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DIY molded crayons
In the meantime, I have all kinds of party stuff going on. What started out as a small and simple party is becoming a small party that I am making a million things for. I can't help myself. :)
First up, race car crayons!
The theme for Oscar's party is cars, so last night I made race car shaped crayons to include in the kids' favor bags.
You won't believe how easy this is. (Sorry about the icky, dark action shots. This is not a project you want to do with your kids around, so I took these in my dark kitchen at night).
First, break up your crayons and put them in a double boiler (I used a tin can in a pot of water).
HERE). DO NOT touch the tin can with your bare hand. It gets crazy hot.
Let cool in the refrigerator or freezer. When they are fully set, they'll slide right out of the mold!
So easy. So inexpensive. I used a Michael's coupon to get a big 120-count box of Crayola crayons on the cheap and was able to make 46 race cars.
With so many great chocolate molds available, you could customize this project to just about any theme. I'd love to make a train crayon set or a zoo animal set. How fun!
83 comments:
- Amy said...
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for the tip!
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- October 11, 2010 8:49 AM
- Christian said...
Man I wish Oscars birthday was a month ago! I had a race car them for my son Preston's 2nd birthday. It was fun.. I actually used your idea of the birthday banner you made for Oscars 1st birthday, only making the circles into "tires" and faces of Preston on the opposite side. Those crayons are a great idea.. I may use a similar idea for christmas stocking stuffers. :)
- October 11, 2010 8:59 AM
- Sarah said...
Awesome! You are so crafty and creative!
- October 11, 2010 9:01 AM
- con il ♥ e le mani said...
wow! it's a cue idea, as all yours are... you are great jill, thank you so much!
- October 11, 2010 9:04 AM
- Amanda Joy said...
My little boy Asher turns three on the 23rd. We are doing a little Halloween party. I just got one of those pretzel rod molds that look like witches fingers. I wonder if I don't fill it too high, I can do those. I will just have to try it out and see, if not there are so many fun Halloween molds right now that I can't really go wrong. Thanks for this awesome tutorial:)
- October 11, 2010 9:12 AM
- The Cahoons! said...
I LOVE them! Thanks for a great Christmas idea for my toddler.
- October 11, 2010 9:25 AM
- The Print Lover said...
Oh, lovely idea. I so love melting stuff :P
- October 11, 2010 9:28 AM
- Alison said...
So much cuter than just melting all of the crayon stubs down and making a crayon blob! My girls would love these in the princess crown molds I have! Thanks for the tutorial!
- October 11, 2010 9:46 AM
- Laura said...
This is such a fun idea! Im going to make the train set for my 2 and 3 year old boys for Christmas!!
- October 11, 2010 9:51 AM
- Haley @ Hammer and Thread said...
Brilliant! Soooo doing this for my kiddo and his friends. Love it!
- October 11, 2010 9:51 AM
- Hollye said...
I made these for my daughter's preschool last year for Christmas and the parents LOVED them. I also bought a ream of paper and had Staples cut it into 4ths for me. I made them all mini note tables with the crayon. It was a huge hit!
- October 11, 2010 10:03 AM
- Starfly Designs said...
Thses are so cool!
- October 11, 2010 10:17 AM
- Little Lizard King said...
This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make my own, in girly shapes, of course!
- October 11, 2010 10:25 AM
- Erica said...
How fun! I am adding this to my "Craft Bucket List" bisforboycreations.blogspot.com/
- October 11, 2010 10:37 AM
- momof3under7 said...
This is a great idea for all those broken crayons that your kids will no longer color with! Try using an alphabet letter mold! My kids love their "new crayons" in the shape of the first letter of their names!
- October 11, 2010 11:01 AM
- Tricia said...
This idea has been on my mind a lot lately. My son loves breaking crayons so I figure I should make some new ones. The tin can is a great idea.
- October 11, 2010 11:20 AM
- Walden said...
How wonderful!
- October 11, 2010 11:33 AM
- Kari B. said...
We just did this for my son's birthday! We used recycled crayons and a mini-muffin tin and mixed to colors a little. I like the candy mold idea!
- October 11, 2010 11:48 AM
- Kama said...
I did this, but I used "junky" crayons you get from restaurants and it was a DISASTER! They don't melt, but just turn into a yucky clay-like substance. Make sure you go for the real deal--Crayola--or you waste a lot of time, energy and end up throwing away a lot of crayons that were previously okay to color with.
- October 11, 2010 12:33 PM
- Barbie and Craig said...
BRILLIANT!!! I've only seen these done with old leftover crayons...never with NEW crayons to make actual pretty shapes! Why didn't I think of that?! Thinking this would be an awesome niece/nephew Christmas gift/stocking stuffer...and for my son, of course...the train is a MUST! Thanks for your awesome ideas!!!
- October 11, 2010 1:23 PM
- Kat said...
That is such a cute idea!
- October 11, 2010 2:40 PM
- Jess Gilbert said...
Wow, these look incredible, love it and will be trying this someday. Thanks Jill!
- October 11, 2010 3:09 PM
- Cecilia said...
I haven't seen them done with new crayons, what a good idea! And if I'm completely honest, I'm glad you suggested the tin can, I was thinking that wouldn't be a fun pot to clean :)
- October 11, 2010 3:45 PM
- Trace and Sarah said...
Thanks for the inspiration, Jill! My son's 2nd is coming up and I had planned to purchase themed crayons, but now I will attempt to make them!
- October 11, 2010 3:53 PM
- Loren, Matt & Kaine said...
Okay, that is seriously the coolest and cutest project!!! My son would absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!! Can't wait to try it!
- October 11, 2010 4:36 PM
- Yangs said...
Great idea! I can't wait to try it...browsing now for chocolate molds! happy birthday preparations!
- October 11, 2010 4:43 PM
I just made car crayons for my son's 2nd birthday. The theme was cars. I used your picnik tutorial to make the HONK cupcake toppers and then made matching stickers. I put 4 cars in a cellophane bag and closed with the cute matching stickers. So cute!
