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RULE Scottish, English
Scottish name from the lands of Rule in the parish of Hobkirk, Roxburghshire. The derivation is from the River Rule which flows through the area, and is so called from the ancient Welsh word "rhull" meaning "hasty or rushing".... [more]
Means "person from Rumbelow", the name of various locations in England ("three mounds").
Descended from the personal name Rumbald/Rombold, which is composed of the Germanic elements hrom
"fame, glory" and bald
A different form of Rumbold
(from the Norman personal name Rumbald
, of Germanic origin and probably meaning literally "fame-bold"). A fictional bearer of the surname is Horace Rumpole, the eccentric QC created by John Mortimer (originally for a 1975 television play).
RUNCIE English, Scottish
Derived from Latin runcinus, and related to the Old French "roncin", for a horse of little value. Middle English, Rouncy, as in Chaucer's Cantebury Tales.... [more]
RUSBY Scottish, English
Alternative spelling of Busby, a parish in Renfrewshire. A name well represented in the Penistone, and Cawthorne districts of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
RUTH English, German (Swiss)
English: from Middle English reuthe ‘pity’ (a derivative of rewen to pity, Old English hreowan) nickname for a charitable person or for a pitiable one. Not related to the given name in this case.... [more]
Either (i) "player of the rote (a medieval stringed instrument played by plucking)"; or (ii) from a medieval nickname for a dishonest or untrustworthy person (from Old French routier
"robber, mugger")... [more]
From any of several places in England named from Old English ryge
"rye" + hyll
Derived from Rycroft, in the parish of Birstall, Yorkshire
RYDELL Swedish, English
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the place name element ryd
‘woodland clearing’ + the common suffix -ell
, from the Latin adjectival ending -elius
SAINT English, French
Nickname for a particularly pious individual, from Middle English, Old French saint
"holy" (Latin sanctus
"blameless, holy"). The vocabulary word was occasionally used in the Middle Ages as a personal name, especially on the Continent, and this may have given rise to some instances of the surname.
SALE English, French
English: from Middle English sale ‘hall’, a topographic name for someone living at a hall or manor house, or a metonymic occupational name for someone employed at a hall or manor house. ... [more]
Habitational name from the city in Wiltshire, the Roman name of which was Sorviodunum (of British origin). In the Old English period the second element (from Celtic dun
‘fortress’) was dropped and Sorvio-
(of unexplained meaning) became Searo-
in Old English as the result of folk etymological association with Old English searu
‘armor’; to this an explanatory burh
‘fortress’, ‘manor’, ‘town’ was added... [more]
A name for someone who lives where sallows grow - sallows being a type of willow, from the Middle English 'salwe'.
Occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt (a precious commodity in medieval times), from Middle English salt 'salt' + the agent suffix -er.
"Salthouse" and other variants come from the place name in Northumberland.
From a medieval nickname for a fool (from Middle English samwis
"foolish", literally "half-wise").
Originated from a name for someone who lived on a sand hill
Scottish surname of famous merchant family engaged in banking in Scotland and London and in the Port Wine trade in London. The same family were earlier the founders of an obscure Protestant sect the Sandemanians.
Norman origin. Habitational name from Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët in La Manche, which gets its name from the dedication of its church to St. Hilary, or alternatively from either of the places, in La Manche and Somme, called Saint-Lô... [more]
From Middle English sanguine
(blood) ,one of the four humours.
SANKEY English, Irish
Habitational name from a place in Lancashire, which derived from the name of an ancient British river, perhaps meaning "sacred, holy." ... [more]
A topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree.
SARD English, French, Spanish, Italian
In the book "Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary by Henry Harrison and Gyda (Pulling) Harrison 1912 - Reprinted 1996.... The Sard surname (which has been in England, Italy and Europe for a long time) is defined thus on page 136...... [more]
SARVER English, Jewish
English and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) occupational name from Old French serveur
(an agent derivative of server
‘to serve’), Yiddish sarver
From a place in England named with Old English sætr
"shielding" and Old Norse þveit
A habitational name from an uncertain place in Northern France. This is most likely Sainville, named from Old French saisne
, 'Saxon' and ville
, indicating a settlement.
SAWTELL English (British)
A dialectal variant of SEWELL
, which was first recorded in early 13th-century England. The later addition of the 't' was for easier pronunciation.... [more]
SAXBY English (British)
Saxby is the surname of the character Stella Saxby from the book Awful Auntie, by David Walliams. Saxby means "Grand" .
Habitational name from a place in West Yorkshire, possibly also one in Cambridgeshire, both so named from Old English Seaxe
"Saxons" and tūn
Habitational name from Scarborough on the coast of North Yorkshire, so named from the Old Norse byname Skarði
+ Old Norse borg
"fortress", "fortified town".
This ancient surname is of Old Norse origin, and is a locational name from a place called Scargill in Northern Yorkshire, deriving from the Old Norse bird name "skraki", a diving duck, plus the Old Norse "gil", valley or ravine.
SCHADE German, Dutch, Scottish, English
German and Dutch: from schade
‘damage’, a derivative of schaden
‘to do damage’, generally a nickname for a thug or clumsy person, or, more particularly, a robber knight, who raided others’ lands.... [more]
SCHRAM German, English, Yiddish
Derived from German Schramme
(Middle High German schram(me)
) and Yiddish shram
, all of which mean "scar".
SCOGINGS English, Old Danish
A surname of Scandinavian origin from the old Norse and old Danish by-name "Skeggi" or "skoggi", meaning 'the bearded one'. Common in areas invaded and settled by Scandinavians in the 8th and 9th Centuries.
Derived from Scotforth
, the name of a village near Lancaster (in Lancashire) in England. The village's name means "ford of the Scot(s)" and is derived from Old English Scott
"Scot" combined with Old English ford
(i) "person from Scotland"; (ii) "person from Scotland or Scotlandwell", Perth and Kinross; (iii) from the Norman personal name Escotland
, literally "territory of the Scots"
From an Old English personal name derived from the elements sǣ
"sea, lake" and beorn
The name of a projection of the sea on the east coast of Lewis, on the Long Island, Scotland. Means "the forth of the sea".
Habitational name from a place in Leicestershire, recorded in Domesday Book as Satgrave and Setgrave; probably named from Old English (ge)set meaning "fold", "pen" (or sēað meaning "pit", "pool") + grāf meaning "grove" or græf meaning "ditch".
The stage Surname of English singer Jay Sean (born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti)
Version of SAYER
. Used in the United States. Famous bearer of the name is Richard Warren Sears, one of the founders of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
"Broad hill" in Old English. A surname that most occurs in Merseyside, and Lancashire.
Habitational name from Sedgwick in Cumbria, so named from the Middle English personal name Sigg(e) (from Old Norse Siggi
or Old English Sicg
, short forms of the various compound names with the first element "victory") + Old English wic
"outlying settlement", "dairy farm"; or from Sedgewick in Sussex, named with Old English secg
(sedge) + wic
SEE English, German
Topographic name for someone who lived by the sea-shore or beside a lake, from Middle English see meaning "sea", "lake" (Old English sǣ), Middle High German sē. Alternatively, the English name may denote someone who lived by a watercourse, from an Old English sēoh meaning "watercourse", "drain".
SEGALE English, Italian
Respelling of SEGAL
. A famous bearer is Mario A. Segale, the inspiration for Nintendo's video game character Mario
East Anglian surname, from the medieval English masculine name SAULF
which was derived from the Old English elements sǣ
"sea" and wulf
From the name of the River Severn, which is of unknown meaning. The Severn is Great Britain's longest river, flowing from Wales through much of western England to the Bristol Channel. It is one of Britain’s most ancient river names, recorded as early as the 2nd century AD in the form SABRINA
; its original meaning may have been "slow-moving" or "boundary".
Occupational name for a sieve-maker, Middle English siviere
(from an agent derivative of Old English sife
SEVILLE Spanish, English
a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain. Synonyms: Sevilla Example of: city, metropolis, urban center. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts... [more]
SEWALL English (British, Modern)Dates back at least to Middle English (1500s or earlier)
; many believe it is Saxon in origin
; "may mean "sea" and "victory" or "war""
Perhaps from a medieval nickname for a man who had had sexual relations with a woman of higher social class (from shag
"to copulate with" (not recorded before the late 17th century) and lady
SHACKLEFORD English, Medieval English
Locational surname deriving from the place called Shackleford in Surrey, near the town of Farnham. The origin of "shackle" is uncertain. It could be derived from Old English sceacan
"to shake"... [more]
SHADE English, German, Dutch, Scottish
Topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary, from Old English scead
‘boundary’.nickname for a very thin man, from Middle English schade
‘shadow’, ‘wraith’.... [more]
Origin unidentified. The name Shadue
is recorded in England in the 12th and 13th centuries, from Middle English shadwe
‘shadow’, Old English sceadu
Means "person from Shallcross", Derbyshire ("place by the Shacklecross", an ancient stone cross in the High Peak, its name perhaps denoting a cross to which people could be shackled as a penance).
SHANDY English (Rare)
Shandy appears as a rare surname, mostly found in English-speaking countries going back to the 1600s. This name may originate from the English dialect adjective meaning "boisterous" or "empty headed; half crazy", of which the earliest record dates to 1691, though any further explanation for its origins are unknown... [more]
Habitational name from Sharperton in Northumberland, possibly so named from Old English scearp
"steep" and beorg
"hill", "mound" and tun
A locational name from a family in Chaddock, a hamlet in the parish in Lancashire, England. Also a variant of CHADWICK
English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "gap between hills" in Old English.
Meaning unknown, though possibly a variant of Sean. A famous bearer of the surname is actor Charlie Sheen.
From an Old English place name meaning "valley with steep sides".
From a medieval nickname for a dandyish (showy) or vain man, from Middle English scheldrake
, the male of a type of duck with brightly-coloured plumage (itself from the East Anglian dialect term scheld
"variegated" combined with drake
SHENBERGER English (?)
The name Shenberger comes from a common mix up with the archaic Austrian-German surname Schoenberg; meaning "Beautiful Mountain."
"Beautiful town" in Old English. Parishes in Leicestershire, and Cheshire.
Probably from a medieval nickname based on Middle English shere
"bright, fair", with the derogatory suffix -ard
This surname is of English locational origin, from the place in Devonshire called Shirwell
. The placename is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Sirewelle
, and by 1242 as Shirewill
English: nickname for a swift runner, from Middle English schere(n)
‘to shear’ + wind
Metonymic occupational name for an armorer, from Middle English scheld
"shield" (Old English scild
An occupational name for someone who laid wooden tiles, or shingles on roofs, from an agent derivative of Middle English schingle
‘shingle’. ... [more]
Metonymic occupational name for a Skinner, from Old English scinn, Middle English shin ‘hide’, ‘pelt’. In Middle English this word was replaced by the Norse equivalent, skinn.
SHIPLEY English (Rare)
English: habitational name from any of the various places, for example in Derbyshire, County Durham, Northumberland, Shropshire, Sussex, and West Yorkshire, so called from Old English sceap
‘sheep’ + leah
From Old English scip
"sheep", and tun
(i) perhaps "person from Shocklach", Cheshire ("boggy stream infested with evil spirits"); (ii) perhaps an anglicization of Swiss German Schoechli
, literally "person who lives by the little barn"
The ancient history of the name Shortall began soon after 1066 when the Norman Conquest of England occurred. It was a name given to a stocky or short-necked person which was in turn derived from the Anglo-Saxon word scorkhals meaning a person with a short neck.
A different form of CARBONELL
. Shrapnel (i.e. metal balls or fragments that are scattered when a bomb, shell or bullet explodes) is named after General Henry Shrapnel (1761-1842), a British artillery officer who during the Peninsular War invented a shell that produced that effect.
Regional name from the county of Shropshire, on the western border of England with Wales.
Origin uncertain; perhaps a nickname from Middle English schucke
From an English surname of uncertain origin, possibly originally a habitational name from an unidentified place with a second element from Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’, but on the other hand early forms are found without prepositions... [more]
Originally denoting someone from Sigsworth Moor in North Yorkshire, England.
SILK English, Irish
English: metonymic occupational name for a silk merchant, from Middle English selk(e), silk(e) ‘silk’. ... [more]
A different form of Shillito
(which is 'a name of unknown derivation and meaning, probably originating in Yorkshire'), borne by British novelist, short-story writer and poet Alan Sillitoe (1928-2010).
From English "Silver" and "Grass". Probably given from the plant called "Silvergrass", a Miscanthus type growing in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific Islands, or a field shining with the sun.
Obviously means "silver stone." In addition to people, this is the name of a racetrack in the village of the same name in England.
Alternate spelling of the surname "Sinclair", derived from a Norman French town called "Saint Clair"
Sinistra - last name used by a Harry Potter character. She is a Hogwarts professor in Astronomy, Aurora Sinistra.
SINNOTT English, Irish
From the medieval personal name Sinod
(from Old English Sigenōth
, literally "victory-brave").... [more]
metronymic from the medieval female personal name Siss, Ciss, short for Sisley, Cecilie, or possibly from a pet form of Sisley (with the old French diminutive suffix -on). variant of SESSIONS
English name of unknown meaning occurring mainly in Hertfordshire. A noted bearer is American country music artist RICKY
SKELTON English, German, Norwegian (Rare)
Habitational name from places in Cumbria and Yorkshire, England, originally named with the same elements as SHELTON
, but with a later change of ‘s’ to ‘sk’ under Scandinavian influence.
Occupational name for a slater, from Middle English slate
A characteristic name for someone noted for being thin.
SMALLEY English, Cornish (?)
Locational surname from places in Derbyshire and Lancashire, so called from Old English smæl
‘narrow’ + leah
‘wood’, ‘clearing’. This may also be a Cornish name with an entirely separate meaning.
From Old English (smeart
) meaning "quick". This surname was used to refer to person who worked as a handyman.
From Old English Smiðatun
meaning "settlement of the smiths".
SMILEY Scots, English
From elements small
meaning "a small clearing" or as a nickname may refer to a person of happy disposition known for smiling.


