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Tacoma chemistry teacher Ken Richardson has turned instruction on its head. He gives his lessons to students outside the classroom and brings assignments that might otherwise be done as homework into class.
The veteran Wilson High School teacher records video podcasts of lectures for students to watch on their own time. Students then spend class time doing hands-on projects that apply knowledge from the previous night's lesson. During class, Richardson serves as a guide and answers questions.
"I'm no longer the 'stand and deliver' guy," he said. "I'm the 'walk around and help you' guy."
Educators call it the flipped classroom.
A Tacoma Public Schools spokesman calls Richardson a pioneer of the concept. Richardson's students call it a great way to learn.
"I like it," said junior Kayleena Roberts. She said it's easier to concentrate on a lecture when she's at home.
"I put on my headphones in my room, and I have to pay attention," she said. "There's not as much distraction."
Junior Hailey Viehmann said the recorded lessons are handy for times when she misses school for a day.
"You can go to the podcast and figure out what they did," she said. "It doesn't take long."
Sophomore Brittany Mahoney said she sometimes watches the podcasts on her phone.
"I can do it anytime, even when I'm not home," she said.
Added senior Erika Smith: "I don't even consider it real homework. I can do it on my own time."
Richardson's students like that they can slow or pause his lecture at any time, take notes, jot down a question or rewind the video to review something they didn't catch the first time.
Flipping the classroom has gained popularity among educators in recent years, and some are taking the concept to new levels. A September conference on education technology held in Tacoma included a session on it, which attracted teachers from throughout the South Sound.
At that conference, Justin Talmadge, humanities teacher and technical coach for Snoqualmie Valley Public Schools, emphasized that flipping the classroom should be "so much more than recording yourself talking."
"You send the lecture – the direct instruction – home," he said. "Then the application happens in the community (or classroom)."
Tom Vander Ark, former superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools and author of "Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World," talked at the conference about the flipped classroom and other developments in education technology.
He said technology has spurred a "cultural change" in public education.
"A lot of it is subversive, bottom-up stuff," he said. "Teachers, parents and kids are finding stuff and bringing it to the classroom." He said schools need to give teachers permission to move in new directions.
Some critics of the flipped classroom say it can create barriers for students whose families don't have computers or other technology at home. Richardson said he thought about that.
While many students are able to use personal technology to view assignments, Richardson knows some families don't own the hardware. Other students have computers but no Internet access at home. For those students, he can load lessons onto miniature thumb drives or DVDs.
Students can also use computers in his classroom before or after school, or at the public library.
While students in a traditional class lecture can always ask questions, many times they shy away, said Richardson, a veteran of 23 years in the classroom. They might be afraid they're the only person with the question and they don't want to be embarrassed, he said.
Richardson said students ask more questions while working in small groups.
"Once I start walking around, I may find 10 kids with the same question," he said.
Richardson is no "Bill Nye the Science Guy," and his podcasts lack the jazzy production values of that TV show. But they also offer more than just a talking head.
He narrates each lesson as he "draws" on screen, using it as a virtual chalk board. Important words move around the screen, while colorful highlighters emphasize points. It's all part of the software he uses, called Camtasia.
Richardson adapted his old notes to make them more visual. And if there's a concept students seem stuck on, he can respond with a video as well as in class.
While the videos are short – he aims for eight to 12 minutes per lesson – he expects students to spend between 30 minutes and an hour viewing, pausing and reviewing the material.
Richardson learned about the flipped classroom through an online community of teachers. Two Colorado educators, Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, came up with the idea, popularized it and wrote a book, "Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class."
Richardson paid his way to attend one of their workshops and decided to try flipping last school year.
"I love technology," he said. "I love teaching. I've got great kids. And I've got a good gig."
As a chemistry teacher, he said, "I get to play with fire and blow things up." But he knows he still has to work hard to capture the attention of kids raised on hundreds of TV channels and an ever-expanding electronic universe.
Richardson began by making video lessons for students who were absent from class, to help them catch up. Last year, he decided to put all his lectures online.
He creates his podcasts at home, mostly during the summer. Lessons follow the approved school district curricula and textbook. But like most teachers, he finds the creativity of his craft is not so much in what he covers, but how.
He loves it when students catch him in a small mistake. He then goes back and adds the correct information to the video.
Richardson tries to ensure that students watch the nightly podcasts by giving quizzes on assignments and checking their podcast notes.
But he believes flipping the classroom puts more responsibility on students than traditional homework. He hopes it will set them on a path that will lead to success in college.
"They have to get in the habit of reviewing nightly," he said. "You have got to be a self-starter."
For now, the payoff for Wilson's students comes on test day.
If they keep up with the video lessons, Richardson said, "they're prepared. They're not trying to cram."
During a recent class session, Richardson took time for a brief review of his homework video on Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev, who developed the first version of the periodic table of elements.
Richardson asked students to work in small groups to compile a set of cards, each bearing the names and properties of various elements. Their task was to assemble the cards in the order found on the periodic table. A few cards listed only the element's properties, but students had to guess both its name and position on the table.
As they worked, Richardson circulated from table to table.
"How did you decide?" he asked one group with several cards on the lab table. "Did the melting point fit a pattern? Yes, those properties make that fit. Good thinking."
Richardson said he gets mainly positive comments on his teaching technique. One student's parents accused him of being lazy. But Richardson noted that he creates his podcasts on his own time with some of his own money.
He said he believes the investment is paying off. While he hasn't done a statistical analysis, anecdotally he finds students are doing better on assignments and tests.
He said flipping his classroom has made teaching more enjoyable and helped him get to know students better.
"I'm in the mix," he said. "I'm mingling with kids."
Debbie Cafazzo: 253-597-8635
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Before Saturday night's regular-season finale at WakeMed Soccer Park, the RailHawks handed out their 2011 Team Awards in a pre-match ceremony.
Etienne Barbara was voted by his teammates as the RailHawks' Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player. Barbara scored an NASL-leading 20 goals and his eight assists tied him with teammate Jonny Steele for tops on the NASL. By season's end, Barbara became the owner of six club records: most goals in a season, most assists in a season, most points in a season (48), most shots in a season (76), most goals in a career (28) and most points in a career (67).
