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text: I found a cool resource today for writers of fiction set in past decades. The New York Public Library offers a historic restaurant menu database of 45,000 menus dating back to the 1840s. So far, 16,000 of the menus have been transcribed and volunteers are needed to help with the rest. If you were thinking about eating at New York City's Louis Sherry restaurant at 300 Park Avenue in 1947, the smoked salmon appetizer, Catskill Mountain smoked turkey, fresh strawberry tartalette and Ballantine's XXX ale would set ... read more

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For this week's iDevBlogADay post, I'm going to take a detailed look at the history of Trainyard, from its humble beginnings to its current position high up the App Store charts. Yes, there will be sales data. This'll be a long one, so settle down and enjoy
In the beginning
Trainyard started out as a couple of scribbles on a notepad in May of 2009. You can read a detailed description of that process in my Trains on Paper blog post, but I'll summarize it here. At the time, I was prototyping ideas for Flash games, because I'd been doing professional Flash development for four years and so it was the only game making technology I knew really well. I had plans to make a game and maybe make some money by putting it on Kongregate or selling it on FlashGameLicense.
One day, while sitting on the train as during my daily commute, the concept for a game involving trains filled with paint came into my head. I did a bunch of paper planning, and eventually coded up a quick Flash prototype nicknamed "PaintTrain". It was awesome. I set to work making puzzles every day during my commute for the next few months, still thinking I was making a Flash game.
The familiar
As an avid iPhone user since it first came out, I had wanted to learn to develop for it, but I thought it would be way too complicated. Talk began at my work about doing some iPhone projects instead of doing all Flash work. We were given a solid week to look into iPhone development and see what we could do. I didn't make anything substantial, but I did learn a lot, and I discovered the excellent Cocos2D for iPhone framework.
After fiddling around with Cocos2D and seeing what it could do and how similar it was to Flash, I realized that I could definitely make iPhone games. I decided that PaintTrain would be my first iPhone game, and I also decided, thankfully, to name it Trainyard.
One of the key things I've learned is that the first project you make with any new technology will be awful, or at least full of issues and problems. I didn't want Trainyard to be awful, so I decided to make a simpler, smaller game first.
I spent a couple weeks creating a game with an interesting tic-tac-toe-ish mechanic called "Quaddy". It actually wasn't that bad, but I didn't feel comfortable releasing it as my first game. Through the process of making it, I learned a whole lot more about Cocos2D, Objective-C, and iPhone development in general. I was ready to make Trainyard.
At this point, it was October 2009. I figured I could finish the game in 3 months, using Christmas break as a final polishing time. Oh how wrong I was. It wasn't that development was particularly slow, but that I kept adding little features and tweaking other ones. By January 1st, the core game was playable, but the menus were sketchy, the graphics needed work, and the end was still a long way off.
At Indusblue we were building our first major iPhone app, the official Olympics app for the official Canadian broadcaster of the Vancouver Olympics, CTV. It was a huge project for us, so I spent most of my time on that, and really didn't have time to dedicate towards Trainyard. The CTVOlympics app was a massive success, both for CTV and for our company, but I lost a couple months of Trainyard development time.
New life
Being motivated about a project after a couple months away is usually tough, but with Trainyard, I was excited. I began to work feverishly in every moment of spare time to try to get it completed. I made a huge amount of progress on everything from the graphical style to the solution sharing backend. By the end of April, the game was looking a whole lot better.
Meanwhile, my wife and I were expecting our first baby. His due date was June 11th, so I was working hard to finish Trainyard before he was born. He had other plans. Toren Rix was born May 12th, 2010, almost exactly a month before his due date. I could write many posts about how awesome he is, but I'll save that for another time.
My work gave me a month off so I could help look after my newborn son. It was great to have some time off, and I know my wife was very glad I was around. Toren slept a decent amount, so I had more time than ever to work on Trainyard. By the end of the month, the game was done.
The marketing machine
I submitted the game to Apple on May 30th and began my marketing preparations. I created an "upcoming games" thread on TouchArcade, made a great trailer, and sent dozens of emails to major iPhone game sites and blogs. The trailer really helped to get a small core of people excited about the game. I posted on Facebook to tell my friends that the game was coming, and told every iPhone owner I knew to get ready for the game.
Trainyard was approved by Apple seven days after submission, but I delayed the release because I'd heard that you should "always release on a Thursday". Trainyard was released on June 10th for a price of $1.99. I discovered AppFigures and began to monitor my App Store rankings obsessively.
I don't really remember how well I expected Trainyard to do right away. The reviews from blogs and on the App Store were great. I knew people would like it, but I wasn't sure how quickly they would tell their friends about it. It turns out that people did like it, but they didn't have nearly as many friends as I expected. Or something like that.
I tried a variety of mini-marketing escapades, including spending $50 on AdMob, $50 on Project Wonderful (Axe Cop, specifically), and $50 on Google Adwords. None of that worked. $50 is almost too tiny an amount to spend, but it became immediately obvious that any ad campaign within my budget would have no effect on sales whatsoever.
I should add that I definitely wasn't disheartened. I knew it would take time, and that I had a great game that would eventually be successful. I just really wasn't sure how to get there, but that was part of the adventure.
In my mind, there were two things that could happen to help Trainyard be successful. One was to be featured on the App Store, and the other was to be mentioned on TouchArcade. Sadly, Trainyard was never mentioned on TouchArcade. I figured they didn't think it would appeal to their target demographic, so I forced myself to move on. I also believed (and still believe) that Apple monitors TouchArcade much more than any other site when deciding which games to feature, so that made not being mentioned an even harder pill to swallow.
Meanwhile, I'd see other similar games get both on TouchArcade and featured in the App Store. Games like Kieffer Bros' brilliant Aqueduct seemed like they'd appeal to the same types of people as Trainyard, and yet they'd be reviewed and featured while Trainyard went neglected. Rather than let this discourage me, I turned it into motivation to try harder to get the game noticed in spite of (what I perceived as) impossible odds.
Keep calm and carry on
It's not like the game wasn't selling any copies. In the 4 months between launch and the end of September, I sold 2338 copies and made $3200. Not enough to live off, but decent part-time residual income. I kept working on the game, releasing two major updates, one with over 40 new puzzles and the other with full retina-display support. I also raised the price to $2.99, as I figured that the "risk difference" for a potential buyer between $1.99 and $2.99 really wasn't that high.
The Right Lite
I'd always planned to make a lite version, but I wanted to make sure that the game was as good as possible before I did it. I went through a careful decision making process and ended up making Trainyard Express, which had 60 puzzles, all of which were completely new and different from the puzzles in Trainyard. I knew I was including too much content, but I figured that any buzz was good buzz, even if everyone was only downloading the free game and ignoring the paid one. At that point, less than 3,000 people worldwide even knew what Trainyard was, so more people knowing about Trainyard couldn't really be a bad thing. That being said, it was still weird to pour dozens of hours into something that I knew wouldn't make me any money directly.
Building up steam
I released Trainyard Express on September 30th, the day I'd nicknamed "Trainyard Thursday". A day later, an editor at a prominent Italian blog discovered the game and wrote a fantastic article about it. The game shot up the Italian charts and quickly became the #1 free app in Italy, netting 22,795 downloads in its first day at #1.
Along with the Express downloads, the paid sales in Italy also started getting higher, and within a day of reaching #1, I had beaten my single-day launch profit record of $140 with $240 in a single day. It was awesome to know that the up-sell was working.
Game asplode
Word of the game gradually spread to the UK, and by October 5th, it was climbing on its way to becoming #1 in the UK free charts as well. I mention October 5th because it's also the day Apple wrote me an email saying they might want to feature Trainyard, the paid app. I knew what that meant; the Trainyard Express experiment had officially paid off.
Trainyard was added to the featured list on Thursday October 7th at 4pm EST, and it quickly climbed the charts. Being featured is one of those things where it's hard to really understand what it's like until it happens to you. It's like winning a lottery, but a lottery where you work really really hard to buy your ticket. I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours working on the game, but all that time paid off when I saw Trainyard's silly little icon in that featured apps list. I made it.
You'll notice that the image above doesn't have a legend. I've been advised against posting specific numbers for various reasons, but I think if you compare this graph to the earlier ones, you can figure out approximately just how much a feature from Apple can affect your bottom line. It's pretty epic, isn't it?
Wrapping up
Trainyard Express just dropped to #2 in the UK, but it's already been downloaded over 450,000 times (#1 UK = 80k/day, #1 Italy = 20k/day). I have a feeling that it may slowly climb to #1 in Canada and maybe even #1 in the US eventually. Trainyard is #14 in paid apps in the UK, and just hit #50 in the US. That's huge.
I'm about to try a new crazy experiment with Trainyard. I figure this may be my only chance to do this, so as of the publishing of this blog post, Trainyard is going on sale for $0.99. This is a HUGE gamble for me that could cost me thousands in lost sales, but I'd regret it way too much if I didn't try it. I'm going to try to drum up some support from Reddit, where awesome things have been done in the past, so please participate there if you have a Reddit account. I'll let you know how it goes!
