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December 22, 2019 By Tanji 2 Comments
Where dine on New Year's Eve and Day: San Antonio
Want to ring in the new year without dirtying up your kitchen? No worries, we've put together a list of hot spots around the city that will do all the work for you on New Year's Eve and will let you relax and recover on New Year's Day. Be sure to call ahead for reservations.
Boudro's: 421 E. Commerce St.; 210-224-8484
Start your New Year's Eve off right at Boudro's on San Antonio's River Walk. From 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. you can dine on the regular menu, along with a special menu just for the holiday that includes a Chioggia beet and upland cress salad to start and wood-grilled Angus filet with butter-poached blue crab as the entrée—just don't forget to save room for a chocolate-filled poached pear for dessert. This special is available at $55 per person or $75 with wine pairing.
Clementine: 2195 Northwest Military Highway, Castle Hills; 210.503.5121
Finish the year at Clementine this New Year's Eve with a special pre-fixe dinner at Clementine. The New Year's Eve dinner will begin seating at 5 p.m. and is also available with optional wine pairings. Dinner is $95 per person and guests can enjoy selections like tartine of rare Wagyu short rib, seared Taylor Bay scallops, and Champagne macarons.
Cured: 306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 101, San Antonio; 210.314.3929
Celebrate the season by gathering with loved ones at Cured. On New Year's Eve and New Year's Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m for dinner, savor the regular menu favorites, such as house-cured charcuterie or fried oysters.
Mi Tierra: 218 Produce Row, San Antonio; 210.225.1262
Open 24/7, get your Tex-Mex fix after celebrating a night out on New Year's Eve. Dig into one of Mi Tierra's Mexican specials or a huge plate of huevos rancheros to welcome in the new year.
Biga on the Banks: 203 S St Mary's St., San Antonio; 210.225.0722
Head downtown and enjoy New Year's Eve riverside at Biga on the Banks. Earlier seating from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will include three courses for $65 per person. Seating after 8 p.m. will enjoy a four-course dinner with music, party favors and a Champagne toast for $100 per person.
Signature: 16401 La Cantera Pkwy.; 210.247.0176
Ring in 2020 at Signature on December 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. It will feature a special menu inspired by the season with an option to select a wine pairing with each course—pricing starts at $160 per person.
Sternewirth: 36 E Grayson St., San Antonio; 210.223.7375
Head to the Pearl for Hotel Emma's bar for a New Year's celebration. Hotel guests will receive free entrance and beginning at 8 p.m., tickets for non-hotel guests will be sold at the door for $25, first come first serve. Tickets include festive party favors handed out throughout the night and a live performance by Henry Brun from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The Esquire Tavern & Downstairs at The Esquire; 155 E Commerce St, San Antonio, 210.222.2521
The historic tavern and its basement concept will both be ringing in 2020 in style. On New Year's Eve, there will be a complimentary Champagne toast at both spaces, including selections from Downstairs' extensive grower Champagne list. Guests can also enjoy live music by the Tomcat Miller Trio from 9 p.m. until the ball drops.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, 136 E Grayson St., Ste. 120, San Antonio; 210.455.5701
Spend the New Year at the Pearl at Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, when they'll serve up a few seasonal brews for this holiday season, including an English barley wine with figs and dates, a spruce tip-infused white ale (made from spruce tip tea) and a new Piccadilleigh aged in Desert Door sotol barrels. Enjoy their curated, seasonally shifting menu until 1 a.m. for all of those looking for dinner on NYE!
SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa: 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio; 210-558-2479
Take the stress out of planning your New Year's celebration and stop at SweetFire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort & Spa. Open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on New Year's Day, recover with Bloody Mary's and scrambled eggs plus more at a brunch spread fit for kings and queens for $45 for adults and $26 for children ages 6-13.
Zinc Bistro & Bar: 207 N. Presa St.; 210-224-2900
Say hello to 2020 at Zinc and celebrate the end of a year with a three-course New Year's Eve meal from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Start with salt-and-pepper shrimp salad, then savor Chateaubriand, and dig into chocolate mousse for dessert. This special is available at $45 per person or $65 with wine pairing. Their regular menu will be available.
Toro Kitchen + Bar: 1142 E. Commerce St. Suite 100, San Antonio; 210.592.1075
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the downtown location of Toro from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy a five-course menu, tapas, and more. Dine for $95 per person and with an optional $65 wine pairing with complementary cellar mixology cover.
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Automotive Audiences and the Super Bowl - Which ads drove the most attention?
If you thought the Super Bowl might be the one place you could escape the all-encompassing political environment we currently find ourselves in, you'd be mistaken. Super Bowl LI will be remembered for three things: Tom Brady, that catch and those politically and culturally charged commercials. With an estimated $385 million being spent on 111 Super Bowl commercials this year, and over 113 million Americans tuning in to watch, it is no surprise there's been a huge amount of conversation taking place online surrounding the commercials.
Here at EntSight we got straight to work analysing the conversations surrounding the commercials with a focus on the Automotive advertisements which aired immediately before, during and after the big game
Why Automotive?
Using data from Global Web Index, we identified Automotive as the number one interest of those who follow the NFL and watch it on TV or online. As a result we were interested to find out which of the car ads running during the Super Bowl resonated most with this specific audience.
This years Super Bowl saw nine advertisers air eleven commercials during the game, including Alfa Romeo, Audi, Buick, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus and Mercedes Benz - with Alfa Romeo airing three separate commercials before and during the game.
Overall Share of Conversation
To start with we analysed social media data to identify the share of conversation each advert saw during the course of the event. Taking the top spot with 41% share of the conversation was Audi and their 'Daughter' commercial, which was talked about on social media significantly more than the others.
Hyundai received the second highest volume of conversation (15%) with their live commercial, whilst in third place was Honda and their #PowerOfDreams commercial which earned the brand a 10% share of the total tracked conversation.
Examining the Ads
To understand the prominence of these adverts and the impact they had on online and social audiences it is best to examine their content and themes:
Audi | Daughter
Following a turbulent and divisive political climate in recent months, it was no surprise some of the world's biggest brands set out to use the most watched televised sporting event to make a statement. As the only Automotive advertiser to venture into political territory, it is clear to see that the large volume of social media commentary surrounding Audi's commercial was due to their strong message on inclusion and gender equality.
However, the conversation sentiment wasn't all positive as many viewers turned to social media to point out that despite Audi's calls for gender equality, only two of the people on its 14-member US executive board are women. When discussing Audi, social media users often mentioned other Super Bowl advertisers such as AirBnB, Coca Cola and 84 Lumber. This was due to each of these companies incorporating strong political or social commentary into their Super Bowl commercials.
Hyundai | A Better Super Bowl
Following the nail-biting final moments of the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, Hyundai were left with the task of impressing and capturing the attention of the 113 million strong TV audience.
Instead of making a commercial in advance of the Super Bowl, Hyundai created a mini documentary that covered some of the best moments off the field. Without stepping into the political ring, Hyundai filmed their ninth Super Bowl commercial live from an army base in Poland during the first quarter of the game, edited it in the second quarter and aired it following the game.
