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Consider this the official keanuvision Constantine reaction/discussion thread. Don't click below or in the comments if you haven't seen it yet because there be spoilers.
I'm going to want to see it again this weekend (of course) but after seeing the film this Monday, I can say I really liked everything about it for the most part. I loved the look of the film and all the actors gave great performances.
Like Parsi's comments in an earlier entry...
"Saw the movie today and I was blown away. Its NOT like any other movie & I was not born yesterday so I've seen a whole lotta movies. Can't wait to see it tomorrow, & I really can't wait to have it on DVD! This movie will remain a classic for those who appreciate the genre. I expect there will be a lot of copycatting.... Keanu's performance as Constantine was perfectly INSPIRED (I have read the entire Hellblazer collection) and the rest of the cast were brilliant as well."
OMG were Stormare & Keanu too fab or what?!? I was transfixed! Maybe I'll go to the late show tonight......Posted by: Parsippanynj on February 18, 2005 04:20 PM
Going tomorrow night -- can't wait -- the betting at HSX is that it will not make its nut -- I think that is not a good bet -- I think it will beat the Will Smith Hitch flick -- Think I will vote often with my ----- ;)Posted by: jude on February 18, 2005 05:52 PM
I saw the movie twice this afternoon. (Yeah, I'm obsessed.) I thought it was a fantastic movie - probably the best that Keanu has done. I really liked his hard-boiled kick-ass attitude. Plus the tons of close-ups of his brown eyes didn't hurt, either. lol If anyone doesn't like this movie, then they have lost their damn mind.
LTLPosted by: LoveTheLefty on February 18, 2005 06:03 PM
It's got a very neat, classic look, and Keanu was excellent. He really nailed that 40s noir-detective act, and he added to it a bitter spirituality that was just great. I loved Tilda Swinton as the demented Gabriel. On the other hand I don't know how this film will do in the box-office. It's slower, darker than I expected.Posted by: filiz on February 18, 2005 06:18 PM
Totally loved it, twisted wicked plot twists I was not ready for at all!!! Thought Keanu toatally nailed the role and can't wait to get back and see it again.....I am so freaking proud that our local paper gave it this review - Constantine
Action, SciFi
Rated R for violence and demonic images.
Running Time: 2:01
Keanu Reeves is strong as a demonhunter trying to keep Los Angeles from being overrun by Satan's minions. Director Francis Lawrence adapts DC Comics' Hellblazer series into a stylish, exciting and emotionally deep action thriller.
Totally loved it, twisted wicked plot twists I was not ready for at all!!! Thought Keanu toatally nailed the role and can't wait to get back and see it again.....I am so freaking proud that our local paper gave it this review - Constantine
Action, SciFi
Rated R for violence and demonic images.
Running Time: 2:01
Keanu Reeves is strong as a demonhunter trying to keep Los Angeles from being overrun by Satan's minions. Director Francis Lawrence adapts DC Comics' Hellblazer series into a stylish, exciting and emotionally deep action thriller. oh it doesn't show that it gave it 3 1/2 stars!!!!
I absolutely loved it (and I am religious, so I thought I would have problems). I can't improve on what's been said here--Keanu really nailed it and that was the first comment by both my friends when we walked out.
I don't know what the reviewers have been smoking.
I thought it was slow--but in a good way. I prefer the word "deliberate". I savored every scene! I loved the way we were allowed to watch the story unfold. Unfold I say again, rather than having a story SLAMMED INTO YOUR FACE, thankyouverymuch.
I can't wait to see it again..will definitely sneak out this weekend...although my friends already know I'm insane by the STACK of ticket stubs from Reloaded and Revolutions...Posted by: Nudel on February 18, 2005 07:10 PM
just got back from the show, have friends over, so just poppin in to say, IT ROCKED!!
it started off a bit slow for me, ONLY, cuz i "thought" it was gonna be scary, but to me it was more of a thriller...my mistake for 'not watching the trailers or reading anything much bout the movie'..i wanted it to be totally fresh and not spoiled by the toooo much info in the trailers...anyways, i totally loved it..several funny lil tidbits ( should i take all my clothes off ? Keanu: HMMMMMMM im thinking ) haha loved that
very good movie, definately a must seePosted by: Dawni on February 18, 2005 07:41 PM
I was lucky enough to be able to watch Constantine in Hong Kong on the 9th and I really loved Keanu's performance in the movie!
And Keanu's face filling up the whole big theatre screen... and the six pack! *drool*
My favourite scene was when Angela gets into the bath tub to go to hell and asks Constantine whether she needs to take her clothes off... there is a long pause, Constantine stares down at her... and says, he needs to think and then another long pause which then ended with Angela saying, "John! John!" and Constantine suddenly springs back to life and replies no. Awwwwww. That was cute.
I mentioned before in my journal that I wouldn't watch it again because the demons really creep me out. LOL! Its been more than a week since I watched the movie now and some how I've changed my mind and I really want to go see it again in the weekend!Posted by: dazzlestar on February 18, 2005 08:02 PM
I saw it last Wednesday over here. I really, really enjoyed the film. Even my brother who's sort of a movie buff loved it, f@ck the critics.Posted by: jeanna on February 18, 2005 10:20 PM
I just got back from the really, really, REALLY late showing of Constantine...I LOVED it! Keanu was great as JC, definitely a dark antihero to love. I liked the entire cast, but aside from Keanu, Shia was my favorite...and I stayed for the credits too ;-)
...yep, I too couldnt help but notice those deep brown eyes on that big screen either wow!
He might have had a better performance than this in some other movie, but if he did, I can't remember it right now. The scene where he's pretending to send Balthazar to heaven by reading the rites is just amazing. I was nailed to my chair. Holy shot gun!
I also loved the moments before the bathtub scene. :)
Awesome movie. I need to see it again.Posted by: Zen on February 19, 2005 06:52 AM
Do it, Zenny!
After having seen it three times with different people
I must say the audience's reaction to it was always positive...
It's always in the eyes of the beholder, isn't it? ;-)
You can vote to show support for Constantine at HotList.MSNBC.com; let's get "Loved It" numbers up! Thanks, all!Posted by: te-ke on February 19, 2005 10:00 AM
They had me hooked 3/4 of the way through...then they lost me. Didn't care for the ending. But who cares, HE was awesome.Posted by: justJENN on February 19, 2005 10:14 AM
I hated the gum. John Constantine should have lit up.Posted by: krix on February 19, 2005 11:07 AM
We went to a matinee time so the theater wasn't full (just the I like it really) but the audience reaction was very positive. Several people were laughing out loud at the funny parts. I thought the movie was totally killer but too short. There were a few details I would have loved to see explained in more detail. And I agree it's one of Keanu's best performances. He's like a fine wine.Posted by: doah64 on February 19, 2005 11:32 AM
I loved the ending. And I love the gum, it so totally caught me by surprise. I was sure he was going to light up. But then, that would mean his whole attitude toward his fate, before the devil changed it around for him, didn't really run that deep. It does make the prospect of a sequel a little less interesting though. The whole "he's out of time" angle is kind of shot. And I really want to see Keanu be John Constantine again.Posted by: Zen on February 19, 2005 11:48 AM
aw, krix I loved the gum. Thought it was hilarious. And ya know, I'm sure Satan at least is counting on him ruining his life again somehow with the extra time he's been given.
Do you really think JC is going to be able to give up the smokes? I don't.
I'd love to see another JC film, but I too was having difficulty trying to figure out a good story without the "time's running out" angle, as Zenny says.Posted by: Nudel on February 19, 2005 01:06 PM
Yes - the gum, made him look weak. He should have said F* it and smoked. Better movie.Posted by: justJENN on February 19, 2005 01:58 PM
Yes, the gum was much too wholesome for that character. And why exactly would he want to prolong his life anyway? He's seen heaven and he's seen hell and he's just turned his life around so that he's eligible for heaven--if I were him I'd continue smoking like a chimney.Posted by: filiz on February 19, 2005 02:16 PM
Saw it. Enjoyed it. Loved the visuals. Keanu was great of course (especially loved the scene where he's holding the bible and quoting scripture) But to get to the whole "gum" issue & sequel issue, that's being discussed.
Didn't Satan remove JC's lung cancer?? So, wouldn't his life be prolonged now? Also, I thought he got a "second" chance by doing a "selfless" act. So, he's got a shot at going to heaven now? I agree that in the comics/graphic novels JC would just smoke and say screw it, but as Keanu likes his character to have a redemptive quality, that apparently wasn't going to be. If he was going to play the part that is. (According to the interviews I've read of his lately-that's just what interests him more nowadays). Plus, this is a "Hollywood" movie version of Constantine, not a direct adaptation (as I know you all know). :) And then if you stayed after the credits you saw...
Shia's character become an angel, so maybe he'd have help from Chaz in the sequel (to assure him a place in heaven)? Or maybe Chas would come back with powers to see the things that JC could see. Or maybe Chas could come back with even MORE powers/abilities than JC. I don't know, I'm grasping at straws probably.
I've only seen it once, so maybe I've missed a few things? I guess I'll just have to see it again. Oh darn. :)
Saw it. LIked it. Good story. Great acting all around. Lots of laughs. Depth, but with a very subtle approach. Good editing. No gratuitous gore. Overflowing with symbolism. Aesthetically pleasing. A visual poem. THUMBS UP!Posted by: Lori L on February 19, 2005 03:51 PM
saw it twice today, and i'll probably go again tomorrow. i needed a good keanu immersion today, i guess. wondrous visuals, excellent character development, beautiful people, and i just BET that gum was Nicorette (or whatever you call it). i must say i loved the gum, as it was totally unexpected, and i don't think it showed weakness at all. it showed us that Constantine has indeed learned something about his life and his worth, and that maybe just maybe he could be falling in love. and leaving the lighter on Chas's headstone was a nice touch, as well.Posted by: lori on February 19, 2005 05:35 PM
I just got home after seeing this movie and -- DAMN, I loved it! Local paper trashed it and I left the theater wondering what other movie the nitwit critic had watched, because it sure couldn't have been the one I just enjoyed.
I laughed out loud when he popped the gum in his mouth at the end, because I was fully expecting him to light up. Thought it was a lovely touch.Posted by: JeezLouise on February 19, 2005 06:36 PM
I don't know if it's just US critics, but critics over here in Malaysia loved it. Unanimously I might add. But we in Asia always did have more of an appreciation for Keanu's movies than the general US public does.Posted by: Mercy on February 19, 2005 07:01 PM
US critics reactions against Keanu always keep me guessing... it not this way in other countries, and it's pretty obvious for the reactions of the movie going public that Constantine will be a success. OK, it was about 50/50 in positive and negative reviews, but some of them trashed Keanu in a very ridiculous way. Hitch is a very average movie, cheesy in every minute, Will Smith plays, well, Will Smith, and critics love! What the hell?!
Frankly, I can see a critic attacking this movie for any number of reasons. Parts of it left me very confused, and please no one kill me but I felt (very personal, subjective opinion here) that it could have been much better edited and written.
Keanu, though, was great. He nailed that character. His Constantine did not in any way, shape or form resemble his Neo; he had a great understated sense of humor, he was really, really good. And, as usual, so few critics noticed it. With a few exceptions they either bashed the guy or ignored him.
Posted by: filiz on February 19, 2005 09:51 PM
Very annoying!
Saw it at an afternoon matinee yesterday and I LOVED IT!!! I stayed to see the after-credit part because we started discussing the movie and were slow to leave. We were walking up the aisle and it started up again. A nice surprise.
Was the movie slow? I didn't notice. I was engaged throughout the movie. And I was impressed by ALL the performances. Well done! And those close ups ... heavenly! :) And they didn't cover up the scar ... Mmmmm
I really liked the gum. At first it did seem a little weak, but I think it has a deeper significance than lighting up would have. It shows that Constantine is a changed man, that he has hope for his future. A second chance that he's not gonna blow by repeating his mistakes.
The thing I liked the most is how he got the devil down to earth. I thought that was ingenious. You are led to think he is just being weak to avoid the suffering (which would have been totally out of character) and then you see the plan. Loved it!
I was a little disappointed by the very small number of people in the audience on the movie's opening weekend, but I'm hoping it is because of the venue I chose and that it was in the afternoon.Posted by: sta-cie on February 20, 2005 07:08 AM
Oh yeah ... also saw the preview for A Scanner Darkly!!! Yay!Posted by: sta-cie on February 20, 2005 12:23 PM
To make it short: This film is exactly what cinema is for: Entertainment!
They worked out the 'holy' Hellblazer story in a way it couldn't done much better. I knew the comics before and yes, I was a bit pi..ed off because of LA (not London) about the dark hair (not blonde) of Constantine. Those were just some special characteristicas of Hellblazer a fan will not miss at all. But I can speak for myself, it made no huge difference to me while watching the movie. I didn't noticed these changes anymore what means nothing else than 'good done'.
Loved the way the movie is photographed. Just the camera's position when Constantine leaves the cab for the first time. Great!
Hm, the only thing I wasn't too much impressed about is Mrs. Weisz. Sorry, but she made me not believe that she felt kind of guilty because of her sisters dead and for me she missed a lot of other important scenes. But she's still a cute one.
For all the other actors: thumb up!
Regarding all these stereotype Keanu-critics (I personally would be so bored if I would repeat myself in my critics again and again...seems like they don't have any demands in their own work) I know from now on how they're doing it: 'Oh, Keanu Reeves plays in this film? Where is my 'I-have-to-diss-him'-textmodul I saved for all times on my comp?'
That's all. No quality. Guess, some had not seen the movie at all. It's just a textmodul in MS Office. Woah!Posted by: creezy on February 20, 2005 01:50 PM
yes. i heart you forever! yes more than ever!
you need me i'm aa 10!
i know i know...
i'm late in posting... but i havea good please pleaseexcusuise me!
i'hve been travleing in la with our english freind nettie! but she went back home today so i can have my computer back!!! kidding! *yay!nettie!!!!*
we saw constantine... becky and vibe merchants.... delt with rain, la traffic... crawling through windows, wrong tv channels, wrong coast times...going to our first real live premiere...a hem... .... and somefan girl squealing late late shows andsome more fan girl squealing early shows!!!! i planaammmm sooooooo behind you!
sooo.... here goes!
I've seen constantine 3 times so far....
each time i've seen soemthing or learned something new... it's a running theme for me with keanu movies...
actually i live for those close ups of keanu's face and eyes...he is sooo very expressive with the camera...the camera lovesloves loves loves him... it's as if he is actually coming rthrough, to me, the lens... his words (or i mean his characters words...) and expressions and actions...he has every fiber and molecule of his totally georgous bod at his beck and call, even his hair...i am aroused by his presence part an d parcel whole and wholesome... he really reaches me like this... and more more...
oh... and for the medium shots...
oh and for the long shots.... omg.... him standing in his apt by the window... by the table by the bathtub (ohhhhhhhhhhh111!!!!!! the bathroom) but i really love themovie i really love the standing close side by side scenes, i really love... the movie... (iv'e been wanting to say 'i'm in camp keanu' for along time now.... hmmmmmmm) he's chocolateandvanilla he's got my cinnamon... and i love cinnamon toast!)
first was on valentines day... at the egyptian and was thouroughly impressed....(although i feel sooo much better now.. i was still too shy to give francis lawrence the rose and valentine 'bag of chocolate gold' (holy shotgun home made truffles, pumpkingcake with chocolateswirledin it, and yer basic truffle brownies), i made for us friends in line...i could probably do it now!) as i expected to be.... overall i felt the style was made to be an audience pleaser...i really liked the way the story came together and wasn't really sure what to totally expect...i understand more the comic book style of filmmaking... after seeing the 18 minute montage presented at comic con last summer, i'm thinkin that the full finished film stayed true to that...
and after keanu's years portryaing neo, i'm sure an intense life experience, i was kind of thinking that we might see some trace of that character in his JC performance... mais non mon chere.... he was all JC.... spiritual warrior... channel for the higher light...master of the path of knowledge which iswaht the (how do i know this.... well... he was/is the one weilding that kick ass holy shotgun.... and he wooksgood drenched and dripping in that holywater!)
the chenmistry between keanu and rachel is apsolytely palpable in the air.... john...
they are both really sexy people yet that was expertly integrated into the story...
ok... i've typed too much again... but one last thought....
the critics will always be the critics...that's what they get paid for....
however, every single person i spoke with, and i spoke to people at each showing....said they really liked it and were interested in keanu, the character, andthe subject of the film...
it's having yercake and thefrosting on it 2!
Posted by: wanda on February 20, 2005 02:08 PM
I loved it, loved it, loved it!! Saw it twice this weekend, plan to go again next weekend. I already can't wait for the dvd!! I don't think I've ever been so concentrated on something so much that it made my eyes hurt, LOL! I was so involved and sucked in I don't think I ever blinked, LOL! I didn't think it was as scary as the previews made it out to be, but then I made the comment afterwards that the plot is so engrossing that you sort of forget about the freaky deaky stuff, infact I was never scared at all. I thought the demons were a bit corny looking, but I did stop and tell myself that it's a take from a comic and that's what comics carry, so I'm fine with it. The makeup and CGI on Gavin Rossdale was brilliant! I never really realized, until now, how incredible Keanu is at acting out pain. His cries at certain parts during the film blew me away, as if it was really happening to him. I was very impressed with that. And you can really tell he's an incredible actor because you see how much his character sort of changes his attitude once he realizes he is interested in Angela. It's almost as if Angela's character had a hand in saving him. You can see the chemistry brewing and you can tell he wants to sample it, but obviously has things to take care of first. And he does an exorcism exceptionally well! Love the way he straddles and holds the possessed girl. Rachel does a wonderful job, her emotional breakdowns were very much believable and her accent was good, you forget she is British. Loved her acting after she experienced hell from the bathtub. I think Keanu is phenomenal at the way he acts with his hands. Loved the part where Constantine and Chaz are extracting the demon from Angela, loved the way Keanu acted with his hands. Here are some of my comments:
- First off, I'm very glad I read the book because it explained a lot, especially the bits in Mexico, otherwise I probably would have been sitting there going "wtf?"
- My favorite part was the part where Chaz and Constantine come together to exorcise Angela. Thought the physical acting in that moment was spectacular! And I LOVED when he held her head after he was finished and she sort of looked at him like he was an angel, the moment the two of them share at that moment made my heart flutter. Sigh....
- I loved the bathroom moment when Constantine had to think about Angela keeping her clothes on or not when she asked "Do I need to take the rest of my clothes off or leave them on?" He looks her up and down with a smerk and says "I'm thinking..." That was in the book and definately a moment I couldn't wait to see how he played out. Loved the smerk on his face as if he was about to break character. Did anyone else notice the rubber ducky on Constantine's tub? LOL!
- Loved when Constantine says "that was a 200 dollar shirt by the way" after Midnight burned him.
- The moment when John asks for a little attention broke my heart. I just wanted to wrap him up and hold him. And the acting in that moment was so heartrenching!
- For some reason I teared up pretty good when Constantine was in the doctor's office. I sympathized with him like no other. It wasn't even that big of a scene and I'm sitting there blubbering, LOL!
- I loved how the makeup made him look like he was sick and worn out, especially around the eyes, dark circles, you could tell the character was suffering from something, however he still looked yummy as all get out, and then at the very end after the cancer was extracted from him, you could see how exquisit and dreamy he looked on the rooftop and had the color of someone who was healthy. And booooyyyy did he look good on that rooftop!
- LOVED the end when Constantine places a piece of gum in his mouth rather than a cigarette, wish Keanu would do that in real life. ;-) I worry about his lungs so much, especially after he did this film. I really want him to go have a PET scan, just for peace of mind, LOL!
- I really liked the three moments in the film when you are teased thinking Constantine and Angela are going to kiss, but they don't. But I really wanted them to!
- How hot was he smoking out on his balcony!!? THUD!
- It was pretty much the same as the book minus a few moments between Angela and Constantine that I really wanted to see but didn't. And the ending with Chaz is different. However, the clip at the end of the credits explains the book part of Chaz better. And they totally deleted Ellie out.
- Previews make it more scary than it actually is, a lot of people have told me they felt the same thing.
- Demographics: The first showing I went to was a 7pm showing on Friday and the theater wasn't very packed and that worries me. I so want this to be huge at the box office so they'll do a sequel. However, it was filled with a mixed audience. Anywhere from 18-70 I would say. A lot of middle aged couples.
Lots of men. However I did see a lot of late teen girls. So, it pretty much attracts everyone I think. The second showing was on Saturday morning and it was just me and my friend and about 5 single men scattered througout the theater.
- Chaz was not in this movie enough.
- Totally notice how everytime Keanu and Rachel are in a movie together, he's giving her a bath?! LOL! LOVE IT!
- I don't want to compare this to the Matrix, but I did notice CGI moments. Example, bullet time. The devil walking while Gabriele is paused holding the spear of destiny before she goes to stab Angela's stomach.
- Loved how Constantine flipped the devil off as he was rising, LOL!
Talked to a couple young guys who saw the movie over the weekend. They couldn't stop raving about it!Posted by: lizzie on February 20, 2005 06:08 PM
Hi! New to posting here, but definitely not new to Keanu! Went to see it on Saturday--LOVED it!
I went to see a 1:15 matinee show. I like going to movies by myself and when it's less crowded to I can pay attention to the story without someone asking me "What did he just say?/What's gonna happen?" every two seconds LOL But I was concerned by the lack of people in the audience. I think there might have been about 20 of folks in the theater. Our local papers gave this good reviews, so I don't know what kept folks away..maybe there were more folks at the later showings, I dunno.
Keanu was brilliant,as were Tilda Swinton, Peter Stomare, and the 'finger-lickin' good' Gavin Rossdale. The story held my interest, people chuckled at all the right times--so I really don't get some of the negative reviews. Eye of the beholder and all that, I guess. I was suprised to see "Hitch" still at the top of the box office--I love Will Smith and, while the movie looks pretty funny, I was never in a rush to put "Hitch" on my must see list. I was suprised that "Constantine" was not gory and did not have exceptionally bad language--some films rate PG 13 would have had this and more. I guess the R rating was for "satanic" images, but I saw it more as a supernatural detective story.
Just to tell you how stupid critics are. I started to read a Keanu-bashing review from The Tennesseean newspaper. The critic said that Keanu's acting was so bad in the movie that he wasn't even a convincing smoker. Hello --- I believe Keanu does know how to smoke because he does it every f*cking day! It amazes me the extent that critics go to rip Keanu.Posted by: LoveTheLefty on February 21, 2005 08:20 AM
LTL, please tell me you fired off an email to that asshat... And you might send him a copy of the positive review from salon.com that's up at club keanu while you're at it..Posted by: nudel on February 21, 2005 12:46 PM
Saw it again. Holds up to multiple viewings! I agree that Gavin's ('finger licking good') portrayal is perfect, as is everyone in this film (Lu was unexpected and right-on, down to his preference for wearing white....and was that tar on his feet? from La Brea, perhaps?). Saw it the second time in a completely different neighborhood (racially, socio-economically) and both audiences seemed to really like it! They laughed in the right places, gasped, and paid attention. And...I'd like to add that Keanu in this role is perfect, absolutely subtle and knowing and weary and everything the character should be. Reminded me of Humphrey Bogart....with a little Harrison Ford cheekiness thrown in. A really great film. A work of art. If it doesn't do well in the theatres, it will once it hits home video I'm sure! ....and I definitely feel a sequel coming on.Posted by: Lori L on February 21, 2005 01:13 PM
aawww, come on guys, I didn't think the gum made him look weak. I thought it made him look like he was beginning to have faith and look at the world a different way. I think Angela's character also saved him in a way. I think his feelings toward her helped his sacrifice for his sister.
And maybe it's just the romantic in me that I see it this way, but I totally loved the gum!
Froodian slip, Jena? "his sacrifice for his sister" *wink*
Can someone please explain to me what was going on between Constantine & Father Hennessy after JC exorcised the soldier demon? What was the amulet all about? Why did JC make FH take it off?
Do I need to buy the novelisation?
Can I dream that the sequel will have a better script? (don't get me wrong I love this movie, but on a second viewing I really could wish the story made a little more sense. I loved all the secondary characters and hope that we see more of, for example, Papa Midnite...)Posted by: nudel on February 21, 2005 02:28 PM
I've read the novelization and according to that, John was asking FH do do some psychic snooping for him. The amulet blocked the psychic signals and also protected FH from psychic suggestions, so he got FH to take it off so that he could read the signals better. That's also why he wanted Angela to wear it, to protect her from psychic suggestions.Posted by: annie on February 21, 2005 02:51 PM
This is from Box office MoJo (below) -- When we went there were lines and great audience response -- saw it again at a matinee today and there was applause -- looks like the critics underestimated Keanu's power again --
I enjoyed it alot -- enough to see it again -- it totally captured a '40s film noir feeling -- was it faithful to the comic?? Probably not -- but it was a kick ass piece of entertainment.
It seemed to attract a fairly broad demographic -which pleased me -- don't know if I would be all that interested in seeing a sequel -- but I would like to see what they could do with "Satan's son" --
"Starring Keanu Reeves as a chain-smoking paranormal detective between heaven and hell, Constantine exorcised an estimated $29.7 million from 3,006 locations, beating the openings of fellow demonic comic book adaptations Hellboy and Spawn, and, in unadjusted gross, the debut of the original Matrix six years ago. According to distributor Warner Bros.' exit polling, the audience was 56 percent male and evenly split between those over and under age 25."
It goes on to say that the estimated gross for the weekend was $46.5+/- -- not to shabby -- I think the overseas gross will make it a mega money maker --Posted by: jude on February 21, 2005 03:35 PM
thanks, annie, that makes perfect sense. I understood about the psychic snooping, I just didn't get what the amulet *did*. Now that I do, alles klar.Posted by: Nudel on February 21, 2005 03:50 PM
i've seen it 3 times now, and each time i see/hear something new. also, different characters strike me more strongly on different viewings. today i was blown away by Midnite more than in previous viewings, and also by Gabriel in full warrior angel garb. and lordy lordy, when JC takes off that overcoat, what a lovely bottom he shows us (sorry, but those scenes in his apartment with Angela nearly killed me today!). must...have....more...Constantine!Posted by: lori on February 21, 2005 09:06 PM
I heard about the possibility of a sequel, too. I think that since they will have less to set up (not that they did a great job setting much up in this movie) the plot for the sequel might just be a bit more linear? More comprehensible, perhaps? Damn, I hope so.
And I thought Keanu did a great noir detective. Bless him, he could hold up his head with the likes of Bogie.
...and that 50 foot Keanu *swoon*...it was like he was right there in the theater.Posted by: lizzie on February 22, 2005 09:00 AM
Went to see on opening day and I loved it!
Keanu was great in this one, he was funny the audience laughed in all the right places, yet he portrayed a jerk very well, was funny everytime his lips got close to Rachels she looked like she expected him to kiss her and he never did!
Too funny. : )
I was happy to see a full theatre too, people of all ages, men and women it was great.
Loved the ending...plan on seeing it again!
Eh. I fell asleep.
It was ok, the effects were fun. The story was so-so. I kept wanting to smack Keanu for that slowed-down voice he was affecting. Dude, please! All in all, not as sucky as I expected, but sure not any great shakes.
And what happened to that demon he was supposed to fuck?Posted by: Stomper on February 23, 2005 12:20 AM
He was supposed to be fucking a demon? Why, oh why did they cut that scene out? They included any number of scenes that made no sense and connected nowhere, so why not that one? Damn! Damn!! How inconsiderate could they get?!!Posted by: filiz on February 23, 2005 11:06 AM
Well, after all is said and done....we (whole family) totally loved it...just the way it is...of course we might have enjoyed a little hanky-panky (!) with a half-breed or Rachel (bless her) but actually it was so well conceived and executed we have no complaints...now they are saying there WILL BE a sequel...so there will be plenty of time (hopefully) for a little romancing of the beautiful and talented Rachel!!! Two thumbs up from this family...go Lawrence (with your vision) and go Keanu with your incredible talent...etc,etc. etc....rave reviews!!!!! from a group of people who have actually read the Hellblazer graphic novels:-)Posted by: PsympleMind on February 23, 2005 04:11 PM
despite another joke that was marinated for months in advance, right in time for valentines day, and my inability focus with a cramp in my stomach from tension.
i found the movie to be interesting and i was intrigued with the plot, the story held my attention. i actually enjoyed the movie. i didn't know what to expect but the movie surprised me with excellent special effects and deep lines. the actors and actresses did a marvelous portrayal. Wonderful.Posted by: Sure on February 24, 2005 06:51 PM


