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Sharks Circle Struggling Dell
Mar 26, 2013 5:00 AM PT
Dell confirmed Monday that two new possible buyers have submitted bids for the company: Boulder Acquisition Corp. and its Blackstone Group affiliate, with Morgan Stanley as its lead debt financing source; and perennial corporate raider Carl Icahn.
Dell has already accepted an offer made earlier this year by founder Michael Dell and global technology investors Silver Lake, but it is bound by law to seek alternative offers.
"Any public company that doesn't shop a deal risks a shareholder lawsuit," Paul McWilliams, editor of Next Inning Technology, told the E-Commerce Times. "Michael Dell and Silver Lake, et al., made a lowball offer that obviously had to be entertained."
The tabling of two additional offers is unusual in such cases, suggested Darren Hayes, CIS program chair at Pace University.
"Generally in these situations, we might see one other offer," he said.
Dell did not respond to our request for more details.
Offer Details
Michael Dell offered Dell stockholders US$13.65 per share in cash, which was a 37 percent premium over the average closing share price during the 90 calendar days ending Jan. 11, when news of the proposal surfaced.
The offer applies to all outstanding shares not held by Michael Dell and certain other members of management. The purchasers would take the company private subject to several conditions, including a vote of the unaffiliated stockholders.
This agreement provides for a "go-shop" period of 45 days during which a special committee of Dell's board of directors would actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially negotiate with parties offering alternative proposals.
Competing bidders that made a qualifying proposal during the initial go-shop period would have to pay a $180 million termination fee; bidders that did not qualify during the initial period would pay a fee of $450 million.
The Blackstone proposal offers shareholders more than $14.25 a share in cash or stock. The group behind this proposal has held discussions with some of Dell's largest shareholders and expects to invite them, other shareholders and other strategic and financial partners to join it.
Icahn's proposal looks like the best, offering $15 a share for up to 58.1 percent of outstanding shares. Shareholders can accept $15 in cash or one share of the surviving company for each share of Dell they currently own.
If investors should exercise the cash option for more than 58.1 percent of shares, payouts would be prorated. If, on the other hand, there weren't enough shareholders opting for cash to soak up the funds reserved, then the surplus would be distributed to all remaining Dell shareholders as a special dividend.
Icahn's bid requires that Dell would have to pay the breakup fee of $180 million, and would incur roughly another $500 million worth of fees and expenses in connection with the deal.
Reactions to the Bids
"Shareholders and other investors see [Michael Dell's offer] as undervaluing the company and Michael trying to get a bargain discount," said Pace University's Hayes.
"I think Michael should make a better offer," he told the E-Commerce Times. Meanwhile, the fees suggested by Icahn are "definitely not unheard of" but they "seem pretty large."
Approving a breakup fee associated with the Dell/Silver Lake offer was "dumb," remarked Next Inning's McWilliams.
Dell's board of directors should "find a job that is better aligned with their talent set," he said. "They are clearly not well suited to be directors of a publicly traded company."
Failure to Communicate?
The real problem is that Dell is no longer a PC maker, but brokers don't seem to understand this, McWilliams maintained.
"Most tech analysts on Wall Street are schooled in finance," he pointed out.
Dell is evolving into an enterprise ecosystem supplier leveraging off its PC sales base, McWilliams said in a report released last fall.
Michael Dell "should make a reasonable offer," McWilliams said. "He knows what the company is worth."


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The rules are simple: Post an image that is superior to the image posted by the person above you.
Things to avoid:
Big explosions, nukes, destruction of Earth (Not fun)
Chuck Norris (Beats everything)
High resolution images (Best place to get low resolution images is Google's Image Cache)
Broken images (Make sure you use images that will be available for years)
Things to favor:
References to games (For example paper beats rock because of the Rock Paper Scissors game)
References to popular media
Please always write an explanation/story!
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It might also be of interest to people to install certain packages from the '''mate-extras''' group (most being counterparts to packages in the {{Grp|gnome-extra}} group):
It might also be of interest to people to install certain packages from the '''mate-extras''' group (most being counterparts to packages in the {{Grp|gnome-extra}} group):
Revision as of 13:42, 24 August 2012
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The MATE Desktop Environment is a fork of GNOME 2 that aims to provide an attractive and intuitive desktop to Linux users using traditional metaphors. For more information, see this forum thread.
- 1 Obtaining
- 2 Installation
- 3 Starting
- 4 Applications
- 5 Known issues
MATE is currently developed on GitHub. Stable packages with release-based version numbering are hosted on http://packages.mate-desktop.org/repo/archlinux/. Development packages with date-based version numbering are also available through the AUR (mate-desktop-environmentAUR).
To install the stable version of MATE via pacman add the following lines to your
[mate] Server = http://repo.mate-desktop.org/archlinux/$arch
# pacman -Syy
and then
# pacman -S mate
It might also be of interest to people to install certain packages from the mate-extras group (most being counterparts to packages in the gnome-extra group):
# pacman -S mate-extras
You are very likely to get file conflicts when installing. Simply rename the offending files or install with the
--force flag. You will also require dbus.
Always make sure dbus is in your DAEMONS array in rc.conf before starting MATE.
In order to start MATE manually, you must add
exec ck-launch-session mate-session
to your
~/.xinitrc file and then run
$ startx
dbus-launch after
Automatically at boot time
See Display Manager and Start X at Boot for details.
GDM (Old)
If you are using gdm-oldAUR from the AUR, simply select the MATE session from the Sessions list. For your first time launching MATE, make sure to click "Just this session" when prompted.
Just select MATE from the Sessions list. Works well.
MATE Display Manager
The MATE Display Manager (MDM) is the MATE desktop's counterpart to the GNOME Display Manager (GDM). It's package 'mate-display-manager' has been found in the mate-extra group or in the AUR package mate-display-managerAUR. It has worked relatively the same as GDM does/did; unfortunately, the subproject is currently in flux, and MDM is not now (2012/07/01) available.
In order to be able to launch MATE from KDM, the KDE Display Manager, you have to edit the KDM configuration.
As root, edit the
/usr/share/config/kdm/kdmrc configuration file. Find the SessionsDir parameter and add
/usr/share/xsessions to the list.
It should then look like this:
Restart KDM and select the "MATE session" from the list.
Just fоllow the SLIM tutorial to know how to install and how to copy and use the .xinitrc file. And just add this line to the .xinitrc file :
exec mate-session
Core applications
It is important to note that many GNOME core applications are rebranded for MATE, as per the licensing terms. Here is a simple Rosetta Stone of GNOME -> MATE applications.
- Nautilus is renamed caja
- Metacity is renamed marco
- Gconf is renamed mate-conf
Other applications and core components prefixed with GNOME (such as GNOME Panel, GNOME Menus etc) have simply had the prefix renamed "MATE" and become MATE Panel and MATE Menus.
Extra applications
Not all of the GNOME extra applications (built for GTK2) have been forked yet. The following extra applications are available in MATE:
- Totem (mate-video-player)
- Eye of GNOME (mate-image-viewer)
- Gedit (mate-text-editor)
- File Roller (mate-file-archiver)
- GNOME Panel applets (mate-applets)
- GNOME Terminal (mate-terminal)
If you are using NetworkManager to connect to the internet, you can install network-manager-applet-gtk2AUR from the AUR for a GTK2 nm-applet. You will need to modify the PKGBUILD to depend on mate-bluetooth rather than gnome-bluetooth to prevent a recursive dependency on gnome-desktop.
Known issues
Endless spawning of file manager instances
You may find that after you log in, the Caja file manager keeps spawning new instances and never stops. A temporary fix is performed with the following command:
# ln -s /usr/lib/libgnutls.so /usr/lib/libgnutls.so.26
Log out and log back in again once you perform this command.
This may also fix an issue where the clock panel applet does not appear.
Qt Applications are not styled
You may find that Qt4 applications are not inheriting the GTK2 theme like they should. This can be fixed easily by installing libgnomeui with the
--force flag. If the problem persists, run qtconfig and make sure that the selected GUI Style is GTK+. This is likely to be fixed as MATE development continues.
Evolution Email Not Working
Please see Evolution#Using_Evolution_Outside_Of_Gnome.
Sticky Notes lost between Reboots
As of Version 1.1.0, the Sticky Notes Panel Applet fails to save the notes created. This can be easily solved with the following two commands:
$ mkdir /home/username/.config/mate/ $ touch /home/username/.config/mate/stickynotes_applet
For more information, see this post in the MATE Forums.


