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City of Lincoln Council is delivering 172 properties with partners over the next six months to meet the demand for much-needed affordable housing in the city.
The new stock is being block purchased directly from developments that are being delivered by Waterloo Housing Group and Westleigh Partnerships Ltd, and aims to reduce the waiting list for affordable housing by transferring current council tenants to the new properties, which in turn, will vacate existing properties to be let to applicants on the Housing Register.
The new properties are located on Allenby Close near Monks Road, Lytton Street in the Stamp End area, Ingleby Crescent in the Ermine area and the former school site on Westwick Drive in the Boultham area. The properties have been built to a minimum standard to raise the quality of housing in Lincoln.
The distribution of the properties will be done in accordance to the size and type of each unit, matched with an applicant's current needs.
The introduction of these properties is just the beginning of City of Lincoln Council's new build programme as it works toward the Vision 2020 target of 400 new homes by 2020.
Simon Walters, Strategic Director for Communities and Environment, said: "City of Lincoln Council and our partners are in the middle of a significant new build development programme which will see more than 170 council properties become available for occupation over the next six months.
"The council's Executive is being asked to approve a Local Lettings Plan which will give priority for these new properties to our existing tenants who may be in housing need due to their current accommodation being unsuitable.
"If approved, this Plan will ensure that more than 170 of our current tenants are provided with newly built accommodation which is fit for their needs. With these tenants moving to the new-build properties, this will free-up their current properties to be let to people more widely on our housing waiting list.
"We estimate that overall up to 400 additional opportunities will arise for people to move either directly to the new build properties or from people moving within the existing housing stock. To put this in context, typically, the council handles 600 moves in total in a normal year, so these additional planned 400 moves on top of that are most welcome.
"This is an incredibly exciting time as we deliver much-needed, high-quality housing which meets the varied needs of our residents."
To view the brochures for the new build properties, please visit www.lincoln.gov.uk/housingbrochures. Tenants can apply for one of the properties on the City of Lincoln Council website by visiting: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/housing/council-tenants/applying-for-a-council-house/.


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Bears are on the prowl across the Northeast, searching for scarce natural food as a result of the drought and running into people at places ranging from restaurants near Mount Washington to backyards on Cape Cod to within 100 miles of the Capital Beltway.
The story is the same in Maine, where the number of bear-human conflicts has nearly doubled this year, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Having more bears on the move is good news for hunters who took to the state's woods and fields Monday for the season's opening day. They have a better chance of bagging one.
"There is a lot of opportunity for bear," said state bear biologist Jennifer Vashon. "The drought means natural food is low. And our bear season is really tied to the natural food crop."
Maine has an estimated black bear population of 31,000, and it's growing, Vashon said. A lack of hunter participation and smaller harvests in recent years are some of the reasons for the increase, according to biologists.
IFW has had more than 700 bear nuisance calls so far this year, compared with an average of 400 over the past five years, Vashon said. She attributed some of the increase to the region's early spring, which brought bears out of dens a month early, before the usual food supply was available.
It's a familiar problem throughout the region.
In Massachusetts, bears have been climbing onto porches as they migrate from the Berkshire Mountains to the southeastern part of the state. This summer, one bruin navigated all the way to Provincetown on Cape Cod.
"We're experiencing a higher volume than normal of bear calls," said Massachusetts bear biologist Laura Conlee. "There are increasing calls of bears using Dumpsters, coming into homes. . . . The one that wandered onto Cape Cod, it certainly caused a lot of excitement."
In Maryland's Allegany and Garrett counties, just 100 miles from Baltimore, bears have gained access to as many as eight homes.
"Early in the spring when the bears came out of their dens and there was no food available, I know we saw a few more serious encounters than in normal years," said Maryland bear biologist Harry Spiker.
In New Hampshire, state fish and game officials reported a clear increase in bear conflicts, including lost livestock.
"The free-range chickens and chickens behind flimsy enclosures were a problem. The bears are targeting the grain, but then they decide a chicken tastes good as well," said Rob Calvert, New Hampshire's wildlife damage specialist.
Calvert said the nuisance bear calls around the White Mountains started a month earlier this year, and didn't let up.
"The bear activity has been pretty significant. At one point, we had one bear up north that broke into 50 cars, including a conservation officer's," said New Hampshire fish and game spokeswoman Jane Vachon.
In Maine, meanwhile, visitors to Baxter State Park were warned about the need to be bear smart. Park rangers even rented canisters to help campers store food to minimize black bear problems.
Still, one nuisance bruin that hung around the Daicey Pond campground got too familiar with picnic table leftovers. Jensen Bissell, the park's director, said some visitors who failed to comply with the safe-bear practices were evicted from the park.
Bissell noted that workers at Baxter have an obligation to protect wildlife even as they work to enhance the enjoyment of campers.
"The last 15 years, the park has been very quiet as far as bears," he said. "But I think we let our guard down. We decided this year to maintain good behavior toward bears, toward the wild creatures. Our mission is to protect wildlife. When we have to fuss with bears, we look at it as a failure. Bears belong here."
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Nezuki / Reborn
I'm so happy to finally reveal the new look for Nezuki, it's been a project of mine for the past year and I've been slowly adding and finessing it.
To be honest, as a designer I've always found it difficult to create items for myself. It's one of the reasons I still don't have a tattoo, being a perfectionist means that you're never 100% happy with the finished product - in my mind, there's always something to add.
With a little faith and a brave face I'm really proud of the new look and think that 2018 will be a much more creative year - well it's been a great start already. I'd love to hear what you guys think - comment below!
To complement the new brand I've also got a beautiful new blog design to hero the photos from the posts. I'm still working on a couple of the pages so you'll see a few changes around here but there are some exciting things in the pipeline so watch this space!
New year. New brand - same spirit.