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Saturday 19 March 2016 at 5pm
Salle Duguesclin, Palais de la Raymondie
The emergence of the bastides in southern France
The creation of bastides affected the whole of south-western France in the 13th century. The closest bastide is the royal bastide of Puybrun which received its charter of customs and privileges on 2nd May 1282 and was confirmed by the king in July of the same year.
With Jean-Pierre Laussac, secretary of the Association of the bastide of Puybrun, former director of research at the CNRS*.
* National Centre for Scientific Research
Saturday 9th April 2016 at 5pm
Salle Duguesclin, Palais de la Raymondie
Niederlander and Arnal, two independent reseachers
With Jean Gasco, responsible for research at the CNRS, UMR 5140, who led the archeological excavations of the sinkhole (or doline) of the Roucadour cave at Thémines.
After the discovery of the body of the hermit Amadour in 1166, Martel became a stopover point for pilgrims to Rocamadour coming from the north. So it is not surprising that many hostels and inns thrived in the town. There were also hospitals, whose function was to welcome not only the poor and sick of the town but also needy or exhausted travellers. Three hospitals flourished - Saint Marc, de la Vere Croix, and Saint Esprit, without counting the mythical Templar hospital and the consuls' large hospital.
After a time of great prosperity in the Middle Ages, this tradition of hospitality waned during the wars of the 15th and 16th centuries. Later the numbers of merchants passing through Martel diminished as they turned to the post road through Souillac, where the salt traders kept the salt traffic for themselves. As pilgrimage became less fashionable, Martel, now a town of law makers, slept behind the severe facades of its smart houses.
It is the distant past that we will attempt to make come to life."
August 2015...
TEN years of research at
Cuzoul, Gramat :
Appraisal and perspective
Nicolas Valdeyron, professor of prehistory at the University of Toulouse Jean-Jaurés, talks about his ten years of research carried out at the site of Cuzoul with a team of student volunteers, young people who are studying the history of art and archeology.
The deposit at Cuzoul is one of the rare sequences of reference for the Mesolithic in the south of France. The deposit was first explored from 1923 by R. Lacam and A. Niederlender. Their first work covered only the interior of the cavity and demonstrated the presence, under around 2m of sediments, of a unique amount of accumulated archeological material. It was only in 1927 that a much more important and interesting archeological sequence was identified, qualified as dating from the Azilo-Sauveterrian to the Iron Age, passing through Mesolithic and ancient Neolithic.
Nicolas Valdeyron, professor of prehistory at the University of Toulouse, deputy director of the Traces laboratory and specialist in the Mesolithic.
June 2015...
Activities for the family
Fashion accessories - from prehistory to the Romans
Reconstitution based on scientific sketches, of buttons, necklaces and beads, worn in historical times. With prehistorian François Moser, former conservator of the Labenche Museum in Brive, responsible for events.
Children must be accompanied during the workshop. 3€ per child.

