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Two terms are fast catching pace in Indian tourism market. The first one is 'offbeat destination' and the second one is 'adventure sports'. Bir Billing is a name that qualifies on both. It is a small town located about 65 kilometers from Dharamshala and is home to a large Tibetan exile community due to which it is also known as 'mini Dharamshala'. But that is not what it is really famous for. At an altitude of 1,525 meters, it is most known for India's best paragliding experience. In 2015, an event for Paragliding World Cup was held here, after which the small and almost unknown town came to limelight and became of a favorite among adventure enthusiasts. The very name of the place now stands as a synonym to paragliding and several other adventure sports like trekking and mountain biking.
Bir is also home to several Buddhist monasteries, institutes, and NGOs. But what you will not find here is the regular tourist crowd like in the towns of Mcleodganj and Dharamshala. Majority of the visitors in Bir Billing will be the ones looking forward to paragliding and the rest will be the ones interested in meditation courses, volunteering, and ecotourism. This makes Bir a perfect place for anyone wanting to spend time at a peaceful place without going too remote. For paragliding, there isn't a better place to experience it in India. How can you plan a trip to Bir Billing, where can you stay and what can you do there is what I will be discussing in this article
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About Bir Billing
The names Bir and Billing are always clubbed together as one but these are in fact two different places. The name of the village or town is Bir and it is divided into two parts. The Bir that is known to the tourist community is called Chaugan, also known as 'Tibetan Bir'. The original settlement or the village is now known as 'Upper Bir' or 'Bir Proper' or 'Indian Bir'. It is a small market and surrounding farming community, located in the foothills above Chowgan at a distance of about 2 kilometers.
Billing, on the other hand, is a ridge top used as the launch point for paragliding. It is at a distance of about 16 kilometers from Chaugan and 14 kilometers from Bir. You drive up to the top, sail off in the air and land at Chaugan. More experienced fliers actually can reach as far as Dharamshala, Mandi, and even Manali. Both Bir and Billing are connected by a small but smooth road.
Location of Bir Billing
Bir is located in Joginder Nagar Valley of Himachal Pradesh; at a distance of 65 kilometers from Dharamshala; 160 kilometers from Manali; and 520 kilometers from Delhi. Billing is located another 16 kilometers ahead of Bir.
Bir Billing Altitude
Bir is at an altitude of 1,525 meters (5,003 ft.) whereas the paragliding launch site in the meadow at Billing is at an elevation of 2400 meters (7874 ft.)
Why should you visit Bir Billing
Bir billing is well known for its paragliding experience and that is what you should visit here for. There are several reasons why it is considered as one of the top sites for paragliding in India. The topography of the region, weather and wind conditions make wind sailing here a pleasurable experience and can be done for a longer duration. Since it has evolved into a paragliding base, there are several companies and instructors to choose from with plenty of experience behind them. This also makes paragliding here a bit safer than other places.
However, if you have no interest in Paragliding, you can still visit Bir Billing to spend some time in peace. There are plenty of treks around here that you can venture upon. You can also visit the monasteries, taste some Tibetan food and observe Tibetan lifestyle. Mountain Biking is another fun activity to enjoy in Bir Billing and you can easily get a bike on rent here.
If nothing else, then just spend some time in the beautiful valley, taste some amazing food, click loads of pictures and have a great time. You will not feel it overcrowded like Shimla and Manali but at the same time, you will also not go too far away from civilization or too remote. The town is easily accessible and has great mobile connectivity which can be of reassurance to a lot of people, especially the ones visiting with family.
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How to reach Bir Billing
Connectivity to Bir is really great and reaching the town will not be a problem at all. It is located in an area that is one of the most visited ones in all of Himachal. It is not only important in terms of tourism but also religiously and to some extent politically as well. As a result, you can reach here in all 12 months and by several modes of commute.
How to reach Bir Billing from Delhi
Let me begin with first explaining how you can reach Bir if you were traveling by road and your own vehicle. For the sake of explaining the route, I will assume Delhi as your starting point. However, even if you were coming from a different town, the following information can still help you understand how you can arrive at Bir and then reach Billing.
Delhi – Panipat – Karnal – Kurukshetra – Chandigar – Anandpur Sahib – Amb – Kangra – Palampur – Bir – Billing
There can, of course, be several other variations to this route but the one I mentioned above is the quickest. Traveling this way, Delhi to Bir Billing will be about 520 kilometers and will take you a total of 11-12 hours to complete; depending on your speed and breaks.
Delhi to Bir Billing Road Condition
The journey may be long but the good part is that the road remains to be a smooth one for most of the journey, even up in the hills. There are a few bad patches in between but for the majority of it, it is smooth sailing all the way.
Best Vehicle for Bir Billing
There is really no best vehicle required for visiting Bir. I have seen the locals there driving around in old Maruti 800 as well. So as long as your vehicle is well maintained, serviced and is not too old, you can drive to Bir Billing by any car or motorcycle. If you were coming by a smaller engine bike though, I will recommend traveling light and solo.
How to reach Bir Billing from Dharamshala
Bir is about four hours from Dharamshala and McLeodganj by road. If you weren't traveling by your own vehicle, you can rent a taxi for Bir which is the most convenient way to travel between the two places. A hatchback or a Sedan will cost you about Rs. 1200 to drop you at Bir in about 2 to 3 hours.
For budget travel, there are two daily buses from Dharamshala for Bir. The buses leave from Dharamshala at 6 AM and 2 PM everyday and travel all the way to Bir Road/Upper Bir. It takes about 3-4 hours to complete the journey. If you could not find a direct bus for Bir, then board any bus going towards Palampur or Baijnath. From Baijnath there is a Bus leaving for Upper Bir every half an hour.
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How to reach Bir by Bus
HRTC Operates a regular Bus for Bir from almost all nearby major cities. If you were coming from Delhi, you can board the bus from Inter-state Bus Terminal (ISBT). Apart from HRTC, several private tour operators also provide this service as well. You can check the availability for HRTC buses on its Online Portal. There are no direct buses for Bir though. Most of these buses will either drop you at Baijnath or Bir Road and then you will have to board another bus for your final leg of the journey like I explained above.
How to reach Bir Billing by Train
Nearest Railway Station to Bir is located at Ahju at a distance of about 3 kilometers. It is connected by a narrow-gauge line from Pathankot to Jogindernagar; the well-known Kangra Valley Toy Train. It is much similar to the Shimla Kalka Toy train and is a great way to travel if you had some leisure time.
The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Pathankot (112 km) from where the toy train starts in the morning and takes around 7 hours to complete the journey till Ahju. Most of the trains from Delhi arrive at Pathankot just before the Toy Train starts. For someone looking forward to enjoying a relaxed journey through the mountains, rivers and green pastures, Kangra Valley Toy Train is the best choice.
How to reach Bir from Pathankot
The toy train, however, is a long and tiring journey; and can often get a bit crowded as well. It is only for someone who can afford to spend 7-8 hours on a slow-moving train. If you wanted to complete the journey quicker, then the next best choice for you is an HRTC Bus. You can reach Pathankot by train and board a bus for Bir which will take about 5 hours to complete the journey. If you could not find a bus for Bir direct then look for a Bus to Palampur or Baijnath.
How to reach Bir Billing by Taxi
If Bus was not a convenient way then you can opt to travel by a private taxi as well. You can get a taxi from Pathankot for Rs. 3000 approximately for a drop to Bir.
How to reach Bir Billing by Flight
The nearest airport to Bir Billing is the Gaggal Airport, located at a distance of about 65 kilometers. It is also known as Kangra Airport or Dharamshala Airport and is well connected by multiple airlines to Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. There are regular flights available by Air India and Spice Jet. Once you land at the airport, you can rent a taxi for the last leg of your journey to Bir from right outside the airport itself.
Local Transport in Bir Billing
For moving around locally in Bir, you can easily get a taxi from the Upper Bir Bus stand or the main intersection of the Tibetan colony. There is also a local Bus service that connects some parts of the town. If you were up for it, you can also easily walk around from one part of the town to another.
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Places to visit & Things to Do
What to see in Bir Billing
Mentioned below are some tourist places in Bir Billing that are worth a visit.
