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On Saturday 11 March, Cokethorpe Junior School hosted its inaugural Arts Week Nursery Exhibition.
Every year the Junior School selects a theme and dedicates a week to the celebration of the Arts. This year the inspiration was Around the World in 80 Days with a particular focus on poetry.
To extend the celebrations to the wider community, local nurseries were invited to use the Monkey Puzzle book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler as inspiration for their children to create a wide range of beautiful, colourful pictures. The pictures then formed the art exhibition.
On the morning of the exhibition, visiting families took part in an adventurous treasure hunt around the Mansion. Following a trail of bananas, the children discovered characters from the Monkey Puzzle book and answered questions about each one. Once the hunt was completed, the children were presented with a goodie bag as a reward for their hard work in solving the clues.
The families then made their way into the Dining Hall where the pictures were on display and activity tables were full of fun art projects that the children could complete and take home.
Before the exhibition had started, Mr Ettinger and Mrs Cook had thoroughly enjoyed looking at all of the art that the children had created and although it was a very difficult decision, they selected some of their favourites. The winning pictures had a rosette on them and all of the winning and commended children (and their nurseries) will received a prize.


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Middle School Resource: 19th-Century America in Art & Literature by NGA
Middle School Resource
In this resource, works of art from the nineteenth century are paired with written documents to be used as primary sources for students to reconstruct the influence of technology, geography, economics, and politics on daily life 19th century America.
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You just knew this was coming.
According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, “a person close to” Joe Torre says the Mets might be the “only team” that could lure the 70-year-old away from retirement.
Mets are certainly an inviting situation because they have a lot better
personnel than their record shows,” the person close to Torre said.
“The injuries have hurt them.”
shouldn’t be a factor for the Mets if they really want [Torre],” the
person close to Torre said. “You look at what their attendance figures
are, and I’m sure Joe would build some excitement among the fans, which
is definitely needed there.”
Just the other day, Jon Heyman of SI.com told us that the Mets see ticket sales as a key issue,
so the possibility shouldn’t be discounted entirely. According to Puma,
Wally Backman remains the favorite to be the Mets’ next manager, but
some question whether he is ready to lead a major league team. One
scenario, Puma reports, is that Backman would be groomed for the job as a
bench coach to Torre, similar to Don Mattingly in Los Angeles.
Torre would certainly create some temporary buzz in New York, but he
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DODGERS STILL ALIVE, BUT JUST BARELY PADRES WIN PUTS L.A. CLOSE TO ELIMINATION DODGERS 4, PITTSBURGH 3.
At 7:36 p.m. Friday at Dodger Stadium, the introduction of the Dodgers' starting lineup was met mostly with polite applause. Exactly 27 people occupied the section directly behind the Dodger dugout.
In an atmosphere usually reserved for Kansas City, Colorado and other traditional outposts known for September ambivalence, the Dodgers returned home from a road trip to find that their city seemingly had moved on. Most likely, only the allure of postgame fireworks allowed the crowd size to become fairly sizable.
The only formality left was for the Dodgers to be officially eliminated from the playoff race, but they staved off that with a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh in front of a quite generously announced 40,170.
First-place San Diego beat Arizona on Friday night. With nine games remaining, one more Dodgers loss or one more San Diego victory will eliminate the Dodgers from the National League West race.
``It's tough, but we have to go out there and get through it,'' said pitcher D.J. Houlton, who earned the victory. ``There's still some stuff to play for, like pride. It's tough, but we have to go about our business as usual.''
Here's all it will take for the Dodgers to force a one-game playoff for the division title: the Dodgers finish 9-0, the Padres finish 0-9 and San Francisco loses the five games it doesn't play against the Padres.
This won't be the least successful team in Los Angeles Dodgers history, as the 1992 squad went 63-99 to control that dubious distinction, but it very well could be the second worst. The Dodgers have 85 losses and could be just the second team in L.A. history to lose 90 games.
Regardless, this season will end in disappointment for the Dodgers, who won a division title last year but this season have dealt with serious injuries and an approximate $81-million payroll that was millions below the threshold Frank McCourt promised to maintain when he bought the team.
Things went well enough for the Dodgers on Friday. Houlton (6-9) threw six solid innings for just his second victory since June 27 and the Dodgers won with a three-run rally in the sixth.
``We got some big two-out hits,'' manager Jim Tracy said.
After Freddy Sanchez's third-inning home run, which gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead, Houlton retired nine of the final 10 batters he faced, with the only runner, Ryan Doumit, erased on a double play.
Houlton lasted six innings and allowed two runs on four hits. He was lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth, when the Dodgers rallied to take the lead against Pirates rookie starter Paul Maholm (2-1).
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Willy Aybar scores the Dodgers' first run in Friday's game.
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- 🐱【WHAT YOU & YOUR FELINE FRIENDS NEED】: Are you looking for a cat tree that can accommodate multiple cats? The uniquely designed cat tree will be magic castle which giving your feline friends a good place to climb up and down, run around and just be as active as they want. With this cat tree condo, your kitty could enjoy all day on this tree.
- 🐱【SOFT PLUSH COVERING】: The cat tower is composed of good quality 0.5in particle board with 400g skin-friendly plush covering, your feline friends will love the super soft and warm plush touch.
- 🐱【SCRATCHING POST】: Reinforced posts wrapped with natural sisal rope keeps your cat from scratching your beloved wooden furniture and your kitten could enjoy sharpening claws with scratching instincts.
- 🐱【MULTI FUNCTIONAL AREA FOR MORE FUN】: Two fluffy condos offer luxurious napping experience as well as a perfect lounging spots; two fur balls can respond to kittens’move intensively and draw their attention; three top perches to enjoy the feeling of being at the top of the world.
- 🐱【STABILITY & CHARM ARE ALWAYS PRIORITY】: The cat tree will look lovely in your home due to the nice design. At the same time,the bottom base is reinforced that ensure its stability of the whole cat tree, anti-toppling fittings are included for double security. Easy to assemble with included tools and instructions.
