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for auction on eBay on October 19.

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shopping centre, Kingston. Make sure you schedule a trip down

there now to pick out the one you'll be bidding on. Visit

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Tuesday, 14 July 2009

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There's a real Internet buzz about

you. How does it feel to have

thousands of teenage girls

chatting about you on the web

before the film was even

released?

Very strange...It started before I had

even done any filming. To have that

many people with opinions about

you already was quite a shock at first.

Do you find it intimidating or flattering? And how do you stop it from going to your head?

I find it more intimidating really...I'd like to think that at this stage in life you don’t let things like that bother as

much as when you’re younger, but it’s still quite scary having that many people expressing their opinion of you,

even if it’s only about a picture.

Emma Watson is fast becoming one of the most fancied girls in Britain, what was it like working with

her, especially as her possible love interest?

She is an intelligent, talented lady and I enjoyed working with her. She, along with the rest of the cast was really

welcoming. I’d like to work with her again at some point.

Before you got involved in the film were you a Harry Potter fan?

I was - I read the first two books at a young age and had seen all the films. I liked all of them but if I had to pick

one it would be Order Of The Phoenix. I think there were some great Performances, it was well shot and I like

David Yates work, which made me very anxious and excited about working with him.

Cormac is supposed to be pretty big; did you have to do any kind up beefing up for the film?

Not at all. I like to keep in shape but that had nothing to do with the filming. I think David (the director) wanted

me to look just the same as I did in the auditions.

So you were always pretty massive then?!

I don't know about massive.... I think I’m just about right for my height.

He's also supposed to be a bit of a bad boy, would you say you have a nasty streak in you too that

makes you able to relate to him?

Once we started filming the comedy in Cormac became more obvious, so I wouldn't say that I needed a ‘nasty’

streak to play him. He's very arrogant and obnoxious but not a particularly evil figure. I'd like to think that there

aren’t a lot of similarities between Cormac and I, I base a lot of my acting on behaviour I’ve seen in other

people.

What do you think you'd like to do in the future? Do you want to stick with just film roles or like Dan go

into theatre and TV?

I would most like to do film or TV. Possibly theatre in the future but I’m in LA a lot of the time at the moment

and if I was going to do theatre it would be in London. For the moment though I’m really enjoying doing films and

TV.

In his theatre role for Equus Radcliffe got his kit off, would you ever consider going nude for a role?

Hmm… I suppose I would yes, depending on whether it was tastefully done...

Has anyone ever asked you to?

No, not yet...

You decided to go the same route as Emma Watson and go to university while pursuing your acting

career; you have a degree in Neuroscience no less! Why was it important for you to carry on with your

education?

I really enjoyed my degree, for me it was the best course you can do. To be able to study the brain and nervous

system and the mind with a scientific approach is just incredible! Its philosophical, psychological and biological,

three very interesting areas to me.

So would you say you are quite a philosophical person then?

I'd like to think I am. I think it’s really important for your mental health to think about the big questions, to discuss

them and open your mind, in order to prepare you for both life and death. This film promises to be even more

action packed than the ones before it.

Did you have to do any complicated stunts?

I performed most of my stunts on brooms that were on rigs. They were quite complicated, there was a million

things going through your head at the time. I particularly enjoyed one rig called ‘matrix rig’, which allowed you to

spin every which way like a fair ground ride. One day we were filming and a bunch of bludgers were thrown at

me, I had to just hit them away...I ended up hitting a light stand, a camera man, a costume man and managed to

send one down a tube that was blasting air at me at the time. The filming was a lot of fun.

If you had Harry's cloak for one day what would you do?

I would go into the offices of the hard-working men and women of London and throughout the day steal/move

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I would go into the offices of the hard-working men and women of London and throughout the day steal/move

stationary from their desks. I would probably grab a free lunch while I was there...

That sound very mischievous, what other cheeky tricks would you get up

to?

Well.... I think I'd have to cover everything except my head and go around town singing Bohemian Rhapsody!

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Loulou JULY 14 10:28

Screw Daniel Radcliff I love this guy! He's perfect. If Emma doesn't want him I'd gladly take him off her hands. I

cannot believe he's a neuroscientist too! I can't wait to see him in the film!

jessica.potter JULY 14 19:08aww love him! he is so cute and intelligent! im sure he will make a great job in HBP :) oh and yes he is THE

HOTTEST THING ON EARTH!!!

