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Paddington Bear
|Paddington Bear
Paddington Station: Bronze statue of Paddington Bear, by Marcus Cornish
|First appearance
|13 October 1958
|Created by
|Michael Bond
Paddington and Company (now subsidiary of Studiocanal)
|Mary, Henry, Jonathan and Judy Brown
|Uncle Pastuzo; Aunt Lucy
Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 and has been featured in more than twenty books written by Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and other artists.[1] The friendly bear from deepest, darkest Peru—with his old hat, battered suitcase (complete with a secret compartment, enabling it to hold more items than it would at first appear), duffle coat and love of marmalade—has become a classic character from English children's literature.[2] Paddington books have been translated into 30 languages across 70 titles and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
Paddington is an anthropomorphised spectacled bear. He is always polite – addressing people as "Mr", "Mrs" and "Miss", rarely by first names – and kindhearted, though he inflicts hard stares on those who incur his disapproval. He has an endless capacity for innocently getting into trouble, but he is known to "try so hard to get things right." He was discovered in Paddington Station, London, by the (human) Brown family who adopted him, and thus he gives his full name as "Paddington Brown". As of June 2016, Paddington Bear and its copyright and trademark across the world are now owned by Vivendi's Studiocanal. Bond, however, still owns the publishing rights to his series.[3][4]
Michael Bond based Paddington Bear on a lone teddy bear he noticed on a shelf in a London store near Paddington Station on Christmas Eve 1956, which he bought as a present for his wife. The bear inspired Bond to write a story; and, in ten days, he had written the first book. The book was given to his agent, Harvey Unna. A Bear Called Paddington was first published on 13 October 1958 by William Collins & Sons.[5][6]
Stuffed toy[edit]
The first Paddington Bear stuffed toy to be manufactured was created in 1972 by Gabrielle Designs, a small business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, with the prototype made as a Christmas present for their children Joanna and Jeremy Clarkson (who later became a well-known British TV presenter and writer). Shirley Clarkson dressed the stuffed bear in Wellington boots to help it stand upright. (Paddington received Wellingtons for Christmas in Paddington Marches On, 1964.) The earliest bears wore small children's boots manufactured by Dunlop Rubber until production could not meet demand. Gabrielle Designs then produced their own boots with paw prints moulded into the soles.
Shirley Clarkson's book[7] describes the evolution of the toy Paddington from Christmas gift to subject of litigation and ultimately commercial success.
In the first story, Paddington is found at Paddington railway station in London by the Brown family, sitting on his suitcase (bearing the label "Wanted on Voyage") with a note attached to his coat that reads "Please look after this bear. Thank you." Bond has said that his memories of newsreels showing trainloads of child evacuees leaving London during World War II, with labels around their necks and their possessions in small suitcases, prompted him to do the same for Paddington.[8]
Paddington arrives as a stowaway coming from "Darkest Peru", sent by his Aunt Lucy (one of his only known relatives aside from an Uncle Pastuzo who gave Paddington his hat)[9] who has gone to live in the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. He claims, "I came all the way in a lifeboat, and ate marmalade. Bears like marmalade." He tells them that no-one can understand his Peruvian name, so the Browns decide to call him Paddington after the railway station in which he was found. Paddington's Peruvian name is ultimately revealed to be "Pastuso"[10] (not to be confused with his "Uncle Pastuzo"). Bond originally wanted Paddington to have "travelled all the way from darkest Africa", but his agent advised him that there were no bears in darkest Africa, and thus it was amended to darkest Peru, home of the spectacled bear.[11]
They take him home to 32 Windsor Gardens, off Harrow Road between Notting Hill and Maida Vale (there is no number 32 in the real Windsor Gardens). Paddington frequents the nearby Portobello Road market, where he is respected by the shopkeepers for driving a hard bargain. When he gets annoyed with someone, he often gives them one of his special "hard stares" (taught to him by Aunt Lucy), which causes them to become flushed and embarrassed. Paddington's adventures usually arise from him misunderstanding something and trying to right (what he perceives to be) unfair or unjust situations. This typically ends with him messing things up in some way. But in all his adventures, he ends up on top and everyone involved can laugh about it. (A notable exception to this rule is the Brown's next-door neighbour Mr Curry, who, in every adventure, ends up in trouble.)
The stories follow Paddington's adventures and mishaps in England, along with some snippets of information about his past. For instance, in one story, we learn that Paddington was orphaned in an earthquake,[10] before being taken in and raised by his Aunt Lucy.
There is a recurring cast of characters, all of whom are in some way entangled in Paddington's misadventures. These include:
- Mr. Henry Brown: A hapless but well-meaning City of London worker.
- Mrs. Mary Brown: Mr. Brown's more serious-minded yet equally friendly wife.
- Jonathan and Judy: The energetic and friendly Brown children. It is never established if one is older than the other, leading to the possibility that they are twins. It is when they are meeting Jonathan and Judy off the train from boarding school that the Browns meet Paddington. In the movie, Judy is the eldest and they were with their parents when they met Paddington.
- Mrs. Bird: The Browns' strict but kindly nanny and housekeeper. Though she is often annoyed by Paddington's mishaps, she is protective of him. Her first name has never been mentioned.
- Mr. Samuel Gruber: The friendly owner of an antique shop on the Portobello Road, with whom Paddington has his elevenses every day. He regularly takes Paddington and the Brown children on outings. He is a Hungarian immigrant. He addresses Paddington as "Mr. Brown".
- Mr. Reginald Curry: The Browns' mean and bad-tempered next-door neighbour, who serves as a contrast to Mr Gruber. He addresses Paddington simply as "Bear!" Penny-pinching by nature, Mr. Curry always wants something for nothing and often persuades Paddington to run errands for him. He tends to invite himself to many of the Browns' special occasions just to sample the snacks. In most of the stories, he gets his comeuppance as a frequent victim of Paddington's misadventures; however, he does sometimes benefit from Paddington's mistakes and has even rewarded him for them on occasion.
- Aunt Lucy: Paddington's aunt from South America. She was his legal guardian until she had to move into the Home for Retired Bears in Lima, Peru. Why she had to do this was never made clear, until the movie, as she is shown to be of sound mind and body during her visits to England.
- Uncle Pastuzo: Paddington's wealthy globe-trotting uncle.
The first book, A Bear Called Paddington, was published in 1958. Although the books are divided into chapters and each book has a time frame, the stories all work as stand alone stories, and many of them were used like this in the TV series. In order of publication the titles are:[12]
A Bear Called Paddington (1958)
- The stories in the first book in the series are:
- Please Look After This Bear – The Browns first meet Paddington at Paddington station.
