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This Scientist Wants Tomorrow's Troops to Be Mutant-Powered
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The Once-and-Future Mutant Age
Ten years ago, there were all sorts of biomods enthusiasts roaming the halls of the Pentagon's premiere science division. In 2002 the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency launched an ambitious effort aimed at tweaking troops' physiology to reduce their susceptibility to stress, sleep deprivation, fatigue, pain and blood loss while enhancing their memory and learning. The idea was to help soldiers "perform at their peak, stay at their peak," one former Darpa official told Wired.
The program was called Metabolic Dominance. It promised to produce America's first mutant warriors.
Progress was slow — understandably so considering the scope and scale of the effort. In 2007 Tony Tether, then Darpa director, downplayed Metabolic Dominance, signaling the beginning of the end of the program. "We're making it possible for people to be all that they can be, not making them be better than they can be," Tether told Wired.
By 2008 the science agency had all but abandoned Metabolic Dominance. Herr began his work the next year, studying and advocating biomods for an alphabet soup of military and intelligence clients. In effect, Herr helped pick up the pieces from Darpa's initial, failed effort.
In 2009 Herr was assigned to a Pentagon-funded project aimed at understanding "unit cohesion." That is, what makes one group of soldiers keep fighting through hunger, thirst, exhaustion, confusion, and the deaths of comrades. Unit cohesion has won and lost conflicts since the beginning of warfare, but it was still poorly understood.
For his unit cohesion study, Herr interviewed Army infantrymen, Navy submariners and Air Force drone operators. Partway into the two-year study Herr had an epiphany. "The 'aha' moment," Herr tells Danger Room, "was seeing a link between an objective physiological phenomenon — knowing the effects on the body and brain of stress hormones — and how that matched with all the literature on unit cohesion."
In other words, Herr had a vision of the stress hormones that our glands pump into our bloodstreams in life-or-death situations, and, in turn, impact the behavior of trained combat units. Tracing this physiological blueprint for combat effectiveness, Herr realized it could be altered biologically. "All of sudden the Matrix made sense," Herr says, referencing the secret world of the eponymous 1999 sci-fi film.
The military could select troops and their officers for their unique, inborn ability to cope with stress. Or it could directly tweak a soldier's body functions — re-balancing the normal hormonal cocktail so the soldier doesn't panic, doesn't retreat and keeps on fighting, even when the odds are against him and any normal person would just give up.
Specific enhancement methods Herr studied include: focused diet and exercise regimens; injections of the stress-inhibiting brain molecule neuropeptide Y; electroshock-style Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to boost thinking; and gene therapy for enhancing a whole host of body functions by literally altering a person's DNA with viruses or chemicals.
Following the unit-cohesion study, Herr began teaching individual self-enhancement techniques in Washington, D.C. and Indiana. His students were officers and civilians slated to deploy to Afghanistan under a Pentagon program that embeds American mentors in the Afghan government. Among other tricks, Herr instructed them to minimize brain-stimulating blue light in order to protect their sleep cycles; eat small, frequent, protein-rich meals to maintain steady cognition; and exercise in order to biochemically neutralize the steady stream of stress hormones that advisers experience in their year-long, sometimes dangerous deployments.
Herr says the curriculum fed into his other projects, many of which are classified. "I can't really talk about those," he says. Clearly, the techniques Herr taught to the advisers could also be applied to pilots, sub and carrier crews and frontline infantry, for whom the stress is even greater and the work even more critical to U.S. national defense.
But for these combatants, the Pentagon wants to go beyond merely encouraging self-enhancement. Patrick Lin, a professor at California Polytechnic State, notes the military's "ongoing interest in using pharmaceuticals, such as modafinil (a cognitive enhancer), dietary supplements, as well as gene therapy to boost the performance of warfighters."
And in February the British Royal Society identified four small-scale DARPA biomodification efforts focusing on stress-reduction and neurological enhancement, plus an obscure Air Force program aimed at the "exploitation of external stimulant technology" to enable airmen "to receive and process greater amounts of operationally relevant information." That's generally understood to mean drugs.
Herr says defense planners are discussing a comprehensive strategy to unite these programs and coordinate growing military investment in modification technologies. "What I've been working on is trying to support and guide that discussion." To that end, he has briefed the Defense Science Board, a panel of the Pentagon's top technology advisers.
A comprehensive biomods strategy would get the Pentagon back to the same conceptual point it was at a decade ago at the launch of Metabolic Dominance — and prove that U.S. military leaders are serious about preparing for the coming era of mutant warfare.


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There are many reasons to buy organic produce. The USDA Organic label tells you that fruits and veggies weren't raised using manmade chemical pesticides, fossil fuel- or sewage-based fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. On meat, the label indicates that the feeds provided met those same standards, and that the animals weren't administered hormones and antibiotics.
But, particularly as the economy sags and millions of Americans lose their jobs, it can be hard to afford the often-premium price charged for organic foods. That's why we've published this updated list, based on Environmental Working Group's latest compilation of government data about pesticide residue. The fruits and vegetables on this list were the least likely to have pesticides detected on the parts you eat, after typical washing, whether or not they're certified organic. (Remember, though, that the farmworkers and the farm soil will thank you for any organic purchases you can make.)
There are still times when going organic always makes sense check out the best foods to buy organic.
By The Daily Green Staff
Onions don't see as many pest threats, which means less pesticide spraying.
Choose: Look for onions that are firm, have a distinctive "oniony" smell that's not overpowering, and show no visible signs of damage or soft spots. Store in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator.
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Avocados have thick skins that protect the fruit from pesticide build-up.
Choose: Look for avocados that are still somewhat unripe and firm to the squeeze; they'll ripen nicely on your kitchen counter in a couple of days. Store at room temperature. Although you'll be using only the meat of the avocado, it's always a good idea to rinse them before you slice them open.
Avocado-and-Onion Salad
Avocado Pico de Gallo
Avocado-Corn Salsa
Sweet Corn
Sweet corn may take a lot of fertilizer to grow, but you're unlikely to end up with any pesticides on the kernels.
Choose: There is nothing like fresh corn on the cob from a local farm stand in late summer. Buy it fresh and local, and boil it that day for the best results.
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You won't be eating the tough pineapple skin, which protects the fruit from pesticide residue. As with all your produce, you should rinse the pineapple before cutting.
Choose: Although tempting, this is one fruit that you won't want to choose if it has a strong, sweet smell. This usually means that the pineapple is overripe and has even begun to ferment. Like all other fruits, avoid any that have soft spots, and in the case of pineapples, damage to the rind. Store in the refrigerator crisper.
Grilled Pineapple
Pineapple Smoothie
Sweet mango flesh is protected by its thick skin from pesticides. Still, you'll want to rinse under water before cutting open.
Choose: Depending on the variety of mango, look for those that are bright in color such as red, yellow, or orange. It should have a distinctive "fruity" smell. If there's no ripe-fruit aroma, steer clear. Mangoes should be slightly firm but yield to your touch somewhat the softer the mango, usually the sweeter it is. If the mango is too soft, there's a good chance that it will be rotten inside. Store in the refrigerator crisper.
Mango Lassi Smoothie
Roasted Mango Sorbet
Fresh Mango Chutney
Asparagus face fewer threats from pests such as insects or disease, so fewer pesticides need to be used.
Choose: Look for firm spears with bright green or purplish compact tips. Plan on a 1/2 pound per person, and for more uniform cooking, select spears of a similar thickness. Store in the refrigerator vegetable crisper and give them a good rinse before using (even if you're going to boil them).
11 Asparagus Recipes
Sweet Peas
Sweet peas are among the least likely vegetables to have pesticide residue, according to the Environmental Working Group's latest survey of government data.
Choose: If you're not growing sweet peas in your garden, then look for full, green pea pods at your local farmers' market, farm stand or grocery store.
Scallops and Sweet Peas
Sweet Pea Mash
Kiwi peel provides a barrier from pesticides. Give them a rinse before cutting.