- October 11, 2010 5:42 PM
- sebclar said...
wow, your crayons came out great! I tried this with recycled crayons. They came out awful (so awful we don't color with them). However, this has reinspired me to try again!
- October 11, 2010 6:36 PM
- Catalina said...
My son's birthday is next month! I am so excited about this craft:) thank you jill. you're wonderful.
- October 11, 2010 7:09 PM
- shumim said...
the cars are beautiful!!!!
did you melt each color separately? usually i see melted crayons in mixed colors but yours seem to be one color.
- October 11, 2010 7:50 PM
- mallmamma said...
LOVE THIS IDEA!! I have twin boys turning two next week. The trains would be a big hit, where can I find train molds?
- October 11, 2010 8:06 PM
- Ashleigh said...
These are the cutest crayons I've ever seen. I've done some molded crayons, but these cars are the best! I'm going to look for this mold, because my son would LOVE these! Thanks for the tip!
- October 11, 2010 8:48 PM
- Heidi said...
Love this idea! I'm going to have to come up with an excuse to make some of these.
- October 11, 2010 10:40 PM
- CraftyMummy said...
What a fabulous idea! My little boy would love these, and I can imagine doing them as gifts too. Thanks for the inspiration - I can't wait to do a little feature on my blog and share your post with my readers. (I'll let you know when I do ;)
- October 11, 2010 11:46 PM
- Wendy said...
I actually make & sell these on Etsy :) Do you remember how much the crayons were at Michaels? I had been getting them from Walmart but now I'm wondering if it would be better to get them there!
- October 12, 2010 6:56 AM
- Jill @ homemade by jill said...
shumim - I combined similar colored crayons (light blue together, dark blue together). They weren't all exact matches, but the colors blend when you melt them.
Wendy - The 120-count box of crayons at Michael's was $11.99, but with a 40% off coupon, only about $7. A pretty good deal!
- October 12, 2010 8:22 AM
- Elizabeth said...
I'm loving those molds! Super cute? Did you buy a lot of molds, or just reuse one? How long do they take to dry?
- October 12, 2010 12:36 PM
- Jodi said...
These are adorable! I saw them on Ohdeedoh, and am so glad I've found your blog. SO CUTE!
- October 12, 2010 2:37 PM
- savvy stitch said...
This is the COOLEST gift idea for my little boy!
- October 13, 2010 1:57 AM
- Rachel said...
Ironic, my little boy is turning 2 in January and I wanted to do a car theme also! This is perfect! Keep posting all the fun things you do so I can get some good ideas! :)
- October 13, 2010 7:45 AM
- Melissa said...
this is a great idea!!
you used metal trays for the shapes? Im sure i can find them at michaels. I am thinking Christmas presents for the kids! :)
thank you
- October 13, 2010 7:50 AM
- dana said...
totally cool car crayons. I've seen meltdown crayon things before but these are some of the coolest!
- October 13, 2010 11:00 AM
- Enjoy Country Living said...
What a great idea
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- October 13, 2010 6:53 PM
- Ashley said...
Amazing! I've followed you since the start... and you've done nothing but inspire me, Jill! This is such an easy, fun idea!
I'd love to talk to you about guest blogging with me, if you had a spare couple of minutes! (haha! A girl can dream!)
Excellent post! Love it!
- October 13, 2010 10:13 PM
- The Sneaky Mommy said...
You are a GENIUS!!!! I love this idea and have my amazon cart full of molds! :) Of course, everything you do is amazing! I've been gazing at your creations for over a year...this one pushed me over the edge to comment! :) Have a great weekend!
- October 14, 2010 8:05 PM
- Lauren said...
Love this idea! These would be great stocking stuffers for my kids. One question: how do you pour the melted wax into the mold without spilling it everywhere? This is probably a stupid question, but I'm a klutz and am envisioning a huge mess. :)
- October 14, 2010 9:15 PM
- Robin said...
Love these. I just wrote a somewhat similar tutorial and put a link to this tutorial for people looking for a different method of melting crayons. Here is the link:
- October 19, 2010 8:58 AM
- Jenn Erickson said...
Wow! Those came out so beautifully! I haven't made crayons in ages, but you've definitely inspired me to give them another try!
- October 21, 2010 1:28 AM
- The Whimsical Princess said...
Hey Jill:
These are so super cute, I made some halloween ones but they turned white like chocolate does. Any thoughts? Maybe it was my cheap crayons? Thanks for the tips!
- October 21, 2010 6:10 AM
- The Whimsical Princess said...
Nevermind I got it! It is all in the molds don't be tempted to use the cute silicone molds they don't make them nice and shiny. FYI Dollar tree has 48 and 64 count crayons for $1.00.
- October 21, 2010 8:04 AM
- Lindsay said...
These are awesome! I've heard of people using muffin tins as crayon molds, but these are way more fun. I want to go make some for my boys! Thanks for sharing!
- October 21, 2010 1:58 PM
- Sara from Sara vs. Sarah said...
these are super cute! what a great idea ...thanks for sharing.
- October 22, 2010 10:48 PM
- CraftyMummy said...
Just wanted to let you know that I featured your crayons on my blog: http://mummycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/10/easy-crayon-cars.html
- October 24, 2010 12:08 AM
did you use any colouring at all? I can't work out how you could use all those blues to get one colour but have so much variety in the colours you made? not sure I made sense lol
- October 28, 2010 12:26 AM
- Belly Monster's Mama said...
Such an awesome idea, I'm actually going to try it! I already ordered the zoo animal molds, and I got the Crayola 120 count crayons at Walmart for their everyday low price of $5.97. I can't wait to try this!
As an aside, I hadn't been to your blog in a great long while and was surprised to see the addition of a new baby! I myself was admitted to the hospital on the day you had Ruby. Eight days later, I had my Charlotte :) Congrats on your little pink bundle!
- October 30, 2010 3:55 AM
- Amber @ Because Babies Grow Up said...
