Susan Boyle - Recognition - Accomplishments - Posters . . .

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Sounds like a new version. Listen to the piano backup. Great!

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Thank you, Tommy!

Also today:
Susan had attended a wedding a while back: a cousin of the young man.

Susan Boylefans Ita and Susan BoyleFans shared a link.

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Freshly dyed sheep run in view of the highway near Bathgate, Scotland. The sheep farmer has been dying his sheep with NONTOXIC dye since 2007 to entertain passing motorists….

This makes me way more happy than it should.

This is totally for you, Karen.

SHEEEEEEEEEEEP

I need to knit them. I need it.

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A very, very happy Susan Boyle, speaks with the Mirror's, Katie Hind, after a successful CA run of her 19 city U.S. Concert Tour... (and possibly, with more dates added for a longer tour run!). Susan speaks openly about some of her experiences, and even reveals for the first time that she is looking into adopting a child:

“I want to adopt a child who doesn't have much, someone who I can really give something to. It’s a way of giving back for me."

The complete article:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/susan-boyle-id-love-adopt-4463127

Thank you NorCalKay.

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‏@Daily_Record

A MASSIVE congratulations to @SusanBoyleHQ on her SIXTH album, Hope! 

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QVC Interview covering HOPE

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Blackburn, West Lothian added 2 new photos.

Must me almost Christmas since the Mill Centre Christmas Tree is up.

Just in time for Gala Day Xmas fayre next Saturday. 10 am - 2pm and also the 2015 Pageant draw which will take place at 1pm.

Pageant slips are still available in the library and open again to nursery children who are starting school after the summer holidays

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The Christmas Candle

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Mauro Ceci

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Beautiful poster from Mauro Ceci!

Thank you, Mauro!

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Susan Boyle among those who find autism diagnosis a relief

Melissa DahlTODAY

Dec. 9, 2013 at 5:31 PM ET

Scott Heppell / AP

Scottish singer Susan Boyle recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.

Susan Boyle, the Scottish singer, spent a lifetime believing she had “brain damage.” Christina Gleason, a copy editor in New York, always thought of herself as a little "weird." But both women were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as adults, and both say that diagnosis brought them immense relief.

Their stories echo that of countless others who learn later in life that they have a form of autism: Finally, they know where they belong.

We don’t know how many Americans are diagnosed with autism as adults; no one keeps track of those numbers. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism is most often diagnosed between a child’s 4th and 6th birthdays.

“Most children are diagnosed in early childhood,” says Amy Daniels, assistant director of public health research forAutism Speaks. “But I think for adults and a number of older adults — so, probably Susan Boyle’s age and older — when they were kids there was a lot less known about autism. So it would’ve been more likely that those individuals were not diagnosed at all.”

The diagnostic criteria for autism has changed dramatically, even in the last 20 years, explained Megan Farley, a psychologist at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Until the mid-1990s, there wasn't an autism "spectrum" — there was just autistic disorder. "It was this very strict type of diagnostic category," Farley says. That captured the "classic" cases of autism, but people with more subtle signs of the disorder slipped by unnoticed until 1994, when Asperger's syndrome was introduced. (Asperger's syndrome is no longer an "official" diagnosis, and what used to be Asperger's is now the mildest level of autism spectrum disorder.)

Generally speaking, autistic people who make it to adulthood without a diagnosis are probably very high-functioning, says Robert Naseef, a Philadelphia clinical psychologist. “If that child is functioning in school — doing well, not having any overt behavior problems — he’ll fly under the radar,” Naseef says. “Especially girls — boys have more behavior issues when they have autism spectrum disorder.”

Just like in children, a diagnosis of austism spectrum disorder is based on two core symptoms: impairment in social communication and the presence of repetitive behavior, Daniels says.

Gleason, who lives in Clifton Park, N.Y., says that soon after her son was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in preschool, she realized that she recognized much of the diagnostic criteria in her own behavior.

“My son had been diagnosed in preschool, and it was through my research for the best ways to help him that I realized it sounded a lot like me and what I went through in my childhood,” Gleason said in an email. (She says phone calls make her nervous.)

“It took a while after that realization before I talked to my doctor about making the diagnosis official, but it's helped me put a lot of events from my life in perspective, and I can use my experiences to help my son navigate elementary school with a positive understanding of how he is wired differently than some of his friends.”

Surprisingly, it’s not even clear how many adults in the U.S. have autism. The best estimate we have, says Farley, is 2 million — that’s based on the number of kids who are being currently diagnosed.

