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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR VICTORY CITY! One of the most satisfying aspects of working at a magazine is being able to ask a question, then spend time finding the answer (or at least an answer). That really sums up our work. The goal of a good journalist is to ask questions that have relevance to our readers, and to answer those questions through the tools of journalism; balanced reporting, sound reasoning, and engaging language. For the past several months, the journalists here at CityLife have been wondering about the relationship with the city and how we can best help bring ongoing prosperity into Portsmouth. We think the answer is to highlight all the very best attractions and facilities our City has to offer; restaurants, transport and travel are all key services that advertisers are keen to profile in our magazine. The local property market, too, is making a progressive and steady comeback. Property in the Hampshire area remains some of the most sought after in the entire UK. CityLife Magazine aims to showcase these and many other key attributes that make Portsmouth the leading south coastal capital that it is, with an enviable reputation throughout the world. With the launch of our new website, facebook and twitter pages, we a re committed to promoting all that is best about Portsmouth! Thank you all for you continued readership and advertising! Yours faithfully,
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Recipe - Red Salmon Pasta
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To Catch a Thief - Movie Review
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Duchess Kate - Dressed for success!
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Ten best beaches of France
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Fast trip to France...
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Shining Starr - Ringo Star
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The Policeman’s Daughter
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How to be a leader
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Red salmon pasta INGREDIENTS 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup chicken broth 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
DIRECTIONS In an 8 inch baking dish, arrange filets in a single layer. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Tightly cover dish with foil. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cook until fish is opaque, but still moist looking in thickest part, 12 to 14 minutes. Meanwhile, in a blender, smoothly puree red peppers, parmesan, cornstarch, chili, and garlic. Add cilantro and chicken broth; whirl to blend. Pour pepper mixture into a 10 inch frying pan. Stir over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to keep warm. Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water until tender to bite, about 7 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Stir juices from the baked salmon into red pepper sauce. Mix 1 1/2 cups sauce with pasta. Spoon pasta onto plates. Top with fish, and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve
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h c t a c To f e i h t a Hitchcock’s Forgotten Motion Picture Gem A review by Mike Arlen -our man of movies 8
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r e l l i r h t c i t n a m o r c i s s a l The c a r e i v i R h c n e r F e h t n i t se WITH the film industry flocking to sunny Cannes for the Film Festival, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at a classic Hitchcock film set on the French Riviera - To Catch A Thief. To Catch A Thief (1955) sees Hitchcock collaborate with screenwriter John Michael Hayes on the second of the four films that they worked on together. The other three being Rear Window, The Trouble With Harry, and The Man Who Knew Too Much. The film also sees Hitchcock team up with two of the biggest movie stars of the era in Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. To Catch A Thief was considered to be one of the most memorable outings for each of these stars. To Catch A Thief is one of the all-time classic crime capers. It combines all the typical Hitchcock ingredients in a mouthwatering mix of mystery, danger, comedy and flirtation. It is a real treat!
Notorious Cary Grant is his usual suave and sophisticated self as he plays John “The Cat” Robie, a notorious American cat burglar who has retired to the French Riviera. The peace and tranquillity of “The Cat’s” retirement is disturbed as he is, rather inconveniently, framed for a spate of thefts in a popular tourist area in the South of France. So in order to try and clear his name, The Cat decides that it will be a good idea to go and catch the real thief himself. As a result, he scouts out the locations of the most likely targets to be burgled next – making himself look even more suspicious in the process! Whilst checking out a house that he thinks might get burgled, he encounters a rich American lady called Francie (Grace Kelly) who has her heart set on nabbing herself a husband. Francie figures out the true identity of The Cat and decides that she wants to become his “partner in crime”. Francie then goes about tempting The Cat with her jewels and stories of steamy rooftop escapades. But one night the jewels of Francie’s mother are stolen and Jessie suspects that The Cat has taken advantage of her and committed the crime. The Police are called and The Cat narrowly escapes capture. He then goes to stake-out another house that he believes is a likely target. In this stake-out he is attacked by whom he believes to be the thief. In the ensuing brawl The Cat ends up killing his attacker. However, it turns out that the attacker is not the thief and the mystery continues. Francie then comes round to believing that The Cat was not responsible for the burglary at her house after all. She apologises, confesses her love to him, and invites him to a
masquerade ball the following weekend. The Police are present at the masquerade ball and are ready to arrest The Cat at the first sight of him. As a result The Cat cleverly disguises himself at the ball with the aid of a mask. It all goes down at the masquerade ball. In fact, I think you could say that all hell breaks loose! The Cat inadvertently lets his disguise slip, the jewel thief strikes again, and The Cat ends up pursuing the real thief whilst trying to evade the Police at the same time. This all provides To Catch A Thief with an exciting climax to punctuate an enthralling film. To Catch A Thief is considered to be one of Hitchcock’s greatest films, with the fresh and witty script, the chemistry between Grant and Kelly, and the excitement and tension that the film builds. However, in places the story gets a little bit lost amongst the comedy, the star actors and the impressive production values. But that is just a minor complaint at what genuinely is an excellent film. The film is also innovative as it provides some of the very first helicopter shots used in the history of cinema. In addition to that the film is filmed in Vista Vision. Vista Vision is a widescreen system and Hitchcock used this method to show the actors standing up or lying down with their whole body being present on the screen in a single shot. This was not possible to achieve using some of the other widescreen methods at the time. Vista Vision, combined with the aerial shots, has resulted in some beautiful scenic footage of the French Riviera in impressive vibrant colour.
