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How I painted myself blue, turned into a mysterious space alien and made love to the world's sexiest woman - honest! Paul Wong, aka the Wongbot (below), relives the day he co-starred with Agent Scully of 'The X-Files'
Sunday 30 March 1997
I had already co-starred with Gillian, in a manner of speaking, when she presented the BBC series Future Fantastic (affectionately known as Future Fanny by the staff). I was working as an assistant producer on Tomorrow's World at the time, and the producer and director of Future Fanny, David McNab, knew I had been a professional dancer and wasn't averse to shaving my head, getting my kit off and prancing around semi-nude.
So, they dressed me in just a thong and my girlfriend, Jessica, covered me in blue body make-up, which she rather messily applied in the men's lavatories of the BBC's science department. Overlaid with graphics, I became the "Wongbot", the representation of a dystopian future where diabolic robots usurp humanity. And so it was that as a bald, blue man- machine, I first got to share the screen with Gillian.
I had thought the Wongbot was dead, but then the whispers started. When David told me about the idea for a pop promo and single featuring Gillian, I couldn't quite believe it would go ahead. And when he said that I'd have to writhe around in bed with "the world's most sexy woman", I thought he'd become delusional as a result of staring at his Gillian Anderson screen saver for too long.
The months passed, then the call came. Plying us with wine, David talked us through the video. "Gillian is sleeping in bed. We enter her dream world, where there's the two of you as robot lovers. Gillian comes over, switches you on somehow and you start to do this dance. She watches as you do your thing with a kind of voyeuristic fascination. Then you," David pointed to me, "get to go for Gillian. You approach her and we end up finding the both of you in bed, all over each other, in reality, as she wakes up from her dream." All this to a souped-up version of the Future Fantastic theme music, with added breathy semi-monotone vocals from the luscious-lipped one herself.
Jessica and I worked on the choreography in our front room, bearing in mind David's descriptions of "sexy in a contemporary dance fashion, sexy enough to be almost banned, but not quite, from MTV". There was a series of lifts and vertical 69s, lots of writhing around on our Ikea flooring and slaps and caresses with shades of sado-masochism.
On the day of the shoot, we arrived at the studio at 7am. On the set, David was talking to a woman in a baseball cap and jogging outfit. He introduced me, and the woman turned her bespectacled gaze on me. It was her, Gillian Anderson, I had seen that gaze of limpid scrutiny hundreds of times on the The X Files. She smiled politely and said "Hi", somewhat detached. She was paler and smaller than I'd imagined, and in her early- morning casuals, without make-up, she appeared incredibly normal, pretty with plump lips, but not necessarily a sex goddess.
Preparations then began in earnest. Jessica was the first to be rubberised. Lying in front of a huge jet-gas heater, she was covered in blue paint. We smeared on the latex with our hands - I painted her crotch, bottom and breasts and Steve, one of the make-up artists, did the rest. Then it was my turn. The worst parts of the process were applying the paint to the nipples (the evaporating ammonia chilled them and there was a weirdly uncomfortable sexual thrill involved) and feeling the latex dry, pulling my body hair.
After two hours, Jessica and I were beings of golden-blue. A further hour and a half later, Gillian reappeared, with her cortege of hair and make-up experts. She was transformed. The track suit and glasses had been replaced by a Wonderbra, see-through purple dress and velvet coat. She looked like the goddess we all know and (would like to) love.
After what seemed like hours of shooting Gillian, David called out, "Can we have the Wongbots, please!" The lights blazed, the music played and the camera rolled. Jessica and I hugged each other and began to sweat in the rubber under the heat of the lights. With my eyes closed, I felt Gillian's hand stroking my shoulders and back, her false nails scraping against the rubber, sending shivers down my spine. Cut. David gave some more directions and Gillian repeated the caresses. The sweat began to dribble on the inside of my rubber skin. I could feel Gillian place her hands on my body and kiss my shoulder, a soft but forceful kiss that almost threw me off balance.
People arrived on the set as Jessica and I did our routine, our rubber skins sticking and squeaking as we rubbed each other. As we tentatively jiggled, short and curlies being pulled in strange places, our audience grew. There was the band who wrote the music, their girlfriends, the record company representative, two of Gillian's friends and David's family. So much for a closed set.
During a short break, Gillian announced: "Hey! What's the matter with everyone. You're all so quiet, so serious. Let's have some fun here. Does anyone know a joke?" Everyone murmured but nobody volunteered. "No? Okay, here's one..." And she told a joke about a paranormal convention - not a very good one, but it was a brave effort.