Honda | Power of Dreams
Honda also avoided any controversy with their commercial, whilst still capturing a significant share of the social media conversation. Their 'Power of Dreams' commercial featured talking yearbook photos of celebrities encouraging people to follow their dreams.
Analysing By Audience Interests
Using social media profile data we were able to segment the results by specific interest groups and therefore understand how each group reacted to the adverts.
For the Automotive interest group, there was a strong conversation focus on the themes of inclusiveness and gender quality which featured in the Audi commercial, in addition to the Audi S5 model featured.
Alfa Romeo were the second most discussed advertiser which was interesting as the brand only received 4% of the overall conversation, yet received 19% of conversation by Automotive enthusiasts. With the first Alfa Romeo car being launched in North America in two decades, it was self-confessed 'petrol heads' who lead this conversation.
The gender equality message and the father/daughter relationship shown in the Audi commercial also resonated well with the Family & Parenting interest group, as did Hyundai's focus on military personnel and the difficulties experienced by those spending time away from their families
Buick also received a visible share of conversation from those interested in Family and Parenting. The advertisers second consecutive Super Bowl commercial featured NFL quarterback Cam Newton and super model Miranda Kerr, who appeared in their 'pee wee' football themed advertisement. The humorous nature of the commercial and the focus on children playing and families enjoying the game at all levels clearly helped drive attention across social media.
If you're interested in learning more about the Audience Intelligence solutions we offer here at EntSight, then take a look at our website to find out more or drop us a message.
James Box
EntSight Audience Analyst
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TPN Panther spotlight: Nika Markovic, Qadree Ollison, Javi Perez
Sophomore Nika Markovic has proven herself to be a key player for Panther Volleyball this season (Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)
Fall sports are just starting to get exciting, and there has already been a fair share of pitfalls and triumphs across the board. But regardless of the games outcomes, here are some Panthers who have stepped into their roles and proven their worth on the court, field and pitch.
Nika Markovic
Markovic is already emerging as a star this season for women's volleyball. Setting career highs with 26 kills and 28 points in a single match against Western Kentucky on Saturday, she is proving her offensive skills. On a team full of talented outside hitters, Markovic has been setting the pace, leading the team with 112 kills on the season and an average of 4.24 points scored per set.
She has also picked up her game defensively, averaging 3.0 digs per set and recording a career high 27 digs against Saint Mary's this season.
Markovic and the Panthers will be taking on UC Santa Barbara this Friday at 7 p.m. to open their season at home.
Running back Quadree Ollison (37) rushes in the PSU game last Saturday. (Wenhao Wu / Assistant Visual Editor)
With more than 250 all-purpose yards this season so far, Ollison has proven he'll be a major part of the football team's offense this year. Ollison has taken a few serious hits in the last two games, and the team suffered as he recovered on the bench for a few plays.
During his freshman season in 2015, he racked up 1,121 yards while James Conner missed most of the season to battle cancer and overcome an injury. The Panthers didn't call on Ollison often last season — but with a less experienced stable of running backs this year, he will need to be reliable and have a team that is willing to give him the ball.
Ollison and the rest of the squad will return to Heinz Field Saturday at noon to face off against No. 9 Oklahoma State.
Javi Perez scored on a PK during their game against Longwood on September 1. (Thomas Yang / Staff Photographer)
Javi Perez
Pitt's new men's soccer implant from Spain wasted no time making his presence known to his new American team — and opponents.
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Perez and the rest of the team will meet on the pitch again this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. to play their second ACC game when they travel to Wake Forest University to take on the Demon Deacons.
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Mobile marketing automation leader Appboy scores $15M to increase app & game engagement
John Koetsier, Singular@johnkoetsier	 October 2, 2014 9:36 AM
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The first investor in traditional web-based marketing automation trailblazer Marketo has led an over-subscribed $15 million second round of investment into mobile marketing automation solution Appboy.
Above: Mark Ghermezian
For CEO Mark Ghermezian, that's a significant shift.
"A huge portion of the new mobile marketers never grew up on the web; some barely know what cookies are," he told me via email. "It's logical, as far as I am concerned, that the size of this market would eventually outstrip that of B2B marketing automation."
Marketing automation systems such as Marketo and Hubspot incorporate analytics, email, landing pages, and other features to understand, engage, and build a closer relationship with prospects and customers. Mobile marketing automation systems use app analytics, segmentation, mobile messaging, and in-app incentives to engage and monetize mobile app and mobile game users.
Companies like Localytics, Urban Airship, Tapjoy, Swrve, LeanPlum, DeltaDNA, and of course Appboy are leading the industry.
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Appboy says it's more than doubled its business since the beginning of the year, helping brands like USA Today, Shutterfly, and Urban Outfitters improve their mobile apps. Ghermezian told me that he'll use the new funds to accelerate growth via increased spending on sales and marketing, plus more infrastructure to meet expanding demand.
"Mobile has exploded in the last two years, and we don't see this slowing at all in the foreseeable future," he added.
Above: Mobile marketing automation
Image Credit: Appboy
The $15 million cash injection was led by InterWest Partners, which was the first VC firm to invest in Marketo. Interwest General Partner Doug Pepper will be joining the startup's board of directors, and he says there are significant similarities between Marketo years ago and Appboy today.
"The Appboy team reminds me of the early days of Marketo," he said in a statement. "Traditional marketers have been using CRM and conversion-testing platforms for years; however, those conventional techniques do not translate perfectly to mobile. As marketers become more experienced with mobile, it will be crucial to adopt techniques to effectively cultivate personal relationships with their audiences."
I asked Ghermezian about competitors, as this is an exploding space with the already-mentioned companies, plus others such as Upsight (Kontagent), Kahuna, PushSpring, Nudge, Playfab, and Playnomics.
He didn't seem worried, saying that the market was in its extreme early stages, with just single-digit penetration.
"In any hot market, you'll get competitors. The key is always execution and team. There will be some companies which are unable to get traction for one reason or another, and I see them being rolled up, but I don't see any consolidation until we see a slowing in the market expansion, and that is not happening," he said. "There are more than 1,200 submissions to the App store every day. Google Play has a similar number. That's a lot of opportunity."
While there may only be single-digit penetration here in North America, there's a lot more in Asia, where game apps in particular are locked in vicious competition with each other, according to a Nudge executive I chatted with recently.
That means we're likely to follow a similar trajectory — and that app publishers who want to win will need to gun up for this fight.
Ghermezian puts it this way:
"For every app, there simply must be a strategy beyond the download," he told me. "There is a clear distinction between apps that take their post-install marketing seriously and those that do not. It is the difference between app-success and app-failure. The irony is that this is the cheapest part of the user engagement cycle … instead of dollars per download, it's pennies per user."


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NHSX removes job advert amid criticism it excludes BAME applicants
October 24, 2019 - by tytie - Leave a Comment
NHSX has removed a job advert for a senior IT role after facing criticism on social media for excluding black and minority ethnic applicants in the job specifications.
