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Command Master Chief Anthony Josey, Rudy Oetting, president of Navy League United States Fort Lauderdale Council, and Debbi Ingram of Broward County Navy Week, presents Chief Ship's Serviceman (Sel) (SW/AW) Angela Zamora, assigned to USS WASP (LHD 1), with the NLUS Fort Lauderdale Council Enlisted Person of the Year award at the NLUS Fort Lauderdale Council Luncheon in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 28. Enlisted service members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard received awards and recognition for being selected as the top performer from their command during Fleet Week Port Everglades. Zamora, was recently selected as the U.S. Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of the Year as well. Wasp is in Port Everglades, April 25-30 for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. Overall, there will be about 3,000 sailors and Marines and six ships in attendance. The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration, held during the annual FW PEV, Fla., is part of a series of city visits by the navy which will take place beginning April 2012 and concluding in 2015. The commemoration of the bicentennial of the war of 1812 is a salute to all sailors and Marines who fought gallantly in that conflict, who have served in our nation's conflicts since then, and who are defending freedom around the world today. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class (SW) J.C.J. Stokes)
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In this clip from Guns & Ammo TV, Field Editor Richard Nance goes over some methods for off-body concealed carry in another installment of Police Perspective. While carrying on your belt may be faster and more secure, off-body options can offer comfort and convenience. Nance takes a look at the over-the-shoulder pack, the purse and the carrying case with different types of small caliber handguns. Be sure to check out the Galco Hidden Agenda — a handgun carrying case that is also a functioning day planner — in action at the range.
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When is the right time to start swimming lessons? Now!
We're really creating a safe place for the baby to grow up in, so as they get older and start really learning to swim, they'll have a good feeling and a level of comfort.
— Karen "Goldie" Goldberg, aquatics director, YMCA
As parents prepare for water fun, it's a great time to evaluate your family's level of comfort and confidence in and around the water and to take advantage of opportunities for you and your children to learn water safety and swimming skills. Not only can swimming lessons teach lifesaving skills -- drowning is the No. 2 cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 19 -- but they also can provide opportunities for infant/parent bonding, an enjoyable physical activity and socialisation with peers. While water safety and aquatics education professionals say children can start lessons as early as 6 months old, they also say it's never too late to learn.
Starting early
Many institutions with long histories in aquatics education and water safety training recommend getting infants into the water.
Karen "Goldie" Goldberg, aquatics director at the YMCA, learned to swim at a YMCA. She is a passionate advocate for getting children into the pool early and letting them progress at their own pace.
"6 months is a great time to start, because a baby's body temperature doesn't begin to regulate itself until then. We make sure our training pools are 32 degrees Celsius in winter and 30 in the summer. That keeps them warm and comfortable."
The YMCA's parent/infant classes are for children ages 6 months to 36 months.
"Our philosophy is really very child-based, taking into account the temperament and comfort level of the child. Our classes for that age are very repetitive, very motor-skills based," Goldberg said. "We're really creating a safe place for the baby to grow up in, so as they get older and start really learning to swim, they'll have a good feeling and a level of comfort."
Managing expectations
Parents shouldn't expect their children to become world-class swimmers after a few lessons. It all depends on their comfort level and their motor skill level. When their motor skills become more developed, that's when you really see changes in how they are swimming and their overall skill level.
That change often happens around ages 4 and 5. By then they are learning the floating skills, going under water, learning advanced water skills, kicking and may even start using strokes.
They may start with blowing bubbles in the water, then putting their face in, then their whole head. Some people still subscribe to the idea of "just throw them in."
The YMCA's instructional philosophy also works against this false sense of confidence, Goldberg said.
"In addition to teaching them about swimming and pool safety, we also don't use floaties, as they give a false sense of security." Parents might think that if a child is in a flotation device, it's safe for them to turn their backs, but it's not, even for a second, Goldberg said. "That's all it takes for a child to fall off or slip through a floatie, so we don't allow that. We also don't teach with life vests or life jackets."
Getting Over Fear
YMCA's philosophy is to build up children's confidence, Goldberg said. "We always tell our kids, as well as the parents, the child never has to do anything they're not ready to do. It can take weeks and weeks to build a sense of safety for them, not only in the pool environment but with the instructors as well.
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The world's number one open top operator City Sightseeing, with the support of Moscow Tourism Committee and Moscow Transportation Department, which launched an open-top double decker bus tour in the City last August, has surprised Muscovites and visitor to the Russian capital by launching river tours on the Russian May holidays (Workers' Day and V-Day).
Starting on May 1st, two river passenger boats "Edigu" and "Venice" painted bright red – similar to the iconic buses – embark on their cruises from piers at Bolotnaya square, Gorky Park and Novospassky monastery.
The boats can seat up to 33 passengers each and the tour itself lasts one hour and operates every hour taking in some of the most famous landmarks around Moscow's Golden Island by the Vodo'otvodny channel including a stop at Gorky park. The river cruise ticket is also valid on the same hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing doubledeckers buses allowing passengers to hop-on and hop-off the boats and buses at their leisure at any of the stops within 24 hours.
The boats also include a sophisticated 8-language commentary system in: Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian and Arabic.
The 24-hour ticket costs 600 roubles (€15) for adults (15-59 years), 500 roubles (€13) for seniors (60+ years), students of all ages upon student ID and children (5-15 years). Children under 5 years old are as well as war veterans, people with disabilities of all types, and mass media representatives.
One of the most amazing sights of Moscow that can only be seen close up from a boat is a giant 98-meter monument to Peter the Great by notorious Georgian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, which stands on an artificial island.
"Introduction of excursions on the Moskva River with a hop-on hop-off concept is a logical synergistic addition to our bus tours, so we went a step further and for the convenience of tourists we introduced a special combo ticket that allows not only to save on each of the trips, but also entitles you to ride our on our buses and river boats as many times as you want within 48hrs. With fares as low as 1,000 roubles (€25) it really is just the ticket for Muscovite visitors!" said General representative of City Sightseeing Russia Sergei Lavrentyev.


