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Background and Study Aims
Tissue cooling is a popular and widely used treatment applied by medical professionals and the general public before, during and after sports participation in preventing injury and promoting recovery. Swellaway have developed a new portable, controlled device which can control temperature and compression levels, applied to the surface of the skin within safe parameters. This allows healthcare professionals and researchers to explore the effect of a range of compressive-cryotherapy and thermotherapy protocols in a controlled, safe and easy manner, to identify possible effective protocols to use on different conditions and soft tissue injuries.
This pilot study aims to explore the efficacy of three cooling interventions on healthy participants with induced pain caused by capsaicin cream (0.075%) which causes a short term, mild, burning sensation when applied to the skin.
Who can participate?
Healthy volunteers aged 18 to 65
What does the study involve?
Participants will be required to attend three separate sessions, lasting up to 75 minutes each session. In each session, participants will receive all three of the following 20-minute treatments in a random order.
1. Swellaway - set to 6°C with medium compression
2. Wetted ice- 400ml water, 400g ice
3. Swellaway - contrast therapy alternating from low compression with 40°C to medium compression with 6°C
Participants will be asked to shave a 2 cm by 2 cm area on the medial aspect of their non-dominant (non-kicking foot) knee 24 hours prior to the study session.
The researcher will apply a small amount of capsaicin cream 0.075% (Axsain®) on to these prepared areas. Capsaicin cream (Axsain®, 0.075%) will be used in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance and is commonly used in experimental pain model studies. Body measurements will be taken including height and weight. Measurements on levels of pain, muscle strength and joint position sense will be collected before, immediately after and 20 minutes after each treatment.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
To ensure that we do not take on anyone with any conditions that may be made worse by the intervention, participants will not be allowed to take part if they have a musculoskeletal lower limb injury or any known reactions to cold or pressure applications or capsaicin cream.
Due to the nature of the study, there is minimal risk of injury. However, pain may be felt following the application of the capsaicin cream, albeit it is anticipated to be a mild pain. Participants will be advised to inform the researchers as soon as they feel any discomfort for further advice.
Participants will be given a £20 'One4all' gift card per session of data collection they attend.
Also, although it is not a direct benefit to taking part, the data collected may benefit the development of this device and its use in soft tissue injury management in the future.
Where is the study run from?
Manchester Movement Unit (UK)
When is the study running from and to?
February 2020 to October 2020 (updated 08/07/2020, previously: June 2020)
Funding information
This study is funded by Swellaway Ltd (UK).
This research has been carried out as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), University of Central Lancashire (UK) and Swellaway Ltd (UK).
Main Contact
Miss Olivia Greenhalgh
Trial website
Contact information
Primary contact
Miss Olivia Greenhalgh
Contact details
Great Oak Farm
Mag Lane
United Kingdom
+44 08459010226
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
Nil known
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Nil known
Protocol/serial number
EthOS 10731
Study information
Scientific title
A pilot study exploring the efficacy of cryotherapy modalities, on pain, joint position sense and muscle strength in healthy subjects with experimentally induced pain
Swellaway Phase II
Study hypothesis
Intervention 1 and 2 will be more effective at reducing perceived pain than intervention 3
Ethics approval
Approved 05/07/2019, HPSC Research Ethics and Governance Committee, Manchester Metropolitan University (Brooks Building, 53 Bonsall St, Hulme, Manchester M15 6GX; +44 0161 247 2282; firstname.lastname@example.com), ref: EthOS number 10731
Study design
Pilot crossover randomized interventional study
Primary study design
Secondary study design
Randomised cross over trial
Trial setting
Trial type
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet
Induced Pain
The study will include three, 20-minute cryotherapy interventions.
1. 10°C with 50mmHg compression using the Swellaway Handheld Unit V3
2. Wetted ice (400ml water, 400g ice)
3. 10°C with 50mmHg compression and 40°C with 25mmHg, alternating every 3 minutes, using the Swellaway Handheld Unit V3
The order in which participants will receive the interventions is randomized by a randomization plan created on Randomization.com. The participants will each attend three sessions each lasting 75 mins and in each session will receive all three treatments.
There will be a minimum of 24 hours, and a maximum of 7 days, between each of the three sessions. There is no further participant follow up involved in this study.
Intervention type
Phase II
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
Perceived pain scores will be measured using a numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), at baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and 20 mins post-intervention
Secondary outcome measures
1. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) measured using a digital algometer (Wagner FPX, USA) and a numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) at baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and 20 mins post-intervention
2. Muscle strength measured using a handheld dynamometer (Microfet, Draper, UT) to obtain an isometric measure of quadriceps muscle performance of the non-dominant leg at baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and 20 mins post-intervention
3. Joint position sense (JPS) measured using a ten camera infra-red Oqus motion analysis system (Qualisys medical AB, Gothenburg, Sweden) collecting at 115 Hz at baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and 20 mins post-intervention. For this measurement, anatomical markers will be placed posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), greater trochanter, medial and lateral epicondyle of the femur, medial and lateral malleolus, calcaneus, dorsal aspect of first and fifth metatarsal heads and the middle cuneiform, acromion, lateral epicondyle of the humerus and radial styloids. Clusters of four markers mounted on a thin sheath of lightweight carbon fibre will be applied to the anterolateral aspect of the femur and tibia. As carried out in Alexander et al. (2016), pre-testing familiarisation to the small knee bend (SKB) protocol of 45° will be conducted measured by a goniometer, prior to kinematic data collection. The participant will be given three attempts to replicate the 45° SKB in order to familiarise themselves with the movement pattern. Following the 'practice' attempts participants will then complete five SKB using three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis to measure knee motion. No white noise or blindfold will be worn by the participants; as advised in Alexander et al. (2016).
Overall trial start date
Overall trial end date
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Aged 18 to 65 years
2. No current musculoskeletal injuries to their lower limbs
3. No known reactions to cold, heat or pressure applications or capsaicin cream (0.075%).
4. Willing to participate including both shaving the region of interest on the knee (minimum 2 cm) on the medial aspect of their non-dominant knee, and avoiding alcohol and significant caffeine consumption for 24 hours prior to the study session
Participant type
Healthy volunteer
Age group
Target number of participants
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Pregnancy or possibly pregnant
2. Broken or irritated skin in the region of interest on the knee
3. Respond 'yes' to any of the following:
a. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
b. Have you had unusual chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
c. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart condition?
d. Are you taking any type of anti-inflammatory medication?
e. Have you had any condition or disease which will affect your muscles functioning or repairing?
f. Do you have any condition or disease that affects heart function?
g. Do you know of any other reasons why you should not undergo physical activity or perform cooling treatments? This might include severe asthma, diabetes, a recent injury, serious illness, high/low blood pressure, Raynaud's Syndrome, Cancer, cold or heat allergies.
h. Do you have any condition that affects blood clotting?
Recruitment start date
Recruitment end date
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
Manchester Movement Unit
Manchester Movement Unit Manchester Metropolitan University 53 Bonsall St Hulme
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Sponsor details
Great Oak Farm
Mag Lane
United Kingdom
+44 08459010226
Sponsor type
Funder type
Funder name
Swellaway Ltd
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
1. Study final report to the funder is due May 2020
2. Submission for publication of results in a peer-reviewed journal is planned for June 2020
IPD Sharing statement:
The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study during this study will be included in the subsequent results publication
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
To be made available at a later date
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list


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The approach to the Academy is multi-layered, combining several major components of US Squash's rapidly evolving elite development programs and bringing them together. These components include the Elite Athlete Program (EAP), prospective EAP athletes—primarily U.S. players competing in collegiate squash, the top junior prospects nationally across age divisions and the Junior Team USA players.
The Junior Academy is currently under review and will return in the new Arlen Specter National Center, summer of 2021.

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The rumors are that LG's first smartwatch will go on sale within the next few months, and now the company has published its first video teaser of the upcoming G Watch.
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Is it only a few who take the path
of many windings
who river-like find their way?
What is it I asked one near to my heart
who looking back saw thirty years
of waste and wrong
what is it
that made you come through
after that earthquake jolted the sands
and all the houses fell?
