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Sisters honoured for their work in Education in London's East End
24 February 2018 | General Interest
159 Years of Mercy
On Sunday 21st January a Memory Board was presented to the Parish detailing the contribution of the Sisters of Mercy to Education in East London.
Eight Sisters came from Tullamore, at the request of Fr. William Kelly, arriving at St. Mary and St. Michael's Parish on March 2nd 1859.
Fr. Kelly had volunteered for London and in 1853 took over the project of building a Church facing Commercial Road for the desperately poor Catholics, Irish born or of Irish descent. There were links with Bermondsey across the Thames as both parishes served the Dockworkers. There was an urgent need for schools.
The Sisters took a week to settle in and then set about gathering the children and teaching them. The history of the Commercial Road foundation is well documented in the book "150 Years of Mercy" by Jean O Maynard.
Prior to he Mass past pupils came to catch up with their "old" teachers.
Six of the Sisters who taught in the Parish School were able to be present.
The Sisters were joined by Mrs Mahon, the present Headteacher, Mr Terry O'Leary, a past pupil who sponsored the Board and Fr. William Skehan, the Parish Priest.
There was a whole school Mass on Monday and the Plaque was presented to the Governors and taken to the School where it will serve as a reminder of the past for teachers and learners at St. Mary and St. Michael's School.
Sister Patricia McMahon, rsm

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Tucked between the Painted Desert and the ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki has a long history. These ancient people collected their water from Wupatki Spring, just 100 meters from Wupatki Pueblo. Although the spring is now dry, it used to produce about 500 gallons per day – enough to sustain the population. Their diet consisted of corn, beans, squash, seeds and grains, plus fresh meat from hunting. Wupatki National Monument was established in 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge, to preserve these archaeological sites.
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Berean Studies / Ber06 - Brotherly Kindness (Brotherly Love)
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Single Click a triangle below to see the references CT Russell selected for the associated question. The study questions (with the references) are also included as an attached Adobe PDF file at the bottom of this page.
1. What is the 'new commandment' given by Christ to his disciples?
2. What is brotherly love?
3. Who are our 'brethren'?
4. Why is the manifestation of brotherly kindness so necessary ?
5. Is it important that we observe the spirit as well as the form of our Lord's command?
6. Why do the Lord's 'brethren' need no 'outward passwords, grips or badges'?
7. How is our love for God measured by our love for 'the brethren'?
8. Can we fellowship all 'the brethren' alike?
9. Should we always expect to have our manifestations of brotherly kindness received in the same spirit?
10. How are the comfort and peace of the Church dependent upon the manifestation of this grace?
11. How should brotherly love exercise itself in seeking opportunities for service?
12. How should brotherly love manifest itself 'in honor preferring one another'?
13. How should we 'consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works'?
14. How will brotherly love exercise itself in 'laying down our lives for the brethren'?
15. How should we manifest brotherly kindness toward the weaker brethren?
1Th 5:14; R2321 col. 2 ¶4; F236 ¶1; F304 to 306
1 Thes. 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
R2321 [col. 2 ¶4]:
Let us (Christians), then, take a broader view of matters, and especially of all who have named the name of Christ, and who give any evidence of seeking to walk in his footsteps. Let our love for them cover not only the little, trifling blemishes and differences from ourselves, but let our love cover also a multitude of imperfections in their flesh, so long as we see that their hearts are loyal to the Lord, and that they are seeking to walk not after the flesh but after the spirit: so long as they profess to be seeking to get rid of the meanness and selfishness and littleness of the fallen nature and to cultivate in themselves the nobility of character which belongs to perfect manhood, the image of the divine nature.
The Apostle sets before our minds a picture of the New Creation which illustrates the entire subject. It is a human figure, the head representing the Lord, the various parts and members representing the Church. In 1 Cor. 12 this subject is grandly elaborated, and with great simplicity, the explanation given being that, "As the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ [one body or company composed of many members]. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body [whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free]." The Apostle proceeds to call attention to the fact that as the well-being of a human body depends largely upon the unity and harmony and cooperation of all its members, so also it is with the Church, the body of Christ. If one Continuing our examination of the Apostle's words in our text, we note that the Church is to comfort the feeble-minded. We thus have notice that the reception of the holy Spirit does not transform our mortal bodies so as to entirely overcome their weaknesses. There are some with feeble minds, as there are others with feeble bodies, and each needs sympathy along the line of his own weakness. The feeble minds were not to be miraculously cured; nor should we expect that because the minds of some are feeble and unable to grasp all the lengths, and breadths, and heights, and depths of the divine plan that, therefore, they are not of the body. On the contrary, as the Lord is not seeking for his Church merely those who are of fine physical development, strong and robust, so member suffer either pain or degradation or disgrace, all the members are affected, willingly or unwillingly, and if one member is specially blessed or comforted or refreshed, proportionately all others share the blessings. He points out (verse 23) that we seek to cover and hide the weaknesses, blemishes, etc., of our natural bodies and seek to relieve and help them; and that thus it should be with the Church, the body of Christ--the most blemished members should have special care as well as the covering of charity--love; "that there be no schism [division] in the body, but that the members should have the same care one for another," for the most humble as well as for the most highly favored member-- Verse 25.
F304 through F306--"Comfort the Feeble-Minded."
Continuing our examination of the Apostle's words in our text, we note that the Church is to comfort the feeble-minded. We thus have notice that the reception of the holy Spirit does not transform our mortal bodies so as to entirely overcome their weaknesses. There are some with feeble minds, as there are others with feeble bodies, and each needs sympathy along the line of his own weakness. The feeble minds were not to be miraculously cured; nor should we expect that because the minds of some are feeble and unable to grasp all the lengths, and breadths, and heights, and depths of the divine plan that, therefore, they are not of the body. On the contrary, as the Lord is not seeking for his Church merely those who are of fine physical development, strong and robust, so likewise he is not seeking merely those who are strong and robust in mind, and able to reason and analyze thoroughly, completely, every feature of the divine plan. There will be in the body some who will be thus qualified, but others are feeble-minded, and do not come up even to the average standard of knowledge. What comfort should we give to these? We answer that the elders, in their presentations of the Truth, and all of the Church in their relationship one with the other, should comfort these, not necessarily in pointing out their feebleness and condoning the same, but rather along general lines--not expecting the same degree of proficiency and intellectual discernment in the members of the family of God. None should claim that those who have such disabilities are, therefore, not of the body.
