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Virus resistant bees?
In the early/mid noughties there was a lot of excitement about a newly discovered pathogen of honey bees, Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV). This virus was identified and initially characterised in 2004 and, a couple of years later, was implicated as the (or at least a) potential cause of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) 1..
CCD is, and remains (if it still exists at all), enigmatic 2. It is an oft-misused term to describe the dramatic and terminal reduction in worker bee numbers in a colony in the absence of queen failures, starvation or obvious disease. It primarily occurred in the USA in 2006-07 and was reported from other countries in subsequent years 3.
Comparisons of healthy and CCD-affected colonies showed a correlation between the presence of IAPV and colony collapse, triggering a number of additional studies. In this and a future post I'm going to discuss two of these studies.
I'll note here that correlation is not the same as causation. Perhaps IAPV was detected because the colony was collapsing due to something else? IAPV wasn't the only thing that correlated with CCD. It's likely that CCD was a synergistic consequence of some or all of multiple pathogens, pesticides, poor diet, environmental stress, migratory beekeeping, low genetic diversity and the phase of the moon 4.
IAPV
Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus is an RNA virus. That means the genome is made of ribonucleic acid, a different sort of chemical to the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that comprises the genetic material of the host honey bee, or the beekeeper. The relevance of this will hopefully become clear later.
RNA viruses are not unusual. Deformed wing virus (DWV) is also an RNA virus as is Sacbrood virus and Black Queen Cell Virus. In fact, many of the most problematic viruses (for bees or beekeepers [measles, the common cold, influenza, yellow fever, dengue, ebola]) are RNA viruses.
RNA viruses evolve rapidly. They exhibit a number of features that mean they can evade or subvert the immune responses of the host, they can acquire mutations that help them switch from one host to another and they rapidly evolve resistance to antiviral drugs.
To a virologist they are a fascinating group of viruses.
IAPV isn't a particularly unusual RNA virus. It is a so-called dicistrovirus 5 meaning that there are two (di) regions of the genetic material that are expressed (cistrons) as proteins. One region makes the structural proteins that form the virus particle, the other makes the proteins that allow the virus to replicate.
Schematic of the RNA genome of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus
There are many insect dicistroviruses. These include very close relatives of IAPV that infect bees such as Acute Bee Paralysis Virus (ABPV) and Kashmir Bee Virus (KBV). They are very distant relatives of DWV and, in humans, poliovirus; all belong to the picorna-like viruses (pico meaning small, rna meaning, er, RNA i.e. small RNA containing viruses … I warned you about the Latin).
Phylogenetic relationships between picorna-like viruses
Like DWV, IAPV-infected bees can exhibit symptoms (shivering, paralysis … characteristic of nerve function or neurological impairment in the case of IAPV) or may be asymptomatic. The virus probably usually causes a persistent infection in the honey bee and is transmitted both horizontally and vertically:
horizontal transmission – between bees via feeding, direct contact or vector mediated by Varroa (not all of these routes have necessarily been confirmed).
vertical transmission – via eggs or sperm to progeny.
IAPV resistance
An interesting feature of IAPV is that some colonies are reported to be resistant to the virus. This is stated in an interesting paper by Eyal Maori 6 but, disappointingly, is not cited.
At the same time these studies were being conducted there was a lot of interest in genetic exchange between pathogens and hosts (e.g. where genetic material from the pathogen gets incorporated into the host) and an increasing awareness of the importance of a process called RNA interference (RNAi) in host resistance to pathogens 7.
Maori and colleagues screened the honey bee genome for the presence of IAPV sequences (i.e. a host-acquired pathogen sequence) using the polymerase chain reaction 8. About 30% of the bees tested contained IAPV sequences derived from the region of the genome that makes the structural proteins of the virus. Other regions of the virus were not detected.
Two additional important observations were made. Firstly, the IAPV sequences appeared to be integrated into a number of location of the DNA of the honey bee (remember IAPV is an RNA virus, so this requires some chemical modifications to be described shortly). Secondly, the IAPV sequences were expressed as RNA. This is significant because RNA is an intermediate in the production of RNAi (with apologies to the biologists who are reading this for the oversimplification and to the non-scientists for some of this gobbledegook. Bear with me.).
And now for the crunch experiment …
Virus challenge
Maori and team injected 300 white eyed honey bee pupae that lacked the integrated IAPV sequence with virus.
Only 2% survived.
They went on to inoculate a further 80 pupae selected at random. Thirteen of these survived (16%) and emerged as healthy-looking adults. The 67 corpses all showed evidence of virus replication and lacked the integrated IAPV sequence in the bee genome.
In contrast, the 13 survivors all contained integrated IAPV sequences but showed no evidence for replication of the virus.
This is of profound importance to our understanding of the resistance of honey bees to pathogens … and in the longer term for the selection or generation of virus-resistant bees.
If it is correct.
Subsequent studies
It's of such profound importance that it's extraordinary that there have been no subsequent follow-up papers (at least to my knowledge).
What there have been are number of outstanding but indirectly related studies that have demonstrated a potential mechanism for the integration of RNA sequences into a DNA genome. We also now have a much improved understanding of how such integrated sequences could confer resistance to the host of the pathogen.
Perhaps the best of these follow-up studies is one by Carla Saleh 9 on the molecular mechanisms that underlie the integration of viral RNA sequences into the host DNA genome. This study also demonstrates how an acute virus infection of insects is converted to a persistent infection.
One of the big problems with the Maori study is explaining how RNA gets integrated. RNA and DNA are chemically similar but different. You can't just join one to the other.
Saleh showed the an enzyme called an endogenous reverse transcriptase (an enzyme that converts RNA to DNA) was required. In the fruit fly virus model system she worked with she showed that this enzyme was made by a genetic element within the fruit fly genome (hence endogenous) called a retrotransposon.
Importantly, Saleh also showed that the integrated virus sequences acted as the source for interfering RNAs (RNAi) which then suppressed the replication of the virus.
The study by Saleh and colleagues is extremely elegant and explains much of the earlier work on integration of RNA pathogen sequences into the host genome.
However, it leaves a number of questions unanswered about the bits of IAPV that Maori claim are associated with virus resistance in honey bees.
The Saleh study is really compelling science. Perhaps the same process operates in honey bees?
This is where issues start to appear. The honey bee genome has now been sequenced. Perplexingly (if the Maori study is correct) it contains few transposons and no active retrotransposons.
Without a source of the reverse transcriptase enzyme there's no way for the RNA to be converted to DNA and integrated into the host genome.
The second major issue is that there are conflicting reports of the presence of viral sequences integrated in the honey bee genome. The assembled sequence 10 appears to contain no virus sequences but there are conference reports of sequences for IAPV, DWV and KBV using a PCR-based method similar to that used by Maori.
There's a lot to like about the Maori study on naturally transgenic bees (a phrase they used in the conclusion to their paper).
It explains the reported IAPV resistance of some bees/colonies (though this needs better documentation). It implicates a molecular mechanism which has subsequently been demonstrated to operate in a number of different insects and host/pathogen systems.
It's also a result that as a beekeeper and a virologist I'd also like to think offers hope for the future in terms honey bee resistance to the pathogens that can blight our colonies.
Monoculture … beelicious …
However, the absence of some key controls in the Maori study, the lack of any real follow-up papers on their really striking observation and the contradictions with some of the genomic studies on honey bees is a problem.
Eyal Maori has a very recent paper (PDF) on RNAi transmission in honey bees. It was in part prompted by the second of the IAPV studies I want to discuss that arose after IAPV was implicated as a possible cause of CCD. That study, to be covered in a future post, demonstrates field-scale analysis of RNAi-based suppression of IAPV.
It is important for two reasons. It shows a potential route to combat virus infections and, indirectly, it emphasises the importance of continuing to properly control Varroa (and hence virus) levels for the foreseeable future.
This entry was posted in Diseases, Science and tagged needs more work, phenomena, virus resistance on August 2, 2019 by David.