Goalkeeper Brad Knighton was named the RailHawks' Defender of the Year. Knighton played every minute of the season in the RailHawks' goal and is the only player to have appeared in every match this season. With a record of 17-3-8, he has 113 saves and posted eight shutouts and a 0.93 goals against average. His 17 wins and 113 saves are both single-season club records.
Captain Kupono Low received the Team Leadership Award. Low, in his fifth season with the RailHawks, became team captain in mid-July. He leads all RailHawks field players in minutes played this season (2,300) and he's one of four players to have appeared in at least 25 matches. A rock at left back, he's anchored the NASL's leading defense all season.
The WakeMed Health and Hospitals Unsung Hero Award went to midfielder Matt Watson. Watson, in his fourth season with the RailHawks, appeared in 24 matches this season and logged 2,031 minutes. He had three goals and two assists to his credit.
For the Fan Favorite Award, the RailHawks partnered with Triangle Soccer Fanatics to present the honor to forward Pablo Campos. Campos was second in the NASL with 12 goals this season. He appeared in 25 matches and logged 1,907 minutes in his first season with the RailHawks.
Finally, goalkeeper Sean O'Connor, midfielder Brian Farber and midfielder Nick Zimmerman were the recipients of the Summit Award, presented by Summit Hospitality. Summit Hospitality recognized the trio for their community service efforts during the course of the 2011 season. Each received a guest suite for two nights at the Homewood Suites Pinehurst, two rounds of golf at the Legacy Golf Course and Whispering Pines, lunch for two at Thai Basil and Dugan's, and dinner for two a Nina's and The Barn.


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Monday, May 21st, 2012In a recent handgun carry permit class I saw the long end of one of my pet peaves.
The problem I have is this. Guys think it is super funny to give a powerful firearm to a kid or lady and have them fire it with no training. When the gun knocks the uninitiated around the gun guys will laugh and laugh. Spend just a few minutes on YouTube or any similar video hosting page. There you will find hours of videos of guys doing this.
In this class I'm talking about I had a guy who is about 50. During the lecture portion of class he just looked board. He had that "I've been shooting my whole life look". I figured he was just going through the motions to get the permit. I figured he would shoot ok, not great but well enough. I actually had him pegged as a guy who would do my pet peave.
Fast forward to the range portion. He is hanging back as his firing order is coming to the line. He catches me aside and I can tell he is very nervous. I'm my normal re-assuring self. I play it off like its not a big deal. I ask him if he has ever shot a gun. He says "no" then catches himself and says "well, once when I was young…..".
I knew instantly what had happened. Some jackass had handed him a 12 Guatemala shotgun as a kid. They had let him shoot it, it knocked him around, then they laughed at him. He hadn't shot in about 4 DECADES because of that.
Guys, shooting is important for several reasons. Shooting is also FUN! Don't ruin it for someone by giving them a bad first impression. If you wonder why many ladies don't like guns it can often be traced back to a dad, brother, cousin, or most likely boy friend who did this.
You can work through this. It takes time and understanding. A good .22 rifle or handgun helps. You may need to even start with an air gun. Once they see how fun it can be, well, then they are hooked.


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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will begin track improvement work on the N Judah light rail line on Nov. 13 at the intersections of Judah Street and 19th Avenue and Judah Street and Sunset Boulevard. The work will continue over two additional weekends and require the use of Muni bus shuttles on the N Judah from Duboce and Church to La Playa and the diversion of traffic off of Judah Street, 19th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard.Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., SFMTA's Executive Director, said the improvements are necessary to "provide safe and reliable Muni service to our customers." Worn pavement and rails in these heavily traveled intersections require the replacement of rail and repaving of the intersections to keep the tracks in good working condition. In addition to replacing and repairing aging Muni tracks and components, the project will include long-overdue enhancements to the surrounding area such as street repaving and re-striping, sidewalk improvements and upgraded water lines. On the weekends of Nov. 13, 20 through Dec. 4, regular N Judah light rail service will end at Church and Duboce streets. From there, Muni bus shuttles will substitute for rail service to deliver Muni customers to the end of the line at Ocean Beach/La Playa. Customers can get on and off the shuttle bus at all regular N Line stops except stops near the construction site. During construction hours, Judah Street will be closed to through traffic in both directions at 19th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. Detour signs will guide drivers to alternate routes. Track work requires one direction to be closed on 19th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard at Judah Street. Police officers will be on site detouring traffic onto parallel streets during the construction. Slow traffic is expected in the area. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes when possible. Traffic Detour/Construction Schedule:• 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 – 5 a.m. through Monday, Nov. 16• 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20 – 5 a.m. through Monday, Nov. 23• 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4 – 5 a.m. through Monday, Dec. 7••••Note: Muni shuttle hours are 8 p.m., Friday to 4 a.m., Monday each weekend SFMTA community outreach staff will be on hand Friday, Nov. 13 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Church and Duboce streets to assist Muni customers. They have also made presentations to community groups and walked through the communities surrounding the intersections to alert neighbors and local merchants to the upcoming construction. In addition, brochures, signs in Muni vehicles and 3,500 direct mail notifications have been distributed to the community and Muni customers. The work for these two intersections will cost $2 million and is just part of a larger, $18-million rail improvement project that will cover two Muni lines in addition to the N, the J Church and the L Taraval. Beginning early next year intersections along first the L Line and then the J Line will also receive new rails, repaired street pavement and other transportation improvements. These improvements go beyond the tracks to include new overhead wire poles, new curb ramps and new Muni train signal priority devices.Most of Muni's 70 miles of track work is more than 30 years old. A robust schedule of key rehabilitation and replacement projects is necessary to ensure safe, reliable Muni service for generations to come. Each fiscal year, the SFMTA allocates between $7.5 and $10 million for its Rail Program to maintain and improve the infrastructure of the Muni system. For information on substitute Muni bus shuttle service and traffic detours, please visit www.sfmta.com/rail or call 311.
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Mon, 02 May 2005 15:31:47 -0700 ESPN.com's John Clayton reports it now appears undrafted rookie free agent OT Michael Munoz (Tennessee) will not be playing football again. Some of his friends have tried to convince him to continue his career, but Munoz is still shocked by not being drafted and the lack of interest by teams. He will now move to Cincinnati where he plans to attend graduate school. He also has some interesting business opportunities pending.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:39:44 -0700 ESPN.com's John Clayton reports undrafted rookie free agent OL Michael Munoz (knee, shoulder) may not be done with football after all. His agent, Robb Nelson, has fielded enough calls about him to sign as a free agent, which is causing him to rethink his retirement.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:39:28 -0700 ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Cincinnati Bengals are interested in undrafted rookie free agent OL Michael Munoz (Tennessee), who previously said he was quitting football.
