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Alison Jesson – author's story
While many people have an interest in their ancestors – and some delve deeply into tracing forebears and family trees – it's something else to create vivid life stories from the records, papers and memories left behind by previous generations.
Alison Jesson has done this twice – telling her father's story, and that of her maternal grandmother, in two novels which have received enthusiastic reviews.
All the while she has been a cancer patient – now under the care of Princess Alice Hospice At Home.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, Alison had treatment and reconstructive surgery before the cancer returned in 2013, this time in her spine and pelvis. She's receiving palliative care at home in Dorking, where she has lived for 28 years with her husband of 30 years, Mark.
Now she gets regular visits from Hospice nurse Karen Smith, whom she describes as "lovely" – and who also takes time to focus on Mark's welfare as well, which the couple appreciate as they both feel they are treated as individuals.
Alison's father John Garrett's time as a WW2 prisoner of war in is told in The Mind's Garden; her grandmother's story of life as a missionary midwife in 1900s Peru is told in Holding The Threads.
Alison, 65, was inspired to write her Dad's story while transcribing his war diaries, which now reside at the Imperial War Museum.
She found that the diaries – and letters between him and his mother, who was living in wartime England – evoked much more that the records and official papers she had been researching for the family history.
The novel follows his life as one of 400 men held in a propaganda camp in Korea which the Japanese set up in order to convince the West they were treating their prisoners well.
The story tells of his life as camp doctor, including his love of poetry, camp schooling in architecture and his guilt at having a better wartime experience than thousands of his fellow PoWs.
Her other novel, Holding The Threads, has been glowingly reviewed by readers.
Her grandmother and grandfather left the UK in 1904 to work in Peru as missionaries; he as a preacher, she as a midwife, in conditions which almost defy description. Alison brings to life the atmosphere, deprivation and danger inherent in an early 20th century rural Andes town, and the young family's life there and into the middle of the 1950s in the UK.
Its Amazon website description – "a vivid memoir which explores how the richness of our lives depends on the quality of our relationships" is particularly appropriate, given Alison's deep interest in the connections between people across generations.
Her own story includes an early career as a cardiac nurse at St George's Hospital, followed by a period training and practising as a counsellor/psychotherapist – for cardiac patients, then staff, until she moved into private practice as a psychotherapist.
Her psychotherapy specialisation was transactional analysis – how we develop and treat ourselves, how we relate and communicate with others and how we can change and grow.
When she wrote her father's story, she imbued him with her own philosophy: Explore, Experience, Create, Connect – which enabled her to develop his character in a sympathetic way and round out the detail.
She is frequently asked to give talks on family history – both her own, which she's pleased to have researched so well – and for others to learn how to make their own connections.
"It's the anecdotes that bring family stories alive," she said. "I encourage people to start writing their memoirs for others to read; parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, for their children."
Pragmatic by nature, Alison is making the most of what she knows is limited time in which to leave a legacy of memories.
She has achieved a number of "bucket list" goals including travelling far and wide, to the Niagara Falls, Vesuvius, Pompei and Alhambra; heard Mozart's Requiem in Vienna and the Monteverdi Vespers in Versailles.
She's found herself glass-blowing, silversmithing and water colour painting – which she continues to enjoy.
"Even little things like a family beach barbecue have been immensely enjoyable, making memories," she said. "I've really had a good time!"
One permanent reminder of Alison – which she and her husband have already ensured is in place for all to see – is a memorial picnic table in Norbury Wood – inscribed Explore, Experience, Create, Connect".
>>>>> Unable to continue marketing her book Holding The Threads, Alison has donated the last 40 copies to the Princess Alice Hospice, where they can be bought for a donation to the Hospice. They are also on sale at the Hospice Christmas gift fair on 26 November, open 4pm.
Amazon reviews:
From the first page l found 'Holding the Threads' a highly engaging and enjoyable book that was difficult to put down. l particularly enjoyed the amazingly vivid, colourful descriptions of life in Peru. l highly recommend this well-written moving memoir
Just finished reading this book which grabbed me from the first page. I loved the descriptions of Peru and of life for missionaries at the turn of the 20th
This delightfully easy to read but well researched book is a wonderful true story of a young couple embarking on their married life on a new continent and setting up home in Peru. A good read indeed.
Adam, Pippa, Ethan and Imogen
Pippa died in December 2017, leaving husband Adam, Ethan (now 11) and Imogen (now 9). Here Adam tells their story.
I met Pippa in 2003 in Morocco. By the time the holiday ended, we were chatting away non-stop. It was pretty much love at first sight. We married three years later.
Pippa loved sport and travelling and was a very caring mum. We had a loving family life. Then, in 2014, Pippa was diagnosed with breast cancer. Over the next year, she had chemo, surgery, radiotherapy, the works. Afterwards, we thought she was fine – and she was for a couple of years. Then, just after Christmas 2016, Pippa started to have pains in her legs. Her consultant gave us terrible news. The cancer had spread. She could have as little as a few weeks left, months at best. It was very, very hard.
Within a week, we were introduced to the team at Princess Alice Hospice. Leo looked after me and the children and Sharon helped Pippa and her parents. They made sure we were all coping, supported us and prepared us for Pippa's death. First, the Hospice focused on making sure Pippa could stay at home for as long as possible. The Hospice at Home nurses helped with her care and the occupational therapists advised on equipment such as walking aids and wheelchairs, because Pippa lost the use of her legs.
Throughout Pippa's last year, the support evolved. She was given all she needed, from pain relief to relaxing therapies like reflexology and massage at the Hospice's Wellbeing Centre. The Hospice provided practical, medical, emotional and spiritual support. It was the cornerstone, the glue that stopped us falling apart.
Leo was there for me and the children every step of the way. He helped us to understand what was happening and build a foundation for the future. We had a year before we lost Pippa and, with the encouragement of the Hospice, we made lots of wonderful memories together. Pippa wrote her life story and together, we made memory boxes with mementoes and photographs. And, although it took a lot of strength, she wrote Ethan and Imogen cards for the funeral and their birthdays. So, every year, until they're 21, the children will have a birthday card from Mummy to open.
Then, one day, as Christmas was approaching, Pippa said to me "I think it's time." I knew she was ready to move into the Hospice, but it hit me very hard. When we got to the Hospice and saw how lovely the rooms are, how welcoming everyone is and the care they provide, a weight was lifted from my shoulders. The responsibility and worry of being a carer disappeared and I could be 100% husband and father again.
Nothing was too much work for the Hospice. They'd allow the children to stay overnight or visit before school, and arranged a family movie night with their favourite food – scampi and chips! The positivity of the place makes you feel more positive, helping you to move through the next stages. Ethan and Imi weren't afraid to visit – they'd run in with Kibibi our dog to give Pippa a cuddle. When it became clear that Pippa wouldn't survive until Christmas, the Hospice helped us have an early celebration. We had a tree in Pippa's room, the children made decorations with Leo and we shared a Christmas dinner together. Right up until the end, Pippa was ordering presents and festive jumpers for us. On the 18th December, Pippa passed away holding my hands. The children chose to be there too, and Leo and Sharon were there to support us. The nurses helped the children pick a bouquet to rest on Pippa's body. She looked beautiful and peaceful – a positive memory that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Since then, we've all been regularly to the Dovetail bereavement groups, where we can share our thoughts and feelings with people who have been through the same experience. The children do a lot of creative activities that help them to process their emotions. Any time things are difficult, I know the Hospice is there for us. Without them, we'd have been lost. There would have been more worry, more stress, more confusion. They helped us navigate a horrendous situation and make it as good as it could be.
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Sara, Julie and Henry's story
Sara met her partner, Julie, in 1998, and they went on to have a son, Henry, together. When Henry was only four, Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer and, five years later, in November 2016, Julie died. Since then, Henry has been seeing the Hospice's Children's Social Worker Leo, who has taught him some of the tools for dealing with grief and helping him make sense of what's happened. Sara and Henry hope that sharing their story will help other families with young children at such a life-changing time.
It wasn't an easy decision but at the time of Julie's diagnosis, Sara and Julie felt that Henry was too young to understand about cancer, so they chose not to tell him about Julie's diagnosis. "Everyone was telling us what we should do," says Sara, "but we didn't feel it was right to impose all that worry on a young child. We never lied to him or hid anything; we just never talked to him about cancer or the possibility that her illness could be terminal. It was difficult enough for us to get our heads around everything, so dumping all that fear on a child just didn't seem fair.
"All Julie wanted was to enjoy his childhood and for Henry to enjoy it too – so we were busy getting on with life and making memories. She and Henry wrote lots of stories together, made drawings and they played all the time – she was incredibly funny and creative. About a year after Julie died, and once Henry had a better understanding of all the treatment and health challenges Julie had faced, I asked him whether he would have rather known or not known, and he said 'not known.' So that helped me feel we'd done the right thing."
When the cancer returned in 2013, it was ten days before Sara and Julie were due to get married. Sara says, "Julie had surgery on the Thursday, came out on Friday – still with a drain which we disguised with a scarf – and we dashed down to the wedding venue at Goodwood near Chichester to meet the family for dinner before getting married the following morning. All the family were there and Julie was incredible!"
Both Sara and Henry talk about how strong Julie was. "Life's never been easy," says Sara. "Four years of IVF and several miscarriages – Henry was our little miracle. Then with the cancer, Julie went through ten surgical procedures, six different chemo treatments, multiple hospitalisations and two rounds of radiotherapy. She would have tried anything to stay alive."
It was a battle to get the right treatment and in the right hospital, particularly towards the end of Julie's life. Sara says: "It felt like a constant fight for treatment; once she had pneumonia which we couldn't get treated. Then she broke some ribs coughing and the doctors mistook the lesions on her x-ray for evidence that the cancer had spread, which it hadn't. In her final few months when she was struggling with so many health challenges, we had to beg for her to be admitted to the Royal Marsden Hospital. At the same time I was just trying to hold our life together with a young child when I could barely put one foot in front of the other."
In the summer of 2016, Julie came home. They had visits from the District Nurse, GP and one of the Hospice's community doctors; Sara and Julie decided to manage her care at home themselves. The family went on one last holiday to Goodwood and the Isle of Wight, something both Henry and Julie really wanted to do. "Julie still didn't want Henry to know what was going on," says Sara, "but he knew. You could see how sad he was, knowing she wasn't well."
Right up until the day before she died, Julie continued to work. She wrote communications for Henry's school, including the headmaster's blog. "Her willpower was insane," says Sara. "On that last morning, I got her dressed and on the sofa, and all she wanted was her laptop. She was drifting in and out of consciousness that day but she didn't stop working. The school's business manager phoned us on Monday, amazed to find Julie had posted one last blog!"