The lesson is much the same if we accept the revised reading, "Comfort the fainthearted." Some naturally lack courage and combativeness, and with ever so good will and ever so loyal hearts cannot, to the same degree as others of the body, "be strong in the Lord," nor "fight the good fight of faith" in the open. The Lord, however, must see their will, their intention, to be courageous and loyal, and so should the brethren--if they are to attain the rank of overcomers.
All should recognize that the Lord's judgment of his people is according to their hearts, and that if these feeble-minded or fainthearted ones have had a sufficiency of mind and will to grasp the fundamentals of the divine plan of redemption through Christ Jesus, and their own justification in God's sight through faith in the Redeemer, and if on this basis they are striving to live a life of consecration to the Lord, they are to be treated in every way so as to permit them to feel that they are fully and thoroughly members of the body of Christ; and that the fact that they cannot expound or cannot perhaps with clearness discern every feature of the divine plan intellectually, and defend the same as courageously as others, is not to be esteemed as impugning their acceptance with the Lord. They should be encouraged to press along the line of self-sacrifice in the divine service, doing such things as their hands find to do, to the glory of the Lord and to the blessing of his people--comforted with the thought that in due time all who abide in Christ and cultivate the fruits of his Spirit and walk in his steps of sacrifice will have new bodies with perfect capacity, in which all the members shall be able to know as they are known--and that meantime the Lord assures us that his strength is shown the more fully in our weakness.
"Support the Weak"
This implies that there are some in the Church weaker than others; not merely physically weaker, but weaker spiritually --in the sense of having human organisms depraved in such a manner that they as New Creatures, find greater difficulty in growth and spiritual development. Such are not to be rejected from the body, but, on the contrary, we are to understand that if the Lord counted them worthy of a knowledge of his grace, it means that he is able to bring them off conquerors through him who loved us and bought us with his precious blood. They are to be supported with such promises as the Scriptures afford--to the effect that when we are weak in ourselves we may be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, by casting all our care upon him, and by faith laying hold upon his grace; that in the hour of weakness and temptation they will find fulfilled the promise, "My grace is sufficient for thee; my strength is made perfect in weakness." The entire congregation can assist in this comforting and supporting, though, of course, the elders have a special charge and responsibility toward these, because they are the chosen representatives of the Church, and, hence, of the Lord. The Apostle, speaking of the various members of the body, after telling of pastors and teachers, speaks of "helps." (1 Cor. 12:28) Evidently the Lord's good pleasure would be that each member of the Church should seek to occupy such a place of helpfulness, not only helping the elders chosen as the representatives of the Church, but also helping one another, doing good unto all men as we have opportunity, but especially to the household of faith.
16. How will brotherly love sympathize with the more demonstrative brethren?
17. How should brotherly kindness deal with the self-seeking ?
18. How will brotherly kindness deal with brethren who lack self- control?
19. How should brotherly kindness seek to avoid 'busy- bodying'?
20. How should brotherly love control the tongue?
21. How should brotherly love treat a slanderous report against an elder or other brethren?
22. How should the Church exercise brotherly kindness toward those who 'walk disorderly'?
23. How should the elders exercise brotherly love in reproving the 'unruly'?
24. How may we avoid judging one another as individuals ?
25. How should brotherly kindness be exercised toward brethren who have doctrinal 'hobbies'?
26. What is the relation between brotherly kindness and 'the unity of the faith'?
27. How should brotherly kindness deal with serious offenders in the Church?
28. By what rules are 'false brethren' to be judged?
29. What should be our attitude toward 'siftings' among the brethren?
30. What should be the attitude of all 'true sacrificers' toward each other and toward those who have left 'the Holy'?
31. How does brotherly kindness apply 'the Golden Rule'?
32. How should brotherly love exercise itself toward the special servants of the Church?
33. How should we exercise brotherly love toward our brethren still 'in Babylon'?
34. How should brotherly kindness consider 'social obligations'?
35. What course will brotherly love dictate in the matter of 'borrowing and lending'?
36. How should brotherly love regard visiting, 'borrowing a neighbor's time '?
37. What is the relation between brotherly love and communism?
38. Do those who have reached 'the mark' still have trials along the line of brotherly love?
39. Why is brotherly love 'one of the final and most searching tests ' of the brethren and how may we prepare to meet it?
40. What should be 'the main- spring back of brotherly kindness'?
41. What does the illustration of 'the third- quarter mark' signify?
42. Why is it important that we manifest brotherly love now ?
43. How may we become members of 'the Mary class'?
R3536 col. 1 ¶3 to col. 2 ¶1; R2201 col. 1 ¶4- 7
R3536 [col. 1 ¶3 through col. 2 ¶1]:
Spikenard Mary represents one of the most beautiful elements of Christian character amongst the Lord's people from that day until the present. For be it remembered that the entire Church of Christ in the largest sense is the "body of Christ," as expressed by Jesus and also by the apostles. The Mary class, who would rather purchase perfume at a great cost whereby to serve the anointed Church, the body of Christ, than to spend the same upon themselves, is still with us, and has been of the Church for these eighteen centuries. Not only was the Head of the body anointed, perfumed, honored, comforted, cheered, but all of the members since have likewise received a blessing from this class, this spikenard Mary class. It is composed not always of the orators, the wealthy or the wise--its ministry is unostentatious and to many, especially of the world, it seems foolishness and waste--but the Lord appreciates it, and so do the members of his body who are comforted and refreshed thereby. Blessing be upon this Mary class!
Honor To Members--Honor To Head.
But if there have been members all the way down who have been comforted in this way, should we not expect some particular blessing of the kind in the end of this age, upon the "feet" members? According to our understanding we are now in the closing of this age --the Head has been glorified, many of the members of the body have passed beyond the veil, and only the feet are here. Perhaps this very picture of Mary's anointing the feet of our Lord as well as his head constitutes a type or picture of what we may expect in this present time. And here comes in a beautiful feature of the divine arrangement--we may all be of the Mary class as well as of the feet class. In other words, each member of the body of Christ may to some extent serve the fellow-members of the body, the fellow-members of the feet, as Mary served the feet of Jesus.
Let each one of the Lord's true people as he studies this matter conclude that by the grace of God he will join the Mary class, and purchase spikenard very costly and lavish it upon the feet of the body of Christ--the Church--the true members. This will mean love, sympathy, kindness, gentleness, patience and assistance and comfort. It will mean large and growing development in all the fruits and graces of the Spirit, whose combined name is Love.