Excellence The DVD of To Catch A Thief is worth checking out. The film print has excellently been transferred to digital format for you to experience in its full widescreen glory. However, one criticism of the DVD would be the extras included. The extras are just the usual sort of generic short interviews plus clips of footage from the film. They do not add much value to the DVD as a product. The DVD release of another Hitchcock classic, Rear Window, came with a much more impressive selection of extras. Having said that, the DVD is still more than worth it for the film alone. The top class performance of the actors, the story telling skill of Hitchcock and the beautiful scenic shots in vibrant Vista Vision, all combine to make To Catch A Thief a very memorable and enjoyable film. Check it out!
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Duchess Kate Dressed For Success! On April 29th 2011 Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, wowed the world with a beautiful classic style wedding dress that has drawn comparisons with the one worn by movie star Grace Kelly in 1956. This comparison not only compliments the classic and sophisticated style of Kate Middleton, but it shows just how timeless the wedding dress of Grace Kelly really was.
the satin arches and pleats. The train was majestically carried into the Abbey by her sister, maid of honour, and overnight celebrity - Pippa Middleton. Pippa, 27, seemed to cause quite a bit of stir in the media and on the likes of Twitter after the Royal Wedding was broadcast around the globe. Her stunning figure did not go unnoticed in her tight-fitting wedding gown!
The Grace Kelly Look Grace Kelly, one of the most famous movie stars of the 1950s, had a royal wedding of her own when she married Prince Rainer of Monaco , to herself become Princess Grace of Monaco . The intricate lace corseted bodice and the narrow sleeves are the most obvious similarities to Grace’s dress. But there are many more similarities, indicating that it is not just a mere coincidence that Kate’s dress seemed to mirror the outfit work by Grace in 1956. Both outfits were also worn with a light and simple veil, plus a diamond tiara. Kate’s tiara actually outdates the tiara worn by Grace. It was a 1936 diamond “Halo”, which was kindly, loaned to Kate by none other than the Queen herself. Other major similarities include the high-waisted, full skirted silhouette with a dramatic long train. The train on Kate’s dress was nearly 9ft long, which might sound long, but is quite short in comparison to the length of the train on Princess Diana’s dress in 1981 – nearly 25ft! The train was made with an ivory and white satin gazar and its skirt was made to look like an opening flower with
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Staying True To Kate’s Unique Style Despite the similarities, Kate’s dress was far from being just a mere copycat of the Grace Kelly 1956 style. Subtle variations suited to Kate’s natural appearance were added in. This included the plunging Vshaped neckline, which Kate is used to wearing and thus knows that it suits her well. Also, her hair was partly worn loose. This was said to be so that she still looked like herself so that Prince William could recognise her as she walked the aisle. As it turned out, William did in fact recognise his Princess, mouthing the words “You Look Beautiful” as she joined him at the altar. The look of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress had been a closely guarded secret that led to months of media speculation in the build up to the big day. The subtleness and simplicity of her dress may well have surprised some people, but everyone agreed just how lovely she looked and just how perfectly the style complimented her natural class and beauty.
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By our Royal reporter Alistair Davenport A Perfect Tribute To Alexander McQueen The dress was designed by Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen. Burton was the lady that you may well have spotted scampering around Kate, adjusting her dress, as she first entered the Abbey. She was making sure that every part of the dress was perfectly in order before Kate commenced her walk down the aisle. Sarah Burton took over as the creative Director of the Alexander McQueen brand when designer McQueen committed suicide in February 2010. The wedding gown has been hailed as the perfect tribute to the memory Alexander McQueen. It has been reported that Kate took an active role in the dress design. The respect for traditional workmanship was one of the main reasons that Kate picked out the Alexander McQueen brand for her dress design and creation. The design and technical construction of the clothing bought together the best of skilled workmanship from around the UK , celebrating the timeless tradition of British craftsmanship on a very British occasion.
lace for the appliqué bodice and skirt by hand. The intricate lace motif designs of the individual plants (rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil) were applied by hand. The back of the dress was fastened by 58 buttons.