The chief nursing information officer (CNIO) role was advertised on 15 October but taken down two days later on 17 October, after some pointed out on Twitter that the advert excluded black and minority ethnic (BAME) individuals.
The wording in question stated applicants must have "proven and significant experience at director level", which would automatically rule out many BAME applicants.
That would narrow the field to "less than eight BME nurses in the NHS", Owen Chinembiri, senior manager for the NHS workforce race equality standards team, claimed.
Sam Shah, director of digital development, tweeted that NHS England had data on the number of BAME personnel in top-level jobs and would have "known the likely outcome", adding it "makes me wonder what's going on here".
You're probably right. Given that @NHSEngland will also have the data on this and would have also known this is the likely outcome, does now make me wonder what's going on here?
— Sam Shah (@healthyopinion) October 16, 2019
However, none of us can magic up BAME CNIOs out of nowhere. This highlights the urgent need for NHS bodies to prioritise building a more diverse leadership pool and invest in initiatives like @NetworkShuri to sustain and hardwire this so this becomes our underpinning principle.
— TheShuriNetwork (@NetworkShuri) October 18, 2019
NHSX tweeted on 17 October that the application process had been "paused" in order for the job criteria to be reviewed to "ensure they fit with NHSX values".
Speaking to Digital Health News, Shah praised NHSX for taking down the job to re-examine the specifications.
"This is a positive move on the part of NHSX and takes the NHS in the right direction, allowing time to reconsider the criteria for role," he said.
"However, the NHS needs to learn from this and change the underlying culture. I very much look forward to working with colleagues across the NHS to improve access to roles across all groups and supporting social mobility."
Thanks for your feedback on the CNIO role.
We've heard your concerns and we're looking again at the criteria to ensure they fit with NHSX values.
We've paused the application process for now but it will reopen very soon. Applications to date have been saved and are still valid.
— NHSX (@NHSX) October 17, 2019
Also speaking on the subject, Dr Shera Chok, co-founder of the Shuri Network, said many top level jobs across the NHS aren't inclusive and called for change across the whole system.
"It's not just NHSX, for some reason the light has been shined on this particular job, but if you think of a trust looking for a chief executive, chair or medical director or any job on that level it's going to be pretty exclusive rather than inclusive," she told Digital Health News.
"This is widespread across the whole NHS. What we need to do, collectively, is to grow the pool of BAME candidates in addition to looking at the job descriptions.
"This will take time but we need NHS organisations, including NHSE and NHSI, to commit to taking action to develop a more diverse leadership pool. We can't magic BAME CNIOs or CIOs out of nowhere, but we must start identifying and developing future leaders.
"I'm really happy that NHSX has asked us to provide them with informal advice and to work with them on this, I think that is a huge step forward.
"We would be really delighted if other organisations did the same thing."
An NHSX spokesperson confirmed the department was working with the re-evaluating the "essential criteria" of the advert to "desirable criteria".
"NHSX is committed to recruiting a team that is diverse in expertise, experience, background and reflective of the people it serves," they said.
"Recruitment to this important new role has been briefly paused whilst we work closely with the Shuri Network to amend the job description and ensure we can attract as wide a range of candidates as possible."
Thank you – this matters. We missed it (essential v desirable) in the rush to get the job ad out before I went away. We're grateful to @NetworkShuri and colleagues for helping at v short notice. NHSX is committed to being inclusive of all talents.
— Simon Eccles (@NHSCCIO) October 18, 2019
As a BAME person with more than five years' experience working at board-level in the NHS, Shah knows the difficulties people of colour face in the system.
"I recognise the difficulties facing BAME people in progressing to senior roles. Quite often they have not had the exposure or gained the required senior experience that even makes them eligible, therefore it's difficult for them to get to senior level," he said.
"Diversity is important as it improves productivity and supports innovation; inclusivity contributes to improved outcomes for patients and staff.
"A number of BAME staff from across the NHS and broader civil service have described to me their concerns about not belonging to the right club and the barriers in place to progression."
Equality and diversity stats at a glance:
According to the latest NHS Workforce Statistics, published by NHS Digital, there are:
24,863 senior managers in hospitals and the community health service
Of those, just 4,040 (16%) are of a BAME background
There are 20,823 white senior managers
Of scientific, therapeutic and technical staff, there are:
231,623 (80.24%) white staff
63,204 (19.76%) BAME staff
In NHS support organisations and central bodies, there are:
345 (82.73%) white "very senior managers"
72 (17.27%) BAME "very senior managers"
Last year's NHS Digital workforce diversity data revealed just 12% of NHS Digital's workforce were from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
And just 21% of those applying for jobs in 2017/18 were from a BAME background – down from 38.5% the previous year.
Why is diversity in the NHS vital?
Last month's Digital Health News podcast with the Shuri Network explores the need for diversity in digital health, why it's taken so long to become a focal point and what needs to be done to encourage more women to take up IT roles in the NHS. You can listen to the podcast here.
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Welsh Government and Thales to work together on £20m cyber&nbspcentre
The Welsh Government is working with Thales to establish a £20m cyber centre which will sit at the heart of its Tech Valleys programme, Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced.
The National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) will be the first research and development facility of its kind in Wales, and will provide the perfect setting for SMEs and microbusinesses to test and develop their digital concepts.
It will also provide a research lab in which big multi nationals can develop major technology advances and will connect Wales to major tech centres across the UK and globally.
Not only will the cyber centre help Wales to exploit the global opportunities of digital transformation, it will also equip businesses with the skills and knowledge they need to win a greater share of large regional and national projects.
The NDEC, located in Blaenau Gwent, will be delivered by Thales in collaboration with the University of South Wales (USW).
The University will run an Advanced Cyber Institute at the Centre that will provide a base for major, multi million pound academic research and will also operate a Digital Education Centre that will enable SMEs, schools and individuals with the skills they need to protect themselves online.
As well as providing a vital facility for Welsh SMEs and academic research, the NDEC will also root technology giant Thales firmly in the South Wales valleys. The centre will be managed by a small team, some of whom have already been recruited from the local community.
Both the Welsh Government and Thales have committed £10m each to the project which is expected to generate significant income. All elements, apart from the educational aspects of the centre, are expected to be fully self-sufficient within five years.
Announcing the Welsh Government's partnership with Thales, Economy Minister Ken Skates said: "I am delighted that the Welsh Government is working in partnership with global technology company Thales on a new £20m cyber centre that will be located in Blaenau Gwent and right at the heart of our Tech Valleys project.
"The centre will help ensure that Wales exploits the global opportunities of digital transformation, provide a base for ground breaking research and will equip businesses of all shapes and sizes with the skills and knowledge they need to win a greater share of large regional and national projects.
"I am confident that through our partnership with Thales and the University of South Wales we will work to stimulate and create employment in high value technology businesses – an ambition that is right at the heart of our Tech Valleys project."
