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Do All Runners Benefit From Increasing Mileage?
I hear these two arguments often – increasing weekly mileage improves performance and high weekly mileage is necessary for optimal performance. As evidence supporting these beliefs proponents most often point to the training programs of elite long distance runners, who, as a group, all train with high weekly mileage. The logic is that since these are the fastest runners on earth and they all run high mileage it proves that high mileage is optimal. In effect the argument is that the high mileage is the reason these runners are elite. Additionally, many runners report that when they have increased weekly mileage their performance has improved, providing additional support for these two beliefs.
However, there are several challenges to these arguments, chief amongst them being that people are individuals with individual genetic talents. What works best for those with elite level genetic talents may not be best for those with average genetic talent. Additionally, when scientists have researched the effect of weekly mileage on performance the results have not shown that weekly mileage exerts a strong influence on performance.
These contradictory beliefs about the importance of increasing weekly mileage and the necessity of running high weekly mileage raise several questions. Is weekly mileage as important as is promoted by many runners? If so, can we determine if increasing mileage is equally beneficial for all runners? It is possible that some runners benefit from increasing mileage while others do not. It is also possible that different amounts of weekly mileage are optimal for different people, depending on things such as genetic talent or muscle fiber composition. The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the research on weekly mileage to see if we can determine if weekly mileage is as important as conventional training wisdom suggests and if increasing weekly mileage is equally beneficial to all runners.
A group of researchers in Switzerland wanted to determine if there was a relationship between training, life-style and running performance. To investigate this question the researchers decided to collect training and life-style data from all the runners in a popular 10 mile race held in Berne, Switzerland (1). They collected data on average weekly mileage for the previous year, average weekly mileage in the 3 months prior to the race, bodyweight, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, etc. The study sample consisted of 4358 male runners over age 16, which was 66% of the total number of runners. 42% of these male runners had been running 6 years or longer and an additional 31% had been running for 3 – 5 years, so nearly ¾ of the competitors were not beginner runners. As would be expected with any group this size there was a large range of average weekly mileage amongst all the runners, ranging from 0 – 100 km/week.
Performance in the race was electronically collected on all competitors by the race organizers and provided to the researchers. The performance range for the 5703 male competitors over age 16 was 49:19 min:sec to 1:57:18 hr:min:sec, with an average of 1:13:20 hr:min:sec. Based on delays due to the mass start and congestion at the finishing line the researchers estimated that the accuracy of the running times for the faster runners was below an error of 1% but may have risen to 2-4% for the slower runners (or about 2-4 minutes for the slower runners).
The researchers then used the survey data and correlated it with finishing time in the 10 mile race. Combined, the six variables of weekly training distance (-0.46), age (0.37), body mass index (0.23), years of regular running (-0.19), weekly training frequency (-0.11), and cigarette smoking (0.10) predicted 47% of run performance. Note that the correlation between weekly mileage and race performance was -0.46, which is not a strong predictor of performance – weekly training mileage predicted just 21% of race performance. The correlation between weekly mileage and performance (age adjusted), is shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: 10 mile running time and weekly mileage (km/wk)
The researchers didn't stop with just this analysis though. They continued their investigation by dividing the runners into 3 groups based on finishing time, divided as follows:
|runners with a finishing time of 55 min. – 1:06 hr:min
|runners with a finishing time of 1:06 – 1:14
|runners with a finishing time of 1:14 – 1:25
They then correlated finishing time with average weekly run mileage for each individual group. Finally they compared differences in performance between these runners and the runners who ran just 0.5 – 10 km week and graphed the results. The results are shown in figure 2.
Figure 2: Relationship between weekly run mileage and changes in 10 mile race performance separately plotted for 3 groups of runners. Percent running time reduction is in comparison to the running performance of those running just 0.5 – 10km per week.
Fig. 1
The researchers noted some very interesting things about the relationship between weekly run mileage and race performance amongst the entire study population.
"First, the wide scattering of the 4000 observations makes it clear that weekly mileage is an insufficient predictor of individual race times. Second, the regression line reflecting the mean relation between habitual mileage and running times is not linear but levels off in the range of 80 to 100 km/week. Because of the narrow confidence limits of the regression curve (which are in turn due to the large sample size), this departure from linearity is highly significant."
What they are saying in the first sentence is that weekly mileage alone is not a good predictor of performance. As noted above, it predicted just 21% of race performance. An examination of the provided data shows that lower mileage runners often outperformed higher mileage runners. The data also shows that although multiple runners ran the same weekly mileage performance in the 10 mile race was not equal, with a wide variation in finishing time amongst those with the same weekly training mileage. As an example the second fastest subject ran abut 23 km per week and finished in about 50 minutes while another runner also ran 23 km per week and finished at the back of the pack in about 1 hr and 30 minutes.
The second thing the researchers are saying is that while race performance generally improved with increases in weekly mileage across the entire group (those who ran higher weekly mileage generally performed better than those who ran lower weekly mileage) that the race performance leveled off somewhere between 50 and 62 miles/week. This means that further increases in weekly mileage beyond 50-62 miles/week were not associated with better race performance. Those who ran 62 miles/wk performed the same as those who ran 50 miles/wk. Contrast this finding with the oft stated belief that the high mileage run by elites is necessary for optimal performance. The data presented in fig 1 suggests that, on average, mileages beyond about 50 mpw did not result in faster race times.
Based on the data found in figure 1, we reach the conclusion that weekly mileage does have an influence on performance in that increases in weekly mileage can result in improved performance. However, the influence of weekly mileage is not strong, predicting just 21% of finishing time. We can also conclude, based on the leveling of the relationship curve, that continually increasing weekly mileage does not cause continual improvements in race finishing time. There appears to be an upper limit to improvements due to increases in weekly mileage. Finally, this data shows that, on average, the relationship between increasing weekly mileage and race performance levels off at about 50 mpw. This leveling occurs at a significantly lower weekly mileage than that recommended by those who use the training mileage of elite athletes as their guide.