- A Bear in Hot Water – Paddington's first attempt at having a bath is a disaster.
- Paddington Goes Underground – Paddington's first journey on the Underground causes chaos.
- A Shopping Expedition – Paddington gets lost during a shopping trip.
- Paddington and "The Old Master" – This story introduces Mr Gruber. After hearing Mr Gruber talk about painting, Paddington decides to try his hand at it himself.
- A Visit To the Theatre – Paddington goes to see a play with the Browns.
- Adventure at the Seaside – Paddington takes part in a sandcastle competition.
- A Disappearing Trick – Paddington receives a magic set for his first birthday with the Browns. This story introduces Mr Curry.
More About Paddington (1959)
- The stories in the second book in the series are:
- A Family Group – Paddington takes a family photo of the Browns.
- A Spot of Decorating – Paddington tries to help Mr Brown by decorating his room whilst the family are out.
- Paddington Turns Detective – Paddington investigates the disappearance of Mr Brown's prize marrow.
- Paddington and the Bonfire – The Browns hold a bonfire party at No. 32 Windsor Gardens.
- Trouble at No.32 – Paddington catches a nasty chill when a winter prank goes disastrously wrong.
- Paddington and the Christmas Shopping – Paddington buys presents for the Brown family.
- Christmas – Paddington enjoys his first Christmas with the Browns
Paddington Helps Out (1960)
- The stories in the third book in the series are:
- A Picnic On The River – Paddington gets more than he bargained for when the Browns hire a boat for a day on the river.
- Paddington Makes A Bid – Mr Gruber takes Paddington to an auction sale.
- Paddington and "Do It Yourself" – After reading a DIY magazine, Paddington tries to make presents for Mr Brown and (reluctantly) Mr Curry.
- A Visit To The Cinema – The Browns go to see a cowboy film. When the special attraction is cancelled, Paddington comes to the rescue.
- Something Nasty in the Kitchen – With Mr and Mrs Brown sick in bed and the rest of the family out of the house, Paddington prepares dinner.
- Trouble At The Launderette – A reluctant Paddington takes Mr Curry's laundry to be cleaned.
- Paddington Dines Out – The Browns organise a special meal for Paddington's birthday.
Paddington Abroad (1961)
- The stories in the fourth book in the series are:
- Paddington Prepares – Mr Brown announces a holiday in France.
- A Visit to the Bank – A misunderstanding causes uproar at the bank.
- Trouble at the Airport – Airport officials suspect Paddington is travelling without a passport.
- Paddington Saves the Day – The Browns' car gets a puncture and Mr Brown organises an al-fresco meal.
- Paddington and the "Pardon" – Paddington takes part in a local festival.
- A Spot of Fishing – The Browns and Paddington go on a fishing trip and get marooned.
- Paddington Takes to the Road – Paddington participates in the Tour de France.
Paddington at Large (1962)
- The stories in the fifth book in the series are:
- Paddington Breaks the Peace – Paddington causes chaos trying to mow Mr Curry's lawn.
- Mr Gruber's Outing – Mr Gruber takes Paddington, Judy and Jonathan to the park.
- Goings-On at Number Thirty-two – Paddington mistakes a man installing the Browns' new television for a burglar.
- Paddington Hits the Jackpot – Paddington wins a TV quiz show.
- A Sticky Time – Paddington tries to make toffee.
- Trouble in the Bargain Basement – Paddington goes Christmas shopping.
- Paddington and the Christmas Pantomime – Paddington helps out at a local panto.
Paddington Marches On (1964)[13]
- Paddington and the Cold Snap – Paddington tries to defrost Mr Curry's pipes.
- A Most Unusual Ceremony – Paddington is invited to a ceremony at a marmalade factory.
- Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep – Paddington makes a mess cleaning the chimney.
- Mr Gruber′s Mystery Tour – Paddington and Mr Gruber go on a mystery tour of London.
- Paddington Saves the Day – Paddington plays cricket.
- A Day by the Sea – Paddington and the Browns go to the seaside.
- An Unexpected Party – The Browns celebrate Paddington's (temporary) return to Peru with a farewell party.
Paddington at Work (1966)[14]
- A Bear at Sea
- Anchors Away
- Paddington Buys a Share
- A Visit to the Stock Exchange
- Paddington in a Hole
- Too Much off the Top
- Paddington Steps Out
Paddington Goes to Town (1968)[15]
- A Day to Remember
- Paddington Hits Out
- A Visit to the Hospital
- Paddington Finds a Cure
- Paddington and the "Finishing Touch"
- Everything Comes to Those Who Wait
- Paddington Goes to Town
Paddington Takes the Air (1970)[16]
- A Visit to the Dentist
- A Stitch in Time
- Riding High
- Paddington Strikes a Bargain
- The Case of the Doubtful Dummy
- Paddington Recommended
- The Last Dance
Paddington's Garden (1972)
Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book (1973)
Paddington on Top (1974)[17]
- Paddington Goes to School
- Paddington Cleans Up
- Paddington Goes to Court
- A Birthday Treat
- Keeping Fit
- Paddington in Touch
- Comings and Goings at Number Thirty-two
Paddington at the Tower (1975)
Paddington Takes the Test (1979)[18]
- Paddington at the Wheel – Mr Brown has been ordered to re-take his driving test after a minor accident, but a series of misunderstandings leads to Paddington ending up behind the wheel instead.
- In and Out of Trouble – A reluctant Paddington is roped in to test Mr Curry's "new" hammock.
- Paddington and the Stately Home – Mr. Gruber takes Paddington, Jonathan and Judy to visit a stately home.
- Paddington and "Bob-a-Job" – Paddington takes part in the local scouts' "bob-a-job" week.
- Paddington Gets a Rise – Paddington tries to make money to buy Mr Brown a birthday present.
- Mr Curry Lets Off Steam – Mr Curry bags himself a free go at Mr Brown's new sauna bath, but lives to regret it.
- Pantomime Time – The Browns and Mr Gruber enjoy a Christmas treat.