Train Measuring 8ft and 10inches, the train was dramatic whilst retaining modesty. The train was made with ivory and white satin gazar, and yet again showcased the craftsmanship of The Royal School Of Needlework.
Veil The subtle veil was constructed from layers of ivory silk netting with an added trim of embroidered flowers, hand-crafted by, you guessed it, The Royal School Of Needlework.
Hair Kate opted for a very simple hairstyle and wore it partly loose with a “demi-chignon”. This was to keep it as close as possible to her natural style.
Make Up The MakingOf A Princess Here is a quick recap of the main elements that made up this classic outfit from head to toe.
Shoes Created from ivory duchesse satin by workers at Alexander McQueen. The lace was embodied by the Royal School Of Needlework.
Dress The Royal School Of Needlework constructed the
Nothing fancy to report here. Kate did her own makeup!
Tiara The tiara is a classic 1936 platinum and diamond “halo” that was lent to Kate by the Queen. The tiara was made in a French Jewellers and was purchased by the Duke of York (later King George VI) for his Duchess (later the Queen Mother). Queen Elizabeth was then given the tiara on her 18th birthday.
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When I think of France I don't immediately think of beautiful beaches, I think of Paris. But I stand corrected because southern France has some of the most beautiful beaches on the world. There are actually a variety of beaches to please every kind of taste. France is surrounded by water, the English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea. The French Riviera is located on the eastern Mediterranean coast from Cannes to Menton. This is the holiday you want to take if you are looking for upscale adult vacationing. The C么te d'Azur is the coast to the south and is the ideal spot for "alone time" although it can get a little crowded in some spots. It is also a great spot for surfing. Brittany on the north Atlantic coast and the surrounding area has beaches with family attractions.
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• Cannes While the world famous film festival may keep tourists busy, there is no denying the beach here is fun. This is a laid back beach town, rich in the arts and film. Check out the sand castles while you are on the beach. If you hunt for bargains, this can be a reasonable beach vacation.
• Beach at Nice This beach is enormously popular on the French Riviera. The actual beach is comprised of pebbles instead of sand. It gets very crowded during the summer months.
• Menton Beach Menton is a quaint little beach town and of all the beaches on the French Riviera, Menton's beaches are the most family friendly. The atmosphere is much more relaxed and it isn't the wild partying beach town that its neighbours are.
• Monaco The beaches in Monaco are upscale and are adjacent to opulent high-rise hotels and casinos. This is an adult environment and there is plenty of fun to be had sun bathing during the day and gambling at night.
• Arcachon Beaches The small town of Arcachon sits next to the Atlantic Ocean. This beach area is free of crowds except at peak time of summer vacation. Visiting this beach will take you along the Dune du Pyla, lying between the ocean and Les Landes, the largest forest in France. This is huge dune elevated and overlooks the Atlantic.
• Biarritz Beaches While the Biarritz beachfront was once wildly popular, in the last forty or fifty years tourists have migrated to the French Riviera to empty their wallets. While they may not be the most idealistic of beaches, they are far less crowded, have less traffic, and generally less expensive accommodations. Beaches are free to visit.
• Garoupe Beach - Cap d'Antibes This is a very exclusive beach that is split off into sections some of which are free to the public. This beach faces the east so when you are on the beach the sun is not in your face. It is also sheltered from the wind and this makes it pleasant.
• St. Jean de Luz St. Jean de Luz beach is located just south of Biarritz in the town of St. Jean de Luz. This is a well-kept and clean beach with a convenient sea wall separating the beach from the town. The architecture of the town has been carefully preserved and the old 17th and 18th century structures are just gorgeous. This is a quiet and peaceful beach experience.
• Cap d'Agde Located next to Montpelier, Cap d'Agde is famous for their nude beaches. However, the tendency to divest one's clothes may extend to the city as a whole. Maybe we should leave the kiddies at home.
• La Rochelle This is a quaint port town located on the Atlantic coast. The beach has shallow waters and is great for families with young children. For all the latest deals & offers on French holidays visit http://www.directlineholidays.co.uk
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Fast trip to Franc Board the Ferry to St. Located in northwestern coast of Brittany, France, St. Malo is an ancient walled port city that was once home to corsairs, pirates and privateers in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is now the most popular tourist destination in Brittany, attracting tourists from other parts of France and England which almost double the area's population during the summer months.