Monasteries in Bir Billing
It is usually the towns of Dharamshala and Mcleodganj that are known for their monasteries. People looking to get a taste of Tibetan culture head out to both these places but Bir Billing has a few beautiful monasteries too that are definitely worth a visit. Paplung Sherabling Monastery is the largest in this area and is beautifully located in Bhattu Village; in the woodlands between Bir and Baijnath, at a distance of 7 kilometers from Bir.
Chokling is another monastery that you can visit. It is quite a beautiful one with its entrance decorated with sculptures and painted stones. They also have a retreat center where you can stay for a few days. It is located in Chaugan.
Dzongsar Khyentse Monastery in Chauntra is another one that you can visit.
Bir Tea Factory
Also known as Bir Tea Gardens, or Chaugan Tea Gardens, it is located in the central area of Bir Bazar. Various kinds of tea are grown here but it is most famous for its organic tea plantation. Tourists visit the tea packing factory to buy tea in large quantities and at very reasonable rates because once it hits the market after packing, the prices increase several folds.
Baijnath Temple
Baijnath town falls on the way about 12 kilometers before Bir. The ancient Baijnath Temple located here is said to have been built in 1204 AD and is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Baijnath). You can take a short break at the town while either going to Bir or from returning there; and pay a visit to the temple.
Gunehar River Pool & Waterfall
You will have to trek a little to reach the village of Gunehar where the River Pool and the waterfall is located.
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What to do in Bir Billing
Apart from visiting and sightseeing at the above mentioned places, listed below are some other tourist things to do in Bir Billing.
Bir Billing is the heart of Paragliding in India and this is what most people visit here for. If you have never done Paragliding before, it will surely be a memorable trip for you. Sailing through the skies over the beautiful mountain peaks for the first time is an experience that you will remember forever, no matter how many times you do it again.
You do not have to have any kind of experience for paragliding. Rides here are available for both experienced fliers (solo ride) and first-timers (with an instructor). Duration of a flight can be anywhere between 20 to 60 minutes and will cost you from Rs. 2500 to Rs. 6000. The price entirely depends upon how long your flight was and how well you were able to negotiate with the operator. There is a lot of competition among them here so if you were good at negotiating, you can definitely get them to lower the cost a bit.
As a first timer, you will, of course, go for a tandem ride. This is when the instructor and you will be flying on the same chute. The instructor, or the pilot as they call themselves, will be maneuvering the chute and you will just be enjoying the ride and taking pictures. For people interested in flying solo, you will have to take a short duration flying course which is offered here by many operators. These courses last for 2 to 3 weeks post which you will get your certification and will be allowed to take a flight solo.
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Trekking in Bir Billing
Bir Billing is a center of adventure activities and paragliding is not the only one in the list. The next two entries of Trekking and mountain biking are equally thrilling. There are several long and short treks out of Bir that you can venture upon. The most known ones are the treks leading to the villages of Raj Gundha and Kukkar Gundha. Billing to Raj Gundha takes about 5-6 hours to reach. So if you had a couple of days to spare, you can trek to the village, camp there for the night and return to Bir the next day. The trail passes through a scenic route covered with Rhododendron, Deodar and Oak trees; and provides great views of views of Kangra valley on one side and Raj Gundha valley on the other side.
Hanumangarh Trek is another 5-6 hours long trail that takes you to the pilgrimage site. From the top of Hanumangarh, you get an awesome view of Dhauladhar range and the valley around. Hanumann Garh is ancient religious place. The trek starts from Bari village and passes through a dense forest. and Siddha Rafat valley. You will reach Hanumangarh by evening to enjoy a great sunset view.
If you were short on time then you can head on Tatta Pani trek. It can easily be covered in 2-3 hours so if you started early in the morning, you will be back by noon. The trail ends at a hot water spring where you can take a dip as well. It is a 4 km Steep trek to Tatta Paani camp site.
Mountain Biking in Bir Billing
After Paragliding and Trekking, third adventure sport in the list is of Mountain Biking. There are several beautiful trails in the area that you can enjoy while biking through picturesque scenery. This, of course, is not everyone's cup of tea and you would have to have some experience in cycling before you try biking in Bir Billing. Bikes can easily be availed on rent. As a matter of fact, almost all the paragliding operators would also have mountain bikes to give out on rent and can also arrange trekking and camping for you. If not, then you can easily find several agencies and shops in Bir Bazar that rent out bikes.
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Deer Park Institute is located at a distance of about 4 kilometers from Bir and is a must-visit for anyone interested in philosophy, meditation and learning various aspects of Buddhism. Classes taught here are in English and free of cost. Dharmalya Institute is another place that offers classes in meditation and karma yoga. It is an Indian NGO and what they have in Bir Billing is an eco-campus for volunteering and meditation. Their other programs here include skill training for villagers, organic farming, and a tree-planting project. For a long duration programmer, you can check out Guna Institute which offers a five-year Tibetan Translators Degree Program.
Several places in Bir hold weekly meditation session and group talks. These sessions are open for everyone and are free of cost.
Do Some Volunteer Work
The Dharmalaya Institute (NGO) is also a great place where you can do some volunteer work and learn activities like organic farming, tree planting, and trail building, etc.
Enjoy Great Sunset Views
The best spot to observe a wonderful sunset is from the paragliding landing site. As the sun goes right in front of you, it presents an amazing view to capture. Or you can trek to Keori village if you would prefer to view it from a height. Another great spot to view the sunset is the road leading to the Palpung Monastery.
Visit the Tibetan Colony
The Tibetan colony in Chaugan is a serene place to walk through. It is a residential area of course but is filled with people involved in all kinds of crafts inside. There are shops where you can buy some Buddhist prayer flags and some local souvenirs. There is also a noodles manufacturing factory inside that you can visit.
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Best time to Visit Bir Billing
Weather of Bir Billing
Due to its altitude, the weather of Bir Billing remains pleasant for most of the year. Winter here is harsh and it gets terribly cold in the months of January and February. It does not snow in Bir town but the upper areas of Billing can receive as much as 2 to 3 ft. of snow sometimes. Spring arrives towards the end of March and this is when the weather here is at its best, with clear sunny skies, warm days and pleasantly cool nights. It remains so until April but things begin to heat up in May and June. The day temperature in these months can sometimes go as far as 35-40 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon arrives towards the end of June and it continues to rain here until early September. Dhauldhars are in fact one of the wettest regions of Himachal which means that it rains here quite a lot. September marks the end of monsoon season and is one of the most pleasant months of the year here. Autumn arrives in October; and everything that was green in September now turns to a golden orange; giving a magical touch to the valley. Winter again starts to settle in towards the end of October; and the following months of November and December are probably the driest and most dull time of the year here.
The average temperature during summers is around 20 to 35-degree Celsius from April to June. Monsoon season tends to get quite wet with heavy rainfall and winters are mild to chilly between October and February. The night temperature can sometimes fall even below 0-degree Celsius in the months of late December and January.
When to visit Bir Billing
Now based on the information above, I think it is safe to say that the best time to visit Bir Billing is in the months from April to June; or September and early October. But this will also depend on your reason to visit. If Paragliding was your primary reason then you can come anytime between March and June; or in October and November. If photography was your reason then you should visit in either April, September; or early October. If you did not mind the rain then you will actually get some of your best shots in July and August. But if you do not like wet areas or the monsoon season then you should avoid visiting from late June to early September. If cold is not your thing then do not visit between November and March.
If you want to enjoy paragliding as well as some snow then you should visit in January or February. Bir does not get any snow but Billing does and sometimes enough to block the road. Paragliding, however, remains on during the winter season as well. You will drive with the paragliding operator till the point the road was free of snow and will then walk the last distance to the ridge. November and December are overall a bad time to visit because the scenery will be very dull in these months. Weather will be very cold and there won't even be any snow around at Billing.
If you just want to enjoy pleasant weather then plan in either April, May or September. Otherwise, you can visit Bir Billing in any month of the year to spend some time in peace and get away from our regular lives. It is a very scenic and peaceful place and worth a visit.
What to Pack
Clothes to Pack
What clothes you should be packing for visiting Bir Billing entirely depends on your time of arrival. For a trip in the months from November to February, you must bring heavy woolens and a windproof jacket. Ensure that your jacket has a hood as well to protect your head and neck. If it doesn't then you should also pack a warm cap and a muffler. If you are planning to paraglide in winters then you must completely wrap and cover yourself.
