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It's great for drying out wet shoes. Sometimes I go for long runs and get caught in the rain. A few hours of newspaper stuffed inside (might have to change it once or twice depending on the wetness) and dry as a bone. Great list!
What should you do with the newspaper you've just read?
Recycle it, of course — but recycling doesn't always mean tossing it into a bin so it can be reincarnated.
Before you send the funny pages — and every other section — to that big paper pile in the sky, consider using it for something else, like wrapping gifts, washing windows, preventing garden weeds, making origami sculptures, and so much more. (See also: 30 Uses for the Humble Cardboard Box)
This seems totally counterintuitive, but a friend of mine recently told me that using newspaper to clean windows works better than a cloth in preventing streaks. Weird, right? Wouldn't all that newsprint transfer to the glass? It certainly does on my hands. It seems, however, that the newspaper-window-washing Internet population agrees with my friend. For even better results, use a vinegar-and-water solution instead of a chemical cleaner like Windex.
In a pinch, newspaper works well for wrapping gifts. Most folks generally choose the comics because of the color and humor, but if the gift recipient is in, say, finance, why not use the business or money sections instead? The wrap will seem more thoughtful that way. If you're super crafty, you can even make a newspaper bow to top it all off.
When I was a kid, my parents wouldn't spring for store-bought book covers when newspaper worked just as well. I probably hated it back then, but now it seems kind of cool. To tell the books apart once they're covered, use a section of the newspaper that represents each book. For instance, if you're covering a science textbook, pick the tech section of the paper. Follow these easy instructions to make a newspaper book cover.
When I'm from (Hello, Baltimore!), it's a summertime ritual to buy (or catch) a bushel of crabs, steam them up, and dump the red devils on a newspaper-lined patio or porch table. If you've ever picked and eaten crabs before, you know how messy they can be (which is why I don't do it; sorry, Baltimore). The newspaper serves a dual purpose for messy outdoor eating: a) it keeps your table clean, and b) it makes clean up a breeze because all you have to do is fold up the paper starting from the edges and dump it in the trash.
Bubble wrap and other paper packing supplies are expensive. Honestly, I don't know why people purchase these things when there are probably plenty of materials lying around their own homes that will suffice in sending the package safely. Newspaper is lighter than bubble wrap too, which will reduce the shipping fees. To pack a box with loose or fragile contents, first wrap the items individually (if they're breakable, then stuff the open space with crumpled up paper. Just make sure that everything is tight so there's no opportunity for movement during transit.
Another tip from a friend that I had never heard of — if you have a garden and weeds are a problem, cover the bed with newspaper and water it to the saturation point. Once that's done, cover the paper with organic matter, like compost or mulch. Eventually, the newspaper will smother the problematic weeds, and the organic matter will help your garden flourish.
Who knew that there were so many ways to fold newspaper into useful things? My search revealed a star bracelet, a hat, boats, baskets, boxes — the list goes on. My favorite, however, was this newspaper pot for seedlings with step-by-step video instructions.
We know what paper mache is, but do your kids? It seems like this craft activity, which uses newspaper, glue, flour, and water, is becoming a dying art. That's a shame, because it's so easy and fun! The sky really is the limit with paper mache, too; whatever you can think of, you can make. Like these paper-mache masks. Great for Halloween!
I made one of these many years ago, and the final product still hangs on the wall in my home. It couldn't have been simpler. I saved the front pages of my favorite sections of USA Today over the course of a few weeks (you can use whatever newspaper you'd like; I just preferred the colors of USA Today), bought a 4-foot-by-2-foot canvas, arranged and lightly glued the sections on the canvas, then brushed on several coats of Modge Podge. Easy as that. The newsprint didn't budge — and now I have a perfectly preserved time capsule/art piece to admire for years to come.
Picture frames with pictures make excellent gifts — even more so if the picture frame is a handmade. To create a picture frame out of newspaper, all you'll need to two sheets of paper (or the front and back pages of the newspaper), scissors, a ruler, tape, clear plastic from packaging, your favorite photo, and these 10-step frame instructions.
By no means is this intended for you to start fires wherever you'd like. That's called arson — and it's illegal. If you're going camping or starting a fire in a fireplace, however, it's always good to have some newspaper on hand to give the fire an extra boost in case you can't find kindling or the wood is a little damp.
If you have a paper from a notable date in history, i.e. the election of President Obama, etc., put it up for sale. You'll be surprised how many people collect historical editions of print publications and how much they'll pay for it. You'll get the highest bid when you list the paper while there's still demand for it, but don't discount its popularity many years down the road. One person's trash is another person's treasure. Hasn't Hoarders taught you anything?
Ensure that your shoes and bags keep their shape by stuffing them with crumpled newspaper after each use.
Place newspaper under pantry items like potatoes and onions to keep the moisture — and bugs — away. Newspaper can be used to line other shelves in your pantry as well; if you spill something, just remove the paper and toss it out or recycle it.
Newspaper shreds are an excellent alternative to the very non-eco-friendly "grass" with which we line our Easter baskets. The shreds can be used as filling for other baskets as well. For example, if you're gifting a food-themed basket, fill the bottom with strips from the circulars or cooking section.
This wouldn't work in my house since fruits tend to go bad before we eat them (we're carb-aholics), but if you want to speed up the ripening process, simply wrap individual pieces in newspaper so you can eat them sooner.
Don't take any chances when using stain-prone products like paint or shoe polish. Put the paper down before you start your project to protect your goods. You'll totally hate yourself when you make a mess that could have been prevented.
There are dozens more ways to recycle and reuse old newspaper. Let us know how your newspaper pulls double duty in the comments section below.
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It's great for drying out wet shoes. Sometimes I go for long runs and get caught in the rain. A few hours of newspaper stuffed inside (might have to change it once or twice depending on the wetness) and dry as a bone. Great list!
Ah... you have cleaning windows... but you should try newspaper for cleaning mirrors, too. It works beautifully - I never do it any other way :)
You can line your trash cans with it instead of using plastic garbage bags. I also run newspapers through my paper shredder and use it for packing material. There is also a craft called "Krimp Art" that employs newspapers wrapped around and then slid down the outside of a tube to create the base units for making all sorts of creative things including flowers, critters and more. Lastly, how about a newspaper "treasure hunt" for kids on a rainy day. Give them a pair of blunt end scissors and a list of things to look for and cut out such as the color red, a person smiling, a square, the letter E, a date, etc. etc.
I fold newspaper into quick origami bags (takes about 10 seconds per bag), and then use them for scooping kitty litter. One or two sections is plenty for the whole week!
Newspaper is very absorbant - so use it first when mopping up spills rather than paper towels. It is also a good insulator & I have read about people putting under their carpets in the winter - or under their mattresses - to keep out the chill. (Could also be used to help out blankets??) Oh, & if you ever have to use a running toilet (African for pooping in a plastic bag) - use newspaper at the bottom to absorb you-know-what...And what about those newspaper trees they used to make when we were kids? Use to swat flies & other insects, too - & line the bottom of your garbage pails with it! & you could make temporary insoles for your shoes using newspaper - the heavier ad sections could also make good covers for small paperback books.
Shred it and use it in the compost bin. If you're trying to be 100% organic, this may not work for you, but I figure 96% organic is just fine for my garden!
I'm going to put it inside the bottom of my cabinets after reading this. I never thought to sell it on EBAY. Very interesting. I remember people puttin git in their shoes to absorb bacteria and odor. I especially like #6. I have used it as a weed barrier before I lay down mulch in my garden. It works well. It's also great at the bottom of the garbage for odor and easy clean up.
In addition to using newspaper as a fire starter, I save my empty toilet paper rolls and tightly roll up sections of newspaper large enough to fit inside and burn it as a fire log. Can use in a fire pit also.
Great for putting into plastic food containers when they may get smelly. Just crumple in and leave for a while and the smell goes away......