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Self Care Ritual with Green Beauty Brand OSEA + GIVEAWAY
I've been beauty blogging since 2007, and as you can imagine, I've tried a several thousand skincare products over the years. One of my favorite beauty brands, and again, I don't say this lightly because I've tried a ton, is OSEA. If you're new to this brand, they're 100% vegan, cruelty-free and clean (non-toxic, free of synthetic ingredients, parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, etc.). Their formulas are made with certified organic, bioavailable seaweed, infused with pure, cold pressed essential oils that are powerfully anti-aging and highly effective. I also adore that they use eco-friendly recyclable, glass packaging. It's not only better for the environment, but it makes these goodies feel extra luxe!
In an effort to ramp of the frequency for self-care, which is essential for mental health and overall well-being, I wanted to showcase some of my favorite OSEA products and tell you how I incorporate them for some much needed TLC. Stay tuned at the end for a rad OSEA giveaway announcement!
OSEA Self-Care Essentials
Starting with bath goodies, let's talk about their Gigartina Therapy Bath, $48. This is a legit spa treatment at home. It's hydrating and rich in sea minerals, antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids. Organic gigartina seaweed feels silky to the touch and activates upon contact with warm water. The scent is delightful and soothing (lavender and plumeria), making you want to melt into your bath and forget about all your worries. I'm absolutely obsessed with this product!
Salts of the Earth Body Scrub, $42 – I can be pretty hot and cold when it comes to scrubs, as many of them can be abrasive and quite honestly painful. This one is gentle, has a gorgeous and relaxing lavender scent and is made with Bolivian Rose, Dead Sea and Himalayan Pink Salts to help polish dry skin. It also contains organic seaweed and botanical oils of acai, shea butter and passion fruit that help leave the skin hydrated and baby soft.
Vagus Nerve Oil, $48 – I love that OSEA came out with this unique soothing essential oil blend that "invites an uplifting, meditative state of consciousness." The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body – reaching from the brain to the gut. It helps regulate stress, rest, and digestion. This essential oil blend is intended to help activate the calming effects of the vagus nerve response. You simply massage in gently onto the neck, and the scent of juniper, chamomile, and lavender work to help relax and de-stress your body. I like using this post-bath, right before bed.
White Algae Mask, $48 – I know I'm always talking about my hyperpigmentation, sun spots, uneven skin tone, redness, etc., so THIS is definitely my jam. This age-defying mask is intended to brighten, plump and tone skin with its white marine algae, white tea, resveratrol, mineral peptides, and hyaluronic acid. I like to use this mask 2-3 times a week, and my skin has been lovin' it!
Anti-Aging Body Balm, $48 – First off, I think the name of this product might be a little confusing because it's more of an oil than a balm. Whatever you wanna call it, though, it is THE SH*T. It has one of the most comforting scents (like an aromatherapeutic hug), citrus-y and floral (geranium, lavender and jasmine) but in a calming way, not overpowering. It's an ultra silky formula that intensely nourishes, hydrates and promotes firmer, more supple skin. It's made with mineral-rich Patagonian seaweed, acai, babassu, passion fruit and raw virgin coconut oils that leave your skin smooth like buttah. I use this stuff religiously, especially post bath/post-leg shave, and my skin feels like heaven, y'all! It's lightweight and absorbs effortlessly without leaving any type of greasy residue. Ugh, I'm this body balm's #1 fan, no joke…. LOVE.
Ocean Lotion, $38 – If you're more of a fragrance-free fan, Ocean Lotion is the way to go. It's easily absorbed and is super lightweight yet packs a punch, deeply hydrating the skin. It's made with organic seaweed, rosehip, kukui, and avocado oils with pure shea butter – lots of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements.
Plant-Based Dry Brush, $28 – If you're unfamiliar with dry brushing, I have a post on VBR that explains the how-to and benefits here. In a nutshell, it's an incredible way to detox, exfoliate, and energize your skin. I go through phases where I add this to my daily ritual, and I love how my skin and body feel afterward. Definitely read up a bit on dry brushing if you can, it's fascinating! This particular brush has a beechwood base and plant-based sisal fibers, making it 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
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When the Concorde lands for the final time at London's Heathrow Airport on Oct. 24, it'll be the last chance in a generation for commercial air passengers to pierce the sound barrier, aviation analysts say.The Concordes are marvels of engineering and design, radically different from the cookie-cutter jets that crowd the skies. Legions of fans list their Concorde flights among the high points of their lives.But the economics of operating an aging, fuel-chomping, deafeningly loud fleet of supersonic jets have become too cumbersome for British Airways and Air France. And the financial barriers to creating new, ultra-fast planes are too high for any other commercial carrier to start flying at Mach speed any time in the near future.While research into new, supersonic technology continues across the globe, most of these efforts are geared toward the military. Many won't be ready for decades to come.Check out my Wired News article for the rest of the story.THERE'S MORE: Aviation Week looks at the Pentagon's plans for a breed of missiles that can go Mach 4, or faster.
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Isle of wight UFO sighting (january 27th,2008) 2 latest updates
Posted by dandare on February 8, 2008
According to Isle of wight county press (posted 8th february,2008), "Spate of UFO sightings over Island". It says
"REPORTS of UFO sightings have been flooding in, following Frank Webb's account last week [..]".
"Three workers at Calbourne Classics, Richard McFarlane, 27, Barry Holland, 49 and Paul Westmore, 35, saw what they thought was a UFO the same day as Mr Webb's sighting.
Mr McFarlane said: "It was a yellow ball in the sky. It had a haze around it and it wasn't moving at all. We watched it for ages."
But Andy Linington thinks it might well have been an aircraft.
He was near Ryde Town Hall when he saw a yellow object moving west to east, just as Mr Webb had described.
He said: ""It turned and started going towards London and it wasn't until it was above me I saw navigation lights on its nose. I think it was an aircraft"" (extracts from article).
There were over witnesses, who give brief accounts.
These were all accounts from people who e-mailed or phoned the media, with some of the sightings going as far back as August 2007. These reports are of limited use, as only a small amount of information is given out.
Update: 11th february
In the latest news about ufo sighting the newspaper reports "UFO answer could lie in space" (8th feb,2008). However, in the article another question is also posed, in that it seems that a triangular UFO has been seen on a regular basis on the island?
4 Responses to "Isle of wight UFO sighting (january 27th,2008) 2 latest updates"
February 14, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Hi, just wanted to thank you for the info regarding Angelia Joiner.
I went to her site and sent her a note, so thanks again.
July 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Has anyone had any news of a large black triangular craft in or around Isle of White during March this year?
I spoke to someone today that had been in the Isle of white on the 29th March this year reported to police of a craft that landed near by, he described it in likeness to a stealth and same colout and was approx as big as the canopy of our local petrol station, which brings me to the sightings by a monmouth taxi driver a few years ago whereby two such craft flew overhead