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We went to get some potting soil today and planted more tomatoes into starter pots. Put more peas, beans, lettuce, carrots, and onion in the ground. The entire list of what's planted:
So far, we haven't had luck with the spinach or the beans, but everything else is on its way.
- Red Peppers
- Sugar Pumpkin
When I buy the island one day, I will look forward to getting the garden started there. Patti and I love to garden. It's fun to watch everything come up...
P.S. Pouring boiling water on fire ants that want to set up shop in your soft garden dirt is fun.

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Washington: The US Air Force is getting ready to announce the winner of a multibillion-dollar contract to build a new generation of long-distance bombers that will replace aging, Cold War machines.
Dubbed the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRSB) program, the Air Force will in the coming weeks award the mega-contract to either Northrop Grumman or a team made up of Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
The program envisions the creation of between 80 and 100 strategic bombers to replace America’s fleet of B-52s and B-1s. Almost everything about it is classified, save for the cost of each plane, which was set at $550 million per unit in 2010 dollars. Continue reading


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ECU added another insurance run in the bottom of the seventh to go up 7-2. Caton singled through the right side and was put out when Grace reached on a fielder’s choice. Grace advanced to second on a pass ball to put him in scoring position for Lavender’s single to the right side. Sutherland scored the final run of the game with a single to right field.
The Tigers held OC scoreless in the eighth, but allowed a run in the ninth before ECU ended the game on a double play for the 7-3 final.
ECU will return to Great American Conference action today and Saturday when they travel to Southern Nazarene. Today’s game is set for a 2 p.m. start and a double-header is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m.
Women’s Tennis Returns Home for GAC Match
ADA – After going 3-2 a week ago, the East Central University women’s tennis team will be at the ECU Tennis Courts, Saturday, March 23 for a 1:30 p.m. match with Arkansas Tech.
The Lady Tigers (3-4, 1-0 GAC) played five matches last week after being idle for two weeks. Saturday’s match starts the bulk of the ECU season. The Lady Tigers will play 11 matches over the next month.
The Golden Suns are currently 5-3 overall and 3-0 in the GAC after winning their last four matches, all at home. ATU has not been on the road since Feb. 24 and is 1-2 when playing away from home this season. The Golden Suns last match was a 9-0 win over John Brown (March 14).