AennBim JULY 26 15:40

Ooooh, I love this guy. *-* He's not only a great actor; he's a great dancer, either. xP And he's even hotter than

Daniel Radcliffe, I dare to say. xD Freddie Stroma. .

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Rethinking your wardrobe for the colder months can be a tricky business. With

winter coats, durable shoes and many a layer to co-ordinate, the task of fending

off the elements can be like skating on thin ice. But as the temperature drops,

your blood pressure needn’t rise.

TopTips.com can help you patent your unique style and weather the weather by

looking beyond the non-starters and big trends to durable wardrobe staples.

Here are a few of our favourites tips with which to arm yourself for the coming

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Never buy fake leather or suede; it's a false economy and will always make the

rest of your outfit look cheap, no matter how expensive it is. (If you don't want to

wear/carry animal skin for ethical reasons, go for a fabric or man-made material

that isn't pretending to be leather.) The exception to this rule is patent leather:

it's nearly impossible to tell the real stuff from the cheap stuff, so that's a good

way to get around the rule. But personally, my advice would be to pay out for a

great coat, shoes and handbag - plus make sure your nails and hair always look

immaculate - and you should be able to get away with buying everything else

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First, get heels you can walk in - nobody looks good stumbling about. Second,

make sure that the top of the boot does not end on a part of your body which is

wider than you want it to be (i.e., mid-calf, thigh-high) because the horizontal

line created by the boot's "rim" will only make that body part look more broad.

(Conversely, you can use this to make your narrow bit look fuller -- like if you

have skinny calves.) Consider the season you plan to wear them when selecting

the material (i.e., light coloured suede during rainy season will not be flattering

on anyone). Think about more than just the boot too -- matching colour tights will

help you legs to look longer, skirt length, etc. - ����

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When drying your hair with the dryer, use it on your heels. The heat from the

hairdryer will work to loosen the leather and therefore make it easier for you to

break them in. Wear them after using the dryer, they should mould to your feet

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When you notice the scuff on your shoe, gently paint over it with nail polish of a

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Take a piece of white bread (without the crust) squidge it up so it becomes a

doughy ball, then rub lightly over the suede. Great for taking off marks and

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I saw this in a well-known Sunday newspaper and was so surprised I had never

thought of it. If your tights have gone bobbly at the heels then wear them inside

out. When I checked my opaque tights there were not bobbles on the inside - it

really is true. – ���������

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Top Tips for the Party SeasonFrom: Ruth Gibbs 5 days 3 hours 17 minutes ago

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With the all important party season upon us once again you’ll want to be well

prepared. It's not just the outfit you need to think about if you want to make a

good impression, there's a whole host of other considerations from having great

stories to tell to whether or not to be fashionably late. But if you’re not the kind of

person to win any 'networker of the year' award, don’t worry! Here are some

essential tips to give you the confidence boost needed to look super slick!

Starting with a winning tip from Kate Reardon, Contributing Editor of Vanity Fair,

on how to work a room at a party.

How to work a room

“If you feel nervous about going to a party, the temptation is to go a bit late and

try to blend in. Do the opposite – go early! It will be much less intimidating to talk

when there are fewer people and you will be a part of setting the tone rather

than struggling to fit in.” – ���� �������

How to remember people’s names?

Repeat it back when the person first says their name and then make yourself

use it as many times as you can in conversation with them. If it's a difficlut, or

unusual name, ask how it's spelt and it will stick in your mind. - �������������

How to throw a fab party at home without destroying the house

When giving a party cover all your wooden table tops with clingfilm. You hardly

notice it and it prevents any wet ringmarks spoiling the polished top. - ��������

How to network effectively

Remember you will want to contact people you meet again, and for them to

contact you... the number of times I’ve wanted to fb someone and can’t

remember their surname... well sometimes even their first name! You could buy

little cards from Ryman’s, or any stationer ( I like the ones that come in little pink

envelopes) and scribble on them your Facebook url, Twitter name, and your

number. Take a pink/gold/ cute coloured, or really classy looking (depending on

how you want to come across) pen to scribe a little personal note for the people

you really like so they read it and remember the conversation in the morning.