"Historically, the focus has been on young children," Daniels says. "And as these children are aging, there’s the recognition that autism may be affecting them throughout their lives — from childhood to adolescence and adulthood. So just as there needs to be early diagnosis and detection — there also needs to be support later in life."

Experts say that newly diagnosed adults should start by looking for support agencies in their community. "There should be an autism society in your state," Farley says. And, she says, there are some great online resourcescreated for adults with ASD, by adults with ASD — she names WrongPlanet.net in particular.

Gleason, who wrote beautifully on her blog last year shortly after receiving her diagnosis, is not being treated for her Asperger's. For her, the knowledge helps put her life so far into context. She writes:

So what was the point in getting a diagnosis at this point in my life, when there’s nothing I can actually do about it? For me, it’s important to stop feeling like I’m faking myconnection with other people on the spectrum. Before, I would only confess displaying “features” of Asperger’s, unsure if I truly qualified as part of the community. Now I know I belong.

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graysea · NOV 20, 2014

A Note from Susan

A Note From Susan

NOV 20, 2014

Hello,

Well what a whirlwind few weeks it has been.

The tour across America was absolutely brilliant and I had a wonderful time performing and meeting so many fans. I was spoiled rotten by you all and I would just like to say a very big thank you for all the beautiful gifts you gave me. Each one holds a special place in my heart and I really am so very grateful for them all. I was so spoiled that we had to buy extra suitcases to get them home. I really am very lucky, so thank you!

After a wonderful and warm six weeks away it was straight back to Scotland and the British winter to promote my upcoming album Hope. I can't believe it's my sixth album in five years. I was fortunate enough to be able to lend a hand to the wonderful charity that is Children In Need, as well as perform and chat with my "sister" Lorraine on ITV. I got the chance to chat with Terry Wogan for his BBC Radio 2 show as well as meet some of my lovely British fans at an afternoon tea in the Mayfair Hotel. It was just what I needed as there was no time to have the tour blues!

The next few weeks are set to be just as action packed. Which is good because I like to keep busy!

Thank you to you all for your wonderful support- it really does mean so much to me.

http://www.susanboylemusic.com/uk/news/note-susan

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St Nicholas Primary Schoolov

Primary 4 were very surprised today to meet Susan Boyle in their classroom.

When the Legion of Mary came in to pray the rosary with us today they brought a surprise visitor with them –

Susan Boyle.

We were very lucky to meet her and say our prayers with her.

About Us

Thank you for visiting our school blog. I hope that you find it entertaining and informative.

St. Nicholas Primary is a Roman Catholic school which serves the area of Broxburn, Uphall, Dechmont & Uphall Station.

Mission Statement:

We are a faith school committed to providing education of the very highest quality for all pupils, which will meet their educational, physical, emotional and spiritual needs enabling them to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society in their present and future lives by:

* respecting each child’s dignity, work and individuality

* emphasising that relationships with each other should reflect the teachhing of the Gospels

* participating in Christian action programmes within the school and community

* promoting an awareness of equality and justice for all, within a secure and caring Catholic environment that fosters self-esteem and mutual respect

St. Nicholas Primary School has a strong partnership with the local parish SS John Cantius and Nicholas. throughout the liturgical year Mass is celebrated in school and in church and led by Bishop Stephen Robson, our parish priest. We have many cultures in our school community, which enrich our Christian tradition and Gospel values.

We aim to support the work of the local and global charities throughout the school year through our award winning social enterprise Foof for Thought Cafe, Lenten Appeal activities and Parent Council fundraising events.

We are a global Citizenship school and currently have links with partner schools in Ghana and South Africa as well as engaging fully with our local charities and businesses in Broxburn to enhance our learning through community and business partnership projects.

St. Nicholas Primary is a school at the very heart of the local community and parish.

EDUCATIONAL AIMS

At St Nicholas we aim:

- to provide a full, appropriate and differentiated curriculum for all children with particular reference to languages, mathematics social subjects, expressive arts, health and wellbeing, religious and moral education, sciences and technologies as defined in A Curriculum for Excellence.

- to foster a meaningful partnership linking home, school, church and the wider community

- to provide learning experiences which are purposeful and matched to the needs and abilities of our pupils

- to provide staff with a quality assurance structure which supports on-going staff development

- to provide an appropriate system of monitoring and adapting resources to meet current educational needs to encourage and develop liaison with associated Nurseries, Secondary School and Special Educational Needs Establishments

- to provide learning experiences which will assist in equipping pupils with the skills of active citizenship so as to enable them to become full and active participants in society

If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact the school.