For visiting in April, May, June, and September, just bring your regular cotton clothes along with a light jacket and that will suffice. Summers can get really hot here and you may not even need a jacket at all but just pack one to be on a safer side. For visiting during monsoon season, pack clothes that can dry faster, like polyester; or just your regular light cotton clothes. For visiting in October and March, pack some light woolens and a heavy windproof jacket. Good quality gloves will be a necessity during the winter season. Along with your clothes, pack a pair of shoes that has a good grip, possibly a pair of trekking shoes.
Other Items to Pack
Listed below are some items to pack that can be really useful.
- Do not forget to bring along your selfie stick if you wish to capture some pictures or a video of your flight.
- Warm Caps
- Pair of Waterproof Warm Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock lotion with highest SPF that you can find (if visiting in summer)
- Prescribed medicines if you are on medication
- Head Phones/Earphones
- Power Bank (If you own one)
- Chargers for your electronic items
- Umbrella or a Rain Poncho (if visiting during monsoon)
- Torch
- Comfortable lower if planning to go on a trek as jeans is not advisable for this purpose
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Where to stay in Bir Billing
Bir Billing has several hotels, campsites, and homestays that you can stay at. Depending on your own preference, you can choose to stay at either of the places. Accommodation rates range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2500 per night. There are a lot of homestays as well in Tibetan Colony where you can stay but please note that Bir Tibetan Colony is classified as a protected area; which means that foreigners can visit here but cannot stay overnight unless they obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP) before arriving. This can be availed from Dharamshala.
Camping in Bir Billing
There are a few campsites as well in Bir where you can stay if you do not want to be confined in the cemented walls of a hotel. Camp Oak View is the one where I stayed and it probably is the most famous one here. My stay with these guys was a convenient one and the food too tasted quite good. They may sound a bit on the costly side but give them a try if within budget.
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Food & Shopping
Shopping in Bir Billing
Choices of shopping in Bir Billing are not that great. You can buy some artificial jewelry, woolen garments, handicrafts, etc. but a better option would be to head out to Dharamshala and buy all these things there. The items on display will be the same but you will get better options and price in Dharamshala. There are a few shops in Bir Bazaar in Bir proper and a few in Tibetan Colony where you can shop some. In the Tibetan Colony, there is a handicraft center selling a variety of handmade products at a reasonable price. While you are in the town, pay a visit to the tea gardens and don't forget to buy some freshly picked tea.
What and Where to eat in Bir Billing
Bir Billing and the nearby areas of Dharamshala and Mcleodganj have a mix of Indian, Tibetan and a fair share of people from other countries as well due to which, the food here ranges from Indian to Tibetan, to Chinese, to Italian and a lot more. Just take a walk through the town and you will come across numerous restaurants that you can eat at. The traditional Himachali Thali is a must-try dish. Local wines and beer are worth trying as well if you want to get a taste of local liquor.
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Bir Billing Itinerary
Time Needed for a Trip
How much time can you spend will entirely be a personal choice but a minimum of 4-5 days is what I recommend to visit Bir Billing and the other nearby towns of Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Palampur and Dharamkot.
Itinerary for Bir Billing
Below is an example of an itinerary that you can follow. For the sake of providing the information, I will assume Delhi as your starting point. However, even if you were coming from a different town, only the information for the first and last day will be different. Rest of the details will still apply.
Day 1: Delhi to Dharamshala
- Travel to either Dharamshala or Mcleodganj on your first day
- About 500 kilometers in total
- 11-12 hours of journey
- Overnight in Dharamshala
Day 2: Dharamshala to Bir Billing
- Travel to Bir Billing
- Spend the day sightseeing on the way
- Visit Kangra Museum, Norbulingka art Gallery, Maa Chamunda Temple, Palampur Tea garden and Baijnath Temple.
- Overnight at Bir
Day 3: Bir Billing
- Stay in Bir on this day and enjoy Paragliding
- Visit Buddhist Monasteries, Deer Park, Bir Tea Garden & Local Tibetan market in the later half of the day
Day 4: Bir to Delhi
- Return home on Day 4
- About 500 kilometers of distance
- 11-12 hours of travel time
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Facilities Available & Travel Tips
Bank / ATM in Bir
There are several banks and ATMs in Bir and you will have no problem finding cash here. To be on a safer side though, I will advise traveling keeping some cash in reserve, in case the ATM was not functional.
Petrol Pumps / Mechanics
There are several petrol pumps on the route and in the area. Mechanics too are easily available.
Mobile Network in Bir
No matter which network you were on, your mobile phone will work fine in Bir.
Medical Assistance
This entire region, including the towns of Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Kangra, and Palampur are very well-populated areas. You will easily find a hospital if medical assistance was required.
Other Tips
Before you go for paragliding, just check and ask if the pilot was carrying a reserve parachute or not. You may want to ask him about how old the glider was and take a look at the age sticker. If the glider was over 7 or 8 years old, it would be best to talk to some other operator. Do not eat a heavy meal before the flight. The best option would be to bring along your selfie stick to capture a video of your paragliding experience. Or you can also avail the GoPro service provided by operators for about Rs. 500. They also have photographers at the landing site who can take your picture just before or while landing. This will cost you about Rs. 200.
Also Read: Monasteries in Mcleodganj and Dharamshala
FAQs about Paragliding in Bir Billing
1. Where is Bir Billing?
Bir is located in Joginder Nagar Valley of Himachal Pradesh; at a distance of 65 kilometers from Dharamshala; 160 kilometers from Manali; and 520 kilometers from Delhi. Billing is located another 16 kilometers ahead of Bir.
2. Is Paragliding in Bir Billing Safe?
Bir Billing is considered to be a safe place for Paragliding. Multiple National and International Paragliding Championships have been held here. But make sure you are gliding with an experienced Instructor and the equipment is not too old.
3. Can you go Paragliding in the rain?
No, Paragliding is not allowed during monsoon season for safety reasons.
3. What is the cost of Paragliding in Bir Billing?
For a flight time of 20 – 30 minutes, you will be charged about Rs. 2,500 per head. For a flight lasting 45-60 minutes, the cost will increase to Rs. 4500 – 5500.
4. When should I visit Bir Billing?
The months of March to June are best for paragliding. If you missed this window, you can try again in October and November. Paragliding remains open in winter months as well but sometimes the road from Bir to Billing may get blocked due to snowfall.
5. Is there snowfall in Bir Billing?
Bir does not receive snow but the area around Billing can get up to 2 ft. of snow each year.
6. Is there any weight limit for paragliding?
A person should not weigh more than 120 kg for paragliding in Bir Billing.
7. Do you need training for paragliding?
For solo-flying, you will have to be trained and certified. But for a tandem flight with the instructor, you do not need any kind of training at all.
I hope the information above on visiting Bir Billing was of help. If you have any questions; or need any other details; please feel free to ask in the comments section below; or at our Community Forum; and I will be glad to answer. If you have been to Bir & Billing and have some tips that can be of help to others, please do share.


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Corner Toilet– the name is mesmerizing to a good number of the community who are innovative to form a bathroom in a tiny space underneath the stairs, and other minor places around their house. Never the fewer features, such as these tank models include a triangular outline that in shapes keen on the space is completed with this corner toilet, remarkable! The best corner toilet is classified in four words "Cadet Flushing System Toilet".
This handy corner toilet will include elegance to your home, a very old yet highly developed tool that can do all the tile-related tasks efficiently. Let's have a look in the top10 Corner toilet models given bellow-
Top 10 Best Corner Toilet Reviews:
|Corner White Round Dual Flush Toilet
|American Standard 270BD001.02
|White Porcelain Elongated
|Renovator's Supply Biscuit
|GALBA Small Toilet
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29" H x 17-1/4" W x 30"
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12" (Inch)
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33.75 x 19 x 32.25 in
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30 x 17.25 x 29 in
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24.5 x 14 x 27 in
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1# Corner White Round Dual-Flush Bathroom Toilet by Renovator's Supply
Corner White Round Dual Flush Bathroom Toilet by Renovator's Supply is a high-quality toilet. If you want to change your bathroom toilet, then you can choose it.
