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The 10GB of storage that www.pcloud.com offers users for free probably doesn't seem that impressive.
And it isn't, until you take into account the fact that it can increase to 20GB, by signing up friends, or by completing other steps in their relatively easy-to-game bonus program.
However, what sets pCloud apart from other cloud storage contenders, vying for your affection, is the fact that it's well designed.
Pcloud also offers a bevy of excellent options to compliment and evolve your data's lifestyle.
pCloud has apps for:
Windows Phone and Blackberry apps are in development, but no word on when they'll hit the market.
pCloud also sports a simple, intuitive web interface called My pCloud, where you can access files from any computer without having to install a client.
pCloud facilitates file sharing through multiple options via its web interface and stand-alone applications.
Invite friends, family, and colleagues (or even people you hate) to pCloud folders with Viewing or Editing privileges.
Once shared, you can easily manage permissions (or revoke them) later on.
You can even send upload or download links attached to folders.
Which allows users with the link to retrieve files from the linked folder, or send data to it.
By selecting folders to be synchronized with a local drive, you can enable offline access, so even when the Internet isn't available, your data is still accessible.
One of my favorite features about pCloud is that you don't have to move local files into the pCloud folder, to back them up online.
You can backup any folder by right-clicking it and selecting Sync to pCloud.
Another handy option, and a cloud storage "must have" in my opinion, is the ability to enable automatic synchronization on a mobile app for media.
When sync is active, photos and videos you capture get saved automatically to the cloud.
You don't have to worry about losing them should your phone land in a puddle or toilet bowl (happened to me once), or take an unexpected trip off the Eiffel Tower's top.
Regarding security, pCloud uses TLS/SSL encryption to keep information safe when it's transferring from your device to their servers.
All files are maintained in (at least) three different locations for redundancy.
And for those looking for added security measures, there's also the option to use pCloud Crypto, which encrypts and password protects files.You can check it out with a 14-day free trial.
Like pCloud, www.sync.com is putting the big cloud-storage companies directly in its crosshairs, and it's doing so with a streamlined experience that nonetheless packs a ton of features.
Including a superior security model.
New users who opt for a free account start off with 5GB of storage and can earn an extra 1GB for every referral.
To help incentivize your friends to sign up, they'll get an extra 1GB too, if they sign up via your referral code.
All you have to do is generate a referral link, and share it.
Sync even helps you do that part, by sharing links via:
Sync apps are available for:
There's also a web app, which is so simple a toddler could use it.
In addition to adding a Sync folder to your file management system, Sync's desktop client can quickly select any folder and copy it to Sync's Vault.
The Sync Vault functions as a secure computer archive, which is perfect for disaster recovery and protecting yourself from accidental deletions.
Sync's Vault is also unique, because the files stored in it, do not need to reside on a local hard drive.
So you can free up space on a small laptop, once the SSD runs out of space. Sync also keeps a copy of every single change made to files.
This means unlimited versioning, which can protect you from collaborations gone awry (or in my case, bad judgment).
Sync even lets you preview past versions before restoring them.
But among my favorite aspects are features tied to sharing, which aren't found in a cloud storage service.
For example, Sync allows you to create two types of shareable links:
A standard link
The latter one forces local decryption via a web browser.
The downside is, that it limits file size, and Safari and some mobile browsers are unable to perform decryption via an enhanced privacy link.
Even better, Sync let's you attach personal password protection to links.
For those who subscribe to Sync's premium service, the ability to add expiration dates and download limits to links, and audit link activity, are also included.
Sync also maintains SOC-1 certified data centers, audited by KPMG, one of the most respected enterprise auditing firms in the world.
Proving they're committed to playing with the big boys, while helping out the little feller.
Launched in 2013, MEGA has quickly grown to become one of the most touted alternative cloud-services on the market today, and it's mostly due to one very big reason — 50GB of free storage.
Fair warning: There are bandwidth limitations on how much data you can upload and download in a given period.
For the record, on free accounts, it's 10GB, which gets refreshed every 30 minutes.
Outside of its generous free storage allotment, one of MEGA's most attractive value propositions is the use of User Controlled Encryption (UCE).
While all mainstream cloud storage services encrypt data, most don't put the decryption key solely in the user's hands.
A method that provides end-to-end encryption and eliminates the possibility of malicious data intercepts and storage infiltrations.
Both files and folders are shareable via a link.
In line with their encryption model, when sharing a link, you'll also need to provide a decryption key.
There are two ways to do this; you can either send both the link and the key separately or generate a link that includes the key built into it.
Regarding apps, MEGA offers them for:
Windows Phone
All these apps make MEGA one of the more comprehensive cross-platform cloud storage services out there.
Its web interface is something to get particularly excited about, and not just because it's pleasing on the eyes.
In addition to all of the other essential features you'd want in a cloud storage provider, MEGA offers a chat function, via MegaChat.
Still in beta (since early 2015), MegaChat is an encrypted video and voice utility designed to compete with Skype.
The expectation is that users leery of Skype's somewhat questionable security practices, and their cooperation with the NSA, will prefer MegaChat instead.
MEGA also has browser extensions for both Chrome and Safari, designed to improve upload and download times, and bolster security.
Within your desktop environment, as with most cloud solutions, a synchronizing folder is set up to facilitate access to cloud data.
Alternatively, you can upload a folder or file to MEGA, on your computer, just by right-clicking it and selecting "Upload to MEGA."
Both full and selective cloud drive syncs are available, so you can pick and choose what you want to store locally for offline use.
The fact that Swedish startup Degoo is still very much in its nascent phase is apparent.
As of yet, it doesn't offer file sync or share options, and it's limited to:
That means no iOS app.
There isn't even a web interface to access files from, it's all done via the app.
So why does Degoo warrant mention on this list? Simply put, 100GB of free cloud storage.
Not only is this twice the capacity of MEGA (or 50 times what you get with Dropbox), you can increase the free allotment to 500GB, by convincing friends to join, at three additional gigabytes per accepted invitation.
The reason Degoo can offer so much free storage space and remain profitable is by giving registered users the choice of letting others use their computer processing power — when it's not being used by you, of course.