I actually bought a bazillion boxes of crayons when they were 20 cents a pack during back-to-school shopping with the intention of making molded crayons out of them. Then I ruined my cheap silicone-ish pumpkin mold last month and have been wondering what to do.
Thanks for your perspective on this project. It's given me a renewed desire to make the crayons! I just ordered the cars, plus farm animals, butterflies, leaves, and dinosaurs. Time to unwrap crayons!
- November 03, 2010 6:35 PM
- Erin said...
I'm making these this week for my turning-3-year-old's train party Saturday. Beautiful! I found the molds on Amazon for just $2, and free 1-2 day shipping when you sign up for Amazon Mom! Here's the link:
- November 17, 2010 11:25 AM
- The Sneaky Mommy said...
Just wanted to thank you again for your amazing ideas! I linked up to you today with these cute crayons! Thank you!
- November 18, 2010 8:12 AM
- fraufertig said...
I love this idea and I also have a million crayons I could recycle. Unfortunately such nice molds are NOT available in Germany. I found wonderful ones on amazon.com but the shipping would value more than 50 dollars!!! I´m desperate. Germany is just miles away from the crafting supplies choice you have in America. Lucky you.
- November 25, 2010 12:07 AM
- Shelley said...
I love this craft. We did this with silicone baking trays. I love that you can just break up the crayons and place them in the tray and pop in oven and let melt. I hated the double boiler with the kids, very messy. But it is hard to find cute silicone baking trays that are cute like the candy molds. Following via another blog hop. Hope you can follow back.
God Bless,
- November 27, 2010 6:53 PM
- Sheryl said...
In case anyone was wondering, you can actually use a JellO mold for these too! :)
Thanks, Jill! these will be perfect in my little boys stocking!
- December 02, 2010 8:24 PM
- mobmom said...
Thanks for this great idea Jill! I made some for my little boy's birthday party. I was too late to order the candy molds from your supplier and made do with Pretzel Molds from Michaels--you can read about our other modifications on my blog if you wish.
I still love your car rainbow--I haven't made all the colors yet.
- January 12, 2011 11:01 AM
- Margaret Patterson said...
How did you get each car to be a different color without melting each crayon separately and a lot of clean up in between colors?
- February 01, 2011 12:43 AM
- homemade by jill said...
Actually, I made the crayons in order of rainbow progression and didn't even clean the can between colors. And the crayons in each batch weren't all exactly the same color - I grouped them in light blues, dark blues, etc. Hope that helps!
- February 01, 2011 8:53 AM
My 8 and 10 y o girls LOVE this project. 10 y o peeled 500 plus crayons in one night! We have done the candy molds and the BIG molds for cakes. BIG bugs and Zoo animals ... they are the don't melt first kind. We also phone phones & gumball machines. Such a GREAT project for all ages!
- March 29, 2011 5:06 PM
- gatesofgrace said...
So cute. I am going to do this with my boy, who is a crayon addict!
I linked to you in my blog so others could find and enjoys this too. Thanks!!
- April 05, 2011 1:46 PM
- Sab said...
So good idea!!!! I love it! :-)
- April 26, 2011 11:02 AM
- Elegantpaws said...
Super idea for little boys parties! Thank you for sharing.
- June 20, 2011 9:56 PM
- Christian said...
I made some yesterday... I used a train mold. :) I think they turned out great, and now I am afraid I may have become addicted lol. Thanks for the tutorial! http://christianscreativeideas.blogspot.com/2011/07/choo-choo-crayons.html
- July 17, 2011 9:41 AM
- Maria said...
Cool idea!
- August 30, 2011 10:44 PM
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I have followed your instructions and made some yesterday, I used a chocolate mould and new crayons. I wrapped each crayon in greaseproof paper and used a meat mallet to break them up. I now have some lovely butterflies, all perfect for my grand daughters birthday party bags. Many thanks.
- September 02, 2011 1:28 AM
- Yane said...
Thanks for posting this! I had seen a post were they used silicone molds and was going crazy trying to find a banana mold. I'm doing Curious George for my sons 1st bday. All the once I found were like $20-$30 and only had 6 cavities! I am so excited that I can use chocolate molds. Oh and the other posts talked about chopping up the crayons and putting everything in the oven. I think this is way easier!
- September 09, 2011 7:03 AM
How many crayons did you use in each batch? How many molds did you use?
- November 19, 2011 6:50 PM
- dontbuyathing said...
Love it! Thanks for sharing, great tutorial! dontbuyathing.wordpress.com
- December 09, 2011 7:22 PM
Very nice. I want to use this material in my website. http://bit.ly/cAT3jr
- December 12, 2011 7:51 PM
- Lisa said...
Thanks for posting this! You are amazing!! I did baseball players recently and I'm really happy with how they turned out.
- December 27, 2011 6:19 PM
Can't wait to try this out with my 2 boys! Thank you for the tutorial.
- January 18, 2012 4:29 AM
- gail said...
thank you so much for your comment on my blog - it was such a huge complement! i've been so inspired by your blog over the years. in fact, i'm about to attempt these crayons (cloud shaped) for my daughter's birthday party this weekend. it's been on my list from the moment i saw this post!
- March 14, 2012 8:32 PM
- Plastic Mold said...
Good post
I would love to see crayons being used in plastic mold industry
- July 02, 2012 2:13 AM
- Kit said...
Beautiful job!
- October 23, 2012 5:42 PM
- Omana said...
Thanks for the tip!! Great instructions!!
- November 17, 2012 10:25 AM
Would this work with a jello mold? Also, how can you pick the can up while the crayon is melted? Oven Mitts? Well this is a wondrous idea for me and my friends. They surely will love this total DIY craft project
- March 06, 2013 8:05 PM
- Jennifer said...
These are so cute. How long does it take for the crayon to cool in the mold? Wondering how many molds to purchase? Thanks!
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The Brewers also finally broke through against Mat Latos to the tune of five runs (four earned) on eight hits over seven innings. In his first two starts against Milwaukee this season, Latos surrendered just six hits and two earned runs over 14 innings.