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- Made from solid wood, plush household grade carpet, unoiled sisal rope, and sonic tubes
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- Designed to give your cat easy access from one level to the next
- Carpet color shades and textures may vary.
- 🍃Your feline friends need a cozy home of their own to take a rest, play around and just be as active as they want, Nova Cat Tree is sure to be their dream-come-true! No need to go out, your cat can also enjoy the same happiness as in the tree! Your cats will love their new castle! *** This cat tree is for small cats, if your cat is too big, pls don't purchase! For Big Orange Cat,no more than 2!For other medium cats, no more than 4! Don't work for Maine coon!
- 🍃Multi Level to Relax: Car tree is made of high quality particle board with skin-friendly plush covering to keep your cats warme and comfortable, strengthened base with battens at the bottom to ensure its stability, anti-dumping accessories ensure double safety.
- 🍃More Fun for Playtime: Multiple scratching posts are lined with natural sisal ropes is perfect for your cats to scratch and sharpen their claws, no scratching your furniture anymore! Which also develops positive scratching habit, keep your car active & entertained!
- 🍃2 Spacious room offer super soft and warm lounging spots, will offer your feline friends luxurious napping experience; 3 top of platforms for your fur babies to sit on and look out the window, enjoy the feeling of being at the top of the world; Multi-layer tower meets the climbing nature of kittens.
- 🍃Stability & Charm are Always Priority: Easy to assemble with included tools and instructions. Super solid construction, well balanced design, strong base, cats can easily and safely leap on or off this cat tree. Beautiful appearance will add luster to any room in your home.
- COMFORT AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR CAT: Your cat need a space of their own to rest and play. They can take a nap or play around as much as they want; this cat tree lets your cat be more active. The Go Pet Club cat tree is durable enough for endless amount of playtime for your cat.
- FUN PLAYHOUSE: The quiet and roomy condo allows for your cat to nap without any disruptions; perches with raised edge allow more safety and support for your cat.
- 15 Levels | OVERALL SIZE: 33" W x 22" L x 72" H
- OTHER DIMENSIONS: Base Board Size: 23" W x 21" L, Size of Top Condo: 12" W x 12" L x 9.5" H, Size of Bottom Condo: 18" W x 12.5" L x 11.5" H and Top 3 Perches: 13.5" W x 13.5" L x 2.5" H
- SISAL-POSTS AND TOY MICE: sisal-covered posts add more fun for playtime. Reinforced posts wrapped with natural sisal rope keeps your cat from scratching your furniture and allows your cat to have a fun way to exercise. The toy mice are bound to keep your feline friend busy and give them a unique way to play, so your cat never runs out of things to do.
- Handcrafted in the USA, 4-5 minute easy assembly-No tools Required
- Crafted from solid wood, extremely plush household grade carpet and unoiled sisal rope.
- Great for Large Cats and multiple cat households
- Neutral Colors are Beige, Grays, Taupe's. We use plush carpeting of 40oz or greater for a long lasting, durable, high quality piece of cat furniture
- Product Dimensions: 24"W x 24"D x 65"H
- ROOMY AND ENJOYABLE: 2 nicely cushioned and large platforms with raised edging for your fur babies to sit on and look out the window, 2 spacious hideaway houses with plenty of lounging room for your kitties to sleep, sisal scratching posts to deter cats from clawing up your furniture, a cozy hammock, interactive jingly balls and sisal twine to play with, several layers layout for climbing up and down. This cat condo will be large enough for your big cat, fun enough for your little one
- STURDY AND STABLE: Super solid construction, well balanced design, strong base, cats can easily and safely leap on or off this cat tree. It also comes with a wall anchor strap to attach it to the wall for extra stability when you have multiple cats using it
- QUALITY PLUSH COVERING: The cat tower is composed of good quality plush material, which is very soft and comfortable, your furry family members will love the plush touch and enjoy exploring and sniffing around its new home，no scratching your furniture anymore
- EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND NICE LOOKING: Its attractive look will compliment any room in your house like a piece of nice pet furniture rather than a jungle gym. All the hardware and tools are included
- SIZE: 27.6"L x 20.1"W x 57.1"H (70 x 51 x 145cm), perfect for large kitties/adult cats
- Rounded for My Well-Being: “Meow...I love the round corners of this cat tree. When I rub against it I won’t get hurt, and when we play hide-and-seek, you won’t either.”
- Hours of Scratching Fun: At the bottom of the cat tower is a scratching ramp so that your sofa will be saved from velvet claws. Working both as a ladder and a scratching board, the ramp will help your kittens climb onto the cat condo and build her muscles at the same time—so cool!
- Where Is Her Favorite Spot? Yawning on the well-padded viewing perch, melting into the basket lounger, or hiding in the spacious cave with 2 doors? Wherever she stays, she’ll be very comfortable and appreciate the cat tree you build for her
- Trust Its Stability: This is a small but stable cat tower. Thanks to its high quality engineered wood and the reinforced base plate, this cat condo will be a great companion during your cat’s growth
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- Stack on a Kitty City cat Cube (sold separately) and create and entire cat fort
- Size: 32. 5 L x 17 W x 36 H. Include fur beds.
- ✔【KEEP YOUR CATS SAFE】The cat tree made of high quality Robust Supporting Tubes and Premium Particle Board, and strengthened with battens at the bottom to ensure overall stability, The cat tower bottom with non-slip design and protects the floor. The cat house can hold at least 35lbs weight, your cat can jump with safety. Cat house cat tree cat tower
- ✔【CATS LOVE IT】Your cat look forward to a cozy home of their own to play, take a nap or jump around, our cat house with fun activities for your cat to scratch, climb,jump,play and even to sleep or lounge on, just like a amusement park. Even if you are not here, they will be very happy . And This cat tree playhouse will save your furniture, carpet, and bed from your cat's claws.The cat condo is the best christmas gift for your cat. Cat tree cat house cat tower
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Since it’s now December (eek) the year that was 2009 is coming to a close. And you know what that means: for the next few weeks, end of the year lists and “best of” retrospectives will be filling up all of the magazines and Web sites that we love to read.
