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Rape and sexual assault is physically and psychologically traumatising and can have a devastating impact on the lives of those effected.
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If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you should receive counselling to support you to recover and move forward with your life in a positive way. The thought of discussing your experiences may feel unbearable but evidence suggests that counselling can significantly improve your chances of a full recovery from your trauma.
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Sophie - Richmond"I cannot comment positively enough on the psychologist that I saw at The British CBT & Counselling Service. She provided a structured yet flexible framework for discussing my issues. She was insightful and at times necessarily firm and challenging which was exactly the sort of counsellor I had hoped to be paired with. I do not know if this is her natural style or she was perceptive enough to realise that such an approach would suit my personality. But either way, I was delighted to discover she wasn't just full platitudes. I found her to be helpful, a great listener, perceptive and broad minded. She was able to draw accurate insights into my troubles and pinpoint key issues which were manifesting themselves in a number of ways in many areas of my life. She was able to direct me to helpful books and teach me key skills for overcoming problems. I would very highly recommend The British CBT & Counselling Service to anyone seeking help.".
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One of our Therapists will begin by asking you about yourself and life before the rape or sexual assault to give them a context for your experiences and ensure that the approach that they prescribed is tailored to your individual needs and personality. This will also give you time to get to know your Therapist and feel comfortable in their company.
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Your Therapist will then talk to you about your rape or sexual assault and its impact on you and your life at a level of detail that you feel comfortable. You will not be asked to share details that you are not comfortable with.
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Finally, you will then work together to repair any damage done to your self-esteem and confidence and re-engage with your life and relationships.
Prices can be found on our Fees Page. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to call 0800 002 9068 or fill out a contact form.
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More information about Rape and Sexual Assault
- It is estimated that 85,000 women and 12,000 men are raped in England and Wales alone every year; roughly 11 adult rapes an hour.
- Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year.
- 1 in 5 women aged 16 – 59 has experienced some form of sexual violence.
- Only about 15% of those who experience sexual violence report it to the police.
- Approximately 90% of those who are raped know the perpetrator.
From An Overview of Sexual Offending in England and Wales, The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Home Office (2013).
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Experience conservatory-style living with a rigorous musical schedule and opportunities to perform in an intimate, challenging, and supportive environment. The three-week course features personalized attention from celebrated faculty, many of whom are Curtis alumni with thriving pedagogical or performance careers.
Musicians aged 14 to 22 who have studied privately at the advanced level are welcome to apply.
Those interested in competing will be asked to submit a video recording of one movement of a standard concerto about six weeks before the start of the program. You may use a score for the video recording, but should you be selected to participate in the final round, your performance must be from memory. For the video, an accompanist is encouraged but not required. A panel of faculty judges will select ten finalists to go forward to the final round. Finalists will be notified by e-mail a week before the program begins. Each finalist will have ten minutes in front of a live jury during the first week of the program. Three prize-winners will be chosen. The first-prize winner will perform on one of the final concerts.
The pre-selected participants will be contacted prior to the program with details. All participants are required to observe any master classes specific to their instrument, and are also welcome to observe master classes for other instruments.
In 2019 we are honored to welcome the following outstanding guest artists to lead the master classes for orchestral instruments:
Those interested in competing will be asked to submit a video recording of one movement of a standard concerto about six weeks before the start of the program. You may use a score for the video recording, but should you be selected to participate in the final round, your performance must be from memory. For the video, an accompanist is encouraged but not required. A panel of faculty judges will select ten finalists to go forward to the final round. Finalists will be notified by e-mail a week before the program begins. Each finalist will have ten minutes in front of a live jury during the first week of the program. The first-prize winner will perform on one of the final concerts.
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"The Young Artist Summer Program was the best experience of my life. Sincerely, all the expectations that I had before going to YASP were NOTHING compared to what I lived those 3 weeks in Philadelphia. The masterclasses, the chamber groups, the choir, my lessons with the faculty, the orchestra… All the activities that we had were amazing!! I enjoyed meeting people from all over the whole world and making music with them. I'm sure I not only met the greatest musicians of my age, I made friends that I know I will have for the rest of my life. If I could go back in time to any part of my life, I absolutely would go back to the summer I lived at Curtis."
"It is hard to describe how profound an experience it was to work with someone of David Ludwig's caliber and talent and what he imparted to me musically is hard to put into words, but I enjoyed the lessons with him very much. With the instruction and encouragement of David Ludwig and the other professors, along with the atmosphere that was created at Curtis Summerfest, I was able to create music and work at a level that was superior to anything I have so far achieved. … I learned so much & it inspired me toward deeper and sustained music study."
"We appreciate the nurturing and supportive environment all of you created – it gave her a real boost in confidence and brought the joy she feels when playing music to the forefront. Your program gave her a more mature and whole way of looking at music as a career and way of life."
" YASP has made me love music more and love life more, and I am forever grateful. It has changed my life."
"The final concerts were nothing short of incredible. The sound of the orchestra was jaw-dropping and the sight of our son so poised at the piano left us overwhelmed with gratitude. He feels every aspect of the program this year helped develop him. … It is a gift that continues to give, long after the program ends."
"At Curtis Summerfest, each day was so full of music that it seemed impossible to fit in any more, yet if there had been a way to include more music in every day (and still eat and sleep) I would have gladly done so. … Now, I often find myself encountering pieces, styles of music, and composers that I first learned about at YASP composition seminars."
*Accepted applicants may inquire about installment plans. Those who apply after January 25 receive notification of admission and financial aid status on a rolling basis, as space remains available. Due date of payment for those who apply after the January 25 deadline will be sent with the admissions notification email.
*Application fee: $65 before noon EST on January 25, 2019; $100 (after January 25). Applicants also submit a $25 transaction fee.
**Includes three unlimited meals per day, housing in Lenfest Hall, and residential activities. Does not include travel or medical care. Local musicians are welcome to commute.
Acceptance to the Young Artist Summer Program is need-blind. Limited financial assistance from Curtis Summerfest may be available, but is not guaranteed. Notice of financial assistance awards will be included in the acceptance status e-mail.