In India, we have been lining our bookshelves, kitchen cabinets, cupboards, wardrobes, and shoe racks with newspapers forever. For those who make their own clothes or are into making stuffed toys, newspapers are also very useful to make the patterns.
St. Vincent De Paul thrift stores in my area are always looking for newspaper.
They use the paper to wrap fragile items, such as glassware or casserole dishes.
I save mine in paper grocery sacks (I have a closet full of paper bags left over from the days before we used cloth grocery totes), and take them to St. Vincent De Paul when I have a few bags.
They also are looking for clean plastic grocery bags. Many of their customers don't have cars, and carry their purchases home on the bus, so the grocery bags with handles are best.
I really like supporting this charity in particular because profits from St. Vincent stores go to purchase food for food pantries in the community.


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With the exception of WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and a few others, WWE pay-per-views have become increasingly focused on gimmicks over the last year or two. That means that Night of Champions stands out a bit from the pack by making the show mostly about title matches and the resolution of feuds, and a live crowd at Chicago's Allstate Arena sounded its appreciation for that fact on Sunday night.
Even the main event, a Six Pack Elimination Challenge for the WWE Championship that could easily have turned into a muddled mess, came off well thanks to effective pacing and a couple of plot twists.
Sheamus entered the ring wearing the gold, but he had to contend with a field of competitors – including John Cena, Chris Jericho, Edge and Randy Orton – who had won his title a combined 17 times. Only relative newcomer Wade Barrett had no world championship experience, yet he still loomed as a threat thanks to the likelihood that his Nexus teammates would intervene at some point.
All six men started the match in the ring, but it didn't take long for everyone but Jericho and Orton to get tossed out to the floor. Jericho tried a quick but unsuccessful attempt at a pin, then got blindsided by a bulldog from Cena. Orton connected with an RKO that sent Jericho packing after less than 90 seconds, and he had an agonized look on his face as he made a slow walk to the back.
Barrett found himself surrounded by all four of his remaining foes, each of whom had been attacked by Nexus at some point. The ensuing melee saw Cena left alone to square off first with Orton and later with Sheamus.
The champ gained the upper hand by hitting Cena with a high knee in the corner. Cena fought back with right hands and an Irish whip but ran into an elbow in the opposite corner.
Both men climbed the turnbuckles, where Cena threw Sheamus to the canvas before being crotched in turn by Edge. An unlikely alliance formed between Sheamus and Edge as they beat on Cena and Orton. They finally turned their attention to each other with Sheamus sidestepping a Spear and scoring with the Irish Curse.
Edge managed to avoid the Brogue Kick and find the target with a second Spear. Cena rejoined the action to dish out several Attitude Adjustments, including the one that eliminated Edge at the 15-minute mark.
Cena had no time to celebrate as he was attacked by Barrett. A series of reversals led to a Barrett DDT, but Cena kicked out at two.
Barrett soon ended up on the receiving end of the Five Knuckle Shuffle and had Sheamus thrown into him. Cena hit a drop toehold on the champ and locked him in the STF, even dragging him into the center of the ring. Despite that, Sheamus willed himself to get close enough to grab the bottom rope and break the hold.
As expected, the remainder of Nexus joined the fray around the 18-minute mark. Their arrival distracted Cena long enough for Barrett to plant him with the Wasteland, leaving only three men to fight for the title. The Nexus members jumped Orton on the outside but were quickly scattered by a chair-wielding Cena.
Back in the ring, Orton softened up Barrett with a backbreaker and hit an RKO to get a three count. A revived Sheamus scored with an immediate Brogue Kick only to see Orton kick out at two.
Gathering himself quickly, Sheamus looked for the High Cross. Orton managed to slide out and hit the RKO, covering for three and winning his sixth WWE Championship.
The next WWE pay-per-view is Hell in a Cell on October 3.
The Allstate Arena appears to be supporting WWE's claims that it is sold out for tonight's show. Let there be no doubt that Chicago is a devoted wrestling town. The three-man booth of Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and Matt Striker is calling the action.
Dolph Ziggler (champion) vs. Kofi Kingston (challenger) – Intercontinental Championship Match, Champion Can Lose the Title on Count Out or DQ
Vickie Guerrero and her Diva trainee from the increasingly unwatchable NXT are on hand to support Ziggler. He doesn't need any help early, grounding Kingston while the announcers discuss Vickie. I wish they wouldn't. The final sequence begins when Ziggler applies a sleeper hold that is reversed, forcing the champ to toss Kingston out to the floor to escape. Guerrero moves in to slap the challenger, but Ziggler calls her off because he doesn't want to be disqualified. That turns out to be the right call, as Ziggler evades the Trouble in Paradise and hits the Zig Zag to keep his belt.
Winner … and still Intercontinental Champion … Dolph Ziggler at 12 minutes and 41 seconds.
Rating: 6/10
The Miz is the star of a new Paper Jamz commercial, which I don't have a problem with since the toy/music line is sponsoring the show. But why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam?
Todd Grisham discusses strategy for the main event with Edge. The Rated R Superstar doesn't feel like he's at a disadvantage against five other men because he always rises to the occasion when people least expect it. Edge vows to leave the ring tonight holding the gold.
CM Punk vs. The Big Show
Hometown boy Punk gets a warm reaction from the fans. But that's not what he wants, so he tells everyone that though he loves Chicago, he hates and despises all of its citizens. Even after calling them all the scum of the earth and telling them they've ruined his beautiful city, Punk still gets some cheers when the match begins. Hey, he tried. An awesome spot sees Punk slingshot into a senton on the floor. Show eventually tires of CM jumping around, so he tackles him coming off the turnbuckle and uses one big right hand to end it.
Winner… The Big Show at four minutes and 40 seconds.
Rating: 5.5/10
Josh Mathews speaks to Chris Jericho, who has claimed he will leave the WWE if he loses tonight. He's not worried about that, though, as he has a history of defeating multiple opponents that dates back to beating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night. Also he's the best in the world at what he do… er, does. A video package highlights the issues between The Miz and Daniel Bryan.
The Miz (champion) vs. Daniel Bryan (challenger) – United States Championship Match
You know how girls will sometimes randomly say to you that they need to know where your relationship is headed? I kind of feel like I'm at that point with Cole's love for Miz and contempt for Bryan. It was funny at first, but now it's just the same thing over and over and it doesn't feel like it's leading anywhere. Fortunately that doesn't detract too much from this match. Miz shows how far he's come as a wrestler by working over Bryan's arms and shoulders. Bryan fights back with a dizzying array of high impact kicks and a dive through the ropes to the floor. Current Miz disciple Alex Riley tries to get involved by hopping on the apron, but Miz accidentally sends him flying. Bryan sidesteps Riley and gets several near falls. Miz goes ballistic, raining down strikes. He stalks Bryan from behind, but the challenger takes him down and maneuvers into position for the LeBell Lock. Miz strains but can't quite reach the rope, so he's forced to tap out… and Cole immediately launches into a rant about how Bryan got lucky and doesn't deserve the belt. That's it Michael. I think I need to see other announcers.
Winner… and new U.S. Champion…Daniel Bryan at 12 minutes and 25 seconds.
Rating: 8/10
A promo airs for Hell in a Cell, which is in two weeks. Wait, that can't be right. It is? WWE, please note the continuing crappy state of the economy and don't ask people to pony up for pay-per-views every other week. Thanks.
Mathews asks Cena about his chances, and while running down the odds of various possible occurrences, he notices the large number of boos he got when first on screen and declares a 75 percent chance for a hostile crowd. He's not sure what will happen in the main event, but he does know people should never count him out.
Michelle McCool (Women's Champion) vs. Melina (Divas Champion) – WWE Women's and Divas Championship Unification Lumberjill Match
I doubt there have ever been two titles begging for unification as badly as these. Layla is apparently upset that as co-holder of McCool's belt, she got aced out in this deal. That doesn't stop her from getting physically involved in the match, battling Melina long enough for McCool to connect with a big kick. Let's move on.
