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From the Overall / Dunham household
Toby, Dr. Overall's working dog
"The Boys"
Pic (Picasso) in the foreground; Toby to the left and Linus to the right (trying to resist mischief) in the background
Linus as a baby, an imp even at that young age
Emma, who aged with grace, prime raiser of the rescues and puppies, and who was Dr. Overall's unflinching protector and caretake. She passed in September of this year, leaving the household bereft.
Toby's mentor, Flash (on the left)
He is greatly missed.
Who taught us about happiness, recovery and what humane care truly means for troubled dogs
Blind by 5 weeks, raised by Maggie, a teacher of tolerance in her 15 years of life
Little Bit
Inherited because of a death when she was 13 years, she held her own with the Aussies (and then some) until she died at 22 years
The completely flawless and generous dog, missed daily, the only non-rescue, she encouraged us to take in Aussies in need.
From the Juarbe-Diaz household
Pork Chop (L) and Mai Tai (R)
Ransomed, "ransomed" from a neglectful home
Tano (Tanoshii), a shelter dog relinquished with fractured hips; his chances for adoption were low. He runs in spite of what his Xrays look like and is Mai Tai's play companion.
Shihan, remembered with unbridled joy
Maia, remembered as the best teacher ever
From the Dyer household
Cassan McPherson, the newest addition
Liam, master of the remote
For young Liam, precise definitions of 'mouse' were unimportant
Patrick McPherson, beloved and sorely missed
Oscar, who left memories to match his beauty
and loved to go food shopping on the kitchen counters
Rocky, unforgettable merryman
His GI tract was scarred by parvo, but not his spirit
Felix, Oscar's litter mate. Always a good sport, here he modeled a souvenir from Guatemala.
Knipper, a.k.a. "The Enforcer"
looking dapper in semi-formal attire
Kirby, sweet Kirby; left for dead at a vet hospital, he went on to enjoy 17 years of life
Nick, his first owners 'dumped' him because it was "cheaper" to get a new dog than to repair his broken hip and femur
All of these much loved and loving companions (but for Maggie) are rescues


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Guys often reach out to me because of my blog and erotic stories. They tell me how they love confident women. They tell me how they wish they could meet a woman like me who knows who she is and what she wants…
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Let me share a little secret with you…
This couldn't be further from the truth. I (me, Patty, the one writing) struggle with feelings of self worth every goddamn day.
Phew. Feels so good to let it out!
The truth is that I blame every problem that happens on the fact that I'm not good enough, not smart enough, not skinny enough, not pretty enough… just not enough.
My blog takes me out of the prison of my mind to a place where I can imagine and create characters who are sexy and more confident, despite maybe having some of my same character flaws or challenges. They're out here living their best life, while I'm usually at home sulking irl.
Well, maybe not usually, but sometimes.
I miss my Sir… so much. Just a brief text exchange today and I cried after… cried myself asleep actually. It's good, like an emotional three year old, I really needed a nap!
I woke up with greater clarity about spending this time "alone" to work on my feelings of self worth… to dig deep and find what I love about myself… to do the hard work of eradicating those negative thoughts and replacing them with a focus on achieving my goals and embracing the me I am today.
I've always said sometimes a good cry is the best medicine for what ails you. But after my cry, I gotta get up and put my big girl panties on and get to work!
Picture of big girl panties included for your amusement. Yes, I have them! 😂
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I stay for just one night?
We allow one night stays if only the one night is available, i.e. that night is stranded with no possibility of staying two nights. Normal check-in (3PM or later) and check-out (by 11AM) times DO apply as we will be cleaning the cabin immediately prior to your arrival and immediately after your departure.
We do strongly suggest on coming for a visit when you have at least two nights (or more) to really enjoy your cabin!
How many people can our cabins accomodate?
We have designed our cabins to be a romantic couple's retreat. Our maximum occupancy is 2 adults, no children, by Madison County ordinance. We cannot deviate from this so please do not ask us to do so. (The futon/couch does NOT fold out.)
We do NOT host groups or events to preserve our guests' privacy. Only the two registered adults per cabin are allowed on the property – no "day visitors".
Is your pricing per cabin or per person or per night?
Our pricing is per cabin per night for one to two people. Packages are per cabin for one to two people for the number of nights indicated.
Do you have any Packages or Specials?
Midweek Special: Arrive on Sunday or Monday and spend four nights in a cozy log cabin for two, checking out on Thursday or Friday. (Sun-Wed nights or Mon-Thurs nights only)
Honeymoon Package: Arrive on Sunday to your cozy log cabin for two. Enjoy 5 nights of romantic seclusion, before checking out on Friday. Great for honeymooning couples, or those just wanting to indulge themselves with a lovely romantic getaway! Includes a bottle of Biltmore Wine and Chocolate Truffles! (Valid Sunday-Thursday nights only).
Week Stays: Come stay with us for 7 nights beginning on a Friday or Sunday, with plenty of time to enjoy your hot tub and explore all that our area has to offer!
Three Night Long WEEKEND: Arrive on Thursday or Friday and spend three nights with us, checking out on Sunday or Monday . (Valid anytime except HOLIDAY weekends & PEAK season – starting Thursday or Friday nights only.)
Do you offer AAA or Military discounts?
Sorry, there are no additional discounts for AAA, teachers, military, etc., as we strive to keep all our pricing low. (We do not charge a cleaning fee or hot tub use fee as many do, and we do donate a portion of the pet fee [if you bring pets] to the local charity.)
We regret we do NOT have any other packages with area merchants (like the Biltmore) as we are simply too small to be able to negotiate any discount for you. We strive to provide you with more and better amenities than anyone else in our area.
Do you have any age restrictions for renters?
We welcome mature adults 18 years of age and older. We cannot allow anyone 17 or younger on the premises as per our insurance.
Can I bring my pets? Do I need flea/tick protection?
Please, bring your pet to any cabin (except The Oak)! The Paw Print features a fenced yard and The Holly features an outdoor kennel. All four pet friendly cabins have a "doggie gate" on the porch. You are not required to keep your pet on a leash, although your pet must be under your control at all times. We have a lovely Meadow that is for all our guests to enjoy, both human and canine! We normally allow two pets to come with you, but contact us if you wish to bring more than two pets and we'll do our best to accommodate you for an additional pet fee to cover the extra cleaning.
Your $25 pet fee is a one-time fee that covers both of your pets for the entire length of their stay. $50 covers 3-4 pets with prior approval.
We donate $5 of your pet fee to the local spay and neuter program. This means that every time you bring your pet to Hot Springs Log Cabins, you help the animals of Madison County. The animals thank you in advance!!!!!
You are required to have flea/tick protection on your pets. We have designed the cabins such that we can allow pets and also maintain our high cleanliness standards. They are also regularly treated by Terminex. However, flea and tick protection is required as we cannot control what your dog might encounter while using the bathroom outside or going for hikes with you. Nature here may have more insects than your urban/suburban dog normally encounters!
Do you have any breed or size restrictions for dogs?
We welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes! Dogs must be in sight and under your control at all times when outside at the cabins, unless they are enjoying the kennel or fenced yard. We normally allow two pets to come with you, but contact us if you wish to bring more than two pets and we'll do our best to accommodate you for a small additional pet fee to cover the extra cleaning.
Can I bring my children?
No, we are a retreat for couples only. Please look around the Hot Springs area for many larger group or family-sized cabins.
Don't you have any cabins for families?
No, we are for two adults only. We cannot accommodate groups. Please look around the Hot Springs area for many larger group or family-sized cabins.
Do all of the cabins have hot tubs and where does the water come from? How hot is the water?