UPDATE: Two days after this post was written, Trainyard climbed the charts and reached #2 in the App Store (beating Angry Birds). Mission accomplished.
You can read the follow up post here: http://struct.ca/2010/the-week-that-was


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57 Reviews
4.6 on August 22, 2018
Arrived late but was greeted with open arms. The home is truly historic, the food was healthy and excellent, and the hostess was a joy to know. Brilliant entrepreneur, gifted poet and genuine human being. We learned much from Phyllis; we arrived strangers and left friends. Thank you, Phyl for sharing your home; your knowledge and your time! We highly recommend the Isaac HilliRd House to anyone looking for more than a typical hotel experience.
3.4 on August 02, 2018
I Tony give this review based on experiences of 13 years across 5 countries that include dozens of B&Bs. THE PROS... Phyllis asked if there was any allergy concerns, gave recommendations of good local places to have dinner, and allowed us to arrive later in the evening at 10:30 PM because we ended up touring Historic Pennsylvania prior to our arrival. Upon arrival she gave us the key to the Cranberry Room. Inside the bathroom there was soap, shampoo, clean bedding/linens/towels and in the following morning she provided us breakfast. Phyllis made us breakfast. We were given a plate of fresh fruits neatly cut, fresh orange juice, coffee and tea. We were then given a plate of a two egg omelette with cheese, ham, and spinach plus a side of toast with fresh preserves. THE CONS... The Cranberry Room was a very small room and when my wife and I laid on the bed it made loud creaking sounds and one of the boards underneath that supported the bed frame fell. In the morning after finishing our two plate omelette and toast, Phyllis asked if we wanted more of anything, I am a big guy and my wife is petite, and because the portions were small we asked if we may have another omelette. Phyllis made a comment about not usually serving such a generous amount and needing to regulate portions, mind you we were the only ones outside of Phyllis and the dog that were occupying Isaac Hilliard House. We then asked if we may have more toast, she said okay, and then brought us mini pieces of toast that were only a fraction of the slices we originally had. My wife asked about the sale sign out front and Phyllis talked about what it was selling for, how she is just the help, and asked if we know anybody interested.
5 on July 10, 2018
My wife and I were in the area for the blueberry festival. We were thrilled with our stay at this great establishment. The breakfast was unbelievable. Phyl was a great host and made our stay memorable. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who wants a great room, and great food.
4.0 on September 15, 2016
The Inn was spotless, the room very beautiful with its victorian furniture. We stayed in the raspberry room and weren't disappointed. Phil is a pleasure, very accomadating.
4.8 on July 28, 2016
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The nearby bike path, antique shop, and chip n putt were great memories. Pleasant host, yummy breakfast and a cozy room (small, but to be expected with the home's age) made this a great weekend away. Thanks Phyllis!
4.8 on April 23, 2016
Our room was large, and well-furnished, house is lovely! Innkeeper Phyllis was very welcoming and helpful. Although located on a main road, it was quiet during the night. We plan to stay here again when in the area.
4.6 on October 13, 2015
My wife and I booked a room at the Isacc Hilliard house since it was both close to our wedding venue and we didn't want to stay in a chain hotel. Not only was Phyllis an incredibly gracious hostess, but her breakfasts were delicious and helped keep us going while we contended with all the last-minute chaos before our wedding day. The room, though small, was cozy and exactly what we needed to decompress after being on our feet day in and day out in the middle of a torrential downpour. We also booked a room for my wife's brother and his girlfriend, but their arrival would have been well past anyone's bedtime. Phyllis, again, was already ahead of us and had a key ready for us that morning to hand over to them so we could all get into our rooms at the end of the day. Of course, there are some things to keep in mind: the building is very old - older than the United States, as Phyllis pointed out to us! - so the rooms are small and the tap water metallic. The beds are still full size and very comfortable, however, and bottled water is provided gratis. We would absolutely recommend the Isaac Hilliard house to anyone that wants a quaint, quiet place to bookend their day if they find themselves near the Pine Barrens. - William and Regina
5 on August 05, 2015
We spent a very nice weekend at Isaac Hilliard House. The experience there was enjoyable, pleasant and restful. The innkeepers Phil and Gene were extremely gracious and caring hosts. They both answered all our questions about the house and the surrounding area. Our room was very comfortable, beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. The breakfasts Phil served were "out of this world" including fresh fruit and homemade goodies. We loved everything! We highly recommend this bed and breakfast and are looking forward to staying there again. We're calling Phil and Gene in advance to book our favorite room again!
5 on July 13, 2015
I really enjoyed staying at the Isaac Hilliard House. It was truly a great and unforgettable experience. You should stay there if you have the chance!
5 on August 23, 2014
Loved the atmosphere, location and home as well as the owner. Stayed in the Raspberry Room. Spacious and nicely decorated. House was built in the mid 1700,s. Loads of history. Enjoyed our visit very much, would recommend to anyone traveling to New Jersey.
3.2 on August 15, 2014
Our stay was very pleasant. Phyl was very kind, the room was comfortable, and the breakfast was good.
5 on June 20, 2014
Great location! Close to all Pine Barren activities including hiking, canoeing, and the cranberry harvest. Awesome breakfast and an amazing nights sleep.
4.6 on December 31, 2013
The year comes to an end, and we remember the best night of the year. After a hard ride on hot summer days by bicycle through New Jersey and before a heavy thunderstorm in flooded Pinelands, we spent a wonderfully relaxing night with a family breakfast and the pool on a super summer morning. For Phyllis we were like permanent residents. A lot of work for one night. We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year 2014. We hope to come back again.
4.8 on October 30, 2013
We recently spent my birthday weekend at the Isaac Hilliard House - it definitely exceeded my expectations. Phyllis provided just the right level of personal attention and letting us enjoy the house on our own. It is a very special place, highly recommend to others....
4.6 on August 29, 2013
My husband and I recently spent six nights at the Issac Hilliard House. Each night we had a relaxing and restful sleep in a comfortable bed. We certainly enjoyed the very clean room and bathroom and nice thick towels. We experienced six different breakfasts and each was wonderful - the French toast was outstanding! We also enjoyed our talks with Phyllis and appreciated how she always asked if we needed anything else during our stay.
5 on June 28, 2013
I always stay with Phyllis when I am traveling through New Jersey. My room is always perfect, and the energy of the house is welcoming and nurturing. The food is exquisitely prepared and served with love and kindness. Staying in a house that has a tradition of protection and safety for hundreds of years, is an experience I would recommend to travelers coming anywhere close to little Pemberton. If you are looking for a place to be loved and cared for, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a place with more amenities than you need and to be treated like a number, then drive on to Philadelphia.
4.6 on June 24, 2013
We were in the area for a lacrosse tournament and need a room. My son was a little iffy about it but it was a great experience. The room was clean and confortable the breakfast was delicious (real men do eat Quiche) and Phylis was very nice. We would stay there again.
4.6 on June 19, 2013
We drove from Maine for a funeral, stayed 1 night and found the Issac Hillard House very comforting. We Loved sharing grandchildren stories and pictures with Phyll. Breakfast was delicious!! She even had my favorite drink available...?? Phyll made a very difficult time more bareable. Great home away from home. Thanks for sharing with us.
3.6 on December 26, 2012
We stayed with our young daughter and Phyl was very accomodating. I would return here if staying in the area again.
4.6 on December 02, 2012
Very fine B+B. fantastic set up of rooms. most comfortable bed in any establishment we've stayed in. didn't want to leave. Louise and I highly recommend. thanks to our wonderful hostess.
5 on October 13, 2012
I stayed here for 3 days in September while I was visiting friends. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. The Inn is charming and my room was pleasant. Phyl, the Inn Keeper was very accommodating with my late arrival and a pleasure to deal with. If I found myself in the area I would stay here again. Leslie, Claremont, CA
5 on August 23, 2012
I was an extended stay guest for 21 days. I arrived late in the evening after a long drive and felt like I arrived home. Phyllis greeted me with a smile, comfort and hospitality, easing a long stressful trip. The house is beautiful and I was astonished to find out built in 1749....wholly smokes not only is it still standing but in great condition and operated daily by a wonderful woman who while spry and energetic is still my grandmother's age. I am in awe of Phyllis for doing what she does everyday and with grace and beauty. It was like coming home every evening, I looked forward to my socialization and interaction every evening with Gene, Phyllis and I can't leave out Dash! I can honestly say that it was one of the most enjoyable stays ever! I want to thank Phyllis and Gene for letting me stay in a beautiful home and making me feel comfortable, easy and like family. I really have adopted them as they are fabulous. I do wish everyone's experience were like mine but realize that you can't please everyone all of the time. I know that different people have different expectations. I enjoy country charm and antiques, my boyfriend says I just like old stuff...it's true. You have to understand this house was built in 1749 and I am in awe as this kind of history does not exist where I am from. But if you want new and shiny...perhaps this is not the perfect vacation for you. If you enjoy well traveled individuals, charming experiences, wonderful hospitality (great breakfasts), a lovely small town, and history then I highly suggest this bed and breakfast.