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Jawa 300cc Motorcycle For India – 5 Things You Should Know
The first Jawa 300cc bike competes against the Royal Enfield Bullet/Classic 350 range.
Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, has finally re-introduced the iconic Jawa motorcycles in the Indian market. Online bookings for the new Jawa and Jawa 42 are open at the company's official website. Though, the deliveries will commence early next year. The new Jawa bikes offer a perfect blend of retro-styling and modern technology. Here we bring you 5 things we know about the new Jawa motorcycles.
1. Attractive Pricing
India has received three new Jawa motorcycles – Jawa, Jawa 42 and Jawa Perak – priced at Rs 1.64 lakh, Rs 1.55 lakh and Rs 1.89 lakh respectively. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. With such aggressive pricing, these new bikes will take on the Royal Enfield Bullet and Classic 350 range. While the Bullet 350 is priced at Rs 1.34 lakh, the Classic 350 costs Rs 1.68 lakh (all, ex-showroom Delhi).
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2. More Powerful Than Old Jawa Bikes
Mahindra has equipped a 293cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine to the new Jawa bikes. This BSVI-ready motor, which is essentially the tuned version of Mahindra Mojo's engine, delivers power worth 27bhp and 28Nm of torque. Classic Legends claim that this engine has been designed to mimic the older 2-stroke Jawa engines. It features faux cooling fins and twin-exhaust layout.
This four-stroke, fuel-injection motor is the first made-in-India motorcycle engine that meets the upcoming BS6 emission norms. For transmission duties, the bike has a 6-speed gearbox. It's claimed to offer good mid-range and a flat torque curve. The company says that the engineers have managed to achieve the original Jawa's exhaust note without compromising with the performance.
3. Retro Styling
The new Jawa motorcycles have been designed and developed from scratch and have no relation with the Jawa bikes sold globally. Though, the bikes' design is inspired from the older retro-styled Jawas. Unlike the original units, the new one has better build quality and lower centre of gravity. Styling bits such as bulbous fuel tank, round headlamp, fenders, seat and chain guard add to its retro looks.
4. Pays Tribute To First Ever Jawa Bike
The company says that the 2018 Jawa bikes pay homage to the first-ever original Jawa motorcycle. For people not in the know, the first Jawa model was equipped with an 18bhp, 500cc engine that was introduced back in October 1929.
5. Royal Enfield Bullet/Classic 350 Rival
The 2018 Jawa 300cc bikes will give a tough fight to the Royal Enfield Bullet and Classic 350 motorcycles. Compared to the RE Classic 350, the Jawa bike is slightly more powerful. While the former delivers 19.8bhp with 28Nm of torque, the 2018 Jawa 300 bike produces a maximum power of 27bhp and 28Nm of torque.
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|"Bitter Fruit"
|L&O, Episode 6.01
|Production number: K0105
First aired: 20 September 1995
| Written By
René Balcer & Jeremy R. Littman
Directed By
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Briscoe and his new partner investigate a girl's death and find a clue in film from an ATM camera.
Main cast
- Jerry Orbach as Detective Lennie Briscoe
- Benjamin Bratt as Detective Rey Curtis
- S. Epatha Merkerson as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
- Sam Waterston as Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy
- Jill Hennessy as A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
- Steven Hill as D.A. Adam Schiff
Recurring cast
- Richard Venture as Defense Attorney Douglas Greer
- Tanya Berezin as Trial Judge Janine Pate
- Leslie Hendrix as Assistant M.E. Elizabeth Rodgers
- John Newton as Judge Eric Caffey
- Alice Liu as Forensic Technician Karyn Sasabe
- Larry Sherman as Judge Colin Fraser
Guest cast
- Tom Tammi as Mr. Gaines
- John Ventimiglia as Nick Capetti
- Marilyn Chris as Mrs. Capetti
- Ellen Greene as Karen Gaines
- Steven Stahl as Frank Sullivan
- Joe Paparone as Charles Fleming
- Curt Hostetter as Dr. Larry Koblin
- John Tormey as Alan Krutsky
- Rose Arrick as Dr. Jane Freeland
- Bill Christ as Jamie Ehrenclou
- Daniel Mastrogiorgio as Perry Behrens
- Matt Malloy as CSU Supervisor
- Katherine Hiler as Young Mother
- Scott Rabinowitz as Coroner's Assistant
- Arnie Mazer as Bank Security Manager
- Todd Davis as Scavenger
- Luis Caballero as Bodega Owner
- Tom Grunke as Worker
- Jody Wood as CSU Technician
- Mark Casella as Coworker
- Jim Lavin as Uniform Policeman
- Scott Nicholson as Court Officer
- Drew Militano as Court Clerk #1
- Michael Noth as Court Clerk #2
- George Gerard as CSU Photographer (uncredited)
- Shari Hamrick as Student (uncredited)
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- Ellie Nesler
- Elvis Presley
|I got ties older than him. And some shoes, too, I think.
- Briscoe: When I was a kid growing up around here, the worst thing that could happen to you was you skinned your knee playing Johnny on the pony.
- Curtis: Yeah, well, I don't remember things being so rosy when I was a kid.
- Briscoe: When was that, last week?
- Sullivan: You got to understand, this wasn't my idea.
- McCoy: Elvis spoke to you through your car radio?
- [after hearing that Karen shot Nick to death in the courtroom]
- Schiff: How in Hell did she get that gun into the courthouse?!
- Kincaid: I don't know.
- Schiff: You don't know. Well, somebody better find out. Normal-lookin' people out there taking the law in their own hands!
- McCoy: With 8,000,000 taxpayers cheering 'em on. They're lining up to pat Karen Gaines on the back.
- Schiff: Right.
- Kincaid: Well, it doesn't take much effort to put yourself in her shoes.
- McCoy: Unfortunately, she's not the first parent to lose a child. That can't justify premeditated murder.
- Kincaid: You wanna try her for murder-2?
- McCoy: She had the presence of mind to smuggle a loaded weapon into a courthouse. I have 40 witnesses who saw her shoot Capetti. I don't see what the problem is.
- Schiff: The problem is that your jury will wish that they pulled the trigger!
- McCoy: If we don't come down hard on Karen Gaines, somebody else'll get the idea that it's okay to turn another courtroom into the O.K. Corral.
- Schiff: And if she gets acquitted, what message does that send? I'm not takin' that chance. You're talkin' to her lawyer.
- McCoy: Your son was convicted of committing violent crimes, isn't that right?
- Mrs. Capetti: He wasn't a saint. I didn't say he was. And if he had anything to do with that little girl, then he should've paid by the law! Now, I could live with that, but not with this. [to Karen, furiously] What gave you the right to shoot him like a dog?!
- Judge Caffey: Mrs. Capetti, please! Address the court.
- Karen: How can you think for a minute that I would let my own child die? What kind of mother do you think I am?! You don't know what I did for her. For 10 years, I stayed in a nightmare marriage, just so she could have a real home. I fought for custody for her, but he had more money, more lawyers. He turned me into an addict, and then used it against me! That bastard! He stole her away from me! He told her lies about me! He made her afraid of me! I loved her!
- McCoy: But you hated your husband more.
Background information and notes
- The killing of a criminal in open court is based on the Ellie Nesler case.
- This episode was later adapted into the Law & Order: UK episode "Hidden".
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There is no question the 50 Shades of Grey movie is arguably one of the most anticipated films of 2015. Casting rumors have been swirling around the internet from day one on who would be the lucky few cast in these highly coveted and equally revealing roles. Charlie Hunman although initially set to play lead character billionaire Christian Grey, stepped down citing shooting conflicts with his role on FX's Sons of Anarchy.In turn Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan was brought on board to play the title character. Dornan, a successful Calvin Klein model was last seen on the ABC hit Once Upon a Time playing the role of The Huntsman/Sheriff Graham Humbert.
His leading lady shy college graduate Anastasia Steele will be played by acting newcomer Dakota Johnson. Prior to 50 Shades of Grey Johnson has had small supporting roles in: The Social Network, 21 Jump Street, and The Five – Year Engagement.Rounding out the cast are actors Luke Grimes as Christian's younger brother Elliot, newcomer Eloise Mumford as Anastasia's roommate Kate, and Marcia Gay Harden as Christian's mother Grace Trevelyan Grey. Set to be released in February 2015 just in time for Valentine's Day, filming began in the principle set location of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada in November 2013. Various locations in and around Vancouver have been used as recognizable landmarks in the film. Here is a closer look at the cast of 50 Shades of Grey along with some set photos from the film.
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Style Arc Lu Lu Tunic Top
I think that the Style Arc Lu Lu Tunic Top may have been the free pattern when I ordered one month. I really do like the Style Arc freebies, and must admit that I often will hold off an order to see what the freebie for the following month is going to be if I'm not all that enamoured with the current month's offerings. I'm glad that I received this one.
I sewed this in size 12, my usual Style Arc top/dress size, and am pleased with the fit. The pattern drawing and description are as follows: This is gorgeous layered top that is perfect for wearing over your narrow legged pant. It has an interesting darted neckline and a flattering dropped shoulder. Use two different textured fabrics for an on trend look or a beautiful coloured silk will create a total luxe feeling.
After reading other reviews, I decided to eliminate the back opening and button/loop. This was an easy change to make. I just seamed the centre back right up to the neckline, and sewed the neckband pieces together at the centre back as well. Otherwise the construction was fairly straightforward.
I finished the edge of the neck and sleeve facing pieces on the overlocker, and stitched them flat in the ditch from the right side rather than turning them inwards. This has kept the bands sitting flat, and eliminated the need to hand-sew the facings in place. The fabric is from Darn Cheap Fabrics. It's a textured woven, linen mixed possibly with some cotton and maybe a little metal? Creases didn't iron out easily. I haven't worn this yet other than for the photos, and it did feel a little itchy next to my skin, which might be the metallic component. We'll see! Otherwise it was quite good to work with.
I was a little uncertain about how to attach the bottom pieces to the top to make the fold at first, but when I slowed myself down and read the instructions a few times it worked out quite well. The diagrams were particularly helpful. I really like the wide hems on this top, and the pattern piece is drafted so that the corners mitre beautifully. A lovely feature.
The tunic also coordinates well with the Style Arc Lola pants that I made for SWAP – because it is also one of my original planned SWAP garments! I'm glad that I followed through with this one.