"There are some things that if they happened slightly differently could have changed the outcome," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "But we didn't earn a win today. We didn't deserve to win that game."
The Brewers' good fortune began in the third, when Jean Segura, making his first at-bat at Miller Park since the death of his infant son last week, hit a ball into the gap in right-center. Segura slowed down while rounding second, and it looked as though the ball would beat him to third, but Ramon Santiago's throw ricocheted off Segura's foot and into the visitors' dugout, and Segura was awarded home plate.
"When I scored in the third inning, I feel like it was going to be some good things," Segura said. "A long [time] ago, I [wouldn't] hit the ball to the other field like that. That's comfortable, and I got the feeling that helped get through [to help] this team."
Several Reds' miscues followed, including two costly misplays by left fielder Chris Heisey. In the third, Heisey charged too hard on a Ryan Braun line drive and watched it sail over his head for a two-run double. The next inning, Heisey lost Carlos Gomez's flyout in the twilight, and the ball bounced next to him on the warning track for an RBI ground-rule double.
"I think when Brauny went down and got that ball, I think it was so low that you don't expect it to have that kind of backspin and carry on it," Roenicke said. "[Heisey] is a real good defender, and he's in there today because he hits Wily [Peralta] well. Wily got him out today, which was good to see."
Those five runs would be enough to carry the Brewers to victory. The Reds' only runs came on solo homers by Billy Hamilton in the sixth and Kristopher Negron in the eighth.
It certainly wasn't all luck for Milwaukee, which got an impressive performance from Peralta, who allowed one run on three hits over seven innings. He also contributed offensively with a 10-pitch at-bat that resulted in a base hit in the third inning. Peralta followed his single by tagging up from second base to third on a flyout from Scooter Gennett, putting himself in position to score -- along with Gomez -- on Braun's double.
"He made some nice pitches when he got in trouble," Roenicke said. "Overall, he had a real nice game. He gave us the innings, kept the ball down, had a real nice slider. He made some big pitches when he needed to."
It was Peralta's second big performance in a row. In his July 13 start against St. Louis, with first place on the line, he allowed three hits over seven shutout innings.
"In those situations, somebody has to step up. I've been getting the opportunity," Peralta said. "Two times in a row I've been doing it, and that's great for me and the team. It feels great to win the first game of this series, because they've given us a hard time this year."
Caitlin Swieca is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I mean all other things about teams being equal, he's top 10 already right?
If you had completely equal teams and were picking a QB to win the game for you, he's on that list in the top 10 IMO.
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Then you've got a guy like Matt Ryan, Eli, Roethlisberger.
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Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz would like to be in the lineup Friday night when the team plays its first home game since the Boston Marathon terrorist attacks Monday.
Ortiz, the longest-tenured member of the Red Sox, has yet to play this season because of discomfort in both of his heels. That issue arose this spring as he was trying to return from an Achilles' tendon injury that limited him to just 90 games last season (just one game after July 16).
It appears that Ortiz is physically ready to make his 2013 major league debut, but his timing at the plate hasn't been perfect during his minor league rehab assignment.
"It's going to happen because I haven't played in the last eight months," Ortiz told The Boston Globe. "I'm going to make adjustments the more I see pitches. You work into a funk even when you're good to go.
"As a Major League Baseball player you make adjustments and you get to the point where you want to be playing. That's pretty obvious. It's not like I have plenty of time to sit down and think about it. … This is when the experience and what I've learned through the years kick in and I have to put it in play."
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Audra McDonald to Perform Holiday Classic on THE COLBERT REPORT
On tonight's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will join Stephen Colbert in a duet of the holiday classic "Baby It's Cold Outside". The show airs tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
McDonald won a 2012 Tony Award for The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. She earned three Tony Awards by the age of 28 for her performances in Carousel, Master Class, and Ragtime. She was nominated for another Tony Award for her performance in Marie Christine before she won her fourth in 2004 for her role in A Raisin in the Sun. She reprised her Raisin role for a 2008 television adaptation, earning her a second Emmy Award nomination. She also starred in the ABC series "Private Practice" as Dr. Naomi Bennett.
Coming up on THE COLBERT REPORT, Stephen continues the holiday celebration:
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Thursday, December 13, Stephen will perform "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" with Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples and Sean Lennon.


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McFarlane Toys reveals their seventh Halo action figure assortment. Based on the popular HALO video game universe, this assortment branches out to include characters from the HALO 2 (Tartarus), HALO 3 (Spartans), HALO 3: ODST (Dare), and HALO Wars (Sgt. Forge) video games.
Halo Series 7 will release to stores nationwide in January 2010 and will include:
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TARTARUS - Halo 2 figure comes with Fist of Rukt (Gravity Hammer).
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Capsaicin Cough Threshold in Chronic Cough Due to Postnasal Drip
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First received: December 25, 2007
Last updated: March 8, 2010
Last verified: March 2010
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Detailed Description:
This study is being done to find out why some people with mucus dripping down the back of their throat have a nagging cough while others do not cough.
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Capsaicin Cough Sensitivity, Airway Inflammation and Neurogenic Peptides in Chronic Cough Associated With Postnasal Drip
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MedlinePlus related topics: Cough
Drug Information available for: CapsaicinU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Mayo Clinic:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- We hypothesize that capsaicin cough sensitivity is increased in patients with PND-CC compared to subjects with PND without cough and that cough sensitivity to capsaicin will decrease with treatment for postnasal drip. [ Time Frame: Endpoint ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- We hypothesize that neurogenic inflammation is increased in patients with PND-CC compared to subjects with PND alone. [ Time Frame: Endpoint ]
- We hypothesize that nasal mucosal inflammation is increased in patients with PND-CC compared to subjects with PND alone, and that nasal mucosal inflammation will be decreased following treatment for postnasal treatment. [ Time Frame: Endpoint ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
Mucus will be quantified and protease inhibitors will be added after collection. The specimen will be coded to deidentify. It will be transported to laboratory for storage and analysis. The mucus collected from the posterior nasopharynx will be frozen and assayed simultaneously. Substance P and Neurokinin A will be measured by ELISA at the end of the study period.