Today, it is an essential criterion for choosing a toilet model is a space-saving design. And this round dual flush toilet is a space-saving corner toilet. Moreover, if you have a small bathroom space, then it is the ideal one for you.
It is a china finish round shape toilet features with free from any stain and scratching. Just because of its shape and corner is placing design it takes little space in your bathroom.
However, with an affordable price, you can provide an allegiant look to your bathroom. Its white color finishing gives a simple look and adjusts with all type of bathroom decoration.
This Renovator's Supply toilet model features with EPA water conservation technology. Its dual flushing system helps to save water loss. It can save at least .08-1.6 gallon water for flushing. In each year it protects about 25, 0000 gallon water from loss.
2# American Standard 270BD001.020 Cadet 3 Triangle Toilet
If you are seeking a space-saving and budget-friendly toilet brand for your toilet, then you must have a look at American Standard 270BD001.020 Cadet Triangle toilet review.
It is another top-quality toilet model for your small bathroom. It has a unique combination of round font bowl and triangular shape tank called ADA technology.
If you buy this model, the toilet parts are delivered separately.
The American Standard 270BD001.020 Cadet 3 is a durable functioning flexible model with high performance. It features with the right height and less water loss technology. It also comes with two different models one piece toilet and two-piece model.
This American standard corner toilet durable and easily adjust with your bathroom space. The construction made by China. It is easily washable and clean for a long time. Its antimicrobial surface stays clean and fresh always.
The performance of this toilet is top class. You can easily maintain its freshness and clean environment of your bathroom. By just a one flush you can clean this toilet. So, you can save a lot of water. This toilet is also easy to install by yourself.
3# White Porcelain Elongated Space Saving Corner Toilet
If you want to make your toilet stylish and use less space for it, then you should get knowledge about White Porcelain Elongated Space Saving Corner Toilet by Renovator's Supply. Today modern toilets are more attractive than before.
So, it is tough to select the perfect one among them. Renovator's Supply one of the renewed brand for toiletries. So, you can trust on its product quality.
It is a white color elongated shaped toilet. It is a space saving model toilet. The height of this toilet seat is about 16 inch which is pretty enough.
It constructed by white graded vitreous china technology. This makes it durable and easy to clean. Its construction materials are high quality that provides scratch and stain free service.
It is a model with excellent water management capacity that called EPA water conservation technique. It saves water loss by the dual flush method.
You can easily clean the toilet by just one flush. Most of the consumers reviewed positively about this product. The love its elongated shape bowls because it is comfortable to use.
4# Renovator's Supply Biscuit China Round Dual-Flush Toilet
If you are looking for a trusted brand for corner toilet your bathroom, then you must view the Renovator's Supply toilet models. Biscuit China Round Dual Flush Bathroom Corner Toilet is one of the best models of Renovator's Supply. It is a budget friendly product. Its bone or biscuit color model easily adjust with your bathroom decoration.
Though it is a corner toilet, it sets in your bathroom corner easily and saves more space for your bathroom. Its polished ceramic design provides an elegant look.
It features with push type button that has a dual flush mechanism that saves water loss up to 25000 gallons per year. Like other Renovator's Supply models it also has EPA water reservation technology.
Its Reno-Gloss finish offers scratch and stains free feature. This feature makes this model more long-lasting. With an affordable price, you can get a high-class toilet.
5# GALBA Small Toilet1-Piece 24″ 25″ Short Compact Bathroom Tiny Mini Commode
At present, there are so many good brands of bathroom toilet are producing attractive, space-saving toilet commodes. Most people find these popular brands for their toilet. But there are so many new brands that produce quality products as a famous brand with an affordable budget.
Today we are going to talk about GALBA Small Toilet by www.LuxuryModernHome.com. This name is not as popular as others, but it is a perfect choice for your small compact bathroom. In this review, we try to describe its positive and negative side with customer review from Amazon.
It is an elongated shape white color toilet. Its color and shape both give its elegant look. It brings your bathroom simple but sophisticated look. It is suitable for small and compact size bathroom.
Its producer always focused on its design and looked as well as its quality. It features a self-cleaning glazed surface that is resistant from scratch, spot, and rust. Color is also color proof; it means it did not discolor.
This toilet is approved by surpasses the National GB standard cleaning water test (cUPC approved). The toilet seat is easily disconnected from the primary structure. It has a dual flush mechanism that helps in keeping the toilet clean and fresh. It is designed by one piece model and shipping in one packet.
|Black Corner Toilet
|American Standard 270AD001.020
Triangle Toilet
|White PBone China Round Space Saving Toilet
|Swiss Madison SM-1T254 St. Tropez
|White Dual Flush Round Corner Toilet
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32 x 19 x 31 in
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34 in wide x 19.25 in tall x 31.5 in
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32 x 19 x 31 in
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26.6 x 15 x 31 in
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18-1/2" tall x 14-1/2" projection x 12" roug
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Dual Flush
6# Black Corner Toilet Ceramic Round Space Saving Bathroom Toilet
If you want to make your bathroom decoration with unique design, then you can choose the Black Corner Toilet Ceramic Round Space Saving Bathroom Toilet by Renovator's Supply. Though it is not a standard one like a white finish, it makes your toilet stunning.
It is a round shape toilet made with Vitreous china or stainless steel. It is durable and stains and scratches free. You can set this toilet at the corner of the toilet so that it saves many spaces for your bathroom.
The toilet features with dual flashing system that reduces water loss for cleaning the toilet. It saves about 25,000 gallons of water per year. Almost all products of Renovator's Supply have this feature. For this feature, you can clean the toilet by just one flashing.
It is a new model of Renovator's Supply. You can choose this model because it is a budget-friendly product and Renovator's Supply always update their model features.
7# American Standard 270AD001.020 Elongated Two-Piece Triangle Toilet
If you want to buy the Best Corner toilet for your narrow bathroom, then the American Standard 270AD001.020 Elongated Two-Piece Triangle Toilet is the perfect one. If you are not new in buying toilet product, then you must read here about the American Standard brand.
It is a brand that you can trust in its product quality. The toilet is a product that not quickly changeable item. So, before buying a toilet must check its making materials.
This product constructed with vitreous china or stainless steel for this it is easy to clean and durable for a long time.
The toilet tank is triangular, and the bowl is the elongated shape. For the triangle shape, the toilet tank easily fits on any corner of your bathroom. The height of the toilet is standard for all and this model of American standard designed two separated piece.
The toilet tank can preserve sufficient water that requires flushing the toilet. The standard amount is at least 1.6 gallons needed for toilet flushing. It has no double flushing method for quick cleaning toilet. But its flushing system is not bad after all.
If you concern about this thing, then follow light flushing for liquid waste and tough flushing for solid disposal.
8# Bone China Round Space Saving Dual Flush Toilet
Renovator's Supply is a famous brand for toiletries products. If you find a quality product for your bathroom then you must have a look at this Bone China Round Space Saving Dual Flush Corner Toilet by Renovator's Supply.
It is one of the finest models of this producer. It is not only a stylishly designed toilet but also a high-performance product. It's simple and elegant design easily set on your bathroom corner.
This product is built with China vitreous materials that make the product durable and resistance to stain and scratch. It has water-saving technology called EPA conservation. Almost the Renovator's entire Supply product has this unique feature. Moreover, it has a dual flush push button for quick flushing.
The elongated shape bowl and triangle shape water tank makes this model efficient for your small space bathroom. It included with 12 inches rough on to install this toilet. Don't worry the install new toilet. You can install this toilet by yourself.
The producer offers you different color for choosing from them to match your bathroom decoration. The total dimension of the toilet is about 31 inches height, 18.5 inches width and 32 inches length also has a 15 inches seat. The seat height is comfortable for maximum people.
9# Swiss Madison SM-1T254 St. Tropez One Piece Toilet
If you want to decorate your bathroom with a stylish and modern design toilet without thinking about budget, then read this Swiss Madison SM-1T254 St. Tropez One Piece Toilet review.
It is a modern slim design toilet that increases your bathroom elegance. Some people are amateurish about their home decor they will love this item.
Tropez One Piece Toilet review.
It is a modern slim design toilet that increases your bathroom elegance. Some people are amateurish about their home decor they will love this item.
It is an elongated shape toilet that is most preferable. The design or shape of the toilet is different from others. It's skirted trap way system easy to clean regularly.
