The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout read more

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout Europe: the devil's hoof, the devil's horn mark. It reaches back to early Christianity and the middle ages. Where a child was born out of wedlock, the church cooked up the impression that you'd done something sinful, and something dreadful would result. You will still find, particularly in Greece, people doing a little sign when they see a very badly disabled child – it needs warding off.

Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years read more

Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years and I believe Alan's wealth of experience should be of great value to our Academy in advancing the many exciting initiatives we have for the future.

[If something better] is out there, then we'll keep them, ... If not, let's scrap it.

[If something better] is out there, then we'll keep them, ... If not, let's scrap it.

Italy in the first years got food, for the first year or the first periods got food. Then we got read more

Italy in the first years got food, for the first year or the first periods got food. Then we got raw materials and then we got tool machines, let's say, instruments for working.

I didn't think about whether I was writing poems. I was thinking. And the more I was thinking, the more read more

I didn't think about whether I was writing poems. I was thinking. And the more I was thinking, the more there was I didn't understand.

British people don't feel they can tear themselves away from their desk, and have developed a very functional relationship with read more

British people don't feel they can tear themselves away from their desk, and have developed a very functional relationship with food.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

We have identified 30 service personnel — 29 men and one woman — who could use our services.

We have identified 30 service personnel — 29 men and one woman — who could use our services.

I think I did as good as I could. I'm a senior, so I'm happy.

I think I did as good as I could. I'm a senior, so I'm happy.