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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) may be best known from news stories and a movie in the 1980s about David, the Boy in the Bubble, who was born without a working immune system. Caused by defects in any of several possible genes, SCID makes those affected highly susceptible to life-threatening infections by viruses, bacteria and fungi. Because David's brother had died of the disease, doctors immediately placed him into a plastic isolation unit to protect him from infections. He lived in such isolators for nearly 13 years. David died in 1984 following an unsuccessful bone marrow transplant, an attempt to provide him with the capacity to fight infections on his own and thus free him from the bubble.
Although a rare disease, SCID has been extensively studied over the past several decades because of the insights it provides into the workings of the normal human immune system. In addition, one form of SCID became the first human illness treated by human gene therapy in 1990, a process in which a normal gene was transferred into the defective white blood cells of two young girls to compensate for the genetic mutation. These pioneering patients are still alive and continue to participate in on-going studies by physicians at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are made from blood forming precursors, or "stem," cells in the bone marrow. Some lymphocyte precursors move to the thymus gland, where they become T cells. Others remain in the bone marrow where they mature into B cells and natural killer cells. Each specialized type of cell is responsible for a particular immune response. Normally, T cells encourage other immune cells to respond to foreign substances as well as directly combat certain viral and fungal infections. B cells become antibody-producing cells. The antibodies attack foreign substances, or antigens, that mark invading viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID, is a term applied to a group of inherited disorders characterized by defects in both T and B cell responses, hence the term "combined." The most common type of SCID is called XSCID because the mutated gene, which normally produces a receptor for activation signals on immune cells, is located on the X chromosome. Another form of SCID is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme adenosine deaminase (ADA), normally produced by a gene on chromosome 20.
The classic symptoms of SCID include an increased susceptibility to a variety of infections, including ear infections (acute otitis media), pneumonia or bronchitis, oral thrush (a type of yeast that multiplies rapidly, creating white, sore areas in the mouth), and diarrhea. Because children with SCID experience multiple infections, they fail to grow and gain weight as expected (i.e., failure to thrive). Children with untreated SCID rarely live past the age of two.
There is no central record of how many babies are diagnosed with SCID in the United States each year, but the best estimate is somewhere around 40-100. So, SCID is a rare condition. On the other hand, researchers have no clear idea of how many babies are not diagnosed and die of SCID-related infections each year. The actual number of cases could be higher.
If a baby exhibits any of the following persistent symptoms within the first year of life, he or she should be evaluated for SCID or other types of immune deficiency syndromes:
X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (XSCID) is caused by mutations in a gene on the X chromosome called IL2RG. This gene creates a key part of a receptor on the surface of a lymphocyte which, when activated by chemical messengers called cytokines, transmits information that directs lymphocytes to mature, proliferate and mobilize to fight infection. The defective part of the lymphocyte receptor is called the "common" gamma chain (?c), because it is a common component of lymphocyte receptors for several types of cytokines, including the interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor. Thus, it is a critical component for mobilizing the body's defenses against infection.
Because females have two X chromosomes, if they have a mutation that disrupts the IL2RG gene on one X chromosome, they still have a spare normal gene on the other X chromosome that can compensate for the mutation. Thus, they have normal immune systems. However, since males have only one X chromosome and one Y chromosome, they do not have a spare IL2RG gene. A male with a defect in his only IL2RG gene produces immune cells that are missing the ?c part of their receptors. Because the receptors cannot respond to stimulation, immune dysfunction and SCID sets in. XSCID affects only males and is the most common type of SCID. Therefore, the overall incidence of SCID is higher in males than in females.
Adenosine deaminase deficiency SCID, commonly called ADA SCID, is a very rare genetic disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes a protein called adenosine deaminase (ADA). This ADA protein is an essential enzyme needed by all body cells to produce new DNA. This enzyme also breaks down toxic metabolites that otherwise accumulate to harmful levels that kill lymphocytes. People afflicted with this disease often have to take antibiotics and supplemental infusions of antibodies to protect themselves from serious infections. They can also receive adenosine deaminase injections given once or twice a week. ADA SCID is lethal without treatment.
Early diagnosis of SCID is rare because doctors do not routinely count each type of white blood cell in newborns. As a result, the average age at which babies are diagnosed with SCID is just over six months, usually because of recurrent infections (see below) and failure to thrive. Blood tests for SCID typically reveal significantly lower-than-normal levels of T cells and a lack of germ-fighting antibodies. Even if B cells are present in the blood of SCID patients, they do a poor job of producing antibodies. Low antibody levels and lack of specific antibodies after vaccination or a natural infection are characteristic features of SCID.
If the mutation leading to SCID in a family is known, an at-risk pregnancy can be tested by sequencing DNA from the fetus. However, SCID is so rare that prenatal testing of a baby with no family history is probably not justified because the test is so expensive.
Newborns with SCID generally appear healthy because they are protected for a few weeks by antibodies produced by the mother and then transferred into the baby's blood. In addition, newborns have not been exposed to infections. Diagnosis and treatment before the onset of infections and the complications they cause in immune-compromised babies reduces costly hospitalizations and leads to better outcomes. Testing immediately after birth can be done, either by sequencing DNA if the family mutation is known or by counting the numbers of T and B cells and assessing their function. However, the current tests to confirm SCID must be applied to individual blood samples and take hours to prepare.
The high cost of current testing has prohibited newborn screening on a population-wide basis. To make screening for all newborns affordable, an automated screening method that could process hundreds of samples every day with minimal hands-on requirements would need to be developed. In addition, the results would have to be made quickly available to doctors for patient follow-up.
The most effective treatment for SCID is transplantation of blood-forming stem cells from the bone marrow of a healthy person. Bone marrow stem cells can live for a long time by renewing themselves as needed and also can produce a continuous supply of healthy immune cells. A bone marrow transplant from a tissue-matched sister or brother offers the greatest chance for curing SCID. However, most patients do not have a matched sibling donor, so transplants from a parent or unrelated matched donor are often performed. These latter types of transplant succeed less often than do transplants from a matched, related donor. All transplants done in the first three months of life have the highest success rate.
In 1990, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers performed the first successful human gene therapy on two girls with ADA SCID. The treatments consisted of removing some of the girls' own T cells, inserting a normal copy of the ADA gene into the cells, expanding the T cells in a culture system and returning them to the girls' bodies through a vein. Repeated treatments led to normalization of T cell numbers. Although the girls have continued to rely on ADA enzyme injections for their primary management, they have developed normal immunity.
Following this pioneering work, scientists at NHGRI and around the world have continued to conduct clinical research with ADA SCID and additional genetic forms of SCID. This work has led to breakthroughs for improving the efficiency of gene transfer as well as insights into the biology of XSCID and ADA SCID. NHGRI researchers are continuing to develop more effective gene therapy treatments, first in experimental animal models and then in very small numbers of humans. One particular discovery made by NHGRI investigators is the observation that in individuals in whom some cells naturally expressed normal levels of ?c or ADA, the expressing cells tend to grow better than the defective cells. This discovery showed that gene transfers could be accomplished with relatively few stem cells that would then outgrow the defective cells and give rise to a full complement of corrected T and B cells, restoring the immune system.
Gene therapy trials for SCID were halted worldwide for a number of years when it was reported that children who had been treated for XSCID in a French gene-therapy experiment had developed a type of leukemia. It was soon discovered that the mechanism used to insert the corrective gene had placed it in a region of a receiving cell's chromosome that switched on a cancer-causing gene (oncogene). Today, NHGRI researchers are evaluating insertion profiles of standard and novel gene delivery methods. A goal of this work is to find ways to achieve permanent correction of the DNA in blood-forming stem cells while avoiding the activation of oncogenes.
NHGRI investigators are also studying approaches to improve the effectiveness of bone marrow transplantation for these conditions. A major limitation to bone marrow transplantation is that blood-forming stem cells are not well understood. They are few in number and cannot be purified or expanded outside the body for very long. NHGRI researchers are investigating the roles of genes that control the reproduction and differentiation of blood-forming stem cells in order to significantly increase the supplies of these life-saving cells for clinical use.
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Bake Off (2 images)
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Horstead January 2014 (0 images)
Year 5 and 6 travelled to Horstead in Norfolk for an exciting three day residential trip.
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Gruffalo Trail for our Infants (50 images)
The Infants visited Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood to explore the Gruffalo Trail! They found characters in the book along the way and were taught how to build a Den. The Gruffalo was waiting at the end of the Trail!
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Fun Run and Junior Sports Day 2013 (93 images)
The whole School enjoyed Sport this Summer.