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:23:18 -0700 Associated Press reports former Tennessee OT Michael Munoz, son of NFL Hall of Fame OL Anthony Munoz, said he has decided to quit football after not being selected in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 19:26:38 -0700 Associated Press reports OT Michael Munoz (Tennessee) went undrafted during the NFL Draft. He can now sign with any team as an undrafted rookie free agent.
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:44:36 -0800 Tennessee junior OL Michael Munoz announced Friday, Jan. 9, he will remain at Tennessee to play his senior season for the Volunteers.
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Providence, R.I. – The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers, one of two teachers unions in the state, has endorsed the Race to the Top application, in which state officials are seeking $75 million in federal education grants.
Union leaders say several local union presidents have signed onto the grant already, including Providence, Pawtucket and West Warwick. State officials have been lobbying hard to gain teachers union support after losing out in the first round of competition to states with broad union buy-in.
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Date: November 1, 2012
by: Robin Hartill | City Editor
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people aboard a 48-foot commercial fishing boat earlier this week after their boat began taking on water near Longboat Pass.
According to a news release, a crew member aboard the Miss Shannon contacted Coast Guard watch standers at 8:49 a.m. Monday by radio and reported they were taking on water in the bow of the boat. The crew had flooding under control and had anchored but needed assistance.
A 45-foot response boat from the Coast Guard Station Cortez arrived on scene and took the Miss Shannon and its crew on board and towed their vessel to Cortez Cove Boatworks for repairs.
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The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book "Gone Girl," by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.


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Transfer between programs can only occur at the beginning of a semester and is available to students in good academic standing. Only one transfer is allowed per student. When considering the possibility of transferring, students are required to take the following actions:
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FlexTime students may also transfer at the beginning of their 2nd spring or their 3rd fall semester. Students who have completed more than 144 units are not eligible to transfer.
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Full-Time students may transfer into the FlexTime program after completing at least 1 semester (2 minis). Students who have completed more than 132 units are not eligible to transfer. Students must provide a compelling reason as part of the transfer process. Included below are some reasons for decisions to transfer.
Students transferring from Full-Time to FlexTime are expected to reduce their course load accordingly. FlexTime students are expected to take two classes per mini semester each mini semester. Students wanting to expand the course load to 18 units per mini semester will need permission from their Student Services advisor. Students who switch from Full-Time to FlexTime will not be permitted to take more than 18 units per mini semester. The timing of required course completion, capstone completion, COC access, graduation date and tuition charges will all be determined by a Student Services advisor based on the targeted time of the transfer. Students must accept the conditions of the transfer at the time of the decision.
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Walking around the Lincoln Park campus, I've noticed that DePaul is still finding ways to develop new buildings for the years to come. The DePaul campus is beginning to look like a construction site with all the dirt mountains and bulldozers in the area. With the latest addition of the DePaul Art Museum and the Arts and Letters Hall, you might ask what more could they be building?
And still, the construction continues on a new Theatre School building. But the facility that should have been built years ago has yet to go up, and that's a new arena for the DePaul men's basketball team — one closer to campus.
Most students can count on one hand how many times they've been to a men's basketball game at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. Why? Because it is not convenient. For someone who loves basketball, I was expecting to be at all the basketball games and have the school spirit that I see on television when other Division 1 teams' home arenas are packed to capacity. But when your team plays 30 minutes away, and the only way to get there is to load up in buses, it sort of takes away from the appeal.
Oftentimes home games don't even feel like home games because DePaul can barely get a few thousand people to fill up the seats. At the New Year's Day game between the DePaul Blue Demons and Syracuse Orangemen, there were more Syracuse fans than DePaul fans. That's embarrassing. The sheer fact that more people traveled from the East Coast to support their team than from 30 minutes away should set off alarm bells. DePaul has a school spirit problem, and there is only one way to fix it.
What gets a team motivated to win is the school's support from fellow students, and building an at-home arena would surely strengthen DePaul's fan base, thus encouraging players. If there was an arena closer to campus, without a doubt, a lot more students would be inclined to go to the games. This would inevitably make Blue Demon fans a more powerful force.
With the university's contract up with Allstate Arena in 2015, the only problem now becomes figuring out where to fit an entirely new arena, and how DePaul could possibly finance such an endeavor.
"The River North area would be a good spot. There's a lot of gentrification going on over there. They just knock down all the projects so there's space," said senior Mike Corbett.
"There are three 'L' stops for students to take to that area, the Chicago and Sedgwick stops on the brown line, plus the North and Clybourn stop on the red line," Corbett said.
This would end the recruiting and competing disadvantages we have now because the home arena would not be so far away from the school. More talented Chicago-bred basketball players would see DePaul as an attractive destination because they could have their family come up north and watch their child represent Chicago the right way.
The university would definitely benefit from the addition of a new arena that DePaul could call its own. It can make revenue from the sporting events that could be held at the arena and create the enthusiasm, school pride and spirit that was always needed. Even if it is just up for discussion as of now, building a new arena closer to campus would only improve the DePaul student experience.
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Spokesman: Former President George H.W. Bush in intensive care
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush is being treated in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital after suffering "a series of setbacks," including a stubborn fever, his spokesman said.
In a brief email Wednesday, Jim McGrath, Bush's spokesman in Houston, said the 88-year-old former leader had been admitted Sunday to the ICU at Methodist Hospital. McGrath said Bush, the oldest living former U.S. president, was alert and talking to medical staff.
He said doctors are cautiously optimistic about Bush's treatment and that the former president "remains in guarded condition." He said Bush was surrounded by family.
Early Thursday, McGrath told The Associated Press he had no new information on Bush's condition and that he would release another statement "when events warrant it."
Bush has been hospitalized since Nov. 23, when he was admitted for a lingering cough related to bronchitis after having been in and out of the hospital for complications related to the illness.
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Why come to Tarifa? Wind, wind, wind! And they do! This is the busiest kitesurfing destination in the world. Luckily the huge beaches can cope with the hundreds of kites that descend on Tarifa. A cheap, quick flight from anywhere in Europe, the spiritual home of European kitesurfing grew in massive popularity for many other reasons.