In the last 24 hours, we’ve come across two polls seeking to name someone “Person of the Year,” and looking for the public’s helpful insight in order to do it. Whether the actual winner of these polls will be named Person of the Year — or if they are just a way to draw visitors and hits — remains to be seen.
Where has the bulk of Jay Leno‘s young audience gone? Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, host Jason Boog of GalleyCat reported that 1.82 million young viewers have fled from the 10 p.m. hour on NBC that’s now home to the new primetime “Jay Leno Show.”
“It’s not news that his show’s not doing well, people have been talking about that for weeks,” Jason told co-host AgencySpy‘s Matt Van Hoven. “But the really funny thing is that CBS and ABC haven’t managed to pick up these viewers.”
Instead, the viewers are going to cable, watching taped shows on their DVRs or (gasp!) simply turning off their TVs. Asked Matt: is it possible that this demographic might not return to TV? Jason thinks so. “There’s just so many options available to people so you can get what you want rather than surfing around to get what you want,” he said.
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Broadcasting & Cable:An exclusive Q&A with Jay Leno. He talks about the negative press he’s received recently and what’s it’s like to work at NBC: “I find there’s a lot of anger at NBC. But it’s like I say to the people who write the dramas: If I weren’t doing this, it would be “Dateline” five nights a week or reality shows. We’ve kept work in California, we have 22 WGA writers, but there’s always going to be anger and resentment. The last couple of weeks I’ve seen some articles that are a little more, ‘It’s not Jay’s fault, its NBC’s fault,’ and that’s OK, I get it. But when your name’s on the thing, you take the hit and that’s fine.”
“At this moment, there are more females serving on the United States Supreme Court than there are writing for “Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Jay Leno Show,” and “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” combined. Out of the 50 or so comedy writers working on these programs, exactly zero are women. It would be funny if it werenâ€™t true.”
Scovell is not shy about equating this dearth of the fairer sex to the scandal that erupted earlier this month that revealed Letterman’s proclivity for hooking up with female staffers. But what’s unique about her perspective is that it’s one that has been lacking from the whole Letterman debacle: the view of a woman on the inside. While we may not yet have heard the story from Letterman’s former assistant and reported lover Stephanie Birkitt (we’re waiting for exclusive primetime interview with her for sure) or any of the other women Letterman is said to have bedded, we at least have Scovell’s take:
“Did Dave hit on me? No. Did he pay me enough extra attention that it was noted by another writer? Yes. Was I aware of rumors that Dave was having sexual relationships with female staffers? Yes. Was I aware that other high-level male employees were having sexual relationships with female staffers? Yes. Did these female staffers have access to information and wield power disproportionate to their job titles? Yes. Did that create a hostile work environment? Yes. Did I believe these female staffers were benefiting professionally from their personal relationships? Yes. Did that make me feel demeaned? Completely. Did I say anything at the time? Sadly, no.”
Would more women on writing staffs have curbed Letterman’s actions? Maybe, maybe not. But Scovell does make a case for including more women on the writing teams, and offers some good ways to do it, too. Now head writers and producers: what are you going to do about it?
Even before the Primetime Emmys opened with a musical number by Neil Patrick Harris, the show’s host — who also served as co-producer — was a lamenting the death of network television.
“This may very well be the last year they’re on a network show,” Harris told New York magazine in a a profile featured in last week’s issue. “This wheel contract they have, where each year a different network gets the show, as the ratings decline it becomes less of a good thing to ‘get it.’ It’s a very expensive show. Which means they have to get more ad revenue. Ads are less expensive, because ratings are down. So you have to do more ads, which makes the show smaller…and finally someone will do it on cable, where there won’t be any commercials. Which will be a wonderful show. Our three-hour show is only two hours and five minutes long, due to economics.”
If cable is a better outlet for award shows, is it also a better outlet for award-winning television? It seemed that way as a slew of the first few awards of the night went to basic cable shows — Toni Collette won Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Showtime‘s “United States of Tara,” Glenn Close took home the Best Actress in a Drama Series award for “Damages” on FX, Bryan Cranston won Best Actor in a Drama Series for the second year in a row for his role in AMC‘s “Breaking Bad” and AMC’s “Mad Men” won the drama writing award and Outstanding Drama Series.
But, the networks still had a strong showing. Kristin Chenoweth took home the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series prize for her role in ABC‘s “Pushing Daises,” which was canceled even before nominations were announced. Jon Cryer took home Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for CBS‘s “Two and a Half Men,” Alec Baldwin won for the second year in a row for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for NBC‘s “30 Rock,” which also took home the Outstanding Comedy Series award for the third year running.
Still, the changing world of television as a medium was a prevailing theme throughout the show. At one point, Harris revisited his online persona, Dr. Horrible, to (literally) sing the praises of Internet television over network and cable TV — complete with “buffering” gag.
And in her acceptance speech, “30 Rock” creator and star Tina Fey took a jab at Jay Leno when she thanked NBC brass for not pulling her show off the air, “even though we are so much more expensive than a talk show.”
Even Harris couldn’t help mentioning network TV again in his sign off, telling viewers, “May we see you again on broadcast television again next year.”
After the jump, some Emmy highlights, including the Harris’ Dr. Horrible Sing-a-Long Blog bit.
If you can’t wait for Jay Leno to change the face of primetime television when “The Jay Leno Show” debuts on September 14, Time magazine has you covered.