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KVS Kullu Valley School endeavors to provide the best possible education for all students under its jurisdiction consistent with the resources available. Our School makes a determined attempt to foster a learning environment in which children will have the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be full participants of the Indian Society. Starting with 54 students in 1991, Kullu Valley School has gone head-over-heels in these 25 years. Suvidya Educational Society under ICSE Board Delhi's affiliation started the school. At present the school is educating over 1600 students. The very first class, which sat for Boards in year (2000- 2001), passed out with flying colors. The labour of the committed staff has allowed them do their best. It is our hope that the combined efforts of parents and teachers will provide motivation to the students to work with pride, to achieve with satisfaction and to behave with dignity.
chool has a high-quality optimized academic syllabus, an experienced and dedicated teaching staff specialized in their respective fields. The school in its mission statement speaks of service challenges, adventure, academic excellence, creativity and positive attitude. Within a short period of time the school has achieved many milestones in academic as well as co-curricular work. School has produced alumni who are doing extremely well in different walks of life. Our alumni are in constant touch with the school through website and other social media and continue to support the development of this exciting and effective centre of learning.
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As discussions progressed with Keystone Construction, the CRC and members of the Carmel VFW, an agreement was reached regarding the relocation of VFW Post #10003 to an off-site location for minimal interruption to VFW activity as the Arts District Lofts & Shoppes project progressed. In 2008 the CRC purchased the former Apostolic Church building at the southwest corner of Main Street and Old Meridian with plans to renovate the facility to meet the VFW's requirements.
Soon after, Keystone Construction offered a second option for the members of the VFW, including the construction of a new facility on property theyowned on Old Meridian. The VFW voted between the two sites and the new facility proposed by Keystone Construction was selected. The VFW reviewed and approved every detail of the construction process and Keystone Construction constructed the new VFW post within six months of the agreement. Members of the VFW Post #10003 occupied the space in November and held their grand opening celebration on Veterans Day, November 11, 2009.
"The Membership thanks Mayor Jim Brainard, Les Olds of the CRC, Ersal Ozdemir of Keystone Construction as well as all the staff members that worked tirelessly to bring us to our new facility," said Glenn Sheffer, VFW Project Manager.
VFW Post #10003 opens at 11 am, Monday – Friday, with lunch served Wed., Thurs. & Fri. and opens for breakfast on Saturday mornings at 8am. The Post is open at noon every Sunday.


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Mental Health of New Mothers and NCT's #HiddenHalf campaign
3rd October, 2019
Thank you to everyone who has contacted me about postnatal mental health and the National Childbirth Trust's (NCT's) #HiddenHalf campaign. I support the NCT's campaign and agree that all expectant mothers should be confident that the NHS can deliver the best possible care to them and their babies at what is one of the most important times in their life.
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent can be a special and rewarding time for many. However, for others, the stress and upheaval of pregnancy and becoming a parent can trigger existing mental health problems or spark new ones.
One in five women will experience mental ill health during their pregnancy and after birth, with depression and anxiety disorders being the most common. One way to prevent women from feeling isolated is by identifying those mental health issues and ensuring the proper support is in place. Sadly, far too often, that does not happen.
Research by the NCT has found that nearly half of all mental health problems that new mothers experience are not picked up by health professionals, and GP practices can choose to opt-out of providing a six-week postnatal check. The NCT also found that 47% of new mothers get less than three minutes to discuss their mental health with a healthcare professional.
The Government said it held discussions with the GP profession about the potential for including a six-week postnatal maternal health check in the negotiating remit for the 2019-20 GP contract. However, it was concluded that these proposals should be developed outside of the contract process.
I will urge the Government at every opportunity to make funding available for a six-week health check. I recently submitted a Written Parliamentary Question on the issue of neonatal units and mental health, but I was told that the information was not identifiable. I support introducing an additional mandated health visit for new mothers at three to four months. This would be backed by an additional £25 million, paid for as part of a new National Child Health Fund.


Author Michael BlencoweLewes Community Wildlife OfficerAmericans have chosen to align themselves with a mighty eagle. India have elected the elegant peacock. But we've voted an antisocial, murderous ball of anger as our national bird. So what is it about the robin that us Brits find so endearing?
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In the summer months Solihull is alive with events, functions and weddings, from chic and intimate events to full on parties. We've got tonnes of experience of delivering things such as linen hire and tablecloth hire throughout the borough of Solihull to many different venues. We've built up strong relationships with venues such as the Forest Hotel, Hampton Manor and Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel.
From our base in central Birmingham we can be in any part of Solihull within a matter of minutes. We have vans on the road around Solihull seven days a week, between 8am and 8pm.
At Birmingham Catering and Event Hire we have over 8000 different individual items always in stock and ready for immediate use. We hire all of the following equipment into Solihull, plus much much more.
We have a wide range of chair hire to suit a wide variety of events. We can offer everything from designer chairs for exhibitions to plastic chairs for outside events and much in between. We have a huge selection of designer chairs for exhibitions and events. We also have a wide variety of conference and banqueting chairs available to meet your needs for your feasts and functions. All of our banqueting chair hire comes with interchangeable colour pads to fit in with the aesthetic of your event and are stackable for ease of movement.
If you're cooking at your event or special occasion then in all likelihood you're going to need some sort of catering equipment hire. We have a huge selection of products available, from bain maries and chafing dishes all the way up to huge gastro freezers and ovens. We have both LPG and electric powered products to give you more choice, and all of our equipment is cleaned, checked and tested prior to it being delivered for hire.
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Home / Nederland's eerste Zorg Innovatie School lanceert vandaag!
It seems these days, nearly everyone we meet across the Dutch health(care) system is building needed capacity for health innovation. They are creating innovation offices or labs, working with startups, participating in hackathons, going to conferences, attending masterclasses, etc. These are all indeed needed activities to build the "infrastructure" to enable and lead innovation.
Having infrastructure alone is like building a human with the anatomy, but not the physiology. Culture, mindsets, behaviors and attitudes are the physiology of health innovation. And they are #1 reason why innovation either thrives or abysmally fails in any health system or organization, anywhere in the world.
And the Netherlands is no exception.
The REshape Center last year challenged the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to join forces to develop a curriculum that teaches the 'how' of health innovation in a complex system like health and care, where there are so many different sectors, perspectives and approaches to innovation.
We launch today the Health Innovation School, an experiential training program tailored for building the future leaders of Dutch health(care) in the new era of innovation. It is a co-creation of the REshape Center of Radboud University Medical Center and The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.
The School builds mastery of the needed mindsets, competencies and knowledge to lead or enable innovation that "sticks" in our complex system of health and care. We are looking for 50 of the Netherland's emerging innovation leaders from across all sub-sectors (including health professionals and patients!), to join us for Cohort I of the program starting June 2017. Applications open April 20th, 2017 and will close on May 15th, 2017.
This program was developed in response to pace of change happening outside of the Dutch health(care) system. Lots is new, and impacts every player in our system: New entrants, new business models, new conventions, new roles of traditional professionals, and new patient needs & expectations.
