title: Birendra Nath Mallick

abstract: Birendra Nath Mallick is an Indian neurobiologist and a professor of neurobiology at the School of Life Sciences of Jawaharlal Nehru University. Known for his research on the Neuroscience of sleep, Mallick has authored and edited articles and in the first monograph on REM Sleep. He is a J. C. Bose National Fellow of the Department of Biotechnology and an elected fellow of all the three major Indian science academies viz. National Academy of Sciences, India, Indian Academy of Sciences, and Indian National Science Academy. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the apex agency of the Government of India for scientific research, awarded him the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest Indian science awards for his contributions to Medical Sciences in 2001.

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# Birendra Nath Mallick

**Birendra Nath Mallick** (born 1 August 1956) is an Indian neurobiologist and a professor of neurobiology at the School of Life Sciences of Jawaharlal Nehru University. Known for his research on the Neuroscience of sleep, Mallick has authored and edited articles and in the first monograph on REM Sleep. He is a J. C. Bose National Fellow of the Department of Biotechnology and an elected fellow of all the three major Indian science academies viz. National Academy of Sciences, India, Indian Academy of Sciences, and Indian National Science Academy.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the apex agency of the Government of India for scientific research, awarded him the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest Indian science awards for his contributions to Medical Sciences in 2001.

## Biography

B. N. Mallick, born on 1 August 1956 at Jamalpur, a small village in the Indian state of Bihar to Manju Mukherjee and Baidya Nath Mallick. He received his BSc hons at the University of Calcutta in 1978 winning B. K. S. Medal for standing first in City College, Kolkata and earned a master's degree in physiology in 1981 with a University Gold Medal for securing the first rank in the university. While pursuing his master's studies, he simultaneously did a medical course at Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and obtained a degree in homeopathic medicine (DMS) from the Central Council of Homoeopathy.

## Career

Mallick carried his doctoral research on sleep and wakefulness on to his later career and worked on the neural mechanisms involved with sleep. His studies combined the electrophysiological and biochemical aspects of rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep) and he established that the increased production of noradrenaline activated neuronal Na+/K+-ATPase, triggering REM sleep-loss and resultant brain excitability. According to him, REM sleep maintains brain excitability and suggested that this unique phase of sleep could be regulated by ceasing REM-off neurons present in the locus coeruleus; his research has been documented by way of texts and articles Besides, he has published four books viz. *Rapid Eye Movement Sleep*, *Sleep-Wakefulness*, *Environment and Physiology* and *Rapid Eye Movement Sleep: Regulation and Function*; the first listed, which is a monograph co-edited with Shojiro Inoue, is reported to be the first book published on REM sleep. He has also contributed chapters to books published by others and his work has been cited in a number of publications. He is a member of the Neurobiology Task force of the Department of Biotechnology.

## Awards and honors

Mallick received B. K. Anand Prize of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India in 1984 for the best research paper in physiology and the Shakuntala Amir Chand Award of the Indian Council of Medical Research in 1992. He was one of the first recipients of the National Bioscience Award for Career Development of the Department of Biotechnology in 1999. The National Academy of Sciences, India elected him as a fellow in 2000 and he received the Chandra Kanta Dandiya Prize of P. C. Dandiya Trust in 2001. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research awarded him Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, one of the highest Indian science awards the same year and he became an elected member of Guha Research Conference in 2004. The Indian National Science Academy elected him as a fellow in 2005 and he became a fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences in 2010, the same year as he was awarded the J. C. Bose National Fellowship by the Science and Engineering Research Board of the Department of Science and Technology. The award orations delivered by him include the Ramendra Sundar Sinha Memorial Oration Award (2001) as well as Platinum Jubilee Lecture (2009) of Physiological Society of India and J. N. Mukherjee Memorial Lecture of City College, Kolkata (2007).

## Selected bibliography

### Books

### Chapters

* Jaime M. Monti; Seithikurippu Ratnas Pandi-Perumal; Hanns Möhler, Dinesh Pal (Chapter author), B. N. Mallick (Chapter author) (28 September 2010). "GABA-ergic Modulation of Pontine Cholinergic and Moradrenergic Neurons for EM Sleep Generation". *GABA and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects*. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 199–. ISBN 978-3-0346-0226-6. `{{cite book}}`: `|last3=` has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
* Takeshi Sakurai; S.R. Pandi-Perumal; Jaime M. Monti, B. N. Mallick (chapter author), M. A. Khanday (chapter author), Abhishek Singh (chapter author) (22 September 2015). "Orexin Induced Modulation of REM Sleep and its Loss Associated Patho-physiological Changes are Mediated through Locu Coeruleus". *Orexin and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects*. Springer. pp. 165–. ISBN 978-3-319-23078-8. `{{cite book}}`: `|author3=` has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
* Jaime M. Monti; S. R. Pandi-Perumal; S. Chokroverty, M. A. Khanday (chapter author), R. K Yadav (chapter author), B. N. Mallick (chapter author) (24 October 2016). "Dopamine in REM Sleep Regulation". *Dopamine and Sleep: Molecular, Functional, and Clinical Aspects*. Springer. pp. 1–. ISBN 978-3-319-46437-4. `{{cite book}}`: `|author3=` has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

## Further reading

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| Born | (1956-08-01) 1 August 1956<br>Jamalpur, Bihar, India |
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| Known for | Neurophysiological studies on Sleep and wakefulness |
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title: Queanbeyan Whites

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# Queanbeyan Whites

The Queanbeyan Rugby Union Football Club is a rugby union club based in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. They have earned the nickname 'Queanbeyan Whites' due to the colour of their playing jersey. The club competes in the ACTRU Premier Division.

## Club history

The Queanbeyan Rugby Union Football Club was formed in 1954 and commenced playing in the ACT Rugby Union Competition in 1955. In the Club’s first season, Queanbeyan went on to become joint Canberra Cup Premiers. Queanbeyan won their first Premiership in 1959, defeating Royals 21-14 in the Grand Final. More recently they broke a 24-year premiership drought by winning the ACTRU Premier Division John I Dent Cup Grand Final in 2007 in which they defeated the Gungahlin Eagles 33-12. The following season proved to be arguably the finest in the club's history with First, Second and Colts grades finishing the season as minor premiers. The club was also awarded the honour of Champion Club and Club Champions for the first time ever.

The club have won the ACTRU Premiership (John I Dent Cup) several times; including a run of three successive premierships from 1981-1983. The Whites were John I Dent Premiers in 1959, 1981, 1982, 1983, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2022.

## Notable players

The club has produced several professional and international rugby union stars.

| Player | Professional rugby union club | International team |
| --- | --- | --- |
| David Campese | New South Wales Waratahs | Australia |
| Robbie Coleman | Brumbies | N/A |
| Anthony Fainga'a | Brumbies, Canberra Vikings, Queensland Reds | Australia |
| Saia Fainga'a | Brumbies, Canberra Vikings, Queensland Reds | Australia |
| Ipolito Fenukitau | Brumbies | Tonga |
| Matt Giteau | Brumbies, Western Force, RC Toulonnais | Australia |
| David Grimmond | N/A | Australia |
| Anthony Hegarty | Brumbies, Canberra Vikings, FC Grenoble | N/A |
| Viliame Iongi | Brumbies, Nottingham R.F.C., Scarlets | Tonga |
| Jack Lam | Tasman, Waikato, Wellington, Bristol Rugby | Samoa |
| Peter Ryan | N/A | Australia |
| James Stannard | Brumbies, Western Force, Perth Spirit | N/A |
| Ricky Stuart | Canberra Raiders, Canterbury Bulldogs (NRL) | Australia |
| Nic White | Brumbies, New South Wales Country Eagles, Montpellier | Australia |

## InfoBox

Queanbeyan RUFC
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| --- | --- |
| Union | ACT & Sthn NSW Rugby Union |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Ground(s) | Campese Field |
| President | Mick Pini |
| Coach(es) | Sam French |
| League(s) | ACTRU Premier Division |
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| Official website | |
| whitesrugby.com | |


title: To Hrono Stamatao

abstract: To Hrono Stamatao is the tenth studio album by Greek pop-rock singer-songwriter Sakis Rouvas, released in December 2003 by Minos EMI in Greece and Cyprus. The album was re-released in May 2004 to contain Rouvas' hit "Shake It" along with a remix, which was Greece's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 that won third place. Some of the songs from the album can also be found on the 2004 edition European release of the album Ola Kala which was used to further promote Rouvas' already stable international career after the Eurovision. The album was also released in other parts of the world such as Turkey and Russia.

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# To Hrono Stamatao

***To Hrono Stamatao*** (Greek: *Το Χρόνο Σταματάω*; English: *I'm Stopping Time*) is the tenth studio album by Greek pop-rock singer-songwriter Sakis Rouvas, released in December 2003 by Minos EMI in Greece and Cyprus. The album was re-released in May 2004 to contain Rouvas' hit "Shake It" along with a remix, which was Greece's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 that won third place. Some of the songs from the album can also be found on the 2004 edition European release of the album *Ola Kala* which was used to further promote Rouvas' already stable international career after the Eurovision. The album was also released in other parts of the world such as Turkey and Russia.