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Design and Technology and Art (151 images)
Pupils are encouraged to be creative in many ways studying the work of famous artists, creating their own work and learning the many artistic skills that enable them to express their ideas. They learn to plan, design, build, test and finally evaluate working models. Construction kits are used across the school to encourage team work, planning and building models. Several Year 3s successfully designed a box to drop an egg from a height without it breaking!!! They all enjoyed the challenge. Reception know how to put fish swimming in a bottle! Few in the School Assembly could guess how they did it!
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Science-a journey of discovery (92 images)
Year 3s look after and studying their vegetable garden. A Scientist visited to amaze the whole school with her experiments. Year 2s eagerly watched the flight of their butterfly nurtured from a caterpillar. Year 5s incubated their own chicks and watched them hatch. Our Reception class have had an under sea world to explore. They love to explore our grounds especially in the Autumn. Early years have studied ladybirds and made their own books to keep. Year 3s proudly shared their produce, a giant marrow, tomatoes, peas and strawberries. Year 2/3s explored forces. Year 5 class studied the Planets. They demonstrated an erupting Volcano to the school!! Reception look after the Courtyard garden.
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Music (82 images)
We had a visiting Musician who provided fun Class explorations of percussion instruments. Our children all have the chance to learn to read Music in Year 3 and Year 4 when they have Recorder Lessons. All pupils are able to learn to play an instrument with the Music Teachers that visit the School to teach Piano, Keyboard, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar and a range of Brass instruments. The choir get up early to attend choir each week before school. The highlight of their year is performing at the O2 with many other schools. They also love to sing carols to the elderly in the village at Christmas time. Classes enjoy percussion having a go at their own beats and rhythms.
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Assemblies (65 images)
Each Friday we have a sharing Assembly when Classes share their work with the rest of the School. The Choir sing, Pupils play their own instruments and our Sport Teams give news of their latest Inter School Matches. Certificates are awarded so that all can join in celebrating success. So many of our pupils joined the Summer Read at the local Library and were awarded with stickers, gifts and certificates. Each term we have a School Eucharist and in 2012 Father David blessed our new King James Bible at our Pentecost Service.
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History in School (73 images)
History lessons are brought to life by visiting Historians who come for the day dressed in character as Vikings, Greeks or Romans. They bring artifacts and organise practical sessions to help pupils get closer to understanding how it was for people long ago. The younger ones learn how festivals like Bonfire night are linked to our own history of Guy Fawkes and his plot to destroy Parliament. They spent a day in a Victorian House learning about life upstairs and downstairs! The older ones have a chance to appreciate how tough it was during the Second World War by listening to first hand experiences from those who were there. Remembrance Day is shared with pupils each year and on the 11th November all pupils keep the 11am silence. In 2011 Mr Padfield's class produced their own moving play set in war time. In 2012 Y3s used playground chalks to reproduce the Bayeaux Tapestry! Do visit the photos.
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PE and Sport in School (108 images)
Every class has regular PE lessons enjoying keeping fit and learning skills and agility. Clubs and Inter School Events encourage pupils to enjoy Multi Sports, Football, Netball, Rounders and Cross Country. Younger children love to share the parachute lesson which teaches them to work together in harmony. It is energetic and great fun. They have to concentrate and listen to the teacher's instructions. They love every minute. Sports Day is enjoyed by all with Parents and Relatives as spectators. Junior PPA sessions are run each week by Danny. He trains them to keep fit and enjoy staying healthy. To celebrate Olympic year the School has been divided into competitive Houses, Alpha yellow, Beta blue, Gamma green and Delta red. Every year the School hosts an Inter School Netball Tournament with 12 schools taking part.
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Religious Education (130 images)
As a Church of England School we follow the Diocesan Syllabus. We learn about how Christianity grew across the world. Assemblies help to enrich pupil's understanding of the life of Christ and the powerful story of his death and resurrection. We also learn about Judaism and the Hindu faith Gods are discovered. Visitors are invited to share their Culture and Religion with the children. We were fortunate to welcome the Rabbi from Loughton Synagogue who visited our School. Pupils learn of the diversity of cultures, traditions and faiths across the world. The School received a gift from the Government of a King James Bible which was blessed by Father David at our Pentecost Service. Classes visit the Cathedral in Chelmsford and our own St Andrews Church in North Weald. We have also visited Waltham Abbey. Each year Reception pupils receive a Picture Bible and Year 6 a Good News Bible. In the Foyer pupils enjoy the Reflective chair where they can pause to think and enjoy the Religious Displays. Y5 invited their Parents and the School to share their drama of the Stations of the Cross. Do check out the photos.
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Easter Hats and a Spring Disco 2013 (133 images)
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Literacy - Learning to love reading and writing (122 images)
We learn to read, write and spell with the Essex Reading Programme of daily phonics. Children demonstrate a lesson to show Parents how they make rapid progress. Year 5s have written stories especially for Reception children. Every week pupils can visit our book shop. They buy stamps and save for a book of their choice. Mrs Thorneycroft encourages them to enjoy reading for enjoyment. Our Gifted Y5 pupils have visited the Globe Theatre to join an acting workshop on Romeo and Juliet.
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Red Nose Day 2013 (122 images)
What a great day. Everyone joined in the fun. We raised over 580 for the Red Nose Day effort.
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World Book Day Pupils and Staff dressed as Book Characters! (44 images)
A celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly of all reading!! Take a look at the photos to see the huge response we had to enjoying the day.
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Chinese New Year in Reception Class (68 images)
Our Reception Class have a Chinese restaurant in their Role Play area. They loved eating with chop sticks, trying all the dishes. They showed the Parents all they have learnt in an Assembly. The highlight wasthe arrival of the Chinese Dragon!
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Maths (56 images)
Children learn best through practical Maths. We urge parents to make the most of every opportunity to involve their children in learning through the Maths of Shopping, Cooking, Money transactions and planning for home improvements. At School, we also encourage learning Maths through use of a range of exciting equipment that inspires thought provoking calculation and problem solving. The interactive white board is often used to challenge pupils with teaching sorfware that offers maths games and problems. Pupils also use their own small white boards to write as they think and calculate. See for yourself in the Gallery attached.
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Playing in the Snow at School this Winter 2013 (68 images)
This year it proved to be ideal snowman making snow. Everyone had the opportunity of playing in the snow with their School friends.
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Y1&2 day exploring life in a Victorian House. (142 images)
Y1&2 Day exploring Life in a Victorian House Please visit the photos to see how our Year 1 pupils dressed in Victorian costume to learn all about life in the Victorian era. They learned just how a large house ran with upstairs downstairs hard work including, doing the washing, cleaning, laying a dining table and serving correctly as well as running errands for the office. It helped us all appreciate just how different life is today. In the afternoon everyone performed in the amazing Victorian Talent Show!
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Y5and6 visit Harry Potter Studios! (95 images)
Year 5 and Year 6 went to the Warner Brothers Studios where the Harry Potter films were made. Pupils were heard saying 'It was the best School trip ever!' The day was very well organised. They got to stroll down Diagon Alley and enter the Dining Hall at Hogwarts, both original film sets. They had to search and find Golden Snitch hidden and complete a Passport of experiences. They had a go at distressing fabric to find out how costumes looked aged, torn or burnt! The follow up work in School has been inspirational.
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Christmas 2012 at School! (180 images)
Christmas Lunch served for the children by Staff and PTA - Play time out in the snow - An Infant Nativity Play 'The Best Gift of all'- A Junior Nativity with Donkeys and Elephants and our Christmas Fayre, Carols sung by our Choir to the elderly in North Weald and Reception 's own Nativity as well as an excursion to see Father Christmas!
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Reception Class 2012/13 (53 images)
Our Reception Class made a grand start to their year. The classroom indoors and outside is always buzzing with a range of learning activities. The Role Play Area changes often. At present it is a pizza restaurant and all the children enjoyed making and cooking their own Pizzas! Do come and visit the classroom to see for yourself. The Autumn nature walk round the grounds led to so many exciting discoveries. They love to look after the courtyard garden. Our Christmas Nativity was special with pupils singing and narrating the story with confidence before a hall packed with Parents and relatives. We also invited the elderly and toddlers of North Weald to their own Production. They loved it. They went on their own excursion to visit Father Christmas!
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St. Andrews Church (82 images)
Pupils enjoy walking across the fields to the Church to study the building and churchyard. A Year 6 Carol Service is held at Christmas in the evening for Pupils and their Parents. The Ascension Day Service is held in the School Hall each year. By tradition it is followed by a Tug of War for each class held out on the School field. Take a look at the photos attached. Every pupil then receives a lolly to complete the occasion!! Services are held in School each term with pupils taking part and their Parents are invited. Year 6 attend a Leavers Service in July where they are offered a Blessing by Father Trevor our Vicar and Governor as well as Father David, our Chairman of Governors.