Dear readers, let us each remember that while it is impossible for us to do as Mary did in this lesson, it is the privilege of each to do still more important things for each other, for the brethren of Christ now in the world, the feet members of his body. Hers was a literal perfume and in time lost its virtue; but the little acts of kindnesses and helpfulness which we may render one to another will never lose their merit in the estimation of our Lord, and never lose their fragrance to all eternity in the estimation of each other. The little things of life, the little words, the little tokens, the kind looks, the little assistances by the way, these and not great things are our possibilities, our perfumes, the one for the other.
"Wash One Another's Feet."
The washing of the feet in olden times in oriental lands was very necessary to the comfort, and hence to wash one another's feet would signify to comfort and refresh one another even in the most menial services. This is the essence of our Lord's lesson to us, that we should be glad for any opportunity for serving one another, for comforting and helping one another, however menial the service. Apply this now to the expression of our lesson. Mary washed our Lord's feet with perfume, and the Mary class, the most loving and devoted class in the Church, are to help one another, to wash one another's feet; and they are to do so not in the rudest and clumsiest manner imaginable, but, inspired by love and devotion one to another, they are to wash one another's feet with the kindness and sympathy and love and appreciation symbolized by Mary's spikenard; and their comforting of one another is to be with that love and solicitation which was represented by Mary's using the very locks of her head for her Master's feet.
We see some evidence that this love, this spikenard-Mary love and sympathy, is growing amongst the members of the Lord's body; that as they perceive the animosity of the world and the flesh and the Adversary against the Lord's anointed they are all the more devoted one to another, and all the more disposed to honor one another with care and love and sympathy, and to speak and act generously and kindly one toward another. We are glad of this--we know of no better evidence of growth in grace on the part of the consecrated. Let the good work go on until we shall have filled the house with the perfume of love, until the whole world shall take knowledge of how Christians love one another-- not in a narrow or partisan sense, but in the broad sense that Christ loved all who love the Father and all who sought to walk in the Father's ways.
R2201 [col. 1 ¶4-7]:
What a comforting thought it should be to all who are of Mary's attitude of mind that it is still possible to wash and to anoint the Lord's feet. His own lips have declared that, whatever is done for the least one of his consecrated followers, is accepted by him as done unto himself. Ah! blessed thought; the Lord is still in the flesh, representatively; his faithful are to be esteemed "members of his body," as new creatures. And while these are still in the flesh, the sufferings of Christ in the flesh are still in progress, and will not be finished until the last member has been glorified.--`Col. 1:24`.
Moreover, the Scriptural figure holds good: Christ is the Head of this body which is his Church, and which for eighteen hundred years has been in process of development; and now the last members of the body are here,--"The feet of him." As members of the feet class many are weary, discouraged, needing rest, refreshment and comfort, such as was bestowed upon the literal feet of the Master.
Here comes in a test with respect to the symbolic feet of Christ, similar to that with respect to the natural feet which proved the great love of Mary and the slight of love of Simon. The members of the feet class are unpopular to-day as was the Master himself in his day, with a class corresponding to the scribes and Pharisees and doctors of the Law. Only those who love the Master much and appreciate greatly their own forgiveness will love his "feet members" in the present time to the extent that they would be willing to serve them and to fellowship them; while others like Nicodemus and Simon, altho well-meaning and considerably interested, will be ashamed of the gospel of the Nazarene in the present time, and ashamed of his feet, which published to Zion glad tidings, saying, "Thy God reigneth"--the Millennial age is dawning and the reign of Christ has already begun. (`Isa. 52:7`.) But those who are ashamed either of the gospel or of its servants are ashamed of the Master and of the Father; and such cannot be recognized as "overcomers" of the world, because instead they are overcome by the world and its spirit. Such shall not be accounted worthy to progress into the full knowledge and privileges of discipleship.
How few there are who seem to have a large measure of the spirit of Mary Magdalene! How few are really very helpful to one another. How few pour upon one another the spikenard ointment of comforting words, helpful suggestions and encouragements. Those who are thus helpful will be found filled with a genuine love for the "head," for the "body" in general and even for the "feet." And the secret of their love as in Mary's case will be found to be a large appreciation of their own imperfections and of the Lord's mercy and grace toward them, in the forgiveness of their sins. The Apostle expresses the sentiments of these helpful and loving members of the body, who are the only ones who are making their calling and election sure, saying,--"For we thus judge, that if one died for all then were all dead; and that we who live should not henceforth live unto ourselves, but unto him who died for us and rose again."
44. How did Jesus show us a grand example of brotherly love and sympathy?
R3434 col. 1 ¶7; col. 2 ¶1; R2807 col. 2 ¶13 (last) 'So far as ... '
R3434 [col. 1 ¶7 through col. 2 ¶1]:
All this means that our Lord Jesus was a Comforter in Zion above and beyond all other comforters. He entered into sympathy with the meek and lowly and right-intentioned in all of their weaknesses and trials and difficulties; and this is the hold that the character and words of Jesus have to-day upon our hearts, and also upon the hearts of many who are not his people in the full consecrated sense. It was not by continually chiding the apostles, and accusing them, but because, instead, our Lord sympathized with them, assisted them, and interpreted their heart-intentions liberally, generously, that they became more and more his faithful followers, even unto death. Note the case of the woman taken in sin, and our Lord's failure to make any pharisaical tirade against her. Mark his reproof to those who stood by: "He that is without sin, let him cast the first stone." Mark how, when they were all thus convicted of imperfection in some particular themselves, our Lord said to the woman, "Neither do I condemn thee; go and sin no more." (`John 8:3-11`.) Notice his dealing with the Apostle Peter, after he had denied him, cursing and swearing. Many of the Lord's followers, if in his stead, would have felt it their bounden duty to rebuke Peter publicly before all the apostles, and to have required public confession and some sort of penance; and on every possible occasion afterward to have thrown in his face his weakness and disloyalty. Such have not rightly interpreted and copied the Lord's spirit, and hence are not sons and daughters of consolation in the Church. They are, on the contrary, strife-breeders, vexatious hinderers of the work they desire to forward. They should hear the Master's voice, "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me." In proportion as we learn of the Lord we become, not mouthpieces for the Law merely, but mouthpieces specially for mercy and love and helpfulness and comfort.