Shared processors help out with generally intensive computation tasks, such as:
Mining digital currency
Making weather predictions
Processing scientific data
In return for sharing their processor, users receive additional backup space.
Android users will love Degoo's mobile app, which is easy to use and offers automatic backup of photos and videos.
Since storing photos and videos is probably what most users will need so much storage space for, that's good to hear.
hubiC is a new cloud storage solution.
And while it doesn't offer nearly as much free storage as Degoo, at a "mere" 25GB, it does present users with a much better productivity driven experience.
In addition to a web application, hubiC offers apps for:
Windows Phone
With device limits on their free account.
In addition to a desktop folder synced to your hubiC account, the desktop client gives you the option of right-clicking any folder.
You can decide to keep files after they get deleted on your computer, and even set how many versions you'd like to retain (none, 1-10, or all of them).
Sharing, which hubiC calls publishing, can be done via the desktop, mobile, and web clients.
When generating links for publishing, you set a publication expiration date of five, ten, or thirty days — after which the link expires.
It's handy for ensuring you don't forget whom you've granted access.
Those with the link will be able to download your file, of course; you can also cancel publications at any time to revoke access.
hubiC also offers integration with several 3rd-party applications designed to boost your cloud experience.
Included options are:
Swift Explorer
Synology Disk Station Manager 5.1
It warrants mentioning that hubiC offers 10TB of cloud storage for $13.62 per month.
Okay, that's not free, and this article is supposed to be about free.
But given that Google Drive offers an 8TB plan for $400 a month, it does seem like they're practically giving it away, right?
Saving the best for last, hubiC offers a referral program, that provides extra storage space for getting friends to sign up.
Users with free accounts receive 5GB per friend, up to five times.
That means you could up the amount of free storage with hubiC to a generous 50GB.
In Summary…
Free is good; free makes the world wide web go around, free makes the Internet a better place.
It makes taking copious amounts of photos and videos a carefree venture.
Free is great.
But it's not everything, execution matters, too.
The five cloud storage service presented above are options that I've tested and vetted extensively, and in the case of Sync.com, I love their commitment to security, and now use personally.
Ultimately, it depends on trying out the options until you find a solution that fits your lifestyle.
And sometimes that's not always the cloud storage service that grabs the most headlines or comes prepackaged with an OS.
I've given you a few options to get started, now it's up to you, to spend some time trying them out.
But don't worry.
It won't cost you anything.
Thanks for sticking around till the end, and don't forget to leave a comment below!


text: Sociology 2: Class 16: Complex Interdependence & Constructivism Copyright © 2010 by Evan Schofer Do not copy or distribute without permission Announcements • Class Schedule: • Wrap up theories today • Introduce topic for next week: Globalization, Culture, Conflict. Theories • General perspectives on the economy • Adam Smith • Marx • Keynesianism • Sociological theories • Modernization theory • World Systems Theory (WST) / dependency theory • World polity theory (WPT) / institutional theory • Political Science • Realism • Complex Interdependence – Brawley refers to it as "Institutionalism" • Constructivism. Review: Realism • Basic assumptions of realism: • Keohane and Nye, p. 20-1 • 1. States as coherent units are the dominant actors in world politics • States are dominant – they are the most important entities in the international system • Multi-nationals, IGOs, and INGOs are unimportant – Without an army or nuclear weapons, you're nothing! • Also, states are unitary actors (on international issues). Review: Realism • 2. Military force (or threat of force) is the most effective means of wielding power • The "strong" survive and prosper • 3. The politics of "security" is what matters – "Security" = policies, plans, and preparations regarding war & national defense • States use other policies, like economic sanctions or trade to get their way… but that is secondary • Note: This disagrees with World-System Theory – WST claims that economic power = most important. Complex Interdependence • Keohane & Nye: Complex Interdependence • A critical response to realism • Called "Institutionalism" in the Brawley reading • Major claims: • 1. Societies are interconnected in many ways • Not just leaders and militaries, as realism suggests • 2. States interact over many kinds of issues • War and security isn't the only issue • Economics, environmental issues, etc., are also addressed. Complex Interdependence • 3. Military force is not central to inter-state relations • Question: If military force doesn't matter, what does? – Answer #1: International organizations • They are the playing field of global politics – Answer #2: "Soft Power": "Getting others to want the outcomes you want" (Nye p. 5) • "Soft power rests on the ability to shape the preferences of others Complex Interdependence • 4. International organizations are the center of global politics • They set agendas (e.g., trade, environmental issues) • Within international organizations, states form coalitions and push for their interests – All states have an equal vote in most IGOs… so they barter and haggle. • Result: world politics is a lot like national politics. Complex Interdependence • Claim: To study global politics, you have to study what goes on in international organizations • Example: WTO policy • A World-system theorist would predict that the WTO would always support interests of capitalists • A Realist would ignore the WTO as irrelevant • A Complex Interdependence scholar would examine coalitions, alliances, and votes to see what is going on. Complex Interdependence • Claim: "International organizations are frequently congenial institutions for weak states"… Keohane and Nye, p. 31 – Nations have equal voting power in most IGOs • This allows small/weak nations to form powerful coalitions • Ex: poor nations can sometimes block or influence WTO rules – Many IGOs support norms of equity • Example: the UN uses money from wealthy countries to aid those in poverty. Complex Interdependence • Both realism and WST predict that weak nations will be mercilessly exploited & dominated • Complex interdependence predicts otherwise • Weak countries will be able to use international organizations to improve their situation • Ex: Poor countries have negotiated for special treatment in many environmental treaties. Complex Interdependence • Realism and WST argue that all nations will look out for themselves (or capitalist classes) • Ex: They will cheat on environmental treaties; They will build weapons of mass destruction • Treaties and IGOs are inherently fragile… Powerful nations will ignore or abolish them when the are no longer useful • Complex Interdependence: Through IGOs, countries can work for the collective good • Complex Interdependence predicts that nations can improve the environment, eradicate WMD • Ex: Non-proliferation treaty; Environmental treaties. Complex Interdependence • Criticisms of Complex Interdependence • Summarized in article by Waltz – 1. "The world is less interdependent than is usually supposed" • Levels of trade aren't much higher than in 1914, just before WWI; most MNCs are still rooted in one country. – 2. Political/military power still matters • US power holds up global institutions (IMF, World Bank) • Ultimately, economics is subordinate to politics. Constructivism • Sikkink, Kathryn. 