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Central London Apartment - Borough Superior 1005
Спальные места6
Ванные комнаты2
Площадь55 м²
Этаж №(с лифтом)
- Возможность проживания семьи/детей
- Интернет
- Кухня
- Стиральная машина/сушилка
- Лифт в здании
- Полотенца
- Посудомоечная машина
Краткое описание жилья
Tower Bridge, the Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge and London Bridge all connect across to the City of London are within the borough. The Tate Modern Art Gallery, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Imperial War Museum are within the borough. Borough Market near London Bridge is probably London's most famous food market.
2 x Bathroom, Kitchen in the living / dining room, 2 x Bedroom
Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Bed Linen & Towels, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, cooking hob, vacuum cleaner, internet connection, heating, dining table
Drying Rack, Hair Dryer, toilet, shower, washbasin , bathtub, Heated towel bar, mirror
Drying Rack, Hair Dryer, toilet, shower, washbasin , Heated towel bar, mirror
Bed Linen & Towels, double bed, night tables, chest of drawers, lamp, shelves, wardrobe, mirror
Bed Linen & Towels, double bed, night tables, lamp, shelves, wardrobe, mirror
Cookware & Kitchen Utensils, Crockery & Cutlery, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, cooking hob, oven, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, plates, pans, fridge / freezer, coffee maker, coffee table, table and chairs, double sofa bed, Complimentary Tea & Coffee, cupboards
Check in takes place in our office located within walking distance.
Exact address is mentioned in the confirmation.
Правила ПроживанияCheck in takes place at Union Street, SE1 1SZ. Exact address is mentioned in confirmation voucher. Office is within walking distance.
Check-in is from 15:00 onwards, although early check-in may be possible if the apartment is empty on the previous night.
Check-out is no later then 11 a.m. If you need to stay longer we can offer you extra half day for the half price, or you can store your luggage in our office.
Arrivals between 21:00 and midnight will be subject to a late check-in fee of 20 GBP and 30 GBP from 00:00
We require security deposit for possible damage in the apartment or lost keys.
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|1333 руб. за одну ночь/ дополнительная ночь
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Great apartment!
Beautiful flat really close to London Street Tube Station, so you can get to anywhere in London in a very short time, for not a lot of money with the Oyester or Travelcard.
The location is great since it's s a very peaceful neighbourhood, away from all the hustle and bustle (perfect for a family accomodation) of other touristic areas.
It has all accomations and facilites. Very clean.
For us the train station close by was to no bother at all.
The service was great. They let us use the computer to find another flight since ours had been cancelled.
5 stars for all.
Frist Day when we get ti apartment. The lift dont Works
The internet is totalt bad
If you use the water In kitchen and bad room you be totaly wet
But after some email to owner the make all. But Internet is still totaly bad.
But this flat is really good you can walk to all
And after day 3 i Like this apartment
the department is very new and is in a very good location, just lacks a bit of warmth of home, they deliver very empty. And need a shower screen in the bathroom
The apartment's very big (we were in 6 but very very comfortable) and spacious, and very well located (in 2 minutes by feet you are in the old town square, and the area is really safe and calm during the night). The owners are from a big agency so it was well organized, they were very kind and answered the mail very quickly and in a useful way! I recommend the transport from the airport: it's easier than doing by yourself and it's not so more expensive! Then, we used it also for the way back at the same price and paying few more to have a service of luggage transfer (we didn't need to leave the apartment with all the baggage, they came to collect them up and they were on the car when the driver picked us to go to the airport!)
Just, it was not so clean (of course not even extremely dirty) and the bathroom doors were like "transparent" (not a problem, anyway not until the shower moment!!).
Anyway, I really recommend it, especially for the excellent position and for the quality/price.
A friend of mine and me we where staying at old town square apartement in the Jilska street which is a street in the oldtown center of Prague. Our apartement was quite big with 2 rooms, one for sleeping and a livingroom with extra beds for 4 persons more. The kitchen was well equipped and part of the living room (open kitchen). The area around the flat has plenty of shops, nice bars and restaurants to have cheap meals. Unfortunately close to the flats house aswell is a school with a crazy school bell that rings twice every morning at 7:45 and 8:00. So if you want to sleep long maybe its better to take some earplugs with you ;)
Little bit noisy, but it's London!
Had a great time with my family!
We were a group of 4 adults. The apartment was very clean, with plenty of room and had everything we needed. It is very close to the East Aldgate underground stop. Very convenient for getting around London. There was construction next door, they seem to be putting up a new building, so we couldn't keep the windows open due to the noise. But with the windows closed it was very quiet. Overall a great place to stay.
The apartment was nice, clean and spacious. We had a really pleasant stay.
Only two things were a little bit disturbing:
The office where you get the key is a little bit outside.
And after the stay I got a call that one key was missing. But after I sent them pictures of how I left the apartment - on which you could see all the keys on the living room table - they said that everything is ok and they found the key.
Very nice appartment in a very good location. no problems at all. next time again.
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Itching is not a sign of implant leakage
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Itching and sign of possible implant rupture.
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STUNNING LAKEFRONT - Villa Gabriella - Sleeps 4Send to a friend
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Description from the manager
Description from the manager
Bedrooms: 2/
Bathrooms: 1/
Sleeps: 4/
Type: Villa
Book this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Como today! A total of 4 people can sleep here comfortably.
Guests can enjoy a outdoor grill, parking space, and internet access among other amenities offered by this rental.
Travelers are sharing their opinions on this property. It has an overall rating of 5/5 thanks to an average of 35 reviews.
Costs vary, with the average weekly rate as low as $1,050.00 to as high as $1,450.00, depending on travel dates.
The owner responds to 100% of inquiries.
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Lake Como Beach Resort and Villas
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STUNNING LAKEFRONT - Villa Gabriella - Sleeps 4 Como, Lombardy, Italy
Additional Location Information
Villa Gabriella is located near the Pognana Lario waterfront just above Lake Como. Just a short 15 minute walk to the Pognana Lario Ferry.
Villa Gabriella is centrally located in the village of Pognana Lario, 15 minutes to Como Centro and 20 minutes from Bellagio, on the Bellagio side of the lake.