Something cheeky like ‘hope you enjoyed our chat as much as you did the

punch’ . – �����������

How to get party shoes for next to nothing

This is one way to multiply your shoe collection at very little cost - you don’t

want to be seen in the same garb twice! Get yourself some classic, plain shoes

and some sticky backed Velcro. Put a small strip on the shoe and stick to it

some matching accessories by attaching another piece of velcro to the back. -

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How to tone up your legs to look your best

If you want to get into shape, but rarely get to the gym, one exercise you can do

with noticeable results is to - sit in a chair with your left leg slightly raised off the

ground. Slowly lift yourself off the chair using your right leg only until you're

standing, then lower yourself back into the chair on the same leg. Don't put your

left leg on the floor throughout the exercise. Do this 25 times on each leg every

day and it will tone your thighs up. - ������

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Hi there, I’m Ruth. I work for Top Tips, helping to spread the word about all of your

womanly wisdom. I live in North London and haven’t the time, nor energy in the morning

for a thorough make up routine (see pic). I adore a bit of luxury, (who doesn’t!), but I’m not

mad on spending a fortune on every lotion and potion out there. I’m no ‘got to have’ a

specific thing or brand kind of girl. Like most of you I’m guessing, I like to look good and

sometimes a bit glam, but try to not let it take over my life!

One of the best things about working here (besides the other Top Tips

girls), is I get to do product reviews! This was a great one. The

Synchronised Recovery Complex has been for me, so far, such a fabulous

product. One of a number of things I love about it is that it’s just right for

my skin type. My skin is generally fairly unproblematic, but if I’m not careful

I can go either way, getting dry patches or go greasy overnight. Night

creams can give me a bit of grease over-load, tipping me over the edge,

so I was a bit apprehensive. At the same time I do need a bit of moisture at night to keep

my skin from having deteriorated by the time I wake up.

A curious kind of substance I haven’t come across before, it's not as watery as a gel and it

hasn’t got that very thin, cooling after-quality that gels have (which never lasts). On the

other hand, it’s less thick and 'creamy' than a cream, which may in fact be the key to the

success of this fab little product. It has the advantages, but does away with the pitfalls of

both a gel and cream. It glides on well, without leaving you weighed down, nor shiny; it's

not greasy, but you still feel the difference. And the difference it makes is also a curious

thing. My skin really does feel softer and smoother instantly after using it and it gives me a

sense of being ‘nourished’.I have to say I was pretty impressed with the improvement in the

texture of my skin after using it every night for a week (I’m still using it). The other morning

I got a compliment on my ‘baby skin’ from the boyfriend, confirming my own feelings on the

improved texture. I never seem to forget to put it on now, even after a few glasses of wine,

which is testament to the fact it’s a pleasure to use – the unusual consistency is somewhat

luxurious.

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city air damage slows the repair process. The product is supposed to restore the balance

and maximise repair.While the texture of my skin has obviously improved over the week

I’ve been using it, I’m still watching for improvements in appearance. I'll keep you all

posted!

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So after using is for two weeks now, I’m hooked! I need a good dollop of it spread over my

cheeks and plenty under the eyes, otherwise it feels just wrong going to sleep. It’s become

part of my life now, an engrained regime that makes me feel like I’m looking after myself.

As a result, I’m beginning to be able to count on my skin. I’ve noticed much less slightly

dry patches and it’s calmed down the oilier areas. Reliable skin is not something I’m used

to, but I could get used to it very quickly indeed!

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I’ve run out and am now and debating whether or not to get some more. In all honesty, the

Estee Lauder complex is more expensive than night creams I would normally go for. I’m

used to splashing out on a day cream rather than a night cream. However, I’ve now been

forced to rethink my whole routine. I don’t know anything about all the science-y gene

repair stuff, but it’s made me realise that during the night is a big chunk of time when your

skin can really breathe. At night you don’t cover all your pores up with make-up, nor seal

off your skin with it after you put on products. Splurging on a decent night cream can arm

you for the onslaught of the day, and for that reason now I might be prepared to re-jig my

budget to make room for this little bottle in my life.

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NOW I wouldn’t say I live for the weekend, but I’ll admit I usually start planning

my Friday night around Tuesday (that’s totally normal right?). It’s because, more

than anything, I hate, no, truly loathe having a rubbish night. It just doesn’t seem

fair after all the research and the flurry of emails, phone calls, text messages,

restaurant bookings and ticket payments. Then there’s all the anticipation, the

mandatory ‘literally CANNOT WAIT’ messages and general psyching each other

up. Not to mention the absolute fortune you’ll blow on the outfit, taxis, food,

tickets and drinks. At the very least you want some decent memories and a

classic quote or two to make you giggle to yourself throughout the week.

The pressure of all this effort can sometimes have the opposite effect, but

apparently there’s no need for empty wallet regrets - the good news is that the

brand Vodka Kick (who clearly have a vested interest) have commissioned

biology student Phillippa Toon to carry out a bunch of research for them into the

essential elements for a good time. See what you think - all you need to do is

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essential elements for a good time. See what you think - all you need to do is

follow these Tips and your legendary evening is in the bag!

1. Looking Good

Feeling attractive is apparently one of the most important factors in having a

good night out. This was improved by (ideally) wearing new or nearly new

clothes and spending up to two hours getting ready, preferably with your friends.

There’s a limit though, over two hours prep leads to indecisiveness and doubt.

2. Plantastic

You might be disappointed to learn that we Brits aren’t as spontaneous as we’d

like to think - more than half of us prefer a planned night as opposed to spur of

the moment ‘adventures’. But be warned, planning too far in advance leads to

high expectations, avoid. A week is ideal

3. Magic Numbers

Only go out in groups of even numbers and of no more than eight friends. Odd

numbers more often than not mean someone is left out, which equals stress and

changes group dynamic. A group of over eight people is too many to organise

and keep together - the smaller the group, the more harmonious your night will

be.

4. Don’t get party pooped

Be sure to start no earlier than 8.30pm when the atmosphere increases and you

benefit from ‘the buzz’ that ensures your night out begins on the right foot. Also,

finish no later than 2.30am to avoid fatigue – you’ll have better memories of your

evening if you have a good night’s sleep afterwards. Interestingly, the survey

revealed that females can out-party their male counterparts, opting for a longer

duration on a night out

5. Party Timing

According to the research the optimum time for fun was 11.15pm. This is when

you’ve had enough time to establish the dynamics amongst the group you’re out

with, the venue atmosphere is at its peak and you have enough energy to look

forward to the remainder of the night

6. Perfect Happy Ending

The best ways to finish a night out are to meet a new friend or potential new

girlfriend / boyfriend. Either that, or get something to much on the way home to

round things off.

Take the Test to see how your night will score

Planning a night out? Grab yourself a pen and paper and take the quiz to see

how your night will measure up based on your current approach.

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How attractive do you feel?

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drop dead gorgeous in my brand spanking new outfit)

How long do you usually spend getting ready?

(score 1 = I start as soon as I wake up – this face needs work! / 10 = around an

hour tops, it’s more fun to spend time chatting with my friends than stressing

over what I look like)

How planned is your night out?

(score 1 = I’ve had it planned forever, my expectations are really high / 10 = we

just decided last week, we’ll see how it turns out)

How many friends are you going out with?

(score 1 = there’s about 20 of us, it’s going to be huuuuge / 10 = there’s just a

small group of us, even numbers, less hassle that way)

How many venues will you be visiting?

(score 1 = as many as physically possible / 10 = we’ll limit it to between 2 and

5)

Are you prepared to queue to get into a particular venue?

(score 1 = yes I’m prepared to waste half my night in boring queues / 10 = only

for a max of ten minutes, and the place would have to be really special)

How long do you plan on being out for?

(score 1 = into the early hours and until I’m absolutely dead on my feet / 10 =

between 4-6 hours, between 8.30pm and 2.30am)

Will you speak to new people during the evening? (score 1 = no way, I

hate talking to strangers, 10 = yes, I’d love to meet a new ‘friend’ and aim to talk

to lots of people during my night out

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70 – 80 = Wooooo hoooo, I’m going to have the best night EVER and paint the

town red!

60 – 69 = This is going to be a cracker, definitely one to remember

41-59 = Another Saturday night on the tiles – expect an average time

20-40 = Brace yourself, this could be a waste of time

0-19 = Don’t even bother

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Adventureland

2009 | Comedy | Miramax

Director: Greg Mottola

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Michael Zegen, Ryan McFarland

PM rating:

Written by Ruth Gibbs, 6th August 2009

This rom-com from the writer-director of �������� will not give you thesame brand of childish debauchery you might expect. Director Greg Mottola seems to have grown up,toning his graphic humour down, but without shifting focus from the humanity to be found in the achesand pains of moving from one stage of life to the next.

Twenty-two year old James Bennan, played by relatively unknown indie-actor Jesse Eisenberg, finds hislife turning out very differently than he meticulously planned. The somewhat privileged, freshlygraduated Brennan’s hopes of a round the world trip are dashed with news of a change in his family’scircumstances. Instead he finds himself working at the bottom of the rung at a low-grade theme parkalongside a variety of other unfortunate misfits.

Eisenberg’s charismatic portrayal of the character’s naïve sincerity makes for an endearing story ofgrowing up and learning the realities of earning a buck. It’s not all doom and gloom, the flip side is thatstrong bonds are made, love found and, with it, the possibility of losing the virginity he has beencherishing until now. He finds an unlikely match in troubled rebel Em, played by Kristen Steward(Twilight, Into the Wild), the seasoned Adventureland employee with a secret. Add to this equation asprinkling of lovingly foible-ridden side characters and a pure gold minor role for Dan Bittner as theboss of Adventureland, overall you have a goofy, warm comedy with a realistic and vivid portrayal ofwhat it is to be that age.

While Jesse Eisenberg’s charismatic performance gives the film compelling force throughout, it isimpossible to ignore that his character, based on Mottola’s own experiences of growing up are somewhatrose tinted in terms of his sincerity and swiftly adopted fresh wisdom. That is not to say that������������� does not make for a witty summer feel good movie, and for that purpose it deserves awatch. That is if you can bear Steward’s portrayal of the injured anti-beauty so reminiscent of her

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performance in ‘Into the Wild’.

A half-decent mix of retro and fresh tunes lays the backdrop for a cool, quirky comedy without yourusual side of cheese. This low effort critique of the absurdity of American middle class values can betaken as a bit of fun for those who like theirs with a dollop of something a bit more intelligent.

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With thousands of students due to graduate in the coming weeks, competition

for available jobs is likely to be fierce.

Some experts believe as many as 40,000 university leavers will still be looking

for work at the end of the year. But finding work as an intern or through work

experience could be the answer for both graduates and many businesses.

Last week the Federation of Small Businesses called for the Government to

commit £3m to fund 5,000 internships.

Currently few small firms have internships but experts believe setting up

internships could both provide talented graduates with work opportunities and

help small business access good quality, keen staff.

Research shows that 64% of UK firms believe interns can make a real

difference to the business, while 70% say such schemes have the benefit of

allowing orgnisations to assess a candidate's skill before committing to a

permanent contract. So why are they not more readily available?

Robin Kennedy is co-founder of WEXO - work experience online - which was

set up 18 months ago to match suitable would-be interns with firms with

internship vacancies to fill.

It claims to be working with more than 300 companies, including Sony Music

and Georgio Armani, who post details of internships they are looking to fill,

and the qualities they are looking for, on the site. When applicants sign up

WEXO uses its filters to rank them according to their skills. It is free for firms

to post details but those looking for work have to pay a one-off fee of £10.

He says: 'Many companies, particularly those in aspirational sectors such as

music, fashion and film, are inundated with requests for work experience but

have no idea how to source the best candidate for their needs.

They are also worried about how much time they need to invest in an

individual in order to get the desired level of output.

But in a difficult job market internships and work experience are ideal ways of

This article originally featured in a print edition of The Mail On Sunday and can now be found on-line at:thisismoney.co.uk/internships

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getting some additional help in the office and a way for graduates to take their

first steps onto the career ladder.'

Ruth Gibbs, 23, has just graduated with a 2:1 in English literature and

Philosophy from Sussex University and is attempting to break into fashion

journalism. After sending off a number of job applications with little response

Ruth, from Camden, north London, signed up to WEXO, and was promptly

given a number of days working as an intern for Kate Reardon, the author and

founder of TopTips.com, a website providing fashion and beauty advice.

Spurred on, Ruth then approached DIVA magazine and is doing some work

experience for them, as well as occasional freelance for magazines including

Now!

She says: 'The opportunity to work with Kate was fantastic and she gave me a

huge amount of help and advice. The experience also gave me the confidence

to approach other magazines and offer to work as an intern for free for them,

which seems to be paying off so far.

'WEXO has got me into the culture of work experience. It is unpaid work, apart

from expenses, but I am making contacts and in the current climate experience

is essential.'

James Caan, an enterpreneur and judge on the popular Dragons' Den television

series, says firms should be incorporating internships and work experience into

their recruitment process.

'Young people have a unique set of skills and experiences that companies can

benefit from, and such placements allow businesses to potentially connect with

their executives of tomorrow.'

He also encourages graduates to use work experience as a 'test-drive

opportunity'. 'I'm a big fan of work experience - as much as possible and as

varied as possible - it makes a real difference in your future choices.'

Ben Elliot, the founder of upmarket concierge service Quintessentially, advises

applicants to be proactive. He says: 'Ask questions, seek responsibility and

make yourself part of the team - don't be shy, do everything you can to stuck

in.'

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