what you need.
Ainsley Sparkes, online marketing co-ordinator with Random House Canada, has created a "Reading Bingo" card that offers 24 reading suggestions. Readers fill up the card, not with specific titles, but with specific categories of books, such as: "a book that's outside your comfort zone," "a book recommended by a local bookseller," and "a book of poetry."
As with most bingo cards, the centre of the card is a free square, but Paperchase readers could always consider it the "read a Manitoba book" square.


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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Erving Walker scored 27 points, and Florida went on a 9-0 run late in the second half to pull away for a 71-66 win over Arkansas on Thursday night.
Rotnei Clarke scored 17 for Arkansas (8-10, 1-2 SEC) and made three 3-pointers during the second half. The last one put the Razorbacks ahead 56-55 before the decisive run by the Gators (13-5, 2-2).
Florida shot only 36 percent but hurt Arkansas on the boards with 12 second-chance points, all in the second half. Florida outrebounded Arkansas 42-29 and finished with 17 offensive rebounds. The Gators also had only seven turnovers.
"When you get a chance to get to the boards, usually it means it's a score or a foul," Florida coach Billy Donovan said.
The Razorbacks were coming off a win over Alabama in which they outrebounded the Crimson Tide 40-27. It was a different story Thursday.
"Just because you did it one night doesn't mean you'll do it the next," Arkansas coach John Pelphrey said.
Kenny Boynton added 13 points for the Gators, and Alex Tyus scored 11 with 12 rebounds.
Marshawn Powell scored 14 for Arkansas.
Florida led 67-58 after a 3-pointer by Walker. The Razorbacks answered with a 3-pointer by Courtney Fortson and a dunk by Powell. Tyus traveled with 46.3 seconds remaining, but Powell missed from the outside, and the Razorbacks had to foul.
Walker scored 15 in the first half, making all four of his field-goal attempts, three from 3-point range. The 5-foot-8 sophomore was 7-of-12 from the field and 5-of-6 on 3-pointers.
Clarke went 6-of-12 and 5-of-9 from 3-point range. Powell was 7-of-10 from the field but didn't get the ball much near the end.
Fortson finished with 14 points and 11 assists.
Florida led 28-26 at halftime and opened the second half with 3-pointers by Walker and Boynton. Arkansas responded with a 10-2 run to tie it.
Mike Washington, who scored two in the first half for the Razorbacks, finished with 11 after battling foul trouble.
After falling behind on Clarke's last 3-pointer, Florida tied it on a free throw by Chandler Parsons. Walker then scored four straight, and Vernon Macklin and Boynton added a basket apiece to make it 64-56.
The Razorbacks were outscored 14-0 in fastbreak points and 13-3 in points off turnovers.


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TORONTO — Omar Infante hit a two-run single in the 10th and the Royals overcame two home runs by Edwin Encarnacion to snap the Jays' nine-game winning streak. Toronto was one out from victory when the Royals tied it with an unearned run off Casey Janssen. Pinch-runner Jarrod Dyson scored when Encarnacion couldn't handle a bouncing throw from shortstop Jose Reyes on a ground ball.


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I believe kindness does go a LONG way. I always try to be kind to everyone, even people I don't knoe. I have even stoped complete starangers on the street, that seemed upset, to ask them if they were okay. I think that if someone is going through a really rough time, sometimes all they need is someone to reach out and show they care, even if its complete stranger. I couldn't live with the thought that if i didn't ask, didn't help in some way then what if they went home and though nobody in the world had a care and took things into their own hands.... if you know what i mean. Maybe it's silly to think, but I just can't help it. Everyone want to feel loved.
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Eggless Choc Chip Cookie Dough; soft, sweet cookie dough with chunks of chocolate that you can eat raw, bake into cookies or add to ice cream.
I'm back!
I had a week off… not intentionally, but you know what it is like- time gets away from you.
Life is so busy at the moment… it is that time of year for teachers here in the Land of Oz….the R word, reports. And oh my gosh, life is busy. Let me just say, I have written about 15,000 words of lovely comments about these lovely little cherubs. Yep, 15,000 words… that's no copy and pasting by the way either! That's why the blog got no words of love… they were elsewhere.
Due to my crazy schedule, nutty head and my body feeling like it may just fall apart, I needed (chocolate, wine… pizza…) but also a weekend away. So… that is exactly what we did. We headed south – east and hit the country. OMG… perfect weekend and JUST what I needed.
So to celebrate my return to my loved blog (yes, I missed it after just a week!) and to help me and all other teachers to survive the report season, I am celebrating with Eggless Cookie Dough. Am I against eggs? Nope, I love them… but I also LOVE raw cookie dough and this lets me enjoy just that.
Well, not just that… who else loves cookie dough ice cream??? Hands up here, I do! Break off little bits of cookie dough and mix it through some softened ice cream and then refreeze.
This is almost three recipes in one… cookies, raw cookie dough and cookie dough ice cream. This is a recipe you need… reports or no reports, this is so easy.. perfect for weekends and bad days 😉
Do you love raw cookie dough more than the cookies themselves?
Do you make cookies, just to eat the dough like me and how amazing is cookie dough ice cream?!
I'd love to hear from you, leave me a comment.
- 65 grams softened butter
- ½ cup (80 grams) brown sugar -firmly packed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup (120 grams) plain flour -sifted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla custard powder -sifted
- 80 grams m&ms or choc chips
- If baking, pre heat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (fan forced).
- Cream the butter and sugar together then add the vanilla and milk and beat again.
- Fold the sifted flour and custard powder into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Add the m&ms or choc chips and fold through until they are mixed in and evenly distributed through the dough.
- Store the dough in the fridge at correct temperature if not baking.
- If baking, line a tray with baking paper and place approximately a teaspoon-tablespoon of dough on the tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. The cookies will be soft while warm, leave them to cool on the tray before moving.
- To make cookie dough ice cream, soften some ice cream and mix small bits of dough throughout the ice cream and re freeze.
Note: Although this recipe does not contain eggs, eating raw cookie dough can still have risks due to uncooked and now wet ingredients (flour) and milk. There are food temperature 'safe' zones, if you would like to read more: http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/consumer/safety/faqsafety/pages/foodsafetyfactsheets/foodsafetystandardst857.aspx


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Brian Krebs has been through the support forums for the "Citadel" trojan, a piece of commercial malicious software (spun out from the notorious ZeuS trojan) you can buy and use to take over other peoples' computers to make botnets for sending spam or taking down websites with traffic-floods. The fun-loving crooks running Citidel take their customers' satisfaction very seriously, so they've established an efficient trouble-ticket system to help solve any support problems that arise.
The Citadel trojan deactivates itself in the presence of computers running Russian or Ukrainian keyboard layouts. Krebs explains, "This feature is almost certainly a hedge to keep the developers out of trouble: Authorities in those regions are far less likely to pursue the Trojan's creators if there are no local victims."
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