Lake Como is one of the most unforgettable, scenic lakes in entire world. Set in the mountains of Northern Italy, with a near perfect Mediterranean climate, tropical and sub-tropical plants grow year-round. Average temperature in the winter is around 55 F and summer of 86 F in July. Lake Como is the third largest lake in all of Italy and one of the deepest lakes in Europe at 656 ft. below sea level. With its ancient history, stunning scenery, numerous famous villas, gardens and quaint villages nearby, there are many discoveries to be made. Lake Como has been a popular romantic retreat for aristocrats and celebrities since Roman times. Lake Como is, with the warmth of its local people in a private romantic setting apart from any other. Lake Como and its environs offer many diverse summer and winter activities year-round. The city of Como is known for its silks, the walled city and the Duomo. The famous village of Bellagio is known for its rich history and spectacular villas. To the east is Bergamo, the town has of two centers: "Città alta" (upper city), a hilltop medieval town and the "Città bassa" (lower city); famous for music, amazing fabrics and exceptional handmade furnishings. South of Como is Milan, known for the 'Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci, La Scala Opera House, the Galleria (glass roof mall), Duomo, and designer shops such as Gucci, Versace and Valentino. In addition, Monza near Milan known for its famous, F1 Racing.
The quaint villages of Varenna, Mennagio, Lenno, Tremezzo and many others as well as the only island on the lake, Isola Comacina should not be missed. To the West is Lugano, Switzerland, a lovely Swiss town bordering the lake of Lugano, with shops, lovely parks and exquisite architecture; The Swiss Alps are minutes away by car or train. there is also a popular designer outlet center in just 10 minutes over the Swiss border with over 150 designer stores enclosed within one mall. Other good shopping is found in Lomazzo; famous with Italians for its designer shoes and handbags outlets at a fraction of the retail cost, as well as Seravalle, the largest outlet mall in all of Europe near Milan.
The ferry and public transportation system has been developed around the lakes area since the 1800's, when the first steamship was used on the lake. Lake Como has something for everyone, with a bounty of cafés and restaurants to tantalize every palate and taste. Lake Como has the best the Italian Lakes has to offer.
Welcome to Lake Como…….
Welcome to Villa Gabriella ....
More About This Location
Beach or lakeside relaxation, City vacations, Lake nearby, Mountain nearby, Rural retreats, Waterfront
Getting There
Nearest train station: Como San Giovanni Train Station, 0.8 miles
Nearest airport: Nilan Malpensa, Milan Linate or Bergamo, 60 miles
Nearest ferry port: Pognana Lario, 0.03 miles
Car is essential
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Como Attractions
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Como Attractions
Rates shown in $ USD
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Please note: these rates exclude taxes and fees and may vary depending on the length of your stay. Rates are also subject to change at the manager's discretion.
Rental fees
- Cleaning fee | $200 per stay
Additional notes from the manager
FREE WIFI & parking
Personal Concierge Services Included
Refundable damage deposit - 200 USD
300.00 USD per night short stay rate
Final Cleaning Included
Rental rates include luxury villa rental for 7 nights, taxes,all utilities as well as all luxury linens, towels and toiletries, free wifi
A Complimentary Gift awaits you on arrival!
Should you wish Additional Housekeeping services, they are available at 40.00 Euros per hour
All wire and transfer fees are the responsibility of the guest
Any damage or breakage will be settled prior to departure
Towels and linens will be refreshed after one week.
- Cleaning Service
- Local Guides/Maps
- Iron
- Short breaks allowed (1-4 days)
- Linens Provided
- Long term rentals allowed (over 1 month)
- High chair
- Hair dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Towels Provided
- Soap/Shampoo Provided
- Alarm Clock
- Fireplace
- Central heating
- Washing Machine
Phone / Internet
- Internet Access
Property Features
- Ocean or water views
- Parking
- Waterfront
- Mountain Views
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Grill
- Freezer
- Paper Towels Provided
- Refrigerator
- Blender
- Microwave
- Stove or Oven
- Satellite or cable TV
- Stereo or CD player
- Books
- DVD Player
- Television
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Patio
- Porch
- Balcony or terrace
Onsite Equipment
- Boat available
- 4 Dining chairs
- 6 Lounge chairs
- Pet
- Smoking
- children
Reviews (23)
based on 23 reviews
of guests would stay again
Very good
Hendrik and Caroline
Villa Gabriella is a wellkept, beautiful house in the middle of the village of Pognana Lario. We also had nice contacts with the local people who are very friendly. It is located upon the hillside, so you have to climb up by the steps or take your car. The advantage is of course the stunning view from the balcony, almost a dream ! If you want to have a swim in the lake you can go down to the lido at Lake Como Beach Resort where Eric and Robin will welcome you with a big smile :-) It is very enjoyable down there.
Donna and Gary
"Beautiful part of our world"
We stayed at Villa Gabriella May, 2013 and so enjoyed the Villa and the area of Lake Como. Robin and Eric were very thoughtful, helpful hosts. The Villa was all that we expected and the location was perfect. We were 14 miles from Belligio on one side and 14 miles the other to the City of Como. Right outsite our Villa was a beautiful church that woke us each morning with the chimes. And the View was beautiful looking out over Lake Como. The kitchen was nicely supplied, bedroom was comfortable, bathroom had been nicely updated. Villa was located in a very quiet area with a few nice resturants closed by. Our favorite resturant was Ristorante La Meridiana. Chef alberto was fabulous. And this is within walking distance of Villa Gabriella. A car is required for this rental, and driving is faily easy. There are also some great little markets close by and taking the ferries around the Lake was great. We also took a short day trip into Switzerland. Another beautiful area.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Excellent home base for visiting the beautiful Lake Como area"
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Gabriella. From beginning to end, our host was most gracious and provided outstanding service. Our view was absolutely breathtaking. After our days of visiting the numerous sites in the area, we would sit on our balcony, in awe of our good fortune at being there. Our accommodations were very comfortable, clean and well maintained. There were a few excellent restaurants within walking distance, as well as a market. The area was very quiet and relaxing; we even enjoyed hearing the church bells ring on the hour and half-hour! Would recommend Villa Gabriella to anyone wishing to visit the Lake Como area.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Villa Gabriella is fantastic"
My wife Brooke and I booked our trip to Italy, and specificaly Villa Gabriella based on the sheer beauty of scenery in the pictures, etc. What we didn't know is how great Eric and Robin are. After a few complications with our GPS and after a long day of driving to the villa, we got a little of course. After calling Eric, he jumped in his car at 9pm on a Saturday night and drove over to help us. He got us into the villa, showed us around, etc.. When he realized how hungry we looked, he called down to a great restuarant and got us in later then they would generally be serving. Erik and Robin provided ideas for day trips, helped with reservations, emailed to check on us throughout the week and were just awesome. The villa is even more stunning then the pictures on the website, and the area is amazing. My wife and I highly reccomend the villa and Lake Como in general. It made for a great hub for the many day trips we took: Switzerland, Milan, Verona, Venice, Como, etc.. Thanks Eric and Robin for everything! Doug & Brooke Hills PS.. we'll be back!