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Too much exposure! Susan Boyle shows off her playful side as she flashes her leg in black mini-skirt outside BBC studios

By SHARNAZ SHAHID FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 13:11 EST, 16 November 2014 | UPDATED: 15:16 EST, 16 November 2014

After taking part in her first US tour, she is now gearing up to release her new album, Hope.

But on Sunday, Susan Boyle managed steal the limelight for an entirely different reason when she arrived at the BBC Radio 2 studios for a radio appearance.

Dressed in a short black skirt and a pair of opaque tights, the 53-year-old songstress decided to flash her legs by hoisting up her little number.

City chic: She accessorised her attire with a black and white polka dot blazer top, while keeping herself warm in lilac faux fur coat

Popular: After taking part in her first US tour, she is now gearing up to release her new album, Hope

Fun and flirty: Clearly showing off her playful side, the singing sensation appeared to relish the attention as she made her way into the venue

Hard to miss: Dressed in a short black skirt and opaque tights, the 53-year-old songstress decided to flash her legs by hoisting up her little number

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2836854/Susan-Boyle-shows-playful-flashes-leg-black-mini-skirt-outside-BBC-studios.html

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Thank you, Wesley!

The start of a fantastic night of music from the most amazing singer in the world.

What a tremendous night of music for all the fans there.

I am so glad I was one of them.

Waiting to see you again, Susan!

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Thank you, Wesley! What a fantastic performance by Susan Boyle!.
You had to be there to feel the excitement in the air, the people swaying and really enjoying listening to this fabulous star.
I was there to see it! Susan has to come back to the USA soon.
So many more people want to see her, and the fans who have seen her in concert,
want to see her all over again, really soon!

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Thank you, Canadian Bill!

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Thank you, Tommy! Wonderful recap of Susan's fabulous Concert Tour.

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SUSAN BOYLE IN CONCERT

by DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM
DUALCRITIC@COMCAST.NETpublished: November 10, 2014

Superstar singing phenomenon Susan Boyle presented a one-night concert at the Times-Union Center on November 6, 2014. Ms. Boyle has sung for Queen Elizabeth. She has sung for Pope Francis. And now she has sung in Jacksonville, Florida for those of us who were savvy enough and lucky enough to get tickets to this unique musical event.

Before we briefly describe the evening, we know that there are three groups of people who are reading this after-the-fact review. First are those who went to the concert, second, those who wish they had gone to the concert, and third, those who are wondering "What is this all about?"

A bit of history on the 53-year-old Susan Boyle, who appeared as a competitor in "Britain's Got Talent" in 2009 and blew the audience, the judges, and the world away with her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les Misérables." Five years later, with more than twenty million albums sold and two Grammy nominations, this shy devout lady has become one of the world's most in-demand performers.

Now if you are one of the "what is this all about crowd," please note that written words on a page cannot fully convey the depth of her talent. So, we suggest you pause here, go to YouTube, put Susan Boyle's name in the search box, and listen to a clip of her first talent show appearance, followed by several other selections.

Back to the concert. The curtain opened on a four-piece band with a three-piece string section. One of Boyle's back-up singers, the handsome and talented Lance Ellington, warmed up the audience with "Luck be a Lady" from "Guys and Dolls." Ellington is a well-known United Kingdom performer and has been popular for many years.

Amid a great deal of fanfare, flashing lights, and cheering from the audience, Susan Boyle appeared dressed in an elegant floor-length champagne gown. Her first number of the twenty she sang was "Out Here on My Own," a song with affecting lyrics, followed by the more familiar "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." She was born in Scotland and certainly speaks with a Celtic brogue, but you rarely notice it when she is singing.

Ms. Boyle sang a number of what we consider standards; songs we rarely hear since there are almost no radio stations playing oldies these days. The crowd seemed pleased to travel back with songs such as "The Winner Takes It All," "The Impossible Dream," "Answer Me, Oh My Love,"

"The Way We Were," and "Unchained Melody." All were surprises, since the program has a bio of Ms. Boyle, but no song list.

Boyle had two tall blonde shapely bombshells as terrific back-up singers; sorry we don't know their names as they weren't listed in the program and were not really introduced.

