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The Great British Bake Off: The Final8pm, Channel 4

Its time to put the spatula down, succumb to a sugar-induced coma on the sofa, and see whos going to be crowned this years Bake Off winner. Heres what the three finalists need to do to impress Prue and Paul: put a signature twist on carrot cake, master a technical based on a Belgian recipe, and serve a showstopper banquet fit for a Mad Hatters tea party. Hollie Richardson

This generous documentary on Tate Moderns landmark 2014 exhibition of Matisses cut-outs (which then travelled to New Yorks MoMA) comes to the small screen for the first time. Gallery workers and art historians provide insight into the French artist including his productive competition with friend and rival Picasso. Henry Wong

Following Issa and Nathans heart-to-heart, where they both admitted to wanting something more with each other (followed by that perfect romcom kiss), the pair continue to get closer. And Molly finds herself dealing with a shock family emergency. HR

Misogyny once again abounds as the FBI corner Monica Lewinsky in a hotel room in the latest instalment of Ryan Murphys glossy retelling of the Clinton affair. While Beanie Feldsteins panicking Lewinsky looks even more like a rabbit in the headlights than usual, the pressures on not to call her mum. Hannah Verdier

Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming continue to rediscover their Scottish bits on this three-part campervan adventure. Journeying along the west coast, they make pit stops to concoct a midge repellent, take on one of Glencoes famous mountains, and meet a witch. HR

Multiple treats here for Stath fans: the discovery of a grainy, old home movie prompts an episode almost entirely set eight years ago, when Michael & Eagle Lettings formed and the gang first got together. Their patters just as bad and the hair is much, much worse. Then, back in the present, something truly lovely occurs. Jack Seale

Maurice (Merchant Ivory, 1987), 11.10pm, Film4

EM Forster refused to publish the novel during his lifetime due to its then controversial depiction of homosexuality, and it was not until 1987 that James Ivory and Ismail Merchant managed to make this finely crafted film adaptation. Another of the director-producer duos opulent studies of the upper-middle class all country houses and comfortable living it follows the sexual awakening of James Wilbys Maurice, initially falling in love with fellow Cambridge student Clive (Hugh Grant) but then struggling with his feelings, and their illegal status. Simon Wardell

Uefa Champions League Football: Villarreal v Manchester United5pm, BT Sport 3. From Estadio de la Cermica. Chelsea v Juventus is on BT Sport 2 from 7.15pm.

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Judith Sparhawk won first place and $100 in the Redlands Art Associations 6-Inch Square Show

A 6-inch piece of art called Catnip Tea Party by longtime Redlands artist Judith Sparhawk won first place in the Redlands Art Associations 6-Inch Square Show, which runs through Friday, Dec. 10.

For another two weeks visitors of the Redlands Art Association can enjoy the popular display of 6-by-6 inch art that lines the walls and table tops around the gallery.

More than 60 entries arrived for the third annual show where 1st through 4th place received monetary prizes. Two honorable mentions were also selected in the judged show where only members of Redlands Art Association could enter. Long time member and fellow artist, Jeff Owens judged the show and selected the winners.

First-place winner was Judith Sparhawk with Catnip Tea Party. Second place was taken by Kathryn Young with Carefree, third place went to Sandy Davies with Tiny Elephant and Jeff Moulds got fourth place with U.S.S. McNamaras Folly. The two honorable mentions went to Lynaia Freund with Summer Flowers and Carol Lima with Lavender Bliss.

Liz Coviello, gallery coordinator at Redlands Art Association, explained how many different types of media are represented in this years show.

We had some new artists submit things for the first time, Coviello said.

The show is not only a chance for members to be featured these weeks but also to get them to participate in a judged show.

The entries at the 6-Inch Square Show are all for sale at the gallery with prices beginning at $30.

Weve invited the artists to replace and put something new up, Coviello explained when one of art pieces are sold. Because of Thanksgiving, out-of-town visitors who come by the gallery should be able to buy the artwork, Coviello added.

The judge, Jeff Owens, studied at the University of Redlands where he earned his teaching credentials in social science and art. He has been a member of the Redlands Art Association since it was founded in 1964. Owens has won many awards and honors over the years and has been awarded membership to prestigious art collectives such as Watercolor West and the National Watercolor Society.

I think its a nice quality. Its an interesting mix of mediums, Coviello said, though most of all its quite a challenge to make artwork fit into the size requirement.

I was very surprised, said Sparhawk, an association member for more than 25 years, when she found out she had won first place. I was there when the judging was going on. He said that he liked the composition of it and that it was very different.