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Painful Opioid Statistics/
By Roger Chriss, Columnist
The opioid crisis continues to worsen, and media coverage continues to be overly simplistic.
Vox recently reported the U.S. "absolutely dwarfs" all other countries in opioid prescriptions, in a story headlined "America's huge problem with opioid prescribing, in one quote."
"Consider the amount of standard daily doses of opioids consumed in Japan. And then double it. And then double it again. And then double it again. And then double it again. And then double it a fifth time. That would make Japan No. 2 in the world, behind the United States," Stanford psychiatry professor Keith Humphreys told Vox.
Although Humphreys' statement is accurate, it is a misleading oversimplification that omits important context, including the rising rate of heroin and fentanyl-related deaths, and the shifting landscape of opioid prescribing.
First, this statistic represents an average (or mean). It does not include the variance, a measure of how many people use what quantity of opioids. The average person in the U.S. does not use any opioids at all. But people suffering from opioid addiction may use a large quantity of opioids every single day of the year.
In statistical work, reporting an average without the variance is considered sloppy at best, misleading or manipulative at worst.
Humphreys' statement also fails to distinguish between the legal and illegal use of "pharmaceutical opioids," a convenient term to refer to legally manufactured opioids, regardless of whether they are used for valid medical purposes, or diverted, shared or sold.
In other words, the much higher number of pharmaceutical opioids in the U.S. compared to Japan reflects both medical use and misuse.
Further, this statistic assumes that Japan's level of pharmaceutical opioid consumption is somehow better. In fact, Japan has a well-documented history of undertreating pain because of fears about opioid addiction. Pain is so poorly treated in Japan, according to The New York Times, that the government launched a campaign in 2007 urging patients to request pain relief, with hospital posters urging patients to "Tell Us About Your Pain."
Japan continues to struggle with high levels of chronic pain. A 2015 review found a "high prevalence and severity of chronic pain, associated factors, and significant impact on quality of life in the adult Japanese population."
The Vox article also fails to point out that opioid prescribing in the U.S. peaked in 2010 and has been declining ever since. Yet opioid addiction and overdose deaths have been steadily rising, fueled largely by illegal opioids such as heroin and illicit fentanyl.
Vox is not alone in oversimplifying a complex problem. CNBC, for example, reported last year that "80 percent of the global opioid supply is consumed in the United States."
Many others have repeated that claim, including Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who recently tweeted that, "We have 5% of world population. 80% of opioids."
PolitiFact ran a fact check on McCaskill's numbers and found them "greatly exaggerated."
"While the United States is clearly the largest consumer of opioids, it, at most, accounts for roughly 30 percent of global consumption. We rate McCaskill's claim False," PolitiFact said.
This is a significant issue in the opioid crisis. While some journalists, politicians, and even physicians name villains, people suffering from opioid addiction continue to get substandard treatment. And people who benefit from opioid therapy are struggling more and more to find physicians willing to prescribe and pharmacies willing to fill opioid prescriptions so they can have a reasonable quality of life.
No one is suggesting that the U.S. needs more opioids, particularly in the acute care setting. Opioids should be prescribed with close monitoring by physicians with experience in pain management. The research literature and public health studies agree that over-prescribing occurred, especially in pill mills and dubious pain clinics. In addition, drug theft and diversion are huge problems.
So while a statistic that invokes multiple doublings for comparative purposes sounds impressive, its context is much more important. We need to focus on the crisis as it really is, without exaggeration, if we hope to have meaningful progress ending it.
Roger Chriss lives with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and is a proud member of the Ehlers-Danlos Society.
Roger is a technical consultant in Washington state, where he specializes in mathematics and research.
The information in this column should not be considered as professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is for informational purposes only and represents the author's opinions alone. It does not inherently express or reflect the views, opinions and/or positions of Pain News Network.


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Our favorite dreamy, underwater, antigravity pop artist, Superheart, is back with a new single "Talk About It," which is out now!
Flaunt Magazine writes, "Layered with ambient touches that would make anyone excited to stay in bed a little longer or scurry along to get ready for a night out. The songs hits a powerful progression while still lending its surrounding to a soothing layer of synths heavy production."


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1. Full name: Monica Melbourne. People know you as: Monica.
2. How long have you been volunteering: All of my adult life.
3. Occupation: Co-owner of Steven Melbourne Design
4. How long have you lived in this area? 12 years.
5. Who was your most influential role model? I would have to say it is my first boss, Jim Christensen. He had a great sense of humor and was always kind and productive. He had a way about him that made you want to do your job faster, more efficiently and to challenge yourself.
6. Favorite place to go? Hampton Beach. Favorite trip? In 2005 we went to England and stayed in a thatched roof house for two weeks. We rented a car and explored the country. Favorite hike? Any of the waterfalls in New Hampshire. The hikes are small and there is always a pay off of a great waterfall at the end of the hike!
7. Favorite local business? Steven Melbourne Design of course!
8. Favorite food? I love traditional wedding cake!
9. Favorite book? "Love" by Leo Buscaglia.
10. Favorite movie? "On Golden Pond."
11. What do you waste your money on? I don't know. I don't spend a lot of money so I don't waste money.
12. What is the dumbest thing you ever did? I try to forget my mistakes after I've learned from them!
13. What is your fondest memory? Being six years old and walking down the road with my dad holding his hand.
14. What item is no longer available that you would like to see return? It would be hard to think to something. That is a hard question to answer!
15. What do you think makes the Lakes Region a good place to live? It is the beauty of the area. When I see the mountains in the distance I think of the phrase purple mountains majesty. It is also wonderful that in NH we have the ability to be in the mountains and in a few short hours we can be at the ocean on by the lakes.
16. If you could change one thing about the Lakes Region, what would it be?
I would like to have my family here.