Winner… and new Unified Divas Champion… Michelle McCool at six minutes and 33 seconds.
Rating: 4/10
Grisham catches up with Barrett. He admits that his opponents represent greatness, but they also signify the status quo. He's got a chance to prove tonight that the winds of change are indeed blowing. A video package recounts the long, twisted history between the Undertaker and Kane.
Undertaker (challenger) vs. Kane (champion) – World Heavyweight Championship No Holds barred Match
The brothers don't even wait for the bell, battling on the stage. The pillars near the entranceway and the steel steps both come into play. Cool spots include Undertaker leaping completely over the barricade to tackle Kane in the crowd, as well as Kane launching himself off the barricade to the floor. Kane eventually takes control of the match inside the ring, battering the Dead Man. He simply waves his brother in for more. Undertaker rallies with a jumping lariat, Snake Eyes and a big boot to the face. He hits a choke slam and looks for the Tombstone. Kane manages to wriggle free and reverse position to deliver his own Tombstone. Even Undertaker doesn't kick out of that.
Winner… and still World Heavyweight Champion… Kane at 18 minutes and 26 seconds.
Rating: 7.5/10
Cena's new movie Legendary is available next week on DVD, only at Walmart. It also showed on just enough movie screens that it can say it wasn't direct to DVD. Elsewhere, Grisham asks Orton if he'll share some of his thoughts on the main event. Orton considers it but tells Grisham no.
The Hart Dynasty (champions) vs. The Usos vs. Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella vs. Evan Bourne and Mark Henry vs. Drew McIntyre and "Dashing" Cody Rhodes – WWE Tag Team Championship Tag Team Turmoil Match
What did you think of WWE Night of Champions?
It was great – 11%
It was okay – 22%
It sucked – 18%
Didn't see it – 48%
The announcers talk up the importance of the tag straps. If they're so important, why is tag team wrestling such a lost art in WWE, and why wasn't this match announced ahead of time? The Usos eliminate the Harts right off the bat, ensuring we will have new champs. Kozlov and Marella don't last long, and Bourne goes flying to send the Usos to the back. McIntyre and Rhodes take turns beating on Bourne, who finally manages to tag out to Henry. The faces rally and try to set up an Air Bourne off Henry's shoulders. That doesn't work, and Rhodes takes advantage by drilling Bourne with the Cross Rhodes for the win. Kind of a cluster, but it had its moments.
Winners… and new WWE Tag Team Champions… Drew McIntyre and "Dashing" Cody Rhodes at 11 minutes and 40 seconds.
Rating: 5.5/10
A vignette introduces people who don't watch Smackdown (a large group, one suspects) to Alberto Del Rio. He coins a phrase by calling the fans "mentally constipated." I like that. One final video montage examines the history of the WWE Championship and the mentalities of all six main event competitors.
Sheamus (champion) vs. John Cena vs. Edge vs. Chris Jericho vs. Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton – WWE Championship Six Pack Elimination Challenge Match
Winner… and new WWE Champion… Randy Orton at 21 minutes and 26 seconds.
Rating: 7.5/10
Total Event Time: 2 hours and 46 minutes
Event Rating: 7/10
Nick Tylwalk admits to feeling a little mentally constipated from time to time after pounding out 2,000-word pay-per-view reports. Despite that, he'll still answer you if reached at his Twitter feed @Nick_Tylwalk or at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Svetlana Aleynikova is an award-winning Ramona newborn photographer. She specializes in fine art Ramona newborn photography. She usually photographs newborn babies in her cozy home based studio conveniently located in Ramona area. It's an easy up to 30 minute drive from all over San Diego county
We are lucky to be able to shoot in Ramona where we have warm weather and are able to shoot almost year round. Your newborn will always be wrapped or dressed in a warm stylized outfit. A heater and a pop-tent are also used to keep the baby warm and cozy.
Svetlana photographed weddings and engagements in Ramona for 15 years before switching to newborn photography. She has been able to scout out many pretty locations all throughout Ramona.
Outdoor sessions are always planned ahead of time at locations with easy access and a variety of spots for different setups and poses. It can be a neighborhood park, shaded trail, field or even beautiful patches of flowers near a parking lot. Keep in mind we don't need a large space for outdoor newborn photography. A small tiny garden or patch of wildflowers can look huge compared to the size of a newborn baby. Each session is styled ahead of time with custom made props and outfits. This allows the pictures to always be unique and beautiful. Svetlana always works with an assistant for her studio and outdoor newborn sessions to ensure the baby's safety. The assistant is always an arm length away and keeps an eye on the baby at all times. The safety of your children is her utmost priority and is very important. Newborn skin is very sensitive and is always kept in the shade to protect it. Svetlana uses a screen or a pop-up tent to keep your newborn out of direct sunlight. Parents are always encouraged to help with outdoor sessions. They can hold a reflector and help spot the baby. An extra helping hand or two are always welcome. :)
Outdoor newborn sessions can be scheduled in the morning or in the evening 2 hours before sunset, during the golden hour, which is the perfect time for the most beautiful soft lighting. A white noise machine, called the baby shusher, is provided to help soothe the baby. A vibrating pad is also used to keep the baby calm when they are fussy. Everything is provided for you on the day of the session. You don't have to bring anything, just your baby, milk (breast or bottle), and a pacifier!
Although outdoor newborn photography sounds like an amazing opportunity to use the beautiful Ramona outdoors with endless background options, sometimes it can be tricky to keep the baby warm and comfortable. Therefore outdoor newborn sessions are limited to using long sleeve outfits, hats and wraps with a selection of a few props. Outdoor sessions are always dependent on the weather and what's blooming in the area. As a result, each session is unique due to the location, time of day and preferred style. Outdoor sessions tend to be more vibrant, colorful and feature natural elements, greenery and flowers. If you prefer neutral colors such as white, cream and gray, you would need to go with a studio session where setups are designed to match your nursery and home decor. If you can not decide which session is best for you and want to have the best of both worlds, you can go with a combo package that comes with a 3 hour studio session and a 1 hour outdoor session. Svetlana recommends booking a studio session first and adding a mini outdoor newborn session for those parents who want to add variety to their newborn photo gallery.
If you are interested in booking a newborn session in Ramona and not sure if you want it to be done in the studio or outdoors, Svetlana offers both options. There is a huge collection of props available in the studio including various baskets, swings, little beds and hammocks. Svetlana carefully selected the best hand made newborn outfits, hats and delicate headbands. With a degree in engineering and design she loves to design her new props and outfits to make this Ramona newborn photography studio experience unique and unforgettable for her clients. They always comment on how amazing it was to watch her do her magic, safely posing their newborn babies in very cute and comfortable poses and using her numerous baby soothing techniques. Her prop collection is very unique, allowing to create one-of-a-kind Ramona newborn pictures.
There is a comfortable sitting area in the studio where parents can feed their babies and even take a nap while Svetlana and her assistant work their magic photographing newborns. A regular newborn session is about 3 hours. It usually allows for plenty of time for posing, feeding, diaper changes and soothing the baby. Multiple babies and sessions with siblings or pets usually require more time. Clients can extend their session if needed. Svetlana encourages bringing grandparents to your Ramona newborn photo shoot whenever possible, as it allows to create priceless three or four generation pictures that become family heirlooms.
The best time to take maternity pictures is around 28-32 weeks when your belly is already showing but not too close to your due date.
Svetlana includes a consultation session to perfectly tailor the maternity session to you. Style, posing, wardrobe, and lighting will be discussed during the consultation with her. Svetlana believes that working closely with her clients and allows her to truly bring their dreams into the real world. A Maternity Guide that provides more info on how to prepare for the session will be sent to you once you book your session. You will be able to choose from a wonderful collection of drapery, gowns, dresses, and robes for your session. Your stunning portraits will be enhanced by having your makeup and hair done by professionals and can be added to the package. The maternity session can be shot at a local scene such as a park or a beach; or in our Ramona studio.
