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Raman spectroscopy in pharmaceutical analysis
Chowdhry, Babur Z., Jabeen, Saima and Alexander, Bruce (2009) Raman spectroscopy in pharmaceutical analysis. European Pharmaceutical Review, 5. pp. 34-39. ISSN 1360-8606Full text not available from this repository.
A wide and versatile range of analytical techniques are routinely used, indeed are necessary, in pharmaceutical analysis. Over the past decade Raman spectroscopy has increasingly come to the fore as a valuable member of the arsenal of methods used, from both a fundamental and applied perspective, for the interrogation of solid, liquid and solution phase samples. Advances have occurred not only in instrumentation but also in fundamental techniques and applications. The method holds substantial potential for the investigation of, what are normally considered, problematic or challenging areas of analysis. The aforementioned areas include – but are, definitely not limited too reaction kinetics, pharmaceutical drug discovery, detection of counterfeit/adulterated/illegal drugs, trace analysis and uses for on-line pharmaceutical process manufacturing. This, the first of several articles on the use of Raman spectroscopic techniques in pharmaceutical analysis, provides an introductory overview of the theory of the technique.
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A little about Carol's work
Hi, my name is Carol Dyer. I was born in a small town in Michigan. We lived on a farm raising cows, pigs, chickens and produce.
I have always had a need to create. Our money was tight, so I had to learn to make my art projects out of what I could find.
I really didn't start painting until after I was married. Even then art was something I did in what little spare time I had. I was never really without some form of creativity during my younger days.
My husband and I have three wonderful daughters, six grandsons and one granddaughter. With working , moving around the country and raising our children, I really had very little time for my art.
We were living in Olathe, Kansas when my husband and I retired. At that time we decided to move to North Carolina to be close to our youngest daughter.
I began looking around for something to do to keep busy. One of my daughters gave me a starter kit for making jewelry. My family also loaded me up on art supplies so I could start painting again. I found that making jewelry was something I loved. I gave away a lot of my first creations. I had so much made and could not stop making more. I had to find an outlet for my jewelry so I began selling it. It was a wonderful feeling to find that others liked and were willing to buy my creations.
In addition to making jewelry, I felt the need to revive another art form, so I signed up for painting classes at CVCC. The instructor I had was so inspiring that I became involved with all kinds of art. I love watercolor painting, but still did some oils. I am now learning to use acrylic paints.
I am thrilled when I sell a painting. I never thought my life would go in this direction, but I am loving every minute of it.

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September may be coming but that doesn't mean it's time to put your sun protection away. In fact, with the abundance of our late summer harvest, you can use local produce to protect yourself against anti-aging and UV exposure. I'm not kidding, you can actually eat (err drink) your way to healthier, supple skin!
Research suggests that lycopene in abundant in watermelon which happens to be one of my favourite summer fruits! In addition to its ability to attack free radicals, it may also reduce inflammation and cholesterol, improve immune function, and prevent blood from clotting. It is also a carotenoid phytonutrient that's especially important for our cardiovascular health, and an increasing number of scientists now believe that lycopene is important for bone health as well. Best of all (for your skin that is) lycopene has been shown to protect your skin from UV damage and sunburn.
Because I have trouble going through a whole watermeIon on my own, I freeze chunks of it and put them in my smoothies each morning! Not just a sweet treat for little kids, there are endless ways to enjoy this delicious hydrating fruit.
Upping your daily vitamin C levels can greatly help protect your cells from free radical damage. It also helps your body with the absorption of other key nutrients as well as stimulating white blood cells to fight infection. Besides lemon, limes, oranges and grapefruit, strawberries are also a good source of vitamin C.
SSS (aka Skin Saving Smoothie)
4 large cubes frozen watermelon
4 strawberries
Juice of 1/2 a lemon (substitute with lime, orange or grapefruit if you don't have a lime around)
2 ice cubes
Optional: garnish with a sprig of fresh mint
Blend watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice and ice in a blender. Pour into your glass and add a sprig of mint for a little extra zest.
And remember, it's actually healthy to get some daily sun exposure, at least 20 minutes a day (preferably outside of peak sun hours) so you can build up vitamin D levels and a natural tolerance to the sun!


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So its been 3 weeks since Ludum Dare 35 finished, and heres how "The Adventures of Box Boy" did.
Of the 1594 Jam entries it placed #851.
There was plenty of great feedback to be had on it.
The one really stand out gripe people did have with it is the sound the character makes walking, but otherwise people seemed to like it (or are just being polite), and not many bugs have shown up.
View the full comments here.
The experience was great, a lot was learned, and I cant wait for the next one.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
Best Books I've Read in 2015
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Dangerous Lies and The Rose Society were great! You have a lot on your list that I am dying to read I just haven't gotten to yet! Awesome list!ReplyDeleteReplies
They were indeed! Thank you so much! <3Delete
Hi Alyssa, I've read a few of your top 10. They were definitely some of my favorites, especially Six of Crows, which I just finished. Kaz--criminal prodigy, terrible flirt. =) I'll definitely add the others to my Goodreads TBR, especially Sword and Verse. Wish I could also see your adult list, as well. I have a soft spot for romance.ReplyDeleteReplies
And none of those surprise me. Sadly, I have not read any of them yet though quite a few are on my wish list.ReplyDeleteReplies
YAY! You know me so well. :) I hope you love some (if you read them), Sophia!Delete
You did great! Six of Crows & Vengeance Road also made it into my list, but I cheated and did a top 15... whooopsie!!ReplyDeleteReplies
You see my honorable mentions?! I couldn't do ten! :DDelete
Awesome list! Definitely loved Six of Crows. Happy to see The Dark Days Club, I'm really excited to check that one out. I've got a bunch of the other ones on my TBR! The Wrath and the Dawn almost made my list, haha.ReplyDelete
Here's my top ten list!Replies
I hope you love some of them, if you read them, Cyn! ^_^Delete
- AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 2:58 PM
Great list! I haven't read any of these but I want to read several. I really need to read Six of Crows, The Dark Days Club and I can't wait for Starflight!ReplyDeleteReplies
YOU MUST! I especially loved Starflight!Delete
GREAT list^^ The Wrath & The Dawn is a favorite of mine this year too! I still need to read Six of Crows, Wolf by Wolf, An Ember in the Ashes and Passenger but hopefully I'll get to them soon :DReplyDeleteReplies
It was excellent! I can't wait to read The Rose and the Dagger. I hope you love all of those, Micheline!Delete
Awesome list they're all such great picks and yes you do need to read UPROOTED ;)! Thanks so much for taking part in the Top 10 of 2015! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your Top 10's :DReplyDelete
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I definitely plan on it! Hopefully sometime in the next couple of months. Thank you, Jaime!Delete
I can't believe I haven't read any of these but there are a ton of books I'm planning to make time for in 2016. Definitely Six of Crows, Passenger, and especially Truthwitch. Awesome list!ReplyDeleteReplies
YES! Teresa, good choices! Thank you. :DDelete
Yay, for The Wrath and the Dawn! I haven't read the others on your list but I hope to soon. I been eyeing Starflight pretty hard the past couple of days. Great list!ReplyDelete
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Starflight is probably in my top three! Thank you. =)Delete
Awesome choices! An ember in the ashes was great, I can't wait for book 2.ReplyDeleteReplies
All the way in August, Erin! D:Delete
So many neat covers! I've seen a couple of them around and about. Six of Crows seemed to be a big hit.ReplyDeleteReplies
YES! Definitely Six of Crows, Anna!Delete
YAAAY for stunning list Alyssa :D Yay for reading lots of amazing books this year. <3 Hugs. I have only read three of these.. But ahh. Wolf By Wolf. <3 Six of Crows. <3 Perfection. Loved them so much too :) Thank you for sharing about these books that you loved this year sweetie. <3 Hugs. Hope you will love lots of amazing books next year too :DReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so glad you loved them as well, Carina! I hope 2016 has a lot of good ones too (for both of us). Thank you!Delete
The Wrath and the Dawn is sitting on my bookshelf waiting to read. I was so mad I didn't get an egalley or ARC of it, then I never got to it. Great choices!ReplyDeleteReplies
Dude! I know exactly how you feel! If I don't get an eARC/ARC, then there is a good chance that I might not read the book. Sad, but true, with my schedule! :/Delete
AHHHH. I LOVE THIS LIST. I want to read all the ones I didn't get to (SoC, WbW and VR) they all sound super great! I'm glad (ahem, and a little salty c: ) you read Passenger and Truthwitch and loved them!! Again, great list Alyssa <3ReplyDeleteReplies
YAY! And hehehe *hides* you'll hate to see what Tor sent me this week. *shifts eyes about nervously* Thank you, Ale!Delete
Six of Crows!!!! Definitely made my list too. I also really enjoyed Vengeance Road.ReplyDelete
I'm so, so excited for Passenger and Starflight, and I still need to read Wrath!Replies
Personally I think you made a good decision to wait on Wrath's sequel before starting Wrath! The wait is SO painful!Delete
I love comments! I will always try and reply to your comments, as well as leave some comment love on your blog! :)
Also, this an award and tag free blog. While I am flattered that you would think of me, I really do not have the time to follow up. Thank you!


