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Symphony - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 125
Allegro giusto
Recorded: 25th June 1965
Record Place: The Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum, Prague
First Release: 1965
(P) 1965 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Genre: Symphony
music by: Sergei Prokofiev
cello: André Navarra
conductor: Karel Ančerl
musical group: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
André Navarra
Prague Recordings
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Catalogue Number: SU 4229-2
Published: 22nd September 2017
Genre: Orchestral
Format: 5 CD
The complete Supraphon recordings of André Navarra, 1953-1966. Johannes Brahms - Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 102; Sonatas for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38*, No. 2 in F major, Op. 99*; Robert Schumann - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 129; Ottorino Respighi - Adagio con variazioni for Cello and Orchestra; Ernest Bloch - Schelomo. Rhapsodie Hébra?que for Cello and Orchestra; Jacques Ibert - Concerto for Cello and Wind Instruments; Édouard Lalo - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D minor; Bohuslav Martinů - Concertino for Cello, Brass, Piano and Battery, H 143; Duos for Violin and Cello No. 1, H 157, and No. 2, H 371; Sergey Prokofiev - Symphony-Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 125; Sonata for Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 119; Zoltán Kodály - Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7; Arthur Honegger - Sonatina for Violin and Cello; Louis de Caix d'Hervelois - Suite for Cello and Piano No. 2*; Luigi Boccherini - Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in G major*; Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69*; Maurice Ravel - Piéce en forme de Habanera*.
André Navarra - cello, Josef Suk - violin, Alfred Holeček, František Maxián - piano, Czech Philharmonic / Karel Ančerl, Constantin Silvestri. Chamber Harmony / Martin Turnovský
When at the age of 15 André Navarra (1911-1988) completed his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, he ceased taking lessons and set out on his own path, honing his skills on, among other things, Ševčík's virtuoso violin etudes, which he himself arranged for the cello. He drew inspiration from the finest instrumentalists of his time. Victory in the prestigious competition in Vienna (1937) launched his international career as a soloist. Following his debut at the Prague Spring festival in May 1951, he would pay numerous visits to the city - to appear at the festival, to perform opposite the Czech Philharmonic, as well as to record for Supraphon. The present 5-CD pack is the first complete release of the 19 studio albums Navarra made for the label between 1953 and 1966, including some remarkable tracks that have not been previously issued digitally. His collaboration with Karel Ančerl and Josef Suk gave rise to the legendary recording of Brahms's Double Concerto, with the accounts of pieces by Prokofiev, Bloch, Schumann and Respighi made with the Czech Philharmonic under Ančerl being just as impressive and enthralling. In addition to Josef Suk, Navarra worked with the superlative pianists Alfred Holeček and František Maxián. The Supraphon set includes six hours of sensitively remastered recordings, which bear witness to Navarra's artistry, emotional poignancy and spontaneous musicianship; a real treat for those loving the enchanting cello timbres.
André Navarra's Supraphon recordings - for the first time in their entirety, newly remastered. Simply indispensable.
Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 102
1. Allegro 16:40
2. Andante 07:11
3. Vivace non troppo 08:51
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 129
4. Nicht zu schnell 11:45
5. Langsam 04:08
6. Sehr lebhaft 09:40
Ernest Bloch
7. Schelomo. Hebrew Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra 22:15
Ottorino Respighi
1. Adagio con variazioni for Cello and Orchestra 10:09
3. Allegro giusto 17:26
4. Andante con moto 09:51
Bohuslav Martinů
Concertino for Cello, Brass, Piano and Battery, H. 143
5. Allegro-Moderato-Andante-Allegro 13:33
Concerto for Cello and Wind Instruments
6. Pastorale 03:21
7. Romance 04:35
8. Gigue 04:54
Édouard Lalo
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D minor
1. Prélude. Lento-Allegro maestoso 11:57
2. Intermezzo: Andantino con moto-Allegro presto-Andantino-Allegro presto 06:05
3. Introduzione: Andante-Allegro vivace 06:37
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
4. Allegro non troppo 12:28
5. Allegretto quasi menuetto 06:49
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in F major, Op. 99
7. Allegro vivace 07:01
8. Adagio affetuoso 07:16
9. Allegro passionato 06:27
10. Allegro molto 04:47
Zoltán Kodály
Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7
1. Allegro serioso, non troppo 09:03
2. Adagio 08:51
3. Maestoso e largamente, ma non troppo lento. Presto 07:59
Sonatina for Violin and Cello
5. Andante - Doppio movimento - Tempo I. 06:01
Duo for Violin and Cello No. 1, H. 157
7. Preludium. Andante moderato 04:00
8. Rondo. Allegro con brio 07:37
Duo for Cello and Violin No. 2, H. 371
9. Allegretto 03:05
10. Adagio 06:05
11. Poco allegro 03:31
Sonata for Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 119
1. Andante grave 11:27
2. Moderato 04:48
3. Allegro ma non troppo 07:52
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
4. Allegro ma non tanto 12:36
5. Scherzo. Allegro molto 05:51
6. Adagio cantabile. Allegro vivace 07:22
Louis de Caix d'Hervelois
Suite for Cello and Piano No. 2
7. Prélude 03:50
8. Tambourin 01:18
9. Musette 01:29
10. Plainte 03:13
11. Gigue 01:28
Luigi Boccherini
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in G major
12. Largo 03:39
13. Allegro alla militaire 03:25
14. Minuetto 03:12
15. Habanera. /Pi`ece en forme de Habanera/ 02:37
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The Tuggeranong Vikings are a rugby union club based in Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory. It is supported by 4 licensed clubs based in Wanniassa, Greenway, Conder, Chisholm. The club has been successful in local and national competitions.

The Tuggeranong Vikings were the premiers of the ACTRU Premier Division competition in the 2009 season, defeating the Queanbeyan Whites.

Notable players
Justin Harrison - 34 Test Caps for Australia
Christian Lealiifano - 101 Caps for the ACT Brumbies. 16 Test Caps for Australia
Joe Roff - 82 Caps for the ACT Brumbies. 86 Test Caps for Australia
Julian Salvi - 63 Caps for the ACT Brumbies & reserve for the Australia from 2005-2007.
Tyrel Lomax - 13 Caps for the Melbourne Rebels, 15 Caps for the Highlanders and 1 Test Cap for the All Blacks

Note - Players highlighted in Bold have not yet retired.

See also

ACTRU Premier Division

References

External links
 Official website

Rugby union teams in the Australian Capital Territory
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1973 establishments in Australia

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Type of paper may have an effect on the medium of drawing used.
Which kind of paper should be preferred for graphite, charcoal, and pencil colors, respectively?
Also, please mention the standard name for said paper type. (This will be helpful while purchasing the paper).