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"Million Dollar View!"
Excellent stay at this villa for one week for family of 4 in July. Great value and location. Villa was very comfortable and cozy. Owner Eric was most accommodating with information, inquiries, and reservations. An excellent holiday!!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Beautiful apartment with a few small problems"
Beautiful apartment with stunning views. Nicely situated between Como and Bellagio. The owner, Eric, couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. There are, however, a few small drawbacks to take into consideration. First, you have to drive everywhere and the roads are tricky - you can't really walk anywhere far from the apartment. Second, you are in a residential neighbourhood that is noisy from 8.30 - 10.30pm with kids playing football and teenagers on their motorbikes. Third, the top bedroom in the house is unbearably hot in the summer. Despite these things we had a great week and really enjoyed our stay.
Response from the owner, Lake Como Beach Resort and Villas - 06/26/2012
Enjoy the Italian good life full of love, joy and laughter to the fullest. Sense of family and children being a huge part of it. Italians love children and their children are very well mannered and behaved. Children are welcomed with open arms and welcomed wherever they go. Playing a bit of soccer in the cool evenings until the church bees toll at 10 pm. After which their mothers come to retrieve them to a warm welcoming home. This is the lovely ambiance Italy has to offer. All of the lake villages are identical, with happy children enjoying their gelato after a warm day. The villa has fans on both levels as well as skylights that can be used and opened. There was an unusual heat wave in June and when this happens on needs to close the shutters during the day to keep the heat out, then open all the windows up at night. We do not have many bugs and it is very refreshing in the evenings. Opening up everything at night cools the house down and makes it very comfortable to sleep as well as having the fans. Thank you for coming.
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"Amazing views and wonderful hosts."
The owners of this villa could not have been more helpful. It was a bit hard to find, so we called them on their mobile, and they helped us right away. When we left, they ran off our boarding passes on their printer! The villa was just as expected, with everything in working order.
Dave West
"Fantastic stay at Villa Gabriella"
I can't enough good things about our stay at Villa Gabriella, situated on beautiful Lago di Como (Lake Como). The apartment is beautiful and very functional. Two couples stayed in the villa and we were very comfortable. The view from the balcony is terrific. Unfortunately, pictures will never do it justice. The owners, Eric and Robin, were very helpful and stayed in frequent contact with us before and during our stay.
Kate and Greg
Villa Gabriella is a great place to stay and from which to explore all the places around Lake Como. It is in Pognana Lario on the high side of the main road about 12kms from Como city. This means great views across the lake, but also means it is a very authentic experience. You are amongst homes typical of the region, friendly locals and great food. The 3 level apartment is well furnished and comfortable. It offers the magic lake view from the first two levels. The second level being the main bedroom, where lying down and looking at the extraordinary mountains on the other side is both captivating and relaxing. Eric and Robyn have done an outstanding job in creating a welcoming and homey place. And their hospitality is exceptional. The day we arrived we had one of those travel experiences that included no sleep for over 20 hours. Fatigued and 'not with it', we rang Eric for some help. He rushed over and did everything ... welcomed us, moved us in and then, seeing our state, went and did some shopping for us. He left shortly after promising to come back the next day and explain all that one can do at Lake Como. The next day that is exactly what he did. You just cannot say enough about such service and hospitality. Lake Como is a wonderful place to visit, Villa Gabriella is a lovely home and you hosts will ensure you feel welcome and get the most out of your holiday.
The Hamiltons
"A definite return!"
Coming from the us I looked for weeks to find the right place. We wanted a location that was centrally located on the lake, we were so pleased and happy we found Villa Gabriella. We believe could not have chosen a better place for the price and personal service we received. Initially, reading the reviews was a little hard to believe given this was a self-catering villa, but from the first email, to meeting them, then ending with our bitter sweet goodbyes, we can understand why their reviews are so wonderful. They both work as hard as or harder than high-end hotels when it comes to personal attention. They replied to any questions by email and phone, met us upon arrival, and answered any questions we had about the villa or area. The villa itself is quite lovely and a welcomed sight after a long flight and the slightly crazy Italian drivers. The living area is conveniently opposite the balcony with a view of the lake (and for my wife, Mr. Clooney's villa). The bathroom and the main bedroom are on the second level. The villa was very clean and had everything we needed. There is a very nice local store in the village where you can get all the basics, excellent meats and lasagna. The store does deliver but if you are walking be prepared for the steps back up to the villa. The village of Pognana itself is small and quaint and just what we wanted. We arrived in the fall (less crowded) and the ferry was limited but the weather was so nice we rented a boat. We found this even more thrilling driving our own speed boat and being able to stop when and where we wanted for photos. The overall Lake Como area is a sight to see you can't get to it all in a week. Our favorites were: Bellagio, the Bernina express to St. Moritz, Cernobbio, Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello, restaurants: Bella Vista, Aurora, Salice Blu. To Eric & Robin; thank you for being such lovely hosts. You have help to make our vacation to Lake Como a special one we will always remember.
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday that smaller states facilitated good governance and he was not opposed to their creation.
In response to the creation of Telangana, Mr. Kumar said, "We have no problem with reorganisation of States into smaller units. In fact, small states are needed for better administration and good governance. The Janata Dal (United) party has always supported the idea of small States."
Speaking outside the State Assembly on the sidelines of the ongoing monsoon, Mr. Kumar took a dig at the Opposition for staging frequent walk-outs.
"We are not shying away from discussions and debates on any issue, but the Opposition simply state their side and walk out. They don't want to listen to the other side. They are following the hit-and-run approach. Instead they should follow the sit-and-debate approach," Mr. Kumar said.


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By Emily Bazar, USA TODAY
Clashes over the sport of off-roading are becoming more violent for riders, property owners and law enforcement officers as conflicts about the use of all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) escalate, federal officials, landowners and advocacy groups say.
Property owners across the country report that they have been threatened and their homes vandalized by off-road-vehicle users. In Nevada, Pennsylvania and elsewhere, rangers say riders have punched them or charged them with their vehicles.
Riders also are becoming victims. In June, 13-year-old Nicholas Parisot of Wilton, Conn., died of neck injuries after riding his two-wheel dirt bike on private property and hitting a rope tied between trees. Wilton police are investigating whether someone sabotaged the trail, says Capt. Michael Lombardo.