This week’s cover story is about the talk show host, his new show and the future of television and NBC. Leno is the future of television, you see, and the success of his show could make or break the network. The expansion of “The Tonight Show” brand is also typical of the Jeff Zucker regime at NBC. Explains Time writer James Poniewozik:
“NBC in the Zucker era has been less successful at creating new hits than at strategically deploying old ones. Zucker gave us the supersized ‘Friends,’ the fourth hour of ‘Today,’ the two-hour ‘Biggest Loser.’ What’s still working at NBC? ‘The Tonight Show’? Why, then, NBC shall have two of them!”
Poniewozik says Leno is the future, but his new gig is just a retread of a strategy already employed by NBC and other networks. Talk shows and reality shows are some of the cheapest shows to produce, making them very attractive to nets, especially if they can snag high ratings. So what makes this newest venture different, revolutionary even?
Silverman’s two-year stint at NBCU has been fraught with speculation of his inevitable exit thanks to expensive flops like “My Own Worst Enemy” and “Knight Rider.” But Silverman is also responsible for bringing NBC’s biggest hits, “The Office” and “The Biggest Loser,” which were also produced by Silverman’s former company Reveille, to the network.
Although no one was surprised that Silverman was leaving NBC, his sudden departure and the mysterious new venture have been somewhat of a shock. Last week, he participated in Fortune‘s technology conference and spoke to Poppy Harlow about his network’s plans for “America’s Got Talent” and Jay Leno‘s move to primetime (video above). Silverman would presumably want to see the launch of Leno’s new program, but his two-year contract with NBC expired this summer.
The Morning Media Menu podcast today features Ben Lerer, CEO of Thrillist. He spoke with Steve Krakauer and Rebecca Fox about how the email newsletter geared towards guys has expanded its reach — it now covers a dozen markets — despite the economy.
Lerer, who will be a speaker at Mediabistro Circus in New York later this week, said Thrillist was lucky to have “hit its stride” just as the economy started to trend downward.
“A lot of advertisers had just been closing their first deals with us [when the economy started to trend downward] and, if they’ve seen success, have been able to measure the value of working with us,” he said. “And we’ve been lucky enough that they’ve been coming back and continuing to spend even while their budgets have been getting smaller.”
Lerer also touted the benefits of using parties and events to reach out to new readers and advertisers. “We try to keep is stupid simple over here,” he said. “We have two goals. One is to build our audience with the right kind of guys and the other is to sell against that audience.” Events, he added “easily checks off those two boxes.”
Lerer also discussed challenges he’s faced as a young CEO and his take on Jay Leno‘s revolutionary move to primetime.
You can listen to all the past podcasts at BlogTalkRadio.com/mediabistro and call in at 646-929-0321.
Maybe it was because it finally stopped raining for five minutes, but the power-lunchers were out in force today at Michael’s. There was a crowd gathering in the lounge before noon waiting for tables. Of course, most of the regulars breezed in at their appointed hours, making sure they had plenty of time for glad-handing before settling in for some serious dish. Harvey Weinstein and Barry Diller did their fair share of hand shaking before getting down to business at separate tables.
I was lunching today with public relations powerhouse Lisa Linden and Tom O’Brien, president and general manager of WNBC. Tom had plenty to talk about, since these days it seems you can’t go anywhere without an NBC star beaming out from a TV set in a growing number of spots. Look for that to continue, says Tom. With the newscasts on WNBC-TV, the fledgling lifestyle channel New York Nonstop (now in 5 million homes), NBCNewYork.com and Taxi TV (in 5,500 cabs and growing), “We have the ability to get our content out across multiple platforms and reach people at any time of the day,” says Tom. Now the network has gone underground with their latest digital out-of-home effort, NBC in Transit, with video of news and NBC Universal entertainment programming broadcast on PATH trains between NYC and New Jersey. “We’re excited about this new way to reach an audience who isn’t waiting for news. It’s another great way for keeping people informed.” Coming soon: more televisions on the platform in Newark. Stay tuned…
I told Tom I have a particular soft spot for those adorable spots with Jimmy Fallon and that cuddly bear cub that seem to be playing in every taxi I’m in. “He’s doing very well,” reports Tom, who says Conan O’Brien‘s new show is set to debut June 1 and there will be an announcement about Jay Leno‘s new primetime show in two weeks. We’re all ears…
4. Barry Diller and an unidentified young fellow. Here’s a fun fact: Barry is a mogul on the move. I happened to catch him suiting up for a quick getaway after lunch as he slipped into a windbreaker and donned a helmet and sunglasses before revving up his Vespa and disappearing into midtown traffic.
In the latest issue of GQ, Jay Leno talks about his decision to stay at NBC, moving to the 10 p.m. time slot and his relationship with David Letterman. Some highlights:
Q [deputy editor Michael Hainey]: There’s a scene in The Late Shift where Jack Welch of GE gives you the edge over Dave [Letterman] for The Tonight Show because of your “loyalty.” You’re being loyal again to NBC.”
A: Yeah, it’s a gamble.
Q: Do you worry loyalty this time could be taking you to a not good place?
A: It’s worked fine up until this point. I’ve never argued about money. Dave makes a lot more than I do. Way more. And I’m number one. But that’s okaaaay. How much pie can you eat?
And then there’s the whole dust up with Letterman:
Q: I heard that you wrote Dave a letter, after he had his open-heart surgery.
Q: What was in the letter?
A: Oh, just how funny I thought he was and how I owed him a lot. How important he was to me and all that.
Q: Did he respond?
A: Uh, no.
A: But that’s okay. Where’d you hear that?
Q: That’s not okay.
A: Well, it’s not okay, but fine. What do you do, you know? I don’t know if he ever got it.
Q: It’s weirdly heartless.
A. I don’t know if he ever got it. He might not ever have gotten it. A middling might’ve said, “I don’t want to show this to Dave. It’ll upset him,” and thrown it away, so I don’t know. Ever talk to Dave?
Q: Ah, no.
A: Dave’s a great guy.