Choose: Here's where your nose plays an important part when choosing fresh fruit. Sniff out kiwis that smell good. They should be plump and yield to a squeeze like that of a ripe pear. Steer clear from those with moist areas on their surface or any skin bruising. If unripe kiwi are all that are available, simply take them home and place them in a paper bag at room temperature with other fruits that need more time, such as bananas or pears. Store in the refrigerator crisper.
Honeydew-Kiwi Cooler
Blueberry-Kiwi Tarts
Cabbage doesn't hold on to so many pesticides because a ton of spraying isn't required to grow it. What it does hold onto is beta carotene: It's a superfood!
Choose: Look for cabbage heads whose leaves are tight and be sure the head is heavy for its type, and firm. For most cabbage varieties, you'll want to make sure the outer leaves are shiny and crisp. Savoy is the exception to this rule, as it forms a looser head and the leaves grow crinkly naturally. You'll want to avoid any with leaves that show signs of yellowing. Bok choy should have deep green leaves with their stems a crisp-looking white. Discard the outer leaves of a cabbage before using. You can wash and spin most cabbage leaves just like you do salad greens. Store in the refrigerator crisper.
Red Cabbage Spaghetti
Cabbage Slaw
Maybe it's the thick skin, but eggplants are among the least likely to be contaminated by pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group.
Choose: Look for firm and glossy eggplants to know they're ripe and undamaged. Because they grow to various sizes, choose one proportionate to the dish you're preparing.
Roasted Eggplant and Feta Dip
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
Roasted Eggplant Salsa
Pesticide residue stays on papaya skin, but be sure to give them a wash before slicing open.
Choose: Papaya colors usually range between yellow and green. Look for those that are slightly soft and show no signs of bruising or appear shriveled. If they're not fully ripened, you can toss them in the brown bag along with your unripened kiwi fruit, peaches, and pears. Once they're ripened, store in the refrigerator crisper.
Papaya-Lime Sorbet
Shrimp-and-Papaya Summer Rolls
Papaya-Avocado Salad
With that rind, watermelon has a natural defense against the onslaught of any chemical.
Choose: Look for a firm whole melon without any soft spots.
Grilled Watermelon, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad
Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon Gazpacho
Conventional broccoli doesn't retain so many pesticides because the crop faces fewer pest threats, which means less spraying.
Choose: Look for tightly bunched flower buds on the broccoli stalks that are immature. In other words, try not to buy them if their little yellow flowers have opened. Color-wise, the broccoli should be deep green and the stalks should be firm and not rubbery. Before use, wash in a cool water bath and change the water a couple of times in the process. Store in the refrigerator crisper. Look for broccoli at the fall farmers' market, and if you're pinched for cash, don't fret about choosing a non-organic variety; broccoli generally doesn't end up with pesticide residue.
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon
Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Tomatoes were on the 2008 Dirty Dozen list of foods with the most pesticide residue, but the latest update finds them cleaner than most. Why? The Environmental Working Group isn't sure.
Choose: If you aren't growing your own, look for fresh in-season tomatoes at local farmers' markets and farm stands. Look for glossy, firm skin — and don't hesitate to try a delicious heirloom variety that might not look like a typical tomato!
12 Fresh Tomato Recipes
8 Easy 30-Minute Tomato Recipes
Sweet Potatoes
Not only are sweet potatoes unlikely to be contaminated with pesticides, they're also a superfood, packed with vitamin A and beta carotene.
Choose: It's hard to go wrong choosing a hardy sweet potato. Just make sure it isn't beaten up or rotting, and choose a size that matches the meal you're preparing.
Top 10 Sweet Potato Recipes

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Ian is the database developer for several SQL Server 2000 and 7.0 installations. As part of his job managing the company's sales database, he controls security by enforcing Sales and Manager database roles. The database holds two tables: a sales force login table called SalesUser and a sales assignments table called Items that contains a separate list for each salesperson. First, Ian created the login table with relevant columns as follows:
UserID int PRIMARY KEY ,
UserName varchar( 128 ) NOT NULL DEFAULT ( SYSTEM_USER ) UNIQUE
Then, Ian created the sales assignment table with relevant columns as follows:
ItemID int IDENTITY PRIMARY KEY,
ItemDate datetime DEFAULT( CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ),
Comment varchar( 255 ) NULL,
UserID int REFERENCES SalesUser
Help Ian design a view called UserItems that
- lists only the assignments for each salesperson
- uses the existing tables
- lets the salespeople access their assignments from a simple Microsoft Access application. (The sales staff should be able to view, insert, edit, or delete any of their assignments.)
- prevents sales employees who are SQL Server savvy from adding, modifying, or deleting data that doesn't apply to them
- lets managers access and modify all sales force data
- grants the permissions that the following code snippet shows:
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON UserItems TO Manager, Sales
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ItemID, ItemDate, Comment, UserID
SELECT i.ItemID, i.ItemDate, i.Comment, i.UserID
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WHERE u.UserName =SYSTEM_USER
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ItemID, ItemDate, Comment, UserID
SELECT i.ItemID, i.ItemDate, i.Comment, i.UserID
FROM Items AS i
WHERE i.UserID = ( SELECT u.UserID FROM SalesUser AS u WHERE u.UserName =
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) AS od
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FROM Northwind.dbo.Orders AS o
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I've been using Provillus for about 6 months now and I thought I'd write up a little review of my experience so that people who are thinking about trying it will be able to make their decision more easily – because back when I first ordered I couldn't find reviews from real people.
When I first made the decision to try Provillus I was quite weary and didn't really believe anything on their website because it seems too good to be true almost. I've tried several other products in the past with no results at all, like special shampoo's, liquids, procerin and other pills and didn't see any change. The bad thing is that it takes so long before you can tell if the product is working or not, so it can take years to find something worth using – If you're reading this review then you probably know what I mean.
After a month it was hard to tell if anything had changed Read the rest of this article…
I started losing my hair in my mid twenties… probably around 24 if I remember correctly.
It didn't happen quickly for me like it does for some. It was very gradual, which made it had to accept. You know when you see something happening really slowly over time, you don't even notice it? It was like that.
By the time I was in my 30′s it was quite easily noticable. I had a full ball patch on my crown area, as well as a receding hairline… The typical male pattern baldness stuff.
Anyway, I went to see my doctor and he simply put me on Finastride, which you probably know as Propecia (that's the brand that a company has made).
I definitely saw some results with it, but there were some pretty bad side effects that I don't even like to write about. But depression was the main one – and after doing a bit of research, it seems like it's pretty common with that drug.
So I knew I had to find something different, and preferably something natural.
I came across Provillus from a few users in some forums, and decided to send some of them a private message to see if they'd actually respond (check that the account wasn't made by the Provillus company). They did end up replying and told me that I should try it since it's been working for them. One guy even had the same story as me! (came from Propecia because of bad side effects).
I've been Provillus for my hair loss now for 7 months and I'm going to do some 1 year before and after photo's at the end of a full 12 months.
I can already see new growth, especially on the crown area, but even in the front area where it was receding. They're not just those fine fluffy hairs either, they're thick, proper hairs.
This gives me hope that maybe I will see myself with a full head of hair once again!
If anyone out there knows of anything else I can take that will speed up the results, or give me better results, I'd love to know!
Jesus Assiff
Customer Service Manager
I've been using Provillus now for 6 months, just like Steve when he posted his big review (mine probably won't be that well written though :P)
As a woman, losing hair is a bit different to men (which are obviously most of the ones who go bald). Women don't go fully bald (in most cases), but the hair gets very thin. It's also worse losing hair if you're a woman because it only happens to a small percentage of women, so people seem to notice it more. It's very embarrassing.
Anyway, I went to the doctor a few years ago when I started to notice my hair thinning out, and he just said it was from hormonal changes, and said that basically all I could do was try Rogaine for women. There's not a whole lot out there for womens hair loss because it's not nearly as common as men's.
So I got the Rogaine and used it religously for a year, taking photo's along the way every 3 months to see if there was any difference…
When I looked over the photo's each 3 months, the only difference was that my hair was getting gradually thinner each time, so the Rogaine wasn't working at all.
