Saturday 28 January 2012
The making of Downton Abbey
Longstanding friend of the Carnarvon family, Julian Fellowes had Highclere Castle in mind as he wrote Downton Abbey. He often commented he wanted a house which spectacularly testified to the confidence and soaring optimism of the Edwardian period.
The success of Downton Abbey took everyone by surprise from the first nervous apprehension whether anyone would like the first episode or stay with it for the second or third… the series has become a phenomenon with appreciative viewers all around the world.
Friday 27 January 2012
Monday 23 January 2012
Students, parents and teachers protest in Valencia against education cuts
The European Union and European Central bank are forcing European nations saddled with heavy debt loads to cut public services. Spain is among them.
Demands vary by region, but most come from marching teachers and students.
Sunday 22 January 2012
Travelling without moving
Just beautiful images and music. Two videos to go on a quick tour around the world or from Edinburgh to Skye (by bike!). Sit and enjoy...
Monday 16 January 2012
Friday 13 January 2012
Monday 9 January 2012
The Iron Lady
"The Iron Lady" is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep), the first and only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. One of the 20th century's most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world.
Friday 6 January 2012
New Year's Resolutions
I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and I will limit the amount of soda I drink.
I will take care of my health through physical activity and nutrition.
I will resist peer pressure to try cigarettes, drugs and alcohol.
I will wipe negative "self talk" (i.e. "I can't do it" or "I'm so dumb") out of my vocabulary.
I will choose non-violent television shows and video games, and I will spend only one to two hours each day - at the most - on these activities.
I will be nice to my parents, teachers and elders and show respect to them.
I will help out in my community - through volunteering, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need.
When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with a parent or friend.
When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices.
I will be careful about whom I choose to date, and always treat the other person with respect and without coercion or violence.
I will take care of my health through physical activity and nutrition.
I will resist peer pressure to try cigarettes, drugs and alcohol.
I will wipe negative "self talk" (i.e. "I can't do it" or "I'm so dumb") out of my vocabulary.
I will choose non-violent television shows and video games, and I will spend only one to two hours each day - at the most - on these activities.
I will be nice to my parents, teachers and elders and show respect to them.
I will help out in my community - through volunteering, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need.
When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with a parent or friend.
When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices.
I will be careful about whom I choose to date, and always treat the other person with respect and without coercion or violence.
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