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When will this deadly, racist cycle against black bodies ever end? In a recent disturbing case that follows the same heartbreaking formula as those before it, an unarmed black teen was shot and killed by police in Los Angeles.
As reported by The Grio, L.A. Sheriff's Deputies shot and killed 16-year-old Anthony Weber, who they claim was armed with a gun at the time of the incident, however there was no weapon found at the scene. This is the same familiar turn of events that has seen the deaths of endless black men and women, with seemingly no solution.
Two deputies responded to a 911 call in which the caller said that he was afraid for his life when he saw a young man pointing a gun at a motorist. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Capt. Chris Bergner said at a news conference said that the responding deputies saw the teenager, who matched the description, and saw that he had a gun tucked into his pants.
Bergner said that the teenager ignored deputies' commands and ran into an apartment complex that was apparently known to be a gang hideout. Deputies chased the teenager until they say he turned toward them. He was then shot "several times" in the upper body by a deputy who fired ten shots, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Although the deputies did not identify the victim in the police shooting reportedly because he is a minor, they did insist that they saw a gun on him and said that he was an alleged gang member. They also insisted that witnesses corroborated their account.
As a result of the discrepancies and conflicting accounts, Anthony Weber's death is now officially under investigation.


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All About Covers + a Sneak Peek - Songbird Cafe Girls Cover
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The first book in my new series, The Songbird Cafe Girls: Mollie Cinnamon is Not a Cupcake is out in March next year. Here's a sneak peek of the cover:
The book is about Mollie Cinnamon, who's 12 going on 13. While her tv-presenter mum films a new travel show, Mollie has to stay with her great-granny on a tiny island called Little Bird. Mollie is bored, bored, bored until she starts to make new friends in the Songbird Cafe. But disaster strikes and the Songbird is threatened with closure. Can Mollie and her new friends save the cafe?
Readers often ask how a cover is designed. And do writers have much say in the process? What happens in Walker (all publishers work slightly differently) is this: ideas for a possible cover are sent to me and my agent by the designer and we have a look at the various suggestions and feed back our thoughts. Booksellers are also asked for their opinion, people in the other departments in Walker (editorial, sales and marketing etc), and also the target market (girls age 9+). Then the designer takes all this on board and produces a cover.
The designer who worked on the Mollie Cinnamon is Not a Cupcake cover is called Maria and she's wonderful. It took her a long time to find the right girl for the cover but she's just perfect.
Maria and my editor, Annalie (who has a book out in January called Captive) also commissioned a map for the book. I love maps in books so I'm over the moon about the map of Little Bird, the island where my series is set.
The Map of Little Bird
Book covers are so important. You've heard the expression 'Never judge a book by its cover'? Readers do exactly that. Judge a book by the cover. The cover has to say so much about a novel: the age group (for children's books), the genre - is it an action/adventure book, a horror novel, or it is about friendship and family (like Mollie Cinnamon) - and it also has to set the tone for the book. It's a very hard thing to get right. But I think Maria has captured my story perfectly.
Do YOU have a favourite book cover? I'd love to know.
Yours in books,
This post first appeared on the Girls Heart Books website.
Tagged: book covers, Getting Published, Little Bird Island, Mollie Cinnamon, Songbird Cafe Girls


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WATCH: Eminem performs "Venom" from the the top of the Empire State Building
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We all know that Eminem has serious balls, the man used to rap about some pretty dark subject matter and get away with it, so it makes no surprise that he's not phased about performing on top of one of the tallest buildings in New York City.
In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel last night, the "Ass Like That" rapper served as a musical guest on the show, performing his new track "Venom," the title song in the motion picture soundtrack for the film of the same name.
Not content with taking the stage in studio, Em performed the song from the top of the Empire State Building in NYC while a chopper circled over head. The performance was presented by Google's new Pixel 3 phone, and was surprisingly taped using just the phone as well, or most of the performance anyways.
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Officials in Shelbyville will this evening unveil a new art installation in the city's downtown. The city says the four-story, $150,000 sculpture known as Blue River – Wind, Rain and Water anchors its ongoing commitment to public art.
The sculpture was created by Shelbyville-native Mike Helbing and features a stainless steel reinforcement bar woven into a bulbous thunderhead and torrential rain. It straddles the Blue River Recreational Trail and is located near the Big Blue River and Porter Center in Shelbyville.
"This particular sculpture represents the themes of the site and the identity with the converging of the Big Blue and Little Blue rivers and the importance of the rivers to the community in its historic context," said Amy Haacker, executive director of the Blue River Community Foundation.
The project was funded through $50,000 commitments from the foundation and the city, as well as $25,000 commitments from Shelby County Tourism and Knauf Insulation. Lights for the sculpture will be turned on during a public ceremony tonight, scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
City Staff worked alongside volunteers from Knauf Insulation to begin clearing the way for a new trail that will run along the north side of the Blue River. This trail will connect to the newly completed Blue River Trailhead at the North Harrison Street Bridge. This project was primaraly funded by a grant offered through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.


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That's a wrap! The 2020 season of Monster Energy Supercross has finally come to an end. When the checkers flew for the last time on Sunday in Salt Lake City, it marked the completion of an historic, and very unusual, seventeen rounds of racing, including seven straight rounds in Rice-Eccles Stadium. And with all three championships coming down to the wire, there was some serious uncertainty as to how the action would play out. Well, now that the final gate has dropped and the final flag has flown, let's get into the ins and outs of just how this season was capped off.
In the 450SX Class it should come as no surprise that Eli Tomac, just as most people thought he would, followed through on his very first 450SX Championship. All the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider had to do was finish nineteenth, and that was if Cooper Webb won. Well, to the surprise of nobody, Tomac did far, far better than nineteenth, and ended up fifth to finally win the championship by twenty-five points over Webb.
"The motivation to get this title, it's been so nagging since 2017," Tomac said in the post-race press conference. "It's been right there. Maybe not right there every time, but 2017, that one was so close. Literally, my dream was a 450 supercross championship. That's what you chase, it's why you get up in the morning. I still totally love riding my dirt bike, I love being competitive. Today, it was heavy but it wasn't terrible. The way I've felt all year, I felt steady Eddie and totally solid. I wasn't freaked out on the starting line."
A new father himself, Tomac was able to win the long awaited 450SX title on Father's day, which is especially significant considering that Tomac's father, John, has always been, and still is, a huge part of Tomac's racing program.
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"It's really cool we've been able to stay together," Tomac said of he and his dad's working relationship. "That's not always the case. We've both been chasing this for so long, to get to this highest level, and to get this supercross championship. It's a bummer they [parents] couldn't be right there, at the podium. That actually totally sucked. Super Cool for Jess and Lev to be there, at the finish line."