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Getzlaf re-evaluating his approach
ANAHEIM - You could argue that Ryan Getzlaf can turn a puck into a wrecking ball quicker than anybody else in the Western Conference.
Maybe someone can remind Ryan Getzlaf.
There was a power-play moment in Sunday night's wearyingly familiar 3-2 loss to Minnesota that made you wonder. The puck came to him just above the circles. Goalie Niklas Backstrom was in front of him, somewhere, buried by enough humanity to re-enact the fall of Saigon.
The rule is "If you can't see the goalie, shoot the puck," and certainly the masses were yelling "Shooooo…..."
But then Getzlaf bumped it off to the left wing and nothing wound up happening. Shoo, indeed.
On a similar third-period play Getzlaf made a nice backhand pass to Teemu Selanne. The shot didn't get there, but it showed his vision and creativity, which centers must have.
Maybe there's something going on that we don't know. And maybe it's unfair to ask Getzlaf to make everyone else shine and then unleash his own bombs, too but that's what coach Randy Carlyle has continuously asked.
And often, life is unfair for the gifted.
More to the point, the Ducks need every bit of him now.
"When you've struggling like I've been, you go back and re-evaluate everything," he said later. "I haven't been contributing like I need to be. That's what I'm going to do this week, see if I'm doing the right thing in the right situation. Maybe I should be shooting the puck more."
Getzlaf also mentioned that he's had "some tough luck" with some nagging injuries. If one of them involves a hand or wrist, then maybe that's why he took 45 shots in 13 November games and has taken only 28 in his past 15.
"All I know is when things are going well, you can shoot it and it'll go through six sticks and go into the net," he said. "At times like this, it doesn't. But I don't go down and just shoot the puck without looking because it's not what I should be doing. I don't think shots on goal have been our problem lately."
The Ducks had 38 and the Wild 25, and the Wild had the first seven of the game. The Ducks also had 38 in a loss to Dallas on Friday night, and 13 when they won at Columbus, 5-2.
It's not the volume. It's the, uh, volume, the way they whistle toward the net.
Maybe that's why Ducks games have been so subdued. Getzlaf has two goals since Jan. 31.
A less secure fellow than Getzlaf might be seething over the complaints that he hears, or chooses not to hear.
His penalty minutes are too high (95), his goals are too low (20), his plus-minus isn't plus enough (plus-4).
He's still the third-leading scorer in the West, with 70 points. He only has four fewer shots than Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk and he has 83 more than the Sharks' Joe Thornton. But then, they can't shoot like Getzlaf.
"Look, it's not like I don't want to shoot the puck," he said, grinning. "But passing is my instinct."
"You can't take a guy and try to change him," Selanne said. "He got here by making the right decisions. He makes plays for other people. And you can't put our problems on just one guy. We all have a lot of responsibility.
"Everybody wants guys to shoot. That's true everywhere. But I'm not worrying about THAT guy."
No, worries are coming down in flurries.
With this loss, the Ducks slipped behind Minnesota in the standings and plopped into 11th place in the West. In other words, they now have to move past Minnesota and Dallas to get into the playoffs.
They're four points behind sixth-place Columbus (did I just write that?) and there are only 15 games left. They need to get very hot — really, for the first time since November, when Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Chris Kunitz were the NHL's best line.
Some say an 11-4 finish is imperative. That might be tough, since the schedule offers up three bouts with San Jose. The other drawback, unexpectedly, is a home-heavy schedule. The Ducks have the worst home record in the West.
"I have no explanation for that," Selanne said. "This used to be a very tough barn to play in. I don't know what's going on there.
"What's weird is that we're losing and I think we're playing good. We have a lot of chances. We just can't get any pucks in the net. We make a mistake and it ends up in our net, and we can't capitalize on the mistakes somebody else makes. That's very frustrating. I can't wait until our next game."There might not be many left.
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NEW CASTLE – All Anderson County ever wanted was a chance.
It was a wish that had dominated off-season workouts. It drove the Bearcats when they gathered for pre-season practice in October.
"We have a chance to be good," Coach Glen Drury repeatedly said during that time.
Two Anderson County High School basketball players were named to the Eighth Region's All-Tournament team following the regional championship game Saturday night at Henry County High School. Anderson County's Christian Estes and Jay Smith were selected to the squad. Estes scored 29 points in two games while Smith tallied 34 in leading the Bearcats to the regional semi-finals.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with Anderson County Parks and Recreation to provide a fishing opportunity at Anderson County Community Park Lake.
The girls' Eighth Region basketball tournament championship game between Anderson County and Simon Kenton, scheduled for Tuesday night, has been postponed until Wednesday, March 6. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at North Oldham High School.
(Editor's note: Due to the impending winter weather, the Eighth Region championship game was postponed after this preview was posted. Anderson County will play Simon Kenton for the title on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at North Oldham High School.)
The sting still drives Anderson County's girls' basketball team.
GOSHEN – As Anderson County ascended to the top of the Eighth Region girls' basketball rankings this season, the buzz word has been focus.
"Forget the lofty rankings," has been the mantra. "Just stay focused and play hard. Everything else takes care of itself."
Monday night, the Lady Bearcats were more focused than someone who had just gotten a good report from the eye doctor.
Anderson County's trek to the Sweet 16 ended just short Friday night.
Two-time defending champion Oldham County pulled away in the fourth quarter to post a 79-64 win over the Bearcats in the boys' Eighth Region Tournament at Henry County High School.
Clinging to a 55-54 lead with 6:37 to play, Oldham reeled off 10 straight points to take firm control.
GOSHEN – Grant County might not have known what it was running into Thursday night.