|Study Start Date:
|March 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Post Nasal Drip and chronic cough
Post nasal drip and no cough
Detailed Description:
The objective of the protocol is to determine the pathogenesis of cough in diseases of the aerodigestive tract. There were over 24 million ambulatory chronic cough visits nationally in 1991 and over 8,000 visits in 2004 at MCR. Current guidelines for chronic cough are based on case series and on empirical expert opinions. Studies have implicated mucosal inflammation, heightened sensitivity of capsaicin cough receptors on peripheral nerves and elaboration of inflammatory mediators including tussigenic neuropeptides. There are gaps in our knowledge of what triggers cough in many disease states. For example, postnasal drip syndrome has been estimated to account for 70% of chronic cough, yet it is known that not all patients with postnasal drip have chronic cough. Our hypothesis is that there must be critical factor/s that cause cough in one patient with postnasal drip but not in another. This study will evaluate whether there exists differences in capsaicin cough sensitivity, neuropeptides levels and mucosal inflammation in patients with postnasal drip and chronic cough and compared to its natural control group, subjects with postnasal drip with and without chronic cough. After standard therapy to eliminate postnasal drip, repeat measurement of capsaicin sensitivity and nitric oxide levels will be obtained. There is a critical need to determine the mechanisms underlying cough for better management. The study results will provide insight and fill gaps in our knowledge and will serve to advance future work evaluating mechanisms of cough in other disease states including asthma, GERD, interstitial lung disease and smokers.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Primary care clinic, community samples
Inclusion Criteria:
Postnasal Drip with chronic cough:
- Postnasal drip by rhinoscopy
- Cough by visual analog scale.
- Patients have to be 18 years old or older.
- Cough-variant asthma must be excluded by a negative methacholine challenge test within one year, or documented failure of chronic cough to resolve after administration of inhaled corticosteroid (> one-month duration). Asthma is defined by the ATS guidelines.
- Subjects must have a negative chest radiogram or Chest CT scan within 6 months.
No active GERD symptoms (< 7 RSI score) & a stable dose of Proton Pump Inhibitor (4 weeks).
Eligibility Criteria of Postnasal Drip without cough:
- Postnasal drip by rhinoscopy
- No cough by visual analog scale.
- Patients have to be 18 years old or older.
Exclusion Criteria:
Subject Exclusion Criteria for Postnasal Drip with Chronic Cough:
- Presence of nasal polyposis and/or sinusitis or active GERD symptoms on examination.
- Current smokers (smoking within the 2 months prior to the study) will be excluded.
- Patients with an upper respiratory tract infection within the preceding 8 weeks.
- Patients taking angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.
- Patients on leukotriene receptor antagonist and/ or nasal topical corticosteroids or inhaled corticosteroids. Patient must be off nasal or inhaled corticosteroid by at least 4 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria: Same for Post Nasal Drip without cough except:
- A chest radiogram is not necessary in this group.
- Patients taking leukotriene inhibitors, or using nasal steroid therapy.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00588627
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00588627
|United States, Minnesota
|Mayo Clinic
|Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
Sponsors and Collaborators
Mayo Clinic
|Principal Investigator:
|Kaiser G. Lim, MD
|Mayo Clinic
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 20, 2017
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|Responsible Party:
|Kaiser G. Lim, MD, Mayo Clinic
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00588627 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 25, 2007
|Last Updated:
|March 8, 2010
Keywords provided by Mayo Clinic:
Chronic cough
Post nasal drip
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Respiration Disorders
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Signs and Symptoms
Dermatologic Agents
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Developer West Waddy wants to build 38 homes on a farmer's field outside Aston near Bampton.
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Last week we perused the character names in classic French New Wave films and today, as promised, we do the same for the Italian cinema produced (mostly) in Rome's Cinecittà, from the gritty neorealist works of Vittorio De Sica and Roberto Rossellini to the fantasies of Fellini, the surreal films of Antonioni, et alia.
Italian names, almost universally, end in vowels, so here's an opportunity to explore a fresh source of feminissima girls' names ending in 'a,' ranging from the simple Lia to the elaborate Elisabetta, and boys' names with the popular 'o' ending—some of which will be more familiar than others.
This time—as prompted by one of you berries– I'm including the names of the films the characters appear in. The movie titles are in Italian or English (sometimes both), depending on how they are best known in the US.
- Adelina – de Sica, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Adreina —Antonioni, The Cry/Il grido
- Amalia— Rossellini, Dov'é la libertà?
- Annarella – de Sica, Bread, Love and Dreams
- Bruna – Bertolucci, La commare secca; Pasolini, La Mamma Roma
- Cabiria—Fellini, Nights of Cabiria
- Clelia — Bertolucci, Before the Revolution; Antonioni, The Girlfriends/Le amiche; Rossellini, Vanina Vanini
- Clementina –de Sica, The Voyage/ Il Viaggio
- Dorotea –Fellini, And the Ship Sails On
- Elisabetta – Fellini, Juliet of the Spirits
- Elvia –Antonioni, The Cry/ Il grido
- Filumena – De Sica, Marriage, Italian Style
- Giuditta—Zeffirelli, Sparrow
- Giuliana –Antonioni, Red Desert
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French PM attacks tax exiles after star departsHenry Samuel Paris
Published: December 13 2012 - 3:00AM
FRANCE'S Prime Minister has criticised citizens fleeing the tax on high earners, saying they were greedy profiteers seeking to ''become even richer''.
Jean-Marc Ayrault spoke out after France's best-known actor, Gerard Depardieu, took up legal residence just over the border, in Belgium, with hundreds of other prosperous French people seeking lower taxes.