Tomac went on to admit not winning this title for so long was driving him crazy, and the fear that he might not ever earn it was starting to set in. He also credited being ready from the very beginning as the reason he was able to win it all in 2020.
"I'm 27 and there are some people who doubt you in that way. And if you look at my past history, I have blown it a few times, so it's really good to finally get this title," Tomac said. "It's preparation and being ready from the get go at round one. You can make up throughout the season, but this year we were ready from round one. I didn't have to dink around much and try to find comfort with the bike for those twenty minutes. By the second round I feel like I was back to my old self."
Tomac clinched the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship on Father's Day. Align Media
Tomac's championship was getting so much attention that it nearly overshadowed Zach Osborne's superb ride. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider finally got his first win out of the way on a dry and dusty mess of a track, putting a brilliant finish on what was already a ridiculously good run in Salt Lake City to finish out 2020. It could have very easily gone the other way though, as Osborne had a hard crash in practice, took a handlebar to the gut and left the stadium in the Alpinestars Medical Mule.
"I was freaking out," Osborne said of the practice crash. "I wrapped my body around my grip, it felt deep, and I felt stick into my stomach. I was wigging out. I got ice on my stomach, and my hip kind of rubbed out. My hip is really sore now. It affected me on that three on off, when you go to activate your hips to pop off, it was like I had no power in my legs."
Fortunately for Osborne, he was still able to ride well in the main event, and Tomac wrapped in title protection mode, Osborne knew well this could be a better opportunity than usual to get a win.
"I knew it was going to be that situation, so I knew I had to put myself in a good position. I had to get to Jason and then I just kind of strapped in for the stretch. Then my side panel fell off."
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For Osborne, it's a huge accomplishment and a great way to cap off a season that didn't start well.
"I told my wife, it's like a huge weight off my shoulders. Also, it's like that feeling of "I finally did!"
Early in the race Dean Wilson led, but Jason Anderson and Osborne were able to motor by. Anderson started gapping Osborne ever so slightly, and as the race wore on it looked like Anderson was going to be the rider to get his first win of the season. But then Anderson's seat came off! Yellow flags came out as the track crew scrambled to remove it from the track, and not surprisingly, Anderson's pace slowed considerably. Afterward Anderson said it's possible he might have seat bounced a little too hard a few times. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been to try to seat bounce without an actual seat? Osborne used the situation to his advantage, reeling Anderson back in, making the pass, and checking out for the win. Anderson maintained second, and Wilson hung on for third, to complete a sweep of the 450SX podium for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team.
"I had a couple places I was waiting for later in the race. I was getting that three-on-off pretty good, and I was counting on that to get back to him," Osborne said. "But with like four minutes to go I lost my side panel that covers my pipe, and it was super hot and super slick. I was starting to burn my boot. So I was sort of a sitting duck. I was gonna get second at that point, then I came around a corner and I saw a seat laying there, and I knew it was his! I could see Dean in the other lane next to me and I could see he had his seat! So I was like, "Holy crap! That's his [Anderson's] seat!' I didn't know how much he would slow down, but it's hard to ride our bike without a seat. The way the ECU sticks out, it's hard to ride without a seat."
The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team swept the 450SX podium, with Zach Osborne earning his first 450SX win. Align Media
As previously mentioned, any slight chance Webb had at winning the title hinged almost completely on him winning the race. He failed to execute, however, and finished the race in eighth behind Broc Tickle and Ken Roczen. It was Webb's worst finish since crashing in Arlington, and it was clear Webb simply didn't have his usual fire today.
In other news, Chad Reed finished in tenth, his best result of the season in what everyone has been saying is the last race of Reed's incredible career. Reed's been vocal that he didn't see his final season playing out the way this one has, however, so we'll see if he comes back for a few races in 2021.
Whether or not we see him race again, Chad Reed has had a hell of a run. Align Media
Salt Lake City 7 (Rd 17 - 250SX East/West Showdown) - 450SX Main Event
1 Zach Osborne 25 Laps 50.855 Abingdon, VA Husqvarna FC 450
2 Jason Anderson +03.063 50.697 Edgewood, NM Husqvarna FC 450
3 Dean Wilson +05.369 51.176 Scotland Husqvarna FC 450
4 Malcolm Stewart +07.481 50.890 Haines City, FL Honda CRF450R
5 Eli Tomac +12.750 51.007 Cortez, CO Kawasaki KX450
450SX Standings - 2020
1 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO 384
2 Cooper Webb Newport, NC 359
3 Ken Roczen Mattstedt 354
4 Jason Anderson Edgewood, NM 287
5 Justin Barcia Monroe, NY 272
In the 250SX classes, both east and west, the championship leaders had much smaller leads than Tomac did on the 450SX field, and the potential for craziness was a lot higher. And, while the races had plenty of eye-popping moments, both Chase Sexton and Dylan Ferrandis were able to hold on to their leads and become back-to-back champions. It could have easily gone differently for both riders, however.
Before today, Ferrandis had not once ever been to an LCQ in his four years in America. That sounds insane, but it's true. What's even crazier is, the day he ends up in an LCQ is the day in which it could have the biggest impact of his career! The Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha rider went down early in the 250SX West heat and his bike was trapped, which prevented him from getting going again quickly. When he did, he was way, way back. If almost all of the talent form the 250SX West Class wasn't condensed into that one heat, he probably could have ripped his way back into a transfer spot, but in this scenario, he came up just short, finishing about a second back of ninth-place qualifier Martin Castelo.
This is never good, especially if it sends you to the LCQ. Align Media
"I always say, the LCQ is not good, it's a nightmare, you can't go to the LCQ, and I've never been there before in four years racing supercross," Ferrandis said. "Even when you do it you know you'll get a bad gate [for the main]. It was tough, I crashed in the second turn of the heat, another rider's bike was stuck on my bike. I regrouped and came back, to tenth, one second away from ninth. I knew in the main I would have to give it everything I had."
Ferrandis, who called today one of the hardest days of his life, admitted he was nervous for the main event, and even a little scared, about how things might play out. But when the main event rolled around, Austin Forkner, Ferrandis' main title competition, ended up crashing hard when he went over the pars on a small dragon's back and packed himself into the ensuing berm.
"I've never been in this position before, it was new for me. There was some pressure," Ferrandis explained. "I was confident in myself, and in practice we saw the lap times were really good, and the speed was there. But when someone wants to win so bad, it's scary what they're capable of. That's what scared me a little it today, Austin was really aggressive at the last round, and I was a little scared of what he could do. Like if he makes a pass and makes me crash, I was scared of that. When I saw Austin down I knew it was over. I just had to finish the race to win. It was unfortunate for him, but for me it was a big relief."