Students and parents are also urged to seek financial assistance from local sources: self-organized fundraisers; school music organizations; county, state, or national music education organizations; youth orchestras and bands; music clubs; service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanas, etc.); businesses; local churches; and foundations.
Merit-based financial assistance
To apply for merit-based financial assistance, see section (Scholarship) of the online application. Answer "Yes" to the first question in this section ("Are you applying for merit-based financial assistance?").
No further action is required to be considered for merit-based financial assistance.
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To apply for need-based financial assistance, upload the following to section 4 (Scholarship) of the online application.
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The majority of YASP applicants are dependent upon parent or guardians. If you are an older applicant and are financially independent, income documentation should be your own.
Canadian citizens
Musicians who reside in Canada are invited to apply for the Council for Canadian American Relations Cross-Border Summer Scholarship, which covers tuition, housing, and dining for those who might not otherwise have the financial resources to participate. One Canadian applicant from those accepted into the program will receive notification of this award by e-mail. Applicants who wish to be considered for this scholarship should complete the need-based financial assistance application on the Scholarship page of the online application.
George Walker Fellowship in Composition
The George Walker Composition Fellowship is named in memory of the late composer and pianist, a Curtis alumnus. The fellowship is offered through a unique partnership between the Curtis Institute of Music and the Ritz Chamber Players, and may be awarded to a promising young composer of color participating in the Young Artists Summer Program at Curtis Summerfest who demonstrates some of the trailblazing characteristics that were hallmarks of Dr. Walker's career trajectory and compositions.
The fellowship recipient will receive free tuition as well as complimentary room and board in Lenfest Hall during Summerfest. As a participant at the Young Artist Summer Program, the fellow will write a chamber work to be workshopped, performed, and professionally recorded. The work will receive an additional performance during the 2019–20 Ritz Chamber Players season.
To apply for the fellowship, submit the Summerfest online application, and click the box indicating the George Walker Composition Fellowship. The Fellow will be notified of their award with their acceptance status notification. Curtis Summerfest may defer awarding the Fellowship until future years in the unlikely event no eligible applicants are accepted.
Long a pioneering figure, Dr. Walker left a profound impact on the landscape of American music and remained active well into his nineties. During his lifetime he published over 90 works for orchestra, chamber orchestra, piano, strings, voice, organ, clarinet, guitar, brass, woodwinds, and chorus. His music has been performed by virtually every major orchestra in the United States.
George Walker graduated from Curtis in 1945, having double-majored in piano and composition. He was one of the first African Americans to graduate from Curtis, the first African American to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music, and the first African American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in music. Dr. Walker served as composer in residence for the Ritz Chamber Players from 2008 to 2009, and the ensemble has performed many of his chamber works throughout its long history.


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Oh what a night! For those of you who were there, you don't need us to tell you what a fabulous evening Bassendean on the Green was. The event was a sell-out, and the money raised will go a long way to funding and expanding our mentoring programs into a high school. This means that instead of saying goodbye to our mentees at the end of year 6, we will in the future have the capacity to follow them through high school and beyond.
But whether you were there or not, we thought you might enjoy a photographic snapshot of 12 Buckets' major fundraising event for 2015.
Held at a beautiful private residence on the banks of the Swan River, the photo below shows what the venue looked like two hours before sound check. Our thanks to Allannah Davin (Lanarae Photography) for the beautiful shots.
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Thanks to 12 Buckets for inviting us to be part of Bassendean on the Green. What a wonderful way to entertain our clients for Christmas as well as giving back to such a worthy charity.
And, of course, we were all moved by the inspiring video about one of our 12 Buckets graduates. Caitlin, we are so very proud of you for sharing your story.
12 Buckets CEO, Travis Fitch had this to say about the organisation's biggest fundraising venture yet:
I was overwhelmed by the enjoyment level of people, along with the generosity of those who came - from performers to volunteers as well as those who came to listen to the concert. There were some volunteers who put in some extremely long hours over the weekend. One person gave more than 40 hours over three days.
There have been numerous requests to turn Bassendean on the Green into an annual event, so stay tuned ...


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We're having a heat wave here. How's your weather? I'd go outside to check on the animals and then back in the house.
Today, I get to consume 1250 calories. The reason I get an extra 50 calories is because of all the calories I burned. I had two Zumba classes this evening. That helped me get in over 100 active minutes and 15,000 steps.
Picture it, I'm sitting here writing my blog while my son and husband stuff their faces with ice cream cones. Oh the joys of being the only person in the house on a diet. Thankfully, I have a couple hundred calories left. I also have a pint of halo in the freezer.
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One just never knows when area wildlife might put on a little bit of a show for all to see!! Yesterday, these Wild Turkeys were foraging for food in a local field. While photographing deer that also appeared in the same field, we suddenly realized these guys were shifting their location, moving across the road in front of us!! While we had parked our vehicle, this serves as a good reminder to pay attention & slow down while driving country roads, city roads...or anywhere for that matter!!


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Legendary Actress to Present Program for Public, Campus
LOWELL, Mass. – Meryl Streep, considered by many to be the greatest actress of this generation, will speak at UMass Lowell in the latest installment of the Chancellor's Speaker Series.Streep, an Academy Award winner whose acting career has spanned five decades and more than 100 roles, will take the stage at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Details on the program and tickets, which will be available to the public as well as the university community, will be announced at a later date.The UMass Lowell Chancellor's Speaker Series was launched last December with "A Conversation with Stephen King," which drew a capacity crowd of more than 3,000 people to see the author in a rare personal appearance. As with the King event, Streep's program will be a benefit for student scholarships. It is co-sponsored by the UMass Lowell English Department's Theatre Arts Program and the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences."We are grateful to have someone of MerylStreep's stature as the next participant in the UMass Lowell Chancellor's Speaker Series, which brings people at the top of their fields to the university to speak to students and the community while helping to raise funds for scholarships," said Chancellor Marty Meehan.Since her debut in a 1977 TV movie, Streep – who holds the record for the most Academy Award and Golden Globe Award acting nominations – has established herself as one of the most prolific actresses in history, appearing in more than 50 films, as well as numerous stage productions. One of her trademarks has been portraying real people, from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "Iron Lady" to French chef Julia Child in "Julie and Julia" to whistleblower Karen Silkwood in "Silkwood." She is also known for her perfectionism in preparing for roles, learning to play the violin and mastering countless dialects and accents.Her many other notable movies include "The Deer Hunter" and "Kramer vs. Kramer" in the 1970s, "The French Lieutenant's Woman" and "Sophie's Choice" in the 1980s, "Postcards from the Edge" and "The Bridges of Madison County in the 1990s and "Adaptation," "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Mamma Mia!" in the 2000s.Streep continues to add to her credits, with three new films in production, including the screen adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods," and a fourth that will be in theaters later this year.Streep has been recognized with acting's top honors, including three Oscars, eight Golden Globes (also a record), two Emmys, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Cannes Film Festival award, two British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards and five New York Film Critics Circle Awards. She has also been nominated for a Grammy five times and a Tony Award. She was the youngest actor in history to receive the American Film Institute's AFI Life Achievement Award and a Kennedy Center Honor. In 2010, President Barack Obama presented her with the National Medal of Arts.