After lunch, I found myself alone with Gillian. She sat in her chair smoking, staring glacially into space. I noticed a tattoo of two turtles on her ankle. Nervously, I asked her about it. She answered politely: "It's a Balinese symbol for good luck and direction." I asked if it worked. She said it seemed to. She smiled. Silence. I searched my mind for witticisms, small talk, a way of mentioning that I wouldn't half mind a job on the The X-Files, anything to keep up a conversation with one of the world's most famous women. Nothing.
After having her hair and make-up refreshed, Gillian sat in a gynaecological chair (her idea, apparently) and drew up a sheet between her legs. The camera slid up her body. It was a tricky shot, as she wasn't wearing any underwear, and the cameraman had to time his move tastefully.
My big moment had arrived. Gillian had to walk back to her gynaecological perch, and, as she turned, I had to pounce on her. We did the first few takes and each time I found myself almost nipple to nipple with the diminutive star, who was standing on a metal box. We did it again and I worked up the motivation in my mind: I was going to get her, I was filled with cybernetic lust for her, she was mine! She turned. I ran forward. I stubbed my toe on the box she was standing on. A flicker of sympathy crossed her face and I tried to stifle my whimpering.
A few hours later, after a complete restyle for Gillian, we were finally ready to shoot the bed scene. Gillian was sporting a new, less-styled hairdo and was dressed in a metallic-grey, silk negligee. She got in the bed and munched on some biscuits.
David gave directions: Gillian had to toss and turn in bed and I had to to crawl on top of the bed, towards her. "Okay, Paul, just move closer, that's it, I want you right on top of her," David whispered in my ear as the camera rolled. Gillian turned to face me, her lips and cleavage quivered as our mouths moved closer together. "Cut!" I hovered over Gillian as she turned away and grabbed some more biscuits. "Paul... you're finished. Thank you very much," said David. Everyone whooped, Gillian smiled and said: "Thanks a lot."
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-by Daniel Mogollon, Staff Writer; Image: Nate Walters drives on Michigan's Trey Burke in the NCAA Tournament. (Image Source: US Presswire)
South Dakota State point guard Nate Wolters has been a consistent performer for three years running, however when you play in the Summitt League your contributions can go largely unnoticed. Wolters made a major leap in his sophomore season, as his scoring jumped from 10.1 points per game to 19.5. From there the lead guard continued to make steady progress scoring 21.1 PPG as a junior and 22.3 PPG in his senior campaign, leading the Jackrabbits to the NCAA Tournament in each of his final two seasons.
The mid-major product was one of the six prospects to workout for the New York Knicks on Tuesday as the 2013 NBA Draft approaches. While in town, Wolters spoke about potentially playing his home games at Madison Square Garden.
"I really like the city and it'd be a dream come true to play in the Garden," Wolters said [per the New York Post]. "It's one of the best arenas in all of basketball. I've never been there, but it'd be cool to play here 41 games a year."
An all-around performer, Wolters averaged as many as 6.1 assists as a sophomore, 5.6 rebounds as a senior and 1.7 steals in his junior and senior seasons.
"I think I'm more of a facilitator than a scorer, really," Wolters said. "Just out of necessity it was for me to score in college, so I had to put up a lot of shots, but I think my natural position is just a passing point guard who makes players around me better."
He can also fill it up from the perimeter. Wolters shot 40.8 percent from three-point range as a sophomore and after having a rough season from downtown as a junior [24.1 percent], the Minnesota native bounced back to make 37.9 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc this past season.
With New York's backup point guards either retired in the case of Jason Kidd or in limbo, see Pablo Prigioni, Wolters believes he can be a good fit wearing the Orange & Blue.
"Definitely, this would be a great fit. I know Jason Kidd just retired and they got Raymond Felton at point guard, but that seems like a need of theirs. I definitely feel I can add to it and hopefully I have the opportunity."
While many scouts question his defensive ability, Wolters will tell you he's a better defender than given credit for.
"I think I showed that in the season a little bit when we played the top guys, like Trey Burke [National Player of the Year], I was able to keep him in front," said Wolters. "That's something I'll continue to work on. Defense is more just an effort thing and toughness, so I'm going to bring that."
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Back again to the subject of Personal Culture. What are the aspects of this beast?
First is Level of Aspiration. "How high are we aiming?"
Last year's NBA champs were the San Antonio Spurs. Two up-and-coming teams from that season are the L.A. Clippers and the Golden State Warriors. Both squads are young and loaded with stars. The Spurs, on the other hand, are old and creaking. A few days ago the Spurs played the Clippers and the Warriors in back-to-back games. The Spurs thrashed them both.