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Geography brings the world to us. (58 images)
Geography is studied to learn about our own local environment as well as to build our knowledge of the UK and the wider world. The Olympics to be held in London in 2012 have given us the opportunity to learn about countries around the world. We intend to support their Champions as well as our own!
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Children in Need 2012 (125 images)
A special day fund raising with everyone spotty! A talent show with pupils and staff performing. Spotty cakes a spotty lunch and a Y5 pocket money stall.
Created: 18 Nov 12 16:37 | Last modified: 18 Nov 12 17:19
Cowboy Lunch! (32 images)
The Cowboy School Dinner encouraged many more pupils to try and enjoy a School Dinner. Raffle prizes were won by pupils having a School lunch. We encourage pupils to have a hot meal during the School day. The Menu is on display in the hall. Parents can collect a copy from the Entrance Hall. They are allowed to select one, several or all meals during a week. Our drive to provide healthier meals has been a success with Parents and children.
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Cultural Diversity (51 images)
At St Andrews we learn about the rich diversity of cultures across the world. We celebrate the contributions made by other cultures to our village and our country making a difference in our lives. This term Rabbi Yehunda Aronovitz visited the School to talk about the Jewish Culture and Religion. He met the school in Assembly and visited our Year 5 class to answer many searching questions. He has invited us to visit the Synagogue.
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Our pupils welcome WW2 Norwegian pilots to North Weald (94 images)
We were invited to attend the welcoming ceremony at North Weald Airfield to help the Norwegian veteran fighter pilots comemorate 70 years since they arrived to fight back against Germans occupying their country in 1942. They fought alongside us to win back Norway and free Europe. pupils met Brian Rolfe Chairman of the Council and Anne Grigg Councillor. They met British veterans as well as Norwegian crew and Pilots from the Hercules Bomber and Fighter Jets that arrived. The Norwegians and their families loved the St Andrews pupil greetings.
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2012 Early Years Class (85 images)
The Early Years opened in January and our new school recruits arrived happy and eager to start. They quickly latched on to the programme of activities and the classroom soon became a hive of industry, play and learning. You only need to visit the gallery of photos below to see for yourself. Our village Librarian now retired kindly brought in her 2 little dogs for the class to ask questions and learn all about owning a pet.
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Hansel and Gretel Production 2012 (136 images)
Year 6 pupils joined with the choir to create a colourful musical play that will always be remembered by Shool and Relatives. Thanks go to Mrs Cochrane and Mrs Hamilton who made it happen.
Created: 18 Jul 12 21:05 | Last modified: 18 Jul 12 22:24
Phonic Skills Display 2012 (55 images)
Reception,Year 1 and Year 2 demonstrated their slick ability to segment and synthesise words. There was good evidence of differentiation in every class ensuring all are challenged and learning all the time.
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Olympics 2012 (76 images)
At St Andrews we have had a visit from an X Pupil Scarlett Stock who carried the Torch!!! We are preparing to support a number of Champion Competitors from around the World. Each class has adopted a Country to investigate. The School has been divided into 4 Houses, Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. Pupils will compete in Sport and in Class to win points for their House. Alpha is yellow, Beta blue, Gamma green and Delta red. PE lessons are colourful and exciting this term! Sport Relief in March had the whole school community taking part, keeping fit and raising funds for charity.
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Teddy bears Picnic 2012 (32 images)
All the toddlers in the village are invited to our Teddy Bears Picnic each year. They get a chance to visit on a fun day at the school and today the sun shone on the event!!
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Music Concert 2012 (36 images)
Pupils shared their talents singing in our Choir and playing Recorders and Keyboard for their Parents and families. Mrs Cochrane their Music Teacher introduced them all.
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Fun Run 2012 (64 images)
Rescheduled to dodge the rain and had a great afternoon well supported by friends and families. Some pupils swam too and still found energy to run! Thanks go to Parents, Staff and Governors who scored the lap Cards, provided refreshments and ran with the children!
Created: 7 Jul 12 16:55 | Last modified: 7 Jul 12 17:39
Junior Sports Day 2012 (53 images)
This was a memorable olympic style event. Everyone won an Olympic medal with the torch for their place in the throwing or running.
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Summer Fete 2012 (73 images)
A great day for all the Community!
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Swimming for whole School 2012 (51 images)
Everyone has a chance to learn to swim at St Andrews and everyone leaves Primary School a swimmer! See for yourself how well they do.
Created: 24 Jun 12 19:09 | Last modified: 24 Jun 12 19:25
Infants Sports Day 2012 (58 images)
A lucky, dry day in the midst of a rainy Summer! Everyone took part in a race and everyone was awarded a sticker. Epping Sports Centre team provided warm up sessions before each race and a giant Bubble Bee with BeHealthy on his chest to encourage everyone! THere was a well supported Toddlers' Race, a Mums' Race and a Dads' Race
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Netball Tournament 2012 (60 images)
The School hosted the event with 12 schools taking part. St Andrews reached the final against Coopersale Hall. The score was 4 all at the bell. They played on and Coopersale scored and won the cup. It was an excellent match and an excellent tournament enjoyed by all.
Created: 27 Mar 12 18:58 | Last modified: 1 Jun 12 20:10
Gym Trail (12 images)
Some pupils are lucky enough to join the early morning Gym Trail Club practising fine and gross motor skills.
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Celebrating Queens Diamond Jubilee (85 images)
We had a Jubilee lunch this week and on Friday we all dressed in red, white and blue to hold a massive party with a Disco to celebrate. Please share the pictures.
Created: 1 Jun 12 19:05 | Last modified: 1 Jun 12 19:32
Reception Class 2011/12 (78 images)
All our Reception Class begin school in September. We welcome Parents and children to visit the School and look around before they choose to join us. We like to make new children feel wecome when they enter our Reception Class. In order to be sure you are well prepared we first invite Parents to an Induction Evening when Teachers, the School Nurse and our Receptionist Mrs Stainsbury share with you all you need to know preparing your child for School. Each child is then invited to enjoy a taster morning in School with a chance to have a School lunch with their Parents. Take a look at the pictures in the Gallery below to see how they are getting on! They are busy growing their own seeds including sunflowers to watch. They invited Mr Padfield to visit and provide a Giant shape for Jack and the Beanstalk studies!
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The Viking Day for Classes 3 and 4 (25 images)
All the pupils and staff dressed up and joined the spirit of the day. They learnt about how the Vikings invaded our lands and brought their homes and lifestyle.
Created: 9 May 12 18:43 | Last modified: 9 May 12 18:56
Deputy Lord Lieutenant's Visit (14 images)
The High Sheriff of Essex 2010/11 now Deputy Lord Lieutenant to Queen, Michael Hindmarch visited the School and talked about the history of the Queen and her role in the UK and Commonwealth. He talked of her reign and Jbilee celebrations past and present. He then spent time with Classes 3ans 4 answering their questions. He praised the behaviour of the School and enjoyed his visit.
Created: 8 May 12 18:52 | Last modified: 8 May 12 19:46
Birds of Prey visit St Andrews! (76 images)
Alan and Lisa of First Class Falcolnry spent time with every class teaching and introducing Harris Hawk-Jimmy, Peregrin Falcon-Jaff, American Kestrel-Ginger and 4 owls including a large European Eagle Owl-Penny who was shy! The favourite bird was the Kookaburra who in reponse to a whistle began cackling and laughing!!
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Florence Nightingale visits Classes 5&6 (121 images)
Living history - all in costume -actually learning the skills of writing with an old dip pen and inkwell, making a book, designing a medal, washing clothes in a tin bath, beating a carpet and nursing the war sick. A day these pupils will remember all their lives. A big thank you to Sheena Shaw from History off the Page and to the Mums who came along to help everyone.
Created: 18 Apr 12 19:45 | Last modified: 19 Apr 12 11:59
Easter Egg Competition!!! (36 images)
So many skilled attempts. There were Egg Characters and so many clever ideas it was impossible to choose winners. Everyone had a prize and a certificate. Jack won 1st prize for his UK Champion at our London Olympics!! See the entries and prize winners for yourself.
Created: 31 Mar 12 17:33 | Last modified: 31 Mar 12 17:49
Easter Disco 2012 (59 images)
Ziggy Zoo Disco brilliant. FOStAS arranged it and everyone had fun see for yourself in the Gallery attached.