1.6 on August 15, 2012
I am usually in agreement with the majority of a locations reviews however for this particular property I couldn't possibly be. I did not find Phyl to be as gracious as most other guests have suggested. From my first contact with her I found that I had to repeatedly reach out to her for email confirmation of our reservation and its subsequent change. Upon our arrival I found the room (Isaac Hilliard Suite) to have a strong musty odor and extremely warm. There were torrential rain storms shortly before our arrival and during the tour of the room we were directed to a plastic bucket which we were instructed to move where needed should the rain begin again. We were asked about dietary restrictions at which point I explained my aversion to eggs, yet both days we were served eggs for breakfast. During the meals when asking for more juice and/or cream it was taken from the table of the other guests. Very tacky! When we inspected the pool we found it dirty, cloudy and green as opposed to the luxurious blue the picture on their website suggests. The landscaping surrounding the pool was also overgrown. The grounds as a whole were unkempt with bags of garbage strewn around. I clearly understand the house is old, as the Innkeeper will most likely reply. But there is old/charming and there is old/in need of repair. I suggest the latter. There were cracks in the walls and ceilings in every room, cob webs between the panes of glass in every window and debris on the window sills. For $180 a night we felt that we had been taken for a ride. The final insult came upon our departure when we mistakenly thought checkout was 12:00PM. Not only was the hour passed thrown in our faces, a gratuity was also requested. When we explained our dissatisfaction and the fact that the price we paid should include the gratuity, we were told that this was not a "glitzy" place, but in our minds they wanted a glitzy price. This is a DO NOT RETURN property.
Innkeeper Response
The innkeepers are dismayed that the guests chose to stay the entire weekend at a place that, on arrival did not meet their expectations. In fact, they stayed longer than any other weekend guest on that weekend. A total of seven confirmation emails were sent to the guest No messages were returned. We had no idea when these guests would arrive When we receive notification of a guests' time of arrival, we will ensure the room's air condition is turned on. . A ceiling leak was repaired prior to the guests arival. As a precaution, a receptacle was provided in case the newly repaired tin roof did not withstand the torrential rains that were expected to continue. The guest said his aversion was to egg yolks. On day one all guests were served poached eggs. The guest enjoyed the egg whites. Our breakfast on day 2 was a casserole. The guest was offered an alternate breakfast dish but said he was fine with the fresh fruit and toast and bacon. The guest was informed prior to booking the room that the pool may not be available for use due to new regulation imposed by the Burlington County Health department. As the guest mentioned, there were torrential rains up to their arrival. Having received dangerous weather warnings external clean-up was deferred due to torrential rain, lightening and thunder. Since all our guest rooms were occupied, it was impossible for the guest to see every room. When initially booking the reservation. the guest rquested an early check-in. The check-in and check-out times were explained to him. So there was no mistake in not knowing the check-out time. In conclusion, had these guests expressed their severe displeasure shortly after their arrival, the innkeepers would have waived the normal penalty for shortened stays and aborted this booking so that the Bed and Breakfast gift card presented as payment could be used elsewhere.
- Phyllis Davis (innkeeper)
4.2 on May 23, 2012
We couldn't find a room closer to the Jersey shore because of a major event in town, but we were happy to have discovered Isaac Hilliard House. We stayed in the Cranberry room. It was small, which I had requested, but comfortable. I love quaint bed and breakfasts. If you're looking for a sterile hotel room, stay in a large chain hotel, but if you're looking for charm and a personable innkeeper, try the Isaac Hilliard house. Phyl took good care of us. She answered any questions we had and prepared a lovely breakfast each morning. We took a nice walk on a trail near the old train station and ended up in an interesting antique shop. We had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
4.0 on October 08, 2011
After much hunting around on the internet for a place to stay while hiking in the Pinelands, I found this B&B. It's not far from several good hiking trails, so if you need a quiet room with a gracious hostess, this is the place.
4.4 on March 07, 2011
We had a good one night stay at the Isaac Hillard House. Phyllis is nice and helpful. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious too.
4.0 on February 16, 2011
Room was very clean and bed very comfortable at a great price
3.2 on October 03, 2010
We had a comfortable 2 night stay at the Isaac Hilliard House. We stayed in the Cranberry room, located in the back of the house. The room is small, but roomy enough to be comfortable. The air conditioner was noisy, but the weather cooled off and we slept in comfort with an open window and the ceiling fan running. There is a large in-ground pool for use in the warm weather. The proprietor of the house directed us to a large basket with fresh towels to use around the pool. This was certainly a nice added feature. Breakfast included coffee, juice and fruit both mornings in addition to the morning entree. We took advantage of the playhouse down the street, and attended the Saturday night performance which was extremely entertaining. We were able to walk to the playhouse fro the B&B. There is a large, private parking lot in the back of the property, away from the road, for added convenience. I highly recommend staying at the Isaac Hilliard House if you are in the Pemberton, NJ area.
3.8 on July 01, 2010
Beautiful home. Very accomodating hosts. Pool during heat wave was wonderful!
4.0 on June 15, 2010
We had a very nice stay at the Isaac Hilliard House. Room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Phyllis and Gene are great hosts. We will stay here again.
5 on March 22, 2010
We stayed in the "Isaac Hilliard Suite" and believe me it was more than we could have imagined - clean, comfortable and quiet. It was as if we had stepped into another place and time. Phyl and Gene are extremely friendly and helpful and you could tell the breakfast was made with extra loving care! We also had not made reservations for dinner and they took care of that as well (unexpectedly). The restaurant was fabulous! Another extra service - my husband and I enjoy the theatre and Phyl took care to make sure we had tickets for that night. I wouldn't expect any more from a concierge at a "five star hotel"! My husband and I highly recommend the Isaac Hilliard House!!
3.6 on January 27, 2010
So much better than a motel! Clean room, cozy house, great coffee, stimulating conversation too!
4.0 on January 17, 2010
We enjoyed our 7 nights at Isaac Hilliard House. The hostess was quite helpful and a wonderful cook, the menu included healthy items much to our delight. We would definitely stay here again.
5 on September 11, 2009
We had a quite enjoyable 5 night stay at the IH House in August. We enjoyed a very clean and well furnished room on the "street side." We had no difficulty sleeping due to noise disturbances. The AC and fan kept us comfortable. The bathroom sparkling clean. We throughly enjoyed our hostess, Phyllis, as she prepared foods that were designed around a special diet I was on. Her concern for my health was something one doesn't often meet in a stranger. We appreciate the suggestions that both Phyl and Gene gave for restaurants as well as a local well maintained walking trail near the House. We also enjoyed the DVD's that were available for our use. It was a pleasant oasis in our travel.
5 on August 28, 2009
I have stayed at many bed and breakfast including some of the most excellent hotels Europe has to offer and I found the Isaac Hillard Bed and Breakfast to rate to go beyond my expectations. After returning from my day I loved the quiet, romantic and pristine environment the owners provided. All of my needs were immediately entertained including a request for a late evening swim on a sweltering night. This is going to be my fifth night here on business and I plan to stay for a few days next week when I must return again. Do yourself a favor and go back in time, leaving the cells and worries at home.
5 on August 28, 2009
Wow...I have to say this was one of the best B&B's i've been to in a long time. I loved the room i was given, it was very clean and airy. The breakfast was wonderful and service was very good. I would recommend this B&B to anyone wanting to stay at a place that offers quality services and wonderful breakfasts. A+
2.2 on August 17, 2009
We have stayed at many B&B's. This is the first one we were disappointed with. Our room AC was not turned on until we arrived and took several hours to cool the room down. The room we had was in the front of the house and the road noise (even with the window AC on) was very loud. If you stay here, ask for a room in the back of the Inn. We needed to ask for towels. One of the breakfasts wasn't fully cooked. It was the lack of attention to detail that made it not measure up to the other B&B's we've frequented. Disappointing.
Innkeeper Response
The ceiling fan was on and the air was on low when the guests arrived. I turned it up when I escorted the guests to the room. Because of the inn's very flexible check-in hours, we attempt to be 'green' by not activating any room's AC unit at its full capacity until the guests arrive. It does NOT take "several hours to cool the room." Our rooms are not oversized. The inn is located conveniently on a county road on which there is normal traffic. Rarely, however, does a guest complain about "loud" noise. It is our practice to provide fresh towels EACH day when guests are out of the rooms. The guests were leaving the premises when the request was made. The guests' room had yet to be serviced, which is when fresh towels would have been deployed. This was an unnecessary request. Each of the three family members was served the same dish; two were consumed completely. The woman ate some of hers and was asked if she wanted something else. She was offered a complete new service, but declined. During the many years of serving guests, one of the most favorable comments written by guests is how well they were treated in every detail while our at our inn.
- Phyllis (innkeeper)
4.2 on June 24, 2009
Great food, coffee and conversation. What more could you ask for? Rooms were clean and comfortable and furnishings lovely. Parlor had all sorts of fascinating things to look at. Stay had the feel of a visit to a gracious member of the family. Can hardly wait to find a reason to return. Donna
5 on January 11, 2009
This was the perfect alternative to a hotel. The room was so clean, the food was wonderful and Phyllis and Gene were very hospitable. It has a very private (though inviting) and relaxing atmosphere. I would recommend this to anyone and I will stay again.
4.6 on August 08, 2008
Lovely quaint house that has been nicely modernized. Phyllis was a gracious hostess. Thank you.
3.8 on July 21, 2008
We were very satisfied with our visit and would definitely recommend this B&B.
4.2 on July 18, 2008
Attention to every detail, in the most friendly way. Superb breakfast - pancakes with blueberry preserve -- homemade of course - yummy!
4.6 on June 19, 2008
Lovely weekend with a lovely innkeeper.
5 on June 19, 2008
Outstanding rooms, service and dining! We will be back!
5 on June 17, 2008
we had an excellent stay with Phyllis. she is such a gracious host, and she created an oasis of calm and rest for us! it was lovely!
5 on June 13, 2008
top shelf
3.0 on June 03, 2008
Visiting Isaac Hilliard House is something special, unexpected, and astonishing. Being there even occupying the smallest room, it was nice. Dining room and living room gives you reality of previous century - XIX! Have a few more like this in different locations.
4.8 on May 22, 2008
Wonderful, charming, yummy food, comfortable---and clean!
5 on May 19, 2008
This B&B was a joy. It's clean, charming and relaxing.
4.6 on May 16, 2008
Very comfortable and clean. Absolutely felt like home.
5 on May 09, 2008
I loved the room and the superior hospitality. Can't wait to come back.
5 on May 08, 2008
This landmark location is a perfect getaway, yet is conveniently near attractions like Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Biking and hiking trails and canoeing are also very close. Phyllis prepared terrific dishes -- I haven't had poached eggs in years and was reminded how much I used to love them. This was my second stay there, and I expect to return.
5 on May 07, 2008
Service very accommodating. Rooms neat and clean and quiet!
4.8 on May 07, 2008
Very clean and comfortable. Rooms are well furnished and spotless. Phyllis is a graceous hostess with a clear love of what she does.
4.0 on April 23, 2008
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! I felt completely comfortable and at home. Phyllis you're a great lady, thanks again for everything! Will definitely be back. Domenica & Shane
3.8 on September 10, 2007
If you need to rest up around the area of exit 5 through 7 of the NJ Turnpike then this is nice find. I called at short notice and was lucky to get the room that i wanted, Phyllis was a very nice Lady who made me feel welcome and is a top class Inn Keeper in my eyes. Regards!
5 on June 09, 2007
We stayed here for two nights... pleasant host and wonderful little town... creek nearby that you can go canoing or kayaking in. Was just a pleasant stay that we'd recommend to anyone!!!


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|Birth Date:
|Paranaque, Manila, Philippines
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|St. Johns Wort
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AS A SENIOR IN 2011-12: Named the Santa Clara Male Athlete of the Year … SINGLES: Achieved the highest individual ranking for a Santa Clara singles player in school history at No. 68 … played the entire season as Santa Clara's No. 1 singles player … amassed an 18-10 record … faced nine ranked opponents during the 2011-12 season … first Santa Clara player since 1999-2000 to be named All-WCC First Team in back-to-back seasons … picked up his 11th victory of the year against University of Idaho, defeating Marius Cieresta in straight sets … had two winning-streaks of five matches or more (Feb. 26 to Mar. 10 and Apr. 4 to Apr. 21) … defeated then-No. 20 Andre Dome of then-No. 49 Cal Poly in straight sets to guide Santa Clara to a 6-1 victory … his 6-4, 6-4 win over No. 51 Nikola Bubnic of then-No. 19 San Diego assisted in clinching a second place finish in the WCC. DOUBLES: Named All-WCC Honorable Mention with his most frequent partner, Tom Pham ... totaled 18 wins with Pham, third all-time in school history for doubles wins by a tandem in one season … tallied two winning streaks of seven or more (Feb. 24 to Mar. 23 and Apr. 4 to May 12) … defeated the nation's No. 78 ranked duo of Ben Chen and Daniel Whitehead, the No. 2 duo from then-No. 19 Texas, 8-5 during Santa Clara's first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, allowing Santa Clara to clinch the doubles point.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2010-11: Finished the season 14-12 overall and a record of 2-3 in WCC dual matches … earned All-WCC First Team Singles honors … played at No. 1 singles all year … had four-match win streak from Apr. 3 to Apr. 18 defeating Gonzaga, Pacific, then-No. 46 Idaho and Sacramento State … played doubles with Nicolas Vinel and Thomas Pham throughout the season … with Vinel, compiled 8-2 overall record and 0-2 in WCC contests at No. 1 doubles … with Pham, earned the team best 8-2 overall record including six-match win streak from Apr. 1 to Apr. 21.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009-10: Finished the season at 13-11 overall, 4-1 in WCC dual matches ... earned All-WCC Second Team Singles honors ... played at either No. 1 or No. 2 singles ... had two three-match win streaks throughout the season ... first win streak from Mar. 23-Mar. 27 defeating EWU's Nico Riego de Dios 6-4, 6-3; UC Riverside' s Quoc Doan 7-5, 6-1; and Montana's Carl Kuschke 6-2, 6-1 ... second win streak from Apr. 4-Apr. 10 defeating Gonzaga's Conor Feeney 6-1, 6-1; Pacific's Artema Gramma 6-4, 4-6, 7-5; and LMU's Otto Sauer 6-1, 6-4 ... played doubles with both Nicolas Vinel and Grant Fleming throughout the season ... with Vinel, compiled 6-7 overall record, going 2-0 in WCC contests ... with Fleming, went 5-0 at No. 3 doubles.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008-09: Was an All WCC Honorable Mention player ... he was ranked 1st in the Philippines in all age groups ... he has posted 130 career international victories, 68 in singles and 62 in doubles ... ranked a career high No. 74 in the International Tennis Federation ... compiled an 8-7 overall singles record playing primarily at No. 2 singles ... at No. 2 doubles compiled a record of 6-10 with partner Tommy Hicks
PRIOR TO SCU: An ITF Singles champion at the age of 15 (total of five singles championships and three doubles championships) ... a member of the ITF World Touring Team in 2005 ... led the Philippine Junior Davis Cup team as the team's No. 1 singles player to a third place finish to qualify for the world group in Barcelona, Spain ... played in the Junior Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon Championships ... a member of the Philippine Davis Cup Team in 2008 against Japan and Uzbekistan.
PERSONAL: Parents are Nick and Grace Dandan ... has a sister, Samantha Jo (16) and a brother, Isaiah Nathan (13) ... majoring in economics.


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Go ahead and envy the reviewer — the messenger who gets to bring you the good news about Saturday night's Oak Ridge Symphony Concert.
Go ahead and envy the reviewer — the messenger who gets to bring you the good news about Saturday night's Oak Ridge Symphony Concert.
Maestro Dan Allcott and ORCMA have dubbed the new season "TENNESSEE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME," and they are not kidding. The opening program presented at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center was powerful, winsome and, above all, a heart-warming valentine to talent.
Showcased in the program tagged "Old Masters, New Talent" was Sparta native Joshua Davis, a young pianist with enormous facility and promise, who played Rachmaninoff's formidable Third Concerto in D minor. What this modest young man has accomplished in his 19 years of living touches the heart and makes us so happy we could cry.
The audience adored him and responded with amazement. The ovation may have set an Oak Ridge record for lengthy stage recalls.
There were fifty-something Tennesseans making up the orchestra. No empty chairs there because a full force was needed for the mighty Beethoven 5th, which filled up the first half of the program.
Clothed with authority and ability and directed with consequential command, the orchestra did its job — and then some. A potent, exciting performance unfolded, proving that there were no sissies in sight.
A large portion of Beethoven's symphony is made up of pretty melodies and conventional rhythms. But in keeping with the period's revolutionary turbulence, the score is full of unrest that expresses itself in key modulations, unsettling syncopations, triplets, and wonderful short melodies that develop and transform throughout.
The score doles out parts equally and this gave us a chance to assess each section. The good news is that all sections did a masterful job of articulating their roles from the beginning to the wonderful Scherzo and trio that lead to the finale. But Beethoven gave the woodwinds some especially nice gems to polish. And so they did.
Allcott deserves extra praise for harnessing "a beast" and for guiding the tricky fate motif (dah-dah-dah-DAH … dah-dah-dah-DAH) smoothly through its travels. The tempo was terrific. And orchestra musicians should also get additional strokes for their delicious tug-of-war getting from the minor key to the major key which declares a victory.
Bravo Beethoven! And Bravo Allcott and the ORSO.
Who cannot love Rachmaninoff's ravishingly romantic Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor or the pianist that can play all the notes? Just remember this is the same "extremely difficult" concerto that Vladimir Horowitz made famous because of his phenomenal technique.
Who cannot love the beautiful melodies, the poetry, the awesome climaxes, the wonderful orchestra and piano exchanges, and the unbelievable pianistic brilliance?