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Overview of Speech and Language Framework (SALF)
The SALF is a booklet which provides a common language to talk about speech and language difficulties. There are sets of descriptors of children's language across the phases from Foundation Stage to Key Stages 3 & 4. These are used to provide a profile of a child's abilities across a number of key areas of speech and language. This profile can then be used to suggest a package of support, selected from a range of options which help schools in meeting children's needs. The SALF is intended to be used by schools in collaboration with speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, specialist teachers, LA officers and parents.
SALF Speech and Language Framework
Overview of Speech and Language Audit Tool (SPLAT)
The SPLAT is intended to enable school staff to explore and enhance their current knowledge base of speech, language and communication difficulties. This is done through ideas, information and advice offered at two levels: a basic level and then more specific detail. As a folder the SPLAT is divided into sections to reflect these levels – the focus is on curriculum issues, processes of communication and assessment. Through the use of SPLAT, school staff are helped with the management of SLCN in the classroom whilst being encouraged to self-review their understanding of speech and language issues.
Speech and Language Audit Tool (SPLAT)
The Ultimate Guide to Phonological Awareness
The Ultimate Guide to Phonological Awareness
The purpose of this resources pack is to help school staff to better understand the stages of phonological awareness and to provide structured activities and materials that can be used to teach early phonological awareness skills, paving the way for the systematic teaching of phonics as described in Phase two of the Letters and Sounds document.
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Private Equity in France
Private equity in France is another story, and yes, it's a different story altogether. In this article, we will go into the nitty-gritty of the private equity market in France so that you can get an overview of what works and what doesn't.
If you're an aspirant, here's how we will talk about private equity in France –
Overview of Private Equity in France
Private Equity Services Offered in France
Top Private Equity firms in France
Private Equity Recruitment in France
Private Equity Culture in France
Salaries in Private Equity in France
Private Equity Exit Opportunities in France
If you are new to Private equity, then you may have a look at this detailed guide on what is Private Equity?
If you are an aspirant and would like to make a career in private equity in France, there's good news. In 2016, France's private equity firms raised over EUR 14.7 billion in total capital commitment. Compared to the total capital commitment in 2015, it is around a 51% increase. Rarely can we see such growth in total capital raised just within a year?
Out of EUR 14.7 billion, EUR 4.1 billion was raised by a Paris based private equity firm, and 45% of the entire capital commitment came from abroad. The foreign investment is important here, because during the last 10 years prior to 2016 (from 2006 to 2015), the foreign investment was only around 37%. In 2016, it increased to 45%. The increase in foreign investment funds was due to the notable returns made by the French banks and insurance companies.
The fascinating part of the private equity in France is the amount they invested in the companies involved in growth projects. It is a whopping EUR 12.4 billion in 2016 only. If we compare the amount with the amount invested in 2015, it would be around a sharp 15% increase. Out of these investments, 54% of the investments were done in new companies inviting new shareholders for the very first time.
What's more surprising is the number of companies in France & elsewhere who decided to take assistance from private equity in France. The number is 1893. For the last 10 years prior to 2016, the basic average of companies who took the assistance of private equity firms is 1600. However, the percentage of French companies taking assistance from private equity remained similar, around 85% of the total numbers of private equity firms. And most of the investments are made in digital and information technology companies.
Around 1376, companies changed their ownership structure as well, which is around a 14% increase in comparison with the changes in 2015. This change in structure ultimately strengthens the liquidity of the asset class.
Let's have a glance at the three types of services private equity firms in France offer –
Development Capital: Private equity in France concentrates on companies that are high growth-oriented and are super innovative and technologically superior. As a result, the investment yields better growth for the company and generates better returns for the private equity firm.
Emerging Economies: Emerging markets are the markets that can generate maximum growth and which need maximum attention. Private equity firms in France invest in emerging economies to assist in strategic advisory, financing, and portfolio construction. As a result, these private equity firms earn attractive returns and help a lot of companies in emerging economies.
Real Assets: You would agree that France is a lot of art, culture, and community values. Maintaining a similar credo, private equity firms in France invest in sustainable assets that provide social and structural benefits to local communities. These assets generate a lot of revenue for a long period of time for private equity firms in France.
According to Preqin, here are the top 10 France based private equity fund managers on the basis of total capital raised in the last 10 years –
source: prequin.com
As you can see, Adrian, by taking the balanced strategy, could raise around EUR 29 billion in the last 10 years. The rest is just a meager amount compared to Adrian's total capital commitment over the years.
You can target these funds when you would be applying for private equity jobs in France. Keep your eye for Adrian if you want to work in a top-notch private equity firm.
Also, look at the List of top 10 private equity firms.
In France, the recruitment process is a bit different than the other countries in Europe. Let's have a look at the step-by-step process –
Eligibility/Pre-requisites: There are some prerequisites for breaking into private equity in France. The first thing you should do if you're aspiring to enter the PE market is to enroll yourself in one of the top business schools there. It's mandatory because otherwise, the road would be very bumpy for you. The second thing you need to consider is to earn a few years of experience in M&A or consulting in a top-notch bank or a boutique investment bank. Third, you better be from France to get selected for a junior role. You can be a foreign national and get an opportunity in France but at top-most/senior positions. Yes, exceptions can be there, but for that, you need to network a lot.
Networking: France's PE firms value your education a lot more than you think. Depending on which degree you completed, you will get compensated. If you're from a top B-school, then your pay grade would be much higher. But if you're from a so-so school, you will be compensated much less. And there lies the importance of networking. Of course, if you can enroll yourself in a top B-school, but if not, you need to network extensively. Your job would be to connect with your alumni network and then find out people who have been working in private equity and try to get an internship in PE. If your alumni network can't help, try out Linked-In and find out people who can help you get an interview for an internship. An internship is important if you don't have any consulting experience, and you aren't even from a top-notch college.
Internships: Networking is your only tool if you want to do internships. A couple of internships will definitely help. What's killer is having a few years of experience in a consulting job and then having two internships in your arsenal? While doing these internships, make sure that you learn the secrets of the trade. But know that in France, it's pretty difficult to turn your internship into a full-time role. So, you may look for options in other countries (both for internships and full-time jobs) and then can come back to France for progressing in your PE career.
Interviews: Like any other country, you need to go through similar rounds of interviews. You will be going through 3 to 6 rounds of interview, and you will be asked questions on accounting, valuation, and the LBO model. The most noteworthy thing to mention here is that in France, PE firms concentrate on the process of every technical question than the result. For example, what sort of purchase price adjustments a buyer may make, how one can co-ordinate financing a deal with non-traditional lenders etc. And one more thing that is important is the know-how of that particular firms' strategy. Before going for an interview, you need to thoroughly research the firm, its investment strategy, how many investment deals it has made, and the approach and focus of the firm. Knowing all of these will help you answer questions during the interview, and you would be able to stand out in the crowd. At the end of the interview, you also need to present a case analysis. In France's private equity firm, they will ask you about the "2 slide analysis" of a company where you need to create a short presentation on whether you should invest in the company or not.
Language & entry barriers: You must know French. But only French will not cut. You also need to know English. And you need to be proficient in both of these languages. To test the knowledge of English, many firms conduct 20% of interviews in English and the rest in French. There's almost no entry barrier, but as a foreigner, you need to face a lot of competition with native people. As a result, it would be very hard for you to grab junior roles as a foreigner. The best option is to have a few years of experience elsewhere (in the UK or US) and then come back to France to have a senior position/s.