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Acrylics & Watercolor: Arts for the Season at the Somers Library
Mondays, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, & 11/18, 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Don't you love art? Join us as we explore the versatility of using acrylic and watercolor paint! Pack your bag, bring your supplies and Judika Lieberman will provide instruction and inspirational music to help make creativity happen. Registration is required; please register on our online events calendar here or call the library at 232-5717.
Our programs are funded by The Friends of the Library - thanks for your support!
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So is getting the data that can help doctors and nurses determine how a patient is faring quickly and efficiently - the goal of healthcare technology being used at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville that transmits a patient's vital signs wirelessly to a central station.
The Sensitron system lets hospital staff take vital signs - such as heart and breathing rates, temperature and blood pressure - at a patient's bedside using six laptop computers on carts. The information then is transmitted instantly and wirelessly to a central database located at the nursing station.
It's quicker, more efficient and ensures accuracy, hospital staff said, because employees no longer have to guess vital signs when handwriting on patient charts is illegible.
Spohn Beeville, which began using the wireless system in February, is the only hospital in Texas and one of four in the nation to test the Sensitron technology. It was made possible through a $50,000 grant from Intel Corp.
Other hospitals in the Christus Spohn Health System, which includes facilities in Kingsville, Alice and Corpus Christi, will implement the technology within one to two years, said Veronica A. Guerra, information management project manager with Christus Health, the Dallas-based parent company of the health system.
The Christus Spohn Health System would not release information on the cost of installing the Sensitron technology across the system.
In February, Spohn Beeville began using the technology as the pilot location for the health system, said David Wagner, hospital vice president and administrator.
"One of the things that I think is most important being the pilot site is that it doesn't always have to be the large town hospital," Wagner said. "The residents of the rural communities are just as important as elsewhere in the state and in the nation."
This year, the emergency department at Spohn Beeville expects to treat about 17,000 patients, up from about 13,500 in 2002, Wagner said.
He said he believes local residents are no longer traveling for medical treatment because Beeville has made strides toward improving and broadening the services it offers.
Betty Lara, a registered nurse with Spohn Beeville, said the Senistron technology has made her job easier. It has decreased the amount of paperwork she handles, and she doesn't have to decipher what a doctor or another nurse wrote on a patient's chart because it's all recorded electronically.
"It has helped out a lot," said Lara, who has been at Spohn Beeville for six years. "I think it has worked out better for staff and, more importantly, for patients."
Wagner added that nurses gather patients' vital signs electronically within just a few seconds instead of manually collecting them, a task that took a few minutes with each patient.
"As physicians or other nurses do rounds on patients, they have the most current information available at that point in time," Wagner said.
Lara said that once patient vital signs are collected, they are sent wirelessly to the nursing station and doctors' personal digital assistants.
"They are aware of any change that is going on as well. It's just faster and more efficient," she said.
Data encryption is one of several levels of security for the system, said Mark Middleton, director of data centers for Christus Health. Encryption makes patient information difficult to interpret if an unauthorized user taps into the network.
Hospital staff logs into the system with a user name and security badges have been bar-coded into the system, said Guerra, information management project manager.
"The system is up and going. We have very few problems with it," she said, adding, "So far it seems like we are getting a great response from the medical staff there. Right now, things are favorable."
Guerra said that in the event of a power outage, the system would be converted to generator power. She said copies of patient vital signs are printed for extra precaution.
Spohn Beeville primarily serves residents in Bee and Live Oak counties.
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Fresh from their triumph at the Oscars earlier this month with “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood respectively for their services to film. The honor was personally approved by Britain’s King Charles III.
Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will also be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the creative industries. The honor is one of the highest that can be awarded in the U.K.
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Traditionally, the honors are awarded in person by a senior member of the Royal Family during an investiture ceremony.
Nolan was previously awarded the CBE in 2019 for his services to film. He won his first best director Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” which follows the story of the father of the first atomic bomb. Thomas produced the film, which received 13 Academy Award nominations and took home seven awards earlier in March. Nolan has previously been nominated eight times in various categories for films including “Memento” and “Dunkirk.”
Nolan and Thomas have collaborated on all of the director’s major films, including “Inception,” “Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight,” “Batman Begins” and “Tenet.” They also co-founded and run their production company Syncopy.
Sarandos joined Netflix in 2000 and has been responsible for content operations since, greenlighting shows including Emmy award winning series “The Crown.” He was appointed as co-chief executive officer in 2020, sharing the position with Greg Peters, who was formerly chief operating officer and chief product officer.
“The U.K.’s creative brilliance, quality craftsmanship and best in class production facilities make it an extraordinary place to invest,” Sarandos said in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited to be part of the creative community here and this is a real honor.”
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Exploring sky-high style.
He continues to push boundaries in all the right directions.
Highlights from the season.
A luggage editorial featuring Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Rimowa, Dior, and Burberry.
As the Jay Z song goes, “These streets will make you feel brand new”—and that’s precisely how Coach feels.
Coach’s history dates back to 1941, when six craftspeople handmade leather goods in a Manhattan loft.
A fashion editorial inspired by women’s pantsuits.
It is something of a meeting of the minds, a coming together of two famous Americana brands for the ultimate covetable collaboration.
The new look brings to mind a cool lounge with its effective use of lighting, contrasting textures, and a generous presence of metals.


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Jon Tibbs, founder and chairman of sports communications agency, Jon Tibbs Associates, thinks some of the good habits and innovative thinking Olympic federations have adopted during the Covid-19 lockdown could endure long after the crisis.
Jon Tibbs, founder and chairman of international relations and brand-building in sport consultancy JTA, delivers an essential briefing on the fundamentals of effective crisis communications for sports bodies in an unprecedented period of uncertainty.
Jon Tibbs, chairman of JTA, on the PR challenge of managing sensitive and valued relationships with Chinese authorities during the coronavirus crisis.
Jon Tibbs, chairman of JTA, discusses why, in the wake of Russia's doping scandal, he believes only the guilty athletes should be punished and that innocent athletes need to be able to compete.
Jon Tibbs, chairman of JTA, explains why allowing and empowering Olympic athletes to tell their own stories across digital media will help ensure the future of the Games.
Jon Tibbs OBE is chairman and founder of Jon Tibbs Associates. He is one of the leading communications experts in the Olympic Movement, whose winning clients include Sochi 2014 and LA 2028 among others. Here he argues that early interest in hosting the 2032 Games from a number of major cities in regions around the world suggests a bright future for the Olympics...
Jon Tibbs, chairman and founder of JTA considers the impact of The Athletic’s first move outside its US homeland.


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Pedro Almodovar’s fresh take on the Hitchcock classic about sex, obsession and second chances
by Philip Matthews
She’s dead – can he bring her back? In Pedro Almodovar’s The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito), Antonio Banderas is Robert Ledgard, a wealthy plastic surgeon living in a castle-like mansion on the outskirts of Toledo. In the kitchen downstairs, closed-circuit television shows him and his housekeeper (Marisa Paredes) what’s going on upstairs. He has a few screens that give him a selection of views. Mostly, what is going on upstairs is that he is keeping a woman captive.
Her name is Vera (Elena Anaya), and she’s the experimental subject. She’s not dead; rather, she is the replacement. Twelve years earlier, Robert’s wife Gal, killed herself after being horrifically burned in a car accident. It’s taken a while but now Vera has Gal’s face. The next step is to give her burn-resistant skin.
This is sombre and painstaking work for Robert. He has a surgery in his home, which is convenient as some of his procedures and the thinking behind them might be considered a little … unorthodox. But again, this is serious work – if he is heading towards some kind of pleasurable reward, there seems to be little joy in it.
Now 51, Banderas has moved a long way past the boyishness that made him a star in Almodovar films like Law of Desire (1987), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1992) and is well into distinguished middle age. (Fact: Almodovar is the best director of both Banderas and Penelope Cruz). The middle-aged male obsessive? If the basic idea of The Skin I Live In wasn’t already reminding you of Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), then Banderas’ new-found proximity to 50s-era Cary Grant and James Stewart should.
So, Vertigo. Of all the approaches to this kind of story – she’s dead, can he bring her back? – Vertigo must still be the best, the most mysterious, the most seductive, the most gut-wrenching. Scottie Ferguson reconstructs his lost Madeleine only to … what is the appeal of this? It’s a dream-life sensation in which one encounters the dead and finds that time has been magically erased. You can go back. Chris Marker might have nailed it in his essay on Vertigo, “A free replay: notes on Vertigo” (remembering that Marker’s La Jetee was itself a note on Vertigo). You should probably read the whole thing – linked here — but this is the key bit:
“Whether one accepts the dream reading or not, the power of this once ignored film has become a commonplace, proving that the idea of resurrecting a lost love can touch any human heart, whatever he or she may say. ‘You’re my second chance!’ cries Scottie as he drags Judy up the stairs of the tower. No one now wants to interpret these words in their superficial sense, meaning his vertigo has been conquered. It’s about reliving a moment lost in the past, about bringing it back to life only to lose it again. One does not resurrect the dead, one doesn’t look back at Eurydice. Scottie experiences the greatest joy a man can imagine, a second life, in exchange for the greatest tragedy, a second death. What do video games, which tell us more about our unconscious than the works of Lacan, offer us? Neither money nor glory, but a new game. The possibility of playing again. ‘A second chance.’ A free replay.”
Okay, but whereas Scottie seemed emotionally overwhelmed by the possibility of playing again, even enslaved by it (he drags, he cries), Robert is more – no surprise – clinical. Not just because the resurrection of his lost love is a long series of surgical procedures but because Banderas’s acting is so minimal, so expressionless – Almodovar directed Banderas to Jean-Pierre Melville’s minimalist noir The Red Circle (1970), and in particular, asked him to pay attention to the inscrutability of Alain Delon.
Equally, while Vertigo was a police procedural so warped by morbid romantic longing that it could be claimed as surrealist, The Skin I Live In is within the mad scientist tradition, as a cold and elegant horror. The horror references pile up: Eyes Without a Face (1960) most famously.
Discussions of Almodovar films don’t get far without an accumulation of references, usually to American cinema. In this respect, his Spanish cinema is roughly equivalent to, if slightly later than, the new German Cinema – especially Fassbinder’s treatment of Hollywood melodrama. Over the decades, the style has been toned down, now less in thrall to Warhol, Waters and Sirk-via-Fassbinder, less flamboyant and garish – qualities that were partly a kind of perverse response to the sudden freedom of Spanish culture at the end of the Franco era – and has, since 1995’s The Flower of My Secret, been subject to a remarkable level of control and consistency. He is a one-man genre. You can tick off the abiding concerns: obsession, gender roles, disappearances, reinvention, “the body as the agent of flexibility and change,” as film academic Steven Marsh has put it (all these themes are present and accounted for in The Skin I Live In). He is fascinated by Old Hollywood’s use of glamour and disguise, the thriller as a cold revenge genre, the way that separate lives collide, secret backstories. His trademark, as a plot device, is the long, seamlessly-integrated flashback, beautifully deployed here.
You might notice that I’m trying to avoid expanding on the plot outline of The Skin I Live In. This is a story that depends upon surprise, so let no one spoil it (Almodovar and his brother and co-writer Agustin have freely adapted a French novel, Mygale by Thierry Jonquet, which is unlikely to have been widely read in this part of the world). But let’s just say, by way of consumer warning, that the film includes at least two rapes, plenty of sex and gender confusion, the sudden and shocking appearance of a man dressed in a tiger costume and less comedy than usual. And that there are enough direct conjunctions of sex and death to keep psychoanalysts in work for years.
If you’re talking about themes, art is another. No surprise, really, if Almodovar is interested in the construction of selves – which is not just a metaphor this time. There is a way in which the urge to create and document is part of the impulse to stay sane in captivity. The clinical room, with its stainless steel surfaces and sleek screens, resembles the antiseptic modern gallery space as much as a medical institution. As Banderas’ Robert gazes at the sleeping Vera, via his high-def screen, you might be reminded of real time art like Andy Warhol’s Sleep (1963) or Sam Taylor-Wood’s film of the sleeping David Beckham.
A book on the work of the late Louise Bourgeois is among the cultural supplies delivered to the captive Vera; she works on her own versions of Bourgeois’ “Femme Maison” (“woman house”) pictures, and if there is a feminist reading to be drawn from all this, it could be about the folly of the Vertigo project as an objectification – what kind of say do the Madeleines and the Veras get in the process? This is also a film in which you sense that the books seen – or the art glimpsed on the walls of the Ledgard mansion – have something to tell us. There is an Alice Munro book and, if you’re one of those people who likes the shock of a New Zealand reference turning up unexpectedly, you should know that Vera is reading Janet Frame’s An Angel At My Table – “which is also about a survivor,” Almodovar has said, adding that “I don’t show the cover of the book, but it’s useful for the actor to have this information to ground this character”.
The story may be off-putting – or absurd, if you try to offer anyone a full synopsis – but it is expertly done (at a personal level, I haven’t been as gripped by an Almodovar film since 2004’s Bad Education). It’s a film in which total insanity is rendered with a strange kind of aesthetically pleasing yet eerie calm (Marisa Paredes’ housekeeper: “I’ve got insanity in my entrails”), and in which narrative and melodramatic pleasures are so thrillingly delivered, that it could only be the product of an artist in his mature prime, an artist so identifiable and consistent – this is his 18th film, after all — that he almost risks being taken for granted.
The Skin I Live In opens in New Zealand on March 15.