The toilet seat covers with a smooth closing lead, and it is included with its package. The installation bolt is added with it, and bolt cap and wax rings are also included with it.
This toilet is made with ceramic material which provides it a shinier and smoothly polished look. The toilet features with dual tornado flush mechanism. If you have time enough then check the Amazon customer review to know how they experience by this toilet. We found that most of the customer loves its attractive design and they are satisfied with its service.
10# White Dual Flush Round Toilet
White Dual Flush Round Corner Toilet is another quality product of Renovator's Supply. It is also a space saving toilet with white vitreous china construction. This round corner toilet consists of the only water tank. The slam seat is not included with it.
Therefore, if you want to change only the water tank of your toilet, then you can choose this model of Renovator's Supply.
When your one part is caused by defective activity, you can only change that individual part. Renovator's Supply produces every single part individually. The tank is triangular that makes it suitable for corner setting.
It features with Sheffield Dual Flush mechanism that provides water-saving facility. This product is ASME compliant. The tank designed with modern technology with a comfortable feature. This model also has a spot and scratch-free feature. Its contemporary look easily fit with your existing toilet bowl.
The tank is about 18.5 inches tall and 14.5-inch projection. It takes about 13.5-inch space from the bathroom wall. Another essential feature of this toilet tank is its price is affordable for all. When you change a single part of your toilet, then the budget is really an important point to be considered.
Moreover, before buying a product you should look at the previous customer reviews. Our team has been going through the Amazon customer reviews, and they found that most of them are happy to buy this product.
– Renovator's Supply Corner White Round Dual Flush toilet bowl is round in shape. If you take measurements with measuring tap then it is about 31 inches long from wall.
What type of material used for White Porcelain space saving toilet?
– It is generally made with stainless steel or vitreous china materials.
What is the accurate weight of Renovator's Supply Biscuit China Round Dual toilet?
– Exactly this toilet is about 91 pounds.
What parts are not included with GALBA Small Toilet?
– A water supply line is not included with its package.
What is the exact measurement of seat height of American Standard 270AD001.020 toilet?
– Seat height is a necessary point to know before you buy a toilet. American Standard 270AD001.020 toilet has about 16-inch height seat for better comfort.
Is the Bone China Round Space toilet design in one piece set?
– No, not really. This toilet consists of two pieces. It consists of a water tank and an elongated bowl.
Please inform me that there is any product return policy offered by Swiss Madison? If necessary!
– It is an important question. You will very happy to know that Swiss Madison always offer a return policy for their products.
Buying Guide for Best Corner Toilet
When it comes to the point that a specific institute or person certifies the product you want to buy. For a toilet, you should check its EPA certification. This certification ensures that this product is a water-saving model. Every year lots of water are wasting in toilet purpose. So, if you buy a water saving toilet, then you can save water from waste. Another thing is if the product is compliant for ADA.
Flushing Method
For choosing a corner toilet for your bathroom the most essential point to be considered is its flushing technology or method. If the flushing method is not good, then the toilet will remain dirty, and you have to use extra water for it. You should choose a dual flashing method for your bathroom. Dual flush provides you powerful flashing that you can clean your toilet by a straightforward click.
Finish Material
The finish material is also an essential fact for choosing a toilet. Durable material such as Vitreous China, Ceramic, Ever clean is the most reliable material for the toilet. These materials are resistance to spot, scratch and color fading. So, if you choose a toilet, those are made by these materials.
Color and Shape
People always choose a product at first looking for its appearance. For making your bathroom well decorated, you can choose a simple but elegant design toilet. Moreover, comfort is also an important thing, so you should keep in mind it. Most of the people prefer elongated shape toilet bowl and the tank should be triangle shape that saves your bathroom space.
Final Word
At present, there are many good brands of corner toilet available in the market. From these different best corner toilets choose a perfect one for you is quite difficult. That's why most of the people have been puzzled to do this.
To minimize you're seeking tension we try to describe all possible features of this product. In the above brands, all of them are very concern about their consumer desire. So day by day upgrade their product quality according to consumer demand.
We hope this piece of writing about the best corner toilet will help you to know about the product. If you want more information about toilet product, then read our previous article on 10 Best One Piece Toilets 2019


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Beijing (AFP) – Sixteen people including two surgeons have been jailed for between two and five years in China for trafficking in human organs, a practice still widespread in the country.
The group — which also included an anaesthesiologist, a nurse and an assistant doctor — were involved in a vast illegal trade in kidneys, according to the judgement cited by the official Xinhua news agency Saturday.
The court in the city of Jinan in the eastern province of Shandong said several defendants had searched online for people selling kidneys nationwide and arranged for tests and matches between sellers and buyers.
The transplants were secretly performed in the city of Feicheng, according to the court which passed judgement Friday.
Patients were each told to pay 400,000-600,000 yuan ($57,620-86,430) while those selling kidneys received a mere 40,000 yuan.
China in 2007 issued its first regulations on human organ transplants, banning organisations and individuals from trading in organs.
But trafficking cases are still common in China, which suffers a drastic shortage of donated organs.
Chines tradition dictates that a corpse be buried without mutilation.
For decades most transplants used the organs of executed convicts, often without the consent of their families, according to rights groups — allegations denied by authorities. [/restrict]


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Over the years, we at Coolibar have been introduced to many "Movers and Shakers" in the world of sun protection and skin cancer prevention. We also have the most amazing customers who have inspired us with their stories of strength and determination.
We created The Coolibar Blog as a place to bring all these voices together in one spot to share our collective experience of the best ways to live life safely in the sun.
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After an apparently very influential career talk with her father, 7-year-old Chloe Bridgewater decided to go where many hopeful job seekers have gone before: the Google careers page.
After submitting her version of an application to work at Google (addressed to "google boss"), she waited for a response. But instead of the dreaded non-response or generic form letter, she received a letter from the company's CEO, Sundar Pichai, just a few days later.
Google confirmed the letters between the tech CEO and young girl from Hereford, England, are real.
In the letter, which wasn't exactly a rejection but more of a supportive message, Pichai wrote, "I look forward to receiving your job application when you are finished with school! :)" He added encouragement for the girl to keep learning about computers, robots and technology, saying, "you can accomplish everything you set your mind to."
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This all started when a few weeks ago, her father, Andy Bridgewater, said in an email Wednesday. When the first-grade student asked her dad about his job as a refrigerator parts sales manager, he told her what he did. She then asked if there was anywhere else he'd want to work.
That's when Bridgewater told his daughter about Google. "I said Google would be cool and she asked why. So I showed her the pictures of their offices and the cool things they do." She was hooked after seeing the decked out Google campus in Silicon Valley, complete with bean bags, slides and go-karts.
When she said she wanted to work there too, he suggested she send an application, so she did (with some help from dad). In her "application," she was very up front about not really knowing how to apply for a job. "I don't really know what one of them is but [dad] said a letter will do for now," she wrote. She also offered up other possible careers if Google didn't pan out: chocolate factory worker and swimming in the Olympics.
Like any good cover letter, she propped herself up: "My teachers tell my mum and dad I am very good in class and am good at my spelling and reading and my sums." And she gave specifics to show her skills. "My dad gave me a game where I have to move a robot up and down squares, he said it will be good for me to learn about computers."
Bridgewater said he has no Google connections and his entire family -- also consisting of his wife Julie and younger daughter Hollie -- haven't even been to California. So he just sent the letter "and hoped for the best."
Her dad posted Pichai's response letter to his LinkedIn page earlier this week, where he explained how getting a response has given Chloe a confidence boost. "She is now even more eager to do well at school and work for Google."
That post has been liked more than 94,000 times.
For Chloe, who is still a kid and mentally healing from a scary car accident a few years ago when a taxi knocked her over, this is all a lot to handle, but still really exciting and encouraging, Bridgewater said. "Never imagined all this attention," he said.
As Chloe explained to Pichai, this was only her second letter she's written aside from one to Father Christmas -- bet she didn't get this much of a reaction to that letter.
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Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly described the status of the retail economy in Ghana. Stores are generally well stocked, and food shortages are rare. The earlier version also erroneously said Nana Akufo-Addo ran for president in 1998. Ghana did not have presidential elections in 1998.