Paddington on Screen (1980)
Paddington at the Zoo (1984)
Paddington and the Knickerbocker Rainbow (1985)
Paddington at the Palace (1986)
Paddington in the Garden (2002)
Paddington and the Grand Tour (2003)
Paddington Here and Now (2008)
Paddington at the Tower (2011)
Paddington Races Ahead (2012)
Paddington Goes for Gold (2012)
Love from Paddington (2014)[19]
Special publications[edit]
- The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington; A play for children (1974) Adapted by Alfred Bradley from the stories by Michael Bond. Music by Bert Chappell. Lyrics by Bert Chappell, Brenda Johnson and Alfred Bradley. Published and licensed by Samuel French Ltd. London. A full-length small-cast musical play in two acts. The play opened in 1973 in the Nottingham Playhouse and in the Duke of York Theatre in London the following year.[20]
- Paddington on Stage – plays for children (1974) Adapted by Michael Bond and Alfred Bradley. A book of seven short play scripts based on the Paddington stories and intended for children to perform. The scripts were based on the play The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington published by Samuel French. The plays included are: The arrival of Paddington; Paddington paints a picture; Paddington has a holiday; Paddington visits the dentist; Paddington goes to the launderette, Paddington goes to hospital; Paddington turns detective. The book also contains costume notes and the lyrics of two songs: I try so hard and Paddington Bear.[21]
- Paddington Rules the Waves (2008) A £1 World Book Day Book[22]
- Paddington Here and Now (2008) Published as part of the series' 50th anniversary celebrations.[23][24][25]
- Paddington's Cookery Book (2011)
Blue Peter and beyond[edit]
Author Michael Bond was also a BBC TV cameraman who worked on the popular children's television programme Blue Peter. After this was revealed in 1965, a special Paddington story, in which he got mixed up in the programme itself, appeared in the Blue Peter Annuals for many years. They were collected in the novel-length Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book in 1973. A second book based around Blue Peter was titled Paddington on Screen.
The BBC television series Paddington, produced by Michael Bond and London-based animation company FilmFair, was first broadcast in 1975. The storylines were based on comedic incidents from the books, chosen to appeal to the TV audience which included much younger children than those the books were written for. This series had an extremely distinctive appearance: Paddington was a stop-motion puppet moving in a three-dimensional space in front of two-dimensional backgrounds (which were frequently sparse black-and-white line drawings), while all other characters were 2D drawings. In one scene, Mr Brown is seen to hand Paddington a jar of marmalade that becomes 3D when Paddington touches it. Animator Ivor Wood also worked on The Magic Roundabout, The Wombles and Postman Pat. The series was narrated by Michael Hordern. In the United States, episodes aired on PBS, on the syndicated series Romper Room, on Nickelodeon as a segment on the programme Pinwheel and on USA Network as a segment on the Calliope (TV series) in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as in between preschool programming on The Disney Channel as a segment on the program Lunch Box from the late 1980s into the 1990s.[26][27] The series also aired on HBO in between features, usually when they were airing children's programmes. The series won a silver medal at the New York Film and Television Festival in 1979; the first British animated series to do so.
Paddington Bear's 1989 television series was the first by a North American company, Hanna-Barbera, a co-production with Central Independent Television. This series was traditional two-dimensional animation and featured veteran voice actor Charlie Adler as Paddington and Tim Curry as Mr Curry. The character of an American boy named David, Jonathan and Judy Brown's cousin who arrived in London on the same day as Paddington, was added to the stories in the 1989 cartoon.
The most recent series, produced by Cinar Films, was first broadcast in 1997 and consisted of traditional two-dimensional colour animation. The show was called The Adventures of Paddington Bear.
Paddington Bear also appeared in The Official BBC Children in Need Medley with Peter Kay along with several other animated characters. In the video, Paddington makes a grand appearance by winking at the cameramen when they take photos of him; Kay tries to put a cloak on Paddington, but it keeps sliding off. He also joins the rest of the group for the final act.
Home media[edit]
VHS List
(Buena Vista Home Video)
US VHS List ( NTSC/Region 1 Format)
- Vol.1 Please Look After This Bear
- Vol.2 Paddington, P.I
- Vol.3 All Paws
- Vol.4 A Paddington Christmas
- Vol.5 Backstage Bear
- Vol.6 Bargain Basement Bear
In 2011, Mill Creek Entertainment under the licence of Cookie Jar Entertainment, released the complete original 1975 Paddington Bear series on DVD. The 3-disc set also featured three half-hour television specials, "Paddington Birthday Bonanza", "Paddington Goes To School" and "Paddington Goes to the Movies" along with 15 bonus episodes of The Wombles and Huxley Pig. It also had special features for children on DVD-ROM.
Film adaptation[edit]
In September 2007, Warner Bros. and producer David Heyman announced a film adaptation of Paddington Bear. Hamish McColl, who penned Mr Bean's Holiday, would write the script. The film would not be an adaptation of an existing story, but "draw inspiration from the whole series" and feature a computer animated Paddington Bear interacting with a live-action environment.[28] Colin Firth had been announced to voice Paddington, however he announced his withdrawal on 17 June 2014, saying: "It's been bittersweet to see this delightful creature take shape and come to the sad realization that he simply doesn't have my voice".[29] In July 2014, it was announced that Ben Whishaw had replaced Firth.[30]
On 25 June 2012, an official teaser poster was released for the film.[31] It states that the film will be released during 2014. A trailer was later released confirming the release to be 28 November 2014. On 17 November 2014, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) gave the film a PG certificate and advised parents that the film contained "dangerous behaviour, mild threat, mild sex references, [and] mild bad language". Paul King, the film's director, told BBC reporter Tim Muffett: "I'm not surprised about that [the PG certificate] but I don't think it's a PG for sexiness. That I would find very odd". Paddington's creator, Michael Bond, said he was "totally amazed" at the BBFC's advice. After the film's distributor challenged the certification, the BBFC revised the wording of its parental guidance, replacing "mild sex references" with "innuendo". It also further qualified the "mild bad language" as "infrequent", saying it referred to "a single mumbled use of 'bloody'".[32]
To celebrate the release of Paddington the movie, the Paddington Trail was launched.[33] From 4 November until 30 December 2014, 50 Paddington statues were placed around London close to museums, parks, shops and key landmarks.
The statues have been created by artists, designers and celebrities, including supermodel Kate Moss, actress Nicole Kidman, and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville.
As the lead charity partner of The Paddington Trail, the NSPCC held an online auction in November and a live auction in December for the statues. All proceeds from the sale of the bears went to charity.
During 2015, it was announced that the studio was in talks with the producer about a sequel.[34]
In popular culture[edit]
Paddington Bear features in the Marmite UK TV advertisement (first broadcast on 13 September 2007),[35] in which he tries a marmite and cheese sandwich instead of his traditional marmalade sandwich.[36]
Paddington was featured on the Royal Mail 1st class stamp in the Animal Tales series released on 10 January 2006, and had previously been featured on one of the 1st class Greetings Messages stamps, released on 1 February 1994.