Yes, each cabin has a private hot tub on the covered porch and they are open year round. (Especially enjoyable as snow flurries fall!) The hot tub water comes from our well. We rigorously maintain our hot tubs with bromine and proper filtration. And no, a swimsuit is NOT required! We set the hot tubs to 100 degrees although you are welcome to raise or lower the temperature. 104 degrees is the maximum temperature of our hot tubs (set by the manufacturer for health and safety reasons). We work hard to make sure your hot tub is ready and bubbling for you upon arrival as we know they are very important to our guests!
How far apart are the cabins? Can groups book cabins? Can I have a wedding here?
The cabins are carefully placed on 11 acres with your privacy in mind. The closest cabins are several hundred feet apart and facing different directions. In summer, you will hardly see any of the other cabins. In winter, you may see the outline of another cabin, but no cabins are side-by-side or face-to-face.
We have limited parking and NO common areas for gatherings so we do NOT rent to groups or host weddings or other events. Only the two registered adult guests per cabin are allowed on the property (no daytime visitors). This preserves our quiet couples atmosphere that our guests expect when staying with us! Please look around the Hot Springs area for many larger group or family-sized cabins, and more suitable wedding locations. We are just cozy log cabins for two!
What is there to do in the area?
Where do we start? There's great hiking at Max Patch, Rocky Bluff, and the AT, plus rafting and The Hot Springs Spa. Hot Springs has several excellent restaurants too. Please see our Area Info page for details. We also have a "concierge book" in each cabin with maps, brochures, and ideas for how to enjoy yourself in our gorgeous area.
How far are the cabins from Hot Springs?
We are six miles south of Hot Springs on gorgeous NC Highway 209.
How far are the cabins from Asheville and The Biltmore?
We are "about an hour" from Asheville, The Biltmore, Waynesville, and Cherokee. See our Directions page for maps of the area.
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Are there nice restaurants in the area?
There are several excellent restaurants in Hot Springs such as The Mountain Magnolia and Iron Horse Station. Please see our AREA INFO page for details.
What should I bring with me to the cabins?
We have tried to stock the cabins with everything you might need except yourself and groceries. Please see our Amenities page for a complete list of what we provide and what to bring.
Can I do laundry at the cabins?
We have small apartment-sized washers and dryers in each cabin for your "unplanned" laundering needs. (Please do not plan on washing lots of clothes during your stay.) We do provide dryer sheets for you to freshen up towels or dry clothes caught in the rain. For your convenience we provide an extra set of sheets and two extra bath towels in your cabin should you need them. (We do all the cabin linens at home in big commercial size units.)
Do I need wood for the fireplace or charcoal for the grill?
Nope, the fireplace operates year-round at the flip of a switch so you can enjoy the flames any time you like – even in July! The grill is a gas grill and propane is provided.
What about gas and groceries?
Please see our Directions page or your confirmation for suggestions on where to stop for groceries. You will probably want to get your main groceries before arriving at the cabins as Hot Springs does not have the large grocery stores that you might be used to.
Do the cabins have A/C?
Yes, we have installed brand-new high efficiency mini-split units in 2017. Choose your preferred temperature and the cabin will automatically stay at that precise number. They are super quiet but will keep you as cool or toasty as desired.
Do the cabins have a TV?
Yes, you have a 40″ Flatscreen HDTV with DirecTV and a DVD/Blueray player. We get most of the movie channels with the DirecTV Premiere Package. This is a satellite service so can be affected by weather – you will get most channels most of the time, but we cannot guarantee all channels all the time.
What about having a bonfire?
No bonfires, campfires, etc. are allowed on the premises. The risk of a fire spreading is simply too high.
The discharge of fireworks or firearms is also prohibited.
Are there any streams or creeks at the cabins?
No, we do not have any on our property although there are many in the area! The Spring Creek Nature trail is just a few miles from the cabins (at The Rocky Bluff Campground) and features a lovely walking trail beside Spring Creek that gets "4 paws" from our pet guests for exciting smells and swimming! There is also a lovely waterfall on the way to Max Patch.
Can I bring my motorcycle or trailer?
Many guests have enjoyed our cabins on motorcycles. Some have found the access daunting. We want you to enjoy your stay with us so we ask that only return guests who are familiar with our cabins and driveways bring motorcycles. (If you have not stayed with us before and wish to arrive by motorcycle, please consult with Mike prior to making your reservation.) Please no trailers or motorhomes.
Do you have any brochures you could mail to me?
Sorry, we do not have any printed materials or additional pictures as we have included everything on this website.
Do we have our own full bathroom?
Believe it or not, this has become a popular question! Please put your mind at ease that in addition to the full kitchen, hot tub, and washer/dryer, each cabin also has a toilet and 5′ shower (with seats). No trips to the outhouse at Hot Springs Log Cabins!
The interior pictures are all the same, how can I tell which cabin is which?
All five cabins feature the same cozy interior layout and amenities!
How do I make a reservation or contact you with questions?
Please click on the "BOOK NOW " here or anywhere on our site. You can then access our real time availability program and reserve your cabin safely and securely online at any time 24/7. If you have questions that I haven't addressed on this website, please send us your SPECIFIC questions via our CONTACT US form.
This allows us to communicate with our guests in writing without any possibility of mistakes/misunderstandings, or garbled messages due to poor signal, or games of phone tag. Making your reservation online ensures that you get the exact cabin and dates you request, and eliminates the possibility of a mistake on our part! This gives us a written record of our communication and guests' needs, and eliminates the possibility of any confusion, "But I talked to someone on the phone and he/she said I could…"
We want our guests to have looked thru the website and seen all the descriptions/pictures so that you are reserving a cabin that suits your needs and tastes! We try to provide you with as much information on our cabins and area activities as possible to help you plan your stay. Once you have reserved your cabin, we will send you an extremely detailed confirmation with lots of information to assist you in having a wonderful mountain getaway. It will contain our home phone number and where to find your key. You be the judge of a particular cabin's suitability for you – we want happy guests who know what to expect and are thrilled with their cozy log cabin for two!
Are your availability calendars really accurate? What about cancellations or a waitlist?
Please click on the "BOOK NOW" here or anywhere on our site to access our accurate real-time availability, including any cancellations or reservations made today. I update the "Last Minute Specials" on the website ASAP after taking a reservation, but there may be a small delay until I can do the update on my computer. By clicking BOOK NOW anywhere on the site, you will always be accessing our most up-to-date availability.
What is your cancellation policy anyway?
Cancellations a month or more before arrival will receive a refund minus a $50 booking fee. Cancellations less than one full month prior to arrival will receive a refund (less $50) ONLY for the days we are able to rebook the cabin.
No shows or early departures are due no refund.
If you do need to cancel, we will make every effort to rebook the cabin if you allow us enough time to do so. Please realize that if you cancel less than a month before your reservation, it may not be possible for us to rebook the cabin. We do not overcharge to compensate for empty nights, hence last minute cancellations affect us greatly. All cancellation notices must be by email.
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What is the best time of year to visit?
The beauty of our area is the seasons!!! Everybody knows that the mountains are a cool respite in the summer and gorgeous in the fall. To many of us who live here, the winter is the prettiest time as you can see forever in the crisp air during the day, then snuggle up and feel cozy at night. Spring is quite a marvel too as you can still see very well through the trees, plus have the bonus of the daffodils, dogwoods, apple trees, forsythia, etc. greeting the new season in a riot of vibrant color.
What is the winter weather like?
A vehicle appropriate for winter mountain travel (4WD or AWD) is nice, but most of our guests arrive in regular cars without incident. Generally, the roads are clear and travel is easy most all winter, although there may be days of heavy snowfall. Please plan to arrive before dark in the winter, especially if there is any chance of inclement weather. We are very happy to offer you an early check-in during the winter to ensure that you reach the cabins safely! It's also a good idea to arrive with all your groceries and beverages so that you can enjoy a day or two "snowed-in" if you get that lucky!
NC Highway 209 from Hot Springs is kept very clear and our main drive is paved so that we can plow and salt as needed. Mike will be over to clear the drive for you on your scheduled departure day and make sure you can get out safely.