Created: 29 Mar 12 21:34 | Last modified: 29 Mar 12 21:55
Sport Relief 2012 (60 images)
On Friday 23 March 2012 the School dressed in Sport kit to enjoy a day of Sport. They raised 585 for the Charity.
Created: 23 Mar 12 21:21 | Last modified: 23 Mar 12 22:06
Choir sing at the O2 March 2012 (22 images)
Our School Choir joined 7000 other school children to sing a variety of songs. They have worked hard this year turning up with enthusiasm for choir at 8.30 in the morning each week to practise. It was well worth it, a memorabie occasion. Huge support from family and friends who came to watch.
Created: 8 Mar 12 18:20 | Last modified: 8 Mar 12 19:46
Pancake Day and Ash Wednesday (36 images)
Start of Lent was celebrated at School with several classes making pancakes. Mr Padfield braved making a pankake while the school watched and helped in Assembly! On Wednesday we held a School Ash Wednesday Eucharist led by our Chairman of Governors Father David. Parents were invited to see their children take part.
Created: 21 Feb 12 18:59 | Last modified: 22 Feb 12 20:59
Reception celebrate Chinese New Year (39 images)
The Reception Class have been tasting chinese food and learning about their festival. They invited their parents to an Assembly where they bravely shared all they have discovered.
Created: 12 Feb 12 19:12 | Last modified: 12 Feb 12 19:24
Essex Air Ambulance visit (26 images)
The Air Ambulance team came to visit. We proudly gave them a cheque for 471-20 raised during our Christmas Concerts. Pilot Pete came along to entertain us all and dawn explained the amazing work they do all year round rescuing people in seriouslt dangerous situations. The photos show how well they were received.
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WorldWar2 visit to Lincolnsfield (53 images)
Classes 1&2 spent the day at Lincolnsfield centre in Hertfordshire. They dressed for the event and learnt so much by participating. The photos tell the story.
Created: 29 Jan 12 14:33 | Last modified: 29 Jan 12 14:54
FOStAS Christmas Fayre 2011 (37 images)
A terrific success. The event attracted a huge crowd with Pupils, Parents, Relatives, Staff, Governors and Friends of the School. We made 1200 to spend on the children!
Created: 6 Jan 12 18:56 | Last modified: 6 Jan 12 20:21
2012 Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk (34 images)
We invited Chaplin's Drama Company to bring Pantomime to our School this year. The whole School were able to watch together and they loved it. Enjoy the pictures in the Gallery to remind you of the characters
Created: 6 Jan 12 16:42 | Last modified: 6 Jan 12 16:51
Children in Need 2011 (43 images)
Everyone dressed spotty,wore spotty wrist bands and badges and ate a spotty theme lunch! We made more than 500 an all time record.
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Disco great success (8 images)
Every Spring term we hold Infant and Junior Discos. Every year we invite an entertaining DJ who keeps everyone on the move with music, dances and competitions. FOStAS-PTA provide refreshments and raffle prizes.
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Play Time Castle (10 images)
All the Infants love the new Play Castle. We have saved hard for this castle across 3 years. The School Council were responsible for selecting the final design. They cut the ribbon to allow the entire Infant Department to climb through the Towers and cross the bridges. We wish to thank FOStAS-PTA for funding half of the project with support from donations by The Royal Bank of Scotland and our local Funeral Directors, Poultons. The Governors approved the other half funded by the School Premises Fund. They all felt it crucial to provide more quality Play Equipment to encourage imaginative active play as suggested on the 2009 Ofsted visit.
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FOStAS-PTA Fund Raising (26 images)
FOStAS raises funds throughout the year to buy equipment that makes a real difference, improving the School experience for our pupils. The greatest purchase in 2011 was the Play Castle on the Infant play area. The School Council helped to select the design and it is used every day. The School Fete in 2011 dawned on a sunny day and was enjoyed by the School Community and the village. There was something for all the family. Donkey rides were popular throughout the afternoon. We enjoyed a Barbeque with food cooked by the chef of the Rainbow and Dove. Favourite events included the Tug of War, a chance to score football goals and the Stocks occupied by our Deputy Head Teacher, a Parent Governor and Danny our Football Coach! The Harlow Rock School gave the Fete a festival feel with the audience enjoying Pimms and Ice Creams. A day for the School to remember.
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Father Trevor retires! (22 images)
Father Trevor has been the Vicar of St Andrews North Weald for 54 years! He has always supported the School as Vicar and Governor, leading as Chairman for many years. Children said Goodbye with magnificent Class cards given to him at our Harvest Eucharist. Staff surprised him with a 90th birthday tea, the first birthday he had ever celebrated in his life!
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Outdoor Pursuits Centre School Activity Day 2011 (18 images)
Every 2 years the Juniors are invited to take part in a whole day of activities at Harlow Pursuit Centre. Experienced staff instruct pupils. Equipment and appropriate outfits are provided. Rock climbing and water sports such as canoeing challenge all including staff who take part. Rumour has it Mr Padfield was capsized but came up laughing with his brave companions. The day is well planned and supervised by able staff at the centre.
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Rock Experience (28 images)
A chance to beat the drums and strum an electric guitar was offered to all our older pupils. The Music School is opening in Epping and all pupils received an invitation to go along on saturday for a free trial lesson.
Created: 8 Oct 11 16:01 | Last modified: 8 Oct 11 16:16
Colchester Castle Visit Classes 3&4 (33 images)
Mrs Sellwood's Class 3 and Mr Padfield's Class 4 had an amazing day of discovery at Colchester Castle. They learned the Castle was built on top of an old Roman Temple! They heard all about the Iceni tribe who fought the Romans. They sacked the Roman city of Colchester led by Boudica their Queen! Our pupils were challenged to build a Roman Villa as well as a Celtic Round house. They tried on Roman and Celtic outfits. So much was discovered and so many questions raised and answered. Take a look at the photos!
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Service at Chelmsford Cathedral (10 images)
Y6 pupils Mitchell and Lucy accompanied Chairman of Governors Father David Moore and Head Teacher Gill Young to Chelmsford Cathedral to attend a service to celebrate 200yrs of Church Schools.
Created: 21 Sep 11 21:07 | Last modified: 21 Sep 11 21:24
Yr 6 end of Year Productions (27 images)
Cinderella Rockerfella July 2011- hilarious performance watched by parents, family, friends and staff.
Created: 15 Jul 11 21:33 | Last modified: 15 Jul 11 22:14
Infant Sports Day 2011 (23 images)
KS1 and Foundation Stage Sports Day had to be cancelled because of the weather. It was rescheduled and enjoyed by all. The photos speak for themselves.
Created: 2 Jul 11 18:28 | Last modified: 3 Jul 11 08:10
Sponsored Fun Run 2011 (30 images)
Every year the whole School run and walk round the field all afternoon. It is a popular event and Parents and relatives turn out to watch. All ages take part from age 4 to 11. We are always amazed at just how many laps everyone can do. They run and walk round the field collecting stamps at each station along the way. Parents, Staff and Governors sit at the stations to encourage and support the children. It is always a successful event and it is just amazing the stamina displayed by the children who show determination to keep going and to break last years circuit record!
Created: 15 Jun 11 22:38 | Last modified: 3 Jul 11 07:52
Junior Sports Day 2011 (25 images)
Brilliant weather, competitive races with everyone having a go, excellent turn out and support from Parents, Relatives and Friends.
Created: 3 Jul 11 07:11 | Last modified: 3 Jul 11 07:36
Early Years at St Andrews (25 images)
We have an Early Years Unit which opens in the Spring and Summer Terms to give 4 year olds the chance to join life at School and prepare for our Reception Class in September. This Year they have done so well learning their Sounds. They love to bring things to school that celebrate the Sound of the Week! Check out photos of h for houses they made and L for Lollies which they prepared and then enjoyed!
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Choir sing at North Weald Village Bonanza (16 images)
90th Anniversary of British Legion Celebration
Created: 25 Jun 11 22:08 | Last modified: 25 Jun 11 22:33
Swimming 2011 (38 images)
Great excitement at St Andrews Primary School on the first day of swimming for everyone. Mr Edwyn Gilmour our Vice Chairman of Governors was there to cut the ribbon. We were especially celebrating the use of our brightly refurbished new look changing rooms. Michelle was there at the opening to represent Mossford Builders who have done such a magnificent job. "It looks like a new building and is so bright cheerful and welcoming. Our Swimming Teacher Denise Powell has brought along Jasmine who is going to help with teaching swimming this term. We are proud to say at St Andrews that every pupil leaves the School a swimmer!!