On 13 October 2008, Google celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first Paddington publication by placing an image of the travelling bear with a sign showing Peru and London incorporated into Google's logo.[37]
In November 2014, a balloon with Paddington Bear was introduced in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A song about Paddington Bear, "Shine" was released on January 13, 2015 by Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams.
Paddington also appears on the packaging of 'Golden Shred' marmalade, due to heavy referencing to the preserve in the franchise.
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- ^ Happy birthday little bear – Sunderland Echo, 26 June 2008
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- ^ http://www.vivendi.com/press/news/welcome-home-paddington/
- ^ Paddington returns to his station as children's favourite, Andy McSmith, The Independent, 24 May 2008
- ^ Paddington bear celebrates 50th birthday, Jack Riley, The Independent, 13 October 2008
- ^ Shirley Clarkson, Bearly Believable: My Part in the Paddington Bear Story, Harriman House Publishing, 23 June 2008 ISBN 978-1-905641-72-7
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Keith Giles is an author, blogger and freelance copywriter in Orange County, California. WHAT IS SUBVERSIVE? It's a systematic overthrow of one system or power by those working from within. Jesus said the Kingdom of God was immediately accessible to all who follow Him. This is the Gospel message. This is subversive.
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"I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the father".
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Ok...as I read this, Jesus first says, (paraphrased)- "If you believe in me, you will DO what I have been doing." (This has nothing to do with miracles. It has to do with obedience to Jesus and discipleship/apprenticeship to Him..as evidenced in the verses just below this one where Jesus says, "If you love me, you will obey what I command.")
The next sentence says, (paraphrased)- "The one who is my disciple (following me in doing the works of compassion I have done) will do even greater things BECAUSE I AM GOING TO THE FATHER." (And because Jesus is going to the Father, He is sending us the Holy Spirit to live in us, teach us, speak to us and do the work of the Kingdom - see verse 16).
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I'm building an ASP.NET 3.5 webapplication using VB.NET, and I'm having problems redirecting to another URL when using Google Chrome. Other browsers like IE and Firefox are fine.
My data entry forms all have an OK and an Cancel button, which are both handled server-side. The Cancel button just redirects back to the originating page, while the OK button will add or update a database record and then redirect to the originating page.The redirect to the originating page is done by calling the following shared sub on a general utilities class in my appication:
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End If
End If
'HttpContext.Current.Response.Redirect(l_sURL, False)
End Sub
As you can see, I've tried using the extra argument in the Response.Redirect call, but that doesn't make a difference.
All browsers except Google Chrome redirect fine, but Chrome does not redirect at all. When pushing the Cancel button nothing seems to happen. And when pushing the OK button, the corresponding database record is added or updated, but the redirect to the originating page doesn't happen.
This Chrome redirect problem occurs only on the production server. When running the application at 'localhost' there is no problem.
Any idea what might be causing this redirect issue in Google Chrome?
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Chrome sucks...It caches 301 redirects
Refer this for more info : http://bugsquash.blogspot.com/2008/12/google-chrome-caches-301-redirects.html
Hope that helps
Answer 2
Ya its true, Chrome caches 301 redirects, so Clearing cache might solve the problem.
Better to write and call javascript function that contains
{ window.location.href = "RedirPageUrl"; }
Answer 3
How would I trigger such a JavaScript function when the OK button on an entry form is clicked?
I can't put a client-side onClick handler on that button to trigger a client-side redirect, as I need the server-side code to run first. And the redirect should then only happen when the server-side page validation is done and the database record was successfully added or updated.
Answer 4
you can do like this..
protected void button_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
// Your Code Here //
string RedirPageUrl = "url";
ClientScript.RegisterClientScriptBlock(this.GetType(), "someKeyRedir", "window.location.href = '" + RedirPageUrl + "';", true);
Answer 5
Regretfully that doesn't work. All browsers now stay on the page with the entry form... no redirection.
Answer 6
Yes, you can use JavaScript to perform redirection after executed server side code and depends on some conditions. Please have a try.
' Use this code instead of HttpContext.Current.Response.Redirect(l_sURL)
HttpContext.Current.Response.Write("<script type='text/javascript'>window.location.href='" & l_sURL & "';</script>")
Have a nice day.
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' Use this code instead of HttpContext.Current.Response.Redirect(l_sURL)
HttpContext.Current.Response.Write("<script type='text/javascript'>window.location.href='" & l_sURL & "';</script>")
Thank you for the suggestion, but this doesn't result in a redirect to the other URL. And all browsers now refuse to redirect again, not only Chrome.
Answer 8
When running in debug mode, and using the 'Response.Write' method, I get an error like: "Microsoft JScript runtime error: Sys.WebForms.PageRequestManagerParserErrorException: The message received from the server could not be parsed. Common causes for this error are when the response is modified by calls to Response.Write(), response filters, HttpModules, or server trace is enabled. Details: Error parsing near ..."
The OK and Cancel buttons are inside an UpdatePanel, so that is likely the cause of the problem.
But it's not so simple to put them outside the UpdatePanel, as the UpdatePanel is in the MasterPage, and the OK and Cancel buttons are on ContentPages.
Is there a solution to this without losing the UpdatePanel in the MasterPage?
Answer 9
I found my solution:
Dim l_oSM As AjaxControlToolkit.ToolkitScriptManager = AjaxControlToolkit.ToolkitScriptManager.GetCurrent(Page)
If l_oSM IsNot Nothing Then
AjaxControlToolkit.ToolkitScriptManager.RegisterStartupScript(Page, Page.GetType(), "wsReturnToPreviousPage", "window.location.href='" & l_sURL & "';", True)
Page.ClientScript.RegisterStartupScript(Page.GetType, "wsReturnToPreviousPage", "window.location.href='" & l_sURL & "';", True)
End If
I hope this helps anyone else who's struggling with the same issue and finds this forum thread.
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DeSean Jackson is off the Philadelphia Eagles' roster and he is available to be picked up by another team right away. The Carolina Panthers just cut the best wide receiver in franchise history, so it's almost obvious that they are interested in??Jackson.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he wanted to find out more about Jackson but reporters who cover the team think that this acquisition is highly unlikely.
But, the reason this is a big deal is because Rivera was the first to proclaim his interest just?moments after Jackson?s release. According to USA Today, he wants to look into it.
