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This episode was written & produced by James Introcaso.
Cartoon sound effects are some of the most iconic sounds ever made. Even modern cartoons continue to use the same sound effects from decades ago. How were these legendary sounds made and how have they stood the test of time? Featuring Oscar-winning sound designer Mark Mangini of the Formosa Group, and Advantage Audio's Heather Olsen.
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[SFX: Wile E Coyote clip with fall whistle]
You're listening to Twenty Thousand Hertz. I'm Dallas Taylor.
[SFX: Crash from fall]
If you watched cartoons as a kid, you probably knew instantly that the sound you just heard was from Looney Tunes. You probably also know that sound meant Wile E Coyote failed to catch the Road Runner...again. It's pretty crazy how we can fill in the whole scene based solely on the sound effects. Even without a single "Meep Meep" from the Road Runner.
[SFX: Meep meep]
Wile E Coyote started falling off cliffs in 1949. Yet we still hear that falling sound effect in modern cartoons like Teen Titans [SFX], here it is in Justice League Action [SFX], and here it is even in Family Guy [SFX]. It's been almost seventy years since the first Wile E Coyote cartoon - and that sound, along with many other cartoon sounds remains constant.
[music in]
Mark: The beauty and the joy of cartoon animation is that the characters do not have to obey the laws of physics. They also don't have to obey the laws of logic. Therefore, sound doesn't have to obey those laws either.
That's Mark Mangini, an oscar winning sound designer who works with the Formosa Group.
Mark: I don't very often get to talk about my early days… and cartoons.
Mark doesn't get a lot of question about cartoons, because he has an impressive resume designing sound for Hollywood blockbusters.
Mark: I've worked on 142 live-action films. Most recently Blade Runner 2049, Mad Max: Fury Road, which I won an Oscar for and I'm very proud of. Warrior, Gremlins, four Star Treks, a Die Hard, a Lethal Weapon, the Green Mile...
[music out]
But before Mark did sound for films, he worked for one of the most famous cartoon studios in the world.
Mark: My first job in sound was at Hanna-Barbera studios in their sound department. I started as a track reader, which is a subset of sound editing where you're charged with transcribing the recordings of the voices, so that the animators know when to open and close the mouths of the characters [SFX: cartoon dialogue]. That led to subsequent promotions to becoming a sound effects editor in that department at Hanna-Barbera, and an apprenticeship with a number of really amazingly gifted sound editors. Back then, this was 1976. I didn't know anyone who was called a sound designer, but I would argue that everything that we were doing at Hanna-Barbera was every bit as designed as maybe something more profound that was being heard in a motion picture.
Mark worked on some of Hanna-Barbera's most famous cartoons.
Mark: … the Flintstones...
[SFX: "C'mon Barney. Let's go" and crash]
… some Huckleberry Hounds...
[SFX: Ringing phone and "Fireman Huckleberry Speaking"]
... a whole raft of Scooby-Doos...
[SFX: Running feet and "Scooby Doo! Where are you?"]
... the Super Friends…
[SFX: "Their mission, to fight injustice! To right that which is wrong! And to serve all mankind"]
... and my personal favorite because it starred Mel Blanc, Captain Caveman.
[SFX: The BOING followed by "Captain Caveman!"]
Long before Mark worked for Hana-Barbera - and even before Wile E Coyote was falling off cliffs - [SFX: Steamboat Willie] Walt Disney made history with Steamboat Willie in 1928.
This was the first cartoon with synchronized picture and sound.
Mark: Walt and Roy and Ub Iwerks themselves would be the sound effects guy in their live orchestral recording sessions for those early Steamboat Willies.
In the early days before there was multi-track recording or mixing, you had to perform the sound effects live with the orchestra in one straight pass. So, these sound effects guys had to assemble props, put them in front of microphones and perform anything that they could acoustically, live and in sync with the orchestra.
[SFX : bump out]
Music and sound effects had to be performed at the same time in the same space. Musical instruments were used to make the effects because they were easy to find, and easy to manipulate. In this Tom and Jerry clip, the sound of a frying pan hitting Tom's face is played by a cymbal crash.
[SFX: Tom and Jerry hit]
And that falling whistle from the beginning of the episode? That's played on a slide whistle.
Mark: The percussionist would probably have it as part of their kit, and it was just natural to convey going up [SFX] or down [SFX]. You could manipulate them in any one of a number of ways, very quickly [SFX] or very slowly [SFX].
Sound effects played by musical instruments became an iconic part of all cartoons.
Then, new audio technology in the 1930's allowed sound editors to add sound effects after recording the orchestra. They could use any prop to make a sound, but often still chose musical instruments.
And because sound effects and music were tightly linked, they worked together to create unique soundscapes. Listen to this audio clip from the very first Bugs Bunny cartoon called, "Porky's Hare Hunt," In it, you can get an idea of how effects and music can come together.
[SFX: Porky's Hare Hunt]
The sounds for "Porky's Hare Hunt" were created by an editor named Treg Brown. Treg worked on Looney Tunes for decades and created many of the iconic cartoon sounds we still know today.
Mark: Once we divorced ourselves from the need to record live to picture, Treg had this fundamental understanding of how to de-contextualize a sound, how to take the sound of your finger in a coke bottle and make that the sound of the Road Runner tongue flip.
[SFX: Road Runner Tongue Flip]
Mark: Or, why the sound of an inertia starter, the sound of this motor that makes a biplane engine start, why that's the sound of a spinning Tasmanian Devil.
[SFX: Tasmanian Devil] [Alt sound]
[music in]
Mark: He learned to be a genius at taking sounds out of one context and placing them in another context. That's what made him so amazing, and when you listen to those Looney Tunes shorts, there isn't a lot of cartoon sound in those. There isn't a lot of comedic sound. It was in his ability to take a sound from somewhere else and put it where it didn't belong, creating this bizarre juxtaposition that made it funny. I don't think there was anybody better than he was at that.
Around the same time Treg was working at Warner Brothers, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera were creating the Tom and Jerry cartoons at MGM. Mark's mentor Greg Watson was a sound editor on those early Tom and Jerry cartoons.
Mark: When I met him, he was in his 60's, late in his career but immensely proud to be still working in cartoons. He still saw it as an art form, something he was very proud of.
He would never take credit for anything unless I asked him, "Hey, Greg. Where did this come from?" And he said, "Oh, I remember back in '51 when Bill did this one funny scene with Jerry and we needed a funny sound, and we thought it would be good to do this." He was a man that was just thrilled to be a part of the process.
[music out]
Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbara eventually created their own studio. ...and during their 30 years of making cartoons they created a massive library of totally classic sounds.
Mark: I think they're unique, at least because of their own merit they're just silly. So many of them even out of the context of the cartoon just sound like that's the silliest thing I've ever heard. But then, within the context of the cartoons and the way that they were used and the life that they brought to those cartoons, they just get better basking in the limelight of the animation.
For instance, this sound is pretty silly on its own.
[SFX: Pluck]
Now imagine Tom hanging from his whiskers, and the unavoidable fall as each one is plucked from his cheeks.
[SFX: Pluck]
There were hundreds of familiar sounds like this created at Hanna-Barbera studios.
Mark: They had such a signature quality to themselves that it made them stand out as a unique piece of quality artwork, or sonic artwork.
In the 1960s, Hanna-Barbera started selling their sound library. Other production companies, like Warner Brothers, use these sounds to this day. The popularity of the Hanna-Barbera sound library has given cartoons an almost universal sound-language. But, Mark feels some sounds are overused.
Mark: I was on a one-man campaign to eradicate head take.
[SFX: Head Take]
Mark: It was this inane noise that, again, I think was a recording accident that you would use whenever a character all of a sudden caught themselves in the midst of thinking or experiencing something bizarre, and it was way overused.
And did you ever notice how it sounds when a cartoon character runs??
[SFX: Blop Gallop]
Mark's not a fan of that one either.
Mark: That running sound was called 'blop gallop.' And again a sound that was I felt overused and I tried to not use it as often as I could. That's illogical, but I tried not to use it as often as possible.
It's a testament to its effectiveness. But even in 1976, I was turning into an elitist, I suppose. How embarrassing.
Of course there are plenty of sounds that Mark loves. Like a tip-toeing xylophone.
[SFX: Xylophone Tip Toes]
Mark: Oh, that's a classic sound. I have actually used that sound. I did the two Flintstone live action movies, and I did use that in that because that was a sound that Brian Levant, the director and I just loved. We just couldn't avoid using that.