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Syed Talha AhsanNEW HAVEN, Conn. Two men extradited from Britain to the U.S. last year pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting terrorists in Afghanistan through websites that sought to raise cash, recruit fighters and obtain items such as gas masks.
Babar Ahmad, 39, and Syed Talha Ahsan, 34, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in New Haven to charges of providing material support to terrorists and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.
By pleading guilty, the men admitted that they knew that their efforts could result in the maiming and murder of individuals, including U.S. citizens, said acting U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly.
A prosecutor said Ahsan traveled to Afghanistan with Ahmads assistance to fight and attend a training camp run by al-Qaida. But Ahsan did not admit to that assertion.
Both men also possessed a classified document discussing a U.S. Navy battle groups movements and vulnerability to attack, authorities said. A former Navy sailor, Hassan Abu-Jihaad, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2009 for leaking the details about the battle group to the website. The group was never attacked.
This investigation further demonstrates law enforcements resolve to bring to justice anyone who supports those who would target American interests at home or abroad, said John Sandweg, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The judge did not immediately accept Ahmads plea while she awaits information from probation officials, but she said the plea was voluntarily made.
The two men, both British citizens who were living in Britain at the time, faced charges in Connecticut, because authorities said they used an Internet service provider in the state to run one of the websites.
A charge of conspiring to kill persons in a foreign country will be dismissed under the plea agreement.
The websites operated under the name of Azzam Publications, which authorities say provided support to Afghanistans ousted Taliban regime and focused on the wars in Bosnia and Chechnya in the 1990s. The sites asked for donations of military suits and gas masks for the Taliban and appealed to Pakistanis to travel to Afghanistan to fight, according to Ahmads plea agreement.
The websites posted articles on how to train for fighting and gave guidance on how women could participate in jihad. The sites also produced videos of Muslims detailing their experiences on the battlefield in Bosnia and advertised videos of battles in Chechnya.
Ahmad was held without trial for eight years in a British prison, raising concerns among human rights advocates. He said in court that he was treated for post-traumatic stress disorder in 2009 and 2010, but he did not offer further details.
In an interview after the BBC won a legal battle to speak with him, Ahmad insisted he did not condone terrorism and urged authorities to put him on trial in the U.K. He acknowledged he had visited Bosnia several times during the 1990s and had been involved in the conflict there.
The men are expected to request that he serve his sentence in Britain. When a judge told Ahmad he would be excluded from returning to the United States, he said he assured her that he had no plans to come to the U.S.
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(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it approved a seasonal flu vaccine produced by Novartis using animal cell culture rather than the traditional manufacturing using chicken eggs - a speedier process that could help build stockpiles in the event of a pandemic.
The vaccine, to be sold by the Swiss drugmaker under the brand name Flucelvax, is approved to prevent season influenza in people aged 18 and over, the agency said.
To produce Flucelvax, virus strains for the vaccine are grown in animal cell cultures derived from mammals instead of in chicken eggs. Similar cell culture technology has long been used to produce other types of vaccines, FDA said.
"Today's approval represents the culmination of efforts to develop a seasonal influenza vaccine using cell culture as an alternative to the egg-based process," Karen Midthun, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a statement.
Using cell cultures rather than chicken eggs allows for a faster start-up of the vaccine manufacturing process in the event of a health crisis, such as a flu pandemic. Traditional flu vaccine production requires a tremendous number of fertilized chicken eggs to grow virus strains and often takes several months before it is ready to be delivered to physicians or pharmacies.
The cell-based process also enables manufacturers to maintain a supply of readily available, previously tested cells for use in vaccine production.
"Modern cell-culture technology will likely become the new standard for influenza vaccine production," predicted Andrin Oswald, head of Novartis' vaccines and diagnostics division.
Flucelvax will eventually be manufactured at a new U.S. plant in Holly Springs, North Carolina, once that facility is ready for full-scale commercial production, Novartis said.
The production takes place in a sterile, controlled environment, which significantly reduces the risk of potential impurities, the company said.
In clinical trials, Flucelvax was 83.8 percent effective in preventing flu when compared with a placebo.
A limited supply of the new vaccine will be available for this year's flu season, Novartis spokeswoman Liz Power said.
Novartis supplies the United States with about 30 million doses of flu vaccine annually, she said.
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Now that our houses have plummeted in value and it looks like we are all going to be living in them a lot longer than we planned, it's probably time to start tackling those home improvements. And where better to start than with a fabulous bathroom – which will also add value to the property. Time to wallow in luxury not misery.