?He?s an intriguing player and we?ll take a look at him,? Rivera said.??I just got word and this is surprising to hear. He?s an explosive player who has great vertical speed and is strong going to the ball.?
The Panthers cut?Steve Smith?and let multiple players go?in free agency so they need some help. According to Pro Football Talk, Rivera says there are different factors to consider.
?It depends on the numbers.?You have to negotiate around the numbers. We?ll see what happens. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next couple of days.?
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Location: Party, ex-girlfriend's friend, so thus my friend. I was invited previous to breaking up.
Sub location: Upstairs bathroom.
Me: In some serious trouble.
Enjoying myself immensely I excused myself from a lovely little lady in red, and the shrimp table, to utilize the facilities. As I entered the bathroom, which was just at the top of the stairs, I noticed the door didn't lock. No problem, there was a small glass-block wall that was transparent enough to see that someone was in there. No one would come in.
I do my. Business. Number 2, serious number 2. Stunk like I had been eatin' snakes. I turned around, marveled at my handy work, shook my head and tweaked my nose. It was almost a shame to flush it....but it had to be done. I depressed the small silverish handle, looked like a seashell. "Cute", I thought. It was at this time that time began to slow down. Like Max Payne, everything moved in complete slowmo. The lever clicked on the down swing, and I heard a small "thud". "Ohhhh nooooo" I mouthed, and I heard the wushing of water. Panic. Fear.
Let's stop for a moment and remember what I've said previously. The location of the bathroom, directly at the TOP OF THE STAIRS. WOOD FLOOR. WOOD HALL. SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE STEPS...
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Like an expert toiletsman I disassemble the top. Off comes the lid. Expensive toilet, all the parts are pretty. Quickly I try to find the chain. There is no chain. There is a small wire running from two things that look like they may be letting the water in. I pull it up. MORE WUSHING WATER. I push it down. SLIGHTLY less water. The toilet is very quickly brimming. If this was MacGyver the bomb would be at about 00:02 right now. There is NO TIME for half measures. I push the lever down as hard as I can. It snaps.
Panic. Fear.
The sudden realisation that everyone, including hot in red I was talking to earlier, are going to find me. Find me splashing around in my own foul smelling waste with my pants around my ankles and a broken toilet in my hands.
Stomach churning. "I could go some more", I think. Ironic.
There's only one way to stop it now. I turn the knob behind the tank. The water stops about 1/4" above overflowing. The shit is starting to break apart. The whole thing is a murky pool of filth, quickly becoming the color of dark coffee. The smell is unbearable. Quickly my already-MacGyver-track mind is trying to think up some elaborate contraption to get this water in to the tub, or out the window, trying not to streak it down the downstairs windows....and awning.
More panic. Immense fear.
The knob turns.
The knob stops turning.
A knock. "Is someone in there?"
I reply, "YES, YES, OCCUPIED, YEAH, THERE'S SOMEONE IN HERE"
"You okay?"
They leave.
I realize this isn't going to solve itself. I have to do something about this right now, because more people are coming, surely coming. Coming up the stairs at this very instant, perhaps. I rifle through the little stupid cabinet they've got here. A 24 pack of toilet paper. Holy.
I go through the vanity. More paper. And sheets. Sheets, paper, towels, and a bathrobe.
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That's right. I used the toilet brush, wrapped in one of the above mentioned garments to soak up massive quantities of shit, and flung them out the window. Car alarms were going off, cats and bums were screaming in unison. Once I got the water down to a level that would allow me some time, I turned the levers back on, pulled up my pants, ran downstairs, said my goodbyes, and L E F T.
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When the screenplay for Lincoln included a character that's crusty and foul-tempered on the surface yet conceals a vibrant heart beating underneath, who has an eloquent command of language that also translates into scathing insults, it's no wonder Tommy Lee Jones got a call from director Steven Spielberg.
Taking on the role of the intimidating, sharp-tongued Thaddeus Stevens, a bewigged abolitionist who makes arguments both fiery and flowery in Congress to strike down slavery, Jones plays to his impressive array of strengths on screen – indeed, the actor has already landed on many critics' short lists as a leading contender to win another Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (his first came for 1993's The Fugitive). Jones sat down with Fandango at the legendary Polo Lounge within the Beverly Hills Hotel to discuss what compelled him about the 19th century congressman.
Fandango: Your character is a figure that's been debated about for some time – people have dramatically different interpretations of him. What did you key into about him? What about him got its hooks into you?
Tommy Lee Jones: Well, he was a character in a very fine screenplay, and the director has a good reputation. I like Steven [Spielberg], I've known him for quite some time and I was delighted to hear from him. When he asked if I'd read the screenplay, I said I would right away. He asked me to consider this role. I did and called him back immediately and told him I thought it was a very fine undertaking; I'd be happy, consider myself lucky, to be a part of it. That's what made me say yes. And then I began to read the biographies of Stevens. There are three, I think. Two of them are worth reading. One was from the 1930s and has one perspective, and one is, I think, from the '80s and has an entirely different perspective on it. But they both provided a lot of biographical details that you find useful.
Fandango: You've worked with several world-class directors, and you've directed yourself. What was fresh, new or exciting about watching Steven Spielberg's particular technique?
Jones: On this movie, he had fun – all day, every day. All the tasks having to do with shooting a film were clearly enjoyable from his point of view. He just had a lot of fun, and that is so valuable.
Fandango: How much do the external trappings of the character – the wig, the limp, etc. – impact your performance? Are they window dressing, or do they help you get into the character's head a little bit more?
Jones: Oh, well, let's think about that for a minute: How important is it, when you think about Richard III, that he is a physical cripple? Would that skew his point of view? Stevens had alopecia and a club foot, and as the son of a farmer was never able to work in the fields with his brothers and his father – and therefore had to access what they considered to be self-esteem. He's useless when it came to work. Bless his mother for providing him with all those books. You have to admire him for taking them seriously – so seriously, that he was able to go to Dartmouth and then law school and then go west and become an instant success as a lawyer in business. So these physical trappings that you refer to are definitely all connected to his character.
Fandango: The dialogue blends oratory rhetoric and a liberal dose of insult-tossing with the other politicians. Is that a bit of an actor's holiday for you, delivering that dynamic dialogue?