1998. "Transnational Politics, International Relations Theory, and Human Rights." • A criticism of realism; related to complex interdependence • Calls attention to global norms like "human rights" • Argument: "Non-state actors" (e.g., INGOs) establish norms, which states feel pressure to abide by • Similar to "World Polity Theory"… Constructivism • Sikkink, p. 520: – "While states continue to be the primary actors in this system, their actions need to be understood not as self-help behavior in anarchy, but as the actions of members of an international society of states and non-state actors." – "…states may make changes in their behavior not only because of the economic costs of sanctions, but because leaders of countries care about what leaders of other countries think about them." Theory: Remarks • The explosion of global governance, apparent influence of "norms" was a surprise to existing theories – Esp., Realism & World-system theory • Now scholars are trying to make sense of things • Keohane&Nye and Sikkink are political sciences responses… • Point out the way that "social actors" are interconnected; influenced by norms • States are actors… but less "unitary", more constrained than realism suggests. Theory: Remarks • World Polity Theory is a more radical view than even constructivism • Argues for the primacy of culture… • "Social actors" are not the starting point of the analysis… culture is – Social actors are fundamentally constructed by culture • Or, as John Meyer points out… they are more like "actors" like those on the stage or in movies – States play the part of "being a state"… Theory: Remarks • What I want you to know: – 1. Be able to briefly summarize theories – 2. Know (or be able to think up) examples that support or contradict particular theories • What does the theory predict? • What information or evidence would convince you that WST was absolutely right? Or totally wrong? – 3. Hopefully start to be able to apply these theories to new topics • How would a WST scholar think about international organizations? • What does a Realist think about culture? Cultural Globalization • A chance to apply theories to a new topic… • First: "Culture" refers to many things: – 1. Popular culture: movies, music, clothing – 2. World Polity Theory: Culture = common norms, cognitive models, scripts. – 3. Group culture/identity: Shared beliefs, traditions, world-views, way of life • Example: An indigenous that shares a particular religion, language, cuisine, etc. • Example: National groups (e.g., the French) Cultural Globalization • Question: Is there such a Orange County culture? • If so, what are some of its distinctive features? • Food? Language? Accent? Worldview? Globalization and Culture • One obvious trend: – Western (often American) culture is increasingly dominant • Ex: English is becoming the global language • And, many local languages are dying out • Ex: Western music, clothing are popular everywhere – Other examples from readings? Personal experiences? Perspectives: Globalization & Culture • 1. Modernization theory – Dominant view in 1950s and 1960s, now criticized • Observation: People in colonies & non-Western countries were adopting "modern"/Western views • Prediction: Traditional "cultures" would die out, as everyone became "modern" and "rational" – People thought this was a good thing • "Primitive" cultures were replaced by "advanced" ones • Local identities were replaced by modern social & political identities • "Superstition" replaced by rationality, science, "enlightenment". Perspectives: Globalization & Culture • 2. Marxism / World-System Theory • Argues that power & culture are intertwined • Marx: Ideas of a society are the ideas of the ruling class • Western economic domination is accompanied by cultural domination • Often called "Cultural Imperialism" • Westerners can effectively spread their culture via colonialism (and later via media, advertising) – Some argue that this helps maintain economic dominance • Non-Western people may reject their own culture, prefer to wear Western clothes, listen to Brittany Spears, and eat at McDonalds. Perspectives: Globalization & Culture • 3. World Polity Theory • Argues that a key facet of globalization is the emergence of a "world culture – Embodied, in part, in international associations • Global culture provides norms, scripts, and models that shape the behavior of governments • Consequence: Governments, laws, societies are becoming increasingly "isomorphic" – Contrast w/ WST: World culture may relate to historical dominance of West…. • But, culture is not principally a mechanism of furthering the dominance of the West – Rather, it now evolves somewhat independently of the interests of powerful countries » Ex: Environmentalism, human rights… Perspectives: Globalization & Culture • 4. Hybridization: A view from anthropology • Reading: Hannerz: Scenarios for Peripheral Cultures • Contrasts two views on culture – A. Homogenization (also called "saturation") • Similar to predictions of Modernization Theory • The idea: that globalization erodes local cultures, makes the whole world homogeneous • "As transnational cultural influences unendingly pound on the sensibilities of people of the periphery, peripheral culture will step by step assimilate more and more of the imported meanings and forms, becoming gradually indistinguishable from the center." Perspectives: Globalization & Culture • Hannerz: Scenarios for Peripheral Cultures. – B. Hybridization (also: creolization, maturation) • Claim: Much local culture is embedded in daily life • Locals are influenced by global culture, but also reinterpret it and adapt it to their lives • "Local cultural entrepreneurs have gradually mastered the alien forms which reach them through the transnational commodity flows and in other ways, taking them apart, tampering and tinkering with them in such a way that the resulting new forms are more responsive to, and at the same time in part outgrowths of, local everyday life… • Can anyone think of examples? Readings • Readings for week 9 also address the "Clash of civilizations" • Are there large cultural groups – "civilizations" – that will inevitably come into conflict? • Huntington reading argues YES • Bowen reading argues NO – Also, optional reading by Hironaka.

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I found this restaurant, because it was a GastroClub member. (Its a diners club from Istanbul). I wasnt expecting much, yet it turned out to be wonderful. The best restaurant in Alacati Port.
At the port, forget the overrated and overexpensive Ferdi Baba nonsense, (which is full with wanna-be istanbul crowd), forget the newly-opened Casablanca in Okuz (can only be...
Typical Aegean fish restaurant with a nice setting by the waterside at the port Alaçatı. I highly recommend the cold mezzes and the side dishes as we try to taste as many and different as possible.