[SFX: Xylophone Tip Toes]
Mark: My favorite was The Jetsons's spaceships, and I never found out what those were made from, I tried to deconstruct them, I asked around the studio if they know who made them and nobody knew, but that sound always brings a smile to my face.
[SFX: Jetsons sound]
[music in]
Sadly, some of the old techniques have been lost. But remember, this was a busy studio, and everyone was focused on getting the work done on time, and getting cartoons on air.
Mark: It was a real machine. It always started with track reading [SFX: track reading], which is to say the voices would be assembled in a studio with a script and storyboards. The director of that show would walk the talent through the recording session so that you captured all the voices, speaking all the lines that you needed for that particular episode.
Then, the animators would go off and then draw the characters doing these things, and then a month later, all the animation would come back in short rolls of completed scenes, then we and the editorial department would assemble them in their storyboard order, and then cut them down to show length.
There wasn't like animatics in between like we have in live-action. We'd assemble a show, then cut sound to it.
[music out]
When Mark was working with Hanna-Barbera, they didn't have a department dedicated to creating new sounds. If he wanted an effect that wasn't in the library, he had to find it himself.
Mark: You were just kind of on your own. I was the most adventurous, especially for the Super Friends I would go across the hall to talk to the two composers Paul Decort and Hoyt Curtin and I'd ask them for musical sounds, and especially synthesizer sounds, so they would give me long recorded stretches of just weird noises they'd make with their synthesizers. And they would always be used as the science fiction components, if I had a spaceship or a flying saucer in an episode that's what I'd use the electronic sounds for, because that felt futuristic to me.
[SFX: Space noises]
And if Mark couldn't find a sound he wanted, he had to create it, even if he had to use his own voice.
Mark: If you can't find it, you do it with your voice. It's the easiest tool to manipulate, you have total control over it.
I use it for creatures and animals and funny noises. I did a lot of gremlins voices for the Gremlins movies.
[SFX: Gremlins]
It's just something where you feel the character inside of yourself and you think, "I can do this better," and you just do it.
Mark also went on to work on some of the most classic animated films.
Mark: I did Beauty and the Beast…
[SFX: Opening line of Be Our Guest]
… Aladdin…
[SFX: Opening line of A Whole New World]
… and the Lion King.
[SFX: Opening line of Circle of Life]
Mark's experiences with animated films were different from the grind of televised cartoons.
Mark: If nothing else, you get much better schedules. You usually get the time to design and create something that no one's ever heard before. Another sort of unique distinction is that you have the option to create sound first, and then have animation be done to what you did. It's not that often that we get to actually drive the image, and on the Disney animated films and the Pixar films and the Dreamworks films and others, they're smart enough to know the value of sound and how it can be the inspiration to the artist to draw something that they might not otherwise have drawn.
For example, in Beauty and the Beast Belle's dad was this inventor and he had built that funny ax chopping machine. That was a sound that we made before animation.
[SFX: Maurice's Invention]
Mark: That's just pure design. That's when you get to let your imagination run wild. You can see a picture from a storyboard, and then you just get to dream up what it might sound like. That's just gold for a sound designer, when you're sort of allowed to design unfettered.
[music in]
With all of the cable channels and streaming services available today, there's more animation than ever before. So how does sound design work in modern cartoons? ...and which iconic sounds are still used today? We'll get to that, in a minute.
[music out]
[SFX: Quick montage of SFX we haven't heard]
If you haven't watched a cartoon in years, it might surprise you that sounds from decades ago are still being used today.
Heather: I use the older sound effects quite a bit still working in cartoons. The Hanna-Barbera library, the Warner Brothers library, it's still the go to for certain gags, and certain shows.
That's Heather Olsen, an Emmy-nominated sound designer for animation. She works at Advantage Audio.
Heather: I'm working on Star vs. the Forces of Evil for Disney XD...
[SFX: "Rainbow fist punch!" and SFX]
… Trolls: The Beat Goes On…
[SFX: "DJ the party" and SFX]
… and Spirit Riding Free for Netflix.
[SFX: Horses SFX]
I worked on a lot of Butch Hartman shows, The Fairly Odd Parents [SFX], Tough Puppy [SFX], Bunsen is a Beast [SFX], Pig Goat Banana Cricket for Nickelodeon [SFX]. I also worked on The Adventures of Puss in Boots for Netflix [SFX], Gravity Falls for Disney XD [SFX], and The Boondocks for Sony [SFX].
Heather is an expert in modern cartoon sound design.
Heather: Cartoon sound effects are different from live action sound effects because with live action you start with production sound. You're recording a picture and they're recording the audio at the same time wherever the actors are. So if they're on a street you have cars going by. Whereas in a cartoon if you're doing a street scene, all I get is dialogue. It's just the actors who are recorded, and I get to start with a blank slate. I don't have to try to hide production backgrounds. I get to get the dialogue, and I get to create a world around it.
It's kind of the best thing and the worst thing at the same time to work on a cartoon, because you're not trying to hide anything, but you have nothing to start with, so in your head you have to think, what would this sound like?
Much like Mark's time at Hanna-Barbera, Heather gets a fully animated show and often adds sound effects from a ready-made library of sounds. This includes many from the Hanna-Barbera and Warner Brothers' libraries. Here are some of her favorites.
Heather: It's called the tube thunk sound effect.
[SFX: Tube thunk]
I think everybody knows what this sounds like, maybe not what it's called, but it's that sound when a character gets their head stuck in a jar, you hear that thunk [SFX]. I love that old sound. It just so clearly conveys my head is stuck in this jar, and it's not coming out again.
And I also love all the old running sounds.
[SFX: Run]
Heather: And I'm using the xylophone blink in Trolls all the time.
[SFX: Xylophone Blinks]
Heather: Those sounds I think have just persisted in everybody's mind and every show because that's a language that we've started to understand. So instead of blinks, you kind of expect to hear that xylophone at this point.
And of course, Heather uses the falling whistle.
[SFX: Falling whistle]
Heather: I think in our sound effects library it's called Bomb Drop, but it's the same thing. I mean it's another piece of the language that everybody knows.
Since some of the shows she works on are more realistic, Heather wants us to hear the sounds of the characters moving around and interacting with their world. Kinda like a live action movie.
Heather: The foley department really brings the show to life. They record footsteps [SFX], things characters touch [SFX], which we call props. They do more of the smaller sounds, and it's great to have foley doing that instead of a library, because then you're not hearing the same footsteps over and over. They really make it sound more real.
And just like in the past - if you can't find a sound, you have to make it.
Heather: One of the stranger things I've actually recorded and done myself for a sound effect is we had a bit in Robot and Monster where everyone was in a crowded restaurant. So it was supposed to be this crowd of people gagging and grossed out by something, and that's not exactly an effect I had sitting around in my library. So I grabbed a bunch of people around the office, and we recorded ourselves gagging in lots of different ways...
[SFX: individual people gagging]
...and then I pieced it all together into a crowd.
[SFX: crowd of people gagging in a restaurant]
Sometimes layering multiple sounds together is the best way to create something new.
Heather: An odd combination that you might not expect and I did not invent this… animals and engines is a really great one. You put animal roars under engines, growls, it really kinda of brings a vehicle to life.
[SFX: TIE fighter]
A lot of shows do it, but Star Wars definitely the TIE fighters, there's some growls under there as they go by.
It's fantastic. Inspiration.
Another option Heather has, is to take a classic library sound and change its pitch to make a new effect. Take this cartoon boing sound effect.
[SFX: Boing]
she can pitch the sound up.
[SFX: Boing] (pitched up)
Or down.
[SFX: Boing] (pitched down)
Heather uses a lot of classic - non literal - sounds while working on cartoons. But some modern cartoons are more realistic than slap-stick, her choices really depend on the show.
Heather: When we get a new show, we'll do what we call spotting the show, where the clients come in and we watch it together, and we talk about what they'd like where, and just the overall feel of the show. Is going to be a realistic show like Spirit, or is it going to be really cartoony like Fairly Odd Parents?
[SFX: Fairly Odd Clip about coming into room with crash]
Fairly Odd Parents taught me how to speak cartoon.
It's just not stop cartoon, cartoon, cartoon, whereas something like Spirit it feels more like you're making a movie with horses out in the fields with the girls…
[SFX: From "What's the matter boy…" to horse's snort reaction]
Because Spirit Riding Free has more natural sounds than a cartoon like Fairly Odd Parents, Heather needed some new sounds.