The option of shooting in the studio allows you to relax during the session in the comfort of a private and air-conditioned environment. The safe and comfortable atmosphere in our studio is ideal for those who are intrigued by nude or semi-nude photos.
Up to two wardrobes are included in the one hour maternity session. Husbands and children are welcomed to participate in the session at no extra cost.
ABL Photography is a full service Ramona photography studio, specializing in fine art wall art, museum quality prints and albums, archival keepsake print boxes, wooden blocks, canvases and much more. Inquire about our custom hand painted portraits.
When it comes to choosing a pediatrician for your new baby, you spend hours researching while pregnant. You want someone who has a lot of expertise, is kind, and knows how to deal with babies. You're entrusting a piece of your heart to a stranger, and you want to be sure that your child will be secure and well cared for. This is equally as essential when it comes to newborn photographers!
This is what Ramona newborn photographers are for! Many of the poses we use during a newborn session are far more sophisticated than they appear, and hiring a professional newborn photographer is critical to ensuring your baby's safety at all times. Having an assistant there guarantees that your kid is kept secure and comfortable throughout the treatment. In order to achieve those gorgeous pictures, professional photographers should have received instruction on how to keep your baby safe as well as taught many strategies to keep your baby calm and pleased.
Not to mention the fact that newborns are completely unpredictable. We have no idea when they will want to eat or when they will become fussy for no apparent reason. A professional photographer should have enough skill to switch gears fast and capture those stunning images in a way that pleases everyone.
This is one moment when you don't want to cut corners on professional photography. There is a lot of moving factors involved in achieving that professional aesthetic. When it comes to cameras, lenses, and lighting, a professional photographer will use professional-grade equipment. With the appropriate lighting, you can get beautiful shadows and depth while also perfectly capturing your baby's skin-tone. Knowing how to place studio lighting is half the fight.
We will also provide you access to hundreds of items that have been developed exclusively for Ramona newborn photography. Sometimes the cheaper props may not fit well and will look bad in photographs. Your professional Ramona newborn photographer will be able to style your newborn session in a way that is timeless and will provide you with timeless artwork for many years to come.
Finally, the correct editing software is critical for taking any shot from beautiful to absolutely perfect. As a full-service studio, we will guide you through the whole ordering process. There are many options for where to print your photographs, yet only professional photographers have access to photo labs that produce heirloom-quality pieces! We even have a tool that will show you how your photos will look to scale on YOUR walls! All we need is a smartphone photo of that great wall space you've been looking to fill.
It will be a flawless experience when dealing with a trained professional! We totally understand how exhausted you are after having a baby. The last thing you want to think about is how to dress your older children for photos or where to get unique items for a newborn session. When you enter the studio, there will be a comfortable couch for you to rest on (We've even had some parents fall asleep on it!). We will have all of the setups ready to go so you don't have to wait for us to get anything ready! My assistant and I will look after the infant from start to end, so you won't have to worry about a thing.
Not to mention that we take the time before the session to get to know you and your goal for the session. We'll have set ups based on your style and preferences, as well as any colors you'd want to see used. This is the ideal time to coordinate that nursery or ensure that your family's clothing matches the decor of your home. It's critical to us that you have a stress-free experience from beginning to end, so it's not just about producing the best final result, but also about enjoying the entire process.
Last but not least, your baby will only be a newborn for around 2-3 weeks. That's all! There are no do-overs or makeup days. When newborns reach 3 weeks of age, they grow more aware, their bellies fill out, and they begin to change. It's usually a good idea to schedule your newborn session as soon as possible since we prefer to have our clients come in within that brief 2-3 week window. Not to mention that this will be your first family portrait. As you look back at these photos, you won't be thinking about how exhausted you look or if you should've gotten your nails done... you'll be remembering that newborn smell, the curled toes, and the flaky skin. These are Family Portraits that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Shalom S. 3/11/2019 Choosing a newborn photographer can be extremely overwhelming and Svetlana was the best decision we've made when planning for the arrival of our little princess. If you are looking for a fantastic newborn photographer, stop looking, you've found her! I booked her when I was near my due date and knew she was the right choice after reviewing her websites (Yelp, Instagram, Google, Facebook). Svetlana was very accommodating and responsive to my messages on Instagram and Yelp. She has a beautiful studio in her home in Ramona with a breathtaking set-up and just a ton of wonderful props, backdrops, blankets, etc. to use. Svetlana and her assistant were very patient and soothing with our newborn. I had absolutely no idea how the shoots were going to go and was worried my baby wouldn't cooperate, but I was totally wrong as she is truly a baby whisperer! I can't say enough about Svetlana and her assistant. We are so happy that we found ABL Photography while scouring the internet for newborn photographers. If you are hesitating - don't! I did plenty of research and am so glad I found Svetlana!! I highly recommend her for newborn photos. I cannot wait to see the finished product, but I am confident they will be stunning.
- Book her in advance.
- Show up on time (I know this is hard with a newborn, but this will allow maximum time for the session to go smoothly).
- If you have something in mind let her know ahead of time to save time.
We have received our pictures and the end result was excellent. We got many compliments already on our daughter's pictures. Newborn session is indeed an investment, but working with Svetlana and receiving such a high-end product makes it well worth it. If you are looking for maternity or newborn photographer Svetlana is the best in Ramona, she knows what she is doing!
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LG unveils everlasting solar phone
Limitless power... on standby
MWC LG looks set to follow in Samsung's solar-powered footsteps, because it's unveiled a prototype sun-soaker handset.
LG's Secret phone: with added solar cells
The firm's modified one of its existing Secret phones so that almost the entire back panel's covered by solar cells. Samsung recently launched a talker called Blue Earth that has a very similar design.
An LG spokesman told Register Hardware that, during tests, a ten-minute solar charge was enough to power a three-minute voice call.
But it's not happy with that and wants the phone's solar panel to generate enough electricity for standby mode to "last forever". The final version would be a hybrid device though, sporting a battery to support everyday use. And British winters.
LG wants its solar-powered phone to last forever in standby mode
LG said it hopes to have the unnamed solar phone – which will probably be a new model, rather than an eco-friendly Secret – by the end of 2009 or in early 2010. ®


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Mothers, children widely affected by continuing Syrian violence, UNICEF warns
Addressing a media briefing in Geneva, a spokesperson for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), Marixie Mercado, reported that, according to local health officials, the ongoing violence continued to impact infant care in Syrian hospitals, particularly among newborns who were increasingly affected by a lack of available incubators.
At the General Hospital in Damascus, Syria's capital, Ms. Mercado said that out of 21 incubators only 14 were functioning despite a list of over 60 babies waiting to use the remaining accessible machines.
"Health workers said many babies had died because there were not enough incubators," she told the press briefing.
"Yesterday, the Ministry of Health indicated to UNICEF that 400 incubators were needed across the country," she continued, adding that overcrowding at the General Hospital was also affecting the children's ward where 200 patients were waiting for access to 120 beds.
Ms. Mercado warned that the stress of the fighting was especially having a damaging effect on expectant mothers. Citing health workers, she stated that mothers were delivering earlier and that many were also miscarrying while hospitals were experiencing a two-fold increase in the number of Caesarean sections when compared with the same period last year.
At least 20,000 people, mostly civilians, have died since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began some 20 months ago. A further 2.5 million Syrians urgently need humanitarian aid, and over 340,000 have crossed the border to Syria's neighbouring countries, according to UN estimates.
There had been expectations that the warring parties in Syria would agree to observe a ceasefire, starting last Friday, in observance of the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, in the hope that it would help create an environment that would allow a political process to develop. That ceasefire, however, was not respected as violence continued across the war-torn country through the holiday weekend.