17. If you could change one thing about the state, nation or world, what would it be?
Not to have any wars. Can't we all get along?
18. If you were to try any profession for a day, what would it be? I would probably be a writer.
19. If you won the lottery, what would you do? I would give 10 percent to the church and save the rest. But of course I would splurge on myself just a bit!
20. What would you like to be remembered for? Someone who gave her time as a volunteer.
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1. Full name: Monica Melbourne. People know you as: Monica.


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Hawk's 2013 Caulfield Cup Preview – Who Will Win?
This is it – the first of the big features of the Melbourne spring, the Caulfield Cup over 2400m.
It's a great spectacle every year, but this year it looks very open – especially amongst the unfancied brigade.
It may not be as deep a race as last year's epic, but it's sure to be a great betting race and really, anything could win without totally surprising.
This year's Caulfield Cup is unusual in that there are few runners here who look like being chances in the Melbourne Cup. The bulk of those at the top of the Melbourne Cup market are either heading to Moonee Valley next Saturday, or are flying into Melbourne today.
Rather than detracting from the importance of the Caulfield Cup, I think it adds to the race. It's a race which can stand on its own two feet, and this year especially, I think it can shed the tag of being a Melbourne Cup lead-up.
So who will win the Caulfield Cup? I've spent days doing the form, changing my mind numerous times, but I've settled on my numbers. Here is how I see the Caulfield Cup. Best of luck if you have a bet today!
Jockey: Luke Nolen
Trainer: Peter Moody
Weight: 58kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $67
Predicted finish: 12th
Import back for his third attempt, his first for Peter Moody after finishing fifth to Descarado in 2010 and fourth to Southern Speed in 2011 for Luca Cumani. The 2012 autumn saw his best form, when he won the Australian Cup, Ranvet Stakes and The BMW. He had two runs last spring, but was injured after finishing sixth as an even money favourite and he went for a spell. He didn't win during the autumn, his best performance a second to Quintessential in the Eagle Farm Cup and a fourth to Beaten Up in the Doomben Cup. He returned with a fairly good sixth in the Makybe Diva Stakes before a solid fifth in the Underwood Stakes. He looked ready to return to his best in the Turnbull Stakes, but he scoped dirty and finished second last, beaten 13 lengths. You can't take anything from that run, but with 58kg, you would have liked to see more from him this preparation. He could give this a shake if he was at his best, but he hasn't looked at his best for a while. Not this year.
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: Marco Botti
Weight: 56.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $9.50
Predicted finish: 8th
Dandino was bought earlier this year by Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, who brought Jakkalberry to Australia last year to finish midfield in the Caulfield Cup before a terrific third in the Melbourne Cup. He was purchased having won seven from 22, after not finishing too far behind Red Cadeaux and Dunaden in the Hong Kong Vase last December. His best win for his former connections was a win in the Jockey Club Stakes last year. This year, he's had a light preparation of three starts solely aimed at victory in Melbourne. His first two runs this year, he finished second on both occasions – in the Jockey Club Stakes to the in-form Universal and in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot to Thomas Chippendale, who collapsed just past the line and died. He then went to the United States, where he won the American St Leger – a race won by Jakkalberry last year. It was a tough win, as he had to overcome significant interference in the straight, but it's easy to forget he was up against American turf stayers, by far their weakest brigade. Craig Williams took Dunaden to victory last year from barrier 18, so you'd have to think he can overcome the draw. But I think he's severe unders now due to hype. Jakkalberry started $21 last year, and I don't think Dandino is a significantly better chance than Jakkalberry. He's some chance, but I'm happy to risk at the price. Include in exotics.
Jockey: Rhys McLeod
Trainer: Pat Carey
Weight: 56.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $41
Predicted finish: 5th
The 2012 Australian Derby winner who has had this race as a target since he finished a very good fourth in the Cox Plate last year. His form since then has been inconclusive – he finished a tailed off last in the Melbourne Cup after being injured, finished second last on a bottomless track in the Doncaster Mile earlier this year, ran a terrific race first up when fifth in the Makybe Diva before a lacklustre last in the Underwood Stakes. That day, he was the only runner to really disappoint as he was the only horse in the first half of the field to fall away. Pat Carey has given him a month between runs, which he did before Ethiopia won the Derby as a maiden – it remains his only victory. It's my understanding that this was the plan all along, and not simply a reaction to any issues that arose. If he runs up to his best – last year's Cox Plate fourth, or even his Derby success – he'd be an each way chance in this. He's the forgotten horse, and I'll be including him in all exotics.
Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Trainer: Anthony Freedman
Weight: 56kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $31
Predicted finish: 7th
The 2011 German Derby winner who has not won a race since then. He seemed to have a few quirks in Europe which prevented him from displaying his best form. At his final start in Europe, he looked set to win on a wet track but was just nabbed by Novellist, who went on to win England's premier race for the older horses, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, by five lengths. That form looks very good for a race like this – but for Waldpark, he has been far from his best in Australia. He was pretty good first up in the Makybe Diva Stakes when he was a luckless eighth, could not make ground off a slow tempo when an inconclusive 11th in the Underwood Stakes, before running on from last under 62kg to finish fifth behind runaway leader Flying Hussler in the Benalla Cup. It's hard to get a gauge for how he is going, and his trackwork on Tuesday suggests he is some chance of returning to his best. If that happens, he'd go close. On his current form though, he's probably a place chance at the very best.