With loving focus, Joshua Davis met all challenges from the complex pianistic figurations to the chordal cadenzas. His flying hands flew up and down the keyboard, sometimes with one hand skipping over the other like leap frogs on speed pills.
Ah yes, Davis' technique was amazing even though his hands didn't seem excessively large. But he was able to grab a bunch of notes in moving chords with the speed of a road runner and with the grace of a swan.
What we admired most about Davis was that he was into the music instead of himself. There is a tendency in virtuoso pieces like this for pianists to get carried away and bang the piano so loud that the percussion section could take a break. Davis showed more musicianship than gut passion and more poetry than flamboyance.
He could have given a little more volume a couple of times, but the bottom line is he had the Oak Ridge audience, a discerning group of people, in the palm of his cherished hands.
It was equally thrilling to witness the orchestra's collective support of Davis, both in their own performance and in their sensitivity to what he was doing. Respect for the 19-year old rising star showed on every face and in every accompanying note.
Thank you, Maestro Allcott for finding this Tennessee talent and thanks to the Woy Family Trust for funding him. TENNESSEE TALENT IS GOOD.


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This song is inseparable for me from an early-'90s weekend I housesat on East Fifth Street between A and B for Daniel Fidler, who I worked with at SPIN magazine. (I was a 17-year-old intern, he was in his twenties and worked in research).
Daniel was really nice, loved Fugazi, and had a mother cat and a bunch of kittens nesting under his sink. I took care of them while he was in Israel. I also listened to the above song over and over at his apartment, and it made me feel better about a recent breakup with my first serious boyfriend. I liked staying there, listening to all his albums, reading his magazines, and pretending his studio was my own. I drank a lot of coffee. I did some light snooping.


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Vermont Commercial Lease Agreement
This Vermont Commercial Lease Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Lease") is made this _____ day of ____________, ______, by and between ___________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor") and ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as" Lessee").
Lessor is the owner of land and improvements commonly known and numbered as ______________________________________________________________________ and legally described as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________
Lessor desires to lease the leased premises to Lessee, and Lessee desires to lease the leased premises from Lessor for the term, at the rental, and upon the covenants, conditions, provisions, and obligations set forth below.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein, contained and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
A. Lessor hereby leases the leased premises to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases the leased premises from Lessor, for an "Initial Term" beginning _____________________ and ending _______________________. Lessor shall use its best efforts to give Lessee possession as nearly as possible at the beginning of the Lease term. If Lessor is unable to timely provide the leased premises, rent shall abate for the period of delay. Lessee shall make no other claim against Lessor for any such delay.
B. Lessee also has a right for the benefit of Lessee, its employees, agents, and invitees, for access to and from the leased premises through and over the property of Lessor adjoining the leased premises and to use those parts of the leased premises designated by Lessor for use by Lessee, including but not limited to toilets, elevators, and unrestricted parking areas, if any.
Lessor and Lessee may agree to renew or extend this Vermont Commercial Lease, with such modifications as the parties may agree to, in a separate, signed document.
A. In the event Lessee shall holdover after the expiration of the term of this Vermont Commercial Lease, with the consent of Lessor, express or implied, such tenancy shall be from month to month only, and shall not constitute a renewal of this Vermont Commercial Lease. Further, in the event of such a holdover, Lessee agrees to pay rent and other charges as provided herein, and to comply with all covenants, conditions, provisions, and obligations of this Vermont Commercial Lease for the period of time that Lessee holds over. Further, in the event of such a holdover, Lessee shall be entitled to possession until Lessor gives Lessee ten (10) days notice that such month to month tenancy shall be terminated.
B. In the event Lessee shall holdover after the expiration of the term of this Vermont Commercial Lease, without the consent of Lessor, express or implied, Lessee shall be construed to be a tenant at sufferance at double the rent herein provided, prorated daily until Lessor receives actual possession of the leased premises.
C. In the event Lessor provides Lessee with a lawful Notice of Termination and Lessee shall holdover beyond the expiration of the notice period provided in such notice, then Lessee shall be deemed to be holding over without the consent of Lessor.
A. Lessee agrees pay to Lessor rental in the sum of _______________________ Dollars ($ _________) per year, payable in installments of _______________________ Dollars ($ _________) per month. Each installment payment shall be due and payable in advance and without demand on the first day of each calendar month. Payment shall be made at the following address _____________________________________________________________, or at such other place that Lessor shall designate in writing to Lessee.
B. The rental payment amount for any partial calendar months included in the lease term shall be prorated on a daily basis.
C. Lessee shall pay the rent when due, without setoff or deduction.
D. In the event that Lessor accepts payment from Lessee for an amount less than the full amount due, such lesser amount shall be treated as payment on account.
E. In the event that Lessor accepts a check from Lessee for an amount less than the full amount due, and such check contains an endorsement or statement thereon that such lesser amount is payment in full, such endorsement or statement shall be of no force or effect, and Lessor may accept and negotiate such check without prejudice to any other rights or remedies which Lessor may have against Lessee.
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A. At the same time as Lessee pays the first rental installment, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor a "Security Deposit" in the amount of ____________________________ Dollars ($ _________). Lessor shall hold such funds, in compliance with the laws of the State of Vermont, as security for the full faith and performance by Lessee of all the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Vermont Commercial Lease. Lessor shall apply such funds to all damages and expenses allowed by the laws of the State of Vermont, and shall return such funds, or such portion of said funds as are not applied to damages and expenses, to Lessee at the end of this Vermont Commercial Lease, all in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont.
B. In the event Lessor sells the property made the subject of this Vermont Commercial Lease, Lessor shall transfer Lessee's security deposit to the purchaser of the property, who shall hold the security deposit under the terms of this Vermont Commercial Lease, and Lessor shall be released from all liability for the return of such security deposit to Lessee.
A. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has the right, to the full extent allowed by Vermont law, to hold and sell with due legal notice all property on or to be brought on the leased premises in order satisfy unpaid rent, expenses, and utilities.
B. Lessee shall not remove, cause to be removed, or allow to be removed, any property brought onto the leased premises, other than in the ordinary course of business, so long as Lessee is in default in the terms of this Vermont Commercial Lease.
Lessee shall pay to Lessor a late charge in the amount of ______________________ Dollars ($ _________) if Lessor has not received the full amount of rent due within _____ days after the date any rent installment is due.
A. At such time as Lessee occupies the leased premises, or installs fixtures, facilities, or equipment, Lessee shall be deemed to have accepted the leased premises and to acknowledge that the leased premises are in the condition required by this Vermont Commercial Lease.
B. Lessee acknowledges that Lessee has examined and knows the condition of the leased premises, and has received the same in good order and repair.
C. Lessee agrees:
1) To use the leased premises only for the following purposes:
2) To surrender the leased premises to Lessor at the end of the term, or any renewal, without the necessity of any notice from either Lessor or Lessee to terminate the same, and Lessee hereby expressly waives all right to any notice which may be required under any laws now in force or hereafter enacted.
3) To surrender possession of the leased premises at the expiration of this Vermont Commercial Lease without further notice to quit, in as good condition as reasonable use will permit.
4) To keep the leased premises in good condition and repair at Lessee's own expense, except repairs which are the duty of Lessor.
5) To perform, fully obey, and comply with all ordinances rules, regulations, and laws of all public authorities, boards, and offices relating to the use of the leased premises.
6) To not make any occupancy of the leased premises
a. contrary to law,
b. contrary to any directions, rules, regulations, regulatory bodies, or officials having jurisdiction over the leased premises, or
c. that is injurious to any person or property.
7) To not permit any waste or nuisance.
8) To not use the leased premises for living quarters or residence.
D. Lessee shall pay for any
1) Expense, damage, or repair occasioned by the stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, closets, washbasins, basins, or sinks, and
2) Damage to window panes, window shades, curtain rods, wallpaper, furnishings, or any other damage to the interior of the leased premises.
E. Upon the termination of this Vermont Commercial Lease, Lessee shall remove any and all signs placed upon or about the leased premises; and Lessee shall repair any damage to the leased premises caused by placement or removal of the signs.
F. Lessee shall keep the sidewalks, if any, in front of or adjoining the leased premises clean and in a slightly and sanitary condition, at all times.
G. Lessee shall make all repairs to the leased premises, at Lessee's own expense, except for the following repairs which shall be the responsibility of Lessor, provided that the need for such repair did not arise from nor were they caused by the negligence or willful act of Lessee, its agents, officers, employees, licensees, invitees, or contractors:
__________________________________________________________________________________. If Lessor pays for any repair that is the responsibility of Lessee, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for such amount.
H. Lessee shall give Lessor notice of the necessity for any repair for which Lessor is responsible.
I. Notwithstanding the forgoing, Lessee shall not use the leased premises for the purposes of storing, manufacturing or selling any explosives, flammables or other inherently dangerous substance, chemical, thing or device.
Lessee shall not sublease all or any part of the leased premises, or assign this Vermont Commercial Lease in whole or in part, voluntarily or involuntarily, without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold or delay such consent.