Ms. Mercado told the gathered journalists that while UNICEF had provided relief items to around 60,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), there was a shortage of school supplies, furniture and teachers for IDP children fleeing the violence.
She added that the UN agency was working to quickly bring in more supplies, including incubators and other winter gear, to cities such as Al-Raqqah and Tartous, as well as others.
Addressing the same news briefing, the spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Rupert Colville, told reporters that a circulated video showing apparent executions would be difficult to verify immediately and required further careful scrutiny.
He noted, however, that the video appeared to show a war crime and urged all parties to respect international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
"The people committing these crimes should be under no illusion that they will escape accountability as there is a lot of accumulated evidence," Mr. Colville added.


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Nightwish:Bless the Child
|"Bless the Child"
|Century Child (2002)
|Tuomas Holopainen
|Tuomas Holopainen
"I was born amidst the purple waterfalls.
I was weak, yet not unblessed.
Dead to the world. Alive for the journey.
One night I dreamt a white rose withering,
a newborn drowning a lifetime loneliness.
I dreamt all my future. Relived my past.
A witnessed the beauty of the beast"
Where have all the feelings gone?
Why has all the laughter ceased?
Why am I loved only when I'm gone?
Gone back in time to bless the child
Think of me long enough to make a memory
Come bless the child one more time
How can I ever feel again?
Given the chance would I return?
I've never felt so alone in my life
As I drank from a cup which was counting my time
There's a poison drop in this cup of Man
To drink it is to follow the left hand path
"Where have all the feelings gone?
Why is the deadliest sin - to love as I loved you?
Now unblessed, homesick in time,
soon to be freed from care, from human pain.
My tale is the most bitter truth:
Time pays us but with earth & dust, and a dark, silent grave.
Remember, my child: Without innocence the cross is only iron,
hope is only an illusion & Ocean Soul's nothing but a name...
The Child bless thee & keep thee forever"


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The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard honors Sheppard's extraordinary work, underscores his lifelong devotion to creating and promoting classical art, and celebrates the legacy of Maryland philanthropist and businessman Leroy Merritt. Designed by well-known Baltimore architect Jim Grieves, this extraordinary cultural arts center serves as an enduring tribute to the accomplished painter and sculptor. Established in 2010, the center furthers the university's goal of promoting lifelong learning and serves as a unique focal point for the university's highly acclaimed visual art collections.
The Center is particularly unusual in that it showcases the work of a unique, living artist—Joseph Sheppard not only paints and sculpts, but also has written several books on art. Sheppard was born in 1930 in Owings Mills, Maryland, and educated at the Maryland Institute College of Art under Jacques Maroger, the former technical director of the Louvre Museum in Paris. One of Maryland's most renowned artists, Sheppard stands now as an acknowledged master of a realism that recalls the style of the Renaissance masters. His credo, as put forth in the introduction to a recent major exhibition at UMGC, Beast of Burden, reads as follows:
I believe that technical skill is still an important element in art.
I believe that there is no object to nonobjective, that minimal is less, that junk sculpture is junk, and form in painting relates to the illusion of three dimensions.
My art is based on the return to those standards which demand the knowledge of composition, perspective, color, three-dimensional form, draftsmanship, and anatomy.
The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard houses a permanent collection of more than 20 of Sheppard's finest bronze and marble sculptures, which have been donated to the university. The gallery displays a variety of paintings, on loan and in rotating exhibits, including a selection of Sheppard's most notable works, many of which were showcased in earlier exhibitions at UMGC, including Beast of Burden and Fifty Years of Art. The study center houses Sheppard's extensive personal collection of about 1,000 books about classical art and artists, along with a series of original drawings illustrating themes such as the male figure, still life, and head and portrait studies.
The Center features an interior by Rita St. Clair, as well as a state-of-the-art climate control system, a "green" roof planted with sedum, and custom lighting by specialist Cheryl Flota, of Light'n Up, whose extensive résumé includes the display lighting for one of the Smithsonian Institution's most prized possessions, the Hope Diamond.
The Center has been fully funded by private donations—including a $3 million gift from the late Baltimore-area real estate developer Leroy Merritt, for whom it is named. The facility includes a gallery, study center, and indoor sculpture garden, all centered around a spacious, multilevel reception area. The design of the Center was influenced by Sheppard's own artistic interpretations.
Philanthropist and commercial real estate developer Leroy M. Merritt was born in Dundalk, Maryland, and attended Dundalk High School and Western Maryland College (now McDaniel University). During college, he earned tuition money and learned the building trade while working summers for relatives who owned a masonry contracting business. After graduating from college, he taught seventh grade for two years and then went into the construction business for himself. After a two-year partnership with developer Edward St. John, the two men divided their properties amicably, and Merritt went on to found Merritt Properties, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland. The company is now the largest property management firm in the Baltimore–Washington, D.C., area and is responsible for approximately 14 million square feet of commercial real estate. In 1977, Merritt opened the Towson Court Club for racquetball enthusiasts;today, the Baltimore area has nine Merritt Athletic Clubs. Merritt died in January 2010 at the age of 79.
The Center is an extension of the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.


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My life has been a series of problems, and I've handled each one the same way.
As an only child in a privileged home, I had what you would call an idyllic childhood. Everything was always handed to me. When I was 9, my father pulled some strings and got me a paper route. Well, I quickly discovered that tossing the papers while riding a bike was next to impossible, and the weight of the papers exhausted my arms. My first big opportunity in life had presented me with one of my first big problems. How did I handle it? I hid the papers in a gutter and spent the morning crying behind a bush.
Some people look at adversity as a challenge. I'm not one of them. I see adversity like this: menacing, cold-hearted adversity. When life gives me lemons, I wish desperately for lemonade. But as I lack the sugar and ice necessary to make it, the lemons instead rot away in the drawer of the refrigerator until several months later, when I eventually throw them away.
When you're in a bind, I'm precisely the guy you shouldn't count on. When people seek guidance, they look to anyone else but me. Need a shoulder to cry on? I'm nowhere to be found. And when the chips are down, well sir, so am I.
Everybody faces difficulties in life that seem overwhelming, but it is only the rare few—like me, for example—who simply can't do anything about them, no matter how hard they try, until the hopelessness and despair becomes so overwhelming they can't stop themselves from contemplating suicide. Everybody has problems, and there's nothing to be done but to buck up, pull yourself together, curl up into a ball, and give up. For the surrendering you do today only lessens the pain and humiliation of the defeat you will face tomorrow!
Five years ago, my mother gave me the "nudge out of the nest," hoping that, at 35, with a sizeable savings, an apartment in my name, a weekly allowance, a strong back, a set of fine clothes, and my father's connections in the world of business, I might find my way in the world. No sirree. Not me. Like a helpless, flightless baby bird, I sat beak-open on the sidewalk outside of our home crying desperately for my mommy night and day until such time as the authorities were called and I was taken into a group home, where I received the care I need.
As I struggle through my day-to-day existence, which mostly involves lying in bed, I am constantly reminded that no matter what life dishes out, I know deep in my soul that I can't face it. And if you're anything like me, you need to just keep telling yourself that you can't either! Sometimes, when everything seems to be going wrong, I repeat to myself of the old saying, "God doesn't make any bad days, just bad people who are good for nothing, like myself."
Nobody said it was going to be easy, and for me, it's not only not easy, it's impossible. I look in my heart and I ask myself this question: "Why try?" Sure, I know I've been through worse than this before, but everything that doesn't kill me makes me gradually more and more injured over time, until I'm eventually completely debilitated and can do nothing but ineffectually quiver in pain.
When life gets me down, I stay down, hoping to avoid another gut-wrenching blow to the solar plexus. And, when the going gets tough, I bring my knees to my chin and wrap my arms around my head to avoid being trampled to death by all the go-getters who have gotten going!