Jones: There were no sound bites in those days, no television, so people had to speak their mind rather than insinuate it. I wouldn't call it a holiday, but I would certainly call it a joy to have all of that language at your disposal. And then to be responsible for all of that language, it's more fun than being asked to say, "Get those people out of there, ASAP. Okay – Mike, we're going in. Go, go, go!" That's what kind of language you'll hear a lot of in the movies, and the eloquence of these 19th century congressmen and senators were a real joy. Language was a more important part of life in those days than it is now. I think in some ways compared to their use of language, we are a bunch of jabbering monkeys.
Fandango: What was your personal window on Abraham Lincoln? Was it deeper than the basic iconography that the general public knows, and how did your perspective evolve from doing the film?
Jones: I don't think my perspective on Lincoln was changed. I was very grateful to see Daniel Day-Lewis show us a real Abraham Lincoln, a country boy, if you believe that. Uncomfortable in the big city, if you believe that. Brilliant lawyer, however; self-educated. Very fine poet and a man capable of unthinkable sacrifice, personally. The experience on it is real, which Daniel makes it possible for us to do. Daniel makes it impossible for us to ignore – very gratifying for me. The iconography falls away, and these greatest measures of the 19th century in America can be seen as achieved by real and imperfect people, rather than by icons. This iconography you refer to distorts our perspective on this.
Fandango: Some have said that working with Daniel, they felt like they actually met Lincoln to some degree. Is his immersive approach anywhere near your method at all?
Jones: I don't have a method. I'll have a method when I find out what yours is.


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NS&I has reintroduced its Savings Certificates, including Index-linked Savings Certificates (or Inflation-Beating Savings) and Fixed Interest Savings Certificates.
These new Savings Certificates are tax free (meaning they are both exempt from UK Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax) and available on a 5 year term.
With the Index-Linked Certificates, savings grow ahead of inflation, paying index-linking, as measured by the Retail Price Index, plus a fixed interest rate of 0.5% AER.
The minimum investment is £100 and the maximum £15,000 per issue.
As the savings account is designed for a 5 year term, no interest or index-linking paid if cashed in during the first year.
The Fixed Interest Savings Certificates earn a guaranteed fixed rateof 2.25% AER. The equivalent interest rate grossed up for higher rate tax payers is 3.75%.
Savers can invest in both issues, wit the maximum investment at £15,000 per issue.
Jane Platt, Chief Executive, NS&I, said: "Our aim is to keep Savings Certificates on sale for a sustained period of time and to enable as many savers as possible who wish to invest to do so. With this in mind we will be offering a 5-year term, only available direct from NS&I."
MoneyHighStreet.com comment: Savings Certificates were withdrawn from general sale in July 2010 due to exceptional demand which risked NS&I exceeding its Net Financing range for 2010-11.
The Government confirmed in its March budget that it has a Net Financing target of £2 billion, meaning it will need to achieve inflows of some £14 billion.
Many Brits are facing personal finance worries and looking for an opportunity to save money, both in terms of saving on bills and getting a good return on savings accounts. The reintroduction of these Certificates will no doubt be very much welcomed in support of this, generating a high level of demand.
Perhaps the easiest and quickest way to apply is via the NS&I website.


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International solidarity ends in win for New York paper mill workers
A pair of international union allies helped Paperworkers at the Huhtamaki Packaging Plant in Fulton, N.Y., defeat a terrible company health insurance scheme.
Faith leaders to Lieberman: filibuster lacks 'conscience'
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Connecticut faith leaders launched a "conscience" ad campaign in local and national papers today calling on Senator Joseph Lieberman to abandon plans to filibuster health care reform legislation.
Health care reform equals jobs, small business owners say
CHICAGO - Hundreds of health care reform advocates, union leaders and small business owners rallied outside the Renaissance Hotel here Nov. 17, while America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) held its national Fall Forum inside.
First Lady urges women to talk to friends about health care
Video: The White House went on the offensive on the health care debate, reaching out to women and mothers with a new video from First Lady Michelle Obama.


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Christian Friedrich Zincke (1683/4-1767)
Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Painted in enamel on copper
Signed in enamel on the back in Latin 'C. F. Zincke made this' and dated '1716'
Museum no. P.106-1922
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
This is possibly of Arabella Fermor (1696-1737), a famous London society beauty. She was the heroine of Alexander Pope 's humorous poem, 'The Rape of the Lock', about the theft of a lock of her hair.


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Energizer Plans More Talks in China on Vanadium Mine
Energizer Resources Inc., the Canadian mineral-exploration company, will hold a second round of talks with a Chinese company about becoming a strategic partner in a vanadium project in Madagascar.
Energizer expects to announce "in coming weeks" that its Green Giant project in the south of the Indian Ocean island has estimated resources of as much as 60 million metric tons of vanadium pentoxide, Brent Nykoliation, vice president of business development at the Toronto-based company, said in a phone interview on Oct. 26.
The company said this year the deposit had estimated resources of about 26 million tons of the metal, which is used to harden steel and to make batteries.
Madagascar's oil and mineral wealth has attracted international investors including Rio Tinto Plc, the world's third-biggest mining company, which owns a $1 billion ilmenite project in the southeast of the country. Canada's Sherritt International Corp. is developing a deposit 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Antananarivo, the capital, that is set to produce 60,000 metric tons of "high-grade" nickel annually for at least 27 years, according to the company's website.
Last year, the government suspended issuing mining permits amid a political crisis that began when President Andry Rajoelina ousted his predecessor, Marc Ravalomanana, with the help of the army. Energizer's discussions with the Malagasy government over a mining permit are continuing, Nykoliation said.
Energizer shares rose 3 cents, or 9.7 percent, to C$0.34 at 9:47 a.m. in Toronto. The price of pentoxide containing 98 percent vanadium has risen 9.5 percent so far this year to $6.95 per pound, according to Metal Bulletin.
Output in 2014
The Green Giant mine is expected to begin output in 2014, Nykoliation said. Global production of vanadium pentoxide is currently 107,000 tons and if the resource estimate is confirmed, Energizer would have 13 percent of the world's current supply, he said. That would enable the company to compete with suppliers including Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium Ltd. in South Africa.
Green Giant is "one of the largest vanadium deposits in the world and it is 100 percent owned," Nykoliation said.
Energizer's strategy is to "find a strategic joint-venture partner in the battery industry and the steel industry as our project is unique in being able to supply both," Nykoliation said. The company has already held a first round of talks with a potential partner in China, Nykoliation said.
"China and Japan have been mandated by their governments to increase the strength of steel in their buildings," said Nykoliation. "China and India are consuming steel like you wouldn't believe."
South Africa is the world's biggest vanadium producer.