So far as the record shows, our Lord did not once mention to Peter either his profanity or his disloyalty. Peter knew about these without being told; he had already wept over them; a mere word from the Lord in chiding, reproof, might have discouraged him,-- perhaps hopelessly. The nearest thing to a reproof in our Lord's conduct and language was the inquiry, "Lovest thou me?" Let all who would be true sons and daughters of consolation in Zion learn this lesson from the great Teacher--not to strive to punish and correct and reprove and rebuke; but to avoid these so far as possible, and to inquire, not so much about the past as about the present--What is the offender's present attitude toward the Lord and toward his flock?
R2807 [col. 2 ¶14]:
So far as the record shows these questions respecting his present love were the only reproof our Lord gave Peter on account of his temporary deflection and denial of his cause; and here we have a lesson which many of the Lord's people will do well to lay closely to heart. Many feel as tho they must exact from a brother or a sister a very decided apology for any act of discourtesy, even tho much less important than Peter's misdeed. Let us learn well this lesson of reproving others very gently, very considerately, kindly, by a hint rather than by a direct charge and detail of the wrong--by an enquiry respecting the present condition of their hearts, rather than respecting a former condition, in which we know that they have erred. We are to be less careful for the punishments that will follow wrongdoings than for the recovery of the erring one out of the error of his way. We are not to attempt to judge and to punish one another for misdeeds, but rather to remember that all this is in the hands of the Lord; --we are not in any sense of the word to avenge ourselves or to give a chastisement or recompense for evil. This is not to be understood as annulling parental obligation to judging and chastening children; tho the principle of love is to have full control there also, to the extent of our judgment. We are to have kindness, love and benevolence toward all, especially toward those who are followers of Jesus. As for Peter and his denial of the Lord, and as to the offences which may come to us through brethren, we may know that under divine providence some corrective penalty or discipline, direct or indirect, always follows; but we are not to attempt to inflict those penalties, nor to impress a condemnation, upon those who are in error and who realize their error, but rather to sympathize with them wisely, by helping them to learn the good lessons.
45. How can we fulfill Jesus' command to 'wash one another's feet'?
46. How jealously should we guard and increase this grace of brotherly kindness?
47. How may we cultivate brotherly love?
48. What additional thoughts are found in Topical Index of 'Heavenly Manna, ' under 'Love One Another'?


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My iPhone is such a big part of my life and as travel is such an important part of my world, it's of no surprise that my mobile phone is one of my most treasured possessions when I'm travelling. It's my torch when I'm heading back to my car late at night, my convertor when I'm overseas using another currency, my on-the-go camera and my entertainment when I'm bored.
Stating the obvious, it's also my communication tool for keeping in touch with the world, whether that's through Whatsapp, social media, texting, ringing or my new fave, Snapchat (I'm TaylorHeartsTvl by the way!).
Once you factor in that I'm a travel blogger the need for my phone doubles. I use it to read other blog posts, to follow hashtags on Instagram for destinations that I'm soon to visit and to stalk my favourite Tweeters. Let's just say that my iPhone has a lot to answer for!
The Challenge
As I'm sure you can imagine, when I was asked to take part in The MoneySuperMarket One Week Mobile Challenge I nearly laughed. How would I of all people be able to give up my iPhone for a week? Understanding the scale of the task and the fact that my phone is my work station that helps to pay my bills, I was asked if I would be able to give up an app on my phone that I use on a daily basis.
After having a mini panic attack at the thought of it I decided it would be a good challenge to face. After all, the challenge is being used to highlight just how much we rely on our phones and how we would feel, if for example, our phone bills were so high that we couldn't pay them and had to be without a phone.
Anyway, I foolishly decided to try to live a week without one of my fave apps, Pinterest. I'm in love with Pinterest as it's so easy to use and every pic is just so pretty. I'm sure you've heard of it, but just in case you haven't, it's like an electronic mood board to pin pictures from other pinners, the web and well, wherever you like. The pictures often contain links to the associated blog post, recipe, shop etc so it's kinda like a visual bookmark. You can make different boards for different topics and all of mine are predominantly travel related. What else would you expect?!
My sister recently got engaged (yay!) so the amount of time that I'm glued to the app has increased tenfold as it's perfect for wedding planning. We've been brainstorming ideas and collecting pics for the big day. The fact that a date hasn't been set is irrelevant. All the prettiness.
The Lowdown
A week without the app was as hard as I expected. I missed my morning routine of sleepily scrolling through the feed, pinning new pics and following the links to exciting blog posts. On more than one occasion I found myself heading to the app icon on my phone just in sheer autopilot mode and then I'd stop myself as my brain suddenly remembered the challenge. It's so hard to give up something that's so ingrained as normal and part of an everyday routine.
At the risk of sounding dramatic life obviously went on even though I didn't have access to the app. I was really glad I had a few trips to distract me (though I really wanted to pin some of my new pics!). I did find myself Instagramming a bit more than normal so who knows how I'd fair if I actually had to give up my phone for a week, let alone indefinitely. Let's just say that I'll keep my paying my phone bill so that never happens!
Do you think you could take on this challenge? Do you use your phone on your travels? X
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House/Senate Bill: NH Senate
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This is the easy one. If they love the Sooners, give them something they can wear to show it. Hats, t-shirts, dress shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, visors... You name it. You can probably find it. Also, check out watches or other jewelry options.
If it's holiday season, you can bet the Oklahoma football team is headed to a bowl game, and tickets may be available. But regardless of the time of year, there's probably a Sooners sporting event going on somewhere. Check the link to buy tickets directly from OU.
From pendants to framed lithographs, get that special Sooners fan something truly unique. How about an autographed jersey, a replica helmet or an engraved wood football? These are the things that you don't see every day, the items to make any Sooners collection complete.
Every style of OU clock you can conceive is probably available. But that's not all. Get figurines, ornaments, wall decorations, lamps and more to decorate your home, inside and out, with everything Oklahoma Sooners. Heck, you can even go into the world of furniture for complete saturation by adding OU mats, rugs, blankets, barstools and picture frames.
Tableware and Tailgaiting
If you're a regular on Jenkins outside of the stadium, you need all the paraphernalia, from chairs and coolers to flags and games. But no matter where you watch the game, do it in OU style. Cups, mugs, glasses, and even chip and dip bowls with the OU logo are great gift ideas for Sooners fans. Give them an insulated coffee mug or a set of Oklahoma shot glasses.