The one thing Julie wouldn't talk about was the end of her life. "She just shut down if any of the professionals mentioned it, so it was difficult to make specific arrangements, and that's left us facing problems now," says Sara. As part of that, when the Hospice made a follow-up call to her, she asked about help for Henry. "I was having to explain everything to Henry retrospectively and I asked him if he would like to talk to someone. For me, it was having another adult supporting what I was saying. It's tough being the only adult and it's good to have someone who understands what we've been through. In the absence of my partner, the Hospice has been the partner I've needed to shore up that emotional stability and comfort to my very vulnerable child."
Henry meets with Social Worker Leo, normally at the Hospice, although they have also met at Julie's memorial bench along the river. Henry says: "I do enjoy seeing Leo and I look forward to it. It's hard to put into words… Leo's nice."
Sara comes in with Henry, which gives her the chance to speak to Leo and to be a part of what they do and talk about. She's also spoken to Leo separately about a couple of issues that impact on Henry during this time of such enormous change. She describes what Henry and Leo do together: "They feed the carp in the pond, create things, play Jenga and talk about what's going on and how Henry is feeling. Leo gives him ideas on how to handle things. Julie is always going to be missing from his life, there's no getting away from that, but he can learn to recognise the sad feelings and take appropriate action to prevent them becoming destabilising."
Sara and Henry have chosen to fundraise for the Hospice as a way to give something back. They got Henry's whole school involved in the Bushy Park Santa Run last Christmas and Henry wants to run it again this year. "Henry loved it," says Sara, "but I might just stand and watch with the dog this year!"
"Ours has been a different experience of coming to the Hospice," says Sara, "but it's an incredible resource that we're very lucky to have. I understand why Julie avoided engaging with the services here because the word 'hospice' has such negative connotations. I supported her in that decision, but since losing Julie, Henry and I have found Princess Alice Hospice to be an invaluable resource where we've found the support to help us put into context what's happened and to know we're not the only ones in this awful situation."
The McAvoy family
John and Ann
When dad of five John McAvoy's final days approached, his dearest wish was to die at home, surrounded by those who loved him the most.
Thanks to the Princess Alice Hospice At Home service, his final wish was able to be granted without compromising his care or burdening his family.
His son, Fraser, explained: "It was one of the few wishes he had – to end his days in the family home where he had lived, happily married, for almost 40 years – and the home where each of his five children were born and raised."
Initially the family were unsure about whether John would be able to remain at home with them. When he developed bed sores from being confined to his old bed, his loved ones imagined they had no choice but to see him moved out of his familiar surroundings.
There was help at hand. Fraser said: "It was such a relief when the Hospice sourced Dad a proper hospital bed and arranged for it to be set up in his bedroom. It meant so much to him – and us – knowing that he could stay and pass away with dignity, in a familiar setting.
"The Hospice nurses who visited Dad would always ask him how he was feeling and what he wanted. It gave him the opportunity to speak more openly, something that he might not have done with us, perhaps for fear of seeing the worry in his family's eyes or upsetting us at knowing the pain and discomfort he was in.
"Instead, the Hospice nurses brought him comfort when it mattered most and meant we could focus on those special, precious last moments with him."
The family was deeply grateful that the Hospice At Home service is available at any time: "Someone was always at hand, on the end of the phone for us when we had complication with Dad's morphine drip in the early hours of the morning.
"It brought us a great peace of mind knowing they were available and ready to help, 24 hours a day," said Fraser.
Not only did the nurses bring the McAvoys peace of mind, the service gave them the space they needed to come to terms with saying goodbye to John.
Fraser recalled: "They patiently guided us as we navigated unfamiliar territory, and their expertise meant that we were able to make informed decisions and put in place the necessary arrangements, such as Dad's Do Not Resuscitate order, so that when those final moments came, they were calm, they were peaceful.
"We will always be grateful for the work of the Princess Alice Hospice and their Hospice at Home service as it meant we could spend as much time as possible with our Dad in the family home we had all grown up in.
It meant we could be there with him, right up until the very moment he passed, holding his hand. The work of the Hospice is critical and we hope that they can continue to offer other families the support and peace of mind at the toughest of times."
Fraser and his brother Liam have signed up for no fewer than four marathons in 2019 – raising funds for Princess Alice Hospice by running in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Belgrade.
John and Fraser
Zoe, Ann, Esme and John
Mark, Kei, Melissa and Kacy
It was love at first sight when Kei and I met. In my eyes, she was perfect. And Melissa and Kacy couldn't have had a kinder mum. The girls were just 10 and 11 when she sadly died last September from bowel cancer, which she had battled for 6 years. Kei was only 39. When the Royal Marsden told us there was nothing more they could do for Kei, there was no question in our minds that she'd go to Princess Alice Hospice. We knew how kind and caring they were, because her grandfather had been there. At first, the Princess Alice team visited us at home. Then we went to a family fun day to slowly introduce the girls to the Hospice. They felt happy there straight away and still talk about how much they loved the farmyard animals!
I lost my dad when I was 18 and I still remember the cold, clinical smell of the hospital. But Princess Alice Hospice is different. It's the most amazing place with such a positive vibe. Nobody complains or looks miserable, which is really nice because they're looking after your loved ones. We still go back there now. It gives me comfort just to sit in the coffee shop on a sunny day. There are beautiful gardens, where we took Kei when she was well enough, and in the Sanctuary you can light a candle, have some quiet time and write down what's on your mind. Kei's name is in the Book of Remembrance there. When Kei became really ill, we all got one-to-one counselling. It helped us to come to terms with what was happening. We all now attend the monthly Dovetail bereavement groups. For me, it's a chance to get things off my chest and be with people who understand. The children learn about their emotions through creative activities.
Recently Melissa and Kacy made a volcano. It helped them to understand that feelings bubble away and sometimes it's ok to vent them. The Hospice team managed Kei's pain and supported us all emotionally. Nothing was too much trouble. Even at the end, they helped Kei to find pleasure in little things. They'd organise the baths she loved whenever she wanted and when the hand massage lady came, she'd herd us all out of the room, saying "This is Kei's time"! I could tell the staff genuinely cared about Kei. There was one lovely night nurse, Lorna, who she really clicked with – they were always laughing together.
The Hospice helped me through the hardest times – like knowing how to tell the girls that Mum wouldn't be coming home. Kei's passing was as peaceful as it could be. I was holding her hand and she looked into my eyes as she took her last breath. I'll never forget how compassionate the nurses were. When the girls came in to say goodbye, there were no machines or tubes, no drama – just Kei looking dignified and calm, with flowers in her hands. It's not easy managing on my own, but I think Kei would be proud of me. Christmas is always a hard time. Kei was so organised, from the Santa sacks to her famous roast potatoes! This year, I'll take every day as it comes. We're looking forward to the Hospice's Light up a Life service – Melissa and Kacy jumped at the chance to turn on the Christmas lights. It was lovely last year, like being welcomed into a family.
Andy's family
Andy's wife Louise was cared for by the Hospice during her illness, and had 3 stays on our ward, as well as receiving care and support while she was at home, at our Day Hospice and also from our Night Nurses. She died at the Hospice, at the age of 56.
"You felt like the Hospice was taking care of you, and it wasn't just the patient they were taking care of, it was the family as well". One of Andy's sons had counselling sessions at the Hospice, which really helped.
It was while Louise was attending our Day Hospice that she first heard about our Man Shed. At that point, it hadn't yet opened, but she liked the sound of it and thought it would be good for Andy and their sons, perhaps helping them to form a connection with the Hospice. She died the morning of the Shed's opening, but true to her wishes, Andy started attending a few weeks after she died.
"Coming here a couple of times a week, it makes things easier for me, and it feels like I'm giving back to the Hospice through the Man Shed, because I can come, and I can help other people. I've been through leukaemia myself, and also lost my wife – we'd been married 32 years. So I know various people here have gone through the same thing, and I know how they feel. Some of them are quite a bit older than me but it's not about the age. You've lost a partner, and you need something to carry on."
Two of of Andy's sons still join him at the Man Shed, including Chris (pictured). Andy and son Alexander are also helping our Community Engagement team with various events during the summer.
Andy has found the Man Shed to be so beneficial, he has recently moved from being a 'shedder' to becoming a session leader, helping the Hospice to open up the Man Shed to more people.
So he still enjoys not just the contact with other people who have had similar experiences, but also the connection with the Hospice itself – "even now, I still see nurses, and physios and people from the Day Hospice, and even the staff that brought the meals around on the ward still come up and say hello".
Revd Dr Steve Nolan – Princess Alice Hospice Chaplain
"There's more to a person than where they worship."
For Steve Nolan, being a hospice chaplain is very different from being a church minister. "Working as a chaplain is much more about being part of a team of professionals and, of course, it involves spending a lot of time caring for people at the end of their life. People sometimes think chaplains are only interested in a person's religion, but there's a lot more to a person than where they worship."
"We're there for people of all faiths or no faith."
As a minister, Steve tended to meet people who were associated with his church and community life. Now he works with people of all sorts of beliefs, some of whom are religious and others who are not. "Together with our team of Chaplaincy Volunteers, we are here for anyone who needs us," he explains.
"We work on the ward, in the Day Hospice and in the community. I don't go in with an agenda – I don't wear a 'dog collar'. Sometimes people want to talk about things that are important to them, or about dying, or about their beliefs. Other times our conversations may have nothing to do with religion or spirituality, because the person just wants someone to talk to or read to them or perhaps do a crossword with them. We aim to build a relationship with people."
There are 15 people in the Chaplaincy Team. They include two Buddhists and a Hindu and the Chaplaincy also has a good relationship with the local mosque. "We have a good relationship with the churches, as well as with the local mosque and synagogues."
Bereavement Cafés and LGBT+
Recently, Steve's work has involved developing a network of Bereavement Cafés. He works with local groups who want to support bereaved people and trains and supports their volunteers to run the Café once a month. "There are five Cafés up and running and several more in the pipeline. I'd like to see Cafés in different parts of the Hospice area, so that if a person needs some support, it won't be far away."
Together with Den Pearce, one of the Buddhist members of the Team, Steve has helped set up a bereavement group for people who identify as LGBT+. "We know that bereavement for people who are LGBT+ can be a difficult experience with its own particular problems."
"Alun was worried about how things would be towards the end."
Steve first met Alun after he was admitted to the Hospice. Over the next few weeks they enjoyed several discussions together. In their conversations, Alun seemed to be reviewing his life, talking about his father who had been a minister, his work as director of a local company and his family.