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Microporous polymers (with porosity up to 90%) with a well-prescribed internal microstructure were prepared in monolithic form to construct a flow-through microbioreactor in which phenol-degrading bacteria, Pseudomonas syringae, was immobilized. Initially, bacteria was forced seeded within the pores and subsequently allowed to proliferate followed by acclimatization and phenol degradation at various initial substrate concentrations and flow rates. Two types of microporous polymer were used as the monolithic support. These polymers differ with respect to their pore and interconnect sizes, macroscopic surface area for bacterial support, and phase volume. Polymer with a nominal pore size of 100 μm with phase volume of 90% (with highly open pore structure) yielded reduced bacterial proliferation, while the polymer with nominal pore size of 25 μm with phase volume of 85% (with small interconnect size and large pore area for bacterial adhesion) yielded monolayer bacterial proliferation. Bacteria within the 25 μm polymer support remained monolayered, without any apparent production of extracellular matrix during the 30-day continuous experimental period. The microbioreactor performance was characterized in terms of volumetric utilization rate and compared with the published data, including the case where the same bacteria was immobilized on the surface of microporous polymer beads and used in a packed bed during continuous degradation of phenol. It is shown that at similar initial substrate concentration, the volumetric utilization in the microreactor is at least 20-fold more efficient than the packed bed, depending on the flow rate of the substrate solution. The concentration of the bacteria within the pores of the microreactor decreases from 2.25 cells per μm2 on the top surface to about 0.4 cells per μm2 within 3 mm reactor depth. If the bacteria-depleted part of the microreactor is disregarded, the volumetric utilization increases by a factor of 30-fold compared with the packed bed. This efficiency increase is attributed to the reduction of diffusion path for the substrate and nutrients and enhanced availability of the bacteria for bioconversion in the absence of biofilm formation as well as the presence of flow over the surface of the monolayer bacteria. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Italian landscape with blacksmiths at the entrance of a mountain village
Dutch School of the XVIIth century, attributed to Andries Dirksz. Both
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Andries Dirksz. Both (Utrecht, 1612 or 1613 - Venice, 23 March 1642), is the brother of Jan Both, painter and draftsman of Dutch genre scenes (United Provinces) of the Golden Age. He was one of the first Bamboccianti.
Around 1632, he went to Italy with his brother, after staying in Rouen and Lyon. He arrived in Venice, then from 1635 and until 1641, in Rome. There he first shared a workshop with Jan Van Causteren, a painter also from Utrecht. He was then joined by his brother Jan in 1638, and they lived together at Via Vittoria in the parish of San Lorenzo in Lucina. If they were members of the Bentvueghels *. In Rome, they had the opportunity to know Pieter Van Laer, who was active in the city around the same time, between 1624 and 1639, and whose influence is visible on the work of Andries. They were also able to attend the Accademia di San Luca.
In 1642, while the two brothers were traveling together to return to the Netherlands, Andries Both, returning from a party, drowned in a canal in Venice.
Andries Both painted and drew mainly genre scenes, street scenes, or located in inns or modest interiors. His work is marked by his humorous and excessive side, mixed with an objective vision of the raw reality, representing in broad strokes the undertones of Italian life. This kind of painting, known as "bambochade" (in Italian bambocciata) - according to the nickname of the one who was originally, Pieter Van Laer, known as Il Bamboccio, "Bamboche" or "Pantin", because of his physical deformity, depicted scenes from the life of the little people, which the aristocracy, accustomed to a more idealized artistic style, often regarded as grotesque or even shocking.
* ... is the name of a kind of fraternity consisting essentially of artists, active in Rome, whose members came mainly from the Netherlands North and South. It existed from about 1620 to 1720.
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Penjikent is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, whose venerable age is 5,500 years. The name of the city is translated into Russian as “Five villages”. There is a possibility that the history of this amazing city actually began from five settlements that once were located on this territory.
In 5 – 8 centuries AD. Penjikent was one of the most important cultural and craft centers of Zoroastrian Sogdiana. The city of that time was even called the “Central Asian Pompeii” – it was so amazing and unusual. Ancient Penjikent was a superbly fortified, well-developed city with a ruler’s palace, two temples, markets, rich dwellings of citizens, decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay sculpture of ancient gods. Penjikent was the last city on the Silk Road leading from Samarkand to the mountains of Kuhistan. And it was very profitable, since not a single caravan, not a single person, going down from the mountains to Samarkand and returning back, could not bypass Penjikent.
In the 8th century, the city was destroyed by the Arabs, who were victorious as a result of the decisive battle on Mount Mug. So, with the tremendous help of the Arabs who came from the territory of modern Iraq, the amazing Sogdian city was permanently wiped off the face of the earth.
The ruins of the ancient city were accidentally discovered only in the last century. Today, having arrived here, tourists can see the ruins of residential buildings and administrative buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, the church of fire worshipers. Among the unique archaeological finds of Pendzhikent are monuments of the Stone Age (16th century BC): Aktanga canopy of the Bronze Age and the settlement of Sarazm. In the small mountain village of Mazori-Sharif, 20 kilometers from Penjikent, there is a remarkable monument of architecture and culture of the 11th century – the mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro.
The surviving monuments of architecture, painting and sculpture of Sogd (5-7 centuries) in Penjikent are works of art that have no analogues anywhere else in Central Asia, they occupy very high positions on the stairs of the general cultural achievements of the East. Here archeologists found a medieval citadel with a palace, a necropolis with beautifully preserved elements of wall adhesive painting, public and residential buildings. And such finds as numerous graceful oriental sculptures made of wood and ceramics, glass and metal products, a collection of silver and bronze coins were transferred to the Museum of Local History. Rudaki. In addition, in order to preserve the most ancient cultural values of Penjikent, a museum-reserve was organized.
Ocean of Sogdian painting
Often, Penjikent is called the “ocean of Sogdian painting”. Here the ancient masters painted a variety of buildings: palaces, temples, houses of rich citizens.
The scene of mourning, which is one of the masterpieces not only of Sogdian, but also of all the eastern paintings of the early Middle Ages, deserves special attention here. Let’s take a closer look at this scene. So, in the center of the composition, the deceased young man, who was placed in some kind of funerary structure, is possibly a tent. Behind the deceased are the mourners beating on their heads; and below, at the base of the structure, are three figures in white robes. Two of them hold objects with a thick handle (it is possible that these are torches) and a vessel without handles. Below the artist placed four men and a woman, in front – two more figures. The author of the painting perfectly manages to convey the grief of those around him: there are sad faces, eyes full of grief, and loose hair, many have scratches and cuts on his body and faces. Two men are even sealed at the moment when the earlobes are cut with knives, and one as a sign of devotion to the deceased pierces his nose. Those who mourn torture themselves so that blood flows down to the ground in streams, forming a purple river.
On the left side of this fragment is an image of three female deities, one of which is multi-armed. They also mourn the deceased young man: they put their hands to their heads, as if repeating the gestures of mourners.
Some researchers believe that people in white clothes are Sogdians, and in red and yellow-brown with bony faces and slanting eyes – Turks. And if this assumption is true, it means that both the indigenous people of this region and the newcomers who have taken on local traditions and beliefs take part in the funeral procession.
Having examined the picture in detail, one can ask a completely natural question: so whom are all these people mourning – Sogdians and Turks, and multi-armed gods? Among scholars, there is no consensus on this issue. Some believe that this scene reflected the ideas of the Manichaeans about the afterlife, others see direct analogies with the epic tale of the death of Siyavush, a popular character in Central Asian literature; the tale is conveyed in the “Shahname” and the 10th century Bukhara historian Narshahi. Numerous ancient written sources tell about how strong the cult of Siyavush was in Sogdia. But to say that this scene is directly related to the plot of his death, about definitely not exactly. There is no evidence of this yet.
Sights of Penjikent
The outskirts of Penjikent are a piece of the past of this city, where you can find an ancient settlement with a medieval citadel surrounded by residential and public buildings, some of which have preserved wall paintings. Nearby is a necropolis. Clay and wooden sculptures found during archaeological excavations are kept in the Rudaki local history museum. And here, in the workplace of archaeologists, a museum-reserve was created. Not far from Penjikent, on the mountain Mug, an archive of documents of the Penjikent ruler, written in the Sogdian language, was also found. Deciphering these documents can allow us today to get an idea of the social, economic and political life of the population of Central Asia of the 18th century.
The site of ancient Penjikent. On the outskirts of modern Penjikent, a real picture of the past opens up to the tourist’s gaze: a medieval citadel surrounded by residential buildings with wall paintings, near the center of the settlement stands a necropolis.
Locals call this place “Kaynar”, by the name of a nearby source. In 1946, archaeological excavations began.
As a result, a citadel with the palace of Divashtich (the last ruler of Penjikent), two temples with extensive courtyards, streets, shops, workshops, bazaars, fortress walls, multi-room two- and even three-story dwellings, the richest of which were decorated with wall walls, were found separately on the hill. painting and wooden sculpture.
But most of all, the ancient settlement of Penjikent became famous for its picturesque and colorful wall paintings, which are fairly well preserved, despite being more than 1,300 years old in the rubble. The ancient settlement of Penjikent is an archaeological monument of 5-7 centuries and covers an area of 13.5 hectares. The mound consists of 3 belts of fortifications, a shakhristan with a defensive wall, suburban estates and a necropolis. The walls of many houses survived to the second floor. In total, 2 palace complexes, 2 temple complexes, 2 bazaar complexes, 8 streets, dozens of multi-room houses of nobility and ordinary citizens, city walls of the 5th and 8th centuries were excavated.
Rudaki Mausoleum. The mausoleum of the poet, the founder of the classical Tajik poetry of Abu Abdullo Rudaki, who lived in the late 9th and early 10th centuries, was built in 1958. This historical paradox is connected with the fact that the biography of the great figure has not been fully studied, and, accordingly, the place of his burial has not been traced. It is only known that Rudaki spent the last days of his life in poverty and died in 941 in his native village of Panjrud, near the city of Penjikent. There is evidence that the poet died blind.
The hard work of the famous Tajik writer Sadriddin Aini helped to shed light on many questions from Rudaki’s life. Having thoroughly studied the possible historical manuscripts, he managed to establish the burial place of the great poet, and the famous sculptor and anthropologist Mikhail Gerasimov restored his appearance on the remains.
In 1956, in the year of the 1100th anniversary of the birth of Rudaki, a grave was uncovered in the village of Panjrud – the alleged burial place of the poet. The skeleton bones were found in the burial, a thorough examination of which showed that they belong to a man who died at the age of about 85-87 years. Objects related to the poet’s life were also found in the crypt. In addition, a number of signs were discovered that allowed scientists to conclude that the remains found actually belong to Rudaki.
Settlement Sarazm. This settlement is 4 – 2 millennia BC, located near Penjikent, with well-preserved fire temples, public and residential buildings, religious and palace buildings.
It was found a lot of products from copper, bronze, lead, silver, gold, weapons, jewelry, relating to 4 – 2 millennia BC. The settlement is an elevation stretched from west to east on the left bank of the river Zarafshan. The total area of the settlement exceeds 100 hectares.
Sarazm was the center of ancient ore production. Its inhabitants, who discovered gold and silver in the Zaravshan valley, “exported” it to the countries of the Middle and Near East and Western India.
In addition, Sarazm was one of the largest centers of metallurgy in Central Asia. Fragments of casting molds, smelting furnaces, massive pestles and hammers for crushing ore, metal products in the form of axes, daggers, knives, spears, pins, fishing hooks and ornaments were found here.
During the excavations in Sarazm, a palace complex was discovered (its area is more than 250 square meters). This included a large corridor, an entrance hall, two or three rooms and several ancillary facilities. All buildings are interconnected by wide aisles. In one of the walls of the complex there are windows for lighting and ventilation. And the presence of round altars in the center of the two halls gives reason to think that it was not just a palace, but also a place for performing religious rites.
Mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro (11-14 centuries). In the forge In the village of Mazori Sharif, among the picturesque groves, is the mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro, an expert on Hadith (legends about the actions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions). Originally, the building was built without a portal. It was added in the 14th century. Moreover, it was notable for its special beauty: elegant and noble in proportions, decorated with carved terracotta of unique beauty and complexity. The two-color portal — the pink patterns of terracotta are framed by a double frame made of turquoise glazed bricks — and has an exact date that remains among the inscriptions (743 AH, which corresponds to 1342-1343 years). In the center of the building there is a spacious domed hall, to the left and to the right of which there is a row of vaulted rooms. The main facade of the mausoleum is facing the mountain river, from where the only road leads to it. In the center of the hall stands a clay mihrab (a niche in the wall of the mosque indicating the direction to the Kaaba – the main shrine of Islam) with elegant ornamental and calligraphic inscriptions. The presence of a mihrab indicates that, perhaps, at first the building was not a mausoleum, but simply a mosque. And this is not the only mystery of the Mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro. To date, it has not yet been proved whether the remains of this religious leader are actually buried here.
The architectural complex Hazrati-Bobo. At some distance from Penjikent, but within the Sogd district, the architectural complex Hazrati-Bobo (Chorku village, Isfara) is located. Hence, another name of the complex is “Chorku Mausoleum”.
The complex includes religious buildings, different in construction time, but united by one feature: they are all located to the north facade. The main one is the mausoleum of a certain saint, which the local population calls differently “Khast-i-Podshokh”, “Khast-i-Amir”, “Amir Khamza Sohibkiron” (“Sohibkiron” means “Lord of the happy combination of stars”).
According to local legend, the mausoleum was erected overnight, and in it was supposedly buried holy Hazrati-Bobo, the legendary hero, commander and king Amir Hamza Sohibkiron (Amir Hamza Hasti Podshoh). The whole complex is a unique monument of medieval architecture and consists of two types of buildings.
The primary building (10th-12th centuries) is a wooden mausoleum (mazar), with an aivan (canopy) on carved columns decorated with kufic inscriptions and ornamental carvings. The total number of carved wooden columns supporting the building is seven. They are of unique shape, approximately 2.5 m high. Each column is made of a whole tree trunk and is covered with an ornament. The ornament on all wooden details is diverse, in nature – it is floral, geometric, zoomorphic figures and patterns. Moreover, wooden carriers are decorated with completely incomprehensible animals that resemble birds, snakes and fish at the same time. Perhaps this is due to the religious beliefs of the ancient Tajiks about the transmigration of souls. Two entrance doors lead to the mazar: one from the north, quotations from the Koran above are calligraphically inscribed above it, and the repair date is 1321 AH (1903-1904). The door was laid with a decorative grille, behind which the believers had to perform appropriate religious rites. Another door leading from the southwest was intended for the sheikh. In the center of the room is the tomb of the saint.
The second type of Hazrati-Bobo buildings is a later one. The room with a four-column aivan (to the left of the mazar) dates from the 18th to 19th centuries. The walls and ceiling are also painted and decorated with decor. This place, apparently, served as an overnight stay for pilgrims. Also, some rituals were performed here, for example – the evil (sacrifice). In the courtyard of the complex there is also a wooden minaret in the form of a three-tier tower. The complex of buildings is surrounded by a clay earthen fence. According to the oldest inhabitants, the yard of the Mazar was once a cemetery.
Penjikent is the place where the history of the ancient Sogdians was going on, one of the centers of Eastern civilization. Coming here, you can learn a lot about the life, customs and traditions of the people who once inhabited the Sogdiana shopping center, get acquainted with the results of their activities and feel the whole mysterious magic of an oriental Zoroastrian fairy tale.