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Consumer goods recruitment firm Perpetual Insights today announced the addition of two executives: James Thomas as a principal and Scott Barrett as a director. Both are based out of the company's Darien and New York City headquarters.
Thomas will focus predominantly on senior-level finance and accounting search assignments for both publicly-held and privately-owned companies, while Barrett will focus on consumer goods supply chain leadership roles.
A highly respected industry figure, Thomas most recently served as vice president of talent acquisition, North America, at Sotheby's, where he was instrumental in creating and executing hiring strategies to compliment a transformational and digital growth strategy as the business modernized under new leadership.
Prior to Sotheby's, Thomas spent a decade in London and New York with an international search firm partnering with luxury, retail, and consumer goods brands.
"James Thomas is a trusted business partner and talent strategist, representing the brightest and most exciting future leaders in the market today, and bringing carefully crafted and unique search strategies to every client," said Steve Morrissey, managing partner Perpetual Insights. "He also offers clients a unique insight into building internal talent functions and designing best practices and processes for in-house recruitment teams."
Barrett previously served as managing director at FTI Consulting, an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk, and create shareholder value. Prior to his role in strategic advisory consulting, Barrett worked in consumer goods on both the client and agency side developing brand strategies and activation programs.
"Scott Barrett's passion and expertise lies in partnering with clients to understand their business objectives prior to honing in on their specific search objectives in order to provide solutions that create brand value," said Morrissey. "He is committed to ensuring client talent objectives are met."
Perpetual Insights (part of The Pi Group) is a boutique Professional Recruitment and Talent Advisory Firm focused exclusively on the consumer goods industry.
With a focus on delivering professional level search and consulting services, tailored to meet clients' needs, Perpetual Insights is redefining the search industry through innovation and the provision of a full talent lifecycle service. Perpetual Insights' focus reflects the uniqueness of this market, the clients they serve, and the candidates they represent.
The core of the business centers around search and the company addresses clients' recruitment needs in the areas of:
* Marketing
* Sales
* Finance & Accounting
* Supply Chain
* Human Resources
The Pi Group is made up of three practices- Perpetual Insights, Pi Executive and Perpetual Ambition offering talent advisory services including Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search, Executive Coaching, Talent Mapping, Talent Assessment, Consultant Placement and Career Transition.
For more information, please visit the company website or Perpetual Insights on LinkedIn.