"We see a growing amount of aggressive and lawless behavior taking place on off-road vehicles," says Harrison Schmitt, executive director of Responsible Trails America, a national group that calls for off-road vehicles to use designated trails. "We're starting to see people tired of the abuse and beginning to take the law into their own hands."
Off-road vehicles include two-wheel dirt bikes, dune buggies and four-wheel-drive trucks, which enthusiasts use for work and play.
"On weekends and holidays, (riders) want to come out to the desert and enjoy themselves. They go out as a group with family and friends," says Ray Pessa, 62, a Yucca Valley, Calif., resident and dune buggy rider. "We go out there and ride responsibly and legally, and be good ambassadors of our sport."
Not enough land to ride
Disputes about ATV use have been happening for years, often over environmental damage, but an imbalance in supply and demand appears to have intensified the clashes, officials say. There are more people riding ATVs and fewer places for them to ride.
In 2007, 4.7 million off-highway vehicle users visited public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), compared with 3.8 million in 2004, the agency reports.
At the same time, the U.S. government has stepped up efforts to restrict ATVs to assigned routes rather than allow them to ride cross-country. Development of rural areas has also gobbled up private land formerly used by off-roaders.
"We have more off-highway vehicle users and less lands. It's simple math. … It creates tensions," says Bob Ratcliffe, chief of the BLM's national recreation and visitor services program.
Among recent incidents:
•An ATV rider punched a Las Vegas BLM ranger in the face in May after the ranger stopped him for riding illegally on public land, says national chief ranger Jason Caffey. "The violence on public lands is going up," he says.
•Rancher Brandie Dunn in Kern County, Calif., says ATV riders have harassed her cattle. A few months ago, she says, a trespassing off-roader threatened her and told her he had guns. "Talk about the Wild West," she says.
•Seth Mesoras, a wildlife conservation officer in Westmoreland County for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, says clashes are "definitely" rising. Over the summer, he found booby traps set for riders near Loyalhanna Lake, including fishing line with hooks dangling from tree limbs.
"I'm not only trying to stop the ATVs from riding down there," he says, "I'm also trying to protect them from getting hurt."
Making lives 'miserable'
Ed Waldheim, an off-roader and president of the California Trail Users Coalition, which advocates for off-road vehicle users, says a small portion of riders don't follow rules. "We call them the 10 percenters. It's the 10 percenters making our lives miserable," he says.
Waldheim and other off-road advocates agree that the core problem fueling conflicts is land access. "People move into an area and discover there are people who have been riding trail systems for 20 years," says Jim Keeler, the BLM's California off-highway vehicle coordinator.
In Southern California, property owners and others frustrated by illegal off-road vehicle use created Community ORV Watch, and the San Bernardino County chapter was among the voices calling for government action.
In 2006, San Bernardino County adopted an ordinance that requires off-road-vehicle riders on private property to have written permission from owners. The most controversial provision requires people planning a gathering of 10 or more riders to get a permit from the county for $155.
From January through October this year, the county issued 554 warnings and 209 citations, the vast majority for riding on private property without permission, says Randy Rogers, chief of code enforcement. Last year, the county issued 356 warnings and 133 citations, he says.
Despite enforcement and an aggressive education campaign, there's still tension. "We've found two-by-fours with nails driven in them" in the ground, Rogers says.
Phil Klasky, 55, with Community ORV Watch, believes he is a victim of harassment because of his activism.
Klasky owns 15 acres in Wonder Valley, east of Twentynine Palms. In April, he confronted a trespassing off-roader. "He got on his machine and tried to run me down," he says. "As I'm jumping out of the way, he reaches out and slugs me on the head."
A few months earlier, swastikas were painted at the entrance to his driveway, he says. Klasky is Jewish. "This place is supposed to be my retreat and where I'm going to retire," he says. "It's turned into a battleground."
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|Zoë Walker & Neil Bromwich, Deloitte Luxembourg with Contemporary Art Society
at Deloitte Luxembourg
partnered with the Contemporary Art Society, London
30 November 2010 - 5 January 2011
Outer Worlds is part of the Deloitte Contemporary Art exhibition series, Luxembourg curated by the Contemporary Art Society.
Zoë Walker & Neil Bromwich have recently exhibited at the ICA, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, Australian Centre for Contemorary Art, Melbourne, South London Gallery, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, Turner Contemporary, Margate, Künstlerhaus, Vienna and Zeppelin Museum, Germany. They have also presented live performances and talks at the Whitechapel Gallery, London, CCA Glasgow, Modern Art Oxford, John Hansard Gallery, Southampton, Camden Arts Centre, London, Tate Modern and Tate Britain.
For exhibition catalogue please visit www.deloitte.com or www.houldsworth.co.uk or contact Hannah Dewar or Pippy Houldsworth on email@example.com.
Please note the gallery is currently closed to the public during relocation to new premises. Please contact us on our temporary telephone number +44 (0)20 8741 7258.


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London-based electronics recycling company E-Waste Systems Inc. has opened an office in Shanghai, the first location in China for the firm.
"Following our recent agreement to enter the China market through a master license and corresponding investment, the company is acting aggressively in pursuit of this market and to establish itself as the first e-waste pure play brand to enter China with the slogan e-waste, no landfill," says Martin Nielson, CEO of E-Waste Systems.
Nielson adds, "Our staff and partners immediately started work, even during the nationally celebrated Chinese New Year holidays. We are seizing the opportunity without excuses. The recently announced licensing and investment deal with Tanke Inc., valued at $800,000, plus royalties and a minimum $5 million sales commitment from them, will allow the company to operate from Shanghai and this office will manage the implementation of the new China penetration strategy.
"The heightened attention of the government serves to confirm that the timing for our entry to China is correct," he continues. "And now, having a presence in the Bund district of Shanghai (where E-Waste's office will be located) will help accelerate our on-the ground presence and encourage our growth."
Nielson concludes, "We will immediately begin to develop our E-Waste brand, support our license partners and introduce our certified services and technology to customers and trading partners in the region."