Created: 7 Jun 11 20:05 | Last modified: 9 Jun 11 19:48
Red Nose Day (12 images)
This Year Red Nose Day on Friday 18th March 2011 meant the whole School dressed in red! We sold Red Nose Day Cakes and had an excellent Red Nose Day School Dinner made by our Cooks. The day raised a magnificent 430 which our Secretary Mrs Stainsbury phoned in to the BBC in the evening to help boost the grand total collected.
Created: 24 Mar 11 15:39 | Last modified: 2 May 11 20:24
Royal Wedding Celebrations (31 images)
On Thursday 28th April 2011 the whole School celebrated the anticipation of the Wedding of Prince William 2nd heir to the throne to Kate Middleton. The Country has been granted a Bank holiday on Friday to watch the Royal event. Everyone dressed for a Wedding and prepared for a traditional English lunch of Fish and Chips! In the afternoon a grand party was held on the playground with bunting all around and banquetting style tables decorated with Union Jack flags for every class. We played pass the parcel and pin the ring on Kate's finger! Mr Padfield led Disco dancing wearing a splendid Top hat. This was a memorable event for the entire School community. Chairman of Governors and his wife visited to witness all the fun and the press arrived to report our contribution to celebrations.
Created: 29 Apr 11 08:04 | Last modified: 29 Apr 11 08:45
MP Eric Pickles visits St Andrews (3 images)
MP Eric Pickles visited our School on Friday 8th April 2011 to launch our new Website. He met all the School in the hall and then visited classrooms.
Created: 11 Apr 11 15:16 | Last modified: 11 Apr 11 15:19
Netball Tournament 2011 (7 images)
St Andrews Primary School hosted the Inter School Netball Tournament on 30th March 2011. 12 Schools took part with 15 Teams playing. Our School came 3rd! A brilliant event enjoyed by Teams, Staff and Parents from all Schools and our Pupil spectators.
Created: 9 Apr 11 19:39 | Last modified: 9 Apr 11 21:47


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Paul McCartney Talks About 'Ram' Reissue
A remastered version of Paul McCartney's 1971 album 'Ram' was reissued last week in several formats with the now-standard assortment of bonus tracks and DVD documentary. In a new interview, McCartney talks about how, in putting together the various packages, he was trying to capture not just the music, but also a feeling of what those loose days were like.
"I wanted to do was kind of give a nod to the period when it was created," McCartney said. "My memories from that period are quite hippie. I had some memories that I talked to my team about. I said, 'Let's try and just sort of make it a little more down home than a big, glossy presentation.'"
He then relayed the story of a man who stopped by his house in Scotland. Calling himself the "Queen of Norman," the stranger gave McCartney a vinyl copy of 'Buch and the Snake Stretchers,' the debut album by underground blues guitar hero Roy Buchanan that was packaged in a burlap bag with stenciled letters. "I told everyone at the meeting, 'That's the spirit that we'd like to try and get.' It is a little more downhome, a little bit more funky."
McCartney also praised his team for helping fill in some of the details that have been lost to him over the past 41 years. "They research everything, so I'm seeing stuff I didn't know I ever said to people I didn't even know I'd ever met," he continued with characteristic twinkle in his eye. "That adds to the excitement of putting it out."
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In the 2008 book Outliers, British-Canadian journalist Malcolm Gladwell tried to explain success by offering the "10,000-Hour Rule", which states that it takes 10,000 hours of practice in a field to become an expert.
This can be readily observed in sports – particularly the Olympic sports – where athletes train for hours on end from a very early age. Successful swimmers and ice hockey players often begin training as soon as they acquire the motor functions necessary to do so.
If the 10,000-Hour Rule is true, then how can one explain the success of Irene Kujore, a senior on the women's track and field team, who stumbled into the sport on a suggestion from a high school coach?
Kujore grew up in Hayward, Calif., where she succeeded in basketball from an early age. Her on-court exploits led to a fortuitous meeting with the track and field coach at Arroyo High School, who saw a dormant track and field star within Kujore waiting to be unleashed.
"In high school, I played basketball because that was my dominant sport," Kujore recalled. "But then the track and field coach saw me and said 'Oh, you're a big girl, you look like you're strong, maybe some of these events are right up your alley."
"I said 'okay,' decided to try out for the team, and I made it," Kujore continued.
It turns out her coach's prediction couldn't have been more prescient.
"At my first practice, I broke a school record," Kujore said. "After that, my coach said 'this is the sport for you.' Since then, track and field has been my sport and I love it."
Many athletes and fans enjoy sport and athletics because of its competitive nature or the physical benefits, but Kujore sees another perk.
"There's just something about track and field that pushes you," she said. "Even though it's a team sport, you have to perform individually as well, so every day I have to push myself beyond what I think I can do."
Kujore admits to a dearth of self-confidence at times, but refuses to use that as an excuse. She also gives credit to Pete Dolan, Cody Fleming and the rest of the track and field coaching staff for pushing all the right buttons.
"My coaches have definitely helped me out because I don't have the greatest self-esteem at times," she said. "Just that little push helps and takes me a long way."
For Kujore, the mental clarity that comes from throwing has allowed her to mature as a person, student, and athlete.
"Before track and field, I wasn't that mentally strong and I struggled with myself," she lamented. "Once I started track and field, my focus became within myself, and I started pushing myself and started seeing what I could do."
Throwing a school record 171' 6" in the discus in the Brian Clay Invitational in 2010, throwing a 49' 8.25" in the shot put at the 2010 Big West Championship – ranking third in school history – and qualifying for the 2012 NCAA Championships in discus throw and shot put is just a small sample of what Kujore can do.
Despite the success that she has already accrued, Kujore has her sights set even higher for her senior year.
"The way things are going this year, hopefully I can make it to the NCAA's and maybe even the Olympics," she said.
Thus far at UCSB, Kujore has shown that determination and introspection trump experience. As she trains more and more, the Olympics become an increasingly plausible dream.
For Kujore, one thing is certain: nothing, including the 10,000 Hour Rule, will stand in her way.


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U.S. Clinches Berth to 2010 FIFA World Cup With Thrilling 3-2 Win In Honduras
• Conor Casey Scores First Two International Goals
• Donovan Nets Game-Winner on Free Kick in the 71st Minute
• U.S. Faces Costa Rica on Wednesday at RFK Stadium with a Chance to Finish Atop Hexagonal Table
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (Oct. 10, 2009) — The U.S. Men's National Team qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 win against Honduras with five goals scored and a penalty missed by Honduras in a heart-stopping second half.
More than 45,000 Honduran supporters rocked Estadio OlÃmpico in San Pedro Sula, uniting behind their national team despite the domestic political strife dominating international headlines. After a scoreless first half that saw both teams shooting off-target, the second half turned into an instant classic with the U.S. getting the deciding goal in the 71st minute from a free kick by midfielder Landon Donovan.
Forward Conor Casey provided the heroics for the U.S., scoring the first two goals of his international career in the 55th and 66th minutes, and setting up the Donovan freekick. It was Casey's third appearance in the 2010 qualifying cycle, and the 15th of his career.
The Honduras faithful thought their side would draw even in the 87th minute when the referee awarded a penalty kick in their favor. Carlos Pavon, the all-time leading scorer for Honduras with 55 career goals, shockingly blasted his penalty over the crossbar. Despite the misfortune, the Honduran crowd showed their class by offering the U.S. team a warm ovation following the match.
The U.S. team returns from Honduras to face Costa Rica at RFK Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. with first place in CONCACAF qualifying on the line. More than 20,000 tickets have been sold for the match that will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and Galavision. Tickets are available at ussoccer.com. To finish first in the group, the U.S. needs to maintain its one-point lead in the standings ahead of Mexico, who travels to Trinidad & Tobago.
"This was the most important game in qualifying because it was the one that qualified us for South Africa 2010,†said U.S. head coach Bob Bradley. "The celebration was a very good one because when you have a group that has come together, that has worked hard, that has grown, when they've accomplished something it's a special feeling. Tonight we can all share that feeling.â€Â
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After Honduras got things started with a handful of shots in the first few minutes of the game, the U.S. had the first dangerous opportunity in the 18th minute on a second consecutive corner kick by Donovan. His in-swinger from the left side bounced once in the middle of the penalty area and skipped to an unmarked Carlos Bocanegra. The bounce was too high for Bocanegra to get on top of and he headed the chance over the crossbar.
Eleven minutes later, Carlo Costly perfectly timed his run to beat the U.S. to a clearance over the heads of the U.S. back line. As he dribbled toward goal, he scuffed his shot just inches wide of Tim Howard's right post.