Anderson County, ranked No. 2 in nearly every statewide poll for most of the girls' basketball season, ran off the first 11 points on its way to beating Grant 64-31 in the first round of the Eighth Region Tournament at North Oldham High School.
NEW CASTLE – It all came down to one defensive stop.
Ross Cox made it and Christian Estes sank two free throws with 2.2 seconds left to give Anderson County a 50-47 win over Owen County in a heart-stopper in the first round of the Eighth Region Tournament Monday night.
SHELBYVILLE – About the only surprise in Anderson County's 54-26 win over Spencer County in the 30th District semi-final last Tuesday was that the margin wasn't worse.
Anderson controlled the opening tip, got a 3-pointer from Alex Avritt on its first possession and never looked back as the Lady Bearcats claimed their 20th straight win and improved to 28-1.


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Famous psychology experiment used to demonstrate the automaticity of reading. Subjects were shown words for colors printed in different-colored inks, e.g. green (this doesn't work if your hyperlinks are green, in which case I apologize) and asked to say the color of the ink (not the word printed in that color). On average, it took significantly longer for subjects to identify the colors of the inks used for the color words than they did at identifying the colors of random shapes or nonsense words printed in colored inks (although the latter caused interference as well). The delay in response and related errors are attributed to a phenomenon called "Stroop interference" (the semantic content of the words, which are read automatically, interferes with correct identification of the colors).
In a bilingual Stroop test, the color words are printed in one language and the subject must say the ink color in another language, i.e. the correct response to paars would be whatever the color your hyperlinks are in, although "paars" is the word for "purple" in Dutch. Interference still occurs in this case: its effects are greatest when subjects are equally fluent in both languages and, especially when color words are similar across languages (i.e. "red" and "rouge" in English and French, respectively).
My cognitive psychology and bilingualism classes; I can't find a reference for the original Stroop test but the first article I read on the subject was Preston and Lambert's "Interlingual Interference in a Bilingual Version of the Stroop Color-Word Task", reprinted in Experimenting With the Mind: readings in cognitive psychology, edited by Lloyd K. Komatsu (Brooks-Cole Publishing Company, Pacific Grove, CA: 1994).
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Pumpkin cookies and a reunion
I got a call the other night from my college roomate Mary saying she was in the area and wanted to get together. Shamefully, we hadn't seen each other in 17 years. Kids, schedules, and geographic distance played a big part in our not being able to connect. But 17 years? Like I said - shameful.
Of course, there needed to be cookies for my long lost bestie.
With it being the first of October, it was time to bust out the first of my halloween cookies and use my two new pumpkin cutters.
What I really wanted to make for Mary was a batch of Rosanne Rosanadana cookies in honor of her most memorable halloween costume in college. She was HILARIOUS as Gilda Radner, and stayed in character all night long.
But alas, I didn't have the time for that, so I had to make do with pumpkins.
Think of these as my version of the black and white cookie for halloween.
Probably my best halloween costume was the year I went as a witch. I had the usual cape and black hat on for most of the party, but I had a surprise under my hat. My hair was long, and I put a plastic cup on top of my head and gathered my hair up and around it and pony tailed and hair sprayed the living daylights out of it. You couldn't see the cup at all, and it looked like my hair stood straight up in the shape of the witches hat. I then put the hat carefully on top of the hair and tied it underneath my chin.
About mid way through the party, I said "wow, it's getting hot in here, I need to take my hat off". Off it came, the hair unveiled, and the look on everyone's faces was priceless. My one great moment in comedy.
Who says a witch can't have a stylish updo?
So Rosanne Rosanadana and the the well coiffed witch laughed and hugged and cried their way through lunch yesterday. And you can bet it won't be another 17 years before we see each other again. Because if it is, we will have to be meeting up on our hover rounds...
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what a great surprise call, visit and cookies for your friend. I LOVE Rosanne Rosanadana so so so much..funny I have this get well card with her on it and her voice that "talks" and I have kept it for over 2 years b/c it makes me laugh so hard. YOur pumpkin cookies are so beautiful. I love the elegant designs so much Lisa. The witch hat w/ the flower is so neat. So neat. Love the seasonal background too my dear!! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWow, those cookies are gorgeous. They're works of art! I wouldn't want to eat them...but then again, they look so delicious!