But as they got to know each other better, Alun shared his worries with Steve. "Alun was concerned about how things would be as he came to end of his life and what would come afterwards. I told him that his pain would be managed and that in my experience people usually die peacefully. As for the afterlife, I told him that God loves us and accepts us and that, whatever happens, we will be safe."
Steve continued to visit Alun and his family. Then, over one weekend, he received a text from Alun's son saying: "Dad passed away very peacefully at lunchtime today". He also added "I really believe that you made a huge difference in helping dad accept what was to come and allowing him to slip away so calmly."
Tariq Hassan
"In the most imperfect situation, Princess Alice Hospice was perfect."
When Tariq met Bryannie at university, he knew he'd met the woman he was going spend the rest of his life with. But just a few years later, and after successful careers and two beautiful daughters, their happiness was shattered. Still in her early thirties, Bryannie was diagnosed with cancer.
In May 2013 she was admitted to Princess Alice Hospice – but she was determined to beat the illness. "Bryannie didn't want to talk about end of life. The staff at Princess Alice quickly worked this out and they didn't persist. Nobody forced anything – they got it just right."
"I felt privileged to share that moment with her."
Tariq and Bryannie's girls were only eight and five. Being able to see their Mum every day and still go to school as normal was very important, so the fact that the Hospice was local really helped. On her last day, Bryannie was sitting up in bed, brushing her girls' hair as she always did. She was happy and was still talking of going home at some point.
But at 5am the next morning, Tariq received a phone call, telling him to come to the Hospice straight away. "She passed away in my arms. And it didn't feel traumatic. She looked at peace. She looked beautiful." Later Tariq went home and brought the girls to the Hospice. "We lay with her for two hours. The nurses suggested we pick some flowers from the garden. No one disturbed us – they knew we just needed to be with her."
"The support group became an anchor point for us."
Back at home, Tariq called to see if there was anything he needed to do and was told "No. You do what you need to do – we're here." And they continued to be there. In the first year Tariq and the girls all had individual counselling. Tariq found going to his younger daughter's sessions helped him understand how she was feeling. "I remember they filled jars with different coloured sand to represent different emotions."
Later, the Hospice suggested a support group for children which parents could also come along to. "It was clever because if I'd have thought it was for the parents, I may not have come," remembers Tariq. "It was challenging sometimes but we were among people who really understood."
"I genuinely don't know what I'd have done without them."
As well as coping with the loss of Bryannie, Tariq also lost his business. But Gill, from the hospice's Patient and Family Support team, was there to support the family. "The first Christmas, Gill turned up on Christmas Eve with toys for the kids from the hospice. I cried my eyes out with her."
Today the family are doing well. Tariq is enjoying being a full time father and the girls are thriving at school. "We're in a good, healthy calm place and a simpler life. A lot of that was helped by the support and kindness of PAH."
Sharon Fleming – Lead Social Worker
"I never know what I'll be dealing with and that's what I love."
As a social worker, Sharon Fleming has always been used to multi-tasking. Her role brings her into contact with a wide variety of patients, families and other professionals and no two situations are ever the same. "People often ask what social workers do in palliative care," she says, "The answer is that every patient and every family is different so we need to be able to deal with whatever comes up."
"We help people talk openly about dying."
One area of her work that is unique to working in palliative care is preparing people for the future. "People often find it hard to talk about their death with family or friends – especially with their children. I remember a lady who had two children of 7 and 9. We have a social worker funded by Children in Need and they did a lot of work with the children to prepare them for their Mum's death. When it happened, they were able to be with her and they weren't scared at all."
"We do a lot of problem solving."
But our social workers help in very practical ways too. Life-limiting illnesses can result in lots of extra expenses and financial difficulties. "We have two welfare benefit advisors on the team," says Sharon, "and they help people get the benefits and grants they're entitled to. We can also help with other issues such as making a Will, getting reductions on council tax and moving people to more suitable housing."
The team often act as intermediaries in complex family situations, where for example, there may be ex partners and children from different relationships. "One gentleman was in the process of splitting up from his wife when he got his diagnosis. They have two young children and we are supporting the whole family to help them cope with this really painful situation."
"We're there to support each other too."
The work that Sharon and her team do can be emotionally intense. "We know when we start a relationship with a patient and their family, there will be an ending. We have good support and professional supervision to help us build resilience."
Sharon has been at the Hospice for seven years now. "I can't imagine working anywhere else now. I love the variety of people I meet and the compassion and commitment of the people I work with."
"I used to feel so angry. Now I've learnt how to tell people how I'm feeling."
The loss of a loved one is painful at any age. But young people can find it particularly difficult. They may never have experienced grief before – and they may not know anyone else of their age who has been through it.
12 year old Amelia lost her Granny in June 2016. A few months later she moved to a new school and so as well as dealing with her grief, she was also having to settle in and make friends. Just a few months later in December there was more bad news. Her beloved Grandad, Joe, was diagnosed with cancer.
The two had always been close, and until he fell ill Grandad had driven her to school every day. Now she worried about losing him too. But often her fear and grief came out as anger because she couldn't control her feelings or explain them to anyone.
Then Grandad's Princess Alice Hospice nurse, Tracy, started coming round. When Amelia's Mum found out that the Hospice could support them as well as Joe, she confided her worries about her daughter. Tracy offered to arrange a meeting for Amelia with one of the Hospice's specially trained social workers.
"He's given me techniques to deal with my anger."
Amelia had never had support sessions before and was expecting a couch and someone in a suit with a clipboard. But Leo, her social worker, soon put her at ease with his calm manner. He was nothing like what she was expecting – he was even wearing jeans!
Together they have talked about how Amelia could channel her feelings and let others know when she's feeling sad or afraid. One way has been to write down how she's feeling so that she can see at what times or in which lessons at school she is most likely to get upset. To balance her feelings of sadness, Leo has advised her to spend more time doing things that make her happy like art, drama and music.
One simple technique that Amelia found really helpful is to draw an angry face on her hand every time she feels anger. It makes her aware of how she's feeling and can also make it easier for her to talk to others about it.
Today Amelia is coping much better. She understands why she feels as she does and has been shown ways to deal with it. She is much happier and can enjoy time spent with Grandad Joe. In the summer they went along to the Hospice's Fun Day and had a great time dressing up for pictures in the photo booth – a magical memory she'll always cherish.
Joe Burchell
"Tracy is more than a friend. She's part of the family."
For 87 year old Joe from Shepperton, Christmas 2016 was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. He had lost his wife, Patricia in June that year and Christmas without her was going to be hard. Theirs had been a long and happy marriage and they had been proud to receive a telegram from the Queen on their 60th anniversary.
Then just a few weeks before Christmas Joe was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was a terrible blow for him at a time when he was still mourning his wife. At first he stayed at home but as his illness progressed, it was clear he couldn't cope on his own and he moved in with his daughter Alisa and her family.
After undergoing different types of treatment including radio, chemo and hormone therapy Joe was referred to Princess Alice Hospice for palliative care. It was then that Tracy came into his life.
"You just feel cared for."
Tracy Meadwell is Joe's nurse from Princess Alice Hospice. He wasn't sure what to expect at first but as soon as he met Tracy he knew he and his family were in safe hands. She was friendly and relaxed and answered all their questions honestly.
As well as helping Joe with managing his symptoms and pain control, Tracy was able to offer him other services from the Hospice. He has really benefited from physiotherapy sessions which help him stay mobile and he very much enjoys the free massage sessions which he finds very relaxing.
He was also relieved to see how much support his daughter, Alisa, was getting from Tracy. "She takes a lot of pressure off my daughter,' he says.
"Being able to call the Hospice was a life saver."
Tracy comes around every two weeks. But in between visits Joe and his family know they can call Tracy with any questions and concerns. One of these phone calls saved Joe's life.
He had been suffering a lot of pain but had already taken the maximum dose of tablets. He and Alisa didn't know what to do next. So they called Tracy. She was away so they spoke to her colleague who knew all about Joe's case.
She immediately realised that Joe was experiencing spinal compression and told him to go straight to A&E. Thankfully he was treated in time, but without that phone call, Joe could have been left paralysed, or worse.
At first Joe was quite dubious about being cared for by a hospice. But not anymore. He and Tracy have a close and trusting relationship, and although Joe likes to tease Tracy sometimes, when she's out of the room he confides: "I can't praise her enough".
Alisa Gabriel
"Princess Alice Hospice bridges the gap with support, care and love."
Think of a hospice and what picture comes into your head? A patient in bed being cared for by a nurse? Our work goes way beyond this. Because we're there for the whole family, giving them all practical and emotional support for as long as we're needed. And it makes a big difference.
No one would agree more than Joe Burchell and his family. Joe is 87 and lives in Shepperton with his daughter Alisa, son in law Paul and twelve year old granddaughter Amelia. The last eighteen months has been tough for them all.
Heartbreak at Christmas
In December 2016 Joe was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It came just as the family were preparing to spend their first Christmas without Joe's wife, Patricia, who had died in the summer after a long illness. The news about Joe was a devastating blow for them all.
Joe moved in with Alisa and her family and Alisa became his main carer as well as being a Mum and holding down a part time job. Although she had helped care for her mother, she didn't have any experience of caring for someone with cancer.
But then the family were referred to Princess Alice Hospice. At first everyone felt a little dubious, not least of all Joe. Just the word 'hospice' conjured up negative images. Until, that is, the family met Tracy.
The expert who became a friend
Tracy Meadwell is one of our team of specialist palliative care nurses who work out in the community, visiting patients in their own homes or in their care home. But she's not just there for the patient – she's there to support the whole family.
She gave Alisa practical advice on symptom management and pain control, which really helped to build up her confidence in caring for her father. She was also able to talk Joe through the various tests, treatments and therapies he was going through. Having someone there to explain things and answer questions was very reassuring.
A gateway to others who could help
Tracy quickly picked up on the fact that everyone in the family was suffering in some way. As a Princess Alice nurse, she was able to tell them about other hospice services which could help them.
Alisa and daughter Amelia were finding it particularly hard to cope with feelings of sadness and grief. They had already suffered one bereavement when Patricia died and Joe's diagnosis had added to their pain and grief.
So Tracy referred both of them to Princess Alice Hospice counsellors. They are specialists in helping people deal with the difficult emotions around terminal illness and loss. Thanks to the help they're getting, Alisa and Amelia have learnt better ways to cope with their feelings and carry on their normal lives at home, work and school.