Fig. 2
The data in figure 2 provides a very different perspective on the relationship between weekly mileage and race performance. By segregating runners based on finishing time it provides a more detailed picture of the relationship between weekly mileage and performance for different groups of runners. Recall that the % change in 16 km run time (the "y" axis in fig. 2) is derived by comparing performance to those runners who ran just 6.2 miles or less per week.
Fastest 1/3: The data shows that increases in weekly mileage were linearly associated with better performance for only the fastest 1/3 of runners. In this group those who ran higher weekly mileages outperformed those who ran lower weekly mileages (just as conventional training wisdom suggests). On this topic the researchers noted, "The runners from the fastest third of the sample showed significantly greater differences in 16km times with higher levels of weekly mileage than runners from the medium and slowest third…"
Middle 1/3: For the middle 1/3 of runners, race performance was better for those who ran higher weekly mileage up to a peak of about 40 km/wk. Performance for those runners in this group who ran more than about 25 miles/wk was not better than those who ran 25 miles/wk. Those who ran a weekly mileage more than 25 miles/wk did not run faster race times but they didn't run slower race times than those who ran 25 miles/wk either.
Slowest 1/3: For the slowest 1/3 of runners, race performance was also better for those who ran higher weekly performance up to a peak of about 25 miles/wk. However, race performance for those in this group who ran more than 25 miles/wk was worse than those who ran 25 miles/wk. The relationship between weekly mileage and performance of those in this group stands in stark contrast to the relationship for those runners in the fasted 1/3 group.
There are several important conclusions we can draw from the data in fig. 2. First, we can conclude that faster runners benefit from increasing weekly mileage, as the graph clearly shows a linear increase in performance with higher weekly mileages of the competitors. Those who ran higher weekly mileage performed better than those who ran lower weekly mileage. The implication of this linear relationship between weekly mileage and race performance is that increasing weekly run mileage results in improved performance for those in this group. Many runners, as noted in the introduction, believe that increasing weekly mileage produces better performance. This finding supports that belief. Many runners also point to the high weekly mileage of elite runners as evidence of the effectiveness and necessity of running high weekly mileage. Again, the graph of the relationship between weekly mileage and race performance for the fastest 1/3 of runners supports this belief.
Compare the graph of faster runner performance in fig. 2 to the mileage/performance graph in fig. 1. No leveling in race performance was seen with increasing weekly mileage for the faster runners as shown in fig. 2. A clear leveling of performance occurred at around 50 mpw for the entire subject population as seen in fig. 1. This indicates that the leveling of race performance at 50mpw seen is fig. 1 is not accurate for the group of faster runners.
The second observation we make is that the graph of the relationship between weekly mileage and race performance for the middle 1/3 of runners is very different than that for the fastest 1/3 of runners. The graph for the middle 1/3 of runners shows a clear leveling of performance at about 25 mpw. Those runners in this group who ran more than about 25 mpw did not perform better than those who ran only 25 mpw. The higher mileage runners didn't run any faster but they didn't run any slower either. Performance for those running 25 – 62 miles/wk was equal. Recall that in the fastest 1/3 of runners, those who ran 62 miles/wk outperformed those who ran 25 miles/wk. The conclusion we can draw from this is that middle of the pack runners also benefit from increasing mileage. However, the leveling of race performance of the middle third of runners indicates that beyond a certain weekly mileage these runners can expect race performance to level off and that additional increases in mileage will not result in faster race performance. Note also that the leveling of race performance occurs at around 25 mpw, a significantly lower weekly mileage than is recommended by many training programs.
Our third observation is that the graph of the relationship between weekly mileage and race performance for the slowest 1/3 of runners is very different from both the fastest 1/3 of runners and the middle 1/3 of runners. In this graph we see that race performance was highest in those who ran about 25 mpw. Runners in this category who ran more or less than 25 mpw performed worse than those who ran about 25 mpw. The greater the difference between a runners weekly mileage and 25 mpw the worse the performance in comparison to those runners who ran 40 km/wk. The conclusion we can draw from this data is that slower runners, like middle of the pack runners, also improve race performance with increases in weekly mileage up to about 25 mpw. However, at this point their performance diverges significantly from the other two groups in our study. In the case of slower runners additional increases in weekly mileage beyond 25 mpw were correlated with a slower race performance. Those running 12 mpw performed very similarly to those running 40 mpw, with both groups running slower than those who averaged about 25 mpw. This indicates that, for this group of runners, increasing mileage beyond about 25 mpw not only didn't produce improved race performance, but actually resulted in a slower race performance.
This data quite compellingly shows that increasing mileage does not benefit all runners equally. By correlating weekly mileage and race performance for 3 distinct groups of runners rather than simply taking the average of all 4000+ runners it becomes clear that the relationship between weekly mileage and performance is not the same for all runners. The correlations lead us to conclude that some runners benefit more from increasing weekly mileage than do others. We also see that the benefit of increasing mileage levels off much sooner for some runners than others and at a much lower weekly mileage than is suggested by many as the optimal weekly run mileage. For some runners increasing mileage beyond a certain point not only doesn't produce additional improvements but actually causes a decline in performance.
This is not the only study showing that increases in weekly mileage do not equally benefit all athletes. A study of cross-country skiers found that 4 years of increasing mileage failed to cause performance improvements in half of the subjects (2). In this study subjects were divided into two groups based on changes in performance from a full year of training. One group, the higher performing group, responded to increases in training volume. The other group, which was the lower performing group, did not respond to increases in training volume. A review of the training data of both groups revealed that the lower performing group had not improved performance during the previous four years of training despite significant annual increases in training volume. Though this study divided subjects into two instead of three groups, the results are consistent in showing that some athletes respond well to increases in weekly mileage while others respond to a point and then stop improving despite additional increases in weekly mileage.
I speculate that those genetic factors that most influence race performance also play a strong role in ability to adapt and improve from increases in weekly mileage. The genetic factors that make faster runners faster runners also allow them to improve with increases in weekly mileage, at least to some amount of weekly mileage beyond that measured in this study. Those genetic traits of middle of the packers that result in this group not running particularly fast also prevent them from continually improving from increases in weekly mileage beyond a certain point. Their genetics do seem to allow them to run additional weekly mileages without a decline in performance, at least up to some weekly mileage greater than that measured in this study. And the genetic talents of the slowest runners unfortunately prevent them from either running fast or improving with increases in weekly mileage beyond very modest amounts.