What is it that lifted you
so clear
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The Celebration
Sire: Excelebration
Dam: Constitute
Colour: Bay
Gender: Filly
Age: 5 year old
Foaled: Aug 23rd, 2015
Country: Australia
|Bay filly
|Foaled in 2015
EXCELEBRATION (IRE) (Bay 2008-Stud Ire. 2013, Aust. 2013). 8 wins-2 at 2, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Mull of Killough. Sire of 179 rnrs, 95 wnrs, inc. SW Barney Roy (Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1), Rebel Assault, Speak in Colours, SP Fulminato, Pellucid, Istan, Lincoln, Liwanu, etc. His oldest Aust.-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Saint Patricks Day (BRC Dalrello S., L), SP Exceltic and of Excelamour, Getty - Wakey (H.K.), Phelan Lucky, Excelebrazione, etc.
1st dam
CONSTITUTE, by Royal Academy. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of seven named foals, four to race, three winners, inc:-
Miss Construe (f. by Manton). 4 wins from 1000m to 1600m, ARC Hydroflow H., BOP RC Crockford Real Estate H.
The Likely One (c. by Tale of the Cat). Winner at 1200m in NZ.
Boom Cat (g. by Tale of the Cat). Winner at 1000m in Aust.
Glowing Pioneer (g. by Haradasun). Placed to 2016-17 in Aust.
2nd dam
THE PENNY, by One Pound Sterling. 7 wins from 1350m to 2050m, NZ$42,680, A$129,000, MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.3, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, AJC Billy Cook Flying Welter H., Manawatu RC Ernest Adams H., 2d AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Bill Williamson H., HR Way Welter H., 3d Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, Toy Show H., L, North Canterbury RC Canterbury S., L, HBJC Kowhai Thoroughbreds H. Half-sister to Marine Boy,
Constitute. Winner. See above.
The Nip. Unplaced. Dam of-
Sinful Warrior. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$104,600, AJC Cherrybrook H., BTC Air New Zealand 2YO P., 2d BRC Sky Racing H., 3d STC IGA Signature H., Freeway's Friday Lunch Show H., Stitches & Craft Show H., 4th QTC Queensland Day P., L.
Looklook. 3 wins at 1650m, 2400m, A$91,923, BRC Skyracing.tv P., MRC Dennis Hanrahan H., Cove Hotel H., 2d MVRC Winning Edge H.
Jacaranda Avenue. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, 2d BRC Byojet.com 2YO H., MRC Swettenham Stud Dash for Cash 2YO P., Coates Hire P.
Nip of Time. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, 2d ATC Ruben Guthrie in Cinemas H., Schweppes H.
3rd dam
THE WINK, by Noble Bijou. 9 wins from 1400m to 2200m, Otago Mannequin S., L, Gore RC Princess Mellay S., L, Oamaru JC Waitaki S., L, Wairio Cup, Beaumont RC Palisade Gold Cup, Southland RC Andrew Housing H., Vincent JC Alexandra Transport H., 3d North Canterbury RC Inglewood S., L. Sister to The Vision, three-quarter-sister to THE DIMPLE (dam of IRISH CHANCE, THE CHEEK, THE GRIN), THE FLEDGLING, half-sister to THE PIXIE (dam of THE TWINKLE, THE FANTASY), The Swagger, The Dove,
THE PENNY (One Pound Sterling). 7 wins. See above.
Marine Boy (Crested Wave). 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m, VATC Malua H., 2d VRC Duke of Norfolk S., L, 3d VATC Manfred H.
The Sea Wink. 5 wins from 1600m to 2150m, STC Carlingford H., Toohey's H.
The Richfield Nod. 2 wins at 1200m, CJC Newstalk ZB H.
The Freckle. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Dam of-
THE PEARLER (Volksraad). 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$146,338, CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Air Freight S., L, Christmas Cup, Otago RC Dunedin City Motors Trophy H., Gen-I H., 2d Southland RC Invercargill Gold Cup, Otago RC Race a Horse With Go Racing H., 3d Canterbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, Otago RC Fraser Macandrew Ryan H., 4th Canterbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., Gr.3. Dam of-
The Lustre (Darci Brahma). Winner at 1200m in 2017-18, 3d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
4th dam
THE KURD, by Kurdistan. 3 wins at 6f in NZ. Dam of 11 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-
THE WINK (Noble Bijou). 9 wins. See above.
THE PIXIE (Mellay). 4 wins from 6f to 1m, Southland Guineas, L. 1981 Joint NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of-
THE TWINKLE (Gate Keeper). 15 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$177,620, WRC Penfolds Chardon Mile, Gr.1, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, Southland S.H., Gr.3-twice, CJC George Adams (Tatt's) H., Gr.3, Timaru RC Timaru Cup, Gr.3, Otago Mannequin S., L, ARC King's P., L, CJC DB Galaxy S., L, Southland RC Ascot Park S., L, 2d Auckland Cup, Gr.1, Timaru Cup, Gr.3, CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3. Producer.
THE DIMPLE (Noble Bijou). 16 wins from 1200m to 2200m, NZ$144,430, Timaru Cup, Gr.3-twice, Southland S.H., Gr.3, 2d Great Northern Oaks, Gr.2, Southland S.H., Gr.3. Dam of-
IRISH CHANCE (Sir Tristram). 6 wins from 2000m to 3200m, NZ$274,950, Auckland Cup, Gr.1, ARC FAI Insurance H., Avondale JC Ansett Express Couriers H., Prestige Carpets & Vinyl H., 2d ARC Lanvin H., BOP RC Greenwood Park Village H., Waikato RC Dunstan Feeds Stayers P., 3d Waikato RC Lindauer 3YO H.
THE CHEEK (Kaapstad). 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, ARC Memphis Meltdown Momma's Goouy Raspberry H., Avondale JC Suburbs Rugby Football Club Westforce H., 3d ARC Genesis Star Belle Classic.
THE GRIN (Grosvenor). 4 wins at 1600m, 2000m, Southland Guineas, L, Otago Breeders' S., L. 2003 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of-
THE JEWEL (O'Reilly). Champion 3YO in NZ in 2002-03. 11 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$458,989, A$149,100, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, BTC Doomben Roses S., Gr.3, Southland Guineas, L, Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, ARC King's P., Gr.3, CJC Easter Cup, Gr.3, 3d Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L. Dam of-
THE DIAMOND ONE (Tale of the Cat). 8 wins at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$271,675, Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., Gr.3-3 times, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Otago RC Eclipse S., L, 2d CJC Canterbury Breeders S., L.
STAR AFFAIR (Star Way). 4 wins at 1600m, NZ$82,275, A$13,500, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, ARC Kingfisher Products H., Counties RC Augustus Park H., 2d ARC Lindauer Fraise H., BOP RC Aclantis Restaurant H., 3d Gosford Gold Cup, Gr.3, ARC Dunstan Stayers' Championship Final, Avondale JC Mondiale Freight Services H. Dam of-
LA BELLA DIOSA (So You Think). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$259,500, A$122,000, to 2016-17, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.2, Ashburton RC John Grigg S., L, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, 3d CJC Gavelhouse.com S.
SOLID BILLING (Rock of Gibraltar). 7 wins from 1600m to 3200m, NZ$88,677, A$236,700, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, BRC Queensland Cup, L, 3d ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Counties Cup, Gr.2.
THY (O'Reilly). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$700, A$294,100, ATC Aspiration H., L, 3d ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1.
THE ONE - NEVER LOOK BACK (H.K.) (O'Reilly). Second colt on The 2005-06 NZ 2YO Free H . 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$33,125, A$219,625, HK$2,233,500 in NZ, Aust. and HK, VRC Danehill S., Gr.3, ARC Radio Network 2YO S., 2d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2.
The Dazzler. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of-
THE SOLITAIRE (O'Reilly). 10 wins from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$306,301, Otago RC Dunedin Gold Cup, L, 3d Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1.
Indent. Raced twice. Dam of-
On Credit. Unplaced. Dam of-
SIRCCONI (Nicconi). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, A$265,200, to 2017-18, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Ladbrokes National Jockey Trust H., 2d MRC Moorookyle Park Stud 2YO H., 3d VRC Emirates Airline H., L, Poseidon S., L, 4th ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.