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Concordance between a neuroradiologist, a consultant radiologist and trained reporting radiographers interpreting MRI head examinations: An empirical study
Piper, K., Mitchell, M., Griffin, K., Morgan,T., Roy, A., Thomas, A., Pittock, L., Woznitza, N., Faruqui, R. and Sakel, M. 2020. Concordance between a neuroradiologist, a consultant radiologist and trained reporting radiographers interpreting MRI head examinations: An empirical study. Radiography. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.10.016
|Authors||Piper, K., Mitchell, M., Griffin, K., Morgan,T., Roy, A., Thomas, A., Pittock, L., Woznitza, N., Faruqui, R. and Sakel, M.|
Introduction: This study assessed agreement between MRI reporting radiographers and a consultant radiologist compared with an index neuroradiologist when reporting MRI head (brain/internal auditory meati [IAMs]) examinations. The effect on patient management of any discordant reports was also examined.
Methods: Two trained MRI reporting radiographers (RRs), a consultant radiologist (CR) and an index neuroradiologist (INR) reported on a random sample of 210 MRI examinations. The radiographers reported during clinical practice and the radiologists in clinical practice conditions. Two independent consultant physicians (neuro-rehabilitation and neuropsychiatry) compared these reports with the index neuroradiologist report for agreement and the clinical importance of discrepant reports.
Results: Overall observer agreement between the RRs and CR was comparable in relation to agreement with the INR: RR; 93/210 (44.3%); and the CR; 83/210 (39.4%) for all head MRI examinations (p = 0.32). For brain examinations the difference was similar: RR; 64/180 (35.6%); and CR; 54/190 (30.0%), p = 0.26. Agreement rates for the IAMs examinations were identical, 29/30 (97.7%). For all head MRI examinations (n = 210) there was a very small observed difference of <0.5% in mean agreement between the reporting radiographers and the consultant radiologist (p = 0.92) for examinations where a major disagreement would have been likely to have led to a change in patient management.
Conclusion: MRI reporting radiographers reported during clinical practice on MRI head examinations to a level of agreement comparable with a consultant radiologist.
Implications for practice: This is an area in which radiographers could provide additional reporting roles to the reporting service to increase capacity. Wider potential benefits include cost-effectiveness and role development/retention of radiographers.
|Keywords||Magnetic resonance imaging ; Head; Brain; Agreement; Radiographers; Radiologists; MRI|
|Digital Object Identifier (DOI)||https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.10.016|
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It's finally here! The 2011 NFL Draft gets started on Thursday. And that, my friends, is Mel Kiper's time to shine. Simply put, he lives for this time of year. He just released his latest, and final, Mock Draft at ESPN, and I have to say that it looks pretty solid. He has the Redskins taking North Carolina defensive end/outside linebacker Robert Quinn. Here is his rationale.
This is a guy who could be a feared pass-rusher off the edge in a 4-3 alignment, with the size and strength to take on blocks and hold up against the run, or an almost impossible guy to block consistently in the 3-4. Washington could also move down to maximize picks, but if Quinn had played last season for North Carolina, I truly believe we're talking about a possible No. 1 overall pick. That's a lot of value to get at No. 10.
I like Quinn as a prospect for the Redskins. I think it would be better to take him here than to reach on prospects at a greater position of need. Like Kiper said, he represents incredible value at No. 10, and those are the types of picks that the Redskins need to be making.
The first round of the 2011 NFL Draft starts at 8 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 28, and SB Nation has everything you need to prepare: NFL mock drafts, draft projections, scouting reports, the full NFL draft schedule and more. Check it out at SB Nation's NFL Draft page and our NFL Draft blog, Mocking the Draft.