## Track listing

**Original release**

1. "To Koritsi Ekino" (That girl)
2. "Ise Ta Panda" (You are everything)
3. "Se Kathe Anapnoi" (At every breath)
4. "Onira Trela" (Crazy dreams)
5. "Mazi Tha Zisoume" (We'll live together)
6. "Thelo Na Ziso Xana" (I want to live again)
7. "Thelo Na Kitao" (I want to watch)
8. "Hronia Polla" (Many Years)
9. "Milas, Kitas Paraxena" (You speak, You watch strangely)
10. "Lathos Zoi" (Wrong life)
11. "Niose" (Feel)
12. "Yia Mia Fora" (For once)
13. "Tha Ime Edo" (I'll be here)
14. "Tha Me Thymitheis" (You'll remember me)
15. "To Hrono Stamatao" (I stop time)
16. "Pes Tis" (Tell her)

**Re-release (2004)**

1. "Shake It"
2. "To Koritsi Ekino" (That girl)
3. "Ise Ta Panda" (You are everything)
4. "Se Kathe Anapnoi" (At every breath)
5. "Onira Trela" (Crazy dreams)
6. "Mazi Tha Zisoume" (We'll live together)
7. "Thelo Na Ziso Xana" (I want to live again)
8. "Thelo Na Kitao" (I want to watch)
9. "Hronia Polla" (Many Years)
10. "Milas, Kitas Paraxena" (You speak, You watch strangely)
11. "Lathos Zoi" (Wrong life)
12. "Niose" (Feel)
13. "Yia Mia Fora" (For once)
14. "Tha Ime Edo" (I'll be here)
15. "Tha Me Thymitheis" (You'll remember me)
16. "To Hrono Stamatao" (I stop time)
17. "Pes Tis" (Tell her)
18. "Shake It" (Marsheaux Radio Mix)

## Music videos

* "Pes Tis" (Director: Xavier Gens / Bullring)
* "To Hrono Stamatao" (Director: Kostas Kapetanidis)
* "Shake It" (Director: Kostas Kapetanidis)
* "Shake It" (International Version) (Director: Kostas Kapetanidis)

## References

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| To Hrono Stamatao
Το Χρόνο Σταματάω | |
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| Studio album by Sakis Rouvas | |
| Released | December 2003 |
| Recorded | 2003–2004 |
| Genre | Pop-rock, rock, pop, dance |
| Label | Minos EMI |
| Sakis Rouvas chronology | |
| *Ola Kala*
(2002) ***To Hrono Stamatao
Το Χρόνο Σταματάω***
(2003) ***To Hrono Stamatao (Re-release)***
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| Singles from  *To Hrono Stamatao* | |
| 1. "Pes Tis" 2. "To Hrono Stamatao" 3. "Hronia Polla" 4. "Thelo Na Kitao" 5. "Shake It" | |
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title: Tulsa Threat

abstract: The Tulsa Threat are one of two current women's tackle football teams in the state of Oklahoma. They began play during the 2011 season as the Tulsa Eagles. They are a member of the Women's Football Alliance, a nationally ranked 41-team women's football league that plays 11-on-11, NCAA rules football during the spring. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Threat plays in Tulsa at LaFortune Stadium on the campus of Memorial High School. In 2012, they produced 4 All-Americans and 5 All-Americans in 2013.

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# Tulsa Threat

The **Tulsa Threat** are one of two current women's tackle football teams in the state of Oklahoma. They began play during the 2011 season as the **Tulsa Eagles**. They are a member of the Women's Football Alliance, a nationally ranked 41-team women's football league that plays 11-on-11, NCAA rules football during the spring. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Threat plays in Tulsa at LaFortune Stadium on the campus of Memorial High School. In 2012, they produced 4 All-Americans and 5 All-Americans in 2013.

## Season-By-Season

Season records
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Tulsa Eagles (WFA)** | | | | | |
| 2011 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3rd American Southeast |  |
| **Tulsa Threat (WFA)** | | | | | |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3rd WFA American 13 |  |
| 2013 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2nd WFA American 13 |  |
| 2014\* | 0 | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Totals | 5 | 19 | 0 |  | |

* = Current standing

## 2014

### Current Season schedule

| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| April 12 | Kansas City Titans | Away |  |
| April 19 | Acadiana Zydeco | Home |  |
| April 26 | Louisiana Jazz | Away |  |
| May 3 | Nebraska Stampede | Away |  |
| May 10 | Louisiana Jazz | Home |  |
| May 17 | Arlington Impact | Home |  |
| May 24 | Kansas City Titans | Home |  |
| June 7 | Acadiana Zydeco | Away |  |
|

## 2011

### Standings

| 2011 Southeast Division | | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | GB | STK |
| **y**-Memphis | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 258 | 95 | 4-0 | --- | W2 |
| Little Rock Wildcats | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 124 | 202 | 2-2 | 3.0 | W1 |
| Tulsa Eagles | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.000 | 14 | 330 | 0-4 | 6.0 | L8 |

### Past Season Results

| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| April 2 | Little Rock Wildcats | Away | Lost 0–44 |
| April 9 | Austin Outlaws | Away | Lost 8–68 |
| April 30 | Memphis | Home | Lost 6–66 |
| May 7 | Lone Star Mustangs | Home | Lost 0–40 |
| May 21 | Memphis | Home | Lost 0–64 |
| June 4 | Acadiana Zydeco | Home | Lost 0–44 |
| June 11 | Dallas Diamonds | Away | Lost 0–1 |
| June 18 | Little Rock Wildcats | Home | Lost 0–1\** |

\** = Forfeited

## 2012

### Past Season Results

| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| April 14 | Austin Outlaws | Away | Lost 7–6 |
| April 21 | Memphis Dynasty | Away | Lost 18–6 |
| April 28 | Kansas City Tribe | Home | Lost 94–0 |
| May 5 | Bye Week |  |  |
| May 12 | Arkansas Wildcats | Away | Lost 36–16 |
| May 19 | Memphis Dynasty | Home | Won 14–6 |
| June 2 | Austin Outlaws | Home | Won 21–19 |
| June 9 | Arkansas Wildcats | Home | Lost 34–14 |
| June 16 | Lone Star Mustangs | Away | Lost 40–0 |

## 2013

### Past Season Results

| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| April 6 | Austin Outlaws | Away | Lost 10–50 |
| April 20 | Lone Star Mustangs | Home | Lost 10–54 |
| April 27 | Little Rock Wildcats | Away | Won 28–8 |
| May 4 | New Orleans Mojo | Home | Won 37–0 |
| May 11 | Acadiana Zydeco | Home | Won 9–8 |
| May 18 | Little Rock Wildcats | Away | Lost 28–56 |
| June 1 | Little Rock Wildcats | Home | Lost 16–28 |
| June 8 | Acadiana Zydeco | Away | Lost 8–26 |
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## InfoBox

Tulsa Threat
|  | |
| --- | --- |
| Founded | 2011 |
| League | Women's Football Alliance |
| Team history | Tulsa Eagles (2011)<br>Tulsa Threat (2012-future) |
| Based in | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Stadium | Catoosa High School |
| Colors | Black, Green & White |
| Owner | Player-owned |
| Head coach | Tarrion Adams |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |


title: S. G. Grubb

abstract: Stephen G. Grubb was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891.

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# S. G. Grubb

**Stephen G. Grubb** (October 4, 1834 – July 30, 1908) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891.

## InfoBox

| S. G. Grubb | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| **In office**
18891891 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | (1834-10-04)October 4, 1834
Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | July 30, 1908(1908-07-30) (aged 73)
Tacoma, Washington, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
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abstract: Bill Brown was a member of Donald Bradman's famous Australian cricket team, which toured England in 1948. Bradman's men went through their 34 matches without defeat; this unprecedented feat by a Test side touring England earned them the sobriquet The Invincibles. An experienced right-handed opening batsman, Brown was on his third visit to England, having first toured in 1934 before World War II. However, Brown's best years were lost to the war and by 1948 Sid Barnes and Arthur Morris had superseded him in the pecking order to become Australia's first-choice opening pair. Brown was selected as a reserve opener; this decision generated controversy among critics who believed he was past his best. Bradman rotated the three openers in the tour matches, but Morris and Barnes were preferred in the Tests. Bradman accommodated Brown in his first-choice team by playing him out of position in the middle order in the Tests. However, Brown appeared uncomfortable in the unfamiliar role, and was dropped after making 73 runs at a batting average of 24.33 in the first two Tests. Despite his struggles in the Test arena, Brown had success in the tour matches as an opener. He scored 1,448 runs at 57.92 in all first-class matches, ranking fourth in both the aggregates and averages. He scored eight centuries, second only to Bradman, including 200 against Cambridge University. However, Brown gained criticism for his slow batting. Following his omission from the Test team, Brown batted in a highly circumspect manner to increase the reliability and volume of his scoring. A very occasional off spin bowler, Brown took his career first-class best of 4/16 in his only stint with the ball, against the South of England.

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# Bill Brown with the Australian cricket team in England in 1948

Bill Brown was a member of Donald Bradman's famous Australian cricket team, which toured England in 1948. Bradman's men went through their 34 matches without defeat; this unprecedented feat by a Test side touring England earned them the sobriquet *The Invincibles*.

An experienced right-handed opening batsman, Brown was on his third visit to England, having first toured in 1934 before World War II. However, Brown's best years were lost to the war and by 1948 Sid Barnes and Arthur Morris had superseded him in the pecking order to become Australia's first-choice opening pair. Brown was selected as a reserve opener; this decision generated controversy among critics who believed he was past his best.

Bradman rotated the three openers in the tour matches, but Morris and Barnes were preferred in the Tests. Bradman accommodated Brown in his first-choice team by playing him out of position in the middle order in the Tests. However, Brown appeared uncomfortable in the unfamiliar role, and was dropped after making 73 runs at a batting average of 24.33 in the first two Tests.

Despite his struggles in the Test arena, Brown had success in the tour matches as an opener. He scored 1,448 runs at 57.92 in all first-class matches, ranking fourth in both the aggregates and averages. He scored eight centuries, second only to Bradman, including 200 against Cambridge University. However, Brown gained criticism for his slow batting. Following his omission from the Test team, Brown batted in a highly circumspect manner to increase the reliability and volume of his scoring. A very occasional off spin bowler, Brown took his career first-class best of 4/16 in his only stint with the ball, against the South of England.

## Background

Brown had been a regular member of the Australian Test team since his debut in 1934, and immediately after World War II, he captained Australia in the inaugural Test against New Zealand. However, he was sidelined by injury in 194647 and Sid Barnes and Arthur Morris opened in the Tests, averaging 73.83 and 71.85 respectively. Brown resumed his Test career in the following season, replacing Barnes, but he was dropped after scoring 29 runs in two Tests. Barnes then came in and made 139 runs in the next two Tests, including a 112 in the Fourth Test. Morris was then rested for the Fifth Test to allow Brown another chance to show his ability and make a case for continued national selection, and he made 99. In the Tests against India during the season, Barnes, Morris and Brown had shared the opening duties; their batting averages were 43.00, 52.25 and 42.66 respectively. In any case, Brown had done enough to tour England with *The Invincibles* in 1948, his third trip there, although Barnes and Morris were the first-choice opening combination.

## Early tour

Australia traditionally fielded its first-choice team in the tour opener, which was customarily against Worcestershire. Brown gained selection, although Bradman batted him out of position in the middle order while Barnes and Morris opened. Brown came in 6/335 and scored 25 at a typically placid pace, accumulating his runs at a lower strike rate than the other recognised batsmen. He was out with the score at 6/402 as Australia went on to declare at 8/462 and win by an innings.