Heather: We got a whole new horse library, because in that show there's three characters who are horses. So, there are no actors voicing them and the each have a different personality. So, we had to find different vocals for each of the horses.
[SFX: Horse 1]
[SFX: Horse 2]
But even Spirit Riding Free still sometimes needs a dose of the vintage cartoon sounds.
[SFX: Ball scene]
Heather: A lot of times people will come in with their show and say, "I don't want to use those old Hanna Barbera sounds, I want to do something completely different." But they've kind of animated it the traditional way. So when you put new sounds to that, it feels wrong, and a lot of times they eventually go back to using the older sound effects.
[music in]
When it comes to cartoon sound design, Mark and Heather both agree that the medium pushes the boundaries of creativity.
Mark: Characters stretch unnaturally out of their body shapes. Those are just of the simplest examples of visually what's happening with these characters. So, in a way it gives you permission to break the laws of what sound you should hear when you see something.
Heather: I really like working for animation because I like to build a world with sound from the ground up, because in animation the best part is you're designing a world from nothing, a world that no one's ever heard before. And sound design I think is a huge part of the process for animation because there's no sound except the talking, so you get to do that backgrounds and the sound effects, and the foley, and I think it all combines to really bring the animation to life.
Mark: So now, there's so many tools that anyone can get their hands on. You're really free to design sound in any way your imagination desires. It's important for us to follow our hearts. When we follow our heart and then we make a career out of that, we make a day-to-day avocation to something, that gives all of us purpose and it allows us to make a contribution to the world.
[music out]
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Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced out of the studios of Defacto Sound. If you do anything creative that also uses sound, go check out defactosound dot com.
This episode was written and produced by James Introcaso… and me, Dallas Taylor. With help from Sam Schneble. It was edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Spradlin.
Thanks to our guest, Mark Mangini for sharing his stories. He designs audio magic with Formosa Group, a talent-based company that does amazing movies. Formosa created the soundtracks for Blade Runner 2049, Molly's Game, and Game of Thrones. And are staffed with Oscar-winning talent just like Mark. You can find out more about their work across the film industry at FormosaGroup.com.
Thanks also to Heather Olsen. Heather's been designing sound for animation for more than 10 years at Advantage Audio where she has earned multiple Emmy nominations. You can learn more at advantageaudio.com.
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Thanks for listening.
[music out]
[SFX: That's All Folks]


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Halstock Fete & Flower Show
This a traditional Flower Show and Fete with all profits going to local and national charities.
The Flower show invites entries for various home grown vegetable and flower categories as well as a childrens, photographic, craft and home made cakes & preserves competitions.
The Fete will include, among other things, £100 prize raffle, beer tent, book stall, bric-a-brac, B-B-Q, model railway exhibits, Model aircraft flying display, our easy programme quiz with a chance to win a meal for two at The Acorn Inn. plus Bids at our Silent Auction to include a one week holiday let at West Bay.
Tea & home made cakes and ices. There will also plenty to keep the children entertained including Punch & Judy and bouncy castle.
Music from the Julie Lewis Trio and the Yeovil Ukulele Club.
There is plenty of free car parking.
Stall holders and any other interested parties are invited to phone for info.
Admission £1 children under 12 are free.
Gates open at 1pm
Contact Peter Brink - 01935 891822 or Bob Powell on 01935 891776
Halstock Village Hall, Leigh Lane, Halstock, Dorset BA22 9SG

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Signal (magazine)
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Signal was a magazine published by the German Wehrmacht from 1940 through 1945.
Signal was a modern, glossy, illustrated photo journal and army propaganda tool, meant specifically for audiences in neutral, allied, and occupied countries. A German edition was distributed in Switzerland and to various other countries with a strong German military presence, but Signal was never distributed in Germany proper. The promoter of the magazine was the chief of the Wehrmacht propaganda office, Colonel Hasso von Wedel. Signal was published fortnightly (plus some special issues) in as many as 25 editions and 30 languages, and at its height had a circulation of 2,500,000 copies. It was available in the United States in English until December 1941. The last number was 6/45, only known in one sample from the Swedish edition.
Signal described the combat conditions of the German troops and their allies in all fronts, together with high quality photos, including a central double page full color one. Many of the most famous photos of World War II to be seen today are taken from Signal. The magazine also included articles about economics, science, arts, and advertising for the most well-known German companies (e.g., BMW, Agfa, Audi, Siemens, etc.). The contents of the different editions could vary, sometimes avoiding subjects that could upset or worry the population of that country (for example, the discovery of the Katyn massacre of Polish officers taken prisoners by the Soviets in 1940 was not covered by all editions).
The magazine kept its independence from the Propaganda Ministry, remaining under control of the army. Still, there is a political message, one of a unified Europe (under the so-called 'New Order') fighting together against Bolshevism, this idea was symbolized by the different foreign units and volunteers fighting on the German side.[1]
- Rainer Rutz: "Signal". Eine deutsche Auslandsillustrierte als Propagandainstrument im Zweiten Weltkrieg Klartext, Essen 2007. ISBN 978-3-89861-720-8 (German)
- Klaus-Richard Böhme, Bosse Schön: Signal Nazitysklands Propaganda i Sverige 1941-45, Bokförlaget DN, Stockholm 2005. ISBN 91-7588-540-9 (Swedish)
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800 Yards Remote Range Rechargeable E Collar Training | WT162
Main Features
√ Rainproof receiver for bad weather training.
√ Rechargeable collar and transmitter.
√ Three training modes: vibration/ beep/ automation.
√ Adjustable Intensity under static shock/vibration/automation mode from1 to 7 levels.
√ The remote control distance of this product is 800 yards.
√ Two-dog model allows trainers to control two dogs from one transmitter.
√ Power saving design with automatic standby and memory function.(With memory function, if the transmitter and the receiver do not run out of power, the product can work by just turning on the transmitter and the receiver. In this case, there is no need to pair them again.)
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The transmitter will go into standby mode if not operatedfor 2 minutes and will turn off if not get operated over 5 minutes. To turn on the transmitter, press the " mode" for more than 3 seconds. The receiver will turn into sleep mode if it is unused for 4 minutes. Any movement will activate the receiver into the working mode.
No more worry about the water problem, the receiver with great waterproof grade can give your dog enough time to enjoy the cool summer, and the comfortable nylon collar could make sure the receiver is fastened in a proper way, and don't forget the 800 yards remote control range, can you imagine your dog swimming towards you with a waterpolo after a press on the buttons. When the indicator flashes for low power, you just need to get the receiver charged, save your time going through the stores for batteries to fit in the items.
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Correction system:
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|Dog Training Collar WT-162
|How Do Buttons Work
|LCD Screen
|The LCD Screen will display different modes of the collar and the different
channels for two collar receivers as well as battery indication.
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|Vibration Button
|Pressing the "Vibration" button, the
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|Channel Button
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The transmitter will be changed to Standby Mode if there is no operations after 5 seconds .The receiver will be changed to Standby Mode if there is no operations for one minute. Any movements from the dog will activate the receiver.Press"1/2″button for selection. Channel 1 controls the first receiver and Channel 2 controls the second receiver.In working mode, if you want to reconnect the receiver to the transmitter,simply press the "Power" button,there will be a beep sound indicating that it is ready to be matched.The design of the receiver is rainproof. The rubber cover has to be put in the right position to ensure rainproof effect.
To turn the Receiver Collar on
In common, if the battery is full, the receiver can work for 5 days,and the transmitter 10 days.The valid distance of the remote means the straight-line distance between the Transmitter and the Collar Receiver without obstacles in between. If there are interference signals or other disruptions, the actual remote control distance may be variable. Training sessions should be kept positive and short, 10-15 minutes for each session is recommended. Presently, this product is the most effective and safest tool for training or barking prevention.Follow the correct operational instructions , you can effectively train the pet without any problems.
Connect transmitter and receiver:
If your Receiver Collar does not beep when the TONE Button of the Remote Transmitter is pushed, or if you feel the Receiver Collar is not responding to the Remote Transmitter, follow these steps:
1. With the Receiver Collar off your pet, turn the Receiver Collar off. Restart, press and hold the On/Off Button until the Green LED flashes every second on the Receiver Collar. This continues for 16 seconds, within which pairing should be completed.
2. Press and hold the TONE and VIBRA Button of the Remote Transmitter at the same time until the Green LED Light on the Receiver Collar flashes rapidly for 5 times, indicating pairing is completed
How to find the best Vibration/Shock Level
The unit comes with Up and Down buttons to control the Vibration/Shock Level, with Level 1 being the lowest level and Level 16 being the highest. The level of Vibration/Shock best suited for your dog depends on your dog's temperament and threshold for vibration / Shock. Always start at the lowest level and work your way up. The appropriate level can be found when the dog responds to the Vibration/Shock with a mild reaction, such as a tensing of the neck muscles. The Vibration/Shock Level may vary depending on the training situation. When highly distracted, dogs will require a higher level of Vibration/Shock.


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An attractive slim line two post eas system that can easily be extended to cover a range of entrances. A strong and robust construction and small footprint make this a favourite choice for retailers.The remote PC Diagnostics provide comprehensive information and allow for precise synchronisation and setup as well as detailed information on alarm reporting. The self tuning electronics make it a favourite with the installation engineers. Fully CE approved.
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Discover business opportunities, in or around Miami Gardens, with well-established brands, who are looking for people like you to help them grow.
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Nomadic dreams in Mongolia
By: Tangi Rebours
Location: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Also featured in Issue #24 | Nov 2014
Mongolia the land of the famous Genghis Khan, a country slightly larger than France with only three million people, making it the lowest population density in the world (this statistic is made for me!)
Nomadic life is still the life style of many Mongolians, moving their ger,(round tent) their family and all their goods where ever they are needed depending on the season.
We were very lucky to be invited here by our dear friend Christopher Giercke and his Mongolian wife Enkhe. They own a tented summer polo club in the Orkhon valley (literally in middle of nowhere – forget electricity, phone or internet, here you find nature in its most primitive form and beauty.) Their goal is to reintroduce polo to Mongolia by helping young local kids to play the sport…
It is difficult to imagine that it was from this actual valley that hundreds of years ago, Mongolia started one of the biggest empires in history. Horses and archery were the ultimate weapons at that time (A little less efficient nowadays…)
I've never been a big fan of horses myself but I assume from watching these kids galloping full speed on their horses in the middle of the steppe. That they have a wonderful feeling of freedom. So what about riding a bike there?
Honestly, in a land of horses, I feel a little bit alone with my Meta Hip-hop, even if I quickly find some interest from the rare locals people that I meet.
Nomadic life means a small impact and little trace on nature. We were looking to ride single tracks but we found none of them. The hills are totally virgin, not one trace or track, just grass and rocks….and so many hills as far as the eye can see.
In beginning you feel very intimidated by this huge space in front of you, you're lost in its immensity, shy, you loose your confidence, your mark, you don't know which way to go… Then you realize that you can go where ever you want, choose the least steep way to climb, then at the top you have an unlimited choice of line. You discover a unique feeling of freedom that I have never encountered before.
This is the reason I ride a mountain bike, this feeling that you can escape, at least for a while, the reality of this world, returning life to this simple pleasure of being free.
In Mongolia I definitely found it.
Thanks to all the members of the Giercke family for your hospitality, it is so refreshing to meet passionate people who like to share what they have. Big thanks to Commencal for making the most fun and reliable bike to ride.
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TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Potash Corp POT.TO, the world's largest fertilizer producer, said on Wednesday its board approved a three-for-one split of its common shares in a move to improve trading liquidity following a recent jump in the stock price.
Potash Corp, the target of a failed $39 billion takeover bid last year, will also raise its quarterly cash dividend from 10 cents to 21 cents a share on a pre-split basis. On a post-split basis the payout will equal 7 cents a share.
"This should definitely be regarded as positive because it is a sign that the company believes in the long-term strength of the potash business," said Gleacher & Co. analyst Edlain Rodriguez.
The company is the No. 1 producer of the crop nutrient potash, a mineral that comes from underground mines in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The outlook for potash and other fertilizers is at the strongest in years as farmers rush to maximize yields whle grain prices are at fresh highs.
Shares of Potash Corp recently hit a 28-month high of $174.31 in New York. That compares with $130 offered last summer by BHP Billiton (BHP.AX), the mining giant who's hostile bid was blocked by Canada's government in November.
The shares, which closed at $168.62 on Wednesday, have climbed steadily since the failed takeover. The gains reflect the company's strong performance at the end of 2010 and even more robust expectations for the coming year.
Potash Corp is expected to post a big jump in profits when it reports fourth-quarter results early on Thursday, as surging grain prices have helped boost demand across the globe. [ID:nN25185681]
The company said it will pay out the three-for-one stock split to shareholders in the form of a stock dividend, with each receiving two additional shares for each share owned on the record date of Feb. 16. The plan is subject to regulatory approval.
Rodriguez said the split, which effectively lowers the price of a single share, would attract more retail investors to the stock.
Upon completion of split the number of shares outstanding will total about 853 million.
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Oro En Paz
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John de Fazio
Elizabeth Huey
Kara Joslyn
Terry Powers
Joe Roberts
"Oro En Paz" ("Gold In Peace") are the words emblazoned beneath a rising phoenix on San Francisco's city flag. Alongside are the words "Fierro En Guerra" ("Iron In War") but we'll disregard those for now. Unsurprisingly the flag persists as a strong symbol for the city, reflecting its origins within the Western perspective as a frontier town during the area's gold rush, a state we once again find ourselves in as venture capital money flows unbridled through the city's veins funding yet another means to get a lukewarm fusion wrap delivered at 11:24 pm.
And while the city is certainly not the place it was fifty years ago as countercultural and revolutionary tides have become muddled by our current state of "smart" technologies and tech-hypercapitalism–communities of artists persist still, embodying and carrying on the social and creative movements that have defined the Bay Area. In this sense, Terry Powers, John de Fazio and Joe Roberts serve as contemporary liaisons: Powers as a descendent of the Bay Area figurative painting tradition, de Fazio as a master of ceramic "piss-elegance" and Gay aesthetics, and Roberts as a psychedelic explorer relating both the forays into his mind and California's rugged landscapes via painting.
Connecting with these three are Los Angeles based artists Kara Joslyn and Elizabeth Huey, two painters pulling from vastly different traditions. Joslyn, who spent a number of years in the Bay Area, creates lush monochromatic paintings utilizing the shimmering materials and airbrush techniques of LA car culture, depicting singular forms that exude ritualistic aura. Huey's, on the other hand, portray sprawling psychological landscapes, populated by disparate forms, places, and people, providing the work a cinematically nonlinear and dreamlike quality.
As the interconnecting highways once functioned as a vital artery for the cross-pollination of artists and ideas between the two California capitals of creativity, the digital era has pushed the dissemination of artistic traditions into the cloud allowing for both a democratization of information as well as a new sort of placeness. Nonetheless the challenges and joys that we face within our respective art communities are unique, and we will always be stronger when we work together–from the Bay to LA there's "oro en paz."


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K-Pop 99-line Idols To Attend Graduation Ceremony at Hanlim Multi Art School
Located in the Songpa district of Seoul, South Korea, the Hanlim Multi Art School held its graduation ceremony on February 9th. As you already know, another graduation ceremony was held at School of Performing Arts Seoul yesterday.
Stars including YeRi (Red Velvet), Joo HakNyeon (THE BOYZ), Kim Lip (LOONA), JooE (MOMOLAND), and YeonJung (WJSN) wore their uniforms for the very last time in 2018. It was a moment recognize and honor their efforts and hard work.
Despite the cold weather, all the members of WJSN, CLC, DIA, IZE and SF9 were present to congratulate their members and add excitement to the ceremony through their presence.
Red Velvet YeRi (Birth Name: Kim YeRim)
THE BOYZ Joo HakNyeon
WJSN Yoo YeonJung
MOMOLAND Nancy and JooE (Lee JooWon)
LOONA Kim Lip (Kim JungEun) and Chuu (Kim JiWoo)
SF9 HwiYoung (Kim YoungGyun)
DIA EunChae (Kwon EunChae)
CLC EunBin (Kwon EunBin)
IZ HyunJun
Golden Child Tag (Son YoungTag), JaeHyun (Bong JaeHyun), and JooChan (Hong JooChan)
Lee EuiWoong
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Positive News for a Positive Planet; No 7
Top 100 people killing the planetThe title of this may not sound super positive but someone has compiled a list of the names and locations of the CEOs for the top 100 CO2 polluting companies in the world. It finally puts a name to the company and publicly calls for them to realise that it is their responsibility to do better. I for one am excited to see more people calling out individuals for the companies that they are responsible for in the future.
Scotland introduce a 20p bottle deposit scheme
Its great to see some parts of the UK finally swinging into action now that a climate emergence has been announced with Scotland outlining plans for a bottle deposit scheme for some plastic, glass and cans. It's a small step but encouraging others to start recycling more can only be seen as a positive.
The top apps to help you live sustainably
Vogue have recently been covering the world of sustainability far more that it previously had, whether that be fashion or beauty. This post provides everyone with apps to help live more sustainably in all areas of your life and I am loving the fact that these apps are getting the credit they deserve. The only one missing from their list though is too good to go, an app helping to reduce food waste from stores in places all over the world!
The most ethical supermarkets revealedEthical consumer released their report on the most ethical supermarkets in the UK and its safe to say the big brands are far off the mark. Only M&S were found in the top 10, with the remaining places made up of smaller companies like Able and Cole, Riverford and Planet Organic. It just goes to show that shopping small and with brand with sustainability at the heart is a really positive thing.
Together Band launch with Bottletop and UBSOne of the most sustainable high end accessories brand has partnered with UBS, an investment bank to promote the sustainable development goals. The 17 bracelets representing the 17 SDGs are available online and in store. The bands, made from up-cycled ocean plastic ad re-cycled steel from seized illegal firearms come with 2 in each box with the idea of sharing at the heart of the campaign. With band production supporting the livelihoods of female artisans in Nepal its a great campaign to get behind. I just need to decide which SDG I want when all of them matter!
German ad agency called out for being racistOne which may not be classed as positive but should be classed as important is this add. Check out the petition page of how Asian women have been viewed in the add. It should make us all question, on decisions around gender and race that there is representation of those groups in the room.
On the go recycling schemes launched by hububHubbub, still leading the charge in finding ways to engage the general public in issues that matter are set to launch a new recycling scheme for on the go cups (your coffee cups, MacDonalds, plastic lined things). The campaign, following a successful year in Leeds will be rolled out into Scotland and Wales. To see what else they're up to go check out Leeds by example here
Cambridge launch a co-house developmentHave you ever thought about living on co-house development where running of the area, communal spaces and shared responsibilities are at the heart of the community? No? Well this article tells you all about a way of living that most of us have never considered.
And Finally here's some positive figures that are worth celebratingThis maybe cheating by putting more positive news in my positive news but hey, think of it as a double dose. Some of these facts are fantastic, like the fact that '11 of the 28 EU states have already met the 2020 target to source 20% or more of their energy from renewable sources'!
Sunday, 5 May 2019
Thursday, 2 May 2019
Positive News for a Positive Planet: No 6
This weeks a little late with the inspiration post but with so many incredible sustainability and environmental activities and positive news stories to share, I thought it only best to do a quick mid week round up of things we should all be happy about.
UK Parliament becomes the first globally to declare a Climate Change EmergencyProbably the best, and most exciting news I will share this week, following weeks of peaceful protests the UK government have declared a climate change emergency. Although this declaration is not legally binding in any form, it is a start to what will hopefully see a wave of positive action across the globe as other countries recognise the need to change our ways before its too late.
London Marathon reduces plastic useTo all those who took part and raised money for incredible causes in the London Marathon a huge well done to you! This year the marathon took a greener turn when instead of water bottles, water in seaweed membrane pouches were handed out to runners. The initiative saved a crazy 200,000 plastic bottles from being wasted and although some plastic bottles were used, that large events in the future may not have to have a gigantic environmental impact as well!
Oxford city council creates a citizen assembly for Climate changeOxford city council were way ahead of the government as they are getting ready to create the first citizens assembly in the UK regarding climate change. The first meeting will be held in september. Fingers crossed we will start to see this trickle through the rest of the country as soon as possible as well!
Why B Corps are the new way of doing BusinessMost people haven't heard of B Corps, in simple terms "Certified B Corps are businesses that are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment" meaning they are looking at far more than profit during every decision that they make. The brands, always ethical and most often sustainable demonstrate that businesses can succeed. Companies already B Corps include Abel&Cole, innocent Drinks, Toast Ale, Propercorn, Finisterre, Rebel Kitchen, Divine chocolate, Pukka herbs, Qbic Hotels and bulb energy supply just to name a few!
The UK can reach net zero by 2050The Committee on Climate Change released their new report which states that the UK could hit net zero greenhouse gases by 2050. However this is only possible if clear and forward thinking policies are created to reduce emissions across the economy as soon as possible. Funding will also have to be shifted to make this happen. With growing momentum and demand that governments act around carbon emissions lets hope that industry and government come together in time to make this a reality!
New York City introduce a new green BillNew York recently passes a bill that which will mean all new residential and commercial building across the city will have to have either solar panels, mini turbines and plants (or all three if they fancy), following in the footsteps of San Francisco, Toronto, Portland and Denver. It's hoped that the move will reduce emissions to the equivalent of removing 1 million cars off the road by 2030!
Johnathan Pie explains why protests in London matterWatch the video, it covers it all, from media portrayal of climate change to fast fashion!
Cycle paths are proof people want to cycleA new report released shows that when bike lanes are built, people will come and use them. It may sound simple but goes to show that there is demand for the infrastructure and it could also show that people are more willing to cycle when separate lanes are created for them to do so and the numbers of people using these routes are only increasing.
Consent explained with teaProbably one of the most British videos possible, I recently rediscovered how making a cup of tea can be discussed like consent. It's an oldie but matters just as much now as it did when it was first made. No means no!
So there you have it a round up of news, some big and some small but all of them pretty darn positive.
Now lets all go and enjoy our bank holiday weekend, and hope for some sunshine even if its just for an hour or two!
Saturday, 20 April 2019
Top places to visit in Cornwall
I've been contemplating writing this post for over a year. Cornwall is one of my favourite places in the world, I have a spot on the cliff between Mawgan Porth and Bedruthen Steps where I can sit and watch the sun go down. The seagulls all sleep in the cliff edge near by and so you get to watch them fly across a sun set sky. The sound of the ocean is all you can here and on a warm evening, it is the best way to spend an evening.
Monday, 15 April 2019
Positive News for a Positive Planet; No 5
With a new week comes news positive news covering all elements of life; from beach cleans and shopping to inventions and Earth Day. Sometimes we just need to dig a little deeper to pull out the incredible things that are happening all around us!
So without further a do, lets begin...
Second hand fashion is booming
It is no surprise to me that the second hand industry is absolutely smashing expectations recently but did you know that although currently work £18 billion, its expected to over double in value to 39 billion in the next 5 years. Check out the article to find out more!
The 'Do Good' market just can't be ignored
The doing good market is worth a wopping $23 trillion and banks are finally offering incentives for those companies being socially responsible. L&Q a property developer last year was awarded a huge £100 million loan with a discounted interest rate as long as the company met its annual target to help 600 unemployed residents find work. It's exciting to see that this maybe come the norm and that those companies helping communities not destroying them will benefit!
The Big Spring Clean
Over the last 2 weeks Surf Against Sewage have rallied volunteers all over the country to join the biggest ever UK Spring Clean, with more than 600 river, mountain and beach cleans taking place. It's an incredible feet and fantastic to see so many people willing to help clean up our local areas!
Ribena are changing to be more sustainable
In a bid to be more sustainable beverage giant Lucozade Ribena Suntory have announced plans to redesign the bottle and change the flexible shell to be smaller and more transparent allowing for easier recycling. It's a small step but anything that makes bottles easier to recycle is a good thing.
NorthFace have a new collaboration
NorthFace have a new collaboration
I love North Face, and their recent collaboration with RÆBURN is a testament to the innovation of the brand as they are starting to consider the circularity of their products more and more! If you fancy grabbing one, the new bag range, made out of old tents will be available in the Carnaby store as well as online
Reforestation is the answer to climate change
It's simple really. Something many of us have been banging on about for years but trees really could be the savours of us all with findings confirming that the cheapest way to avert the climate crisis is to restore and replant degraded forests so that they can return to being the lungs the earth so desperately need.
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Small farms are leading the change with sustainable farming
Farming is one of the biggest emitters globally and how they run has altered vastly over the last 50 years. What you may not know though is that small farms are often those most heavily impacted by climate change and with around 475 million small farms globally or 12% of the worlds farming land being part of a small problem how those farms are able to manage in changing conditions is vital for the farming future. With challenges comes new solutions though and these small farms seem to be leading the change to more sustainable farming practices, have a read of the article to find out a little more about what they're doing, from pest control to reducing losses it's all pretty remarkable!
Marine plastic pollution is costing up to $2.5 trillion a year
I was expecting this number to be gigantic but 2.5 trillion is an absolutely absurd and terrifying amount that plastic is costing our oceans. This article tells you a little more about what has made up the calculations , but with an estimated 1-5% decline in the benefits humans direve from the oceans due to plastic polution, the number is only likely to increase as plastics find thereway onto our plates and into our bodies. Scary, but it provides even more motivation that we need change and fast!
Why its never cool to copy
I believe I'm up there as one of Veja's biggest fans and the recent news that their distinct design has been copied by Primark raising questions of brand integrity, copying fashion students designs (cough cough zara) and why companies, who have questionable ethics and unsustainable methods think it's OK to be unoriginal, especially when copying a brand which places both ethics and sustainability at the heart of everything they do.
In the words of Veja's CEO...
"It is very sad to see this. The first question that comes to my mind is: Where are those nice counterfeit shoes made? I think @Primark got it wrong. They should not copy the style of our shoes, they should copy the way we make them. With organic cotton, with recycled plastic, with more ecological fabrics, in factories where workers are paid decently, and are working in secure conditions. We will explain everything to them in court."
Scientists have invented a transparent wood
With all the incredible man made materials that we use for buildings now adays, it's quite remarkable that scientists have only just created transparent wood but they have! The material is both sturdy, transparent and able to release and store heat. Although plenty of work still to be done on the material its hoped that it will be able to be used in construction and help increase recyclable and reusable material use.
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Earth Day at Somerset House
Earth hour is being celebrated at Somerset House for two weeks with a wide variety of activities and talks taking place that will inspire and enlighten. Be sure to check out lots of their free events and if you're in the centre on Saturday why not head along and take part!
This week I couldn't not give a quick mention to Wills Vegan Sustainable Shoe Brand, a brand with not only fantastic ethics but also vegan products made well which was shared with during our inspiration...
and finally, the fact that I got to witness Eleanor Graceful get married at the weekend also needed a quick positive celebration. There is nothing like spending a weekend surrounded by those you love and those in love to give you a positive outlook for the week!
I hope you enjoyed this weeks round up, have you come across any positive news stories this week?
and finally, the fact that I got to witness Eleanor Graceful get married at the weekend also needed a quick positive celebration. There is nothing like spending a weekend surrounded by those you love and those in love to give you a positive outlook for the week!
I hope you enjoyed this weeks round up, have you come across any positive news stories this week?
Labels: circular economy, earth day, outdoor brands, pollution, second hand, Sustainability, Sustainable, vintage fashion
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Sustainable Backpack Guide
Ever since I started on the sustainable fashion journey, finding brands has been one of the hardest parts. Many are small, meaning their reach is limited and their website position on google is a fair few pages back. Others are only stocked on retailers like etsy or more specific sustainability sites. Really finding brands that you like and think will last a long time can be difficult.
Labels: backpacks, rucksacks, Sustainability, Sustainable, sustainable bags
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
Positive News for a Positive Planet; No 4
Labels: #BeCrueltyFree, circular economy, Cruelty Free, LGBT, natural packaging, say no to plastic, Sustainability, Sustainable
Friday, 8 March 2019
International Womens Day; 8 brands supporting Women around the World
It's International Women's Day!
For me, International Women's Day is a day to celebrate, to show your love for all the women in your life but it is also about recognising the privilege I have to live, dress and work where I want and how I want, something many women are still not allowed to do. This years theme, #BalanceForBetter is all about us creating a world where everyone is treated equally because we all know a balanced world is a better one.
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This 5 minute sequence is excellent for strengthening the ligaments that surround the knees and hips. Smaller, controlled movements in active positions drive stimulation deep in to the joints, where the bones intersect, making this an ideal program for those needing more strength in these areas.
I use this program for my clients who are interested in osteoporosis prevention/management, as well as those who have knee, hip, or ankle issues.
If you are unable to support your weight, place a stool on either side of the Galileo and place your hands on them to support yourself in the lunging positions. It is also possible to use the Galileo handle if you are using a model with one.
The higher frequencies ( 26 Hz) build power and strength, with a continuous contraction being created at that speed. The mechano-stimulation follows a straight line and is diminished every angle that it travels through, so when your knee is bent, the major stimulation goes to the knee, secondary is the ankle and hip. As you straighten the legs, the force travels up to the pelvis. We use this technique at the end to strengthen the lower back, before lowering the Hz to 12 to finish with simple cool down.


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Challenging the News
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Community media journalists are, in essence, 'filling in the gaps' left by mainstream news outlets. Forde's extensive 10 year study now develops an understanding of the journalistic practices at work in independent and...Show More
Community media journalists are, in essence, 'filling in the gaps' left by mainstream news outlets. Forde's extensive 10 year study now develops an understanding of the journalistic practices at work in independent and community news organisations. Alternative media has never been so widely written about until now.Show Less
International approach, with case studies from the UK, USA and Australia
Based on original data collected over 10 years
Written by an experienced independent and alternative media journalist
Chapter 1: Understanding alternative and independent journalism
Chapter 2: Defining moments in the history of alternative journalism
Chapter 3: Finding the basis for alternative and independent journalism
Chapter 4: Looking for answers: How alternative media journalists engage their audiences
Chapter 5: Connecting with democracy: The 'new' alternative media
Chapter 6: Throwing out the bathwater (but not the baby): Objectivity, 'professionalism' and the economics of alternative journalism
Chapter 7: The global policy environment for alternative and community media forms
Chapter 8: Concluding thoughts: The nature of alternative journalism
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Amazing Condo on 4 O'Clock - Hot Tub - Walk to Main St.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
- Ski Access: Ski-in/Ski-out • Main St.: > 10 min walk
Property ID: 2268009
Ask Lauren!
Breckenridge Local and Vacation Rental Expert. Lauren can help you find the perfect rental for your trip!
- Cathy
WOW! My family and I recently stayed here and I can say that you will not find a more beautiful and perfectly situated condo. It is clean, looks recently updated, lots of room for all of us, well maintained, and nicely furnished. The condo's location puts you right in the heart of all the action, so there is something for everyone. Want to go skiing? Simply take a few steps outside and the Snowflake ski lift is across the street and the 4 O'Clock run ends basically right in the condo's parking lot. Want some quiet and relaxing time? Snuggle up to the condo's cozy and tranquil fireplace, sit on the deck, or relax in the hot tub. Want to go shopping and just don't feel like cooking? It is just a 5-10 minute walk to downtown Breckenridge with all of its shops and restaurants. This condo worked out wonderfully for us. We plan to come back offseason next- for the year round activities like hiking and the area's outdoor festivals. This condo is a hidden gem and won't disappoint!
- Jarad S.
Awesome condo in the heart of Breck. We were able to have a couple days break from some hectic life for 2 days and relax.. Able to walk/ride our bikes to town. The place is very nice and well kept and clean. Highly recommend.
- Billy L.
Great place to stay
Excellent accommodations and location, The condo was clean and well maintained. There was plenty of room for six adults and all of our ski equipment. Perfect for ski in and ski out. The Snowflake Ski Lift was just across the street from our condo, and the return run was next to the parking lot of our condo. We enjoyed the three hot tubs that were on the premises. They were clean and maintained. The condo is close enough to down town Breckenridge to walk, but the hill climb on the way back may take it out of you...LOL I do recommend staying at Tyra 233.
– Ski Access – Ski In/Ski Out! Snowflake Lift – 75 yards
– Main Street – 0.5 miles (5 blocks)
– Free Ride Shuttle Stop – 75 yards
Amazing ski-in / ski-out Breckenridge condo! Located right off of the 4 O'clock Ski Run! Look out your balcony and glass sliding door at the Snowflake lift. Peer through your living room windows and enjoy skiers passing by. To ski out, you simply walk across the drive (75 yards) and catch the snowflake lift. To ski in, you take the 4 O'clock ski run directly to the property complex – it's that simple!
Enjoy relaxing evenings in this open concept condo with a large stone fireplace and flat screen tv in the great room. The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, new laminate flooring, and new appliances. The dining room seats six plus – a great area for everyone to gather.