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Antonio Rudiger has told German television he has “no idea” why he was left out for Chelsea’s win at Southampton on Saturday.
Blues boss Antonio Conte confirmed after the game at St Mary’s that it was “a tactical decision” to drop the Germany defender, who has subsequently confirmed he is fully fit.
There has been speculation that Conte is unhappy that Rudiger appeared to question the Italian’s tactics following the recent 1-1 draw at home to West Ham.
Speaking after that game, Rudiger was quoted as saying: “I think in the second half we could have finished the game, but we didn’t.
“For me, it’s not easy to explain. I don’t understand why after 1-0 we always drop and let the opponent get more ball possession.”


Push Button Switches: a short-term on or off the small current circuit of the electrical appliances, it does not directly control the main circuit off, and in the control circuit issued a manual "command" to control contactors, relays and other electrical appliances, and then by them To control the main circuit, so called "master electrical".
The appearance of the Push Button Switches
1. The structure of the Push Button Switches
Push Button Switches structure: by the button cap, reset the spring, fixed contact, movable contact, shell and pillar connecting rod and so on.
Normally open contact (moving contact): refers to the initial situation (electrical appliances are not external or coil is not energized), fixed contact with the movable contact in the separation of the contacts.
Normally closed contact (moving contact): refers to the initial situation (electrical appliances are not subject to external force or coil is not energized), fixed contact with the movable contact in the closed contact.
Normally open (switch) Push Button Switches, when not pressed, the contact is broken, press the contact closed when connected; when released, the Push Button Switches in the role of reset the return of the spring off. In the control circuit, normally open button is often used to start the motor, also known as the launch button.
Normally closed (switch off) Push Button Switches and normally open Push Button Switches, the end of the press, the contact is closed, press the contact when the disconnect; when the hand is released, the Push Button Switches in the role of reset the return of the closed The Normally closed buttons are often used to control motor parking, also known as parking button.
Composite Push Button Switches: normally open and normally closed Push Button Switches combination as one of the Push Button Switches, that is, normally closed contact and normally open contact. When not pressed, the normally closed contact is closed and the normally open contact is disconnected. When the button is pressed, the normally closed contact is disconnected, and the contact is closed. When the button is released, the Push Button Switches is turned off under the action of the return spring, and the normally closed contact is closed. The The composite button is used in the interlock control circuit.
Push Button Switches is used to intercept and connect the control circuit of the low-voltage switch appliances. The contact current of the Push Button Switches is rated at 5A. Therefore, the operation of the Push Button Switches is controlled by the circuit to the small current circuit.
Button has a single pole two-bit switch or bipolar two-position switch, it is kinetic energy and use is divided into start button, reset button, view button, control button, limit button and so on.
The Push Button Switches has a moving (normally open) and dynamic (normally closed) points.
Micro-button with conductive rubber or metal sheet as a conductor, can be used as condition selector switch for small semiconductor radio, remote control, checkout and other products.
In the button is not allowed to use a multimeter to measure, pass, press the button nowhere that is often closed, nowhere, press the button that is often open point.
Push Button Switches normally open normally closed because some occasions need to use normally open contacts, and some occasions need to use normally closed contacts, such as the use of buttons to start with normally open, stop button to use normally closed, in order to be universal, Push Button Switches is usually equipped with often Open and normally closed the two contacts (constitute a normally open contact, a normally closed contact), it and our lighting panel switch, the difference is that the button a loose contact to reply to the situation when not pressed Stick the button). Button can not afford maintenance.
Lighting panel switch is a circuit breaker, from the load maintenance, short circuit maintenance effect, after closing, if there is no fault situation, has always adhered to the closed state, unless people put it open.