In the next match against Leicestershire, Bradman rested Morris, so Brown opened with Barnes. Brown scored 26 in an opening stand of 46, as Australia amassed 448 and won by an innings.

The Australians proceeded to play Yorkshire at Bradford, on a damp pitch suitable for slower bowling. In the first innings, Brown took three catches from the bowling of Keith Miller—who had resorted to bowling off spin—as Yorkshire were bowled out for 71 in difficult batting conditions. Opening with Morris while Barnes was rested, Brown made 13 as the match remained finely balanced after Australia was bowled out for 101. Brown took another catch from Miller in the second innings as the hosts were bowled out for 89. Chasing 60 for victory, Brown fell to Frank Smailes for two as the Australian top order collapsed to 6/31—effectively seven wickets down with the injured Sam Loxton unable to bat—before scraping home by four wickets.

Brown was rested for the next match against Surrey, which Australia won by an innings. After the first four matches, five Australians had made centuries, and another had passed fifty. Brown had scored only 66 runs with a highest score of 26, while Morris and Barnes, the incumbent openers, had scored 223 and 298 runs with a century and fifty apiece.

Brown was recalled for the match against Cambridge University, opening with Morris while Barnes rested. After putting on 64 for the opening wicket with Morris, Brown added 176 for the second wicket with Ron Hamence. He added a further 140 for the fourth wicket with Lindsay Hassett, who was captaining the team while Bradman rested himself. Brown top-scored with 200 and Hassett declared when his double-centurion was out with the score at 4/414. Australia went on to win by an innings. In the following match against Essex, Brown opened with Barnes while Morris was rested. The pair put on 145 in 97 minutes—the highest opening stand by the Australians on the tour to that point—before Barnes was out hit wicket. In the meantime, Brown had reached 50 in 90 minutes. Bradman came in and he and Brown accelerated to put on a second-wicket partnership of 219 in 90 minutes, before the latter was out for 153 from three hours of batting with the score at 2/364. Brown had scored his last 100 runs in less than 90 minutes. Australia went on to score 721 runs on the first day, the highest number of runs amassed in one day of first-class cricket, before completing victory by an innings and 451 runs, their largest winning margin for the tour. Opening with Morris while Barnes was rested, Brown completed his third century in as many innings with 108 against Oxford University, after putting on an opening stand of 139. This meant that he had scored 461 runs in eight days of cricket, and put him atop the batting aggregates, ahead of Bradman. Australia went on to complete their fourth successive innings victory.

The next match was against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's. The MCC fielded seven players who would represent England in the Tests, and were basically a full strength Test team, while Australia fielded their first-choice team. Bradman installed Barnes and Morris as his preferred opening pair, while Brown batted out of position at No. 6. Barring one change in the bowling department, the same team lined up in the First Test, with the top six batsmen in the same positions. It was a chance for players from both sides to gain a psychological advantage, but Brown failed to capitalise. He came to the crease with the score at 4/280 to join Keith Miller and scored 26 in a stand of 63 before being dismissed as Australia amassed 552 and won by an innings. This was followed by Australia's first non-victory of the tour, against Lancashire, a draw for which Brown was rested.

Brown returned for the following match, which was against Nottinghamshire, and added 122 to register his fourth century in less than three weeks. Australia made 400 but the hosts hung on for a draw in the second innings. In the next match against Hampshire, Brown opened with Barnes and made a duck as Australia were dismissed for 117 on a damp pitch in reply to the home side's 195. It was the first time the tourists had conceded a first innings during the summer. Hampshire were subsequently bowled out in their second innings for 103 to leave Australia a target of 182. This time Barnes fell for a duck, and Brown anchored Australia to an eight-wicket win with an unbeaten 81 after a century second-wicket partnership with Ian Johnson. The final match before the First Test was against Sussex. Opening with Morris, Brown played second fiddle, accumulating 44 as the pair put on an opening stand of 153. Morris went on to 184 and Australia declared at 5/549 before completing another innings victory.

## First Test

Up to this point, Brown—who was on his third tour of England—had scored 800 runs on tour at an average of 72.72, with a double century, three other centuries and 81 not out, In contrast, middle-order batsman Neil Harvey struggled in the initial stages of his first tour of England. Harvey failed to pass 25 in his first six innings, and although he had scored an unbeaten 100 against Sussex, he had totalled only 296 runs at 42.29. As a result, Brown gained selection in the First Test at Trent Bridge, batting out of position in the middle order while Barnes and Morris opened, whereas Harvey was dropped despite making a century in Australia's most recent Test against India.

England batted first and made 165, with Brown prominent in the field. Early on the first day of play, Brown caught England opener Cyril Washbrook on the run at the fine leg boundary after the batsman had attempted to hook a Ray Lindwall bouncer, leaving England at 2/15 after 41 minutes of play. He later made a series of one-handed stops in the field, helping to keep the pressure on the batsmen. Brown took his second catch of the innings to remove Alec Bedser, who had featured in a rearguard fightback to help take England to 165 after they had fallen to 8/74.

On the second day, Barnes and Bradman took the score to 1/121 before Barnes and Miller were dismissed without further addition to the score. All the while, Australia had been scoring slowly, as they would throughout the day. Brown came in at No. 5 to join Bradman, but he had played most of his career as an opening batsman and he looked uncomfortable in the middle order, but Bradman brought him in ahead of Hassett as the new ball was due and Brown was used to starting his innings against pace bowlers and a new ball. English captain Norman Yardley removed Jim Laker from the attack and took the second new ball. Bradman struck his first boundary in over 80 minutes and the run rate picked up somewhat, prompting England to revert to slower bowling. Australia passed England's total before Yardley brought himself on to bowl and trapped Brown—who was attempting to push the ball to mid-on—leg before wicket (lbw) with an off cutter in his first over. This ended a 64-run stand in 58 minutes and left Australia at 4/185. Following the departure of Brown, the scoring slowed as Bradman changed the team strategy to one of attempting to bat only once. Australia eventually reached 509, and after England compiled 441 in their second innings, Brown was not needed as Australia made the 98 runs required victory for the loss of only two wickets.

Between Tests, Brown was rested for the match against Northamptonshire, which Australia won by an innings. He returned for the second fixture against Yorkshire. Opening with Barnes, Brown made 19 as Australia took a 43-run first innings lead. In the second innings, Brown top-scored with 113. He combined with Bradman to add 154 runs for the second wicket as the match petered into a draw. In a patient and restrained display, Brown took four hours to make his century. Following his controversial selection for the tour, Brown was attempting to justify his position in the team by accumulating a large number of runs, but earned criticism for being too dour. However, the century was enough to see him retain his middle-order position for the Second Test at Lord's, where Australia fielded an unchanged team. Former Test leg spinner and teammate Bill O'Reilly—who was in England as a journalist—criticised the selection of Brown, who had appeared to be noticeably uncomfortable in the unfamiliar role. He said that despite Brown's unbeaten double century in his previous Test at Lord's in 1938, Sam Loxton and Neil Harvey had better claims to selection.

## Second Test

Australia won the toss and batted first at the home of cricket. Centurion Morris fell at 3/166 and new batsman Miller was trapped lbw for four shortly after. Brown came in at 4/173 and helped Lindsay Hassett rebuild the innings after the two quick wickets. Both men scored slowly, averaging more than three and half minutes for each run. After putting on a partnership of 43, Hassett was bowled by Yardley, who then trapped Brown for 24 to leave Australia stumbling at 6/225. Brown had hit two consecutive half-volleys off his pads through the leg side for four, and attempted a third boundary in a row to a similar delivery. However, this third delivery came off the pitch more quickly and beat Brown for pace. Australia managed to avoid further collapse a counterattack from the tail saw them to 350 before they bowled England out for 215. The tourists batted much more productively in the second innings in ideal weather on the third day. Brown joined Miller after Bradman fell at 4/329; Australia had lost 3/33 but steadied to reach stumps at 343 without further loss, with Brown on seven. After the rest day, Australia resumed with a lead of 478 runs and six wickets in hand. The morning was punctuated by three rain stoppages. Just ten minutes after the start, heavy rain intervened. The weather cleared and Miller and Brown moved to lunch on 63 and 32 respectively, with Australia at 4/409. In 88 minutes of play, Australia had added 117 runs. Brown was caught behind from Alec Coxon after lunch without adding to his score for 32, after an 87-run partnership with Miller, with the score at 5/416. Bradman eventually declared at 7/460, 595 runs ahead. It would take a world record chase from England to win the match. The home team lost wickets regularly and fell for 186 to lose by 409 runs. Although part of a successful team, Brown was unable to replicate the centuries he made in each of his two previous Tests at Lord's on the preceding tours, and it was to be the last Test of his career.

The next match was against Surrey and started the day after the Test. Brown injured a finger while fielding in the first innings, so he was unable to bat in Australia's first innings. In the second innings, Australia's makeshift openers Harvey and Sam Loxton chased down the 122 runs for victory to complete a 10-wicket win in less than an hour.

## Dropped

Brown was rested for the following match against Gloucestershire before the Third Test. Loxton scored 159 not out, featuring in two century partnerships and propelling Australia to 7/774 declared, which was its highest score of the tour and laid the foundation for an innings victory. Loxton's effort was enough to oust Brown from his middle-order position for the Third Test at Old Trafford. According to O’Reilly, Brown had appeared out of place in the middle-order because he was used to the opener's classical role of defending against and wearing down the opening bowlers, rather than attacking. During the Test, which was drawn, Barnes was injured and off spinner Ian Johnson was used as a makeshift opener as Morris was the only specialist left after Brown's omission. Afterwards, Brown managed only eight as Australia defeated Middlesex by ten wickets in their only county match between Tests.

Barnes was still unavailable for the Fourth Test, but Brown was not recalled to open with Morris; instead, Hassett was promoted to open with Morris, while the teenaged Harvey came into the middle-order. Although Hassett failed with only 13 and 17 in his two innings, Harvey struck 112 in the first innings, before Australia chased down 404 on the final day to set a world record for the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket and won by seven wickets.

Brown partnered the recovered Barnes and patiently scored 140, before being the fifth man out with the score at 344, as Australia amassed 456 and defeated Derbyshire by an innings immediately after the Fourth Test. Looking to regain his Test position by sheer weight of runs, Brown started slowly; Barnes made 24 of the first 29 runs. He took 185 minutes to reach 50, much to the displeasure of the restless spectators, before accelerating and scoring his next 50 runs in 37 minutes.