100 Glorious Years of Oklahoma Football
This book by J. Brent Clark is like the ultimate fact sheet of Oklahoma Sooners football history. From its publication, anything that happened over the previous 100 years of the OU program is documented, and your favorite Sooners fan will find an incredible amount of interesting tidbits.
Other Books By or About Famous Sooners
The above book is not the only option, of course. "The Undefeated" is about the magical streak of 47 straight wins under legendary coach Bud Wilkinson. "I Remember Bud Wilkinson" tells personal memories of the man from the people who knew him. "Faith of the Sooners" is an inspiring collection of sports stories. And "An Autumn Remembered" traces that magical 1956 season. Whatever your Sooners fan's interest, certainly there is a book to fit it.
University of Oklahoma Roses
In 2012, FTD launched the FTD College Rose Collection, and the University of Oklahoma roses were among the original bouquets offered. The flowers are bi-colored crimson and cream, complemented with a colored keepsake vase etched with the University of Oklahoma logo.


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TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer team will see its first live action Thursday, August 18 as the Golden Eagles host USAO in the first of two exhibition matches. First touch is set for 7 p.m. and admission to the Case Soccer Complex is free.
The match will be streamed free through the ORU Sports Network, and for the first time in program history will also be streamed free through Facebook Live on the ORU Athletics page.
Important Links
Live Stats: vs. USAO
Free Video: vs. USAO
Stats (2015): ORU
Stats (2015): USAO
Quick Hits
- ORU is coming off a 7-7-4 season but finished 3-2-1 in Summit League play to finish runner-up in both the regular season and league tournament.
- The Golden Eagles played in the championship match for the first time since 2011.
- The Golden Eagles return first team All-Summit League selection Matthew Rogers as well as All-Newcomer selections in Alexis Derennes and Tarik Nicholls.
Opponent Information
- USAO has won four of the last five Sooner Athletic Conference regular season titles, and the Drovers were picked to once again finish on top, earning nine of the possible 10 first place votes.
- USAO finished 19-3 last year and were a perfect 9-0 in conference play, earning a spot in the NAIA National Tournament.
For the latest information on ORU men's soccer, follow @ORUMSoccer on Twitter or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the Golden Eagles Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or in the App Store.


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TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Jakks Pacific Inc., JAKK, -2.91% the Malibu, Calif., maker of toys and consumer products, reported third-quarter earnings rose 17% on 7.6% higher sales. Net income reached $47.3 million, or $1.45 a share, from $40.5 million, or $1.28, in the year-earlier period. Sales rose to $318.4 million from $295.8 million. A survey of analysts by Thomson Financial produced a consensus estimate of $1.30 of profit on sales of $301 million for the quarter. The company affirmed that it would at least match its 2007 estimate of earnings of $2.39 a share on sales of $800 million. Thomson's survey is looking for earnings of $2.38 and sales of $802 million.
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2010 is coming, and as we look back to the events of 2009, there were many things that defined the year. Even though it is not as big as other movie sites, this little website of mine has dedicated itself to movie news, no gossip news, in here, we do not care which actor or actress as a crush on, or is sleeping with who. I have always believed that SHOWBIZ GOSSIP is one other factor that destroys Philippine Cinema.
As we look back on 2009, there is only one major movie news to me that should be spotlighted. This one bit of Movie News is what I choose as my (for a lack of a better, less cornier term) PINOY MOVIE NEWS of the YEAR. And right after this news bit, is my re-published commentary with minor additions.
[posted June 13, 2009]
Brilliante Mendoza was acclaimed best director for his film Kinatay at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in Paris, France, (last May 25). This was the second consecutive year that he fielded an entry, his entry last year to the filmfest's main competition was "Serbis". Mendoza won over big name directors like Quentin Tarantino (for "Inglourious Basterds"), Pedro Almodovar ("Los Abrazos Rotos"), Ang Lee ("Taking Woodstock"), Jane Campion ("Bright Star") and Lars von Trier ("AntiChrist").
Three other Filipino films were entries in this year's Cannes Filmfest. These are:
–Independencia by Raya Martin for the Section Un Certain Regard.
–Manila by Raya Martin and Adolfo Alix Jr.
–Sabungero by Fil-Am Janice Perez in the short film corner.
In 2007, Mendoza entered "Foster Child" in the Directors' Fortnight. In 2000, a film by Raymond Red, "Anino", won the Palme d'Or for Short Film.
MAY 24, 2009 : Filipino wins Cannes FilmFest BEST DIRECTOR
by Reymundo Salao
what's so sad is that while this news was up, the entire country was so engrossed over, and its media stubbornly focused upon the idiotic Katrina Halili-Hayden Kho Scandal, which is clearly an insignificant topic overblown by the mainstream media's craving for sensationalism.
While the mainstream media and the Filipino people has been busy feeding on something which is actually quite normal in the little world of immoral spoiled-brat celebrities, a Filipino has already won something that is supposed to bring great honor to the nation... but not many were able to pay attention, not many chose to pay attention, and not many were interested in this news. Even I, admittedly, was late on the news. If you ask my opinion, there is many to blame. ABS-CBN, GMA, even the Philippine Entertainment Portal, which is supposedly a movie news site, did not give much attention to the Cannes victory news. The mainstream media are the ones who knows what news to give to the public, and apparently, what the mainstream media is interested in seems to be not on the task of paying attention to what should be relevant, instead they focus on the things that continue to corrupt Filipino culture. And believe me, that fucking scandal corrupts our culture. Blame also the government officials who waste their time and a good amount of taxpayer's money over it.
Believe me when I say that I kick myself in the ass for being so late with this news. I was quick to post the newest Hollywood news, but with the biggest Filipino news for Philippine Cinema for all history... I was late??? Shameful. And I call myself as somebody who is a Film Junkie... shame on me... But what the fuck... Local media was just crazy over the Kho-Halili Scandal while the Movie Websites were all just blabbering about the positive onslaught of Summer movies. At least, as I mentioned above, at least, I have somebody to blame, coz hey, unlike THEM, I do not have MuCH resources like reporters, etc to bring you movie news that matter.
The Mainstream Industry has full control of the Entertainment Industry as far as the country is concerned. They can influence the masses to love good quality or bad quality. In addition, they also have the power to exclude something from having an existence in the eyes of the masses. Who's destroying the reputation of Philippine Cinema? It's the giants; the mainstream media companies. Not only do they kill art; they kill the chance for art to exist and be appreciated.
