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In the beginning, SciMAT was initially an offspring of Raychem, a small division that dealt with advanced materials and related technology. After a corporate shakedown, the division SciMAT originated from [...]

Iain Smith (right) is founder of IT human resources consultancy Diaz Research, which specialises in IT research and data, and its clients include such blue-chips as Abbey National, AstraZeneca, Bank [...]

Byline: iain smith industry consultant Rather than relying on the FSA register, lenders can work with distributors to set their own performance standards Following the Financial Services Authority's recent thematic [...]

The article presents an oral history of the production of the 1997 motion picture "The Fifth Element" by writer-director Luc Besson, co-producer Iain Smith, and actors Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich. Topics include the casting of Willis despite the film's limited budget, Jovovich's work learning a language that Besson made up for the role, and Besson's decision to use very limited computer-generated imagery (CGI).

This section provides news briefs on the field of adult education in Great Britain as of April 2008. Film producer Iain Smith has been appointed chair of the Film Industry Training Board. Universities and colleges in Scotland will receive an extra government funding. Applications from students from state schools to Cambridge University in England fell.

The article provides information on the Wildwood garden owned by Iain Smith and his wife Christine, which features different kinds of woodland plants in Kent, England. It says that although not that large, the garden still manages to include a wide range of plants. According to the author, Wildwood is great because of its novel plant selections that include Sanguisorba officinalis and selections of Veronicastrum. The advantage of growing late-flowering perennials and the features of Amsonia tabernaemontana are also discussed.

The article discusses the music of the 1960s Los Angeles, California psychedelic band, The Seeds. Topics covered include the band's vivid use of Gothic and fantastical imagery under the influence of its flamboyant lead singer Sky Saxon, how this imagery came about and the tensions it presented among band members, and the band's radical approach to music-making.

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The article reports that the British film production work force is male, finds work through word-of-mouth, and more than 20% are older than 50. Just 5% of those working in movies are from ethnic minorities and more than 80% of the work force were recruited to their last production by word-of-mouth, the report says. Billed as the first comprehensive research of the U.K. production sector, from government-backed body Skillset and the U.K. Film Council, the study polled almost 1,000 individuals who worked on movies that began shooting in 2002. The survey represents the first serious attempt to report the experiences of people working in all areas of film production, according to Film Skills Strategy Committee chairman and independent producer Iain Smith. The research shows that women comprise just one-third of film workers, compared with almost 50% in the U.K. work force as a whole.

An introduction to articles published within the issue is presented, including a feature on bibliophile Rosemary Pardo who responds to seven questions about the books in her life, a survey of novels with witchcraft or folkloric themes by J. W. Brodie-Innes, and an essay on the major influence of Charles Dickens on ghost story through his editing of two leading Victorian periodicals.

The article highlights the description of Eden Road TMD, a representation of a Traction Maintenance Depot which operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS) to service its fleet of locomotives. It mentions about the decision of the naming Eden Road TMD, taken after the river that runs through Cupar in Fife coincidently a River Eden also runs through Carlisle, the home of DRS.

In this article the author talks about writer William Croft Dickinson's works and her ghost story novels. Topics discussed include ghost story that relies on eerie echoes of the past, rather than the standard Jamesian supernatural avenger punishing an interloper theme; and experiences in the bedroom of a house built upon a ruined nunnery, which is possibly haunted by the spectre of an immured nun.

The article announces awards given to the members of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) in Greart Britain in 2010 including the Young Wholesaler of the Year to Lee Edwards, the Gold Medal for Cash to Iain Smith, and the Delivered Wholesale Driver medal to Dave Briggs.

The article reports on the plan of the British Department of Labour to establish six science academies. The plan could lead to a divided educational system and the introduction of a back-door selection according to the Liberal Democrats. Iain Smith, chairman of the education committee, desires to perceive excellence in all schools for all pupils.

Focuses on the stage three debate on the St Andrews Bill held in the Scottish Parliament on June 26, 2002 that allows the University of St Andrews to award post graduate degrees in medical sciences. Comments of the Deputy Minister for Health on the purpose of the bill; Supporters of the bill.