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If you are looking to buy a new house in the city and money is not an issue – then you should consider getting a brownstone home. It exudes that elegance and sophistication which is one of the best combinations for an urban dwelling. There are few types of homes that can match it. The Brownstone was popular as a building material back in the late 19th Century. Back then the quarries producing these stones were as busy as they could be. Rows upon rows of brownstone homes were constructed in urban places like Brooklyn. Quarrying for Brownstone- Quarrying for brownstone is relatively easy since the deposits where it is derived is near the surface. It is also a soft stone so working on it even in those days when there were no modern tools to aid in the quarrying was relatively easy, at least when compared with working on other stones at that time. The deposits of brownstone were created hundreds of million years ago when the continents were still joined together. The stone owes its reddish color to the high ferric oxide content. Brownstone EC Singapore – One city that has been identified with brownstone homes is New York, where a lot of these types of houses were constructed.
Canberra EC is a new lifestyle mall, located opposite Canberra MRT. With a spacious 11,000sqm of gross floor area, Canberra Plaza will provide a supermarket, food court, restaurants, clinics, enrichment centers, and shops, bringing convenience to residents.
It offers a 24 hour access thoroughfare to the precinct green and facilities. A wide variety of social and community spaces are located on the landscaped decks, giving residents a choice of recreational facilities. Canberra Drive. Developed by very reputable developers City Development Ltd and TID International
The Brownstone EC is proudly developed by Canvey Development Pte. Ltd, a joint venture between City Development Ltd., and TID International. The Brownstone EC is the first executive condominium built using the Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC).
Since its inception in 1963, City Developments Limited (CDL) has been Singapore's property pioneer. With an extensive network of more than 400 subsidiaries and associated companies under its wings, CDL has five companies listed on notable stock exchanges in New Zealand, Hong Kong, London and Philippines.
CDL holds an impressive track record of having developed over 36,000 luxurious and quality homes across diverse market segments. As one of Singapore's biggest landlords, it owns close to 7.2 million square feet of floor/lettable area of office, industrial, retail, residential and hotel space locally and globally. As a socially responsible corporation, CDL is fully committed towards environmental sustainability and has been taking the lead in shaping Singapore's built environment since the 1990s.
Established in 1972, TID Pte. Ltd. is a joint venture between two multinational corporations: Hong Leong Group from Singapore, and Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd from Japan.
Hong Leong Group Singapore is a globally diversified company and is one of Asia's largest and most successful conglomerates. The Group's core business are property development, hospitality, financial services, and trade & industry.
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd is one of Japan's largest real estate and a market leader in almost every aspect of real estate activities.
TID Pte. Ltd. is led by a strong Japanese management team, and has been very active in property development in Singapore for the past 40 years.
Its portfolio of successful quality projects include Optima@Tanah Merah, and Nathan suites.
CDL is pioneering the use of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC), an innovative new technology in The Brownstone EC.
The use of PPVC for the Brownstone EC is the first of its kind in Asia, and likely to be the world's largest application for a large-scale residential development.
Enjoy extraordinary construction for your home, with the advanced technology of PPVC.
Our high quality is maintained through stringent quality control as components are fabricated in factory conditions off site and assemebled onsite.
More than 40% increase in productivity as compared to conventional construction methods, for a shorter construction time.
Enhanced worksite safety and increase in worksite cleanliness because most of the building is done in factories rather than onsite.