Movie Reviews, News, Pinoy Film Reviews, Philippine Film Entertainment Stuff, Articles, Screening Skeds of the movies shown in Iloilo City. The country's only NO-GOSSIP BS Entertainment Website. For Film Junkies like you and me. Watch out for JUST ANOTHER FILM JUNKIE at the Iloilo City newspaper daily, The Guardian, every weekends.
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2009 Filipino Movie News of the Year: Mendoza wins Cannes Best Director
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DS Soundware has announced a number of new sound collections, which are available in EXS24, Halion, and Kontakt formats. (Giga 3.0 support will follow shortly). All of the libraries feature 24-bit, 44.1 KHz audio samples.
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David and Janet Mead own and have operated "Great Northern Tours' since 2013 from Cooktown in Far North Queensland Australia. A recent change in operations base in early 2019 has seen the company re-structure and set up a new base in Cairns.
Dave's infectious enthusiasm for the regions natural beauty, history and world-renowned birdlife has been garnered from many years working and travelling throughout Cape York. A certified 'Wet Tropics' guide and an accredited 'Savannah Guide', David is only too happy to share his local knowledge, in such a beautiful part of Australia.
With a maximum of 4 passengers only policy, we offer personally guided 'Birdwatching' tours, from half day Cairns area to extended, fully accommodated adventures into Cape York and North West Queensland.
We encourage visitors to participate in pre-tour conversations with us, in regards to their own ideas as to what they would like to see and do whilst travelling with us. Please don't hesitate to contact via email if you are interested in a "tailor-made" private charter. For example, you may be a small group of birding friends, or a specialist photographer wishing to travel to a more remote area. This direct input and flexible nature of our tours, helps make touring with Great Northern Tours both relaxing and memorable.
As well as specialising in "Birdwatching" guided tours, David is a keen amateur photographer and all photos used on this web-site are his own and his guests and may not be copied or used, without prior permission.
You will travel in style and comfort in our new model 200-series Landcruiser, which is well-equipped with all safety gear, including satellite communications. David holds operator accreditation, Queensland transport driver authorisation, all required National Parks permits, full insurances and has first aid qualifications.
Conveniently located in the heart of Cooktown (Hope St), providing old fashioned country hospitality and friendly service, tropical salt water pool, fully licensed bar and restaurant.www.riverofgoldmotel.com.au
Set in tropical landscaped gardens, the Sovereign Resort Hotel is a 4-star rated resort, with balcony restaurant, cafe bar and a beautiful free form swimming pool. www.sovereignresort.com.au
With just a short stroll to town and set amongst eight acres of award winning gardens, Cooktown Holiday Park has self-contained cabins, units, caravan/ camping sites and can accomodate larger motorhomes/rv's. www.cooktownholidaypark.com.au
Located on the historic Endeavour River, the Seaview Motel offers not only stunning views, but also easy access to the centre of town, Cooktown wharf and to the local boat ramp. www.cooktownseaviewmotel.com.au
Situated on the western boundary of Lakefield National Park, Cape York and comprising ten pole-style cabins nestled on the edge of a freshwater billabong, Lotusbird Lodge is the perfect base for exploring and seeking out some of the areas 200plus listed bird species. www.lotusbird.com.au
"Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge" is a great place to stay at any time of the year. The lodge is located at the base of Mount Lewis Range, in one of the best birding areas in Australia. www.birdwatchers.com.au
The perfect birdwatchers setting, situated on 35 acres of forest to the west of Mt Hypipamee National Park and bordering the Herberton Range National Park. This very private cabin is the ideal 'Birdwatching and Wildlife' accommodation, whilst visiting the Wet Tropics if you like to get away from it all and enjoy the cooler, higher altitude surroundings. www.athertontablelandsbirdwatcherscabin.com.au
Based in Mossman North Queensland Australia, Fine Feather Tours is owned and operated by Del Richards, who has accumulated over forty years experience birding in all states of Australia. www.finefeathertours.com.au
Your naturalist and guide is Alan Gillanders, specialising in tree-kangaroos, birds and nocturnal mammals on the beautiful Atherton Tableland, North Queensland, Australia. www.alanswildlifetours.com.au
Lloyd is a well-known birder/author/painter of North Queensland, his site holds a wealth of information, including the best Australian birding books. Here at Great Northern Tours we highly reccomend, for North Queensland visiting birders, Lloyd's latest book release: "Birds of the Wet Tropics of Queensland & Great Barrier Reef & Where to Find Them" www.birdingaustralia.com.au


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6 DAYS NEW YEAR PARTY ISTANBUL TOUR Summary
Topkapi Palace , Hippodrome , Blue Mosque , Grand Covered Bazaar , Bosphorus Cruise
Day 01 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.nThere are two airports in Istanbul. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 20 km away from city center and Sabiha Gokcen airport is 55 km away from city center. Transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel is included, if you arrive to Sabiha Gokcen airport please contact us for transfer rates.
Day 02 - Istanbul City TourBreakfast Included
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the a day tour of old Istanbul city. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00pm after the lunch Murtis Tour will then take you to thenSPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spiceThe rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 03 - Shopping Tour
Christmas Eve and it's a chance for some last minute Christmas gifts, or even to treat yourself. We will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. We will then visit the GRAND COVER BAZAAR. In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copper ware, brass ware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.nEnjoy a big xmas feast of rich Turkish cuisine and party the night away with your new friends.
Day 04 - Bosphorus CruiseBreakfast Included
Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. BOSPHORUS ON BOAT: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.RUMELI FORTRESS: Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.BEYLERBEYI PALAS: The summer residence of ottoman sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: unique change to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe).
Day 05 - New Years EveBreakfast Included
The day is yours to relax and enjoy Istanbul before your New years eve celebrations start. The whole of Istanbul is electric on this night and everyone is out to celebrate. At 19:00 we will meet in the foyer of the Hotel and taken out to one of our Favourite restaurants in Istanbul. You will enjoy traditional Turkish food and free local drinks between 9-11.30 while you are entertained by the live Music. We will celebrate into the New Year until 2am, when you can keep partying or be taken back to the Hotel with your guide. This will truly be a night to remember.