little longer, crossing the English Channel in about eleven hours. Regardless of the time of day or night you choose to travel to St. Malo, there are many things to do aboard the trip from Portsmouth. Ferries vary widely in size and design, but because of the duration of the St Malo ferry, the larger models are more commonly used. These larger ferries are equipped with a number of comfortable cabins in The most pleasant way to travel is via various sizes and price ranges. the Portsmouth to St. Malo ferry. It is less expensive and more convenient For dining, most ferries offer several than flying and you can bring your own choices. There are cafes and self car. The ferries operate throughout the service buffets for casual dining. Most day and night. During the day, the ferries also have a formal restaurant Portsmouth to St. Malo ferry takes as well. Boredom is never an issue on approximately nine hours. The the Portsmouth to St. Malo ferry overnight St. Malo ferry trip takes a because there are cabaret shows, live
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ce... Malo bands, DJs, slot machines, video game the fascinating medieval past. For those arcades and play areas for children. who prefer to swim and sun, there are There are even shops on board for miles of gorgeous golden beaches. gifts, souvenirs and sundries. The hassle and exhaustion of travelling Upon arrival at St. Malo, there are home after a busy trip often makes many inns, hotels and guest houses in people wish they had a holiday after the area to choose from. It is generally their holiday. The hustle and bustle of a good idea to find lodging on the long queues and equally irritated passengers can take quite a toll. outskirts of St. Malo because it is much Fortunately the St. Malo to Portsmouth easier to park your car there. ferries are comfortable and have an Accommodations away from the abundance of amenities. The bustling port are often less expensive Portsmouth ferry makes it possible to as well. As St. Malo is a port city, with arrive home rested and refreshed. many lovely seafood restaurants which are great places to eat. As you explore St. Malo, you will discover why it is such Planning a trip to France a popular holiday destination. History in the near future? enthusiasts can enjoy touring the A good resource for comparing routes and ferry operators, for all ancient walled city and learning about services across the Channel, can be found at this link; http://www.yourferrytofrance.co.uk/ portsmouth-to-st-malo-ferrycrossings.htm
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A famous musician and actor, and most recently a business owner quoted in the Sunday Times Rich List – Richard Starkey is one of he greatest survivors of the music industry. Who? I hear you ask. Well, you may know him better as Ringo Starr – the drummer of The Beatles.
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RICHARD Starkey was born on the 7th July, 1940, in Liverpool, England. He became the drummer for The Beatles in 1962, replacing Pete Best. He then remained as the drummer of The Beatles until the breakup of the band in 1970. Before joining The Beatles, he was a member of another Liverpool band named Rory Storm and the Hurricanes between 1952 and 1962. Out of all the members of the Beatles, Ringo was known to do the least song writing. This was because that every time he put forward a potential song for an album, the band members would recognise the song as an obvious rip-off of another popular song. Ringo did not consciously do this and was not even aware of the similarities until the other band members pointed them out. However, Ringo did write “Octopus’s Garden” on the album Abbey Road and also “Don’t Pass Me By” on The White Album, in addition to contributing to parts of other songs. Ringo would usually sing at least one song on each album. The melody was often written for him by John Lennon and Paul McCartney so that it would fit his limited vocal range. Perhaps the most famous song that was sung by Ringo Starr was “With A Little Help From My Friends”. If you listen to the track you will notice how simple the song is. Most of the song is sung over a set of just 5 notes. Despite not being a prominent singer or songwriter in the band, Ringo did however contribute to ideas for lyrics and song titles. These contributions were often unintentional though!
celebrity in the media. Ringo Starr also has a number of acting credits to his name. This includes Candy (1968), The Magic Christian starring Peter Sellers (1969), Son Of Dracula (1974), and Caveman in 1980. In 1984 Starr narrated the popular children’s TV series Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends, which was broadcast across the ITV network. In the 1990’s Starr continued with his solo projects and also toured with Ringo’s All-Star Band. In 1990 he recorded a compilation of the best live performances from their 1990 tour. In his personal life, Starr married Maureen Cox in 1965, with whom he had 3 children before they divorced in 1975. Cox later died in 1994. Starr remarried in 1981 to actress Barbara Bach, whom he met on the set of the film Caveman. Barbara Bach is most well known for her role as the Bond girl in The Spy Who Loved Me. His son Zak, from his first marriage, is also a drummer and was a semi-professional member of Oasis until 1998. Zak also drums for The Who during their live shows, one of which included the half-time performance at the Superbowl in 2010. Ringo Starr goes down in history as one of the greatest drummers and most successful artists of all time. To top off his illustrious career that has spanned multiple decades, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. His star is located in front of the Capital Records Building at 1750 North Vine Street, along with the stars of John Lennon and George Harrison for company.