Innovation is now a necessary competency for everyone across health and care, no matter what role or level. More than ever before.
This advanced and highly specialized training program fills the gap in currently available HR systems and masterclasses by teaching emerging leaders "how" to enable and lead all types of innovation – process, service, financing, policy, etc. — across the Dutch health(care) system.
What do you work on in the Health Innovation School?
Be inspired with new possibilities and the ability to see opportunities to transform Dutch health(care) through innovation.
If you are in middle management at an organization in the Dutch health(care) system, or you are a health professional or patient with the potential to impact innovation in our system, then the Health Innovation School is the place for you.
Applications are due May 15. More information is available on our website.
Along with my fellow faculty (trainers) from the REshape Center and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, and with a great group of guest faculty (trainers) from across the Netherlands and the globe, I look forward to you joining us on the journey to build the future of Dutch health(care)!


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Real-time marketing and business management is upon us. Companies that get the notion of instantly creating and responding, almost as a business behavior, are taking advantage of opportunities as they happen and engaging customers at the speed they've come to expect.
The days of annual planning and execution as a ritualistic process are thing of the past. Companies must plan and implement almost instantly – companies big and small. The good news is that by adopting the right mindset and the right set of monitoring tools, even the smallest of organizations can beat the competition to opportunities happening in real-time.


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	public float hideColliderProportion = 0.80f;

	private bool hidden;
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	private ChipmunkBoxShape box;

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		hideAC = AnimateTiledConfig.getByName(gameObject, EnumAnimateTiledName.Hide, true);
		hidden = false;

		// take the collider and some useful values
		ChipmunkBoxShape[] boxes = GetComponents<ChipmunkBoxShape>();
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		}
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	public bool isHidden () {
		return hidden;
	}
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Home » Lifestyle » Anthony Joshua opens up on his struggles with dating, life as a dad during lockdown and fighting Tyson Fury – The Sun
Anthony Joshua opens up on his struggles with dating, life as a dad during lockdown and fighting Tyson Fury – The Sun
ANTHONY JOSHUA may be one of the globe's biggest sporting stars, with a raft of titles and a legion of adoring fans – but true love is still proving tough to conquer.
The world heavyweight boxing champion today opens up to The Sun about life in lockdown with his family — including becoming "super dad" to his four-year-old son, JJ.
In a world exclusive interview, the 30-year-old fighter also discusses his determination to knock out boxing rival Tyson Fury, his flirtatious quip to The Queen and how sport can help reunite Britain after the Covid-19 crisis.
However, despite all of his accolades, Anthony admits there is one prize which remains as elusive as ever – finding love.
AJ says: "I think you can date and still be a successful sportsman but it's hard to find a balance and I would have to compromise — which I've not felt able to do.
"My dad never gave me advice about much. But in terms of relationships what I have learnt and what I tell my son is, it would be nice to find a high school sweetheart and to grow together because as you get older you get set in your ways.
"For me to have a relationship now means I would have to compromise and change my ways and I don't know how easy that would be for me to do.
"So I do date but I don't get to the stage where I actually put anyone into that position.
"I don't have a girlfriend and I haven't had one for a while. But as I get older I do think it would be nice to have someone, someone to grow with as well — but I honestly haven't found anyone."
Any future girlfriend would have to understand what it's like to be famous, he believes.
'I NEED TO GO TO CELEBRITY PARTIES'
He explains: "Maybe I need to get off the estate and start going to celebrity parties — maybe do something different.
"I hope I will — and probably meeting someone else who understands fame would make sense. I would hope so. But it needs to be someone down to earth, family-orientated – someone who can call my mum their second mum.
"It takes time to grow that and, as I said, now I am older I am stuck in my ways. As I get older it would be nice to bring someone into my world but it's dependent on who and I just haven't found someone yet.
"Maybe we can go on a hunt. We have all the time now."
With boxing currently on hold, Anthony has spent months at home enjoying time with his family at their Watford home.
But after initially embracing home-schooling his son, he admits he has struggled to keep up his efforts as the lockdown continues.
He told how the youngster's attention has gradually drifted away from his dad's tuition and towards his favourite cartoons instead.
AJ says: "I started off as super-dad and then that slowly went out the window and to be honest he's watching way too much TV now.
"The only thing he wants to do is watch Paw Patrol and Ryan's World – there's no way you'd get him watching Joe Wicks."
AJ's success in the ring means little to JJ and his modest dad is perfectly happy with that.
He says: "At home he doesn't really think of me as a famous boxer or anything like that. I'm not a superstar and he doesn't think so either. He knows I fight but that's all.
"I always keep that stuff away from home. I'm not like that at home – and I'm not even like that when I go out, really."
Soon AJ's home-schooling will come to an end, although he does not know when yet. The heavyweight says: "The next conversation is about him going back to school — although I'm not too sure if we'll send my boy back to school just yet."
Sport is gradually preparing to return, with top-flight football resuming next month — and AJ believes it can help Britain get back on its feet.
He says: "Things are heading in the right direction and as long as it's safe I think sport could play a big part in helping Britain come out of this — it's 100 per cent going to help lift people.
"It's great news about the Premier League and boxing will hopefully follow at some point.
"Sports in Britain, especially football, is part of our culture. It has to come back you know. It is part of our nation's heritage.
"Once it comes back there will be an uplift of energy in households. It is passed down through families. It is good for communities."
The whole of Britain wants to see him fight British rival Tyson Fury. AJ wants it, too, saying: "In my own mind I had mentally written off most of this year but, if I was to fight this year, it would probably be November or December.
"It's difficult at the moment knowing how you cover the costs, and whether you could charge people in the circumstances for pay per view."
'YOU NEED DISCIPLINE'
AJ has been determined to stay in shape despite being forced to train alone without his team around him.
He has his own key to his local gym and he says the unusual silence there has actually helped him.
AJ explains: "It's my lifestyle. That's what I've done all my life – instead of going to college, I went to the school of boxing. I learnt how to fight.
"So I'm still doing my studying, I'm still doing my education but I've got a key to my local gym which I'm allowed to go in. You need discipline and that's one thing I've got personally, I don't need to be told or pushed – it's in my character.
"I just hit the bags, skip and it's the first time in my whole boxing career where I've been left alone.
"Normally I've got someone in my ear, telling me what to do, how to do it and I've actually really enjoyed being on my own. It's been a blessing.
"And there's nobody to spar with so you don't get hit — that's not always a bad thing!"
He went on: "My workout regime is always boxing and it's one of the things I love most about boxing. Out of all sports, you really don't need much to get started.
"It's just a pair of shorts, some trainers, and you can just start shadow boxing straight away.
"Watch some Mike Tyson and you can just pick up some things — that's what I used to do. I'd watch Mike Tyson a lot and try his moves in the garden.
"Go to the park, shadow box, go running, listen to a bit of Rocky music, get into your mind that you're a boxer and then you're good to go."