Dylan Ferrandis and the Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha team have done it again. Align Media
Chase Sexton and the GEICO Honda squad celebrate. Align Media
Jo Shimoda is the 2020 250SX Rookie of the Year. Align Media
Afterward Ferrandis was visibly overcome with emotion and even had to cut his post-race interview short because he was so choked up he couldn't speak.
"I still don't know why I'm emotional like that," Ferrandis said during the press conference when asked about his display of emotion. "It's probably because I come from a small town in France, so to come all the way to the U.S. I'm just proud and happy and I let the emotions go."
After Forkner's crash the red flag came out, which was the absolute last thing Shane McElrath wanted to see. McElrath was in control of the race, while his main title rival, Sexton, was circulating in roughly seventh place. On the rerack Sexton ended up getting a much better start. After some back and forth between Jett Lawrence and McElrath for the lead, Sexton ended up passing them both. A little later, with McElrath on his tail, Sexton just let McElrath go by on the straightaway after the finish line. But then McElrath seemed to slow shortly after, allowing Sexton to go back by! Sexton dropped the hammer at this point and put as much distance as possible between himself and McElrath to take the win.
Chase Sexton is now a back-to-back 250SX Champion. Align Media
"Everyone said I got lucky last year and it fired me up coming into this season," an ecstatic Sexton said immediately afterward. "I won five main events and this is my last 250 race before heading to HRC Honda, I'm so happy."
On the injury front, when this article was posted there was no news yet on Forkner's condition. We've reached out to the team and will get you an update as soon as we can. He was able to walk away under his own power, so that's a good sign. Colt Nichols also sustained injury when he and Sexton had a hard collision when Sexton tripled into a corner Nichols was entering. That was in the heat, and although Nichols was able to barely finish qualify, he didn't end up racing in the main. It looked like a wrist injury, but just like with Forkner, we don't have an official statement from the team just yet. We'll post updates when we have them.
Austin Forkner crashed out of the final supercross race of 2020. Align Media
250SX Racing Align Media
Cameron McAdoo fell off the pace toward the end of the 250SX race, then got absolutely drilled by Justin Cooper on the final lap, completely ruining his race. Align Media
2020 250SX Showdown Results
The 2020 250SX West Region top ten in points.
250SX East Standings - 2020
1 Chase Sexton La Moille, IL 218
Shane McElrath Canton, NC 209
3 Jo Shimoda Suzuka 122
4 Garrett Marchbanks Coalville, UT 119
Enzo Lopes Rio Grande do Sul 107
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I know I've been MIA for the past week and there's a reason for that, we had a long weekend in Canada to celebrate Canada Day (July 1st) and along with my friends H and G, we took a short road trip to the US to do some shopping! Our first stop was Cleveland at Legacy Village. There we decided to eat lunch at Chipotle Mexican Grill, a fast food joint serving up burritos, tacos and salads. What's different about Chipotle is their commitment to using locally sourced ingredients from farmers who use sustainable methods of raising their animals and growing their produce. When you enter, you need to choose your dish (burrito, tacos, burrito bowl or salad), choice of meat (chicken, steak, barbacoa – shredded beef, carnitas – shredded pork or vegetarian) and then choice of salsas. Pretty simple process to get your food fast! I chose the salad with carnitas and roasted chili-corn salsa – it was fresh and tasty, perfect for a quick lunch to re-energize myself. And if you ever want to find how much calories you have consumed, they disclose the calorie count of each item on their menu. For fast food, this was a great healthy choice and just what I needed!
My Chipotle salad with carnitas, rice, roasted chili-corn salsa and cheese.
Chipotle tacos – my friend G's lunch.
Chipotle Mexican Grill – Legacy Village location.


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Being HIV positive isn't the end of the road.
Diagnosed with HIV in September 2013 while juggling law school and a full-time job, Philip (not his real name) is one of those silent living proof, by this far, that having such a disease isn't the end of the road at all.
Determination to continue living and being optimistic became his comforting zones when at times he felt nobody around.
"Sore throat started creeping in," Philip said while picking up his sling bag on the bench for a walk that sultry late afternoon along the high-end Ayala Malls-owned Bonifacio High Street, BGC.
"But I didn't try to bother it. First, second, then on the third day, my fever kicked in. I just bothered taking paracetamol, instead," he continued.
Philip stands good-looking with his 5 feet 8 inches height and speaks soft and clearly and with a lot of common sense, so to speak.
Geeky, but more of a nerd look with his thick Harry Potter glass on, Philip is an intellectual yuppy from head to toe. He graduated valedictorian in high school, cum laude grad of a business communications course from an elite university along the University Belt, and finished his Juris Doctor on time despite his work-life-health balance struggle.
Being HIV positive is no big deal
When asked how he did feel when he didn't know what has been happening those days, Philip just slyly quipped to say, "Nothing so big deal. I just rather took a nap, then continued reading my law books and some notes after even if I felt so tired."
Becoming a lawyer someday is one of Philip's most fantasies he long took hold of it regardless of where would it take him from there.
He didn't even mind his health, his condition, or his status being active in multiple sex partners—the "gluttony of same-sex physical contact"—from the words of Philip.
Sunken cheeks. Deep smile lines. Sunken eyes. These are a few words Philip could spell out when looking himself at the mirror—facial lipoatrophy—a medically coined condition that most happened after a month of taking the antiretroviral medication. ▲
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Hundreds of years from now, the last surviving humans discover the means of sending consciousness back through time, directly into people in the 21st century. These Travelers assume the lives of seemingly random people, while secretly working as teams to perform missions in order to save humanity from a terrible future. These travelers are: FBI Special Agent Grant MacLaren, the team's leader; Marcy, a young, intellectually disabled woman in the care of her social worker, David; Trevor, a high school quarterback; Carly, a single mom in an abusive relationship; and Philip, a heroin-addicted college student. Armed only with their knowledge of history and an archive of social media profiles, the travelers discover that 21st century lives and relationships are as much a challenge as their high-stakes missions. Written by ahmetkozan
Those with a predilection for high-thread-count sheets will soon be able to luxuriate at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, a ritzy boutique property with Carolina charm. In the meantime, discerning visitors can bunk at the swank Westin Poinsett, a historic hotel that was rescued from the wrecking ball in the late '90s, laying the groundwork for Greenville's great Southern revival. —Rachel Tepper Paley
In March 2017, Travelers agreed to acquire UK-based Simply Business from Aquiline Capital Partners for approximately $490 million. Simply Business is a leading U.K. distributor of small business insurance policies, offering products online on behalf of a broad panel of carriers. It has more than 425,000 microbusiness customers covering more than 1,000 classes of business, and was named "Best Company to Work For" by The Sunday Times in 2015 and 2016. The transaction adds to Travelers' digital capabilities.[29][30][31]
The Big Easy turns the Big 3-0-0 this year, and in this city where the good times roll, the parties will be epic — think citywide art shows, supersized Mardi Gras parades, and a festival of lights using landmark buildings as backdrops. Thirteen years after Hurricane Katrina, there is much to celebrate: The Central Business District, once a dead zone after dark, now crackles at all hours thanks to four new hotels (the Ace, Troubadour, Catahoula, and NOPSI), each with its own rooftop bar. The neighborhood is also home to new restaurants like Maypop — a Vietnamese-Creole joint from acclaimed chef Michael Gulotta. Another area coming to life is the three-mile riverfront, where a renovated Spanish Plaza will reopen this spring. More riverfront updates, including a new Four Seasons Hotel, will roll out in the next few years. Toast the tricentennial at the Sazerac House, a French Quarter museum dedicated to the official cocktail of New Orleans, opening later this year. —Allison Entrekin
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Philip is ordered by the Director to attend an "update" with various other Historians, which is where the altered timeline's history is imprinted onto their minds, but it comes with physical and emotional consequences. Trevor tries to help a former football teammate with past trauma. Hall returns from prison and has a new mission assigned to him from the Director. Kat has complications with the pregnancy.