If snow is likely or you are arriving after dark, you will probably want to arrive at the cabins via Hot Springs (25/70 from Asheville via Marshall) as this route does not involve any high altitude mountain passes.
What kind of wildlife will I see or hear?
We have deer and turkey around the cabins almost daily, along with squirrels, possums, raccoons, etc. Black bears do live in the mountains but only the very lucky few spot one at the cabins. We are in a country area so you might hear a hound dog or rooster. We love hearing the local rooster crow in the distance!
We have a natural mountain meadow that all of our guests are invited to visit. Perhaps enjoy the sunset with your honey, or a game of frisbee with the pooch? Please expect there to be taller grass and wildflowers during the spring and summer – it is a mountain meadow! You will be rewarded with birds and butterflies and likely deer and turkey too!
Flea/tick protection is required for pets as they will likely encounter more insects here in the mountains than at home. No wildlife will threaten your dog when he is with you. An enterprising dog allowed to roam might find a skunk or porcupine, but we know our guests love their pets and will keep them under their control at all times.
Do cell phones work in the area? Is there a phone at the cabins?
Although we had planned on having a phone in every cabin, our first guests said, "No, we like the peace and quiet!" So we listened to them and put a shared phone on The Pumphouse porch that you can use at anytime to call locally or back home. You can also receive calls on this phone (828-622-9351) if you are there to hear it ring!
USCellular has a tower in Hot Springs so most phones will have some service at the cabins. (AT&T/T-Mobile phones won't work off this tower.) You may not have enough signal to have a lengthy conversation, but the Pumphouse Phone is available for you to use anytime 24/7. Most phones can send and receive text messages just fine. (Mike/Amy/Lisa all text each other at cabins on iPhone/Android on both Verizon/USCelluar service.)
What about email/internet?
Most people come to our cabins to get away from it all and really enjoy their "Unplugged Vacation". (Just tell your boss/sister/mother that you have zero reception.) The town of Hot Springs has Bluff Mountain Outfitters and a public library with computers with internet access, or take your laptop/iPad/tablet/phone to The Iron Horse Station and enjoy their free WiFi and a great lunch. There is also a wonderful Welcome Center in town with comfy couches and free WiFi.
If you have your email on your device as an app, you will most likely be able to send and receive emails from the cabins as Amy does on her Verizon iPhone. AT&T/T-Mobile phones won't work off the USCellular tower in Hot Springs.
Amy/Mike/Lisa text each other at cabins on iPhone/Android on USCellular/Verizon. AT&T/T-Mobile phones will have NO service.
What is your minimum stay?
2 nights is our minimum stay. Some 3 night openings will require all three nights to be rented. (One night stays allowed if only one night is available) Holidays may have 3-4 days as a minimum stay.
What do you consider to be holidays?
Martin Luther King Day (mid-January)
Presidents' Day (mid-February near Valentine's)
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving (No arrivals/departures on Thanksgiving Day please)
Christmas through New Year's (No arrivals/departures on Christmas Day please)
Why can't I check in or out on Saturday, or some holidays?
We have found that most people want both Friday and Saturday nights together, not just one. This also tends to group our cabin cleanings on Fridays and Sundays so we can schedule maintenance/mowing/inspections/service professionals like Terminex for days when most (or all) of the cabins are accessible. We don't offer check-ins or check-outs on Saturdays, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
How do I pay for the cabin?
50% deposit due at time of reservation with the balance due one month prior to arrival. We accept Mastercard, Visa, or Discover. Reservations cannot be confirmed or "dates held" until payment is made. Full payment is due at the time of reservation for stays within the next 30 days.
What is your tax rate?
6.75% sales tax plus 5% Madison County bed tax.
Are there any cleaning fees?
No, there are no extra cleaning fees with our cabins! We have a washer and dryer in the cabin for your convenience only – we'll take care of the laundry! (Bring Laundry soap if you wish to use the washer.) We do ask that you do the dishes prior to departure, or leave $ behind for the housekeeper's extra time.
There is a one-time $25 pet fee, $5 of which we donate to the local spay and neuter program. The animals thank you in advance!!!!!
I am interested in a cabin, but I am not bringing a pet and I don't want to smell any previous pets!
We clean the cabins very thoroughly and get many compliments on our cleanliness. The cabins are mostly wood, with no carpeting or upholstered furniture so they clean up quite well and easily. The floors are a rustic distressed pine. That said, these are log cabins with kitchens in the woods with lots of nooks and crannies – that allow pets. You might detect an odor from a past meal or pet that we did not. Our area is much richer in outdoor allergens/pollens than a more urban environment. We and our housekeeper are pet owners and so it is possible that we might contribute a stray pet hair even to the non-pet-friendly Oak cabin. Overall, we have extremely high cleanliness standards, but the cabins are not a sterile dry-walled environment. Those with severe allergies to pet dander or pollen or extremely sensitive olfactory capabilities, please take caution.
How old are the cabins?
Our first three cabins opened in August of 2005, with The Hound Heaven and The Pine opening in May of 2006. In 2017 our cabins got brand new shiny stainless kitchens with granite, new bath vanity with a vessel sink, new year round fireplaces, new 40″ TV's, and new mini-split HVAC's. in 2018 all 5 cabins got brand new hot tubs. Items like pots and pans are regularly refreshed.
Whose idea was this anyway?
We're very proud of our cabins and hope you will enjoy them and all the personal touches you will find within!
We moved here from The Keys, wanting to escape the uncertainty of tropical weather systems and erratic Corporate mismanagement. Mike's background is retired Air Force and a mechanic. Amy's degrees were in French, English, & Anthropology, Would you like fries with that?
We both worked for 5 years for a very upscale resort in The Keys as scuba instructors, boat captains, and managers. When it came time to flee the hurricanes, we could find no prettier place on Earth than Hot Springs, NC! We bought the land, designed the cabins, created the website, and just made them into our idea of the elusive "perfect vacation cabin for couples" with everything we always looked for in a log cabin. Our cabins are our dream and we invite you to share it with us.
We make our home on a 20 acre farm (Austin's Acres) run completely for the comfort and convenience of our Arabian horses. We are also owned by numerous cats and I completely blame any typos on the website or in email correspondence to the quantity of feline assistance I receive on the computer!!!
What airports are closest to Hot Springs Log Cabins?
Asheville Airport is well south of town so allow 1 hour and 15-30 minutes.
Knoxville, TN, and Greenville/Spartanburg, SC, are about 2 hours away.
Charlotte, NC, is about 3 hours away.
Nashville, TN, and Atlanta, GA, are about 4 hours away.
What state are you in?
We are in NORTH CAROLINA. If you call us at 8pm on a Friday night from Hot Springs, ANY OTHER STATE, we regret we are unable to physically move the cabin any closer to you. NC and North Carolina are used liberally throughout the website. (I cannot exclude people from TX, AR, or TN from making a reservation with us in NC.)