He also told how changes in his domestic routine have proved to be highly beneficial.
AJ says: "I never sit in the living room — and for the first time ever I have done. I was sitting outside earlier and I would never normally do that either. I would usually be at the gym, sauna, swimming.
"Of course, Covid has been a global pandemic and awful but for a lot of people, it has helped people find out about themselves and what they want to do.
"They have worked on themselves and spent time with their family. And that has been very positive for me."
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Nation's auto manufacturers focus on wider Asian market
Asia is emerging after Europe as a new market for China-made new energy vehicles, attracting Chinese carmakers to introduce their cutting-edge products and scale up investment in the region.
Last week,
Chinese manufacturer Aiways won an order for up to 150,000 electric vehicles from Thai e-mobility service provider Phoenix EV to be delivered over five years. The deal marks the largest EV order from Chinese carmakers worldwide.
"The cooperation with Phoenix EV represents a significant step for the Aiways brand," said Alexander Klose, executive vice-president of overseas operations at the carmaker.
"With its initial volume of 100,000 units, plus the option of 50,000 more, the order is a real milestone and the foundation for our Southeast Asia strategy," he said.
Both sides are planning to set up a joint venture to take over the sales and servicing of the vehicles, and also create its own charging and battery-swapping infrastructure.
Aiways already has operations in Singapore and Laos. With Phoenix EV in Thailand, Aiways now claims to be "in the best possible position "in major growth markets in Southeast Asia.
Hozon, another Chinese electric car startup, started its globalization campaign this year, with Thailand as the first stop.
"Thailand is a hub for us to explore the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' market," said the carmaker, which produces Neta-branded vehicles.
Its Neta V crossover hit the Thai market in August and one month later expanded its deal with Thailand's largest energy firm PTT to explore the market by producing and installing charging facilities.
In September, Hozon launched the Neta V in Nepal, introduced its Neta U SUV and Neta V into Israel, and inked a deal with Lao car dealer Keo to introduce the Neta U. In October, it became the first EV startup to make inroads in Myanmar.
Hozon said its vehicles have proved popular in those countries. Within a month of its first model going overseas, their combined sales exceeded 5,200 units, it said.
Established Chinese carmakers are speeding up their pace in the region as well.
China's largest SUV and pickup maker Great Wall Motors is showcasing a number of its models at the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo held in Bangkok.
Its booth at the expo, which runs to Dec 12, highlights NEVs, including the Tank 500 hybrid electric vehicle and Haval H6 SUVs and the Ora Good Cat GT hatchback.
Narong Sritalayon, a sales executive of Great Wall Motors Thailand, said the carmaker is planning to launch four NEVs in the country in 2023.
There are five NEVs from the Chinese carmaker in the Thai market, with their combined sales reaching 13,000 units.
The carmaker is speeding up efforts to build charging infrastructure for local customers.
Also, via its app, its customers have access to 70 percent of the public charging facilities in Thailand, said the company.
Great Wall Motors said Thailand is a regional hub for its business in the ASEAN. The carmaker entered Thailand two years ago when it acquired a plant from General Motors.
The carmaker's lineup at the motor expo has attracted more than 200 car dealers from 50 countries and regions to experience its latest products and technologies.
Last week, Great Wall Motors unveiled its electric car marque Ora in Malaysia, with two sedans launched at the event.
Zhang Jiaming, president of the carmaker's ASEAN operations, said Great Wall Motors will launch nine models in the country over three years. With most of them being NEVs, it aims to be the leading NEV brand in Malaysia.
Wuling, one of the most popular Chinese EV brands, is producing its Air EVs in Indonesia. The compact models served as shuttles at the G20 Bali summit held in November.
It hit the local market in August as SAIC-GM-Wuling's first electric model to be sold overseas. The automaker said it has received more than 5,000 orders for the model, which is the most popular NEV in Indonesia.
Indonesia, as the largest vehicle market in Southeast Asia, expects the share of electric motorbikes and electric cars made in the country to reach 20 percent of total car production by 2025.
Indonesia is setting a 2025 deadline for all state-owned companies to use EVs as part of its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2060, according to Bloomberg.
SGMW's Bekasi base in Indonesia, with a total investment of $1 billion, started production in 2017, providing around 100,000 jobs for locals.
Covering an area of 60 hectares, the base has now been developed into an auto industrial park, which involves a complete industrial chain. Wuling said the company will attract more Chinese suppliers to set up plants in Indonesia to beef up the local NEV industry.
Xu Haidong, vice-chief engineer of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, said the improved competitiveness of Chinese vehicles, especially NEVs, lies in their bold design, cutting-edge innovation, production quality and services.
China's car exports reached the milestone of 2 million units in 2021, with more than 50 percent growth in the first 10 months of 2022, said Xu. He expects total vehicle exports this year to exceed 3 million units, with NEVs as a driving force.


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Pamunkey Indian Tribe working on plans to build massive world-class casino in Virginia
By Gordon Rago
A rendering of a planned Pamunkey Indian Tribe resort, which includes plans for a casino, 1,200 room hotel, restaurants and pools. A financial partner working with the tribe recently purchased 610 acres of land in New Kent County and could be the site of the resort, although the tribe is looking at other options. (Courtesy of Pamunkey Indian Tribe)
For decades, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe pushed for federal recognition.
Now that the tribe has that under their belt, leaders are eyeing their next step: purchasing land and building what they describe as a world-class resort that could become Virginia's first casino.
They're hopeful the casino won't take as long.
In the last week, the Pamunkeys announced that a firm linked to a billionaire investor bought more than 600 acres of land about 30 miles east of Richmond. The tribe's leader, Chief Robert Gray, said in an interview Thursday that the land appeared on the market with a good price and he said, "Let's grab this before someone else does because it might prove as a viable location for a casino resort."
The actual purchase happened about a year ago, the tribe said, in New Kent County. The land sits just off Interstate 64 near exit 205. It was purchased for $3.05 million, the Daily Press reported.
At this point, however, the spot is just one possible location for the casino, which according to the tribe would include a $700 million development complete with a 1,200-room hotel, show venue and nearly a dozen dining options.
They are still looking at other locations and seeing what land they can purchase.
Gray said the Pamunkeys – whose reservation sits about 12 miles away from the New Kent land purchase – have no capital or business ventures. Their partnership with Yarbrough Capital helped. The private investment firm is run by Jon Yarbrough, who has a history of investing in and providing gaming machines to casinos led by Indian tribes.
The 610 acres of land in New Kent County, outside of Richmond, is shown here. Yarbrough Capital is the investment firm working with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe who bought the land. The site could become a casino and resort, but the tribe continues to look at other options. (Photo courtesy of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe)
While the casino appears to be the centerpiece of future plans, Gray said the Pamunkeys want this and other land purchases to also become the site of a health center, tribal offices, housing and a museum celebrating the tribe. These are steps Gray sees as helping the tribe become more self-sufficient.