I further suggest that this explains the contradiction between the observation that elite runners all run high weekly mileages and research studies, such as this one, that show a modest correlation between weekly mileage and race performance. The data from this study clearly supports the belief that elite runners do benefit from increasing weekly mileage to high levels, while others do not. I suggest then the same genetic factors that allow elites to run so very fast also allow them to adapt and improve from very high weekly mileages. Those with less than elite level speed are less likely to benefit from increasingly high weekly mileages. I believe the correlation between race performance and weekly mileage for the 3 groups of runners in this study supports this genetic explanation. There are surely exceptions, but I suggest this genetic explanation to generally be the case.
The argument is frequently advanced that increasing weekly mileage improves performance and that high weekly mileage is necessary for optimal performance. The speed and training habits of elite runners are frequently used as evidence supporting these beliefs. In contrast to these beliefs, research shows a modest correlation between weekly mileage and race performance. The research reviewed here leads us to the conclusion that different athletes respond differently to increases in weekly mileage. The data suggests that the performance of faster athletes improves with each increase in weekly mileage, up to some high level. Performance for runners with average genetic talents levels off at a much lower weekly mileage with no further improvements despite additional increases in weekly mileage. Finally, performance peaks at relatively low weekly mileages for those athletes with seemingly low genetic talents and then declines as weekly mileage continues to increase. I suggest that the genetic factors that greatly influence an athlete's natural, inborn speed also determine that athlete's response to increasing weekly mileages.
- Marti B, Abelin T, Minder C. Relationship of training and life-style to 16-km running time of 4000 joggers – The '84 Berne Grand-Prix Study Int J Sports Med 1988, 9, 85-91
- Gaskill, S., Serfass, R., Bacharach, D., Kelly, J., Responses to training in cross-country skiers, Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1999, 31(8), 1211-1217


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So, as a follow-up to my last post about mixing up the college cafeteria food, I decided to try inventing my own recipe using ingredients that I could find at the campus eating options.
I know it is not quite fall weather yet, at least not here in Tacoma, but I have been seriously craving apple pie. Since I was too lazy to leave campus (I have no car) I decided I would attempt to make a little something on my own. What I ended up doing was making tiny apple pies in a muffin tin!
First, I gathered my ingredients:
I'm not real big on measuring when I make my own recipes, so the measurements I have provided are approximations.
I had intended to use graham crackers for the crusts, but I couldn't find any on campus. I did, however, find a mini box of Nilla Wafers, and figured those would work just as well. Next, I picked up two apples from the caf, and orange, a couple packets of sugar, a few little packages of butter, and headed back to my room.
I already had cinnamon on hand, since I love it, and use it in a lot of baking, and I discovered brown sugar in the kitchen of my house!
The first thing I did was use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin from the apples. Next, I sliced the apples thinly, and cut them into chunks. I sprinkled about 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon over the apples, squeezed a bit of orange juice over the apples, added a spoonful of brown sugar, and mixed it all up, and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
The next day, I dumped the box of Nilla Wafers into a Ziploc bag and crunched them up into a fine powder, and added about a 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Next, I melted the butter in a glass bowl in the microwave. I mixed the butter and the crumb mix and then using a spoon, pressed the mix into cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
I baked the crusts for about 10 minutes at 350, then removed them.
I then spooned the apple mixture into the crusts, and baked them for about 15-20 minutes at 350.
I had hoped to sprinkle some more of the crust mix on top, but ran out. Instead, I ended up sprinkling brown sugar on top of each one before I baked them.
I was pleasantly surprised that these turned out so well! I set them out in front of a group of my friends while we were watching Pride and Prejudice, and they were gone in less than a minute! One of my taste- testers commented that they tasted almost caramel-y. They were pretty easy to make, didn't require any off-campus grocery shopping on my part, and were a fun taste of fall 🙂
Recipe for Mini Apple Pies
Yield: 8 mini pies
For crusts:
- 24 Nilla Wafers
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For filling:
- 2 cups apples
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus some to sprinkle on top
- approx 1 teaspoon orange juice
slice the apples thinly, and cut them into chunks. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the apples, squeeze orange juice over the apples, add brown sugar, mix, and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
Preheat oven to 350.
Dump the box of Nilla Wafers into a Ziploc bag and crunch them up into a fine powder, add sugar, and cinnamon. Next, melt the butter in the microwave. Mix the butter and the crumb mix and then using a spoon, press the mix into cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
Bake crusts for 10 mins
Spoon apple mixture into crusts, sprinkle brown sugar over the tops and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool. Serve and enjoy!
As much as I love being back at school, living in my sorority, and being with my friends, coming back to the cafeteria food was a rude awakening, and pinterest recipes are killing me right now as I salivate in front of my computer screen.
Now, I know that my school's food is not that bad (or so people tell me), but it gets old real quick. So, for all of you other college students out there who struggle with yucky college food, and have some culinary inclination, I've been brainstorming some ideas for making the experience a little bit more pleasurable.
So here's what I have come up with:
- Lots of schools have various themed "stations" within the cafeteria. What I have found helpful is to mix things up. For example, I have gotten plain pasta, and then put fresh spinach, tomatoes, and olive oil from the salad bar on top. Mixing and matching options from the various stations can break up the monotony of eating the same things all the time.
- If you have a kitchen in your dorm, house, or suite, you can always use the cafeteria to collect various ingredients and come up with your own recipes. This takes some time and creativity, but it is a fun way to get a bit more variety, and not waste money if you already have a paid for meal plan.
- I almost always have some snacks in my room, like cereal, yogurt, cup o noodles type of soups, carrots and peanut butter, and Annie's mac and cheese, for those times that I just don't feel like walking to the cafeteria, and then I do a bit of grocery shopping every couple of weeks to replenish.