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Dailymail: Pill-popping Meryl Streep gets snarky in new trailer for adaptation of Pulitzer-winning play August: Osage County
It feels like Meryl Streep enters the Oscars race every single time she appears in a film.
And that's certainly no different this fall, considering her much-applauded turn in upcoming film August: Osage County.
A new trailer for the film, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, features Meryl as Violet Weston, the pill-popping matriach of a dysfunctional family.Oscar-worthy performance? Meryl Streep stars in August: Osage County as a matriach with a sharp tongue and an addiction to prescription pillsMeryl Streep stars in new August: Osage County trailer
Adapted from the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, August: Osage County follows the family as they come together after the death of Beverly Weston (Violet's husband).
It's clear that there's plenty of drama – and awkwardness – to air out, as each person holds their own backstory and quirks.
'Look at your boobs! The last time I saw you, you looked like a little boy,' Mattie Aiken (played by Margo Martindale) tells teenager Jean Fordham (Abigail Breslin).Growing up: Abigail Breslin, now 17 years old, stars as the daughter of Ewan McGregor and Julia Roberts' characters
What did you say? Ewan McGregor and Abigail Breslin stare in shock at a rude comment from Meryl Streep's character Violet Weston
In another scene, Meryl can be seen rolling her eyes and making faces as Chris Cooper, in the role of Charles Aiken, talks about the 'joy of family' as he says grace at the dinner table.
Her befuddling temperament might have something to do with her prescription drug habit: 'She takes pills – Valium, Vicodin, Xanax,' her husband notes.
The drama also follows the separation of Barbara Weston (Julia Roberts) from Bill Fordham (Ewan McGregor), who is apparently involved with 'a younger woman.'
'Well, the odds are against you there, babe,' Violet drawls to her daughter.Big claims: Julia Roberts has called her acting experience opposite Ewan and Meryl as the 'best' of her illustrious career
Why the tears? Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the upcoming film The Fifth Estate, looks distraught in the clip
August: Osage County has earned kudos for its all-star ensemble cast, which also includes Benedict Cumberbatch (The Fifth Estate), Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney and others.
The film has received many positive reviews, with the most praise going to the performances, particularly Meryl's.
Julia Roberts has even called her role 'the best acting experience of my life,' according to the Associated Press.
The film opens Christmas Day in the U.S.Settle down: Chris Cooper calms Benedict down as they discuss Beverly Weston's funeral
Winning ways: Variety's Scott Foundas calls Meryl's performance 'electrifying,' and she's certain to get awards-season attention
Leading lady: Meryl Streep attends the Crystal & Lucy Awardsi, held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, in June 2012
Toronto: "August: Osage County" with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts gets rare standing ovation
Toronto: The movie adaptation of "August: Osage County" received a rare 10 minute standing ovation last night at Roy Thomson Hall. The film of Tracey Letts' Pulitzer Prize winning play stars Meryl Streep as Violet, matriarch a volatile Oklahoma family. The ovation was like something from the Cannes film festival, not usually seen in restrained Canada, and was very disarming for everyone in the cast who was in attendance including Julia Roberts
I know, every time Streep is in a movie people say "Oscar." But the three time Oscar winner weaves some kind of magic in this movie. You can see it from the moment she appears in half light, looking haggard with spiky short hair to when she pulls on a full, dark wig to play Violet, the pill popping cancer patient with loads of secrets. And yes, this is a comedy and a drama.
Streep was not at last night's premiere because she starts filming "Into the Woods" this week and has a bad enough cold that she couldn't travel up from New York with setting back that production. But her name was heard everywhere as the credits rolled and the lights went up.
Most of the large, talented cast was there however: Ewan McGregor, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Julianne Nicholson, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney, and Abigail Breslin among them. And when they got to their party at Soho House–the only party of any interest last night in Toronto– pop star Taylor Swift arrived and joined them. That caused mayhem as you can imagine, when Swift and Roberts posed for pictures together with Harvey Weinstein.
"August: Osage County" was a bit of a surprise for many reasons last night. There had been a lot of talk that the film adaptation hadn't worked out. That may have come from a teaser trailer that made the film look like a Southern comedy played for yucks. There was also a lot of discussion about how to handle Oscar positioning with Streep and Roberts. Who would be considered lead or supporting?
But once John Wells's movie unfurled, all became clear. Streep is the star, the quarterback. In one scene taken from the play she sits at the head of a dining room table with this cast all around her. She literally throws "touchdown passes" to each cast member, landing jokes and barbs as they run to the end zone. It's sort of mesmerizing because she never flags or tires or misses. It's like watching an acting master class. It's breathtaking.
So yes, Meryl Streep jumps onto the Best Actress list with Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench and Sandra Bullock. "AOC" becomes an extremely serious contender for Best Picture. It will almost certainly win Best Ensemble at the SAG Awards. Julia Roberts and Chris Cooper will be up for all the supporting awards. Cooper almost steals the show with a scene right out of Letts's play at the dinner table. Roberts gives her most soulful performance yet, and comes across with a humanity–as one of Violet's three daughters–that gives the movie anchor while Streep storms on like a hurricane.
PS Kudos also to Margo Martindale, Benedict Cumberbatch and Sam Shepard, who also make this movie an absolute pleasure.