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text: International Relations BA OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployability Course details: Details | Why study this course | Modules | Fees and funding | Entry requirements | How to apply | Joint honours combinations. Sometimes referred to as international studies, you do not have to look too far to find examples of how international relations impact our everyday lives. From international conventions on human rights; how environmental issues shape domestic legislation; or why the prospect of local military interventions can have an adverse impact on a global economy. The International Relations degree at Birmingham allows you to look at the role of states and organisations in an ever interconnected world. 91% of our students are satisfied with the teaching overall on this course (NSS 2014). Our students particularly enjoy the opportunities to hear from influential guest speakers about their lives in politics. Recent speakers have included Alistair Darling, David Miliband and John Bercow. Unlike a distinct academic discipline, this course will enable you to gain an appreciation of how politics, history, geography, economics and law all require international co-operation if we are to resolve and effectively manage a wide range of problems on a global scale. It's no wonder our graduates go on to such diverse and successful careers. This degree at Birmingham is ranked 3rd out of the Russell Group of UK universities. The Russell Group is committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector. Please be reassured that the vote to leave the European Union does not mean there will be any immediate material change to the UK university sector's participation in EU programmes such as Erasmus and study abroad programmes. Visit our EU Referendum information page for more information. Course details Course details: Why study this course | Modules | Fees and funding | Entry requirements | How to apply | Joint honours combinations. You do not have to look too far to find examples of how international relations impinge on our everyday lives. For example, international conventions on human rights or environmental issues increasingly shape domestic legislation in individual countries, while the prospect of military intervention in specific regions can have an adverse impact on the global economy that reverberates around the world. This degree addresses a wide range of problems and concerns that have a global dimension or impact, and which require international co-operation if they are to be resolved or managed effectively. While International Relations is a distinct academic discipline, it is by its nature interdisciplinary, requiring you to acquire some knowledge of politics, history, geography, economics and law. In addition to our Single Honours programme, International Relations can also be studied as part of a Joint Honours option with Political Science and Russian Studies. If you want to take advantage of a unique opportunity to be supported with a work placement opportunity as part of your final year, this course includes the opportunity to undertake a 'Professional Development' module as part of your optional module choices. You may also be interested in: International Relations with Year Abroad BA Joint honours combinations Why study this course Students applying for the BA International Relations degree at Birmingham will join the Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS), a department that consistently scores high in the National Student Survey (NSS) and is consistently viewed as one of the best departments in the country. The Department also has an excellent record in the Guardian League Table for Politics. We are consistently viewed as one of the best departments in the country since the Guardian started publishing their League Tables in 2000. The Department has a balance of expertise that covers all areas of the discipline and has long-established strengths in the fields of political theory, European politics, international relations theory, security studies, diplomatic studies, political sociology, political economy, Pacific Asian politics, environmental politics and British politics. As well as benefiting from our world-leading expertise, you'll also get the chance to take part in a range of in-house activities that vary by year and are designed to complement your curriculum and enrich your time at Birmingham. These have included: Annual Student Conference Research Assistance Scheme, where students are paired with a member of staff to help them in specific research tasks Simulation exercises using real case examples Simulation events and research visits to local and national places of interest Learn more about our Student Experience activities and the work of the Department. Modules Modules in the first year You receive a thorough grounding in the study of international relations, with particular emphasis on the major approaches to the discipline and core issues such as conflict, war, peace, security, international and regional organisations, and international law. You also take a number of complementary courses in the department, and options offered elsewhere. Compulsory core modules 20 credits - Understanding Politics 20 credits - Introduction to International Relations Theory 20 credits - Introduction to Political Economy 20 credits - Research Skills and literacy: Philosophy and Method in Social Sciences 10 credits - End of Empire: Problems of International History 10 credits - Introduction to Problems of World History in the Twentieth Century Optional modules Choose one of the following 20 credit lists of modules: 20 credits - Classical Political Thought 20 credits - Twentieth Century Russian Politics 20 credits - Introduction to the European Union 20 credits - Social Divisions 20 credits - Sociology of Self and Everyday Life Modules in the second year The second-year core course further develops your understanding of the discipline, introducing many new perspectives on international relations. As such, it is designed to develop your knowledge and theoretical understanding of this dynamic and changing field. In the second year you can also take a number of related courses within the department. Compulsory core modules 20 credits - Diplomatic History Post 1945 20 credits - International Relations Theory Optional modules Choose 80 credits from the following modules (where linked, both elements must be chosen), or choose 60 credits from the list and 20 credits of MOMDs only with permission from the Undergraduate Director: 20 credits - Analysing Political Worlds 20 credits - Comparative European Government 20 credits - Data Analysis and Research Design 20 credits - Europeanization 20 credits - Institutions and Policies of the European Union 20 credits - International Political Economy 20 credits - International Security 20 credits - Modern Political Thought 20 credits - Introduction to American Politics 20 credits - The International Politics of East Asia 20 credits - Politics and Policy 20 credits - Public Choice Theory Modules in the final year If you want to take advantage of a unique opportunity to be supported with a work placement opportunity as part of your final year, this course includes the opportunity to undertake a 'Professional Development' module as part of your optional module choices. In the third year you may take a range of options. These include: Compulsory core modules 40 credits - Dissertation Optional modules Choose 80 credits from the following (where linked, both modules must be taken): 20 credits - Advanced Modern Asia 20 credits - Contemporary International Political Economy 20 credits - Contemporary US Foreign and Security Policy 20 credits - Controversies in Contemporary Democracies: Comparative Perspectives 20 credits - Critical Approaches to Security 20 credits - The Diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict 20 credits - Europe in a Globalised World 20 credits - Gender in World Politics 20 credits - Global Capitalism and Migration 20 credits - Left Parties and Protest Movements 20 credits - The Political Economy of Energy and Energy Security 20 credits - Professional Development Module 20 credits - The Russian Economy: From Plan to Market 20 credits - Security in Europe: Actors, Crises and Threats 20 credits - War Torn States and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the South OR: Choose 60 credits from this section plus 20 credits from Modules outside the main discipline. Any module not listed below but available in the Department or as an Modules outside the main discipline will need approval from POLSIS. The optional modules listed on the website for this programme may unfortunately occasionally be subject to change. As you will appreciate key members of staff may leave the University and this necessitates a review of the modules that are offered. Where the module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices. Fees and funding For UK students beginning their studies in September 2017, the University of Birmingham will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. The fees for your first year of study will therefore be £9,250. Visit our tuition fees page for more information. Learn more about fees and funding. Home/EU students Undergraduate Home/EU student fees 2017-18 Fee Band Full-time Undergraduate £9,250 Overseas students entering in 2017-18 Overseas students entering in 2017-18 Fee Band (Undergraduate) Full-time Band 1 (Classroom) £15,570 Scholarships At Birmingham we ensure that fears about finance do not constrain prospective students from considering university and that excellence is rewarded.The University offers a range of additional financial support for students studying at Birmingham in the form of bursaries, grants and scholarships. Learn more about our scholarships and awards. Entry requirements Number of A levels required:3Typical offer:ABBGeneral Studies:not accepted Additional information: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all accepted but subjects are considered on a case by case basis - contact us for further guidance. Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements. 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You submit an application via the UCAS website with a list of up to five courses. All choices are confidential during the application process so universities and colleges considering an application cannot see your other choices. Applications must be completed by mid-January of the year that you wish to start university. You can monitor the progress of your application using the UCAS Apply system. Joint Honours combinations You can study Political Science as part of a Joint Honours degree with the following subject: Political Science and International Relations BA (UCAS code:L256) Russian Studies and International Relations BA (UCAS code: RL72) Year abroad options: Political Science and International Relations with Year Abroad BA (UCAS code:L257) Key Information Set (KIS) Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of information about full- or part-time undergraduate courses and are designed to meet the information needs of prospective students. All KIS information has been published on the Unistats website and can also be accessed via the small advert, or 'widget', below. On the Unistats website you are able to compare all the KIS data for each course with data for other courses. The development of Key Information Sets (KIS) formed part of HEFCE's work to enhance the information that is available about higher education. They give you access to reliable and comparable information in order to help you make informed decisions about what and where to study. The KIS contains information which prospective students have identified as useful, such as student satisfaction, graduate outcomes, learning and teaching activities, assessment methods, tuition fees and student finance, accommodation and professional accreditation. OverviewLearning and teaching We advocate an enquiry-based approach to learning, which means that we encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner. Through the programme of study we offer, we will develop the qualities that employers value in today's university graduates - qualities that will set you apart in your future career. To help you develop the above-mentioned skills, we adopt a range of teaching methods. They may include: Lectures - listening to experts sharing their knowledge and discoveries in challenging and provocative ways. Students are expected to 'read-around' the subject matter of their lectures, adding to their understanding and developing their critical faculties and analytical skills. Seminars - where you present and discuss your ideas and knowledge in smaller groups and debate interpretations and opinions with other students. Tutorials - are your opportunity to discuss your work with your tutor, usually in small groups. Workshops - are problem solving sessions facilitated by a member of academic staff; these sessions usually involve students working in groups. Our lecturers and tutors will ensure you have all the resources you need to make the transition from A levels to the more rigorous demands of a degree. More about student experience at POLSIS. Contact hours For all undergraduate modules students attend 1 lecture and 1 seminar per week. In total, this will comprise 20 hours of lectures and 20 hours of seminar for each module during the course of the year. As well as time with your lecturers and personal tutor, academic and professional services staff (like our dedicated Careers Network team) will be available to offer individual and group support throughout your time here at Birmingham. Personal Tutor From the outset, you will be assigned your own Personal Tutor who will get to know you as you progress through your studies , providing academic and welfare advice, encouraging you and offering assistance in any areas you may feel you need extra support to make the most of your potential and your time here at Birmingham. Seminars and tutorials Small-group tutorials/personal tutorials run alongside our lectures, addressing any individual problems you may have and allowing you to consolidate lecture material, as well as test your understanding through problem-solving exercises. Self study is an essential part of the programme and requires self motivation and enthusiasm for your subject. It also allows you to pursue your own lines of enquiry and become an independent thinker. Lecturers and world leading researchers Throughout the course you will be taught by lecturers who have worked in the field of political science and international relations as well as world leading researchers. You can learn more about the School by visiting the School of Government and Society staff pages. Learning settings This degree is taught by our internationally renowned Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) which is located in Muirhead Tower on own main Edgbaston campus. Departments from across the School of Government and Society are all based within Muirhead Tower. The space has been designed to create modern, attractive spaces for teaching and research accommodating 150 academic offices, 230 "hubs" for post graduate research students, teaching rooms for up to 100 people and a 200 seat lecture theatre. Your lectures and teaching will take place in a variety of versatile lecture theatres and breakout rooms. Our rooms are all equipped with wireless connection and constantly updated technology including all the audio-visual equipment that you would expect from one of the UK's premier institutions. More about our approach to teaching. Course detailsEmployability Throughout your time on the International Relations BA course, employability is a key area of focus. We help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department led and university wide initiatives which include: Input from Professional Careers Advisers in your Curriculum During the first year of your studies Careers Advisers from the University Careers Network team attend lectures in your course to support you with career planning from an early stage. The lectures will cover career planning, researching career and internship opportunities, developing the skills that graduate employers are looking for, and presenting yourself with impact to a potential employer. Professional development module You will have the unique opportunity to take advantage of a work placement as part of your final year by undertaking the Professional Development Module as part of your optional module choices. Careers Network Careers Network is the University's award winning careers service. 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Stan Getz Library: Berklee College of Music
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Happy Birthday, Keith Richards
Keith Richards turns 69 on December 18 (although he doesn't look a day over 100). While we're closing down library circulation for the end of the semester, library users still have full access to our periodicals and databases, both online and in person. Need your Richards fix? We have the full run of
Rolling Stone
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Elvis and the disappointments
Trip Start
Mar 14, 2009
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Mar 29, 2009
1- Temperature is cool with winds from the north (dam northern people). So after a while even 13c. seems too cool.
2- I go to fish at the other lake. I'm freezing my butt because of the win (dam north win). Even the fishes are down under with their coats.
3- We go to McClennanville, a little town that some person told us is a cute fishing village where you can have fresh seafood. Well first it's way south of Myrtle beach (60 miles). Second there is construction in Georgetown on the way (45 minutes wait each way). Third nice little village but we are out of the fishing season. So nothing is very fresh from that town. So we came back with a container of crab dip from North Carolina.
4- After supper we go to the show: Legends (Elvis, Blues brothers, Jerry Lee lewis, etc.). Price is $35 US per person and up. We both agree it was OK but not great. Just 2h. also. They want you to buy your photo with Elvis for $20 and other souvenirs that are trinkets (Elvis is too old for $20). Also we got caught by those Timeshare people again who wanted us to visit them for 90 minutes and they would give us more tickets for more of those shows and... and... and... $10 for a drink and popcorn at intermission. Popcorn is not cheap in the States. We didn't accept. They let us go.
So as you see that was an OK day but with some disappointments.
Tip: prepare yourself for these days. Be sure not to spend to much for this and do not accept any offer that sound too good to be true because it is not true in the US.
Oh well that was not a great day as you see but Hey! it was not snowing and I was not working. Later cadets.