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text: Panels Brainstorm Ideas On Innovation And Drug Access 15/06/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)The quest of balance between encouraging medical innovation and the imperative of broad access to medicines has so far been elusive. Two Harvard University programmes jointly organised a workshop this week with the aim of encouraging a conversation between global health actors and see if some "outside the box" thinking is possible. Gregg Alton, executive vice president for Gilead Sciences The Harvard Global Health Institute and the Berkman Center for Internet and Society & Global Access in Action co-organised an event on practical strategies to expand access to medicine and promote innovation on 13 June. The event was partly webcast. In his introductory remarks, Ashish Jha, K.T. Li professor of international health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, talked about the tension between two communities with two competing sets of ideas. The first set, he said, is the real practical need for more innovation for treating diseases and diagnostic tests. However, innovation fundamentally is expensive, "and there is no shortcut that we know of to make innovation happen without anybody's forces," he said. The opposing factor, he said, is that a very large proportion of the world's population that cannot afford to pay for the innovation. "The idea that innovation would only benefit those who can afford to pay for it is an idea that we feel is both from a moral, economic, and intellectual perspective, unsustainable." "We have to move forward beyond this tension, beyond this point of contention … and find practical solutions" that both support innovation yet ensure that there is broad access, he said. The event aimed at first identifying concrete best practices, he said, and then to "think outside the box, get beyond those concrete examples and think about what else we can do, where else we can go, how else we can push this envelope," he said. Differential Prices, Generic Licensing Quentin Palfrey, co-director, Global Access in Action and executive director, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab North America (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), moderating the first panel on identifying best practices that are replicable and scalable, presented some thoughts for participants to consider. The first was that differential pricing may offer possibilities, in particular intra-country differential pricing, which provides drugs at different prices to different populations in the same jurisdiction. Increasingly, the poor of the world live in jurisdictions where they are surrounded by affluent populations, he said, and it is very difficult to ask the pharmaceutical industry to adopt a policy that simply reduces prices for the entire developing world, he noted. However, the entire structure of innovation for investment for research and development (R&D) depends upon some notion of recouping some of the investments made in R&D, he said. Inter-country price discrimination allows for a possible mechanism that could allow the charging of different prices to different populations in the same jurisdiction while simultaneously creating a replicable profit structure for industry and also enable and facilitate public health programmes. The second thought was the possibility of non-exclusive generic licensing partnerships as a mechanism for increasing the reach of corporate social responsibility programmes, he said. One thing that is attractive about this model, he said, is that it incorporated enough of a profit structure so that it could potentially be scaled across many jurisdictions. One of the shortcomings of traditional corporate social responsibility, he said, is that it often relies on mechanisms that are net negative. The advantage of the non-exclusive generic licensing partnership scheme is that it contains the seed of a mechanism for scaling itself. The last thought was the notion that one of the greatest challenges of R&D in areas primarily affecting poor populations is the lack of knowledge about some "great research that exists in other parts of the innovation ecosystem." In R&D, in the quest for solutions to solve a particular problem there are often false starts that could be useful for other indications, but which are proprietary and difficult to access for those trying to solve other problems, he said. If false starts and the intellectual property that is developed on the corporate side could be shared with entities which are primarily doing research into the drugs for diseases affecting the global poor, "we may have opportunities to unlock that hidden treasure," and to allow for greater progress in case of lack of commercial incentives, for example, he said. Gilead Efforts, Licensing, Tiered Pricing Gregg Alton, executive vice president for Gilead Sciences, said the pharmaceutical industry needs to be profitable but at the same time needs to provide access to medicines. He described Gilead's HIV access programme launched in 2003 and said there now are close to 9 million people on this programme in the developing world. Gilead is working on Ebola and Zika viruses, and Gilead was the first company to join the Medicines Patent Pool, he said. He underlined challenges met in their efforts to widen access to medicines, and in particular the registration of products in different jurisdictions. Alton talked about the success of its licensing experiences with large Indian manufacturers for HIV drugs. Gilead also has licensed outside of India such as South Africa and China. On Hepatitis C, he said it is a complicated disease to go after as there are different genotypes of the disease and drugs work differently on different genotypes. Gilead has licensed its Hepatitis C drugs in India, but also in Pakistan and Egypt, and is considering licensing to other countries as well, he said. Gilead also provided tiered pricing in those countries, he said, and established the price of Sovaldi at US$300 per bottle of treatment, which "for many countries was well accepted," but Gilead did not want to go much lower than that, he said, remarking that US$300 is not the cost of manufacturing the drug. "We really wanted to go above our cost of manufacturing to allow generic companies to compete and create a robust business model," he said. "We did not want to squeeze them out." Generic companies are having a hard time seeing business opportunities around the world for Hepatitis C, he said, because there is very limited government and donor funding, he explained. Access, Innovation, Public Health Shapes R&D Suerie Moon, research director and co-chair of the Forum on Global Governance for Health, Harvard Global Health Institute, chaired the second publicly aired panel on new approaches to access and innovation. She said one "of the phenomenal shifts in mind that I have seen" since the start of the United Nations Secretary-General High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines, is the growing recognition that the issues of affordability and innovation are not just problems of developing countries. Innovation is a complex adaptive system and it is not really possible to change just one stage of the innovation process because it would create a number of other changes, she said. If access issues are to be addressed, incentives for innovation have to be addressed at the same time, and access should not come as an afterthought once the innovative process is over, she said. So it is not just a need to balance innovation access, but rather how to achieve both jointly, she said. Kevin Outterson, a law professor at Boston University, talked about the complex case of antibiotics. He said there is an "immense" access problem for generically-available antibiotics in the world. There is also a sustainable use problem, he said, with antibiotics not used in appropriate ways and also given to animals, and finally there is an innovation problem, he added. However, it is not useful to address one of those issues at a time and they need to be addressed concomitantly. In the past seven years, contrary to what people have been hearing, a lot of new antibiotics have come to market, he said, coming mainly from small and medium companies. So efforts should focus on products that can be handled by those small companies where early stage work is happening, he said. R&D efforts on antibiotics were redirected to R&D on antivirals in the 1990s, in response to public health need and public pressure, he said, adding, "public health actually shifts the way pharmaceutical innovation occurs." Talk Time Over, Coordination Needed According to Thomas Bollyky, senior fellow for global health, economics and development, at the Council on Foreign Relations medical R&D is failing to meet the needs. Thomas Bollyky, senior fellow for global health, economics and development, at the Council on Foreign Relations Ebola and Zika have shown once again that investments are needed, he said. Investments are needed to build health systems, have adequately trained health workers, laboratories, and multilateral health institutions such as the WHO that has the ability to coordinate and effectively respond to dangerous disease events, he said. "Unfortunately, we have needed all these things for a long time," he said. Multiple outbreaks and epidemics have been happening recently and each time "we convene together and talk about all that needs to change," he said. Medical R&D is important, said Bollyky, underlining the fact that it has been more than two years since the West African Ebola outbreak. There have been more than a dozen drug and vaccine candidates, hundreds of millions of dollars were spent in clinical trials, mainly by companies voluntarily, he said. However, no drug or vaccine for Ebola has been submitted for regulatory approval, he remarked. A year after the association between Zika and birth defects was established, no effective diagnostic is available, he said. It is important to coordinate the upstream R&D of medical tools, such as vaccine platform technologies and diagnostics to respond to the next epidemic, which nobody can predict, he said. It is also important to coordinate downstream testing, manufacturing and delivery as part of the larger humanitarian response to outbreaks, he added. There is a need to have a roadmap of priority goals because the rush to spur more development for neglected diseases has had "some major hiccups" he said. For example he cited a "very large rush" to form product development partnerships to develop candidates without much thinking about how the late stage funding of those candidates would occur and how they would come to market, he said. That led to a significant transition period in global health, he added. There is also the need to have a better geographical distribution of partners, he said. The current focus is on low-and middle-income countries emerging local manufacturers, which have better cost structures and the ability to respond to their own domestic market, he said. Jami Taylor, senior director, Global Public Health Systems Policy & Partnerships at Johnson & Johnson, said the company has a new global public health organisation and strategy that combines all J&J sectors. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Related Catherine Saez may be reached at email@example.com."Panels Brainstorm Ideas On Innovation And Drug Access" by Intellectual Property Watch is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.


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Tuesday, August 03, 2010
The Cult-TV Faces of: Vasquez Rocks
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Can you please tell me what the picture of the guy holding the cheese is from?ReplyDelete
Hi Peter!ReplyDelete
That would be telling, my friend! :)
I really have no excuse, especially since I live in the same county as this historic rock formation, but I've never visited it. I think this post is going to force me to undo that oversight, John. Thanks for this.ReplyDelete
That's hysterical. Is a geographic rock formation a first for the Cult TV Faces feature? It's funny, but a terrific idea.ReplyDelete
It really speaks volumes about how a set or location can undergo minor touches, lighting, or other transformations to give us a completely new look or create a different world. Boy that's great.