Alternative Plans (020-7228 6460; www.alternative-plans.co.uk ) sells a very large round bath – called a UFO because it looks like a flying saucer. According to the company's owner, Laurence Pidgeon, there is a real trend at the moment for oversize baths . "It's not just to do with the feeling of luxury but, perhaps, people who have converted a bedroom into a bathroom feel they have much larger space than normal," he says. "The UFO is fantastic and takes up to 14 people"
But it does come with a hefty price tag of £9,741.
Alternatively, if you have a large bathroom, you can install two cheaper baths at right angles to each other. That way no one has to worry about sitting at the tap end, and if you've got children who fight over space, the problem is solved.
For a real sense of glamour, how about a free-standing shower? Based on a design from the 1920s, a huge glass shower box costing £15,000 from Drummonds (020-7376 4499; www.drummonds-arch.co.uk ) can be placed in the middle of a room.
If you don't have a huge amount of space, you can still find room for a huge showerhead. Invest in the Jumbo Rainshower, £811.63, from Grohe (0871 200 3414; www.grohe.co.uk ). It is 40cm wide and has 252 nozzles. Or you can go for a Roca's (01530 830080; www.roca-uk.com ) Vintage XL, which is also designed to create the rainfall effect but is fitted with a flow restrictor, using 13 litres a minute instead of the more usual 20. Beware though, the rain effect means this is a more gentle shower and not one that is designed to pummel you into a state of wakefulness in the morning.
Double basins add to that hotel bathroom feel and the Stratum by Roca is both contemporary and big. It also comes with storage underneath so there's no excuse for your other half nicking your moisturiser on the basis that they can't find their own. The basin costs £390, and with the unit included it comes to £912.
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By Diadem Pambid | June 18, 2012 2:20 PM EST
"Beliebers" would have nothing to root for if Justin Bieber decided to pack up and leave during the baby-daddy drama that plagued his life last year.
Justin Bieber admitted in an interview with a UK Magazine, Fabulous, that quitting looked like the better way out. Well, it was a good thing the Bieber had Usher around to put him back on track.
Mariah Yeater ultimately wrecked Justin Bieber's life late last year with the announcement that the then17-year old was fathering her child. Fans of the Bieber rose to the defense at once that even "Bieber-haters" turned "Beliebers". While Mariah kept demanding for a DNA test, Justin was avoiding the media at all costs. At these times, Justin had thought of quitting music to resume the life of an ordinary 17-year old kid.
"At the beginning of it all I was in Florida, away from my friends and family and I was pretty sad," he admitted.
"I got to the point where I thought, 'I don't want to do this. I just want to be normal.' It was difficult because I'd never gone through anything like that," explained Justin in an interview with Fabulous, quotes courtesy of NME.
However, thanks to Bieber's mentor, Usher, Justin's ship did not go down that easily. Usher had toughened Justin up and now the Bieber feels nothing but sympathy for Yeater.
"I feel sorry for her more than anything," said Justin, adding, "Everything that hurts you makes you stronger in the end. You've got to learn from the bad things that happen."
"Belieber" fans do have a lot to be thankful for thanks to Mariah Yeater and her baby-drama scandal. Why? Mariah inspired Justin Bieber to pen a song perfect for her with the lines close to Michael Jackson's hit, "Billie Jean".
Despite the paparazzi scuffle the Bieber got in with last month, the 18-year old is proving he's making mature decisions with his life starting off with not quitting music because of a petty paternity scandal. Besides, Justin has hoards of fans behind him all the way, a big brother in the form of Usher and a supportive, lovely girlfriend in Selena Gomez. What more can the kid ask for?
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âThe Bacheloretteâ Co-DP Andre Martinez Lights on Location with Zylight F8 LED Fresnel
LOS ANGELES â It never fails. There you are, waiting to shoot a gondola scene in Venice, Italy, but the gondolier is unable to dock at your predetermined â at pre-lit â location. What do you do?
If you are the co-director of photography for ABCâs popular reality PROGRAM, The Bachelorette, you grab a Zylight F8 LED Fresnel and get the shot.
âI needed another moonlight source from a balcony to accommodate the new landing point,â recalled Andre Martinez, who has worked on ABCâs The Bachelor and The Bachelorette for several seasons. âRunning another cable and ballast to set an HMI would have taken a fair amount of time. In less than five minutes, my gaffer had a battery-powered F8 in place and we were ready to roll.â
Known for shooting in exotic locations, the shows are exciting but challenging to shoot. Martinez works to create a âbeautiful quality of a light in a reality environment where cameras often see nearly 360 degrees,â he said. âI try to create a setting that not only looks nice but also appears free of equipment â and feels natural for the cast who arenât trained to hit marks like an actor would.â
Both series are shot primarily using the Sony PDW-F800 camcorder, though the Canon 5D Mark III is used for time lapse, B-roll and underwater footage. Martinez also keeps about eight GoPro cameras on location and has used the compact Canon C300 for a few specific events. The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are shot in 720p to make the show look less âfilmicâ and more ârealâ for the audience, according to Martinez.