"Our young people need educational and job opportunities and our older tribe members need better access to health care and housing," Gray said in a statement released earlier this week. "And this is not something we intend to wait five years for. For us the future is now and we will make every effort and bring whatever resources are necessary to make it happen."
Sen. L. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, said she hopes the move might open the door for other casinos.
Since the since the 1990s, Lucas has introduced bills to get a casino opened in Hampton Roads. None have succeeded. She and a few other delegates first wanted to put a riverboat casino somewhere between Portsmouth and Norfolk, she said, and ever since then she has wanted to pass . She said this week that once again, a bill she introduced this year failed to pass.
"I just feel more hopeful," she said while congratulating the Pamunkeys. In her eyes, opening a casino in Virginia could bring revenue to fund transportation and lower toll costs.
"We're losing an awful lot of revenue that we could be using for education issues, that we could use for transportation, that we could use for economic development," she said.
Chief Gray seems to agree.
What could mean self-sufficiency for the tribe can also mean more jobs for Virginians and keeping dollars in the state that residents are currently spending at casinos in places like Maryland and West Virginia, he said.
"They won't just be visiting our resort," Gray said of casino-goers, "they'll be spending money at other Virginia businesses."
Virginia has signaled being more open to a casino.
Gov. Ralph Northam said last month that the state has to be "open-minded" when it comes to casino-style gambling. A few weeks ago, he signed legislation that allows gambling on historical, as opposed to live, horse races, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. The bill makes the likelihood of reopening the racetrack Colonial Downs a better possibility. A racing group just purchased the shuttered business, which sits not far from the 610 acres of land the Pamunkey tribe bought with its investor.
As far as the Pamunkeys, Gray said he can't pinpoint a specific timeline for the casino opening. He said the tribe will be in the larger process of getting federal approval of land purchased by its partner and getting it into a trust.
Gordon Rago, 757-446-2601, gordon.rago@pilotonline.com


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Rhode Island International Film Festival - Jamie
August 15, 2016 by Carmela Baranowska
Jamie, a quiet loner in his early twenties, lives in South London. Shy and partially out of the closet, he's clumsily looking for his first relationship. One Sunday, he meets Ben and the two spend the afternoon together.
Interview with Writer/Director/Producer Christopher Manning
In Jamie, I wanted to explore the vulnerability we feel when we expose ourselves to others. For several years, I had been developing stories about relationships and romantic encounters between men. I was drawn to the idea of two strangers conversing, opening up to each other. Jamie is the result.
Jamie treads in familiar territory for all of us. Many who have seen the film have said that it got them thinking about their own first romantic experiences. For those who have ever felt different, been bullied or left out, the story will hit even closer to home.
Jamie explores many universal themes through a personal story: intimacy, coming of age, difficult family relationships, solitude and first romantic encounters. There's something for you, if you're honest with yourself.
The first drafts of Jamie were about two strangers who meet on a London train and share a few personal stories before their different destinations force them to part. Although we had a locked shooting draft going into production, I had to make dramatic changes to the script during the shoot because of complications with the train that we had permission to film on.
I remember very vividly sitting with the line producer, AD and cinematographer on the night before the first day of shooting; the atmosphere was like a graveyard because we had just learned that it was going to be impossible to shoot on the train. I just told myself that if Jamie and Ben couldn't stay on the train, then I would have to get them off it and walk them through central London. That for me was proof that the story of their encounter was embedded in me. Otherwise, it would not have worked to adapt the scenario and rewrite the script so quickly. Looking back at it now, it is remarkable how much changed on location.
On the whole, the feedback has been very positive. Many people have expressed interest in seeing a feature, which is an exciting reaction. I have also been approached by people who were quite moved, relaying to me how much they identify with the central character. At the end of the day, Jamie is a very sensitive, subtle film and I don't expect everyone to understand what it is that I was trying to do with it. Like anything else, some people will relate and understand and others will not. What's most important is that people feel something when they watch the film. At Flicker's RIFF, we were thrilled with the audience's reaction; people expressed with great enthusiasm what they thought and felt about the film.
Not particularly. During the edit I sought the opinion of many different collaborators, so I have been familiar with a variety of different reactions to Jamie for a while.
I would like to grow Jamie's audience.
Right now, we are trying to promote the film and to get it seen by the widest possible audience. We are also looking at ways to distribute the film after its festival run. Any interested sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival programmers and journalists should get in touch.
I would like audiences to walk away feeling moved.
I can't answer that question here without giving away the ending!
What are you developing or directing next?
I have a narrative fiction short film in development that I'll hopefully be shooting in Paris next year. I have also been developing a feature about Jamie's first relationship.
Interview: August 2016
Length: 9 mins 2 seconds
Director: Christopher Manning
Producer: Christopher Manning
Writer: Christopher Manning
Christopher Manning earned a BA from Columbia University in New York, where he studied History and Film before working as a Script Reader, Production Coordinator and Assistant Director on various fiction and documentary films as well as for television. He is an Alumnus of the Telluride Film Festival's Student Symposium Program and is currently enrolled in the MA Filmmaking course at the London Film School.
Key cast: Sebastian Christophers, Raphael Verrion
Looking for (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists):
Right now, we are trying to promote the film and to get it seen by as wide and audience as possible. We are also looking at ways to distribute the film after its festival run. Any interested sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors and journalists should get in touch.
Made in association with: Apparatus Films
Release date: TBA
Where can I watch it in the next month? We are considering distribution via such online platforms as short of the week. Stay tuned!
August 15, 2016 /Carmela Baranowska


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Top Five Thomas Hardy Film Adaptions
By Trystan L. Bass on May 1, 2015 in Nineteenth Century, Top 5 Friday
A new Thomas Hardy film adaption hits the theaters today — Far From the Madding Crowd, starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge, and Michael Sheen, opens in the U.S., and it's based on Hardy's 1874 novel. This tragic romance of an independent woman in rural England has been filmed several times, as have many of Hardy's works. Since I'm a HUGE fan of his realistic and proto-feminist novels, I figure this is a good time to recap five excellent Thomas Hardy film adaptions.
Julie Christie, not far from the swingin' mod crowd.
Of course, I have to start with this one, it's the most well-known version of Madding Crowd until now. Starring Julie Christie as feisty Bathsheba Everdine, this film excels in capturing the sweeping south England vistas that Thomas Hardy wrote about and loved so well. The rural characters are the ones most accurately depicted, both in action and in costume. Christie, however, either has her hair down or sports a '60s bouffant throughout the film (well, she did in '65's Doctor Zhivago too, so par for the course). Still, Alan Bates is wonderful as the put-upon Gabriel Oak, and Terrance Stamp is a perfect rouge as Sergeant Troy. Bonus points for lots of cute sheep and dogs (that meet a tragic end; don't look, Kendra!).
Don't do it, Tess!