Back the other way, the U.S. had their best chance to score of the half. Casey held the ball just across midfield on the right side and sent Stuart Holden, who was making his first World Cup qualifying start, free down the line. With plenty of time, Holden sent a pinpoint cross to Davies, whose header from eight yards was saved by Noel Valladares reaching back across his body. The rebound came right back to Davies, but he hit his follow-up effort above the crossbar.
After a scoreless first half, the complexion of the game changed completely just 20 seconds into the second half. U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu fell and made a clumsy foul that set up a Honduras freekick just a yard outside of the U.S. penalty area. Julio Cesar de Leon took a one-step approach on his right-footed shot that curled over the U.S. wall and under the cross bar, just out of the reach of Howard in the 47th minute.
The U.S. answered eight minutes later with Onyewu getting involved in the goal. The U.S. center back served a 50-yard ball to the top of the penalty area, where Davies won the header and popped the ball high in the air. As it came down at the top of the six yard box, Casey spun in the air as he challenged Valladares for the ball, and he made first contact with the back of his head before the goalkeeper could get a hand on it. The ball bounced once before going into the empty goal.
In the 64th minute, forward David Suazo came on for Honduras and moments later he made a great diagonal run right from left to right. He received the ball in stride before unleashing a shot from the right side of the area to the far post that forced Howard to make his best save of the night with a two-handed parry to keep the ball from curling inside the far post.
In the 66th minute, the U.S. took the lead that it would not relinquish. Onyewu stepped in at the top of the U.S. penalty area to win a through ball, and carried the ball forward before he found Davies available on the left wing at midfield. Davies took the ball across midfield before playing it square to Donovan. Donovan dribbled toward the middle and threaded the defense for Casey who got behind the last defender in the area. Casey faked a shot to get Valladares to go down, and then calmly slotted the ball inside the right post.
A minute later, Jonathan Bornstein nearly doubled the U.S. advantage with a 25-yard blast that Valladares pushed back into play. Holden followed up but his shot from the right was blocked by a defender.
The U.S. continued to put the pressure on, and Casey earned a free kick after de Leon was whistled for a foul 22-yards from goal. Just three yards further from goal than de Leon scored from earlier in the half, Donovan perfectly placed the ball over Ricardo Clark standing at the end of the wall. Valladares was screened, and couldn't react in time as the shot sailed over his back shoulder in the 71st minute.
Four minutes later, Wilson Palacios played a soft pass to Suazo who was in behind the U.S. defense on the right side. He played a cross in to Pavon who put the ball into the net from point-blank range. The goal was waived off, however, as Pavon was correctly ruled offside, in front of Suazo and the ball when the pass was played into the center.
In the 78th minute, play seemed to stand still as de Leon played Ramon Nuñez into the U.S. box with two other Honduran players in an offside position. Nuñez dribbled forward to the endline to bring his teammates back into play, and dropped the ball back for Suazo. He found de Leon a few yards away on the right side of the penalty area. De Leon took a touch toward the penalty spot before drilling a shot past a drawn-out Howard to cut the U.S. lead to 3-2.
In the 87th minute, a Nuñez free kick bounced in the area before coming up and hitting Holden's left arm. Referee Roberto Moreno immediately pointed to the spot, and Pavon – who converted a penalty against the U.S. on Sept. 1, 2001, in Washington, D.C., in the last U.S. loss on home soil – missed the chance to equalize.
The U.S. held on for the next five minutes of regulation plus four minutes of added time to become the first CONCACAF team to win in Honduras during the 2010 qualifying cycle.
Honduras was previously 8-0-0 at home in qualifying for South Africa, and with three goals scored the U.S. matched the total that Honduras had allowed in their prior eight home games. The U.S. is now 5-3-1 on the road in qualifying, the best mark in CONCACAF heading into Matchday 10.
The match was the fourth time in nine qualifies that the U.S. surrendered the first goal. In those four matches, however, the U.S. has earned 10 of their 19 points with three come-from-behind wins and one come-from-behind tie.
With his goals, Casey became the 20th different player to score a goal for the U.S. in 2009 – the most ever in one year for the team. Donovan, with his pass to Casey on the second goal, set the U.S. single-year assist record with 10 to pass Cobi Jones.
The USA joins Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain and Korea Republic as the only teams who have participated in all six World Cup since 1990, including secured berths to South Africa in 2010.
Fans who wish to follow the U.S. team to South Africa are encouraged to join U.S. Soccer Supporters Club, the official fan membership program for fans of the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams. U.S. Soccer SC members will have priority status to purchase 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets through U.S. Soccer, with access ahead of the general public.
Match: United States vs. Honduras
Date: October 10, 2009
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round
Venue: Estadio OlÃmpico Metropolitano – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Kickoff: 8 p.m. MT
Attendance: TBA
Weather: 80 degrees
Scoring Summary: 1Â Â Â 2Â Â Â F
HON – Julio Cesar de Leon (unassisted) 47th minute
USA – Conor Casey (Charlie Davies) 55
USA – Conor Casey (Landon Donovan) 66
USA – Landon Donovan (unassisted) 71
HON – Julio Cesar de Leon (David Suazo) 78
USA: 1-Tim Howard; 2-Jonathan Spector, 5-Oguchi Onyewu, 3-Carlos Bocanegra (capt.), 12-Jonathan Bornstein; 7-Stuart Holden (6-Steve Cherundolo, 90+3), 13-Ricardo Clark, 4-Michael Bradley, 10-Landon Donovan; 9-Charlie Davies (17-Jozy Altidore, 79), 8-Conor Casey (16-Benny Feilhaber, 84)
Subs not used: 11-Kenny Cooper, 14-Jose Torres, 15-Jimmy Conrad, 18-Brad Guzan
Head Coach: Bob Bradley
HON: 18-Noel Valladares; 16-Mauricio Sabillon, 2-Osman Chavez, 3-Maynor Figueroa, 12-Emilio Izaguirre; 17-Edgard Alvarez (11-David Suazo, 64), 6-Hendry Thomas (7-Ramon Nunez, 75), 8-Wilson Palacios, 10-Julio Cesar de Leon (15-Walter Martinez, 80); 13-Carlo Costly, 9-Carlos Pavon
Subs not used: 1-Ricardo Canales, 5-Erick Norales, 14-Boniek Garcia, 4-Melvin Valladares,
Head Coach: Reinaldo Rueda
Stats Summary: USA / HON
Shots: 16 / 13
Shots on Goal: 7 / 5
Saves: 3 / 4
Corner Kicks: 5 / 5
Fouls: 12 / 16
Offside: 1 / 2
Misconduct Summary:
HON – Osman Chavez (caution) 47th minute
HON – Maynor Figueroa (caution) 73
USA – Jonathan Bornstein (caution) 85
Referee: Roberto Moreno (PAN)
Assistant Referee 1: Daniel Williamson (PAN)
Assistant Referee 2: Jaime Smith (PAN)
Fourth Official: Jose Luis Rodriguez (PAN)
ussoccer.com Man of the Match:
Conor Casey


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The passing of Chris Kelly has saddened many, including, not surprisingly, Jermaine Dupri.
After all, the music producer did discover Kris Kross in their native Atlanta.
"To the world Chris was MacDaddy but to me, he was a son I never had," Dupri wrote in a letter to fans. "As much as you may think I taught him, he taught me, God has blessed me to be in the presence of so many naturally talented people and Chris was one. His understanding of what we set out to do, from day one was always on point. His passion for music, his love for doing shows, his want to better than everyone else was always turnt up. When I think about it I spent more time with Chris and Chris [Smith] than damn near anybody in my whole life, so you can imagine how bad this hurts. I will always love you Chris, and I will never let the world forget you, may God bless you."
NEWS: Police looking into Chris Kelly's death
Meanwhile, during an appearance on Wednesday's Watch What Happens Live, Lil Jon shared his thoughts when the subject of the rapper's death came up.
"We actually all performed on the same stage about a month or two ago," he recalled. "Jermaine Dupri had his 20th anniversary for So So Def and they opened up the show. It was good to see Kris Kross together doing their thing after so long. It's a shock that this happened today."
Of course, Dupri and Lil Jon aren't the only remembering Kelly, with other celebs taking to Twitter to express their condolences.
NEWS: Chris Kelly of Kris Kross dead at 34
Nicki Minaj: "So sorry to hear that. Sending love to his family. RIP Chris."
Ludacris: "One of motivations as a kid to even get into the rap game. You will be missed. R.I.P Chris Kelly"
LL Cool J: "R.I.P. Chris Kelly. This song ["Jump"] is now officially dedicated to you. May GOD embrace your soul &lift up your family."