THE FANTASY (Gate Keeper). 18 wins from 1200m to 2200m, CJC Warstep S., L, 2d CJC George Adams (Tatt's) H., Gr.3. 1994 BMW NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of-
THE PHANTOM CHANCE (Noble Bijou). Head of The 1992-93 NZ 3YO Free H. & Joint Head of The 1992-93 Australasian 3YO Classification. 11 wins from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$277,675, A$1,401,000, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr.2, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2, WRC Wellington S., Gr.3, ARC New Zealand Derby Trial S., L, 2d AJC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, ACT RC Canberra Cup, L, 3d VATC Caulfield S., Gr.1, Marton JC Metric Mile, Gr.3.
THE PHANTOM (Noble Bijou). NZ Horse of the Year. 10 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$396,410, A$1,381,000, VATC Underwood S., Gr.1, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, VATC Memsie S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, South Australian Derby, Gr.1, Auckland Classic, Gr.1, ARC DB Draught Classic, Gr.1, VATC Caulfield S., Gr.1, 3d VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1-twice, Underwood S., Gr.1.
The Folly. Winner at 1400m in NZ. Dam of-
Blessed Thee. Unraced. Dam of-
THE BISHOP (Yamanin Vital). 10 wins from 1350m to 2600m, NZ$163,230, CJC Spring Classic, L, Waimate Cup.
The Swagger (Mellay). 11 wins to 1400m, CJC Members' H., 2d CJC Great Easter S.H., L, 3d CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3.
The Vision (Noble Bijou). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Gore High School 75th Jubilee H., Southland RC Commercial Union H., 2d Southland S.H., Gr.3. Dam of-
The Reason. 4 wins from 1400m to 2000m, 2d Otago RC Fitzroy Hotel H. Dam of-
Las Chicas Buenas. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of-
EL CHICO (Stravinsky). 24 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$665,238, A$1,500, to 2016-17, CJC Stewards' S., Gr.3-twice, Easter Cup, Gr.3, 2d Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., Gr.3, 3d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1.
Buena Chava. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of-
SOLD FOR SONG (Collate). 3 wins to 1400m, A$480,700, BRC Gold Edition P., L, 2d VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2.
The Minder. Raced once. Dam of-
THE BEEKEEPER (Keeper). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Southland Guineas, L, 2d Otago RC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance S., L.
The Dove (Native Turn). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 3d Otago RC Champagne S., L. Producer.
The Gull. Unraced. Dam of-
THE FLEDGLING (Noble Bijou). 8 wins from 1350m to 2400m, A$200,010, AJC Australia Day Cup, L, 2d STC Parramatta Cup, L.
The Image. Unplaced. Dam of-
Predictions. Unraced. Dam of-
GREAT IS GREAT (Desert Sun). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$594,300, SAJC Jansz S., Gr.3, VRC Yallambee Stud S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Seppelt Salinger S., Gr.2, Blamey S., Gr.2.
The Imp. Unraced. Dam of-
THE CLIPPIE (War Hawk II). 6 wins from 1200m to 2100m, CJC South Island 3YO Championship S., L, 2d Otago RC Dunedin Gold Cup, Gr.3. Producer.
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Crossover Heaven
I know I'm not going to be the only one doing this, but I can't help myself. Some columns can't avoid being written.
I'm speaking, of course, of the crossover possibilities now that Disney has acquired Marvel Comics. After all, Daredevil and She-Hulk are lawyers and SHIELD is a sort of law enforcement agency. This is something you legal types out there can be contemplating.
So let's think of this in litigation terms. Who would be suing whom in the Disney/Marvel universe with Matt Murdock or Jennifer Walters as counsel?
Donald Duck v. Howard the Duck. After Donald accuses Howard of identity theft, Howard responds by punching Donald in the face and dropping cigar ashes on him. Attempts by Howard's friend Beverly to mediate the dispute are thwarted when Daisy Duck spreads a vicious Internet rumor about an inter-species affair.
The X-Men and Goofy v. Scrooge McDuck. Goofy, of course, is a natural addition to a group of mutants (and should team up with Wolverine in an upcoming six-issue special). When the team, now also including the dinosaur from Toy Story, applies for a security contract with McDuck Enterprises, they are rejected. Discrimination litigation ensues. An attempt at settlement founders when Cyclops, Ice Man and Colossus combined are unable to open the McDuck basement safe.
Snow White v. Millie the Model. Pure cat fight. It begins when Snow is bumped by Millie off the cover of Cosmicpolitan.
Dr. Doom v. Jiminy Cricket. This may seem like a mismatch at first, but we're all equal in court if we can afford to pay a lot for lawyers. The story begins with an unlikely premise: Doom and Jiminy both just happen to be entertaining (U.S. and Latverian) troops in the Middle East when, during a break in the shows, they both go for walks and simultaneously stumble upon a mysterious cave. Inside, in a far corner, they spot a gleaming object. Both Doom and Jiminy race to the spot – Jiminy is nimble and Doom is slowed down by armor. They get there at the same time and touch what appears to be an oil lamp.
The genie, naturally, is confused. Who should get the wishes? Isn't world peace in conflict with world domination? When arbitration fails, a dramatic court scene ensues as Judge Watcher determines that the best interests of the genie would be served by placing him in a foster home with the Power Pack children.
The Little Mermaid and Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner v. Iron Man. Environmental litigation. It begins when playboy/industrialist Tony Stark, on a Caribbean holiday with a bevy of beauties, notices underwater construction of an expansion of Atlantis at the edge of the resort lagoon. Namor and the Mermaid counter Stark's injunction request by invading the surface world.
Beast v. Beast. Beauty's Beast sues the X-Men's Beast for trademark infringement. The case is thrown out when they realize they're both working for the same company. The tale ends badly, however, when Beauty realizes she's in love with the intellectually-superior X-Man. This turns her husband back into a raging beast who becomes the X-Men's bitter nemesis. A highlight of the issue is the death match between new X-Man Goofy and an animated candelabra.
Country Bears v. The Hulk. The bears sue over property damage after the green monster smashes their theater just because it happened to be in his way. The Hulk counters by smashing the courthouse.
STEP UP, WARNER BROS. By the way, let's not forget that Warner Bros. has owned DC Comics for quite a long time and it hasn't stepped up. We all need to let Warner know it can easily match the new competition from Marvel/Disney.
I really want to see the Batman/Yosemite Sam showdown.


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In Episode 61 of the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast, co-hosts Matt Emerson and Jan O'Brien talk about how iBuyers are becoming more and more a part of the process and how to better understand how they work and how you can use them to your benefit. Matt continues to wander the California Central Coast with a stop at the ultimate model home tour – Hearst Castle.
WBNL 52: Understanding & Leveraging iBuyers
iBuyer Craze
- Zillow Instant Offers
- Open Door
- OfferPad
- Redfin Now
- Homelight.com/Simple
- CloudAgentSuite.com/ibuyerconnect
- We Buy Ugly Houses
- Knock
- Keller Williams – later in 2019
- Realogy – select Coldwell Banker Agents
- New Wholesalers
- Deep pockets – well-funded – lots of capital
Benefits to Seller
- Fast, No Hassle Transactions (CONVENIENCE)
- Stress-Free
- Cash Deal – No worry about escrow falling out/buyers not qualifying/changing their mind
- Choose your closing date
- May get moving credit
- May be able to stay in the home for a while
- Not always a low-ball offer
- Contingency on new home sale
- Out of state – Seller inherited home
- Seller ill – not convenient to show home
- Divorce sales
- Any situation where the seller needs a quick sale and is okay with selling under market value
Downside for Seller
- Under market offers – leaving money on the table
- 7-12% fee charged by iBuyer
- Seller still has normal closing costs
How Does It Work?