"It's like being part of a family"
The family were also surprised to learn that the Hospice runs a busy calendar of social events from craft clubs to drop-in support groups where they could meet other people in similar situations to theirs. Being able to share experiences can help reassure people and make them feel less isolated.
Far from being a sad place, Joe and his family have found our Hospice to be a peaceful and positive place they enjoy coming to. "People are happy to be here," says granddaughter Amelia, "They make everything fun."
One highlight of the year was when Joe and his family came along to our annual Fun Day in the summer. It was a precious opportunity to relax and just enjoy each other's company. Amelia and Joe particularly liked the special photo booth and have the pictures to prove it!
Someone to rely on
Tracy visits Joe and his family every two weeks. But even when she's not there, the family know they can pick up the phone and talk to her or one of her colleagues at any time.
It means they don't have the worry of wondering who is the right person to call with a problem or a question. "You know that if you phone, she'll put you on the right track," says Joe.
No one knows what the future holds but there is one thing Joe and his family can be sure of – whatever they're going through, they won't have to go through it alone. Tracy and the rest of the Princess Alice Hospice team will be there to support them for as long as they need them. Which means they can get on with making the most of their time together as a family.
Des Williamson- Vicar of the United Church of St Mark
"Bereavement Cafés are an important resource – they help us reach more people in need."
As the Area Dean for Epsom, Des Williamson is responsible for overseeing 15 churches in our area. For some time, he and his colleagues had been keen to offer more support to bereaved families after a funeral. So when he was approached by Steve Nolan, chaplain at Princess Alice Hospice, with the idea of opening Bereavement Cafés in local churches, he was happy to help.
"We contacted churches in the area to see who wanted to be involved. As a result, we set up two Bereavement Cafés in churches and another in an existing café was started and run by Age Concern/Staywell. Princess Alice Hospice helped train up our volunteers and gave us great resource material to use. "
"It's important to meet people in the same boat."
At St Mark's, the Cafés are open on Saturday mornings. Everyone is welcomed on arrival with a cup of tea or coffee and offered a seat next to a volunteer. For the first half hour, people enjoy chatting informally and then the group session starts. To make it easier, the volunteers use cards with words or sentences to discuss topics such as 'loss' or 'money' or 'people avoid me'. "No one is forced to talk," says Des "You can pass on a card and just listen if you're uncomfortable talking."
"People find coming to the Cafés socially enriching."
But it's not all about talking about difficult feelings. The Bereavement Cafés also help tackle the loneliness and social isolation that many bereaved people experience. "One man who comes to the Café lost his wife 18 months ago. Most of his social life had been with his wife and when he lost her, he stopped going out."
Many people find they make good friends at the Café. One volunteer decided to arrange social meet-ups, so members could get together more often. She has also reached out to other lonely people in the community who don't attend the Café, giving even more people the chance to enjoy regular company.
"We couldn't do this without our volunteers.'
Des is full of praise for the volunteers who run the Cafés. "Nearly all our volunteers have been bereaved themselves. It's so important for the people who come to the Café to be able to share their feelings with others who have been through it. I'd like to thank all our volunteers – they give so much of themselves. That's what makes the Café such a safe and caring place for people to come at this painful time in their lives."
Suzanne Turner – Nurse
"Leaving this world is just as important as coming into it."
Last May Suzanne was spending most of her time at her husband's bedside at Princess Alice Hospice. Little did she think that just a few months later she would be working as a nurse here.
Hers is an unusual experience and it means she's in a good position to talk about the Hospice "from both sides of the fence."
"From the point we were referred to the Hospice, we felt supported."
Suzanne's husband, Chris, was in hospital when he was told that his cancer was terminal. Although he was getting help with pain relief, he and his family needed more support. Fortunately, they were referred to Princess Alice Hospice. "They were so good," recalls Suzanne, "Chris came home on Saturday and on Monday a nurse and a doctor from the Hospice came to see us." They were able to help with pain control and a swelling in Chris's leg. Realising that Suzanne needed support too, they arranged for a social worker to give her emotional support. "I was caring for Chris, working, looking after two children and all the while worrying about the future."
"Chris had a positive death – and that's helped us all."
Chris decided that, for his children's sakes, he didn't want to die at home. So it was a great relief when he was given a place at the Hospice. "We were able to be with Chris whenever we wanted," says Suzanne. "As a former nurse myself, I was allowed to do some of the care for him. We were both grateful for that – it wouldn't have happened in a hospital. Most importantly, we were able to be there when he passed away, so he wasn't on his own."
"Now I want to help others by training as a palliative care nurse."
Seeing the care that Chris received at the Hospice inspired Suzanne to come back to nursing and to specialise in end of life care. Just a few months after he passed away, she found herself back with us, this time on a training placement. She found it a little strange at first to be 'on the other side', but she soon felt at home. "It was my place of work, rather than the place my husband died."
"What I love about this work is that you treat the person, not just the illness," she says, "and here at the Hospice you have time to talk with patients. People who are dying often worry about how their family will cope. I'm able to tell them from first-hand experience that they'll be well supported by the Hospice."
Tony Green – telephone volunteer
"I wanted to keep myself busy and keep my mind active."
Tony's work as a TV cameraman took him all over the world. He witnessed major events as a combat cameraman covering war zones, and met important figures including many prime ministers.
His interest in people and their stories didn't end when he retired. One day he was listening to the radio when he heard that Princess Alice Hospice was looking for volunteers.
"I used to live near the Hospice," he says, "so I knew about the incredible work they do." He had been looking for a volunteering opportunity that he could fit in around his other commitments and this seemed ideal.
"I've got time to listen."
After a couple of interviews at the Hospice, Tony joined the bereavement support team as a volunteer. His job is to telephone bereaved families about three months after the death of their loved one to ask how they're doing and tell them about support services which may help. These may include one to one sessions, group sessions or joining in activities such as walking or woodwork in the Hospice Man Shed.
He likes being able to work from home at times to suit him. And every call is different. Some people don't want to talk because it brings back painful memories. Others are very lonely and welcome hearing Tony's friendly voice. Sometimes, a bereavement can give rise to other problems, such as family conflict or financial problems.
Tony's job is to listen and point the person to where they can get the help they need. As someone who has experienced loss himself, he understands the complicated range of feelings it can bring.
"I like to still feel part of a team."
One thing Tony really enjoys is meeting other volunteers and staff from Princess Alice Hospice. He's part of a team of 15 volunteers doing the same job as him. They meet up regularly to talk about their work and any issues they're having. "They're a very nice, social group of people, " he says, "and there's a friendly, caring atmosphere."
"I am very privileged to be a member of the Princess Alice Hospice family"
Tony appreciates the support he gets to do his job. As well as the meetings, he has also been sent on courses about helping bereaved people. "I'd say it's a worthwhile job," he says. We couldn't agree more.
Den Pearce – Buddhist chaplaincy volunteer and facilitator of LGBT bereavement group
"We are just there for people in that moment."
Our Hospice chaplaincy often surprises people. Many people expect it to be a mini version of their local Church of England. But our chaplaincy is different – it's there for people of all faiths or no faith. And it isn't just a place – the chaplaincy is a group of people who offer compassionate support to patients, families and carers. They work at the bedside, in the coffee shop, in patients' homes – wherever they are needed.
"I'm not there to counsel. I'm there to support and listen non-judgementally."
Den Pearce is a practising Buddhist and, for the last four years, a volunteer with our chaplaincy service. "I work on the wards mainly. I tend to spend more time with families than patients, because they are often too poorly to talk. My job is not to counsel people, but simply to be there with them when they need it."
Den has found that although it's quite rare to meet a Buddhist patient or family, being a Buddhist makes him accessible to everyone. "I think that some people worry that the chaplaincy will try to 'convert' or 'recruit' them. That's not what we're about at all. But somehow when they realise I'm a Buddhist, that worry seems to disappear."
On occasions Den has also been asked to be with someone in their final moments. "Although the patient is unconscious, I think it makes a difference. It just feels right. No one should die on their own."
"It's important for everyone to feel safe and accepted at the Hospice."
Den also facilitates an LGBT bereavement support group at the Hospice. "Support groups can really help some people," he says, "but going to a general group can be difficult for LGBT people. Just talking about your partner, for example, means you have to come out in front of a group of strangers."
He is hoping that the group will flourish and would encourage any LGBT people who are living with bereavement to come along and see if it's helpful for them. "The Hospice is a very safe and welcoming place anyway. But LGBT people may find it reassuring to know there is a group here just for them."
"I feel very appreciated and supported at Princess Alice Hospice"
Like most of our volunteers, Den loves working for Princess Alice. "I feel appreciated and really well supported. Steve, the chaplain, is always there to talk to if I need him. Everyone here is so friendly and I feel completely accepted by everyone."
Sue Chambers
"It's reassuring to have Sharon in my life. I feel supported all the time."
When Sue was first referred to Princess Alice Hospice, she cried. Receiving a terminal prognosis had been shocking enough and now this… Little did Sue suspect that through the Hospice she was about to meet someone very special – someone who was to make such a difference to her and her family.
"She's so warm and funny. We laugh a lot together."
Sharon is one of Princess Alice Hospice's social workers. She visits Sue to provide emotional and, sometimes, practical support. Right from the start, they hit it off and Sue really appreciated the fact Sharon came to see her at home, where she feels most comfortable.
But it's having someone she can talk to about anything that Sue has valued most. "I can't talk to friends or family about end of life stuff. I feel guilty about upsetting them. But with Sharon I can talk openly about my plans and write out lists and instructions for my family. These conversations are so important – but quite often Sharon and I end up in fits of laughter!"
Sharon has also helped Sue talk about the future with her family. She's given her advice about how to explain things to her sons and two young grandsons. "I think it's important to be honest about your illness, and it means I'm free to say 'I don't feel great' or 'I don't want a visitor'."
"I'm so fortunate to have a hospice neighbour too."
Sue has another friend to turn to, this time even closer to home. Lyndsey is one of our volunteer 'hospice neighbours' who visit patients in their community. "She's young enough to be my daughter but we get on really well," says Sue. Lyndsey has been a cancer patient herself and when she recovered, she wanted to help others. "We don't have cancer conversations. We go out for coffee. Time really flies with her and it's good to be with someone who's also been on a cancer journey."
In spite of her situation, Sue feels lucky. "Princess Alice Hospice is everything I thought a hospice would be. Everyone is so positive and loving – they give you this enormous sense of enveloping warmth. And if sharing my experience can help someone else, I'll be happy."