I had dinner at Kydonia with my husband last night. They have untraditional mezes; we tried octopus with mustard sauce, and another cold meze with Aegean herbs, garlic and yoghurt. They were both nice, however the taste of mustard octopus was very dominant which you would not prefer along with raki :) try that with wine..we tried cinnamon cheese, which...
Only the quality of fish and view were good here. Despite the variety of mezes we liked only one, all the others were either overcooked or with a strange smell. When I ordered green salad the waiter brought me salad from tomatoes with cheese on top trying to convince me that it is what I want. At the end in...
The Aegean cuisine appetizers (meze) were incredible! There was a wonderful variety, with both the usual Turkish ones and various other original and unique pieces from all along the Aegean sea.
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Kydonia may be the ideal seafood restaurant incorporating good food with great service and fine atmosphere. Make sure you make a reservation before you go so that you can ask for a table with a nice view (may be a little dependant on boats parked at the marina). I personally prefer loading up on mezzes (starters) both cold and warm....
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Treat yourself to some banana split crepes. Delicate crepes with a sweet cream filling, bananas and chocolate. Is it dessert or breakfast? I say both! I have never been much of a breakfast person. On the occasion when I'm in the mood for breakfast, I like to do it big. Something like these oh-so sweet and lovely banana split crepes.
There is no mistaking that these crepes are an indulgence. It is not the sort of thing you would eat for breakfast everyday. They remind me of the Nutella banana crepes I enjoyed so much in Paris. I couldn't get enough of them.
I used to be so intimidated by crepes. I'm not sure why. They are really simple to make.
Banana Split Crepes
For the crepe:
1 Cup all-purpose flour
1 Cup milk
¼ Cup butter, melted
3 Eggs
¼ Tsp salt
2 Tsps sugar
For the filling:
1 Cup banana coins
¼ Cup powdered sugar
Whipped cream
Chocolate syrup
For the crepe, whisk in a bowl the eggs with the salt.
Gradually add the flour, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until the batter is well incorporated.
Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour 2-3 tbsps of the crepe batter and spread over the entire surface. Cook on each side for 45-30 seconds.
Fold in half the crepe and fill one-quarter of it with whipped cream and the bananas coins.
Fold again to have a triangle. Transfer to a plate and garnish with chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, and more banana coins.
Serve and enjoy.
Tip: Refrigerate the batter for an hour. Refrigerating the batter after it's been mixed, "relaxes" the gluten and makes for light, airy crêpes.
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- Den
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- Pantry
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- Appliances
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"Once again using the Audiothingies Midibro in dispatcher mode to spread a polyphonic sequence from the Arturia Keystep across the six channels of the Nord Drum 2. Effects added in the Elektron Octatrack (apologies for any distortion - I was driving the OT input channels a little hard!)"
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This is a discussion on Close to buying a 45 for carry, would like input within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I alternately CC with with a Glock 30 and a Kimber CDP II. If one fits your hand better, choose that one. If both fit, ...
I alternately CC with with a Glock 30 and a Kimber CDP II. If one fits your hand better, choose that one. If both fit, get both. I definitely don't feel under gunned with either of them.
I always find it amazing to see how much knowledge a person can tap into on one of these fourms. I truly do thank everyone for all the input.
I'm using the Trijicon clone of the JPoint; bought three of them when OpticsPlanet dropped the price upon discontinuance. My first Bowie Signature G19 w/RDS is a peach; the second... while Bowie's work is his usual excellence, there is something wrong with that sight; the elevation adjustment is kaput, so I cannot zero it. It will have to go back to Trijicon- one hopes they will service it.
And speaking of hope, I certainly hope the third one is good; I hate to think of the amount of money I have tied up in these three pistols. PM your e-mail address and I'll send you some pix... as one old grunt to another...
You also might look at the American Classic by Metro Arms as well. I have two. They have both been absolutely consistant performers right out of the box. I will say that I've heard a couple of complaints about 'foreign' guns from the Philippines. I remind anyone who has these complaints to remember that the P.I. has a long association with America and they learned about the Government model .45 from Americans. They are capable of turning out outstanding firearms and particularly .45s. The Kimber that I carried with the Sheriffs Office took a few months before I was satisfied it would perform as needed, when needed, before I trusted it. I've had no issues with any of my P.I. .45s. The finish on the ATX.45 is a bit better than the finish on my Metro Arms .45. Both have great finishes though and both are 'tack drivers'. My Kimber is also a tack driver now that it's got a bit over 4000 rounds down the tube.
What ever you get, just spend some time with it and then ENJOY!
They all do make fine firearms at an affordable price though. His Rock Island Armory is super accurate.
I'd really be happy to see a difinitve write up on these firearms from one of the gun rags.
Some people have said that the P.I. manufactured 'Firestorm' is really made by Bersa. Now Bersa does manufacture the Firestorm branded pistol, but it is NOT the MODEL of .45 pistol made in the P.I. and called the Firestorm. Two totally different pistols, two totally different manufacturers.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
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This thread...some of the stories...
I had to check the date...thought maybe it was the April fools thread
I have two .45's, an H&K USP Compact that is a great little shooter, and the Springfield that you see in my avatar. I know that many in this thread have avowed staying away from the 3" barrel, but I have to tell you that I stand behind my Springfield Micro-Compact.
I've had the gun for almost two years and shoot it often -- probably about 800 rounds through it by now. I shoot 185gr JHP's through it and not one time has it hiccuped on me. This gun has a solid feed ramp that's part of the barrel, so a hollow point doesn't get hung up on it when it slides into battery, and I carry this gun about 30% of the time I'm carrying -- otherwise it's my PM9.
For close in work, for a dependable shooter, and for the money, compared to a Kimber, I'd recommend this gun to anyone.
I'm in favor of gun control -- I think every citizen should have control of a gun.
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Carrying a passenger needs even more thought than riding solo. It alters the way your bike performs thanks to the extra weight on the rear tires.
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There's another person's safety to consider. Losing a pillion through negligence is not something you want to experience. Take a ride on the back of any big sports bike, and you'll know they barely fit for the purpose, something worth bearing in mind when you take someone onboard a sportsbike, especially at speed. In saying that, with the right approach and understanding there's no reason why a pillion can't have as much fun as the rider.