Do you have a look at this How to Get Into Private Equity?
In France, the work-life balance is pretty important. And that's why you will be working lesser than what you would do in PE firm in other countries. You may need to work 60+ hours. But if you're on a live deal, you may need to work much harder.
Usually, you will be going home around 11 pm. in normal situations. But when you're handling too many deals, or you need to create a report for the client's requirement, you may need to extend the time.
Another thing that bothers the full-time employees in PE firms in France is that it's very difficult to make progress. If you don't get promoted in your career, how would you build up your career in private equity in France! Still, the most surprising thing is the attrition rate is pretty low in PE firms in France, and everyone loves to grind day in and day out.
Compensation may be the thing for which people stick to their jobs and don't seem to leave private equity in France at all. Let's have a look at the graph created by statista.com, and then we will discuss the salary of private equity professional in France –
source: robertwalters.com
As you can see the chart, shows that as a junior employee, you will earn EUR 60,000 – 80,000per annum, which is not at all bad. If you have more experience, you will earn much more (i.e., around EUR 80,000 – 150,000 per annum on average. When you have 12+ years of experience, you will earn more than EUR 150,000 per annum.
It is strange to know that even after there's little or no growth in private equity in France, people don't seem to leave their job. For which there are two problems arise –
First, as they don't leave their job, newcomers don't get an opportunity to enter the PE market.
Second, the chances of growth of those full-time employees get stunted.
But, you still can look for exit opportunities if you think prudently. You can leave the job in France and can try your luck in the US or in the UK. If you can go to London, it would be difficult to stand out because there are many French people out there. But if you aim to work in the PE market in the US, you would be able to stand out in the crowd, and it would also be good for your career growth.
In a nutshell, Private equity in France is good for pursuing your PE career, but there are few issues you need to consider. First, you will not get the job easily because the attrition rate in the PE market is too low (no-one leaves the job easily). Second, there's almost no progress for full-time employees. Third, educational background is a big decider for your compensation. So you need to get clear about your priorities and then take action accordingly.
This article has been a guide to Private Equity in France, their services offered, the recruitment process, their culture, top private equity firms in France, salaries, and exit opportunities. You may also have a look at the following article for learning more about Private Equity
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A cat dies, a community is born: all hail Sir Hamish!
The Sunday Edition·Personal essay
Paula Hudson Lunn's grief over the death of Sir Hamish, her tough old orange tabby cat, was eased when she discovered he had been much loved by her neighbours and friends as well.
CBC Radio · Posted: Jan 06, 2019 12:10 PM ET | Last Updated: July 12
Hamish the cat used to live under the verandah at Paula Hudson Lunn's house in Nelson, B.C. (Paula Hudson Lunn)
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Originally published on January 6, 2019.
by Paula Hudson Lunn
Sir Hamish, Lord of Crack Manor — Hamish — was my cat.
He came into my life just over 10 years ago when I rented the wonderful hundred-year-old house where I still live. I affectionately named my place 'Crack Manor,' because it was a dilapidated drug house when I rented it.
The landlady who took it over didn't even want to show it to me because she didn't think I'd accept it. She was planning a clean-up/reno, but hadn't started yet.
I told her loved it, that I could turn an outhouse into a home. And, I did.
Unbeknownst to me, there was already another resident … living under the veranda.
Hamish was Paula's feline and Paula was Hamish's human. (Paula Hudson Lunn)
He'd been there as long as anyone could remember. And that was Hamish, though he didn't have that name at the time. He was referred to as the big, orange, no-name cat.
I heard many stories about him, including his regular confrontations with any dog that had the audacity to come near the property. I witnessed his prowess. In fact, when I moved here, I had a dog and he attacked her.
I had no intention of taking in a semi-feral, gruff old cat, let alone come to love and care for him.
Ha ha … the joke was on me. I became his human and he became Sir Hamish, Lord of Crack Manor.
Hamish died this past summer. It wasn't unexpected. He was, after all, 20 years old.
He mostly slept his last few months, stretched out in the sun on the front verandah steps.
Hamish wasn't 'just a cat.' He was my companion and, when he died, I felt alone in my loss. But it turns out that wasn't so.
I went to work the day he died, knowing his health issues had progressed to unmanageable.
That once hefty, strong, ginger boy, the one who chased down dogs at the end of the walk, the one who stood his ground with raccoons and skunks … that fierce and mighty cat, now ravaged by arthritis, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and a host of other aged-cat conditions, could barely hold himself up.
I had a vet appointment that day. I hoped the vet could prescribe a miracle, but knew I might just have to say goodbye instead.
Mid-morning, something happened with one of the computer programs I was using at work, and I went to talk to tech support.
Kirk, the techie, said something to me, like, "So you want me to fix your screw up?"
I burst into tears and went back to my desk.
Before leaving for the day, I sent Kirk an email: "Sorry I started crying. It wasn't anything you said. My cat is dying. I think it's today. Kind regards, Paula."
Then I went home and took my cat to the vet. Sir Hamish lay dead on my lap 25 minutes later.
The next morning, I had an email from Kirk: "So sorry about the kitty. We lost one to a cougar a few days ago, and it hurts."
I stared at the email and cried.
A few minutes later, someone touched my shoulder. I turned around to find my co-workers holding a card and a bottle of wine.
They said they'd always loved the Hamish stories I told them, and they would miss him too.
Hamish didn't just enrich my life with stories, with humour and with love, he connected me to my community. - Paula Hudson Lunn
When I got home, two good friends were at work digging a grave in the patch of sunlight where Hamish use to lie when I worked in the garden.
One of the guys had stuck a piece of duct tape on the front of his sweater to resemble a cleric's collar. It made me laugh. We buried Hamish, drank the wine from work, and told Hamish stories. And I realized how much of a presence Hamish had had, beyond his perch on my verandah.
Over the years I'd seen people taking photos of him asleep on the step. Neighbours walking their dogs regularly stopped to tell me how feisty he was. I'd watched children come up the walk to pet him.
As he deteriorated over the summer, passersby would check to see if he was still alive and ask how he was doing.
He really belonged to them as much as to me.
Flowers were left for Hamish by neighbours who were fond of the cat. (Paula Hudson Lunn)
It occurred to me they'd want to know he was gone. So that night, after the 'funeral,' I put Hamish's basket out at the front steps with flowers from the garden and a picture of an orange cat in it.
The next morning I was having my coffee on the verandah when some people from down the street walked by.
They looked at the basket, then at me: "He died?" one woman asked.
"I buried him yesterday," I said.
They told me how sorry they were; that he was such a wonderful fellow. And then they carried on. A few minutes later one of them came back.
She was crying and gave me a hug and said Hamish had, "been such a fixture on the street ... it wouldn't be the same without him."
Over the next few days, small bouquets were left in Hamish's basket — from an ex-boyfriend who had always been allergic, from a man whose dog I gave treats to at the coffee shop down the way, from a family two blocks over … from my vet.
Hamish was not famous but he was beloved and memorable.
One note I received called him, "the most vibrant, wise feline gentleman of all time."
He most certainly was.
Hamish didn't just enrich my life with stories, with humour and with love, he connected me to my community.
When he died I got to experience the extent and complexity of that connection.
Months later, people still stop to talk about the cat, and Kirk, the techie at work, still asks me every day how I'm doing.
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In the U.S., drug companies spend more than $50 billion on R&D, while in Europe spending surpasses €30 billion. To help lower costs and to reduce the time taken for new drugs to hit the market, the pharmaceutical sector is turning to machine learning.
Bristol	- New drug and material discoveries can be untangled using virtual reality, according to a new startup Interactive Scientific and Oracle Corporation, which was developed from the University of Bristol.
Toronto	- A new healthcare startup venture, formed from University of Toronto researchers, has raised sufficient capital to begin developing a program to assess existing research in order to speed up new medicinal drug discovery.
The drive for new medications addresses patient need and is the motor that keeps the pharmaceutical sector turning. To accelerate the drug discovery process, pharmaceutical organizations are turning to artificial intelligence.
Toronto	- A new medical technology has been developed, in the form of a liquid biopsy". This Canadian technology is designed to detect those patients who may not respond to conventional chemotherapy for prostate cancer.
Helsinki	- A new molecule has proved promising in laboratory test in relation to antidepressant therapy. This relates to a better understanding as to how the brain regulates depression and anxiety.