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|Sep 13, 2011
|Filing date
|Mar 8, 2005
|Priority date
|Oct 13, 1999
|Fee status
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|John J. Sie, Gregory R. Deprez, John C. Beyler, Scott G. Barton
|Original Assignee
|Starz Entertainment, Llc
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (80), Non-Patent Citations (3), Referenced by (4), Classifications (60), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a nonprovisional of, and claims the benefit of the filing date of, U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/551,477, entitled "THEMATIC VOD NAVIGATION," filed Mar. 8, 2004 by John J. Sie et al., the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/393,724, entitled "INSTANT VIDEO ON-DEMAND PLAYBACK," filed Mar. 18, 2003 by Gregory C. DePrez, which is a nonprovisional of U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/368,646, filed Mar. 29, 2002, the entire disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/128,653, entitled "PROGRAM GUIDE ENVIRONMENT," filed Apr. 22, 2002 by John J. Sie et al., which is a nonprovisional of U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/285,817, entitled "PROGRAM GUIDE ENHANCEMENTS," filed Apr. 23, 2001 by John J. Sie and John C. Beyler, the entire disclosure of each of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/687,149, entitled "PROGRAMMING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM," filed Oct. 12, 2000 by John J. Sie et al., which is a nonprovisional of each of U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/159,202, filed Oct. 13, 1999, U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/159,469, filed Oct. 13, 1999, and U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/163,324, filed Nov. 3, 1999, the entire disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/687,148, entitled "PROGRAMMING DISTRIBUTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM," filed Oct. 12, 2000 by John J. Sie et al., which is a nonprovisional of each of U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/159,202, filed Oct. 13, 1999, U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/159,469, filed Oct. 13, 1999, and U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/163,324, filed Nov. 3, 1999, the entire disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application is also related to U.S. Prov. Pat. Appl. No. 60/159,202, entitled "SUBSCRIPTION VIDEO ON-DEMAND," filed Oct. 13, 1999 by John J. Sie et al., and to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/075,630, entitled "THEMATIC VOD NAVIGATION," filed Mar. 8, 2005 by John J. Sie et al., the entire disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application relates generally to content delivery. More specifically, this application relates to methods and systems for distributing on-demand programming.
There are a number of methods of delivering content to customers. Some such methods deliver the programming directly to an individual business or residence by using satellite, microwave, UHF, VHF, or cable to a set-top box of a user. Most content is available according to linear schedules published in programming guides. Certain additional services are available with some of these delivery systems, such as pay-per-view ("PPV"), video-on-demand ("VOD"), near-video-on-demand ("NVOD"), and subscription video-on-demand ("SVOD"). A PPV service allows a user to purchase the right to play a program according to a linear schedule. A VOD service provides a user with the ability to access a program stream at any desired time. A NVOD service is a hybrid service where a program is available on a number of different channels in a linear program with staggered start times. A SVOD service provides a set of programs that are available for access at any desired time in accordance with a subscription agreement. As used herein, each of these services is an example of a service that provides "on-demand" programming. In some cases, the set of programming that is made available on-demand may be a subset of programs that are transmitted according to a linear program schedule.
Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for distributing programming. A fixed linear programming schedule identifying an order of transmission for a plurality of programs is generated. The programs are transmitted in the order of transmission. An on-demand flag is embedded in at least one of the plurality of programs to identify the at least one of the plurality of programs as available on an on-demand basis. The at least one of the plurality of programs is then made available on an on-demand basis.
Examples of programs that may be distributed include video programs. In some embodiments, the programming schedule further identifies a time of transmission for each of the plurality of programs. The programs may be made available on an on-demand basis by making them available on a pay-per-view basis. In other instances, the programs may be made available on an on-demand basis as part of a subscription that provides on-demand access to a plurality of subscription programs, with the at least one of the plurality of programs transmitted in a linear schedule having a substantially identical counterpart among the plurality of subscription programs.
In one embodiment, a program guide is generated for display. The program guide summarizes at least a portion of the fixed linear programming schedule and includes an on-demand identifier identifying the at least one of the plurality of programs as available on an on-demand bases; the on-demand identifier is generated according to a presence of the on-demand flag embedded in the at least one of the plurality of programs. The at least one of the plurality of programs may be made available in a plurality of on-demand formats, with the program guide further identifying the plurality of on-demand formats. The at least one of the plurality of programs may be made available in a plurality of languages, with the program guide further identifying the plurality of languages. Supplementary material related to the at least one of the plurality of programs may also be made available on an on-demand basis, with the program guide further identifying the supplementary material available. In embodiments where options for selection of different versions of the at least one of the plurality of programs are provided, the program guide may further include a selection icon identified to correspond to a specific version among the different versions in accordance with a previously specified default selection of options.
The programs may be transmitted over a public network like the Internet, over a broadcast satellite network, over a cable television network, over a wireless network, over a fiber-optic network, or over VDSL in different embodiments.
The methods of the invention may also be embodied in a system for distributing programming that comprises a transmission system, a storage device, and a communications device. The storage device and communications device are both in communication with the transmission system. The transmission system further comprises a computer-readable storage medium having a computer-readable program embodied therein for direction operation of the transmission system in accordance with the embodiments described above.
A further understanding of the nature and advantages of the present invention may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings wherein like reference numerals are used throughout the several drawings to refer to similar components. In some instances, a sublabel is associated with a reference numeral and follows a hyphen to denote one of multiple similar components. When reference is made to a reference numeral without specification to an existing sublabel, it is intended to refer to all such multiple similar components.
Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for distributing on-demand programs that permit easy identification by customers of those programs that are available on an on-demand basis. As used herein an "on-demand" program is any program that may retrieved according to a programming model that makes programs available to customers within narrow time windows defined by a customer or that is made available in response to an affirmative request by a customer. For instance, VOD is one type of on-demand programming model that makes programs available to customers substantially at the time the customers desire to view the programs. This is also generally true for an SVOD programming model, which may have certain additional features related to its subscription nature. A NVOD programming model is similarly an example of on-demand programming because programs are made available within a narrow time period, such as at every half hour period. A PPV programming model is considered herein to be an example of on-demand programming because access to programs is provided only in response to an affirmative request for access by a customer.
References to "programs" herein is also intended to be construed broadly to refer to any temporal sequence of content. Thus, while many of the examples described herein refer to video programs, such as movies or television shows, such references are not intended to be limiting. Examples of other types of programs include audio programs, games, and other content sequences.
One feature that may be included with on-demand programming is the ability to provide a customer with "program control" over a demanded program. This is more commonly a feature of VOD and SVOD programming models than with NVOD or PPV programming models, although there is no a priori restriction that would necessarily prevent program control with such other programming models. As used herein "program control" is intended to refer to the ability of the customer to manipulate progression of the demanded program by executing commands that cause a deviation from its normal linear progression. Example of program-control commands thus include such commands as "rewind," "fast-forward," "pause," different speeds for fast-forward and rewind, frame-by-frame advancement of the program, chapter-by-chapter advancement of the program, and the like.