I spent countless hours at the computer researching what could be solution to my problem, and found Provillus for women. Wasn't much information online about it, but ordered some because I saw a few really good reviews from other women…
I've been on it now for 6 months as I said and am starting to see some really good results. The first 2-3 weeks were pretty disappointing. My scalp was itchy and flaking and I considered stopping treatment, but I read online that a few others had the same thing for a couple of weeks.
Anyway, my hair is growing back now, I'm seeing it in the photos I take, and I'm really happy and relieved that something is working.
If you're a woman, then get this a try. It may not work for everyone, but it did for me, and maybe it will for you too.
Joanne Greggory
School Teacher
Essex, UK
My name's Dave and I've been sufferring from male pattern baldness (MPB) for around 7 years. It first started when I was 21, and I guess mine is a pretty common story and I doubt I need to go into more detail.
I started on my search for a solution at around age 23, by which stage the hair loss was noticeable and I was losing confidence quickly. I tried a few things, including, minodoxill, revivogen and some hair laser therapy. All of which didn't work for me, but I'm not saying that they're a scam and don't work for some people, just not me.
I don't remember how I found Provillus, just a random Google search on "what is the best hair loss product" or something like that – you know how Googling is, you can never remember how you got where you are!
It sounded like another product with plenty of promises and not enough evidence, but I didn't really care at this point. I just wanted to try everything so I could at least say that I gave it my best try!
Surprisingly, within a couple of months I could definitely see a difference. The hair on the back of my head which was thin an had no color (so you could easily see my scalp), had thickened up and was regaining full color. I immediately ordered some more (since I only got the 2 month pack). Since then, then hair on the back of my head has come back almost fully, so you can't notice any MPB. My hairline at the front still has some way to go (since it receded a bit more that I would like!), but I am confident that it's actually helping things there too.
So the question of 'Does Provillus Work', can simply be answered by "See for yourself". It works for me, and it could work for you, but you definitely wont know unless you try it! Don't listen to people online, because there's always going to be some people who say "this doesn't work", since not everything works exactly the same for everyone.
Do yourself a favor and try it! If it doesn't work, try something else!
I hope this little review has helped answer your questions about Provillus working
All the best,
I'm now 28, and have been struggling with hair loss since 22. It first started thinning slowly up until 24-25, and then from 25-27 the hair loss became more aggressive, and very noticeable.
Friends and family started commenting on it and I was losing my confidence because I always thought people were looking at my hair. I found myself trying to sit with my back to walls so that people couldn't walk behind me and see my bald spot, and was constantly looking in the mirror trying to cover up the thin spots.
It became very upsetting and I prayed there would be something I could do.
I considered just shaving it all off, and going for the Bruce Willis look, but I don't really have the right head shape for that. I looked into the cost of a hair transplant, but it is way too expensive, and people who have done it say that it is extremely painful!
So I searched for medical, and herbal solutions…
I started on Propecia, but after 4 months, there was hardly any results, and I read that it can cause problems when trying for kids. So it wasn't worth the risk.
Then a friend of a friend told me about Provillus, saying that he'd had been in the exact same situation, and it had worked for him.
So that night, I made an order for the 6 month pack based on his recommendation Read the rest of this article…
As you know, Provillus is a powerful product that fights hair loss and helps to regrow hair. It is successfully used by thousands with results that surpass chemically based products.
Having bald spots and thinning hair is something that a large portion of men suffer at some point in their lives, and so do a smaller percentage of women. This often causes issues with confidence, motivation, and sometimes causes depression.
These day's, appearance is so important in society, and having a full head of hair is almost like a fashion accessory! If you've got thin hair, it makes you look much older, and some would say less appealing to the opposite sex even. Read the rest of this article…
When I first started noticing that I was losing my hair at around the age of 21 or 22, I did a heap of research online and found some different products that I hoped would be able to help. The top two were Minodoxill topical serum, and Finasteride tablets (Propecia). So I went to the doctor and asked if I could go on Propecia and he said no because I was too young and he didn't think it would work for me. So he told me to go across to the chemist and buy Minodoxill 5%, which I did.
I used the Minodoxill (Rogaine) for around 1 year, or maybe 18 months, with no real reasults, apart from it making my hair more frizzy in the area's that it was applied, but I didn't notice my hair loss stopping or even slowing. This was very disheartening, so I sought alternative means to get my hair back.
Here in Australia, there are plenty of ads on television and the radio promoting Advanced Hair Studios, with a very popular Australian cricketer (Shane Warne) who promotes it regularly, saying that he used them and it worked for him.
I figured Advanced Hair would be really expensive and out of my price range, but I believed that it did work. Eventually I had some money saved up and went in for a consultation.
Initial Consultation!
The salesman checked out my hair and Read the rest of this article…
I've been using Provillus now for around a year and I've had some pretty nice results. In this article I'd like to share my experience with Provillus and I'll make a video in the next few days showing the actual evidence.
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This year, Escape Studios is ten years old, and it's a pretty big deal for us. It's also a big deal for all of the students who we've trained over the years and are now dotted throughout the world of VFX. So, from now on, every week, we're going to be launching a story from our escapee Wall of Fame which will showcase all of the escapees who have gone on to work on the biggest and boldest films, TV shows, commercials and games over the years. It's a chance for them to step up and take a bow, albeit a virtual one.
Under the hood
As a follow-up to my post on learning resources for coding, I'd like to share our recent efforts to open source some of our in-house code.
Our Second Visit to the Framestore London Studio
I have found that there are many advantages to studying at Escape Studios. Aside from the obvious vast amount of knowledge that you acquire, you also get to visit and meet some very cool places and people. Last Friday we had the pleasure of visiting Framestore for a presentation with Ben Frost and Chas Jarrett to hear about their experiences working on the second Sherlock Holmes movie - A Game of Shadows. In particular, they discussed with us the typical hurdles and constraints they came across and what we as VFX artists may expect to experience working in the VFX industry.
The Studio Workshop: Exporting Camera From Maya to NUKE
So it's almost bank holiday weekend and your old pal Ash is gonna give you another one of his awesome tips before you spend the next three days drinking your body weight in alcohol and watching The Avengers… seriously, how awesome is that film?!
A Successful NAB for The Foundry
The Foundry returned triumphant from this year's NAB show in Las Vegas. For them, this was by far their biggest and most successful NAB, as they exhibited their most advanced portfolio yet. Showcasing the latest versions of NUKE, NUKEX, HIERO, KATANA and MARI they had crowds gathering throughout the event to check out live demos of all these products, as well as the incredible line-up of speakers invited to share their experiences using each of the products above.
Upgrade to Autodesk 2013 Promo!
As of last month Autodesk released the 2013 update of their 3D software, and with that you'll find a variety of enhancements and new features that make these versions pretty special. In our competitive industry, having the latest and greatest tools to complete the job is always a bonus, and the 2013 versions may well set you on your way to creating work that stands out from the crowd. Of course for many of you, the cost can make upgrading a tricky business and that's why we want to make sure you're all aware of a promotion that could help stretch the pennies a little further.
SiC: Softimage User Group Launch Event
For Softimage fans out there, you may be glad to hear that the loyal community of Softimage users are regrouping. Under the new name Softimage Creatives (SiC), this is an independent user group based here in London. Following a user group meeting held last November, a discussion began to revive the community among Softimage users. Six industry professionals expressed their interest in helping make this a reality, and with the support of Escape Studios SiC London was born.
The Studio Workshop: Camera Scale
Happy Tuesday, loyal readers. Here's a quick one relating to a problem that popped up a few times for the students last week. This is for anyone taking who has tracked footage into Maya and finds their tracking markers don't line up, because they've forgotten one simple step.
ZBrush Interview & Webinar
In an interview with BioWare, the company responsible for the art in Mass Effect, Pixologic find out how ZBrush was used in the making of Mass Effect 3. The ambitious game series has exhibited some pretty impressive artwork during its time, and the work in ME3 is no exception. Read the exclusive interview here.