''Those who are seeking exile abroad are not those who are scared of becoming poor,'' Mr Ayrault declared after unveiling sweeping anti-poverty measures. They were leaving ''because they want to get even richer'', he said. ''We cannot fight poverty if those with the most - and sometimes with a lot - do not show solidarity and a bit of generosity.'' Announcing plans to spend up to €2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) by 2017 to help the poor, Mr Ayrault said poverty affected 12.9 per cent of the population in 2002, but the figure rose to 14.1 per cent in 2010.
France's Socialist President Francois Hollande, who famously once said ''I don't like the rich'', has pledged to tax annual income of more than €1 million at 75 per cent. British Prime Minister David Cameron said he would ''roll out the red carpet'' for any French residents fleeing the tax increase.
Mr Ayrault did not mention Depardieu on Monday, but the star drew fierce criticism from the left wing. The daily Liberation called him a ''drunken, obese petit-bourgeois reactionary''.
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In the fast-paced, shot-clock world of Major League Lacrosse, strong middies are a must. Here's a look at a few D1 middies who should be front runners in the draft on January 21 – and who should dominate the NCAA this spring.
Kevin Crowley, Stony Brook
We kick off the middie parade with yet another Canadian – a Team Canada member, in fact. Crowley made an immediate impact when he got to Stony Brook, playing in every game his freshman season and winning All-America East and All-Rookie team honors. By his sophomore year, he was on the Tewaaraton watch list and, ranked first on the team with 51 points, was named a first team All-American. He continued to dominate as a junior, holding the highest points per game average, 4.53, in the NCAA. Poised to break the Stony Brook points record this season, Crowley is sure to go early in the draft.
Shamel and Rhamel Bratton, Virginia
Will the twin brother threat out of Virginia stick together in the MLL? Might be tough, as they're both probable early round picks. Both Brattons played in every game freshman year, Shamel starting and Rhamel on the second line. Shamel made first team All-America both sophomore and junior years, with Rhamel named to the second team last year, with All-ACC Tournament Team honors to boot. With 69 career goals, Shamel sits at 9
th on the all-time list for UVA. We'll see if the draft works out to keep these lax bros together – or if they'll be pitted against each other for the first time.
Zach Brenneman, Notre Dame
Brenneman hasn't missed a game in his entire career at Notre Dame, a tradition of discipline he might hope to pass on to his younger brother, who joins the team this season. Brenneman scored in his first game for the Fighting Irish, had 25 ground balls and 24 points as a sophomore – included three game-winning goals – and led the team as a junior with 29 goals and 42 points. We're sure Brenneman plans to make every game again this seasons, and we'll see after the draft where he might keep his streak alive as an MLL player.
Jovan Miller, Syracuse
While d-middies don't always get the goals and glory, they can be an integral part of a successful team. As a sophomore, Miller played in every game and scooped 28 ground balls. An All-Big East 1
st team selection and 3
rd team All American as a junior, Miller was second on the team with 48 ground balls and contributed to the nation-leading defense, which allowed just 7.4 goals per game. For an MLL team looking to strengthen their short stick defense game, Miller will be at the top of the list.
Jeremy Thompson, Syracuse
Thompson continues the Iroquois tradition at Syracuse. He calls Marshall Abrams and Brett Bucktooth cousins and would have played with them on the Iroquois Nationals team should they have been able to play in Manchester in July. As a face-off specialist, Thompson is a key component to jump-starting the 'Cuse offense, leading the Big East with a .582 win percentage. After beginning his college career at Onondaga Community College, Thompson has found success on the big orange stage, which could continue in the pros.
Steve Serling, Hofstra
Serling graduated in 2010 from Lafayette, but since he missed the 2009 season with an injury, decided to play his last year of eligibility as a grad student – and Hofstra was happy to have him. As a senior at Lafayette, Serling led the team with 49 points on 37 goals and 12 assists, earning Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year honors. The decision to stick around the college game to further develop might prove to be beneficial for Serling – and the MLL team that drafts him.
David Earl, Notre Dame
In Notre Dame's impressive run to the national championship game last year, Earl made a name for himself, scoring five goals in the 8-5 win over Princeton in the first round. For his career high 22 goals and six assists on the season, he was awarded All-Big East 2
nd team and an All America Honorable Mention. A Connecticut native, perhaps Earl will continue his career closer to home with the Cannons?
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OROVILLE — When Jerry and Sylvia McNutt bought a house in Oroville three years ago, he planned to turn it into her dream home.
They didn't know he wouldn't live to see it through.
Just before Jerry McNutt's death in 2010, an Oroville minister promised to finish the house for Sylvia. The promise was kept and she moved in last December.
Over the last 21Ú2 years, members of Jordan Crossing Ministries, Building Bridges of Friendship, Oroville Church of the Nazarene and others fixed up the house and made it like new.
For Sylvia, 65, the journey to that point was hard at times, but it also led to a deepening faith.
"When I sat in here for the first time in December, I thought, 'I'm living a blessing'," said Sylvia on Friday during a tour of the newly remodeled home and the 1.86 acres it sits upon. "God has a plan, and we don't always understand his ways."
Her story began long before the McNutts found the hilltop house on Oro Garden Ranch Road and fell in love with it.
Both divorced, the two met several years ago at a bar and hit it off right away. At the time, Sylvia said she "didn't have Jesus" in her life.
They lived together for a while, but then Jerry was arrested "for running from the law" and went to prison for three years in Susanville.
Sylvia, a registered nurse, moved there, got a job, and visited every Saturday and Sunday.
After Jerry's release from prison, the two married and they gave their lives over to the Lord.
Jerry, who was a carpenter and had a knack with computers and other things, went to Bible College for two years, graduated, and started his own church.
By then, they lived in a cabin on 93 acres in Nevada City.
"We grew in the Lord, lived life, and it was beautiful," Sylvia said.
One day, Jerry visited Oroville with a friend from Jordan Crossing Ministries. On his return home, he was so enthusiastic about the area, the couple commuted twice a week to attend Jordan Crossing and to do outreach.
After two years, God started talking to them about moving to Oroville, and Jerry insisted they had to buy a house, Sylvia said.
