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Mary Berry makes emotional plea to fans after experiencing a tragic loss

Mary Berry makes emotional plea to fans after experiencing a tragic loss

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Former Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry has made an emotional plea to her fans 35 years after the death of her son in a car accident. Berry, 89, who left The Great British Bake Off in 2016, lost her son William in 1989 when he was just 19, after an ill-fated trip to buy some newspapers. His son had borrowed his father Paul’s car for the trip, with his sister Annabel in the vehicle. Although Annabel escaped without any physical injuries from the accident from the crash, William sadly died. Speaking to the Mail Online, Berry told fans that if they know anyone who is grieving from the loss of a loved one, that a simple chat can be a great healer, especially at Christmas time. “I think I learned when we lost William how important it is to communicate or to talk with …

Mary Bousted and Anne Longfield made peers by Labour

Mary Bousted and Anne Longfield made peers by Labour

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The pair will sit in the House of Lords after being nominated for peerages by the Labour party The pair will sit in the House of Lords after being nominated for peerages by the Labour party More from this theme Recent articles Former union boss Mary Bousted and ex-children’s commissioner Anne Longfield will be made peers. The pair will sit in the House of Lords and be given the title Baroness. They were nominated to be life peers by the Labour party in this year’s political peerages list. Bousted is a former teacher who was joint general secretary of the National Education Union, the largest education union in Europe. She told Schools Week she’s “delighted to be appointed a Labour life peer”. “My life’s work has been education. I want to work for the profession and for pupils in the Lords and to support the Labour party’s reforming agenda,” she added. Bousted was also general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers from 2003 to 2017, prior to its merger with the NEU, and …

New Netflix film wants to make Mary accessible to all

New Netflix film wants to make Mary accessible to all

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VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Catholic Hollywood director D.J. Caruso (“Disturbia”) set out to tell the story of Mary as seen through her own eyes, in a new film available on Netflix Dec. 6. “You may think you know my story,” Mary tells viewers at the start of the film. “Trust me, you don’t.” Caruso’s “Mary,” starring veteran actor Anthony Hopkins (“Hannibal,” “Noah”) as King Herod, takes viewers from Mary’s own birth to the delivery of her son, Jesus, to the holy temple of Jerusalem. Alongside familiar scenes from the Christmas story — the annunciation, the manger birth, the visit of the wise men — the film offers a more harrowing look at the dangerous reality Mary and Joseph faced as Herod’s forces pursued them to kill the infant Jesus. But amid the high stakes of the tale, Caruso wanted Mary and her husband, Joseph, both played by relative newcomers, to come across as relatable to all viewers. “The world needs to see Mary, and they need to see her in a new light,” Caruso said …

Psychology Says There’s 4 Commonly Repeated Habits Of Perpetually Single People | Mary Jo Rapini

Psychology Says There’s 4 Commonly Repeated Habits Of Perpetually Single People | Mary Jo Rapini

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More and more, I am surrounded by women over 35 years of age who want to get married but cannot find a suitable partner. They have heard the best places to go for singles over 35, have been set up on numerous blind dates, have joined online dating, and still don’t have a ring on their finger.  These women are educated, have great jobs, and great homes, are gorgeous, and would make the perfect wives. So what’s really wrong? Here are four commonly repeated habits of perpetually single people: 1. Life has taught them to be critical Men are emotional beings just as women are. They enjoy being intimate, but they want to build a life with women who are kind and loving. According to a survey by the University of Göttingen, most men want to be with a woman who’s kind. Men like a confident woman who is capable of loving herself and others. Men do not like mean women. If a man is drawn to a mean woman, it says more about his family of origin …

New Music Friday November 15: Shawn Mendes, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton, Mary J. Blige and More

New Music Friday November 15: Shawn Mendes, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton, Mary J. Blige and More

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Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists, and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are celebrating new music this week with Blake’s new song and Gwen’s new album, both out today. We spoke with Blake on the set of his “Texas” music video and he shared that “Texas is way different than anything I’ve ever done before musically and it’s just a super fun song.” Blake is featured on Gwen’s album Bouquet and he joked “we wanted to dominate the entertainment news cycle this week.” John Legend has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Ronald McDonald House program. He will perform at the RMHC Global 50th Anniversary Gala in Chicago on November 16, celebrating five decades of support for families with ill or injured children across 62 countries and regions. John shared “my family understands the importance of having access to quality healthcare and …