Interview setups are the most controlled parts of the shows. Often shot in tight quarters, contrast and depth of field are concerns. Martinez also tries to incorporate WINDOWS, lanterns and other potential light sources in the frame. âOur art department does a wonderful job helping to create a background environment,â he explained, âand then I try to light in relation to and motivated by the space and art direction. Often the light on the cast member is just a key and a back light with a soft bounce fill.â
Martinez used two Zylight F8 LED Fresnels during a 10-week stretch of shooting for the current season of The Bachelorette. âTransporting the F8 is quite easy. It fits in a relatively small road case, and the fact that it doesnât require a ballast or head feeder cables makes it that much more self-contained,â he said.
âWith the battery adapter, in no time I can have a âpunchyâ light with spot/flood capabilities anywhere I need it,â Martinez added. âIn the past, Iâd often have to carry a backup PORTABLE GENERATOR for shooting an arrival scene or something far from our main location. The Zylight F8s give me all the light I need quickly without running miles of extra cable or carrying a second generator.â
Long before the 10-week shoot was over, Martinez was sold on Zylight. âI hope from now on to always have at least one Zylight F8 in my lighting arsenal for any project. It puts out a lot of light, especially considering that you can power it with a battery,â he said. âIt has a really nice quality of light, and its color temp remains true throughout the dial as you dim it.â
Founded in 2003, Zylight LLC is the leading manufacturer of intelligent LED lighting instruments for the film and video production industry. Every model in its easy-to-use lighting system produces fully calibrated bright white light, while some also provide a spectrum of adjustable colors without gels. Full wireless control and DMX integration are included, and AC or DC power options are available. The Zylight state-of-the-art LED system is truly the most unique and FLEXIBLE LIGHTING system on the market today. With more than 50 dealers worldwide, Zylight continues to develop innovative LED lighting solutions to help make your job easier. More Than Bright â Zylight. Find out more at www.zylight.com.
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Today's Deal: $569 for a GeneralAire Flow Through Humidifier (a $949 Value)
Offered by: Indoor Clean Air Services in BarrieThere's nothing worse than lukewarm coffee, a boss whose demeanor swings from hot to cold or a household that hosts the climate of a dry hot desert. Banish dehydrating hot and dry air with today's WagJag: $569 for a GeneralAire Flow Through... (Read More)
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59% off Chicken Breast Bites
Today's Deal: $33 for 4 kg of Breaded, Boneless Chicken Breast Bites (an $80 Value)Family members make no bones about what they think of your cooking. Give them an appetizer that's both mess- and complaint-free with a case of boneless chicken bites. Easier to eat than their bone-containing counterparts, these boneless wings are... (Read More)
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43% off Chicken Nuggets
Today's Deal: $20 for 4 kg of Breaded Chicken Nuggets (a $35 Value)A busy week of work or school means kids and parents alike need fast, easy snacks to keep them going. Fuel the family through the day-to-day with approximately 200 breadcrumb-coated morsels. Made of all white meat and ready to be popped in the oven,... (Read More)
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Half off Chicken Breasts
Today's Deal: $32 for 4 kg of Boneless, Skinless Seasoned Chicken Breasts (a $65 Value)You never have to run afowl of the dictates of healthy living when you have a handy supply of chicken breasts in the freezer. Easy prep and large quantities make this a great buy for busy, health-conscious families. These boneless, skinless, 17%... (Read More)
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Heads Up: 3.14.07
CO's new state song: Not that kind of "high." NYT The bolo tie is now the official tie of NM. Santa Fe New ...
CO's new state song: Not that kind of "high." NYT
The bolo tie is now the official tie of NM. Santa Fe New Mexican
Legislators combat DWT: "Driving while texting." WSJ (free link)
NJ's highest paid employees? Shrinks. Philly Inquirer
Is a "C" a failing grade? Louisville Courier-Journal
UT's new license plate is first in U.S. history to show a living person. SL Tribune
OR Sen. Pres. "sorry" for siccing state troopers on fellow senators. Oregonian
How would TX Gov. Perry decline a VP nom? Let us count the ways. Texas Politics
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