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What it's like: Dinner cruises seem to get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to food, where you typically end up paying for the experience rather than the culinary offerings. This is a rare exception. The only glass-windowed cruise boat on the Dubai creek, with contemporary wood and glass interiors, Bateaux Dubai gently floats up and down the waterway, with a talented duo performing live chamber music – all very civilised. The menu is surprisingly varied – considering the limitations of a mobile kitchen – and all the food is prepared fresh. After being welcomed with a fresh strawberry mocktail, a canapé platter and a mouthwatering mushroom soup, we settled down to order – I opted for a duck confit salad to start, while my partner chose a wild mushroom-filled deboned quail. Both dishes were beautifully presented and had exceptional flavours. For mains, I chose a baked seabass in a creamy, mushroom sauce with asparagus and gratinated mussels, which was delicious. But I ended up with some serious food envy with the homemade basil and potato gnocchi with slow braised shredded beef and smoked bone marrow jus on the other side of the table. With such generous portions, we barely had any room left for dessert, but couldn't refuse the very more-ish hazelnut coated profiteroles with cognac and date ice cream on offer. I opted for a classic – chocolate fondant, accompanied by a roasted almond ice cream. Warm The warm pudding, with melting chocolate oozing out, set off perfectly by the ice cream, was one of the best versions of the chocolatey treat I have ever tried. As you wind down with tea and petit four chocolates, the boat eases its way back promptly at 11pm. While it may be seen as a touristy must-do, with the quality of food on offer, it is also a great option for a special-occasion meal.
If you want to go: From Dhs350 per head (with soft drinks), call 04- 8145553.
Best for: Celebrating with that special someone
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WASHINGTON D.C. – President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $3.7 billion in emergency funds to better respond to the influx of immigrants illegally crossing the border into Texas, White House officials said Tuesday.
The money would bolster border security, go after smugglers bringing immigrant children illegally to the United States, speed up the processing of the immigrant influx, improve care for youngsters while in federal custody, and help Central American countries stem the tide heading north, the officials told reporters in a conference call.
For now, many of the tens of thousands of young Hispanic immigrants who have illegally crossed the border into Texas this year remain in limbo while waiting to be processed and possibly sent back to their home countries.
Obama heading to Texas
The immigration crisis roiling Washington and the Southwestern states most affected veered further into the political arena on Tuesday as Obama prepared for a visit on Wednesday to the Lone Star State, the epicenter of the immigrant influx.
A surge of undocumented youths from Central America has overwhelmed federal facilities and revived the debate over an immigration policy overhaul, one of the most partisan issues in the already overheated political climate of an election year.
In addition to the emergency funds, the Obama administration will seek more leeway under existing law to speed up the processing of the undocumented newcomers who are overcrowding holding facilities and sparking protests in communities intended as temporary destinations.
It was unclear how much cooperation Obama would get from congressional Republicans, who were to get a briefing on the funding request from budget officials later Tuesday.
A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner said the request would be considered, but noted it lacked a component sought by the Republican leader.
"The speaker still supports deploying the National Guard to provide humanitarian support in the affected areas – which this proposal does not address," said Michael Steel.
Critics pounce
Obama has come under criticism from Republicans and some Democrats for not planning to visit the border area during his Texas trip, which will include a Democratic Party fundraising event.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a possible GOP presidential nominee in 2016, called the situation similar to the much-disparaged federal response to Hurricane Katrina by the Bush administration.
"For him to go to Texas and spend two days shaking down donors and never even getting near the border mess he helped create would be like flying into New Orleans in the highest waters of Katrina to eat Creole cooking, but never getting near the 9th Ward, the Superdome, or the Convention Center where thousands languished in squalor," Huckabee said.
Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas questioned if the border problem would harm the President in the same way the Katrina response tarnished his predecessor, telling Fox News: "I hope this does not become Obama's 'Katrina moment.'"
"An urgent humanitarian situation"
White House officials on Tuesday's conference call repeatedly emphasized that Obama regarded the immigration crisis as "an urgent humanitarian situation."
Administration officials blame the immigrant influx from the south on dire conditions in countries such as Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador that cause people to send their children on dangerous journeys to the United States with smugglers who falsely promise the kids won't get deported.
Critics, however, say the administration invited the problem by halting deportations of some young immigrants who came to the country illegally in past years.
A breakdown of the funding request, which requires approval from the deeply divided Congress, shows a broad approach by the administration to a problem that the critics say should have been anticipated.
Breakdown of funding request
It seeks $1.6 billion for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to bolster customs and border efforts as well as cracking down on smugglers, and $300 million for the State Department to help Mexico and Central American governments counter what officials called "misinformation" by smugglers about what immigrants will face on the journey to the U.S. border and once they arrive.
A main goal is to speed up the processing of arriving young immigrants to send back those who lack legal status. The officials stressed that for most, the likely outcome will be a return home.
Obama's funding request also seeks $1.8 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide appropriate care for unaccompanied children crossing the border.
The officials said that money would allow the government to meet its legal and moral obligations for such youngsters now being crammed in overcrowded facilities in several states while awaiting processing.
In addition, the emergency funding request for the rest of fiscal year 2014, which ends on September 30, seeks an additional $615 million to ensure necessary money to fight wildfires — an issue separate from the immigration matter.
Obama's trip to Texas set off a political squabble, with Texas Gov. Rick Perry refusing to greet the President at the airport and instead calling for a meeting to discuss the immigration crisis.
Obama-Perry squabbling
In response, Obama invited Perry to a meeting in Dallas with faith leaders and local officials, according to a letter written by senior adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Perry, who is seeking to re-establish his national credentials after a disastrous bid for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012, said Tuesday he looked forward to meeting with Obama.
Perry has said he "readily" welcomes any federal emergency funds, but also has asked that Texas be reimbursed for more than $500 million the state has spent on border security over the past decade.
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said Sunday the administration will take steps to fix the nation's broken immigration system, even without the help of Congress.
That's the same message Obama has given in response to the refusal by House Republicans to take up a Senate-passed immigration reform bill.


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Remote Monitoring Software Available for PCs with Dynamic IPs
Anyplace Control Software announces the release of version 4.0 of Anyplace Control, an acknowledged remote monitoring solution. The version extends the frontiers of remote control and can bypass routers and firewalls, as well as support PCs with dynamic IPs.
Anyplace Control displays the desktop of the remote computer, letting you use your own keyboard and mouse to control it remotely. Now at any point of time and in any place in the world that has internet connection, you can monitor your PC and get data transferred to or from it. Besides, the program can be used in LAN, and it doesn't need a Web connection in that case. Anyplace Control can connect to multiple computers at a time.
With Anyplace Control, you will get the smoothest remote connection experience along with full control over the system. Thanks to the innovative connection technologies of Anyplace Control 4.0, the successful connection doesn't require the computer to have an external static IP address. Another good thing is that the program can automatically bypass routers and firewalls that lie between the remote computer and your machine. Ordinary home users and help desk specialists alike will certainly appreciate such a change of the connection procedure.
Anyplace Control allows users to transfer files between the connected computers. You no longer need to spend time on sending files via e-mail, because it's much easier to transfer them directly using the software like Anyplace Control. Simply copy any text and graphics from one PC and paste it to another. The program can transfer any kind of data, and you can be sure that the information you send will be delivered immediately with no response delay.
Developed with much care to end users comfort, Anyplace Control presents a hassle-free solution for a wide range of tasks. Home users can use the program to get access to their office computers and work from home or check their own PC while being away from home. It's also of much help when you need to quickly resolve some problem or share files in your home network. Anyplace Control is also the right choice for remote assistants and network admins because it's the best tool for troubleshooting computers remotely.


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Updated: See the eyebrow-raising statement from White Management in the last paragraph.
After only six months, the Creo Caters wing of White Management has been replaced as the food-and-beverage supplier for Colonie Golf & Country Club in Voorheesville. The food-service operation is being taken over by the Mallozzi Group, which signed a five-year contract to add CGCC to a portfolio of facilities that also includes Mallozzi's Ballrooms in Rotterdam, Villa Italia in Schenectady, The Brown Derby in Albany and Western Turnpike Golf Course in Guilderland. The changeover, already under way, becomes official Friday (6/1).
"We've built our business around banquets and weddings — that's our forté — and that's a direction we want to continue to grow in," Bobby Mallozzi tells me. Noting that the limited number of desirable wedding weekends means his company regularly receives requests for dates that have already been booked at its existing locations, Mallozzi says, "This gives us another facility to offer them — and this is a beautiful one." The ballroom at the country club has a capacity of about 250. Mallozzi tells me he has already met with everyone who had a contract with Creo Caters for an event at the country club; the Mallozzi Group will handle its first wedding at CGCC Friday night. The a-la-carte restaurant is open to members only.
New: White Management VP Brian White said in an emailed statement:
As of Monday, May 14, Creo Caters is no longer providing food and beverage services at the Colonie Golf and Country Club (CGCC). The values of the Creo brand and CGCC are simply not well aligned. Creo Caters has been successful in providing a higher-end catering experience and we will continue to focus on specialty catering under the direction and creativity of Executive Chef Elliot Cuniff."