Monica: "RIP Chris Kelly...May the peace of God comfort your family &all of those who love u"
Big Boi: "R.I.P. Chris Kelly."
Da Brat: "THEY R WHY I'M ME Kris Kross RIP Chris"
Keri Hilson: "Rest in Peace, Chris Kelly. Kris Kross lives forever. Thank you for the memories."
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Police investigating an armed robbery used a GPS feature on the stolen smartphone to not only locate the iPhone but to bust the suspected robbers on gun charges.
The victims, a man and a woman, were leaving a nightclub at 2520 Park Ave. at about 3:15 a.m. Monday when two men in a car approached them, got out of the vehicle and pointed a gun at them, police said. The victims handed over cash, a wallet and their two iPhones.
The suspects then took off in their car, firing a shot as they got away.
The victims located a police Emergency Services Unit truck nearby and reported the robbery. A responding officer used the Find My iPhone app on his iPhone to trace one of the stolen phones to East 120th Street and First Avenue, police said.
Cops responded to the location, where they found the alleged robbers parked at a hydrant. The officers conducted a car stop and recovered the loaded gun from the vehicle's glove compartment, along with the stolen items, according to police.
The suspects, a 21-year-old man from Rochester and a 22-year-old man from the Bronx, were charged with robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, grand larceny, menacing, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal possession of marijuana.


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Jun 16, 2011
Finding Muppets at Walt Disney World
Yes, you read that right. Muppet merchandise is popping up all over all four parks--Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios--and it's selling.
First of all, you are probably familiar with the classic Mouse Ears--cute little hats you can buy to make it look like you have ears just like Mickey. And then there are the novelty Mouse Ears, with random things attached like a bridal veil so you can announce to the entire park that you just got married (or that you're a really cute little girl who asked Daddy really nicely). But the kind of Ears I saw most often actually being worn or carried around the parks? They were green and had Kermit eyes between the Mickey ears. Now, granted, my eye is naturally drawn to anything Muppet, and a bright green hat is much more noticeable than a black one, so it would probably be a little too bold of me to venture that the Kermit Ears (ain't that oxymoronic?) are the most popular Mouse Ears, but I would definitely say that they rank fairly high. I would also like to mention that there were an awful lot of people walking around the parks wearing Muppet t-shirts. It was very encouraging.
Now, like I said, there was Muppet merchandise for sale in every single park. I can't say exactly how much, because I didn't go in every single store. To be honest, the only Muppet merchandise I saw at Animal Kingdom was a Kermit pin, but that's still more than I was expecting--Animal Kingdom is not exactly the most character-centric park. Elsewhere, a small 3-D Kermit vinylmation pin was incredibly easy to find; I was practically tripping over it at Epcot. There was also a lovely set of three pens that looked like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Animal, which I would have bought except that I never would have used them and simply don't have anywhere in my room to display Muppet pens. You could also buy the Kermit pen individually.
Of course, the real locus of all Muppet merchandise at Disney was the lovely gift shop you find upon exiting Muppet*Vision. And that, my friends, is where I have plenty of good news.
You may know that the waiting area for Muppet*Vision is filled with all sorts of fun props and decorations and random things that presumably belong to the Muppets. I would give you more details on the sorts of things you can find there, but I simply can't; the waiting area was so full that I could not explore. Yes, this very large area was PACKED with people eager to see the Muppets (or to enjoy some air conditioning, but an audience is an audience). This was QUITE a contrast to my trip to Disneyland two years ago, where my parents and I pretty much had the waiting area of Muppet*Vision all to ourselves and I wandered around taking a hundred pictures of everything.
Similarly, you may or may not know about the lovely Muppet fountain outside of Muppet*Vision. It's lovely in person, but I kept having to wait to take pictures of it because so many other families were posing with it.
"But what about the merchandise?" you are wondering. Well, Muppet fans, if you're heading to Disney, bring a very full wallet with you and leave plenty of room in your suitcase for souvenirs. I'm very particular about my Muppet merchandise, and I still managed to spend almost $90 of my parents' money. (What? It was my graduation present. And it was partly their fault. "What do you mean, you don't have a Fozzie plush? You NEED to have a Fozzie plush!")
Now, a lot of it is the same stuff we've been seeing for years--the same Kermit, Fozzie, and Miss Piggy plushes, although you have quite the selection in the size of those plushes. But there were new t-shirts and mugs, plus a bunch of the Muppet Comic Books, and other things that I'm forgetting because there was just SO MUCH there to love.
The vinylmation is harder to find. Like I said, this stuff is selling. The only Muppet vinylmation (other than the Kermit pin mentioned earlier) I could find was NOT at the Muppet*Vision gift shop, but at a gift shop attached to a presentation on animation. They seemed to have quite the selection, but it was of course all blind-boxed, and by that point I was being dragged out the door so we could get some lunch and move on to the next park. (Like I said, I do not advise doing four parks in three days.)
But the best indication about the Muppets at Disney World may have come from the lady working the register at the Muppet*Vision gift shop: "People are always so excited when they find this show ... It's amazing how many people still like the Muppets." She specifically mentioned the "older fans" and the little kids who weren't around for the hay-day of the Muppets, and yet somehow have still managed to fall in love with them.
The bottom line? I'd say the Muppets are "in."
The Muppet Mindset by Ryan Dosier, email@example.com
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Just got back from Disney World myself. We spent way too much money on it. We ended up getting 6 Vinylmations (Piggy, Fozzie, Link Hogthrob, Penguin, Dr. Teeth, and Floyd). We saw quite a bit of Series 2 - mainly at Hollywood Studios, although there was generally a case of them at any store that had VM figures. Off the top of my head, "Heroes and Villains" at Hollywood Studios had a bunch, as well as the store right outside of MuppetVision 3D. We bought most of ours at the gift shop in our actual Disney Resort (Caribbean Beach resort, although certainly every one will have gift shops). The resort shop was the only place in any of the parks where we saw Vinylmation figures from Series 1.
They also sell Kermit-styled Mickey Mouse ears, and we got a knit winter hat (peruvian beanie style) of Kermit too, that I will wear if I can ever wrestle it off of my wife's head.
I'd imagine that this is just going to keep ramping up as the release of "The Muppets" gets nearer.
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Lady Gaga Posts Picture While in Bed
Want to get in bed with Lady Gaga?
That's a rhetorical question, right? Since what little monster wouldn't want to curl up in bed with Gaga, even if just to snuggle, tell stories and inhale a whiff of whatever essence she is wearing (Fame, maybe)?
Well, the closest you can get to the Mother Monster in her bed is via this amazing photo she tweeted over herself, lounging around between crisp, white hotel sheets.
Her hair is all done up in a massive blonde bouffant and she's in full makeup, false lashes and all. Gaga looks a bit like French screen siren and ultimate '60s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot in this striking shot, with her sheets serving as almost a cover up/dress. It's incredibly sexy.
On a side note, if you've never witnessed or seen Bardot's beauty, then Google her, now. She was one of the sultriest head turners of her day and her look remains copied by so many recent generations, a la Gaga in this photo.
Gaga tweeted a shot of herself in Marilyn Monroe-style hair and makeup earlier this month, so she and her makeup artist are surely paying homage to the recent classic beauties while on the road.
We wonder if Gaga's BF Taylor Kinney, who is visiting her on the Born This Way Ball tour, is in the room or perhaps next to her? Maybe!
Gaga's tweet read: "Having the best time. Night night lil cuties. I can hear you singing from my balcony."
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wyatt121 needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 67 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
I originally launched this project back in November of last year. Unfortunately, I was unable to pick a winner as I wasn't 100% sold on a vision. I sincerely apologize. This will not be the case this time. I have a much clearer vision of what I am looking for with a lot more specific detail. The designer that is able to take my description and make it my vision will win. I will probably extend the contest another 7 days to give everyone plenty of time to submit their designs. The winner will get quite a bit more work in this project as there are several areas of the website that will need to be designed also.
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text: Snake Stix™ is a quality device designed by zoo professionals and leaders in the herp field to protect, both, the user and the animal. Testing has determined that extraordinary pressure applied at the grip in a period of excitement should not harm a healthy animal. We in this industry are all too aware that the old style tongs exerted extreme pressure in all the wrong places and resulted in many serious injuries to precious specimens. Snake Stix makes a perfect hiking and collecting companion in the field for all ages and experience levels. Snake Stix is manufactured under strict quality control and the heavy duty aluminum construction will provide years of service. It has no exposed cables or springs Your customers will find Snake Stix an indispensable tool for the field, lab, home and business.