The Studio Workshop: ID passes - Part Two
It's important to only isolate three separate elements per ID pass, or the technique becomes redundant. For example, if I had made both the windows and door red in the image for Part One of this blog, then any colour correction I applied to the red channel in NUKE would affect them both. You've already seen a broad example, but there's no reason you can't use ID passes to focus on more specific areas of your render. The image above shows an example of an ID pass refined to specialise in the windows only. This kind of pass would be useful if the texture I added to the window transoms (red bits) had rendered far too dark, but everything else rendered correctly, as I would be able to adjust them without damaging the rest of my render.
Industry Coaching with The Mill
The current VFX Professional class were assigned The Mill as part of the 'Industry Coaching' scheme, which is a new initiative for us here at Escape Studios. The main idea behind the scheme is that we invite established post-production houses in Soho to mentor our students as they prepare to enter the industry as VFX artists. The VFX Professional course is our more advanced course for students who have completed the VFX Production course or artists already in the industry who are looking to further their knowledge in the field. For these students, getting advice from professionals working in the industry is golden, helping them prepare better for what is to come. Emmy Castelain was among the group during this visit, and this is what she had to say about their time at The Mill…
A "Prometheus" Viral by Hoxton Redsox
Our friends at Hoxton Redsox recently completed a very fun job for one of their clients, Fox. This is the viral video for the upcoming release of Ridley Scott's latest feature, Prometheus. Happy Birthday David was designed and directed by Johnny Hardstaff and shows the unboxing of Weyland Industries robot David 8, played by Michael Fassbender. A great addition to a range of teasers produced for the lead up to this film, we recommend you all take a look.
Escape Studios' Studio 5 Framestore Visit
A recent venture undertaken here at Escape was to invite established post production houses in Soho to coach our students, to offer them direct feedback on their work here at our studio, and subsequently helping them prepare for what is expected once they enter the industry. On Thursday, 12th April 2012, the alumni class of Studio 5 attended the final coaching session with Framestore commercials, where they got to present their 'end of course' project to the VFX producers for feedback. Charles Downman was among the group presenting work that day, and here's what he had to say about the experience...
The Studio Workshop: Naming Conventions
Following on from last Friday, welcome back to the Studios Assistant workshop, where Brad Collier-Brown and I share a few of the most common queries and solutions from the Escape Studios classroom, so you guys at home can learn a little something from us too.
Now is When the Real Work Starts…
So we have a new class of students for the Visual Effects Production course and I thought I'd quickly run through what this class has been up to recently and where they're at now in their studies. We are currently on week four and they have just started their first major project after covering the ins and outs of Maya (the industry go-to package in VFX). So far, we have covered modelling, UV'ing, texturing, some lighting and rendering and a bit of Photoshop just to mix it up a bit. To put all they have learnt into practice, they have been asked to create a CG object, integrate it into a backplate and to make it look photo-realistic.
I Only Have Eyes For Nuke "2.5D" Part Three
For any 3D system to work efficiently, a sufficient camera solve is essential. This is a virtual representation of the real-world camera move shot on scene. After downloading the assets, I attempted to follow the tutorial video only using the track pad. Regardless of the system, as a NUKE user, the Wacom pen and pad have become second nature when navigating the interface. As anticipated, it was straight away confirmed that the lack of a Wacom pen and tablet made the task extremely awkward and I've found myself falling behind. Therefore, plugging in an external to my Air has been far easier than being constrained to a track pad. Connecting the tablet allowed me to finish the task efficiently, even ahead of the tutorial.
The Studio Workshop: Hidden Faces
Welcome to the Studio Assistant workshop, with Ashley Miles and Brad Collier-Brown, and here's our debut issue. As studio assistants, our main job is to make sure both students and escapees are getting the most out of the Escape Studios experience, which involves answering a lot of weird and wonderful questions. We thought it'd be a good idea if we blogged a few of the most common queries and solutions every week, so you guys at home could learn a little something from us too.
I Only Have Eyes for NUKE - Part One
I can't help the techy-ness of this blog post but I guess now its official, NUKE is my one true love. And, it's not just me! NUKE has become the alpha compositing tool of choice within the VFX world.
Windows Beta for HIERO Now Open
Since its official release last month, HIERO 1.0 has been wowing the post-production industry as it is introduced to top studios here in the UK and worldwide. This is the new project management, conform and review application from The Foundry, and like their other tools, this software is going to dramatically change the way you work, for the better.


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197 of 199 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Let me tell you why this bag ROCKS,
This review is from: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG (Camera)
Alright, this is hands down the best bag of it's size and function I have ever seen. I had bought this bag, and after my longtime camera broke, I gave it to a friend of mine. When I got a new camera, I figured I'd get another bag. When I went shopping again for a bag, I realized what a treasure this Canon bag was, and I had a hard time tracking it back down!
First off, I want to start with this brought forward, "for it's size and function." This bag is not big enough for all your toys. I chose it from the shelf of a camera store because I wanted a bag as small as possible that would hold my limited camera setup, so I could bring everything with me without having to "pack", but small enough to actually carry around all day and not have it be in the way all the time. It's roughly the same size as a woman's purse (though a little squarer in shape). That said, I currently carry in it: Nikon D200 body (with protective rubber body, which makes it a little bulkier) Attached 18-200mm lens with hood SB-600 speedlight 2 extra batteries battery charger and cord usb cord and card reader video cord for plugging into RCA input remote trigger and reciever extra memory card lens cleaning cloths and a tiny LED flashlight (about 3" long) a pez dispenser for plugging into the hotshoe (makes the kiddies smile) and extra pez This makes it crowded enough to make it hard to get the camera in/out quickly, but fits everything for quick pick-up and carry. That said, taking the cords, pez, batteries, charger and extra CF card and putting them in a small pouch that hangs on the strap makes sufficient room to easily access everything else very easily. To me, the size is just right, but size is not why this bag rocks! I ride offroad motorcycles and frequently take the camera with me. Off course, I'm concerned about it banging around or crashing and getting broken. This bag relieves this concern in several fundemental ways that I have yet to see on another bag. First, look at the hardware. IT'S MADE OF METAL. the clips, zipper, hooks, NO PLASTIC. The hook at each end of the strap is a rotating clip. The way it's designed makes it so that you cannot apply stress to the clips just by twisting, so they last a lot longer. Plus, the spring loaded clip is shaped such that it's nearly impossible to accidentally unclip them, but very easy if you want to. Second, look at the stitching. The solid metal ring on the bag that the strap clips to is inserted into nylon that is stitched all the way down the side of the bag and into the bottom. There six inches of stitching holding the strap on, and it's all visible. Even the top handle is totally solid, I never worry about the strap coming loose, or breaking suddenly. The ones I was seeing in the store, were plastic clips, attached to 1/4" wide strap that had 1/2" of stitching holding it in. On other bags, in an environment where the bag is undergoing some motion, those clips could break, the stitching could come out, or the strap that the clip is attached to could break - all in an instant without any sign of wear. With this bag, I can see how close anything is to breaking. Third, and I can't believe this is not touted in the item description, there is another strap on this bag! You can fold it back, tuck it inside a pouch in the back so that most of the time, the bag is just a regular shoulder strap orientation, but you can pull out this second strap that goes around your waist. Once again, the hardware on the second strap is high quality. On the motorcycle, this relieves most pressure from the shoulder strap, since it's really strapped tightly around my waist. No bouncing around at all. However, extreme environments aside, when I'm just walking around town shooting, I take out the second strap, tie the bag to my back essentially, and it's not constantly in the way swinging around, I don't even notice it. In addition, with the extra strap, my shoulders don't get as tired walking around with a heavy camera for a long time from a single shoulder strap. Finally, and no one got a picture of this, there are plastic runners on the bottom of the bag, so as it's used, picked up, put down, dragged around, whatever, it's not wearing a hole in the bottom of the bag. All in all, I was impressed at the quality in this bag when I first got it. When I start looking at other name brand bags that are supposed to do the same thing, I am amazed at the lack of quality in some of the most fundamental areas. If this bag ever wears out, I will seek out another one just like it again and again until someone else starts meeting some of the basic needs of an outdoor photographer.