Oscars flip-flop: Meryl Streep returns to lead, Julia Roberts drops to supporting; 'August: Osage County' premieres at Toronto Film Festival – Reviews
Yesterday 'August: Osage County' premiered at the Toronto Film Fest. Unfortunately, Meryl Streep couldn't attend the event due to illness. [ Tweet] Below you can check the official reviews. Also here you can go through the tweets reviewing the movie once the screening was over.
It's official: The Weinstein Co. has switched the Oscar strategy of the top stars in "August: Osage County". Meryl Streep will remain in the lead race, according to one of the studio's Oscar campaigners. But here's the shockeroo: Julia Roberts will drop to supporting,
Back in early August, the rep told Gold Derby that Streep would compete in the supporting race, but Roberts would go lead. Then last week, the rep warned me that Streep could go back up to lead based upon reactions to early screenings of a new, final cut of the film. But the rep didn't suggest that Roberts might be shuffled too.
Now it turns out that Roberts will compete against "August: Osage County" costar Margo Martindale, who portrays an award-winning role. The star who performed her character on the Broadway stage (Rondi Reed) won Best Featured (or Supporting) Actress in a Play at the 2008 Tony Awards.
The stars who held the original stage roles played by Streep (Deanna Dunagan) and Roberts (Amy Morton) were nominated by Tony voters in the lead race. Dunagan won.
Now Streep has been advanced by Weinstein Co. as the sole "August" actress competing in the lead race at the Oscars for this reason, according to the rep, "We have to look at the Best Actress race this way: Who's strong enough to beat Cate Blanchett? It's Meryl."
But Roberts may not like too much the idea of being dropped to supporting where she must compete against Oprah Winfrey ("The Butler"), who – let's face it – probably has that Oscar in the bag already.
Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep star in 'August Osage County,' a December movie which got an early premiere in Toronto — and some early Oscar buzz (THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY)
"August Osage Country" had its premiere at Toronto tonight. The movie isn't scheduled to open until Christmas, and this version was so new the sound mix still wasn't quite done; as it was projected, the formidable Harvey Weinstein literally hovered off to one side of the theater, like a father proudly watching his baby take its first steps.
And then baby broke into a run.
"August Osage County" is a big drama, and some of its theatrics are as overheated as the Oklahoma summer it's set in. There's a death in the family, an uncomfortable reunion and a lot of screaming viciousness disguised as "truth-telling"; mom is a pill addict, her three daughters have their own serious problems, and few of the men in their lives seem to be able to stand up for themselves, let alone anyone else.
So basically it's "Long Day's Journey Into Night," crossed with a little "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" But with some comedy, too.
It's all very effective, although not particularly flashy or visually innovative. That, of course, is how Weinstein prefers it. Apart from Quentin Tarantino, edgy directors have never really appealed to him; Weinstein's filmmakers of choice are conventional, dependably tasteful and solely determined to get a whole bunch of Oscar-worthy performances on screen and in focus. (For the record, the director here is John Wells.)
Almost everyone is great, but the best of the best is Meryl Streep, as the foul-mouthed, acid-tongued patriarch. And being Streep, she makes the part even harder on herself by doing much of it behind big dark glasses, hiding an actress' greatest tool — her eyes. It's like Serena Williams playing a match with one hand tied behind her back, just for fun — and still acing it.
Excellent, too, is Chris Cooper as perhaps the one truly decent fellow in the whole family, Streep's brother-in-law. And the often underestimated Juliette Lewis is a delight as the flakiest of the three sisters, still trying so desperately — and vainly — to win her mother's affection.
As the strongest sister — the only one to really go toe-to-toe with Mom — Julia Roberts is fine. But she's not wonderful and it's annoying — and obvious — how the film has been tweaked to accommodate the size of her stardom. She gets long, careful closeups; worse, there's a completely unnecessary coda which detracts from what should be (and was, in the play) the final scene, just so the film can end with her onscreen.
Of course, to be cynical, the superfluous footage does more than that: By ending on Roberts, you announce that this is her film, and this is her best-actress race. (In fact, there have been reports — albeit constantly changing and contradictory ones — that the studio may push Roberts alone for a best-actress Oscar, knocking Streep down to the supporting category.)
I hope that's not true, not because of who has the better chance in which race — unlike studio heads, I truly don't care — but because of what's fair. Cooper has a supporting role, and should be nominated for such. Lewis has a supporting role, and could be nominated in that category as well (she's been an excellent, and under-the-radar actress for years).
But this is Streep's movie. It is about her, and she owns it from beginning to end. And no matter what category she is eventually put forward for — and which, if any, Academy members choose to select her for — she is already a winner. And an undisputed champion.
TIFF 2013: 'August: Osage County' becomes an early Oscar fave
It's undeniable that, at least on paper, "August: Osage County" looks like a can't-miss proposition. PairingTracey Letts' Pulitizer Prize and Tony Award-winning play with an outstanding ensemble cast ranging from awards-nominated veterans to rising young stars—Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Juliette Lewis, Margo Martindale, Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Nicholson, Sam Shepard, Misty Upham—it's hard to fathom the material not working. And while the choice of helmer John Wells ("The Company Men") might not seem like the most inspired decision, all he theoretically has to do is put the camera on a tripod and let the actors do their thing. And he does. And yet, 'Osage County' still turns out be an exhausting, screechy drama, in which a lot of very good actors work very hard, and yet produce so little as a result.
Following the death of family patriarch and celebrated poet Beverly Weston (Shepard, in an appearance that's just slightly more than a cameo), the entire brood returns to the titular home to rally around their mother Violet (Streep), a cancer-battling, pill-popping woman. Arriving from near and far are Violet's daughters Barbara, Karen and Ivy (Roberts, Lewis and Nicholson); her sister Mattie Fae (Martindale), her husband Charles (Cooper) and their son "Little" Charles (Cumberbatch); as well as Barbara's estranged husband Bill (McGregor) and their daughter Jean (Breslin) and Karen's new fiancé Steve (Mulroney). And as major family events like births, marriages and funerals tend to unveil, there's a lot history to discuss, catch up with and reconcile, and over the next few weeks it will all come out in mostly painful and harsh showdowns.