A. Lessee shall make no changes, improvements, alterations, or additions to the leased premises unless such changes, improvements, alterations, or additions:
1) Are first approved in writing by Lessor. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold approval.
2) Are not in violation of restrictions placed on Lessor by lenders or other third parties.
3) Will not materially alter the character of the leased premises.
4) Will not substantially lessen the value of the leased premises.
5) Are made in a workmanlike manner, utilizing good quality materials.
B. Lessee shall have the right to place and install personal property, trade fixtures, equipment and other temporary installations in and upon the leased premises, and fasten the same to the premises.
C. All personal property, equipment, machinery, trade fixtures and temporary installations, whether acquired by Lessee at the commencement of the Lease term or placed or installed on the leased premises by Lessee thereafter, shall remain Lessee's property free and clear of any claim by Lessor. Lessee shall have the right to remove the same at any time during the term of this Vermont Commercial Lease provided that all damage to the leased premises caused by such removal shall be repaired by Lessee at Lessee's expense.
D. All improvements made by Lessee to the leased premises which are so attached to the leased premises that they cannot be removed without material injury to the leased premises, shall become the property of the Lessor upon installation.
E. Not later than the last day of the Term, Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense
1) Remove all of Lessee's personal property and those improvements made by Lessee which have not become the property of Lessor, including trade fixtures, cabinetwork, movable paneling, partitions, and the like,
2) Repair all injury done by or in connection with the installation or removal of such property and improvements, and
3) Surrender the leased premises in as good condition as they were at the beginning of the Term, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
F. All property remaining on the leased premises after the last day of the Term of this Vermont Commercial Lease shall be conclusively deemed abandoned and may be removed by Lessor. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for the cost of such removal.
A. Lessor shall pay, prior to delinquency, all general real estate taxes and installments of special assessments coming due during the Lease term on the leased premises, and all personal property taxes with respect to Lessor's personal property, if any, on the leased premises.
B. Lessee shall be responsible for paying all personal property taxes with respect to Lessee's personal property at the leased premises.
A. Lessor shall not be liable for any injury or damage to any person or to any property at any time on the leased premises arising from any cause whatsoever that may, at any time, exist from the use or condition of the lease premises.
B. Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless, including the payment of reasonable and necessary litigation defense costs, from any and all claims asserted for any injury or damage to any person or to any property at any time on the leased premises arising from any cause whatsoever that may, at any time, exist from the use or condition of the lease premises.
A. Lessor shall maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the leased premises in such amounts as Lessor shall deem appropriate. Lessee shall be responsible, at its expense, for fire and extended coverage insurance on all of its personal property, including removable trade fixtures, located in the leased premises.
B. If the leased premises are damaged by fire or other casualty resulting from any act or negligence of Lessee or any of Lessee's agents, employees or invitees, rent shall not be diminished or abated while such damages are under repair, and Lessee shall be responsible for the costs of repair not covered by insurance.
C. Lessor shall maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the leased premises in such amounts as Lessor shall deem appropriate. Lessee shall be responsible, at its expense, for fire and extended coverage insurance on all of its personal property, including removable trade fixtures, located in the leased premises.
D. Lessee shall, at its own expense, maintain a policy or policies of comprehensive general liability insurance with respect to the property and the business operated by Lessee on the property. The limits of general liability shall be in the amount of __________________________________________ Dollars ($ ________) combined single limit, naming Lessor as additional insured. The coverage shall include a broad form general liability endorsement. The policy will include a clause that Lessee will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving Lessor ten (10) days prior written notice.
E. Lessee shall provide Lessor with current Certificates of Insurance evidencing Lessee's compliance with this Paragraph.
A. Lessee shall pay for all charges for utilities for the premises, except for the following, which Lessor shall pay: ______________________________________________________________________________.
B. In the event that Lessee fails to pay the utilities when due, Lessor shall enforce payment in the same manner as rent in arrears.
C. In the event that any utility or service provided to the leased premises is not separately metered, Lessor shall pay the amount due and separately invoice Lessee for Lessee's pro rata share of the charges. Lessee shall pay such amounts within fifteen (15) days of invoice.
D. Lessee acknowledges that the leased premises are designed to provide standard office use electrical facilities and standard office lighting. Lessee shall not use any equipment or devices that utilize excessive electrical energy or which may, in Lessor's reasonable opinion, overload the wiring or interfere with electrical services to other Lessees.
A. With Lessor's prior consent, Lessee shall have the right to place on the leased premises, at locations selected by Lessee, any signs which are permitted by applicable zoning ordinances and private restrictions. Lessor may refuse consent to any proposed signage that is in Lessor's opinion too large, deceptive, unattractive or otherwise inconsistent with or inappropriate to the leased premises or use of any other Lessee.
B. Lessor shall assist and cooperate with Lessee in obtaining any necessary permission from governmental authorities or adjoining owners and occupants for Lessee to place or construct the foregoing signs.
C. Lessee shall repair all damage to the leased premises resulting from the removal of signs installed by Lessee.
Lessor, its agents, and employees, shall have the right to enter upon the leased premises at reasonable hours for any lawful purpose, provided Lessor shall not thereby unreasonably interfere with Lessee's business on the leased premises.
A. Lessee shall have the non-exclusive use in common with Lessor, other Lessees of the leased premises, their guests and invitees, of the non-reserved common automobile parking areas, driveways, and footways, subject to rules and regulations for the use thereof as prescribed from time to time by Lessor.
B. Lessor reserves the right to designate parking areas within the leased premises or in reasonable proximity thereto, for Lessee and Lessee's agents and employees. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a list of all license numbers for the cars owned by Lessee, its agents and employees.
C. Separated structured parking, if any, located about the leased premises is reserved for Lessees of the leased premises who rent such parking spaces. Lessee hereby leases from Lessor _______________________ spaces in such structural parking area, such spaces to be on a first come-first served basis. In consideration of the leasing to Lessee of such spaces, Lessee shall pay a monthly rental of _____________________ Dollars ($__________) per space throughout the term of the Lease. Such rental shall be due and payable each month without demand at the time herein set for the payment of other monthly rentals, in addition to such other rentals.
Lessee will comply with the rules of the leased premises adopted and modified by Lessor from time to time and will cause all of its agents, employees, invitees and visitors to do so. All changes to such rules will be sent by Lessor to Lessee in writing. The initial rules for the Leased premises are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
A. Each of the following shall be deemed an event of default:
1) Default in the payment of rent or other payments called for in this Vermont Commercial Lease.
2) Lessee's default in the performance or observance of any covenant or condition of this Vermont Commercial Lease.
3) Abandonment of the leased premise by Lessee.
4) Filing or execution or occurrence of:
a. Filing a Petition in Bankruptcy by or against Lessee.
b. Filing a petition or answer seeking a reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or other relief of the same or different kind under any provision of the Bankruptcy Act.
c. Adjudication of Lessee as a bankrupt or insolvent, or insolvency in the bankruptcy equity sense.
d. Assignment for the benefit of creditors whether by trust, mortgage, or otherwise.
e. Petition or other proceeding by or against Lessee for, or the appointment of, a trustee, receiver, guardian, conservator or liquidator of Lessee with respect to all or substantially all its property.
f. Petition or other proceeding by or against Lessee for its dissolution or liquidation, or the taking of possession of the property of Lessee by any governmental authority in connection with dissolution or liquidation.
B. If an event of default shall be made by any party to this Vermont Commercial Lease, the other party, prior to the institution of legal proceedings, Lessor shall provide written notice to the defaulting party as follows;
1) The other party shall give written notice to the defaulting party any of the following methods:
a. Hand delivery,
b. U.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested,
c. Only if Lessee is the defaulting party, by posting the written notice on the front door of the leased premises.
2) The written notice shall set forth the nature of the alleged default tin the performance of the terms of this Vermont Commercial Lease.
3) The written notice shall contain a description of the actions(s) the defaulting party must perform to cure the alleged default and the date by which the default must be cured.
Without waiving any other right or remedy which Lessor may have pursuant to this Vermont Commercial Lease or Vermont law, when an event of default occurs, and after Lessor shall have given proper notice as described in this Vermont Commercial Lease, Lessor may, at its option, terminate this Vermont Commercial Lease as follows:
A. Lessor shall give notice to Lessee that this Vermont Commercial Lease is terminated upon the date specified in the notice, which date shall not be earlier than ten (10) days after delivery of such notice.
B. The Notice of Termination shall include the character of the default, the address of the leased premises, notification of termination, date on which Lessee must vacate, and Lessor or Lessor's agent's signature.
A. In the event that Lessor terminates this Vermont Commercial Lease, the entire remaining balance of unpaid rent for the remaining term of the lease shall accelerate, and the entire sum shall become immediately due and payable.
B. To the extent allowed by Vermont law, Lessor may apply Lessee's security deposit as a partial offset to satisfaction of the accelerated rent.