The first consideration to make is for the pillion's safety, which will be affected by the sort of bike you have. Riding on the back of a Honda Goldwing is both secure and luxurious, the seat is as big as a sofa and there's plenty to grab onto. Something like an Aprilia Tuono is a very different matter, with virtually nothing to hang onto, the already wheelie prone bike becomes a liability for a passenger if it's used in just a spirited fashion, never mind hard.
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Tell the passenger not to shift their weight on the bike, it's tempting for a pillion to either try to help the driver lean around corners, or to compensate by leaning the other way. Neither practice is safe. Instead, the pillion should sit 'like a sack of potatoes', neither moving their body deliberately nor trying to keep stiffly upright. Make sure your pillion doesn't take their feet of the foot pegs, they don't need to put their feed down at a stoplight - ever.
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not illegal, but clearly a pattern of looking to create trouble and harassing a black kid. He was not a cop and has no business playing one. If anything about his version of events is true (of course, he conveniently killed the witness)it sounds like the kid was "standing his ground."<quoted text>
SO. It was NOT illegal for him to be armed. He had a concealed carry permit issued from the state of Florida. It was not illegal for him to see where Martin ran off to. It was not illegal for him to ask Martin any questions. It WAS illegal for Martin to punch him in the face and then bash his head into the concrete.
And what "court records" are you talking about? This hasn't gone to trial yet. Got proof?
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Looking good man, looking good..
Obviously he didn't try the "Go Advanced" link.
I agree with RAK and Stuecaster. Here's how well krazdkiller is doing at http://www.sevenforums.com................... BANNED
There is no doubt that he has a "banned" signature. I am an active member of that forum. I can see he has not posted for more than a month, but I cannot see a reason for the ban. Perhaps the offending post was deleted. Odd that he should praise the site, however, after being banned. Very democratic.
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Sorry. Very little time today. It is a snapshot of searches being made, from around the world, in many different languages. The character set doesn't exist, so you see weird looking characters. Is designed to improve the search relevancy of the post, thereby making it more accessible throughout the Internet. It is working, but there are some draw backs. It now comes to immediate attention that the site is in fact receiving many foreign visitors who may not be able to write or read in English properly, hence a large bounce rate off the site. Whether in a foreign language or not, this indicates people are in fact finding the post, even when its searched on in a foreign language thats outside of character-set.
That makes sense, thanks for explaining the hows and whys. Not sure I see it's usefulness. Perhaps more useful, or at least interesting from a trivia perspective, would be a "hit counter" showing the number of unique IPs that found the page. But even then I'm not sure the count would mean anything and just be a waste of space. I note in that image above you will see just two English words - words NOT entered in to this thread by you or me. That means it is searching on the whole page, including the ads and links, hitting on "keywords" that have nothing to do with the OP's question. In fact, I can see where a large quantity of false hits might hog resources that in the extreme, impact performance or even could deny service. Not sure the benefits outweigh the risks - unless I'm missing something.
Is this in any way associated with this popup, which I have started getting today? It is only on this website, of the 6 I have already visited. Whatever its puprpose, it is worthless, *** two click gets rid of it. View attachment 5763
Ok. Thanks Hayden. But Why only here. Since my previous post, I have been on more sites than I can count, without the popup? Have we got a malicious member?Perhaps it is enroaching via one of the 10 or so external links the site now automatically loads!
I have just clicked on http://windows7forums.com/forum-announcements/38789-windows-7-forums-promotions-giveaways-2.html and got the same screen : I clicked to cancel and the thread opened.
I get the same. No matter what link I click on in the forum.
There was no danger with this popup. It was an administrative error to try to block some file locations from being accessed. The wrong one was blocked and was being called. This problem has been solved. This was not from a third-party, it was just a bug on our end. Also, I can confirm the previous problem has been 100% eliminated as of right now.
The site is already more like an link encyclopedia than a place for forums. Does it really need any more?
Forum looks oright to me - bit slow sometimes from my end but workable
A patch for this has been created and applied to the forums which changes the "salt" of the encrypted password for all user accounts. It is recommended that users change their password, if possible, with the focus primarily being on admins today. We have reinstituted the security rule of being required to change your password every 90 days. This applies to all users, including administrators.
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Font to small for my eyes - went to classic 2.2.0.
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The discussion over the niqab is becoming heated – and I think justifiably so. In Western culture masking the face has, for centuries, implied menace. How, as a society with equal participation of all individuals – male or female – we could operate with some choosing to cover their faces I do not understand.
Going completely clad in black may avoid the sexual objectification that our society imposes on women, but covering one's face is quite another step. I cannot imagine a situation where a doctor, nurse, lawyer, teacher, prison officer, social worker or any other professional dealing with the general public could possibly operate effectively with their faces covered. It is a preposterous way to behave and carries an implication that demeans women and imputes attitudes to men which are deeply insulting.
Angela Peyton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
I wonder whether all the correspondents who feel grossly affronted by the niqab ever bothered to invest as much time in feminist issues that affect their own western communities.
It seems many conservatives and liberals who brush off feminist critique as "politically correct nonsense" are suddenly jumping to the defence of Muslims wearing the niqab, claiming they are being "suppressed" and that they need to be "liberated".
The whole debate smacks of western imperialism. We paint the brown man as a barbaric, uncontrollable rapist, and brown woman as a voiceless object who requires an enlightened (male) western crusader to save her.
Have you ever considered that a woman may choose to wear the niqab, and that she is not being manipulated, coerced, or "hidden" from society? Have you ever considered that a society in which women are plastered on billboards, newspapers, magazines, small screens, big screens, and even in fiction as decorative objects, as little more than things to be consumed (i e raped), with no will or volition of their own, is deeply misogynistic?
It should not take the words of a white girl such as myself, who is only repeating the words her Muslim sisters have told her, to realise how loaded this debate is.
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I am puzzled when powerful and influential people are threatened and upset by women's clothing. Jack Straw had a tantrum over someone appearing in a niqab in his office and there is now another outcry against the niqab.