Move over, Croatia. Long overshadowed by its neighbor to the northwest, Montenegro is ready for the spotlight. The ancient city of Kotor is already attracting plenty of visitors, like the celebrities vacationing at luxurious boutique hotel Forza Terra, just outside the medieval walls, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of cruisers who've arrived with companies like Viking, Celebrity, and Princess. The swank marina Porto Montenegro is thriving in the formerly sleepy coastal town of Tivat, and the complex's Regent hotel unveiled an expansion in 2017. Nearby, luxury development Luštica Bay is slated to open this summer, with plans for villas, a golf course, and a five-star Chedi hotel. Further west on the Bay of Kotor's jagged coastline is the site of the country's most anticipated arrival, the One&Only Portonovi, which will be the brand's first European outpost when it opens this summer. Plans for the resort, situated on a 60-acre site overlooking the Adriatic, include 140 villas and residences, a tennis club, and a spa. —Meredith Bethune
Certain that his team erased his memory of the previous day, MacLaren retraces his steps in the case of a disturbed youth with a horrific future. The future is changed due to his positive impact on the boy. Jeff, confronting the Travelers with his knowledge of their existence, is overwritten by a new Traveler. Grace grants the predecessor of the Director, an AI called Elsa, access to the Internet so MacLaren and his team can use it to find Traveler 001.
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Leaf-peeping and a thriving farm-to-table food scene (the country's first CSA sprouted here) lure out-of-towners to the bucolic far western corner of Massachusetts. But the arts have long been their own major draw: Tanglewood, the Clark Art Institute, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival all call the area home, as does MASS MoCA, a popular modern art destination housed in a circa-1800s textile mill in North Adams.
Oceanic islands are islands that do not sit on continental shelves. The vast majority are volcanic in origin, such as Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.[11] The few oceanic islands that are not volcanic are tectonic in origin and arise where plate movements have lifted up the ocean floor above the surface. Examples are Saint Peter and Paul Rocks in the Atlantic Ocean and Macquarie Island in the Pacific.
As Canada's token middle child, Edmonton has long gotten short shrift amid its glitzier sisters (we're looking at you, Toronto and Vancouver). But no longer — food and museum news is casting a spotlight on Alberta's capital city. After stints at Noma in Copenhagen and Manhattan's Daniel, chef Scott Downey returned to his hometown to open the Butternut Tree in September, with a focus on indigenous foods — grilled bannock with wild mushrooms and winged kelp; bison served with Saskatoon berry jus; maple-butter cake with black-currant jam. We're waiting to make our dinner reservations until the new Royal Alberta Museum opens its doors. Designed by Dialog architects on the site of a former Canada Post distribution center, the 419,000-square-foot space will include Ice Age horse fossils and a dig pit for children. To experience Edmonton's indie side, stay at Crash Hotel, an homage to the Ace, which opened last winter. Its themed Hi-Fi room walls are lined with vintage speakers, and hangover pills are at the ready in the mini-bar. —Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
It's one of the world's great wine capitals, and like any great vintage, Mendoza is only getting better with age. Start your tasting tour in the Uco Valley, where Casa de Uco's vineyard-view eco-villas will debut this year. Head down the road to to Vines of Mendoza's Winemakers' Village for small-production wines from the likes of Corazón del Sol and SuperUco, and to dine at winery Bodega Monteviejo, where renowned Spanish chef Nadia Harón cooks up Mediterranean-tinged fare inspired by the wines. In Maipú, wineries like Club Tapiz and Trapiche are giving visitors a true taste of the local terroir, using produce grown on the vineyard grounds in their restaurants. Back in town, plot your return trip over a pie at Francis Mallman's year-old pizzeria, Orégano. With new direct flights from Lima, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, and low-cost carrier Norwegian Air plotting dozens of new routes, tacking a Mendoza stop on to your next South American itinerary will be a breeze. —Sorrel Moseley-Williams
It's easy to see why this outcrop of land just an hour's drive from Melbourne has long been a weekend retreat for the city's well-heeled residents. Rolling vineyards in its interior give way to seaside villages and sandy shoreline. Travelers can swim with wild dolphins, visit wineries on horseback, or soar above the landscape in a gondola. And with a new flurry of openings, the region has begun to attract global attention. The latest addition is Point Leo Estate on the peninsula's southernmost point. Set on 330 acres, it combines a tasting room, a 110-seat fine-dining restaurant, and a sculpture park, with more than 50 works by Australian and international artists like George Rickey and Inge King. Its arrival follows the launch of Jackalope, a seductive, art-infused boutique hotel neighboring a working winery. Elsewhere, Peninsula Hot Springs, a day spa set amid geothermal pools, is slated to unveil seven new pools and a new treatment list in 2018. —Carrie Hutchinson
History buffs and intrepid travelers have long been attracted to Jordan and its famous archaeological site of Petra, a "lost" citadel dating back 2,000 years. And despite political unrest in the broader region, the country remains a safe destination to discover the wonders of the Middle East. After playing out Indiana Jones fantasies amid the rose-colored, rock-cut façades of Petra's famous landmark, Al Khazneh (the Treasury), set out to unearth the nation's other historical attractions. In the lesser-known city of Jerash, 170 miles from Petra, you can see the ruins of an ancient Roman settlement, including the second-century Hadrian's Arch, while in the protected desert wilderness of Wadi Rum, you'll find some 25,000 rock carvings that trace the early development of the alphabet.