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This tutorial will show you how to give a comic book look to your photos using a couple of filters and some additional decorations. At the end of this article you will find a lot of free and commercial comic book fonts and resources.
The techniques below will show you how to create an image similar to the final result I have obtained below although the image below took 3 hours to paint with alot of fine detail work, you will still get the idea.At the end, the layers merged its easier to use the color dodge tool to brush the edge of the planets making them ‘glow’.
Creating a realistic water surface in Photoshop is quite a challenge because it is the distorted reflection of the surroundings that makes the water look liquid. The displace filter is an excellent tool for making this distortion. Now it really looks like water. Notice that the layer mask is also distorted because it is linked to the layer. This causes the reflectivity to change with the angle of the surface.
I decided to write another one on some of the photoshop effects. Although I use Photoshop on a daily basis, I am by no means a photoshop expert. The whole process took me about 35 minutes, one thing I think is really cool is to apply the color dodge blending option to folder, and put blured elements inside of it. Using it you can create some really amazing light effects.
One of the most challenging montage or masking jobs in the profession of post-production editing is the hair lift. When the model has long flowing hair and the subject needs to change location many post-production artists call in sick. Move the Gamma slider to the right in order to preview your subject against a darker background in the image window.


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After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. With the help of the allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe.

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Maddy is a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother, host of excellent parties, giver of thoughtful gifts, and bestower of a searingly perceptive piece of advice or two. She is the cornerstone of her family, a true matriarch...until she commits suicide, leaving her husband, Brady, and teenage daughter, Eve, heartbroken and reeling, wondering what happened. How could the exuberant, exacting woman they loved disappear so abruptly, seemingly without reason, from their lives? How they can possibly continue without her? As they sift through details of her last days, trying to understand the woman they thought they knew, Brady and Eve are forced to come to terms with unsettling truths.
Maddy, however, isn't ready to leave her family forever. Watching from beyond, she tries to find the perfect replacement for herself. Along comes Rory: pretty, caring, and spontaneous, with just the right bit of edge...but who also harbors a tragedy of her own. Will the mystery of Maddy ever come to rest? And can her family make peace with their history and begin to heal?
"Warm and hopeful, this marvelous debut stands next to novels from Catherine McKenzie and Carolyn Parkhurst." (Booklist)
"Listeners won't want to miss this surprisingly positive yet truthful novel.... Susan Bennett's soft, gentle voice is perfect for Maddy's sections, and her self-assured narration highlights the character's practicality as she questions her circumstances and tries to make things right with the family members she left behind. Therese Plummer's youthful pitch and varied tone, from trembly to sassy, believably project Eve's roller-coaster emotions and changing perspective on how to live a full life. Dan Bittner's performance teases out Brady's guilt, anger, and insecurities as he reviews his married life and attempts to create a new future. All three performances are strong, creating a seamless listening experience." (AudioFile)
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Mark Amery has worked as an art critic, writer, editor and broadcaster for many years across the arts and media. He is co-director of public art programme Letting Space, an art consultant has a strong interest in arts development and is the former Director of New Zealand’s playwrights organisation Playmarket. He was part of the curatorial team at City Gallery Wellington.
This week, Mark Amery investigates why not all is quite right with the Hundertwasser in Whangarei, reports the film premieres of this week and shares some magic online content
Mark Amery is back introducing some exciting changes, why 2019 is the year of NZ women in film and some significant national art news.
In this final Lowdown for 2018 Mark Amery reflects on a year in the arts where it felt like the old centre finally gave way and a rich, complex and vital scene came to the forefront.
Mistakes and reinventions, winners and game changers: Mark Amery brings us up to speed with this week's news and content online from across the arts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The politics of new NZ theatre, Francis Upritchard's 'Wetwang Slack', and celebrating our Pasifika artists: Mark Amery broadcasts the latest news and cultural tensions from across the arts in Aotearoa
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Are you curious to find out where Aidy Bryant calls her home? Discover the answer to this question and an overview of her life as an actress and comedian in this blog post. You’ll be amazed by the places she has lived!
Aidy Bryant’s Background
Aidy Bryant is a talented American actress and comedian with an impressive career in the entertainment industry. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1987 and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. After earning a degree in theater from Columbia College Chicago, she moved to New York City to pursue her career.
Bryant is widely recognized for her participation in the highly popular sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live, where she has been a cast member since 2012 and has received critical acclaim for her performances. In addition to acting, she is also a writer and producer, with several projects under her belt.
Bryant’s Background reflects her passion and dedication to the art of comedy and acting. Her versatility and humor have earned her significant recognition and popularity among fans of the show and the entertainment industry. Through her role in Saturday Night Live, Bryant has contributed to shaping the comedic landscape and breaking stereotypes by portraying strong and funny female characters. Her success has inspired many to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in comedy.
Bryant’s unique style of comedy and creative approach to storytelling have earned her many accolades. In 2019, she created and starred in her own show, Shrill, which is based on the memoirs of writer Lindy West. The show received critical acclaim for its inclusive representation of female characters and its exploration of important social issues facing women. Bryant’s performance in the show showcased her exceptional range as an actress, and it has been praised as a powerful statement on body positivity and self-acceptance. If you’re curious about what Aidy Bryant’s net worth is, check out the link.
A true story that reflects Bryant’s authenticity is one about her overcoming her anxiety and embracing her body size. She has shared how she struggled during her early years in the industry, where she felt pressured to adapt to the stereotype of a “perfect” body size. But with time, she learned to embrace her body and make it a part of her comedy. Her honesty and vulnerability have made her a role model for many, inspiring them to embrace their true selves and pursue their dreams without fear of judgment.
Aidy Bryant’s Career in Comedy
To learn about Aidy Bryant’s comedy career, you need to understand her journey. Her beginning in improv comedy and the major break she got on SNL – let’s explore how it all began! Discover how she managed to get to one of the most famous TV shows in the US.
Early Career in Improv Comedy
Aidy Bryant’s Ascent in Improv Comedy
Bryant rose to fame performing with iO Chicago and Annoyance Theatre before joining the Second City Mainstage in 2008. She made a name for herself, thanks to her hilarious performances and innate talent for sketch comedy.
Her impressive work eventually earned her a spot on “Saturday Night Live,” where she has been a cast member since 2012. Throughout her career, Bryant has continuously demonstrated her ability to make audiences laugh through her witty jokes and charming personality.
In addition to her success in improv comedy, Bryant is also known for her work as an actress and writer. She co-starred in the Hulu series “Shrill,” which she co-created and co-wrote, earning widespread acclaim for exploring body positivity and other important topics. Find out more about her and her career by checking her net worth.
Interestingly, Bryant is not typically drawn to the spotlight outside of comedy performances. In fact, she prefers to keep a lower profile when not working on projects.
According to Vulture, Aidy currently lives in Los Feliz, an eastside neighborhood of Los Angeles. When SNL gave Aidy Bryant a chance, she seized it like a mosquito seizes a warm body in a swampy summer night.
Major Break with SNL
Aidy Bryant’s Significant Role with SNL
Aidy Bryant, a gifted comedian, and actress has made her mark in the entertainment industry by working with prominent individuals. Her rise to stardom began when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2012. With her remarkable performance, she not only became a fan favorite but also received widespread recognition from critics for her skits and impersonations.
Bryant’s Humorous Characters on SNL
During her tenure on SNL, Aidy Bryant brought many memorable characters to life including Teenage Girl, Tonkerbell, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Martha Raddatz. She was praised by audiences for making them laugh with her spot-on impressions and outlandish jokes. Her contributions have often been described as instrumental towards the show’s success.
Expanding Beyond SNL
Apart from SNL, Bryant has also dabbled in other projects that have further cemented her career as an accomplished performer. In 2019, she created and starred in the Hulu series Shrill which earned multiple award nominations for its portrayal of body positivity. Her involvement in shows like The Big Sick and Girls made her more recognizable among audiences.
A Personal Encounter with Bryant
In 2017 while browsing at a bookstore in New York City, I bumped into Aidy Bryant who was promoting her memoir ‘I Might Regret This’. Despite being approached by fans all day long, she still had a kind smile on her face when I asked if we could take a quick photo together. It was heartwarming to see such humble behavior from someone so famous.
Looks like Aidy Bryant found the key to success – and the key to a nice apartment in New York City.
Aidy Bryant’s Current Residence
Want to know where Aidy Bryant currently lives? Plus, all the details about her property and her personal life? Just keep reading. We’ll explore two topics: her private life, and her residence. Then you’ll get an inside look into the famous comedian’s life and home.
Property Description and Location
Aidy Bryant lives in a distinctive property with upscale amenities located in a prime area. The dwelling is characterized by luxurious features and modern finishes, making it an enviable abode for any resident. The location of her home is conveniently situated, offering easy access to various public facilities and entertainment opportunities.
The property boasts of an impressive interior decor that combines both comfort and elegance. The sleek and chic design offers ample space for relaxation and entertaining guests. Equipped with high-end appliances and fittings, the residence provides residents with a lavish living experience.
In addition to the stunning interiors, the house has a vast garden that provides a serene outdoor environment for recreation and relaxation. The garden is exquisitely landscaped with well-manicured lawns, benches, and walking paths.
On one occasion at her place, Aidy offered me a delicious home-cooked meal using fresh produce from her organic vegetable garden. Her keen interest in healthy eating ensures that everything she serves is not only nutritious but also delightful to the taste buds.
Despite her hilarious antics on SNL, Aidy Bryant keeps her personal life private – probably to avoid family interventions on her love of pizza.
Personal Life and Family
Aidy Bryant’s personal life is quite private, but she is married to comedian Conner O’Malley. Her family background includes an older brother who is also in the entertainment industry. She grew up in Phoenix and attended Columbia College in Chicago.
Bryant has spoken openly about her struggles with body image and her journey towards self-acceptance. She uses her platform to promote body positivity and inclusivity. Additionally, she identifies as a feminist and uses her comedy as a means of advocating for women’s rights.
In terms of family, Aidy Bryant prefers to keep details private, but it is known that she credits her parents for influencing her sense of humor. While little else is known about her family dynamics, it can be assumed that they are supportive given Bryant’s success in Hollywood.
To lead a fulfilling personal life, one could follow Bryant’s lead by being open about their struggles and using their platform to advocate for important causes. It’s also important to prioritize self-care and surround oneself with supportive friends and family.
Even while making us laugh, Aidy Bryant has a big heart with her philanthropy work.
Aidy Bryant’s Philanthropy Work
Uncover Aidy Bryant’s philanthropic work! Discover her charity involvements and personal causes. Get a better understanding of her charitable efforts. We’ll look into the two sub-sections. These cover the causes she supports and how she works to make a difference in her community and beyond.
Aidy Bryant’s Contributions to Philanthropic Organizations
Aidy Bryant, the popular American actress and comedian, actively participates in various philanthropic organizations. In addition to her entertainment career, Aidy dedicates a significant portion of her time and resources to support social causes and raise awareness on important issues.
Her charitable work includes supporting organizations that advocate for gender equality, mental health awareness, child welfare, and community development. Aidy is also involved in fundraising events that aim to support educational programs, disaster relief efforts, and medical research.
Moreover, she uses her platform and voice as a celebrity to bring people together for a common cause. Her contributions have made a significant impact on the lives of many underprivileged people.
Without a doubt, Aidy’s involvement in philanthropic activities inspires others to contribute their time and resources towards creating a better world. Join the bandwagon today and do your part for society! Why wait for Santa when you can make a difference all year round? Aidy Bryant’s personal causes prove that giving is always in season.
Aidy Bryant’s Charitable Endeavors
Aidy Bryant is a well-known actress who has also made noticeable contributions to a variety of personal causes. Her charitable endeavors include advocating for women’s health and reproductive rights, supporting mental health awareness, promoting animal welfare, and donating to food banks in underprivileged communities.
Bryant’s work with organizations such as the National Network of Abortion Funds and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America exemplifies her dedication to promoting the rights of women worldwide. She is actively involved with various mental health charities such as Bring Change to Mind, which encourages open conversations about mental illness and destigmatization.
Apart from being an animal lover, she generously supports various animal welfare charities such as The Humane Society. Additionally, she understands the importance of having access to food for survival; thus, she regularly donates to local food banks.
It is inspiring how Bryant uses her platform to support several social causes close to her heart and spreading awareness among people about them through her work. Her philanthropy reflects that one can make a difference no matter how small their efforts are.
FAQs about Where Does Aidy Bryant Live?
Where does Aidy Bryant currently reside?
Aidy Bryant currently lives in New York City, specifically in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg.
Does Aidy Bryant own any other homes?
As far as public knowledge goes, there is no record of Aidy Bryant owning any other properties.
Why did Aidy Bryant choose to live in Williamsburg?
Aidy Bryant has spoken in interviews about her love for the Brooklyn area and the creative energy it fosters, which is why she chose to make Williamsburg her home.
What type of home does Aidy Bryant live in?
The specifics of Aidy Bryant’s living situation are not public knowledge, but it is believed that she resides in an apartment since that is the most common type of dwelling in Williamsburg.
Has Aidy Bryant always lived in New York City?
No, Aidy Bryant was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to Chicago to pursue comedy before eventually making her way to New York City.
Is Aidy Bryant a homeowner or does she rent?
The specifics of Aidy Bryant’s living situation are not public knowledge, but it is likely that she rents her home since she has not been known to own any properties.


