Interesting video, purporting to be the story of Albert Einstein (say some), asking “Does God Exist?” Hosted on Facebook.
Does God Exist? September 30, 2009
3 More Specs September 26, 2009



New Specs? September 26, 2009


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Bex: Crazy Timetable September 22, 2009
2009 So Far
This year has been amazing so far. I returned from Oak Hall in November, just as the credit crunch hit, really unsure where/whether I’d be able to get work, but returned to Winchester, as I knew I had a good reputation there, and was sure I could pick up a few bits! Friends put me up in their spare room whilst I applied for work, but after about 3 months, I had enough bits and pieces coming in to rent a room closer to the University of Winchester, where I was picking up most of my work, with every small project leading to another one… and at one point having to turn down work!
Summer
In May, I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through the summer, as teaching was coming to an end, but I picked up a couple of summer projects, went to France with Oak Hall, and in fact haven’t completed my own studies this summer, and teaching commences again next week! I then started conversations with a few others, and look what’s happening now…
2009-2010 Timetable
Semester 1 (Finishes 5th February)
I have quite a full timetable (all modules include preparation/marking):
- Monday 3-6: Introduction to Media Studies
- Tuesday 9-12: 20th Century British History
- Wednesday 10-11: Landmark (The Internet as a Landmark in History)
- Wednesday 1.30-5: STUDYING the PGCLTHE + associated 3 x 4,000 word projects
- Thursday: 7.5 hours “Blended Learning Research Fellowship“, including Learning Website
- 5 Final Year Project Students for Media Studies (Due 5th May 2010)
- Media Studies Website (for March 2010)
- History Website (for March 2010)
- SkillsNet Website (Content, Staff/Student Evaluation)
To also fit in:
- Monday Evening: Housegroup
- Tuesday afternoon: I’m not available from 12 noon on Tuesday afternoons, this is time I need!
- Super Fun Days Out Adrenablog; Twitter feed, Facebook Page, and Delicious.
- North Winchester Community Church website/Gathering website.
- Sunday: North Winchester Community Church/Christ Church
- Syzygy Website (for November 2009)
- Own websites: Digital Fingerprint; WW2Poster; Bex Lewis (and integrating old websites into new WordPress formats)
- FRIENDS, FAMILY, SOCIAL and GYM time!
Christmas
- Cooking at Lauterbrunnen for Christmas Week (may be JA2 instead?)
- New Year, who knows yet…
- Complete VD poster article. Start to think about Book Proposal (Thesis to Book)
Semester 2 (Finishes 18th June)
I have an extremely full timetable:
- Monday 3-5: Introduction to Media Studies
- Wednesday 9-12: Dreams and Nightmares
- Thursday 9-11: Film History
- Thursday 11-3 (2 hours of): Creating and Consuming History
- Friday 9-12: Researching Media Studies
- 2 hours for 6 weeks: Reflecting
- History Independent Study Module, Dissertation/Second Marking
- Tuesday or Friday: 7.5 hours “Blended Learning Research Fellowship“
- 5 Final Year Project Students for Media Studies (Due 5th May 2010)
- Media Studies Website (for March 2010)
- History Website (for March 2010)
- SkillsNet Website (Content completion – for May 2010)
- Adding French content to ARCA website (awaiting translations).
To also fit in:
- Monday Evening: Housegroup
- Tuesday or Friday afternoon: My time
- Super Fun Days Out Adrenablog; Twitter feed and Delicious.
- North Winchester Community Church website/Gathering website.
- Sunday: North Winchester Community Church/Christ Church
- Working on Digital Fingerprint as a business model, continuing WW2Poster; Bex Lewis.
- FRIENDS, FAMILY, SOCIAL and GYM time!
Easter
- Unconfirmed as yet…
Summer
The summer is yet some time away, and the Blended Learning is permanent, so I guess if I’m sensible with my money… Although waiting for the dates of Oak Hall in Israel, and may go there next September… I know it’s quite tiring, but invigorating in other ways.
So if you’re wondering why I go quiet for long periods of time, this may kind of explain it, as there’s usually approximately 3 hours of preparation for each hour of teaching… and then the marking, well, we try not to think about the marking (e.g. Intro to Media, around 40 students, 2 assignments, about 1/2 hour + per assignment)! Some weeks there’s tutorials, and some courses run alternate weeks rather than all term, so manageable – with a few late nights, I suspect!
New Email? September 15, 2009
I signed up with Freenetname back in the mists of time, and have stuck with it since that time. I am having a few problems, and am looking for recommendations to change:
- It provided a free domain name (http://www.bex-lewis.co.uk), 100MB of storage space, and an associated POP3 email account for £20 per year, which I still think is a good deal.
- The account was originally on dial-up, but I’ve not had to use that for a long-time, using wi-fi anywhere I can access it (or 3G on my phone if not!)
- I want to retain my domain name and email address (downloadable into Outlook), but will be transferring my website onto WordPress.org, so will be looking for an easy to use host which allows that (and then I will integrate this blog into it).
- I have never been able to send emails using the POP3 account on my iPhone (or through my workplace wi-fi, but that is never going to happen), although I can receive in both places, and this is becoming a problem.
Music sounded better on record September 8, 2009

It was “I am the one and only” by Chesney Hawkes, I think!
Hannah J Image Consultancy: Events For Your Diary September 8, 2009
A series of events hosted by Hannah J Image Consultancy designed for fun loving fashionistas to polish up their fashion saavy in a relaxed social environment.
Dates for your diary:
1st October @ 6pm A/W 09/10 Trends
Preparing you and your wardrobe for winter – as well as covering key trends, we will highlight chic investment buys and smart ways to update your wardrobe.
12th November @ 6pm Beautifully Made-Up
Discover how to make the most of you by spending an evening with our team of professionally trained dermatologists/make-up artists who will share their tricks of the trade.
3rd December @ 6pm Christmas Party Prep
Ensure you are equipped for the party season by knowing exactly what you want from your perfect party dress by finding out what colours and styles suite you.
Each evening will be held at the Hannah J Image Consultancy studio located just off Brick Lane, drinks/nibbles wil be provided and the cover charge is a chiconomic £10.






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