We clearly have Star Trek and Star Trek: Voyager in there, but I can't wait to get further details on all of these images.
Le0pard13: If you go, take pictures! I want to see. (I've never been able to get these rocks myself, but I've always wondered what it would be like to climb that steep embankment Kirk ran up in a famous ST episode...)ReplyDelete
Sci-Fi Fanatic: This is a first for the "Cult TV Faces of," indeed. Never had a rock-face before!
But it was too good to resist, especially because the formation is so ubiquitous, with just the lighting and other minor changes you mention! I mean, these rocks have stood in for innumerable planets over the decades, just a few of which are featured here.
And yep, Star Trek and ST Voyager are represented here.
best to you both,
Sci-Fi Fanatic:ReplyDelete
Cliff was a little "stoned" when he took these pictures. :)
Um...where's the Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey picture??????ReplyDelete
2)Arena; TOS
7)Who Watches the Watchers, TNG
9)'The episode that probably sucks', Voyager
That's all I got.
- Grayson5:02 PM
I think #1 is from The Outer Limits or The Twilight Zone, but I don't remember the episode...ReplyDelete
#4 is from Buck Rogers (the same one with Mark Lenard as the ambassador who could take off his head)ReplyDelete
#5 is from "Logan's Run"
Grayson: Yep. It's the Outer Limits! But which episode, my friend?ReplyDelete
And Howard: You are circling these answeres, but had 'em reversed. #4 is from Logan's Run (but which ep?) and # 5 is from Buck Rogers: Flight of the War Witch Part I.
Any other takers? Come on...bring it on! :)
Best to everyone,
- Anonymous10:10 PM
The "Cheese guy" is from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I believe from the Season 4 closer (and dream episode) "Restless."
Yep, the cheese guy is from Buffy, "Restless!" Well done.
3) Just a guess, "The Invaders" TV show?ReplyDelete
And was 1) the much talked about lately here Zanti Misfits ep?
You nailed it! In both cases.
#1 is "The Zanti Misfits" from the Outer Limits, and # 3 is The Invaders ("The Leeches" from Season 1).
Very well done. I'll publish the full list of episodes and titles at the end of the weekend, to give anyone else who wants to time to guess the rest...
- Grayson4:56 PM
It's amazing how many movies and TV shows this has been in. In fact the other day while watching The Universe on the History Channel Vasquez Rocks was used as a backdrop for interviews of scientists.
Off topic but I don't know if you saw this yet:
- Anonymous2:25 AM
I never knew they had been used so often. You have an eye for detail. I have one too, but I put it in a box somewhere and can't for the death of me remember where. Hope I didn't eat it, those late nite binges get me every time!ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous7:12 PM
In our house,we call it the Gorn Rock,for obvious reason,used everywhere from Wesyerns to sci fi series.ReplyDelete
In our house,we call it the Gorn Rock,for obvious reasons,it where we most remember it from,even though it's used from anything like westerns to action tv series and commercialsReplyDelete
Shatner Week: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
One of the most oft-requested reviews on this blog, -- before my original post back in the day -- was Star Trek V: The Final Frontier ...


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What's going on Friday?
Rodriguez @ NYC's Beacon Theatre last month (more by PSquared Photography)
today in Chicago
* 10,000 Maniacs @ City Winery Chicago
* Vito & Druzzi (The Rapture) @ Beauty Bar
* Rodriguez, Jenny O @ Arie Crown Theatre
* The Futurebirds, Diarrhea Planet @ Schubas
* Of Montreal, The Wild Moccasins @ Lincoln Hall
* Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, THENEWNO2 @ the Vic
* The Futurebirds @ Permanent Records (Free; In-store)
* Glorior Belli, Wolvhammer, Terminate, Fin @ Ultra Lounge
* Unnatural Axe, Tyvek, Eat Skull, Make-Overs @ Empty Bottle
* Now Now, Chance the Rapper, Electric Guest @ Columbia College Chicago
* Wild Jesus & The Devil's Lettuce Family Party Band, The Lowdown Brass Band @ Hideout
* ShowYouSuck, theWHOevers, Que Billah, Shayna Love, Kidd Tha Chicagoan, FM Supreme, Jay 2 "The Kidd Classic", Cadillac Duke, Robbie B the Name @ Double Door
Rodriguez and Jenny O play the Arie Crown Theatre tonight.
The Futurebirds and Diarrhea Planet play Schubas tonight.
Glorior Belli and Wolvhammer play Ultra Lounge.
ShowYouSuck headlines Double Door tonight.
Chelsea Light Moving have a new video for "Lip." Check it out below.
Follow @bvChicago on Twitter, "Like" us on Facebook.
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas!
We're going to take a few days off from blogging. Our Moms want to spend time with our Grandma and they need to recharge their (froot)batteries. We'll be back soon, and again, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
xoxo, Raymond and Busby
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I hope you have lots of good naps during your blogging break! Merry Catmas!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas friends!ReplyDelete
Take all the time you need... and lots of naps, too.ReplyDelete
A very Merry Christmas to all.
Love & Purrs,
Missy Blue Eyes
Faith Boomerang
Brutus Jr.
Mom ML
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time off!!ReplyDelete
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!ReplyDelete
Happy Christmas to you Raymond & Busby! We've enjoyed visiting your blog, too! Enjoy your holiday!ReplyDelete
Tom & Julie
Merry Christmas! Have a fun break - we'll see you boys when we see you :-)ReplyDelete
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, and Hollie
Merry Christmas and enjoy your break! We will be here when you get back!ReplyDelete
Love, Caren and Cody
Merry Meowy Christmas to all of you... and wishes for a wonderful New Year, too!ReplyDelete
(we're also going on blog-break soon, yup, those frootbatteries need a recharge!)
- AnonymousDecember 25, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and see you when you come back!ReplyDelete
Everyone at The Poupounette (for some reason, our ID won't load)
Merry Christmas from your Pals at the Katnip Lounge!ReplyDelete
We really wanna meet your Moms...they have FROOTBATS?!! That is way cool.
Enjoy your time off relaxing!
Merry Christmas!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas boys! Have a lovely cosy rest!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas to all of you from me and my family.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas and happy new year! And tat is a very cute picture of the two of you :DReplyDelete
Belated Merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas.ReplyDelete
Enjoy your holidays.
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Merry Christmas from our house to yours!ReplyDelete
The Creek Cats and Maggie May
Have some good time off!! Nap and eat and purr and help your moms watch some football. Happy New Year to you, dudes!ReplyDelete
Thanks a lot for your good wishes!ReplyDelete
Happy Holidays to all of you!
Kisses and hugs
WE hope you enjoy all of your holidays!ReplyDelete
See you soon! Recharging the (froot)batteries is a very good plan.ReplyDelete
Hey! Can you guys send me a peemail when you get a chance? I have something to talk to you about.ReplyDelete


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Memphis often gets a bad rap. An Uber driver in Nashville told me not to bother going to Memphis and said even people who live in Memphis don't recommend visiting. I'm glad I didn't listen to him. I thoroughly enjoyed my two-night stay in the city and actually wish I'd booked to stay longer as there was more to do than I'd realised. Though I have heard that Memphis is not the safest city in the US, if you keep your wits about you, you can stay safe and have a great time here.
