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Derek Ward interviewed by Colin Hyde, 17 September 2008
No full textDerek Ward (DW) interviewed by Colin Hyde (CH), 17 September 2008. [File 1 begins 00:00] Talks about family background in relation to mining, both grandfathers had worked in the mines. DW left Bridge Road School and began working in mines at age 15 in 1958, wasn't allowed to work underground initially. Mentions at age 18 completed coal face training, worked on coal face, hand filling 20 tons of coal with a shovel. Talks about Whitwick colliery, good facilities over ground; canteen, car park, electrical shop, mechanics shop, steam shop, stores, carpenter's shop. Mentions coal face was 150 metres long and divided up into ratches. Each man had his own ratch of eight yards, depending on height of the coal seam. It was undercut to a distance of four feet with a cutting machine. Talks about conditions of Lount Seams. Talks about machinery used in mine, Samson Stripper with 3300 volt cable, panzer, pneumatic picks. Describes Whitwick as a 'family pit', comments on Manager Bill Hall, took time with the miners to say good morning, gave them tea and sandwiches if they had to stay late. Mentions at age 18, DW became a Christian, ended his mining studies and took three O levels, had wanted to become a Baptist Minister. Talks about trade unions and strikes. Describes himself as a unionist, was on the union lodge committee, was interviewed for BBC television and American television in 1974. Recalls Tom Mangold visited his home to ask about strikes. Record Producer Paul Murphy saw the interview and asked him to go to Manchester to record a protest song about the mines, stayed in a hotel in Manchester's Piccadilly. DW recorded in 10CC's studio in Stockport. Detailed description of build up to 1972 and 1974 strikes. Joe Gormley was the National Union of Mineworkers' President at that time and was very highly thought, democratic ballot was held on decision to strike, compares this to the strikes of 1984. Talks about challenges of working in confined spaces, had battery pack on back and a 'self rescuer' to help miners escape in case of fire. Detailed description of Martindale respirator, hung around neck and worn over face to keep dust out, gradually more men began to wear them. Comments on injuries and deaths amongst miners, friend and skilled miner died at the coal face. [File 2 begins 00:00] Talks about Whitwick Colliery Gardening Club, entered exhibits at Coleorton Hall Horticultural Show. Had small garden at the pit, gardening club grew produce that would be taken to shows. Describes activities of group in detail. DW won the Garden News award for floral display, went on flower arranging classes. Talks about inter-pit competitions, coal queen competition, horticultural competition, first aid competition. Reflects on demise of coal industry in Leicestershire, left to work for Brush Transformers. Talks about various tricks growers used for horticultural competitions, night watchman was charged with looking over fruit and vegetables to keep them safe. Reflects on strikes, compromises made, role as Trade Union Leader. Comments on showering facilities within mines
Barbara Bromage
No full textDerek Ward-Thompson remembers a solar physicist, researcher, lecturer and occasional shepher
Star Formation in the Milky Way and Beyond in the Era of JWST and ALMA
Get PDFStar formation is much studied, but not thoroughly understood. However, a new generation of instrumentation promises an explosion of delicious data. Kate Pattle and Derek Ward-Thompson report
Cub Scour Derek Winkler
No full textDerek Winkler was a member of Marilyn Thacker\u27s Ashley 1st Ward cut scout group
Nobel Prize-winning Author Derek Walcott to Speak March 28
No full textOXFORD, Miss. - Nobel Prize-winning author Derek Walcott is a featured lecturer March 28 at the University of Mississippi
A conversation with Dr. Derek Schuurman about developing responsible technology
No full textIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University and co-author of a new book entitled A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers with IVP Academic. Today, we talk about how to responsibly develop technology in light of the Christian worldview
Derek Mahon as translator
No full textDerek Mahon has devoted much of his productive life to translation, especially from the French. This paper studies his handling of French texts, distinguishing those which he has freely recreated from those which he has assimilated to his own style and those where he has made himself subservient to the character of the original author. Attention is drawn to his inventiveness, his wit, his moderation and rationality, his concern for effective and relevant communication with the reader, his rhythmic sense and his concern for emphasis and coherence. It is argued that the practice of translation affords Mahon the opportunity to write "at one remove" from direct feeling, and in so doing to combine breadth of feeling and of cultural reference with self-awareness and self-discipline
The first year of routine Herschel observations
No full textMeeting Report The successful completion of the first year of routine science operations of ESA's Herschel Space Observatory was marked by a Specialist Discussion Meeting of the RAS held in January 2011. A few of the early science highlights from the mission were presented. Derek Ward-Thompson and David Clements summarize
How can we better prepare new doctors for the tasks and challenges of ward rounds?: An observational study of junior doctors' experiences
Get PDFPurpose Ward rounds play a crucial role in the delivery of patient care in inpatient settings, but involve a complex mix of tasks, skills and challenges for junior doctors to negotiate. This study informs the development of high-quality training by identifying the activities that junior doctors perform, and those associated with stress during real-life ward rounds. Materials and methods All activities performed by FY1 doctors (n = 60) over 2 ward rounds were coded in real-time by a trained observer using the work observation method by activity timing (WOMBAT). Doctors' heart rate was continuously recorded and non-metabolic peaks in heart rate used as a physiological indicator of stress. Results During ward rounds, FY1 doctors commonly engaged in indirect patient care, professional communication, documentation and observation. Very little time was spent on direct patient care (6%) or explicit supervision/education (0.01%). Heart rate data indicated that stress was highest during administrative tasks while interacting directly with patients while stepping out of rounds to complete personal tasks, when answering bleeps and while multi-tasking. Conclusions Training that specifically covers the activities involved, skills required, and challenges inherent in real-life ward rounds may better prepare FY doctors for this complex area of practice
Interview with Derek Nikitas, part 1 of 2 [video]
No full textDerek Nikitas is a faculty member in the Creative Writing MFA Program and author of two recent mystery novels, The Long Division (2009) and Pyres (2007). Nikitas\u27 first novel was nominated for the prestigious Edgar award, and has been optioned for film adaptation by Vox3 Films. His second novel, The Long Division, is receiving rave reviews
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