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First assignment of 5 cylinders and 5 mugs (with 3 pulled, and 2 never seen before mugs) is behind me and now we have moved onto bowls.
I was quite surprised to learn that bowls are made from cylinders too! Although according to Frannie, our teacher, they have a lazy bottom, and lazy sides that you then shape. NO HIPS allowed! What is a hip? It is a bump that most beginners create in the bottom of the bowl. She taught us to remove the hip, starting above the hip pushing it down and into the middle of the bottom of the bowl. Much easier said than done!
Our next assignment is to throw 7 bowls that are completely different shapes. Here are my first three bowls thrown and trimmed. I admit the second and third look more like pots on the outside, but they DO look like bowls on the inside 🙂
Below is my forth thrown bowl fresh off the wheel, it still needs to be trimmed.


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The Golden Globes - Get the Look ✨
On Sunday 6th January the Golden Globes kicked off award season in style! Here at Prima HQ we love looking at all of the gorgeous red carpet statements and in particular the incredible makeup looks that grace our screens!
After lusting over all the fabulous looks, we have picked out three of our favourites and shown you how you can 'Get the Look' using some of your fabulous Prima products ✨
The first of our faves is the iconic Red Lip, a staple for any red carpet! Worn on the night by many, including the stunning Laura Harrier and Sophia Carson, the Red Lip creates an effortlessly classic and timeless look for any occasion.
To recreate this use our Power Pout Matte Liquid Lip in Monroe, which will stay all day and night! If you want to give your look that extra sparkle use our Prima Pressed Glitter in Merry Berry over the lip as a topper!
Not only this but many of the celebrities who wore a Red Lip kept the rest of their makeup simple, letting their lips do the talking. So to finish your look off use our Matte Shadow in Salted Caramel all over the lid and then our Shimmer Shadow in Crystal Eyes to add highlight to the inner corner of your eye and your brow bone.
Next up, and definitely a Prima HQ favourite is a stunning Smokey Eye! You can keep it more subtle like Cody Fern or really smoke it out like Thandie Newton. The beauty of this look is that you can keep the rest of your makeup quite simple or amp up the drama by adding a berry lip, like the gorgeous Kate Mara.
To recreate this look, Prima Makeup style, we recommend using our Shimmer Shadow in 'Smoke' all over the lid under the eye line. Next take our Matte Shadow in 'Walnut Whip' and buff into the crease. With our shadows, a little goes a long way, so you can build up the colour to go as dark as you would like. If you want to glitter your look up, use our Pressed Glitter in 'A Lotta Mocha' on the lid!
Our final 'Get the Look' Golden Globes edition, is Colour Pop! Here the focus is placed heavily on the eyes, whilst having a soft and subtle base. Women who rocked this look included: Lupita Nyong'o, Camilla Belle and Lady Gaga!
The great thing about this look is you can go as subtle or as dramatic as you like! Popular colours on the evening were orange, green, purple and our personal favourite blue! We recreated this using our Matte Shadow in 'Oceana' all over the lid and under the eye. Then taking our Shimmer Shadow in 'True Blue' used this to highlight the inner corner of the eye.
If blue isn't for you, then we have a wide range of shades to suit every eye colour, such as our Matte Orange Shadow in 'Papaya Juice' or our Shimmer Purple Shadow in 'Grape Vine'!
If you recreate any of these looks, don't forget to tag us in your photos as we love to see them!
Love & Sparkles,
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Daily Archives: September 5, 2015
BattleKasters at PAX Prime 2015September 5, 2015 | Bell
We were contacted shortly before PAX Prime by people involved with a mobile game called "BattleKasters," asking if we'd be interested in a sponsorship with them. They asked that we talk about the game on the podcast, tweet about it … Read More
PAX Prime 2015 Paxlets: Share our adventures!September 5, 2015 | Bell
I've attended PAX Prime three years in a row. The first time I attended was a due to a mixture of luck and impulse; a friend tweeted that "PAX Passes are on sale GO GO GO!" and I went, went, … Read More
PAX Prime 2015: KônaSeptember 5, 2015 | Bell
At PAX Prime 2015, we had the opportunity to interview Parabole CEO Alexandre Fiset about the upcoming project "Kôna."
"Kôna" is a story driven first-person exploration game that takes place in late 1970 in northern Canada. The player character is … Read More


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An eye-catching way to store your pencils, these durable tin pencil cases feature stunning 3D images that seem to pop right out of the lid! Each sturdy pencil case is about 3.25 x 7.75 inches and can hold up to 21 pencils. ~ Rachel
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Wait for a backorder email after ordering the package. You will receive an email within 24 hours of ordering if anything from the package is on backorder. You can then call customer service during normal business hours to discuss your options.


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Out of the Mouths of Nurslings: A Surprising Voice
I am now 65 years old, mother of three sons and grandmother to six. My youngest son is the proud father of a four-year-old son, who was exclusively breastfed. My son was very proud and supportive of his wife and nursing son.
When this youngest son of mine was born, he was 9 pounds, 12 ounces, and a husky, thriving little guy who self-weaned at 2 years, 6 months. He had a very deep voice. He was precocious and spoke very clearly.
One time when his father and I had company, we were visiting in the living room, and evidently our conversation woke our son. On awakening at our voices, my son came stomping down the hall, his deep voice booming out to me, "I want some 'Ninny', Mom!"
I had to laugh at the confused looks on our guests' faces as my big boy appeared around the corner.
"I thought you had a baby! This kid is as big as you are!" my guest said. That bothered me not a bit, and my boy climbed into my lap to nurse. He was half as tall as I was at the age of two and a half years old.
During a time when breastfeeding was not only uncommon in our community, but also misunderstood and sometimes frowned upon, I surrounded myself with other friends who breastfed and self-weaned. We made our own support system, and we made wonderful, wonderful memories.
Has your child ever said something so clever, endearing, hilarious or simply surprising that you couldn't help but share it with those around you? Out of the Mouths of Nurslings gives breastfeeding parents a place to share those words with readers around the United States and even the world.
If you'd like to share your memorable moment with readers of the New Beginnings blog, send a brief recap (picture, too, if you'd like!) to Amy at [email protected].
Please send your story ideas to Amy at [email protected].
Supporting Breastfeeding Families–Today, Tomorrow, Always
Please consider donating to La Leche League USA.
Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted, and for a minimum gift of $25 your special message of congratulations, encouragement, or appreciation can be published in New Beginnings Blog.
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The success of your upcoming home improvement project depends on how skilled your roofing and siding contractor is. As such, it's important that you are careful with the company you hire. Home improvements don't come cheap, so your contractor should be able to do it right the first time around.
The experts at Custom Installations share four questions you need to ask your prospective contractor before you hire them.
1. Are You Licensed and Insured?
This should always be your first question, as you want to work on your project with a legitimate contractor. The company in question needs an updated license and all the relevant insurances. Liability insurance, in particular, is very important, as it protects you from liability over any damage your home may sustain as a result of negligence.
At Custom Installations Inc, our contracting license is up to date and we have all the necessary insurance to give you peace of mind when we provide you with high-quality home improvement and roofing services.
2. What Kind of Roofs Do You Offer?
Roofs play a key role in your home – protecting your home and ensuring curb appeal and energy efficiency. As such, it's important that you know what kind of roofs your prospective contractor specializes in replacing, installing and repairing.
Our local company offers high-quality roofs from GAF and CertainTeed, as well as our custom-made metal roofing that we manufacture in-house through our sheet metal fabrication services.
3. Do You Install Siding?
Siding is a great home addition as it's a superior exterior wall cover. When looking for a home improvement contractor to work with, you'll want to pick the one that offers siding services. Siding isn't just attractive; it doubles as a weather barrier and can even improve your home's insulating properties.
4. May I See Homeowner References?
Ask your prospective roofers if you can see some references from homeowners they worked with before. This allows you to better gauge their workmanship through reviews and testimonials. You can ask for a portfolio of their previous work, too.
At Custom Installations, we meet all the criteria for trusted and experienced home improvement contractors. Call us at (847) 558-1967 to learn more about our services. We offer expert roofing services throughout Glenview, IL.