I arrived early evening and immediately walked to iconic Beale Street. This is the legendary home of the blues and as expected, Beale Street is full of bars and restaurants providing live music and southern hospitality. I was lucky to have scheduled my stay when the 'Hot Rods on Beale' event happens, when classic cars line the street and add to Beale Street's vintage atmosphere. At the top of the street I spotted a queue forming outside the Blues City Cafe – always a good sign of somewhere decent to eat) – joined the queue and got chatting to two local guys. When the hostess called out for a table of three, it seemed like fate had intervened and the guys invited me to join their table and very kindly paid for my meal. I had my first catfish at the Cafe – the portion size was massive (three fillets of fish plus potatoes and coleslaw) and the fish was good. One of the guys I was with, Kevin, used to be a drag racing star and he introduced me to local reality TV celebrity Jamie Otts from the TV show 'Street Outlaws Memphis', who had brought his family into the Cafe for traditional southern food. After dinner, we hit up some of the bars on the street, enjoying some brilliant live music and beer.
The main purpose of my visit, as it is for so many visitors making the trip to Memphis, was to visit Graceland and I had a very personal reason for visiting. My dad is a huge Elvis fan and I am named Lisa after Elvis's beloved daughter Lisa Marie. Apparently my mum had wanted to name me something else but as I was born a month after Elvis passed away, dad was insistent on the tribute. It was always my dad's dream to visit Graceland but unfortunately his poor health means that he is never going to be able to fulfil this dream. I came to Graceland for my dad and I know he would have loved every minute of a visit here. Even if you are not a die-hard Elvis fan like my dad, Graceland is an excellent place to visit. There are different tickets available depending upon how much or how little you want to see. You can just do the mansion tour if you wish but I would recommend paying for the Elvis Experience ticket, which gives you access to the mansion, numerous museum exhibits and Elvis' cars and airplanes, including being able to walk through the Lisa Marie airplane.
When you arrive at the site, you are shown a short pre-video which remind you just how legendary Elvis was. You are then given an iPad to do the self-guided tour of the mansion before being herded on to a shuttle bus which drives the short distance to the mansion entrance. The iPad tour is very good and you can walk through the mansion at your own pace. The upstairs section of the house is closed to the public – has been closed since Elvis died up there – but there is still plenty to see. The mansion tour ends with a visit to the Meditation Garden where Elvis and his family are buried, and I felt quite moved, thinking of my dad, as I paid my respects to Elvis. You then get back on the bus and go through the museum exhibits – I particularly loved seeing on the embellished jumpsuits on display.
An extra day would have been perfect – but I'd already booked my stay in New Orleans for Voodoo Music festival – and I would have liked to visit the National Civil Rights Museum, which is located at the spot Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated, and watched the famous Peabody Duck parade at the Peabody Hotel (the duck parade is 11 am and 5 pm daily).
The people of Memphis are very welcoming and keen to give tips and advice to tourists. Beale Street and Graceland are safe but I was advised not to wander off too far from those immediate areas as the surrounding streets can be sketchy. If in doubt, Uber your way to and from the places you visit in Memphis and don't go wandering around late at night.
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The oldest building still in use in the world is the Pantheon in Rome. It was built in 117 AD, nearly 2000 years old. It must look a bit odd when it was first completed. The building is round and has an enormous dome on top. Looking at its exterior now it may not look much, but it is still one of the most admired buildings in the world, mainly because of its age and the construction technique used in the building. I wonder if any of our iconic buildings today would survive as long. Would they still appear as aesthetically pleasing as they are now?
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is such an iconic building today. It has become the landmark of the city of Bilbao. Just like the Tower Bridge to London, the Statue of Liberty to New York, and the Eiffel Tower to Paris. In this sense the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao is a big success. Nobody can take that away. Not only has the building shown us the use of new construction technique and the use of new material, it was also completed on time and within budget. I was not sure how to look at the building before my visit. But after looking at it, I think it is a great building and a piece of architectural art.


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Set It Off To Release New Album In October
Set It Off will release a new album in October on Equal Vision Records. Please follow and like us:Read More
Set It Off will release a new album in October on Equal Vision Records. Please follow and like us:Read More
The Come Alive Tour, featuring Set It Off and Our Last Night, kicked off in Jacksonville, Florida on Friday, July 11th. I had every intention of going to only that show, but after the astounding performances and the kind meetings I had that night, I couldn't resist going to another. It isn't the most rare occurrence for me to attend more than one show in a tour schedule, but it is rare to find a line-up that sticks with me, and this line-up did just that. I felt the need…Read More
Our Last Night have released a cover of NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye." The track includes vocals by Cody Carson of Set It Off. The cover shows the progression of boy bands from the mid-90s to now, and how songs released over a decade ago can still be relevant and rock our socks off today. Be sure to check out the cover after the jump. Our Last Night and Set It Off will be touring all summer long on the Come Alive Tour, with Heartist and Stages and Stereos. At the end…Read More
Hope For The Day and Idobi Radio announced today the Come Alive Tour. The tour features Our Last Night and Set It Off, with special guests Heartist and Stages & Stereos. Check out the official tour poster with dates and cities after the jump. To purchase a CD, visit each bands' website. And be sure to buy concert tickets when they become available. Please follow and like us:Read More
Blessthefall's "Hollow Bodies Tour" has been one exciting show after the next. Boasting an awesome lineup (Secrets, The Amity Affliction, Silverstein and Heartist joined the BTF crew) certainly helps. The group have been filming their shenanigans in update videos, the first of which appeared last week. A second has premiered, filled with funny footage and great lives shots. The tour is stacked with a great lineup and energy. It's coming to a close very soon, so do not miss your chance to catch it. Check out the tour update after…Read More
blessthefall recently announced their US tour with Silverstein, The Amity Affliction, Secrets, and Heartist which will kick off this April. To get a taste of the chaos to come, you can now check out part two of their "On The Road" video series. You can watch Part 1 here, and catch up with Part 2 after the jump. You can purchase a CD here, or buy concert tickets here. Please follow and like us:Read More
Crown The Empire have announced a tour with Palisades, Capture The Crown, Heartist and Famous Last Words. Check out the dates after the jump. Please follow and like us:Read More
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PNL Consulting
Welcome to PNL Consulting! We are a diverse company with many years of experience within the construction industry. Our property development services include support with:
- Due Diligence
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- Feasibility reports
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We can tailor our services to suit your needs. From a first time developer through to experienced developers, we offer a range of services to compliment your development.
PNL continue to carry out both private and Joint Venture property developments. Staying active in the market allows us to maintain strong industry relationships. It also allows us to be aware of current market conditions and trends as well as ongoing changes within the industry. We then take this knowledge and pass it onto our clients.
We have experience with residential and commercial developments as well as land subdivisions.
Please do not hesitate to give us a call, we would be more than pleased to help you with your new project.


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The Brookstone Barracudas Swim Team will be holding a meet next week at the Brookstone Community Pool;
the meet will be held on Tuesday, June 21 (with a rain date of Wednesday June 22).
Key Details:
- This meet, and all home meets, are listed on the Brookstone Community Calendar. Additional details on the full meet schedule (and rain dates) is available on the swim team web page.
- The pool will be closed starting at 4:00PM on the day of the meet to setup lanes and equipment.
- The Brookstone Barracudas concession stand will be open during the meet with nibbles for all to enjoy.
Swim Practice Time Change: The swim team practice schedule is now in summer (school's out) mode, practice starts 1 hour earlier; details here.
The effort and camaraderie of the swim team is a wonderful sight to see. There will be lots of cheering, especially when the 6 and under swimmers are making their way across the pool. (Those swimmers 7 and up swim hard too of course!)
You are welcome to join in on the fun of rooting for the home team. Stop by and see how they perform and wander by the concession stand for a snack; future swimmers are welcome to watch too!
Note that parking will be limited, Brookstone residents are encouraged to walk (the visiting team has to drive of course). If you drive, please park on one side of the street only; no parking on the grass.


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Building High Performance Teams In-House
High Performance Teams (In-House) are organizations, teams or groups working inside an office environment that are focused on achieving the same goals.
Bringing team members together can sometimes be a challenging task.