In the next match against Glamorgan, Brown scored 16 in a rain-affected draw that did not reach the second innings. He scored 33 and seven in the following match, falling both times to the leg spin of Eric Hollies as Australia defeated Warwickshire by nine wickets. Brown was then rested as Australia faced and drew with Lancashire for the second time on the tour. He returned for the non-first-class match against Durham, scoring 49 out of Australia's 282 in a weather-affected draw that failed to reach the second innings. Brown was overlooked for selection in the Fifth Test at The Oval. Barnes returned to the team and Australia crushed England by an innings and 149 runs to take the series 40 after cutting them down for only 52 in the first innings.

## Later tour matches

Seven matches remained on Bradman's quest to go through a tour of England without defeat. Australia batted first against Kent and Brown top-scored with 106. After putting on 64 with Morris for the first wicket, he put on 104 each for the next two partnerships with Bradman and Harvey respectively, before falling at 3/272. Brown again batted slowly; he took 255 minutes to reach triple figures and was greeted by ironic clapping as he slowly accumulated runs while his partners attacked. Brown's dismissal triggered a collapse; Australia lost their last seven wickets for 89 to end at 361. Despite this, they completed another innings victory. In the next match against the Gentlemen of England, which was held at Lord's, Brown scored 120, featuring in a 180-run second wicket partnership with Bradman, as Australia amassed 5/610 and won by an innings. Former Australian Test opener and batting partner Jack Fingleton said "Brown has always looked the class batsman that he is when playing at Lord's, and this superb century, so different in conception and execution to the one at Canterbury \[against Kent\], made one reflect what a grand opening batsman this series of Tests had done without". Fingleton made a duck in the next match but Australia nevertheless defeated Somerset by an innings and 374 runs. He then made 13 against the South of England in his last first-class match of the season. The match was washed out, but not before Brown took 4/16 from 4.1 overs in his only first-class bowling effort of the tour, cleaning up the tail.

Australia's biggest challenge in the post-Test tour matches was against the Leveson-Gower's XI. During the last Australian tour in 1938, the team was effectively a full-strength England outfit, but this time Bradman insisted only six England players from the season's Tests be allowed to compete. After his opponents had finalised their team, Bradman fielded a full-strength team, and Brown missed out. The match ended in a draw after multiple rain delays.

The tour ended with two non-first-class matches against Scotland. In the first match, Brown was rested as the Australians claimed an innings victory. In the second match, Brown scored 24 not out batting at No. 8 and took a wicket in the second innings as Australia ended the tour with another innings victory.

## Role

An experienced right-handed opening batsman, Brown was on his third campaign in England, having first toured in 1934 before the World War II. However, Brown's best years were lost to the war and by 1948, Barnes and Morris had risen above him in the pecking order and become Australia's first-choice opening pair. Brown was selected as the reserve opener, a decision that generated controversy among pundits who believed he was past his best.

During the tour matches, which were usually played consecutively with only one or no days between fixtures, Bradman rotated the trio of openers, so one would generally be rested while the other two opened,N-\[1\] but in the Tests, Morris and Barnes were preferred. Bradman accommodated Brown in his first-choice team by playing him out of position in the middle order in the first two Tests and against Worcestershire and the MCC, when he fielded the strongest XI. However, Brown appeared uncomfortable in the unfamiliar role, and after making 73 runs at 24.33 in the first two Tests, he was dropped.

Nevertheless, Brown was successful in the tour matches when he played as an opener. He ended the tour with eight centuries and a total of 1,448 first-class runs at an average of 57.92, behind only Bradman, Hassett and Morris in the runs and averages, with a highest score of 200 against Cambridge University. Brown's tally of eight centuries was second only to Bradman, and took his tally on English soil to 18 first-class tons. Excluding the matches against Worcestershire, the MCC and the first two Tests, in which Brown had scored 25, 26, 17, 24 and 32 batting in the middle order while Barnes and Morris opened, Brown scored 1,324 runs at 66.20 while opening in the other matches, which would have put him in a clear fourth place on the batting averages. Following his omission from the Test team midway through the tour, Brown batted in a slow and conservative manner in order to score more runs and regain his position, much to the chagrin of the crowds.

A very occasional off spinner, Brown took 4/16 against the South of England in his only first-class bowling assignment of the tour. It was his best career bowling figures—he accumulated only six wickets in his first-class career. He also took 18 catches in the first-class fixtures.

### Statistical note

n-\[1\] **a** This statement can be verified by consulting all of the scorecards for the matches, as listed here.

### General notes

## InfoBox

Bill Brown
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | William Alfred Brown |
| Born | (1912-07-31)31 July 1912
Toowoomba, Australia |
| Died | 16 March 2008(2008-03-16) (aged 95)
Brisbane, Australia |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off spin |
| Role | Batsman |
| International information | |
| National side |  |
| Test debut | 10 June 1948 v England |
| Last Test | 24 June 1948 v England |
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| Career statistics | |
| Competition Test First-class  Matches 2 22  Runs scored 73 1,448  Batting average 24.33 57.92  100s/50s 0/0 8/1  Top score 32 200  Balls bowled  25  Wickets  4  Bowling average  4.00  5 wickets in innings  0  10 wickets in match  0  Best bowling  4/16  Catches/stumpings 2/0 16/0 | |
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| Source: Test and First-class statistics from ESPNCricinfo, 12 December 2007 | |


title: Stradey Park Cricket Ground

abstract: Stradey Park is a cricket ground in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1861, when Carmarthenshire played Glamorganshire. A venue of Llanelli Cricket Club since the 1870s, Stradey Park Rugby Stadium, which adjoins the cricket ground was selected as part of the 1887 Home Nations Championship, with the opening home match for Wales being against England. The game was arranged for the 8 January and a temporary stand was erected to allow a seating area so the club could charge higher ticket prices; but on the day the English team refused to play on the ground as the pitch was frozen. The cricket ground being in better condition was pulled into action, so the match was moved there along with the entire crowd of 8,000, many members of which were extremely unhappy as they lost their seating area. The ground was first used for a Minor Counties Championship match when Carmarthenshire played Monmouthshire in 1908. From 1908 to 1911, the ground hosted 13 Minor Counties Championship matches, with the final Minor Counties Championship fixture Carmarthenshire played on the ground coming against Buckinghamshire. The ground was first used for first-class matches in 1933, when Glamorgan played Worcestershire in the County Championship. From 1933 to 1965, the ground hosted 23 first-class matches, the last of which was between Glamorgan and Essex. County Championship cricket at the ground ended in 1965 when Glamorgan opted to concentrate their western fixtures on Swansea and Neath. Glamorgan later returned to the ground, in the capacity to play List-A matches. The first List-A match on the ground saw Glamorgan play Leicestershire in the 1988 Refuge Assurance League. From 1988 to 1993, the ground held 5 List-A matches, with the final List-A match seeing Glamorgan play Sussex in the 1993 AXA Equity and Law League. The ground was used in 1991 by Wales Minor Counties when they played Oxfordshire in the Minor Counties Championship. In local domestic cricket, the ground is the home venue of Llanelli Cricket Club.

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# Stradey Park Cricket Ground

**Stradey Park** is a cricket ground in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1861, when Carmarthenshire played Glamorganshire.

A venue of Llanelli Cricket Club since the 1870s, Stradey Park Rugby Stadium, which adjoins the cricket ground was selected as part of the 1887 Home Nations Championship, with the opening home match for Wales being against England. The game was arranged for the 8 January and a temporary stand was erected to allow a seating area so the club could charge higher ticket prices; but on the day the English team refused to play on the ground as the pitch was frozen. The cricket ground being in better condition was pulled into action, so the match was moved there along with the entire crowd of 8,000, many members of which were extremely unhappy as they lost their seating area.

The ground was first used for a Minor Counties Championship match when Carmarthenshire played Monmouthshire in 1908. From 1908 to 1911, the ground hosted 13 Minor Counties Championship matches, with the final Minor Counties Championship fixture Carmarthenshire played on the ground coming against Buckinghamshire.

The ground was first used for first-class matches in 1933, when Glamorgan played Worcestershire in the County Championship. From 1933 to 1965, the ground hosted 23 first-class matches, the last of which was between Glamorgan and Essex. County Championship cricket at the ground ended in 1965 when Glamorgan opted to concentrate their western fixtures on Swansea and Neath. Glamorgan later returned to the ground, in the capacity to play List-A matches. The first List-A match on the ground saw Glamorgan play Leicestershire in the 1988 Refuge Assurance League. From 1988 to 1993, the ground held 5 List-A matches, with the final List-A match seeing Glamorgan play Sussex in the 1993 AXA Equity and Law League.

The ground was used in 1991 by Wales Minor Counties when they played Oxfordshire in the Minor Counties Championship. In local domestic cricket, the ground is the home venue of Llanelli Cricket Club.

51°41′17″N 4°10′30″W / 51.68803°N 4.17498°W / 51.68803; -4.17498

## InfoBox

Stradey Park
| Ground information | |
| --- | --- |
| Location | Llanelli, Carmarthenshire |
| Establishment | 1861 (first recorded match) |
| Capacity | 7,500 |
| Team information | |
| Carmarthenshire (1908-1911)  Glamorgan (1933-1939, 1949-1965 & 1988-1993)  Wales Minor Counties (1991) | |
| As of 21 August 2010<br>Source: Ground profile | |


title: Royal National College for the Blind

abstract: The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is a co-educational specialist residential college of further education based in the English city of Hereford. Students who attend the college are aged 16 to 25 and blind or partially sighted. They can study a wide range of qualifications at RNC, from academic subjects such as English and Mathematics to more vocational topics such as Massage and Complementary Therapies. Alongside regular further education subjects and vocational training, the college offers training in mobility, assistive technology, Braille, independent living skills and personal development. Founded in 1872 in London as the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind, the college had a number of homes before moving to its campus in Hereford; it was renamed The Royal National College for the Blind in the late 1970s. It has been a pioneer in the education of visually impaired people in Britain since the Victorian era, and, as of 2010, is the only college for visually impaired students in the United Kingdom to have been awarded Beacon Status in recognition of its outstanding teaching and learning. RNC hosts the UK's first VI Sports Academy, having begun as the home of the first football academy for visually impaired players and the England blind football team. It hosted the 2010 World Blind Football Championship and also served as a training facility for participants in the 2012 Paralympic Games. The college is actively involved in the development of assistive technology, including student participation in the Tech Novice Cafe, run for members of the public who are not confident in computer use. Two notable devices were developed at RNC; the Mountbatten Brailler, an electronic braille writer, and the T3, a talking tactile device that helped with the reading of maps and diagrams. Early in the 21st century, there was dramatic departmental restructuring at the college, and a significant redevelopment and modernisation of the Hereford campus. The campus, located on Venns Lane, Hereford, is home to RNC's teaching, residential and leisure facilities. Students live in halls of residence, which enable them to gain a level of independence within the college environment. RNC operates a leisure facility, thePoint4, which is open to the public. The college is a registered charity, and its patron is King Charles III. There are several high-profile supporters, including Dave Clarke, former captain of the England and Great Britain blind football teams. RNC has a number of notable people among its alumni, including former Home Secretary David Blunkett. The college was the subject of a 2007 film for the Channel 4 Cutting Edge documentary strand, which followed three students through their first term of study. The film won a 2008 Royal Television Society Award.