The Big Easy turns the Big 3-0-0 this year, and in this city where the good times roll, the parties will be epic — think citywide art shows, supersized Mardi Gras parades, and a festival of lights using landmark buildings as backdrops. Thirteen years after Hurricane Katrina, there is much to celebrate: The Central Business District, once a dead zone after dark, now crackles at all hours thanks to four new hotels (the Ace, Troubadour, Catahoula, and NOPSI), each with its own rooftop bar. The neighborhood is also home to new restaurants like Maypop — a Vietnamese-Creole joint from acclaimed chef Michael Gulotta. Another area coming to life is the three-mile riverfront, where a renovated Spanish Plaza will reopen this spring. More riverfront updates, including a new Four Seasons Hotel, will roll out in the next few years. Toast the tricentennial at the Sazerac House, a French Quarter museum dedicated to the official cocktail of New Orleans, opening later this year. —Allison Entrekin
A family of four are about to die in a car crash when the mother, father, and son become travelers. Charlotte, the daughter, retains her identity when the team's historian's transfer misfires, so MacLaren sends her to stay with her grandparents until the others complete their mission. Trevor, Carly, Marcy, and Philip are abducted and interrogated about the future until Carly kills their guard. David alerts MacLaren when Marcy does not come home, who is able to find and rescue the team with Officer Boyd. MacLaren was forced to cancel the team's mission with the family team, and Carly speculates this was their unidentified captor's goal.
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Return to the Sea was re-mastered in England for the European version of the album, and was released there by Rough Trade Records on April 3, 2006. In North America, the album was released on the upstart label Equator Records on April 4, 2006. The cover of the album is a painting by Caspar David Friedrich titled The Wreck of the Hope. The album features numerous guest appearances, including members of Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade.


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The Man Who Broke Into Auschwitz- Critical Review
The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz is the eye-witness testimony of solider Denis Avey. Captured in Libya and sent to the camp E715, it neighboured the concentration camp Auschwitz III, Buna-Monowitz. There he claims to have switched places with a Dutch Jewish inmate and stayed within the concentration camp for a night on two separate occasions. Avey's account boasts a voyage of an out-spoken, laddish soldier, drawn into the war by the promise of adventure, eventually turned into an emotionally-repressed and fearful individual. While many books have been written by survivors of the Holocaust, this book explores the man who risked his own well-being on a task which was spurred by his need to bear witness to what events were unfolding within Germany's secret camps.
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Portfolio Advertisement Campaigns
These examples were for coursework in A2 Media Studies to advertise a fictional documentary named 'Tequila Teens'.
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10 Things Men Should Never Say To Women
A friend of mine went on a date this summer with a co-worker and reported back later that she left when he said "I love your eyes. They're so dark, they almost make you look dead on the inside". Necrophilia aside, why do some men insist on driving girls away with these lines? The man in question was an upstanding man, had girlfriends before and according to this friend, showed no signs out of the ordinary. Starts out like a compliment and then ends in a restraining order. When typed in to Amazon, relationship advice books are scattered everywhere. But most of these seem to be aimed at women? Well obviously some men out there need a little help as well. Here are 10 things men should never say to women. This comes from personal experience and a little help from others.
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Paparazzi vs. Celebrities
Who hasn't had a skim through a magazine and seen a celebrity in a compromising position? Or had a look on HeatWorld or Perez Hilton's blog to read the latest celebrity gossip? Many may just think of the images as a crucial element to any article or feature but now there are several celebrities who have said that they want the "stalking" by the paparazzi to stop so they can live a normal life. Should celebrities been granted more privacy or, having their careers made by the public, should they just accept that this is the lifestyle of being a celebrity?
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Eastenders Christmas Polls 2010
As my housemates and myself have finished watching yet another episode of the BBC soap 'Eastenders', we have now created several scenarios for the Christmas Day special. A year of so many revelations, Stacey killed Archie Mitchell, Peggy finally hung up the 'Last Call' bell and Kat and Alfie Moon's return to the show, the only thing that can top off a scandalous year is an outrageous Christmas Special.
While sitting and watching we have concocted several scenarios. Please comment and rate, if you have any suggestions, please include them!
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Is the written word disappearing?
Due to the rise of the internet and the increase in television outputs, there are some who have warned us that the written word is disappearing before us in a rush of blogs and internet updates. This could be true as newspaper readership has started declining and many schools have been criticised for their poor levels of reading in students. Could it be true that the written word is becoming obsolete?
According to Clint Reilly, the San Francisco Chronical has lost $350 million since 2000 and 35% of staff have been laid off. This decline in the press could be because many now go to the internet for their updated news and even journalist have been known to use twitter for leads on news stories. From an outside perspective, it could be true that the written word is in decline. I can't remember the last time I managed to read a book properly or read a book that wasn't advertised on the television or had been made into a film already. The written word is powerful. It describes stories and lives in far greater detail and has been the basis for many successful films, such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Atonement'.
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Modern Family- Season 1 Review
The ABC comedy mockumentary has been critically acclaimed by many saying, " Modern Family was one of the best new comedies of the season.". I agree with this completely. Set out like a fly-on-the-wall documentary, this comedy show explores the new age of family in modern times. First, there is the nuclear family of Claire (Julie Bowen) and Phil (Ty Burrell) Dunphy with their three children, all with various…personalities. There is Claire's father, Jay (Ed O'Neill) who recently married an extreme attractive woman (30 years younger) Gloria (Sofia Vergara) and her young son Manny. Then finally, there is the token gay couple consisting of Mitchell (Jesse Tyler-Ferguson), son of Jay and brother to Claire and his partner Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) who recently adopted an Vietnamese baby called Lilly.
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Communications Skills- Relationship theories and Prosocial Behaviour- May, 2009
Discuss Prosocial Behaviour in the Context of Effective use of Communication Skills and Relevant Relationship Theories
The focus of the prosocial behaviour is aimed at Germaine Greer and the prosocial behaviour of women's liberation, especially in the 1960s to 1990s feminist movements. Specifically, Germaine Greer's prosocial behaviour regards the explicit ways in which she challenges a patriarchal society and authority.
In terms of prosocial behaviour, it is described as actions that benefit others or social groups as a whole. In the case of Greer, it can be motivational, intentional or altruistic, described as cost to the helping party. Bierhoff describes prosocial behaviour in the book 'Introduction to Social Psychology (2001), as a result in one's behaviour towards others in terms of social psychology. "In general, prosocial behaviour may result either from the ultimate goal to benefit oneself (egoistically motivated behaviour) or from the ultimate goal to benefit another person (altruistically motivated behaviour)". (Bierhoff: 2001: pg 286) Prosocial behaviour is an aspect of social interaction, supported by Bales in the 'Interaction Process Analysis' under the socio-emotional category, whereby this social interaction shows solidarity and support to the group.