Beginnings After a long day of studio recording, Starr remarked to the other band members that it had been a “hard day’s…”, but just before he finished the sentence with the expected word “work” he noticed that it was now night time and corrected himself by adding the word “night”. This unusual variation of the popular phrase appealed to Lennon and McCartney who then decided to use it as the title for the movie the band were in the process of filming. The same sort of thing happened with the title “Tomorrow Never Knows”. So far you may have the impression that Ringo Starr had a limited contribution to the success of The Beatles. This is not true at all. The unique drumming style of Ringo Starr was a major part of the unique sound of The Beatles. Some people may have downplayed his contribution to the band, but many famous drummers today still state that Starr was one of the main influences in the development of the music career. Phil Collins has been quoted as saying that he feels Ringo Starr is vastly underrated. Collins is particularly keen to highlight the complexity of the drum fills on “A Day In The Life”. The other members of The Beatles have all stated the Starr was the greatest drummer in the world. Starr continued with his music career after the breakup of The Beatles in 1970. His solo recordings of “Photograph” (written by Harrison) reached the number 1 spot in the charts. In addition to his solo career, Starr formed a formed a furniture company with designer Robin Cruikshank. Starr’s recordings became less commercially successful throughout the mid to late seventies, but he carried on recording and remained a familiar www.portsmouthcitylife.com
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a personal interpretation by our art correspondent Petrina Khashoggi THE Policeman's Daughter was created by the Portuguese figurative painter, Paula Rego, in 1987. It is said to be one of the Turner Prize nominee's most important works and is owned by the Saatchi gallery. The first time I saw this painting, I thought of a proud, devoted daughter dutifully polishing her beloved father's boots. Subsequently, my opinion was altered when I noticed that a limited palette of neutral colours had been used and an extensive amount of shading, resulting in a dark and sombre effect. My eye was immediately drawn to the girl's left arm stuffed inside the boot, followed by her right hand, clenched tightly around a cloth. I then looked up at her face, her pursed lips conveying anger and resentment. My gaze followed down her skirt and leg, to the cat, and ended on the open window. The room resembles a prison cell. The girl sits near the window, yet she seems to be in solitary confinement, distanced from the outside world.
Colours The dullness of the colours reflects the appearance of the room, stark and unwelcoming. The narrow palette of browns and pale yellows kept my attention on the girl. Yellow is usually considered a warm colour, but here it appears cool and bland. One other colour featured is blue, on the tablecloth and out of the window. The view outside looks as bleak and as solitary as the interior. Acrylic paint has been used as a medium, which is usually associated with drama. The cat and the boot are focal points, their seeming importance emphasised by their dark colours painted against a light background, a contrast suggesting tension. The boot belongs to her father; I suspect an unpleasant relationship between
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them. The cat looks like it wants to escape; it is trapped, like she appears to be. It is scratching the wall, which could be perceived to mirror the girl's frustration. Visual contrast has been created effectively in this painting by the use of colour value, comprising mostly dark, depicting an oppressive mood. The folds and gatherings of the skirt realistically represent its three dimensional shape. There is shading either side of the window covering most of the canvas in darkness, drawing my eye to where the light falls, on the girl. She is lit from outside, either by the moon or a streetlamp. This could be compared to a 'policeman's searchlight', brutally beaming upon her, scrutinising her, interrogating her. Light value has been used on the cat's face, which is tilted towards the window, emphasising a sense of incarceration. Her tight grip on the cloth indicates that she is polishing vigorously, perhaps taking her frustration out on the boot, where light value has been used to reveal a newly shined gleam. Subtle modelling, using light and mid values, give her thick, burly arms a muscular solidarity. It also enhances the sneer on her face, the curl of her lip signifying contempt and defiance.
Healing The feeling of disembodiment in the positioning of the girl, her right leg folded from view, so as to appear almost severed, places further emphasis upon her father's jack boot and her craving for healing of this harsh paternal relationship. Even the leg of the chair she sits upon remains semi hidden from view and is tucked into the shadow folds of the tablecloth. Rego has created a convincing illusion of a three dimensional pictorial space on a large, flat canvas by representing depth. Using the technique of vertical placement, the cat is in the foreground of the pictorial space, closest to the picture plane. The room is only about three metres deep, so the girl and the cat are in proportion with one another, although she has been placed slightly higher on the canvas. If the room was bigger and she was further away from the cat, she would appear smaller. Another technique used is linear perspective. All the directional lines in the composition meet at a single vanishing point, just behind the exposed part of the girl's left arm. These lines draw the eye right into the pictorial space, contributing to the sense of depth. The strong vertical line of the wall to the right of the composition prevents the eye from straying, keeping the focus central.