6 Steamy Actions That Change The Entire Trajectory Of Your Marriage | Mary Jo Rapini

6 Steamy Actions That Change The Entire Trajectory Of Your Marriage | Mary Jo Rapini

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Food plays a major role in intimate relationships. I’m not talking about quick, easy, in-and-out types of meals. I’m talking about lovingly and thoughtfully prepared food.  There’s a big difference — and taking part in the “good stuff” helps you get more of the good stuff in your relationships (openness, trust, and comfort), too. The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Here are six steamy actions that can change the trajectory of your marriage: 1. Have a cozy picnic  Just like you can cuddle virtually anywhere, you can take food with you anywhere. A cozy picnic blanket, a bottle of wine, and some cheese and crackers can do the trick! Make it even more romantic by having a picnic by the beach, or in a beautiful nature preserve. 2. Shut down all electronics ANTONI SHKRABA production / Pexels Keep your focus on your partner. Preparing, sharing, and tasting foods and spices keep you present, so don’t ruin it by being occupied with your electronic devices. According to the Institute for Family Studies, couples …

Freddie Whittaker interviews Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach

Freddie Whittaker interviews Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach

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Dr Mary Bousted ran the Association of Teachers and Lecturers from 2003 to 2017 and was joint general secretary of the National Education Union between 2017 and 2024. Dr Patrick Roach has led the NASUWT teaching union since 2020, and before that served as its assistant and deputy general secretary for over a decade. They spoke to Schools Week deputy and political editor Freddie Whittaker about the last 10 years of education policymaking. Source link

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Perform a Rollicking Cover of the Mary Tyler Moore Theme Song (1996)

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Perform a Rollicking Cover of the Mary Tyler Moore Theme Song (1996)

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?si=Pblv5Tzpi_F-a6cu Originally written by Sonny Curtis and released in 1970, “Love Is All Around”–otherwise known as the Mary Tyler Moore theme song–has been covered by many acts: Sammy Davis Jr, Hüsker Dü, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, to name a few. After releasing a studio version in 1996, Jett performed the song live on the Late Show with David Letterman that same year. If you’re old enough, this performance will give you a double dose of nostalgia. It lets you recall the spirit of 1970s second-wave-feminist television, and it recaptures the sheer playfulness of Letterman’s freewheeling 90s late night show. Enjoy! via Laughing Squid Related Content  How Joan Jett Started the Runaways at 15 and Faced Down Every Barrier for Women in Rock and Roll <a title="Permanent Link to Isaac Asimov Predicts the Future on The David Letterman Show (1980)” href=”https://www.openculture.com/2021/11/isaac-asimov-predicts-the-future-on-the-david-letterman-show-1980.html” rel=”bookmark”>Isaac Asimov Predicts the Future on The David Letterman Show (1980) What Makes a Cover Song Great?: Our Favorites & Yours <a title="Permanent Link to Frank Zappa’s 1980s Appearances on The David Letterman Show” href=”https://www.openculture.com/2018/08/frank-zappas-1980s-appearances-david-letterman-show.html” rel=”bookmark”>Frank Zappa’s …

interview with Northern Ireland humanist school speaker, Mary Lou

interview with Northern Ireland humanist school speaker, Mary Lou

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Mary Lou is a humanist school speaker based in Northern Ireland. We caught up with her to find out more about how school speakers are making a positive impact on young people’s lives by enhancing their understanding of humanism as a lived, non-religious approach to life. Hi Mary Lou! What motivated you to become a humanist school speaker? My own experience of school in Northern Ireland was exclusively within one religion, and I really don’t recall any suggestion that any alternative beliefs should be considered. When I returned to Northern Ireland in the early 2000s, it seemed that the system had not changed. I became a humanist school speaker because I saw an opportunity to describe a way of life – humanism – in a way that could be helpful to young people. I’ve previously worked with young people from religious backgrounds who have had difficulties with their families, so it felt more important than ever. What was training like? How did it prepare you? I enjoy all of the training that I do with …

She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica: A Gripping Psychological Thriller

She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica: A Gripping Psychological Thriller

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A Nurse’s Nightmare Unfolds Mary Kubica, the master of psychological suspense, delivers another gripping thriller with her latest novel “She’s Not Sorry.” In this taut page-turner, Kubica plunges readers into the high-stakes world of an ICU nurse whose compassion becomes her greatest vulnerability. As the lines between professional duty and personal involvement blur, we’re left questioning how well we truly know those closest to us—and what desperate acts we might be capable of to protect the ones we love. Unpacking a Web of Lies A Fall from Grace…Or Was She Pushed? The story opens with ICU nurse Meghan Michaels caring for Caitlin Beckett, a young woman in a coma after an apparent suicide attempt. Caitlin supposedly jumped from a pedestrian bridge, plummeting over 20 feet onto train tracks below. But when a witness comes forward suggesting Caitlin may have been pushed, Meghan finds herself drawn into a tangled web of lies, family secrets, and hidden motives. As Meghan becomes more invested in uncovering the truth about what happened to Caitlin, she makes the critical mistake …