I had one that had the power button get pushed in. On many of these types of things they use hot melt glue and it sometimes comes unstuck. So open the case and see if the button has come loose. All you might need to do is glue it back correctly.
If you want to use a remote do like the others say and get a universal one that can be programed for your unit.
the power button it lightup the stand-by led. but if i try to power it on to watch, i can. i press every button but nothing. and the specialist tell me that only with Custom IR remote, and it cost more than the tv :))) this is why i ask here, the specialists from the world. can i make a bridge betwen some pins to start it up??
Is your remote broken? you can test that with a digital camera. Remotes work with infra red light and the human eye can't see that. But if you look at the light with a digital camera you should be able to see it light up when you push a button on the remote.
If your remote works then it could be a problem inside the tv.
If the remote is broken you should try it with a universal remote, they are cheap.
Get a universal remote and program it for the brand of the TV and your all set.
More can be done but requires expencive test equipment and more knowledge then you currently have.


The Trail Blazers entered the fourth quarter of Sunday's game at Dallas in full control, leading 92-78 after a sensational scoring barrage by Damian Lillard.
They left American Airlines Arena startled, stunned and stupified after their collapse at the offensive end helped the Mavericks pull out a 102-101 victory.
Portland (33-22) scored only nine points in the final period and went more than 10 minutes without a field goal to lose for the first time this season after leading through three quarters. The Blazers were 33-0 in that situation.
Rookie Luka Doncic collected 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Mavericks (26-29), who outscored the Blazers 24-9 in the fourth quarter.
Lillard led Portland with 30 points, and Jusuf Nurkic had 18 points on 9-for-11 shooting to go with 10 rebounds before fouling out in the fouth quarter.
Lillard made only 2 of his first 11 shots from the field, then went crazy in the final six minutes of the third quarter.
After Dallas rallied from a 57-47 halftime deficit to tie the game at 67-67, Lillard answered with 21 of Portland's points — on 8 for 10 from the field, including 5 for 6 from 3-point range — in a 23-7 run for a 90-76 lead.
The Blazers carried a 92-78 edge into the fourth quarter.
With Lillard on the bench most of the way, Portland scored only four points in the first seven minutes of the final period, and the Mavericks cut the margin to 96-93 on a Doncic basket with 5:10 remaining.
After Lillard returned, a dunk by Tim Hardaway Jr. brought Dallas to within 96-95, but Portland's Moe Harkless split a pair at the line to make the score 97-95 with 3:45 to go. Hardaway made two foul shots to tie the game at 97-97 with 3:12.
A driving layup by Doncic put Dallas ahead 99-97, but Lillard hit two free throws to square it at 99-99 with 2:18.
Doncic's three-point play gave Dallas a 102-99 lead with 1:28 left.
CJ McCollum's jumper cut it to 102-101 with 34 seconds to go.
After Doncic missed a 3, the Blazers rebounded and got the ball to Lillard. Lillard's drive drew contact with Max Kleber on a driving left-handed layup that wasn't close, with no foul called. The Mavericks snared the rebound as the clock expired.
Dallas jumped to a 14-10 lead. With the Blazers starting the game 6 for 19 from the field, the Mavericks increased the difference to 25-19 before settling for a 25-24 advantage after one quarter.
The Blazers continued their turnaround, increasing their run to 20-1 to go ahead 39-26. Reserves Evan Turner, Zach Collins, Seth Curry, Jake Layman and Rodney Hood combined for 9-for-11 shooting during a spurt in which Dallas shot 0 for 8.
The Mavs responded with an 14-4 tear to draw within 43-40, but Portland came back with an 8-0 run to make it 51-40. The Blazers took a 10-point lead into the break.
The Blazers will play the second of back-to-back road games at 5 p.m. PT Monday night at Oklahoma City before returning home to play host to Golden State at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.