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must accept her fate and behave with obedience. Ruth Rosengarten, co-curator of a Rego exhibition says, "The daughter is saying 'up yours' to the father by sticking her hand up his boot, but she's also doing what's required." (www.arts.guardian.co.uk, 27/06/07). An alternative interpretation is that she feels abandoned by her absent father and craves his presence, another experience endured by Rego. As a young child, her parents left her in Portugal and moved to England. It is possible that the resentment Rego harboured towards them was expressed in this painting. Rego has effectively told a dramatic story about the relationship between a father and daughter, drawing upon the recurring family themes that feature in her work. To achieve this, she has used techniques such as a limited palette of neutral colours, value contrast, and linear perspective. Due to my personal experience with polishing boots, I associate this painting with punishment. I conclude that it is a tale of suppressed anger, frustration and enforced servitude.
Paula Rego's Biography and Exhibitions 1934 Born in Lisbon 1945-51 Educated in St Julian's School, Carcavelos 1952-56 The Slade School of Art, London 1956-63 Lived in Ericeira, Portugal, with her husband, the painter Victor Willing, and three children 1962-63 Bursary from the Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon 1976 Settled permanently in London 1983 Visiting Lecturer in Painting Slade School of Art 1990 Appointed the First National Gallery Associate Artist 1992 Honorary Master of Art, Winchester School of Art, 12 June 1999 Honorary Doctorate of Letters, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 24 June Honorary Doctorate of Letters, University of East Anglia, Norwich, 8 July 2000 Honorary Doctorate of Letters, Rhode Island School of Design, USA, 3 June 2002 Honorary Doctorate of Letters, The London Institute, 23 May 2004 Gr達 Cruz da Ordem de Sant'Iago da Espada presented by the President of Portugal 2005 Commissioned by the Royal Mail to produce a set of Jane Eyre Stamps Honorary Doctorate of Letters, Oxford University, June Honorary Doctorate of Letters, Roehampton University, July Paula Rego currently lives and works in London
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A report by Dr. Harold Baker ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a program that was started in the late 1930's. It is designed to individuals who assist struggle with the addiction of alcohol, as well as their partners, relatives, friends, and others who are affected by the addiction. If you have a drinking problem, and are reading this, chances are that you have come to know and understand that alcoholism can affect every area of your life. In AA literature you will read 'You may be experiencing difficulties with your career, your relationships, your social life, your finances, and maybe even your spiritual life. If you have the desire to eliminate the need for alcohol from your life, you do not have to struggle alone, Alcoholic Anonymous will provide the support, motivation, encouragement, and resources needed to overcome your addiction'.
Alcoholism as defined by Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholism is a devastating illness that integrates itself into every area of the sufferer’s life. This organisation believes that the addict has little, to absolutely no control, from the illness. The body and the mind of the sufferer are not properly balanced, or healthy. It is believed that as a person continues to drink, their tolerance level to the alcohol increases, which means that they must consistently
increase the amount that they consume in order to experience the same effects as they have in the past. In addition to this, it is not uncommon for the sufferer to experience one or more of the following symptoms: The addict will feel as if their confidence level is heightened. Individuals who lack self-esteem and the ability to properly interact with
others often resort to drinking in order to gain the confidence that is required to do this. Being dishonest about if, when, and how much alcohol is consumed is another symptom of the illness. Many individuals who are addicted to alcohol will start to perform poorly at work, in social activities, personal relationships, and other areas of their life.
The benefits of becoming a member of Alcoholic Anonymous This program does not force unrealistic expectations upon the members. As a matter of fact, it encourages members to take things “one day at a time”. There are twelve steps that each member is encouraged to participate in. It is believed that if the alcoholic follows these steps, they will successfully recover from the illness that has burdened them, and the life that they live. The Down Side to Being an Alcoholic
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Anonymous Member My opinion (and experience) of AA is that it serves a useful purpose for the first 90 days. After this time I always suggest that the newly recovering alcoholic uses the meetings sparingly. I do this because alcoholics anonymous does not promote growth and personal development. They take the view that all goal setting and ambition is a bad thing due to their belief that the recovering
alcoholic must be sheltered from experiencing the disappointment of not achieving a goal or ambition. Well I’m sorry but life is full of disappointments and letting people stand still for fear of them not being able to cope with life's future knocks is just not realistic. People in recovery need to be given coping strategies not a bucket of sand to bury their head in!
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Another of the distinct disadvantages to the program is the concept behind “once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic”. Many find this disheartening because they work so hard to achieve recovery, and then, even when they have not had a drink in years, they are still referred to as an “alcoholic”. Many individuals also have a hard time with the “religious” aspect of the fellowship program offered by this program. Many members have an issue with the concept of a “relapse” being an important part of the recovery process. To some, it
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almost seems like “permission” to drink again, and to come back over and over again. Last but not least, the success of Alcoholics Anonymous is difficult to assess for the reason that membership is of course anonymous. Many professionals believe however that the failure rate is very high when measured over a three year period. Without a full program of recovery in place outside of AA, a long term success rate of less than 5% is widely accepted as realistic (unless you ask AA members of course who will claim they are the only system that works!)