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This soup tasted so amazing. It's smooth and creamy, yet hearty enough that it doesn't need any meat at all. I like that it's not a pureed soup, and the vegetables are left nice and chunky. It's more like a chowder than a soup really.
The recipe is so simple and there's only 4 steps after you've chopped your vegetables. How easy is that? My family loved it a gobbled it right up. This would be perfect to have waiting in the slow cooker for before or after you finish your trick-or-treating.
HEARTY POTATOE SOUP (Slow Cooker)
Southern Living Magazine, November 1998
6 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/2 pounds)
2 medium onions, diced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
Garnish: fresh celery leaves
Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, at HIGH 3 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Stir together flour and half-and-half; stir into soup. Cover and cook 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve in Italian Bread Bowls, and garnish, if desired.
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Happy Halloween!
"Let me advise you, my dear young friend—nay, let me warn you with all seriousness, that should you leave these rooms you will not by any chance go to sleep in any other part of the castle. It is old, and has many memories, ana there are bad dreams for those who sleep unwisely. Be warned! Should sleep now or ever overcome you, or be like to do, then haste to your own chamber or to these rooms, for your rest will then be safe. But if you be not careful in this respect, then"—He finished his speech in a gruesome way, for he motioned with his hands as if he were washing them. I quite understood; my only doubt was as to whether any dream could be more terrible than the unnatural, horrible net of gloom and mystery which seemed closing round me.
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Copyright 1897, The Country Life Press
Friday, October 29, 2010
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OIA Global, a leading worldwide transportation, supply chain management and packaging solutions provider, announced today that it has acquired International Transport Services (ITS), a Cleveland-based provider of global transportation, and warehousing and distribution services.
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"This acquisition is a strategic, operational and cultural fit for our company," said Charlie Hornecker, CEO of OIA Global. "ITS's commitment to its customers mirrors the same high level of professionalism and client service we strive to achieve and we're excited that all ITS employees will be joining OIA as a result of the acquisition."
OIA's acquisition of ITS will also reinforce the company's organic and acquisition growth strategy, by expanding its footprint in the Ohio region, specifically the Cleveland, Akron and Toledo areas, and allow for enhanced opportunities for import and export forwarding services, and warehousing and distribution services for its customers. Overall, the acquisition broadens OIA's network of owned offices from six to seven in the United States, and to 28 worldwide.
"Our customers will also benefit greatly from the acquisition," said Larry Yankow, President of International Transport Services. "They will have direct access to OIA's well established global network and its growing suite of transportation, warehousing, distribution and global packaging solutions. We are also very happy to be part of the OIA Global family, as there's a great cultural fit between our companies."
Since 1988, OIA Global has evolved from a pioneering freight forwarder into a full-service international logistics, transportation and packaging solutions company, offering reliable international air, ground, and ocean freight forwarding with complete round-the-clock visibility.
"We will continue to look for these types of acquisitions in the future," said Hornecker, "provided they are strategic to our business, help grow our brand, expand our global network while benefiting both companies and customers alike."
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Since its founding in 1988, OIA has grown to become a leading third party logistics provider delivering clients a unique combination of global logistics and creative packaging solutions. With a dedicated staff of over 400 professionals and an extensive worldwide presence in over 75 countries, OIA designs innovative solutions that can optimize supply chains around the world. For more information please visit www.oiaglobal.com. OIA is a part of LDI Ltd., a closely-held investment/operating company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Originally founded in 1912 to manufacture corrugated cardboard, LDI has since acquired and developed interests in distribution and logistics business. For more information, please visit www.ldiltd.com.
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July 23rd, 2013
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Writer, comedian and actor Meera Syal and psychoanalyst and author Stephen Grosz discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. A Russian romance, a very English murder, and the poverty of India are the themes in books by Chekhov, Agatha Christie and Katherine Boo. Produced by Melvin Rickarby
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Ain't No Thing But a Chicken Wing
No doubt the novelty of being a hip-hop group from Bowling Green, Kentucky, played a large part in the success of Nappy Roots. Now that Goodie Mob is no more, the seven-member Nappy Roots has taken the role of Southern-victual champion. Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz, the band's 2002 debut, represents the last word in rural-road hip-hop, what with the gritty realism of "Po' Folks" and "Awnaw," not to mention photos of mouth-watering collard greens and mac 'n' cheese. Wooden Leather, this summer's follow-up, is more of the same -- homespun front-porch folk tales about cars, females, and plenty of good eats. Economic downturns factor heavily in the gospel blues of "These Walls," and Lil Jon helps cook up some Kentucky-fried crunk on "What Cha Gonna Do? (The Anthem)," two high points on an album that leave these Dirty South rappers feeling less like a novelty and more like a standard-bearer. Nappy Roots perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 23, on the Outdoor Stage at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Tickets cost $7 for FAU students, $12 for the general public, $15 day of show. Call 561-297-3737
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Top 10 Climbs on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
The South Bay produces lots of riders who can absolutely smoke it on the uphills. This is due in part to the excellent climbing available on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Below is my ranking of the ten best climbs. Route descriptions are referenced according to Strava.
1. Forrestal-Ganado-Domes: 3.4 miles, average grade 6.3%. The toughest climb on the peninsula. It begins on Forrestal when you turn off of PV Drive South, connects with Ganado, then takes Crest all the way to the radar domes. If you do "Segment Search" in Strava for "The Big One, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA," you'll find it. It's a solid 20-minute climb. The first part of Forrestal is deceptively steep, and the rest of the climb to Crest is not deceptive at all. It goes up, and up, and up. The wall before Ganado is horrific, and Ganado itself is beyond horrific. This is as close to a pro climb as we have in the South Bay. Long, leg breaking, steep, lung busting, relentless, and ridden rarely because it hurts so much.