Just 14 kilometres across the water from Africa, this vibrant venue in Andulucia lies at the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Atlantic seas. Strong, reliable year-round winds blow here and the beaches, such as Los Lances (2 km out of town) are wide, open, made of soft sand and are obstacle free. Well over 20 kite shops and 40 industry related businesses operate along the busy high street and many top PKRA riders actually live in Tarifa, so the standard of riding is very high, but there's very little attitude. July and August can see a thousand kiters on the water in the several kilometres of beach around Tarifa, so its important to observe the rules and respect each rider. If the wind gets too strong or offshore, then take a drive to another beach. There are many options from bump 'n' jump to classic cross-off down-the-line wave conditions.
Two wind patterns operate in the area. The Poniente wind comes from the west, right to left cross-onshore. It's super-consistent, usually the summer wind and brings good weather. It doesn't usually get too strong apart from during a winter storm. The Levante wind comes from the east and is cross-off from the main beach, gusty and can get very, very strong. Poniente comes in for three to four day periods whereas the Levante will often blow day and night for more than 7 days. One of the reasons that Tarifa can cope with all this is because there are a lot of different beach options, so it's a very good idea to hire a car. If the wind gets too strong or offshore, then drive to another beach. And with so many different beach options comes a huge variety in conditions. Choose from onshore wave riding to classic cross-off down-the-line conditions. In Winter a huge lagoon forms in the dunes of the main beach and is perfect for flat water fun, although it does get very busy as it's so popular. Due to the large variation in wind strengths - take all your kites.
Air temperatures can remain pleasant all year, but can dip to 14°C in January and get above 30°C in July. The water gets warm in the summer, requiring only boardies or a shortie wetsuit but can feel much cooler in the colder winds in the winter, when you will need a spring suit.
There are many options for cheap flights to Malaga especially but also Gibraltar and Jerez. Malaga (AGP) is between a 90 minute and two hour drive from Tarifa. Jerez (XRY) is a much smaller airport but is only about a 60 minute drive from Tarifa. Gibraltar (GIB) is the closest airport to Tarifa, only 30 minutes drive. Make sure you collect your car from the Spanish side of the border.
Car hire is advisable as there are so many spots to choose from. If there's no wind you'll make the most of this activity-rich area with a car.
Once a military fortress, Tarifa is now a remote fishing town, blending hotels and accommodation with virgin coastline and and old city walls. There's alot of choice in and beyond Tarifa old town's cobbled streets.
Tarifa Beach Resort provides luxury rental accommodation town houses and apartments in Tarifa. Each property is decorated around a charming theme in order to provide you with a unique experience during your stay. The properties are located next to Los Lances beach and offer all necessary facilities, such as supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars, and are just 15 minutes walk from the historical town centre. Visit the website and see the range of properties on offer - www.tarifadirect.com/tarifa-beach-resort
Tarifa Direct has rental properties of all types from budget one bed apartments to luxury villas on the hills over looking the fabulous beaches. See the video below for a flavour of whats on offer from Tarifa Direct. Click here to see the properties.
If you are looking for a hotel try Hurricane Hotel which is located just outside Tarifa town towards Valdevaqueros and is directly on the beach, built in the Moorish style, set in subtropical gardens leading down to miles of unspoilt beaches with spectacular views across the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco. The hotel has a fully equipped gym, sauna, massage and various sporting activities. With two swimming pools available, you can choose between the hotel pool, set amongst bougainvillaea and hibiscus or the quiet seclusion of the gym club pool.
Losing none of its old Spanish charm and white washed walls, Tarifa really comes to life at night. From incredible authentic tapas to high class cuisine to cheap and cheerful pizzas. Choose from rammed dance clubs to laid back bars. There are also a few options on the way to the beaches if you dont want to venture into town. At least once during your trip you must try the Hurricane Hotel. Booking may be necessary at weekends and in Summer.
The centre is located at Valdevaqueros and offers both windsurfing and kitesurfing (the spot is divided into different zones). At the Club Mistral Hurricane they offer windsurfing rental & lessons and kitesurfing lessons. Storage facilities are available for your own equipment as well as lockers for your valuables. There is a small shop selling clothes and accessories as well as a bar serving you snacks and drinks.
Find out more about Club Mistral Tarifa in SHOP SHOWDOWN
+49 881 925 4960
Dragon Kite School teach all levels all year, rent out Best kiteboarding gear and sell new and used equipment. They also have a clothing store and can arrange your accommodation. A rescue boat service is provided on lessons in the summer. The kitesurf centre supplies all the equipment needed. The instructors speak fluent English, are qualified by IKO and VDWS and have years of experience in teaching kitesurf and windsurf. Each course runs along IKO guidelines.
Find out more about Dragon in SHOP SHOWDOWN
+34 660 882 710
Hotstick have shop fronts in Tarifa, one up near the old town and one on the way out of town in the slick retail cluster near the Mercadona supermarket. The Hotstick kite school has been operating since 2000 and their international team of instructors, using the latest gear provide easy, safe learning. The shop stocks everything for kiting, windsurfing, surfing, boogie boarding or SUPing, plus clothing and accessories.
Tilo is at the helm of the kite school, let's hear from him in SHOP SHOWDOWN
+34 647 155 516
KTS (Kite Tarifa School) offer a range of courses to suit all levels of rider experience whether you are a beginner or are looking for an advanced course to help you progress. They provide a rescue boat service in the months of June, July, August and September and provide transport to the beach for those without a vehicle. Instructors IKO qualified and they run IKO instructor courses. Shop stocks F-One, Best and Wainman and all your accessories. They also specialise in Stand up Paddleboarding.
+34 956 684 147
Kite Obsession have been running courses for 9 years and a range of courses are available to suit all levels and ages on Cabrinha kites. All instructors are IKO certified and have extensive experience. The shop sells a wide range of kitesurfing equipment and accessories.
+34 956 680 940
Located along the N340, that goes from Tarifa towards Cadiz, at km 81. They are located opposite the beach of Los Lances right at the beginning of the kitesurfing zone. Kite Progress Tarifa has 8 years of experience in kitesurfing lessons, supervision and rental equipment. All instructors are IKO certified. They tailor the lessons based on the level and needs of the pupil. Kite Progress Kite School Tarifa offers professionalism, commitment, experience and excellent organisation.
+34 680 137 730/ +34 610 993 531
Wet are not only the importers of North into Spain, they also have a stunning flagship store in Tarifa, stocking all North items of course, but also Nobile, Ion, Fanatic, Hurley and Quiksilver clothing.
+34 956 681 668
There is also lots to see and do outside Tarifa, from mountain biking in the hills to visiting ancient and picturesque towns along the coast. How about lerning to speak Spanish? Tarifa offers a great opportunity to learn some Spanish. The wind doesn't usually kick in until the afternoon, so the mornings give a chance for other activities. Escuela Hispalense offer a variety of courses that can include kitesurfing and accommodation as well. Contact them at www.hispalense.com /
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Mountain Biking: Pedal Freaks Tarifa offer tours from beginners to advanced, and plan every tour according to your level and needs. The area has a vast diversity and inexhaustible supply of mountain bike routes. Big cross country full days, technical single tracks and amazing coastal trails with views of Morocco. They offer half day, 1 and 2 day guided mountain bike routes for all levels. Contact Andy via the website or on the contact details below:
+34 618 457 895
+44 (0) 1273 844919
- Club Mistral Tarifa
- Dragon Kite School
- Hotstick
- Kite Obsession
- Kite Progress
- Wet
- Sportif Travel
- Tarifa in Wikipedia
- Mountain Biking with Pedal Freaks Tarifa
- Learn Spanish with Escuela Hispalense
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Resort-style pampering comes with a bohemian vibe at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.. In ShortWillow Stream captures a down-to-earth spirit that perfectly pairs manicured toenails and Birkenstocks. Treatments and decor emphasize principles of the natural elements. The airy amenity area includes a eucalyptus-scented inhalation room, Swiss shower, sauna, steam room and warm and cool soaking areas. Expect the full range of luxury spa treatments, including scrubs, wraps and a wide variety of massage therapies, available in packages or a la carte.
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heated discussions with the other officers of our company, and fellow restaurateurs
that all of us could find enough time savings through better time scheduling
and labor saving devices and methods to reduce employee hours and operate our
business with fewer employees. It would also give us an opportunity to raise
sale prices without a customer backlash.
Fast forward to today in the Missouri Ozarks where I
Jobs are hard to come by here. That was true before the
current recession, and it is especially true now. All the subsidized housing is
occupied. The food pantries would be bare if it wasn't for one especially
generous millionaire who lives here. The last month saw over 2,500 visitors to
one of the food pantries. We only have 15,000 people in the entire county.
You can get yard work done, or fire wood cut for $4 per
hour. I know of two people who are thrilled to have a job which pays them $20
for four hours of janitorial work in a local restaurant. The waitresses are
paid $20 for an eight hour shift, and worry about losing their job.
It wasn't always like this. There were over 400 people
employed in the clothing business, and over 100 in a shoe manufacturing plant
back before free trade hit these industries. Their jobs paying minimum wages
were effectively shipped overseas. This was also true of the people who woked
at the Black and Decker assembly plant nearby. Daisy BBs were shipped to Peru.
The theory is, of course, that all these people will find
new higher paying jobs. They are presumably better educated and therefore
better use will be found for their skills.
Tell that to my grandson who is still trying to find a
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The real problem is the Minimum Wage Law. Most of the
unemployed people in this town would jump at a job which paid $3 or $4 an hour
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We do not live in a fishbowl any more. We live in an ocean
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Oocyte of a preovulatory follicle with condensed chromatin localized surrounding the nucleolus and the nuclear envelope (SNE configuration) and with a clear subcortical and perinuclear cytoplasmatic TERT distribution.
- TERT - Red (Cy3-conjugated secondary antibody) (telomerase reverse transcriptase, TERT)
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Barbara Barboni, Valentina Russo, Sandra Cecconi, Valentina Curini, Alessia Colosimo, Maria Luigia A Garofalo, Giulia Capacchietti, Oriana Di Giacinto, Mauro Mattioli In vitro grown sheep preantral follicles yield oocytes with normal nuclear-epigenetic maturation. PLoS ONE: 2011, 6(11);e27550 PMID:22132111 | PLoS One.
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Fiat has asked a court to decide what price it should pay for Chrysler shares held by the UAWs health care trust fund.
In July, Fiat said it would buy 3.3% of Chrysler shares from the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, but the two sides have been unable to settle on a price.
While the (trust) has not disputed Fiats right to purchase that equity interest, the parties have not reached agreement on the price to be paid by Fiat, Fiat said in a statement today. As a result, Fiat is asking the court to intervene.
Fiat said it filed the lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court which specializes in disputes between corporations.
Fiat, which currently owns 58.5% of Chrysler, became the managing shareholder of the Auburn Hills automaker in June 2009 when Chrysler emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The UAWs health care trust, which manages health care benefits for Chryslers retirees, owns 41.5% of Chrysler.
The Italian automaker wants to exercise an option established in its 2009 agreement with the U.S. government and the UAWs trust that would allow it to buy an additional 3.3% of Chryslers shares, increasing its stake to 61.8%.
While it is unfortunate that we were unable to resolve the issue without the assistance of the courts, we are hopeful the matter will be resolved swiftly, Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said in a statement. Chryslers working relationship with the UAW continues strong and is not at all impacted by the resolution of this matter.
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Being creative about the arts
June 27, 2012: - James Cook University's School of Creative Arts will review its strategic direction over the next three months.
Head of School, Professor Peter Murphy, said that he hoped regional arts organisations and members of the arts community would get involved in the review along with the staff of the School.
He said that a draft plan, which has been prepared as a basis for discussion, suggested a number of major initiativesthat the School could look at.
"We are considering options for growth such as developing a photo-media major in Cairns and we have already had preliminary discussion about developing a photo-media space on the Smithfield campus," Professor Murphy said.
Some of the suggestions in the draft plan include:
developing partnerships with TAFE to deliver its Diploma of Creative Arts;
restructuring degrees to provide greater flexibility;
winding down the Theatre and Performance majors;
expanding the "best of student work" exhibition program;
developing dedicated Creative Lab spaces for creative projects;
furthering the School's Public Art activities;
developing degrees for delivery on the JCU Singapore campus;
expanding the research program;
taking in more global Study Abroad students;
offering more exhibitions in its gallery spaces;
developing an educational web channel; and,
increasing the digital arts instruction program.
The School of Creative Arts undertook a major shift in orientation in 2007 placing a strong focus on digital arts.
"The contemporary digital arts program we have introduced since 2007 has seen a significant increase in student numbers and demand," Professor Murphy said.
"This is a continuation of that process as the technological advances we continue to experience mean that for students to have any future in the arts they need a strong digital background."
Professor Murphy said that if after the review it was decided that any courses needed to be discontinued then planswould be put in place to allow affected students to complete their studies.
"Students come first and that is why we are determined to provide programs that offer definite graduate destinations orcareers."
He said that the consultation with staff and the arts community would be conducted over the next three months with the intention of having a Strategic Plan in place for the next four years.
The draft plan is up on the School's website (www.jcu.edu.au/soca/plan) and anyone interested in discussing it can email Professor Murphy at firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact: Professor Peter Murphy 0417 841046
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The Department of Corrections says Dungy is speaking to about 550 minimum security inmates on Tuesday at the agency's headquarters in Columbia.
Dungy led the Colts to the NFL title in the 2007 Super Bowl. He retired from coaching in 2008, and has spent time mentoring prison inmates, including the Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick.
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SAIC will close its campus from Friday, May 18 through Monday, May 21, 2012, due to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in downtown Chicago. At that time, there will be no access to SAIC's buildings.
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What are the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the G8, and why are they the target of protests around the world? Are they vital to American security and prosperity? Are they sources of war and inequality?
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Dear SAIC Community, As you may be aware, Chicago will host the 2012 G8 Summit and the annual summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) the week of May 15-22, 2012. This coincides with our scheduled 2012 Commencement date of May 19. Final day of classes: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Note: Only the date of Commencement has changed. There have been no changes to the academic calendar. We strongly urge anyone requiring hotel accommodations for Commencement Weekend to make reservations immediately, as hotels are likely to fill up quickly. The Office of Student Affairs has identified several hotels that, as of October 4, 2011, have availability for Commencement Weekend. A number of these offer SAIC preferred rates, based upon availability. This list will be updated as we become aware of any changes. It is posted on the Commencement website.
After weighing a number of options, the senior administration of SAIC has determined that the best course of action to ensure the safety of our community and accommodate families traveling to Chicago for Commencement is to reschedule our Commencement ceremony and related activities for Sunday, May 13 , prior to the G8 and NATO summits. This decision emerged from close consultation with other downtown institutions particularly other universities and colleges, and discussions with the Chicago Police Department.
During the week of May 15-22, travel will be impeded, hotel rooms will be unavailable, and security will be tight. Many heads of state and their security details will be based in hotels in the blocks surrounding our campus, and more than 150 groups have already begun organizing demonstrations expected to draw tens of thousands of protestors to the area.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and families is paramount. We have determined that this schedule change is the best way to ensure that our Commencement Ceremony is accessible, safe, and enjoyable for all.
Commencement: Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Pritzker Pavilion
Residence hall move-out: May 12-13 (graduating students have until May 22, but are strongly advised to move out by May 13 to avoid complications from the G8 and NATO summits)
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I purchased a dehydrated kombucha scoby from Cultures For Health. It took over 2 weeks to get to me, because I'm in Canada and I think my package got held up at the border. Also, I am in a fairly cold climate and my house is generally around 68 degrees during the day, 62 degrees during the night.
In order to rehydrate the scoby, I followed the provided instructions very carefully, and placed the jar in the cupboard above my fridge, because I thought it would be warmer.
It's been almost 3 weeks and I haven't noticed any sign of the whitish, gelatinous film that is supposed to develop. Instead, there are a few beige patches, with filaments dangling underneath. No sign of a new scoby forming, however.
Eventhough I know you're not supposed to move it, I found a warmer spot in my entertainment unit, beside my PVR where it is a toasty 75 degrees. So I moved it. I am hoping this will help.
I suppose what I am wondering is if there is still hope for my scoby. Do I just need to be patient? Is there a possibility that pathenogenic bacteria/yeast has been developing? Would it be helpful to brew up another batch of tea with cider vinegar (as is suggested for rehydrating a scoby). Any helpful advice would be so much appreciated!


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Fashion designer Gareth Pugh creates a dress in the Live Studio. Edited from three days of live footage, this film documents the entire painstaking process behind Pugh's trademark slashed and fettered couture creation.
Process Film
Live Stream Q&A
74 Q&A Posts
Q. where to get a good pattern cutting desk?
I made mine from MDF. It's really quite simple. Just get a huge piece of MDF from some hardware store and cut it into a square (or oblong if you prefer) then you can paint some nice patterns on it using poster paints. I painted mine black because I like that colour, but you can do anything you like really. Its good fun designing. I might go and some now.
Q. Oi! Did you get my text this morning???? jenny xxx
Not sure, wots you number?
Q. What kind of machine are you using and why?
Im using a domestic sewing machine, and a domestic overlocker- because im at SHOWstudio, and not my own studio- i need to use things that are easilt transportable!
Q. what is your horoscope?
Im Virgo
Q. Gareth, what's your most favorite fabric to work on?
Ive always liked working with leather.
Q. If 'fashion' was less glamorous and had less perks, would you still do it?
Does this look glamorous?? I must be missing something!
Q. coffee or tea? day or night? music or silence?
tea, night, music.
Q. Favorite snack to munch on in the workroom?
It varies- it always involves a can of coke though- at the minute- its a wispa gold!
Q. oh, Gareth will you blow me a kiss? K.
Sorry- too late- maybe tomorrow!
Q. Are you controlling the music in the studio? -FF
Q. Glad to hear you love Alanis, Gareth! Have you ever been to Canada?
No, ive never been up there before.
Q. What do you think to Gemma Slack?
Gemmas great, shes a lovely girl.
Q. do you know good fashion schools in sydney?
Sorry Ive never been to Australia.
Q. what do you want for christmas?
Some guilt free time off.
Q. drink of choice?
It used to be a gin and tonic, but now its more margarita with salt- nice! Its a Bloody mary for the airport though.
Q. Your helper Lucy is great, would you loan her out to other designers?
I dont think so!
Q. is katie shillingford a good friend of yours? her hair i amazing :-D who are the most important people to come to your fashion show?
yeah of course- Katies a really great friend- we just dont see each other as often as Id like- were both generally all over the place with work!
Q. what size will the dress be? do you know that from start?
Its going to be very stretchy- one size fits all!??? Maybe from a UK 8 to a UK 14- it will of course look different on different body shapes.
Q. Do you normally use a higher table, made for someone your height?
Yes! Im not sure if back's going to be able to last today and tomorrow! I think im going to have to be wheeled home.
Q. wh's your little helper there?
Its Lucy- shes been with me at my studio in London for ages- shes a real trooper!!
Q. can you give me some advice on how to get some $ with having no actual skills?
I hear 0845 numbers pay very well
Q. One of the many reason why I have such great admiration for you is the fact that you have not been bitten by the bug that causes the deadly DIVA SYNDROME ... very highly contagious in glamour land ... but you continue to literally keep your feet very firm on the ground I absolutely love that strength in your character!.... no question just an observation : )
Well thanks!
Q. Gareth, how important is futurism in your clothes? Do you have a vision of what fashion will be like, say in 2050?
Its all about tomorrow.
Q. what was you´re feeling when you showed the first Homme collection in place de tokyo?
Uncertainly and relief- It was my first full mens show, which is obviously completely new territory to womens wear- It was also a really tight and quick turn around from deciding to show, to the actual show date, so it was great that everything came together- thats thanks to a really good team around me, and lost of sleepless nights, but there wasnt any time to relax afterwards as my womens show was 4 weeks later- it was really tough, but amazing.
Q. Looking great so far! I'm curios: is this how all your creations are made? My dream is to become a fashion designer, and I've always pictured sketching out the designs? although i love that cute little studo.. I wish you best of luck!
Thanks.... I suppose its different for everyone- I know I like to see things happen in front of me, concerning how a fabric reacts, or moves, and then make a decision- I don't really like dedicating an idea to a sketch- things always change so much in the process. Sometimes its important to draw though- if only to help you communicate your ideas to others- and thats a really big part of it all- though like I say, not my strong point!
Q. who is your style icon?
Annie Lennox is pretty amazing
Q. what is your favourite place in London?
There are so many, but I think Id have to say my bed.
Q. Did you drape or flat draft?
Im cutting it all flat- its impossible to know exactly how it will trun out though once its all cut, so its quite hit and miss.
Q. what colour would a smurf go if you strangled it?
that depends on how hard you squeeze
Q. have you seen new moon? if yes what did you think? if no why not?
I havent seen it, sorry.
Q. whats your favourite cookie?
oatmeal and raisin!
Q. Your PR people are super picky as far as publications go: more picky, in fact, than most luxury brands' PR companies. is it the policy you created together, for the sake of exclusiveness, or is it their own "bitchy fashion" thing?
Thats more of a question for my PR... but for me, I know that with a very limited sample collection, and trying to juggle lots of different shoot happening all over the place, more often than not at the same time- there are a certain editorial shoots that my clothes just have to miss out on- its not a strategy- its just the clothes cant be in two different places at the same time!
Q. hi gareth♥, what normally come comes first for you - drawing your ideas or choosing the fabric? ♥patricia
They both feed from each other- the ideas certainly solidify once I have my fabrics, and I can see how they react, and what we can do with them- a general shape will come first, which might inform what fabrics I go for, but its the fabrics themselves that dictate what the final garment will look like.
Q. How long did it take you to learn patternmaking ?
Your always learning- you pick up little bits here and there as you go.
Q. Is there a particular part of fashion you like the most... fabric, shape/form, colour, flow, the idea behind it, the thoughts/ideas-shaping, the working process/progress, a bigger vision, accessibility... ?
Its all about the clothes.
Q. Would you recommend traveling overseas to peruse fashion? As a student studying in the USA.
I wouldnt really be able to advise on that- It depends on what you want to do, and how much youre prepared to sacrafice for it.
Q. How did it feel to have beyonce where your garments?
Its nice to see my things in a new context.
Q. Being a Fashion student also from sunderland studying down London, are there any tips you could give to get into the fashion industry. Also any tips for a northerner to survive in the south?
Work, work and work- its very simple... with a bit of good luck thrown in too- that always helps
Q. what will be the garment? a dress? btw its exciting watching it!!!
Yes- it should be a dress!
Q. Now you have spent a day on it, how long do you think the whole process is going to take?
Im hoping its going to be done by wed afternoon- hoping!!!!
Q. the music is far more ecclectic than I was expecting - do you find music has a large influence on you collections?
I listen to a big mish mash of things- its very varied, I wouldnt say that the music that I listen to inspires what I design.
Q. does the coca-cola help you get more thinking & power in design?
of course!
Q. what's the idea behind the garment you're making?
Imagine a pork loin wrapped up in string and your half way there- mixed up with a little siren too.
Q. How did this most recent collaboration with SHOWstudio and SHOWstudio SHOP come about?
Nick asked me to do ita while ago, and since I thought it was a nice idea- I agreed.
Q. Do you work out because you have a great ass, GP!
Ive never been to the gym before, but I just got a bike last week!
Q. Hello Gareth, this looks so fantastic from LA, I am really looking forward to photographing the dress when its done! Any thoughts on models?? love Nick
Hi! Im glad you like it- slow progress today though! I might have to hire in some helping hands for monday- i'll see. I think I need a good massage after today- I forgot how uncomfortable scrabbling around on the floor can be.
On models- I think either of the two girls you were talking about for your shoot in london next week sounded perfect- not sure if there in town, but if they are- amazing! Let me know if you find out.
VERY jealous about LA- hope the weathers nice! Im off for a well deserved drink!
See you soon,
Gareth x
Q. You should come to southamerica
I went to San paulo a couple of years ago- it was amazing! I wish I could have stayed longer. Sometime soon hopefully!
Q. How do you feel being watched right now???
Odd- Im not used to doing things with eyes on my back- I just hope it doesnt affect the final outfit..... pressure!
Q. showstudio will give Gareth Pugh a lunch break, right?
Just had a BLT from pret thanks!
Q. what is your favorite movie & book, that's give you a big influence for design?& when you are down how do you tide over with the bad mood?
Book- Manhood by Michel Leiris
Film- Legend
Q. Your early work seemed super 'out there' and more in the realm of costume than conventional fashion - but now, everything seems far more commercial and luxurious (NOT a criticism!!). How important is wearabiility for you when you're designing?
As a designer, especially a designer working now, its important to have a strong collection that sells well- I wouldnt necessarily say that my work has chaged solely in respect of this- its all a progression- a learning curve- trying things- if they dont work, then you move on or develp it into something thats good, something that works. Its all about moving forwards.
Q. any chance of you playing us a bit of Mr Vain by Culture Beat?!
Im sure it will pop up later on!
Q. That's a fetching shade you've got on your nails there Mr Pugh - what's it called?
Its Hot Mess by manglaze- they made it especially for my show in Paris- I'll need to get them done again after all this though.
A dress
Q. Is the music in the background your personal choice?
unfortunately it is
Q. after seeing your photo shoot with Nick Knight a while back where you made armour for a horse, i realised how well some of your less commercial clothing could work in film as a lot of your work has a sci-fi feel, would you ever consider folowing in the foot steps of John Paul Gaultier when he did the costume design for Fifth Element and made costumes for a film?
of course, I think it would be great- it would be something Im not used to though- working to a very specific brief- Ive never been asked to be honest- Id love to do the costumes for a ballet or direct a music video too
Q. Why are you sticking little pieces of seller tape ???
Stay tuned- its a LONG process!
Q. Can I be your assistant? =)
ive already got one thanks!
Q. What inspired you to start designing ? Did you have these interests already as a child ?
It was a comination of two things really- coming to London to be part of the National Youth Theatres costume department, and an article on Louise wilson in the back of the Sunday Times magazine- I knew from working at the NYT that i wanted to be in london, then I heard about St Martins, and everything just slotted into place in my head.
Q. omg you're answering questions now. could i go on a date with you? HAHA
Im not sure how my boyfriend would feel about that.
Q. What was the most inspirational/important thing that you have learnt from being a part of the !WOWOW! collective?
you cant do anything on your own- it needs to be a collaborative process from the start to make something sucessful and long lasting- of course this isnt true for everything, but particularly relevant to what I do now.
Q. are you inspired by video games like Silent Hill? The character Pyramid Head has similarities to your earlier work.
Im not really that into video games- I love table air hockey, and pinball though! Im after a pinball machine for my studio.
Q. Is that plastic part of your frock then?
The plastic isnt part of the final dress, but I couldnt really do it without it- so I suppose it is an integral part, its all going in the bin aterwards though- maybe i'll keep some as a detail! Im not quite sure how its all going to pan out just yet.
Q. this is so good, how did you make it so good?
Q. What's the fabric called (I missed it) ?
Its a super fine black stretch- very drapey and languid, but very resilliant and strong.
Q. What's the inspiration for the garment?
Im kind of making it up as i got to be honest. sometimes it best not to over think things too much- we'll see how that one works out for me over the next few days!
Q. i have never read/heard about you doing a commercial collaboration like a line for the high street or an accessories collection. Would you consider this project as an opportunity to gain more public attention for your brand or do you see it as a creative collaboration only?
This is simply a creative collaboration between myself and SHOWstudio. I would never say never to any sort of commercial venture, or high street collaboration- but it would alway need to be the right thing- the right thing just hasnt come up yet.
Q. What are you listening to?
a terrible selection of music from my i tunes- im not sure what ive got one here, but most of it is pure tut.
Q. Did Sunderland influence your vision ?
I grew up in Sunderland, and then moved to London when I was 19, its the one place in the world that I know, or at least knew, the best- like the back of my hand... so I suppose its natural for that side of my life to come into my work- My degree show was all about fair grounds, in a very absrtact way at least, and sunderland came into that a lot.
Q. What's the best sewing machine ?
I have brother sewing machines in my studio and theyve stood the test of time quite well- I started out on a domestic called a Capri though that my mam nad dad got for a wedding present now thats going bak a bit... it sewed my whole degree collection, and my first 3 collections at LFW- ive still got it- for sentimental resons only of course- it broken ages ago.
Q. Why are you stapling the fabric down?
I was stapling my flooring so that i can cut on it- the black flooring isnt part of the outfit.
Q. would you open up a Gareth Pugh shop back up in Sunderland?
Im not sure how well it would do to be honest. Maybe one day!
Q. are you inspired by music, if so what bands or composers? from Miss B
Thats a tricky one... I love having music on when I work, but its just to fill in the silences. theres so many thing that I like.


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The 2013 Oscar Nominees Luncheon took place Feb. 4 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Nominees gathered to have lunch, pose for photos, receive their official Academy Award nomination certificate, and do interviews. (The 85th annual Oscar ceremony takes place Feb. 24, 2013, at the DolbyTheatre in Los Angeles. ABC has the live U.S. telecast of the show at 8:30 p.m. EST/5:30 p.m. PST.) Here is what this Oscar nominee said when doing a brief press conference interview in the Oscar Nominees Luncheon's press room.
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Best Supporting Actress
"Silver Linings Playbook" really humanizes mental illness. What did you learn about mental illness that you maybe didn't know before doing this movie?
Like most people, I have acquaintances and friends who have problems with psychological ailments. I did a lot of research, and I've got a couple of girlfriends who are clinical psychologists. And I also know a couple of psychiatrists myself. And one of the things since the film has come out is that they've all responded positively saying that it is the best depiction and the most authentic portrayal of mental illness that they've ever seen. And they're professionals.
I've had people walking up to me in the street, but apparently the ["Silver Linings Playbook"] website is filled with messages of people saying how it resonated with them. And ["Silver Linings Playbook" screenwriter/director] David O. Russell has gone on record as saying that he made the film partly so that his son would not feel that he was on his own. And I think this has been proven by all the response it's had.
Is there a time when you can sit back and think, "I've made it?"
No. I do think that I'm very lucky that after a very contented jobbing acting career for 50 years that two years ago, I never dreamed I'd be embraced so kindly and generously by the American film community. It's a measure of, without pissing in your pockets, how kind this country is and generous. I'm amazed. I still can't believe it's happened to me.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) gave you a prize at their Movies for Grownups Awards. Can you say how you feel about being recognized by the 50-plus crowd?
I didn't know I was. I'm a lot more than 50-plus. I'm 65 and very happy about it, I have to say. That's very nice. Thank you. On retrospect, that's lovely. It's even more fun when schoolboys in the street recognize me.
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