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His Majesty, the Devil
a play with music
Tickets & Performances
2014 New York Times
2014 NYTHEATRENOW
Audio Interview on The Fringe Review
MacIntyre Dixon Interview
NYTHEATRE interview
Review by Deborah A. Martinsen
Review Cultural Capitol
Review Lothian Life
Review Sarah Martin
Colin Pip Dixon Interview
Arnaud Ghillebaert Interview
Cast & Creative
Questions to MacIntyre Dixon, actor.
When did your wife write this play and do you remember what inspired her to write it?
She wrote the play in 1970 and it was inspired, I think, by a chapter in "The Brothers Karamazov" when the devil visits Ivan on the eve of Dimitri's trial. I think she was also influenced by a story of Camus'. She was also influenced by the issue of terrorism in the world, which did not quite have the impact on as at the time, that it does now. Although she was concerned about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and what drove some to those acts.
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What do you like most about it?
I love the humor, and the character of the devil. I love the ideas so beautifully expressed in it about the human condition.
Have you ever played the Devil before or is this a first? Do you find the role challenging?
No, never played the devil in any other play or film. The closest was playing Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde in a TV commercial. Yes it is challenging because he goes through so many phases in this play, and it is a challenge to make them all believable and interesting. And he does talk a lot, and that is a challenge, too.
The Devil has been represented many times throughout literature, what do you find interesting with the devil that's represented in this play? In what ways do you identify with him?
Again I find the humor and playfulness interesting. He is not malicious as you might expect the devil to be, but rather kind hearted and compassionate. He is mysterious too, because you cannot always put a handle or label on him or what he is doing or saying.
I identify with his vulnerability. And perhaps his need to communicate and to have his point of view recognized and understood. His humor and perhaps his "naughtiness" One of the principle things I love about acting is being able to express on stage whatcan't express in life. The devil allows me to do this a lot.
Can the Devil ever change? Does he want to change?
This is the devil's dilemma. He wants desperately to be able to change, and he can't.This is tragedy. And so one of the things he wants desperately to communicate is that we have the gift of being able to change. He wants us to know that and appreciate that.
Is it the first time you will be on stage with your son Colin Pip Dixon? How is it being involved in a family project?
We have been on stage in a reading of one of Saunra's other plays. Also I had the privilege of being the narrator with him on violin in one of his works: "The Tchekov Triptych"
And his musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince.". But this will be the first major acting we will do together.
Family projects can be hard sometimes, but working with Colin is very rewarding because of his selfless commitment and his great wisdom in dealing with everything.
Will it be your first time at the Fringe? Is there anything in particular that you are looking forward to seeing (again) there?
We happened to be in Edinburgh many years ago when Colin was little. We didn't get to see anything there then, but we found it fascinating and exciting to be in that atmosphere, and I personally thought what fun and how great it would be to be a part of it. So you can see my excitement at this opportunity.


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Naval Strike Missile
October 24, 2020 Dmitry Shulgin
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defense Systems (CDS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Naval Strike Missile was developed by Norway's Kongsberg, and is now being marketed internationally by Raytheon. Romania has been cleared to buy two coastal defense versions with four mobile launchers (Kongsberg photo)
The Government of Romania has requested to buy two (2) Coastal Defense Systems (CDS) consisting of up to ten (10) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System – Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS).
Also included are two Coastal Defense System Fire Distribution Centers; four Mobile Launch Vehicles; Transport Loading Vehicles; Naval Strike Missiles; non-operational Inert Handling/Loading Missile (IHM) to support missile handling and loading/unloading; training missile and equipment spares; associated containers; training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; spares parts; loading and mobile maintenance support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
The estimated total cost is $300 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO Ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale will enhance U.S. national security objectives in the region.
The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current and future threats by improving Romania's maritime defense capabilities in the Black Sea and increasing interoperability with the United States. Romania will use this long-range, precision strike weapon to enhance mission effectiveness, survivability, and NATO interoperability in current and future missions and operations. Romania will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and support into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal U.S. contractor will be Raytheon Missile and Defense, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of the proposed sale will require U.S. Government and contractor personnel to visit Romania on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements, including program and technical reviews, as well as to provide training and maintenance support in country.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law. The description and dollar value is for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
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The government has decided to give a guaranteed price for potatoes, big onions and dry chillies.
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that the programme will be introduced through Sathosa in the future.
The government took steps to implement the programme inline with the 2014 budget proposal.
Thereby, a kilo of potatoes, big onions and dry chillies. could be purchased for Rs.80, Rs. 60 and Rs.350 respectively.
Meanwhile, cultivators could purchase a kilogramme of potato seeds for Rs.160 while a kilogramme of big onion seeds could be purchased for Rs.12,000.