Its so amazing to me that you give artists a challenge and then you get these really nice little masterpieces.

She has won a first place once at the Multimedia Mini Show and received other honorable mentions at other shows, but this is her first win at the 6-Inch Square Show.

These small masterpieces can be seen at Redlands Art Association until Friday, Dec. 10.

Redlands Art Association

The 6-Inch Square Show will be on display until Fridy, Dec. 10. The price of the entered art pieces starts at $30.

Winners: First-place winner was Judith Sparhawk with Catnip Tea Party, $100. Second place, Kathryn Young with Carefree, $75. Third place, Sandy Davies with Tiny Elephant, $50. Jeff Moulds, fourth place with U.S.S. McNamaras Folly, $25. The two honorable mentions went to Lynaia Freund with Summer Flowers and Carol Lima with Lavender Bliss.

Where: 215 E State St., Redlands.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Christmas Tree Ornaments: Until Jan. 4 the sssociation will also have a Christmas tree decked with unique ornaments from RAA members. Price range is $5 to $40 per ornament.

Small Business Saturday: There is a gallery-wide 5% off sale on all artwork on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The 6-Inch Square Show: Will be on display until Friday, Dec. 10. Prices start at $30.

Website: redlands-art.org

Facebook: facebook.com/RedlandsArtAssociation

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Adam Dalva said he fell in love with Alana Salguero the first day he met her during freshman year at Swarthmore College in 2004. He would later write his wedding vows the night after their first date.

But that date didnt take place until more than a decade later.

I fell very strongly in love with Alana right away, Mr. Dalva said. He signed up for a Russian literature course at Swarthmore because Ms. Salguero mentioned she was interested in it, then joined the Tango club because she was a member.

Although Ms. Salguero, 35, considered Mr. Dalva, 35, a close friend that first semester, there were no romantic feelings on her end. I immediately found a kindred spirit in him and I truly loved him as a friend, she said.

That winter, she turned Mr. Dalva down when he declared his love for her. The pair didnt speak again until their junior year, when they both coincidentally signed up to study abroad in Italy.

There, a tentative friendship was rekindled. It only grew deeper and steadier when each moved to New York City after graduating in 2008.

The pair often met up as friends over the next 10 years. Though both dated others during this time, Mr. Dalva was unable to shake his unrequited feelings for Ms. Salguero.

His steadfastness ultimately changed things around for her. Reeling from a breakup, the death of a beloved pet and the stress of moving into a new apartment, Mr. Dalvas genuine concern and care for her, Ms. Salguero said, led to an emotional shift. In April 2018, she agreed to a romantic date.

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A New York City native, Mr. Dalva has a degree in English literature and went on to receive an M.F.A. in 2013 from N.Y.U. He is currently the books editor for the magazine Words Without Borders, as well as a creative writing professor at Rutgers University and a freelance writer.

Originally from Yorba Linda, Calif., Ms. Salguero graduated with a degree in art history and is the associate director of copy at Eileen Fisher in New York. The couple also share an art studio at the Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn, where Ms. Salguero creates visual art and Mr. Dalva writes.

Ms. Salguero realized she was in love with Mr. Dalva while they were on a trip to Scotland in September 2018.

The second I told him I loved him, I knew wed be getting married, she said.

The next month, the two moved in together, and by the following year, they were engaged. Mr. Dalva proposed to Ms. Salguero on May 20, 2019 at their shared home in Brooklyn.

The couple were married Oct. 31 in an outdoor ceremony at the Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., in front of 85 guests. Victoria Gottlieb, a friend of Mr. Dalva from graduate school, officiated after becoming ordained by the American Marriage Ministries for the event. Afterward, attendees enjoyed a Venetian masquerade-themed cocktail party.

The ceremony and cocktail party were part of a three-day wedding celebration. The day before, there was a dinner followed by a bonfire at Corona del Mar State Beach. And the day after, an English tea party was held at the Tea House On Los Rios. Those in attendance were vaccinated and staff wore masks.

After a three-day honeymoon in Palm Springs, Calif., the couple returned to New York.

I feel like moving forward itll be more of what weve done before, Ms. Salguero said. We play around, we have fun, and thats what were going to be doing in the future.