Violet in particular seems to have an unending reserve of bitter, acidic observations and opinions to rain down on everyone she knows, and she doesn't waste much time in getting down to business. At a family dinner after Beverly's funeral is when the gloves first come off, in an extended scene where nearly everyone has a sharp spear of insult or indignation hurled straight at them. The Westons are hardly the Waltons, and it soon becomes clear that is just the tip of an iceberg of meanness and cruelty. The dinner is just the first layer of an onion of secrets, regrets, revelations and accusations that are yet to come, and while we have no doubt Letts' original material won awards and critical acclaim for good reason, the translation to the big screen leaves much to be desired.
While seeing this on stage in a series of clearly defined acts likely gives the the story a different shape, presented similarly as a film, it leaves the pacing feeling particularly slack. Letts' work contains frequent verbal bouts, and showdowns between various characters, but the staginess of the movie—particular in scenes that get stuck in one room for minutes upon minutes on end with different people shouting at each other—can be tiring, and certainly visually lifeless. Granted, we're not watching 'Osage' for camera movements and slick sequences, and though the screenplay by Letts' himself does open things up slightly, it doesn't do enough inside the Weston home to knock down some walls have give both these characters and the audience room to breathe.
And sure, one could justify that choice as a metaphorical one, emphasizing the claustrophobia of the entire situation, but this a film that requires performances to carry what the isn't in the (endless) scenes of dense dialogue. But sadly, for most of the cast, yelling every line loudly is confused with conveying emotion, sarcasm and/or depth, with several zingers completely missing the mark because any shaping of the lines is erased by sheer volume. "August: Osage County" is a film of big, wild gestures, plate smashing, screaming and tears, but not nuance, and it all has the effect of leaving one deadened, not moved. None of these characters are sympathetic, nor should they be, but we aren't given a reason to personally invest, relate or even understand the depth of betrayals and bad behavior that has stacked up over the years. These are clearly people who don't like being together, but yet the movie doesn't give the audience a reason to want to be with them either.
But there are some saving grace notes throughout. Streep is at her Streep-iest, given a wig to wear, and allowed to look ugly, and she takes to sneering, emotionally volatile Violet with ease. She commands the screen and many scenes like she should, but has a great foil in Roberts playing Barbara. As the eldest daughter, who has to come to grips with her family history, as well as take the unwanted role of Weston matriarch, Roberts hasn't been this good in a while, and that's likely due to a role that gives her a lot of substance to play with. And a special nod of recognition has to go to Cooper as Charles, who delivers one of the film's few genuine moments, with a wonderful, poignant rebuke of his wife Mattie that lays bare the ugliness at the core of the Westons.
As directed by Wells, he seems to have been almost too hands-off when it comes to his heavyweight cast. There is little in the way of craftmanship here—even the usually-reliable composer Gustavo Santalallaprovides a rather workmanlike score—and the film could've used a stronger hand in guiding the transition of the play to the big screen. There is a powerful cinematic experience somewhere in "August: Osage County" waiting to get out in the sprawling two hour plus runtime, but in seemingly staying too faithful to Letts' work, the end product winds up playing almost like a supercut of Important Acting In Big Scenes, instead of a cohesive work of dramatic weight and thematic thoughtfulness.
It's tough to decide if August: Osage County is foremost an insightful work about the dark, twisted, occasionally humorous nature of family, or if it's good platform to showcase big performances. Either way, it's an engaging picture that features memorable turns from its stellar cast, especially (and unsurprisingly) Meryl Streep, and also throws together a complicated, abrasive portrait of a shattered family that can't put the pieces back together. They can only break into smaller pieces, and the only thing stopping the audience from breaking down is the black comedy permeating the family affair.
Beverly Weston (Sam Shepard), the patriarch of the Weston family, has died, and his funeral has brought together his estranged family. The pill-popping matriarch Violet (Streep) is joined by her daughters Barbara (Julia Roberts), Karen (Juliette Lewis), and Ivy (Julianne Nicholson); sister Mattie Fae (Margo Martindale), her husband Chris (Chris Cooper), and their son Charles (Benedict Cumberbatch). Also along for the demented ride are Barbara's daughter Jean (Abigail Breslin), separated husband Bill (Ewan McGregor), and Karen's fiancée Steve (Dermot Mulroney). The only non-related person on the premises of the Weston house in Oklahoma's Osage County is the new maid Johnna (Misty Upham) who is presumably relieved that she's not related to this gang of lunatics. Over the next several days, grievances are aired, secrets are revealed, and the strained relationships become even more complicated.
The Weston clan could be referred to as a powder keg, but a powder keg can only explode once. The reunion is predicated on death and it doesn't get much better from there when it comes to the prevailing attitude hanging over the characters. Violet is by far the most damaged as she's not only lost her husband, with whom she already had a tenuous relationship, but she's a drug addict, cancer-stricken, and is mean down to her bones. Her children have hardly any love for her, her sister berates Charles, Chris tries to play peacemaker, and on it goes. There are, at most, two healthy relationships in August: Osage County. The rest are predicated on grudges, deceit, and manipulation. Separately, each of these groups had their problems, but bringing them together only highlights their issues and then exacerbates them.
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts (who also wrote the screenplay),August: Osage County edges dangerously close to a melodrama with how far it takes the characters' lives from bad to worse. Some reveals are absolutely unnecessary, and only exist to further show how family relations could be construed as inherently and inescapably damaging. The Westons aren't meant to represent all families but instead provide an amalgam of issues that some families could face. At the very least, they provide an utterly captivating freak show.
The deeply flawed characters are an actor's paradise, and the cast runs absolutely wild with Streep at the forefront. The only way Streep could truly surprise audiences at this point is if she gave a bad performance. Violet is despicable, but Streep taps into the wry, funny, sad, venomous, manipulative facets of the character. We can see how Violet's ugliness could drive people away and yet her perceived weakness can guilt her children into staying close. Streep doesn't have anything to prove, but August: Osage County is further evidence that she's one of the greatest screen actors of all-time.