- iBuyer Company uses automated home valuation model & other technology to generate cash offer price
- Don't make offers on all properties – iBuyers want livable properties and typically don't buy distressed homes
- High volume lets iBuyers make less money on each home
- Zillow – Inspection – then two offers one with required repairs
Inman Guide – Check out this comprehensive article on iBuyers
Opendoor and the iBuyer Business Model by Mike Delprete
Opendoor Business model
- Opendoor buys houses and owns them, acting as a middleman (as opposed to a matchmaker) in residential real estate transactions
- Opendoor won't buy every house — qualifying properties include single-family homes built after 1960 with a value between $125,000 and $500,000
- Opendoor makes money in two ways: from the service fees it charges, and from any difference between what it buys houses for and what it sells them for
- Opendoor works with real estate agents, offering to pay full buyer commissions, as well as seller commissions if a sale comes from an agent
- Nov 2018 – Phoenix 5% of the market was iBuyers (OpenDoor 3%)
Be the Trusted Advisor – Consultant!
- Understand the process for each of the primary iBuyer Companies
- Most will pay a fee to you of 1-2% if you initiate the offer request on behalf of your client
- Add iBuyer Option as a possibility in your Listing Presentation
- The KEY is advising your seller and presenting all the possibilities for a sale base don their GOALS …. Not YOURS!
- The other KEY – using NET SHEETS For the scenarios!
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Wandering Zen: La Cuesta Encantada
"Never turn down a job because you think it's too small, you don't know where it can lead." That was an understatement of monumental proportions by architect Julia Morgan if, in fact, she was speaking about William Randolph Hearst's request to help him build on his family's campsite in the Central Coast of California. The Hearst Castle story has many chapters, however, each touch one of the two people that brought it to reality, William Randolph Hearst and Julia Morgan.
The Hearst family ranch encompassed over 250,000 acres of pristine coastline, grassland, and foothills. William Randolph Hearst, the businessman, politician, and developer of the nation's largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications, inherited the ranch after his mother's passing in 1919.
His mother was a huge influence in young William's life and they spent many months traveling abroad together, collecting art, and architectural items. In the 1920s and '30s, it was approximated that the Hearst collection accounted for 25 percent of the world's art market. Much of it is on display today throughout the world. The buildings in San Simeon were designed to showcase his magnificent collection and the main house along with the guest houses seem as much a museum as spectacular living spaces.
Hearst's initial request to Julia Morgan was actually a complaint about how he was tired of camping out in the open at 'Camp Hill' on the ranch. He noted that he was interested in building a "little something".
Julia Morgan was the first woman to study architecture at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first woman to work as a professional architect in California. During her 45-year career, she designed more than 700 homes, churches, office buildings, hospitals, stores, and educational buildings.
Her architectural style was on the eclectic side, which was a huge asset on this particular project because plans were often made on the fly and changed frequently. The iconic Neptune pool that is one of the most photographed areas of the property is actually the third iteration, each grander than the last. She was notable for her meticulous craftsmanship and creation of inspirational interior spaces. She also had a quality that any billionaire appreciated, sticking closely to the budget.
La Casa Grande, the Mediterranean inspired main house is the centerpiece of the property. The building was meant to be reminiscent of a Spanish cathedral with its ornate twin towers, carved teak, and colorful tilework. The 3 guest houses are named for their orientation on the property, Casa Del Sol, Casa Del Monte, and Casa Del Mar, with magnificent views of the hills, the sun, and the sea. The ceilings throughout all of the buildings were collected from around the world. Most didn't fit the rooms they were going into so skilled craftsmen duplicated patterns and created seamless new pieces to make the ceiling appears as an original. Hearst and Morgan also added their own touches to these ornate ceilings by adding family crests, and monograms here and there. You can visit dozens of times and never see every detail, there are far too many to find.
In all, the team labored for almost 28 years on this incredible estate. During that time the 127 acres was filled with beautifully manicured gardens, terraces, pools, and even a private zoo. The main house is 68,500 square feet with 38 bedrooms, 42 baths, 30 fireplaces, and 14 sitting rooms. The 'tiny' guest houses come is as follows:
- Casa Del Mar – 5,350 square feet, 8 bedrooms, 6 baths
- Casa Del Monte – 2,550 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths
- Casa Del Sol – 3,620 square feet, 8 bedrooms, 8 baths
La Casa Grande also boasts a medieval dining hall, billiard room, and movie theatre, not to mention space for the staff to prep for Mr. Hearst and his guests.
It was a remarkable collaboration. Hearst and Morgan created something that you truly have to see to believe. Is was designed to be grand and they certainly hit the mark, however, there are subtle touches everywhere as well. They truly created La Cuesta Encantada.
Touring Hearst Castle
The California State Parks has owned and operated Hearst Castle since 1954 and in 1958 the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument was established, and that year the estate was opened to public tours. They have been incredible stewards of this masterpiece and are always creating new ways to experience the estate. The current tour options are listed below, but always check their website before your trip just in case something new has been added.
If you are a first time visitor, the Grand Rooms Tour is probably the tour for you. It provides the best overview of the property and you will definitely feel the grandeur of the estate. All of the tours are incredible, however, the evening and holiday tours will actually whisk you back in time and allow you to experience just what it must have felt like to be one of Heart's invited guest.
All of the tours include the bus ride up the hill, where you may spot zebra from Hearst's zoo grazing on the coastal grasses. Once at the hilltop, you are invited to roam the gardens of the estate at your leisure and take in the manicured beds, intricate tile work, beautiful statuary, and out of this world views of California's golden hills and the vast Pacific Ocean to the west.
You'll meet your tour guide at your tours designated starting location and then you'll be off on your adventure. Afterward, you will be able to spend as much time as you like back in the gardens before you head down the hill for the day.
When You Come Off of the Hill…
There are numerous options for lodging in the area, San Simeon and Cambria (about 15 miles south) boast oceanfront motels along the Pacific Coast Highway. If you looking for something a bit different, try the Cambria Pines Lodge which is located in the hills above Cambria. There are several room options, including larger stand-alone bungalows, that are very nice and well maintained. There is also a footpath that takes you down the hill through the forest to downtown where you can explore the galleries, shops, and restaurants. It provides a little reflection and wandering time for you!
Don't miss taking the short drive through San Simeon where you can really get a feel for where all of the artifacts, antiques, and supplies were delivered by boat at the San Simeon Pier and if time permits, stop by Sebastian's General Store, built in 1852 for a wine tasting and delicious food.
A short 3.6-miles north on PCH will take you to the elephant seal rookery. This is a must-see on your trip. We're fans so visit our Elephant Seals of Central California post for more info.


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Artist StatementMy work line embodies the use of shapes and forms in both 2D and 3D format. However, abstract painting is where my true passion lies. The freedom of creation, exploration and spontaneousness are key characteristics of my abstract work. I create paintings that reflect my view of the world. Always seeking colors, composition and atmospheric mood, in my work there is a constant interchange of forces between the quiet and the chaotic. In essence, I am interested in creating paintings that possess their own logic, with the intention of provoking strong and nonsensical feelings, always with an endeavor to translate what my eyes see about the magic things that life shows us all times.
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Anyone that knows me knows that I love to meet people. I am a social butterfly that flutters back and forth between groups of people talking, laughing and making jokes. Being social is not really something that I have done in awhile. They always say that jealousy is a green eyed monster that can eat you alive and I have found that it is very true. This was partly why I have only now begun to be social again.
In the last month, I have met some amazing new people. My roommate is AWESOME- I love her! She has been an encouraging reason in opening up my limited social circle and has even invited me to go out with her and her friends the next time that she goes out. No, we don't go hang out at clubs getting tanked like college kids- we both have kids ourselves! But it will be nice to have social interactions with people my own age that can speak full words and don't just growl and grunt at me, although there will always be the few that do :)
I hope that I will be able to continue to meet new fantastic people and keep my social circle growing. You never know when you are going to need a friend for something and who can be your helping hand. The more people you have that surround you with support and the potential help that you need, the better off in life you will be.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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- Mandy said...
Good for you! I am not very social anymore, but it is nice to once in awhile.
- March 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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Hober Mallow is from Smyrno, a master trader, and the first non-Foundation protagonist of the series. Through trade and political maneuvering, Mallow manages to climb the Foundation's social ladder to become the mayor and eventually its first merchant prince.
To save time, let's put it all out there right now: Mallow has all the characteristics of a typical Foundation protagonist and displays them to the letter. If you've read our character sheets on Salvor Hardin, Limner Ponyets, and Hari Seldon, then you know where this is going. Here's the quick and dirty rundown:
We hope this sampling proves Mallow shares all of the characteristics of a Foundation protagonist. But he's also a very different character than we've seen previously. So, let's focus on what makes him different than the other protagonists. You know, just to spice things up a bit.