Upon termination of this Vermont Commercial Lease as provided therein, or pursuant to statute, or by summary proceedings, or otherwise, Lessor may enter the leased premises, without further demand or notice, and resume possession of the leased premises. Such re-entry, or resumption of possession, or reletting as provided in this Vermont Commercial Lease be deemed to be acceptance or surrender of this Vermont Commercial Lease or a waiver of Lessor's rights or remedies.
In the event Lessor terminates this Vermont Commercial Lease, as provided herein, Lessor shall use reasonable efforts to relet the premises.
If Lessor terminates this Vermont Commercial Lease, in any manner, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, without demand or notice, the following:
1) All rent and other payments accrued to the date of such termination and a proportionate part of the rent otherwise payable for the month in which such termination occurs.
2) All future rent and other payments to be due under the terms of this Vermont Commercial Lease to the extent Lessor has not been able to offset same by reletting the leased premises within 30 days of termination.
3) Costs of making all repairs, alterations, and improvements, as well as all costs Lessee relating to the failure of Lessee to maintain the condition of the leased premises during the Term and upon expiration or sooner termination of this Vermont Commercial Lease. Such costs are deemed to be the costs estimated by a reputable architect or contractor selected by Lessor, or the actual amounts expended or incurred by Lessor.
4) Attorneys' fees and other costs.
If Lessor receives rent after default, of after judgment, or after execution, such receipt shall not deprive Lessor of other actions against Lessee for possession, rent, or damages. All remedies are non-exclusive and can be exercised concurrently or separately.
Lessor agrees that Lessee, upon performance by Lessee of all of its obligations hereunder, shall have exclusive, quiet, peaceable and undisturbed and uninterrupted possession of the leased premises during the term of this Vermont Commercial Lease.
A. At all times, Lessee shall keep the leased premises and improvements thereon free of mechanics and materialman's liens and other liens of like nature. At all times, Lessee shall fully protect and indemnify Lessor against all such liens liens or claims, and shall further fully protect and indemnify Lessor against all attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses growing out of or incurred by reason or on account of any such liens or clams.
B. In the event that Lessee shall fail to fully discharge any such lien or claim, Lessor, at its option, may pay the lien or claim, or any part thereof. Lessor shall have the sole discretion to determine the validity of the lien or claim. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, upon demand, all amounts so paid by Lessor, together with interest at the maximum lawful rate from the date of payment by Lessor until the date of repayment by Lessee. If Lessee fails to pay Lessor upon demand, the amount shall continue to bear interest as described above, interest payable monthly, as additional rent, until the entire amount is fully and finally paid.
If any legally, constituted authority condemns the lease premises or such part thereof which shall make the leased premises unsuitable for leasing, this Vermont Commercial Lease shall cease when the public authority takes possession, and Lessor and Lessee shall account for rental as of that date.
Lessee accepts this Vermont Commercial Lease subject and subordinate to any mortgage, deed of trust or other lien presently existing or hereafter arising upon the leased premises, or upon the Leased premises and to any renewals, refinancing and extensions thereof, but Lessee agrees that any such mortgagee shall have the right at any time to subordinate such mortgage, deed of trust or other lien to this Vermont Commercial Lease on such terms and subject to such conditions as such mortgagee may deem appropriate in its discretion. Lessor is hereby irrevocably vested with full power and authority to subordinate this Vermont Commercial Lease to any mortgage, deed of trust or other lien now existing or hereafter placed upon the leased premises, and Lessee agrees upon demand to execute such further instruments subordinating this Vermont Commercial Lease or attorning to the holder of any such liens as Lessor may request. In the event that Lessee should fail to execute any instrument of subordination herein require d to be executed by Lessee promptly as requested, Lessee hereby irrevocably constitutes Lessor as its attorney-in-fact to execute such instrument in Lessee's name, place and stead, it being agreed that such power is one coupled with an interest. Lessee agrees that it will from time to time upon request by Lessor execute and deliver to such persons as Lessor shall request a statement in recordable form certifying that this Vermont Commercial Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as so modified), stating the dates to which rent and other charges payable under this Vermont Commercial Lease have been paid, stating that Lessor is not in default hereunder (or if Lessee alleges a default stating the nature of such alleged default) and further stating such other matters as Lessor shall reasonably require.
In the event that Lessee shall fail to perform any covenant, condition, provision, or obligation imposed by Vermont law or by the terms of this Vermont Commercial Lease, and Lessor subsequently fails to exercise any rights under Vermont law or under this Vermont Commercial Lease, such failure shall not be considered a waiver, nor shall any waiver of nonperformance of any such condition, covenant, provision, or obligation by Lessor be construed as a waiver of Lessor's rights as to any subsequent nonperformance.
In the event either party shall fail to comply with any of the covenants, conditions, obligations, rules, or regulations imposed by this Vermont Commercial Lease or the laws of the state of Vermont, and suit is brought for damages or enforcement, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses incurred in prosecuting these suits.
The headings used in this Vermont Commercial Lease are for convenience of the parties only and shall not be considered in interpreting the meaning of any provision of this Vermont Commercial Lease.
The provisions of this Vermont Commercial Lease shall extend to and be binding upon Lessor and Lessee and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns.
This Agreement terminates and supersedes all prior understandings or agreements on the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be modified only by a further writing that is duly executed by both parties.
This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of Vermont.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Vermont Commercial Lease as of the day and year first above written.
______________________________________________ Lessor
______________________________________________ Lessee


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Before Xpajun Off-Road prices for modified parts were astronomical, our body lift kits changed all that. We believe in suppling quality parts at a reasonable price. Look through our catolog and we know you will agree with us.
If Xpajun Off-Road could be described in one word that word might be quality. Each part we supply is checked to ensure that you, the customer gets the best value for money. We don't take short cuts neither do we sell half finished products, when you buy from Xpajun Off-Road, you buy the best.
As we have said Xpajun Off-Road checks every part before it is sent out, but before you even see that part in our catalog we have fully researched everything that goes into it. We know exactly how strong it is, how it will react in the environment it is used in and how it will stand up to the rough and hard mucky competitive world of off-roading.
No one faults our customer service, Our UK local rate phone number will put you through to us whereever we are - in the office, the workshop, on a test or in the middle of a competition - and there is always someone that can answer your question whether it be on our products or something totally unrelated. Importantly our Customer Service does not end at the sale: Xpajun Off-Road has an after sales service that is second to none!
Prepping - preparing your truck for the world of competition or safari is one of the lesser known areas Xpajun Off-Road works in. If you want to know more about this part of our business please ring us or email us. Our diversity does not stop there though, if you have seen something you like but can't find it in our catalog then contact us and we will work with you to implement your wish. We also undertake complete bespoke projects, so if you have something crazy in mind such as off-roading a Smart Car, then again get in touch and we will see what we can do for you.
Finally we pride ourselves on our fast turnaround, all our products are manufactured for shipping the next working day (sometimes we can ship the same day). We do let you know when we dispatch your order. UK orders are usually shipped for next day delivery. International shipping is by Airmail or by Parcelforce International, this keeps the shipping cost to a minimum but means that your order may be shipped in more than one package if shipped by airmail. International shipping can take up to 10 working days depending on your country.
If you require a bespoke product or prepping we will discuss a timetable with you so you get the best service available.


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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has carried out spot checks in Greater Manchester to ensure employers are complying with their automatic enrolment (AE) duties.
Inspection teams visited dozens of businesses in and around the city to check that qualifying staff are being given the workplace pensions they are entitled to.
The move is part of a nationwide enforcement campaign which began in London to ensure employers are meeting their automatic enrolment duties correctly.
Last week Greater Manchester became the second area to be the focus of the short-notice inspections. Visits will begin in other towns and cities across the UK in the following weeks.
The checks will also help TPR understand whether employers are facing any unnecessary challenges that we can help them with, such as by improving our guidance.
But they will also highlight employers who have not taken the required steps to become or remain compliant, paving the way for enforcement action.
Darren Ryder, TPR's Acting Director of Automatic Enrolment, said:
"The vast majority of employers become compliant ahead of their deadline but visits help us to identify why some have not, so we can take action where we need to.
"Every employer has workplace pension duties and we are determined that every worker gets the pension they are entitled to.
"Automatic enrolment is not an option, it's the law. Where we find employers are not complying with the law, we will use our powers to make them comply."
More than 500,000 employers across the UK have met their automatic enrolment duties, with nearly eight million workers given workplace pensions as a result. New data to the end of April 2017 reveals that in Manchester more than 3,100 employers have met their duties, along with more than 2,000 in Bolton, 1,300 in Bury, 1,400 in Oldham, 1,400 in Rochdale, 1,600 in Salford, 2,200 in Stockport, 1,300 in Tameside, 1,900 in Trafford and 2,000 in Wigan.
Across Greater Manchester as a whole, around 300,000 staff have signed up for workplace pensions to date.
Editor's notes
- Our most recent quarterly automatic enrolment compliance and enforcement bulletin showed that in the first three months of 2017, TPR issued a total of 4,673 fixed penalty notices and 1,043 escalating penalty notices.