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Nana Akufo-Addo, a president's son, has run for the top office three times
He has promised to improve the economy by building an integrated aluminum industry
Ghanaian President John Mahama has conceded defeat to Nana Akufo-Addo in the recently concluded elections, a spokesman for the President-elect told CNN on Friday.
Akufo-Addo, of the New Patriotic Party, won 5,716,026 (53.85% of the votes) to 4,713,277 a 44.40% share reported representatives at the EC National Collation Center.
Akufo-Addo, the son of a former president, had lost prior runs for the presidency in 2008 and 2012.
He alleged voter fraud after the 2012 loss to Mahama. The Supreme Court spent more than a month deliberating before declaring Mahama the winner by a narrow margin.
A lawyer, Akufo-Addo has been elected to the national parliament and served as attorney general and foreign minister, his website said.
He tweeted his victory, saying: "A few minutes ago, I received a call from President @JDMahama congratulating me on winning the 2016 Presidential Election. #ChangeHasCome"
In an interview with CNN before his victory was assured, Akufo-Addo expressed confidence.
"We won it," he said. "We won both the parliamentary and presidential contests so we're in a good shape. The parliamentary contest has been won by a very, very big margin; we increased our presence in parliament by an extra fifty seats."
Mahama, of the National Democratic Congress, has led the West African nation of 27 million people since July 2012. As the vice president, he first took office after the death of President John Evans Atta Mills.
According to his campaign website, Akufo-Addo has promised to improve the economy by overseeing the mining of untapped bauxite deposits and building an integrated aluminum industry.
Part of a former British colony, Ghana was among the first African countries to gain independence, in 1957. It endured a series of coups before a military dictator, Jerry Rawlings, took power in 1981. Rawlings led Ghana through a transition to democracy about 10 years later.
CNN's Stephanie Busari contributed to this report.


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Gotham developed, built, and owns Atlas New York, a stylish refuge from the midtown bustle located two blocks from Bryant Park. The bold and inspired 48-story, 400,000 square foot, mixed-use property features 374 luxury rentals, three floors of commercial space, ground floor retail and a two-story parking garage. The property received the Most Ingenious Deal Award by The Real Estate Board of New York in 2000, for the complexity of an assemblage of five separate land parcels and air rights. During construction, Gotham demolished parcels four and five by hand, brick by brick, due to midtown congestion. And did 60% of the excavation in bedrock, with soldier beams and lodging to support the foundation—fulfilling the requirement of a project within 100-feet of subway tracks.
One-, and two-bedroom apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows with remarkable city, river and Empire State Building views. The building's two setbacks create an intimate feel, with just eight units per floor on the upper levels. The Atlas Club & Lounge includes a fitness club and studio and 5th floor terrace with fireplace and library. The 42,000 square foot commercial space has its own separate entrance, designed to accommodate full-floor single-tenant occupancy, or smaller commercial offices. Generous column spacing and high ceilings lend spatial functionality, and expansive windows stream light and air at every exposure. Atlas New York is the fashionable address that Project Runway contestants have called home for the past eight seasons.
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Almost a quarter of millennials identify as LGBTQ, according to a new study by GLAAD.
Harris Poll fielded online responses on behalf of GLAAD from more than 2,000 U.S. adults 18 years and older in November for the study, titled "Accelerating Acceptance 2017." Results showed that millennial participants, or those between 18 and 34 years old, were much more likely to identify as LGBTQ than older generations surveyed.
Additionally, 12% of millennials stated they identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, as opposed to cisgender (non-transgender, or someone who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth).
While the percents may differ, past studies have shown a similar trend away from people identifying solely at either end of the gender binary.
In January, Gallup released a report that stated over 4 percent of U.S. adults identified as LGBT in 2016, which increased from 3.5 percent in 2012. A 2015 YouGov survey that asked respondents to define their sexuality on a scale from "completely heterosexual" to "completely homosexual" showed that one-third of younger Americans selected something other than completely straight.
GLAAD noted that their latest study is quite noteworthy in the current political climate, where LGBTQ rights and anti-discrimination laws are being rolled back by the Trump administration.
"As the administration begins to fulfill its pledges to move the country backwards, many are concerned about progress made in recent years for the LGBTQ community," Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD President & CEO, said in an emailed statement. "However, this report shows a remarkable new era of understanding and acceptance among young people – an inspiring indication of the future. Though laws can be unwritten, hearts and minds in America have been changed for the better – and that is a reality less easily unraveled."


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Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act prohibits false or misleading statements in commerce that are likely to cause confusion as to a person's affiliation, approval or sponsorship of someone else's commercial activities. Here's an easy example: You take an iconic photograph of a celebrity and, without the celebrity's permission, incorporate it into the wrapper of a candy bar you are selling. Consumers are confused into thinking the celebrity has endorsed the candy bar, and you have violated Section 43(a). Now, here's a more difficult question: What if you completely obscure the celebrity's likeness, leaving the rest of the photograph intact? If some consumers know whose image used to be in the photograph, have you violated the celebrity's Section 43(a) rights even though you didn't use their likeness?
The Southern District of New York recently confronted a similar issue in Roberts v. Bliss, a case involving street harassment, gigantic appetizers, and what many think is the worst TGI Friday's ad ever.
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In 2014, Robert Bliss posted to YouTube a video entitled "10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman." The video depicts hidden camera footage of the verbal harassment endured by a woman while walking the streets of New York City. It garnered about 41 million hits on YouTube alone and allegedly turned actress Shoshana Roberts, the woman depicted in the video, into "a public figure and celebrity virtually overnight."
In 2015, Bliss licensed the video to an ad agency for $4,000. The agency used the footage to create a television commercial for the TGI Friday's chain. The TGI Friday's advertisement parodied the original video by depicting exactly the same footage, except that Roberts' image was completely obscured by giant walking appetizers. In other words, the men in the video were no longer ogling and harassing Roberts; their lascivious attentions were directed instead at a giant mozzarella stick. "Damn!" said one gawking onlooker to an oversized potato skin … you get the idea. The ad ends with: "Nobody likes a catcaller . . . But who can blame someone for #Appcalling?"
The TGI Friday's ad was criticized generally for its bad taste, and specifically for its belittlement of the very issue the original video was perceived to have championed. Roberts, who had become the face of the original video, found the ad offensive and humiliating. Moreover, she became concerned that, because she was widely known as the person depicted in the original video, the public might falsely believe that she endorsed or was affiliated with the television commercial.
Roberts filed suit in a New York state court against Bliss and TGI Friday's, asserting a violation of Section 43(a). Roberts alleged that her "name, likeness and persona" were used by TGI Friday's in such a way as to misrepresent that she had endorsed or was affiliated with the advertisement. The defendants removed the matter to the Southern District of New York and filed a motion to dismiss.
Dismissal of the Lanham Act Claim
To make out a false endorsement claim under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, Roberts was required to show that the defendants, (1) in commerce, (2) made a false or misleading representation of fact (3) in connection with goods or services (4) that is likely to cause consumer confusion as to the sponsorship or approval of the goods or services in question. The Court held that Roberts failed to plausibly allege two of these four elements, and granted a motion to dismiss the Lanham Act claim.
First, the Court held that the TGI Friday's ad did not make a false or misleading representation of fact because, although the ad may "call to mind" for some viewers Roberts' role in the original video, it did not actually use her image. The Court acknowledged that the distinct "persona" of a person may extend beyond mere photographic depictions of that person, such that the Lanham Act may protect against "look-alikes or sound-alikes." For example, the Court noted, the Lanham Act has been used to protect against copycat commercial uses of Tom Waits' striking voice, Woody Allen's famous character appearance from Annie Hall, and even the collections of traits associated with Vanna White (i.e., turning letters around on television while wearing fancy clothes) and the Naked Cowboy (i.e., turning himself around in Times Square while wearing hardly any clothes). Here, by contrast, Roberts had not alleged any distinct traits associated with her that were depicted in the TGI Friday's ad – only that she was the person removed from the video to create the ad. Thus, because neither Roberts' image nor her broader persona were depicted, the ad did not falsely indicate Roberts' approval or endorsement.