With our Building High Performance Teams (Non -remote Workers) training short-course, participants will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of high performance skills while working in an office locale. By knowing and managing the way people interact in an office setting, you will be positioning your high performance teams for great success!
There are many benefits of high performing teams. In creating high performance teams, employees become more satisfied, and their quality of work improves. Taking the time to build high performance teams in an organization creates loyalty, creates visibility, enhances collaboration, and provides optimum productivity.
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At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Understand the benefits of high performance teams
• Address challenges
• Conduct effective meetings
• Be able to see the big picture
• Work collaboratively
• Adequately praise team members
Course Overview:
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: The Benefits of High Performance Teams
Creates Loyalty
Optimum Productivity
Creates Visibility
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Challenges of High Performance Teams
Can Create Competition
High Turnover Rate
Negative Focus on Productivity
Fear of Failure
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: How to Build and Lead High Performance Teams
Promote Understanding
Provide Adequate Knowledge
Facilitate Effective Interaction
Conduct Effective Meetings
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Characteristics of High Performance Teams
Understand the Big Picture
Have Common Goals
Work Collaboratively
Produce Quality Results
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Roles of an Effective Team Leader
Provides Adequate Training
Timely, Constructive Feedback
Views Mistakes as Opportunities
Environment of Problem-solving
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Leading High Performance Teams (I)
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Leading High Performance Teams (II)
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Ideas for Motivating High Performance Teams
Let Employees Be Idealists
No Negative Criticism
Give Ample Praise
Have Lunch with Each Employee
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Steps to Retaining High Performers
Give Them Visibility
Keep Them Entertained
Reward Them
Provide Them with Mentors
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Augmenting Team Performance
Ask Questions
Quickly Resolve Differences
Practice Unanimity
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Getting Started
Media Management
Essential Toolkit
- Backup and Restore Android Apps / Data
- Manage Android Apps from PC
- Backup and Restore iOS Device
- Manage Android SD Card & Phone Memory from PC
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- Download Music, Video, App for Android / iOS
MobileGo App – Optimize Your Device on The Go
MobileGo App is an Android cleaner master & optimizer with a powerful Android data manager feature. Over 200 million Android phones have been helped!
MobileGo is an all-in-one toolbox App: RAM cleaner (clean up memory/task killer), APP boost (media/camera/internet/game booster), phone cleaner (caches cleaner/junk file cleaner/privacy records eraser). In addition, it can complete all the Android device management on PC, such as backup & restore data, rooting devices, file management, sending text messages, etc.
1. Boost Device Speed
Open MobileGo app on your Android smartphone or tablet. Tab Boost on the main screen to release RAM. Here you can tap App Boost and add apps or games to the boost list. Then, it will speed up your device and boost your games and media, taking photos, and surfing internet or do something else.
2. Phone Cleaner
Tap Phone Cleaner when you open up MobileGo app. Then your phone will be scanned and the useless files will be listed, including system cache, app cache, privacy records, unused apps and residual junk files. Get them cleaned up by one-touch Clean.
3. File Transfer
Transfer files from Android phones to PC easily. This progress will use both MobileGo desktop program and Android App.
- Connect your Android device to PC via a USB cable or WiFi.
- Launch MobileGo desktop program on PC.
- Then, an Android robot shows up on your computer. Click it to show the floating window.
- Drag files to the floating window, or just click + Add Files to add files such as VCF, music, video, photo, calendar, APKs and more to your Android device.
- Go back to your Android device, open MobileGo App and tap settings. Tap File Transfer to preview the received files from computer.
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MobileGo app gives you the power to permanently erase all or selected photos and videos to protect your privacy. Open MobileGo app on your Android device, and then tap SafeEraser.
- Erasing Photos
- Tap Photo Erasing. All photo albums on your phone are shown on the screen. Tick photos or the whole album you want to delete and tap Erase Now to wipe them permanently.
- Erase Videos Permanently
- Enter video erasing screen by tapping Video Erasing. Select the videos you want to delete and tap Erase now.
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Run MobileGo app on your Android device and tap App Manager.
- App Uninstaller
- Tap App Uninstaller and tick your unwanted user apps and system apps. Then tap Uninstall to uninstall them in batches.
- Note: To uninstall system apps, you need root your Android phone or tablet to get root access.
- APK Manager
- Tap APK Manager. The APK files will show up on the following screen. Here you can install the APK files, delete APKs you don't need anymore.
- Move to SD Card
- Tap Move to SD Card. In the Movable list, select apps you want to move. Click to open the App info screen. Then tap Move to SD card.
Note: If you can't move apps to SD card, you can check your phone:
- Have an external SD card inserted in your Android phone.
- Your Android device should allows you to move apps to SD card.(Go to Settings > Applications. Tap one app to bring its detailed-info screen. You can see Move to SD card option.)
- Otherwise, you can root your Android device to get permissions.
6. Turn On/Off WiFi, Mobile Data, Flashlight Instantly
Now, MobileGo app has a built-in control center, which enables you to quickly turn on or off WiFi, flashlight, ringtone, mobile data, brightness, vibration, auto-rotation, stopwatch, location, camera, QR coder (built-in MG app), airplane mode and calculator. Just slide your finger from the right edget of the screen to left to open the control center, or just slide up from the bottom to do it.
- Set a Sliding Mode
- Open MobileGo app and tap on the upper right corner. Go to the bottom and tap . This bring you the setting screen. Choose Quick Toggle. Then, turn on Quick Toggle and choose a sliding mode.
- Open Control Center to Turn On/Off WiFi, Mobile Data, Flashlight, Bluetooth, etc.
- On your Android device, just slide your finger from the right edge on the lower half screen to the left, or slide up from the bottom. Control center appears. Then, turn on or off WiFi, Bluetooth, flashlight, mobile data and more.


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New Delhi. Requesting Bollywood filmmakers to show practically more feasible way of robbing banks, Indian Bank Robbers Association (IBRA) today claimed that robbers were failing to learn anything from these movies.
Addressing a press conference at a secret location in the outskirts of the capital city, Bhanwar Singh, head of IBRA lashed out at the film industry for showing such fictitious tricks of robbing that robbers across the country have started believing that they were wasting time and money while watching movies.
"Each time we go to watch a bank robbery centric movie, we have expectations of getting motivated and learning few new tricks of the trade. But what we get in return is babaji ka thullu. It feels nice to see people clapping and whistling at an act performed by a robber, but deep within, we know it's crap," said Bhanwar Singh venting out his frustration.
"It may not be a big deal for common people as they are in theatre just to pass the time. But many of us watch such movies to get inspired and learn," Bhanwar Singh continued, adding that the kind of robbers they show in movie don't exist in the country.
"They should make more realistic movies which highlights our pains and troubles which we face in even a simple act of robbery," he suggested.
To make filmmakers make realistic movies, IBRA has decided to document a "normal" robber's physical limitations and limited technological skillsets and distribute it in Bollywood.
"We are simple people, not circus employees. To be frank, we can't perform such daredevil escapes like Aamir in Dhoom 3 and Hrithik in Dhoom 1, or even Salman in Kick; we are neither Leonardo Da Vinci in disguise who is capable of designing and developing any kind of gadgets. If we were such kind of brainy people, we wouldn't have become robber at first place," reasoned Guddu Tyagi, another senior member of IBRA.
Guddu also revealed an incident where he was mocked by a tennager while robbing a bank.
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Patients who are blind from retinitis pigmentosa continue to benefit from a safe retinal implant after 3 years, Ophthalmology reported. Dr Allen Ho and coworkers in the Argus II study group present the complete 1- and 3-year data from the largest, longest-running clinical trial of a retinal prosthesis to date.
The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System is made up of a device implanted on and in the eye—a receiving antenna, electronics case and intraocular array—and external equipment worn by the user that comprises a glasses-mounted video camera and a small processing unit worn on a shoulder strap or belt.