Tess (1979)
Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles has been adapted for film and TV many times, but this will always be the best IMO. Whatever you think of Roman Polanski as a person, he's a brilliant director. This film captures the grand sweep of Hardy's natural settings and creates an intimate portrait of "a pure woman" as the novel is subtitled. Nastassja Kinski's performance as Tess is outstanding, showing Tess' complicated struggle with Victorian morality, religion, and patriarchy. Anthony Powell won a Best Costume Oscar for this film, and his designs encompass deceptively simple 1880s rural clothing to several elaborate bustle gowns Tess wears during her finale as a kept woman.
One of Thomas Hardy's typically unhappy couples.
The Return of the Native (1994)
This is my absolute favorite Thomas Hardy novel and the book that got me into Victorian literature when I was in high school. But there has been only one filmed adaption of it ever! This BBC/Hallmark Hall of Fame TV version stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as the willful Eustacia Vye, trapped in rural Egdon Heath and doomed by a poor marriage choice to Ray Stevenson. The production captures her sense of desolation and gives an ideal backdrop for this passionate heroine. Hotsy-totsy Clive Owen plays secret (and equally doomed) love interest Damon Wildeve. The costuming is pretty decent mid-Victorian, and while there's lots of long, free-flowing hair, I'll give it a pass because it's the only filmed version of the book. Currently, I can only find it on DVD, and dayum, I wish it was available streaming somewhere!
If you think these two get a happy ending, you don't know Hardy.
The Woodlanders (1997)
If you like Rufus Sewell, you'll love this movie. I'm often on the fence about him, but he's a wonderful, tragic woodsman Giles Winterborne here, set aside by his childhood sweetheart Grace Melbury, played by Emily Woof. Her choice of a fancy-pants doctor as husband is her undoing, as well as Giles', and through these romantic entanglements Hardy pokes holes in both class strictures and sexual morality. This movie was filmed on location in the south of England, and that, plus the costumes are beautiful and evoke the community and rural, late Victorian era.
Jude & Sue *do* have some light moments.
Jude (1996)
Based on Hardy's last novel Jude the Obscure (1894), this is easily his darkest work and a gut-wrenching yet beautiful film. I saw it in the theater and loved it, but I don't think I can ever watch it again! Christopher Eccleston stars as Jude, a stonemason who wants to attend university, is trapped into one marriage, but is in love with a cousin. Kate Winslet plays Sue, that cousin, who has issues with sex and marriage. The novel explores class restrictions and sexual morality (obviously BIG issues with Hardy), and it was so scandalous at the time that Hardy swore off novel-writing in favor of poetry. This adaption is faithful to the book, gritty and true. The costumes are particularly good, designed by award-winner Janty Yates. Random trivia: Christopher Eccleston played the ninth Doctor Who, and the tenth Doctor, David Tennant, is onscreen here as "drunken undergraduate."
Do you have a favorite Thomas Hardy film adaption?
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Carolyn May 1st, 2015
I've read most of Hardy's novels – my dad started me off with The Mayor of Casterbridge when I was in highschool. I think I've been scarred for life as a result. I enjoy, appreciate and devour the realism, but the unremitting tragedy of every. single. one. has become just too much for me. And then I started reading George Eliot novels (Orwell Farm, The Mill on the Floss), and I don't know if I'll read any more of those, lol. Guess I'm a wuss. But I'm also a big Rufus Sewell fan and I didn't read that book, so maybe I can be swayed to watch The Woodlanders one day.
Loren May 1st, 2015
OMG, how have I not seen the Return of the Native? It sounds like I need to see Jude also.
Pretty disappointed by the trailer for Far from the Maddening Crowd though – Carey Mulligan is so miscast to me, she just has none of Bathsheba's fire and passion.
ladylavinia1932 June 8th, 2016
I really like all three versions of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (that I have seen). But my favorite is the 1998 television version with Paloma Baeza.
Janet October 23rd, 2018
I've read all of Thomas Hardy's novels. And I like The Mayor of Casterbridge the best. So I bought the dvd of the 2003 movie with Ciarán Hinds [swoon] right away after it came out.
And "my" Tess D'Urbervilles is a BBC 4 episode serie with a young Eddie Redmayne as Angel
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
ctrent29 February 6th, 2019
As much as I enjoyed the 1967 version of "Far From the Madding Crowd", I found the costumes to be a major disappointment – especially those for Julie Christie.
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Moll Flanders By Daniel Defoe
The full title of Daniel Defoe's 1722 classic is The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, but it is commonly known as Moll Flanders. The authors own introduction to the novel... More > provides an excellent summary of the story: Moll Flanders, who was Born in Newgate, and during a Life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Year a Whore, five times a Wife (whereof once to her own Brother), Twelve Year a Thief, Eight Year a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest, and dies a Penitent. Written from her own Memorandums Defoe worked as a journalist and a political pamphleteer, and is also famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe.< Less
Robinson Crusoe By Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe's classic tale of a castaway on a tropical island is a captivating read. Robinson Crusoe is the story of man shipwrecked on an island somewhere in the Caribbean who must use all his... More > intelligence and fortitude to survive. Along the way he fends of cannibals and meets a new companion 'Friday'. Although he lives on the island for many years one day he hopes to return to his native England. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe is a classic novel of adventure that has influenced and provided the source for a host of novels, films and stage productions.< Less


If you want to start eating healthier, but don't know where to begin, then a good start is to introduce green smoothies to our diet, as they are super easy to make and a simple way to get plenty of vegetables in your diet! Green smoothies are packed with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fibre, which will keep your body strong, healthy and give you the energy you need.
To make your green smoothie taste the best, below are a few tips.
First of all, the smoothie needs to be really smooth with no bits in it what so ever. If you're blender is powerful, it shouldn't be a problem. If your blender is less powerful, chop your vegetables in smaller bits and blend for a longer time, and place the harder fruit and vegetables like celery and apple in bottom of the blender, were the blades are. These steps worked for me when I used a blender that was a bit old and knackered.
Second, you need to add some acidity from a lemon or a lime. The acidity from the citrus fruit will cut any grassiness from the spinach (or whatever leafy green you're using) and bring out the flavours from the fruits. And if you use banana, make sure it's ripe! Otherwise your smoothie will taste of unripe banana and have the consistency of a unripe banana. Not nice. So these are my few tips for making a mean green smoothie!
Vitamin B2 – Important for energy production and utilisation of protein, carbs and fat for energy.
Vitamin B6 – Needed for the synthesis of neurotransmitters e.g. serotonin.
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All these nutrients are good for keeping energy levels up throughout the day!
This smoothie is also loaded with fibre, with almost 10 g fibre for the whole recipe! That's almost 40% of the recommended daily intake of fibre! Fibre is needed for balancing your blood sugar levels, keeping you regular and for a healthy gut flora.
The recipe is one portion and it is a pretty massive portion so you might have half of it in the morning and half of it in the afternoon if you're new to green smoothies.
So next time you're having an afternoon craving for coffee and cake, have a green smoothie instead and fuel your body with nutrients that will give your body sustainable energy.
This green smoothie is great to start your day with and will give you plenty of vitamins, minerals and energy you need to kick start your day!
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve.