I'll admit, when I learned there would be a new Dewey book, I was afraid it wouldn't measure up to the first one about the library cat from Spencer, Iowa. But, Vicki Myron and her co-author, Bret Witter, have managed to put together a book that made me start crying on page 9, and I cried off and on throughout the book. Tomorrow is release date for Dewey's Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions. I have the feeling this book, with the two new Dewey stories, and seven other stories of cats and their people will climb the bestseller lists as well. So, here's a sneak peek at the book, the trailer for this new book of cats and the people who love them.
When librarian Vicki Myron told the story of her relationship with Dewey Readmore Books, the cat who inspired a town, she never expected that Dewey's story would top the New York Times Bestseller List. And, she never expected to receive over 3,000 letters, some about Dewey, but many relating how a cat had changed someone's life. In the new book, she tells some of those stories about the special bond between a cat and a person, and how loving a cat changed lives. She tells of a Vietnam vet whose cat literally fell from the sky into his life. There's a story of a strong single mother in Alaska. There's a story of a church cat, named Church Cat. My favorite story was the one about Cookie, a New York cat.
For me, cats and cat books are summed up in one paragraph in this book. "We don't love cats out of need. We don't love them as symbols or projections. We love them individually, in the complex manner of all human love, because cats are living creatures. They have personalities and quirks, good traits and flaws. Sometimes they fit us, and they make us laugh in our darkest moments. And then we love them. It's really as simple as that."
Dewey's Nine Lives is a touching book in which a number of people share the special cats in their lives. If you'd like to share your own special story, you can enter a contest the publisher is holding, "I Believe in Dewey's Magic." You can tell your own story, and it might be selected for the paperback edition of the book. Enter here. www.us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/features/dewey/index.html Or, you can share your cat's picture with other cat lovers at Dewey's Magic Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pages/Deweys-Magic/111732485524854?ref=search.
Last week, when I launched the contests for dog lovers, I promised a future contest for cat lovers. Watch for Thursday night's contest, when I'll launch a giveaway of two copies of Dewey's Nine Lives. It's a book for all of us who have been lucky enough to share our lives with a special cat, or two, or five.
Dewey's Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter. Penguin Group (USA), ©2010. ISBN 9780525951865 (hardcover), 320p.
Lynda Caira (Cookie Cat): Dewey's story inspired me because it is so unfathomable to conceive that a cat could change the lives of so many people. It makes me think, if we tried, how could people change each others' lives?
Kristie Graham (Marshmallow): Dewey's story inspired me throughout his entire life. I have known Vicki since I was 2 years old. … Dewey's Magic is real. It has opened the door to my heart to make sure people know what they have done for me.
Barbara Lajiness (Sir Bob Kittens): I have always loved animals-- especially cats. So many things about Dewey spoke to me and my own experiences in life. Dewey was rescued, we rescued animals. Vicki only had one child, a daughter; I only had one child, a daughter; and many of those moments during teen years between a daughter and a mother were very similar to my own feelings as a mom of a teenager. Also the effects of poverty and alcoholism on my childhood were all themes I could easily relate to in Dewey. Although I didn't know it at the time…I would also face my own battle with breast cancer. So as you can see my connection and inspiration to the book really happened on many levels, not just how deeply I can appreciate and relate to that significant bond and relationship with a cat.
Kim Knox (Church Cat): I know cats are known for having "nine lives" but I was really impressed by the toughness of that little kitten in the book drop off box. It's like he knew if he could just hang on, something so much better was coming his way!
Vicki Kleuver (Christmas Cat): Dewey's story inspired me because it is a story of Life. Not only Dewey's amazing life, but also Vicki Myron's life. Life can really throw us into the toilet or into a book drop on a frigid winter night, yet there is a spark, or a will to live that ignites within us to survive and thrive through the adversity of life. There were many similarities to the story of my "CC," or Christmas Cat. … I was also amazed at the similarities between Vicki Myron's life story and my own.
Lynda Caira (Cookie Cat): What I hope that people see in my Cookie's story is that she was in a way, a life safer to me! I have had cats before and after Cookie, but Cookie just ingratiated herself into my life in a way that most people haven't even been able to do!
Carol Ann Riggs (Church Cat): Church Cat was "Special" to a lot of the members of the Camden United Methodist Church. She was a rescue cat and that made us happy too!
Kim Knox (Church Cat): You don't always know why God puts someone or "somepet" into your life and we shouldn't take something like that for granted.
Vicki Kleuver (Christmas Cat): I hope readers will gain from my story about CC a sense of understanding that love comes from many different sources in our lives, often when we least expect it and even at times from a source that we would never have considered, and we should approach each situation with an open mind. When CC came into my life, I didn't want a cat. I didn't even like cats! Or so I thought. CC was intended as a gift for my young daughter. Yet he turned out to be mine. Or as my mother says, I became "his people."
I also hope readers will find in themselves a desire to do something new or different, to live life to its fullest. Norman Vaughn said "dream big, dare to fail."
Lynda Caira (Cookie Cat): I think it depends on the cat and the person, and if they came into each others' lives at the right time. I've had cats I've taken care of, and cats (strays) who I have felt that I HAD to take care of. My Cookie was the only cat who took care of me!
Kim Knox (Church Cat): I have had a number of cats in my life and I don't think any two were ever alike! There is just something in their personality that clicks with your personality and next thing you know you're in love.
Vicki Kleuver (Christmas Cat): As I said to Vicki Myron several times, I believe God brings these little critters into our life so we can rescue them, while they help to rescue us too. Whether it's a cat or a dog or another animal, there can be a strong bond. Cats have very unique personalities. I particularly enjoy cats that are independent, like me.
Kristie Graham (Marshmallow): The most unexpected thing I learned from Marshmallow is that he would leave such a legacy. I really didn't acknowledge the impact he made on my life and the power he would have on my future. When I told [my acquaintances] that I participated in [Dewey's Nine Lives], it surprised me how many people knew how close we were and how "different" our relationship was.
Vicki Kleuver (Christmas Cat): The most surprising thing I learned from CC is that I like cats! CC was loyal, loving, affectionate, playful. He was adventurous--it was that sense of adventure that landed him in the toilet that Christmas eve night, and it was his sense of adventure that cost him his life. Some people, some animals, become afraid when they have experienced trauma. Not my CC. Not me either. I like that. While it broke my heart that CC died at such a young age, I respect that he died while doing something he loved; it takes a bit of the sting out of our loss. Regardless if we're a cat or a humanoid, isn't life what we make of it?
Vicki Kleuver (Christmas Cat): Sadly, right now I don't have any cats. Two years ago we adopted an older dog from the Kodiak Animal Shelter and right now, due to frequent travel, he is our only pet. It is our hope to adopt from the animal shelter this winter either a cat or another dog.
Kim Knox (Church Cat): After we lost Church Cat's son ChiChi we were catless for a couple of years. We now have two orange tabbies named Marmalade (2 yrs) and Macaroon (3 months). Both are house cats and help make our house a home.
FTC Full Disclosure - The publicist sent me a review copy and two copies to give away, with no promises of a positive review.
Sounds like another winner! And another touching read. Thanks for the Q and A below, too--it gives a nice glimpse into what the book will be covering.
It is another winner, Elizabeth, despite my original misgivings. No, it probably won't be on the bestseller lists as long as Dewey, but it's another book with heart.
I'm always afraid these kinds of books will be saccharine, but this sounds like a good one, with honestly moving and sweet tales (tails?). Thanks, Lesa.
Definitely not saccharine; I just tend to cry over true animal stories. But, these aren't all sweet. The humans, and sometimes the cats, had rough lives at times. I think you'll like it.
I didn't know there would be a catquel but I sure am going to add this to my list of books I absolutely need.
Thanks for the review and the questions and answers from the participants of this book.
Oh, I like that, Pam - catquel. That's a good word for this book, filled with all those cats.
I know you're going to enjoy the book!
Great review, Lesa. I enjoyed this book, too, although I didn't think it quite lived up to the original. Maybe it's because I generally don't enjoy anthologies as much as I enjoy books about just one single character, or, in this case, cat. The book is a wonderful testament to the role cats play in our lives, and makes you hug your own cats a little harder after reading, that's for sure.
Thank you, Ingrid. You're right. I looked at my cats differently after reading it. And, I've appreciated each one as they climbed into my lap. I always love them, but it did make me, as you said, hug them a little harder.
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Moonraker   est un film franco-britannique réalisé par Lewis Gilbert, sorti en 1979.

Il s'agit du onzième opus de la série des films de James Bond produite par EON Productions, où Roger Moore incarne James Bond pour la quatrième fois, et de l'adaptation cinématographique du roman Moonraker d'Ian Fleming, paru en 1955.

Synopsis

La navette spatiale américaine « Moonraker » est volée en plein ciel lors d'un transfert vers l'Angleterre, entrainant la destruction du Boeing 747 porteur. Peu après, le MI6, prévenu, attend l'agent secret britannique James Bond qui est sur le retour de sa mission en Afrique.

Mais à bord de l'avion du retour, l'espion est mis en joue par l'hôtesse, puis par le pilote, ce dernier détruisant le poste de pilotage avant de sauter en parachute après un combat rapide. James est poussé hors de l'avion par Requin qui saute également. Bond réussit à voler son parachute au pilote et le déclenche pour esquiver Requin, lequel n'arrive pas à ouvrir son parachute et finit dans les filets de trapézistes d'un cirque.

M charge James Bond de l'enquête sur la disparition de la navette « Moonraker », confiée au gouvernement britannique. 007 se rend aux États-Unis pour interroger le responsable de la construction de la navette, Sir Hugo Drax. Guidé par la pilote de Drax, Corinne Dufour, Bond rencontre ce dernier, qui semble d'abord collaborer afin de retrouver la navette, mais une fois Bond parti, il ordonne à Chang, son complice, de tuer Bond.

Bond rencontre ensuite le docteur Holly Goodhead, chargée de lui faire visiter les lieux. Chang tente une première fois de tuer Bond en utilisant une centrifugeuse, mais son plan échoue. La nuit, Bond se rend dans la chambre de Corinne pour obtenir des renseignements. Mais la brune tombe sous son charme et laisse Bond lui faire l'amour. Ensuite, aidé par une Corinne gênée de trahir son patron, il parvient à trouver le coffre fort de Drax et prend alors des clichés de plans trouvés dedans. Mais en sortant, lui et Corinne se font repérer par Chang.

Le lendemain, Drax invite Bond à une partie de chasse, espérant le tuer, il ordonne à un tireur de l'abattre au loin. Bond parvient cependant à le repérer et manque exprès sa cible afin d'abattre le tueur. Plus tard, Corinne, inquiète, arrive à son tour. Drax, ayant appris sa trahison, licencie la jeune femme qui essaie vainement de nier les faits. Il décide de la punir encore bien plus cruellement et l'exécute en lâchant ses chiens sur elle. Corinne essaie de s'enfuir mais les beaucerons la rattrapent et la malheureuse meurt dévorée vivante.

Bond se rend ensuite à Venise, afin d'enquêter sur un magasin de verrerie, dont il a vu le logo sur les papiers de Drax. Il découvre Holly, également présente, et décide de la suivre. Il se rend alors compte qu'il s'agit, non pas d'un docteur au service de Drax mais d'une espionne de la CIA qui enquête sur ce dernier. Bond infiltre la nuit le magasin, et découvre alors un laboratoire secret. Il parvient à dérober un produit, puis assiste à la mort des scientifiques à la suite de la chute d'une fiole remplie d'un gaz mortel. Alors qu'il s'apprête à sortir, Chang réapparaît et l'attaque. À la suite du combat, Bond parvient à tuer Chang en le jetant du haut d'une tour.

Le lendemain, Bond, M et le ministre de la Défense britannique se rendent au laboratoire, mais Drax l'a déjà déménagé et il n'y a plus rien. Furieux d'avoir été humilié par Drax, le ministre ordonne la mise à pied de Bond. Ce dernier, décide de prendre congé à Rio de Janeiro, pour continuer d'enquêter sur Drax. Ce dernier, à la suite de la mort de Chang, engage un nouvel homme de main, qui se trouve être Requin, un vieil ennemi de Bond.

À Rio, Bond, accompagné de son contact Manuela, se rend dans l'entrepôt de Drax, vidé, le soir du carnaval de Rio. Manuela qui faisait le guet est faillie tuée par Requin, avant que les fêtards n'emmènent ce dernier avec eux. Bond comprend que Drax fait également déménager son entrepôt en observant une série d'avions de Drax décoller de l'aéroport. C'est pendant cette surveillance qu'il retrouve de nouveau Holly.

Tous deux redescendent de la colline d'où ils se trouvent en prenant le téléphérique. Mais à bord ils se font alors attaquer par Requin qui s'introduit à bord avec l'aide d'un complice qui a pris la place du machiniste. Bond et Holly réussissent à s'échapper de peu à ce dernier, qui participe à la collision du téléphérique avec la station d'en bas. Le tueur rencontre alors une femme prénommée Dolly et tombe amoureux d'elle. D'autres hommes de Drax parviennent cependant à capturer Bond et Holly. Bond parvient à s'échapper mais pas Holly, qui est alors introuvable.

Le lendemain, James Bond se rend dans la savane brésilienne retrouver Q dans un village. Celui-ci a terminé d'analyser le produit venant du laboratoire de Venise, qui se trouve être un puissant poison, seulement pour les humains. Il provient d'une variété d'orchidée que l'on ne trouve que le long d'une rivière située dans la forêt vierge amazonienne.

Bond se rend le long de la rivière, et se retrouve à nouveau poursuivi par Requin. Grâce au bateau suréquipé de Q, Bond échappe à nouveau à Requin dans une cascade et l'espion arrive plus loin dans la jungle. Pendant son exploration, il est invité à suivre une jolie femme vers un lieu mystérieux où se trouve la base de Drax, là où poussent les orchidées. Une fois arrivé, Bond échappe à une nouvelle tentative de meurtre de Drax qui voulait le mettre en pâture à son python. Drax, déçu, emmène l'espion dans le reste de sa base, où se trouve le Moonraker volé, ainsi que 5 autres navettes. Drax projette d'utiliser le poison pour éliminer l'espèce humaine de la Terre, et la repeupler d'une nouvelle race avec des couples sélectionnés selon ses critères. Drax tente de tuer Bond et Holly, qui était prisonnière dans la base, en les mettant au pied d'une fusée qui décolle. Ils parviennent de justesse à s'enfuir et prendre la place de pilotes d'une navette.

En orbite, les 6 navettes s'amarrent à une base spatiale, indétectable depuis la Terre grâce à un brouilleur. Alors que Drax commence à éjecter son poison mortel depuis sa base, Bond et Holly désactivent le brouilleur afin que la Terre puisse localiser la base, mais ils se font ensuite prendre par Requin, également présent avec Dolly (son amie).

Alors que Drax ordonne à Requin d'éliminer Bond et Holly, Bond fait alors comprendre à Requin que seuls les êtres parfaits ont été sélectionnés par Drax pour repeupler la Terre et qu'il éliminera ceux qui ne correspondent pas à ses critères. Conscient alors que lui et Dolly ne remplissent par les critères, Requin se retourne contre Drax et aide Bond à neutraliser les gardes. Au même moment, une navette américaine parvient à arriver à la base, et les soldats neutralisent également les gardes. Drax s'enfuit alors, Bond le rattrape, et parvient à lui tirer une fléchette empoisonnée. Neutralisé, Drax est alors éjecté par Bond dans l'espace.

Aidés par Requin qui est toujours dans la base, Bond et Holly parviennent à s'enfuir via une navette. La base explose, mais la partie dans laquelle se trouvent Requin et Dolly est détachée du reste juste avant. Bond et Holly parviennent alors à rattraper les capsules de gaz et à les détruire avec un laser avant qu'elles n'empoisonnent la Terre.
Pour finir, les ébats en apesanteur de Bond et Holly en orbite autour de la terre sont retransmis en vidéo en simultané à la Maison Blanche et à Buckingham Palace.

Fiche technique

 Titre original et français :
 Titre original complet :
 Réalisation : Lewis Gilbert et Ernest Day et John Glen (seconde équipe)
 Scénario : Christopher Wood, d'après le roman éponyme d'Ian Fleming
 Musique : John Barry, chanson du générique interprétée par Shirley Bassey
 Direction artistique : Max Douy et Charles Bishop
 Décors : Ken Adam
 Costumes : Jacques Fonteray
 Photographie : Jean Tournier
 Effets spéciaux : John Evans
 Coordinateur des combats et des cascades : Claude Carliez et Bob Simmons et leurs équipes
 Production : Albert R. Broccoli
 Production déléguée : Michael G. Wilson
 Sociétés de production : EON Productions (Royaume-Uni) ; Les productions Artistes associés (France)
 Société de distribution : United Artists
 Budget :
 Pays de production :  /
 Langues originales : anglais,  italien
 Format : couleur - 2,35:1 - Dolby stéréo
 Genres : espionnage, action, science-fiction
 Durée :
 Dates de sortie :
 Royaume-Uni :  (avant-première à Londres) ;  (sortie nationale)
 États-Unis :
 France :

Distribution
Sources et légendes : Version française (VF) sur AlloDoublage

 Aldo Maccione : l'homme qui boit Place Saint Marc (non crédité)

Lieux de l'action
 , Londres

  (Chute de Requin sans parachute sur un cirque, pré-générique)

  (usine de Drax, résidence et bureaux de Drax en réalité tournés en France )
 , Venise (verrerie Venini)

 Rio de Janeiro
 Mont du Pain de Sucre
 Forêt amazonienne
 Espace (station spatiale de Drax en orbite autour de la Terre)

Production

Genèse et écriture
Le générique de fin du précédent film L'Espion qui m'aimait disait que James Bond reviendrait dans Rien que pour vos yeux. À la suite du succès de Star Wars en 1977, les producteurs décident cependant d'adapter le roman Moonraker (d'abord édité en France sous le titre Entourloupe dans l'azimut). Ce roman, publié par Ian Fleming en 1955, avait déjà été acheté par l'acteur John Payne, avant d'être revendu quelques années après à Harry Saltzman, producteur historique de la saga avec Albert R. Broccoli.

Pour coller davantage à la science-fiction, l'intrigue du roman est fortement modifiée, ne conservant que quelques éléments, comme le personnage de Hugo Drax. Le scénariste de Vivre et laisser mourir et L'Homme au pistolet d'or Tom Mankiewicz écrit alors un traitement, finalement rejeté. C'est finalement l'écrivain Christopher Wood, déjà scénariste de L'Espion qui m'aimait, qui est engagé.

Distribution des rôles
Le film étant une coproduction française, on y retrouve plusieurs acteurs français dont Michael Lonsdale, Corinne Cléry, Blanche Ravalec ou encore Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Guy Delorme, Georges Beller et Nicaise Jean-Louis.

L'actrice Lois Chiles, qui joue le rôle de l'agent de la  Holly Goodhead, a failli interpréter le rôle d'Anya Amasova dans L'Espion qui m'aimait. C'est en voyageant ensuite par hasard avec le réalisateur Lewis Gilbert qu'elle se verra offrir le rôle de Holly Goodhead.

Richard Kiel reprend le rôle de Requin, cette fois-ci aux services de Drax en remplacement de Chang, à la demande du fils du producteur Michael G. Wilson. Admiratif envers le personnage, il a même souhaité que l'on fasse de celui-ci quelqu'un de gentil.

L'une des « élues » de Drax est jouée par Melinda Maxwell, âgée de 22 ans à l'époque, la fille de Lois Maxwell (qui joue le rôle de Miss Moneypenny).

Claude Carliez, en plus d'être le coordinateur des combats à mains nues de ce film, incarne brièvement un personnage du gondolier.

Tournage
Le tournage débute le  et s'achève le . Le tournage habituellement situé sur le plateau 007 des Pinewood Studios est finalement délocalisé en France, en raison de taxes trop contraignantes au Royaume-Uni à cette époque. Seuls quelques intérieurs et tous les plans à effets spéciaux (vues spatiales, miniatures…) sont tournés à Pinewood en Angleterre.

Un plateau gigantesque est construit par Ken Adam en France. Le tournage alterne à partir d' entre les studios d'Épinay-sur-Seine et ceux de Boulogne-Billancourt. Des tonnes de métal sont utilisées pour créer la station spatiale. La construction de l'intérieur de la station spatiale coûta 650 000 $ à la production.

Les extérieurs et le Grand Salon du manoir de Drax, situé en Californie dans l'histoire, ont en réalité été tournés en France au Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte près de Melun en Seine-et-Marne (). Les scènes d'intérieurs ont, quant à elles, été tournées au Château de Guermantes dans le même département. La rencontre entre James Bond et Holly Goodhead a été tournée en France au 5ème étage du  Centre national d'art et de culture Georges-Pompidou à Paris.

Alors que les intérieurs du QG de la Pyramide de Drax ont été tournés en studio et dans une carrière de gypse en Île-de-France, les extérieurs l'ont été sur le site maya des Pyramides de Tikal au Guatemala.

La scène en extérieur où Bond, poursuivi par Requin, s'échappe à bord d'un deltaplane a pour cadre les Chutes d'Iguazú situées à la frontière entre l'Argentine et le Brésil.

Le reste du tournage :

 Aéroport international de Los Angeles,
 Palmdale,
 Port Sainte-Lucie,
 Silver Springs,

 Venise
 Murano
 Grand Canal
 Rio de Santa Caterina
 Place Saint-Marc
 Hôtel Danieli

 Fleuve Amazone
 Rio de Janeiro
 Aéroport international de Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
 Mont du Pain de Sucre

Musique

Après avoir été remplacé par Marvin Hamlisch pour L'Espion qui m'aimait, John Barry revient pour sa  bande originale d'un film de James Bond.

Frank Sinatra devait interpréter la chanson-titre du film, avant que Johnny Mathis ne soit engagé. Non satisfait par le titre, il quitte finalement le projet. Kate Bush refuse quant à elle d'y participer. C'est finalement Shirley Bassey, déjà interprète de "Goldfinger" et "Diamonds are Forever", qui est choisie quelques semaines à peine avant la sortie du film. "Moonraker" est écrite par Hal David, notamment auteur de "We Have All the Time in the World" sur la B.O. de Au service secret de Sa Majesté. Le film contient deux versions de la chanson, la ballade entendue dans le générique d'entrée et une version plus disco dans le générique de fin. Dans la confusion, United Artists commercialise en single la version disco sous le titre "Moonraker (Main Title)" et vice-versa. Contrairement à d'autres chansons de la saga, "Moonraker" n'est pas un succès dans les charts, en raison notamment du manque de promotion dû à la rapidité de l'enregistrement.

Cette bande originale marque un tournant dans le style musical que John Barry a voulu donner à la saga, abandonnant les cuivres au profit des cordes.

Comme évoqué précédemment, Moonraker étant une coproduction franco-britannique, les enregistrements de la bande originale sont effectués en France, au studio Davout en . Une grande partie des enregistrements multipistes de l'époque auraient été détruits ou perdus. Un nouvel enregistrement intégral fut envisagé durant le début des années 2010 grâce à un financement participatif, mais sans succès, pour des questions d'ordre juridique .

Les éditions sur disque compact, cassette et 33 tours ne contiennent pas l'intégralité des morceaux composés, dont le James Bond Theme entendu au début du métrage, la musique illustrant le détournement de la navette spatiale, ou celle accompagnant la poursuite des sphères à gaz. Environ 15 minutes sont restées inédites.

Outre les compositions de Barry, on peut entendre des musiques empruntés à d'autres films. La mélodie composée sur le digicode du laboratoire à Venise est celle du film Rencontres du troisième type (1977). Albert R. Broccoli demanda directement l'autorisation à Steven Spielberg. Quelques années plus tard les rôles seront inversés avec le James Bond Theme dans Les Goonies. Lors de la scène de chasse  dans le château de Drax, les notes qui sortent de la trompe de chasse sont celles du début du film 2001, l'Odyssée de l'espace (1968), elles-mêmes extraites de "Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra", poème symphonique de Richard Strauss. La mélodie jouée lors de la chevauchée de James Bond pour rejoindre le couvent où l'attendent Moneypenny, « Q » et « M » est celle du film Les Sept Mercenaires (1960).

Liste des titres
 Moonraker (Main Title) – Shirley Bassey
 Space Lazer Battle
 Miss Goodhead Meets Bond
 Cable Car and Snake Fight
 Bond Lured to Pyramid
 Flight into Space
 Bond Arrives in Rio and Boat Chase (contient des éléments du thème 007)
 Centrifuge and Corrine Put Down
 Bond Smells a Rat
 Moonraker (End Title) – Shirley Bassey

Novélisation
Moonraker a fait l'objet d'une novélisation par Christopher Wood, dont l'histoire reprend le scénario du film écrit par lui-même. Elle a été publiée en 1979, au Royaume-Uni sous le titre de James Bond and Moonraker, et la même année en France, avec une traduction de André Gard chez Fleuve noir, sous le titre de James Bond 007 et le Moonraker.

Contrairement à la précédente novélisation de Christopher Wood pour L'Espion qui m'aimait, qui présentait des différences significatives entre le livre et le film, celle de Moonraker est presque identique au film. On peut toutefois relever quelques différences.

Le personnage de Corinne Dufour est renommé Trudi Parker et, contrairement à la plupart des romans de James Bond, Q est bien appelé Q et non « major Boothroyd ». La raison pour laquelle le Moonraker est envoyé en Angleterre est expliquée : il doit y recevoir une technologie anti-missile d'interception. La description physique de Drax est proche de celle que Fleming fait dans le roman (cheveux roux, visage défiguré...), on trouve également une trace germanique dans sa voix. La scène de la partie de chasse n'est pas présente dans la novélisation, mais Corinne / Trudi trouve la mort de la même façon. Chez Drax, 007 trouve un micro dans sa chambre. La course-poursuite en gondole est plus courte et son dénouement est différent : il n'y a pas de coussin gonflable.

Le personnage de Requin (nommé « Dents d'acier » dans la version française du roman) n'apparait pas dans la scène en parachute, ni dans la course-poursuite en bateau en Amérique du Sud ; sa petite amie Dolly n'apparait pas dans la novélisation. Sur le téléphérique, Holly utilise l'un de ses gadgets pour contrer Requin. Un satellite russe est envoyé à la station spatiale de Drax avant l'arrivée des Américains. Les hommes de Drax possèdent des véhicules lors du combat spatial, c'est d'ailleurs grâce à l'un d'eux que Requin désarrime le Moonraker 5 ; au cours du même combat, la priorité de Bond est de neutraliser une tourelle défensive. Les motivations de Drax sont approfondies : il justifie son investissement dans le programme spatial américain pour ne pas laisser aux Russes le contrôle de l'espace ; le but de son plan est entre autres de régler les futurs problèmes de surpopulation dont la conséquence serait la famine, plus la pollution et les guerres (qui feraient disparaitre l'héritage des civilisations et des arts).

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Distinctions

Récompense
 Goldene Leinwand 1980 pour United Artists

Nominations
 Oscars 1980 : meilleurs effets visuels
 Saturn Awards 1980 : meilleur film de science-fiction, meilleurs effets spéciaux, meilleur acteur dans un second rôle pour Richard Kiel

Autour du film

 À la différence des requins qui menaçaient Sean Connery dans Opération Tonnerre (1965), les pythons du repaire amazonien de Hugo Drax ne s'intéressaient pas du tout aux cascadeurs. L'eau étant trop froide pour leur confort, les reptiles s'arrangeaient pour en sortir le plus rapidement possible.
 Chang, le redoutable homme de main de Drax, est interprété par le maître aïkidoka Toshiro Suga, dont ce fut le premier film. Il était auparavant l'instructeur d'aïkido du producteur Michael G. Wilson.
 Dans la bande-annonce du film, quand Bond frappe Requin au visage, Bond écrase sa main contre la mâchoire métallique de Requin et en ressent une grande douleur. Nous avons alors un plan de Requin, moqueur, faisant un signe "non" de la tête, comme pour signifier que ce genre de choses est sans effet sur lui. Cette scène est coupée du montage final. On peut également apercevoir quelques plans plus larges du combat entre Bond et le python, eux aussi coupés au montage.
 Dans la version originale du film, le personnage de « Requin » s'appelle  (mâchoires en anglais) en clin d'œil au titre original du film Les Dents de la mer (1975). À la fin du film, il sauve James Bond, même s'il se sait lui-même condamné. L'acteur qui joue ce rôle est Richard Kiel, qui apparaît d'abord dans le film précédent, L'Espion qui m'aimait (1977).
  de clous,  de métal, 220 techniciens et  de bois de charpente et de menuiserie furent nécessaires pour construire les décors intérieurs de la station spatiale de Drax aux studios d'Épinay en France.
 La place où commence l'affrontement entre James Bond et Chang a également servi à une scène de Casino Royale (2006). Le combat qui les oppose dans le musée de verre vénitien fut l'occasion d'établir un record : jamais dans un film on n'avait utilisé une telle quantité de verre à briser.
 La seule voiture que Bond conduit dans ce film est une Mini Moke modifiée, lors d'une scène au repaire amazonien de Drax. On ne vit que deux fois (1967) est le seul film de Bond dans lequel on ne voit jamais 007 au volant d'une auto.
 Le budget de Moonraker était supérieur à ceux, cumulés, des six premiers films de Bond chez EON Productions. L'investissement se révéla pourtant rentable, puisque Moonraker fut le film de Bond qui fit le plus de recettes à l'époque de sa sortie jusqu'à ce qu'il soit battu par GoldenEye (1995).
 Lois Chiles, qui interprète dans le film le . Holly Goodhead, s'était vu proposer le rôle d'Anya Amasova dans L'Espion qui m'aimait (1977), mais l'avait décliné, ayant alors mis un terme temporaire à sa carrière. Elle décrocha ensuite le rôle de Holly à la suite d'une rencontre inopinée avec le réalisateur Lewis Gilbert : ils se trouvaient par hasard à bord du même avion.
 L'acteur bilingue Michael Lonsdale fait un ennemi particulièrement sinistre, mais à l'origine il ne fut envisagé pour le rôle de Drax qu'en raison de sa nationalité : la production avait besoin d'une vedette française parlant anglais afin de respecter la réglementation fiscale française concernant les coproductions.
 Moonraker fut le dernier film de Bernard Lee en tant que . Il avait créé le rôle pour James Bond 007 contre Dr No (1962) et l'avait conservé pendant les onze opus suivants. Lee mourut en 1981 et, par respect pour sa mémoire, le film qui suivit son décès, Rien que pour vos yeux (1981), ne comporta pas le personnage de .
 On aperçoit sur l'affiche du film Diane Thierry-Mieg, 1ère femme de Thierry Sabine (1977-1984).
 On distingue au moins deux clins d'œil à d'autres films de science-fiction :
 Lors de la scène de chasse, un cor fait entendre les premières notes du thème d'Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra de Richard Strauss figurant dans 2001, l'Odyssée de l'espace .
 La musique de la serrure à codage électronique de la porte d'entrée du labo vénitien de Drax, joue le thème musical culte du film Rencontres du troisième type
 Il est aussi fait un clin d'œil au western Les Sept Mercenaires sous forme d'illustration musicale lors du trajet à cheval de Bond, vêtu d'un poncho et d'un chapeau, à travers la Pampa.
 Parmi les sites envisagés pour le tournage figurait l'Inde, mais il s'avéra que ce pays ne cadrait pas avec l'intrigue. Plusieurs membres de l'équipe technique font quelques apparitions (caméo) dans le film : Albert R. Broccoli joue un passant en chemise bleu qui se promène devant des gondoles à quai au moment où James Bond arrive à Venise, Lewis Gilbert joue le touriste qui se fait verser malencontreusement de la bière sur la tête au moment où 007 traverse la place Saint-Marc à bord de la gondole et Michael G. Wilson joue un autre touriste à lunettes passant devant l'enseigne de la verrerie Venini, ainsi qu'un technicien de la NASA.
 Plusieurs scènes dans la station spatiale de Drax furent tournées, avant d'être supprimées. L'une d'entre elles, la scène de la « Love Chamber », a donc été filmée, comme l'attestent plusieurs photographies de plateau, avant d'être supprimée du montage final. Ken Adam a donc construit un décor entier, juste autour de cette idée au départ pas très sérieuse des scénaristes. Le script précise que deux astronautes de la station s'attèlent à la création d'une nouvelle race :  Bond ironise en disant que « quelqu'un prend le discours de Drax très à cœur ».
 Pour des raisons fiscales, la production délaissa Pinewood au bénéfice de la France, le plateau 007 de Pinewood n'étant utilisé que pour quelques effets spéciaux particulièrement délicats à réaliser.
 Roger Moore se présenta avec quelques jours de retard pour le tournage à Rio de Janeiro, pour raison médicale. Dès l'atterrissage, il alla se faire maquiller et habiller avant de retourner à l'avion afin d'y être filmé en train d'arriver à Rio en tant que James Bond.
 Si dans la version finale, le contact de Bond à Rio, Manuela est jouée par l'actrice arubaise Emily Bolton, les premières scènes furent filmées avec une actrice brésilienne du nom d'Adele Fátima. Cependant, pour une raison non évoquée, l'actrice ne fut pas gardée, et les scènes furent refilmées.
 Tom Mankiewicz (scénariste), a indiqué qu'une scène où Drax se réunit avec ses collaborateurs dans la salle de réunion, juste en dessous des navettes Moonraker, a été coupée. Ce qui expliquerait sa présence dans le film, au moment où Bond rejoint Holly dans cette salle, et que la salle de réunion disparaît dans le sol pour se transformer en four crématoire sous la fusée.
 Vers 1 h 33 min 30 s, on peut voir une vue d'ensemble de la station où la moitié des navettes spatiales Moonraker sont immobiles dans le vide, alors qu'elles sont censées être toutes arrimées à leur terminal.
 Ce film marque la dernière participation de Nikki Van der Zyl dans la saga, en tant que doubleuse de personnages féminins (pour rappel, elle a doublée 6 des 11 James Bond girls principales entre James Bond 007 contre Dr. No et ce film, ainsi que de nombreux personnages féminins de second plan). Elle double ici le personnage de Corinne Dufour, jouée par l'actrice française Corinne Cléry.
Dans le film Black Widow l'héroïne regarde un extrait de ce James Bond.

Notes et références

Annexes

Articles connexes
 Liste de films tournés à Boulogne-Billancourt
 Liste des films de James Bond
 Séquence d'ouverture des films de James Bond
 Station spatiale au cinéma