Two drummers appeared again by the altar dragging a small pig. The chanting grew louder. Edna saw the gleam of the knife blade. Suddenly there was a terrifying human scream and the altar was drenched with blood.


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UK government reforms the Judicial Review procedure
In a move that will drastically affect thousands of immigration cases, Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the UK government will reform the 'judicial review' procedure.
In a judicial review, the claimant can request that a judge review a decision or a lack of decision by a public body, if that public body has acted beyond its ordinary powers. If the judge finds that the decision was illegal, unfair or disproportionate, they may order the public body to reconsider their decision or even replace the decision with their own.
As part of these proposed changes, access to such reviews will be restricted. These restrictions will involve increasing the cost of applying for a judicial review and also reducing the period in which someone may apply for a judicial review.
There are concerns that the reduced application period may result in rushed judicial reviews that have not been properly prepared for, preventing applicants from receiving a fair decision. There will be a consultation regarding this reform, but it is unclear as to what extent.
The Prime Minister claims that the reform will aid the UK's economic recovery by helping the progress of key infrastructure schemes that face opposition from the general public, such as the high-speed rail link from London to Birmingham. It will also reduce the heavy cost incurred by the UK as a result of judicial reviews.
However, a staggering 80% of the 11,200 judicial reviews in 2011 were related to immigration cases, so this reform will significantly affect immigrants and the lawyers who represent them. The institutions that are commonly reviewed under immigration law are the Home Office, the United Kingdom Border Agency and the Immigration Appeals Tribunal.
The governing body for Britain's solicitors, the Law Society, said: 'There are already considerable hurdles imposed by the courts before a judicial review can be brought. There may be scope for reform but the basic characteristics of judicial review, of holding the executive to account in the exercise of wide powers, should not be lost.'
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Han Go Eun and Heo Ji Woong Express Interest in Each Other on "Witch Hunt"
by fitzdarcy
Actress Han Go Eun appears as a guest for a second time on the JTBC sex and relationship talk show "Witch Hunt" on January 23, where she and host Heo Ji Woong express their interest in each other.
During the show, singer Sung Si Kyung says, "When I drink water during a concert, the audience screams a lot." Heo Ji Woong shares a similar experience, stating, "Then it's the same for you. When I drink water during my talk concerts, the audience screams. Then they come on stage because they want the water bottle." He lifts his neck and brags, "I always thought it was because I have two Adam's apples."
Shin Dong Yup asks Han Go Eun, "They say the Adam's apple is the symbol of a man. What do you think if a man has two?" With a smile on her face, she answers, "I want to touch it."
Later on in the show, when Heo Ji Woong is asked his thoughts on recording with Han Go Eun, he answers, "It was a very meaningful time." Han Go Eun asks, "Now that you've seen me a few times, you're less inspired, huh? Last time I came on the show, I joined the panel during the second segment, but today I joined the panel from the first segment and saw you up-close. It was very nice. If anything, I think I was more nervous."
Heo Ji Woong
Han Go Eun