We decided to start with lyrics from a Foreigner song because, hey, Mallow is a foreigner. All the previous protagonists have been Foundation folks—except, of course, Seldon who was native to Trantor where the story took place.
Mallow is in a sad state at the beginning of the story. He is a foreigner, a trader, and poor. He's only managed to receive a "lay education," and just doesn't have much political or social power (V.13.7). That might not be so bad, but the Foundation is a little suspicious of non-Foundation people. In short, Mallow has to deal with good old-fashioned prejudice. Hey, it never goes out of style.
Through Mallow, we get to explore prejudice for the first time in Foundation. According to Asimov, prejudice—like nationalism, faith, and emotionalism—is incompatible with rational thinking. As Ankor Jael puts it, "Since when does prejudice follow any law but its own?" (V.13.8).
Sutt and his political friends are completely against the idea of traders, particularly foreign traders, taking power in the Foundation's dealings. In fact, they're so irrational that they refuse to work with Mallow, even when it's clearly the best option. Even after Mallow has won the mayor's seat, Sutt says:
And I warn you, Hober Mallow of Smyrno, that if you arrest me, there will be no quarter. My men will stop nowhere in spreading the truth about you, and the common people of the Foundation will unite against their foreign ruler. They have a consciousness of destiny that a Smyrnian can never understand—and that consciousness will destroy you. (V.18.70)
So how does Mallow counter prejudice? Well, he doesn't, really. Instead, he just lets the prejudiced people be prejudiced, since he knows that they'll eventually be robbed of their "power of judgment," just like Sutt is (V.18.77). And all Mallow needs to do to overcome such people is use rational judgment. Once again, it's rational decision-making for the win.
Okay, like we admitted above, Mallow doesn't actually kill anybody. But he does do a couple of things that have us worried he may not be a pacifist. It's as if his character were trying to make the idea of violence in Foundation a little less cut-and-dry. But Asimov wouldn't do that to us. Would he?
We're referring, of course, to the incident with the missionary Jord Purma. When Mallow decides that Jord needs to go, Twer objects. He figures that that, as members of the Foundation, it's their duty to protect the priest. But Mallow says they have to follow the laws and return the priest to the Korellians.
When the argument gets out of hand, Mallow draws a gun, saying, "I don't know what insubordination is. I have never any experience with it. But if there's anyone here who thinks he can teach me, I'd like to teach him my antidote in return" (V.4.72).
Why the gun? Because Mallow feels loyalty has "no merit in discipline under ideal circumstances"; instead it must be "in the face of death, or it's useless" (V.4.41). In other words—you can only really be loyal if there are a lot of things trying to convince you to be disloyal.
We know that's a lot of quotage, but they lead us to an interesting conundrum. Is Mallow the first protagonist of Foundation to condone violence if necessary? Or does he merely use the appearance of violence to force his point and maintain the upper-hand?
It's a hard one to answer, and we aren't even sure there is a definitive way to look at it. But we have come up with three possibilities for you to ponder. Feel free to consider the following:
Finally, one more question that's never answered: did Mallow know Jord Purma was a Korellian spy when he sent him to his "death" or was that something he figured out later? Depending on how you answer this question could really determine how you read Mallow as a character in relation to violence.


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After a visit by comedian Ross Noble back in June, Andover will be appearing in his new TV Show "Freewheeling With Ross Noble".
Ross said on Twitter earlier today that Andover will be appearing in the very first shot of the series but also in episode 4.
The comedian came to Andover after a request for a typewriter was answered by local Roy Jones and ended up spending time in the town centre and the Southampton Arms.
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Maher warns Amy Coney Barrett like 'Terminator' sent to overturn Roe v. Wade
"Real Time" host Bill Maher closed Friday night's show by sounding the alarm on the pending Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Maher began by deriding Democrats for threatening to pack the Supreme Court, saying it's "already packed — with Catholics."
"Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Kavanaugh, Sotomayor and Gorsuch — who I count as Catholic because he was raised Catholic and is now an Episcopalian, which is just a Catholic who flunked Latin," Maher quipped.
"And once when Mitch McConnell and company are done FedExing Amy Coney Barrett to the bench, seven of the nine justices will be Catholics."
The HBO star noted that Roman Catholics were only "20 percent" of the U.S. population, suggesting there should be a "healthier balance on our highest court" that represents the people and stressing atheists were "the fasting growing denomination" in the country.
"We are 26 percent of the country … where's our voice on the Supreme Court?" Maher, an outspoken atheist, asked. "And atheists actually make better judges because we don't have to work to separate church and state. We're not torn between rational decision-making and what it says in the old book of Jewish fairytales."
Maher then knocked Barrett for a remark she told a graduating class of law students in 2016, when she said, "Keep in mind that your legal career is but a means to an end … That end is building the kingdom of God."
"No, it's not," Maher fired back. "That's not the point of a legal career and you pundits earnestly debating whether she will vote to overturn Roe vs. Wade? Of course, she will! She's been groomed since birth to overturn Roe vs. Wade. She's like the Terminator, a robot programmed to fulfill one task except she wasn't sent from the future, she was sent from the past."
Maher then divided Catholics into two categories — "scary" and "not scary." And while he said the vast majority of them "aren't scary," he warned that the "uber-conservative Catholics who have an agenda" want to "return to the Middle Ages," citing Attorney General William Barr and The Federalist Society as examples.
"These old-school Catholics, they play the long game. Amy Barrett has been on their radar since forever because she was raised in an extremist Catholic community called People of Praise, where husbands' responsibilities include 'correcting' his wife should she stray from the proper path and where women were called 'handmaids,'" Maher explained. "It's not wrong to call out nuts when s— is nuts!"
"Chuck Schumer said Democrats won't make Barrett's religion an issue," he concluded, "but they should because being nuts is relevant."


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The Tigers must be enjoying their last day off this season, albeit in Cleveland. While they rest up for the final two weeks, we're left to root for the White Sox to wear down the Twins over the next three days. But even under these circumstances I cannot support an Ozzie Guillen/A.J. Pierzynski-led team.
Just can't.
- In all the blather about Magglio Ordoñez's $18-million option trigger, one thing people failed to note has been his remarkable durability over the life of the contract.
Other than the first year of the deal, 2005, when his knee was still recovering and a sports hernia limited him to 82 games, Ordoñez has played in an average of 153 games — 94 percent. Fact is, the Tigers didn't expect much of him in '05.
This season he's played in 120 of 149 games (81 percent) and if he plays in the remaining 13 games he'll play in 82 percent.
In all, not bad for a guy who the Tigers and their fans feared might not play more than one season — at best — in Detroit.
- Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan sets his sights on Jim Leyland today:
Leyland is a prisoner, and isn't that the beauty and ugliness of being a manager: While he's only as good as his players, they get to determine how his 2009 is viewed.
If the Tigers win the AL Central by one game, he's a genius, a puppeteer who took a ragamuffin team and brought it into October.
And if the Tigers lose the Central by one game, he's no different than those Mets and Phillies and Red Sox and Angels and Indians. A good-for-nothing choker.
- The Tigers are #10 in the ESPN Power Rankings this week. But really, who cares?
- On this date in 1935, the Tigers clinched the pennant with a doubleheader sweep of the St. Louis Browns. Tommy Bridges wins the opener while Elden Auker takes the nightcap with a complete-game shutout. The Tigers don't exactly finish strong: they go 1-6 to end the season.
- In case you were wondering, on this date in 2006 the Tigers were a half-game up on the Twins. Makes today's lead look better, doesn't it?
Lastly, Happy Birthday to Cecil Fielder (46), the late Aurelio Lopez, Billy Muffett (79), the late (aforementioned) Elden Auker and John McHale, Sr.
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England striker Wayne Rooney was banned for two competitive matches and fined 5,000 Swiss francs ($4,072) by FIFA's disciplinary committee on Saturday for his dismissal in last week's World Cup quarter-final with Portugal.
FIFA also banned Argentina defender Leandro Cufre for four matches and fined him 10,000 Swiss francs for his part in the melee after their quarter-final exit on penalties to Germany.