256 of 272 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not As BIG as advertised!,
This review is from: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG (Camera)
A well made bag, but the description is misleading....It reads "Waterproof bag holds 1-2 cameras and 3-4 lenses with room for accessories". You could possibly hold four small or medium lenses, without anything else and NO accessories. You could carry two camera bodies and some film but NO lenses. But there is no way to put two bodies, and 3-4 of the smallest lenses without removing all the padding and dividers - Then you'd might as well throw them all in a plastic sack and save your money.
I bought this for a Digital Rebel and regular lens - a flash and one telephoto lens and two batteries. It is busting at the seams, and I have ordered the battery pack/grip to go onto the bottom of the camera so I'll probably have to reorder a larger one. If you want a good looking canon bag that is small and compact, you'll like it, and it is well made and worth the current cost, just remember it is smaller than the description would lead you to believe.....
161 of 174 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware of the advertised size!,
By Oh_Yeah "Brian" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought the 100EG for my Canon EOS-10D with a Canon 28-135mm IS lens and a Canon 420EX flash. My camera with the lens attached BARELY fits in the bag, and only after all the dividers are removed. A longer zoom wouldn't have fitted, period. Very dissapointed with the "1-2 camera bodies, 3-4 lensees, "AND" accessories" claim. Sure, if you own toy cameras. What's the point of removing the dividers? As far my setup, this bag is only good for 1 body and 1 small/medium lens, NOTHING else (as far as camera components), not even my Canon 420EX flash. Also, the waist strap is annoying since it pretty much useless and CAN'T be removed. I do, however, like the build quality and looks. I am going to gamble on the 10EG and HOPE to get ONE camera body, TWO lenses, and ONE flash in it. You'd think Canon would know how many of their OWN components could fit in their own bag!!! It's too bad Canon doesn't post more views of this bag with an example camera and lenses inside.
75 of 79 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Canon Powershot S2 IS fit great,
By Bob G. (Oswego, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG (Camera)
I love the bag for all the reasons others did not like it. The product is listed as a gadget bag and that is what it is good at. The S2 IS is a large camera for a point and shoot and it fits in very few bags. This bag fit the camera easily and had space for all types of extras including batteries, chargers and extra media cards. There is also enough room for another small digital camera or a film point and shoot.
The correct way to advertise this case would have been for up to two bodies or four small lens. Given that limitation, this is a great bag. The bag is very well made and holds my Canon Powershot S2 IS very securely. I lay the camera on it's back and that means that even if I accidently power it on the lens opens harmlessly. The material is great and the waist belt is very practical. The strap is well padded and after a day of use I believe it is one of the most comfortable straps I have used. Buy this bag for the correct camera and you will be very happy with it.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Camera Bag!,
By Carrie Hirsch (Antioch, TN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG (Camera)
I'm the amateur photographer, and for my needs, this camera bag is perfect! It securely holds my Canon Rebel 2000, and has room for two lenses. The dividers in the main compartment are well padded, and they fold over, I suppose for extra padding, or for protection on top. The bag also has a zipper pouch in each of its front and top compartments, for holding little extras like film, wallet, etc. Being an amateur, film, my camera, and a lens or two is all I need to take pictures, a professional might desire a larger bag that can hold more items.
The bag is good looking, and has a nice solid construction, the material feels as if it will hold up to years of use. The details in this bag really impressed me. It has two plastic feet on the bottom for added stability, the clips and rings are all made of black metal, rather than plastic, it has a nicely hidden strap to convert it into a waist pack (though I find it a bit bulky to wear that way), the bottom padding is removable and is hard sided for extra protection. Altogether, this is a great bag for the cost, and I'm sure it'll come in handy for carrying things besides my camera.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE This Little Bag!,
By Cameron Scholtz (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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Some of the earliest reviews (back from 2003, 2004) gave this bag 1, 2 or 3 stars because the measurements were very misleading. OK well it's 2010 now. Everyone who researches this bag knows it won't hold 2 bodies and 4 lenses lol Why Canon never updated the product tag, I have no idea! But whatever, it's a known typo. So I wanted to move on from that and write a review for what this bag is: Small in size, BIG in quality.
For such a diminutive bag, it packs a big punch. Internal dimensions are (W * H * D): 9 * 6 1/2 * 5 1/4 inches. The main compartment holds my Canon 50D with a short prime attached (35mm, 50mm, etc.). Rebels are smaller so it can hold one with the kit lens. With my 50D there is space leftover in the main compartment for an additional lens (up to 6" in length), or other similar sized item(s). Outside there is a small front zippered pocket, the inside of which is further divided into several more small pockets. It more than big enough to hold my Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR Cameras. It's also perfect for filters, lends caps, cloths, pens, etc. The top flap also has a zippered pocket but since this pocket comes down on top of your camera you won't want to put anything large or jagged in it. It's wide enough to hold the 50's user manual but it's not deep enough to zip shut with the manual inside. The case comes with two straps, a removable shoulder strap and a built-in waist strap. The waist strap tucks away into the bach of the bag so if you never use it, you never see it. And if you don't like straps, the top of the case has a nice padded carrying handle. The hardware is all metal, very high quality. The zippers, pulls and clips are all sturdy brushed metal. It's really a handsome looking bag, more masculine than some of the others I looked at. I've uploaded some photos here in case that helps.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Bag for Canon S3,
By Amazon Customer "greecetrap" (Edgewood, MD) - See all my reviews
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This bag easily accomodates my new Canon S3 IS, along with the lens adapter and hood, with room to spare. Recently, during a trip to Europe, I was also able to fit several other items into the bag: a rechargeable battery charger, AC adapter, and outlet adapter, along with two sets of rechargeable batteries, as well as a UV filter, and I still had room for more. I've no doubt the wide- and tele-converters for this camera would also have fit, with room to spare.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Starter Bag,
By A Customer
This review is from: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG (Camera)
I was looking at all of the other reviews before deciding to purchase this bag for myself. When the bag arrived I found that it fit my Canon Digital Rebel w/ battery grip, my 50mm EFS lens, and all the cables that came with the rebel as well as the battery charger. I have used this bag for a month or so now and it has held up well. After purchasing a 75-300mm lens I had to upgrade my bag as the 100EG would not hold everything anymore. If you are looking for a starter bag to hold a camera body, a lens maybe two, and a flash then this bag is perfect. Anything more than this I would recommend something a little bigger like the 10EG or 1EG from Canon.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Looking Functional Bag,
This review is from: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG (Camera)
The Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag is a really nice, functional camera bag and its size is just right. It is not too large and bulky yet holds my EOS Rebel Ti and my Powershot Digital Camera with room to spare. There are pockets that allow you to carry extra rolls of film, lens filters and any of your accessories. Unfortunately, the bag is not large enough to carry a mini tripod but if you are looking for a bag to simply carry your camera and few accessories, this bag is a nice choice.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for travel!,
By Adriana (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This bag is small, but it fits my Canon Rebel XT with the kit lens and battery grip. I also carry the 50mm/1.7 lens in there and still have room for the manual, battery charger and other small components. I will be getting a bigger bag when I start acquiring more lenses, but it is great for now and for summer travel.
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Motorsport understandably takes centre stage for the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, but tradition dictates that proceedings open with a charity football match on Tuesday night. This year the annual World Stars game - the 19th to be held - raised money for a local charity which helps underprivileged children around the world.
Whilst the Star Team for Children was captained by Monacos very own HSH Prince Albert II, the Formula One side featured Saubers Sergio Perez, Mercedes Michael Schumacher, Ferraris Felipe Massa, Caterhams Vitaly Petrov, Marussias Timo Glock and Lotus tester Jerome DAmbrosio. HSH Princess Charlene, patron of the charity, was also in attendance, watching from the sidelines.