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Directed by: James Cameron
Starring: Ed Harris, Leo Burmester, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-fi, Thriller
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Visible crew/equipment: During Bud and Coffey's fight in the lab, we see a lightbulb swinging from side to side between the two men. If you look closely, you can see a hand (belonging to a third person) pushing the lightbulb. The only people in the room are Bud and Coffey. (01:44:16)
Visible crew/equipment: Watch the special edition version of the movie. During the scene when the crane is falling down on top of the sub, the camera is following people around the passages. When it comes to the end of a hall, and a hatch is shut in our face, we can see the shadow of the camera equipment in the door. (00:54:13)
Visible crew/equipment: During the scene where Bud and Lindsey are arguing about who will wear the scuba equipment back to the rig from their downed mini sub, a hand with a cloth wipes water off the camera. It's during the line when the camera is facing Bud and he says "Don't argue with me goddammit, just put it on." This is visible in the 4:3 version for TV, as well as the widescreen version on DVD.
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Visible crew/equipment: The ship is moving underwater and explosions are going off left and right. The main female character says she is going to check the battery room. As she goes, the camera is in front of her, and its shadow, including a microphone antenna are on her.
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Continuity mistake: Early in the film Bud throws his wedding ring down the latrine and then retrieves it with his right hand so it is covered with the blue disinfectant. In a (much) later scene, Bud has a blue right hand, despite not having had one in the intervening period. (01:44:48)
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Bud Brigman: The guy is on his own, he's cut off from his chain of command, he's showing signs of pressure-induced psychosis, and he has a nuclear weapon. So as a personal favour to me, could you put your tongue in neutral for a while?!
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Trivia: The dead sailor harbouring a live crab, spooking Jammer out of his wits in the sunk submarine, is director James Cameron's younger brother Mike. The scene had to be shot several times to get it right, forcing Mike to hold the live crabs in his mouth, until the cry for "action", before releasing them. At one point he had to crush one with his teeth, as it gave him quite a bit of grief. Brotherly love immortalized.
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Question: What was Lindsey referring to when she called Coffey "Roger Ramjet"?
Answer: Roger Ramjet was a 1960's American cartoon character who was extremely patriotic, but dimwitted.
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Answer: She's comparing the overzealous, gung-ho Coffey to the 1960s cartoon character, Roger Ramjet, a frenetic, extremely patriotic, though not particularly bright American-hero guy. He worked for the U.S. government and routinely saved the world, using energy pills that gave him brief increased strength.
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Answer: Dudley Do-right, Inspector Clouseau or Maxwell Smart, only in a '50's space cartoon, that's Roger Ramjet (I imagine Buzz Lightyear is the nearest pop cultural successor).
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Early in the film Bud throws his wedding ring down the latrine and then retrieves it with his right hand so it is covered with the blue disinfectant. In a (much) later scene, Bud has a blue right hand, despite not having had one in the intervening period.
The dead sailor harbouring a live crab, spooking Jammer out of his wits in the sunk submarine, is director James Cameron's younger brother Mike. The scene had to be shot several times to get it right, forcing Mike to hold the live crabs in his mouth, until the cry for "action", before releasing them. At one point he had to crush one with his teeth, as it gave him quite a bit of grief. Brotherly love immortalized.