"We had no credit, no money," she added.
Still, Jordan Crossing Pastor Mike Tomlinson took them up to the house on Oro Garden Ranch Road, which was vacant.
"It was a stinking, rotten mess, but we could always see beyond those things," she said. "It was a diamond in the rough."
Eventually the McNutts were able to work out a private-party sale. Jerry was going to do the work to fix up the house and property with the help of church members.
Jerry began getting sick. He had been diagnosed with Hepatitis C 15 years ago, but Sylvia said he had been fine, and he never complained. By the time they purchased the property, he was starting to go into liver failure.
One day when they were still in Nevada City, he called Sylvia home from work with severe pain in his leg. They went to an emergency room in Grass Valley, where he was diagnosed with necrotizing fascitis and transferred to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
Jerry was in intensive care for three weeks, Sylvia said. He had six surgeries and one medical emergency after another. Finally doctors and family decided to take him off all machines except an intravenous pump with a morphine drip to keep him comfortable.
He died two days later, June 30, 2010, at the age of 56.
Moving to Oroville was placed on hold while Sylvia dealt with the shock and loss. That began to change in November, when it snowed in Nevada City for three days and it took her eight hours just to dig herself a path to get to her car.
Sylvia was finally able drive to where she could call Tomlinson for help, which he did. Over the next two weeks, Sylvia packed and moved to Oroville.
"It's like God shut the door there," she said. "I tell people it was my trial by snow."
Shortly before Jerry died, Tomlinson visited him at the hospital and told him to "go on home," promising to finish fixing the house for Sylvia.
For the next two years, she stayed with a friend in Oroville. Meanwhile, the churches went to work, aided by donations, including $5,000 from Home Depot.
The work was extensive, and the house had to be stripped to the studs, Sylvia said.
"The house should have been leveled, it was that bad," she said.
Now she has new floors, windows, cabinets, stone work in the bathroom, fixtures and paint. One room is still unfinished.
It hasn't always been easy.
"I've learned humility and patience, and the people in Oroville have been so generous," she said.
When it gets too hard or she feels lonely, Sylvia goes to the Lord with thanksgiving and praise. He sustains her, she said.
"When you start to praise God, it takes away the pain," she continued.
There is still work to be done. She needs a swamp cooler, fencing, some coverings outside, and she is having some issues with water. She also hopes to get chickens and goats.
It will all take time because Sylvia works full time at Olive Ridge Acute Care facility.
To some of the people at Jordan Crossing who helped with the house, it has been a great experience.
Ministry leader James Bond said he felt blessed to be able help McNutt and to be part of helping to keep the promise Tomlinson made to Jerry.
"It felt good to give back to somebody that was in so much need," he said.
To Braxton Jackson, it was also good to see how the community came through for the widow.
"God bless her, it was her dream to do this home," Jackson said. "She's a really nice lady. It just warms my heart that so many people would pull together and do this."
Reach Barbara Arrigoni at 533-3136, firstname.lastname@example.com, or on Twitter @OMRBarbara.


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Mal wrote:equilibrium wrote:The blessed one being within a group of people does not provide the necessary "right conditions" for the blessed one to prosper.
What do you mean by "to prosper"? Do you mean "to get more comfortable" or "to teach more effectively"?
To prosper is to benefit, the blessed one cannot benefit without the right conditions.....just like everyone else.
Mal wrote:equilibrium wrote:Then the blessed one being alone and becomes aware of his changed environment, from a group to alone, which provides the right conditions for one to see oneself the difference between a group and alone....."Not hemmed in, I live pleasantly and in ease"
Doesn't the Buddha always live pleasantly and at ease? You actually say this:
Not according to the "The Bull Elephant" as text clearly shows:
"Hemmed in, I live unpleasantly and not in ease." (para 1)
"Not hemmed in, I live pleasantly and in ease" (para 5)
Mal wrote:equilibrium wrote:... the mental pain does not exist ...
So there is a contradiction here.
Contradiction only applies to those who read and react to the words without fully understanding the true meaning.
The blessed one can "let go" of the mental pain because the blessed one "can" do it.
The run-of-the-mill-person "cannot" let go the mental pain because one does not "know" how to.....therefore it clings.


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Western Digital shrinks 1TB 2.5" WD Blue HDD down to 7mm
Subject: Storage | June 3, 2013 - 08:15 AM | Allyn Malventano
Tagged: western digital, wdc, Blue, 7mm, 1TB
Today Western Digital continues their push for smaller and thinner mobile hard drives by releasing a 1TB revision to their 7mm Blue series of mobile devices:
Looking at the new spec sheet, the new 1TB Blue carries increased cache (16MB) and reduced Drive Ready time (2.8 sec) as compared to their previous 9.5mm 1TB models.
Press blast after the break.
CES 2013: Western Digital thin 5mm and 7mm hard drives now also come in hybrid SSHD!
Subject: Storage, Shows and Expos | January 9, 2013 - 10:03 PM | Allyn Malventano
Tagged: CES, ces 2013, western digital, wdc, sshd, hybrid, 5mm, 7mm
Today Western Digital showed me their new 5mm and 7mm mobile hard drives. These are very thin, intended for Ultrabooks, and come not only in the familiar Blue product line, but also in a new Solid State Hard Drive (SSHD). The new thin hybrid models are dubbed WD Black. The 5mm Blue and Black will be available in 500GB capacities:
Adding another 500GB to reach a 1TB capacity point requires another platter, and therefore another 2mm, bringing the 1TB Blue and Black to 7mm:
The WD Black SSHD will come with either 16 ot 24GB of flash memory cache (varying based on OEM configuration / request). More to follow on these once we can get some hours logged on their new models.
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Summit County Police blotter, July 13, 2012
July 12, 2012
>Man allegedly pulled knife in fight near Keystone
A man was arrested for criminal trespassing after authorities were called to break up a fight at a Keystone employee-housing unit.