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Montreal police have released a new composite sketch of a suspect wanted in the attempted murder at an SAQ outlet in Baie D'Urfe in 2010.
Sun Youth has doubled the award to 20-thousand dollars for information that will lead to an arrest.
On October 18th, 2010 around noon time two men walked into the SAQ on Morgan Road and opened fire on the only employee inside at the time.
The woman was shot in the neck and left paralyzed.
Montreal police West Island Commander Dominique Leduc hopes this photo breathes new life into the case.
"I saw the victim a couple of months ago and it's hard to see her. So that's why for me and my team we are working very hard to catch the people responsible."
The sketch was done with the help of an important eye witness he says.
The suspect is a male around 25 or 30 years old, but looks older for his age. He's about 5'8'', 160 pounds, has slightly curly brown hair, and speaks in English.
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A strong smell of ammonia and a large amount of animal waste led to the removal of 21 dogs from a home Wednesday, reported the Ottumwa Courier newspaper.
Officers found the smell coming from a home at 210 North Sheridan St. They investigated and found the dogs inside the home.
The Courier said city workers added signs on the home prohibiting anyone from living there until it was cleaned up.
All but four dogs are being given up by the owner Mark Teater.
The Courier reported the fire department was called to the home to help air out the house.
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And be tt further enacted, That the commander and crew of vessels my any merchant vessel of the United States, owned wholly, or in pm, ';§;f;gsi";§!"'";; by a citizen thereoi§ may oppose and defend against any aggression, by an arnied l Search, restraint, depredation, or seizure, which shall be attempted upon *¤=¤¤ly¤fl¤*={ Such vessel, or upon any other vessel owned as aforesaid by the comman- g1;;;; f;;];? of der or crew of any armed vessel whatsoever, not being a public armed • nation in smivessel of some nation in amity with the United States; and may subdue ty- and capture the same; and may also retake any vessel, owned as aforesaid, which may have been captured by the commander or crew of any wQ;§;'°1fm€Qg;'i such armed vessel, and send the same into any port of the United States. ,gg,,,,,{),,,,, gw_ Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That whenever any vessel or boat, hss been from which any piratical aggression, search, restraint, depredation or sei- ""°"'P"°d °' made, when zure shall have been first attempted or made, shall be captured and brought mm, may be into any port of the United States, the same shall and may be adjudged cvndcmned. and condemned to their use, and that of the captors, after due process and trial, in any court having admiralty jurisdiction, and which shall be holden for the district into which such captured vessel shall be brought; and the same court shall thereupon order a sale and distribution thereof _Sa1e and disaccordingly, und at their discretion. ¥¤b¤¤=¤¤· Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons whatsoever, shall, on the high seas, commit the crime of piracy, as defined To establish the crime of confederucy, there must be some proof of criminal intentions in the persons charged. Ibid, The language of the 12th section of the law, implies compact and association with pirates, as well in relation to the past as to the future. Any intercourse with them which is calculated to promote their views, is within the provisions of the law. Ibid. In order to affect all the officers and crew of n piratical vessel with guilt, the original voyage must have been undertaken with a piraticsl design; and the officers and crew have acted upon such design; otherwise those only are guilty who co-operated actively in the piracy. United States v. Gibert, 2 Sumner's C. C. R. 19. It would not be sufficient to alfect them with such, if they had known the voyage was to be an illegal one, as in the slave trade, contrary to the laws of Spain. Ibid. The simple fact of presence on board the piratical vessel, where there was no original piratical design, is not ofitself sufficient to affect a party with the crime. All who are present, acting and :tssisting in the piracy, are to be deemed principals. Did. The act of 1790, ch. 9, sec. 8, for the punishment of certain crimes, passed by Congress, as well as the act of 1820, ch. 113, applies to all murders and robberies committed on board of, or upon American ships on the high seas. Ibid. _ The indictment charged the piracy to have been committed "on the high seas within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, and out of the jurisdiction of" a. particular state." Held, that this was a sufficient statement of the venue, without a further specification of the place. Ibid. Under the act of Congress of 1819, ch. 77, any armed vessel may be seized which shall have attempted or committed any piratical aggression, Szc., and the proceeds of the vessel when sold divided between the United States and the captors at the discretion of the court. Hasmony et al. v. The United States, 2 Howard, 210. _ _ It is no matter whether the vessel be armed for offence or defence, provided she commits the unlawful acts specified. Ibid. _ To bring a. vessel within the act, it is not necessary that there hould be actual plunder oruntent to plunder; if the act be committed from hatred or an abuse of power, or a spirit of mischief, it is suffici t. 1b`d. qllhe woid *' pirnticalv in the act is not to be limited in its construction to such acts psby the laws of nations are denominated piracy, but includes such as pirates are in the hab1t of committing. Ibzd. A piraticsl aggression, search, re traint or seizure, is as much within the ect, as u piratical depreda.· t' . 1b 'd. m'l1'he irlnocence or ignorance on the part of the owner of the vessel, of these prohibited acts, will not exempt the vessel from condemnation. Ibid. _ _ The condemnation of the cargo is not authorized by the act of 1819. Neither does the law of nations require the condemnation of the cargo for petty otfcnces, unless the owner {thereof cryoperates in and authorizes the unlawful act. An exception exists in the enforcement of belhgerent rights. Ibzd. Where the innocence of the owners was established, it was proper to throw the costs on the vessel which was condemned, to the exception of the cargo which was liberated. Ibzd. Vox,. III.-65
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Below is our complete Harkla news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Harkla To Record New Album
Sweden's Harkla has checked in with the following update about gearing up to record an album:
"We've been writhing music for a long time now, and we're going to record a whole new album for 2014! We're not sure when it's going to be released, but we're hoping to be able to release it somewhere between May - July 2014. But we're going to release 1-2 more singles before we start setting dates for the album!"
You can also check out the band's previous music video for "Mirror" in the player provided below.
Harkla Releases New Music Video
Sweden's Harkla has posted a music video online for the "Mirror" single, which can be viewed in the YouTube clip below. You can also hear more music from the band via Facebook here. Harkla is:
Niklas Johansson - Guitar
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Welcome to the website archive of Beverly Willis, FAIA--architect, artist, author, activist/ philanthropist--now retired from architectural practice. Willis began her prolific career in 1954 in Hawaii as a painter and multi-media artist. By 1958, when she moved to San Francisco, she expanded her repertoire to include industrial and architectural design. Architecture increasingly took over her work, and by 1966 Willis had obtained her architectural license, and a decade later was running the 35-person firm, Willis and Associates, Inc. Architects. For Willis, architectural practice has always embraced multiple approaches: whether designing residential or civic structures, pioneering adaptive re-use to revitalize downtown commercial zones, or innovating technology-driven land use planning. Her most famous building is the San Francisco Ballet Building in the City Civic Center.