The rest of the cast does an admirable job of keeping up and finding their place in the script even though Violet is the juiciest role. Barbara is a co-lead, but doesn't really get to carve out a role until the second-half of the movie. Once there, Roberts' performance really takes off as we see a woman who is against her mother but also disturbingly similar to her. However, until this point, Roberts' performance consists mostly of giving Violet plenty of hardened glares. At least when Barbara is finally unleashed, her wrath is worth the wait. All of the other actors get their moments, but the main event is Violet vs. Barbara.
The large performances and outsized conflict is tempered by the dark comedy laced throughout the story. Without the humor, August: Osage County would still feature interesting characters and worthwhile subtext, but the ugliness would be too much to bear. The jokes are where the audience can come up for air, and Letts' script deftly weaves laughs into even the darkest, most serious scenes. A typical scene can feature hilarious, quotable one-liners and an absolutely devastating reveal.
This emphasis on giving the movie over to the actors isn't just by virtue of having a great cast, but is also the natural extension of having a stage play as the source material. Director John Wellsmakes sure the movie never feels stagey even though its stage origins are always on display. Most of the film is comprised of long scenes that take place in a single location. The trick for Wells is managing the details like how long to hold a shot on an actor, if he should keep the camera on the speaker or go for a reaction shot, and where to place the camera. This sounds relatively simple, but trying to move around multiple characters in a single location is incredibly complex, especially when it comes to the film's centerpiece—a dinner scene following Beverly's funeral. The direction may not be flashy, but it's pragmatic and lets the characters and themes come through.
The difficulties the Weston clan faces shows how family trauma is like a virus that spreads not only across generations but across all family ties. At one point, Ivy questions the very nature of family, and how we're forced together with these people not by choice but by birth, and that they're allowed to have so much of an impact on our lives. Of course, with the cavalcade of difficulties permeating the Weston family, that impact is greatly amplified to an overwhelming degree.
August: Osage County is a big movie filled with big emotions from big characters played with big performances. Subtlety is not the film's strong suit, but the performances make the characters come alive in such a way that you feel some sympathy for each of the Weston family members even if the character has far more than their fair share of personal shortcomings. And while difficult emotions bubble beneath the surface of the story, and later explode into chaos, we can leave the movie with a smile on our faces not only because of the dark comedy, but because as dysfunctional as our families might be, at least we're not as bad as these nutjobs.
Exclusive Oscars news: Meryl Streep drops to supporting, takes on Oprah
Get ready for the ultimate diva smackdown at the next Oscars: Meryl Streep ("August: Osage County") vs. Oprah Winfrey
Two years after winning Best Actress for "The Iron Lady," Streep has agreed to drop down to the supporting race for her role as Violet, the pill-popping, booze-swilling momma in "August: Osage County," a Weinstein Company source tells Gold Derby. That means Streep will compete against Oprah as the hooch-guzzling wife of the title star of "The Butler."
Streep's move is a shockeroo considering that role won Best Actress at the 2008 Tony Awards when Deanna Dunagan performed it on Broadway. Dunagan beat her costar Amy Morton, who portrayed Violet's frazzled daughter Barbara. Now Julia Roberts, in the role of Barbara on screen, seems to have a clearer shot at a Best Actress victory without risking a split of "August" votes in that category. Roberts won the Best Actress Oscar in 2000 for "Erin Brockovich." Oprah has never won an Academy Award, but was nominated in the supporting slot for "The Color Purple" (1985).
Streep has three Oscars: one for supporting ("Kramer vs. Kramer,"1979 ) and two for lead ("Sophie's Choice" in 1982, "Iron Lady" in 2011). If she pulls off one more victory, she will tie Katharine Hepburn for most wins (four). Streep already holds the record for most nominations (17).
Streep's gracious move may be good news for Roberts, but it's rotten luck for "August" costar Margo Martindale, who portrays the role of Violet's sister Mattie, which won the Tony Award for Best Featured (or Supporting) Actress for Rondi Reed on stage. Now past Emmy champ Martindale ("Justified") must not only face off against Oprah, but Streep, too.
Margo Martindale talks about her TV roles, Emmy win, new movie 'August: Osage County' and working with Meryl Streep
She starts talking about "August: Osage County" at 16:36.
The Wrap: Weinstein unveils slate in Cannes: 'August: Osage County' shouts Oscars
The Weinstein Company unveiled its slate for the year at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, giving a glimpse of their game plan for Oscar season, which includes an intriguing documentary-style feature about the elusive writer J.D. Salinger, a biopic on Nelson Mandela and a southern vehicle for A-list Actresses, "August: Osage County".
The presentation included a small parade of stars, including Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Michael B. Jordan and a host of other actors and directors joined by co-chairman Harvey Weinstein at the event. Weinstein joked that he would have invited George Clooney, a coproducer on "August", but he was still sore over losing the Best Picture Oscar to him this year with "Argo."
That doesn't mean TWC will be absent at the Oscars this year (they never are).
The most obvious Oscar bait – at least in the acting category – was a first look at "August: Osage County," based on the play, starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor and Juliette Lewis. It also includes Abigail Breslin and my how Little Miss Sunshine has grown!
The film delves into the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, starting with Streep, in a frowsy black wig (Weinstein told TheWrap this week that Streep went wandering through Wal-Marts late at night to prepare for the role), Roberts as her daughter returning during a family crisis and Lewis as her sister.
Looks like Streep gets in lots of zingers and embodies the tagline for the movie: "Misery loves family."
Weinstein, wearing a tux, said he was going back to the office after the presentation to keep selling his movies to international partners. So goes Cannes.
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The latest hacking of U.S. government data files, capturing personal information on about 4 million past and present government workers, has predictably stirred outrage.
The allegation that the hacking came from China (no published evidence either confirms or refutes this widespread belief) has compounded the anger.
We are incensed at the brazenness of the Chinese and embarrassed by our vulnerability. It's a national scandal.
Actually, that's not quite right.
It's also a blessing in disguise. The same might be said of most, if not all, other hackings. The more hackings there are — and the more harmful they seem to be — the more likely that, at some point, public opinion and political authority will begin to take the threat seriously.
They will recognize that hacking, at its worst, can jeopardize the nation's physical and economic security. The dangers compare with a serious recession or even war.