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ADBioplastics
ADBioplastics launches its additive ADBio PLA +, a biobased and compostable "impact modifier", which improves the resistance of virgin PLA
With this additive, elongation at break is improved by 7 times compared to conventional PLA.
The Valencian startup has its sights set on the current BIO market and, given the new needs to improve the impact resistance of base PLA, has decided to launch its additive "ADBio PLA +", exclusive for this bioplastic. "We have been working for a few months to put ourselves at the forefront in additives and with the validation of the compound grades, which we have recently carried out, we have achieved especially significant improvements in mechanical properties. In fact, in elongation at break, an improvement of up to 7 times more than commercial PLA is achieved. So, we define ourselves as a biobased impact modifier that will revolutionize the normal biopolymer so that it is not so fragile and brittle, in extrusion and injection applications", Nadia García, R&D Specialist in ADBioplastics has said. The additive also improves processability (cycle times and density comparable to PET), barrier properties in oxygen and water vapour while maintaining transparency.
Currently, the sales department of ADBioplastics focuses on establishing strategic alliances to offer the additive to the different sectors such as packaging, textile, 3D printing, and construction, among others, where the acceptance of the product has remained demonstrated. The main goal is to replace traditional plastics derived from oil with biobased and compostable plastics following the European standard EN-13432. The OK compost certification from the TÜV Austria, the highest European certification is being approved to be industrial compost at a thickness of up to 2 millimeters. "We want companies to make the leap to BIO products and accompany them in this process through a consultative sale. That is why we offer "tailor-made" additives and bioplastics, which adapt to the machinery of the traditional plastics industry. Our clients' success is our own", Lorena García, Managing Director, has explained.
ADBioplastics is dedicated to the development and manufacture, to measure, of additives and bioplastics for the food, cosmetic, textile, 3D printing, and construction sectors. The products are biobased because they come from corn, sugar cane, and/or beets, as well as compostable; which means that, under industrial conditions, they go down in just six months, turning into CO2, compost, and water. A process that will help comply with the European Union's Plastics Reduction Directive set for 2030. If you want to find out more about this startup, go to www.adbioplastics.com.
ADBioplastics website
ADBioplastics SUCCESS STORY: Clamshell made of biobased and compostable PLA-Premium material for fresh bakery products
This sustainable material goes for short-term room temperature, long-term frozen and chilled products under EU regulations. Compared with virgin PLA, PLA-Premium grades improve resistance up to 7 times.
After the completion in 2020 of the installation of its new industrial plant, ADBioplastics has, in recent months, turned to its R&D department. And this is translating into new success stories. In collaboration with a packaging manufacturer from the Valencian Community, it has carried out the production of a proof of concept for thermoformed packaging for the food sector. This has been made entirely of biobased and compostable PLA-Premium material specially designed for rigid containers of fresh bakery and pastries.
"We additive PLA-Premium grades according to customer needs to achieve the desired mechanical properties. In the case of thermoformed food containers for pastries, the PLA-Premium W 721 - F grade has been used and is intended for short-term room temperature, long-term frozen and chilled products under EU regulations", Nadia García, R&D Specialist at ADBioplastics explains. These grades enhance the mechanical properties improving up to 7 times the resistance, so they are less brittle than virgin PLA, at the same time that they are more processable and maintain transparency. The product has been tested demonstrating its industrial compostability. "The main goal of our startup is to help clients achieve the sustainability goals promoted by the European Union for 2030 and we know that we are on the right track," Lorena García, Managing Director, says.
ADBioplastics is dedicated to the development and manufacture, to measure, of additives and bioplastics for the food, cosmetic, textile, 3D printing, and construction sectors. The products are biobased because they come from corn, sugar cane, and/or beets, as well as compostable; which means that, under industrial conditions, they disintegrate in just six months, turning into CO2, compost, and water. A process that will help comply with the European Union's Plastics Reduction Directive set for 2030 and promote the circular economy. If you want to know more about this startup, go to www.adbioplastics.com.
PLA-Premium bioplastic is the perfect substitute for traditional plastic for rigid bakery and pastry packaging
Clamshell pastry ADBioplastics
The grades developed by ADBioplastics enhance elasticity and are less brittle than PLA while maintaining transparency.
European regulations for 2030 strongly push towards a sustainable model with the planet. That is why most national and international supermarkets are incorporating products with recycled or compostable packaging in their linear products. ADBioplastics emerged precisely to respond to this need within the food industry. Among the 8 grades that the Valencian startup has developed, the biobased, biodegradable, and compostable grade PLA-Premium E-1120 stands out. It stands out for the barrier properties it provides, far superior to those existing today in the bioplastics market, specifically the permeability to water vapor or oxygen. It also highlights the mechanical properties that enhance elasticity making the material less brittle than conventional PLA while maintaining transparency in the containers. "We can say that our PLA-Premium has become the ideal substitute for traditional plastic. To the mentioned properties, we must add the processability of our material since it behaves like a traditional plastic, even if it is a bioplastic. Besides, we focus on rigid packaging and especially on thermoformed bakery and pastry containers (clamshells)", Lorena García, Managing Director of ADBioplastics, has said.
Different samples in pellets have been sent to several manufacturers in the food sector on a national and international scale, and the feedback has been very positive. "The coronavirus has slowed our entry into the market. Now, according to our forecasts, at the beginning of 2021 we will already start with the supply of the first orders in bakery and pastry shops", García has explained. The reactor they have at the chemical plant can manufacture about 120 tons of PLA-Premium per year.
ADBioplastics is dedicated to the development and manufacture, to measure, of BIOplastics for the food, cosmetic, textile, 3D printing, and construction sectors. The product known as PLA-Premium is biobased because it is produced from corn, sugar cane, and/or beet, as well as biodegradable and compostable; which means that, under industrial conditions, it disintegrates 90% turning into CO2, compost, and water. A process that will help comply with the European Union's Plastics Reduction Directive set for 2030.
PLA-Premium of ADBioplastics has been confirmed as the "bio" alternative to PVC for manufacturing profiles
Compostable Price-holders - ADBioplastics
"The key is in our mechanical properties. The resistance to the impact that we achieve is much better than that of the base PLA", Lorena García, Managing Director of the startup, has said. PLA-Premium has been tested in several profile manufacturers, and the feedback has been tremendously positive.
PLA-Premium from ADBioplastics is emerging as the best sustainable alternative to PVC, and the key is impact resistance. With the additive developed by this Valencian startup, it has been possible to improve the basic properties of PLA to make it more flexible and less fragile. An improvement, which is especially suitable for the manufacture of biobased, biodegradable, and compostable profiles in the construction sector using the extrusion technique. According to Lorena García, Managing Director of ADBioplastics: "what we have done with our additive has been to revolutionize conventional PLA to position ourselves with a Premium version and go where it alone cannot. We not only improve the mechanical properties but also the barrier properties and the processability, maintaining transparency at all times ".
To date, pellet samples have been sent to various profile manufacturers in the construction industry and feedback has been highly satisfactory. That is why, after the pilot-scale validation comes to the industrial scaling. "We are immersed in this second phase to be able to manufacture on a large scale and satisfy the demand of our potential customers," García has explained. For this, a large reactor has been purchased that will allow an annual capacity of about 120 tons of PLA-Premium.
ADBioplastics, among the TOP 5 bioplastics in the world
Recently, ADBioplastics has been nominated as one of the 5 best-biobased polymer startups in the world and that have the most impact in the materials sector. Startups Insights, an Austrian-based platform dedicated to discovering cutting-edge startups, has been commissioned to carry out this exhaustive investigation in which more than 190 companies from around the world have participated. "We know that our technology company has a lot to contribute in the bioplastics sector, but we never imagined being among the top 5 in the world. A recognition that does nothing more than strengthen us in our green fight for the planet thanks to our compostable bioplastics ", García has said.
ADBioplastics is in the TOP 5 of the best-biobased polymer startups in the world
We are in the TOP 5 in the world! We are very proud and no wonder. ADBioplastics has been selected as one of the top 5 biobased polymer startups that have the most impact in the materials sector. Thank you Status Insights for choosing us after an exhaustive investigation in which more than 190 companies have participated worldwide.
We are dedicated to the development and manufacture, to measure, of BIOplastics, the most effective alternative to contribute to a greener planet. Our PLA-Premium product is biobased because it is produced from corn, sugar cane or sugarbeet, biodegradable and compostable, which means that it disintegrates to 90% in just six months, under industrial conditions. A process that will help meet the EU Plastics Reduction Directive set for 2030.
We are not only targeting the packaging sector (food and cosmetics), but we have also set our sights on two more sectors: building, profiles, and very especially, in the 3D printing sector for the manufacture of filaments. Our product has very clear competitive advantages compared to base PLA such as high printing speed, impact resistance, and printability.
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ADBioplastics will give a pitch in the Bio-Stars session of the World Bio Markets with companies such as L´Oréal, BASF, Dupont or H&M
ADBioplastics - World Bio Markets 2020
The great world meeting about bioeconomy will take place from March 23 to 25 in Amsterdam. ADBioplastics will also be an exhibitor with a modern stand (A1) located in the main building.
The great world meeting about bioeconomy is coming soon. The organization of the World Bio Markets, which will take place from March 23 to 25 in Amsterdam (Netherland), has announced the speakers of this edition. The European Commission, L'Oréal, BASF, Dupont, H&M or C&A, among others, will attend this two-day conference cycle. These are the most relevant companies and organizations on the world scene and those most committed to reducing emissions of greenhouses gases in the atmosphere to prevent the progressive warming of the Earth. Next to them will be ADBioplastics because this Valencian startup has been chosen among the best to participate in the Bio-Stars session, which will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. and the speaker for pitching will be Manuel Suárez, CEO of the company. "We are very proud that they have chosen us. We will be in front of investors such as ING, Rabobank, SC Ventures, BDI Holding GmbH, Capricorn and Anterra capital. Our PLA-Premium product brings a lot of value to society and this deserves a loudspeaker to the sustainable world", Suarez has said.
Exhibitor at the World Bio Markets 2020
ADBioplastics will also be an exhibitor of the World Bio Markets. In front of the Stand A1 located in the main building, the CEO will be surrounded by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), José Á. Ramos, and the Project Manager, Iván Navarro. "It is not the first time we will be there. Last year, we were visitors and after analysing its potential, we have decided to come as exhibitors in this edition", Suarez has explained. The presence of ADBioplastics in this world meeting with the bioeconomy is generating a lot of expectations. During those two days in Amsterdam, the startup will present the advances in bioplastics with extrusion-thermoforming, injection, and injection blowing for different sectors.
World Bio Markets is the only event that focuses on the commercialization of the bioeconomy connecting brands and retailers across the entire value chain. The goal is to drive change through commercially viable innovation and being sustainable with the planet. In this edition will attend 600 attendees, 200 companies and up to 100 speakers. Come and visit us at our Stand A1. We will be waiting for you!
ADBioplastics attends the 14th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin as an exhibitor with BASF, NatureWorks, and Novamont, among others
EUBP Conference - ADBioplastics
After the success of the last edition, this congress is consolidated as the leading business platform to boost the global bioplastics industry.
The debate on the future of bioplastics starts tomorrow in Berlin (Germany) and ADBioplastics will not miss the appointment. This is the 14th edition of the European Bioplastics Conference, organized by European Bioplastics Association, which will take place on December 3 and 4 at the Titanic Chaussee Hotel in the German capital. As exhibitors of the leading business platform to boost the global bioplastics industry, ADBioplastics will share space with BASF, the leading multinational in the chemical industry, NatureWorks, North American manufacturer of PLA, Novamont or ITENE, among others. At the head of the startup stand will be the entire technical department, José Ángel Ramos, CTO, and Iván Navarro, Project Manager, both PhDs in materials and polymers, as well as the CEO of the startup, José Manuel Suárez.
With all the EU regulations for 2030, the intense debate about the future of traditional plastics has opened up many opportunities for bioplastics. That is precisely where the biobased and compostable PLA-Premium product is framed, which manufactures custom ADBioplastics, to promote the circular economy. This startup focuses on three sectors: food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals by extrusion-thermoforming, injection, and injection blowing techniques.
Speakers in the European Bioplastics
During these two days, this Congress will host keynote speakers. Werner Bosmans, DG Environment of the European Commission, will talk about European politics and bioplastics in the circular economy; Clément Affholder, Innovation Manager of VAUDE, will address bioplastics from the perspective of a brand owner and Carmen Arndt, Project Coordinator at IfBB, who will focus on the challenges of bioplastics in marine biodegradability. This event will serve to address the main challenges facing the planet: manufacturers, brands, policymakers, institutions, and NGOs.
In the last edition, the 13th European Bioplastics Conference, there was an attendance record with a total of 420 participants from 255 companies and 45 different countries. All of them could catch up with the latest trends and developments in the bioplastics industry throughout the value chain. Come and visit us at our stand!
Iván Navarro, Project Manager at ADBioplastics: "At the K 2019 trade fair, manufacturers were desperately looking for biodegradable solutions"
Düsseldorf K 2019 - ADBioplastics
ADBioplastics takes stock of its passage through the K 2019 trade fair, which took place from October 16 to 23, interviewing Iván Navarro, Ph.D. in materials and Project Manager of this startup. Considered the number one of the plastics and rubber industry, K 2019 has hosted 225,000 visitors from 168 countries and 3,300 exhibitors for 8 days. Without a doubt, it has exceeded all the expectations.
Q. How would you summarize this K 2019 fair edition?
A. If I had to make a headline it would be "desperate search for biodegradable alternatives". Besides, there was much confusion with the biodegradable and compostable terms among the plastic transformers themselves. More information and education is needed before the European regulations of 2030
Q. What kinf of information?
A. Many visitors told us that they had bought bio-polyethylene because it was biobased, but they were surprised when it did not biodegrade later. If the plastic users themselves get confused, something is wrong.
Q. The K fair is a worldwide reference. Precisely in this edition has hosted 225,000 visitors from 168 countries, how are the regulations beyond the European Union?
A. In many countries, legislation is very restrictive. In Ecuador, Peru, and even Mexico, they have already banned single-use, as well as in India. The majority of visitors from those countries were looking for alternatives to supply the market.
Q. What have been the nationalities which most sought the startup ADBioplastics?
A. We have been very surprised by the number of Indian visitors who have come to our stand interested in our product, PLA-Premium. Other nationalities that have also visited are those mentioned above for the new regulation, as well as potential German clients because the fair was held in Düsseldorf (Germany).
Q. What was the star product of the fair?
A. Undoubtedly, biodegradable bags, and single-use for the global restriction.
Q. And from ADBioplastics, what have you presented specifically?
A. In our case, we have presented the bioplastic advances with extrusion-thermoforming, injection, and injection blowing for different sectors such as food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical.
Q. To sum up, how was the fair for ADBioplastics as a startup?
A. It has been apotheosis. Our PLA-Premium product, with improved properties, has revolutionized the bioplastics market and everyone wanted to exchange business cards for future business. We have returned with about 700 cards between manufacturers and investors since we are in a round of financing. So, no doubt, we will repeat in the next edition of 2022.