In the 1970s, Willis complemented her architectural practice with professional organizational leadership-- often holding positions never before held by a woman. Willis served as President of the California Council of American Institute of Architects, which governs 22 California chapters that include San Francisco and Los Angeles. Willis also held leadership roles on the national level such as serving on the US delegation to the United Nations Conference on Habitat I, as well as serving on the executive committee of the National Academy of Science's Board on Infrastructure and Constructed Environment, or chairing the Federal Facility Council. Willis was a founding trustee of the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., a position she still holds. In 2002, she founded the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, http://www.bwaf.org/about.html.


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The Anglo-Dutch company will pay £120 million for FircoSoft, which counts eight of the world's ten largest financial institutions as its customers.
The French company is owned by two funds controlled by Rothschild Group and its management team. Its software is used to screen transactions against a list of countries and individuals that are barred from doing business either because of sanctions or suspected terrorist financing.
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Iron Wire
Hengfeng Metal Products Company is a professional manufacturer of Iron Wire for many years. Modern and diverse production equipments and experienced staffs can ensure the onsistent high quality of our products.
We offer Iron Wire as one of the main materials for wire mesh weaving, welding, binding, and other uses.Our range of Iron Wire is well known for its quality, strength and durability.We can also customize as per the specifications of our customers.
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The new Angry Birds Star Wars app comes to life with a line of toys and games from Hasbro. Players bombard villainous hogs in the sandblasted terrain of Tatooine with the Angry Birds Star Wars Jenga Tatooine Battle Game. The object of the game, much like the app, is to launch birds and knock down pigs to score points. The game is for one to two players, so if you're playing with another person, you'll take turns being the builder and the launcher. The builder will roll the build die and create the structure shown. The launcher will roll the launch die to determine how many shots he gets to knock down the pigs. Once the structure is assembled, the launcher launches the Luke Skywalker bird to try and knock down the Jabba the Hutt and Rancor pigs. The launcher scores 1,000 points for each pig knocked completely off the structure. He also scores 1,000 points for any unused launches after the pigs have been knocked down. The builder and launcher switch roles and play again. This ends the first round. The player with the highest score after three rounds wins. The game also comes with a Millennium Falcon launcher, 12 Jenga blocks, two dice, a label sheet for the dice, and a game guide.
If you're familiar with the gameplay of Jenga, you'll come to realize that the Jenga Tatooine Battle Game has nothing to do with Jenga beyond having pieces that fall. But the game does mimic the gameplay of the Angry Birds Star Wars app and interprets it in a way that works as a real world skill-and-action game. The build-it-knock-it-down action is perfectly positioned for younger kids. It's fun to play with another person, but also a lot of fun to build and launch solo.
The Angry Birds Star Wars Jenga Tatooine Battle Game is for ages 8 and up. It will appeal to kids who like skill and action games.
The game includes a code that unlocks exclusive in-app content. Purchase of the Angry Birds Star Wars app is required.
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Developers of DTC Genetic Testing Are...
NSCLC is "Major Battlefield" as Merck,...
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As Immunotherapy Revolutionizes the Cancer Treatment...
Biopharmaceutical companies have to take many variables into consideration when bringing a product to market. If they are working with several CMOs, they will likely encounter problematic inefficiencies like wasted time, information loss, and redundancy of service, all of which can delay the delivery of products to patients.
To help address these concerns, Cook Pharmica developed a unique solution: the "one-source, one-location" model. This model makes it possible for biopharmaceutical companies to work with a single CMO through all phases of a project. Centrally located in the United States in Bloomington, Indiana, Cook Pharmica is a 900,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility large enough to accommodate everything from development to biologics manufacturing and filling, finishing, and packaging.
As part of the one-source, one-location model, Cook Pharmica has development capabilities that include an upstream lab with 2 L, 5 L, and 20 L systems, a scale-up lab with systems up to 250 L, a downstream lab with chromatography and tangential flow filtration systems, and an analytical laboratory with full bioanalytical capabilities. Cook Pharmica also features a formulation lab to support the development and optimization of both liquid and lyophilized formulations.
To address the tremendous growth of the biologics market, Cook Pharmica has built a facility capable of handling a variety of needs. Its bulk drug substance manufacturing capabilities include two GMP production areas that can support both clinical and commercial mammalian cell-culture manufacturing projects.
Upstream manufacturing includes multiple single-use reactors, a 600 L stainless steel seed tank and two 2,500 L stainless steel production bioreactors. Downstream manufacturing includes two 3,500 L harvest tanks, depth filtration, centrifugation, tangential flow filtration, and multiple chromatography systems and columns. Upstream manufacturing in the small-scale production area includes 10 L and 25 L single-use wave reactors along with a 250 L single-use, stirred-tank production bioreactor.
Flexible facility and process design, along with state-of-the-art equipment, allows the Cook Pharmica parenteral drug product manufacturing facility to handle both commercial- and clinical-scale formulation and manufacturing for liquid vials, lyophilized vials and syringes, all of which are accompanied by inspection, labeling, and packaging services.
The syringe line can process up to 600 syringes per minute, or approximately 70 M units per year, and is capable of handling a wide array of batch sizes. And the filling line is fully enclosed in a barrier isolator. After the filling process, syringes can be manually or automatically inspected and labeled, and can be bulk or custom packaged for either commercial or clinical use.
The vial line can process up to 150 vials per minute, or approximately 15 M units per year, and the vial line is also capable of handling a wide array of batch sizes. Filling, stoppering, lyophilization in a 250 square foot lyophilizer and capping are all performed in a fully enclosed barrier isolator. Vials can be inspected, manually or automatically labeled and bulk or custom packaged for either commercial or clinical use.
Cook Pharmica's unique one-source, one-location model helps biopharmaceutical companies simplify their contract manufacturing by having development, drug substance and drug product services all in one location, with one point of contact and one set of business practices. Providing services from DNA to packaging, Cook Pharmica can increase economic value, improve manufacturing efficiency, mitigate risk, and accelerate the delivery of life-enhancing discoveries to patients worldwide.
Cook Pharmica
1300 S. Patterson Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
Phone 812.355.6746
Website www.cookpharmica.com
Date Founded 2004
Number of Employees 380
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