Each of the on-demand programming models may also include linear programming in which a set of programs is transmitted according to a defined time schedule. Embodiments of the invention include a number of different relationships between the programs that are transmitted according to the defined time schedule and the programs that are available on-demand. For instance, the programs available on-demand may be a subset of the programs transmitted according to a defined time schedule. Such an arrangement may conveniently be implemented with an SVOD programming model, although it may be implemented with other on-demand programming models also. For example, payment of a subscription fee could entitle a customer to have access to the subset of programs on an on-demand basis while nonsubscribers are limited to viewing them according to the fixed programming schedule. In other embodiments, there may be some overlap between the programs made available on-demand, but with certain additional programs being provided on an on-demand basis without being transmitted according to the fixed schedule. Such arrangements may be useful in providing bonus material that complements the fixed-schedule programming. For instance, some of the additional on-demand programs might be linked conceptually with programs provided on the fixed schedule, such as when a movie is transmitted on the fixed schedule and both it and documentaries about the making of the movie and providing interviews with the director and actors are provided on-demand.
Distribution of the programming may be accomplished in a number of different ways in different embodiments. Some of these are described explicitly in connection with
The programming distribution system 150 includes a subscription server 116, a program server 108, and a subscription management system 124. Program information is stored in a program database 128 and program-request information is stored in a program-request database 132. Customers interface with the system using set-top boxes 152 connected with their televisions 140 and provided in communication with a transmission system 154 that coordinates exchange of information with the subscription server 116 and with the subscription management system 124. The transmission system 154 typically multiplexes various programs onto a conduit coupled to the set-top boxes 152 at various customer locations.
The subscription management system 124 coordinates overall management of customer subscriptions to the downloading service. In addition, interactive screens for selecting services are formulated by the subscription management system 124. The screens allow the customer to select additional products or services. The subscription server 116 stores content that is provided for distribution through the transmission system 154. For example, programs may be stored in compressed digital form, such as by using MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 compression.
The program-request database 132 may store customer-specific information and programming information. The customer-specific information includes such information as name, address, membership history, available credit, and the like, as well as a history of programs that have been provided on a demand basis for each customer, specifying each program, when it was provided, etc. Programming information includes such information as schedules for linear-schedule transmission of certain programs, program descriptions, upcoming specials, and the like. In addition, the program-request database 132 may store parental control information that restricts the type of programs that may be provided on an on-demand basis according to content classifications and customer specifications.
Both the program server 108 and subscription management system 124 may interact with the program-request database 132. For example, the program server 108 may provide information to the program-request database 132 when programming is downloaded to manage compliance with subscription requirements and to provide information that may be used for customer billing and the like. The subscription management system 124 may use information stored on the program-request database 132 for accounting purposes and for formulating menu screens presented to the user. For example, a customer might wish to know his account balance or to review a history of programs that have previously been provided on an on-demand basis. This usage information is stored in the program-request database 132 and used by the subscription management system 124 in administering the system.
Typically, multiplexing techniques are used to transmit the various program streams received by the transmission system 154 onto a single coaxial cable, an optical fiber, or a combination thereof. The transmission system 154 may include analog-to-digital converters, digital compression hardware, multiplexers, and other components to make best use of available bandwidth. The subscription management system 124 controls the transmission system 154 to route the appropriate program streams to the desired set-top box 152 of the customer. Although not shown in
On-demand programs that are made available using the system 150 shown in
In other embodiments, access to on-demand programming may be provided over a public network such as the Internet. Such an embodiment is illustrated in
Once a program has been downloaded to a customer computer 136, the customer may generally play the program using software loaded onto the computer 136 without maintaining an active connection with the public network 120. One example of commercially available software that may be used for program playback is RealPlayer�, although any suitable commercial or proprietary software may be used. In this way, the customer may also by provided with program control over the on-demand programming. In the basic arrangement shown in
Although the program-request database 132 is separate from the subscription management system 124 in the embodiments described in connection with
In other instances, the program server 108 may be part of a system of an additional content provider. In some such cases, the additional content provider system may be separated from the on-demand access system. Such an embodiment is illustrated in
Furthermore, some embodiments may integrate the public-network arrangement of
The systems described above may be used to provide on-demand content to customers. In many instances, it is desirable to provide a convenient mechanism for customers to identify what content is available on an on-demand basis, particularly in those embodiments where systems may be used to provide content according to a fixed linear schedule, with some of that content also being made available on-demand. Customers may acquire information about which programs are available on an on-demand basis from a number of different sources, perhaps the most common of which is a program guide setting forth a list of available and/or upcoming programming. Embodiments of the invention use a flag embedded in copies of transmitted linear broadcast programs that are also available on-demand so that generation of program guides or other sources of information about available programs will automatically identify the on-demand programs. Such an automated process may be used in lieu of other processes to manage a continuous exchange of data between on-demand servers and program guides or other sources of programming information.
An overview of this process is provided in
Each on-demand program delivered to the program database 128 is embedded with an on-demand flag, as indicated at block 212. Linear programming is transmitted according to fixed schedule at block 216 and includes at least some programs available on-demand. At block 220, a program guide is generated by collecting information about when the linearly scheduled programming is to be transmitted. The presence of the on-demand flag in some programs triggers the insertion of an on-demand identifier throughout the program listings, as indicated at block 224. A similar process is triggered wherever identifications of the programs appear so that there is a consistent identification of the on-demand identifier. For example, in some embodiments, an identifier may be generated for display during transmission of programs according to the linear program schedule and is capable of being activated to initiate on-demand viewing of the program.
As part of the generation of the program guide, a list of options for on-demand content may be generated at block 228. Such options may be varied and may depend on the content of the programs as delivered to the program database 128. For example, a program that is available on-demand may be available in a variety of different on-demand mechanisms or formats, as indicated at block 232. For instance, the on-demand program might be available as a pay-per-view program, might be available as part of a SVOD or NVOD program, or might be available as a straight VOD offering. These various format options may be included within the program guide or, more usually, will be include as options that are identified by activating a link for the format options. Similarly, as indicated at block 236, the options may include different program versions when they are available. For instance, a movie that is provided as an on-demand program may be made available as the theatrically released version or might be made available as a director's-cut version. The generated program guide may include an identification of such options or may include a link that may be activated to retrieve the various options. Other options that may be provided include various program-language options as indicated at block 240. Such options may be provided when the on-demand program is available in English, Spanish, French, and perhaps other languages, and may additionally include options for different-language subtitles if the customer wishes to have the audio portion of the program in its original language. These options too may be identified in the program guide directly or through a link specifying the options. Block 244 indicates that further options may include certain program bonus material, such as supplementary programs providing interviews with a director and/or actors, supplementary programs explaining how certain special effects were introduced into the on-demand program, and the like. These options may also be provided directly as part of the program guide or made available as a result of activating a link.