Until now, the hacking has been at another level. It comes in a variety of forms: the stealing of business information (including, presumably, trade secrets) from U.S. companies; the theft of credit-card and other individual financial information; spying on government and commercial networks.
All of these can involve sizable costs and inconvenience for those directly affected. The victims of identity theft are tortured both financially and psychologically. Companies that have lost proprietary information may suffer profit declines.
Government agencies that have been penetrated (including the Internal Revenue Service and e-mail systems of the White House and State Department) may involve the loss of sensitive personal or policy documents. The well-publicized hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment produced an outpouring of embarrassing material.
But none of these intrusions threatens the everyday routines of the overwhelming majority of Americans. Unless they happen to us, cyberattacks are just someone else's problem or tragedy. They're the hurricane and the tornado on the evening news or the random shooting in an inner-city neighborhood. They're unfortunate and perhaps devastating — but isolated.
This may be self-delusion. What we ultimately have to fear from hackers is that they — and this would apply mostly to hostile governments and terrorist groups — will get inside our most sensitive data systems with the intent of causing havoc.
They would hijack, destroy or corrupt the data systems that regulate energy, control financial transactions, contain medical records and oversee transportation networks. Everyday life would be disrupted for countless millions.
We don't know our full vulnerability because these attacks have yet to be mounted on a grand scale. But given the success of lesser hacking, it's hard to be confident that this most destructive variety is simply the figment of an overactive imagination.
This is true cyberwarfare. We need to protect against it and also to stop making more systems dependent on the Internet — an act of commercial convenience that, with hindsight, may seem self-destructive.
Until we recognize the threat's gravity, we need to be constantly reminded. That's why the relentless hacking may be doing us a favor..


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Artist & Craftsman Supply knocks 10% off if you show them your Artfest class description at checkout! Besides the Seattle location near the University of Washington campus, the company has 17 other locations scattered across the country. The staff vibe is kind of like that at an old hardware store: friendly but not perky, knowledgeable, and efficient.
And oh, the venerable supply wonderland that is Dick Blick. Did you know they're having a winter back-to-school sale right now? Yes, right-now right now. You have until February 26th to get your butt in gear. (It's in-store only. But they do have some winter discounts for online purchase too.)
Neither store is paying me to tell you this. I just wanted to remind you to bring your class descriptions with you -- it's like a coupon if you use it in certain stores. Off you go now.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- General Electric Co. GE, +0.97% has spoken out against the U.K. opposition Conservatives' plans to cut the headline rate of corporation tax by three percentage points, funded by reducing investment incentives, saying it would be a "real own goal" for manufacturers and big inward investors, the Financial Times reports Friday.
Will Morris, senior international tax counsel at GE, defended the existing 28% corporate tax rate as "actually pretty competitive."
He is reported as saying that the Conservative proposal would undermine certainty and potentially increase effective tax rates, hit earnings and weaken manufacturers' balance sheets. "So I'm afraid that doesn't say to me that Britain is open to business."
Full story: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/60c818a2-27c8-11df-863d-00144feabdc0.html


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I tried out the recipe created by the chefs at Café & Restaurant Kärnhuset; Mattias Skoglund and Madléne Mannson. This recipe is available on this link. I did not find the exact ingredients from this recipe and I replaced them with similar products from other companies. First the base of the cheesecake is made using Marie
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I think this recipe is one of my first baking experiments. This is not my recipe but I had to try some eggless cakes, before I try something major in baking! Hope you like and enjoy eating! Ingredients 1 packet Bourbon biscuit pack 2-3 parle G biscuits 2-3 Marie biscuits 2-3 spoons of Chocolate powder


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On the eve of the annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race in St. Louis, Missouri, is a balloon glow. The hot air balloons are securely tethered, and visitors are allowed in to see them up close, meet the pilots, and even hop into a basket for pictures. Occasionally, pilots blast the balloon's propane burner, releasing a burst of fire that causes the balloon to light up.
A balloon glow is an impressive, almost magical sight, as dozens of balloons randomly light up, like fireflies at dusk. Still, as long as a hot air balloon is tethered to the ground, it can't do what it was made to do. Remove its tethers, and watch it rise, almost effortlessly, and soar into the air.
Recently, I've felt tethered—not quite free to rise and soar, to do what I was made to do. While any of us may feel tethered by forces beyond our control—other people, our situation, or other circumstances—ultimately, it's our own thoughts, feelings, or attitudes, along with God's ever-present grace and mercy, that determine whether we rise above what's got us down.
With the help of a good pastor-friend, I've come to recognize that my primary tether is fear. It's difficult to admit, but too often I've allowed myself to be tethered by a variety of fears and anxieties: fear of failure; fear of criticism, judgment, or rejection; fear of just being myself; fear of not having anything worthwhile to offer.
Now I'm learning that the more I recognize and name the fear haunting me, rather than trying to ignore or deny it, the more courage is available to me to face the unknown. The more I believe and rest in God's unending love for me, the less I worry about how others may respond to me—and the more easily I rise above fear to experience God's transformation. Don't get me wrong; there's nothing easy about dealing with fear and anxiety, but they don't need to have the last word.
For you, maybe it's not fear that has you tethered down but guilt, anger, sadness, regret, or something else. Naming what's tethering you can be the first step to taking back some of the power it holds over you. And learning to trust and rest in God's love and affection for you will truly change your life—leaving you untethered and ready to rise.


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Julie puts things in a way that I can understand. Once in awhile when she advised me to do something that I couldn't find the reason for, she helped me to see the wisdom of the new way. She takes things thoroughly and logically. Julie has loads of experience that she brings forward to help others.
Julie is a very patient and loving person, and I can tell that she loves what she does. It is my opinion that anyone who receives instruction from her will benefit greatly, as I did. I wish Julie and all her students the best possible wishes for projects in the future."
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BCM Short Breaks are a wonderful opportunity for older people to enjoy a short break in a beautiful place and in good company.
We are now taking bookings for:-
4th-7th April 2017 at The Radisson Hotel, Sligo£265 Per Person Sharing / £310 Single Room
12th-16th June 2017 at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine£240 Per Person Sharing / £300 Single Room
19th-22nd September 2017 at The Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey£265 Per Person Sharing / £295 Single Room
Julian Simmons and UTV called round to speak to some of our guests at Grosvenor House December's Tea Dance about Christmas in the past. To watch the two episodes of the programme please follow the link: http://www.itv.com/utvprogrammes/christmas-rewind-with-julian.