- Inspections are carried out under section 74 of the Pensions Act 2004. More information on our powers is set out in our automatic enrolment compliance and enforcement strategy (PDF, 152kb, 27 pages).
- Employers are notified about an inspection a matter of days in advance of our visit. Those being visited include organisations that we suspect may not be compliant or who we believe are at risk of becoming non-compliant in the future.
- TPR is the regulator of work-based pension schemes in the UK. Our statutory objectives are: to protect members' benefits; to reduce the risk of calls on the Pension Protection Fund (PPF); to promote, and to improve understanding of, the good administration of work-based pension schemes; to maximise employer compliance with automatic enrolment duties; and to minimise any adverse impact on the sustainable growth of an employer (in relation to the exercise of TPR's functions under Part 3 of the Pensions Act 2004 only).
Press contacts
James GloverSenior Media Officer
01273 662098


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I am enclosing the famous story of Francis Webster. The interesting thing to note about his story, is the angels seem to have come even before the snow. Not that he talks about making it to a "patch of sand" He was likely referring to the hills of Western Nebraska, before the snows came. The Black Hills area was one of the most difficult of the journey. The article linked at the end from Chad Orton talks about this.
Some years ago president David O. McKay told from this pulpit of the experience of some of those in the Martin handcart company. Many of these early converts had emigrated from Europe and were too poor to buy oxen or horses and a wagon. They were forced by their poverty to pull handcarts containing all of their belongings across the plains by their own brute strength. President McKay relates an occurrence which took place some years after the heroic exodus: "A teacher, conducting a class, said it was unwise ever to attempt, even to permit them [the Martin handcart company] to come across the plains under such conditions.
"[According to a class member,] some sharp criticism of the Church and its leaders was being indulged in for permitting any company of converts to venture across the plains with no more supplies or protection than a handcart caravan afforded.
"An old man in the corner … sat silent and listened as long as he could stand it, then he arose and said things that no person who heard him will ever forget. His face was white with emotion, yet he spoke calmly, deliberately, but with great earnestness and sincerity.
"In substance [he] said, 'I ask you to stop this criticism. You are discussing a matter you know nothing about. Cold historic facts mean nothing here, for they give no proper interpretation of the questions involved. Mistake to send the Handcart Company out so late in the season? Yes. But I was in that company and my wife was in it and Sister Nellie Unthank whom you have cited was there, too. We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but did you ever hear a survivor of that company utter a word of criticism? Not one of that company ever apostatized or left the Church, because everyone of us came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives for we became acquainted with him in our extremities.
"'I have pulled my handcart when I was so weak and weary from illness and lack of food that I could hardly put one foot ahead of the other. I have looked ahead and seen a patch of sand or a hill slope and I have said, I can go only that far and there I must give up, for I cannot pull the load through it.'" He continues: "'I have gone on to that sand and when I reached it, the cart began pushing me. I have looked back many times to see who was pushing my cart, but my eyes saw no one. I knew then that the angels of God were there.
"'Was I sorry that I chose to come by handcart? No. Neither then nor any minute of my life since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company.'" (Relief Society Magazine, Jan. 1948, p. 8.)


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(Adds call from UK politicians for race to be cancelled in paras 5-8)
By Alan Baldwin
MANAMA, April 16 (Reuters) - Bernie Ecclestone has assured protesters in Bahrain that he understands their grievances and is willing to meet opposition figures ahead of the most controversial Formula One race of the year this weekend.
However, in comments that could antagonise rights campaigners and pro-democracy activists, the F1 commercial supremo also compared civil unrest in the Gulf island kingdom to threatened protests against Wednesday's funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in London.
"I'm happy to talk to anybody about this, as I did before," he said in comments to British reporters published on Tuesday, mentioning that he had met members of the opposition group al-Wefaq last year in London and Bahrain.
"We don't want to see trouble. We don't want to see people arguing and fighting about things we don't understand, because we really don't understand... Some people feel it's our fault there are problems."
A group of British politicians has written to Ecclestone urging him to cancel the race, which was reinstated to the calendar last year after being called off in 2011.
"I think most democratic-minded people would be appalled if you allowed the Bahrain leg of the Formula One championship to go ahead amidst the most atrocious human rights violations," wrote opposition Labour MP Andy Slaughter.
Slaughter wrote on behalf of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Bahrain which he chairs and has sent similar letters to Formula One drivers and the sport's sponsors.
Ecclestone has said repeatedly that he has no cause for concern ahead of a race that had to be cancelled in 2011 after an uprising and bloody government crackdown. It went ahead last year against a backdrop of petrol bombs and teargas.
If some of his past comments have made light of the unrest, the 82-year-old British billionaire made clear this time that he understood both sides of the argument and was not insensitive to the opposition.
"We are extremely sympathetic to them," he said. "Don't forget, I was the one, when we had the apartheid in South Africa, who pulled the race."
Formula One personnel and race drivers have begun arriving in Bahrain after the weekend's grand prix in Shanghai, with protests picking up as the fourth race of the season approaches.
The local Gulf Daily News reported four explosions, including one in Manama's financial centre, on Sunday night with one caused by a gas cylinder placed in a stolen car in the Bahrain Financial Harbour parking area.
A radical opposition group, the Coalition of February 14 Youth, claimed responsibility and warned it would continue similar 'operations'.
The computer hacker group Anonymous has threatened to target the official Formula One and Bahrain Grand Prix websites.
There is a visible police presence in Manama and daily clashes, largely unnoticed beyond the region, still erupt between protesters and security forces in a Sunni-ruled country where the Shi'ite majority complains of discrimination.
Watched by many millions around the world, the grand prix puts Bahrain in the global spotlight - as well as some $40 million in the F1 coffers in annual hosting fees - and authorities are keen to use it to showcase the country. It also gives opponents an opportunity to highlight their grievances.
The opposition and government resumed reconciliation talks in February for the first time since 2011, when protests were crushed and at least 35 people died, but little progress has been reported.
The opposition puts the death toll at more than 80.
"I wish they could sort things out," Ecclestone added. "If there are any problems, which there are obviously - people are not making trouble if there are no problems - then they could get it sorted out.
"I don't think the people who are arguing about their position are bad people, and I don't think they're trying to hurt people to make their point," he added.
"We've had all sorts of protesters - look at those complaining about Mrs Thatcher. This happens all the time. People use these things when there is an opportunity."
Ecclestone's comments at least addressed a concern within Formula One that the sport's leading figures risked making the situation in Bahrain worse by appearing uncaring and unaware of the social problems.
Britain's 1996 world champion Damon Hill has criticised the governing FIA for saying nothing to distance the sport from "things it would find distasteful and upsetting".
"I think the vast majority of the people in Formula One would like to say 'we don't want to come here to make things worse for people. We would like you to enjoy Formula One, we think Formula One's got lots of positive things to offer but please don't on our behalf round people up and brutalise them,'" Hill added. (Additional reporting by Keith Weir in London; editing by Ed Osmond)


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Adds face on X Y plane in selected groups or components. Useful for imported 2D drawings to better see their position in 3D space.
Rotate entities freely around point. Fast rotation in 3 dimensions. Snap to edge from radius.
Change active layer in SketchUp. Written with the hope that the native active layer control will be removed.
Align face to given plane. Useful when rotate, move or push pull doesn't work due to the connected faces.
Align camera to face while retaining its position.
Finds edges that can be welded into curves and welds them. Automatically welds curves generated by Follow Me.
Distorts a group or component to resemble an axonometric projection when viewed from above.
Saves the camera position in just 2 clicks so it can be retrieved later. Works between models. Perfect for version comparison for instance.
Find center of mass for selection.
Swiftly pick up any component and replace others with it.


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In my development class, students have been blogging away for the last few weeks, and I asked them to send me links to ones they wouldn't mind seeing advertised. I've told them that an important part of effectively blogging is to link and comment, so they're supposed to write something this week that adds to one of these posts and links to it on their own blog, and they're also supposed to leave a comment on their fellow students' work.
I warned them too that I'd highlight these publicly and urge my readers to look and say a few things: so go ahead and comment, criticize, praise, whatever — I told them that the good will come with the bad.
I suspect I'll have to explain to them how to kill spam and remove irrelevant or outrageous comments in the next class…
Our gross observations of nematode worms.
The concepts of mosaicism vs. regulation.
The concept of morphogens, specifically decapentaplegic.
The lab is a lot of photomicrography, and sometimes making photomontages is useful.
Spectacular gynandromorphy.


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Comedian Phil Jupitus has announced a Doctor Who Special edition of the comedy panel music show Never Mind The Buzzcocks, which will feature David Tennant as the guest presenter; the show will also sees Bernard Cribbins on Phil's own team, alongside presenter Jo Whiley, whilst Noel Fielding's team will have Catherine Tate with singer Jamie Cullum.
Photo by Phil Jupitus
posted on YFrog
Photo by Phil Jupitus
posted on YFrog
No broadcast date has been announced as yet, though it is expected to be in the week leading up to Christmas Day.
(announced by Phil Jupitus on twitter)