After a brief intermission, she returned in a vivid blue gown and opened the act with "Oh Happy Day." She was backed up by two Jacksonville choral groups who were invited to participate by the tour producers. The local singers - thirty or so - were from the Jacksonville Men's Chorus directed by Jim Moody and The Providence School Concert Choir under Jennifer Hudson. Dressed in red choir robes, they added a lot of zest to the proceedings. Using our ever-present field glasses, which we take to all shows at the TU Center, we did catch sight of two local community theatre performers, Blake Osner and Jonathan Leonard, joyously living it up on stage.

Included in the song selections were songs from Boyle's new album "Hope." We especially enjoyed the popular inspirational number "You Raised Me Up."

As with many concerts, it was designed with an ending that is really not an ending, but rather an opportunity for the audience to cheer and clap and implore the artist to return for an encore. However, once back on stage, she sang only a few beginning notes, then exited; the musicians continued with an animated rendering of the score of "I Dreamed a Dream." While no explanation was given, we learned afterward that she had been having sore throat problems and in fact had had to cancel an entire show in Ft. Lauderdale two days previously. Additionally, the Jacksonville stop was the final stop on a taxing whirlwind coast-to-coast tour with twenty-one scheduled appearances that began in October. Nonetheless, it was a marvelous concert, and we wish her a speedy recovery.

The scheduling of this sought-after concert by the Artist Series is an example of the tremendous contribution FSCJ makes to the North Florida cultural scene. We thank Susan Boyle and The Artist Series for a fantastic evening of music.

Article from link:
http://www.eujacksonville.com/story2.php?storyid=3845

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This is one interview everyone should see! The early Susan Boyle! You can see and hear her fantastic comic nature in this interview. This is what she is like on stage: cracking jokes and then going into her song bubble, where she pours her heart out. It is amazing to see. She is a natural performer who presents a brilliant show. Go see her when she comes to your area. You will love her! Well worth it!

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In honor of all veterans all over the world,

thank you, this is for you:

Thank you, Tommy!

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Thank you, Mauro!

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Susan Boyle's US tour ended in JAX on a questionable note

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Susan Boyle, 2014 US Tour

It was fabulous…until the very end. Buses from out-of-town tied up traffic for blocks around theTimes Union Center in Jacksonville FL, but the passengers came from Savannah Georgia to see and hear the melodic vocals of Susan Boyle, one of the runners-up from the 2009 Britain's Got Talent show.

Susan Boyle sing well despite difficulties — / Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle ends her US tour remembering her Mom — / Susan Boyle

Lance Ellington was the special guest and opening act for Susan last night. He has a suave stage appearance and sounds a little like Michael Buble with a touch of Frank Sinatra, as he belted out “You Know How I Feel” and “Luck Be a Lady”.

The intelligent lighting augmented the deliverance of every song and the 7 piece ensemble enhanced each of Susan’s arias. There were some vocal mistakes, yet despite her malady, she spit out each note and commanded them to line-up in the way in which they were originally intended to be delivered.

This was Susan’s final stop on her tour of the United States before she heads off to Australia. Ms Boyle came out in a full-length white gown embedded with sequins & feathers, as the back was cut to resemble ‘angel’s wings’. Some thought that the garb was too old for her (see the slide show), but she looked angelic. Although her voice was a little raspy and she continually took sips of water, she brilliantly opened with “I Dream A Dream”, “On My Own” and continued with an array of familiar songs.

Susan Boyle has a voice & style that cannot be mimicked. If we could hear angels sing, Susan Boyle is an earthly angelic songstress. Her little antics and mannerisms are funny and support the persona of Susan. “Songs bring back memories of where you may have been before in your life” was something that she said before her and a local Jacksonville choir (Providence Chorale & Friends) sang, “You Raise Me Up” (from her “Hope” album).

Her spirit came alive as she sang “Oh Happy Day,” “I Can Only Imagine” and “In the Arms of an Angel”; that’s when she announced to the audience that this was the anniversary of her mother’s birthday (her mom passed in 2007 before her career began). She has developed a real stage presence since her modest beginnings in 2009.

Could this have been part of the reason for her ‘Diva-ish’ attitude when she was encouraged to come sing one more song at the end? As said before, Susan had been suffering with her voice during the entire performance. When she returned to center stage, she took the mike, tried to sing, and then put the mike down and left the stage.

We all hope and pray that Susan Boyle will continue to progress with her career. After her quick success, she has come a very long way in 5 years despite her breakdown in 2009. With a little more time and wise counsel from her management team, Susan Boyle will remain on top of the charts with outstanding music and the release of her film venture (The Christmas Candle).

http://www.examiner.com/review/susan-boyle-s-us-tour-ended-jax-on-a-questionable-note