AA is an effective program in the very early stages. We have heard success stories for years about individuals who were beaten down by alcoholism but then recovered and have gone on for years and years without a drink. The numbers for this sort of recovery using AA alone are small but they do exist. As we can see there are a few “negative” aspects to the program. However if you are an alcoholic, or know an alcoholic, Alcoholics Anonymous may be a consideration in order to cope and overcome the obstacles that you, or your loved ones, face but keep your mind open to other solutions.
12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous were developed in 1935 in Akron, Ohio by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith (you will hear them referred to in AA circles as Dr Bob and Bill W). As the program gained popularity the 12 steps were eventually adapted to fit other addiction problems as well. Twelve step programs are designed to deal with physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of addiction. The physical aspect involves compulsion to drink, in the case of alcoholics. The first step of the program states that the individual is “powerless” to control these compulsions. Often people find the mention of ‘God’ in the 12 steps a problem for them, don’t worry too much about this aspect, you can just replace the word ‘God’ with ‘Higher Power’ if
you prefer. AA themselves have claimed that this is not a religious program, it was however founded on religious beliefs and the religious overtone remains today. In my opinion what does it matter? If these steps can lead you to obtaining a better life then my advice is to put aside any concerns you may have and give it a go. The mental aspect involves the brain’s inability to stop compulsive behaviour even though it knows the negative consequences that will undoubtedly occur. The spiritual problem with addiction is self-centeredness. The 12 step program deals with each problem.
The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are as follows: 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 5. We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 6. We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. 7. We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. 9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 10. We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. 11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His Will for us and the power to carry that out. 12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be broken down into several categories. Steps 1-3 result in the alcoholic admitting that he has a problem and that he alone cannot fix it. Steps 4-7 cause the individual to take inventory of his life and faults and go about correcting them. Steps 8 and 9 require making amends to those he has wronged. Steps 10 and 11 require daily inventory of one’s behaviour. Step 12 acknowledges that having applied steps 1-11, you have to continue to do so. Twelve step programs take place in open and closed meetings (open meetings allow members of the public to attend), both are based on total anonymity. The meetings are self-supporting. Every member has a sponsor, or mentor to help him with recovery. It is important to remember that the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are not an overnight solution to alcoholism. They are merely stepping stones on the constant daily journey toward sobriety. You will need more than AA to succeed in the long term but as a start this program helps a lot of people and may just help you.
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w . . o . H Be o t You are a leader, even if not officially. People follow your example, learn from you, want to know your opinions and so on. Constantly improving your leadership skills is essential to your success. Most people have the wrong idea about leadership. For example, car salesman Jim was promoted to the Sales Manager position. During his first week as manager, he decided to show everyone who was boss. Jim cracked the whip. He held a meeting and told the other sales people, "I want 10 cars sold today or someone will get fired!" The sales people ran around looking busy and avoiding Jim. Everyone tried to force customers to buy cars, but car sales dropped. Jim yelled even louder. "You can't sell cars by pressuring customers, you idiots! Now get out there and sell these stupid cars!" After a month of this, his two best sales people quit. Sales dropped even further. Jim said, "I can't believe this! What am I doing wrong?"
Five Bad Leadership Attitudes Like many new managers, Jim had these five wrong ideas: 1. "Because I'm the manager, you better respect me...or else!" 2. "People are lazy; I have to force them to work." 3. "Because I'm the boss, I can do anything I want." 4. "If you work for me, you need to kiss my butt." 5. "If you don't like how I run things, you can leave." Because of these attitudes, Jim's sales people were selling fewer cars and looking for other jobs. If Jim did not change his attitude, he would also be looking for a new job soon. Just in time, Jim learned this vital fact about management.
A Key to Leadership Success “I believe that to command is to serve and only gives one the right to serve.” -- L. Ron Hubbard
“If I SERVE my staff members by teaching them about sales and cars, they know how to sell better.”
At first Jim said, “What? I’m supposed to serve others? How ridiculous!”
“If I SERVE my staff members with kindness and courtesy, they will treat customers better!”
But then he thought it through and a lightbulb above his head flashed on.
“If I’m here to SERVE my team, I don’t force them to make sales, I help them make sales.”
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A New Day The next morning, Jim brought in a box of chocolate doughnuts for the sales staff and said, "Today is a new day! This may be a shock to you, but I've realized that I can be a better manager. I want to try helping you instead of yelling at you, okay?" He then asked, "How can I HELP you each sell a car today?" His team offered some ideas: "Fill the tanks full of gas so we don't have to buy gas during test drives." "Let us give out more brochures." "Offer cookies to the customers." Jim said, "No problem! I'll get you gas, brochures and cookies."