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Ryan Reynolds: 'I get depressed if I don't move'
Actor Ryan Reynolds loves the great outdoors because the active life makes him feel alive.
The 39-year-old has some of the best abs in Hollywood, but he insists his six-pack has nothing to do with regular trips to the gym – he just likes to hang out outside.
"I get depressed if I don't move," he told Men's Health magazine. "So, for me, that's enough. I don't necessarily need to have 400 pounds on my back in the squat rack and then take a picture of myself and send it out to my Twitter followers: 'Part of the 400-pound club today.'
"I like to hike and go biking, that kind of thing. Get outside, move my body, get some fresh air pumping through my lungs. That's my idea of a workout now."
Ryan will soon be seen as Deadpool in the Marvel movie of the same name, and to get into superhero shape, the actor had to add some extra workouts to his routine, something he laments he never had to do when he was younger.
"I never did stuff like that back in my 20s," he laughed. "But I'm that guy now. I'm the guy doing calisthenics. I'm doing jumping jacks and deep knee bends. I work out like a British person."
Despite having to work harder to stay in shape now he's approaching his milestone 40th birthday later this year, Ryan insists he doesn't complain during a session, no matter how tired he is.
"Even if I've been in a gym for two hours before a 17-hour day on the movie set, I never b**ch about it," he added. "Get your sleep when you get your sleep."
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Welcome to Sparrow Farm Infant & Nursery School
Sparrow Farm Infant & Nursery School is a three form entry infant school in the London Borough of Hounslow.
We have just over 300 children on roll from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Many of our children come from
the Sparrow Farm Estate which surrounds the school. We share a site with Sparrow Farm Junior School which
can be reached across our large playing fields. Most children transfer there at the age of 7. Wrap-around care in the form of Early Birds, Aftercareand a Holiday Playscheme is availiable on site.
Please contact the school office for further information
Our Mission Statement: We aim to make our school a happy place where the
children will be secure and confident, will get on with others, will learn and make good progress.
This statement underpins everything that happens at Sparrow Farm Infant and Nursery School. We strongly believe
that happy children learn and are more likely to reach their potential. We welcome all new adults and
children into our caring school community and value their contributions to our school life.
Our Equality Duties
We aim to be a community where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We want everyone to reach their potential, and recognise that for some pupils extra support is needed to help them to achieve and be successful.
We take our legal duties on equality seriously. We welcome our general duty under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, to advance equality of opportunity and to foster good relations.We are required to publish equality information as well as equality objectives, which show how we plan to reduce or remove particular inequalities or disadvantages.Our equality information and objectives will be published shortly on the school website.
Please contact us if you require any further information.
All the staff are always happy to answer questions about your child's education and well-being.
This web-site is designed to help keep you informed about current events and learning activities in school.
By Mrs L. Weaver- A/Headteacher
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February 16, 2016: Former Deputy Director of the Israeli Security Agency ("Shin-Bet") joins Brainwave Science's International Advisory Board.
August 1, 2017 | Brainwave Science
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brainwave Science, the developer of ground-breaking iCognative technology, is proud to announce Former Deputy Director of the Israeli Security Agency ("Shin-Bet"), Mr. Itzhak Ilan, as the newest member of the company's advisory board.
Ex-Deputy Director of the Israeli Security Agency – Shin-Bet joins Brainwave Science's International Advisory Board
Mr. Itzhak Ilan is the former Deputy Director of the Israeli Security Agency ("Shin-Bet"), where he held various senior intelligence positions and sensitive high-security clearance roles. Mr. Ilan introduced various investigation techniques and systems during his tenure at the Israeli Security Agency ("Shin-Bet"). Prior to being appointed as its Deputy Director, Mr. Ilan served as the Head of the Shin-Bet's Foreign Division, Head of the Counter-Terrorism Division and Head of the Interrogations Division. Mr. Ilan has vast experience in managing complex security and intelligence operations and addressing crisis situations. Utilizing his vast skills gained from over 30 years in Israel's top governmental security agency and his close cooperation with the Israeli Police and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Mr. Ilan provides high-level security services in various sectors, including terrorism prevention, suspect interrogations, counter-espionage & field investigations. He is also a renowned expert in polygraph examinations. Mr. Ilan concurrently serves as a board member with specialized companies operating in the international arena.
Mr. Itzhak Ilan holds Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics and Sociology from Bar-Ilan University and Master's degree in Political Science from Tel-Aviv University.
About Brainwave Science,
Established in 2012, Brainwave Science solely focuses on development, modernization, marketing and sales of iCognative technology worldwide. Headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts, the company offers its patented iCognative technology with applications in National Security, Counterterrorism, Border Security, Human and Drug Trafficking and Immigration Control to law enforcement agencies worldwide. For more information please visit www.brainwavescience.com
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
Weekly Resources:
You may find helpful information for our Sunday morning together including the service schedule, worship guide, and small group discussion guide in the weekly resources on the Grace Baptist Church website. You can also find sermons for online listening or download.
Sunday Sermon Text:
On Sunday we will learn more from Peter as we look into more instruction about humility from 1 Peter 5:5. If you haven't yet read the first letter of Peter in one sitting try doing it before Sunday morning. If you have, try doing it again! As you read take notice of the theme of "submission." Peter often used the word "subject" to teach us about Christian submission. Be ready to interact with your fellow church members during our Growing in Grace groups which begin after our fellowship snack at approximately 11:30am.
Fellowship Snack:
The following families are on the signup to provide fellowship snacks on this 3rd Sunday of the month.
- Garland
- Lane
- Mancini
- Petrilli
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ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — A trio of bear encounters has some wildlife biologists thinking the black bear population has been slowly increasing in northeastern Alabama.
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — A trio of bear encounters has some wildlife biologists thinking the black bear population has been slowly increasing in northeastern Alabama.
At least two people have reported seeing black bears at Cheaha State Park in recent months. Another black bear was hit and killed by a vehicle at Little River Canyon National Preserve in December. In addition to those encounters, a wildlife camera recently caught an image of one full-sized black bear in Piedmont on private property.
The increased number of sightings has prompted research on whether the black bear's population is on the rise. Jacksonville State University graduate student David Seals did a 12-week surveillance study to see if the bear was thriving on Dugger Mountain, south of Piedmont. Additionally, the Little River Canyon National Preserve is requesting funding to study the bears' habitat at the park.
"We started getting more reports of bears so we wanted to find out just how many are here," said Robert Carter, the JSU biology professor who oversaw Seals' work. "We wanted to get an idea of the population size."
Even though scientists believe the bear population is increasing here, they believe there are still relatively few black bears in the area.
Seals' research, completed in Calhoun County this year, shows that on Dugger Mountain, the black bear population is "pretty low," Carter said.
On the mountain, Seals set up hair snares, coils of barbed wire that encircle a stash of food. The snares are designed to collect bits of hair as bears pass through to collect the bait.
Seals conducted the survey for six spring weeks and six summer weeks. He collected just one tuft of hair, Carter said.
"That doesn't surprise me because the population here is pretty low," Carter said. "We were pretty lucky to get what we got."
About 20 bears are believed to live in the area of the Little River Canyon National Preserve. That's a small number, but it's up from just a few years ago when wildlife biologists believed about half as many bears lived there, said Larry Beane, a park ranger at the preserve.
The number of black bear sightings at the national preserve has fluctuated over the years, Beane said. A few sightings occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Then there was a lull, but since the late 1990s, sightings have increased, especially in the past five years, he said.
The black bear population declined greatly around 1900 when there was rapid deforestation, Carter said.
Lately though, people are spotting more bears in and around the national preserve. A mother bear was killed near Little River Canyon a few years ago when it wandered into someone's yard and frightened the homeowner, Beane said. He added that it's not clear what happened to the bear's four cubs.
"They may still be in the area by now. If they survived, they're probably having babies," he said.
That bear was later examined by a wildlife biologist. A tag found on its ear revealed that the bear migrated to Alabama from Georgia.
That's a pattern that biologists believe many of the bears are following, but they believe males are more likely to end up across the state line. That's because males roam greater distances looking for habitat and food, Carter said.
The black bear, like many wild species, is skittish and will likely run away if it comes across humans. The best thing people can do if they run into a black bear is flail their arms and yell to scare it away, he said.
"It's got to decide whether you're food, something not to worry about, or if you're a threat," Carter said. "They can usually be scared."
The bear, much like a hog, will eat just about anything, experts say. They dine mostly on nuts, berries and foliage, Carter said.
Biologists and park specialists such as Carter and Beane welcome the bear back into the state's ecosystem. It's been too scarce for too long, they say.
"I think it's good," Carter said. "It adds to the diversity of this part of the state."