An example of this prosocial behaviour demonstrated by Greer is the cliphttp://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/book-show-germaine-greer/clip2/. This clip is from a 1992 interview on an Australian talk show. In this example, there is a female interviewer and the demonstrated interview focuses on feminism and a the promotion of Greer's book. In terms of prosocial behaviour, several examples can be drawn from this interview. Firstly, there is self-concept in terms of interpersonal communication. Supported by 'The Interpersonal Communication Book' (Devito:2009:pg 55), the idea of self-concept is that one can view their own strengths and weaknesses. Greer demonstrates her self-concept with the understanding of the images of others towards her and the particular feminist groups in terms of sexual explicitness. This is demonstrated in the example as she states "People think I have no self-consciousness and what has built up over the years in the sense of not measuring up to the stereotype." (01:04/02:30). Greer has demonstrated that she is aware of the public images and the criticisms that have surrounded her and her liberation movement. This is considered prosocial as we base our self-perception around our self-image, however, other's images of us can effect us in ourselves. Greer has shown that she is aware of her public image and so can maintain a self-perception.
Other prosocial behaviour examples in terms of the individual's sense of self are proposed by Steward and Logan (1998) who suggested that there are dimensions of oneself. This is commonly referred to as social exhaling. This is linked to self-disclosure, which is considered prosocial behaviour, especially in an interview. Dindia (2000) describes self-disclosure as "what individuals verbally reveal about themselves" and this is focused on intentional discourse, meaning that the individual is conscious of the social interaction and is focused on it. Self-disclosure is typical of small social situations so is common in interview. This establishes a relationship between the interviewer and the interviewee as the interviewee discloses information about themselves which is considered appropriate in terms of prosocial behaviour. These different dimensions of self include the personal self, social self and cultural self. As this interview was after the feminist era, Greer demonstrates the understanding of her cultural self towards the interviewer as she describes her beliefs in terms of the context of the new stereotypes of women and their self-esteem. She also demonstrates her personal self and social self by revealing her believes in terms of the social groups she wishes to empower. This is prosocial as she is showing her specific beliefs to others in order to benefit those who may be in her target social groups or out of it. It is also considered to be prosocial as part of communication and forming a relationship. In this situation, it would be with the interviewer and audiences, even though they are not present at the time.
However, with self-disclosure comes the responsibility of interpersonal communication. The use of interpersonal communication has been previously studied to prove social influence processes. This then made lead to interpersonal relationships, however a part of interpersonal communication is the use of verbal messages. Being an interview, there will be an effective use of verbal messages in order to maintain a conversation between the interviewer and the interviewee. An aspect of verbal messages is the use of politeness strategies, which is considered prosocial in the context to keep the conversation accommodating for the audiences. Example of the politeness strategies include Greer showing consideration for the interviewer by responding to questions appropriate and Greer also shows consideration for the audiences by using indirect messages. These indirect messages are important in expressing an opinion or desire without offending others. Greer does not directly criticise a certain group of women who she feels are stereotyping their gender. She avoids this by widely demonstrating the different sub-cultures of women. "But some of their lives are taken up with putting on make-up and getting their hair coloured and organised and getting dressed in a way that is acceptable in the work environment and a lot of their anxiety stems on that. They don't all have jobs and children, some have no jobs and children, some have children and no husband and so on". (01:22/02:30). This indirect speech is used in order to politely counter against the criticism of a certain group by widening the specification so as not to offend. Holmes (1995) suggested that indirect speech is common in women when used in communication, due to biological differences which included politeness and listening, or due to social behaviours and patterns through cultures, backgrounds and neutering.
Other examples of verbal messages include the use of confirmation messages in the verbal communication. Hill and Watson define confirmation in their book 'Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies' (2006), "Confirming responses tend to confirm or validate the view of yourself you have put forward and/or the views you have expressed in conversation". (Hill, Watson: 2006) This is considered to be prosocial behaviour as Greer is taking the interviewers questions into consideration and is acknowledging her presence and her opinion on the issue of feminism. Both women use the validation of "I think" in their responses to express their opinions and they both take each other in consideration. This communication pattern is positive in conversation as it can also be an indication of the other persons self-definition and their beliefs.
With these uses of verbal messages and interpersonal communication, relationships can be formed and these are important to achieve and maintain a sense of intimacy, be it friends, family or workplace relationships. The interview is an example of a workplace relationships, more specifically a networking relationship. Workplace relationships are the forms of communications that happen within a working environment. The influence of workplace relationships can be cultural, meaning that the cultural differences can determine the different norms and social cues, which can lead to and maintain this relationships. Kanter (1984) has argued that the networking relationships is built on the exchange of information between people and the resources and support given in order to maintain a relationship. This interview can be described as an example of formal networking whereby the objective is to establish connections so that one party, or sometimes both, can benefit from the relationship in terms of career or personal reasons besides emotional. This interview is to help promote Greer's new book so she is giving examples of the tone of the book in the interview and asking questions in order to help the sales of the book. However, it could be argued that the interviewer is also benefiting from Greer appearance on the show. This is common in networking relationships. Devito (2009) also suggests this by arguing, "In networking it's often recommended that you try to establish relationships that are mutually beneficial. After all, much as others are useful sources of information for you, you're likely to be a useful source of information for others. If you can provide others with helpful information, it's more likely that they will provide helpful information for you. In this way, a mutually satisfying and productive network is established". In this case, the interviewer needs information from Greer in order to help promote and increase viewing figure for the show. This relationship is mutually beneficial to both parties and so is maintained in order to help each other.
Prosocial behaviour also crosses into non-verbal communication. Examples of non-verbal communication include kinesics (body language), facial expressions and vocalics, or paralinguistics. These are all important in communication as they can convey connotations behind behaviours, be it prosocial or antisocial. In terms of kinesics, Greer's body language is very encouraging as she is sitting with her foot up on her chair, which gives the impression that the interview is informal and so conveys a sense of relaxation. This could be considered an alter-adaptor form of non-verbal communication as this body movement is in response to a social interaction, in this case Greer's interaction with the interviewer. Eye communication between the two ladies is also important. This is categorized as occulesis, which explores the communication of messages by the eyes. Several theories have been put forward by such people as Knapp and Hall (2006), Malandro, Barker and Barker (1989) and Richmond, McCroskey and Hickson (2008) to support occulesis and in this situation, eye contact is maintained to regulate the conversation between Greer and the interviewer. Eye contact is used to initiate the communication in terms of when the person should respond and when somebody has the floor to speak. This kind of eye contact is common in interviews and so is used frequently.