The objective of introducing guaranteed prices is to promote the local market and to provide a reasonable price for the cultivation of agricultural goods.


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Throwing common sense out the window, he carefully guided her palm in a slow glide up and down his leg, the muscles twitching beneath her touch.
Her body was electric with the lust he had created in her and the anticipation of what would come next.
He stared,his blue eyes widening in surprise and something else I couldn't quite define. Amusement. Anticipation. Maybe even lust.
My heart stopped beating, waiting and watching the slow movement of his head tilting up to see me. When our gazes finally met, the look on his face would forever be branded into my memory.
"You're thinking too much. I can hear the wheels turning." Mike's voice, muffled against her hair, set kindling to her desire.
His skin was drawn over his cheeks so tightly she saw his bone structure. He looked fierce and feral and she wanted him more than she'd ever wanted anything else.
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In general, the term "blended learning" refers to the practice of using both online and in-person learning experiences, which can foster active learning. More information (including an overview of blended learning models), tutorials and resources are available at the Blended Learning Toolkit. In addition, programs such as Blend@UW and Blended Learning Fellowship Program can help faculty and staff apply this methodology to their courses.
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Rotary Club Public Speaking Showcase 2022
On Wednesday 6 July 2022, four finalists from Cirencester Deer Park School took their places at the Royal Agricultural University for the Cirencester Rotary Club Schools' Public Speaking Showcase, each pupil prepared with a unique topic, a head full of ideas and some superb rhetorical skills.
The last 'in-person' Public Speaking competition was in 2019 and, although we had taken part online in 2021 (read article), it was fantastic to be involved again in this community event with Rotary Club members, family members, pupils and teachers. Everyone remarked on how special it was to be back amongst the community and involved with events such as these.
For the past few weeks many Deer Park pupils have been writing, re-writing and rehearsing their speeches. The standard of all the speeches was incredibly high and it has been fantastic to listen to so many quality pieces of rhetoric. The finalists were chosen to represent the school, and they then received tuition to hone and practice their pieces in preparation for the competition on 6 July.
Our finalists were:
Evelyn (new Year 9) speaking about 'Mental Health in young lives'
Olivia (new Year 10) giving a unique insight into her experience of 'Language learning for young people'
Nigel (new Year 11) astounding the audience with the unusual tale of 'The Great Emu war of 1932'
Bella (new Year 11) giving a passionate plea to the audience regarding 'The Glass Ceiling' for women in the world of work.
Each speech was passionate, eloquent, dramatic and well-structured. The Deer Park teachers in attendance were so proud to see them representing the school with such aplomb. Cirencester Rotary Club had a tough decision to make and remarked on the incredibly high standards, the passion the speakers had and the important range of topics covered. Although the overall winner did not come from Deer Park, all of our finalists received a certificate and a gift voucher for their participation. It was a splendid evening: it was fantastic for our pupils to be supported by, and supportive of, the wider Cirencester community.
'I was incredibly proud of all of our pupils. They spoke so well and with such confidence. I feel sure the future is in safe hands! It was a delightful and enjoyable evening. We are really grateful to Chris Rowbotham and his team at Cirencester Rotary Club who organised the event and were so welcoming!' Mr Lay, English Teacher
'I enjoyed speaking at the Rotary Club competition as I didn't only have the chance to say my speech, I also had a chance to listen to the others. It was a great experience for everyone.' Olivia, (new) Year 10
'Thank you so much for letting me have that opportunity last night - it felt amazing to speak my point of view in front of a large audience.' Bella, (new) Year 11


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Who is the best interests decision maker?
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Wherever possible all individuals should be involved in decisions about their care and treatment.
Every effort should be made to ensure that their views are sought and shared.
Where individuals are unable to express there wishes a Best Interest decision should be made.
The decision about who is the Best Interests decision maker is a crucial point, and the unhelpful answer is that it depends on the decision.
For day to day decisions about care or activities of daily life, it is likely to be the person's primary carer. (This will often be the parent(s) who may have already cared for that young adult all their lives making decisions under parental responsibility. But from the age of 16, this is governed by the MCA, and not a right under parental responsibility).
For decisions about serious medical treatment, the law regards the decision maker as being the person responsible for delivering the treatment – eg the key surgeon or doctor.
Understandably, this can cause distress and conflict where a parent who has made every decision all the child's life is then told that the parent is not the sole decision maker when a child over 16 needs serious medical treatment.
Guardianship for Healthcare Decisions
Who decides what treatment / care to offer?
The need for consent
Who decides what treatment / care to take – For children (up to age 18)?