Q: Your relationship is a movie.
A: Well, it was a bad movie. That stupid Late Shift movie.
Q: Do you think you two will ever come around?
A: I hope so!

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J&K State Board of Education Vs. Feyaz Ahmed Malik & Ors  INSC
27 (28 January 2000)
D.P.Mohapatro, M.Jagannadha Rao Mohapatra,J.
concerned about the menace of mass copying in examinations the Jammu and
Kashmir State Board of School Education (for short the Board) made certain
amendments to the existing regulations governing cancellation of examinations
on account of mass copying, outside interference or any other reason which
vitiates the sanctity of examination. By the said amendment regulations 66 (a)
and 66(b) were introduced which read as follows:
Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations the Chairman may, on
receipt of written report from Superintendent/s of any authorised State
Government Officer or Officer/s of the Education Department, cancel any
examination/s either partly or wholly for reasons to be recorded in writing
whenever he is of the opinion that any examination conducted by the Board at
any centre has been vitiated on account of mass copying by examinees or outside
interference or any other reason which deprives examination/s of its sanctity.
The Chairman may also for reasons to be recorded in writing, cancel any
examination/s either partly or wholly on the basis of any report or information
from any source other than those mentioned above including any anonymous
information in case he is satisfied that the sanctity of the examination/s has
been adversely affected on account of mass copying by the examinees or outside
interference at any examination/s centre/s for any other reason vitiating the
process of conduct of examination/s.
that the Chairman shall before acting upon any such information received from
any source under clause 66-b above have the same verified by the subject experts/officers
of the Board or any authorised Government Officer or Officer of the Education
Department. The result of the examination/s of any such centre/s shall remain
withheld pending verification of the above information (Clause 66-b) received
by the Chairman and his final order thereon.
further that the cancellation of any examination/s under 66(a) and 66(b) shall
not prevent the Board from initiating appropriate proceedings against any
student/s who may be reported to have used unfair means by the concerned
examination staff appointed at the centres.
also but subject to the foregoing proviso, the examinees of any such centre/s
shall be allowed to appear in the subsequent Examination/s conducted by the
Board, if otherwise eligible under rules.
amending notification was issued by the Secretary of the Board in terms of the
decision taken by the Board at its meeting held on 20-1-1993. Subsequently, the Chairman of the Board issued the
notification dated 29-6-1993, cancelling the entire examination
of Higher Secondary Part-II for regular candidates held in May-June session
1993 in the centres stated therein on account of mass copying and violation of
sanctity of the examination. Being aggrieved by the said order of the Chairman
some candidates who had appeared in the examination at the centres in question
filed writ petition in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir. The High Court by
the common judgment rendered on 29-9-1994 allowed all the cases. The High Court struck down certain provisions of
the Notification dated 27-1-1993; quashed the Notification dated 29-6- 1993 and
directed the Board to form a committee of experts who shall, after examining
the answer scripts, verify as to whether or not the examinees of those centres
resorted to copying on large scale, with the further direction that the
committee shall record their reasons for coming to the conclusions. This
exercise, as directed by the High Court was to be undertaken within a period of
forty five days from the date of the judgment. The High Court observed that for
the purpose, the Board authorities can also utilise the services of experts
outside the valley if they so choose. The High Court further ordered that the
Board will after receiving the report from the expert committee take decision
in the case. The Board was given liberty to formulate fresh rules on the
subject; but while doing so the parameters laid down in the judgment be taken
into consideration. In the judgment, the High Court issued certain precautions
to be taken in particular to the following effect: Delegation of power of
verification should be made to Body of Experts which can well opinion on the
correctness or otherwise of the report of mass copying received by the Board;
Board must make endeavour to limit their prospective sources of information
with regard to mass copying to high ranking officers of high calibre;
machinery of flying squads should be evolved in such a manner so that they can
control the supervision of the centres falling within their definite area;
power of cancellation of results should be vested in the Board.
peculiar circumstances of the case, parties are left to bear their own costs.
said judgment is under challenge in these appeals.
the impugned judgment it appears that the High Court considering the case of
both the parties, formulated eight questions: 1. Does the Notification dated
January27,1993 suffer from being violative of Art.14 of the Indian
Does the Notification arm the Board with powers which are arbitrary in nature?
Does the Notification provide for a different agency as repository of power so
far as cancellation of the examination is concerned and in doing so does it
violate the scheme of the Act?
Does the Notification dated 27-1-1993
suffer from vagueness?
What can be the contours of rules of natural justice in a matter like
Does the Notification dated 27-1-1993
suffer from an infirmity in so far as it lays down the source from which the
information with regard to mass copying can be received?
Notification dated 27-1-1993 vitiated if so to what extent?
Consequently is the notification dated June 29, 1993 bad in law?
What are the findings of the Court? The findings of the High Court on the question
of validity of the Notification dated 27-1-1993 which was discussed under
question No.7 afore stated was to the following effect:
discussed the Notification dated 27-1- 1993 in all its pros and cons we found
the same to be ultra vires of the Art.14 of Constitution of India and the Act,
to the extent indicated below:- a. That the notification delegates the power of
cancellation of examination to the Chairman whereas the Act makes this power
exercisable by the Board. That upsets the schemes of the act and makes a
delegation of power against the spirit of the Act;
That the Notification does not make any provision for verification of a report
by subject experts when the same is received in terms of its clause 66(a). That
way while taking action in terms of this sub clause, the notification laid down
the power which is arbitrary in nature;
That first proviso to the notification is faulty to the extent that it authorises
the Authorised Government Officer to verify a report received by the Chairman.
After all how can a Tehsildar, a Sub Divisional Magistrate, a police officer,
Additional Deputy Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner verify the fact whether
in a certain paper or at a certain centre copying was resorted to:
Clause (V) of the Definition Chapter of the notification from sub clause (c) to
(e) is struck down as the same makes the notification inconsistent and vague.