The master bedroom boasts a plush king bed with large walk-in closet and en suite master bath. There is another queen sized bedroom down the hall, with a bunk room next door. They have full access to the updated hall bath. If you need extra sleeping space there is a sleeper sofa in the living room for your convenience.
You cannot find a better location than this! Easy ski-out in the mornings by hopping directly on the Snowflake lift across the street, ski-in after a long day on the slopes and drop your gear in the convenient entry mud room. Enjoy relaxing in the community hot tub, just steps away from the front door. Walking to town for shopping and restaurants is right around the corner, or take the free shuttle with a stop right across the street.
We're a family operated company as well as locals, so if you need anything during your stay we're a quick text or phone call away!
– King Bed
– Full En Suite Bath
– Queen Bed
– Access to Hall Bath
– Bunk Room (Twin Bunk w/ Extra Twin)
– Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
– Ski-in/Ski-out!
– Walk to Town
– Free Shuttle Access
– Clubhouse Hot Tub Access
– Private In-Unit Washer and Dryer
– Free WiFi
– Flat Screen TV's with Cable
– Large Stone Fireplace
– Humidifiers for each Bedroom
– Parking for 2 Vehicles
*Please note: A 4-wheel drive vehicle is REQUIRED in winter months
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- Sleeps 10
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Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental illness characterised by impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most commonly manifesting as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions or disorganised speech and thinking in the context of significant social or occupational dysfunction.
Studies suggest that genetics, early environment, neurobiology and psychological and social processes are important contributory factors.
A person experiencing schizophrenia may demonstrate symptoms such as disorganised thinking, auditory hallucinations, and delusions.
Diagnosis is based on the self-reported experiences of the person as well as abnormalities in behavior reported by family members, friends or co-workers, followed by secondary signs observed by a psychiatrist, social worker, clinical psychologist or other clinician in a clinical assessment.
Management of symptoms and improving function is thought to be more achievable than a cure. Treatment was revolutionised in the mid 1950s with the development and introduction of chlorpromazine.
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Central Reservations offers a large selection of local, privately owned cabins for rent in and around Mazama. Options range from small and rustic to spacious and modern.
Mazama Country Inn is located in Mazama within walking distance of the reception location. Besides rooms at the Inn, they also rent a lot of privately owned cabins in the area (their inventory partially overlaps with Central Reservations). We believe the inn may be booked by another private party for part of the weekend, but cabins should still be available.
Freestone Inn is a great local inn highly recommended by our friends. It is located about 2 miles outside of Mazama. The inn also rents several small cabins nearby.
River Run Inn overlooks the Methow River on the west side of Winthrop, about 14 miles from Mazama. We actually considered having the reception here in their "backyard" next to the river.
Mt Gardner Inn offers nice rooms and pretty views just past the center of Winthrop, about 14.5 miles from Mazama.
A variety of other options are listed here.
The Mazama Store is walking distance from the Ranch House with great baked goods for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch.
The Old School House Brewery in Winthrop has great beer brewed on-site and good bar food. Definitely worth a visit for a beer and a bite to eat.
The Rocking Horse Bakery in Winthrop has delicious baked goods for breakfast.
East 20 Pizza is about 20 minutes from Mazama on the south side of Winthrop.
Tappi in Twisp, about 30 minutes from Mazama, offers tasty Italian food cooked in their wood-fired oven.
Twisp River Pub has varied menu and brews their own beer.
The Arrowleaf Bistro in Winthrop has a delicious, ever-changing menu of locally-sourced dishes.
The Mazama Country Inn is across the road from the Ranch House. Their restaurant serves dinner, but it is always best to call ahead to ensure they are open.


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Academic Grievance Policy
Academic Grievances and Complaints
Students are free to speak with professors to express concerns about final grades. If a student does not feel his or her professor has resolved the issue satisfactorily, he or she may express in writing a grievance or complaint to the dean. (If the complaint is against his or her dean, the student may appeal directly to the President, as described below.)
Submitting an Inquiry/Complaint to the Office of the President
When the Office of the President receives a formal letter of inquiry/complaint, the president will convene the Administrative Hearing Committee to consider the inquiry/complaint. The Administrative Hearing Committee will conduct an appropriate investigation and will render a written explanation/decision within 30 days of the filing of the inquiry/complaint to both the student who made the complaint and the dean. The office of the vice president will keep a record of all student complaints and documentation of how they were handled. The decision of the president is final.


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NASA strategist, DAVID NDII, causes a stir in his latest endeavours - You won't believe what he's asking UHURU to doCounty Politics, News 15:12
Friday August 3, 2018 - NASA strategist, David Ndii, has caused a storm after he advocated for the legalisation of Marijuana (bhang), a drug substance which is outlawed in Kenya.
This is after the Kenya Revenue Authority seized 17kgs of the bhang worth Sh680,000 at the Suam Border crossing between Kenya and Uganda.
The suspect, who was trafficking the bhang on a motorcycle, was intercepted by a customs officer on a routine patrol at the border.
According to preliminary reports, the bhang, which is believed to have...
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From the Microsoft blog post (albeit referring to several things which are PC-only at this point!):
Today we are excited to be releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14965 for Mobile and PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring....
...Other improvements and fixes for Mobile
- We fixed an issue where, when using Cortana in French (France or Canada), the "Prendre une <photo/video/selfie>" (take a picture, video, or selfie) command was redirecting to a Bing search rather than opening the Camera app as expected.
- We fixed an issue resulting in Cortana crashing if you typed "Create an appointment" then tapped on the resulting suggestion to "Create an appointment".
- We improved the performance for English (India) text prediction.
- We fixed an issue in Data Usage Settings, where after selecting the data plan to be unlimited, it would still prompt to set a limit. We've also made it easier in the Data Usage Settings for those with dual SIM phones to differentiate between the cellular data use on each SIM, and fixed a few other polish issues, including that the sort by dropdown on the Usage Details page was unexpectedly wide.
- We fixed an issue where Narrator wasn't giving feedback when adjusting sliders, for example in Settings, or in the Volume flyout.
- We fixed a migration issue resulting in Microsoft Edge to fail to launch for some Insiders after updating to a new build.
November 2016 Bug Bash Update
This week we kicked off our internal Bug Bash and are including Windows Insiders, which will run through Sunday November 13th. Everything you need to know about how to get started with the Bug Bash can be found in the Feedback Hub article here. This build can be used for the Bug Bash. We wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU for participating in the Bug Bash alongside us and providing great feedback. Engineering teams are actively going through your feedback, understanding the issues, prioritizing, and then determining what next to do. Your feedback counts and goes a long way in helping shape Windows 10 as we make important engineering decisions! If you have feedback on how the November 2016 Bug Bash is going for you, let us know.
We will be live streaming Bug Bush Quests at https://beam.pro/WindowsInsiderthis weekend if you want to join us in completing Quests together. We will be online Saturday November 12th from 1-3PM PST (21:00 UTC).
Known issues for Mobile
- If you used the previous 'date change' workaround to update to Build 14951 or Build 14955: Please don't use it any longer! The Microsoft account (MSA) ticket on your device needs to expire and then you'll be offered today's build. If you changed your date by 30 years… you'll want to do a device reset.
- You will be unable to install additional languages, keyboards, and speech packs on your phone for the next few weeks. If you have existing languages, keyboards, and speech packs installed – they will carry over when you update to new builds. You just can't install any new ones. If you do a hard reset of your phone on these builds – you will also be unable to install additional languages, keyboards, and speech packs. You can use Windows Device Recovery Tool to go back to Windows Phone 8.1 or Windows 10 Mobile, install any languages, keyboards, and speech packs you need and then update to the latest build in the Fast ring as a workaround.
So nothing really new (for Mobile), an incremental update, but always worth applying, just in case. This build is happily installing on my test phones. Phew! (after some recent builds requiring jumping through hoops).
Of course, in the fulness of time we'll need a summary of what's new going from Redstone to Redstone 2 (Anniversary Update to Creators Update), but we won't have a full feature set or changelog for a while yet - this mobile OS has got legs, even if the number of licensees isn't overwhelming (though we had a new flagship device only yesterday). Settle down for the long haul, everyone....!
Anyone with an existing phone that's officially deemed Windows 10 Mobile compatible by Microsoft can join in the fun. The full list of phones includes Lumia 430, 435, 532, 535, 540, 635 (1GB RAM version), 640, 640 XL, 730/735, 830, 930, 1520, Icon, BLU Win HD w510u, BLU Win HD LTE x150q, and the MCJ Madosma Q501. Plus, of course, all the devices which have shipped with Windows 10 Mobile in the last year, of which the Lumia 550, 650, 950, 950 XL, Acer Jade Primo and HP Elite X3 are the highest profile.