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Powerful and life-affirming, this watershed volume brings together the voices of pioneers in the field of contemplative care—from hospice and hospitals to colleges, prisons, and the military. Illustrating the day-to-day words and actions of pastoral workers, each first-person essay in this collection offers a distillation of the wisdom gained over years of compassionate experience. The stories told here are sure to inspire—whether you are a professional caregiver or simply feel inclined toward guiding, healing, and comforting roles. If you are inspired to read this book, or even one touching story in it, you just might find yourself inspired to change a life.
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Interim Results to 30 June 2012
Interim Results to 30 June 2012
Preferred brands continue to drive out performance
|Financial summary0
|% Change YoY
|CER & ex. LDs2
|Operating profit
|Total adjusted EPS
|Total basic EPS3
|Interim dividend per share
|Net debt
Richard Solomons, Chief Executive of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, said:
"We have delivered good results in the first half with RevPAR growth from all regions through gains in both occupancy and rate. Our brands continue to perform well and we have achieved solid underlying margin growth, resulting in increased profits and strong cash flows.
We are increasing the interim dividend by 31% reflecting these results, our previously stated intention to rebalance the interim and final dividend payments and our confidence in the future prospects of the business. Consistent with our asset light strategy and our strong track record of returning funds to shareholders, we today announce a $1bn return of capital. This recognises the expected proceeds from the ongoing disposal of InterContinental New York Barclay and our commitment to maintaining an investment grade credit rating.
We continue to invest for growth, strengthening both our existing and our new brands, including EVEN Hotels and HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts. While the global economic environment remains uncertain, IHG continues to trade well and we are confident that our strategy will deliver high quality growth into the future."
Driving Market Share
Total gross revenue5 from hotels in IHG's system of $10.3bn, up 7.3%
First half global RevPAR growth of 6.5% (rate up 3.5%) with second quarter up 6.1% (rate up 3.8%)
Americas first half RevPAR up 7.1% (US 7.2%); Europe 1.9%; AMEA 7.9%; Greater China 9.7%.
Total system size of 666,873 rooms (4,542 hotels), up 2% year on year
17,449 rooms (112 hotels) added to the system with 8,924 rooms (50 hotels) removed.
Pipeline of 167,485 rooms (1,060 hotels, 13% leading active global share). Over 40% under construction.
Signings of 22,104 rooms (152 hotels), ahead of H1 2011 including 14,073 Holiday Inn brand family rooms.
Building preferred brands
Holiday Inn continues to outperform, growing RevPAR premiums to the upper midscale segment in the US over the past 5 years by 6% pts for Holiday Inn and 5% pts for Holiday Inn Express.
For the second year running in 2012, Holiday Inn has been awarded the J.D Power and Associates Award for highest in guest satisfaction among midscale full-service hotel chains.
Crowne Plaza repositioning underway as planned, with expected completion by end of 2015.
Hotel Indigo has demonstrated strong growth in H1, with 8 hotel openings and 10 signings.
HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts first 4 pipeline signings in H1, with a further 4 in July, plus 19 letters of intent.
Growing Margins
Fee based margin5 growth of 2.3%pts to 42.9% reflects continuing benefits of scale and some favourable phasing of costs between the first and second half.
Uses of Cash
Return of funds to shareholders
$1bn will be returned to shareholders via a $500m special dividend with share consolidation6 to be paid in Q4 2012 and a $500m share buyback programme6 which will commence in Q4 2012.
Reflects our commitment to return significant value to shareholders, maintains an efficient balance sheet and investment grade credit rating, and takes into account expected proceeds from the disposal of InterContinental New York Barclay.
Takes total funds returned to shareholders since demerger to $8.9bn, including $1.2bn of ordinary dividends
Sustainable growth in the ordinary dividend
31% increase in the interim dividend to 21? reflects confidence in IHG's future prospects, plus continued intention to rebalance the interim dividend towards one third of the total for the year.
Growth investment funded by recycling capital
Modest growth capital expenditure of $5m in H1 due to phasing.
Full year growth capital expenditure remains at $100m – $200m, plus c.$150m maintenance capex.
The disposal of InterContinental New York Barclay continues to progress.
InterContinental London Park Lane is likely to be the next major asset disposal, with a key milestone in the decision making process being the expected opening of InterContinental London Westminster by early 2013.
Current trading update
Provisional July RevPAR growth7 3.8%: Americas 5.0%, Europe (0.2)%, AMEA 1.7% and Greater China 7.1%, reflecting in part tougher comparatives and including the timing of US holidays.
0 All figures are before exceptional items unless otherwise noted. See appendices for financial headlines
1 CER = constant exchange rates
2 Excluding $10m of significant liquidated damages receipts in 2011
3 After exceptional items
4 Partly intended to rebalance interim and final dividend
5&7 See appendix 6 for definition
6 Subject to shareholder approval
Americas ? Continued profit growth driven by franchise business
RevPAR increased 7.1%, with 4.4% rate growth and second quarter RevPAR increased 6.7% with 4.7% rate growth. US RevPAR was up 7.2% in the first half, with 6.9% growth in the second quarter. On a total basis including the benefit of new hotels, US RevPAR grew 8.0% in the half, in line with the industry. On the same basis, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express grew 8.5% and 8.6% respectively, significantly outperforming the upper midscale segment up 7.7%.
Revenue decreased 4% to $400m and operating profit increased 4% to $233m. After adjusting for owned hotel disposals in 2011, the impact of a $10m liquidated damages receipt in 2011 and the results from managed lease hotels*, revenue was up 5% and operating profit up 9%. This was driven by good RevPAR growth across the region, resulting in a 9% increase in franchise royalties, slightly offset by the impact of a refurbishment of one owned hotel in the Caribbean and a $3m decrease in fees associated with initial franchising, relicensing, and termination of hotels.
We signed 12,751 rooms (110 hotels) and opened 8,974 rooms (75 hotels) into the system in the half. The Holiday Inn brand family accounted for around three quarters of openings and signings in the region in the half, demonstrating the ongoing benefits from the relaunch. Openings included 9 hotels for our extended stay hotel brands, Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites and a second hotel for the InterContinental brand in Mexico City. Signings included 5 Hotel Indigo hotels and 19 for our extended stay brands.
Europe ? Solid performance in challenging markets
RevPAR increased 1.9%, with 1.0% rate growth. RevPAR was up 1.5% in the second quarter reflecting the continued uncertainty in macro economic conditions across Europe with rate up 0.9%. (Q2 RevPAR: UK 1.9%, Germany 7.1%, France 0.9%).
Revenue increased 11% (19% at CER) to $206m and operating profit increased 2% (8% at CER) to $52m, with an adverse impact on growth from the weakening Euro:Dollar exchange rate over the period. At CER and after adjusting for a leased hotel disposal and excluding results from managed lease hotels*, revenue increased 1% and operating profit increased 10%, driven in part by a decrease in regional overheads offset by higher costs in the owned and leased hotels.
We signed 2,964 rooms (17 hotels), including an InterContinental in St. Petersburg and 4 Hotel Indigo hotels. 3,225 rooms (22 hotels) were opened into the system, the most in a half year since 2008, including 4 Hotel Indigo hotels.
AMEA ? Strong RevPAR growth
RevPAR increased 7.9%, with 2.2% rate growth and second quarter RevPAR increased 8.8% with 2.7% rate growth. Trading was strong across the region, with most markets showing good RevPAR growth, reflecting economic growth in Southeast Asia, continued recovery from the natural disasters last year, and stronger trading in some markets in the Middle East.
AMEA revenue increased 8% to $108m and operating profit increased 11% to $40m. After adjusting for the disposal in Q3 2011 of a hotel asset and partnership interest in Australia, which contributed $3m to profits in H1 2011, operating profit increased 21% at CER. This reflects strong RevPAR growth across the managed business.
We signed 1,395 rooms (6 hotels) in the half, including 2 InterContinental hotels (625 rooms). 1,868 rooms (7 hotels) were opened, mostly with the InterContinental and Crowne Plaza brands, including the 197 room InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort hotel in Vietnam, the first Crowne Plaza Resort for the region in Thailand and the first Holiday Inn Express hotel for Southeast Asia, in Bangkok.
Greater China ? Double digit system and pipeline growth
RevPAR increased 9.7%, with 3.8% rate growth and second quarter RevPAR increased 7.9% with 4.1% rate growth. Continuing strength in RevPAR growth in North and East China of 14.3% and 11.2% respectively was slightly offset by weaker RevPAR growth in South and West China of 3.6%.
Revenue increased 14% (13% CER) to $108m and operating profit increased 20% (23% CER) to $36m. This was driven by 7.6% RevPAR growth at the InterContinental Hong Kong; $3m growth in managed profits reflecting strong RevPAR growth and 13% room growth, partly offset by incremental investment within managed operations. Regional costs increased by $3m reflecting additional resources in the region to support continued growth.
We opened 3,382 rooms (8 hotels) in the first half, taking our open rooms in the region to 58,184, and strengthening our market leading position. Openings included 2 Crowne Plaza hotels and 5 Holiday Inn brand family hotels, including the largest Holiday Inn in the world in Macau with 1,224 rooms.
Signings of 4,994 rooms (19 hotels) took our pipeline to 49,801 rooms (156 hotels) giving us a continued leading 18% share of the active hotel pipeline in China. 30% of our total group pipeline is in Greater China, of which over 70% is under construction. Signings comprised 4 Crowne Plaza hotels, 10 Holiday Inn brand family hotels, 4 HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts hotels and one Hotel Indigo hotel, demonstrating the strength of our brands in Greater China.
*See appendix 6 for definition
Interest, tax, cash flow and exceptionals
The interest charge for the period was $25m (H1 2011: $32m) due to lower levels of net debt.
Based on the position at the end of the half, the tax charge has been calculated using an estimated annual tax rate of 29% (H1 2011: 28%). The 2012 full year tax rate is expected to be in the high 20s, moving towards the low 30s in 2013. An exceptional tax credit of $79m relates to prior year matters settled in Q1 2012, together with associated deferred tax amounts.
A $23m exceptional credit relates to the reversal of a previously recorded impairment charge on a North American hotel.
Net debt was $564m at the end of the quarter (including the $210m finance lease on the InterContinental Boston). This is down from $818m at 30 June 2011 but up $30m on the year end position due to seasonal working capital movements.
The provisional triennial actuarial valuation of the UK defined benefit plan as at 31 March 2012 indicates a deficit of ?132m; the future funding related to this is under discussion with the Trustees.