2. Anchovy-Friendship Park-Domes: 4.0 miles, 7% (est). This would be harder than Forrestal except that after you complete the climb above Friendship Park there is a substantial respite before you hit Crest and climb to the domes. Otherwise, it's an absolute killer. It starts off as an 8.2% wall, climbs for half a mile, then finishes at 11.6% for another five hundred yards before briefly leveling out. You enter the park's parking lot, pedal to the back, lift your bike over the barricade, and continue up the paved road for another .5 mile, averaging a solid 15% along the steepest part. Then you get another breather from Calle Aventura to PV East until you turn right on Crest and grind the final 1.6 miles at 5.3% to the radar domes.
3. The Switchbacks: The Strava segment is called "RPV Switchbacks." This is the gold standard climb in the South Bay. 1.9 miles, 5.1%, and a mere 508 feet of climbing, it's hardly a tough or challenging climb. You can big ring it or spin it…as you wish. However, if you want to crack the top three times, get ready to leave something on the road. This is the most popular climb in the South Bay; everyone's done it, it's drilled every single week on the Donut Ride, and although there are many harder climbs, there's none that's tougher if you're out hunting a legit Strava KOM. Which I know you're not. But just in case…
4. Calle de Suenos-Crest-Whitley Collins: 3.3 miles, 4.5% (est.) this is a harder, more interesting, and less common route than Hawthorne-Crest, which I've left off the list because it's so ugly, boring, and such a wretched slog compared to Calle de Suenos. Hawthorne is slightly longer and slightly steeper, but this is my list. Sorry. The section on Crest after crossing Hawthorne is not steep but kind of a grind. The kicker is the back side of Whitley-Collins, which rips up at 7.8% and is gnarliest at the end…as it should be.
5. Paseo de la Playa-Via del Monte-Granvira Altamira-Whitley Collins: This is an amalgamation of several climbs, beginning at Paseo de la Playa in RAT Beach, connecting with Palos Verdes Drive Boulevard, doglegging through Malaga Cove to the Strava segment called Via del Monte Full, straight across Hawthorne to Ridgegate, right on Highridge, and then finishing with the front side of Whitley-Collins and its .2 miles at 9.9%. The entire climb is like a billion miles long, has one traffic signal and four hundred stop signs. You'll have to decide for yourself what to do about them. This is a killer climb to do early in the morning, shortly after or just before the PV cops park their dummy patrol car with the blacked-out windows somewhere on Via del Monte. This climb has everything. Steep sections, 180-degree turn, flat spots, false flats, slight and brief downhill, long grinds…and it finishes with a leg-breaker. As it should.
6. Eastvale-Sunnyridge: This is a little-ridden extremely noxious climb that will completely crush you. It's only about a mile long, but averages a solid 9%. The key is to bear right when Eastvale meets Sunnyridge. From there it kicks up and up and up. Take care descending Sunnyridge. It's a residential street. This is certainly one of the nastiest climbs on the hill, and gets bypassed for that very reason. You pick it up on PV Drive North just past Crenshaw, and of course it ends in a dead-fuggin-end. As it should.
7. Crenshaw-Crest-Whitley Collins: In the spirit of miserable, dangerous, grinding, unpleasant rides with nothing to recommend them except length and dreadfulness, I bring you Crenshaw. If you begin it at PCH, it's about 4 miles at 7%. The traffic is dense and fast and dangerous on the lower slope. The traffic is not as dense, but faster after you cross PV Drive North. However, the width of the lane makes it relatively safe. Relatively. After the light at Silver Spur, the road jacks up considerably and really sucks. You get a brief respite on Crest, and then pounded in the face with a brick when you hit the final .3 miles on Whitley-Collins. This climb is so miserable and awful that you'll never, ever do it more than once.
8. Reservoir-Homes & Domes: This is the climb up Palos Verdes Drive East to Miraleste, down Miraleste, and up through the neighborhood back to PV Drive East, then up to the radar domes. It's a terrible, dangerous climb up from the reservoir due to the traffic, narrow lanes, angry drivers on their way to church, and bad pavement. The climb is neither challenging nor particularly scenic. The Better Homes Section up Via Colinita is about .7 miles, fairly steep, pretty, but not otherwise notable. So why do this climb? Because it's a standard.
9. Zumaya-Coronel: This is actually the name of the Strava segment; it's 2.9 miles at 4.4%. It has a couple of steep sections and only two brief sections where you can catch your breath before it kicks up again. It includes the sweeping uphill grind on Coronel and finishes at a nice little grassy park. It's often included at the end of the Donut Ride for those who haven't left everything on the Glass Church sprint and The Rollers.
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§ 77 Responses to Top 10 Climbs on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
What about Via La Cuesta? Short, only about 1/3 of a mile long but starts steep and just gets brutal the more you climb.
I can tell you she's a bitch and makes you breathe hard!
If you get a chance, try the hill. It's off Via Campesina, right by Palos Verdes Country Club.
Hey Wanky, I got a climb for u. Don't if it qualifies cause it starts in Pedro. Up Capitol into Trudie to Via Colinita right on pvde and then left on Crownview. I don't know the stats but its pretty tough. Mike G.
I agree with other posters…..
Clearly these belong;
La Cuesta
Crownview -
Thanks for the ride with gps segment. I think I'm doing PV tomorrow, I'll give Browndeer a shot. Went up to Mandeville last week and tried out the "Three Bitches". They were pretty grueling.
Patrick, never heard of the three bitches in Mandaville, but I assume one of them must be the last street where you can go right just before the end.
Sorry for the late reply. The "Three Bitches" starts at Chalon off Mandeville. You make a left there (right across the street from the fountain". From there you make a right on Arbutus Dr. and then make a right on Banyan. Those are the "Three Bitches". Banyan drops you off on Westridge where you can drop back down and pick up Mandeville at the bottom.
Let me know if you give them a try.