With these various options included through the program guide, either directly as part of the program guide or through the activation of links on the program guide, the program guide acts as a menu that summarizes the various options available for on-demand programming. In some embodiments, pricing information is additionally made part of this menu. Examples of formatting structures that may be used in presenting the program guide when equipped with these options as derived from the inclusion of the on-demand flags in the on-demand programs are provided in
The program guide illustrated in
The various on-demand options are identified in a second column, and may include links for different formats 320, links for different languages 324, links for bonus material 328, and perhaps other links for still further options. Activation of any of these links will provide a display of the options that are available for that particular program so that the user may select desired options and initate on-demand playback of the designated program.
In some embodiments, a selection box 316 may be provided that identifies the current option choices so that activation of the selection box 316 initiates the on-demand request. In one embodiment, the selection box 316 may be prepopulated with a default set of options that the user has specified as being most commonly desired. In such instances, the system will match the available selections as closely as possible with the default specification.
Thus, in the example shown in
In the example shown in
In some embodiments, on-demand programming may be made available on a plurality of distinct delivery streams, such as on different channels when a structure like that shown in
The multiple-delivery-stream configurations may also permit cross-channel implementations. For example, a service provider who provides customer access to multiple independent channels may monitor the program offerings for each of the independent channels. This permits the service provider to offer cross-channel information in some embodiments. For instance, some programs might be available on a first channel only as part of a fixed linear program schedule without links to on-demand versions, while a second channel might provide on-demand versions of the programs. The flag embedded in the program for one such channel may generate an identification of its on-demand capability while the absence of a similar flag in the same program for the other channel corresponds to the lack of such capability. The desirability of such cross-channel implementations may clearly depend on the interests of the service provider, i.e. on whether the service provider has an interest in promoting all the channels or only some of the channels, and which channels the service provider has an interest in promoting.
Thus, having described several embodiments, it will be recognized by those of skill in the art that various modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents may be used without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the above description should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention, which is defined in the following claims.
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|May 24, 2005
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Energy & Environment
Keeping the Outdoors Open
The opportunities for Americans to explore those places in the natural world that molded their country may be dwindling.
My route home from the Montana capitol in Helena runs up the Missouri River just a few miles below its headwaters. In the distance, the amber foothills and snowy mountains lining the Missouri's broad valley look the same as when Lewis and Clark pushed up the river 200 years ago this July. At Montana's Missouri Headwaters State Park, you can still imagine where the explorers camped at the confluence of the Missouri's three tributaries.
That's possible because the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department manages the Headwaters as a primitive park, leaving most of it undeveloped. Preserving places where ordinary Americans can explore remnants of the natural world that molded their country serves one of the most noble of government purposes.
That opportunity may unfortunately now be dwindling. Federal, state and local agencies scratch for funding to keep parks open for all visitors. Utah's Natural Resources Department has scrapped free admission for seniors and saved $300,000 by turning three state parks over to local governments. Minnesota may save $300,000 a year by shutting down 12 small parks for the winter season. Two years ago, the number of visitors to Washington State's 120 parks dropped 21 percent after the state began charging $5 a day for parking--an effort to replace a $3 million budget cutback. The Ohio Legislature this spring balked at a similar $5 daily parking levy.
Other states are walking a fine line as they search to fill budget gaps in ways that don't fundamentally change the role that accessible public parks play in the civic life of the country. All states operate parks, and most charge admission and additional fees for campgrounds, boat launches and other constructed facilities. Kentucky doesn't charge admission but makes money by operating 17 "resort parks" furnished with fancy lodges, marinas and 18-hole golf courses. Most states set parks aside for more varied purposes. New York's Adirondack Mountains, North Carolina's Dismal Swamp and California's Anza-Borrego Desert, for instance, protect large tracts. Voters in the states have consistently approved bond issues that have pumped millions of dollars into state as well as local parks to preserve open spaces. In the past five years, California voters have approved $750 million in bonds for expanding the state's 178-unit system; a California State Parks Foundation survey found that two-thirds of supporters gave priority to using the money to preserve historic sites and save natural landscapes.
But as parks grow, operating and maintenance costs keep rising. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration has prodded California's park agency to figure out how to cover management costs before it acquires additional property. At the federal level, Congress has given 100 national parks and forests authority to charge new fees for hikers, boaters and campers, then keep the receipts to build the better trails, boat ramps and campgrounds that people are demanding.
Where fees are charged, "there's a more direct link between the park visitors and managers. Now you can go to a campground and there's actually a real toilet," says Holly Fretwell, a fee proponent with the Montana-based Property and Environment Research Center. Free-market theorists point out that a family of four willingly pays $200 to get into Disneyland for one day, but Yellowstone National Park charges them just $20 for a week-long pass.
Linking park fees directly to better facilities could backfire, though, if agencies are tempted to bulk up revenues by "improving" landscapes that should be left undisturbed. For the most part, the federal program isn't sitting well in the West, and the Colorado and Montana legislatures this year adopted resolutions demanding that Congress repeal a 2004 law making the fees permanent.
Some fiscal experimentation will be necessary, but governments can't in good conscience balance the books by shutting low-income citizens out and turning parks into synthetic playgrounds for the affluent. The excise taxes that hunters and fishermen pay on guns and fishing rods generates $530 million a year to use for protecting big-game habitat. That looks like a useful model. Missouri allocates a share of sales taxes to state parks, and Texas collects $30 million for state and local parks from a tax on sporting goods. I pay $50 for an annual Yellowstone pass plus a $4 truck registration fee and that gets me into all Montana state parks without charge. I'd pay more, maybe through a tax on binoculars, backpacks and boots, if governments would commit the money to preserving wildlands and keeping parks natural so all Americans can explore them.
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I live in what I would call a hilly area and do most of my runs 'out and back' so for all the inclines I get the same decline. My question is (as in the title) does the decline negate the incline and become the same as running on the flat?
Am currently HADDing so running to HRR rather than pace.
For example, the flattest 10k run from home has a 183 metre incline/decline and today managed to run it in 63:17 @68% HRR. On a flat course at the same HRR would I be faster? or even slower?
Definitely not. You lose quite a lot more time on the uphills than you gain on the downhills.