In each case:
- Upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile (if appropriate) using the Upgrade Advisor.
- After at least one update cycle you should then be on the Anniversary Update (a.k.a. Redstone). Head into Settings/Update & Security/Windows Insider Programme
- Join the Insiders programme and choose the 'Fast' level in the pick list.
- Within a few hours your phone should be seeing the build mentioned above and you'll be running next year's mobile OS today. Fun, fun, fun....!


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Find out how Victoria University integrated the latest technology into its learning environment.
As an institution that prides itself on providing multi-sector learning to more than 55,000 students, Victoria University needed a technology solution that was reliable, long-lasting and versatile.
The university's large range of libraries, laboratories and public areas needed tech solutions that could accommodate a wide variety of functions and high volumes of use.
Understanding the importance for durability and fleet longevity, Victoria University worked with Lenovo to introduce more than 4,000 products across its campuses, with a focus on quality service and maintenance.
Read the full case study here to learn why Lenovo is the vendor of choice for the education sector.


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I don't think that running under a bus is a considerate way to die (you might suggest a different way) but otherwise I like this article. I can even imagine that this article might help somebody quit smoking.
P.S. Where are other commentators? :-)
P.P.S. (unrelated to this article) Actually, some spiders DO bite. And some of them are venomous. Very venomous. Even lethally venomous! Have a nice day at work! :-)
Here it is! My one year anniversary! :D
Exactly one year and one day ago, I had my last cigarette.
I was a heavy smoker since I was 14 (yes, that young). It was a stupid thing kids were doing back then, to be "cool," we all know that. And I was always a good girl, so nobody though I was "cool." My bestfriend at that time was a total opposite of myself :D She was atractive (I was pretty, but more like a "girly cute", she was more of a "woman"), I was super shy and not confident, she was provocative, confident, she liked and always got attention... We hated each other at the beginning, but then we found out we are related (she is a daughter of my grandma's sister's husband's brother, lol), and since then, we were best friends. She was the one who accidentally left her cigarettes in my room one day. I was stupid enought to grab one and try it :D I felt so mature, I cannot belive it today, so stupid.
Well, a year ago, that same girl showed me this book by Allen Carr and she told me she stopped smoking after reading this book. I wanted to quit many times, but always found an excuse. ("I can stop whenever I want," "I do not smoke THAT much," "It is my only bad habit"). I was intersted in it: A book that can make you stop? :D No way, show it to me! I started reading. Halfway through the book I was already sure I will never smoke after reading it. (The point of the plan was that you have to smoke all the way through the book and really have that last cigarette when the book tells you to have it). I finished reading, went to a balcony and had that last one. I was alone, so I was "enjoying" the last cigarette and I was so looking forward to quit!!! I didn't even finish my last one!!! I threw away half of it! And since that moment I never smoked. I didn't even have "cravings." I hated the smell of it. I hated that I was smoking for 11 years and I was kinda proud of it. I felt sorry for other people who had to smoke.
Everytime I tried to quit, I was looking for some substitute for a cigarette. Food, candy, chewing gum... toothpick... I was also always worried that I am gonna gain weight, cause I will start eating like crazy. After reading this book I understood, that it is bullshit. Cigarettes have nothing in common with food, so there is no reason to eat to replace it. I felt like I will be missing something as a nonsmoker - after reading the book I realized that I will not be missing anything - I will gain a lot! I will gain fresh breath, I will gain energy, I will save a lot of money (I bought Sandbag and a Dipstation for that money, lol) and I will add years to my life! And I will be able to set an example for my family and friends who still smoke!
Not once in that year I wanted to have a cigarette, honestly, not even once. And my hubby was still smoking! But I never wanted to! Thank to the book I already knew that it have nothing to do with a will power, you do not need a will power for quitting. You only need to WANT TO.
I started recommending this book to every smoker I know :D I have one succesfull "case," I convinced my mum. She is a non smoker for about 6 months now.
It is funny, that a girl who handed me the first cigarette was also the one who helped me to stop. :)
And it is also funny (okay, it is more sad than funny) that I can now say: "I was smoking for 11 years, but I decided to quit when I was 25." Time passes by so slowly, I cannot belive I was killing myself for more than 10 years and most of that time I was still a child!!!
So let's celebrate my one year anniversary by a killer workout today :)
Allen Carr's book Easyway To Stop Smoking is amazing. If you smoke and wanna stop, or if you know someone who may benefit from this, please try reading it. Don't kill yourself any longer. You can run under the bus, if you wanna die, it will be faster and less expensive. This is horrible, I know, but that is the truth.
Thanks for reading! :)
Comment: ONE YEAR AS A NON SMOKER!
Makavelina – smoking cessation specialist
Datum: | Vložil: Martin
I don't think that running under a bus is a considerate way to die (you might suggest a different way) but otherwise I like this article. I can even imagine that this article might help somebody quit smoking.
Makavelina in danger – facing the threat of being bitten by a giant, venomous spider!
Datum: | Vložil: Martin
Seriously though, be careful! Don't go to work before buying anti-venom and before receiving training in administering it!
Re: Makavelina in danger – facing the threat of being bitten by a giant, venomous spider!
Datum: | Vložil: Makavelina_CZ
I looked everywhere so far, but I can't find the bloody spider :(
Re: Makavelina – smoking cessation specialist
Datum: | Vložil: Makavelina_CZ
I'm glad you like the post! :D I will think about the running under a bus and maybe edit it later :D
P.S.: Dunno, I do not spread the fact that I have this "blogísek," so maybe nobody really knows about it :D
P.P.S.: Thank you, that is really comforting :D
Maybe some people don't understand the Czech expressions
Datum: | Vložil: Martin
ad P.S. It has occurred to me that probably quite a high percentage of people who would like to comment here (e.g. your BodyRock colleagues) don't know what expressions "Nebyly nalezeny žádné příspěvky", "Přidat nový příspěvek", "Jméno", "Titulek", "Příspěvek", "Odeslat", and "odpovědět" mean.
Re: Maybe some people don't understand the Czech expressions
Datum: | Vložil: Makavelina_CZ
Well, unfortunatelly I don't know how to make website myself, so I have to depend on this instant version for now :D (I hate the fact that I cannot change the language for free..)


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Get Behind Team GB
Sarah Brown
We are fundraising for the British Athletes selected to run the World Orienteering Championships in Latvia starting on August 4th.
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We are fundraising for the GB team via The Orienteering Foundation (for more information see www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk.) Donations made via this page will help reduce the level of athlete contributions to WOC 2018.
The success of last year's campaign really helped many of the athletes, easing financial pressure and being boosted by the support shown by the orienteering community.
2018 is the last full WOC with both forest and sprint races, and is also a year of the biennial European Champs (EOC). 13 of the 14 of athletes attending WOC also went to EOC in Switzerland, gaining a bronze medal and 3 podium places. Athlete costs were £700 each. The Orienteering Foundation gave grants to some athletes, and extra funds came from the athlete-led Scottish Spring weekend.
So, what can you do to help? We invite you to contribute towards the cost of sending a GB team to WOC 2018. Donations both small and large will make a difference.
Any surplus received above the target will be treated as donations to the Orienteering Foundation general fund. The trustees would be mindful of the cause that which generated the funds when considering future grant applications for GB team projects.
Event details
World Orienteering Championships 2018
For WOC 2018, British Orienteering pays entry fees and accreditation. Athletes fund their travel to Latvia, accommodation and travel to the competitions. This is estimated to be £600 each.
These expenses are just part of the story as the athletes incur many costs through the rest of the year - in general for training and other competitions, and in balancing their work against their need for training and recovery. So, for example they work part-time or negotiate additional unpaid leave with employers.
Your contribution will help the team's preparation and performance and there is a plus side for orienteering. Through the achievements of the GB team, there is a wealth of top class experience to draw on and, increasingly good results to help inspire a new generation of young orienteers. Members of the squad are involved in Q and A sessions (Scottish 6 day and JK day 1), helping at prize giving (JK) and doing interviews for television (BBC Adventure Show) and websites (ontheredline.org.uk). All these things promote the best of orienteering.
For more information on the initiative and athlete news, please go to ontheredline.org.uk.
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