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse
Weight: 55.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $41
Predicted finish: 15th
Import who won last year's Metropolitan Handicap in a canter. On the back of that performance, he started favourite in the Caulfield Cup, but after drawing wide he was forced to do a lot of work into the first turn and he wilted to finish 15th. He stepped out a roughie in the Melbourne Cup, but under a masterful Tommy Berry ride, he finished sixth. He was terrible in the autumn in two runs, so he was tipped out with the spring in mind. This preparation, he showed little when eighth in the Chelmsford Stakes, improved to something near his best when second in the Hill Stakes, before failing to fire in the Turnbull Stakes. One shrewd judge has compared his form to Descarado's in 2010, but Descarado was able to take advantage of a fairly slow tempo and a wet track. I doubt Glencadam Gold will get those conditions. If Tommy Berry can stack them up again like he did in last year's Melbourne Cup, he's some chance. But I don't think he's going as well as he was last year and with Julienas and Mr O'Ceirin pressing him I doubt he'll get a soft lead, so I'm happy to overlook.
Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Trainer: Adam Durrant
Weight: 55.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $26
Predicted finish: 3rd
Perth galloper who comes into this overlooked by most. He won the Strickland Stakes last winter, but he was ignored by most heading into the Railway Stakes first up last November. He sprung an upset, bursting through for a fairly easy win. He then finished second in the Kingston Town Classic to Luckygray, won the Cox Stakes before finishing second to Talent Show in the Perth Cup. Arriving in Melbourne for the autumn, he ran a cracker first up when three quarters of a length behind All Too Hard, before finishing a long neck behind Foreteller in the St George Stakes and five lengths from Super Cool in the Australian Cup. This spring, he has had a very quiet preparation, finishing four lengths from the winner in both the Makybe Diva Stakes and the Underwood Stakes. He then went to the JRA Cup for what was considered an easy kill, but he got a long way back before flying home for fourth under 59kg. It was a very similar run to Alcopop, who came out and finished second in the Caulfield Cup last year. The JRA Cup run was, for mine, the run of the race and he looks to be spot on for the Caulfield Cup. I never thought I'd be including a horse that couldn't win a Perth Cup in my selections for the Caulfield Cup, but I think he's the best roughie in the race. Chance.
Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Trainer: Robert Hickmott
Weight: 55kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $11
Predicted finish: 11th
After much conjecture, Fawkner remains as the only Lloyd Williams representative in the race, with many of his impressive string heading to the Cox Plate. This race has been a target for him all preparation, slightly surprising given he hasn't raced beyond 2000m in his career. Also, every time he has stepped up to 2000m, he has seemed to lack that killer punch necessary to land a victory. He raced at the top levels as a miler last spring, and he was slightly unlucky not to have a Group 1 next to his name when he was nosed out by Happy Trails in the Emirates Stakes. He has raced more dour this preparation, only warming up late when seventh in the Tramway Quality and fifth in the George Main Stakes. He was good in the Turnbull Stakes, racing up and looking the winner before peaking on his run late. While Team Williams are confident he will stay the trip, I have my doubts. Again, I could see him racing up to the leaders at the 250m, only for him to be nabbed late. Cannot have him at 2400m, and I'll be happy to take him on.
Jockey: Damien Oliver
Trainer: David Hayes
Weight: 55kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $9
Predicted finish: 2nd
English import who was formerly trained by the late Sir Henry Cecil of Frankel fame. He's only had the three starts in Australia, but he's created a big impression every time. He had 16 starts in the UK for six wins, the best of those a Listed win in the Festival Stakes where he beat Melbourne Cup favourite Fiorente and one time Australian Derby runner up Retrieve by three lengths. That said, he disappointed when he stepped up to a mile and a half on two occasions, which does present some query here. His Australian debut victory in the Bendigo Golden Mile was one of the most impressive victories of the autumn, in that he came from last and defeated the field effortlessly. At his next start, he won the Easter Cup after looking in some trouble halfway down the straight, cementing his spot near the top of early Caulfield Cup markets. This spring, he's only been seen once after setbacks prevented him from running in the Makybe Diva Stakes and the Underwood Stakes. That would normally be a huge worry, but given he's trained by David Hayes at his spectacular Euroa property, I don't think it would be too big a deal. His return in the Turnbull Stakes was outstanding, in that he loomed up to win but condition gave out late. He was also squeezed out right on the line, so instead of being beaten a length, he was beaten two lengths. With natural improvement, he looks a big chance of giving Hayes his third Caulfield Cup.
Jockey: Steven Arnold
Trainer: Chris Waller
Weight: 55kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $51
Predicted finish: 18th
Last year's Lexus Stakes winner who finished fourth in the Melbourne Cup after a long preparation that began in early July. You don't see that very often these days! In the autumn, he had a very good preparation, including a fourth in The BMW and a win in the JRA Plate. It looked all set to culminate in victory in the Sydney Cup, but he ran poorly and finished sixth. This preparation looked to be coming along alright when he finished midfield in the Warwick Stakes and the Chelmsford Stakes, but a bout of colic ruled him out of the Hill Stakes and he was suddenly on the back foot. He was expected to show his best in the Craven Plate two weeks ago, but he was extremely disappointing when last of the seven runners. He was only beaten four lengths, but he showed nothing to suggest he'd be competitive in a Caulfield Cup. I also think the inside barrier is not the place to be, especially for him, so that coupled with his last run means I'm happy to avoid.
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Trainer: Chris Waller
Weight: 55kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $26
Predicted finish: 9th
Another Chris Waller import who raced his way through the grades to take out the Brisbane Cup earlier this year. It's quite some feat, given he was considered a real risk at 2400m by his trainer just a few months back. This preparation, he came through the traditional Sydney route – the Warwick and Chelmsford Stakes – before he won the Hill Stakes. He was then a last start fifth to Seville in the Metropolitan. Brisbane Cup winners have gone alright in this race – 2008 Brisbane Cup winner Viewed finished an extremely unlucky 10th in the Caulfield Cup in 2008 before winning the race in 2009, while Tullamore (2011) and Lights of Heaven (2012) have gone on to finish third in the Caulfield Cup to complement their Brisbane Cup successes. On face value, he was disappointing in the Metropolitan, although they went fairly slowly and he was not suited. That said, this is no easier and I'm not quite sure he measures up to some of these, especially at 2400m. Place at best, and he's one I'll include for third in my trifectas just in case given the good record of Brisbane Cup winners.
Jockey: Corey Brown
Trainer: Peter Moody
Weight: 55kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $31
Predicted finish: 17th
Last year's Caulfield Cup fifth placegetter who has had six starts since, the best of those a very good seventh to Epaulette in the Doomben 10000. This preparation, he's failed to flatter over unsuitable distances, finishing 12th in the Memsie Stakes and 10th in the Underwood Stakes. He hasn't been beaten far, only four lengths in the Underwood. But he hasn't shown much, but it's impossible to get any guide for how he is going. In the Underwood Stakes, he was one of only two horses to disappoint me in the race in that they noticeably went backwards – the other was Ethiopia, who I considered a forgive run. To an extent, we're relying on the comments of OTI's Terry Henderson and Simon O'Donnell, who say they have tried different techniques to get him to fire. We won't know whether they've worked until 5:50pm on Saturday. That said, from what I've seen this preparation. I still feel as though they are trying to work him out, and until he shows something more, I'm happy to overlook.
Jockey: Jim Cassidy
Trainer: Chris Waller
Weight: 54.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $5
Predicted finish: 4th
The current favourite for the Caulfield Cup, he was still a maiden this time last year. He went through the grades in the autumn, but it was as a late three year old in Queensland that he really blossomed. He won the Rough Habit Plate, the Grand Prix Stakes and the Queensland Derby in three consecutive starts, all by big margins. From a non-winner, he looked almost a bit arrogant. He returned with a satisfactory seventh in the Warwick Stakes, but it was in the Chelmsford Stakes that he stamped himself as a legitimate Cups contender. If his Queensland wins had been arrogant, this was something else. He made some good Sydney gallopers look second rate as he raced away under hands and heels. At his next start, he was favourite but was slightly one paced when fourth in the George Main. Last start, he finished fifth in the Turnbull Stakes in one of the best Caulfield Cup trials you will see. Coming from last, he raced in restricted room but still flew home along the fence. Another few strides, he would have challenged Happy Trails. Not only does he look the one they clearly have to beat, his jockey Jimmy Cassidy will be aiming to reach 100 Group 1 winners. There are few better riders in a staying race, and there's no doubt he will be tough to beat. Big chance.
Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse
Weight: 54.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $21
Predicted finish: 14th
Julienas comes to Melbourne off a Sydney campaign which saw him win the Colin Stephen Quality, when he was able to control the speed and dominate his rivals, and a narrow second in The Metropolitan, also after he'd controlled the speed and cruelled the chances of many other leading fancies. In fact, I'd suggest he's one dimensional, in that he needs to be on the speed to have any chance. The only exception he's shown to that rule in Australia was in the Wyong Cup last year, when he came from fourth. It is that one dimensional nature which I think will prove his undoing today, as there looks to be a fair amount of pace engaged. Glencadam Gold will kick up from underneath him, while Mr O'Ceirin is likely to cross and force the pace. I can see him being rather wide out of the straight, and from there, it's tough to win. Not one of mine.
Jockey: Dwayne Dunn
Trainer: Ciaron Maher
Weight: 54.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $41
Predicted finish: 13th
The Grafton Cup winner gained ballot exemption by winning the Naturalism Stakes four weeks ago. Glen Boss stole the Naturalism, dictating the tempo from on speed, but I don't think Dwayne Dunn will be able to do the same today. From his very wide gate, he's going to have to press forward and attack for the lead, which is never the ideal scenario in a Caulfield Cup – unless you are Might and Power. His last run in the Turnbull Stakes wasn't bad at all, he wasn't beaten far, but it's unlikely he'll get all the favours today. I have been slightly blinkered with this horse as my good friend Jacinta straps him, and I've visited him at the stables a couple of times. In fact, we visited him yesterday, and he looked outstanding – not an ounce of excess on him, he looked remarkably fit. While I'd be cheering if he won, I don't think he'll measure up here and so I'll be risking.
Jockey: Glen Boss
Trainer: Roger James
Weight: 54.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $8
Predicted finish: 1st
I love this Kiwi mare, who has been aiming at this race ever since her three year old days when she won the New Zealand Derby and finished third, a head behind Ocean Park, in the Rosehill Guineas. Her entire four year old career was designed to have her ready for today. She had a light spring last year, winning the Crystal Mile on Cox Plate day before a disappointing fourth in the Matriarch Stakes. During the autumn, she finished a close up fourth in the Chipping Norton Stakes, a so-so fifth in the Ranvet Stakes and a fantastic second in The BMW when she charged late from last. She then went on to finish fourth in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, only two lengths off It's A Dundeel and a length and a half from Happy Trails at weight for age. This spring, she has had the perfect preparation for a Caulfield Cup. She never, ever saw daylight in the Memsie Stakes, going to the line under a throttlehold. She finished sixth in that weird Underwood Stakes, before hitting the line hard and peaking on her run late when sixth in the Turnbull Stakes. The run of Hawkspur was more visually impressive, but he had the dream run through while she had to come around them. She's drawn well, as it gives her jockey Glen Boss plenty of options. She's exactly what I look for in a Caulfield Cup hope, and I expect her to be right in the mix. She's a top chance.
Jockey: Nash Rawiller
Trainer: Chris Waller
Weight: 54kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $7.50
Predicted finish: 6th
Bonny mare who won the Australian Oaks by 10 lengths at her one start at this trip. Given she beat, among others, a Crown Oaks winner (Dear Demi), a Queensland Oaks winner (Gondokoro), a New Zealand Derby winner (Habibi) and a New Zealand Oaks winner (More Than Sacred), it was a tidy effort. This preparation looked to be building up nicely before her last start, with Royal Descent finishing second in the Toy Show Quality, a slashing third in the Tramway Handicap and a top notch second in the George Main Stakes. All looked in readiness for her to produce her best in Melbourne…except she struck severe interference shortly after the start, before she was buffeted a number of times throughout the race. It was hardly a guide to her chances on Saturday. Can she win? Of course she can, if she was to run up to her Australian Oaks performance. The draw should assist her to gain a good position. However, she is not one any analyst can be supremely confident about given her last start troubles, and for that I'll probably include her in exotics only. Hard to assess, but definitely some chance.
Jockey: Michael Walker
Trainer: Dan O'Sullivan
Weight: 53.5kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $61
Predicted finish: 16th
Former jumper who gained his ticket into this race with a dominant victory in the Mornington Cup in February. Shocked almost everyone at his first run this preparation when he came from nearly last to win over 1400m at Flemington at $101. Since then, his preparation has come along slowly – he was far from disgraced when finishing just over four lengths from Foreteller in the Makybe Diva Stakes, he ran well off a slow tempo in the Naturalism Stakes, before a disappointing effort last start in the Turnbull Stakes. He has won all three starts at the 2400m, but he is yet to win at Caulfield and he looks a rung or two below most of these. Probably needed to show more in the Turnbull Stakes for him to be considered. Not for me.
Jockey: James McDonald
Trainer: Clarry Conners
Weight: 53kg
Luxbet's odds (as of October 19, 8:30am): $26
Predicted finish: 10th
Crown Oaks winner last year who is probably the iron horse of the four year old crop. She had a bumper three year old season, racing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane throughout the year. Both in the spring and the autumn, her best runs came second up (both over 1400m too, when she won the Furious Stakes and the Surround Stakes) and then she peaked again later in the preparation – at her seventh run in the spring, she won the Crown Oaks, and at her sixth run in the autumn/winter, she won the Doomben Roses. This suggests to me her peak is still further down the track, perhaps in the Melbourne Cup. This preparation, true to form, she ran a satisfactory seventh in the Let's Elope Stakes first up before a slashing third to It's A Dundeel and Atlantic Jewel in the Underwood Stakes. That was as good a run as you'll see, but given how well she goes second up, it's perhaps not that surprising. Last start, she finished eighth, beaten two and three quarter lengths, in the Turnbull Stakes, with Craig Williams easing her right down late. The outside barrier will make it tough for her, no matter where she settles. I'll be looking elsewhere today, but it wouldn't overly surprise to see her end up in the placings if James McDonald can give her the perfect ride. Not for me though.
As always, it's a very open Caulfield Cup and in all honesty, anything could win and it wouldn't surprise too much. I think SILENT ACHIEVER has had the perfect preparation for the Caulfield Cup. She has been coming along nicely and I'm happy to have her on top. JET AWAY may be a query in terms of fitness, but he showed all the right signs in the Turnbull Stakes and he must be included. I do think MR MOET is the outsider capable of causing an upset, and I'll be having something on him each way, while HAWKSPUR is a justified Caulfield Cup favourite and cannot be knocked. Next best ETHIOPIA.
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Haddon Township Commissioners Have Found A Replacement For Dougherty/
Haddon Township Commissioners have selected Ryan Linhart to replace former Commissioner Paul Dougherty who resigned in disgrace for reasons completely unrelated to his hit and run car accident.
Linhart will serve as the Commissioner of Revenue and Finance. This makes sense since he makes his living as a financial analyst.
Apparently, establishment Democrats aren't happy about this as Linhart comes from the progressive wing of the party. Sources close to the situation say local Democrats were lobbying heavy for someone else.
Linhart is married, has two sons and lives in the Bluebird section of Haddon Township. He did run against current Commissioner Jim Mulroy. He appears to have been active in the township having headed up the restoration of the New Jersey Avenue public park. He also served on the township's Shade Tree Commission.
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Springtime is here – one of my favorite times of year! The trees are in bloom with flowers in white, lavender and pink. Tiny purple flowers have sprouted up in the front yard. The lawn is glistening with beads of water from the light rains as rays of sun peak through white fluffy clouds, hinting at the warmth to come. It's a marvelous time of year when life renews itself all around us in vibrant colors and soothing sounds. For lovers of springtime, you can bring the feeling of Spring into your home all year round by adding hand-painted furnishings or perhaps some painted lamps with bird or flower motifs. Shabby chic chests and shabby chic chandeliers in shades or blue, white and pink are also a wonderful way to add a fresh feeling to your home.
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Do You Recognize This Man?
Sunday's Times Union included a beautifully written and perceptive message from Chris Churchill about Fred Rogers. He penned it after seeing the recently released movie on Mister Rogers. I grew up in Mister Roger's Neighborhood and his message was instilled (I hope) in me. As Chris Churchill points out - that message seems to have become lost in our present day. Whether you agree with what Chris writes (and most often I do agree) I strongly encourage you to read this important message. It provides a unique opportunity to reflect on how we live our daily life.
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Concentrating on hockey will be easier said than done for a few Maple Leafs tonight with the Ottawa Senators in town.
It will be Auston Matthews' first game since signing a five-year US$58 million deal, everyone wants to know when potential RFA Mitch Marner might follow suit and it's new fan favourite Jake Muzzin's 500th NHL game.
And as coach Mike Babcock noted, it could be the last one 86-year-old Bob Cole calls at Toronto's home rink.
Defenceman Morgan Rielly acknowledged at least one of the big contracts is settled and dressing room distraction should me minimized.