During the 8 days of the fair, this event has hosted 3,300 exhibitors from 63 countries. All have shown the commitment to sustainability and the use of sustainable materials, saving resources and improving recyclability processes.
ADBioplastics is a startup dedicated to the development and commercial exploitation of custom-made BIOplastics and additives, a strong alternative to save the planet replacing the traditional plastic based on fossil fuels and very polluting.
Our material is biobased and compostable. Biobased from the origin because they are produced by corn, sugar cane, and sugar beet to renewable and compostable. The material goes down within six months in an industrial composting process. A process that will help manufacturers in the food sector to fulfill the EU´s Strategy of plastic reduction by 2030 as well as make the world a better place, our leitmotiv.
With our background (ITENE spin-off) we are able to modify a BIOpolymer PLA into a PLA-Premium and improve its properties such as:
- Higher barrier OTR/WVTR than PLA
- Thermal stability and improved mechanical properties
- Tunable transparency
- Good processability
Sales volume < 1 Mio US $
Export content max. 10%
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Moonlight Philodendron. Philodendron 'Hope' (Philodendron selloum x hybrid) This no-nonsense, easy-care plant is an indestructible houseplant that filters indoor toxins from the air. Tropical Cut-Leaf or Split-Leaf Philodendron Hope Plant Facts. You might want to start brushing up on your Latin names! It is a durable plant that does not grow too large, yet still retains some of the look of the much larger "P. selloum". All Rights Reserved. Philodendron xanadu, recently renamed Thaumatophyllum xanadu, is a wonderful philodendron to grow as a houseplant.With spreading, upright growth, and deeply split leaves it's great for adding a tropical vibe to your indoor space. Is it safe for my pets to be around this plant? or more with 2ft.-3ft. All Selloum Philodendron Plants for sale will vary in size. It is an upright type of philodendron with dissected, lobed green leaves like P. Selloum. One characteristic that P. 'Xanadu' has, and which I don't normally see in plants marketed as "Philodendron selloum", is dark red or wine-red spathes on the inflorescences (see photo at left). Philodendron 'Xanadu' is a plant that came into being from just such an occurrence. Your comments are welcome, but please be aware that authors of previously published articles may not be able to respond to your questions.). Philodendron Selloum is a … The tree philodendron (Philodendron selloum) is an attractive, large evergreen shrub with leaves up … Philodendrons are a pretty large genus of flowering plants; if you're into gardening, you're probably familiar with some of its members, like the peace lily. Mission | this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. WaterWise. Both the monstera and true philodendrons are part of the arum family, a much larger group of plants that also includes the ever-popular pothos, one of the world's prettiest and easiest houseplants. This plant, I suspect, is in the lineage that gave rise to Philodendron 'Xanadu'. Media Kit | Within the Angiosperm Clade is another more narrow Clade called Monocots. [ Home | A Selloum does grow a trunk as it matures, but the huge drooping leaves usually hide it. How to Get a Philodendron Selloum to Grow Fast. In fact, it grows very large at maturity. Each shiny, green, leathery leaf has 15-20 distinct lobes. There are two true species of philodendron that also go by the name split-leaf philodendron: Philodendron bipinnatifidum and Philodendron selloum. Based on my experience with these plants, the diversity of leaf shapes and margins, the variety of plant sizes and the morphological types that arise from a batch of "P. selloum" seeds indicate hybridity, not specificity. Thus, a tongue twister was born! Plant names aren't as straightforward as you'd think. Once I had the opportunity to obtain a plant from a group grown of seed obtained from Brazil. The Xanadu philodendron is a large, compact houseplant that can be wider than it is tall. View this post on Instagram . Building your essential baking toolbox starts here! (Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 11, 2008. But the monstera is not, technically speaking, a philodendron at all. They're essential to holidays and casual gatherings. When given enough room to spread, 'Xanadu' makes a handsome foundation or specimen planting, and can also be used in large containers, where it looks especially attractive at poolside. So now, the plant you may know as Philodendron selloum is most accurately called Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum and Philodendron xanadu is most correctly called Thaumatophyllum xanadu. The large lobed leaves add a tropical flair. But it also thrives as a houseplant: It doesn't need much water, tolerates medium amounts of sunlight, and can grow impressively large. . For more great educational content from Michael Arpino, check out House Plant Hobbyist on Facebook! I have little difficulty in imagining that somewhere in the genetic lineage of this plant might be found that other plant I remember with the dark wine-red spathes. Plants designated with a sku ending in -4, -6 or -8 will arrive in a standard 4 inch, 6 inch or 8 inch round growers pot respectively. This is also a plant with a wide variety of names, many referring to its tasty fruit ("fruit salad plant," "monster fruit") and some to its leaves. Photo by Matthew Gaston . Best offers for your garden - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/1Wy5buU ----- How to Propagate Philodendron Selloum. 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Credit: "Swiss cheese plant" is one monstera nickname that references to those holes. Indoors this easy-care, self-heading philodendron takes up a lot of space, often spreading 5ft. These plants are both completely different than monstera, but go by the same nickname in some cases. leaves. Do Not Sell My Personal Information] 'Hope' is a "self-heading" (non-vining) variety of philodendron with an upright growth habit. Philodendron bipinnatifidum 'Xanadu' Photo by Matthew Gaston. Philo Selloum is a tropical plant that is usually grown in full sun, but can tolerate deep shade. Scientists studied the DNA of the ex-Philodendron and found its genetic makeup actually resembled that of its hipster cousin: Thaumatophyllum. Specimen plant. Lacy Tree Philodendron (Philodendron selloum) The large upright Lacy Tree Philodendron (Philodendron Selloum) is a type of Philodendron with big deeply lobed leaves The lacy tree Philodendron looks similar to the Xanadu plant—and there's a good reason for that. Cold Hardiness. All the times and temperatures you need to know to roast turkey, chicken, beef, and pork for your feast. and a width of 3-5ft in ideal conditions. The Winterbourns were sharp in spotting this plant and taking action to protect their interest in it with a plant patent. No wonder we're confused! With so many types of house styles, narrowing the list down to your favorite can be overwhelming. leaves. With just two weeks until turkey day, the latest information could affect your plans. This is Monstera deliciosa. Both Thaumatophyllum Xanadu and Selloum both love bright indirect light … For those who already own these tools, this list may finally provide the motivation you need to toss that never-been-used soufflé dish. In my recent article, Unexpected surprises from your seedling tray, I introduced you to the possibility of finding an unusual variation, or sport, of the plants you were expecting to see germinating from the seeds you sowed. Botanical Name. It has similarities in texture and form to selloum without its large size. Philodendron Selloum takes up a lot of space, it could grow to a canopy of 5 foot wide or more with 2ft.-3ft. © 2020 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands The seed was purportedly collected from a rare species of Philodendron, but in fact the seedlings came out looking much like the more common "P. selloum". They will grow in sun but do best in a part sun to part or full shade area. This particular variety is distinguished by having larger, more deeply lobed dark green leaves and a taller, more upright growing habit. Philodendron selloum, Philodendron Hope, or "Philo" for short, is one of the many plant varieties in the Philodendron genus. This is my second Christmas with my poinsettia, which ... read more, They look to prefer evergreens. Philodendron bipinnatifidum (syn. However, I have seen a plant that does look much like "P. selloum", but which has a larger growth habit and a dark reddish spathe. This indicated to me that the seed was of hybrid origin, even if the parentage was unknown to the person who harvested the seed. These tips will help you make time for self-care for a mental health boost every day. Staying atop of your wellbeing is a must, especially during uncertain, stressful times. Here's how to tell the differences between each architectural style. Whether it's a tried-and-true 1940s BH&G cookie recipe or a unique twist on sugar cookies, our Test Kitchen's compiled a lot of favorite cookie recipes over the years. The monstera certainly looks and acts like a philodendron, even though it isn't classified as one. In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about Philodendron xanadu care and help steer you away from the pitfalls. Scientific: Philodendron bipinnatifidum (formerly known as Philodendron selloum) Common: Fiddle leaf philodendron, lacy tree philodendron Family: Araceae Origin: Tropical rainforests of south Brazil into Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. BH&G is part of the Meredith Home Group. We'll show you the top 10 most popular house styles, including Cape Cod, country French, Colonial, Victorian, Tudor, Craftsman, cottage, Mediterranean, ranch, and contemporary. this website. "Philodendron selloum" has green spathes with white or creamy interiors. .The Philodendron 'Winterbourn' was protected under Plant Breeder Rights in Australia.' Then it was renamed 'Xanadu' by House Plants of Australia and released as their plant of the year in 1988. One characteristic that P. 'Xanadu' has, and which I don't normally see in plants marketed as "Philodendron selloum", is dark red or wine-red spathes on the inflorescences (see photo at left). by LariAnn Garner (LariAnn) April 3, 2012. Pothos vs Philodendron – How to tell the difference June 29, 2020 April 3, 2020 by Victoria Wilson It can be difficult to tell the difference between a pothos and a philodendron plant if you don't know what to look for. Botanical Name: Philo dendron 'Moonlight' Fluorescent green foliage can … Philodendron Brasil . Philodendron 'Xanadu' is a member of a group of Philodendron plants known as the Meconostigma group. Cleaning your home doesn't have to be a daunting, time-consuming chore. Xanadus are excellent planted alone or as companion plants for highlighting other, more colorful tropicals such as crotons and cordylines. This plant is also known as P. selloum and may be sold under that name. Better Homes & Gardens may receive compensation when you click through and purchase from links contained on Hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or need a quick refresher? Bloom Color Family. There are two true species of philodendron that go by the name split-leaf philodendron: Philodendron bipinnatifidum and Philodendron selloum. These plants are both completely different plants than monstera, but go by the same nickname in some cases. If you're a beginner baker who's just starting out (or a master chef looking to declutter), start with this list of baking tool must-haves. | A green thumb is generally not required to grow philodendrons successfully, in other words. See how you can personalize your home's entrance with holiday front door decorations, including evergreen wreaths, garlands, pinecones, and pops of plaid. Horticultural Information. Many of these plants have interesting leaf shapes, with lacy fingers, broad lobes, heart-shaped leaves, or bright pink veins. We've got the low-down on how to make sure everything from your perennials to your roses are ready when the snow flies. Philodendron bipinnatifidum 'Xanadu' mature leaf, adaxial surface. In the late 1970s she began hybridizing Alocasias, and that work has expanded to Philodendrons, Anthuriums, and Caladiums as well. These magnificent, massive plants bring the look of the tropics to any yard. The Philodendron "Xanadu", sometimes referred to as Philodendron "Winterbourn", is a large compact easy to grow plant. In the patent documents, the plant is described as "having been grown from a seed found in a collection of seeds from the Philodendron selloum". Medium. Xanadu Philodendron. For indoor decor and interiorscaping, a smaller plant with somewhat the same look would be ideal. Read articles about: Aroids, Houseplants, Philodendron, Tropicals. Philodendron Selloum or Tree Philodendron is native to South America. Since the Winterbourns were in Australia, one can infer that the seeds in question were germinated in Australia. Xanadu philodendron forms a naturally mounded shape, a pillow of a plant with a delightfully different texture. Depending on what's growing in your garden, there's a lot you can do to get your ornamental plants ready for the colder months. . Plant naming can be tricky, with plants having totally different names depending on where you are or who's describing them. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. Philodendron is a large genus of tropical plants that are beloved amongst indoor gardeners thanks to their stunning foliage and ease of care. As a hybridizer of plants within this group of Philodendron species, I am quite familiar with the morphological types present in the group as well as characteristics of true species within the group. 5. Apart from that it grows best in moisture-retentive soil that are slightly alkaline. It is known for its fabulous, showy, wide, and welcoming leaves that have the feel of a tropical jungle. Part sun. The plant is quite tropical looking, relatively easy to grow, and large. Philodendron selloum is also known as split-leaf philodendron and split-leaf elephant ear. Moisture Requirements. Such a plant became available when Philodendron 'Xanadu' hit the market . Tour | Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (common names: lacy tree philodendron, selloum, horsehead philodendron) is a plant that belongs to the family Araceae and genus Thaumatophyllum, which previously was placed at subgenus Meconostigma, one of three subgenera within the genus Philodendron.The commonly used name Philodendron selloum is a synonym (Mayo 1991). Those leaves, in the right environment, develop holes. These plants are all pretty similar: They have similar water and light needs, they come from roughly the same climate, and they contain calcium oxalate, which makes them toxic to both humans and pets. However, the seedling I obtained and grew to maturity produced inflorescences with salmon-colored spathes! Image courtesy of Adobe Stock. If you want a plant that is attractive and unique looking, this one is right up your alley. Or is it a split-leaf philodendron? Insignificant. However, a new selection or variety, named "Xanadu II", was granted United States Plant Patent 12,506 (PP12506) on April 2, 2002. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com Terms of Use, Rules, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. In the world we live in, millennials have rediscovered houseplants. This … However, … It's immediately evocative of a tropical rainforest: huge, dark green, waxy leaves, with interesting perforations in them that don't even imply poor care. Now that the patent has expired, this plant is available for propagation to anyone who wishes to without legal restraint. 'Xanadu' philodendron is a newer cultivar with smaller leaves than the species and only grows to 3 ft (90 cm) wide. Semi-moist. A few named varieties make good house plants. Advertise | Philodendron selloum) is known as the tree philodendron and may occasionally be found under such names as lacy tree philodendron, cut-leaf philodendron and split-leaf philodendron (which is incorrect and the cause for confusion). It belongs to the group of philodendron plants that are among the most common of houseplants for their ability thrive and still be ignored. Our Thanksgiving planning guide is here to save your holiday! The 10 Most Popular House Styles Explained, A Whole-House Cleaning Schedule You'll Actually Stick To, Call Your Stylist: These Hair Colors Will Be Everywhere This Spring, 7 Small But Impactful Ways to Fit Self-Care Into Your Day Right Now, Luna, Bella & Lily Top This Year's List of Most Popular Cat Names. Pronounciation: Fill-o-DEN-dron bi-pin-na-ti-FI-dum Hardiness zones Sunset 8-12, 13 (with protection from sun), 14-24, and as an indoor plant in colder zones We reach for them after school and after dinner. May 21, 2019 Back to the top One plant has become especially famous—or at least Instagram-famous. "Philodendron selloum" has green spathes with white or creamy interiors. Get tips for arranging living room furniture in a way that creates a comfortable and welcoming environment and makes the most of your space. The key to managing household duties quickly and efficiently is to design an easy-to-follow routine that includes all the most important tasks. These plants are also known as the "tree Philodendrons" because they develop a heavy stem that can be thought of as a trunk, unlike other vining Philodendron species. Her intense interest in plants led her to college at the University of Florida, where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Botany and Master of Agriculture in Plant Physiology. … As things turned out, Philodendron 'Xanadu' became a big success in the horticultural scene. This winter front door display is layered with holiday cheer.
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An Afghan boy who became an Internet star after donning an improvised Argentina soccer jersey with a handwritten "Messi 10," has finally come face-to-face with his idol, the BBC reports.
Photos of the then 5-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi wearing the shirt — fashioned from a blue and white-striped plastic bag — went viral when they surfaced in January. The photos showed Murtaza, who is from Afghanistan's eastern Ghazni province, kicking a soccer ball while wearing the shirt with the name and squad number of his footballing hero, Lionel Messi.
After the pair met in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday, Murtaza held hands with the Barcelona striker as he walked onto the pitch ahead of a friendly match against Dubai-based football club al-Ahli.
And judging by this video, he didn't want to leave Messi's side.
The Guardian reports that Murtaza's new found fame posed problems for his family, who were eventually forced to flee across the border to Quetta in Pakistan, following repeated telephone threats.
Mohammad Arif Ahmadi, Murtaza's father told the newspaper in May that the decision to leave was based on fears that his son would be kidnapped, "I sold all my belongings and brought my family out of Afghanistan to save my son's life as well as the lives of the rest of the family," he said.