- And for those of you who think you can't cook now is a good time to learn! It is a life skill you are going to need! My roommate just asked me yesterday how to cut an apple. . . and that doesn't even require any cooking! While it can be faster to just grab something out, it will be a lot easier on your wallet if you lay off eating out all the time and cook a bit o your own 🙂
Now, for a little bit of inspiration I will leave you with some deliciousness from pinterest
And on that note, have a good week!
Since my dad has both his birthday and Father's day in June, Father's day is usually pretty low key for my family. But, I still like to do a little something for him, since it's the thought that counts and all.
So this year, I had a brilliant plan. A few months ago, while scanning pinterest, I saw a picture of little cookies that looked like tea bags, shortbread dipped in chocolate mmmmmm. My dad is Irish, therefore, he has a high level of tea consumption, and as such, I knew these cookies would make a fun little gift for Dad's day.
I'm not really much of a planner, I generally just get an idea and go with it, which is how I made these cookies. So, as a disclaimer, this is not a foolproof way to make tea cookies, but it worked well enough for me 🙂
So here's how it went down:
First, I found a simple recipe for shortbread. I only wanted to make a few cookies, so I cut the recipe in half. Even then, it made a good 2 dozen tea bag cookies, plus I ended up with extra dough, so it is now sitting in the freezer waiting for when the shortbread mood strikes.
1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
For chocolate dip:
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening
So, now:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
cream butter and sugar until fluffy
Stir in the vanilla, add the flour, and mix well.
Collect the dough into a ball
I originally attempted to put said dough ball on floured counter, it didn't work so well. Instead I would suggest that you use parchment paper and flour that.
Also, rolling out the dough was rather difficult, so I used two pieces of parchment paper, and rolled the dough out in between the two pieces of parchment paper.
To get the tea bag shape, I used the wrapping of a Lipton's tea bag to use as a form. I ended up tracing the outline onto parchment paper, cutting it out, and then just cutting the shapes out of the dough using my tea bag shape to trace around, but You could probably just free hand it if you do not have tea bags laying around
Next, using a skewer stick, I poked holes in the tops of the cookies
I lined the baking pan with parchment paper before laying out the cookies, by the way. After all your cookies are cut out, placed on the baking sheet, and poked with the skewer, bake them for 10-12 minutes.
Let the cookies cool, and in the meantime melt your chocolate chips with the shortening and stir. After the cookies have cooled, you can dip them in the chocolate. I found that what worked best was to drizzle the cookie with chocolate, and then let the excess drip off, since dipping resulted in a few broken cookies
After dipping all the cookies in chocolate, lay them back onto the parchment lined baking sheet and place in the fridge to harden. I left them in overnight (because I made them late the night before Father's day, but they need to be in there to cool for at least 1-2 hours.
Optional: make a little tea tag to tie onto your cookie. For dad's day I made little tags that said "Happy Father's Day," attached them with thread, and stapled the tag. This could work for pretty much any occasion, just change your message to fit the day 🙂
I was happily surprised by how well these turned out 🙂 They were delicious (ok, I may have sampled some of the broken ones), and my dad loved them, and had two with his tea that night 🙂
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The first of those notable names was youngster Andy Hiraoka (9-0, 6) [平岡アンディ], who finally got in the ring with 2014 All Japan Lightweight Rookie of the Year Shogo Yamaguchi (10-3-1, 5) [山口 祥吾]. These two had been expected to fight back in late 2014, when Hiraoka pulled out due to illness, and earlier this year, when Hiraoka again pulled out. Now fully fit the youngster made a statement and stopped Yamaguchi in round 5, dropping his man who was stopped during the count by the referee.
The second notable name was former world title challenger Satoshi Hosono (33-3-1, 22) [細野 悟] who destroyed recent Japanese Lightweight challenger Masashi Noguchi (12-7-1, 6) [野口将志] in just 136 seconds. Noguchi was absolutely smashed by a hook and couldn't get back to his feet, despite trying. This was Hosono's first bout since losing to Johnathan Victor Barros last year in an IBF world title eliminator, and actually say him moving up in weight. As for Noguchi this was a second successive stoppage loss, and he may now begin to rethink his career.
It took 2012 Olympic Bronze medal winner Satoshi Shimizu (3-0, 3) [清水 聡] just 109 seconds to see off the woefully over-matched Takuya Yamamoto (8-7, 4) [山本 拓哉], in what was Shimizu's first bout against a domestic foe. The former amateur standout set a high and aggressive pace from the opening moments and dropped his man early on. Yamamoto recovered to his feet but was tagged soon afterwards and the referee was forced to stop the action.
The bouts may be included on a delay broadcast on one of the Fuji channels in the coming weeks but as for now there is no known broadcast time or date for any of these bouts, sadly.
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These quarterly sales include fine wine, port, rare whisky, other spirits and collectable beers.
Our Winter sale on the 6th of February includes the following to help keep out the cold.
We have a large entry once again for this auction. In the Whisky and Spirits section we have some older and some modern both for collecting and consuming. We have a Suntory Royal Whisky from Japan, Haig Gold label, Dimple, Caermory 21 yr old, Jura, Glenfiddich, Chivas Royal Salute, Jack Daniels, Bells, Famous Grouse Teachers and many others.
We continue to attract fine cognacs including Martell & Remy Martin XO, Hine Antique Tres Vieille in ltd edition Carafe Cristal and bottles of Hennessy & Dupeyron. This time we also have the remaining contents of a shop including larger & smaller bottles of spirits, gins, Sambuca, Tequila, Rums, Pimms, Southern Comfort etc.
This is followed by Ports & Dessert wines. We have some good vintages again with a case of Delaforce 1970, Taylors 1970, Dows 1963 & 1970. Also found in a cellar were some 1955 ports with no labels and in another some 1952 and 1906 Madeira wines. Keeping up the range we have sweet wines from Sauternes, Setubal Superior 1966 from Portugal and Cavendish fortified wine from 1949.
Also included are some Bass Kings ale 1902 and various bottles of Bass Princes ale from 1929 and other celebration ales.