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Leontia Gallery
"Banana Gun" Limited Edition by De Vil
Archival giclee print on Hahnemuhle photo rag 308 gsm fine art paper.
Limited edition of 100 signed and numbered
61cm x 41cm
Banana Gun an iconic image of the Vietnam war twisted with De Vil's devilish sense of humour.
De Vil is a new emerging artist who we are excited to represent, his work is a witty pastiche of popular culture, iconography and urban art. Taking inspiration from street art and the modern world whilst using his provocative sense of humour to create visually striking works.


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GMO in the news again and how Korea fits into the pic.
The U.S. government said Thursday it was quick to brief South Korea on the detection of unapproved genetically engineered wheat in Oregon, an apparent effort to avoid Seoul's halt, at least temporarily, to imports of American wheat. Read More, Yonhap News


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, Collins Dictionary declared 'fake news' its word of the year. But most media scholars would prefer the term was removed from the English lexicon, as it is vague and can be deployed to advance a political agenda. Donald Trump famously uses the phrase 'fake news' to refer to a wide range of media content that he doesn't like. And audiences take a similarly broad approach; in focus groups, Nielsen and Graves (2017) find that audiences define 'fake news' to include partisan journalism, propaganda and advertising as well as invented stories that
underlying ideology but in light of what it may mean to actual beneficiaries. After all, while 'pure' humanitarian principles and the autonomy of the humanitarian sector were always a myth, they served an important purpose: in the words of Scott-Smith (2016: 2241) , they helped to 'distinguish the value-driven sphere of humanitarianism from the interest-driven spheres of politics and profit'. In this special issue on Innovation in Humanitarian Action, we look at innovation from a range of angles
explain variation over time or across different agencies (see, for example, Bradley, 2016 ; Bradley, forthcoming ; Neuman, 2016a ; Schneiker, 2012 ; Taithe, 2016 ). I draw on this literature to identify likely explanations for the distinction between staff security and civilian protection, which I assess in order to argue that differential political constraints and opportunities are a key factor driving the differences between the two fields of practice. This article also builds on
years, several publications have attempted to analyse these discourses critically. In 2011, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) published a book on humanitarian negotiations ( Magone et al ., 2011 ) in which the authors deconstructed 'declinism' while emphasising the intrinsically political dimension of aid, the responsibility of aid organisations to establish their work space and the crucial role of negotiations in the implementation of relief operations. Other analysts reached
Introduction This strategy is guided by principled realism. It is realist because it acknowledges the central role of power in international politics, affirms that sovereign states are the best hope for a peaceful world, and clearly defines our national interests… We are also realistic and understand that the American way of life cannot be imposed upon others, nor is it the inevitable culmination of progress . The White House, 'National Security Strategy of the United States of America' ( The White House, 2017 ) The White House published the
supported (financially and politically) by states and international agencies. Yet in calling for better-informed, long-term decision-making, he nonetheless highlighted the need for a much deeper discussion of the relationship between long-term processes, lessons learnt and the practice of humanitarian aid. At a time of great uncertainty in the world, increased instrumentalisation of humanitarianism and heightened expectations of aid actors to 'do no harm' as they prevent
. 4 Alex de Waal has offered a different interpretation of the events in Jonglei from that of MSF-H ( de Waal, 2014 ). Looking at elite politics in South Sudan, de Waal argued that since the signing of the CPA with Khartoum, the oil and, to a lesser extent, aid revenues now available to South Sudanese leaders had been consistently used to build patronage linkages and private security loyalties, leaving scant resources for health and other public services. This system had
approach underpinned by the depoliticisation of the cause of Palestinians' displacement and dispossession – the occupation of Palestinian territory by the state of Israel. In essence, the deal is a 'truly Trumpian solution': 'cash for peace instead of land for peace… Peace will therefore be economic, rather than political… Their hopes may be dead but their bank accounts will be in the black' ( Fisk, 2018 ). While UNRWA may be perceived as being at particular risk due to the financial precarity resulting from the funding cuts, it is (as I explore
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade], were only for the capitalist world. There was an order, which, in theory, combined Western democracy with a more-or-less regulated capitalism: the so-called liberal order – although perhaps 'liberal' isn't the most precise term, either in political or economic terms. There were of course other characteristics. The promotion of human rights became one, for example, albeit selective. When South Korea was still under dictatorship, we would ask 'What about South Korea? Shouldn't it also be expected to respect human rights
knowledge gap regarding the development and deployment of wearables in emergencies, where there are deep, extra-democratic power differences between beneficiaries and structurally unaccountable humanitarian actors, donors and private-sector actors. This article suggests that humanitarian wearables have a structural dimension that risks being overlooked when the deployment of 'wearables for good' is framed as 'technical' and/or 'good – rather than political. Most scholarship on


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I have some interior trim bits for an '80 Corolla 2-door Sedan in an ugly pile. I don't want to dump them if they're needed.
It's all free -- and I will ship... but the packaging isn't free... Figure $20 for my time (depending on the box) and you pay shipping.
There is no centre console. Door cards gone. Headliner gone. Seats gone. I have the old seatbelts... The rear side panels are pretty good. The dash is 100% awful.
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Buying Your First Car in Canada
Unless you are in one of the major cities like Toronto where public transport is very accessible, you would need to buy a car.
My Experience of buying cars in Canada:
So far I had Four cars:
My First car was 2005 Toyota Echo, a small car that was very reliable and good on gas. I purchased it for $3000 and sold it for $3400 after two years of driving.
Second car I had was 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, it was a wrong choice, high on gas, the owner rolled back the odometer claiming the car was only 180,000 KMs and in reality it was 300,000 KMs, I lost over $1000 on this car when I sold it.
Third car is 2015 Honda civic, one of the best cars on gas and very cheap to maintain. My wife is driving it now, and I used to use it for UBER. The only mistake I made was taking it on lease.
- Leasing a car is like renting, with opportunity to purchase it after the lease. At the moment of purchase I did not have my permanent residence status in Canada, and the dealership would not let me finance the car. After paying for this car for 5 years, I'll have a chance to buy it out for $12,500. Not the best option, but if you drive the hell out of the car in five years and give it back without buying out, it could be a good option.
- Financing the car is taking a loan to buy, I would be paying more money every month but in 5 years the car would belong to me.
Fourth car is 2012 Subaru Impreza: This car is hatchback and now my main UBER Car. It was purchased as preowned in 2017, it is not as good on gas as Honda Civic, but it is all wheel drive and one of the most fuel efficient all-wheel drive cars in the North America. So far the best winter car I have ever owned.
Things you need to know when you are buying your first car in Canada:
1. Insurance History
When you are buying your first car in Canada, you would need to get insurance. Insurance companies in Canada will need your insurance history from your home country. So, if you can get it before you come to Canada, it would save you a thousand of dollars in a year or more.
What is insurance history and how it works?
It is your driving history, how many claims you have made, collusions, premiums and all kind of things that insurance companies would need to assess the risk of insuring you. It works in a simple way, if you do not have any insurance history – you will pay maximum money for your insurance in Canada. It will take years to build your insurance history.
2. Credit History
Just like insurance history, are you paying for your debt? Did you ever miss payments? How good are you in borrowing and paying back the money? No credit history is higher interest rates from the bank and a smaller chance of getting a loan.
How to build you credit history? Get a credit card and use it all the time, pay for it on time and over some period of time, your history will build itself. You can also build it buy taking mortgage or a loan from a bank and paying everything on time. Not missing any payments.
3. Challenges of buying your first car in Canada:
- Taking public transport to see the cars, not having friends to take you around to help you find the right car.
- Rush decisions, when you are in the new country you are more likely to take one of the first cars you see.
Buying Old VS New Car in Canada.
New Car:
Positive things about having a new car:
- It will be more reliable
- You will spend less time and money on maintenance.
- Less stress and peace of mind.
Negative things of having a new car:
- The insurance will cost you more (Insurance history + price of the car)
- Taking a loan in the bank will cost you more (No credit history will increase the interest rates, also the dealership will make you take a full coverage for the car if you take a loan, and if you do not have insurance history it will be double from what your friends are paying).
Q: When should I buy a new car?
A: When you have enough money, and you are fully settled in Canada.
Old Car:
- It is cheaper, you can get a car anywhere around $3000 to $5000 in good condition.
- Insurance will be cheaper.
- If you buy it for cash, you do not need a loan.
- It will not lose much resell value.
- The car may be not reliable.
- Maintenance costs are higher.
- You can buy a lemon.
Buying a car from Dealership vs Private sell in Canada:
Private sell will be cheaper but there is no one to go back to if the car is not good.
Dealership, there is a place to go back to if the car is not what you agreed for.
Something you should know: In Canada, most provinces, if you buy a car it is yours. Meaning it is yours and there is no going back. If the dealership does not want to help you, you are on your own. You can do this, before you buy it:
- Get a Car Proof – It is a report that will help you see the entire history of the car, the collusions, insurance claims, car services and odometer readings. It will cost you $40.
- Get a mechanic – Buying a car from the owner or the dealership, spend extra $100 before you buy a car and get it inspected by an independent mechanic. It will help you lower the price if the car is not good or it will save you the money that you would end up losing from buying a bad car. It will also give you a piece of mind knowing you got a good car.
- Call a friend – Best thing you can do when buying your first car in Canada is bring your friend and ask him to help you.
Websites to you can buy your first car on:
Ask me any questions in comments below.
If you are looking for a part time or a full time job while you settle down in Canada, consider driving for UBER. It is a good temporary job that will pay you at least $20 per hour, driving your car. Get up to $1000 of signup bonus.