High Court held that the notification was ultra vires of Article 14 of
Constitution of India and the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education,
Act, 1975 (Act No.XXVIII of 1975) (for short the Act), since under the
notification power of cancellation of examination is delegated to the Chairman
whereas the Act makes this power exercisable by the Board and secondly, that
the notification does not make any provision for verification of a report by
subject experts when the same is received in terms of clause 66(a) and
therefore, it is arbitrary in nature. Another infirmity pointed out by the High
Court in its judgment is that the first proviso to the notification is invalid
to the extent that it authorised a Government Officer to verify the report
received by the Chairman. It appears that the High Court found it difficult to
reconcile that a Tehsildar, a sub Divisional Magistrate, a Police Officer,
Additional Deputy Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner should verify the fact
whether at a certain centre mass copying was resorted to.
learned counsel for the appellants contended that the High Court has committed
an error in quashing the notification of the Board and also the notification
issued by the Chairman adding certain clauses in the regulations vesting the
power in the Chairman to cancel the examination at a centre on being satisfied
on the reports received from the flying squad or other agencies that there was
large scale copying in the examinations at the centre. The learned counsel
further submitted that these regulations were framed by the Board which is
constituted by the Government with men with considerable experience and who are
well aware of the situation prevailing in the State and particularly in the
educational institutions. The abnormal situation prevailing in the State on
account of which serious law and order problem is being faced by the
authorities of the Board necessitate vesting of power to take immediate
measures to control the situation in the examinations.
considering the merits of the case it will be convenient to notice some
provisions of the Act. As the preamble shows the Act was enacted to reform and reorganise
school education in the State and consolidate and amend the law relating
thereto. In Section 3 of the Act it is mandated that the Government shall, by
notification in the Government Gazette, establish a Board of School Education
for the State to advise the Government on matters of policy relating to
Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Higher Secondary Education and in
respect of matters specified by or under this Act.
Section 4 the Board shall consist of the Chairman; the Commissioner Education;
the Secretary Education; the Director School Education (Boys); the Director
School Education (Girls); a representative each of the two Universities of
Kashmir and Jammu respectively, to be nominated by the concerned University
Council; four school teachers to be nominated by Government, of which two shall
be lady teachers concerned with Girls Education and two male teachers concerned
with Boys Education; An eminent educationist unconnected with the
administration, to be nominated by the Government; a representative of one of
the Teachers Training Institutions in the State, to be nominated by the
Government; and two persons to be nominated by Government one lady and one male
officer, from among Principals, Headmasters and Headmistresses of teaching
institutions of the State.
the provision it is clear that the Board consists of men from different walks
of life, rich in experiences in the field of education in the State.
Section 10 of the Act are enumerated the powers and functions of the Board. Some
of the provisions of the Section are noted below :
conduct public examinations for persons who have pursued the secondary school
and higher secondary (school graduation) school education courses;
publish the results of examinations conducted by the Board;
admit candidates to the examinations of the Board under the conditions laid
down by the Regulations;
to take such measures as the Board may think necessary to raise the standard of
the education in the State and advise the Government on matters of policy
relating to elementary, secondary and higher secondary education;
to frame regulations for carrying out its purposes;
to appoint committees consisting of such members of the Board and such other
persons, if any, as the Board in each case may deem fit for carrying out
specified purposes and to delegate to these committees, such powers as it may
delegate such of its powers to any officer or committee of the Board as it may
deem fit, provided that such delegation is made by a majority of not less than
two-thirds of the members of the Board;
to constitute various divisions, units and committees for the furtherance of
Section 13 it is provided that the Chairman shall be the Head of the Board and
shall ensure that this Act and the regulations are faithfully observed and
shall have all powers necessary for the purpose. Sub-Section (4) of the Section
lays down that if, in the opinion of the Chairman, any emergency has arisen
which requires that immediate action should be taken, he shall take such action
as he deems necessary and shall thereafter, report the action taken to the
Board at its next meeting.
24 which makes provision for appointment and constitution of committees of the
Board provides that the Board shall appoint a Committee for Examinations.
Section 25 some of the powers and functions of the Committees which are
enumerated in Clause © are (iv) to consider and decide the cases relating to
misconduct and use of unfair means in the examination conducted by the Board;
to constitute such other sub-committee and delegate such powers to it as it may
Section 33 the Board is vested with powers to make regulations for the purposes
of carrying into effect the provisions of the Act. In sub-Section (2) of the
said section it is provided that in particular and without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing powers, the Board may make regulations providing
for the following matters, namely;
procedure of conduct of business of the Board and its committees;
conditions under which the candidates shall be admitted to the examinations of
the Board and shall be eligible for diplomas and certificates;
conduct of examinations;
matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed or provided by
fair reading of the relevant provisions of the Act as noted above, the position
is manifest that the Board is constituted to advise the State Government in
policy matters relating to education and also to regulate establishment of
educational institutions and to ensure proper functioning of such institutions.
The Board is also vested with the power to conduct examinations for awarding
certificates and diplomas to successful candidates. Power is vested in the
Board under the Act to ensure proper conduct of examinations. Under the
provisions of the Act, Board is vested with power to constitute committees for
different purposes, to delegate any of its (Board) functions in favour of the
committee and also to delegate any of its functions in favour of any officer of
the Board. If the Board in its wisdom considered it advisable to delegate the
power to take action in the matter of mass copying at any examination centre in
favour of its Chairman no exception can be taken to it on the ground of want of
power. In that case the Chairman acts as a delegate of the Board. Any action
taken or order passed by the Chairman on the strength of the delegation made by
the Board cannot be faulted on the ground of lack of competence or authority.