Both vintage and younger champagnes are offered including some vintage Dom Perignon 1996, Moet Dry Imperial 1976, Taittinger 1970 as well as younger bottles from Bollinger, Taittinger, Pop, Pol Roger, Lanson and others.
For appreciating at dinner or in front of a nice warm fire, we have a particularly large entry of wines again with many by the case including many French classics, Italian, Spanish, German, American, South African, Australian and others. We have a range of younger and older wines from vin de table to top clarets and Burgundy for you to browse. To tempt you in we have plenty from some well rated years like some Chateau Leoville Barton and Talbot 2001, various Saint Emilion/Saint Julien/Margaux/Pomerol/Chateauneuf du Pape wines and other Bordeaux & Rhone reds, white Burgundy, Chablis & Rhone's, Chianti, Rioja and many more. We have some older bottlings here too including 1972 Chateau Lafitte Rothschild Pauillac but the majority of lots are younger cases from a number of private cellars and house clearances. We also have a large consignment of red and white 2011 wines salvaged following accident damage including Montgravet, Chasseur and Le Bel Ange.
Not to forget the Eurocave wine store, a decanting cradle and other collectables and miniatures.
Previous sales have included the remaining stocks following closure of businesses, restaurants, public houses, catering companies etc. We also receive many entries from private cellars, deceased estates and due to relocation.
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Wines & Spirits
A quantity of cigars, 1 box of 25 Partagas Panetelas from Cuba (sealed), a box of 10 Royal Jamaica coronas & a part box of 12 Josel Piedra Habana, Cuban Coronas Cortas
Sold for £220
An old bottle of Nikka Gold & Gold Samuri Edition Whisky from Tokyo Japan circa 1970, no size nor strength stated (estimated 43% 75cl)
Sold for £310
A bottle of The MACALLAN 18 year old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Distilled in 1970, bottled in 1988, 43% 75cl
Sold for £1,700
A bottle of Chateau Cheval Blanc 1982 St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 75cl (ullage top shoulder)
Sold for £420
A bottle of The MACALLAN 18 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky distilled in in 1972 with box 43% 75cl
Sold for £1800
A Rare Malts Selection Brora Distillery 20 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilled 1982, Bottle No. 1247 with box, Cask Strength 58.1% 70cl
Sold for £680
A bottle of Talisker 1964 Isle of Skye Pure Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled 1964, bonded & bottled by Gordon & Macphail 100 proof 26
2/3 fl oz
Sold for £1600
Two bottles of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2003 Pauillac 75cl, another highly rated vintage.
Sold for £660
An old bottle of Governor General Jamaica Rum by W&A Gilbey, By Appointment to the Late King George V, Circa late 1930's. 30 under proof when bottled, 1/6 gallon approx. (Note the cork is uncovered but appears unopened)
Sold for £520
A bottle of The MACALLAN 18 year old Single Highland alt Scotch Whisky, Distilled in 1978, bottled in 1996, 43% 70cl.
Sold for £1,400
A Rare Malts Selection Hillside Distillery 25 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Distilled 1970, Bottle No 3864 with box, Cask Strength 60.1% 70cl
Sold for £410
A Rare private bottling of Oban 24 year old Single Barrel Malt Scotch Whisky, Distilled 23rd March 1989, bottled July 2013, Bottle No 213 of 258 with wooden box 47.8% 70cl. The Vendor has included a letter explaining the story behind this bottle. In short, Oban have only done 2 private bottlings, this one and one Presented to Princess Anne by the RLNI to commemorate the launching of the Oban Lifeboat. Diageo now own the distillery which is regarded as 1 of the 6 Classic Malts and it is thought that this will not be repeated
Sold for £310
A bottle of The MACALLAN over 25 years old Anniversary Malt Single Highland Scotch Whisky with own wooden box, Distilled 1972 Bottled 1998 43% 70cl
Sold for £1800
A bottle of The Glenlivet Cellar Collection 30yr old American Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled in 2001 Sample Code 2LGF901 with wooden presentation box 70cl 48%
Sold for £420


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If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas and would like to bring your little ones with you, don't hesitate because there are lots of activities you can enjoy together as a family. But let's be realistic. You will also want some alone time away from the kids. Perhaps you would like to enjoy adult activities like gambling in the casino, going to a show or club that would be inappropriate for kids, or being pampered in a salon or spa, or you might simply need to relax and unwind. But you won't be able to do any of those things without first making sure that your children are safe, well cared for, and content.
Obviously, leaving your kids unattended in the hotel room is a big no-no. In fact, we are not recommending that you neglect your kids and simply go off own your own as you please at all hours of the day and night even if you have someone available to look after them. You need to spend some quality time with your kids. But that doesn't mean you should be with them 24/7 and deprive yourself of part of the reason you are in Las Vegas in the first place to have a vacation. If you place too many demands on yourself, to the point of feeling overwhelmed and frazzled, you are likely to become irritable and short-tempered, which your kids will pick up on, and nobody will have a good time. A much better solution is to take an occasional breather, but not without first making sure that your kids are in good hands. For those times when you and your spouse, partner, or traveling companion will be otherwise occupied, you will need a reliable babysitter or nanny to look after your kids.
If the hotel where you are staying has its own childcare service on the premises, the solution is simple, but only a few hotels offer this amenity. Many other hotels, but certainly not all, can make the arrangements for you through the concierge. You then not only get the convenience of the babysitter or nanny coming to your hotel, saving you the bother of having to travel to another location to drop them off and pick them up, but another big timesaving benefit. You are saved the time and trouble of needing to do your own search to provide a competent, reliable and affordable caretaker for your children.
Because the hotel has its own reputation to maintain, you can be sure that the service that the concierge arranges for you is first-rate, although if you are on a budget it can be expensive. But what if arranging for a babysitter or nanny is not a service for which your hotel can provide any assistance? Then you are on your own, first to find a suitable facility or person to look after your children and then to make the necessary arrangements. This article will summarize your options and provide some helpful pointers for narrowing down your selection. We will also suggest two services which have received favorable reviews on www.yelp.com from other parents who had positive childcare experiences with them on a recent trip to Las Vegas. For additional suggestions, see Part III, Childcare Centers Other than Hotels Where You Can Drop Off Your Children. And Part V, Childcare for Children with Special Needs.