His team mate Maxi Rodriguez was banned for two matches and fined 5,000 Swiss francs for his role in the same incident.
Cufre will miss the first four games of the Copa America in Venezuela next June, while Rodriguez will have to sit out the first two matches of the tournament.
Rooney was sent off in the 62nd minute in Gelsenkirchen last Saturday after Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo ruled he had intentionally stamped on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho.
Rooney will miss England's opening qualifying round matches for the Euro 2008 finals against Andorra at Old Trafford on September 2 and away in Macedonia on September 6.


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Roger is responsible for and coordinates all state and federal legislative affairs for TSTC. During each session of the Legislature, he guides the TSTC budget approval process, provides executive leadership with information regarding all laws impacting TSTC and is responsible for all legislative information activities undertaken by TSTC. Additionally, he cultivates and maintains relationships with all federal and state agencies, including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Gail works closely with the chancellor, providing strategic counsel while identifying and executing priorities to achieve the College's strategic goals. She also oversees the divisions of Strategic Communication and Communication & Creative Services, in addition to managing the relationship between the College and the TSTC Foundation.
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Javier serves as the College's point-of-contact to the communities in the Rio Grande Valley by building and promoting positive relationships with federal, state and local policymakers and with the private sector. As the Harlingen campus is one of the College's largest and oldest, Javier's role is to ensure that TSTC maintains strong ties to one of Texas' fastest-growing regions.
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AT&T informed the SRA and other retiree associations today that AON will be contacting retirees (and dependents) who use the AON Exchange to offer them a "scheduled appointment" to review their healthcare coverage plan(s) for 2020 in advance of the annual enrollment. Those who have been enrolled via AON since 2015 will be the only ones receiving this offering at this time. Grandfathered retirees are not involved.
Be aware that if you currently have Plan C or F for 2019 as a medical supplemental plan, and you choose to change it going forward, you cannot return to either of those plans ever again as they will be discontinued permanently beginning in 2020. Also, changing a coverage plan may also require a healthcare questionnaire from a new carrier.
The SRA is also concerned as prices for 2020 plans are not available until after October 1st. Therefore, in my opinion, with the "scheduled appointments" set to begin in late July, you will not have all necessary information to make a cost comparison between plans. I have asked AT&T about this issue and a response is pending from AON to AT&T.
These "review" appointments with AON are not mandatory in any way, and you are not required to make any changes. The SRA advises you all to be very careful.


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NZILA Awards Category Winner 2019November 7, 2019
During the Awards dinner that was held on Friday night 8th November at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū our 'Garden at the Hills' has been awarded NZILA Category winner / Residential Single Dwelling — 2019.
NZILA Awards Judges Citation:
The Garden at the Hills is a boldly designed and beautifully executed New Zealand garden. A series of curated garden and entertainment spaces have been skillfully sited around the house culminating in a mix of both intimate private garden rooms and other areas that open up and engage with the surrounding landscape. This use of engagement skillfully brings the mountains in as part of the garden experience.
Carefully crafted earthworks and hard landscaping underpin the design and have seamlessly blended the garden in with the surrounding landscape. Bold organic, curving forms contrast but sit comfortably alongside the modern architecture and swimming pool.
The landforms are clothed with an exceptional planting design which is a showcase for how the 'New Perennial' movement in planting garden can be executed here in New Zealand. Bold drifts of herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, and natives supported by clipped hedging and specimen trees provide year round colour, movement and structure. There is evidence of careful seasonal planting and as such, one feels in this garden that no day would feel the same, with the planting in constant evolution throughout the year. Each season in the garden has its own moment and its own feeling.
With immaculate execution and superb ongoing maintenance and development the Garden at the Hills is a significant benchmark in contemporary New Zealand residential garden design and is a clear category winner.
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Lady Gaga shared a new video for "Shallow" featuring behind-the-scenes footage (and Barbra Streisand!!!).
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Let's address the headline. There's crazy buzz surrounding Gaga and Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born track, "Shallow." It's expected to win Best Original Song at the 2019 Oscars. That'd make Gaga just the 14th woman to win in that category ever.
Related: All Choked Up: Watch Lady Gaga's Video For "Always Remember Us This Way"
To breathe new life into it, Gaga shared an alternate video for the track. There's a passive aggressive note in the intro of the clip claiming French law prohibits the broadcast of an entire clip from a movie as a music video because "it's considered clandestine advertising."
Gaga, marketing genius, isn't going to alienate an entire country. She cooked up new video that's suitable to air. It features never-before-seen clips creating the film and scenes from the film.
There could be 99 countries in the world, and only one of them has an issue, and that's France.
Related: Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper's 'A Star Is Born' Surpasses 'La La Land'
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Piemonte, which in Italian, means "at the foot of the mountain", with its fifty-two Denomination of Protected Origin (DOC and DOCG) is the region that produces the largest number of best known and world-appreciated wines; such as the rich and smoky Barolo or the elegant Barbaresco among the reds and the bubbly Asti among the whites.
Piedmont, with borders on Switzerland and France, is hemmed in by the Alps and the Apennines. With the exception of the white-wine zone of Gavi, which receives a kind of Bordeaux-like maritime influence from Mediterranean breezes, Piedmont's viticulture is more comparable in terms of climate to the French Burgundy. It would seem given Piedmont's position in the shadow of the Alps, and its relatively cool, often damp climate, that it might be better suited to white wine production. Nevertheless, between 60 and 70 percent of all Piedmontese wine is red.
The majority of Piedmont's wines derive from native vines such as the Nebbiolo (source of the Barolo and the Barbaresco wines), Barbera and Dolcetto. Piedmont is also the region where international grape varieties give good wines. Wine makers have, in fact, experienced with success the use of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay which in Piedmont often takes on a crisp, mineral character reminiscent of the Chardonnay of Burgundy.


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Yes, mom and dad, you really can drink beer in college and still graduate in four years.
Fundamentals of Beer, taught by Professor Dan Bisogno (aka: Jersey Dan), is a 3-credit course offered at Drexel's School of Hotel & Restaurant Management. The one-of-a-kind course focuses on the world's most important beverage and its objective is to educate the next generation of craft beer aficionados. "Drexel is all about experience learning, and that's what we do here every day," says Bisogno.
"For me, the discussion of the brewing process, flavors/styles and tradition are just as important as tastings and interaction with people from the industry."
Students (who are 21 and older, of course) get their hands dirty learning everything from how beer is made, to where ingredients are sourced. They even take field trips to local breweries like Dock Street and Evil Genius to interact with industry professionals who offer a behind-the-scenes look at the beer industry.
And of course, the main highlight of these beer-themed lectures is drinking beer in class! "Tasting is a major aspect of learning," says Bisogno. And the students happily agree. "It's my favorite part," says student Kasey Kline. "It's a different experience sharing a beer like Rodenbach or Ballast Point's Tart Peach Kölsch in a room full of people, as we discuss flavor notes and ask questions."
Surprisingly, many of the students enrolled in the class have very little craft beer experience. "I'm not a huge beer drinker, so when I realized how in-depth the class was, for a moment, I thought about dropping it," says Emily Hoffman. "But I'm glad I stuck it out. Once you dig into all these different styles, you learn that craft beer tastes great. A beer like Dogfish SeaQuench is pretty different than the stuff you had at the frat party last weekend."
By the end of the semester, Fundamentals of Beer hasn't just produced a new swath of craft beer fans, it has also informed a new generation of consumers who are eager to share their knowledge and appreciation of beer with others. "I think craft beer has room to grow in terms of people my age," says Kline. "The ability to customize a 6-pack isn't as much of a gamble as buying a bottle of wine and possibly hating it after the first sip. That's a major plus, because people are always looking to try new things."


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The sensational Honda Civic is ready to impress small sedan drivers in Loray, VA. Find it right here at Harrisonburg Honda.
Year after year, the Honda Civic continues to defy the standards of the compact car. The Civic boasts modern styling, superior performance and safety features that rival all other vehicles on the road. If you live in the Luray, VA area and are ready to bring a new car into your life, visit Harrisonburg Honda to see the all-new Honda Civic for yourself.