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Matthew "Matt" Gilks (ur. 4 czerwca 1982 w Rochdale, Wielka Brytania) – szkocki piłkarz, grający na pozycji bramkarza. Mierzy 185 cm wzrostu i waży 78 kg.

Kariera klubowa

Rochdale
Karierę piłkarską Gilks zaczął w Rochdale, w wieku 13 lat, skąd w 2000 roku został włączony do pierwszej drużyny tego zespołu. Został pierwszym bramkarzem drużyny. Spędził w tym klubie siedem lat, występując w 166 spotkaniach ligowych.

Norwich
W 2007 roku Gilks podpisał kontrakt z grającym wtedy w Football League Championship Norwich City, jednak w barwach tego klubu nie rozegrał ani jednego spotkania.

Blackpool
W 2008 roku Gilks podpisał kontrakt z Blackpool. W barwach tego klubu Gilks zadebiutował 12 sierpnia 2008 roku w meczu Pucharu Ligi Angielskiej z Macclesfield Town. W tym samym roku został wypożyczony do Shrewsbury Town, gdzie rozegrał tylko 4 mecze. Po powrocie z wypożyczenia, Gilks stał się z czasem pierwszym bramkarzem tego klubu. W sezonie 2009/2010 Gilks awansował ze swoim zespołem do Premier League, lecz z powodu kontuzji rozegrał w najwyższej klasie rozgrywek tylko 11 spotkań. Podpisał nowy dwuletni kontrakt w lipcu 2011 roku.

Burnley
Gilks podpisał 2-letnią umowę w 2014 roku z beniaminkiem Premier League Burnley. W tej drużynie w ciągu 2 lat nie rozegrał żadnego ligowego meczu.

Rangers
W czerwcu 2016 roku Gilks przeszedł do szkockiej drużyny –. Zadebiutował 19 lipca w meczu o Puchar Ligi Szkockiej przeciwko Annan Athletic.

Kariera reprezentacyjna
Mimo że Gilks urodził się w Anglii, to w 2010 został powołany do reprezentacji Szkocji w piłce nożnej. 15 sierpnia 2012 roku zadebiutował w reprezentacji w towarzyskim meczu z Australią rozegranym w Edynburgu.

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Piłkarze Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Piłkarze Burnley F.C.
Piłkarze Rangers F.C.
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European Brain Project Extended
The European Commission has agreed to add three years of funding to the Human Brain Project, which has had its detractors since launching in 2013.
Bob Grant
From 2017 to 2022, Bob Grant was Editor in Chief of The Scientist, where he started in 2007 as a Staff Writer.
Nov 3, 2015 | 1 min read
WIKIMEDIA, ABOUTMODAFINIL.COMThe Human Brain Project (HBP), Europe's answer to the US National Institutes of Health's BRAIN Initiative, will survive at least until 2019, according to the European Commission. The HBP has weathered criticisms of its administrative structure and threats of boycotts from neuroscientists since it launched two years ago.
Last week (October 30), the European Commission, which conducted a review of the project earlier this year, announced that it would fund the HBP through 2019, past the its 30-month "ramp-up" stage ending in April 2016. "The challenge for the HBP will now be to regain scientific and public confidence with undiminished effort," Wolfgang Marquardt, director of the Jülich Research Centre in Germany and chair of the project's mediation committee, told Nature.
The European Commission is guaranteeing an annual infusion of €89 million into the HBP for the next three years. It was initially conceived as a 10-year,...
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Apple Music high-fidelity plan to release in 'coming weeks'
By Abhay Ram
Published May 2, 2021 10:11 pm UTC
Apple is planning to release a HiFi music streaming plan in the near future, reports Hits Double Daily. It adds that close label sources have confirmed the existence of such a premium plan being released soon. To be precise, the blog says that the new Apple Music plan will be announced in the "coming weeks".
The new upcoming top tier plan will reportedly cost $9.99 (USD) on a monthly basis, according to Hits Double Daily. The price point is the same as the current standard plan being offered by Apple Music. The higher quality plan will likely offer a slightly or fully lossless audio quality – allowing users to listen to music as intended by creators.
Spotify also scheduled to release HiFi plan
The music streaming industry leader Spotify has already announced its plans to release a HiFi music plan in the near future. The company has said that its new high-fidelity music streaming plan will be released in the later part of 2021. It has said that users will be able to "upgrade their sound quality to Spotify HiFi and listen to their favorite songs the way artists intended."
While Spotify continues to maintain a lead in the music streaming market, Apple Music has grown exponentially since its debut in 2015. While Spotify offers both free ad-supported subscription and ad-free premium subscription plans, Apple Music only offers premium subscription plans. The free plans by Spotify have enabled it to attract more users as compared to Apple Music.
Apple is scheduled to hold its annual developers conference WWDC in June. The main keynote is scheduled on June 7, and it is possible that the new high-fidelity music streaming service/plan could be announced at the event. The company is expected to announce the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
The HiFi Apple Music streaming plan is said to roll out in the "coming weeks".
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Luciano (; m. ) foi um oficial romano do , ativo durante o reinado do imperador  .

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Luciano era talvez cristão. Era filho de Florêncio e talvez irmão do indivíduo homônimo. Aparece pela primeira vez em 388, quando visitou a Fenícia e serviu como consular da Síria. Segundo Libânio, ele lisonjeou a multidão do teatro e desprezou o conselho de Antioquia ao limitar os dias de recepção para quatro ao mês. Uma embaixada foi enviada a Constantinopla para reclamar de sua conduta e a do prefeito pretoriano do Oriente Eutôlmio Taciano. Seus apoiantes eram hostis a Arcádio, Próculo e Taciano e o último o depôs com a ajuda do mestre dos soldados do Oriente. Seu governo duro e queda são descritas, sem citar seu nome, na oração 1.269-70 de Libânio.

Em 393, Libânio ganhou o favor do prefeito pretoriano Rufino através de presentes e Luciano foi recomendado por ele ao imperador Teodósio, que nomeou-o conde do Oriente. Neste ofício, comportou-se com probidade exemplar, recusando uma petição ilegal do tio do imperador, Euquério. Euquério queixou-se com Teodósio, que repreendeu Rufino e este viajou pessoalmente para Antioquia e fez com que Luciano fosse flagelado até a morte. Zósimo registra o incidente no reinado de Arcádio , porém a visita de Rufino a Antioquia ocorreu em 393 e esta é a data provável. Libânio compôs uma oração contra ele.

