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Kingship and Masculinity in Late Medieval England explores the dynamic between kingship and masculinity in fifteenth century England, with a particular focus on Henry V and Henry VI. The role of gender in the rhetoric and practice of medieval kingship is still largely unexplored by medieval historians. Discourses of masculinity informed much of the contemporary comment on fifteenth century kings, for a variety of purposes: to praise and eulogise but also to explain shortcomings and provide justification for deposition. Katherine J. Lewis examines discourses of masculinity in relation to contemporary understandings of the nature and acquisition of manhood in the period and considers the extent to which judgements of a king's performance were informed by his ability to embody the right balance of manly qualities. This book's primary concern is with how these two kings were presented, represented and perceived by those around them, but it also asks how far Henry V and Henry VI can be said to have understood the importance of personifying a particular brand of masculinity in their performance of kingship and of meeting the expectations of their subjects in this respect. It explores the extent to which their established reputations as inherently 'manly' and 'unmanly' kings were the product of their handling of political circumstances, but owed something to factors beyond their immediate control as well. Consideration is also given to Margaret of Anjou's manipulation of ideologies of kingship and manhood in response to her husband's incapacity, and the ramifications of this for perceptions of the relational gender identities which she and Henry VI embodied together. Kingship and Masculinity in Late Medieval England is an essential resource for students of gender and medieval history.

The training sessions are co-sponsored by Unity and the Affirmative Action Office at Western. Space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to register for a session, contact [Katherine Lewis] at 309/298-3503 or via e-mail at Katherine.Lewis@wiu.edu. If a group would like to schedule a Safe Space session, contact Lewis or the Unity office at 309/298-3203. Contact: Darcie Shinberger, 309/298-1993, 309/298-1606.

VASCULAR DEMENTIA: The second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's. One of the main risk factors is high blood pressure, which can affect blood flow to the brain, causing cells to damage and die. This damage can then cause vascular dementia. 'High blood pressure has a strong familial pattern,' explains Professor Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer's Society. 'So not only was it likely to have been one of the risk factors for the vascular dementia that affected [KATHERINE LEWIS]'s grandfather, as a dangerous condition itself there is a genetic link.' [Parkinson]'S DISEASE: This progressive neurological condition -- which affected Katherine's great-aunt and great-grandfather -- is caused by the loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical that carries signals between the neurons in the brain and which enables us to perform smooth, coordinated movements. 'There is a five per cent chance of Parkinson's being inherited from one generation to the next,' says Dr Kieran Breen, director of research and development at the Parkinson's Disease Society. However, it's impossible to predict who will develop it, although certain things can trigger it, such as exposure to pesticides. 'The results made me more aware of the importance of diet and exercise. I go to the gym when I can, but I didn't realise that jogging outside could be so much better for me. 'I try to eat healthily but am allergic to cheese, so don't eat much dairy -- which is a worry for my bones. I was amazed to learn that eating spinach and sardines can help. 'After hearing all this, I'm going to cut back on drinking alcohol. I was a bit complacent about having a distant relative with liver cancer, and though I drink only 3-4 units of alcohol a week, this can go up to 12 units on a big night out. 'It was frightening to learn that I can't do anything about Parkinson's, but it will just make me more determined to stick to a regular exercise and health regime -- particularly since this might help protect me from Type 2 diabetes. 'What came as a welcome surprise was the fact that I'm at no particular risk of a brain tumour. When I found two relatives in the family had suffered from it, I was terrified I could develop one, too. 'As I do a lot of work with Genesis, the breast cancer prevention charity, I knew my risk of hereditary breast cancer was small.

The cruelest blow was that once he entered the hospital, Dave lost his ability to talk. He had been very difficult to understand before because of the trach. But whether it was the inability of his damaged lungs to push out oxygen or the combination of a different trach and a damaged voice box, he didn't speak again. Dave also hadn't walked since he entered the hospital. Then, the next month, came the beginning of the end. Once again, Dave had been rushed to the hospital. Once again, Dave pulled through. But this time, Dave's brother pulled me aside to say that we couldn't keep putting Dave through this anymore. Through tears, and for the first time, I agreed. Lewis family photos; [Katherine McQuay Lewis], from left, [Alex] and Dave Lewis in 2004. Katherine says the side effects of radiation treatment eventually destroyed Dave's health.; Dave Lewis with his son, Alex.;

LEWIS. Sammy L. \"Bowie\" Lewis, 29, of 60 Adams St., Hartford, died Monday (May 16) at St. Francis Hospital. Born May 5, 1965, in Greenville, Ala., he lived in Hartford for most of his life.

\"Clearly, in addition to an excellent academic and professional record, he's been a good citizen,\" [Roger Wicker] said in an interview outside the hearing room. \"He's a popular choice among the bar associations. Conservative, moderate and liberal attorneys see him as someone who can be fair.\" \"I take responsibility for joining that opinion, but I have not now, nor have I ever subscribed to any point of view that the death penalty was unconstitutional,\" [James Graves Jr.] told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. \"The United States Supreme Court has determined that the death penalty does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. I would follow the law as handed down by the United States Supreme Court.\"

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released two alternative mortgage disclosure forms, each taking only the front and back of a sheet of paper. The forms would combine and replace the current two-page Truth in Lending Act disclosure and the three-page good faith estimate required under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, or RESPA. The bureau, created by last year's Dodd-Frank financial reform law, will test the prototypes and incorporate feedback through September. It's calling the effort the \"Know Before You Owe\" project. Financial industry executives praise the move. \"We think it's a great step,\" says Scott Talbott, senior vice president for government affairs at the Financial Services Roundtable. \"If everybody fully understands the product you're entering into, both the consumer and the lender win.\" \"The real object of this is not to give someone a piece of paper that they passively consume but to get them to actively think about the borrowing commitment they are about to enter into,\" [Alex J. Pollock] says. \"Anything that moves in that direction I am for.\"

Daniel Driscoll, head of school at Good Shepherd, said it was an amazing evening that included a video about Reg. He also received an original artwork from Ramiro Rodriguez called \"Birds of Indiana.\" The work has a blue heron surrounded by other birds that were produced by some of the students from Good Shepherd. Culver Academies graduate Katherine Lewis is now at Bryn Mawr and is doing well, thank you. Katherine recently won the Sylvia Plath Poetry contest. She is a junior and a philosophy major and English minor from Dallas. Her poem \"October\" won the award which is sponsored by the Lydia Pinkham Memorial Foundation. The contest is open to students from Bryn Mawr, Wellesley, Smith and Mount Holyoke colleges.