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Did you know that trusted Andover area TMJ/TMD dentist Charles McQuade, D.M.D. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.
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Over 42% of people 65 and have a missing tooth or teeth. Dentures work fine in some cases, and not so well in others. In fact, ill-fitting dentures can contribute to the loss of supporting teeth or bone, and aggravate deterioration of your mouth.
Well, you could go toothless. But along with that comes a change in eating habits, quality of speech, and level of self-esteem.
In many dental practices, implant dentists have had great success with "osseointegrated" (osseo = bone) dental implants, a system where bone and implant mesh. As implant research has grown into dental implantology, many types of appliances have been tested (and some discarded). The Branemark implant, a titanium device developed in Sweden, has the longest track record, a 95% success rate over 20 years.
In the Branemark system, it's the osseointegration, the meshing of implant and bone. The properties of the implant are such that a chemical and mechanical bond is formed. The jawbone actually grows into the implant. But the real benchmark for the success of a dental implant procedure is this: The patient has to be happy with it. For years.
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If you think you might benefit from teeth implants, call your implant dentist for a consultation.
Many people considering implant dentistry wonder how the cost of dental implants compares to the cost of a more traditional three-unit bridge.
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The cost of dental implants over your lifetime, therefore, is likely to be much lower than the cost of a traditional three-unit bridge, and is the most natural replacement for a missing tooth.


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Brian O'Driscoll counted himself "extremely lucky" to cap 15 years of Ireland action with his second RBS 6 Nations title.
The 35-year-old admitted he would be loath to take off an Ireland jersey for the final time after the breathless 22-20 win over France in Paris.
The Leinster stalwart said he could not quite believe the time had come when he would never represent his country again.
O'Driscoll accepted tears will be a certainty as he reflected on just his second win in Paris, 14 years after a stunning hat-trick announced his arrival on the world stage.
"I played on for one more year hopeful to get a victory against the All Blacks - that didn't happen - and to win a Six Nations, and that did happen," said O'Driscoll, who will retire in the summer with a second Six Nations title to add to the 2009 Grand Slam.
"You can't have it all, but you take the bits that you get.
"Not many people get to finish their career on their own terms - certainly not with high emotions like today. I'm extremely lucky and thankful to have been a part of a great, great team.
"It's been a fantastic Six Nations for us. I've enjoyed every second.
"I don't really want to take this jersey off yet, because I know when I do it's the last time.
"I'm dragging the a*** out of it a little bit!"
"Emotions come afterwards and they did. I'm sure there will be a few tears - later on, with multiple beers on board, probably"
Johnny Sexton had a mixed evening. He scored two tries, missed five points with the boot and was knocked out cold trying to tackle Mathieu Bastareaud.
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt confirmed Sexton suffered concussion, but reported the Racing Metro fly-half was "up and about" after the final whistle.
Andrew Trimble also crossed for Ireland, as Schmidt's men fended off a late French rally to edge home and win the Six Nations on points difference from England.
"I think I tried to channel the emotions into the performance," 141-cap Test world-record appearance holder O'Driscoll said.
"I played fair today, and you can't allow the occasion to get the better of you.
"You have to try to make sure you're the cog in the wheel for the team.
"Emotions come afterwards and they did. I'm sure there will be a few tears - later on, with multiple beers on board, probably.
"It's a lovely way to finish out. I've had so much fun over the last 15 years, and I feel very grateful to finish in this fantastic way.
"I got a frog in my throat on the final whistle all right. You're not yourself sometimes when you're being interviewed. It feels as though you're trying to present a certain way.
"After scenarios like today it comes out a bit more, particularly when it's the end. You have to be as natural as you can.
"Over the course of the next while, when it sinks in, I'm sure it will flood out.
"When I pull the jersey off it will be hard, but it will come with a great sense of happiness to finish off with a great high after a lot of nearly moments."
Ireland head coach Schmidt said he will miss coaching "workaholic" O'Driscoll immensely.
The former New Zealand schoolteacher said O'Driscoll's legacy will start with Robbie Henshaw and Darren Cave picking up the slack in his absence, having learned international outside-centre play at first hand.
"I've worked with Brian for four years now, and he's a man I respect hugely," the former Leinster boss said.
"He's a player I really enjoy coaching. His work ethic is massive.
"If you think you've got to where you need to be, and you're talented, to work so hard that you maximise those special attributes, the example he sets with his character... All that I will most certainly miss.
"At the same time he's been quietly grooming a couple of guys to come in.
"I don't think they can come in and fill his shoes straight away - they will have slightly smaller feet.
"But hopefully they can grow into them."
Phew! Worked out ok! Thanks for all the messages of support. Unreal feeling. Not easy taking this off for last time pic.twitter.com/Sq89BdLOnw— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) March 15, 2014
Schmidt said Ireland's stars have earned the right to celebrate an icon's international retirement, especially after rejecting the emotion of O'Driscoll's farewell all week.
"We did it a little bit last week; there was a fantastic ovation in Dublin," he said. "This week we did nothing.
"I mentioned it once pre-game and it wasn't mentioned at all, all week. The team were very conscious of it, and it didn't demand mentioning.
"They wanted it to be special for him, and I think they achieved that."


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Italian and Economics (BA)
- Subject areas: Economics, Modern languages and translation
- UCAS code: RL31
- Next intake: September 2023
- Duration: 4 years
- Mode: Full time
Why study this course
Spend a year abroad
Adventure into a new culture; open your mind to new ideas and experiences while applying and developing your language skills.
Tailored to your ability
All our languages can be studied at beginner or advanced level and do not require an A Level.
Freedom to choose
Gain experience on a placement, work as a teaching assistant or choose to study during your year abroad.
State of the art trading room
Prepare yourself for trading and risk management in a controlled environment equipped with Investor Simulations, TRETS and Bloomberg.
Tailored to your interests
Specialise in industrial economics, economic history, labour economics or international economics.
Our aim at the School of Modern Languages and Cardiff Business School is to educate our students to become 'global citizens'. By combining Italian and Economics you will gain a variety of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, making you competitive and attractive in an increasingly global workforce and opening the doors to a variety of career paths.
The four-year degree in Italian and Economics combines the main elements (modules and teaching) of Economics with the study of Italian language and culture. The programme will equip you with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of the core subject areas of the discipline: macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis. It aims to provide you with knowledge of the workings of the UK economy and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts. It also aims to provide a high level of competence in Italian and knowledge of the economy of Italy.
We will introduce you to the breadth and depth of economic analysis and offer you the opportunity to acquire knowledge and techniques across a number of specialised areas. Studying Economics provides a rigorous training that can be a useful foundation for future careers.
Through the study of Italian and Economics, the programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to you in future education and in your subsequent careers.
As the European Union develops, language skills are becoming increasingly attractive to employers. Studying Economics with Italian will help to prepare you for a career in Economics by providing you with a sound knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles and techniques of the discipline. The programme will also give you the added advantage of acquiring a language.
Each school involved in delivering the degree offers a challenging course of modules, supported by a friendly atmosphere and excellent staff-student relationships.
The first year provides the essential Economics and related modules that form the basis of a degree in Economics together with modules in Italian language and culture.
Year two develops from this base, giving equal weighting to Economics and Italian subjects. You will continue to focus on core modules in Economics, whilst the Italian language component focuses on your communication skills. In your second year of Economics you will study compulsory modules in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. You will choose your remaining 20 credits from a list of Italian optional modules.
Your third year is spent in Italy studying modules to the equivalent of 120 credits in a range of accounting, business and economics subjects in Italian.
Italy is a major actor on the European and world stage, possessing a rich and sophisticated culture. Italian is one of the official working languages of the European Union and of the United Nations.