There will be plenty of talented players in action when the third-level competition gets underway on Friday.
Niamh Collins, Caoimhe Mohan, and Eimear Scally will all be in action this weekend.
THERE WILL BE plenty of inter-county stars on display when the Gourmet Food Parlour HEC O'Connor Cup semi-finals get underway this weekend.
With reigning champions DCU out of the main competition, we are guaranteed to have new winners in 2019 as the final four contenders prepare to face off on Friday evening in Abbottstown.
UCD and UCC are first up to take to the field at the GAA Centre of Excellence for a 3pm throw-in. The second semi-final between UL and Queen's University will take place later that evening with the two winners progressing to Saturday's final.
We take a look at some of the top performers that will be on show this weekend, with All-Ireland winners and All-Stars all set to take to the field.
UCD are packed with plenty of impressive Dublin players, and in Niamh Collins, they have arguably one of the best defenders in the country.
The Foxrock-Cabinteely defender is a core member of the Dublin team who completed back-to-back All-Irelands last year.
Unlucky not to pick up an All-Star at the end of 2018, Collins is set to make a major impact for UCD this weekend as they seek to reclaim the O'Connor Cup for the first time since 2016.
UCD are also Division 1 champions and will be buoyed by that achievement going into this year's O'Connor Cup weekend.
The deadly forward has years of inter-county football experience behind her although she has not been involved with the Monaghan panel of late.
She previously spoke to the SportsGirls Podcast about retiring from inter-county football due to the long commute between Monaghan and Dublin, where she is based.
Mohan has All-Ireland final experience as well, picking up an All-Star in 2013 after a narrow defeat to Cork in the final that year.
And she will be a bring a huge scoring threat to the UCD attack for their semi-final against UCC.
Ward forms one half of Galway's top twins along with her sister Nicola. The pair came up against each other for the first time in the 2016 O'Connor Cup final between UCD and UL.
Louise lost out to Nicola that day when UCD prevailed but she's back in the final four of the O'Connor Cup this weekend with the Limerick college.
The Kilkerrin-Clonberne player sustained a knee injury last year, but she's back in action and has been featuring well for Galway in their Division 1 campaign.
At just 22, the UL captain is a seasoned inter-county forward.
She famously scored one of two late goals that steered Cork to an incredible comeback victory in the 2014 All-Ireland final, and made two substitute appearances in the next two deciders where Cork were also victorious.
Scally has since developed into a major leader of that team and was part of the UL team that captured the 2017 O'Connor Cup.
Scally's Cork teammate is the UCC captain.
An experienced defender, Meaney was also part of the Mourneabbey team who ended a long wait for a senior All-Ireland club title last December. They're also five-in-a-row county and Munster champions.
Her club manager Shane Ronayne is also at the helm with UCC, who are aiming to win the O'Connor Cup for the first time since 2012.
Another key member of the Cork squad, Farmer will be a strong scoring option for UCC in their O'Connor Cup semi-final against UCD on Friday.
Farmer will be familiar with plenty of the Dublin players lining out for UCD, and she will be able to draw on all that inter-county experience to strengthen UCC's chances at the weekend.
The Monaghan star will captain Queen's University at this year's O'Connor Cup.
Queen's won the O'Connor Cup for the first time in their history in 2013, and they face a considerable task in Friday's semi-final when they take on 2017 champions UL.
McAnespie comes from a family with good GAA genes.
Her brother Ryan is a star forward for Monaghan, while sisters Aoife and Ciara have also represented the Farney county with distinction.
The Tyrone defender has experienced big game days before, after lining out at wing-half in last year's TG4 All-Ireland intermediate final.
Tyrone fired six goals past Meath in Croke Park that day to avenge for the hurt they suffered after losing out to Tipperary in the 2017 All-Ireland final.
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Virgin Atlantic Defer Six A350's
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In an interview with the Sunday Times, Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss confirmed that the airline will defer delivery of 6 Airbus A350's.
In total, Virgin Atlantic have 12 Airbus A350 aircraft on order. Of those 12, 4 are in service, with the next one (G-VDOT) handed over to the airline on 1st May, but currently held at Toulouse. This particular aircraft was formerly a test aircraft for Airbus (F-WWXL). Therefore, this leaves just the one A350 that Airbus will produce for the airline, at least in the near term.
Virgin Atlantic previously decided to defer the A380 for a number of years before finally cancelling the order.
This follows the announcement earlier in the week that Virgin Atlantic would pull out of London Gatwick. In addition, their fleet of 7 aging Boeing 747 aircraft have been permanently withdrawn. The Boeing 747's, which are currently stored in Manchester and Glasgow could head off to the scrap yard as soon as this week.
The Sunday Times also report that Virgin Atlantic are currently losing up to £15m per week. The situation is so dire that administrators Alvarez&Marsal have been put on standby. An initial procedure would be for the 49% of the airline that is owned by Delta Airlines to be wiped out. This would then enable new investors to come in. However, in the UK this is somewhat tricky with an airline. This approach would also mean that any leases would be terminated. In the case of Virgin Atlantic, nearly all their aircraft are leased, meaning they would lose most of their fleet. In addition, they have essentially mortgaged their slots at London Heathrow for £220million, so they will struggle to raise any income there.
Despite this, Shai Weiss says that he is "100% confident" that the airline can survive.
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Every year, on September 21, we commemorate two events that speak of the contradictions we face as a nation.
Today is the International Day of Peace, a day that speaks of humanity's greatest hope at a time when the world is wounded by conflict and injustice. Here in Philippines and especially in the far south, in the island of Mindanao, we know what it means to hope for lasting peace as we struggle for social justice.
Today, we also remember how, four decades and four years ago, the late Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in the guise of securing peace in our land, unleashing upon our people a kind of violence and injustice unmatched in recent history.
Such stark contrast between peace and conflict is one that our people continue to live with, in a constant attempt to remember our past as we realize a better future.
Faced with contradictions, our people know firsthand the meaning of triumph and struggle, the meaning of terror and peace. Above all else these words carry more than meaning, because for us these words carry our nation's history.
Today, as we observe the International Day of Peace and as we remember the day Martial Law was once declared in our country, we recognize the value of the freedoms we now have and we honor the memory of those who struggled for these same freedoms.
Let us pay our respects to those who fought before us and have won small triumphs that lead us to the day of victory, a day when our people can finally live lives free from fear and want. Let us ponder on the lessons passed onto us by generations of fighters and revolutionaries who dared to dream of just and lasting peace for our people. Let us pray for our children as we continue to fight for the future they deserve, one where they would not need to run away in fear for their lives or mourn a death without a body to bury.