Types of ChildcareThere are two basic types of childcare you can select:
Drop-off center providing childcare, usually in small groups according to age
- Advantages:
- The center probably offers a wider range of activities for children of a certain age.
- Your kids get the opportunity to play and socialize with other kids their age, including kids from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Generally cheaper than having a babysitter or nanny come to your hotel.
- Disadvantages:
- You have to travel to the facility, which may be inconveniently located, to drop off your children and you will have to return there a second time to pick them up.
- There are specific and strict age limits. Children who are either younger or older will not be accepted.
- Not all young children adapt well to a group setting. If you have a special needs child, the center may not be equipped to give him or her the necessary individual attention.
- Most drop-off centers are not open 24/7 and some are only open during the day. These facilities will probably not work if you need evening childcare.
Babysitter or nanny who comes to the hotel.
Some services give you a choice of either a babysitter or a nanny, or if you will be hiring an individual directly, the person's resume might include one of these terms. The basic difference between them is that nannies are required to have specialized training, both in basic safety and in child development. They are expected to assume more responsibilities, not just supervising the children entrusted to their care, but interacting with them. The hourly rates for a nanny are higher than the hourly rates for a babysitter.
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- Childcare is available round the clock so you can probably find someone to look after your kids anytime you wish.
- You do not need to travel out of your way to drop off and pick up your kids. The babysitter or nanny comes to your hotel.
- Your kids receive one-on-one attention.
- Disadvantages:
- These services are more expensive than childcare at a drop-off center.
- Since an individual rather than a staff of people will be providing the service, unless the caregiver is willing to take your kids to activities outside the hotel room, the range of feasible activities is very limited.
- No opportunity to interact and play with other children.
- Unless you select a provider that you have used in the past and already know is excellent, you are taking a big chance if you don't you take the time to thoroughly check the credentials and reputation of the agency or individual you are considering.
How to Select a Good Drop-off Center that Offers Childcare
Drop-off childcare centers are primarily used by Las Vegas residents who need a suitable place for their children to stay while they are at work or otherwise occupied. However, some centers also gladly accept out-of-town children for a few hours. If this type of arrangement fits in with your plans, we highly recommend it because it is not only cost-effective, but may be the only opportunity your kids will have in Las Vegas to play with other kids their age. These centers cater to children from a variety of backgrounds, including minority groups and working class families, which can provide a rich cultural experience for your children.
On the other hand, you are the best judge about how well your child will adapt to being with strangers in a group environment. Keep in mind that a drop-off center not only has strict age limits, but may not be equipped to handle children with major disabilities or health or behavior problems.
Assuming that a drop-off childcare facility is a possibility, the following are some important questions you will still need answers to in order to determine if a particular place is acceptable.
- How long has the center been in business?
- Is it licensed?
- Qualifications and experience of childcare staff
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- Are any meals or snacks served?
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- Condition, cleanliness, and safety of the facility
Answers to the first seven questions can be easily obtained by a phone call to the facility or reading its website (preferably both). To learn about the reputation of the place, check reputable sites like www.tripadvisors.com or www.yelp.com and read what other parents have to say. Another possibly good source of information is the Better Business Bureau to check if the service is in good standing.
You might not have a reliable answer about the condition, cleanliness, and safety of the facility until you actually go there. If possible, visit the facility the day before you plan to use their services, so in case there is a problem, you can make other arrangements before it is too late. In any case, before you actually leave your kids there, take a tour of the place and make sure it meets your standards.
How to Select a Good Babysitter or Nanny
These services are not cheap, but if they can bring you peace of mind and your children are well taken care of, they are worth every penny. You, as the parent or guardian, have every right to be given sufficient information for reasonable assurance that your children will be safe and well cared for by the caregiver to whom you are entrusting this important responsibility.
Ideally, your hotel concierge can either make the arrangements for you or at least recommend a particular service, but if not, you cannot simply assume that a random service you find on your own should be trusted. Getting the detailed information you need to make the best decision will entail considerable advance research and planning on your part, so you are strongly advised to start exploring the possibilities before your trip.
Your bet is to see if your hotel concierge can recommend a service. Hotel-recommended services tend to be more expensive, but you can be reasonably confident that you will be getting a reliable and qualified childcare provider. Alternatively, you can find names of available services in the Yellow Pages and on Google and individual babysitters and nannies on www.care.com, www.google.com, and sites like Craig's List (but be very careful if you use the latter).
Once you have narrowed down the list of possibilities, all of the following questions need to be answered in order to have confidence that the babysitter or nanny service you are considering will meet your expectations and provide quality care for your kids.
- If using a professional agency, number of years in business
- If you are considering an individual, ask for the person's resume and references. Then check references and do a background check.
- Qualifications and experience of caregiver
- Licensing
- Is the caregiver certified to provide CPR and First Aid?
- Hours available
- Rates
As with the drop-off centers, agencies that provide babysitters or nannies who come to your hotel can be researched online to check their overall reputation and other parents' experience with them. The websites www.tripadvisors.com and www.yelp.com are good places to start. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau. For individuals, in addition to checking references, a pre-hiring interview (preferably in person, but Skype would also work) is highly recommended. Keep in mind that you are entrusting your children's care to a stranger so you cannot be too careful. A good agency will have already thoroughly screened its babysitter and nanny applicants prior to hiring them, so there is less risk, but you still should not take everything the owner or website tells you at face value without some independent corroboration.
In addition to all of the above, you need to discuss with the agency or the specific caregiver what kinds of activities can be provided and plan a tentative schedule. If you have no objection to the caregiver taking your children outside, e.g., to the hotel swimming pool, or an eatery, movie, or other nearby attraction, inquire if that is a possibility. If you are going to be away for the better part of the day or evening, your kids will probably appreciate the opportunity to get outside the hotel room. If the caregiver needs to provide meals or snacks and/or a put your kids to bed, the specifics like mealtime and bedtime, and what they should eat or not eat need to be clearly communicated. If your child has any allergies or requires any medications, specific information needs to be given about that, too.