The device received a CE mark in Europe in 2011 and gained approval from the FDA in 2013.
Trial participants
Profound loss of vision from retinitis pigmentosa, itself a rare disease, is extremely rare, so the trial included only 30 patients. Subjects were recruited at ten centres in the UK, France, Switzerland and the US to have the device implanted in one eye, typically the eye with poorer vision. The system could be turned on or off during assessments, allowing patients to act as their own controls.
Eligible patients, while having bare or no light perception in both eyes, had functional ganglion cells or optic nerve so that the proximal visual system is stimulated when visual data are transmitted from the camera to the array, creating the perception of patterns of light that patients can learn to interpret. They had a previous history of useful form vision.


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TLDR – should you read this book? No, but I loved it. If you want to get into commercial or industrial investing it's worth picking up.
If you're a residential property investor, looking for hacks or tricks from near billionaire Sir Bob Jones, this book is not the magic pill to help you on that journey. This book is a rant, a brag, a history, a political opinion piece and it's littered with gems of property purchases and anecdotes of successful and unsuccessful property dealings.
Bob Jones opens with an argument for property over stocks because of the use of leverage and the claimed lousy returns compared with the power property has to grow your wealth with relatively small capital investment (a small amount of cash and creative/imaginative dealings goes a long way). He highlights the mistake of measuring averages in the stock market with averages in property, which is irrelevant if you control your fate and as mentioned already, create opportunities for yourself.
"…property wins hands down as far as capital security, capital growth, and maximum income are concerned"
A key negative aspect, he highlights, of property investment is the responsibility (upkeep, legal, management etc). But, this is readily accepted, given the significant advantages he outlines. HIs opening chapter titled 'The Best Hedge Against Everything' says it all.
Sir Bob uses a framework for valuing commercial/industrial property along the lines of 10x income. So a $10,000 income property is worth $100,000 and where this trait is most advantageous is when the property you seek to buy is under-rented. If you buy the property for $100,000 and increase rents to $12,000 after spending $5,000 for improvements, the building is now worth $120,000. If you put 20% down ($20,000) plus the renovations expense ($5,000), then you almost doubled your money ($25,000 capital down and $20,000 increase in value). As long as rent covers the mortgage expenses, your cash flow is strengthened and you surely will repeat the process as you can.
"… one of the easiest, quick profit opportunities that exists in the property game stems from an awareness of the importance of market rental levels to property values"
"The smart investor buys such a property (under rented), preferably on as deferred a settlement basis as possible, an enjoys an enormous capital gain at rent review time"
I should note the inflation level was over 10% per annum during these years, some properties doubling and tripling in their value of a matter of a few years. Sir Bob does stress that getting burnt is easy if you're foolish in your property buying and that the three most important rules in property are location, location, location.
Bob claims not to bother bartering with Property, he accepts the price listed as the price and expects the same if selling. He calls it undignified and primitive.
On property development, Jones outlines his principle on profit when developing large properties is to ensure a huge profit. Budgeting for small (10-20%) returns is a fool's game that leaves one open to stuff ups that leave developers out of pocket and in many cases unable to finish projects.
The best investment example from the book is possibly where Bob bought a block of shops for sale at $225,000. Over the years the tenants had been able to keep rents low, well below market rates, and the landlord was not strong enough (willpower or brainpower) to increase the rents. Bob agreed to buy the block with $5,000 down and settlement in 18 months. Before taking ownership he sent out letters that rents would increase to market levels. After some attempted blackballing by the tenants they all agreed.
New rents increased from the third or so of market value to $76,000 per annum and key money of $125,000 was paid for new leases.
"So the property was now not only worth $750,000 (10x rent) but was costing a mere $100,000 net. To pay for it, I raised a mortgage of $450,000 at 9% interest which left me with $350,000 tax free cash in my pocket and ownership of a building which, after payment of the mortgage interest, left almost $35,000 clear per annum – a middling fair deal"
"The only loser was the original owner"
Bob really rates (or at least he did 40yrs ago) industrial investing and claims some of the easiest money he made was buying existing buildings and fixing them up for tenancy. He has a fantastic story of a building that seemed like a total demolition prospect that was cleaned up to be presented, albeit surprisingly, as a beautiful building sold for big profit. The place was covered in soot and written off by the previous owner.
As Bob became more successful in property investing and built up his portfolio, he started to wind back his appetite for risk and reward and took it upon himself to rein in his speed of investment in deals that burned into cash flow too much. It's a natural thing to want to accelerate your wealth building fast, but the personality trait of taking risks needs to be tempered with that of patience.
Sir Bob's view on professional services help from lawyers, accountants, agents and the like is quite insightful depending on what side of the fence you sit. He suggests that you should never take advice, in property investment that is, from your accountant (for a variety of reasons). Just let them do the books. (My note is that only a few accountants in my experience are truly insightful, with opinions worth hearing and considering, when it comes to property investment).
On lawyers "In short, treat your lawyer as you would if you were a sheep-farmer and the lawyer was the best of your sheepdogs. A friendly but firm hand, an occasional kick in the sides but never give an inch or they'll have you for breakfast".
The suggestion is made throughout the book that travelling to many different countries will undoubtedly broaden your mind to new ideas with property investment and you might bring those ideas to New Zealand. At the time of writing, Bob had visited 70+ countries, often taking with him more ideas on what to do and what not to do to have more success.
The book wraps up with more politics and newsworthy rambling from the 70s, which is interesting, but not really applicable to us anymore.
I love reading Bob Jones books because he does not skip stuff that might offend some people. He has 20+ books, my favourite is Full Circle which you might struggle to find.
My Property World is the follow on some 28yrs later, more to come on that.


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Backwards Distilling Company // Wyoming, USA
Backwards Distilling makes this gin with regionally sourced botanicals including elderflower, sage, basil, and grains of paradise among others. The gin is made only in small batches out of their distillery in Wyoming which also produces a vodka and rum.
Modern GinAlso has been referred to as "Contemporary", "New Western", "New Wave", and "New American". This style is not legally defined. In general, this category of gin, while it does contain juniper, places less of an emphasis on this botanical. Other botanicals not classically used in London Dry gins are often utilized and often highlight botanicals grown in the region the gin is produced. Most produced as either London Dry or Distilled Gins.
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"There's decent complexity in this gin but it's buried under a thick crust of ethanol. The big notes on the nose are crushed juniper and black pepper, afterwards you get oily scents of vanilla and flower petals. There is licorice, crushed coriander, more vanilla and juniper on the palate but the flavors are weak and fairly muddled. A little more concentration would go a long way here. "


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This article was originally posted on August 20, 2009.
Things to Remember
Boarding vs. at-home horsekeeping.
Boarding may appear to be the more expensive, less desirable option. However, if you're a first-time owner, having an experienced barn manager to help you take care of your horse is invaluable. If you travel frequently, boarding may be preferable over trying to hunt down a barn sitter every time you leave town.
Hay, grain and bedding.
These expenses are often included in full board, but some boarding stables will require you to purchase your own. Hay costs vary widely across the country. If you're not sure what hay costs in your area, ask horse owners or check local ads. Read on for more on calculating your hay costs.
The AAEP vaccination chart will give you a basic overview of what annual shots your horse will need. When calculating your vaccination costs, remember to include the cost of a farm call (if you board, you can keep this cost down by splitting the vet visit with other boarders.)
Coggins test.
If you travel with your horse for any reason, you will probably need a new Coggins pulled each year. If you travel across state lines, you may need a new one every six months. If your horse never leaves your property, you will likely only need one every two or three years. Regulations vary by state, so consult your vet.
A Note on Deworming.
Most horse owners don't need to deworm every two months. If you plan to utilize fecal testing as most experts now recommend, leave the "Deworming" field blank and include your anticipated costs in the "Additional Vet Expenses" field.
For any expenses that do not apply to your situation, just leave the value at zero.