"Auston came to work every day and didn't talk about it, just went about his business. He got the deal done, I'm sure he's happy and we're very excited. There's lots of talent in this room and we want to play together," Rielly said. "I can't speak for what's to come, but we're happy Auston is here and we can't worry about anything else. It's our job to play hockey."
Marner deflected many contract questions aimed his way as to whether his wish to negotiate at the end of the year changes at all with Matthews settled. Marner insisted he was "focusing on the season as much as possible" and that he's instructed GM Kyle Dubas and his player rep team not to distract him unless a deal is close.
Newcomer Muzzin has been an interested observer of the off-ice developments, while making a key contribution at both ends of the ice in three games to date. But Wednesday will be special for the defenceman, who spent his first 496 games with the Los Angeles Kings.
"It's been a long road, but a good one," Muzzin said. "Just believe in yourself and trust the process. Things didn't look too good (major back surgery in 2006 to repair two herniated discs), a first round (OHL) pick and not playing for a year and half. Maybe I'm a little stronger (for that experience)."
The Leafs have won three straight at home after a series of head-scratching losses on Bay St., but though the Sens are stuck in the Eastern Conference basement, don't expect them to roll over.
"We've had our meeting today, looked at the video and they're flying up and down the ice," Rielly warned. "We've talked before about being better at home, be comfortable here and play better down the stretch. Last game was good (6-1 over Anaheim), it's important we keep that rolling."
It's the first meeting of the Ontario rivals since Oct. 6, with two more games to come in Ottawa in March. Ottawa coach Guy Boucher, perhaps playing a little possum, remarked of the Leafs: "They're Stanley Cup contenders for sure. I don't see any flaws in their lineup."
Babcock said Cole was a voice he and many Canadians grew up with listening and watching the NHL. There will be a timeout tribute for Cole during the game.
"I've just got to know Bob so well over the years," Babcock said. "You just have so much respect for him, what he's done and how much passion he has for the game. His voice, you've heard it as a kid.
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Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Do you want to know which rides and shows are must-sees at the resort's four theme parks? Herewith, a list of the very best attractions.
If you want a more customized ranking of the resort's attractions, check out the best Disney World thrill rides or the best Disney World rides for kids. If you (or someone you know) would rather avoid the thrills, then consider touring touring Walt Disney World as a wimp.
You might be surprised to discover some of the attractions that are missing from the best of Disney World list. Classic attractions such as Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain didn't make the cut, for example. While those rides are great and are undoubtedly E-Ticket attractions, they are really more thrill rides (and mildly thrilling at that) than story-based attractions that transport guests and weave tales as well as the ten attractions listed below. With dozens of other great Disney World rides and shows from which to choose, it can be tough to pare them down.
It is going to get even tougher, as Disney has announced some major, and potentially game-changing rides that are on the way to the resort. Chief among them are two wild-sounding attractions coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the highly anticipated land that is planned to open in late 2019 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In one, guests will get to fly the Millennium Falcon, while in the other they will board a star destroyer and engage in a battle between the First Order and the Resistance.
Other new attractions on the way to the resort's four theme parks include a massive Guardians of the Galaxy indoor coaster, a ride based on the Pixar movie, Ratatouille, an attraction called Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway that will be themed to Disney's classic characters, and Tron Lightcycle Power Run, a coaster that will be a clone of the highly popular ride at Shanghai Disneyland.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
A landmark achievement in theme park storytelling, it is a pitch-perfect attraction with perhaps the coolest theme park ride song ever. By the way, Pirates may be the best ride at Disney World, but there is another Disney ride that surpasses it and just may be the best theme park attraction in the world: Pirates of the Caribbean. Say what? It's the next-generation Pirates attraction at Shanghai Disneyland, Battle for the Sunken Treasure.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 2.5
Small splashdowns, mildly frightening images.
- Height Requirement: None
- Location: Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
It is a modern-day classic Disney theme park attraction that combines a thrilling freefall ride, dazzling effects, and an inspired storyline. The "fourth dimension" sequence, in which the ride vehicles move horizontally through the ride building is stunning.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 7
Multiple freefall drops and launches, sensations of weightlessness, psychological thrills.
- Height Requirement: 40 inches
- Location: Sunset Boulevard in Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Haunted Mansion
One of the all-time classic, great Disney attractions. (But you know that, right?) What you might not know are some weird Haunted Mansion facts, secrets, and history.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 3.5
More silly than scary, the ride is dark, loud...and haunted! Very young children may find it disconcerting.
- Height Requirement: None
- Location: Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom
Avatar Flight of Passage
Disney takes the flying theater ride system it developed for Soarin' to the next level with this breathtaking attraction. Tethered to an avatar, you'll experience the thrill of riding a banshee high above the moon of Pandora. When it debuted in 2017, it immediately vaulted into top-10 status at Disney World.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 4
Relatively mild flying theater thrills.
- Height Requirement: 44 inches
- Location: Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
Blast off to a Star Wars galaxy far, far away in this spiffy, updated version of one of the first motion simulator rides. The technology behind the ride, which, among other things, allows multiple possible story lines, is truly astonishing. An expanded Star Wars land, which will bring two new attractions and a reportedly astonishing level of detail and immersion scheduled to open in the Studios park in 2019.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 4
Relatively mild motion simulator thrills.
- Height Requirement: 40 inches
- Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Soarin' Around the World
An engaging Disney E-ticket ride that uses pioneering "flying theater" technology, Soarin' is a charming adventure. In 2016, the Imagineers traded in a tour of California for international destinations including China, South America, and Australia.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 2.5
Gentle motion simulation, moderate height, and "soaring" simulation.