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# Royal National College for the Blind

52°04′05″N 2°42′25″W / 52.06806°N 2.70694°W / 52.06806; -2.70694

The **Royal National College for the Blind** (**RNC**) is a co-educational specialist residential college of further education based in the English city of Hereford. Students who attend the college are aged 16 to 25 and blind or partially sighted. They can study a wide range of qualifications at RNC, from academic subjects such as English and Mathematics to more vocational topics such as Massage and Complementary Therapies. Alongside regular further education subjects and vocational training, the college offers training in mobility, assistive technology, Braille, independent living skills and personal development.

Founded in 1872 in London as the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind, the college had a number of homes before moving to its campus in Hereford; it was renamed The Royal National College for the Blind in the late 1970s. It has been a pioneer in the education of visually impaired people in Britain since the Victorian era, and, as of 2010, is the only college for visually impaired students in the United Kingdom to have been awarded Beacon Status in recognition of its outstanding teaching and learning.

RNC hosts the UK's first VI Sports Academy, having begun as the home of the first football academy for visually impaired players and the England blind football team. It hosted the 2010 World Blind Football Championship and also served as a training facility for participants in the 2012 Paralympic Games. The college is actively involved in the development of assistive technology, including student participation in the Tech Novice Cafe, run for members of the public who are not confident in computer use. Two notable devices were developed at RNC; the Mountbatten Brailler, an electronic braille writer, and the T3, a talking tactile device that helped with the reading of maps and diagrams.

Early in the 21st century, there was dramatic departmental restructuring at the college, and a significant redevelopment and modernisation of the Hereford campus. The campus, located on Venns Lane, Hereford, is home to RNC's teaching, residential and leisure facilities. Students live in halls of residence, which enable them to gain a level of independence within the college environment. RNC operates a leisure facility, thePoint4, which is open to the public.

The college is a registered charity (number 1000388), and its patron is King Charles III. There are several high-profile supporters, including Dave Clarke, former captain of the England and Great Britain blind football teams. RNC has a number of notable people among its alumni, including former Home Secretary David Blunkett. The college was the subject of a 2007 film for the Channel 4 *Cutting Edge* documentary strand, which followed three students through their first term of study. The film won a 2008 Royal Television Society Award.

## History

### Early years

The college was established in 1871 by the English philanthropist Thomas Rhodes Armitage and the American anti-slavery campaigner Francis Joseph Campbell, who lost his sight as a young boy. Campbell had originally planned to establish a college for the blind in the United States, but was persuaded by Armitage that London would be a more suitable location. At the time, English schools for the blind did not provide their students with the skills to become independent and, dissatisfied with this situation, Armitage dreamed of establishing a school whose emphasis was on music and which would prepare its students for careers as organists, piano tuners, and music teachers.

With donations of £3,000, the college enrolled its first two students on 1 March 1872. Queen Victoria became its first patron, while several prominent members of her family became vice-patrons. Among those to become governors of the college were Duke of Westminster, Lord Shaftesbury, Lord Lichfield and W. H. Smith. At the time of its founding it was called "The Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind". The word *normal*, more commonly used in American English, referred to the teacher training offered by the college, with Campbell recruiting many of his teaching staff from the United States.

Originally located in two small buildings on Anerley Hill near London's Crystal Palace, the college later moved to larger accommodation at Westow Street, Upper Norwood where the name "College Green" commemorates the college – its grounds are now Westow Park – after rapidly outgrowing its original premises. In its early days, the college was considered very progressive and experimental in its approach to education. A history of the college on its website describes the curriculum as "liberal and advanced for its day", and emphasis was placed on physical activities such as swimming, cycling and roller-skating. Students even took part in a morning of tobogganing following a heavy fall of snow. By the end of the 19th century, the college had over 200 students. Until World War II the college admitted 11- to 15-year-olds, but in 1945 the principal of RNC and headmaster of Worcester College for the Blind came to an agreement that Worcester would provide secondary education and RNC would take students over the age of 16.

As well as being one of its founders, Francis Joseph Campbell served as RNC's first principal, from 1871 until his retirement in 1912. He was knighted as a Knight Bachelor by King Edward VII in 1909, for his services to blind people. He was succeeded by his son, Guy Marshall Campbell, and following his death in 1929 Guy's widow, Louie Bealby Campbell took over the position. The role of principal passed outside the Campbell family for the first time upon Louie Bealby Campbell's retirement in 1934.

### Relocation

In the 20th century, the college moved location several times before establishing itself at its present campus in Hereford. The first of these moves occurred at the beginning of World War II, when the college was evacuated from its London site and moved to a mansion named Great Maytham in Rolvenden in west Kent. However, because of the threat of a German invasion, the authorities soon advised another move, and this time, with 24 hours' notice and the help of the London Society for the Blind, a temporary home was found for RNC in Dorton, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. At the time of the move most of the students were on holiday, although some thirty had remained at the college along with several staff members.

The college did not return to London because the Upper Norwood site – which was being used as a hospital following RNC's move to Kent – was bombed in 1940 during the Blitz, then acquired by the authorities. The college had to close temporarily, until a permanent new home could be found, but in 1941 it purchased new premises at Rowton Castle near Shrewsbury in Shropshire and relocated there. The castle was built in the 17th century and is situated in 17 acres (69,000 m2) of grounds six miles (10 km) west of Shrewsbury. This accommodation had limited space, and throughout its time in Shropshire RNC acquired other premises in and around Shrewsbury. Albrighton Hall, about three miles (5 km) from Shrewsbury, was acquired in 1955 and adapted for residential and training purposes for male students, and Hardy House was obtained as a new residential area for female students in 1958. Plans to enlarge the Rowton site were seriously affected when, in 1953, fire destroyed much of the buildings and 38 pianos and organs. The alarm was raised by one of the students, and everybody present was evacuated to safety. Training was able to continue after Henshaw's Institution for the Blind took students and staff as a temporary measure.

RNC remained in Shropshire for many years until, in 1978, more suitable accommodation was found that would enable RNC to consolidate its teaching and residential accommodation into one campus, and the college moved to its current home in Hereford. The site had previously been the campus of Hereford College of Education, a former teacher training college. In 1978 the college adopted its present name, the Royal National College for the Blind. RNC was opened at its new campus by Prince Charles, who arrived in Hereford by helicopter to perform the ceremony in 1979.

### Hereford

In the early 2000s the halls of residence at the Hereford campus underwent an extensive £1.5 million upgrade. The blocks were originally built when the campus was being used as a teacher training college during the 1960s and were updated to include modern facilities such as larger student bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and space for televisions and computers, and improved social areas.

In 2006 the college announced an extensive expansion of its campus, including new halls of residence, a sports and complementary therapy building and a new outdoor floodlit sports pitch. The £21.5m sports development would be the venue for the 2010 World Blind Football Championship. A£10 million fundraising campaign, Building Brighter Futures, was created to raise the funds required to complete the project, and construction work began in the summer of 2007. The complex, thePoint4, was originally named The Point after a nearby block of flats. It includes a bistro and conference facilities, and commenced operation in April 2009, and was officially opened on 24 June by BBC Sport presenter and *Daily Mail* columnist Des Kelly. In 2008 the college was nominated as one of the sites for the 2012 Paralympic Games and acted as a pre-Games training camp for Paralympic athletes.

RNC was the subject of a 2007 documentary for the Channel Four series *Cutting Edge*, which followed three young students (Steve Markham, Daniel Angus and Selina Litt) during their first term at the college. The film examines their individual journeys towards greater independence as they encounter the unique challenges that being visually impaired presents, as well as how they deal with the everyday issues that affect all teenagers, such as sex, relationships, partying and their future plans after graduation. The documentary, *Blind Young Things*, was first aired on 30 April 2007, and won a Royal Television Society award for Channel Four and the Cutting Edge team in 2008.

In September 2009 the college became the permanent home of the National BlindArt Collection, a collection of paintings, sculptures, installations and other works of art designed to engage all the senses and to provide people who are visually impaired with greater accessibility to art. In November 2009 RNC announced that it had been forced to send a third of its students home following an outbreak of swine flu on campus. During the heavy winter snowfall of 2009–2010 the college's sports facilities were utilised by the Hereford United team for training after the bad weather conditions made using their own grounds at Edgar Street difficult.

In January 2010 two students from the college appeared with the fashion consultant Gok Wan in an edition of the Channel 4 series *How to Look Good Naked...with a Difference*, where they took part in a photo shoot. The series sought to highlight confidence issues among people with disabilities. In February 2010 the college secured a £90,000 grant from the Learning and Skills Improvement Service to install a music video production studio enabling bands to record material and showcase their work.

RNC celebrated its 140th anniversary in March 2012 with a day of events at its campus and a street collection in Hereford.

### Restructuring

In the late 2000s RNC underwent significant restructuring as it responded to changes in the world of employment and therefore the courses that it offered its students. However, some of the college's changes provoked criticism from staff and students who argued these were not in RNC's best interest. There was some controversy over the college's decision to reduce the availability of courses in piano tuning, traditionally regarded as a secure profession for visually impaired people, while fears were expressed that the decrease in A Level subjects would lead to RNC becoming a sport rather than an academic orientated college. Responding to these concerns in July 2008, the then principal Christine Steadman told *In Touch*, the BBC Radio 4 news programme for visually impaired listeners; "It's about what the local authorities, what the learning and skills council, what the Welsh Assembly for government will purchase from us. And at the moment we are reducing a small number of A Level courses but at the same time we're extending other courses, for example we've got level 3 Braille being taught for the first time at the college, we're not cutting A Levels, we're just responding to the needs of the learners that are coming through our doors." In an interview in January 2010, the then principal Geoff Draper said that piano tuning would be taught at the college if there was a demand for it, and suggested RNC could look to bringing in international students to fill places.