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Secret Superstar is an aspiring singer Insia, played by Zaira Wasim, whose dreams are not supported by her father.
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Secret Superstar is likely to open in 1,100 screens on October 19.
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Q: Set process priority to High: Dangerous? I have read that setting something to realtime is a big no-no, so I am not going to do that.  But I do have an application that I need to make sure always has the highest priority on my system as it is critical for the rest of the applications I am running.  Is there any danger in setting the priority to high, which is one level below realtime?
Also, how would I be able to do this by changing the shortcut target?  What is the command?

A: Realtime isn't necessarily a "no-no". It just might starve other processes out of CPU cycles.  Some applications can't handle that. Its something you would have to experiment with.
High should be less of a problem.  However, you still need to monitor your system to see if all the applications are behaving well.
Here is how to change the process via command line, which you can put into a shortcut:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/191771

A: I would say it depends. If you only have one core/CPU on your computer, and it's a CPU-intensive task, I wouldn't set it to realtime. High might be okay, but that needs experimenting.
If you have multiple cores, and the process is single threaded: go ahead, set it however you want. Your other cores will still be free, even when one core is at 100% load the whole time.
If you have multiple cores and the process is multi threaded: it will depend if all threads will have 100% load. Some programs have a 'manager' thread that dispatches work to other threads but doesn't do a lot of processing itself. That would leave one core nearly free and thus allow for high or real-time priority.
Other programs will try to take in all cores. In this case high might be fine, but it needs experimenting.
Even others will only take a particular number of cores and might not use all cores available. In this case high or real-time priority should be fine.
Unless you're on a single core, go ahead, experiment. Most of the time it won't hurt to set it to high or even real-time. You can set the affinity of a process (how many cores it can use) in task manager as well. This way you can better balance the load on your CPU. It can also help keep temperatures and power consumption down, etc.

A: Whether this will work for you depends entirely on what your application does.  If it's grinding through a long, long computation that never needs to wait for i/o, expect that running that at high priority could bring your machine to its knees.  But if the issue is latency and your application just needs to wake up really fast in response to an i/o completion or similar event, do a little quick processing and then go right back to sleep again, it will be fine.

A: In general, every application that sets its primary process priority to anything other than normal will adversely affect everything else on your machine in terms of performance.  So if every application took this attitude of self-importance, eventually nothing would work properly.
The correct way to use higher priorities is in individually threaded TASKS, not in APPLICATIONS.  And these tasks should either run only as needed and then stop or suspend themselves when they have no work to do.  If when writing an application you feel you need to change a priority base level, then think very hard about how to make the interval where this is necessary as short as possible.
It may even be worth investing in a book or a course about concurrent and parallel processing before you go anywhere near something like priority hiking.


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Q: Backbone is not defined in Backbone I'm just starting backbone and am getting this error.
This is my index.html file:

Error: Uncaught ReferenceError: Backbone is not defined
Any help ?

A: Your router.js file may be using backbone object which is not included yet.
So move inclusion of router.js after backbone.js

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Is this an external js file that contains the backbone routes. If that's the case then it should be placed after the backbone-min.js.