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In addition, using highly experiential activities, participants will also learn new techniques for building classroom community and behavior management skills.
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There are several important things to understand about credit inquiries and how they affect your credit.
The following topics will help you better understand how credit inquiries work and what you can do about them.
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What Are Hard Inquiries?
There are two types of credit inquiries.
A hard inquiry occurs when you are actively applying for some kind of loan. For example, when you apply for a credit card or mortgage, the lender will ask if they can pull your credit report and this will show up as a hard inquiry.
A soft inquiry occurs when either you pull your own credit or a creditor pulls your credit without your permission.
Do Hard Inquiries Hurt Your Credit?
Soft inquiries don't negatively affect your credit score so it doesn't matter how many are on your credit report. However, multiple hard inquiries can negatively affect your credit score because it indicates that you're looking for credit.
How Long Do Hard Inquiries Stay On Your Credit Report?
Hard inquiries stay on your credit for 2 years. However, that doesn't mean a hard inquiry negatively affects your credit for 2 years. Rather, a hard inquiry will only affect your credit for up to 12 months. Even then, hard inquiries only hurt your credit if you have several.
While hard inquiries can remain on your credit report for up to 2 years, I've seen them fall off after only 12 months.
You might be wondering what happens when you're shopping for credit and your credit is pulled multiple times. An example of this is when you shop for the best mortgages rates and multiple lenders pull your credit.
Don't worry about this because as long as they are pulled within 30 days, it will essentially only count as one hard inquiry.
How Does A Hard Inquiry Affect Your Credit Score?
A single hard inquiry isn't going to hurt your credit score. In fact, even a couple probably won't have any impact on your credit score. So, how many inquiries is too many? Well, once you hit 3 hard inquiries within 12 months, you'll start to see a small hit on your credit score.
The point is that hard inquiries don't have a huge impact on your credit score and you really shouldn't worry about them. You're better off dealing with negative entries on your credit report and removing collections and late payments.
Can I Remove Hard Inquiries From My Credit?
If you see a hard inquiry on your credit report that you don't recognize you can probably have it removed from your credit report. Start by finding out who logged the inquiry by getting a copy of your credit report.
Next, write a letter to whoever is listed on the hard inquiry entry stating that you didn't authorize them to pull your credit report and to remove it right away. In order to make sure you have everything in writing send the letter via certified mail.
Hard Inquiries Should Be the Least of Your Worries
Quite honestly, you shouldn't worry much about hard inquiries because unlike other entries on your credit report they only remain for 2 years rather than 7 years. Additional, they only can hurt your credit score for up to 12 months.
That said, if you have other negative items on your credit report such as collections, charge offs, or late payments, I would recommend getting these removed from your credit report.
You can either do this yourself or hire a professional to remove the negative items. For this, I suggest you check out Lexington Law Credit Repair. They'll take care of you. Give them a call at 1-844-764-9809 or Check out their website.


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The Laboratório de Nanotecnologia e Energia Solar (LNES) is located in the Chemistry Institute at UNICAMP. It has an area of 400 m2, including offices, computer room, an large experimental area and two instrumentation rooms (Geniès and LabToy).
The Geniès room, named in honor of a French scientist who studied all aspects of polyaniline, is designed to solar cell´s preparation. The Geniès´s room has a small Glove Box to store hazardous and hygroscopic solvents and chemicals; thermal evaporation instrument; layer-by-layer (LbL) equipment; spin coater; UV-Vis spectrophotometer UV/ozone oven; conductivity apparatus.
The LabToy, named in honor of a great friend and brilliant young scientist, Wilson A. Gazotti Jr, is a room for solar cell´s characterization and includes a Glove Box for metal deposition and device´s characterization; perfilometer; three AM 1.5 Solar Simulators; an optical bench for DSSC measurements. LNES is also equipped with two Autolab potentiostats (including an impedance module) and two Keithley current-voltage (I-V) SourceMeter.
The LNES group has access to other equipments located at the Chemistry Institute at Unicamp such us Fluorescence microscopies (time-resolved), Confocal Raman, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, DRX , BET - gas adsorption, AFM and SEM microscopies. The LNES has also access other detailed structural and microscopic analysis such as FEG-SEM, HR-TEM, SAXS, HR-XPS, EXAFS, GiWAXS and GiSAXS from the National Synchrotron Laboratory in Campinas (www.lnls.br).
The Chemistry Institute at Unicamp is one of the best research and teaching centers in Brazil, the complete infrastructure can be found at http://www.iqm.unicamp.br/instrumentos


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Learn more about the amazing mineral content of cacao with nutritionist Cassandra Barns! Who would have thought raw chocolate was packed with so many things?Read More
It's National Chocolate Week - and to celebrate we're offering one lucky winner a surprise hamper packed full of Ombar treats.
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We're super excited about our first recipe from Bettina Campolucci Bordi of @bettinas_kitchen.
"This is such a good cookie recipe. It is surprisingly easy and the salty, sweet, tangy and bitter favours work so well together. The 90% Ombar is my personal favourite and is one of the best high cacao content bars I have ever tried. I say this because it has a beautiful rounded flavour. Most high cacao content bars are bitter and leave a not so sweet after taste. Also the fact that these cookies don't need to be cooked for long means more nutrients and preservation of the good stuff. Be warned they are addictive. Once you start you won't be able to stop."Read More
Who would have thought that eating raw cacao would be good for you? With Chocolate Week just around the corner (10-16 Oct), we ask our nutritionist Cassandra Barns about the benefits of raw cacao and why you should be eating it!Read More
Organic September provides the perfect chance to try something new and to make some small changes to your lifestyle and diet that could have a big impact on the planet.Read More
Admittedly, if your diet doesn't include meat or dairy then it may seem like a BBQ is the last place you'd want to be. However, there's no need to miss out on this summer social staple, as there are actually loads of dishes you – and the non-vegans – can enjoy.Read More
Fans of Ombar often create tasty recipes with our chocolate, and every now and again we come across one that simply must be shared.
Enter Tahini and Ombar Chocolate Chunk Cookies. The beauty is in their scrumptious simplicity. If you have little ones in the house, this is a great recipe to get their hands dirty and have some fun with cookie cutters.Read More
We're super excited to share this simple yet delicious Raw Chocolate Bark recipe from Madeleine Shaw. You can use the base of classic 72% Raw Chocolate mixed with almond butter and then pimp it up with whatever toppings you fancy. Madeleine uses nuts, coconut flakes and dried cranberries, but feel free to get creative!Read More
Madeleine Shaw has been busy in the kitchen to bring you this delicious recipe for Blondie Brownies with Ombar Chocolate. They're super gooey and indulgent but nourishing cashew butter and 'chia eggs' make them totally guilt-free. And most importantly they can be whipped up in no time, so there's little waiting around to tuck in!Read More
Aduna is a fantastic brand with a mission to create demand for under-utilised natural products from small-scale producers in Africa. They're most well known for their 100% natural and organic superfruit powders which we love for boosting food and drinks with a little extra goodness. But let's not forget about their delicious raw energy superfood bars made from cold-pressed fruit and nuts, which are perfect for on the go or as a post workout snack.Read More


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Hello, If I use the orocos_typegen_headers(myheader.h), it generates the files in the build space. When I try to launch the component I get the error :
7.657 [ ERROR ][TypekitRepository::Import] the Typelib transport will not be available for types defined in this typekit 7.657 [ ERROR ][TypekitRepository::Import] cannot load the typekit's Typelib registry from 7.657 [ ERROR ][TypekitRepository::Import] /home/hoarau/lwr_ws/install/share/orogen/myheader.tlb 7.657 [ ERROR ][TypekitRepository::Import] remember to do 'make install' before you use the oroGen-generated libraries ?If I go to the build directory and make install, it's working fine.
Why not add the exported targets directly in the devel space ?
Above this line https://github.com/orocos-toolchain/rtt/blob/master/UseOROCOS-RTT.cmake#L565
I would simply add :
if(ORO_USE_CATKIN) list(APPEND ${PROJECT_NAME}_EXPORTED_LIBRARY_DIRS "${CATKIN_DEVEL_PREFIX}/lib/orocos${OROCOS_SUFFIX}/${PROJECT_NAME}/types") endif()Then it's working fine as all the generated files goes to the devel space. But I don't know all the implications that change would represent :) Any thoughts ?