On careful consideration of the provisions of the Act and the regulation of the
Board under challenge, we are of the view that both the Board and its Chairman
were within their powers and authority in issuing the notifications dated 27-1-1993 and 29-6-1993
respectively. The High Court was clearly in error in quashing the said
notifications as beyond the power of the Board and its authorities.
judging the authority or otherwise all steps taken by authorities of the Board
to take action against candidates taking resort to mass malpractice it should
be borne in mind that the Board is entrusted with the duty of maintaining
higher standards of education and proper conduct of examinations. It is an
expert body consisting of persons coming from different walks of life who are
engaged in or interested in the field of education and have wide experience.
The decision of such an expert body should be given due weightage by courts.
This Court in the case of in AIR 1970 SC 1269 observed: The universities are
responsible for their standards and the conduct of examinations. The essence of
the examinations is that the worth of every person is appraised without any
assistance from an outside source. If at a centre the whole body of students
receive assistance and manage to secure success in the neighbourhood of 100%
when others at other centres are successful only at an average of 50%, it is
obvious that the university or the Board must do something in the matter. It
cannot hold a detailed quasi-judicial inquiry with a right to its alumni to
plead and lead evidence etc. before the results are withheld or the
examinations cancelled. If there is sufficient material on which it can be
demonstrated that the university was right in its conclusion that the
examinations ought to be cancelled then academic standards require that the universitys
appreciation of the problem must be respected. It would not do for the Court to
say that you should have examined all the candidates or even their
representatives with a view to ascertaining whether they had received
assistance or not. To do this would encourage indiscipline if not also perjury.
High Court in Rajiv Ratna Shukla and another vs. University of Allahabad, AIR 1987 Allahabad 208, made the following observations
otherwise the Statute and Ordinances provide for an authority known as
Examination Committee to look into and decide such matter. As the examination
committee after looking into the report was satisfied that the examinations
were not conducted fairly it would be unfair for this Court to interfere in
writ jurisdiction. It need not be mentioned that a finding recorded by a
Tribunal administrative or quasi judicial, body is a finding of fact if it is
based on consideration of evidence howsoever meagre and insufficient it may be.
The report of the flying squad coupled with the statement of Centre
Superintendent was available with the examination committees. Even if another
committee or this Court on the same material could have come to a different
conclusion it could not furnish ground for interference.
Court cannot substitute its opinion for the opinion of committee. It could
quash the order only if it finds that it was based on no material or the
committee ignored some material which is considered could have resulted in a
different conclusion. Since the decision of the examination committee does not
suffer from any such error it is difficult to grant relief to petitioners.
not oblivious of grave injustice which might be done to some of the students,
may be even majority, because of refusal by this Court to interfere but we
cannot ignore the deterioration in the standard of discipline of academic
institutions. How this should be regulated or controlled should best be left to
the discretion of those who are entrusted with this responsibility. If this
Court starts substituting its own opinion in place of opinion expressed by
authorities it shall result in chaos. It is well known that due to conduct of
others even innocent persons suffer but the sufferings of few has to be
tolerated in the larger interest of the society. As is usual in such matters it
is only the few who are responsible but to protect the bona fide or the genuine
if a decision is given which erodes the discipline and vitiated the atmosphere
of the academic institutions then it is better to restrain and refuse.
regards demands for enquiry and violation of principle of natural justice,
suffice it to say, that on academic disciplinary proceedings exception is made
where proceedings are substantially fair or it is impossible to hold inquiry.
Cases of mass copying resulting in cancellation of the examination fall in this
exception. By its very nature no inquiry could have been made. Decision in Km. Madhulika
Mathurs case (1984 All LJ 618) (FB) has absolutely no relevance. Concept of
reasonable opportunity assumes primacy where penal action is proposed to
individual. Direction to hold re-examination cannot be put in that category. It
was not like of what happened in Gorakhpur University where examination was not treated
as ineffective or vitiated. Ratio of that decision is that what was invalid
could not be treated as valid for punishment without affording opportunity.
to the case on hand, as noted earlier, the High Court has quashed the
notification issued by the Board as ultra vires of Article 14 of the
Constitution and ultra vires the Act. Further the High Court has discussed at
length how the Board should proceed in the matter and has issued directions
regarding the principles to be followed and matters to be borne in mind by the
Board while framing Rules and has even issued directions what some of the
provisions of the Rules should be. From the discussions in the impugned
judgment it is clear that the High Court has taken up on itself the task of
finding out a scheme to tackle the problem of mass malpractice in examination.
In our considered view the approach of the High Court in the matter is erroneous
and this has vitiated the judgment. In matters concerning campus discipline of
educational institutions and conduct of examinations the duty is primarily
vested in the authorities in-charge of the institutions. In such matters Court
should not try to substitute its own views in place of the concerned
authorities nor thrust its views on them. That is not to say that the Court
cannot at all interfere with the decisions of the authorities in such matters.
The Court has undoubtedly the power to intervene to correct any error in
complying with the provisions of the Rules, Regulations or Notifications and to
remedy any manifest injustice being perpetrated on the candidates. In judging
the validity a notification containing provisions regarding steps to be taken
when a report of mass- malpractice is received it is to be kept in mind whether
the provisions contained in the notification are relevant for achieving the
purpose for which the notification is issued and if it is found that the
notification is relevant for and has a nexus with the purpose to be achieved
then the notification cannot be said to be arbitrary and discriminatory. The
High Court has failed to keep this principle in view while considering the
validity of the notification in question. A notification cannot be struck down
as discriminatory merely because in implementing the same injustice is likely
to be suffered by some candidates. The impugned judgment does not show that the
decision to strike down the two notifications is based on grounds sound in law
and justified on facts. It is our considered view that the judgment of the High
Court is unsustainable and has to be quashed.
parting with the case we would like to place it on record that by the
notification No.13 B of 1995 dated 23.11.1995 of the Jammu and Kashmir State
Board of School Education, Jammu, a new set of regulations for prevention of
unfair means/misconduct in examination of the Board were framed. It is stated
in the notification, inter alia, that these regulations have superseded the
earlier regulation Nos. 50 to 66 of J&K Board of Secondary Education
Regulations, 1967 and any other regulations made thereto and have come into
force from the date notified by the Board.
impugned judgment in this case was not based on consideration of the notified
regulations in 1995. Further, the incidents giving rise to the controversy
raised in the case took place much before the said regulations were framed.