Down at Pirelli, culinary escapades dominated the build-up to the on-track action, as the Italian tyre manufacturer launched a recipe book, Miles and Meals, inspired by the secrets of Pirellis on-the-road chefs. As part of the event, McLarens Jenson Button and Lotuss Romain Grosjean tried their hands at cooking, under the watchful eye of Paul Hembery, Pirelli's motorsport director. Button and Grosjean even deigned to don some comedy chef hats, before chopping and flambéing in front of the media.
Out of the kitchen and back into the cockpit, many drivers have opted to use specially-designed helmets this weekend. Lotuss Kimi Raikkonen and Toro Rossos Jean-Eric Vergne have chosen to honour their sporting heroes. Raikkonen is using the helmet design of 1976 world champion James Hunt, whilst Vergne is running in a design which matches that of fellow Frenchman Jean Alesi, who will make his Indianapolis 500 debut this weekend.
I had thought it would be great to go and watch Jean race in Indy, but then came the news I was driving for Toro Rosso and of course that meant a clash with Monaco, said Vergne. But I was still determined to do something special to mark Jeans Indy debut and so we came up with the idea, which is quite common here in Monaco in fact, of me using a special design in tribute to him. I think it looks great and I hope it brings us both good luck this weekend.
Also sporting a new lid this weekend is Ferraris Fernando Alonso. Designed by Alonso himself, the helmet is gold and white in colour and features statistics and motifs that are significant to the Spaniard, including '28' for the number of Formula One wins hes taken and also '2006 and '2007', which are the years of his two Monaco victories. Theres also an illustration of the 1964 championship-winning Ferrari F158 of John Surtees.
Saubers Sergio Perez is another racing with a unique helmet design, dedicated to Mexican writer, actor, director, comedian, songwriter and poet, Roberto Gomez Bolanos. Best known by his stage name Chespirito, Bolanos is a cultural icon throughout Latin America and Perezs idol. Despite being severely ill, the 83 year-old took time to thank Perez for his support via a video link. One version of the helmet will be handed to Chespirito, whilst the other will be auctioned to raise money for the newly-founded Fundacion Checo Perez, which has been set up to aid orphans in Mexico.
Other helmets of note include that of defending world champion Sebastian Vettel, which features sequins, and Charles Pics design, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Monaco race.
In Monte Carlo youre never far away from a party and on Thursday night Force Indias Vijay Mallya hosted his now traditional opening event aboard his mega yacht, the Indian Empress. Antonio Banderas sipped champagne alongside fellow actor and huge Jim Clark fan Michael Fassbender, Las Vegas Casino mogul Steve Wynn, Top Gears Jeremy Clarkson, and Daniel Snyder, who is the owner of the Washington Redskins American football team.
Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone led the Formula One contingent at the event, alongside CVCs Donald McKenzie, McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh, Lotus counterpart Eric Boullier, the inimitable Eddie Jordan, former world champion Damon Hill and, of course, Force India drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg.
Red Bull are no strangers to a party either and the team toasted the start of the Monaco weekend with cans of a newly-launched, Formula One-branded version of their energy drink, which has been developed in close cooperation with Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone.
Although Red Bull's Formula One Edition wont be available for public sale, the sports official energy drink will be on tap at Red Bulls Energy Station motorhome, Grand Prix paddocks across the globe and at all parties connected with Formula One. It certainly went down a storm at the Red Bull party and, when asked, Ecclestone said he was a firm fan of the orange-flavoured beverage, declaring honestly - I drink three cans a day!
Friday evening saw the return of the ever-glitzy Amber Lounge Fashion Show and charity auction, which was held at Monacos Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel. Caterhams Petrov, Lotus third driver DAmbrosio, Toro Rosso team mates Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo, Force India reserve Jules Bianchi, Marussias Pic, and Williams Bruno Senna were among the Formula One drivers-turned-models taking to the catwalk for the night. The drivers all wore suits by German designer, Philipp Plein, whilst the professional models in action sported Issa London.
Guests enjoying the show, meanwhile, included Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone and his daughters Tamara and Petra, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, Hollywood actors Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Lawrence and Vanessa Hudgens, Aston Villa player Emile Heskey and former F1 driver Eddie Irvine.
As well as those at the fashion show and at Mallyas party, Monaco was the place to see and to be seen throughout the weekend, and the principality was teeming with famous faces from the sporting and entertainment worlds.
From the former were the usual suspects such as Sir Jackie Stewart (and son Paul), Niki Lauda, Christian Danner, Marc Surer, Alex Wurz, Jacques Laffite, Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill, joined this time by Mika Hakkinen, Alain Prost, drivers steward Nigel Mansell, Patrick Tambay, Roberto Moreno, Alan McNish, Gerhard Berger, Riccardo Patrese, Maria Teresa de Filipis, Daniele Audetto and Jo Ramirez, who was celebrating the 50th anniversary of his first working visit to Monaco. Patrick Head also made his first visit to a race since his retirement from Williams last year, celebrating his new wife Monicas pregnancy. Down at Marussia, meanwhile, Graeme Lowden was reciprocating some recent hospitality by entertaining Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew.
Among the famed from the film world knocking around the paddock were Monaco regular George Lucas, Men in Black star Will Smith, actor Liam Cunningham and movie maker Ron Howard.
On track, the GP2 races provided victories for Johnny Cecotto Jnr and Barwa Addax in Fridays feature race and Jolyon Palmer and iSport International in Saturdays sprint.
The Venezuelan dominated his rivals with a seasoned performance to lead from lights to flag and claim a historic victory in this morning's feature race in Monaco, looking untroubled by iSports Marcus Ericsson and Caterhams Giedo van der Garde as he emulated fellow countryman Pastor Maldonados Spanish success by making the top step on his first appearance on a podium.
Fellow front-row starter Max Chilton was slow off the line for Marussia, handing Cecotto an easy run to Ste Devote. Ericsson squeezed by the Englishman and Van der Garde had an open line around the outside to follow the Swede up the hill ahead of Chilton, Luiz Razia, Jolyon Palmer, Davide Valsecchi and Esteban Gutierrez.
Cecotto held on against race long pressure from Ericsson, while van der Garde crossed the line five seconds later. DAMS Valsecchi boosted his series lead with fourth just ahead of Chilton, with Palmer sixth from Calado and local driver Stephane Richelmi, who was thus on pole for the sprint.
Calado got squeezed at Ste Devote as fast-starting Palmer clipped Richelmi and spun him across the road and into the escape road when the sprint race got underway the next day. That enabled Palmer to pull clear as Calado held off Chilton, until the former pitted for attention to his damaged car. Eventually the Racing Steps driver was forced to retire, ending an extraordinary run of 55 consecutive race finishes.
Going up to Massenet on that opening lap there was a massive shunt when Cecotto spun and triggered mayhem as he tagged Valsecchi (who had almost stalled on the start line), while DAMS Felipe Nasr rode over the top of Victor Guerin causing several other cars to collide. The safety car was deployed as the mess was cleared up, and as Calado momentarily fended off Chilton and Van der Garde, Palmer was able to open up the 10s advantage that would prove crucial.
With Calado out Chilton had a clear run and sliced down Palmers advantage, but the latter was controlling his pace and swept home to a victory in the Principality that had always eluded father Jonathan. The pair celebrated the former F2 stars greatest career success, relieved that electronic problems that had plagued his iSport machine for several races had been solved - by substitution of a new car!
Van der Garde took third and his fourth consecutive top-three finish, from Ericsson, with Caterhams Rodolfo Gonzalez holding on for fifth ahead of Ardens Luiz Razia for fifth, with the Brazilian claiming fastest lap. Racing Engineerings Nathanael Berthon and Lotuss Esteban Gutierrez completed the point scorers.
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"You are Made of the Dust of Exploded Stars!"
Learning Community Astrobiology AS101 (Introduction to Astronomy) and BI01 (General Biology) or BI107 (Principles of Biology I) linked courses initiative
Astrobiology at NASA
exploring the living Universe.