In year four you will take 60 credits of optional Economics related modules, combined with 30 credits in Italian language and 30 credits of Italian optional modules.
Overall, the degree in Italian and Economics prepares you for a career in Economics or international business with an ability to work in Italian as well as in English.
Entry requirements
We accept a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as equivalent international qualifications subject to entry requirements. If you are applying to study this course via Clearing, entry grade requirements may be higher than those advertised. Typical offers are as follows:
A level
ABB-BBB. If you have grade B in Italian at A-level you will have access to the languages advanced pathways.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
Our grade range covers our standard offer and contextual offer. We carefully consider the circumstances in which you've been studying (your contextual data) upon application.
- Eligible students will be given an offer at the lower end of the advertised grade range.
- Where there is no grade range advertised and/or where there are selection processes in place (like an interview) you may receive additional points in the selection process or be guaranteed interview/consideration.
Learn about eligible courses and how contextual data is applied.
International Baccalaureate
32-31 overall or 665 in 3 HL subjects. If you have grade 6 in HL Italian you will have access to the languages advanced pathways.
Baccalaureate Wales
From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
Other essential requirements
You must have or be working towards:
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
- GCSE Maths grade B/6 or equivalent qualification (subject and grade). If you are taking A-level Maths (or equivalent), GCSE Maths is not required. Core Maths may also be accepted in place of GCSE Maths.
We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.
We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.
English language requirements
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
Criminal convictions
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.
If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement, including the ability to travel to outside of the UK or to undertake a placement/studies outside of Cardiff University
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Other qualifications from inside the UK
DDM in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Science subjects. If you have grade B in Italian at A-level in addition to or in combination with a BTEC you will have access to the languages advanced pathways.
T level
D in a T Level in any subject.
Please see our admissions policies for more information about the application process.
Interview or selection process
Each candidate's profile is considered as a complete picture, taking into account your interest in and suitability for the degree, as shown in your personal statement and referee's report, as well as achieved and predicted grades. Your ability to present an argument, evidence of intellectual curiosity and your enthusiasm for and commitment to studying will also be assessed.
Tuition fees for 2023 entry
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas.
Learn how we decide your fee status
Fees for home status
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|Year one
|Year two
|Year three (sandwich year)
|Year four
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland
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Fees for overseas status
|Tuition fee
|Year one
|Year two
|Year three (sandwich year)
|Year four
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Financial support
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Additional costs
Course specific equipment
Many students choose to invest in personal copies of the recommended core textbooks and unabridged bilingual dictionaries and reference grammars. While copies of most course materials are available in the library, many students opt to acquire personal copies of set texts.
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Living costs
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Course structure
BA Italian and Economics is a four-year degree programme. It is structured in such a way that you will acquire over successive years high-level language and economic competencies, combined with the skills to become an independent and critical thinker, equipped for professional employment.
In each year of the programme you will study 120 credits, equally split between 60 credits in Economics and 60 credits in Italian. Your third year will be spent studying or working abroad in Italy or another Italian-speaking country.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2023/2024 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2023.
Year one
In year one you will take 60 credits in core economics modules and one compulsory 40 credit module in Italian language and a 20 credit translational module, providing you with a solid base for the next three years of your degree programme.
|Module title
|Module code
|Applied Stats and Maths in Econ and Business
|20 credits
|20 credits
|20 credits
|Introduction to Italian Studies in a Transnational Context
|20 credits
|Module title
|Module code
|Advanced Italian Language (Year 1)
|40 credits
|Beginners Italian Language Year 1
|40 credits
Year two
In year two you are required to pursue modules amounting to 120 credits. Year two develops from the foundation of year one, giving equal 60 credit weighting to business and Italian subjects. You will continue to focus on compulsory Economics modules in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, whilst the language focuses on your communication skills in Italian language, providing the ideal preparation for the third year which is spent abroad.
|Module title
|Module code
|Macroeconomic Theory
|20 credits
|Microeconomic Theory
|20 credits
|Whose 'culture' is it anyway? Identity, Power and Memory in C20th Italy
|Module title
|Module code
|Ex-Beginners Language Year 2 Italian
|30 credits
|Ex-Advanced Language Year 2 Italian
|30 credits
|British Economy
|20 credits
|Money Banking and Finance
|20 credits
|Economics of the EU
|20 credits
|Managerial Economics
|20 credits
|Introductory Econometrics
|20 credits
|State, Business and the British Economy in the Twentieth Century
|20 credits
Year three: Sandwich year
Your third year is spent in Italy or another Italian-speaking country. The year will enable you to develop your language skills, deepen your understanding of Italian culture and develop your independence, resourcefulness and resilience.
Your options include studying at one of our partner universities, working as an English assistant in a school through the British Council Scheme, or working for an Italian organisation or company. No matter what you choose, the year abroad is a great opportunity for you to improve your understanding of the language, immerse yourself in another culture, and gain international study or work experience.
If you choose the study option, we have established exchange programmes which provide opportunities to study in institutions in cities that have included Venice, Verona, Milan, Pavia, Parma, Ferrara, Florence, Pisa and Catania.
Placements for teaching assistants on a scheme run by the British Council can take you to either a major city or a small, rural town. This option provides first-hand teaching experience and allows you to earn a salary sufficient to live on, although you only work on a part-time basis. Prior to the start of your placement, the British Council provides a training weekend in the destination country. In addition, the school you have been assigned to should also guide you in your role as a teacher and help you to find a place to live.
The third option consists of a work placement with an organisation or company in the Italian-speaking world. The necessary arrangements can be made through personal contacts you may have or by approaching organisations directly. In order to ensure that your work placement affords you plenty of opportunity to speak Italian and provides you with a beneficial experience, such arrangements will require prior approval by the School.
Any student who undertakes a study placement or a traineeship/work placement in Europe is currently eligible to apply for an Erasmus grant.
Studying or working abroad is excellent preparation for your final year and gives you a level of self-confidence and maturity that has proven popular with employers.
|Module title
|Module code
|Sandwich Year Project (Autumn Semester)
|60 credits
|Sandwich Year Project (Spring Semester)
|60 credits
|Intercalary Semester Abroad: Study Abroad (Italian, Spring)
|60 credits
|Intercalary Semester Abroad: Semester Work Placement Abroad (Italian, Spring)
|60 credits
|Intercalary Semester Abroad: Semester Work Placement Abroad (Italian)
|60 credits
|Intercalary Semester Abroad: Study Abroad (Italian)
|60 credits
Year four
When we welcome you back to Cardiff in your final year, you will take 60 credits of optional Economics modules. A compulsory 30 credit module in Italian language is also taken, along with a 30 credit optional module in Italian.
|Module title
|Module code
|Business Applications
|20 credits
|20 credits
|Financial Economics
|20 credits
|International Finance
|20 credits
|International Economic History
|20 credits
|Labour Economics
|20 credits
|Modern Business Enterprise
|20 credits
|Macroeconomic Analysis
|20 credits
|Microeconomic Analysis
|20 credits
|International Trade
|20 credits
|Applied Macroeconomics and Finance
|20 credits
|Economics of Banking
|20 credits
|Industrial Economics
|20 credits
|Economic Statistics in Theory and Practice
|20 credits
|Development Economics
|20 credits
|Culture, Political Protest & Dissent in the 1960s
|30 credits
|European Cinema: Thinking the Real of Fiction
|30 credits
|Final Year Dissertation - Italian (in Italian)
|30 credits
|Final Year Dissertation - Italian (in English/Welsh)
|30 credits
|Italian Women's Writing
|30 credits
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Learning and assessment
Our teaching is heavily informed by research and combines academic rigour with practical relevance. While our internationally recognised faculty consists of academics who are at the forefront of knowledge within their field. They bring the lessons learned from their most recent research into the classroom, giving you access to critical business thinking and contemporary real life examples and scenarios.