The changes led to significant department reorganisations within RNC, with several dozen staff members being summarily dismissed without explanation; some were replaced by volunteers. A number of former college employees made complaints regarding the manner in which their employment was ended. In July 2008 the college lecturers union, the University and College Union, called for greater consultation between management and staff at the college. Speaking in a 2009 interview with *In Touch* Ian Pickford, who was brought in as interim principal following Christine Steadman's departure, claimed that the atmosphere of the college had changed and issued a challenge to any student or member of staff who was still unhappy to meet with him to discuss their concerns.

Financial concerns were raised in 2009 over the cost of the new leisure complex, and because of a change in the source of student funding from the Learning and Skills Council to Local Education Authorities. The college was facing a shortfall of at least £500,000 in 2009 and its auditors expressed doubt about RNC's ability to continue as a going concern. In response Ian Pickford said that much of thePoint4's costs had been paid for through donations and that the shortfall issue was being addressed through cutbacks, including some redundancies. Of the auditors' concerns he said; "I think post the banking crisis a lot of auditors are incredibly nervous about making bland statements in terms of the future of organisations and therefore they frequently now put those sort of caveats in to protect their position going forward."

## Assistive technology

The college is actively involved in the development and use of assistive technology to aid visually impaired people in their everyday lives. For example, working with a United States-based software engineer, RNC produced the T3 (Talking Tactile Tablet), a touch sensitive device for interpreting tactile images such as diagrams, charts and maps. The device is connected to a computer and run with a programme CD, and has a tactile surface which produces touchable icons that provide audio feedback when they are pressed. The device was originally developed for educational purposes but can be adapted for other uses. In 2005 Hereford Museum and Art Gallery became the first in the United Kingdom to invest in the technology. The T3 was later marketed internationally with the help of the UK Trade & Investment's passport initiative – a scheme which gives new exporters the training, planning and support they need to succeed in overseas markets.

The Mountbatten, an electronic Braille writing machine and embosser, was pioneered and developed at the college by Ernest Bate. Work began on the project following a bequest in the will of the late Lord Louis Mountbatten for the development of a modern, low cost, portable brailler. It has been available since 1991, and is manufactured by Quantum Technology, a company based in Australia. In the early 1990s two RNC lecturers, Clive Ellis and Tony Larkin, invented the Hoople, a hoop-shaped mobility aid for blind people which performs a similar role to a white cane, but is designed for use in a rural environment and on rough terrain. RNC lecturer Nigel Berry designed the Fingerprints Braille course, which was first published in 1993 and is now widely used to teach adult beginners to touch-read and write grade 2 Braille.

RNC is involved in the RoboBraille project which allows visually impaired Internet users to have text translated into Braille and MP3 audio format via email. The system, developed in Denmark, was launched in June 2006 and won a British Computer Society Social Contribution Project Award in 2007. ClearText, which enables visually impaired users to browse the web more easily by making text easier for them to read, was developed in conjunction with the college. In 2009 RNC lecturer Tony Sales developed Vinux, an accessible version of the Linux operating system for the visually impaired.

## Education

RNC provides full-time courses in vocational and academic subjects for approximately 100 students aged 16-25. Students have often been visually impaired since birth or may have lost their sight in later life as a result of illness or accident. Some students have additional disabilities such as autistic spectrum disorder and other medical needs. They can attend the college on a daily or residential basis, and accommodation is provided for those who board.

Courses vary in length from a few weeks to two years. There are no formal academic requirements for entry into RNC, but potential students are invited to attend an assessment at the college before being offered a place to determine the level of support they will need during their studies. The assessment typically includes an evaluation of a person's level of vision, their mobility and independence skills, any residential support they may require, basic literacy and numeracy skills tests, and an interview with the leader of the course they wish to take.

Study programmes at RNC are designed to prepare visually impaired students for progression into further education, university or employment. The development of independent living and personal skills is also encouraged. The college is divided into several different areas of study. These include Leisure, Therapies and Sport (including courses and qualifications in massage, complementary therapies, and sport treatment and management); Music, Media, Performance and Art (including courses and qualifications in music technology, media and art); Information and Communication Technology (including courses and qualifications in office skills and the European Computer Driving Licence); Business, Administration and Customer Service; Secondary level qualifications General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-Level) qualifications in subjects such as English, mathematics, French and psychology; and Braille reading. On top of academic and vocational study students are also taught to develop independence and mobility skills for day-to-day living. Topics covered here include the use of a white cane and becoming familiar with the surrounding environment, using public transport safely and confidently, cooking and laundry skills, and using cash machines or making chip and PIN credit card transactions.

Traditionally courses in Piano Tuning and Piano Technology were also available at the college. However, these were significantly reduced in the late 2000s because of a decline in the number of students studying the subjects. There has also been a reduction in the number of A-levels available for study owing to changes in the types of courses that education funding bodies supporting students at RNC are willing to pay for.

RNC began to offer its first higher education (or university level) qualification in January 2010 with the launch of the Certificate in Higher Education: Working with People with Visual Impairment Programme. The qualification is offered in collaboration with St Joseph's Centre for the Visually Impaired in Dublin and the University of Worcester.

Following an inspection by Ofsted in 2004 the quality of the college's teaching was graded as "outstanding", and in 2005 RNC was one of only eight colleges in the UK to be awarded Learning and Skills Beacon Status. It is the only college for visually impaired students to have Beacon status, which is only given to educational establishments which have received a first-class Ofsted inspection report. RNC was again praised by Ofsted in 2009 for its continued good progress when Inspectors graded the college as "outstanding" across all six areas inspected and said it had gained ground since its last inspection in 2006.

## Campus

RNC has three halls of residence, two of which (Campbell and Dowdell) have been updated in recent years to include modern facilities in accordance with requirements set out in the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Specific accommodation has been adapted for wheelchair users, while some rooms have sensory fire alarm calls to alert those who are hard of hearing. Halls are divided into flats accommodating several students. Each flat has a number of single rooms with shared kitchen and dining facilities, and a central lounge.

Because it was not possible to upgrade Gardner Hall, a new modern block, Orchard Hall, was built to replace it. Gardner became an assessment centre for prospective students. In September 2009 Gardner was made available as a venue for hire for functions such as weddings. In addition to the halls of residence, the college also owns several houses both on and off campus which enable students to gain a greater level of independent living. There is a restaurant which provides meals, or students can choose to be self-catering. All accommodation has kitchen facilities.

On-campus facilities include a gym, sports hall, a floodlit all-weather football pitch and tennis courts. RNC's thePoint4 complex offers sporting, leisure and conference facilities, as well as a bistro, and is open to both students and members of the general public. Other facilities at RNC include the Flexible Learning Centre, which features the latest assistive technology and learning resources and is open seven days a week, a student social club which is licensed to sell alcohol to students who are 18 and over, and a student common room. The college has an active Students' Union which plays an important role in college life, being responsible for organising leisure activities both on and off campus. There are also on-campus medical facilities.

In December 2008 the *Hereford Times* reported that the college would be home to a sculpture by the Herefordshire-based contemporary artist Walenty Pytel that he would create using an original drawing produced by an RNC student. The piece, depicting a man running in a Futurist style and titled the *4Runner* was unveiled in September 2009 and stands on a 14 feet (4.3 m) plinth outside the entrance of the sports and leisure complex.

## Extracurricular activities

RNC is the home of the first football academy for visually impaired players. The Football Academy was officially opened in August 2008 by former England footballer Sir Trevor Brooking and offers visually impaired students the opportunity to include football as part of their study programme with a view to playing the game at a national level. The college is the home of the England blind football team, which is supported by the Football Association and coached by former professional footballer Tony Larkin. The game is played as a five-a-side match using a ball filled with ballbearings to enable players to hear its position. Teams consist of four blind players and a sighted goalkeeper who offers directions along with the coach and a sighted guide behind the opposition goalpost. RNC is helping to develop a national blind football league. In 2010 RNC hosted the World Blind Football Championship at its campus. The tournament got under way on Saturday 14 August with the opening match between England and Spain, and was won by Brazil following a 2–0 win against Spain in the final on 22 August. Members of England's blind football team travelled to Los Angeles in November 2011 to promote the sport in the United States, and took part in a day's training with former England captain David Beckham. The trip was organised by supermarket chain Sainsbury's as part of their sponsorship deal with the footballer.

Blind cricket, which is played basically the same as conventional cricket but using larger stumps and wickets and a white ball so that players may see it much more easily, is also played at the college, and RNC has its own cricket team, which competes in the British Blind Sport (BBS) National Cricket League. The college also features acoustic shooting, a sport which uses air rifles fitted with photoelectric cells which convert light reflected from targets into sound.

As well as football, cricket and acoustic shooting, students at RNC can participate in a wide range of other sporting and athletic activities, including horse riding, swimming, ten pin bowling, weight training, circuit training and martial arts. Away from sport, other activities include art and design, ceramics, drama and dance, photography and gardening. There are shopping excursions and trips to the cinema and theatre, while clubs and societies include a dining club and the RNC choir.

## Notable people and alumni

The college is a charitable organisation and is registered with the Charity Commission, the government body which oversees charities in England and Wales. It has a number of high-profile supporters which include King Charles III, who is the current Patron, a position he has held since 1997. The current president is Mrs Jessica White, and there are several public figures who serve as vice presidents. These include the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, the Archbishop of Westminster, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Michael Buerk. In 2008 the BBC sports presenter Gabby Logan and *Daily Mail* columnist Des Kelly both became Patrons of the England Blind Football team.

Since the Principalship passed outside the Campbell family in 1934 a number of individuals have held the position. Among them are Lance Marshall who was principal at the time the college moved to its Hereford campus in 1978, followed by Colin Housby-Smith and then Roisin Burge. Christine Steadman oversaw the college's restructuring during her tenure in the late 2000s and proved to be unpopular with staff and students; Steadman resigned in November 2008. Geoff Draper, a former Colonel in the British Army, was appointed to the position on 7 December 2009. Sheila Tallon succeeded Draper in September 2011. Mark Fisher took over from Tallon after her retirement in December 2015.