Therefore, it is not necessary for decision of the case to consider the provisions
of the said regulations.
the appeals are allowed. The impugned judgment is set aside. It is however,
made clear that any action already taken by the authorities in pursuance of the
impugned judgment concerning any candidate or group of candidates shall not be
disturbed on the basis of this judgment. There will, however, be no order as to


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Robbie is back! (Not that he ever really went away...),
This review is from: Swings Both Ways [CD+DVD] (Audio CD)
Robbie Williams is nothing short of genius; every year he releases a new album and every year we all think "will this be the year where he just doesn't get it right". Well the answer is No! This album is spot on - and is Robbie at his best.
What I love most about this album is the great mix of songs. You go from the soft side of Robbie in 'Go Gentle' (which provides a direct opposite to much of his prominant earlier work) to the more manic and upbeat side in 'Shine My Shoes', reminscient of the style of 'Candy' last year. The mix of tempo and style throughout the track list is great - and it means through the album we get to experience all the different sides of Robbie Williams.
One thing I will say, I'm not sure if there is any stand out song like there have been on other albums, but I'm not really sure that matters. Why settle for one amazing song when Robbie can give you 13. Plus, if Robbie's amazing voice and style on this album was not enough we are also treated to some amazing colloborations throughout - my favourites coming from Olly Murs and Lily Allen. I don't think I have seen an album, in a long time, where so many artists have wanted to have their name on it - it is a true testimant to Robbie and his impact on the music genre.
This album is a gem - and all I can do is congratulate Robbie on pulling it out of the bag once again.
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Initial post: 18 Nov 2013, 18:54:21 GMT
Mrs. Debbie Martin says:
It's nice to see decent people writing nice things , in our house we have 3 generations who love Robbie , myself 50 something !!! My daughter 27 and my granddaughter 9 this is surely an amazing achievement he is much loved a likeable rogue ,what I love most about Robbie apart from his brilliant music is that he is just Robbie warts and all just like us he doesn't pretend to be any different just because he is famous, oh I'm not saying he has warts of course it's an old expression meaning he doesn't try to hide that he is of course just human , I've bought his album today for us both haven't played it yet , and I think I shall carry on buying his albums until I'm pushing up daisies , well done Robbie you are much loved and respected .
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B. Russell says:
Hey Debbie. Thanks for the feedback! I have always loved Robbie - and I'm hoping that will be much more of him to come #teamrobbie
Posted on 24 Jan 2014, 17:06:43 GMT
Robert Clark says:
I think Robbie Williams is fantastic & deserves a medal. I 'll tell you what, the voice is superb. Robbie is bringing real music back to music.
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Sociotechnical Transformations: 21st Century Learning in Web 2.0 Ecologies / Communities
Part 1 Tweet a Work of Art / Instructions:
Take ‘3 seconds’ to put a twitter feed on your site! Set up a twitter account and then Google search ‘how-to add twitter feed to WordPress, Weebly, etc’… You will find generous how-to support on the web. Next, select from the following options: Produce a Soundwork or Art Image/Photographic Work (and tweet it to course hashtag #3770media)… Or do both if you want to.
Soundwork: This is easier – and more fun – than you might imagine. Don’t worry about making a masterpiece!
Soundwork: Go to Propellerhead and download Figure (Free) for iPhone/Smartphones, iPads/Tablets… Let the app ‘show’ you how to create a short soundwork in any genre (ambient, minimalist, experimental, lo-fi, EDM/IDM, sludgecore, whatever!). Post your soundwork to the Propellerhead sound-community (in-app) and then Tweet your work to the class using the course hashtag: #3770media … The app will interactively guide you through the process..
BONUS PLAY: If you want to add vocal tracks, foley effects, voice-overs, you can simply download Propellerhead Take (free). Take enables you to take your Figure soundwork (through the community Build on This utility) and add vocals or other sounds via your iPad or iPhone microphone …Great on-board audio effects to refine or glitch up your voice/vocals…
Tweet your work to the class using the course hashtag: #3770media ..
Create an Art Image/Photograph (or Series)
Use your smartphone (etc) to create an aesthetic image (a work of art!). Need some inspiration, models? Please visit Lens Culture and explore genres: Visual Stories, Black/White, Documentary, Conceptual, Urban & Street Aesthetics, etc. Or check out The Moma, The Guggenheim, The AGO (drop by in person), Lomography, or the Art Project (Virtual Museum / Interactive Gallery),
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(do part one first, please)
Drawing upon the readings (read/write web, new literacy studies, twitteracy/new literacies, etc), imagine and articulate (i.e., briefly sketch) an innovative way you might mobilize websites, microblogs, and/or social media tools/sites for educationally-significant teaching and learning in your content area or teachable (or across disciplines and contexts). So, asking for a bit more depth, texture (than in first application).
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- How might your sketch/idea connect in the world(s) and practices and sites outside of schools?
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- From Lambsburg, Virginia. Lives in Advance, North Carolina—near Winston-Salem.
- Began performing at age 8 in a group called the Twin County Partners with his 11-year-old friend Jimmy Arnold.
- 1972, joined Roanoke, Virginia-based group, The Shenandoah Cut-ups.
- 1973, he and mandolinist Herschel Sizemore left The Shenandoah Cutups to form The Country Grass.
- 1975, invited by Ricky Skaggs to sing lead and play guitar in Boone Creek, named after one of Golding’s songs. Keith Whitley had declined because he was working with Jimmy Gaudreau in a new band called The Country Store.
- 1986, recorded “River of Teardrops” album (Heritage) with his band Surefire.