If the niqab is seen as dangerous, then that is a perception of our own making and we must bear the consequences. When I come across a person in a niqab, I generally acknowledge her and I am politely acknowledged in return, along, quite frequently, with a twinkly eye.
Isobel Carter, Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot
The essential question for those who advocate the veiling of women is: "Why don't men wear burkas?"
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In responding to the opposition to cycling events by some Surrey residents, Simon O'Hagan should note that objections are not merely car drivers' nimbyism. ("Surrey turns against cycling revolution", 18 September).
For me as a London taxi driver, weekends form part of my working week, as they do for many Londoners. Now, for two consecutive Sundays the capital grinds to a halt because of widespread road closures: first the triathalon championship and then the culmination of the tour of Britain.
So I am faced with the frustration of telling passengers why I cannot get them to their destination, or if I can, why it will costs an arm and a leg. Alternatively, I can stay at home and lose a day's wages.
I'm not against these events per se, but this situation is beginning to border on restriction of trade. Why do these events have to be held in the most densely populated part of the country? Surrey is not uniquely attractive, so could I suggest to organisers the next cycling shindig heads for some sleepy Cotswold villages, with the finishing line in Chipping Norton High Street?
Anthony Nash, Carshalton, Surrey
I know nothing of the behaviour of those riding bicycles in the Box Hill area of Surrey, but was interested by David Preedy's observation (letter, 20 October) that he sees "the pressure caused by the number of cyclists using the single minor road through the village", and that "most of the mainly retired residents feel intimidated when they have to drive among large groups of cyclists".
It strikes me that if "cylists" is replaced by '"cars", and "drive" by "cycle" or "walk", this is an apt description of the situation all over the country much of the time, arising from the over-dominance of cars, and the over-dependence of our social structure upon them.
Neil Jones, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Pompous failure of the Lib Dems
Nick Clegg becomes simultaneously more ingenuous and more pompous by the day.
The Lib Dems would have had real power if they had not gone into coalition and had made a minority Tory government seek their support on an issue-by-issue basis.
But no, the lure of the ministerial cars and red boxes proved too great. The failure to get electoral reform through, the one issue that really mattered for them, proved what a busted flush they were once they entered coalition.
The one good thing about a clear majority for either Labour or the Tories is that we would not have to put up with any more of the sanctimonious claptrap we have had to endure for the past three years.
Tom Simpson, Bristol
Pressures at the checkout
Children are not the only ones who pester about sweets at the checkout (September 16). At any branch of W H Smith throughout the country you will be asked, as you pay, if you want sweets which are on the counter in front of you.
If you complain that you are a victim of pressurised selling you will be told that every assistant is obliged to ask this question or face losing their job.
It's not right for the assistant and it's not right for the customer, but other than boycotting the shop what can the public do?
Brenda Beamond, Lymington, Hampshire
Climate chaos looms closer
Warnings by scientists that we will use up our atmospheric carbon emissions' allowance of 1trn tonnes of CO2 within 30 years, and thereby breach the 2C limit "beyond which the consequences of climate change are expected to become increasingly devastating", substantially understate our predicament ("Halfway to catastrophe, say climate scientists", 20 September).
First, the notion that climate policy should be predicated on odds barely better than evens is, to say the least, cavalier. Adopting similar standards in airline safety would evaporate the air travel market overnight, so why is the world apparently so willing to accept 50:50 risk levels with planetary habitability?
Secondly, although the 2C level has been widely adopted in climate policy globally and nationally, it does not reflect the science. For at least a decade, it has been generally accepted among leading climate scientists that the threshold between acceptable and dangerous climate change is 1C, not 2C, the latter more accurately representing the boundary between dangerous and extremely dangerous climate change.
Finally, recent peer-reviewed work on climate tipping points, in which positive feedback effects accelerate the transition to dangerous climate change, indicates that (a) the first of these – Arctic ice melt – has already passed in 2007, with as yet unknown consequences, and (b) warming of just 1.5C is sufficient to trigger another major tipping point: large-scale methane release from permafrost and clathrate melt, a threshold also now confirmed in the paleoclimate record and, more worryingly, apparently already approaching with the recent discovery of methane emissions in the Arctic larger than those from all of the world's other oceans combined.
These issues are less the elephant in the room than an entire herd. The scientific community is well aware of their implications, but these have yet to impact on policy. Until they do, it will continue to target failure.
Nigel Tuersley, Tisbury, Wiltshire
Get out of the arms trade
The latest revelation that arms export licences are being granted for the supply of dodgy equipment to even dodgier regimes comes as no surprise. This government – like its predecessors –is clearly in thrall to the arms industry. Wouldn't it be great if we had a government committed to reducing and eliminating our country's shameful involvement in this dreadful business?
A start would be to charge higher levels of corporation tax on profits made from arms sales and use the money to provide grants to companies seeking to re-tool and re-train to produce more peaceful goods.
Mark Walford, London N12
Free to smoke in prison
In 2007 the Governor of the prison in which I was teaching proposed a total smoking ban everywhere in the prison (no "smoking areas" anywhere).
What made her back off wasn't fears of mass prisoner riots. It was the flat refusal to co-operate by the prison officers. Perhaps they should be consulted in the latest hoo-ha over banning smoking in prisons; should be interesting.
Richard Humble, Exeter
No blame
The author of the serious case review report into the death of Daniel Pelka said: "If professionals had used more inquiring minds and been more focused in their intentions to address concerns, it's likely that Daniel would have been better protected from the people who killed him." Yet the report did not blame or identify any individual agency. How can this be?
Robert Edwards, Hornchurch, Essex
Be kind to flies
Enough already with the fly-swatting tips! Here's a novel idea – just leave them be! It's easy enough to shoo an insect back out the same way it came in; they have short enough life-cycles as it is. If you don't like them, buy some fly screens.
Sharon Bignell, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
United in prayer
The Pope says that he "prays even while in the dentist's chair". Don't we all?