Day 06 - New Years DayBreakfast Included
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017! After breakfast check out from your hotel, transfer to the airport
6 DAYS NEW YEAR PARTY ISTANBUL TOUR Photos
Tour Includes
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport5 nights hotel in istanbul5 open buffet breakfast at the hotelBig New Year Party with Turkish food, Turkish Show and free local drinksGuided Istanbul City TourGuided Bosphorus CruiseGuided Shoping TourAll entrance fees mentioned in the itineraryTransportation in a fully air
conditioned, non
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speaking tour guide for the duration of the tourReturn airport transfer
Tour Not Includes
International flightsPersonal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional mealsTipping: Tips for guides and driversInsurance: All types.
Tour Highlights
Topkapi Palace , Hippodrome , Blue Mosque , Grand Covered Bazaar , Bosphorus Cruise


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- Expand technical knowledge in specific areas of strategic focus for the biopharma industry such as immunology, gene therapy, virology, pharmacology, and more.
- Build deeper understanding of one or more areas of the product development process, such as drug and device regulations and regulatory compliance, risk management and/or value creation and innovation.
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This certificate program is designed to meet the needs of a variety of corporations and individuals who are interested in honing advanced technical and business skill sets necessary to fill leadership roles within the life science industry. Inherent in the program of study is sufficient course selection flexibility for students to, if desired and admitted, be able to continue their graduate studies and earn an MS degree online in Biotechnology or Bioscience Administration, depending on student interest and background.
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Steps in the Naturalization Process
Bhakti Satalkar
Nov 3, 2018
One can become a citizen of a nation with the process of naturalization. Find the information regarding US naturalization further.
Naturalization is the process of acquiring citizenship and nationality of a country where a person is currently residing, but is originally not a citizen or a national of that country. There are certain basic requirements which the candidate has to fulfill before he/she can become a naturalized citizen.
The most common requirements include: the person has to be a full-time resident for a minimum period of time, the applicant promises to obey and uphold the laws of that country, etc. Sometimes, an oath or pledge of allegiance can also be added.
Some nations demand that the person renounce the other citizenship he currently holds while others allow dual citizenship. Before you opt for dual citizenship, you will have to weigh its pros and cons. Give focus on naturalization steps in the United States of America.
The Steps
One of the first questions that people who want to undergo the process of naturalization ask is, how long will it take to become a US citizen. The time taken can vary anywhere between five months to more than two years. It depends on where you file the application from and when you choose to file it.
The period is dependent upon the number of applications received by the particular office in each state. At the same time, if your application has any mistakes, it will be directly proportional to the amount of time required for its processing.
After the entire process has been completed, the swearing-in ceremony will take between 1 to 180 days. However, this should not be considered as the standard, as in some immigration offices, it can take as long as one or two years. Here is a detailed procedure to acquire the US citizenship.
Fill the Form
The first step is to fill out form N-400. It is also called application for naturalization. Make sure you fill it completely and not leave anything unfilled. If it is incomplete, it will delay the process.
The most important tip is to be honest, because during your interview, there are chances that you will be asked questions based on information in your form. Any discrepancy in the details, may turn out to be the reason for you not getting through the naturalization process. Keeping a photocopy of the application form is advisable.
Color Photographs
You will require two passport size color or black and white photographs. Make sure you have them in correct sizes. The correct size is 2" x 2" or 5 x 5 cm. Wrong size can lead to rejection.
The photographs should not have head coverings unless it is done for religious reasons. They should be clear and must give a full frontal view of your face, and the size of the head from the chin to the top of head, should not be smaller than 2 cm. They should be latest, and must not have been taken more than 6 months prior to the date of application.
Appropriate Documents and Mailing
You will have to furnish all the appropriate documents. In case, certain documents are not in English, you will need a translated copy of such documents and will have to attach them to the photocopies of the originals. You should send in the photocopy of your Green Card and the other documents required.
Make sure you always have the originals that you are dispatching. They have to be preserved, as you may have to produce them at the time of interview.
Once all the documents are in place, you will have to mail them to the correct immigration office. On failing to do so, the process may take longer than expected. Along with all the documents, you will also have to send in a money order or check towards the fee. You cannot make the payment in any other form.
After you have sent in all the documents, you will receive an acknowledgment letter from the office. You will now have to visit the designated fingerprinting location, on the scheduled date and time. In case there are additional documents that you have been asked for, you will have to procure them and send them.
Attend Interview and Tests
After all the documents are in place, you will receive an appointment letter for the interview after which, you will have to go to the designated location on the scheduled date and time for the interview process. It is recommended that you carry an identification proof with you.
After the interview, you will have to give the English and Civics tests. Remember, you will have to prepare for this test. You will also have to wait till you hear from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Oath Taking
If you have become eligible for naturalization, you will receive an intimation from the Immigration Services. It will also mention the ceremony date, location, and time. Do not forget to take the Permanent Resident Card with you, when you go for the ceremony.
You will be asked questions pertaining to activities that you have undertaken after the interview. After you have answered the questions, you will have to take the oath of allegiance to the US Constitution. Then you will receive the Certificate of Naturalization, upon which you would become a US citizen.
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As a farming community, Junee residents understand the importance of caring for our environment to ensure our farms remain productive for future generations.
In partnership with industry, communities and government, Landcare's 'Smart Farms Small Grants' program provides funding for initiatives that protect, conserve and provide for the productive use of Australia's water, soil, plants and animals and the ecosystems in which they live and interact.
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Mark Zuckerberg recently launched Facebook's new Live Streaming service by hosting a live chat with astronauts on the International Space Station.
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The message to Mark was posted on du's account and has received 8.8k likes so far. The message was also re-posted by one user on Facebook, tagging Mark Zuckerberg – challenging him to respond to du and bring their astronauts burritos to space – so the picture now appears on the news feed of Mark Zuckerberg himself.


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As most investors and corporate executives know, Wall Street is driven by short-term expectations. That means any CEO wanting to make big bets that will play out over the long term better have absolute control of his or her company. Otherwise, activist investors are apt to appear.
That's a lesson taken to heart by the generation of tech executives who took their companies public over the past decade, as the accompanying chart highlights. Older companies like Microsoft, Oracle, eBay and Amazon.com, each of which went public in either the 1980s or '90s, had one-share, one-vote structures. That meant their founders' control would gradually erode over time as the company issued new shares or they sold stock.