We will provide your teaching and learning resources, and will be responsive to your needs and views. For your part, you will need to put in the necessary amount of work both during and outside formal teaching sessions, and make good use of the facilities provided.
You will primarily be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, although Italian modules will also offer the opportunity for workshops and language classes. Most modules involve a mixture of lectures and small group teaching (called classes, seminars, workshops or tutorials).
In tutorials and seminars you'll have the opportunity to discuss particular themes or topics, to consolidate and get feedback on your individual learning and to develop skills in oral presentation. Communication skills are developed in tutorials, where you will make individual contributions to group study, for example by summarising a particular case study for the group.
Lectures provide an overview of the key concepts and frameworks for a topic, equipping you to carry out independent research for the seminars and to develop your own ideas. Seminars provide an opportunity for you to explore the ideas outlined in the lectures. Seminars may take various formats, including plenary group discussion, small-group work and student-led presentations. You will also enhance your team-working skills.
Language classes are taught in groups to enhance confidence and active learning. A varied timetable includes oral expression, aural comprehension and writing skills, which are taught in small groups to enhance confidence and active learning. These vital communication skills are practiced and developed through regular classwork exercises and written work. Our teaching methods allow you to engage with a range of language-learning technologies. Materials including textbooks, videos, films, novels, audio files and websites are supported by online resources that compliment classroom activities and promote and enable independent learning. Class materials include a range from literary and historical to contemporary journalistic texts, providing a broad insight into language and culture.
Independent study forms a key part of your learning, and our independent learning portfolios have been developed to provide you with online resources to support your independent language learning.
How will I be supported?
Our BA Italian and Economics programme is team-taught, with the programme as a whole overseen by the Programme Director. You will be supported by a number of different staff, some focussing on academic performance in a particular area and some looking at learning and progress more holistically.
All academic staff have designated hours where they are available to meet with you to offer advice and feedback on the subjects that they teach.
You will also be allocated a personal tutor, who will meet with you regularly to reflect on your progress and development across your studies, and to think about how to build on your achievements and advance further. Your personal tutor can also guide you if you are experiencing difficulties towards appropriate support.
While you are away from Cardiff, you will be assigned a Year Abroad Coordinator, who will keep in touch with you and monitor your progress. You may also get a visit from one of your lecturers who will be keen to find out how you are getting on.
You will have access through the Learning Central to relevant learning resources, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles.
We pride ourselves on the level of engagement we have with our student body, giving you the opportunity to express your opinions and be partners in School decision-making where possible. We survey students regularly to make sure we are always working in your best interests.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, the Academic Skills Development Centre and excellent libraries and resource centres.
How will I be assessed?
Feedback and assessment is a priority area within this programme, with a dedicated assessment and feedback lead tasked with ensuring you have the best experience. The focus of assessment in the School of Modern Languages and Cardiff Business School is in supporting you to develop your ideas, skills and competencies, with the feedback you receive feeding forward into future work. The programme offers a range of traditional assessment formats (such as essays, class tests, exams and dissertation) as well as more innovative forms of assessment, (such as vlogs, participation in radio shows, video and audio projects, interviews, portfolios, and so forth). Assessments include formative assessments (which enable you to develop your skills and do not count towards your final degree classification) and summative assessments (which do count towards your final classification).
As part of your skills training in year 1, you will be supported in understanding how the assessments work, what is expected of you, how you will be marked and how to make the most of your feedback.
What skills will I practise and develop?
An Italian and Economics degree will develop your ability to organise facts and ideas in a systematic way, identifying relevant information and evaluating these to formulate business related themes and topics.
As a result of engaging fully with this course, you will acquire and develop a range of valuable skills, both those which are discipline specific and more generic 'employability skills'.
The Learning Outcomes for this Programme can be found below:
Knowledge & Understanding:
On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to speak, write, and understand one or more foreign languages to a high level of competency.
- An in-depth intercultural understanding including specific knowledge of other cultures, allied to the ability to navigate and mediate between more than one culture.
- A sound understanding of the foundations of and developments in economic theory.
- Familiarity with the main forms and sources of economic data and how they are used in economic analysis.
- Understanding of the key current economic policy debates and contemporary economic problems.
- Appreciation of the contribution economic analysis can make to understanding a range of specific economic problems.
Intellectual Skills:
On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:
- Enhanced linguistic skills, as well as a broad appreciation of the culture, literature, and history of Italy and Italian speaking countries.
- The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing and speech, in English and Italian.
- An ability to explain, manipulate, apply and critically evaluate specific economic models
- An ability to work with economic data used in economic analysis.
- Skills in understanding and using empirical findings from the economic literature.
- Skills in undertaking basic research into economic problems.
- A capacity to apply theoretical ideas to analyse worldwide economic problems, contemporary and/or historical.
Professional Practical Skills:
On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:
- Using a range of IT programmes and digital media, where appropriate.
- Resilience and independence through time spent in immersive foreign language contexts.
- Communication and critical-thinking skills.
- Working to deadlines and priorities, managing a range of tasks at the same time.
- Working as part of a team, developing a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- An ability to model complex economic decision-making situations to produce analytical frameworks that facilitate both understanding and efficient problem solving.
- A capacity to apply deductive reasoning and logical analysis to model economic issues.
- Skills in using basic mathematics to elucidate economic ideas.
- Competence in integrating data, factual information, quantitative analysis and empirical work, in an appropriate manner.
Transferable/Key Skills:
On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to grasp complex issues with confidence.
- The ability analyse complex texts.
- The ability to interpret and apply relevant data.
- Practical research skills.
- Imaginative solutions of your own that are rooted in evidence.
- Learning from constructive criticism and incorporate its insights.
- Responsibility for your own learning programme and Professional development.
- Critical skills (reasoning, evaluating evidence, problem-solving, relating theory to practice).
- Creativity and innovative thinking.
- Leadership, teamwork and self-management skills.
- Identifying, recording and communicating your relevant career attainments.
- Progression from problem formulation to solution identification.
- Structured argument to derive a conclusion from a set of assumptions.
- Concepts of macroeconomics and be able to undertake basic macroeconomic analysis of, for example, the effects of a monetary expansion.
- Mastery of diagrammatic and algebraic techniques.
- The ability to undertake both diagrammatic and mathematical analyses of macroeconomic issues.Analytical, communication and learning skills through class work and web-based exercises.
- An ability to exercise numeracy, problem solving and IT skills.
Careers and placements
Career prospects
School of Modern Languages
In 2015/16, 94% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
Many graduates enjoy their year overseas so much that they take time out for more travel, or go abroad on graduation in search of employment.
Of those who choose to remain in the UK, many pursue postgraduate studies such as one of the School's Postgraduate Taught degrees or a PGCE. Others start work immediately following their studies, and our graduates go on to secure excellent careers in international diplomacy, the Civil Service, teaching, business and journalism. Other employment options include roles as translators, language assistants, export assistants and proof-readers.
Cardiff Business School
In 2015/16, 92% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
Economics is an intellectually stimulating discipline and the skills of Economics graduates are often in demand by employers in both the public and private sector. Some Economics graduates take a period of additional training after completing their degree, a postgraduate course perhaps or a further training course which will allow them to convert to another profession such as accountancy or law. Whatever career you pursue, the skills acquired during your Economics degree (problem solving ability, quantitative techniques, analytical skills etc), will undoubtedly be welcomed by employers.
In addition to the University Careers Service, we have invested in our own, dedicated Careers Centre to help students find internships, job opportunities and access business industry specific advice and guidance.
If you are interested in teaching you may have the possibility of completing an internship teaching language in a UK secondary school in your final year.
Cardiff Business School has a dedicated Placements Manager to offer advice on available work placements, internships, work experience and opportunities to enhance your CV and broaden your horizons.
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HESA Data: Copyright Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited 2021. The Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data. Data is from the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, published by HESA in June 2022.


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