NASA Astrobiology Institute
Carniege Institute of Washington's NASA astrobiology Institute
Hydrothermal Systems: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Evolution and Cosmic Environments
Goddard Center for Astrobiology
Origin and Evolution of Organics in Planetary Systems
SETI Institute
Planetary Biology, Evolution and Intelligence
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Astrobiology Micro*Scope
Encyclopedia of Astrobiology, Astronomy, and Space flight
George Gamov Career
George Gamov Writings
A walk through time
mainly earth biology
Course Activity: Write about and Map the life Cycle of a Proton from the big bang, to the intestellar medium, to a star, to a supernova explosion, to its incorporation into a terrestrial planet, to its use by an archaian life form, to its use by metabolism of a fungi, to its use by metabolism in you.
APOD, Astronomy Picture of the Day Archieves astronomy and biology linked images:
Asteroid in the Distance
discovered by accident by HST
Aurora Iowa
Three kilometersa above Titian
, a moon of Saturns.
Mars form Larry's Lookout
, robot rover Spirit panaroma.
Deep Impact hurtles toward Comet
Tempel I.
First Image of Extra-Solar Planet
Stars, Dust and Nebula in NGC 6559
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Solar System Rising Over Fire Island
Albert Einstein's Miraculous Year
April's Moon and the Pleiades
A Window to the Once Secret Sky
Which is Earth and which is Mars
Clouds, Plane, Sun, Eclipse
Inside the Elephant's Trunk
Water on Mars
A Tether in Space
A dust devil swirling on Mars
Flying Free in Space
Steep Cliffs on Mars
A Message from Earth
View from Evers
The Powerful Sumatra-Andaman Islands Earthquake
Unusual Plates on Mars
The Solar Spectrum
Frizion Illume
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Blizzard giving serious consideration to mandatory authenticators {WoW}
Jan 8th 2010 7:32AM I really just don't understand. I've played this game since the first day it came out, have never been hacked, nor any sort of compromisation. I've even shared account info with friends and never had it happen.
I have no problem with authenticators and people who choose to use them (why would I?). But that's the essence of it, they CHOOSE to have that extra security.
What also upsets me if this goes mandatory is the fact that I have a g15 keyboard and have my account info macro'ed. All I do is press 14 and it enters my email, tabs, enters my password and hits enter. Call me lazy, but I enjoy my one touch login and an authenticator completely defeats that. ESPECIALLY because I've never had my account compromised.
WoW 5th Anniversary Giveaway: World of Warcraft novels {WoW}
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Around Azeroth: Careers in demonology {WoW}
Nov 10th 2009 11:19AM Holy crap that's my guild! ftw!
- Azagoth!
Enter to win a Creative WoW headset from WoW.com and Creative {WoW}
Oct 14th 2009 4:43PM RNG go!
Enter to win a Razer Naga and Megasoma mouse mat {WoW}
Oct 8th 2009 8:06PM Jump! Because that's basically where my jump button is now and I jump around everywhere. I used to have it bound SOLEY for wallwalking, but that's so far in the past...
Enter to win a Creative World of Warcraft wireless headset {WoW}
Sep 24th 2009 11:02AM For the horde (version)!
Breakfast Topic: How phasing could be used in-game {WoW}
Aug 12th 2009 8:10AM There's a lot of things you could do with phasing especially bosses. I was brainstorming with a friend and we thought about the actuality of winning and losing.
Both should change the world, or at the very least the zone, you're in. If you win, npcs and the world should notice it. But if you fail so many times within a lockout, the zone should phase to something bad, perhaps apocalyptic; the boss is loosed and can't be killed so he reeks havoc.
Obviously this would only be fir the duration of the lockout, but I believe it would give so much more flavor, personality and weight to the game.
Breakfast Topic: Virtual Pets {WoW}
Apr 13th 2009 8:43AM I have the Black Tabby with me `cause it reminds me of my real cat.
But I would LOVE to see lizard pets. I had a Leopard Gecko for awhile, and want one in game ( http://www.petzoo.co.uk/images/Picture%20667.jpg ).
All the World's a Stage: So you want to be a Horde Warrior {WoW}
Nov 17th 2008 1:11AM Unfortunately while organization is one necessary component of battle, I would most definitely say that Orcs are more of the endless ranks. Specifically because in previous games (WC 1-3) all of the cinemas show them charging in, axes flailing.
It is indeed a strange mix, the fact that they are heavily set in spiritual ceremonies but bloodthirsty at the same time.
One thing I think that is important to remember though is that a Shaman and Warrior are two vastly different occupations, therefore just because some are stoic and rational, doesn't mean they all are.
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Traffic congestion on the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road is set to ease soon, after key facilities were dedicated at the Madras Export Processing Zone –Special Economic Zone (MEPZ-SEZ), on Friday.
An additional exit and entry point for heavy vehicles arriving at and leaving the MEPZ–SEZ at Tambaram Sanatorium was among the facilities dedicated.
The creation of this entry point has been an important need, felt for long by units functioning inside the SEZ, where about 50 container trucks arrive and leave every day. These container trucks till now had to travel on the GST Road to reach the SEZ. The movement of huge container trucks is permitted on GST Road only between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. and this had led to certain operational problems and traffic congestion on the road.
Hence, the need for creating a rear gate so that the container trucks could have direct access to the SEZ from Chennai Bypass and those leaving the SEZ could travel quickly towards Chennai through the Bypass, officials at the SEZ said.
Further, vehicles of staff members as well as those transporting raw material and finished products and heading towards the western suburbs of Chennai, such as Porur and Poonamallee, would be able to use the rear gate to travel on the service lane. This would considerably ease congestion on GST Road, especially in the morning and evening rush hours.
However, there was no direct access to the Bypass towards Tiruchi, they said. They had approached the National Highways Authority of India as well as the commissionerate of municipal administration and water supply to speed up the process of creating the access, officials added.
There are 115 units inside the SEZ and several hundred private vehicles, including vans and buses, transport employees to different places, mostly to far-flung villages beyond Tambaram, officials pointed out.
Madhusudan Prasad, additional secretary, department of commerce, ministry of commerce and industry, dedicated the facilities at a function held at the SEZ in the presence of A.K. Bamba, development commissioner, MEPZ-SEZ. The additional entry and exit point (a rear gate) for the SEZ has been created at Burma Colony, which comes within the Tambaram municipal limits.
In another initiative, the State Highways Department has taken up the construction of a foot overbridge across GST Road, opposite the SEZ, for the benefit of employees of SEZ walking to the Tambaram Sanatorium railway station.
The work is currently on and the facility will have an escalator for the comfort of pedestrians, they added.
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How to root Alcatel One Touch 993D on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Posted By Derrik On August 31, 2013 @ 6:11 AM In Android Root Guides | 1 Comment
[1]Have a Alcatel One Touch 993D that you want to get a little more out of? This guide will teach you exactly how you can root your device! In no time at all you'll have root access on your One Touch, opening the door for custom roms, and even mods!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful "how to". dotTech and its writers are not responsible for any gain or loss (including but not limited to bricked devices) incurred as a result of following this guide. Root your device at your own risk. Rooting may void your warranty. Proceed at your own risk.
This root guide is for the Alcatel One Touch 993D running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. is specifically for the Alcatel One Touch 993D.
Take note this will wipe all your files and data on your phone. Proceed at your own risk.
You'll need a MicroUSB cable handy. You'll need to download the root package to the Desktop on your PC. Extract the root package by right-clicking and selecting 'extract all'. You can download the root package by visiting this link [2]. Make sure that you have the Alcatel usb drivers installed onto your computer.
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Our brain and nervous system affects literally every aspect of our health and our lives. NuHealth's neurology specialists work to relieve pain, restore function and correct physical abnormalities of the brain and nerves, improving the quality of life for hundreds of patients each year. In addition to caring for patients with such problems as seizure disorders, neuropathy, memory loss, cerebral palsy and back pain, NuHealth's specialists in adult and pediatric neurology work closely with specialists in psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation and other areas to diagnose and treat the wide variety of issues resulting from nerve and brain diseases or damage. If surgery is necessary, our neurosurgery team is well-prepared to repair brain and nerve damage, remove brain tumors and correct other abnormalities, as well as provide emergency treatment for head and nerve injuries.