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It is I Wrote This For You.
Ten years ago, Iain Thomas and Jon Ellis started a blog where poems and photography were paired and published anonymously. Since then, it's become something larger than life. I could spout on about how successful and far-reaching their project has become, but none of that really matters. What does matter is the root of the project, a multi-faceted honest expression of humanity. And — while hundreds of thousands of books have been sold, you don't have to spend any money on it, all the poetry and photos are available for free at iwrotethisforyou.me.
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*2 Tablespoons grapeseed oil
*3 large eggs
*1 Tablespoon honey
*1/4 cup almond flour
*1/4 cup Tapioca flour
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350* and grease a loaf pan, or muffin tin depending on what you want to make, rolls or bread. Mix almond butter and oil together with eggs and honey. Combine this wet mixture with the dry ingredients. Pour into the baking pan and bake for 30-45 minutes. It is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
The loaf of bread cut into 12 pieces = 6g carbs per slice
12 rolls would be the same 6 carbs a piece
When you make this dough it is VERY LIQUID, you actually POUR it into the pan. Don't be put of by this, somehow it forms bread and it comes out nice and spongy. This is great bread for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I made this recipe in mini loaf pans, it makes a cute little finger sandwich.


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One of the most infuriating—and also most worth considering—aspects of porn marketing is the euphemisms and stereotypes used to promote videos. Porn genres are broken down into terms that we would normally find insulting, but somehow they get thrown onto box covers with wide distribution. Just think about how the proliferation of the term "interracial" is used as a code word for racist stereotypes in porn. While porn is a place to explore taboo subjects, make fun of those stereotypes, and indulge in fantasies that we could not perform in real life, there are certain films, studios, or performers who may take this indulgence to a place where not everyone is comfortable or treated with respect. However liberating breaking those taboos may be for some people, it can also be hurtful to watch those scenes taking place. In the spirit of understanding taboo fantasies, loving porn, and wanting to see diversity on my screen, I have picked out a few interracial scenes that I enjoy watching because the people involved are obviously having fun, and everyone knows that they are respected and good at their job. These are interracial scenes that do not play with the normal porn tropes, it's just hot people having great sex.
Mickey Mod and India Summer in scene six of Marriage 2.0
This whole movie is absolutely wonderful, and the film should be watched in its entirety, but scene six is a beautifully shot combination of scenes and images that are erotic and stunning. Often when writing about good chemistry between porn performers, it is easy to focus on the different positions, the way someone orgasms, or intense staring into one another's eyes, but there is often the blatant gonzo movement or position that lasts too long. Inevitably, I am reminded that I am watching porn. Well, this scene isn't like that at all. Yes, Marriage 2.0 has a story arch and great dialogue, but the sex scenes are really honest even though they are artistically filmed. The chemistry between Mickey and India is good because of the story, and this creates a more believable scenario between the two of them.
Ana Foxxx and Mick Blue in scene four of The Art of Romance 5
Ana Foxxx bounces off the screen with sexuality and a sweetness that is endearing and totally captivating. Watching her and Mick Blue is a treat. The Art of Romance series focuses on the sensual as opposed to the usual formula of gonzo in-out-in-out. Mick still lays it on pretty hard for Ana, but there is a lot of eye contact, kissing, and a bit of dirty talk. They are having fun, and this is a well-filmed scene. This series looks polished, but still real enough to be a regular couple having a steamy session.
There are several other current scenes that have multi-ethnic performers, and they don't rely on overused formulas. Who Doesn't Love A Teen Creampie has two scenes in it that play with fantasy, but leave out the expected racial stereotypes. Scene one with Bill Bailey and Kimberly Chi and scene two with Moe Johnson and Sheena Rose (who is really funny in this role) both have potential to fall into the over-used story lines, but neither scene does. Lesbian Adventures – Strap On Specialists 10 scene one with Nina Hartley and Sara Luvv is a personal favorite, as well as April Flores and Drew Deveaux in Artcore.
Asia Carerra, Steven St. Croix, and Ana Malle scene 16 of Naughty In Nylons
This is a classic compilation of sexy nylon scenes from Vivid. The infamous Asia Carrera is shown at the peak of her career here, and she is a great match for Steven St. Croix. I like this scene because it is a throwback to when there was plenty of pubic hair to go around, that includes the men too, as well as the emphasis on luxury decor and ladies in lingerie. Asia makes the best sex faces, and her body trembles are a rare expression of excitement. This scene reminds me of the films I saw when I first learned about porn, when I didn't know about the unflattering parts of the industry and I was more focused on what was happening on screen. There were other stars from this period that performed in tons of "interracial scenes" that were never promoted as such. For example, Charlie was a Latin performer I liked watching because she was tall and curvy, and she didn't look like a lot of the other stars who were popular at the time. This scene in Naughty In Nylons has Asian, Caucasian, and Native American performers in it, but it was not promoted as anything other than a sexy threesome.
Every person in these scenes is presented with agency and a common respect for their fellow performer. This is not to say that these performers aren't playing with power dynamics and maybe getting off on their differences, but there are no insults. There are no feelings of exploitation. There are only hot people having good sex. Interracial scenes do not only signify the black/white stereotypes and plots that many films have run into the ground, they allow for a viewer to find alternatives to what may be more easily found. Interracial porn categories in porn can be used to find combinations of performers who may not get as much promotion or work as other performers, or this category can be used to simply spice up your normal porn viewing with performers you haven't seen before. Either way, it's time that we look at this category a little differently, and start seeing it as an opportunity to promote different kinds of scenes.