Just to chuck a bit of muddiness in, for me personally I run faster on a course with a bit of ascent than on a flat course. Think I get bored if there's no hills!
Txs for the replies, swings and roundabouts springs to mind Have signed up for the Loch Ness Marathon in September and (if I remember correctly) it's a net decline and something like a 1,000 feet incline and almost a 2,000 feet decline. Am HADDing at the moment so might throw in some hill training @ 80%HRR (both up and down).
Cougie, I know what you mean about not having proper form when running downhill and often (mainly at the end of a run) get the olde foot slap.
I have run flat 10k and halfs expecting a pb from living and training in a hilly environment and failed. I am comparatively very good at downhill and make more than I lose on the climb. Flat races can get tiring as you are using exactly the same muscles in the same way the whole way.
Make sure you train on reasonably steep downs for LN- the first few miles are quite tiring on the legs if you're not used to it- the uphills come later on, and if you've knackered yourself at the beginnig they' re not good, but I don't think they are actually as steep as the earlier donwhills.
Txs all
tricialitt, I did look at the profile but can't find a route that matches LN very well, all my runs have a climb for the first couple of miles (so a decline back). I do seem ok on downhill sections but struggle uphill, not least because I'm (sort of) following HADD.
And yes, will do my best to run to pace and try not to rush off in the first sections I seem to remember it's about 1,000 ft uphill and 1900 ft downhill.
I googled a paper and here is a quote from the discussion:
"1) the minimum in energy cost is similar in walking and running at ∼0.10–0.20 downhill gradient; 2) the optimum gradient for mountain paths is close to 0.20–0.30, both uphill and downhill, for the two gaits; 3) a better progression economy is expected in mountain-running athletes in the downhill range; and 4) the running speeds adopted in downhill competition are far lower than metabolically feasible, mainly because of safety reasons. If athletes wish to improve their performances in competitions alternating ascent and descent phases, they should pay greatest attention to the training of movement coordination during downhill running."
@ Andi, park your car at the top of the hill run down continue your long run then run back up the hill to finish, it is what I'm going to do for my upcoming 20 mile lsr's
Steve C, thanks for the info, I think I understand what the article is on about
Stewart C, I actually do that sometimes but not always as I prefer to run straight home to get showered changed and not drip in the car
Steven O, am planning on trying more downhill jogbacks and have found an undulating route where I can jog up then run down 4-5 smallish hills over a 3 mile run then jog down and run up the hills on the way back


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To mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the Rockaway Artists Alliance opened the doors of its T-7 gallery for a Night of Reflection.
Offered as an evening for the community to be together, reflect and remember, the Tuesday, October 29th event, with music from the Art Strings ensemble, drew more than 100 people.
Those who attended were also able to walk through RAA's "Calm/Storm/Rebirth," an exhibition featuring more than 40 artists and over 100 works dedicated to the experience of the storm. The exhibition will run to Sunday, November 24th.


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Asiana Italiano Pied-a-terre!
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- Lockable room
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Baby cot
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This is a huge 1 bedroom with 2 comfortable & plush queen sized beds in the bedroom & a queen sized sofa bed &/or aerobed available in the other room. First floor walk up (only 1 flight up). Kitchen with full appliances, microwave, toaster/coffee maker & cookware/dinnerware. Clean bed linens, large bathroom with fresh bath towels & toiletries provided, hair dryer, iron/ironing board provided. Flat panel 42" plasma cable TV, iPod/iPhone docking station plus FREE WiFi ALL INCLUDED.
Transportation: *Subway: 6, J Canal Street; *Bus: M101, M102, M103 on Bowery Street
House rulesPlease keep clean & kindly do not leave out any open food.
Please separate recycle (recyclable items include: metal, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard) from garbage. Thanks for helping us save the environment as well as keeping us from getting fined. If it overflows, it can be discarded through the back door at the opposite end of the front lobby door.
WiFi username & password by the TV.
Please no outside shoes on the bathroom mats
Heater temperature control in each room (white panel between the beds in bedroom & the other behind sofa in living room)
No loud noise after 11:00 pm
No partying
Respect thy neighbors
No pets
Must have a great time!
Security Deposit: $200 due upon check in. 100% refundable upon return of keys and pending no damages upon check out.
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It was great our stay in Vanessa & Mike apartment.
The apartment is really really nice, although not very large but equipped with all amenities and what everybody need to feel comfortable and in their own home.
It has been very easy to deal with Mike and very cooperative and quick in responses and he has gave us all necessary information to guarantee our stay very safe and comfortable.
We really recommend their apartment!
Everything was perfect. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. The location is great. Mike and her friend were very welcoming. I totally recommend it. Thank you
We, a family of 5 persons, spent the easter in New York. The apartment was very nice, comfortable and clean! Well equiped kitchen. Wi-fi worked well. The two queen-size beds were very comfortable. Not far from subway-station, the green line, which made it easy to go all over Manhattan. We arrived late in the evening, but that was no problem and Amy who met us was very nice and helpfull.
Good place to have the appartment close to everything, canal st the closest one and this green line goes through all manhattan. They were waiting for us upon arrival and we were a big familly on five plus baby. But we manage it and most of the time we were outside. The deposit were no problem.
Nuestra estáncia ha sido fabulosa. El apartamento de Mike está equipado con todo lo que se necesita. Camas super cómodas y cocina equipada 100 %. Mike y su asistenta Amy han sido muy atentos y respondían rápido a todo lo que necesitábamos. Y como ubicación genial ya que al estar cerca de Canal St, hay muchas lineas de metro y en 2 o 3 paradas estas cerca de todo.
Un apartamento estupendo en un sitio magníficamente comunicado en Canal St con varias líneas de metro. El apartamento es coqueto y muy bien equipado. Destacan las camas que son grandes y muy cómodas. Muy recomendable incluso para 6 personas. Muy buena comunicación con los propietarios que están pendientes de todo.
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L'appartement est idéalement situé dans Chinatown pour visiter New York et particulièrement Manhattan. Le métro est tout prêt mais les grandes avenues sont aussi très accessibles à pied.
Pour ce qui est de l'appartement, il convient idéalement à 4 personnes maximum. Il est propre, il est bien équipé mais il est un peu sombre et la literie n'est pas très bonne. Nous avons été très bien accueilli par une amie de Vanessa.
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Mike and Vanessa's place is excellent! Very well equipped at a great location. The appartment was very clean, luxurious actually and communication with Mike and Vanessa was very easy and prompt. We would definitely stay here again and hopefully it won't be too long before we do!
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