For a Gruelling Climbing ride up that way! – checkout The Saddle Peak Five Challenge (Las Cinco Muertes)
Keep refreshments in an ice chest in your car at the start (top of each climb).
crashnburn told me this was called motherinlaws, seemed appropriate
Hawthorne to Crest via http://app.strava.com/segments/905888
If you don't want that boring climb up Hawthorne then "motherinlaws" is a good alternative. I guarantee you won't be bored. Maybe puking, but not bored. Pretty good climb.
crownview is by far the hardest climb ive ever done in PV…. oh and the three bitches in Manderville; you gotta try them!!
CROWNVIEW ! It is the king of PV Pros train on it ! go there and suffer !
I don't know about you, but when I finished the Clif Climb TT in 2011, the only time I've been on the Peninsula, I was about dead by the finish at the Domes. It was the first time I met G$, and even though he's a world renowned superstar cyclist, he still took the time to tell me I suck and to get off his road (actually he was very friendly and congratulated me on my finish, but don't tell anyone).
How are you getting onto Calle De Suenos to cross Hawthorne to Crest? I don't see a connection on my PV map.
Okay, a little blasphemy here. For the ultimate off road climb in RPV try the McCarroll trail in the Three Sisters Preserve – starts at the corner of Tramonto Dr. and PV Drive North. Follow the Tramonto trail across McCarroll Canyon to the Three Sisters trail. The climb starts here. Take a left on McCarroll trail and grind up to Ocean Terrace Drive. It's only about a mile but expect 30+% sections. It used to be traction-limited much of the year but now it's used by land conservancy vehicles. For most, just cleaning it will be a rewarding accomplishment.
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Crownview Dr. off of PVDrE. .9 miles of 10%+ ecstasy.
More civilized, but decent climb, Silver Spur from where it originates at PVDrN up to Hawthorne, has a good segment at 12% -
Another take on 2. Anchovy-Friendship Park-Domes
Instead of Anchovy to the park take Friendship Park Drive from Miraleste. Gets into 10-12% for about 1500ft.6100 PVDrW across from the Fire Station: It's a private roadway. When the gate is open you can do the short jaunt up 15% grade.
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Buggy Whip Ln. in Rolling Hills. Ouch. Much ouch.
Harder yet is getting past the guard shack to get to Buggy Whip.
Can't you access Buggy Whip off of Palos Verdes Drive North via Bent Springs Trail?
Actually I should have said Portuguese Bend Rd. to Lower Blackwater Cyn. to Middleridge to Hix Trail and the to Buggy Whip? Bent Springs Trail looks like a bridal trail.
ah…that's why you hafta circumvent the guard shack(s) since they're programmed to say "no." used to live there so i know. middleridge ln to buggy whip (or vice versa) is walkable but not rideable on a road bike. it's about a 100 yard stretch connecting the two. buggy whip (bottom-north end heading sw is just brutal. via los cumbres, ganado, crownview and silver arrow can all take a back seat and watch.
So we're talking trails!
I dunno. If these trails are road-bike-worthy it should work.
Know where I will be going this weekend.-
Hix Trail (on Google Maps) appears to be just a short trail that connects Middleridge to Buggy Whip. I probably won't make it over there until the beginning of the week. If you make it over there this weekend, report back with your findings.
You better take the cross bike! Notice how I said "you".
Done Eastvale/Sunnridge. Really brutal on a hot day (no breeze). Seth, have you done this one?
http://www.strava.com/segments/worst-climb-in-the-santa-monica-7091836 -
Get back to me when you find out.
Anyone tell me palos verdes east Where marry mount college all way to P V north to get back to redondo beach. How difficult it is ? And what is the average grade ? Thank you
Actually there's two ways, clockwise and CCW. West from Marymount and follow the various PV Drives back around to Malaga Cove.
Or East from Marymount, again taking the various PV Drives around to Malaga Cove. This one is little easier, but no the great ocean views.
I don't do Strava but Google Maps shows 350 ft vertical gain CW and 515 ft vertical on the CCW. Still think CCW is the easier route.
just did via victoria above pv drive in the lunada bay area. last .25 mile is reminiscent of via los cumbres but the very end of the street is flat and a nice place to take in the hard earned view-or not.
If you're doing the northbound ascent on Hawthorne from PVDW, take the first Monaco entrance at the light, and continue up along streets that parallel Hawthorne.
You will be treated to grades that double those on Hawthorne. There are a few places you can bail to Hawthorne, or you can take the side streets all the way to Crest.
you forgot the damn Crownview!
Hi guys,
I did for 1st time a ride in Palos verdes yesterday afternoon after work. I am looking to ride with more riders in the afternoon aftework. I work in Torrance and live in Costa Mesa. So better to put some ride afterwork to miss the traffic. Do you any teams or meet up group?. Thank you
Anyone have a recommended 2-3 hour ride from Long Beach that would hit some of these climbs? Travelling on business and would like to either do the PVP, or drive up the coast to Santa Monica/Malibu. What would you recommend if I have one morning to ride before getting on a plan and heading back to "no-mountains" Michigan.
Well to ride PV you first have to go to PV. An excellent entry point for a climber from LB would be to take Friendship Park Drive up to Friendship Park. At the top of this warm-up climb you turn right into the first parking lot, go to the end, over the barrier, and take the paved trail up to PV Drive.
That trail is described in a posting somewhere above, and has a short 20% pitch for further warm-up. From PV Drive you have access to the whole peninsula.


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He is referring to the danger of the course being over-patronised by well-heeled graduates, financed by parents who themselves are sometimes members of media dynasties. Since the withdrawal of its 14 Department for Education postgraduate grants and the evaporation of local authority funds, its students have to take out loans, work during their course, find a company to sponsor them, or fall back on their families.
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Two-thirds of the 600 trainees surveyed for the guild's report (carried out by the Centre for Journalism Studies, Cardiff) described themselves as middle-class. What comes over loud and clear is that, for many, the pay and conditions are so terrible you wonder why the middle classes are so masochistic.
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