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Your Honda Civic gets the job done in the coolest way possible with a sharp interior that's modern and refreshing. Heat things up in the winter with available heated seats and if things get a bit too warm, open up available power moonroof and feel the breeze. Your interior will be lit up by a colorful display center that provides important information like the time, your speed and gas meter. You'll enjoy every second you spend inside your Honda Civic. That begins the very second you settle in behind the wheel for your exciting test drive at Harrisonburg Honda.
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There's nothing quite like being on the road in a well-performing vehicle, cruising along the highway without a care in the world. Well, the Honda Civic wants to bring that feeling back in a big way for anyone who sits behind the wheel. Enjoy up to 174 horsepower along with a fully independent suspension. You'll also get your choice of two different transmissions, so you can personalize the Honda Civic to exactly what you want. Your Honda Civic will handle the road like a dream and you'll be dreaming of hopping in the driver's seat time and time again. If the Civic is calling your name, contact the Harrisonburg Honda team today to set up your personalized appointment.
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The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
If you're looking for a fun challenge amidst beautiful, sculpted garden scenery, hop in your Honda and visit the Garden Maze at Luray Caverns. Take your family and friends along to help navigate your way through an intricate maze carved from eight-foot-tall hedges, and featuring fountains and tunnels. You can even get a birds-eye view of the maze from the lookout tower. The Garden Maze is just another fun way to experience Luray in your favorite Harrisonburg Honda vehicle.
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If you love cars even half as much as we do, you'll want to get together with family or friends and take your Harrisonburg Honda vehicle to the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum, located at Luray Caverns. This unique museum offers a glimpse at one of the oldest and most rare automobile collections in the country. Get up close and discover each of the museum's antique, vintage, and even historic cars, including a 1892 Mercedes Benz and a 1908 Baker Electric.
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Advanced Studies for Bass Guitar
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Advanced Studies for Bass Guitar is the fourth book in the Bass Techniques series. This book features a series of advanced study pieces for bass guitarists. Over the course of the ten pieces in the book, every technique needed by the contemporary bass player is covered, from plectrum and fingerstyle techniques, to slapping and two handed tapping. There are also pieces that cover the use of natural and artificial harmonics, palm muting and the chordal fingerstyle technique. Each piece is accompanied by a set of detailed performance notes. All pieces in the book are supported by audio files which are free to download from the publisher's website.
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Fingerstyle Study No. 1
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Chordal Fingerstyle Study
Harmonics Study
Plectrum Study No. 1
Plectrum Study No. 2
Slap Bass Study No. 1
Slap Bass Study No. 2
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Still No Offense: SMU 31 NT 13
I really could just get last season's recap of the Texas game and swap out the 'Texas' words for 'SMU' words. Let's try the first couple of grafs. North Texas and the fans and students thereof came to Austin Dallas expecting to give Texas SMU a run for their money in DKR-Texas Memorial Gerry Ford…
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My favorite Chiang Mai activities
To help you make a decision on what things to do in Chiang Mai I wrote down some of my favorite activities and how I experienced them. If you're looking for something intimate, local and cultural (and like workshops) make sure you check out this list of things to do in Chiang Mai!
1. Silversmith Workshop (at a temple)
Me at the silversmith workshop:
"So, I'm in the learning center of a temple, the teacher taught me how to craft a nickel bracelet with the traditional technique that has been used for hundreds of years. It is more difficult than I thought and it is warmer than I thought but I am focused and determined to create a beautiful bracelet for my mom. I feel like I cannot come back home after 8 months with an ugly looking bracelet. So for the past 20 minutes I have been very serious and working hard!
Then I look up and see the smile of a monk learning the same skill. He is looking at me and I see he is amused by me. With his one smile it feels like he is telling me not to worry. That I should just relax and enjoy the process and that my mom will love the bracelet. I smile back at him (and myself) and we both laugh. I relax and go back to work, for the rest of the class I enjoy myself, sometimes looking up at this serene monk, and I feel grateful!"
At the end of the class I had a mediocre looking bracelet but one that I knew my mom would love!
If you are looking for things to do in Chiang Mai, this Silversmith Workshop is definitely at the top of my list! Even though I cannot guarantee you the same smile by the same monk, the whole experience is definitely more than worth it!
2. Glass Blowing with a Master Artisan
I told my friend I was going to try a glass blowing workshop in Chiang Mai. She laughed and asked me to sent her a picture so she could have a last picture in which I still had my eyebrows (that's how clumsy I am haha).
Thus, as you can imagine I was a bit nervous before trying this. Seeing the size of the flames on the pictures did not put my nerves at ease (they could definitely reach my eyebrows).
When I arrived, the host luckily took the time to explain everything clearly and before I knew it I felt like a pro! Feeling the heat of the fire and seeing the glass melt in front of me had something magical. I really enjoyed creating this little creature (I almost felt like god haha). I made a pig and his name is Barry. He now has a proud place on a shelve in my living room. Also, I still have both my eyebrows! So when choosing things to do in Chiang Mai, make this one of them!
3. Meditation & Monk chat by Buddhist University
Seeing the happiness of the silversmith monk I wanted to be more like him! So I signed up for a meditation workshop by the Buddhist University.
We met in the monks office for a chat, they explained a lot about Buddhism and I asked a bunch of questions. Although I was a bit embarrassed about my lack of knowledge, they were patient and encouraging! The way they talk about their personal experience and journey is inspiring.
Now it was actually time to start meditating! I was struggling to sit still and trying not to fidget, my mind was racing I felt like I was failing meditation big time! I noticed the calmness in these monks; they sit still, talk slowly and even walk relaxed. They explained to me that the racing of the mind is all part of meditation and the ease will come with experience.
I thought back about the smiling silversmith and I relaxed (sort of). Throughout the other meditation forms we learned, my mind was still racing but instead of focusing on my inability to keep my mind still I was trying to enjoy the meditation experience, which I luckily succeeded in.
4. Coffee Appreciation: Thai Coffee Journey
I am a sucker for workshops! Whether it comes to fun things to do in Chiang Mai, Yogyakarta or Siem Reap, I always end up talking about and doing workshops! They are some of my most memorable moments on a trip.
One moment that my friend and I still joke about is during this Coffee Appreciation workshop. My friend was visiting so, of course, I took her on a workshop haha. Although, we both knew nothing about coffee but that was about to change!
We get to the place, a really nice quiet cafe with a big garden. Our host (Neung Priet) tells us all about different types of coffee and has a passion for coffee I have never seen in anybody! We were clearly dealing with a professional! After learning the theory it was time to actually start. We got to see/smell and taste different types of beans and different types of making coffee. We even learned how to taste it!
Neung Priet would give us a bean or a sip of coffee and then we would rate it on different aspects. We had tons of fun and laughs but we were not even close to great coffee tasters. At one point he would ask us to name the flavours in the coffee. Every answer was not even close!
I would say caramel and he would say….."No". My friend would say chocolate and again his head moved sideways. This went on for a long time! We were still going at it half an hour after the workshop was supposed to end. Then, at cup #ALOT again I smelled, looked at my friend and Neung Priet and without really thinking about it I said "JACKFRUIT". My friend looked at me thinking "what the &*%# is jackfruit?" and Neung Priet started smiling! FINALLY I got one and we could go home! (We actually ended up staying for another 30 minutes because we were having such a good time haha) 😀
Throughout the rest of our holiday, tasting our morning cup of coffee was always an extra reason to smile!
5. Elephant Nature Park
Photocredit: Elephant Nature Park
The last thing on my list is, surprise, not a workshop! I will keep it short because there is a big chance you already have this on your list. The Elephant Nature Park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand where you can volunteer and visit to help. When you are looking for things to do in Chiang Mai this is one of the first to pop up.
However I do want to mention it! Mostly because I want to warn you about the other (elephant park) options. Because Elephant Nature Park sells out months ahead, it might be that you are too late and have to look for an alternative.
If this is the case, please, do a bit of research about the company before you book! Because, it has become a trend to call an Elephant park a sanctuary but it does not necessarily mean that the animals are treated well. (one tip: if the park has the option to ride the elephant, skip it!)