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Notopygus minkii är en stekelart som beskrevs av Vollenhoven 1878. Notopygus minkii ingår i släktet Notopygus och familjen brokparasitsteklar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Frequently these days, I am approached by someone complaining to me about the problems with modern society in the United States. The complaints tend to cover a wide spectrum: the economy is collapsing, the education system is inadequate, there are too many regulations, taxation is out of control, etc.
While each of these statements may be true, I do not believe that any of them represent the cause of their respective complaints. Rather, they are each a symptom of a more basic problem.
In ancient Rome, the government (i.e. Caesar) gave the general population free bread and circuses, in the form of "games" held at the Coliseum. These "games" were one-sided affairs that pit fully armed and armored Roman champions against unarmed gladiator slaves. Frequently, they would add live tigers to the bout, making it that much more certain that the slaves would be killed.
All tyrannies, regardless of their origins, use fear to maintain their power bases.
The worst tyrannical powers have used fear to maintain order and insure that the people comply with their demands: Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini and Mao are just a few examples. Fear has also been used by "benevolent" groups such as religious organizations to maintain control, but I will save that discussion for another time.
In other words if like me, you view government from the Thomas Paine school of thought, then governments - all governments - are inherently evil. This means that government is never your friend and only your ally when its own evil objectives benefit from the alliance.
Couple this characterization of government with the growing paranoia being displayed by numerous governments around the world, and what you get is a very chilling image of the future. I for one find it to be very frightening, indeed!
I tried watching the news this morning, and nary a word was said about this being Dec. 7--- Pearl Harbor Day... zero, zip, nada...and now I hear the kiddos say they are not taught that World War II was ever fought, nor Korea, nor Nam... a few sparse words about World War I, maybe... but, plenty of stuff on how Johnny has two mamas, and more ruinous to the country teachings, but nothing on how it actually faced adversity time after time and still pulled through...this is disgusting.
Once upon a time lying was unacceptable; it was simply not allowed. Those who lied were branded as untrustworthy. They were shunned in business and social circles. Lying was neither condoned nor ignored.
However, the voice of truth seems to have been silenced among the people. How else can you explain modern society's acceptance of lies as a natural part of life? Lies are accepted as truth in every aspect of our culture. Lies are told between family members, government and citizen, clergy and parishioner, and no one seems to care.
No amount of social engineering can ever abrogate this fundamental Truth; it resonates throughout every aspect of my being. It is my living sentiment and it will be my dying sentiment. Life without freedom is no life at all. I was born to be free.
According to one report, the Gulf of Mexico oil gusher has been capped; other reports suggest the environmental disaster is far from done. One report says that we are currently enjoying an economic recovery; another says the Depression has only just started and there is much more financial devastation coming. According to some experts, fluoride prevents tooth decay; others say fluoride hurts your teeth. It continues endlessly.


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The Dakota Combo is an all-star high school ensemble from the Twin Cities metro area and beyond, selected each year by open auditions. A program of the MacPhail Center for Music funded by the Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education, the Combo is directed by bassist Adam Linz and studies and performs throughout the school year, including at the Twin Cities and Iowa City Jazz Festivals. This year the combo is a quintet: Adam Astrup, guitar (Ricori High School), Ivan Cunningham, alto sax (South High), Riley Swain, bari sax (Southwest High School), Max Voda, bass (Southwest High School), and Simon Petrick, drums (Post Secondary Education Options, U of M).


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Q: Video tag won't autoplay in firefox, DOMException I'm using Firefox 62.0.3 on my tablet, it works on one of the tablets but not the other.
On one tablet I am getting an error that says
DOMException: "The fetching process for the media resource was aborted by the user agent at the user's request."
I am not at all sure what this is telling me, does my video need to be within a clickhandler? I thought if autoplay is true and muted is true, i am good to go?
Again it works on the other tablet with the same firefox version.
<video id="asd" class="asd" oncreate={(el) => stream.start(el)}> Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.</video>
I then do
this.peerConnection.ontrack = (event) => {
        const mediaStream = event.streams[0];
        let remoteVideoElement = document.getElementById('stream');
        remoteVideoElement.autoplay = "true";
        remoteVideoElement.defaultMuted = "true";
        remoteVideoElement.muted = "muted";
        remoteVideoElement.playsinline = "true";

        if ('srcObject' in remoteVideoElement) {
            remoteVideoElement.srcObject = mediaStream;
        } else {
            // Avoid using this in new browsers, as it is going away.
            remoteVideoElement.src = URL.createObjectURL(mediaStream);
        }
        let playPromise = remoteVideoElement.play();

        if (playPromise !== undefined) {
            playPromise.then((_) => {
                // will play video
            }).catch((err) => {
                console.error("playPromise error: ", err);
            })
        } else {
            console.error("playPromise is undefined: ", playPromise);
            remoteVideoElement.load();
        }
    }

It works but when i try to resolve playPromise it gives the DOMException error, and load() does not work either on the tablet that is giving issues.

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Upon return of my first Pentax AP (the first Pentax M42 screw-mount SLR marketed in US) from Scott Hendrickson's outstanding CLA service, one of my first thoughts was that this might be very close to what Oskar Barnack would have designed, had he been compelled to design an SLR. This impression did not come from merely the obvious similarities in the way shutter speed is selected – not to mention the fact that maximum shutter speed is 500 – but comes from the feel of the advance lever, the sensation of the shutter release, the sound of the shutter, the solid feel; the overall gestalt of construction and mechanism. It is as if someone very knowledgeable and satisfied with the design of a rangefinder put it to themselves: "how can I best design a camera with the advantages of SLR focusing, but retain as much of the rangefinder camera convenience as possible?" And in doing so they rendering a masterpiece.
The chrome finish is very similar in appearance and feel to my Leica IIIc and IIIg. The tension and overall smooth feel of the film advance lever is very similar to the M2…but not nearly as long in stroke. The shutter, although a bit louder – and I mean "a bit" – has the same general sound as an M camera. Nothing rattles; whether cocked or not, it feels and behaves as though chiseled out of a solid block of metal; furthermore, exclusive of the prism hump, the overall size and weight of the camera is about the same as an M2.
The view through the finder is enough to make any nostalgia buff smile: the central region is a large ground glass area surrounded by fresnel rings…that's it; reminding very much of the focusing screen of a Hasselblad 500C.…. No lines, needles, LED light; no numbers, lettering or anything else to distract you from the various parts of the scene that magically fades in and out of focus as you compose. Again, to stick with the main comparison, it is as close to the simple magic of a rangefinder patch as is possible with an SLR prism arrangement. The camera is doing nothing for you; you experiment, moving your eye toward and away from finder window, finding what works best for you….making the experience entirely your own. Any improvement in result will come purely from improvement in your skill and effort.
If I may …. an exposition on an aspect of OVF (optical viewfinder) not often expounded upon in the great OVF vs. EVF debate: that being, the EVF robs you of some cherished moments with the unique characteristics of fine old glass – or even, fine new glass. With EVF, you never do actually get an opportunity to view the world through the lens. With Pentax AP, you do get this opportunity, and in the most raw interpretation of the act. Even if the photograph does not turn out exactly as you envisioned, and you walk away without the prized, perfect image, you still have the view, the joy, of that vision in your head. You were there. You saw it through that magical Zeiss 50mm 1.4 Planar….. With an EVF, well, you watched the video.
On the subject of lenses, this is another aspect of the AP that will sit well with those used to rangefinder photography. While not as small as the delightfully tiny and lightweight lenses used on a Barnack Leica, they are small. The AP, packed with Pentax M42 55mm f2, 35mm f4, and and 105mm f2.8 does take up more room than my IIIC with comparable lens set, but can be packed- with IIIC, including comparable lenses- in my Domke F-5XB……a shoulder bag not much larger than my shaving kit. Oh, and there is still room for the superb, and cheap, M42 Takumar 50mm 1.4 – if you feel the need for a fast lens.
At this point, given the length and breadth of modern comprehensive camera reviews I have read over the past few years, I begin to feel somewhat inadequate to this task. There is not really much, beyond the sensation, i.e. "haptics," of use to expound upon. it is, quite literally, in substance, nothing more than a metal box to facilitate: storage and advancement of film; manual focus of lens; selection of shutter speed, and activation of shutter. But for a mechanism of that type, it is superb.
There you have it: spartan in feature; elegant and solid in design; able to stand up to the test of time; convenient in size and weight; unobtrusive and fulfilling in operation. I am pretty sure Oskar would have liked it.
OBTW, I own two. One came with a Takumar 58mm f2.4 lens attached, the second came with the Takumar 58mm f2.0. In both cases, camera and lens, together, resulted in a raid on the family treasure of about half the value that either of the lenses, alone, would normally demand.
If you see one for sale, pick it up and give it a fondle.
This entry was posted in Collectible Leicas, Film photography and tagged Asahi Pentax on July 14, 2016 by Leicaphila.
I understand your love; I felt like that about my Nikon F, one reason I didn't buy into Leica M cameras. The beauty of the image on a ground glass screen truly is visceral. Not to mention 100% viewfinder coverage of captured area, which I don't think Pentax offered and rangefinders don't.
Regarding the difference between OVF finders and EVFs, there's as powerful a difference between manual focus and autofocus: focussing a manual lens, especially a longish one, is an experience that's beyond just photographic: you can almost taste distance as the planes change whilst you're turning that ring – it's a visual experience, not just a rapid in/out of focus.
Yes, there's more to photography than pictures; often, the journey and the vehicle are more rewarding than the destination.
Only to chime in with an echo of agreement.
I was blown away and utterly charmed with a Spotmatic SP for all the reasons you touch on. Embarrassingly cheap at a garage sale and yet those hard to describe intangibles that contribute to the Leica myth are there in spades.
Heck, I'd go one further and suggest that the enjoyment derived is equal if not surpasses my ol'Leica M4-2 and 35mm Summicron with an aperture ring that squeaks!
I applaud the comparison. Well played and daringly apropos.
The Spotmatic was an amazingly well-made precision device. And it was about as compact as you could get for a 35mm film single reflex camera (the Olympus OMs and Pentax ME/MX were a bit smaller). I think the Spotmatic was closer to the Leica ethos than the much bulkier and heavier Leicaflex models. We still have in the household a Spotmatic that my wife bought in 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts. Optical quality with the 55 mm f/1.8 Takumar lens is great. The stop-down exposure meter is fine with the genuine mercury batteries. I think one omission the designers made was to not include a mirror lockup control.