- Height Requirement: 40 inches
- Location: Living with the Land Pavilion in Epcot
The nightly Fantasmic! show is an incredible Imagineering achievement that combines classic Disney animation (projected on enormous water screens), pyrotechnics, animatronics, live actors, and other wizardry to deliver a storytelling tour-de-force. With Sorcerer Mickey at the helm, Fantasmic! positively oozes "Disney-ness." Be sure to get to the stadium at least an hour before show time for decent seats, especially when the park is crowded.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 2.5
Percussive explosions, nightmare scenes.
- Height Requirement: None
- Location: Sunset Boulevard in Disney's Hollywood Studios
Mission: SPACE
The groundbreaking attraction simulates space travel by incorporating a unique ride system and immersing passengers in a highly detailed vehicle. Note that wimpy guests can opt for a non-spinning, mild version of the ride.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 7.5
The sustained G-forces can be unnerving; the simulated liftoff and flight is very realistic; the capsule is quite confining.
- Height Requirement: 44 inches
- Location: Future World in Epcot
Expedition Everest
It is the combination of the coaster thrills and the attraction's lavish, immersive environment that makes this a Disney E-ticket must-ride. Expedition Everest is one of the top roller coasters in Florida.
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 6
Fairly intense positive G-forces, backwards coaster motion, darkness.
- Height Requirement: 44 inches
- Location: Asia land in Disney's Animal Kingdom
Splash Mountain
Disney marries the classic log flume ride (with one humdinger of a drop) to an animatronics-filled dark ride themed to the Uncle Remus characters from "Song of the South." You'll be humming "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" (once you regain your composure from the drop).
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 4.5
One giant splashdown
- Height Requirement: 40 inches
- Location: Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom


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Sunday, 19 August 2007
The Studio
Here's our HQ here at Sproutbau. We've also added some more pics of the recordings in action below.
And the Sproutbau is featured on Bremen TV again. See here and look for the piece about Kuntslers and Hippies. We're on there too!
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AB Fits | 1195 Tapered Black
AB Fits | 1195 Tapered Black
The 1195 tapered leg is easy in the thigh, and slim from the knee down. This is the new 100% Cotton black denim from Cone Mills. We are one of a few who were able to get our hands on this fabric. It is a supple 12 oz denim with a black warp and black weft yarn.
We used black stitching, a third stitching on the center back seam for reinforcement, black pocket bags, and a vegetable tanned leather patch that will age over time. We have dark coated hardware that burnishes over the years of wearing. The hardware itself ends up having it's own contrast and age. The rivets are rounded so you feel your hands rub smoothly across them. There's one more belt loop in the front so it allows your belt to sit closely to your body. The top fly button is reinforced with a leather patch and the button fly uses a double prong cap so it will never pop off.
100% cotton, Cone Mills Denim
Made in San Francisco
Runs true to size


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You can book your Holiday right here.....or
Zitna 1319/33 Prague
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel free of charge and there is an internet terminal available for free at the recepction. A very nice, centrally located hotel. Free Wi-Fi available for all guests. HO 03.09
Located minutes' walk away from the famous Wenceslas Square.
15 kms to the nearest airport (václav havel airport prague)
7 minute walk to the nearest metro station (muzeum)
2 km to the nearest station (central)
3 km to the nearest fair site (congress centre)
All rooms are modern in design with basic furnishings and in good condition. All come equipped with air-con, SAT-TV, direct dial telephone, mini bar, and safe. Bathrooms are also in good condition and include hair dryer.
The restaurant is located on the entrance level, modern in design with plenty of light from the atrium.
This is a traditional building.
This accommodation has a small lobby.


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22 Things I've Learned in 22 Years
When I was younger I thought that by the time I was in my 20s I'd be a proper adult. Well as of this October I'm 22, and I'm here to report the reality of it is a bit more like: "Welcome to your 20s! A span of time where you'll feel like you should have it together, but whether you actually do or not is super questionable." I feel like I've grown and learned more in the past two years than I have in the previous 10 combined (potentially a mild exaggeration, but also definitely not). So, I thought I'd share 22 things I've learned in my first 22 years on this planet. This one is for you, younger self.
Planning is great, but don't let you plans for the future get in the way of what's meant to be. Be open to other possibilities. Something even more wonderful, that may have never crossed your mind, could be in store.
When all else fails, make a cup of tea and take a bath.
Always fold sweaters. Those pulls in the shoulders from hangers will haunt you if you don't.
There's no need to be suspicious of genuinely kind strangers no matter how much your inner New Yorker is twitching.
Washing everything in cold water makes laundry less complicated, AND more sustainable.
You may doubt even the people closest to you at times, but that doesn't mean their love or support is wavering. Your insecurities can distort reality -- love yourself first and you'll realize the only person's support you were lacking was your own.
When you find a pair of jeans that fit, and fit well, buy more than one. They are your wardrobe lifelines.
There's no bad night to have a movie night.
Some people enter your life for a reason. Some people leave for a reason. And some people, you'll find, will stay by your side the entire time.
Pay it forward. Little things can have big impacts.
Change your toothbrush after you've been sick. Some may say this is unnecessary, I say having strep twice back-to-back is miserable.
You know the saying "it's not you, it's me"? There are situations where that's actually the case, and someone else's problems have nothing to do with you.
Naps are wonderful. People who say they're for little kids have clearly never experienced the magic of an afternoon nap.
Decisions don't have to be rational if you feel in your gut it's somehow right.
If you suddenly develop a food allergy, speak up in situations that might make you sick. Stop worrying about inconveniencing people -- your health is more important.
Spend money on experiences.
Don't wait for the "perfect" time to do something.
Be kind and work hard.
Drinking enough water each day really does make a world of difference. If you forget to drink water, set yourself reminders.
Stop being skeptical about meditation and just try it already! You'll love it and wish you had listened to your mom's recommendation years ago.
Get outside as often as possible.
Tough or sad days don't last forever, and they're the best way to fully appreciate good times.
With love,
Photos by Jessica Whitaker