I have not heard back from Arturia.
Has anyone had any luck with replacing the Filter mode switch?
Can a part be purchased for this? If so, what is the part number?
Jerome from Arturia responded to this query.
If you're based in NYC, Main Drag Music is pretty much the only place that is willing to replace it.
Have any of you guys managed to fix it?
I have the same issue on my Minibrute and it's because of a faulty Filter Mode knob.
Arturia answered my message, opened a ticket and exchanged two emails with me to make a correct diagnosis.
They're sending me a Filter Mode knob today.
The process took 4 business days so I'm really happy, almost impressed, with customer support (in France btw).
EDIT: received my knob in less than one week and soldered it.
It was not very difficult except that I found the solder on the clamps of the defective knob (not the connection pins) to be resistant at less than 30W.
I've had my Minibrute since 2013, and just had this happen today for the first time. Arg!
I will be in touch with Arturia for a replacement part.


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Q: Deactivate tooltip on a given page What is the "correct" way to deactivate tooltips on a given page so that the title attribute of a tag does not get shown?

A: There is no specific "correct" way.
If you don't want a title on an element, don't put one there.
If they must exist, you can use JavaScript to remove the title from any element you need to.
The issue here is that how the attribute is displayed is browser dependent - the spec says so:

Values of the title attribute may be rendered by user agents in a variety of ways. For instance, visual browsers frequently display the title as a "tool tip" (a short message that appears when the pointing device pauses over an object).

The fact that they display as a tooltip in most visual browsers does not mean they have to be. And there is no specific standard mechanism to "disable" this behavior.

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If you're a student studying, living or visiting Kuching do you know what food is a must to eat in Kuching, Sarawak? There are variety of food available there, but these are the types of food that is a MUST to eat in while you're in Kuching, Sarawak.
In Malaysia, there are many store that sell laksa, but have you really taste the real taste of Sarawak laksa? Sarawak laksa is made out of laksa paste which consists of tamarind, belacan, sambal, lemongrass, herbs and spices, also not to forget a little bit of coconut milk. Sarawak Laksa usually uses rice vermicelli. The price rage is around RM4.50 – RM6.50.
Sarawak Kolok Mee is know as the signature dish for Kuching. Do you know that Sarawakians have this for their breakfast? 😛 Kolok Mee is made out of springy and oily noodles that comes with minced meat, sliced roasted meat and vegetables. 😄 But some store in Sarawak actually replace pork to beef for 'Halal' purpose. The price range is around RM4-RM6.
We have heard of Char Kueh Teow, but have you heard of Tomato Kueh Teow? Well, it's my first time hearing it 😂 haha, now I guess I need to try this signature dish when I go to Kuching one day 😆 From all the reviews I read, there's a lot people who said that Tomato Kueh Teow actually tastes very good. You can either choose So make sure to give it a try too!


• individual preparation (self-funded, without training).
The evaluation procedure of the entrance procedure is described in Section 20 of the Doctoral Regulations. During the admission interview, the scientific (professional) performance of applicants, their scientific activity, and foreign language proficiency will be evaluated in the framework of a scoring evaluation.
After the admission interview, the admission committee evaluates the applicant in accordance with Section 19 of the Doctoral Regulations. For full-time and part-time (distance learning) training, successful completion must be at least 60, at least 70 for individual training and 80 points for individual preparation. Within this score: the total score for the scientific (professional) performance is 0-60 points; Up to 20 points can be awarded to evaluate the scientific activity of the past, with a minimum of 10 points for individual training and a minimum of 20 points for individual preparation; Maximum total score for foreign language proficiency is 20 points. The Admission Committee shall develop its standpoint on the suitability of applicants, which is forwarded to the University Doctoral Committee. The UDC shall decide on the acceptance or rejection of applicants. Candidates will be notified by post.
Applications for organized doctoral training and individual preparation must be submitted in the manner specified in Sections 17-18 of the NKE Doctoral Regulations. The sample of the application form is included in the Appendix to the registration form. Applications for doctoral training may be obtained by submitting a master's degree and qualification certificate or that of an equivalent university degree and five degrees of attestation of qualifications and at least one state-accredited intermediate (B2) complex (C) type or equivalent language certificate. The recognition of diplomas obtained abroad is in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of the Doctoral Regulations.
6) in the case of individual applicants, application for a comprehensive examination and a graduation procedure.
How to submit a proposal: The completed application form addressed to the rector of the university - by the professional and contracted applicants of the defence, law enforcement agencies, or those of national security services - either by post (1441 Budapest, Pf .: 60), or personally, or at the university's administration system, to the NKE Scientific Affairs Office (1083 Budapest, Ludovika Square 2), pursuant to applicable legal regulations. The envelope containing the application must also be marked "APPLICATION FOR DOCTORAL TRAINING".
1. Proof of payment of the admission procedure fee.
2. Certificate of no records, not older than three months, or if employed in a position subject to such certificate, a certificate of the place of work on this, and in case of foreign citizens the equivalent documents.
3. An official statement committing to pay the costs of doctoral training program.
4. In case of in-house or sector applicants the opinion and recommendation of the employer or commander for participation in the training.
8. The research topic as announced by the supervisor or in the case of candidates for individual tuition or applying for an individual training program, agreed with the supervisor and proposed for approval to the University Doctoral Council, in not more than five pages.
9. In the case of awards at the National Scientific Students' Conference, the relevant diplomas or copies thereof, in the case of scientific publications, the list and photocopies or separate printouts thereof.
At the entrance interview, the applicant must prove that he / she possesses comprehensive knowledge in the discipline of the research topic applied for as well as profound knowledge in his / her research field.
· the proposed research topic in the formulation of a scientific problem, research objectives, major research directions, expected scientific results and their usability.
The University announces an extended entrance examination if the number of doctoral students of the schools are not filled. One can apply for the supplementary submission – by submitting the completed application form – in the format and address given in the spring recruitment procedure. There is no possibility for overdue completion of documents in this case. In the case of an extended entrance examination period the entrance interview will take place in August.
For the actual deadlines please contact the doctoral school administration.
The fee for applying for a doctoral degree is set out in the Government Decree section 423/2012 (XII.29.) on the Higher Education Admission Procedure and the fees to be paid by PhD students, as well as the Rector's instruction section 28/2014 on Doctoral and Habilitation Procedural Fees, is HUF 9,000.
Documents related to the entrance procedure can be found as attachments of the "Doctoral Regulations".


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Frederic Rzewski: The People United November 22, 1976
I have come to be leery of political art. Often more concern goes into the politics than into the art, and even when the craftsmanship is good, I often find myself still wondering whether a well-made advertisement for a political point of view is ultimately any more valuable than a well-made advertisement for an automobile. But as I listened to Ursula Oppens play Frederic Rzewski's latest piano solo at the Bösendorfer Festival on November 4, I quickly forgot all my qualms and became completely caught up in an extraordinary piece of music. This set of 36 variations is a huge and complex work that sprawls all over the keyboard in just about every conceivable way, accumulates remarkable energy, changes constantly, and keeps going like that for over half an hour. There are very few pianists who would dare to even attempt such a demanding work, but Oppens played it brilliantly. She seemed completely secure in all of the widely contrasting sections, and never lost the thematic thread that ties the piece together. The piece really works, and on several different levels at once.
The most obvious level is political. The work is called 'The People United Will Never Be Defeated,' which is simply a translation of the Spanish title of the pop-style political song which provides its theme. This catchy little minor mode tune was composed in Chile by Sergio Ortega and Quilapayun, and became a symbol of the Allende regime. It's basically a rousing, triumphal sort of melody, but it doesn't sound nearly as triumphal now as it must have sounded before the coup. I understand that it is well known in various South American and European countries.
But let's move on to a more musical level. Rzewksi was not afraid to let his virtuoso piano piece sound like popular music now and then. He starts out with a fairly straightforward statement of the tune, and ends with a big pompous version of it, but in between the idiom varies drastically. Often the piece sounds a little like Beethoven. Sometimes it sounds more like Liszt, Scriabin, or Prokofiev. Once in a while it wanders into post-Webern textures and current avant-garde techniques.
Aha, you say, just another case of all the eclectic things we've been hearing from Peter Maxwell Davies, George Rochberg, William Bolcom, and so on. Not really. Rzewski never seems to be quoting or copying, and it is absolutely clear that he is not satirizing. Everything comes out of that little tune, and out of the composer's own variation techniques. The stylistic connotations of various sections seem almost coincidental. He simply allows the texture to drift back and forth in musical history without showing any particular favoritism between tonal and atonal, classical and popular, romantic and pointillistic. These things just all come together quite naturally in a single unified statement. This strikes me as a remarkable achievement. I can't think of any other work that is rooted in the whole tradition of Western music the way this piece is.
But there is also another level on which Rzewski's Harvard-Princeton intellectual needs are satisfied. After the performance I spent some time studying the score and was impressed by the careful organization of details. The last half of a variation generally mirrors the first half in some way. Lines that occur in one hand frequently return upside down in the other hand a couple of bars later. The theme is hard to find in many variations, but I could always find at least a few notes of it if I looked long enough. The overall plan divides the 36 variations into six groups of six variations each. The last variation of each group becomes a quick recapitulation of the other five. There is also a modulation scheme which takes the d-minor theme and transposes it up a fifth with each variation, so that the piece rotates around the 12 minor keys. Of course, such things are not apparent on first hearing, and probably irrelevant as far as most listeners are concerned. Still, it seems important to recognize the integrity and thoroughness with which the piece is worked out. This may be political art, but it is certainly not talking down to the masses.
Aside from simply being a good piece, it seems to me that 'The People United Will Never Be Defeated' is also a landmark in Rzewski's own development. Now 38, he has been concentrating on politically oriented pieces for at least five years, and has produced some excellent ones. Those I know, however, speak in specific avant-garde vocabularies, and their appeal is pretty much limited to those who like that kind of music. The recent work should speak to everyone.