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If you'd like to contribute your own tattoo images and stories to the Museum People's Tattoos blog, feel free to send me an email.
Producing exhibits on a shoestring budget is a challenge, but there are definitely tips and tricks to do good stuff on the cheap.
Speaking of which, I am so happy to be able to share an article that I wrote entitled, "Producing Great Exhibits on a (Not So Great) Budget" for the latest (January/February 2014) issue of Dimensions Magazine.
Dimensions is the award-winning bimonthly magazine of ASTC (The Association of Science-Technology Centers.) If you're not already a subscriber, you can check out past issues and other features such as podcasts and extended on-line articles by clicking over to the Dimensions webpages.
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I'll post further instructions for providing us with feedback in case you cannot attend either hearing.
You're Invited to the Public Art Town Hall Meeting!
The City of Worcester is working to encourage and promote the enrichment of the cultural landscape of our city through aesthetic improvements of public spaces,uniting artist, and community, and inspiring civic pride. Come learn about the recent public art installations as well as hear the results of our creative space survey results.
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The Public Art Working Group (PAWG) is made up of artists and art lovers who are committed to supporting public art in Worcester. You can learn more about the Public Art initiative at www.Worcestermass.org/PublicArt.
Last week this blog reported on a very short new fire hydrant on Mill Street. The same day that it was reported here, it was also reported to DPW via an online customer service request.
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If you've travelled Worcester's wild west at all this year, you're undoubtedly acquainted with the seemingly endless road work going on along Mill Street to replace the water supply pipes. One hopes they'll be done with the work before winter sets in.
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On Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, from 10am-4pm in the Saxe Room at the main branch of Worcester Public Library, the Friends of WPL will hold our Fall book sale.
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Someone asked me if attending many debates had changed the way I will vote this election.
After a few debates, my mind had been changed.
There was an incumbent I had not previously voted for. I was impressed by his understanding of many issues, his ability to point out what is (and — just as important — what is not) possible for an elected official to accomplish, and what is and is not legal according to current state law. I appreciated his thoughtfulness in the answers to questions.
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The issue of safety, especially school safety, has taken up much of the conversation, both on the city council and school committee sides.
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If you mention metal detectors in your campaign materials, I will not vote for you.
You might have different criteria, different metrics.
Ultimately, I vote for candidates who are well-informed, thoughtful, and caring. I don't have to agree with a candidate on all issues, but it's terribly important to have elected officials who are prepared, willing to learn, and — above all else — willing to stand for what is right.
Vote for Tracy O'Connell Novick for School Committee.
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Diarmuid Gavin: 'Wicklow is one of the most inspiring places to live'
In part two of our Everyday Adventures series in association with Jaguar Land Rover, garden designer Diarmuid Gavin and journalist Liz Dwyer take a road trip through the Wicklow hills
Mon, Feb 11, 2019, 06:00
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Liz Dwyer and Diarmuid Gavin in Wicklow with 'Disco'; Gavin's nickname for his Land Rover Discovery Commercial.
Liz Dwyer and Diarmuid Gavin in Wicklow with 'Disco'; Gavin's nickname for his Land Rover Discovery Commercial. Photographs: Conor Mulhern
Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin's plantation-style home in Wicklow is just as eccentric and charismatic as its owner: crammed with artwork, statement furniture, salvaged antiques and a bathtub perched on the wraparound veranda out back – as you do when you're a celebrity horticulturist. His own garden, however, although densely planted, is a lot less pruned and show-stopping than you'd expect. "Well, we are in the depths of winter, and I'm so busy with clients all over the world, I hardly get the time to focus on my own garden," says Gavin, explaining his cobbler-with-no-shoes-scenario.
Today he has some rare downtime and is at home with his wife, Justine, having just done the schoolrun to Bray with his teenage daughter, Eppi. After a strong coffee in their cosy kitchen, Gavin, Roxy – his beloved black goldendoodle dog – and I depart for a road trip around his home turf in Co Wicklow. His car of choice? A Land Rover Discovery Commercial with a comfortable interior for driving on country roads and a boot big enough to carry the plants and tools to tackle any garden job.
Diarmuid Gavin and Roxy the goldendooddle, departing for a road trip around Co Wicklow.
As we drive through the Wicklow hills it's clear he's bewitched by the area, excitedly pointing out all the varieties of rare flora and unusual wildlife as we pass.
"What I love about Roundwood, Laragh, Glendalough and all these spots is you turn off the N11, head up the hill and in just a few minutes you get right into the heart of Ireland. There's this incredible tapestry of lakes, mountains, bogland, forests, pastureland, farms, quaint villages and, of course, the highest pub in Ireland [Kavanagh's – a hotly debated fact among publicans]. The colours and textures of the landscape change every few minutes and I just get lost in it all. The entire area is like a microcosm of Ireland and it's literally one of the most inspiring to live," says Gavin.
He clearly loves to drive, and says that he does a lot of his "best thinking" when out on the open road. "I'm fixated with work and, as Justine will tell you, I always take on too many things. My brain becomes this big muddle of ideas and the best way for me to clean it up is to get into the car and go on a long journey. When I'm driving everything solves itself; solutions bubble up to problems that have been bugging me, designs start emerging for gardens I'm working on, and I right all the world's wrongs."
Diarmuid Gavin and his Land Rover Discovery Commercial
From a more practical point of view, Gavin's spacious car doubles up as his office – handy given that it has a generous boot space and a dedicated area for storing longhandled tools. He currently spends two or three days each week working in the UK and, when possible, he will take the ferry from Dublin over to Holyhead and drive rather than fly.