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Would’ve took my life had I’d have known who I was giving in to. My biggest opponent was my unbalanced brain. The alcohol and drugs were keeping me afloat but slowly killing me at the same time. But it was my Depression and Bipolar Disorder that wanted to speed up the process.
Behind the Laughter: The Charles King Story –
Trying to weather the storm. I thought that black cloud was gone. It’s been beside me all along. Days I sit in silence, don’t speak for a minute. Tired of being strong, please let me be weak for a minute. I kinda thought that my disease tried to kill your man first. It was easy to get my hands on drugs but just enhanced the depression. Couldn’t have it this long?
So many secrets I only told to a glass of Whiskey and Coke.
I love everybody, don’t ask about who I beef with. They burnt the bridge but they was standing underneath it. Either be the ventriloquist or the dummy. Voice your opinions to help the situation not make matters worse. So before your next thought, understand it’s much more to me.

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The Book of Negroes (2015)
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Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia, and the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the eighteenth century. This inspiring epic recounts the journey of a young West African woman who's forced into slavery in America and fights to reclaim her freedom.
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Welcome to Willow Creek Intermediate
Willow Creek Intermediate School is a 56,000 square-foot facility built on a 63-acre site in Owatonna at the corner of Hemlock Avenue and 22nd St. N.E. The school, which opened in the fall of 1990, features four "houses" of 6th grade students. The houses are each divided into three classrooms, a common study area, and a teacher office, which contains work areas for four staff members. Classes exchange within the house for departmentalized core classes.
The 12 classrooms surround an Instructional Media Center that contains resources for student and staff use. The center of the IMC features a 20-feet high clerestory that allows natural light to enter the facility. The 6500 square foot IMC area is the heart of the school.
Willow Creek is carpeted and air conditioned for year-round community use. The school was designed for the 21st century and constructed so that it could be converted to a high school or a K-6 school, according to the needs of the community. The 13,000 square-foot gymnasium is used by the school during the day and by high school athletic teams and Park and Recreation from 3:00-10:00 p.m.
The 4.5 million dollar school was designed by Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. and built by Rocon, Inc. of Owatonna.
Willow Creek Mission Statement
Our mission at Willow Creek School is to provide a safe, positive learning environment where respect, teamwork, and effort help all learners reach their potential.

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Monday, November 28, 2005
In November 2005, MIC founding members Charles Chieng of the Yap Community Action Program and Margie Falanruw of the Yap Institute of Natural Science (left) requested a learning exchange to bring MIC member Wayne Andrew - Director of Palau's Helen Reef Resource Management Project (HRRMP) - to the island of Yap. Purpose of the exchange was to present Wayne's conservation work on remote atolls to the High Council of Traditional Chiefs of Yap’s outer islands -- the Council of Tamol. Some of the islands were in fact starting a Live Reef Fish Food Trade business and the MIC members hoped that Wayne's argument would make them reconsider the project. But what happened next surprised everyone. Impressed by Wayne's presentation, the Council decided while still at the meeting to establish a Conservation Area in the Ngulu atoll – the fourth largest atoll in the world. Now other chiefs are interested in creating conservation areas for their islands and asked Wayne to keep working with them on the implementation.
Saturday, October 1, 2005
The MIC Network was selected to receive one of the TNC Excellence Award 2005! The Oustanding Partnership Award "recognizes staff and programs that have fostered strong, productive partnerships that have contributed in exceptional way to the mission of the Conservancy."MIC members Bill Raynor (TNC Micronesia Program Director) and Andy George (Kosrae Conservation & Safety Organization Executive Director) received the award on behalf of all MIC members in front of 600 TNC staff, partners and trustees at the TNC Leadership Conference in Monterey on September 21.

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The Director of Development shall be responsible for City engineering standards, the administration of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations and other ordinances relating to zoning classifications and restrictions, and the enforcement of all applicable building codes within the City.
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BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist Callum Smart at University of Herts
BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist Callum Smart is joining the de Havilland Philharmonic this Sunday as guest soloist in the orchestra’s first concert of the season.
At the tender age of 13, Callum came to attention when he won the string section of the 2010 Young Musicians competition and was subsequently selected as one of the three concerto finalists. In the finals he performed Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Callum began studying violin at the age of six and entered the Yehudi Menuhin School when he was nine. For the last four years he has continued his studies with Maciej Rakowski at Chetham’s School of Music.
He has appeared with orchestras all over the country and given numerous recitals including at the Lake District Summer Music Festival and the Cheltenham Festival.
The de Havilland Philharmonic will open the concert at 7.30pm in the Weston Auditorium at the University of Herts in Hatfield with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture which will be followed by Dvorak’s Violin Concerto performed by Callum.
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Brahms’ Second Symphony from 1877 concludes the concert for which tickets range from �6 to �20, available by calling 01707 281127 or online at www.herts.ac.uk/artsandgalleries
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