Second, the Court held that Roberts failed to plausibly alleged a likelihood of consumer confusion because the ad was a parody. The Court held that "when satire or parody is taken to a certain degree . . . it becomes clear that the owner of the trademark was not involved in the manufacture or sponsorship of the defendant's product," and therefore there can be no likelihood of confusion. Here, the Court held, the "parody is obvious" so the "risk of consumer confusion is at its lowest." To be sure, there is something incongruous about the Court's analysis here, because Bliss was the owner of the video and he did actually license the footage for parodic use, thus undercutting the theoretical basis for the analysis. However, when one isolates only the rights claimed by Roberts herself, and considers the outrageous (albeit tasteless) nature of the parody, the Court's reasoning comes across as flawed but ultimately practical.
Roberts' State Law Claims
Although Roberts' Lanham Act claim was dismissed, her complaint also included several state law causes of action, which the Court dismissed without prejudice and which Roberts may refile in state court. These state law claims included counts for unjust enrichment and quantum meruit, which were based on the allegation that Roberts was not fairly compensated for her performance in the original video. Notably, the complaint also includes state law counts for violation of Roberts' common law and statutory rights of publicity. These right of publicity counts arguably seek to address the same harm articulated by the Lanham Act claim, but the Court's opinion did not address their continued viability.


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Cupping has been plastered all over the media since the Olympics; since many athletes were spotted (pun intended) with the indicative circular bruises on their bodies. I've had many patients asking about cupping since then and I'm sure many more are wondering about it. So here is a little bit about why we Myotherapists use cupping vs the traditional use of cupping as seen in Chinese Medicine for example.
Old School (traditional) Cupping
Yes I called it old school. In some cultures such as Greek, Chinese and some Middle Eastern and Asian countries cupping was traditionally used to get rid of colds and other respiratory illnesses. Some still use it today. They believe the cups move 'stagnant blood' and get the lymphatic system going and increase the flow of chi or qi (energy). One of my old house mates use to swear by it. He'd always ask me to cup his back when he had a cold, and he'd wake up the next day feeling great. Placebo I'm guessing, but I love placebo, so I'm not about to knock it. He thought is was going to work, and it did. Anyway back to cupping, we can save the placebo chat for another day. The only problem I have with traditional cupping, is many practitioners and people using it at home still use the old method of – alcohol swabbed around the inside of a glass, light it and then stick it to the skins surface which deprives the fire of oxygen, thus the fire goes out and at the same time causes suction. This method is outdated and if done incorrectly it can be dangerous. I have had several patients scared of cupping after ending up with burns and infections that have left scars on their bodies; not cool! There are now plastic and glass cups that you can use together with a suction pump to control the level of suction and best of all, no fire!
How we use cupping here at Waverley Myotherapy Clinic
I can't speak for all Myotherapists, because I have no idea what training they have had or ideals they have formed about cupping so, I am speaking about how we use cupping here at Waverley Myotherapy Clinic. Here we use plastic cups with a suction pump. There is 2 ways we will use cupping. Stationary and Active Cupping.
Active cupping is where we apply oil first, put some suction into the cup and move it around over the painful area. We use this when the overlying fascia is restricting us getting into the muscle efficiently. Fascia seems to responds better to suction over pressure. I have seen some theories on this about the fascia lifting up away from the muscle and breaking any adhesion between the 2 layers; other than some really cool YouTube clips I don't think this has been researched yet.
Static cupping is where we put a cup on and leave it for approximately 30-60 seconds. We may passively move a body part in conjunction with this to create a stretching sensation. We use this method when active cupping is too painful or on certain areas where moving the cup won't work because the body area is too small or too awkward to move a cup around.
Final Thoughts
From my continually developing understanding of the nervous system I'd say the effect of both methods actually has more to do with the interaction between the sensations and the nervous system than anything occurring at a local tissue level. I now believe that cupping is another method in which a practitioner can create 'safe' signals between the brain and the local tissues. The brain decides that everything is okay and instructs the nervous system to relax the tissues around the area. Have you ever experienced holding a stretch for a lengthened period of time and then all of a sudden it gives in and you can move a little further into the stretch? This is a similar response. Our brains are in control of everything! Research around the area of neuro-plasticity and how big of a role the brain and nervous system play in pain is steaming ahead so watch this space!


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How To Get Over Your Money Worries In 10 Steps
Being in debt is a big deal that can hang over your head day and night especially when you can't pay it back on time, if at all.
You might cringe when opening your financial investments online in fear of seeing them fluctuate. Money worries are real but there are ways to conquer them once and for all.
Finally, there may be a credit crisis that impacts your life and if you're not ready it can swallow everything you've ever worked for in one bite.
Stepping stones to money worries
No matter your gender money worries will always trail the back of your mind even when you try to sleep. We are groomed from a young age to get a good education so we can go to college or university so we don't have money worries but it's just not that easy.
In fact I believe that money stress starts at this point because we begin to understand what it means having to go to work so we can earn money to pay for things we need and want.
I'm not saying a child is a financial expert but they see mom and dad off to work so they can earn money and our knowledge of this financial burden called life grows the older we get.
The pressure at a young age trying to figure out the rest of our lives and what career path we want to take can literally tear a person down.
You don't want to let your parents down by not following in their footsteps or choosing a career that was embarrassing or not a high wage earning position.
Careers rarely live up to your childhood dreams. In one study, looking for the ideal job left college seniors feeling more anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and depressed throughout the process — and less satisfied with the outcome.- Stop Asking Your Kids What They Want To Be When They Grow Up.
Children and young adults might not know it at the time but money worries silently creep up because without a good job you'll have no money.
How many of you have heard that or been told that before?
I have many times and as a guy this tears you apart and so has one of my readers who sent me an email looking for advice.
I can't speak on behalf of women but I know my wife is a confessed work-a-holic whose success driven ways landed her in the position she is in today, ill and unable to work.
She saw her parents lose everything they worked so hard for to a failed business plan, no back-up plan and no savings.
Living in poverty for many years with a sick parent and nowhere to turn but bankruptcy put the batteries into the ignition of her plight to become financially successful at all costs. (not illegal, lol)
Making The Right Career Choice
Dear Mr. CBB,
My name is Chris (not his real name) and I'm 18 years old and started reading your blog because my parents told me that I had to start worrying about saving money for school, car, house, retirement and to start a family.
I honestly felt like I was hit in the face with LIFE in one conversation with them when all I was worried about at the time was getting up in the morning for school. I just graduated from high-school and hoping to go attend University in the Fall.
The problem is I applied for a science program because I feel that it would earn me lots of money, make my parents happy and life will be void of money worries. I don't believe a damn thing I've done is for me but for them and what I feel this world expects me to do.
I don't really know.
My question is how do I get over money worries about the future and figure out if the career path I've chosen is one that is my calling or one that I'm calling for the wrong reasons.
I've always wanted to become a doctor but I'm not sure if I've got what it takes nor do I know if it's something that I wanted because I was told it was a prestigious career choice.
Thanks for any tips.
Hi Chris,
I can't speak on your specific educational choices but I can tell you that it's not easy and you will fail and you will succeed and as you get older your path may or may not be apparent.
I went to University twice and the first time I thought I really wanted to be a computer engineer because I loved computers and it would earn me a good living in the UK.
Little did I know that there were going to be LOTS of computer engineering graduates vying for the same jobs which left me working in manufacturing environment.
Not everything after you graduate is cut and dry in terms of finding your dream career. We need to be prepared for what may be and what might not be.
Below I will detail ways you can lessen your money worries and find ways to break free from the stress of not knowing what life has ahead for you.
Failures Build Experience
Financial freedom doesn't come without failures as you will learn what works and what doesn't for your situation.
Some people believe that it's only men who carry the bulk of money worries because they are the bread and butter in marriage. It doesn't work that way because equally and rightfully so women are in positions with higher income levels today more than ever before.
Is the glass ceiling still there? Sure it is but barriers have been broken and because of this opportunities have increased for woman. I also believe that it's a stepping stone.
My wife was speaking to her friend who is a dentist and obviously earns a good living at what she does. Her husband on the other hand mostly held blue collar jobs and has opted to stay home with their 2 children.
It made more sense to quit his job to take care of their children so his wife could return to work early after the birth of each child. They saved like warriors but even though she earns well over 6 figures a year money worries did not elude them.
My point is that it's not just the man who has the burden of earning the money for the family it's equally as important for both partners. Communicating about money in relationships helps lower stress levels because once you start building your lives together the fun and games begin.