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EDITOR:

Remember Harry and Louise? I do. TV ads in which Louise voices her fears of a government takeover of health care. Whispers of shortages, denials and death panels swept the country. Deep pockets paid for those ads and deep pockets paid for the busloads of tea party protesters who roamed about, spreading fears that, somehow, never materialized with the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Years before, in response to the Clinton administrations ill-fated attempt to establish universal health care, the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation had developed a plan that utilized existing insurance companies to provide coverage for everyone. As governor, Mitt Romney instituted the Heritage plan in Massachusetts. His party backed the plan at that time, but when President Barack Obama wanted to use that same plan nationwide, they renamed it Obamacare and fought vociferously against it. Socialism, you know. Government takeover of health care. No choice of doctors. Poor Louise. Poor Harry.

I remember, too, President George W. Bushs support for Medicare Part D, the prescription drug coverage. The same bill specifically encouraged the development of Medicare Advantage plans, in which the insurer would get the money that we paid into Medicare,as well as additional premiums paid separately by each enrollee. The hope was that these managed care plans would be so well accepted that traditional Medicare would eventually fade away, leaving the field once more to the private insurance companies. This same bill also forbade Medicare from negotiating prices with drug companies, a restriction that did not apply to private insurers. The Advantage plans were widely accepted, and no one seemed to notice or care that the drug formulary sent out by each insurer, along with the tier levels of drugs and the list of participating pharmacies were, in effect, the insurance companies telling us what drugs we could take, and where we could buy them. These decisions were made based upon the prices they negotiated with drug companies. Now Congress considers allowing Medicare the same right to negotiate. Outrage! Socialism! People will die! Have you seen those commercials? Shades of Harry and Louise.

Lola Johnson

Kingsford

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Malema said the ANC tried to lure them with positions but they stood firm on the demands the party made ahead of the coalition talks.

Dont try and obsess us with positions, we are obsessed with the land. Anything that is going to deliver the land, we will deliver it into any municipality. We want the land. We are fighting battles of our forefathers that they could not conquer.

Why do you want us to stop when we can see potential of getting the land by giving them their minuscule municipality and we take the land? Why? because we want the land and we did a commitment that we will get land in our lifetime and we are going to do everything in our power to deliver the land.

Theirs, Malema said, was to kill the ANC but if we say guys lets combine our numbers in parliament and pass a law that women get free sanitary towels, why would you say we shouldnt speak to the ANC about that which has a potential for women to get free sanitary towels?

We are not saying lets combine our numbers and put Malema as deputy president, we say lets combine our numbers to pass a law for clinics to open 24 hours. You come and say CCT dont speak to the ANC, hey man we are still waiting for 2024 to rule but what if there is an opportunity to deliver this thing quickly before 2024? asked Malema.

He also took a swipe at ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba who just days after rejecting the EFF's deal to work together in hung municipalities has also seemingly been left out in the cold after the DA refused to support his mayoral ambitions in Johannesburg.

It's politics my child, dont act like Mashaba and say I dont talk to, I dont talk to now he is unable to get the mayorship with this I dont talk to thing of being too forward. Just walking around not knowing politics.

Malema has also defended his decision to have tea with former president Jacob Zuma ahead of his incarceration for refusing to appear before the state capture commission of inquiry.

Others are saying we lost elections because Malema went to drink tea with Zuma. What if that tea is the one that moved us from five to three in KZN in eThekwini?

If that tea was hitting us it was supposed to hit us there first. No it didnt, I dont know how they are looking at this maths. From five to three Malema you cost us votes from eight councillors to 24 councillors in eThekwni after the tea.

He said he went to Nkandla to tell Zuma that he will get arrested should he remain steadfast in his refusal to appear before the commission of inquiry into state capture.

I didnt go there to beg Zuma for anything, I went there to tell Zuma to go to the commission. Now youre fighting with me to tell a person to do the right thing, you say we cant vote for you because you went to drink tea but I didnt just drink tea, I was telling this old man that youre going to be arrested if you dont go to the commission. Did he not get arrested? He didnt listen. Had he listened to me, he would not have gone to jail, Malema said.

Malema has maintained that this was to convince Zuma to do the right thing and if that has cost the EFF votes then he was prepared to take any form of punishment, including being removed from his leadership position.

I will never stop telling people to do the right thing. If that is going to cost us votes so be it. Im prepared to go home at my grandmothers house because theres no-one there. Go live there and let you be with your EFF that you want to lead with lies, saying we should not go around telling people the truth that they must go to the commission. Youre saying that is wrong when we ask a person to comply with the law of SA.

We will never stop telling the truth. It doesnt matter how much it will cost us but the truth will remain the truth and one day it will pay off. They will thank us that these are the people who liberated us.

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