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Urban Legend tells the story of a group of pretty college students at a remote New England university. The focus of the story is Natalie, a beautiful, academically-gifted student at the fictional Pendleton University. Natalie and her friends are all involved in the Folklore class being taught by Professor Wexler.
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Urban Legend is a 1998 slasher film directed by Jamie Blanks, written by Silvio Horta, and starring Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart, and Tara Reid, and is the first installment in the Urban Legend film series.Its plot focuses on a series of murders on the campus of a private New England university, all of which appear to be modeled after popular urban legends.
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Urban Legend is a fun horror movie with good acting and very nostalgic of those who grew up in the 90s. Urban Legend is certainly better than some of the slashers that come out today like Mr. Hush and Smiley. So give it a try! Have a great day!
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If the 1987 comedy Three Men and a Baby is remembered for anything today, it's probably more the urban legend that has sprung up around it than the quality of the film itself. It took eagle-eyed viewers catching the film on home video to spot what looked suspiciously like a figure looming in the background of one scene.
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Storyline Urban Legends: The Final Cut follows Amy Mayfield (Morrison), a student at Alpine University who struggles to complete her thesis film on urban legends - only to have her crew members fall prey to fatal 'accidents.' Suspicious, Amy investigates and discovers a much more sinister hand at work.
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The movie was partially based on a Route 666 (close to Route 66) urban legend. The tale tells of an unmanned black sedan that sped up and down the infamous highway. Drivers have reported not only seeing the vehicle but also having to pull over to avoid being hit by the oncoming vehicle. Strangely, the car would then vanish in thin air.
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Virtually unrelated to the previous films, this one takes on a supernatural urban legend: that of Bloody Mary, the vengeful ghost who is supposedly conjured if you call her name three times. It traces Mary's origin to a 1969 high school prom, during which Mary Banner is accidentally killed by jocks who slip her drugs.
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China rust belt opens door wider to foreign investors
Shenyang (AFP) – Trucks carrying hi-tech car components rumble in and out the gates of an American industrial zone in the heart of China's rust belt — using roads that the city especially renovated for the complex.
While foreign firms complain about being locked out of large swathes of China's vast market, the door has cracked open a bit wider in northeastern Liaoning province as the authorities seek to revive the recession-hit industrial region.
The bustling activity at the Shenyang American Industrial Park, which hosts international suppliers for global car brands, stands in contrast with the darkened windows and empty parking lots of the moribund Chinese factories nearby.
Foreign firms feel more welcome in the provincial capital, Shenyang, and in parts of the southwest, than anywhere else in the country, according to a survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
"The local government offers many benefits, such as easing company registration, providing discounts for factory and office space and giving family members three-year visas," said Harald Kumpfert, chairman of the EU chamber's Shenyang chapter.
Elsewhere, companies are increasingly voicing frustration about investment barriers in sectors from automotive to finance, while China subsidises its own domestic businesses.
The EU business chamber issued an annual report on Tuesday saying companies were "suffering from accumulated 'promise fatigue'" as the government has yet to follow through on pledges to open the market.
And while Liaoning is more welcoming, Kumpfert said that after setting up shop, businesses in Shenyang face similar obstacles, including lengthy waits for permits and "unclear" regulations.
Settling in China can also come at a price: at least one-fifth of EU companies said they have had to share their technology in exchange for market access in the aerospace, machinery, environment, auto, utilities and primary energy industries.
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Still, the chamber has observed an uptick in foreign entrepreneurs arriving in Shenyang in recent years.
Businesses that specialise in renewable energy, tourism, agriculture or advanced technology are well positioned to succeed in Shenyang as the city addresses pollution and undergoes a "painful restructuring process", Kumpfert said.
The Liaoning Pilot Free Trade Zone was launched earlier this year, and construction continues in the 48-square-kilometre Sino-German Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Park in Shenyang, which hosts BMW, Siemens and BASF.
The city's Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation said data on foreign investment was not immediately available.
China's northeast has long relied on state-owned enterprises plagued with severe overcapacity in heavy industries that have crippled the economy, costing thousands of jobs.
Liaoning was the only province in the country that was officially in recession in 2016, with its economy contracting by 2.5 percent. The province also admitted to faking economic growth figures from 2011 to 2014.
"All these government projects have ignored principles of supply and demand and created all these problems," said Jason Lee, a director of business development for Eastern America, which bought the land from the city to build the Shenyang American Industrial Park.
"Nowadays, there is more government support for foreign businesses here. There's a lot to catch up on, but now they want to work with us as a team," Lee told AFP, adding that city officials sometimes accompany him to meetings to woo foreign clients.
– Slow process –
A Shenyang car insulation factory manager, Li, is pinning his hopes on foreign capital to help the region.
"If more people come and invest, then the whole environment will improve. Employment, revenue, and other aspects will all get better," said Li, who declined to give his first name because he was not authorised to speak with the media.
But at the Shenyang German Sino-Service Centre, most of the offices in a new building were recently empty, showing that the process can still be slow.
Wolfgang Wagner, chief operating officer of the centre, says it was not out of lack of interest — two dozen foreign companies have applied to join but they have struggled to get legal permits to allow them to rent in a government-owned building.
"First we thought they could move in 2018," he said. "Now it's not going to be until 2019."
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I guess this means I'll have to go to Sweden and right up to the nursery room myself!
Thanks for posting, she really is a little cutie pie. I just love to see photos of her.
My gosh how she's grown! Thanks for posting. I am a complete sucker for any pictures of that adorable little girl. LOVE the coat; beyond adorable.


The people who visit Banff in Alberta, Canada do so because of the beauty of the place and because they are adventure lovers. When you are in Banff, you cannot help it but to live some of the most exciting adventures that you will live in your life.
The area has been visited for skiing now for several years and it is recognized as one of the best to go to when in Alberta. There are plenty of places to stay and ski at when you visit Banff including the Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay. If you are a frequent visitor, you can also take advantage of the different frequent visitor offers which the resorts can put within your reach.
Just like skiing, snowboarding is a very popular winter sport in Banff. The mountains give you some of the best snowboarding opportunities this side of the world so you should make sure that you take advantage of them. You will have a hard time finding a better place and conditions for snowboarding on the continent. Whether you are in Banff for skiing or snowboarding, you should look at the packages which you can get from the resorts in the nearby area of the National Parks.
If winter sports is not your thing, that doesn't mean that you should never visit Banff. As long as you like the outdoors, you will love the area. Hiking is one of the most popular activities for the summer months in Banff. The trails put you in the great outdoors. If you are staying at a hotel in the area, then they can point you in the right direction but you can choose to go for the full outdoor experience and visit one of the camping sites.
White water rafting can also be done right here in Banff. There are several companies ready to take you and your friends on some of the most exciting white water rafting experiences this side of the country. Check out the ones on the Kicking Horse River which is about 45 minutes from Lake Louise. The river gets more exciting in the early spring when the snow is melting on the mountains so if you want a real adrenaline rush, visit from April to May. At other times you will still find plenty of river excitement.
The area of Banff has plenty of mountains which people use for skiing and snowboarding in the winter but in the spring, the summer and the fall they also give you the opportunity to zip line down the mountain. You can descend at speeds of 50 kilometers per hour or higher; all this while enjoying some great views of nature around you. Check with the provider that you are hiring as you may be able to do other activities while on your adventure such as horseback riding, canoeing or white water rafting.
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The most popular hikes that I saw appear to be Tunnel Mountain in Banff, Johnston Canyon, Peyto Lake, Lake Louise Shoreline and Agnes Lake. There are others as well.


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