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Some of my favourites, both old and new.
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Some of my favourites, both old and new.
Nike: World Cup at Glassworks London
After eight years away from London I have come full circle to where my animation career began with the superb peeps over at Glassworks. We had a lot of fun working alongside Passion Pictures for the World Cup this summer.The final renders completed by Juan, Julian and Roman (artists at Glassworks) are tremendous and I'm feeling a bit chuffed.
You can view the entire commercial below, along with my contribution: Questo articolo.
neymar – alastair
ronaldo – myself and alastair
luiz – myself
iniesta – myself
ribéry – myself
rooney – alastair
howard – alastair
ibrahimovic – myself and alastair
Directing Actors at the NFTS
I have just returned from the Directing Actor's course at the NFTS in London. What a trip. I've always wanted to direct and so I decided to get my teeth into it this year. The course really gave us a chance to feel what it's like to be a director, both in rehearsals and on set. We had many acting exercises too, which terrified me at first, but proved to be a lot of fun and very informative. They say the best directors were once actors.. and I'm sure there's some truth in it.
Our guide / mentor / teacher was the wonderful Laurence Moody, who's enthusiasm and positive nature enabled us all to get involved without ever feeling self conscious or inexperienced. We also had some very high quality actors to work with who'd worked on Kick Ass 2, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ultimate Force, Bad Girls, Wire in the Blood and Cold Feet. They were all very grounded and came with no bullshit, it was humbling to work with such awesome people.
I found the course very rewarding, but now I'm frustrated that I can't continue acting and directing every day. I wish I could re-do the course every other week
Laurence showed us a few scenes from various movies that featured an audition, rehearsal or something similar. These scenes are sort of Hollywood mocking Hollywood, and give a humorous peak behind the curtain at what actors actually have to go through. We were shown the "commode story" from Reservoir Dogs, and the sexy rehearsal scene from Mulholland Drive. I've added these below, with a few of my own personal favourites thrown in:
Reservoir Dogs – directed by Quentin Tarantino
Mulholland Drive – directed by David Lynch
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – directed by Shane Black
Super 8 – directed by J.J. Abrams
True Romance – directed by Tony Scott
The Artist – directed by Michel Hazanavicius
Get Shorty – directed by Barry Sonnenfeld
Wayne's World II – directed by Stephen Surjik
Verhoeven's 'Robocop' and Chaplin's 'Modern Times'
In making Robocop, Verhoeven speaks often of his many influences. However I can find no mention of Charlie Chaplin, or his movie 'Modern Times', which I believe is simply an oversigh. I hope you can see for yourselves upon watching this video:
Transformers Transformations in Slooooo Mooooo
This one is for the animators. Why are they in slomo? Because Michael Bay had them designed to look like a Curly Wurly covered in scrap metal, and because he can't keep a camera still to save his life. Have fun!
Optimus Prime
Time for an update!
Here's a short animation reel from my time at FiftyEight 3D in Frankfurt:
Here's the final commercial (you can see which shots I animated from the reel above):
And a making of:
And here's a little shot I animated recently for the 'Der Frühstart' commercial:
brando – rebel without a cause screentest – 1947
This was originally released on Sky News in the UK. The reporter said that it was a screentest for the 1955 Rebel Without a Cause movie… however this was incorrect.
The truth is, the lines Brando reads were from a partial script written in the late 40′s. Warner Brothers had attempted to create a film based on Dr. Robert M. Lindner's study "Hypnoanalysis Of A Criminal Psychopath", but a full script was never produced.
The film, as it later appeared, was the result of a totally new script written in the 1950s that had nothing to do with the Brando test. However, Brando was still offered the part, prior to James Dean, but declined for unknown reasons.
Lastly, the film retains almost nothing from Dr. Robert M. Lindner's hypno-analysis, and simply retains the title.
Anyway, enough trivia. Here's a 23 year old Brando showing us all how it's done! Infact, this can be regarded as Brando's first ever screen performance…
godfather screentest – samuel fuller & al pacino
I just caught this over at aicn. This is Samuel Fuller's audition for the role of Hyman Roth in 'The Godfather: Part II'. The role was later given to Lee Strasburg who ended up earning an Oscar nomination for his performance.
Zoetrope just released this, enjoy!
the invisible!
Rowan Atkinson shows that it only takes one character to carry a scene. The other character / props can all be suggested by the performance. Genius stuff!
The invisible drums
The invisible piano
The invisible tormentor
breaking the routine
I've been analysing a ton of Charlie Chaplin stuff for my new iAnimate assignment. There's a beautiful example of 'breaking the routine' during the boxing sequence in 'City Lights'.
Breaking the routine is where a routine or a pattern is established (something happens the same way, or a similar way, around 2 or 3 times). The routine is then 'broken' by having something unexpected happen on the 3rd or 4th beat.
This gives the rhythm more texture!
Notice how Chaplin reacts to the big punches:
1. knocks him left…
2. knocks him right…
3. he explodes in a flurry of punches!!
It keeps the audience hooked, I love it.
Here's a scene from Zoolander. Will Ferrell throws in a 30 second routine breaker, and it's probably one of the funniest moments in the movie!
And in animation we also see a lot of 'breaking the routine'. Watch how Yzma pauses on the "a little to the left" line. This makes things so much more fun to watch, and keeps us guessing.


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US banks should undermine Occupy protesters–an article today that, to my mind, represents a disturbing attitude towards (mostly) legal and peaceful protests. Not able–or maybe not willing–to let legal restrictions limit the actions of OWS, already being done, the Financial Sector is now willing to try to undermine OWS with some type of media coertion.
The Occupy Wall Street movement is a big enough problem for U.S. banks that they should pay for opposition research into the political motives of protesters, said a firm that lobbies for the industry.
Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford, a Washington-based firm, proposed the idea in a memo to the American Banking Association, an industry group which said on Saturday that it did not act on the idea.
The four-page memo outlined how the firm could analyze the source of protesters' money, as well as their rhetoric and the backgrounds of protest leaders.
"If we can show they have the same cynical motivation as a political opponent, it will undermine their credibility in a profound way,"
Apparantly the banks cannot trust the situation to be handled by legal authority. The financial sector wants to take their efforts away from just making money?
No. I guess that is still their final goal.