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On Monday, Vogue's website, unusually straying into academia, reported: "Eyebrows were raised when the first erotic novel in the English language, Fanny Hill, was dropped from an 18th-century literature course 'for fear of offending students'." This followed a headline in the Mail on Sunday: "Erotic novel first banned 270 years ago for describing a young girl's sexual exploits is censored AGAIN – in case it upsets students." Both assertions were incorrect, neatly illustrating how freedom of speech so easily slides into the murky realms of Trumpian "post-truth".
John Cleland's Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, popularly known as Fanny Hill (a play on mons veneris – the mount of Venus) was published in 1748. He began it as a young man working in the East India Company in Bombay in response to a challenge to write what became the first English pornographic novel without using coarse language. He completed it in his 30s, in debtor's prison, writing to pay for his freedom. He returned to jail soon after, convicted on obscenity charges.
Fanny Hill became an underground hit for more than 200 years. Unlike previous continental pornography written in Latin or Greek, accessible only to the educated, the book was written in English at its most flowery and, frequently, comical best. Or, according to the moralists and critics, at its worst. They were not amused, for instance, by Fanny's enthusiasm when confronted by "a maypole" and an "engine of love assaults", or her evident enjoyment of both: "What floods of bliss! What melting transports!"
The alleged dropping of Fanny Hill from a university course, taught at Royal Holloway, University of London, appeared to hint at yet another example of the "snowflake" generation of students in action. They shy away from what displeases them; dictate content of courses; no-platform speakers (Germaine Greer and Peter Tatchell on grounds of transphobia) and establish "safe spaces" on campus so that unsettling debates that might "trigger" concern can be avoided. It results in what Judith Shapiro, the former president of New York City's Barnard College, calls "self-infantilism", ill-equipping students to see the world as others see it.
So has Fanny Hill been "snowflaked"? Professor Judith Hawley teaches the course but, as she explained in a Guardian article, Fanny Hill hadn't been dropped because it had never been included. What she had said as a participant in a fascinating Radio 4 investigation into the history of freedom of speech, broadcast during the previous week, had been misrepresented.
What she said is this: "In the 1980s I protested against the opening of a sex shop in Cambridge and taught Fanny Hill. Nowadays, I am afraid of causing offence to my students, in that I can understand why a senior academic imposing a pornographic text on students would come across as objectionable but also that the students would slap me with a trigger warning, in a way that I now self-censor …"
"Trigger warnings" flag up references that might disturb. In the 1980s the issues raised by Fanny Hill, including desire, pornography and power, were important to discuss. Now, she explained, "the student body is larger, more diverse, less privileged and more uncertain about the future, and the ubiquity of pornography has changed the terms of the debate".
Her words reveal the tricky area we have rightly entered, in which the long-held power of establishments which are affluent, academic, political, white and male are under challenge. The market too has played a role. Students are now not only learners but customers, paying up to £9,000 a year and, therefore, expecting to define what value for money means to them, the consumer. The ability to identify "triggers", signalling material that might "damage", may be a customer perk but it infects education with caution and "self-censorship" that undermines its very purpose. Students, ironically, as a result, are being short-changed.
In the 1980s, when Hawley was campaigning to stop the opening of a sex shop, sexism was rife, reflected in language that today is policed by a consensus on what is acceptable, backed by legislation. Political correctness helped to put the foot on the brakes – but how far down should the foot go? In a poll by the National Union of Students last year, over 60% were in favour of no-platforming. But silencing voices has a price. How does society decide when the cost becomes unacceptable?
In the US, the right to freedom of speech is enshrined in the first amendment. As long ago as the 1990s, the law professor and anti-pornography campaigner Catharine MacKinnon warned, in Only Words, "The law of equality and the law of freedom of speech are on a collision course ..." Or, as she put it more succinctly, "some people get a lot more speech than others".
How to decide who gets to talk about what – and where and why – is part of any dynamic democracy. But a guiding instinct should surely be that we learn from open and unafraid debate? A couple of years ago, students at New York's Columbia University supplied a flyer against homophobia for student rooms . It read: "I want this space to be a safer space." One student. Adam Shapiro, objected. He told the New York Times " If the point of a safe space is therapy for people who feel victimised by traumatisation, that sounds like a great mission". But he explained that both professors and students are increasingly loath to say anything that might hurt feelings: "I don't see how you can have a therapeutic space that's also an intellectual space." The question is one of balance. So, back to Fanny Hill and Hawley's implied argument that, 30 years on, to teach it need no longer be a requirement. Fanny is a woman who admires other women. She has a sexual appetite that includes lesbianism (but, of course, as the book is a fantasy written by a man, the encounter is nothing in comparison to a "store bag of nature's pure sweets"). At the end of the book, Fanny is neither "fallen" and destroyed, nor an outcast, but is married to the man who deflowered her, whom she loves and who is very rich. Fanny has it all.
She is thus, in some ways, a female pioneer. Arguably, far from being an oppressive text which might make students feel coerced, as Hawley asserts, it is surprisingly subversive of patriarchal politics. "Smutty" books have often become milestones in society. In 1960, for instance, the Obscene Publications Act saw Penguin Books in the dock. Mervyn Griffiths QC famously asked the jury about Lady Chatterley's Lover, "Is it a book that you would even wish your wife or your servants to read?" The answer was yes, and two million copies were sold in a year. They were bought, like Fanny Hill, by hoi polloi. The acquittal marked an important step for freedom of the written word and the end of what George Orwell called "the striped-trousered ones who rule".
Other notable books – Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness, Erica Jong's Fear of Flying, Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer, Nabokov's Lolita – might also run the risk of censorship by one group or another in today's delicate academic ecosystem. What's unclear is who gets to have the louder voice and why. Out of university, in the real world, "triggers" aren't available, nor is it possible to duck issues that "hurt".
In the 60s, 70s and 80s, students were taught too often from curriculums that covered only half the story, omitting women, ethnic minorities and the working class. The clamour for change grew. But Orwell's "intellectual cowardice" is an ongoing issue as we struggle to forge a different, more just balance of power and a new model of freedom of expression. Of course it isn't easy, but it's worth the doing.


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You post Random Thoughts on Tuesday. That's it. Try it – it's addicting. Then link back to Unmom and see what other people are randomly thinking and typing about.
I think I finally have this Random Thoughts posting figured out, y'all. What I have to do to make this happen is to keep a little list in a notebook of things that pop into my mind the day before. Because I cannot come up with a bunch of random thoughts first thing on a Tuesday morning. I've tried it and it can't be done.
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