Collaborative decision making
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Restrictions and deprivation of liberty
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Antropophagus (1980)
January 4, 2020 January 4, 2020 ~ monsterhunter
For all its notoriety, other than when the cheese-grater faced killer strangled the pregnant woman, pulled out her fetus and took a big old bite out of it, I found Antropophagus to be fairly restrained as far as gross out slasher movies go.
After a prologue involving a pair of hapless German tourists demonstrates that something terrible is happening on this remote island, we meet a second group of tourists who just by happenstance also end up traveling to that island. Julie (Tisa Farrow finishing up her career in strong fashion) convinces some people she just met in Greece to stop by the island on their trip throughout the archipelago.
Julie is going there to babysit a blind teenager she knows. The island has a small village, but very few year round residents. It also doesn't have any telephones and you can only get there by boat. What the island lacks in modern amenities it more than makes up for in sinister atmosphere and murdering!
Accompanying Julie is Maggie (the pregnant one) and her husband Arnold, Carol, Daniel, and Andy. Carol brings her tarot cards because the film is in dire need of some heavy-handed foreshadowing. Maggie wants a reading, but when Carol flips the cards, she can't read anything in them and suggests that they should try later. Later after Maggie leaves, Carol tells Julie that when she can't read anything in the cards, it means the person has no future! Carol later can be seen throwing the tarot cards into the ocean when she isn't being all boo-boo faced that her man Daniel is hitting on Julie.
While Italian film legend George Eastman (Absurd, 2019: After the Fall of New York) plays the lunatic stabbing and biting people all over the island, the real monster in the movie is of course drama queen Carol. After bringing everyone down with her sour puss attitude on what should have been a relaxing boat ride to Slasher Island, she ups her grouchy game once ashore by running off into the night when she sees Daniel trying to kiss Julie. Julie goes after her in an attempt to make peace, but gets locked up by Carol in a cemetery for her efforts! (Hiding Maggie in some catacombs full of dead bodies may have been the killer's desperate attempt to one up Carol.)
Everyone goes ashore to check things out except Maggie who is left behind when she sprains her ankle stepping off the boat. Poor Maggie had no idea that when she went to soak her ankle in a bucket of sea water only to find a severed head in it that that would be the least stressful part of her trip!
The village is seemingly abandoned but for a fleeting glimpse of a woman they see. The telegraph shows the last message went out a month ago. The only other sign of life is when the blind girl Juile is there to watch jumps out of the shadows in a crazed fury and stabs Daniel in the back! (How jealous was Carol about that?)
It's all good though because she's blind and is unhinged because of all the killing that went on around her. And she has Daredevil-like superpower! She can smell whenever the killer is near due to all the blood! (Honestly, once you get a look at the killer and his sweaty, grody face, you'd need to be in a coma not to smell this dude at least a block away. Once you start murdering and eating people, the daily application of antiperspirant is one of the first elements of the civilized world you abandon. Any sociologist will tell you that.)
Eventually everyone makes it to the Wortmann villa. The woman who lives there is the sister of the murderer, a man who was presumed dead with his wife and child in a boating accident, but through flashbacks we learn that may not necessarily be true and that there is a terrible secret about what happened to the family that supposedly explains the rampaging geek gutting everyone he bumps into. People then split up as much as possible resulting in the expected stalking and killing.
Fairly standard slasher in construction (Eastman's maniac doesn't make an onscreen appearance until about 40 minutes into the film) with an average number of kills and other than the infamous fetus biting scene, the only incident that is truly memorable is at the end of the film when the killer pulls his own guts out after one of the surviving tourists takes a pickaxe to him and he tries to eat them before falling down dead. Somehow it's gross and funny!
The film benefits from at least looking a bit different from its American brethren with the exotic locations which include crumbling ruins, the catacombs, the open sea and an old village. The music is an odd combination of scary organ music and outer space sounding synthesizer that can't but help be unsettling.
There's no one you really care about and I knew so little about Julie that as the movie was coming to a close, I found myself indifferent to her fate, more invested in what would become of George Eastman's character. Eastman doesn't have to do much in the film, beyond the effort that probably went into putting his icky face and hair make up on, but his wild-eyed hulking presence is more than sufficient to make you cringe when he appears to wreak havoc.
Perhaps hoping the magic they made together here highlighted by the third trimester takeout scene could be repeated, Eastman and director Joe D'Amato would team up several more times for films including Absurd where Eastman plays another deranged maniac as well as sleazier fare whose gonzo titles no doubt outdo the films themselves such as Cannibal Love, Erotic Nights of the Living Dead and Porno Holocaust.
Posted in 1980s, Horror, Italian Cinema, Joe D'Amato
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