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Abe Measures May Boost Stock Gains, Temasek's Fullerton SaysKlaus Wille
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts to revive the economy and fight deflation could lead to further gains in the country's stocks, according to the head of Temasek Holdings Pte's fund-management company.
Abe needs to get through next month's election for the upper house of parliament before he's able to detail his reform plans, said Manraj Sekhon, chief executive officer of Fullerton Fund Management Co. Abe's success in pushing his policies could drive corporate earnings higher and more liquidity into equities, Sekhon said at a press briefing in Singapore today.
The Bank of Japan's bond-purchasing program and other measures helped push the Nikkei 225 Stock Average 28 percent higher this year, the best performance among developed markets worldwide. The yen fell 12 percent in 2013, the second worst among 16 major currencies tracked by Bloomberg.
"It's early days yet," Sekhon said. "If Abe gets what he's doing right, it will be very positive for the equity market."
There's still a lot of liquidity in the Japanese market, with funds waiting to be invested, he said.
The Nikkei fell 1.5 percent at the close, retreating from the biggest advance in two years yesterday, after the BOJ kept its policy unchanged and the yen gained. Policy makers refrained from expanding their tools to address bond-market volatility, sticking with an April plan to double the monetary base as they seek to rekindle inflation and stoke growth.
Not Surprising
"It shouldn't surprise people if it goes down a bit" after the rally in the past five months, Sekhon said. "The volatility we have seen is not totally surprising."
Abe's economic program, dubbed Abenomics, is seeking to end two decades of stagnation and meet a 2 percent inflation goal. It includes a barrage of deregulation initiatives and $102 billion in stimulus. The BOJ, led by Haruhiko Kuroda, said April 4 it will purchase 7.5 trillion yen ($76 billion) of bonds a month to double the country's monetary base by the end of 2014.
Those measures could also bolster the Japanese property market, Manraj said.
"Real estate, which has been depressed for a long period of time, could see demand, interest, for all the same reasons," he said. "Real estate has a potential to be interesting."
The fund management company is planning to open an office in Japan over the next few months, Sekhon said.
Manraj said that he is also upbeat about prospects for the U.S. as the world's largest economy shows signs of a recovery.
Increasing Positive
The country's payrolls rose 175,000 last month, in line with the average over the past year, according to Labor Department figures released on June 7, while reports this week may show higher retail sales and factory production. The U.S.'s AA+ credit rating outlook was increased to stable from negative by Standard & Poor's yesterday.
"That is an environment that will be increasingly positive for equities," Sekhon said. "As growth gets more deeply rooted, embedded, more sustained, you will start seeing that translate into earnings growth."
The economic growth may give the U.S. Federal Reserve room to initiate ending its loose monetary policy in the third quarter, Sekhon said. Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said last month the central bank could reduce stimulus if there are indications that economic growth will be sustained.
"People will allocate more into equities, which is what they have not really been doing for the last few years," Sekhon said, adding that the company has "taken a more defensive posture on fixed income."
Fullerton, wholly owned by Temasek, Singapore's state-owned investment company, had S$12 billion ($9.5 billion) under management as of March 31. The company focuses on Asia and two-thirds of the assets are owned by institutional investors, including its parent company, Sekhon said.


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Gubernatorial candidates take aim at each other's records
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:26:33 GMT —
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- The major party candidates for South Carolina governor have started taking aim at each other's respective records.
At a Greenville biotechnology forum, Democratic Vincent Sheheen said Friday the state needs a governor who can do basic civic duties like paying their taxes on time. Republican candidate Nikki Haley's family business has been penalized three times since 2003 for not paying taxes.
About an hour later, Haley ended her speech at the forum by reminding the audience Sheheen is a lawyer. She says the state can't expect to bring in businesses with someone who only knows about making money by suing someone.Related Stories Sheheen waiting for debate response from Haley Haley: SRS nuclear waste needs to leave SC Morgan Reeves protests in front of his opponents TM headquarters
The sniping even included an announcement by Haley's campaign for four debates across the state in October. Sheheen says Haley never talked to his campaign before releasing the schedule.
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The Alukona and the Island
Miles away from Earharts plane lies an island. A secret island. Millions have came to this island from the middle of the deep blue, and have fought a rebellious fight against the native tribe of the Island.
I am Father Ekona leader of the Alukona Tribe. Deep in the middle of the ocean lies the island I rule today. For Tens of Thousands of years, this island has been in sworn secrecy. Nobody from the outside world had the smallest idea who was here. Until the first arrival.
This island has two tribes. My tribe, the Native Alukona, and our allies the Outside Arrivers Tribe. While my tribe territorially rules this island, we fear that the Hierarchial Rank is not what the Outside Arrivers have in mind. While the two tribes work together to find food, defend the island, and help are kin and neighbors in the roughest of times. But time and time again, I worry the Social Hierarchy on our island is not what the Outside Arriver tribes want.
My tribe is a small family, and we happily work together to keep the island alive and running. It includes 4 families of 6. Me and my wife are at the throne right now, and our islanders respectfully take their places beneath us, and share the island. The tribe works well, and we have welcomed another tribe.
The other tribe, the Outside Arrivers, were survivors of Plane Crashes, Ship Sinking, and being Lost at Sea. The few that are lucky enough for their souls to be spared are summoned to our island. After the first arrival, we have always welcomed anybody who needed a home.
We have set the Social Hierarchy with this other tribe, as these arrivals lead to rapid growth. This tribe is directly below us, as we share the island with them, and they help us. But we fear that our island we call home can be taken over if we are not careful. The fear of rebbelion has always lead to one thing, more arrivals. Whenever we feared something bad will happen, more people arrive. After the years, I have came up with one thing to tell my tribe, that is very well proven:
Fear Leads to Destruction.


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Here's a strong entrant into Hammond's Car of 2014 awards and if you're up for a walk to your local bookie I'd slap a fiver on it coming near the top.
It's the Citroen Cactus and it's a hurricane of fresh air because there isn't anything quite like it.
First, cop a look at the photos and see the bumps along the side. Citroen calls them Airbumps but they're really bubble wrap for cars.