I can tell you it is incredible to see these sweet giants up close! The strength you feel when they take a snack from your hand, you feel that they have the power to move a car. This is definitely my favorite thing to do in Chiang Mai, (that is not a workshop ;)!


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Thursday 13 September - Day 1
|Session 1: The geriatric assessment and interventions - part 1
Chair: David Moore
|Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Alison Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF, University of California San Diego, USA
|Cognitive Aging in the Era of Effective Antiretrovirals
Leah Rubin, PhD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
|Abstract driven presentations
|Mood disorders and risk of non-communicable disease multimorbidity among aging adults living with HIV
Jessica Castilho
(Not available)
|Aging with HIV: I'm fine, thanks for asking.
Nancy Mayo
|Session 2: The geriatric assessment and interventions - part 2
|Translating Exercise Interventions into the Community with Adults Aging with HIV
Kelly O'Brien, PhD, PT, University of Toronto, Canada
Catia Marzolini, PharmD, PhD, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
|Abstract driven presentations
|Exercise-induced inflammatory changes among older adults with and without HIV
Melissa Wilson
|The impact of number of medications on falls in aging persons living with HIV
Leanne Thai
(Currently unavailable)
|Session 3: Mitochondrial medicine
Chair: Julian Falutz
|Mitochondrial dysfunction in aging
Brendan Payne, PhD, Newcastle University, U.K
(Currently unavailable)
|Atherosclerosis in HIV: Insights into Biology, Detection and Management
Ahmed Tawakol, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
(Currently unavailable)
|Abstract driven presentations
|Muscle mitochondrial function and contemporary anti-retroviral therapy
Matthew Hunt
|Metabolic syndrome is associated with neurocognitive deficits in persons living with HIV
Jessica Montoya
|Session 4: Immunity and aging
Chair: Charles Flexner
|Immunity and Aging: Impact of HIV infection
Savita Pahwa, MD, University of Miami, Florida, USA
(Currently unavailable)
|Abstract driven presentations
|Hepatic steatosis is common in both younger and older adults living with HIV and associated with divergent immuno-metabolic profiles
Jordan Lake
|Memory loss: T cell subsets associated with mortality in HIV+ and HIV- veterans
Wyatt McDonnell
Friday 14 September - Day 2
|Session 5: Metabolic dysfunction and cognition
Chair: Scott Letendre
|Metabolic dysfunction and cognition
Norman Haughey, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
|Abstract driven presentations
|Effects of Comorbidity Burden and Age on Brain Integrity in HIV
Rowan Saloner
|Persistent pro-Inflammatory HIV-mediated glycomic alterations associate with neurological impairment during suppressive therapy.
Mohammed Abdel Mohsen
(Not available)
|The relationship between synaptodendritic neuropathology and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders is moderated by age
Erin Sundermann
|Associations of loneliness with cognitive function and quality of life (QoL) among older adults living with HIV
Marianne Harris
|The relationship between amnestic mild cognitive impairment and biomarkers of inflammation among adults living with HIV
Laura Campbell
|Session 6: Frailty and sarcopenia
Chairs: Kristine Erlandson and Cara Wilson
|Identifying presymptomatic biomarkers for functional decline in people aging with HIV infection
Monty Montano, PhD, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
(Not available)
|HIV and the Geriome: Linking Gut Dysbiosis to Inflammation
Cara Wilson, MD, University of Colorado, USA
(Not currently available)
|Abstract driven presentations
|Frailty phenotype: a clinical marker of age acceleration in the older HIV-infected population
Maria Matilde Sanchez - Conde
(Not currently available)
|Correlation between HIV-Index (HIVI), Protective Index (PI) and frailty in an HIV ageing population.
Giovanni Guaraldi
Session 7: Menopause in HIV+ women
|Considerations for the HIV-positive woman during menopause
Sharon Walmsley, FRCPC, MD, MSc, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
|Abstract driven presentations
|Frailty predicts fractures among HIV-infected and uninfected women: results from the Women's Interagency HIV Study
Anjali Sharma
|Differences between older HIV-infected women and men regarding immunological recovery, comorbidity, physical function and quality of life
Fatima Brañas
(Currently unavailable)
|Session 8
|HIV & Aging – Community Priorities
Jeff Taylor, HIV & Aging Research Project-Palm Springs, USA
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Our Band wishes to congratulate Jaime Silva on his new appointment as manager.
Dear Jaime we want you to know that you have our full support, and that we will work hard to make 2014, 2015 and the years a head the best years of our Band.
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- Director: Sophie Brooks
- Cast: Zosia Mamet, Matthew Shear, Deirdre O'Connell
- Year of Release: 2017
- Running Time: 91mins
- Certificate: 12
- Country of Origin: USA
- Language: English
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- Available Formats: Blu-Ray
- Summary: This film is F-rated, as it was written and directed by a woman Diana is a writer returning to New York after two years in London. Through a friend, she finds the perfect apartment on the second floor of a Brownstone. She thinks that she's struck the jackpot - but then she sees her downstairs neighbour. It's Ben - her ex-boyfriend who broke her heart years earlier. Having inadvertently moved into his building, Diana is forced to reflect on her past relationship and revisit long-buried feelings. Genre: Comedy, Drama, F-Rated, Romance
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Floyd Mayweather Vs Conor McGregor Fight Has Been Confirmed
Floyd Mayweather and Conor Mcgregor have finally agreed to a fight on the 26th of August.
The long-awaited fight, between the undefeated welterweight and undisputed champion of the world, boxer Floyd Mayweather and reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor is finally happening.
After much hype, anticipation and bear-baiting – mostly from 'The Notorious' McGregor – the super-fight has been confirmed.
This will be 'Money' Mayweather's first fight back in the ring after retiring undefeated at an incredible 49-0, when he beat Andre Berto back in September 12 2015. McGregor's last fight in The Octagon was against Eddie Alvarez last year on November 12, he won via TKO in the second round, taking him to a fight record of 22-3.
The two have had a bitter back-and-forth over the years starting off in 2015 when Conan O'Brien asked McGregor if he'd ever fight Mayweather, he responded saying:
Duh! If you're asking 'Would I like to fight Floyd Mayweather?', I mean who would not like to dance around the ring for $180 million? If we were to get it on, I would most certainly dismantle him also.
When rumours began to spark, Mayweather 'admitted' that it was he who started the exchange. The Irishman, in kind, responded with this:
Since then the two have had a war of words with McGregor saying that 'Money' was 'getting old now' and boasting that:
I have the size, I have the reach, I have the height, I have the youth. He needs me. I don't need him.
The comments came after Floyd was rumoured to have only offered the Dubliner $50 million for the proposed fight. However, last year in November McGregor received his boxing licence in California, which further intensified rumours of a possible fight between the two warriors.
Last January Mayweather offered McGregor just $15 million for the fight, while it might seem a lot for us mere mortals, it's considered peanuts for such a hotly anticipated fight.
'Pretty Boy Floyd' added that McGregor:
… hasn't even made $10 million in an MMA bout. How can a guy talk about $20 million or $30 million if he's never made $8 or $9 million?
He took it even further by posting this Twitter caption, trolling McGregor on their net worth comparison.
However that's all over now, the contracts have been signed, the date is set, Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor is finally happening.
This could potentially be the fight of the century (again). Let's just hope it lives up to the hype and doesn't become a 'borefest' like Mayweather vs Pacquiao back in 2015. The less said about that, the better.
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LUMAS Gallery
Type of space: Multi-use Space, Photography and Film Location, Art Gallery, Music Performance Venue, Pop-up Space, Retail Space
An exclusive and unique art gallery space in Richmond, Victoria, is available for short and medium term rent. The gallery space can be used for events, corporate functions, product launches, photoshoots, filming, and / or meetings.
High traffic, visible location on Church Street in Richmond, this gallery space offers fantastic lighting, space, and location. The gallery is located within each reach of public transport and easy access to the CBD and Monash Freeway.
Size: almost 150 m2, with toilet and kitchenette facilities.
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Parking Notes
A lot of street parking is available nearby.
This space is suitable for CircusDanceDrawingFashionFilmFilm LocationInterior DesignMeetingsNew MediaOpenings/launchesPerformancePhotographyPhotoshootsSingingSpoken WordStylingWorkshops