Recommendations 1. Make a list of everyone you lead in one way or another: customers, staff, coworkers, family members, friends, colleagues, even your boss. 2. Write down one or more ways you can better serve each of these people this week. 3. Provide these services during the week. 4. Observe the results. Watch how people react. Notice how you feel. You might be amazed! If you persist with an attitude of service, your position improves, your pay increases and you have more fun. Not only are you more successful, so are the people you lead.
The sales staff was stunned, but happy. During the day, he helped his people give service to the customers, not pressure. "She wants to discuss it with her father first?" "That's probably a good idea. Give her a phone." "He wants to test drive twelve cars before deciding?" "No problem." "They want to show the car to their mechanic." "Great! Invite him down and give them a tour of our service department, as well." Customers felt they were buying luxury cars because of the excellent service. The sales people enjoyed their work. Jim had more fun with less stress. Car sales soared.
Service, Not Slavery Jim had one small worry, "Will my people take advantage of me or run over me if I'm trying to give them service?" He soon found this was not a problem when one salesman said, "Jim, I need a few hours off to run some errands for my wife. And I need to borrow the demo car, okay?" Jim said, "No. And you can't take off a few hours until I see you sell a car today. How can I help you do your job?"
...a Leader Provided by TipsForSuccess.org as a public service to introduce the technology of L. Ron Hubbard to you. Copyright Š 2011 TipsForSuccess.org. All rights reserved. Grateful acknowledgment is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard.
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t a s e s u o H w e N . . . s e c i r p e l b a d r o f f a ... in Portsmouth
A local property report by Duncan Williams
HOME buyers on a budget looking at new homes in Hampshire will find Portsmouth a lively, exciting university town with plenty of affordable newbuild property available, including some on a partbuy/part-rent or shared ownership basis. Rich in seafaring history, Portsmouth offers great shopping, nightlife and easy links to London and the Isle of Wight. THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT by Berkeley Homes offers stunning 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in The Salthouse, from £115,000 to £135,000. Situated within the Royal Clarence Marina development in Portsmouth Harbour, these contemporary apartments are ideal for the first time buyer or couples looking for new homes in Portsmouth. Each apartment has an individually designed fitted kitchen, contemporary white bathroom suite and either a private terrace or balcony.
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AUSTEN COURT has two remaining new onebedroom apartments by Taylor Wimpey, with prices from £114,995. Located in Hillsea, just three and a half miles from the centre of Portsmouth, new homes at Austen Court are available under Taylor Wimpey's Shared Equity Scheme with as little as five per cent deposit required. Discounts for serving members of the Armed Forces are also available. Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, spacious fitted kitchen and open plan living area, double bedroom and bathroom. SCHOLARS WALK, also from Taylor Wimpey, benefits from easy access to the M27 motorway, nearby Drayton Park and Hillsea rail stations, and a choice of large supermarkets and local shops. New to the market, these 2 bedroom apartments offer luxurious bathroom suites, en suite facilities to the master bedroom, contemporary kitchen designs and allocated parking bays, and are priced from £139,995.
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LINDEN HOMES has limited availability at its modern Vista development, in the Fratton Park area of Portsmouth. Two miles from the city centre, and within walking distance of Fratton Park railway station, these striking new apartments offer light and airy accommodation, ideal for first-time buyers or couples. Each new build apartment has a fully fitted kitchen with hob,oven and fridge/freezer, and gas central heating. Living rooms and bedrooms have BT and TV points pre-fitted. Currently available is a one-bedroom ninth floor apartment with balcony priced at £135,000, with two-bedroom options across most floors available from £155,000 to £165,000. For many, shared ownership on a part-buy/part-rent scheme is the affordable way to own a new home in Hampshire. A2 DOMINION HOUSING GROUP is currently offering the last remaining two-bedroom apartment at Knowle Village, through its 50%-share New Build HomeBuy scheme. Set in Knowle, just outside Fareham, the location benefits from easy access to the M27 junction 10, and local schools, college and shopping. On top of the purchase price of £79,500, monthly rental is £181.19, with a monthly service charge of £94.79.
Another shared ownership opportunity in Portsmouth is at ALLIANCE HOUSE, opposite to the landmark St Mary's Church, St Mary's Road. Developer Radian Group has three one-bedroom apartments and seven twobedroom apartments available on a partbuy/part-rent basis. With a minimum purchase share of 40%, these contemporary and well-appointed new apartments are priced from £40,000, with monthly rents and service charges together from around £185. Each apartment has fitted kitchen with appliances, private balcony or roof terrace, and secure door entry system. http://www.whathouse.co.uk is the web portal for new homes and new affordable homes in Hampshire. The site features hundreds of new-build homes in the UK as well as news, articles, expert advice, opinion and comment.
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