We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of the number of ASPD diagnostic criteria data from 3217 alcohol-dependent participants recruited in the UK (UCL, N = 644) and the USA (Yale-Penn, N = 2573). Keywords: Antisocial Behavior; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Diagnostics and Screening; Genetics; Health and Medicine; Mental Health Diseases and Conditions; Personality Disorders; Risk and Prevention; Social Behavior EN Antisocial Behavior Antisocial Personality Disorder Diagnostics and Screening Genetics Health and Medicine Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Personality Disorders Risk and Prevention Social Behavior 1843 1843 1 10/16/23 20231020 NES 231020 2023 OCT 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- A new study on antisocial behavior is now available. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports several topics related to Great Britain's exit from the European Union (EU), also known as Brexit. Politician Iain Smith has criticized the British Broadcasting Corp.'s (BBC) for its negative coverage of Brexit, stating that 70 Members of the Parliament (MPs) signed a letter against it. The Conservative MP Philip Davies has termed BBC's reporting of Brexit as unfair.

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The article offers information on the Federation of Wholesale Distributors' (FWD) Gold Medal Awards in Great Britain. It cites two new categories of the awards, the Cash & Carry Shop Floor Worker of the Year and the Delivered Wholesaler Driver of the Year. It notes that the 2011 Cash & Carry Shop Floor Worker of the Year was presented to Iain Smith and to Dave Biggs for the Delivered Wholesaler Driver of the Year. A shortlist of candidates for the FWD's newest award categories is also provided.

Several photographs of people attending different events in New Zealand are presented including Bronwyn Illingworth and Jon at the Christmas in the Park Afterparty, and Colin Hankins at the Curve Exhibition at the Gus Fisher Gallery.

The article discusses the history of the 19th century fireless locomotive designed in Germany, and provides information on working places of various types of locomotives including class 20 locomotive 20107/132, class 31 locomotive 31233, and class 37 locomotive 7608/611.

The article focuses on various debates taken up in the Scottish parliament, as of January 2004. On Thursday 15 January 2004, the education bill was debated by the parliamentarian, Ian Smith with the question that what would be the effects of the Westminster Higher Education Bill on Scottish universities and students. On Thursday, 15 January, education questions raised during questions to the Executive covered East Lothian schools, the Glasgow School of Art, skills councils and teacher qualifications.

The article informs that reports on written parliamentary questions on education from the Scottish Parliament. The period covered in this issue is May 19 to 22, 2003. The Scottish Executive regularly reviews its level of funding of the Scottish Agricultural College for the various publicly funded services it provides. On its education programme, the college's student numbers have fallen significantly in recent years and the Executive has therefore reduced its funding accordingly. The college's current level of education funding per student is substantially higher than that of other education institutions. The future level of funding of the college will be kept under review.

Presents the stage two debate on the St Andrews Bill held in Scottish Parliament on June 26, 2002 allowing the university to award post graduate research degree in medical sciences. Overview of the amendments made to the bill.

Reports that the University of St Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill was presented to the Scottish parliament for stage one approval. Purpose of the bill; Acceptance of the proposal by various medical schools in Scotland; Support extended to the bill from various quarters of the political arena.

The article features constable Rob Brunt of the Vancouver Police Department in British Columbia who is known as the only full-time bike theft detective in Canada. Topics discussed include the effort of Brunt to get his bike back as a child in Edmonton, Alberta when two neighborhood kids stole it from him, collaboration of Brunt with Microsoft employee J. Allard who started Project 529 for bicycle registration, and decline in bike theft after the launch of the project in the country.

The article presents several court cases in Connecticut. These includes the case of American Contracting LLC wherein plaintiff, Newtown Savings Bank filed a breach-of-contract suit against the company. The case of Peele & Associates Ltd., wherein plaintiff Barbara Hazelton filed breach of contract suit against the company. It mentions the case of STLJ LLC, wherein plaintiff Steffan Dodaj filed negligence case against the company.

The article reports that Joico New Zealand with Creative Hair Director Iain Smith created an ethereal bridal style for the New Zealand Weddings Magazine Collection Show, featured at New Zealand Fashion Week.

The article informs that the British Federation of Wholesale Distributors invites nominations for individuals who would be worthy winners of the 2011 Gold Medals for several categories including Young Wholesaler, Cash and Carry Shop Floor Worker and Delivered Wholesale Driver of the year. It also lists winners of last years awards including general manager of Booker Northampton Lee Edwards and Iain Smith of AG Parfett & Sons.

The article offers news briefs related to further education (FE) in Great Britain including the plans of minister John Hayes to reinvent medieval guilds, the appointment of David Hughes as the new chief executive of Niace and a correction on the previous report regarding the mistaken address for Iain Smith.

The article reports on the study of educational statistician Iain Smith and research professor of economics Alasdair Smith regarding the contributing factors behind the success of overseas British universities. It reveals that research quality and a large student base, not the subject mix, are responsible for the high income earnings from such institutions. Achieving a good teaching reputation locally before putting up schools abroad also increases a university's success rate.