A big thank you to AXA Insurance Ltd. for sponsoring the tea dance and to Naomi and Scott for their lovely swing performance.
It's Giving Tuesday today! Why don't you help a vulnerable young care leaver from our Supported Housing Project and donate £5 towards a coat/boots/gloves, so that they can feel warm during this winter season.Text COAT16 £5 to 70070 to donate and make a difference today.
We are delighted to inform you that 'The Giving Tree' will be taking place at Marks & Spencer, Donegall Place, Belfast for 17th consecutive year. You can come round and donate a toy or gift to a local child from Monday 28th November- Saturday 10th December. This great initiative is organised in co-operation with the Society of St Vincent de Paul and M&S. We would like to say thank you to the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Brian Kingston for launchig this year's 'Giving Tree'.
We are pleased to announce that we finally have the total for Sheelagh's Camino Pilgrim Walk in aid of Copelands, Dementia and Nursing Care. We were receiving a lot of donations in support of the walk over the past two months and on behalf of both BCM and Sheelagh we would like to thank everybody who contributed. The final total raised is £2180.31 including Gift Aid. The photo presents Sheelagh and the group in Santiago de Compostela.


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Not much to report today, so here's the food:
Breakfast: Pepperoni pizza zoodles (I made fresh zucchini noodles to go with the sauce from a couple days ago)
Lunch: The bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with brussels and 2 fried eggs. This is a great example of repurposing different leftover bits to create a pretty cohesive dish. I think I may plan this exact thing for a future brunch.
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Dinner: A giant vegetable stir-fry with the last of our ground pork from the 1/2 hog we purchased from a local ranch. Sorta like all the filling of an egg-roll, just served over rice (cauliflower rice for me, organic white rice for the husband). I usually avoid taking pictures at night (food pictures just turn out so much better in daylight), but I'm trying to be more consistent at adding something visual to each post. It's not the best picture, but it was damn tasty.
Daily Steps: Today was a rest day as far as weights go, but it was pouring rain this afternoon so I went to the gym just to use the cardio room. By the end of the day, steps were at 9960 (well past my 8ooo goal, yay!). I can see that upping my goal to 10k will push me just a little farther, and I think that will be perfect. So far getting about 20 minutes of cardio after work has made a big difference for me. I wish the weather was more cooperative so I could walk/hike outdoors, but for now the treadmill is doing the trick.


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Soup, soap and salvation
For more than 130 years, the Salvation Army has given hope and dignity to Canadians living in poverty
Among the crowds of holiday shoppers hustling to strike gifts of their lists, the sound of bells jingling outside major shopping centres and supermarkets is part of Christmas in Canada.
Those bells signal the annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign—a key fundraiser that sustains the organization's mission to help millions of people living in poverty in 400 communities across Canada.
So, what is The Salvation Army, anyway?
The Salvation Army is a Christian organization founded in London, England in 1865 by husband and wife team William and Catherine Booth. The duo adopted a paramilitary leadership style (including labeling William as general, ministers as officers, and members as soldiers) to efficiently meet the physical and spiritual needs of the poor.
William preached and Catherine engaged the wealthy, gaining financial support for their work that followed their self-described "Three S" model: first, soup; second, soap; and finally, salvation.
Approximately 20 years later, the army came to Canada. Since its inception here in 1882, the organization has grown to become one of the largest non-government social-service providers in the country.
Social Services
Services provided by the Canadian Salvation Army include practical assistance for children and families and life-changing programs, like substance abuse recovery, housing supports, job and skills training, and budgeting and education classes, which help people find a way out of poverty, permanently.
Key Canadian 2016/17 metrics:
- 6,700 shelter, addictions, detox and mental health beds for vulnerable men, women and families
- 3.3 million free meals
- 1.3 million people helped with food, clothing or practical assistance
How to donate
"The Salvation Army is truly grateful for the generosity of Canadians across the country," says Major John Murray, Territorial Secretary for Public Relations and Development. "For over 130 years, the Salvation Army has provided hope and dignity to people in need through this generosity."
In addition to contributing cash to the Salvation Army's physical Christmas kettles, donations can be made at SalvationArmy.ca or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
Donors can also text HOPE to 45678 from most mobile carriers in Canada to have a $5 donation added to their monthly mobile bill.
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You know those podcasts where famous people recount their lives and careers, and then things get emotional? That is NOT this show! Hosted by internet superstar Grace Helbig, "Not Too Deep" is a ridiculous, silly, and unapologetically superficial interview podcast, that is more about the laffs than about the feels.
"Farts on a Plane!" Did you guys ever see that movie? No? Well, not to worry, because this week I discuss it, at LENGTH, with my good friend Mitchell Davis.
- If you guys don't know Mitchell, you should. He is so great and so funny. We had a hilarious conversation, where we covered topics such as boy band names, extra body parts, fast food, and pooping at Target. Don't miss it! (If you listen carefully, you can hear Rhett & Link trying, not very hard, to stifle laughter).
- Fun Fact: We recorded this back when Mitchell was still living in Ohio. And he had such a good time, he decided to move to Los Angeles. (He drove.)
- This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Get a free trial and 10% off by going to squarespace.com and entering "grace" at checkout!
- You can preorder my upcoming book, "Grace's Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be Grown-Up," by going to gracesguidebook.com.


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You know you deserve some time out. Put aside four tranquil mornings to paint with an established teacher and landscape artist. Do you have a favorite photo that you want to immortalise in paint?
Tess is super keen to show others how to produce bright, vibrant work full of light and brilliant colour as her forte is with acrylic and oil painting. Join her and a small group (max 8) of keen people to produce wonderful representational paintings that you can hang on your wall and point to with pride.
Take home an original art work and learn new skills and techniques to assist your painting journey. Beginners welcome as well as those already on the journey.
Tutor: Tess Coulthurst
Coffee, Tea and painting substrate supplied.
Please bring your own brushes, paint, water container, pencil.