Gone in an instant
In my case I'm the earner in our family and I won't lie, I was scared to death because it wasn't supposed to happen this way. We had no children and were thrilled to start our lives together but then it took a turn for the worse.
When we bought our house my wife was earning a larger income as I was still working my way up the income ladder with years of experience. I was very proud of her accomplishments as she worked hard to change her career path by going back to school and graduating a second time.
Then boom she got ill and was unable to work then lost her career at the same time due to downsizing of the company. It was a miserable disaster happening 3 months after we bought our home.
We have always been savers and conscious about the way we spent our money but that didn't remove the money worries that lingered.
- How were we going to pay our new mortgage?
- What if something happens to me? (Getting sick was not an option but you can't control what lurks beneath the skin)
We went from happy into a state of financial shock in a matter of months and all we could do was take that fear and turn it around.
Deep-rooted money worries
There aren't many people in this world who haven't at one point or another who have had a fear of money worries. In fact money and greed are two of the main reasons stress and worry are both invited in our lives.
There was a time in my life where money worries was all I ever thought about and it wasn't necessarily because I was piling on the debt it was the future that beat me up the most.
I bought my first house at age 21 and my second at age 24 and I was working in a manufacturing facility doing an above minimum wage job that made my body ache from top to bottom.
It wasn't like I would brag about how proud I was to work where I worked because I was happy I had a job to pay the bills. It was only a job and I didn't have much motivation to crawl up the ladder because I was not what one would call leadership quality in stressful situations.
From work to home money worries can control your every thought especially if you are in a position of authority where it's your responsibility to make sure there are gains and limited losses if any at all.
Thankfully all I had to fiddle with was my money worries which gave me many highs and lows over the course of my 40 odd years. From owning a home so young to buying my first car as soon as I had my licence to trying to sustain it all financially.
The moment you incur any type of debt the first two things you should consider are;
- How am I going to pay for it?
- Is this payment sustainable for the long-term?
Unfortunately neither of those hold much weight because anything could happen such as job loss or illness or perhaps something crazy in your life that takes you on the road to nowhere. It happens, it all happens to the best of us.
- I didn't have huge amounts of savings to fall back on.
- My parents did not have spare money to just lend me in the event of financial crisis.
Relying on myself was the only way to get the ball rolling and thankfully I did something about it because that ball hasn't stopped.
Addressing Money Worries
How do you get over these money worries?
Well, there is no easy answer but what I can offer personal experiences which may or may not resonate with your situation.
When it came to how I handled my stress and ability to keep my head above water there were a few things I did to successfully keep me on the path to debt freedom.
Talking to someone about your money worries can be a huge help in understanding you are not alone. If you don't feel that talking to friends and family is the right direction for your there are money coaches or financial experts willing to discuss your money.
If you have a financial advisor turn to them for advice about your current and future money worries. This is something Mrs. CBB and I have both done which has helped decrease our stress about today and tomorrow. Finding an advisor you trust is also very important.
How to gain self-confidence
The financial market is like a dark hole especially when you've got time and money invested which is the umbrella of your life. What I mean by this is some people own a home which is their retirement savings but haven't paid off.
Some of you may well be mortgage free but selling your home may not yield you as much as you thought. Prices go up and rarely go down unless it has to do with lining your own pocket so it's a tricky game of timing.
You must know your financial situation in order to assess it which means tracking your spending, budgeting and getting organized. I'd recommend reading our 10 Step Budgeting Series where we discuss what we went through to get where we are today, debt free.
Below are a few examples of what I did to build my self-confidence when I was single and married which both brought on money worries that heavily weighed on my shoulders.
- Write down my financial worries – You can't fix what you can't clearly define. I did this and my list wasn't as long as I thought.
- What is my back-up plan? – I started a blog, continued education, investments, built a networking system of like-minded people.
- Am I investing in myself? – Time alone, Education, Health and Wellness, Sports
Small Steps To Conquer Financial Worries
One step at a time is all it takes to fight money worries so you feel like you are in a better place. Once you understand where your money is going and ways to simplify the way you spend money you'll see the bigger picture.
Sometimes people fall into deep despair about money without first finding out why and doing the best they can to cut expenses or even go as far to eliminate them.
- Find ME Time , Relax, Focus, Smile. Focus on creating a better you which will also help determine the source of your money worries.
- Start a Budget to manage debt and take control of your money worries (Download our free budget here)
- Be realistic about your financial goals and how life with or without health benefits could impact your financial situation. What do you want to achieve in set time frame?
- Automatically pay your bills by setting up auto-pay (huge time saver) and fix any credit report problems to increase your credit score.
- Find ways to earn more money or extra money because multiple sources of income is like having a Plan B,C and D.
- Compare different Canadian credit cards with lower interest rates, balance transfer options etc. Less debt equals decreased money worries.
- Increase Savings and Start an Emergency Savings Fund. Talk to a financial advisor about retirement savings and market volatility.
- Stop worrying about the small stuff and focus on what you can control.
- Network with like-minded people to gain valuable financial experience
- Be honest with yourself because if you're not happy with your situation you won't see it grow.
No matter what career path you choose to take in life it may or may not be what you planned it to be as we found out early in our marriage. Unfortunately all you can do is change your mind-set, build confidence and take control of your finances so your money worries don't elevate to the point it causes you distress.
Discussion: What advice would you offer Chris? What steps have you taken to keep money worries at bay in your life?
Leave me your comments below and I'll respond to them.


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Approximately 70 percent of all women experience some degree of back pain during pregnancy. There are many possible reasons why it happens. Here are some of the more likely causes:
Weight gain.
During a healthy pregnancy, women typically gain between 25 and 35 pounds. The spine has to support that weight. That can cause lower back pain. The weight of the growing baby and uterus also puts pressure on the blood vessels and nerves in the pelvis and back.
Posture changes.
Pregnancy shifts your center of gravity. As a result, you may gradually — even without noticing — begin to adjust your posture and the way you move. This may result in back pain or strain.
Hormone changes.
During pregnancy, your body makes a hormone called relaxin that allows ligaments in the pelvic area to relax and the joints to become looser in preparation for the birth process. The same hormone can cause ligaments that support the spine to loosen, leading to instability and pain.
Muscle separation.
As the uterus expands, two parallel sheets of muscles (the rectal abdominis muscles), which run from the rib cage to the pubic bone, may separate along the center seam. This separation may worsen back pain.
Stress .
Emotional stress can cause muscle tension in the back, which may be felt as back pain or back spasms. You may find that you experience an increase in back pain during stressful periods of your pregnancy.


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The influence of music-assisted coping strategies on dyspnea, anxiety, and self-efficacy for patients in home care occupational therapy: A feasibility study
Issue Date2016-05-31
Skarbakka, Lisa
University of Kansas
75 pages
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Music Education & Music Therapy
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Abstract Review of Literature: Current dyspnea research shows a need for more investigation of non-pharmacologic interventions that promote self-efficacy, address multiple dimensions of dyspnea, and help disrupt dyspnea-anxiety cycles. Clinical studies and emerging information on the neurophysiological effects of music show evidence and potential mechanisms for music to enhance dyspnea self-management strategies. Methods: The researchers recruited participants receiving home care occupational therapy for dyspnea management. Participants received an audio compact disc with verbal cues for guided relaxation and breathing techniques, with or without supportive music based on random assignment. Participants were asked to complete Modified Borg Dyspnea Scales for dyspnea intensity and unpleasantness (MBDS-I and MBDS-U) and a Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS) before and after each practice period, as well as a Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale (SECD6) at the beginning and end of the treatment period. Results: Three participants initiated the study, and data was collected for one participant with COPD (n=1). The pre-treatment SECD6 reflected moderate self-efficacy, and a post-treatment SECD6 was not collected. The MBDS-I, MBDS-U, and SUDS showed consistent decreases between pre- and post-intervention (mean decrease of 1.4 points in dyspnea intensity, 1.9 points in dyspnea unpleasantness, and 3 points in subjective distress). Discussion: Though the data showed decreases in dyspnea and anxiety, the sample size was too small to interpret the results. The study revealed potential improvements for future research. Keywords: dyspnea, occupational therapy, coping strategies, self-management, music intervention, breathing, relaxation
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