A Few Recommended Childcare Services to Consider
The following are a few recommended childcare services you might consider:
Drop-Off Services
In Hotel Services
*See Recommended Childcare in Las Vegas Part III: Childcare Centers Other than Hotels Where You Can Drop Off Your Children
**See Recommended Childcare in Las Vegas Part V: Childcare for Children with Special Needs
Frequently Asked Questions about Childcare in Las Vegas Arranged for by the ParentsHow far in advance must the arrangements be made?
The amount of advance notice varies, but some advance notice is necessary, and the more you give, the better assurance you have of getting a good fit for your particular needs. If you wait until the last minute, you risk the possibility of not finding anybody suitable with so little notice, or at the very least, you will probably be charged extra for the last minute booking. Keep in mind that if you are picking a service or individual caregiver on your own, you should allow extra time to thoroughly research that provider's qualifications and suitability. This research should start prior to your trip.How much will the service cost?
There is no set amount, but a babysitter who comes to your hotel will cost more than a drop-off service, and a nanny will cost even more than a babysitter, at least $30-$35/hour and possibly $40-$45/hour. There is usually a certain minimum number of hours (i.e., 3 or 4), and there might also be a booking fee, so you will probably end up having to spend over $100. A drop-off service, even if your leave your children there all day, will probably cost less than half that amount. However, you do have to make two trips to the facility to drop off and pick up your kids and they will not get the same degree of individual attention that an individual caregiver can provide.What are the other important considerations in deciding whether to use a drop-off center or a caregiver who comes to the hotel?
Drop-off facilities only accept children in a certain limited age range. Infants may be too young, while If you have school age kids, they will probably be too old, and teenagers are definitely too old. Also, these facilities are usually only open during the daytime or until early evening at the latest, so if you need childcare until late at night, they cannot accommodate you. Hotel services are available 24/7 and for children of all ages. A drop-off facility offers the dual advantage of a wider range of age-appropriate activities and the opportunity to socialize with other kid. However, children with difficulty adjusting to groups or who require extra individual attention due to special needs might be better off with one-on-one childcare provided in the hotel room.If I need to change the times or cancel altogether, can I do so and get a refund?
Different providers have different policies, so it is a good idea to check beforehand so there are no misunderstandings.Is it a good idea to discuss the planned activities with the caregiver ahead of time?
Definitely. Find out what kinds of activities can be provided and feel free to offer your own suggestions. The more the caregiver knows about an individual child's special interests, likes, and dislikes, the more likely the time spent in her care will be enjoyable for the child and stress-free for both the child and the caregiver.


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LOS ANGELES — Maia Toys has released six new additions to its range of pleasure products, which will make their way to store shelves by mid-October.
Maia Toys has added a Wireless Butterfly Strap-On wearable massager, a remote-controlled vibrating Contour Egg, and the Clip.
The Wireless Butterfly Strap-on includes a dong that is made of medical grade silicone and features 16 powerful modes and speeds of vibrations that can be controlled from a distance with its accompanying remote control.
The Contour Egg is available in purple and yellow shades and is constructed from silky-soft medical grade silicone. Featuring 10 modes and speeds of vibration, this remote-controlled massager is enhanced with a unique design and petite size.
The Clip features a two-prong tip that could be used to nuzzle a clit or nipple or as a pressure point massager. Made from medical grade silicone, this multi-functional massager delivers pleasure and relaxation anywhere on the body.
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Denver Jewish Day School is the only K-12 Jewish community day school in the Rocky Mountain region. We have served thousands of students in our 40-year history, offering a unique blend of integrated secular and Judaic studies education along with inquiry-based and experiential learning. As the only school of our kind, we play an important role in the vitality of our Jewish community and the success of our students. The Our Jewish Future Campaign assures that the quality of education and unique opportunities and experiences we offer will not only grow and thrive but be available for Jewish families for generations to come. Download a PDF of the campaign brochure.
- We will grow and be even more recognized in our role as an essential part of our community.
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- We will nurture learners who are strong 21st century thinkers and have a deep understanding of their faith, culture, heritage and roles as a global citizen.
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Read more details about what this campaign means to Denver Jewish Day School. Join Our Jewish Future Campaign co-chairs Mark Sidell, Lisa Reckler Cohn, and Rabbi Steven & Senator Joyce Foster, along Denver JDS Board Chair, Leslie Sidell, Head of School/CEO Avi Hazel, and Director of Development Krista Boscoe in supporting the Our Jewish Future campaign.
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LOS ANGELES --The entertainment industry said 'Thank you' to designated drivers Thursday night in downtown Los Angeles with a night of music, dancing and drinks.The campaign was organized to reward designated drivers for their responsibility and to encourage others to do the same. It was hosted by RADD, the entertainment industry's voice for road safety.
The incentives ranged from free non-alcoholic drinks and food to VIP entrance to some of the city's top hot spots.
"People don't want to drink and drive but still want to go out and have fun and if we reward designated drivers for the night maybe more people will do it. That's what we're saying," said Marian Novak, one of the program supporters.
Participants simply had to show up at the designated venues, tell them they were a designated driver and they got a free drink or other reward for staying safe and sober.
The rewards program began in Sacramento and San Diego. Downtown is the first L.A. location but organizers hope it won't be the last as they plan to expand it to other areas of the city.


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When you search for language learning methods on the Internet, you may soon realize that there are a lot of them available, and they are provided by many different individuals and institutions. If you have experience learning foreign languages, you may have established your own way of learning those. However, if you are a beginner, you may be confused by the numerous methods available on the net. Here are several ways that you can leverage the powerful tool that Internet is, in order to efficiently learn a foreign language.
Read Online Newspapers
If you think that your language skills are not sufficient enough to let you understand the newspapers in your target language, don't worry because there are instant translator and online dictionary tools that you can use while reading (more on that below). However, I recommend that you only read about topics that you are interested in, since you will likely be familiar with those and it'll naturally make things easier and much more fun. You will not only learn more vocabulary this way, but you'll also get to see things from a different perspective and read about events that are not necessarily reported in the news you are used to watch. You can find many online newspapers from around the world on the website "online newspapers".