- Certified Stroke Center
- Epilepsy and Seizure Clinic
- Child Developmental Neurology Clinic
- Adult & Pediatric Neuromuscle Clinic
- General Neurology Clinic
- Emergency and Ongoing Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury
- Alzheimer's and Dementia diagnosis and management
- Comprehensive Neuro-Diagnostic Laboratories
Contact Information
Appointments: (516) 486-NUMC (6862)
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Chairman: Satish Kadakia MD
Imran Wahedna MD
Nadeem Shabbir MD
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NuHealth's Department of Neurology diagnoses and treats a wide range of neurological problems, including pain management, seizure disorders, sensory or memory loss, neuromuscular disorders and more. Once diagnosed, our neurologists work on their own or with colleagues specializing in neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry and other disciplines, coordinating services to provide the appropriate solution for your problem and your lifestyle.
NuHealth's neurologists are also an important resource for community physicians, and receive frequent referrals from primary care doctors and a variety of specialists. As with our Nassau University Medical Center colleagues, we maintain close collaborative relationships with our referrers, and make sure diagnostic and treatment information is forwarded appropriately.
Neurological problems can be painful, annoying, debilitating or even frightening, but with the help of our compassionate, board-certified physicians and caring staff , they can become a lot easier to manage.
For appointments, call (516) 572-3107
When brain and nerve disorders cannot be corrected medically, NuHealth's neurosurgery team at Nassau University Medical Center is called in. From malignant and benign tumors, aneurysms and neurovascular malformations to stroke, epilepsy, intracranial atherosclerosis, carotid stenosis and other brain and nerve diseases, our skilled North Shore-LIJ based neurosurgical team provides surgical solutions that improve and even save lives.
In addition, Nassau University Medical Center's role as the county's leading trauma center keeps our neurosurgeons busy, routinely saving or restoring critical neurological and neuromuscular functions following physical trauma. In many cases, their intervention has prevented or greatly lessened the degree of permanent disability.
To learn more, or to consult with a neurosurgeon, call (516) 572-6703.
Clinical Staff
Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD, Director of Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurology
In collaboration with our colleagues in pediatrics, NuHealth's pediatric neurology specialists help diagnose and treat children with a broad spectrum of neurological and neuromuscular diseases and disorders. Our multidisciplinary pediatric neurology team diagnoses and treats a variety of conditions, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, ADHD, learning problems, developmental disabilities, movement disorders, pediatric headache, and more.
Children and parents referred to NuHealth's pediatric neurology specialists are often frightened and anxious, and some patients may have accompanying behavioral issues. Our caring staff is both specially trained and experienced in managing children from birth through adolescence with neurological impairments, and can help turn a difficult experience into a routine for parent and child alike.
To learn more, or to make an appointment with the pediatric neurology clinic, call (516) 572-5914.
For professional consultations, call (516) 572-5914.
Certified Stroke Center
When it comes to stroke, the only thing that stands between the patient and permanent loss of function is swift, sure action. NuHealth's Certified Stroke Center at Nassau University Medical Center has made that difference for thousands of Long Islanders.
The moment the NUMC Emergency Department is notified about the impending arrival of a suspected stroke victim, the Stroke Center's experienced multidisciplinary team of emergency physicians, neurologists, radiologists and other experienced caregivers is assembled and prepared to take steps to identify the problem and mitigate damage within the all-important "golden hour." But their work doesn't stop there. Our neurologists and rehabilitative specialists continue to work together to give each patient his or her best hope of survival with minimal incapacitation, and to give each family caregiver the support they need.
NuHealth is proud to have received Certified Stroke Center status from the Department of Health, because it is a sign of our commitment to provide the best in post-stroke care for our patients as well as to provide our community with the information it needs to help prevent strokes in the first place.
For more information about stroke and NuHealth's Certified Stroke Center, call (516) 572-3107
To make an appointment with a neurologist, call (516) 572-3107.
Neurodiagnostic Laboratories
Determining the cause of neurological dysfunction requires sophisticated diagnostic capabilities. NuHealth's neurodiagnostic laboratories are equipped to provide the detailed information our neurologists need to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the brain and nerves. Our laboratories include:
- Electroencephalography (EEG) Lab This laboratory records brain wave function to help diagnose seizures and other related neurological disorders.
- Evoked Potential Lab A variety of equipment measures patients visual, auditory and somatosensory pathways to help diagnose disorders such as multiple sclerosis, hearing loss and other neurological problems.
- Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Lab Using electrical stimulation to test nerves and muscles, this lab helps diagnose a wide variety of neuromuscular disorders, including muscular dystrophy, peripheral neuropathy, polio and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease").
If you are a patient, your neurologist will schedule you for appropriate testing.
If you are a health care provider referring a patient for testing, please call (516) 572-3107.


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Education and Schools in India
It comes as no surprise that one of the driving forces behind this emerging economy is a strong emphasis on education. Indians place a lot of importance on the value of learning, and expats will find schools in India rigorous and challenging for students; though this doesn't necessarily apply to the suffering public school system.
Most foreigners, and even an overwhelming majority of middle-class Indians, will choose to send their children to private schools; though, which type of private school, is another decision altogether.
These institutions cover a variety of curricula, learning environments and teaching philosophies, and expat parents will need to select a school that aligns with their expectations and that suits their budget.
Foreigners are cautioned though; the admissions process in India is extremely competitive, and in some cases, even corrupt. It's best to start looking for a school place for expat children as early as possible, and those moving to India on business assignment, should not be afraid to solicit help from their employer.
Public schools in India
Public schools, or government schools, in India will not meet the standards most expats establish for their children.
Class sizes far exceed international norms, in some cases reaching a 40 to 1 student to teacher ratio; facilities may be mediocre at best; and administrative support and budgetary issues are hampered by bureaucracy and red tape.
While some public schools in India teach in an English medium, most do not; which creates a language barrier that expat children struggle to overcome.
Private schools in India
Private schooling in India is an umbrella term that includes a broad range of institutions that support all types of curricula such as:
International schools supporting home country curricula
Alternative learning schools supporting Montessori and Steiner philosophies, among others
Private Indian schools supporting ICSE, CBSE, IB and IGCSE curricula
India's largest commercial centres, namely Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi, host schools representative of each category, but India's smaller cities and rural areas may only account for one or more school type.
Curriculum and cost are the primary factors an expat should consider when making a choice about their child's schooling; and for those living in cities plagued with congestion and frustrating commutes, the proximity of the school to home or to a parent's place of work will also be a point well worth some serious consideration.
All private schools in India use English as the primary teaching language, with the exception of international schools that opt to instruct in their home-country language.
Expats should anticipate allocating a fair portion of their salary to annual tuition, as most private schools in India come with a sizeable price tag; the most expensive international schools peaking at over USD 30,000 per year. That said, costs range considerably depending on the school and the age of the student. Expats lured abroad by a lucrative package should stipulate an allowance for school-aged children.
As mentioned previously, spots in these institutions are scarce and waiting lists are long. Expats should therefore apply for their school of choice as early as possible.
Private Indian schools
Private Indian schools are highly-esteemed, but tend to be very challenging for expat students. Academics, especially maths and the sciences, are emphasised, and rote learning - learning by memorisation, is standard.
Students are incredibly competitive, and pushed hard to perform by their families and by the surrounding society.
Children sit for exams as early as pre-school, and the stringent series of testing doesn't let up until graduation.
International students are often unaccustomed to this pressure, and as a result, may feel frustrated and insecure. That said, many students rise to the occasion, and not only succeed in Indian private schools, but also greatly benefit from the diverse multicultural environment.
International schools in India
International schools are an ideal choice for expats who would prefer their children to continue with their home-country curriculum. These schools also maintain the primary teaching language of the home country, and tend to employ familiar methods of instruction.
American and British international schools are well-represented in India, and in the larger cities, a number of other countries have opened their own respective houses of learning.
Expats should note that international schools are often the most expensive of all the school types.


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