They're made out of thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU for short, and their purpose is obvious: to prevent the side of the car from getting bashed by shopping trollies or car doors.
The only worry is people might clonk the Airbumps just to watch them bounce back.
The Cactus is a rival for Nissan's Juke and Fiat's 500L. Sorry, but if you don't think that the Cactus is 1,000 times better looking than the Fiat you're simply wrong.
Before we go techy we'll have a look inside because the Cactus is just as cool there.
It's very simple inside, with barely any dashboard at all. The designer, Brit Mark Lloyd, says he and his team did everything to make the car easy to operate and spacious. And lighter.
Get this: although the Cactus is based on a C4, it is 200kg lighter. It's the same size as a Ford Focus yet weighs the same as a Fiesta.
There's an old-fashioned manual handbrake because electric ones are heavier, and the washer jets for cleaning the screen are in the wipers themselves which means less over-spray and 50% less fluid used. Which means a smaller and lighter container. Clever.
So you're sitting behind the not-quite-round steering wheel looking at the most beautifully simple set of dials. There's lots of storage in the dash because Citroen has moved the passenger airbag above the windscreen to create a large glove box.
The front seats are described as sofa-like, which they sort of are - especially if you go for the auto transmission as you get a bench seat - and simple D N and R buttons on the console replace a manual gear lever.
Pity that the auto box is only a single clutch semi-auto of the nodding dog variety (due to a not exactly smooth shift).
We drove both a diesel with automatic gearbox and a petrol with a manual six-speed. I'd choose the latter if I was you.
But back to the cabin. There's loads of leg, head and elbow room. To save weight and space the rear windows pop out, like a classic Mini.
Tall people over 6ft will be more than comfortable. The rear seats don't split but they fold as one to turn the boot from 358 litres seats up to 1,170 litres.
Because it's a light car the ride is actually very good over most surfaces. It feels light, too, more like a hatchback than a crossover. It's not sporty, just neat and tidy around the corners, which is enough.
Three trim levels will be available when the Cactus hits showrooms in October; Touch, Feel and Flair.
And Citroen will offer 10 body colours and four Airbump shades so you'll be able to concoct a Cactus that no one in your street has.
Our 110bhp petrol Flair with the manual box will be £15,790, and Citroen says expect around £13,000 for the entry-level Touch with Pure Tech 75 petrol engine and up to £18,000 for Flair auto diesel.
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Citroen Cactus Feel Five-door
Price : £15,790
Engine : 1.2-litre four-cylinder, 110bhp 0-62mph: 9.3sec
Fuel consumption : 60.1mpg
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Mini Countryman 1.6 One
Mini's ugly child but it's practical, popular and holds its value well. £16,545
Nissan Juke Accenta
It's the car whose sales Cactus hopes to spike. Interesting looks and practical family motoring. £16,195
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BA Costume for Theatre and Screen at Wimbledon College of Arts introduces students to professional costume for theatre, film, television and live performance. The course offers two specialist disciplines; costume design and costume interpretation.
This course has places available. View the 'How to apply' section on this page for more details. For a full list of UAL courses open for 2017/18 entry, including others available at Wimbledon College of Arts, visit the Places available page.
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Wimbledon College of Arts, Merton Hall Road
|Study Level
|Study Mode
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|Course Length
|3 years
|Home/EU Fee
£9,250 (2017/18).
Tuition fees for undergraduate degree courses have been set at £9,250 per year for full-time study. This applies from the 2017/18 academic year, subject to changes in the law. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students, in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Please visit our Undergraduate tuition fees page for more information.
Use UAL's fees and funding calculator as a guide to how much your studies may cost in your first year.
|International Fee
£17,920 (2017/18).
Fees are subject to an inflationary increase as students progress through their course.
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|Start Date
|September 2017
|Autumn Term Dates
|Monday 25 September - Friday 8 December 2017
|Spring Term Dates
|Monday 8 January – Friday 16 March 2018
|Summer Term Dates
|Monday 16 April – Friday 22 June 2018
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Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
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To be guided through a broad range of skills and technical areas including:
The two disciplines of Costume Design and Costume Interpretation are very different, but for part of both the first and second years, students work on the same projects.
Costume Design is concerned with visual storytelling.
Costume Interpretation is the process of making costumes from a visual reference and developing skills to a very high level.
As a result of the college's London location and industry links students have the chance to undertake professional work placements during their studies.
Former students have worked for the Royal Opera House, The Globe, Hampton Court Palace, the Rose Theatre and Secret Cinema.
They have also worked on the London Olympic ceremonies, the Warner Bros film 'The Huntsman' and Netflix productions 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Crown'.
Others have worked with highly respected freelance designers and film directors.
Students will also have the opportunity to take part in the erasmus scheme to study abroad for a term in the second year of their degree.
Abigail Hammond has worked as a professional designer for over 25 years, creating costumes for fringe, community and West End shows. Her specialism is costume design in contemporary dance and she currently collaborates with the Jasmin Vardimon Company. Hammond's sharing and teaching of her skills, as well as her passion for costume and performance, have always run parallel to her design practice.
Elizabeth Dawsin has a specialist background in dress history, and extensive experience of working in theatre, film and television. She has worked as a researcher on many period films including Elizabeth: The Golden Age and The Duchess.
Our graduates have gone on to a range of careers within theatre, film and television. Some have found work as costume makers, designers, wardrobe supervisors and assistants, while others choose to carry on their studies at postgraduate level.
We select students based on the quality of their applications, looking primarily at their portfolio of work and personal statements.
Applicants will have, or are expected to achieve, either:
In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be considered if they present a portfolio of equivalent standard to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and have:
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All classes are taught in English. If English isn't your first language you must provide evidence at enrolment of the following:
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All applicants for this course will be invited for interview and should bring their portfolio.
Applicants will be seen by a team of Theatre and Screen tutors.
Applicants may be offered a place on an alternative BA Theatre and Screen course at Wimbledon.
This decision will be based on our assessment of an applicants' creative potential and interests.
Interviews and portfolio reviews - applicants can be interviewed in a number of different ways:
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The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) application deadline is 15 January.
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