"I go nuts in traffic and commuting to and from the airport is hell. When I ferry and take the Disco [his pet name for the Discovery] over, I can go straight to the location – and I get to bring all my tools, plants, samples, drawings and whatever else I need in the boot. In fact, I pretty much live my entire life out of my boot."
Diarmuid Gavin and Liz Dwyer at the foot of the Sugarloaf, where Gavin and Roxy set off for their daily walk.
Then there are the dogs. "Roxy and Coco Chanel love to come with me on local jobs, so it's a good job my boot is ginormous," he says referring to the Land Rover Discovery Commercial's impressive 1,856 litres of rear load space. "This car is so comfortable, I wouldn't even mind sleeping in there and there have been a few nights on jobs that have gone till dawn when I've had to," he adds.
For many years, Gavin has been dividing his time between Ireland and London, where he has an office that serves his international clients, who include celebrities and even royalty. They all want a sprinkling of Gavin's creative genius in their backyards or palace gardens. These are big budget clients with big demands; one such client calls as we are driving, to place an order for €350,000 worth of mature trees to line their driveway.
TV work takes him across the Irish Sea on an almost weekly basis. He's just wrapped on a new show called The Great British Garden Challenge, to be aired on Channel 5 this spring. "It's not unlike The Great British Bake Off, but the contestants are professional or semi-professional gardeners, and we travel around the country to their projects and I am one of the judges."
Over the past 15 years, he's presented BBC programmes such as Gardeners' World, Home Front and Gardens Through Time, and has made guest appearances on countless other shows, but is growing weary of television work, "I'd much rather be working in the garden or coming up with more creative challenges."
Diarmuid Gavin's Land Rover Discovery Commercial doubles up as his office, with a generous boot space and dedicated area for storing longhandled tools.
And his next creative challenge is possibly the most ambitious – either crazy or a stroke of genius: a plant shop with a tattoo parlour. Last year he opened up Outer Spaces on South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, in conjunction with Dunnes Stores. A plant shop and coffeehouse-cum-hipster hangout aimed at the Instagram generation, "it's for the new breed of gardeners who don't have big budgets or big gardens but who appreciate beautiful house plants and succulents." The concept has been received so well that the collaboration is set to expand to include pots, tools and garden accessories and will be rolled out in select Dunnes Stores this spring.
This trend, Gavin believes, has been fuelled by Instagram above all – urging me to follow the accounts of plant stores Wildern in Amsterdam and Prick in east London. He himself loves checking in and posting on Insta, but refuses to follow anyone but family, "in case I want to unfollow them. I don't want to offend them so it's easier not to follow them in the first place," he says, by way of explaining his social media strategy.
Liz Dwyer and Diarmuid Gavin with Diarmuid's Land Rover Discovery Commercial
Spurred on by the success of Open Spaces, and the hours scrolling on Instagram, Gavin wants to take experimental retailing to another level. "I was thinking to myself , 'what do youngsters love most?' And it dawned on me: tattoos! Apparently, there are more young people in the UK inked than not, so why not have a tattoo parlour in a plant shop, that also sells coffee and food?" He's currently eyeing up a unit in Kent, in England, for the store, as well as pulling all the elements together and trying to find a team of tattoo artists and botanists to staff the store. Does he have any tattoos himself? "No, but if this goes ahead, I'll probably have to get a cactus inked on my bottom to put my money where my mouth is."
We end our enlightening road trip at the foot of the Sugarloaf, where Gavin and Roxy set off for their daily walk. "If I don't get out for a long walk I go nuts. I need them to keep my mind calm," he explains. If this is calm Gavin, can you just imagine what hyper Gavin's mind looks like?
Everyday Adventures with Jaguar Land Rover
Everyday Adventures is a five-part series of in-car interviews with Jaguar Land Rover brand ambassadors as they take us to places that mean something special to them. Accompanied by Irish Times journalist, Liz Dwyer, we're taken on a journey with each personality, discovering their ideas and inspirations.
This week, Diarmuid Gavin travels around north Wicklow in his Land Rover Discovery Commercial. A hard-working vehicle, Discovery Commercial combines outstanding comfort and refinement with durability and class-leading versatility.
With convenient side and tailgate access, the impressive loadspace and underfloor stowage can accommodate all the equipment you need for your work. And with a powerful 3.0 SDV6 engine plus a full 3,500kg towing capability, it does all the heavy lifting so you can get on with the job. As a commercial vehicle, the new Discovery Commercial benefits from a VAT refund for businesses.
See landrover.ie/discovery-commercial for more information and book your test drive today.
About Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world's leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world's premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. The 2019 range of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles is available to test drive from our state-of-the-art landmark showrooms across the country.
See jaguar.ie and landrover.ie to locate your nearest retailer.
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Fairley, Barnes face off in Covington School Board election
By Charles Herrington | October 16, 2020 at 10:09 PM CDT - Updated October 16 at 11:32 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Two people are running for the District Five seat on the Covington County School Board.
One candidate, Charles Fairley, is already on the Board.
He was appointed last June to fill a vacant District Five seat.
His challenger, Elaine Barnes, recently retired from the Covington County School District, where she was a substitute teacher and bus driver.
"The School Board is a great place to be, to help do what I can to help the community, help to be a cohesive board, help the administration do the things that are great for the kids," said Fairley, who is manager of AbilityWorks Inc. in Laurel and a veteran of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
"I'm a people person, I'm compassionate and I have a real passion for people and especially those who seemingly don't see any self-worth," said Barnes, who is also the coordinator of the annual Black Heritage Celebration in Covington County.
Fairley and Barnes will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election.
Charles Herrington
Charles has worked at WDAM for more than two decades. He was born and raised in Hattiesburg and attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio, T.V. and Film in 1988.
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