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RALEIGH, N.C. — A week after turning in a clunker to give away a winnable league game, North Carolina State wouldn't squander a similar opportunity to build more momentum in Mark Gottfried's first season.
Scott Wood scored 16 points Thursday night to help the Wolfpack beat Boston College 76-62, the second straight one-sided victory for a team off to its best start in Atlantic Coast Conference play in six years.
C.J. Leslie added 14 points to help the Wolfpack (14-5, 3-1), who ran off 15 straight points to take control and pushed the lead to 18 by late in the first half. N.C. State cruised the rest of the way, leading by as many as 24 to earn its eighth win in nine games.
It was exactly the kind of focused performance the Wolfpack lacked in last week's home loss to Georgia Tech — and one the team will need with five of the next seven on the road.
"I liked a lot about how our team played tonight," Gottfried said.
The Wolfpack shot 52 percent, including 58 percent in a first half with plenty of transition chances — often off turnovers by the mistake-prone Eagles (7-11, 2-2). N.C. State led 45-28 at the break and never let BC closer than 16 points until the final minute. The defense forced 17 turnovers and racked up 16 steals while BC shot just 40 percent.
"We came out with the intensity level we need to come out with every game," said Richard Howell, who had 11 points and 16 rebounds. "We didn't wait until 8 minutes left in the first half to come out and play hard."
The biggest concern afterward was the health of senior C.J. Williams, who injured his right shoulder with about 9 minutes left and spent the rest of the game on the bench wearing a bulky bandage. Gottfried said Williams will have an MRI on Friday morning and will also have X-rays.
N.C. State hadn't started 3-1 in the ACC since Herb Sendek's final season in 2006, which also marked the program's last NCAA tournament appearance. The Wolfpack compiled a 25-55 ACC record under former point guard Sidney Lowe in the past five seasons and didn't finish higher than ninth in that span.
Last year, N.C. State didn't have its third league victory until the middle of February.
The Wolfpack has lost just once since falling to top-ranked Syracuse at home on Dec. 17. The team looked surprisingly flat in the 82-71 loss here to the Yellow Jackets on Jan. 11, but came back with a 36-point romp at Wake Forest last weekend.
This time, Howell and Leslie looked active while leading a front line that got plenty of good looks in the paint, while Lorenzo Brown (11 assists) pushed the ball in transition to keep the Wolfpack on the attack. Meanwhile, N.C. State's defenders kept slapping the ball loose from the Eagles to hinder their already limited offense.
It marked N.C. State's first back-to-back victories by double-digit margins against league opponents since the 2005 ACC tournament.
"We definitely had to come out with a lot of energy," Leslie said. "We definitely knew that once we got this lead, we had to keep this lead. The main focus was to learn from the Georgia Tech game and not make the same mistakes."
Dennis Clifford scored 12 to lead the Eagles, who erased an early 10-point deficit to tie the game at 21. But five different N.C. State players scored during the 15-0 spurt that put BC away early.
"I think we always talk about keeping our poise in any situation and in that stretch they put pressure on us and we kind of lost our poise and got out of our execution," said Ryan Anderson, who scored seven on 3-for-11 shooting for the Eagles.
Boston College ended its 6-minute drought with a 3-pointer from Jordan Daniels, but N.C. State answered with a turnaround jumper from Williams, a transition layup from Howell and a reverse layup by Leslie that made it 42-24 with about 90 seconds left before halftime.
"For the first time in about a month and a half," BC coach Steve Donahue said, "I thought we didn't have much resistance in that stretch."
The Wolfpack opened the second half with six straight points, including consecutive baskets from Williams that made it 51-28 and forced Donahue to burn a timeout. By that point, N.C. State had outscored Boston College 30-7 over a 12-minute span.


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RED OAK (CBSDFW.COM) – Dressed head to toe in pink, 17 year old Dustin Drake showed up to class Friday, ready for Red Oak High School's annual 'Pink Out,' a day meant to promote cancer awareness.
"I had pink shoes, pink socks, pink tights… I had a tutu… big glasses. Everything was just pink," he said.
Drake lost his mother to breast cancer last year, and he's been actively involved in raising money for research. "It's close to my heart, the way I feel about it," he said.
His outfit Friday, though, went a little too far for school administrators, who pulled him out of class and called his father. "They said he needed to come home," said Dustin's father, Ben Drake.
"Students and staff were given the option to elect to wear jeans and a pink t-shirt," read a statement by the Red Oak High School.
Dustin's outfit violated that dress code, a spokesperson told CBS 11.
"My reaction was a little of disgust toward the school district that they would have a Pink Out and then send people home that were above their standard," said Ben Drake.
Last year's Pink Out fell just three days before Dustin's mother died. His family says he wore almost exactly the same outfit and even made the yearbook.
"To me, it's probably the last thing she saw," said Dustin.
The school district didn't voice concerns that year.
Dustin knows the pink tights and tutu are all a bit silly, but it had the power to lift his mother's spirit.
As the anniversary of her death passes, it helps lift his. "Battling cancer is all a mind game. You have to stay strong in your head to be strong in your body."
Red Oak ISD officials say they are aware of how Dustin's mother died, and that he wasn't the only student sent home Friday for dress code violations. The district says the school gave parents the option of bringing appropriate clothes to school.
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Legifrance has a new URL for the official English translation of the French Code Civil. The Spanish translation of the Code Civil is also available from this site.
23 January, 2008
New URL for Legifrance Civil Code Site
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FinFisher, a remote spying Trojan that was marketed to the governments of Egypt, Germany and other nations to permit surreptitious PC and mobile phone surveillance by law enforcement officials. The piece noted that FinFisher's creators advertised the ability to deploy the Trojan disguised as an update for Apple's iTunes media player, and that Apple last month fixed the vulnerability that the Trojan leveraged. [...] A prominent security researcher warned Apple about this dangerous vulnerability in mid-2008, yet the company waited more than 1,200 days to fix the flaw. [...] Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer for Finnish security firm F-Secure, first blogged about FinFisher in March 2011, when protesters in Egypt took over the headquarters of the Egyptian State Security and gained access to loads of confidential state documents, including those that appear to show the government purchased licenses for the program. (Quote Krebs' blog)
|A screen shot from the firm's promotion video: A fake iTunes update. Image via Spiegel.
The Telegraph / Apple iTunes flaw 'allowed government spying for 3 years', Krebs on security (blog) / Apple Took 3+ Years to Fix FinFisher Trojan Hole, Spiegel / Firm Sought to Install Spyware Via Faked iTunes Updates.


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In an age of high-speed internet, 4G phones, ipad's and assorted other technical gadgets designed to connect us quickly, efficiently and intelligently with the world at large, it might be assumed that such a thing has given the user a better voice with which to communicate their thoughts, feelings and intents.
But is that really what's happening? Are individuals in fact developing a better voice, or simply retreating further into an introverted facsimile of what it truly means to be human?
From the moment mankind took its first breath, we've been looking for better ways to communicate with the environment in which we find ourselves. At first it's believed our language base consisted of verbal grunts punctuated by outbursts of physical demonstration. Later we enlarged our repertoire to include more complex words and sentence structures, which in turn led to entire civilizations developing around our speech and the way in which we interpret the world we lived in.
Be it the spoken word or written prose, a raised eyebrow or secret sigh, the power of the human voice has grown in both its ability to express its self as well as shape the world around it.
Yet the journey to get to where we are today has not been without a cost. Whether it was the loss of simplicity to gain a more complex form of expression, or the forfeiture of life to obtain the right to that expression, there has always been – and will always be – a price.
Until fifty years ago a large percentage of the human race still knew what it meant to look someone in the eye, express an opinion or demonstrate their passion. It wasn't unusual for people to reach out and touch a shoulder, hug a child or sit in the back yard under the shade of a tree, while friends or lovers shared a book, spoke in whispers or stole a kiss. Weekends were about investing in relationships, relaxing with the family and reconnecting with the dreams that defined who we were.
Yet now we request to be friends with people we've never met, share our passions with those we've never seen and proclaim to love someone we can't find more than fifteen minutes of blog or tweet time to send with. We voyeuristically follow the lives of people we admire but are too afraid to become, and all too often sit behind the anonymity of our tablets, lap tops and iPhones, trying to convince ourselves that what we're typing, texting and sending is our way of connecting and having a voice.
So in this fast paced age of social media connections and 4G relationships, have we really gained a voice or simply stepped further behind the veil obscurity? Have our cyber relationships really given us a larger circle of friends or simply robbed us of an opportunity to touch, taste and smell – the primal part of who we are and what truly makes us human?


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"Thrift sale! Entire house must go! Any of you antique collectors out there, this is your opportunity!" The man's surgically enhanced vocal cords allowed the sound to be projected throughout the entire crowd of two or three hundred people. Many were there just to take a look at a piece of history – this was the oldest home in Santa Rosario. But others were looking to buy something from inside this house.
Steven Neal was one of these people. This house had belonged to his great-grandfather, Kevin Neal. After Kevin had died, the town had preserved his home as a historic one and made a museum for the early days of electronics. Kevin had been a vital part of the development of computers in the early 21st century, and it only made sense that his house would serve that purpose. (more…)