Graduates of the college include David Blunkett, British Labour Party politician and former Home Secretary, and Alfred Hollins, English composer and organist. Giles McKinley, who starred in a groundbreaking television commercial for Sauza Tequila during the 1990s, is a former RNC student. The actor Ryan Kelly, who in 1997, became the first completely blind student to join the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and plays the role of Jack "Jazzer" McCreary in Radio 4's *The Archers*, attended RNC. The Paralympic cyclist Anthony Kappes also studied at the college. The Hereford born studio potter Simon Carroll taught at the RNC in the early 1990s. Carroll has permanent collections at the V&A museum London and Amgueddfa Cymru.

## Financial crisis

The Royal National College for the Blind says that without extra funding it will be unsustainable. Lucy Proctor of the college's charitable trust, maintains this is due to tightening of special-needs budgets. Spending is £2.7m higher than income and the income of the college is smaller in cash terms than six years ago. The college needs local authorities to pay for residential places, sometimes costing over £50,000 annually. Proctor said, "It is difficult for the local authorities, because there isn't enough money in the system. They've been subject to cuts in every area. We're a national provision, but we're being funded locally. This means legal wrangles about getting councils to support places – and there are students who should already have started this term who are still at home arguing about funding. \[This was in October 2019.\] Increasing student numbers is critical – and if student numbers don't go up we won't be financially sustainable." Proctor stated further every year some young people get places at the Royal National College but fail to follow through with them, frequently due to insufficient funding and since their families are, "tired of fighting and can't face another battle".

## Bibliography

* *Annual Report*. Royal National College for the Blind. 2006–2007.
* *Annual Report* (PDF). Royal National College for the Blind. 2008–2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
* Commission for Social Care Inspection (28 November 2006). *2006 inspection report*. HM Government of the United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
* Illingworth, W. H. (1910). *History of the education of the blind*. S. Low, Marston & Company, Ltd.

## InfoBox

The Royal National College for the Blind
| The Royal National College for the Blind's logo | |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Further education college |
| Established | 1872 |
| President | Jessica White |
| Principal | Lucy Proctor |
| Administrative staff | 175 teaching, 56 student support |
| Students | 95(2024) |
| Location | Hereford, United Kingdom |
| Campus | Venns Lane, Hereford |
| Website | www.rnc.ac.uk |


title: Rolling Love

abstract: Rolling Love is a 2008 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, Danson Tang, Genie Chuo and Xiao Xun of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions (可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by Mingtai Wang (王明台). The drama started filming on 30 October 2007 and wrapped on 21 March 2008. It was filmed on location in Jinshan, Taipei, Taiwan. It was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air China Television (CTV) (中視) from 4 May 2008 to 7 July 2008, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28 (八大綜合台) from 10 May 2008 to 26 July 2008, every Saturday at 21:00 to 22:30.

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# Rolling Love

***Rolling Love*** (Chinese: 翻滾吧！蛋炒飯; pinyin: **Fan Gun Ba! Dan Chao Fan**) is a 2008 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, Danson Tang, Genie Chuo and Xiao Xun of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions (可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by Mingtai Wang (王明台). The drama started filming on 30 October 2007 and wrapped on 21 March 2008. It was filmed on location in Jinshan, Taipei, Taiwan.

It was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air China Television (CTV) (中視) from 4 May 2008 to 7 July 2008, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28 (八大綜合台) from 10 May 2008 to 26 July 2008, every Saturday at 21:00 to 22:30.

## Synopsis

Mi Qi Lin(米麒麟) (Jiro Wang) is the chef of lunchtime diner "Egg Fried Rice" in a village by the sea in Jinshan, Taipei that only serves a popular egg fried rice dish. However little does people, outside of the village, know that this infamous egg fried rice dish is the only thing that he knows how to cook. He relies on this skill that his father passed onto him, and earns a reputation and a living by cooking 100 plates of it every day.

In another world, there is Leng Lie (冷冽) (Danson Tang), a young talented chef, who graduated from the best cordon bleu school at 14 years old and regarded by many for his near perfect cuisine. He is admired as a representative of the highest standards and by women as their Mr Perfect. He is the executive chef at Imperial Hotel, owned by his father. However he has one regret in his heart ...

Two years ago on Valentine's Day, the day Leng Lie planned to confess his feeling to his childhood sweetheart Guan Xiao Shu (關小舒) (Genie Chuo), they were involved in a car accident. As a result, Xiao Shu, a singer/songwriter, lost her sight. Naturally Leng Lie feels responsible but Xiao Shu refuse to blame him and did not change her happy outlook to life. However every time he talks to her about their future together, she turns him down, not wanting a love based on remorse.

Until one day, Xiao Shu arrives at Mi Qi Lin's diner and tasted his egg fried rice. This simple and plain dish had an odd effect on her, she felt relaxed and carefree, giving her a sweet taste of happiness. Upon meeting Xiao Shu, Mi Qi Lin experiences many flavours of food and love and likewise, Mi Qi Lin's frank nature gives Xiao Shu the ability to cultivate an independent lifestyle. All the while, the growing feelings between Xiao Shu and Mi Qi Lin is witnessed by Leng Lie.

## Cast

| Actor | Character | Relationships |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jiro Wang (汪東城) | Mi Qi Lin/Michelin (米麒麟) |  |
| Danson Tang (唐禹哲) | Leng Lie (冷冽) |  |
| Genie Chuo (卓文萱) | Guan Xiao Shu (關小舒) |  |
| Xiao Xun (小薰) | Wa Sa Mi or Wasabi (哇莎米) | manageress of "Egg Fried Rice" |
| Ken (黃萬伯) | Cai San Cheng (蔡山城) | Mi Qi Lin's friend |
| Huang Jia Qian (黃嘉千) | Nancy | Xiao Shu's aunt and Leng Lie's housekeeper |
| Lance Yu (余秉諺) | Jerry | Xiao Shu's record company manager |
| Liu Zhe Ying (劉喆瑩) | Tilly | Leng Lie's PA |
| Yun Zhong Yue (雲中岳) | Leng Zhong Tian (冷中天) | Leng Lie's father |
| Huang Xi Tian (黃西田) | 林萬福 |  |
| Jin Wen (僅雯) | Gui Po Po (鬼婆婆) | Mi Qi Lin's landlady |
| A Jiao (阿嬌) | 阿好姨（餿水桶姨） | Mi Qi Lin's neighbour |
| Bu Xue Liang (卜學亮) | Fu Ye (福爺) | Head chef at Imperial Hotel |
| Judy Zhou | Qiu Lin (仇琳) | Leng Lie's old school friend |
| Chen Han-dian | Rogue | Cameo |
|  | Shan Cheng Ju (單承矩) |  |
|  | Xu Yu Zhen (煦于蓁/羽兒) |  |
|  | Ah Mai Er (阿脈兒) |  |

## Soundtrack

| Rolling Love | |
| --- | --- |
| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | 13 June 2008 |
| Genre | Mandopop |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Label | Rock Records |

***Rolling Love Original Soundtrack (CD+DVD)*** (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯 電視原聲帶) was released on 13 June 2008 by Various artists under Rock Records. It contains eleven songs, in which five songs are various kala versions of the songs. Two versions were released for the album: CD+VCD edition (with lyrics photo booklet and a VCD), and CD+DVD edition (with lyrics photo booklet, TV drama recipe cards, and a DVD). The track, "永不消失的彩虹" (Never Ending Rainbow) by Genie Chuo was the ending theme song of the TV series.

### Track listing

| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | "Never Ending Rainbow" (永不消失的彩虹) | Genie Chuo |  |
| 2. | "La La La Love Code" (LALALA愛情密碼) | Genie Chuo |  |
| 3. | "Love's Magic Coat" (愛情魔法衣) | Genie Chuo |  |
| 4. | "Initiative Response" (直覺反應) | Fong Jiong Jia (方炯嘉) |  |
| 5. | "Initiative Response - Redface version" (直覺反應 - 臉紅版) | Fong Jiong Jia (方炯嘉) |  |
| 6. | "Going Mad" (瘋了瘋了) | Genie Chuo \- composed by Kenji Wu |  |
| 7. | "Never Ending Rainbow Kala version" (永不消失的彩虹) |  |  |
| 8. | "La La La Love Code Kala ver." (LALALA愛情密碼) |  |  |
| 9. | "Love's Magic Coat Kala ver." (愛情魔法衣) |  |  |
| 10. | "Initiative Response Kala ver." (直覺反應) |  |  |
| 11. | "Going Mad Kala ver." (瘋了瘋了) |  |  |

Bonus VCD / DVD
| No. | Title | Length |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | "Never Ending Rainbow music video - feat Jiro Wang" (永不消失的彩虹 MV) |  |
| 2. | "Rolling Love" (drama highlights) |  |
| 3. | "Rolling Love" (behind-the-scenes footage) |  |
| 4. | "Over The Rainbow" (music special) |  |
| 5. | "Guan Xiao Shu vs Genie Chuo" (Interview) |  |

In addition, there are two songs not included in the original soundtrack: The opening theme song, which is "恆星" or "Shining Star" by Fahrenheit from their *Love You More and More* album, and an insert song by Danson Tang entitled "Tell Me", released in his *D's New Attraction* album.