Participate in Online Classes
There are many free (and paid) online language exchange and tutoring classes available on the Internet. Just to give a few examples, Busuu, Livemocha, iTalki, and Verbling are all fantastic websites. This latter has even recently added Russian, Italian and French classes in addition to English and Spanish. Udemy and Fiverr are two examples of the many non-language focused websites that also offers language classes/services.
Participating in online classes does not only give you access to great language learning material, it also allows you to make friends from other countries, who are just as enthusiastic as you are about learning a new language. You can easily practice online via Skype or Google Hangout.
Learn From Polyglots
Everyone learns languages differently, and different methods may be more suitable to learn different languages. If you need some inspiration, you can find the blogs or YouTube videos of many polyglots, such as Sam here on Lingholic, Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, etc., in which they talk about their language learning methods. Trying out those methods is necessary in order to find out the best one for you. Learn from successful people to be a successful person. There is a 1-hour video on YouTube entitled "Live Polyglot Language Learning Discussion" by David Mansaray, which features 8 polyglots sharing their language learning methods that can be helpful for you.
Skype and Google Hangout
Skype and Google Hangout are also perfect tools for learning and practicing languages. You can practice with native speakers or language learners that you know on social networking sites. You can practice together regularly for as long as you want, but a "typical" session lasts 1 hour, in which 30min is allocated to speaking each of the languages you are learning. Chances are it will be awkward in the beginning, but don't worry you will get used to it pretty quickly!
Google Chrome Plugins
There are three plugins that I recommend you to use in your studies — Language Immersion, Instant Translate, and Lingua.ly.
• Language Immersion for Chrome
This Google Chrome plugin translates words randomly from the website that you are opening into your target languages. The number of translated word depends on the immersion level setting. You can find the introduction video here.
Apart from providing you with an online dictionary, Instant Translate can also translate any word on a window without moving away from that webpage.
• Lingua.ly
You can boost your vocabulary while you are reading a webpage. It works by saving the words that you don't understand and you can review them anytime you want. In addition, it also browses for contents around the web for reading practice.
Learning languages on the Internet is a really great way to go, especially if you don't have the chance to visit the country that speaks your target language, or if you cannot get resources from the local library or bookstore, or simply if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money on expensive books and classes. And the best thing is, this makes it possible for you to learn your language anytime, anywhere.
What do you think? Have you used technology to learn languages? Do you think it's possible to learn a language on your own through the internet? What about the resources you have found to be the best on the net? Comment below!
Written by Teddy Nee www.neeslanguageblog.com
I love to write. I am also a website developer, a language tutor, and a language enthusiast. My native languages are Fujianese/ Hokkien and Indonesian. I also speak English and Chinese Mandarin, and I have been learning Spanish since 2012 and Esperanto since the end of May 2013.
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The internet can really be an effective, all-consuming environment for learning and living whichever language you're studying. Great summary, and using some of Chrome's tools is a nice way of injecting more of your target language into your day. When I first started using the language immersion tool I forgot I had it switched on, which made for quite a weird experience!
As effective as it is, using the internet can also fall short in that you are not really pushed outside your comfort zone. It's easy to stay in the various walled gardens and if something's too challenging, just close it. Some things will never be a substitute for really living a language!
Great post!
Teddy Nee
Internet can be a great source especially for learning languages that you cannot find in your society. For instance, Baltic languages may not be as popular as Spanish and finding Baltic languages course is almost impossible. However, many materials about Baltic languages can be found on the Internet.
There is a concrete risk to spend too much time on the internet.
Also, If one try to converse via skype with members of social community -suited for learning languages- one will end up to talk about some subjects due to the context one is experimenting. The virtual context.
If you go outdoor together other persons the situation changes, there are different issues to talk about.
So, if possible, live different experiences is a good idea.
Yes, but this isn't really fun until you are good enough to talk about your surroundings freely.
It's up to YOU to get out of your comfort zone. You can study abroad and speak only English with Brits and Aussies all day long.
Whilst I agree with this post in regards to learning 'mainstream', national languages, I defy you to apply it to learning languages such as Arrernte, Pitjantjatjara (Australian Aboriginal languages) or many of the minority languages found in Asia, Africa and India – usually the tongues of former hunter gatherers or agriculturalists. What I would really like to see is some of you 'famous' internet polyglots attempt a really obscure language with bugger all texts, zero online resources and no more than one basic, basic, basic learners' guide and THEN write about it. To date, only the Summer Institute of Languages, linguists and anthropologists (that would be me!) seem to take 'unwritten' languages seriously. C'mon. Take the challenge, internet polyglots. Untame Arrernte angkentye akalte-ierretyenhe?
Unless you live in the bush it would make it hard for "famous internet polyglots" to learn a language such as Arrernte or Pitjantjatjara. This being said, internet still has resources on even those highly uncommon languages (see, for example, http://www.omniglot.com/writing/arrernte.htm.)
In the end, people learn a particular language for various personal reasons. If they choose not to learn languages of former hunter gatherers or agriculturalists, it probably has to do with matters of practicality and available resources.
I think the answer is simply that most internet polyglots are socialites who learn languages to talk to other people. By and large, they aren't linguists, or anthropologists, or academics at all (with some notable exceptions). To them, learning a language that they will never encounter is hardly worth the effort.
Of course, the notable exception is Michael Campbell, who speaks a dozen or more Taiwanese aboriginal languages.
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Thanks for your nice articles > i always want to learn Chinese. after reading your site i was looking for people with skype who can help me to learn mandarin and found http://preply.com/en/chinese-by-skype.now i am learning . when i was kid i never thought i can learn other language. Specially Hard one like Mandarin . Technology make it easy then dream .


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Hort Culture is a Sydney based garden services provider specialising in maintenance in the residential sector of the Northern Beaches.
We believe the North Shore of Sydney contains some of the lushest gardens in the whole of Australia. With that in mind, we take pride in providing maintenance and a whole range of gardening services to the wonderful location that is the North Shore.
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