All of these examples of prosocial behaviour are appropriate to a formal interview situation, especially since Greer has appeared on the show to promote her new book to audiences, however, there are some situations where prosocial behaviour takes a different approach in order to accommodate audiences in a different context. In the next example, Greer has appeared on a BBC one programme called 'This is Dom Jolly', which was broadcast in 2007 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=9205u8mdjus) This show is an entertainment show that interviews others but uses a very different register. Another difference in this clip is that there is a live studio audience who Greer also has to take into consideration.
In terms of prosocial behaviour between the interviewer, Joly, and the interviewee, Greer, there is difference in the verbal communication from the previous example. Verbal messages are still in-placed which is typical of a talk show and these are still examples of self-disclosure. Greer still expresses her opinion of the patriarchal society but Joly is offering examples of her career in order to retain a response by saying, "The usual bimbos they have on that programme, it's unbelievable I think." (01:00/02:52). This is an example of 'The Open Self' purposed by Johari and referred to as the 'Johari Window'. The open self refers to the information about oneself that is also known to others. It is well known that Greer is a feminist and so by using colloquial terms, such as "bimbo", Joly is also showing that he knows her attitudes and beliefs towards the non-feminist culture. Assertiveness is also conveyed through verbal messages and this is apparent in this interview clip. Assertion is how one conveys their beliefs and attitudes about a subject matter and in this interview, both parties convey this. In accordance to Rakos (1997) in the book 'The Handbook of Communication Skills', assertion is defined in a number of ways. "Four 'positive' response classes include admitting personal-shortcomings (self-disclosure), giving and receiving compliments, initiating and maintaining interactions and expressing positive feelings." (pg 291). this means that in a social situation, assertion can be used as a form of self-disclosure. However, assertion is not to be confused with aggression which combines submissive behaviour whereas assertion is socially acceptable.
The assertiveness demonstrates can also be linked to the humour and playful behaviours of both Greer and Joly. In a social situation, many can use humour directed to each other, or banter as it is sometimes named, in order to show assertiveness in the communication. In Alberts' study (1992), elements were purposed in order to successfully achieve assertiveness through humour. This was described in the book, 'Skilled Interpersonal Communication' (Hargie and Dickson: 2004). "Alberts points out that decisions about how to react to teasing behaviour are made on the basis of four main elements: the perceived goal of the teaser; background knowledge of and relationship with this person; the context in which the tease is employed; and the paralinguistic tone with which it is delivered." (pg 323). It this situation, the humour to derived from background knowledge of Greer's career and her stance on non-feminist groups. It seems like Greer and Joly are friends so the humour is used in the correct situation and so is successful and avoids any kind of offence.
From the interview situation, it seems like this is a networking relationship, much like the previous example. Greer has appeared on the show because it is a celebrity talk show and this could be positive for her career. These shows usually have on guests who are promoting themselves or a product and so Greer could be appearing on the show to help her reputation by appearing in a more informal show. In 2007, 'This is Dom Joly' was in its first season on the BBC so Joly needs Greer in order to help ratings of the show, which would be crucial at this stage in production. This is an example of formal networking. However, with the difference in language and communication in this example, the relationship could be viewed as a friendship relationship due to the intimacy in conversation and the playful language. This is supported by Devito (2009), "As you progress from the initial contact stage to intimate friendship, the depth and breadth of communication increase. You talk about issues that are closer and closer to your inner core. Similarly, the number of communication topics increase as your friendship becomes closer". (pg 249). The communication between Greer and Joly is past a formal stage, thus making it entertaining for the audience. It seems as Greer and Joly have met before and formed a friendship.
There are several changes to non-verbal communication in this example which could be viewed as prosocial or antisocial compared to the first example. Whereas in the first example, Greer was sitting casually, in the interview with Joly, her arms are crossed and her legs are crossed which could indicate an uncomfortable social situation. This is an example of alter-adaptors and this could be due to the less intimate setting. There is a live studio audience and Greer and Joly are sitting further apart than the first interview so this body language could show that Greer is uncomfortable. There is also an example of an object-adaptor when Greer is fiddling with her earring during the interview. This could represent some hostility, which would support the alter-adaptor example. According to Burgoon, Buller and Woodall (1996), this kind of behaviour could also indicate some anxiety or uneasiness. This could be typical in this kind of situation with a live audience present. This is also the use of facial communication to express humour towards the audience. When Joly claims that they both have equal intelligence, Greer looks away with an expression of disgust, which is appreciated by the audience. According to Ekman, Friesen and Ellsworth (1972), these facial movements are in order to sub-consciously show expressions of happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, disgust, contempt and interest. The facial expression of interest is also used in this situation, when the other person is talking, the other listens and show a look of interest (raised eyebrows). This kind of non-verbal communication is commonly used in interviews to indicate a communication pattern in conversation. The use of eye communication, or occulesis, is also demonstrated in order to regulate conversation. As it was explained earlier, these eye gazes can be used in order to monitor feedback between the two parties, to secure the attention of the other person and to regulate the conversation. This is common in interview and secure a type of intimacy with the other person as they are using occulesis as a politeness strategy in order to avoid cutting in on each others speech.
In conclusion, prosocial behaviour can be found in many forms of communication skills and the relevant relationship theories that follow them. My example of Germaine Greer served as an example to those communication skills. In the first interview, there were many politeness strategies in order to secure a successful interview. There were examples of self-concept as Greer expressed many opinions, and importantly, she also discussed the views that others had of her. This helps the levels of self-esteem and also reveals a level of intimacy between Greer and the interviewer. There were also examples of prosocial verbal messages. There is indirect messages in order to avoid confrontation and the chance of offending audience members and there were also confirmation messages to help express Greer's opinion. This shows that this interview was meant to be prosocial and help others realise her individual opinion of others. In this example the relationship between Greer and the interviewer was considered to be a networking relationship as Greer was interviewed to promote her new book and the show would benefit from having her as a guest as it may help their ratings. This is a mutually beneficial relationship. In the second example, there are still examples of self-concept but there was also the use of assertion. This is considered prosocial as it is simply the use of expressing an opinion and is not considered aggressive. However, in this interview, there was the use of teasing between Joly and Greer and this could be considered prosocial as it is making the interview more personal and informal to make it enjoyable for audiences. Again, the relationship here would be a networking relationship, but there are elements of a friendship relationship due to the teasing and the levels of intimacy. Many of these examples prove that prosocial behaviour can be demonstrated with the effective use of communication skills and in these examples, the communication was appropriate for each situation and thus made it successful, however with the change on context, different prosocial behaviours may not have been considered appropriate for the different situations.
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