## Books

* 12 May 2008: *Rolling Love* Photobook (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯幕後紀實) - ISBN 978-957-565-816-8
* 23 May 2008: *Rolling Love* TV Drama Novel (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯電視小說) - ISBN 978-957-565-817-5

## Reception

China Television (CTV) (中視) Ratings
| Episode | Original Broadcast Date | Average | Rank | Remark |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 4 May 2008 | 1.30 | 2 | Peaked 1.45 |
| 2 | 11 May 2008 | 1.17 | 2 |  |
| 3 | 18 May 2008 | 0.82 | 3 | CTS *Wish To See You Again* series finale |
| 4 | 25 May 2008 | 0.97 | 3 | CTS *Honey & Clover* premiere |
| 5 | 1 June 2008 | 0.97 | 3 |  |
| 6 | 8 June 2008 | 0.83 | 2 |  |
| 7 | 15 June 2008 | 0.83 | 2 |  |
| 8 | 22 June 2008 | 0.94 | 2 |  |
| 9 | 29 June 2008 | 0.98 | 2 |  |
| 10 | 6 July 2008 | 0.63 | 3 |  |
| 11 | 13 July 2008 | 0.62 | 3 |  |
| 12 | 20 July 2008 | 0.75 | 2 |  |
| Average | | 0.90 |  |  |

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## InfoBox

| *Rolling Love* | |
| --- | --- |
| Promotional poster | |
| Also known as | 翻滾吧！蛋炒飯
Fan Gun Ba! Dan Chao Fan |
| Genre | Romance, comedy |
| Directed by | Mingtai Wang (王明台) |
| Starring | Jiro Wang
Danson Tang
Genie Chuo
Xiao Xun |
| Opening theme | "恆星" (Shining Star) by Fahrenheit |
| Ending theme | "永不消失的彩虹" (Never Ending Rainbow) by Genie Chuo |
| Country of origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Original languages | Mandarin
Min Nan |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Jinshan, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Running time | 90 minutes (Sundays at 22:00 to 23:30) |
| Production company | Comic International Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | China Television (CTV) |
| Release | 4 May (2008-05-04)
20 July 2008 (2008-07-20) |
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title: Bromheadia finlaysoniana

abstract: Bromheadia finlaysoniana, commonly known as the pale reed orchid and as Bromheadia pulchra in Australia, is a plant in the orchid family and is native to areas from Indochina to northern Australia. It is a terrestrial orchid with a tough upright, stem and stiffly spreading, elliptic to egg-shaped leaves. There is a long flowering stem with a short zig-zag section near the end where single flowers open in succession. The flowers are white with a yellow labellum.

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# Bromheadia finlaysoniana

***Bromheadia finlaysoniana***, commonly known as the **pale reed orchid** and as *Bromheadia pulchra* in Australia, is a plant in the orchid family and is native to areas from Indochina to northern Australia. It is a terrestrial orchid with a tough upright, stem and stiffly spreading, elliptic to egg-shaped leaves. There is a long flowering stem with a short zig-zag section near the end where single flowers open in succession. The flowers are white with a yellow labellum.

## Description

*Bromheadia finlaysoniana* is a terrestrial, evergreen herb with flattened yellowish stems 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft) long with tough, stiffly spreading elliptic to egg-shaped leaves 100–150 mm (4–6 in) long and 20–30 mm (0.8–1 in) wide. The flowering stems is 100–200 mm (4–8 in) long with a short zig-zag end where up to seventy five single white flowers open in succession. The flowers are 35–45 mm (1–2 in) long, 30–40 mm (1–2 in) wide and are pinkish on the outside. The sepals are elliptic to egg-shaped, 25–50 mm (1–2 in) long and 7–9 mm (0.3–0.4 in) wide and the petals are egg-shaped and a similar length but broader than the sepals. The labellum is pale yellow, about 21 mm (0.8 in) long and 15 mm (0.6 in) wide and has three lobes, the side lobes erect. Flowering occurs between June and March in Australia and as late as October in New Guinea.

## Taxonomy and naming

The pale reed orchid was first formally described in 1833 by John Lindley who gave it the name *Grammatophyllum finlaysonianum* and published the description in his book *The genera and species of Orchidaceous plants*. In 1859, Friedrich Miquel changed the name to *Bromheadia Finlaysoniana*. The specific epithet (*finlaysoniana*) honours George Finlayson who collected the type specimen.

## Distribution and habitat

*Bromheadia finlaysoniana* has a wide distribution that includes Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Brunei, the Moluccas, New Guinea, the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, the Anambas Islands and possibly the Philippines, although it's uncertain whether the specimens referred to the Philippines were actually collected there. It grows in wet areas, usually near streams, 0–200 metres altitude. In Queensland, *B. finlaysoniana* grows from the top of the Cape York Peninsula in the north to Hopevale in the south.

A cDNA for the enzyme dihydroflavonol 4-reductase has been cloned from *B. finlaysoniana*.

Media related to Bromheadia finlaysoniana at Wikimedia Commons

## InfoBox

| Pale reed orchid | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Drawing of *Bromheadia finlaysoniana* (as *B. palustris*) by Sarah Drake | |
|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| *Clade*: | Tracheophytes |
| *Clade*: | Angiosperms |
| *Clade*: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | *Bromheadia* |
| Species: | ***B. finlaysoniana*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Bromheadia finlaysoniana***<br>(Lindl.) Miq. | |
|
| Synonyms | |
| * *Bromheadia finlaysoniana* var. *palustris* (Lindl.) J.J.Sm. * *Bromheadia palustris* Lindl. * *Bromheadia palustris* var. *papuana* J.J.Sm. * *Bromheadia pulchra* Schltr. * *Bromheadia sylvestris* Ridl. * *Bromheadia venusta* T.E.Hunt * *Coelogyne caulescens* Griff. * *Grammatophyllum finlaysonianum* Lindl. | |


title: Emily Molnar

abstract: Emily Molnar is a Canadian dancer. From July 2009 to August 2020, she served as the artistic director of Ballet BC, and in 2014, became Artistic Director of Dance at the cultural education institute Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Canada. A graduate of The National Ballet School of Canada, Molnar is a former member of Ballet BC and the Frankfurt Ballet, where she performed Ballet repertoire under director William Forsythe and as principal dancer with Ballet BC. Molnar is an international artist who has worked and toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Mexico, Canada and the United States. She has created and performed several works as a choreographer and solo artist. These include commissions for Alberta Ballet, Ballet Mannheim, Ballet Augsburg, Ballet BC, Cedar Lake Dance, Pro Arte Danza, and Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company. As a self-described mentor, advocate, and coach, she has supported the proliferation of dance and recognition of dance artists. In 2016, Molnar was appointed into the Order of Canada with the grade of member, one of Canada's highest civilian honors. In 2020, Molnar became artistic director of the Nederlands Dans Theater.

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# Emily Molnar

**Emily Molnar** CM (born September 7, 1973) is a Canadian dancer. From July 2009 to August 2020, she served as the artistic director of Ballet BC, and in 2014, became Artistic Director of Dance at the cultural education institute Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Canada. A graduate of The National Ballet School of Canada, Molnar is a former member of Ballet BC and the Frankfurt Ballet, where she performed Ballet repertoire under director William Forsythe and as principal dancer with Ballet BC.

Molnar is an international artist who has worked and toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Mexico, Canada and the United States. She has created and performed several works as a choreographer and solo artist. These include commissions for Alberta Ballet, Ballet Mannheim, Ballet Augsburg, Ballet BC, Cedar Lake Dance, Pro Arte Danza, and Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company.

As a self-described mentor, advocate, and coach, she has supported the proliferation of dance and recognition of dance artists. In 2016, Molnar was appointed into the Order of Canada with the grade of member, one of Canada's highest civilian honors.

In 2020, Molnar became artistic director of the Nederlands Dans Theater.


title: Emily Morse

abstract: Emily Hope Morse is an American sex therapist, author and media personality. She is the host of the long-running podcast Sex with Emily and is also known for her 2012 recurring reality television appearance in Bravo's series Miss Advised (2012).

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# Emily Morse

**Emily Hope Morse** (born June 2, 1970) is an American sex therapist, author and media personality. She is the host of the long-running podcast *Sex with Emily* and is also known for her 2012 recurring reality television appearance in Bravo's series *Miss Advised* (2012).

## Career

Morse has appeared as a guest expert on many radio and television shows, and has been featured in *The New York Times*, *The Los Angeles Times*, and *San Francisco Chronicle* for her expertise in sex and relationships. Her first book *Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight* was released in October 2011. Morse has also acted in, produced, and directed the film, for which she received an award. Her podcast, *Sex with Emily*, has been in production since 2005.

In 2012 Morse began a four-year run as guest co-host on the nationally syndicated Loveline Radio Show with Dr. Drew Pinsky.

Morse contributes frequently to many major online publications including *Glamour*, *Cosmopolitan*, Ask Men, Popsugar, Pattiknows.com, *Men's Health*, and *Harper's Bazaar*.

In 2014, Morse became the host of the regularly-recurring Sexual Health Expo. Morse also serves as the sexual health expert for Lifestyles. She has been featured in *The New York Times* and *The New York Times Magazine*

## Education

Morse holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Michigan in psychology and political science. Morse attended Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco and received a certificate in human sexuality.

## Books

* Emily Morse; Jamye Waxman (2011). *Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight*. Weldon Owen. ISBN 9781616280734. OCLC 709681836.

## Radio shows

* *Sex with Emily* (podcast)
* Loveline Radio (special guest co-host)
* Sirius XM

## Television series

## Film

## InfoBox

| Emily Morse | |
| --- | --- |
| Morse in 2012 | |
| Born | Emily Hope Morse
(1970-06-02) June 2, 1970
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan
Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality |
| Occupation(s) | Sex therapist, author, media personality |
| Website | http://www.sexwithemily.com |


title: Emily Morison Beck

abstract: Emily Morison Beck was a famous photographer.

text:
# Emily Morison Beck

**Emily Morison Beck** (October 15, 1915March 28, 2004) was a famous photographer.

## Biography

Emily Marshall Morison was born on October 15, 1915, in Boston, Massachusetts to the Harvard historian Samuel Eliot Morison and Elizabeth Greene Shaw. Beck was educated in the Dragon School in Oxford, as well as through Concord Academy in Massachusetts before attending Radcliffe College. Beck worked for a number of publishing houses before taking a position with the staff of *Bartlett's Familiar Quotations* at Little, Brown and Company. She was the editor for the editions which came out in 1955, 1968 and 1980. Beck also worked for Atlantic Monthly press.

## Personal life

Beck married the lawyer Brooks Beck in 1946 with whom she had three children. She died on March 28, 2004, in Canton, Massachusetts.

## Sources

## InfoBox

| Emily Morrisey | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | Emily Marshall Morison
(1915-10-15)October 15, 1915
Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 28, 2004(2004-03-28) (aged 88)
Canton, Massachusetts |


title: Empogona talbotii

abstract: Empogona talbotii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

text:
# Empogona talbotii

***Empogona talbotii*** is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

## InfoBox

| *Empogona talbotii* | |
| --- | --- |
| Conservation status | |
|
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| *Clade*: | Tracheophytes |
| *Clade*: | Angiosperms |
| *Clade*: | Eudicots |
| *Clade*: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | *Empogona* |
| Species: | ***E. talbotii*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Empogona talbotii***
(Wernham) Tosh & Robbr. | |
|
| Synonyms | |
| * *Tricalysia talbotii* (Wernham) Keay | |