The man allegedly got into a physical fight with another man over "rolling a skateboard down the hallway," according to a report from the Summit County Sheriff's Office. He was accused of pulling out a knife during the fight, but the alleged victim told deputies he did not want to press charges.
Authorities did find a knife that matched the second man's description in the suspect's possession.
Keystone emergency services said the accused man was not supposed to be on Keystone property due to a prior offense. He was arrested and booked at the Summit County Jail for second-degree criminal trespass.
>Hooch discovered at county jail
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Deputies at the Summit County Detentions Facility confiscated a bag of what was suspected to be homemade alcohol last month.
The alcohol was a homemade brew known in correctional-facility slang as "hooch."
A deputy discovered the contraband hidden behind the headrest part of an inmate's bed after smelling a strong odor in the cell.
The alcohol was in a small bag with liquid and what appeared to be fermenting fruit, according to a report from the sheriff's office.
The bag was confiscated and destroyed.
>Local teen found with stolen wallet
A teen was charged with theft and first-degree criminal trespass after his parents found a wallet in his bedroom that had been stolen from a neighbor's car.
The wallet was reported missing a month before, in May, after the owner left it in his car with the doors unlocked, according to a sheriff's office report.
The wallet, valued at $25, reportedly held a $100 bill and a few credit cards.
The wallet was returned to him containing everything but the $100 bill. The owner reportedly confronted his 18-year-old neighbor about the alleged theft, who did not deny stealing the wallet, according to the report.
The teen's parents asked the neighbor to press charges saying he should be held accountable for his actions, according to the report.
>Assault suspect arrested in Summit County
A man wanted on charges of threatening a public official out of Illinois and fraud and assault charges out of Park County was arrested in Silverthorne June 26.
The man gave local authorities permission to enter his house after the arrest, where they found two unauthorized handguns, according to a report from the Summit County sheriff's office.
The man's criminal record included several felony arrests, the report stated.
>Man arrested for injuring girlfriend
Silverthorne Police arrested a man from the Philippines in May after he reportedly injured his girlfriend by grabbing her face.
The police responded to a call of a fight at the Summit Place bus stop. Upon arriving on scene both the man and the woman, who are both from the Philippines and currently in the U.S. on work visas with a local resort, told them the same story.
The man reportedly grabbed the woman by her face, scratching her neck and face, and screamed at her, according to a report from the Silverthorne Police Department.
The man was arrested and charged with domestic violence and harassment. On the way to the jail the man told officers he didn't know it was illegal in the United States to grab his girlfriend and yell at her, the report stated.
>Missing woman recovered
A woman who was separated from her group of friends June 26 and later reported missing was discovered the following morning.
The group was returning home from a bar in Breckenridge, when the woman, who had proceeded ahead of her friends, lost sight of them, according to a report from the Breckenridge Police Department.
She was reportedly highly intoxicated and did not have her cellphone. She was not from the area and had never been in Colorado before.
Officers searched the town, retracing the group's steps from the bar and had requested a search dog early the following morning when the woman was found.
She had reportedly passed out on the side of the road. A local man and woman had found her there and allowed her to spend the night on their couch, according to the report.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly luxury Boutique Resort in Punta Cana
Popular property highlights
Boutique Resort in Resort
The Reserve is a luxurious boutique resort located in Paradisus Palma Resort just 25 minutes from the Punta Cana Airport and right in front of Palma Real Shopping Village and Cocotal Golf Club.
Fabulous Kids Zone, Spa
Spectacular Kids Zone and YHI Spa & Fitness Center, unlimited golf green fees and free Internet, 3 à la carte restaurants, 2 bars and access to a private white sand beach with beach concierge are just some amenities.
Luxurious suites
Oversized suites with exclusive Family Concierge service, Swim up Suites with direct access to pool or private garden, whirlpool for 2, free Internet, dining and living area and 24-hour room service.
Guest Highlights
- Beach
- Family-friendly amenities
- Pool
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Guestroom size
- Overall room comfort
- Guestrooms were a little noisy
The Reserve At Paradisus Palma Real Resort All Inclusive
Resort Amenities
All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Resort Amenities
Welcome to The Reserve, the new all-inclusive Boutique resort within resort with awesome tropical grounds and access to a marvelous and private white sand beach with full concierge service.
You will be welcomed in an exclusive VIP check-in lounge. Relax in the main swimming pool with water ritual feature and at the spectacular YHI Spa and Fitness Center, enjoy eating in one of 3 à la carte restaurants with Mediterranean cuisine, Teppayaki show or international food. Go out at night and explore the bars and night life at The Reserve or at Paradisus Palma Real Resort.
As The Reserve guest you have also free access to the services, facilities and restaurants of Paradisus Palma Real (not included Royal Service area) as well as free golf green fees at the Cocotal Golf & Country Club and free high speed Internet access.
The hotel provides as well complementary shuttle the Palma Real Shopping Mall with the widest range of shops and restaurants in Punta Cana located right in front of the hotel.
Families will find their perfect vacation with the unique Family Concierge service. Starting with the Family Concierge Suites with the possibility to book connected rooms, including Paradisus Kids Kit, dedicated concierge, exclusive services and activities and access to huge Kids Zone with mini water park with slides and right in front the children's swimming pool and toddler splash pool.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Total number of rooms - 190
- Number of floors - 3
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Casino
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service spa
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Nightclub
- Free valet parking
- Terrace
- Poolside bar
- Luggage storage
- On private beach
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Free long-term parking
- Beach towels
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Year Built 2008
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 8
- Garden
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Business center
- Swim-up bar
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Free breakfast
- Conference space
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 17
- Porter/bellhop
- Outdoor tennis courts - 5
- Number of meeting rooms - 13
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- On private beach
- Outdoor pools
- Children's pool
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Separate living room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Children's club (free)
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Sofa bed
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free long-term parking, Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Access via exterior corridors
- Premium TV channels
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Television
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Sofa bed
- Furnished balcony
- Phone
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Turndown service
- Rainfall showerhead
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Separate living room
- Private spa tub
- Sofa bed size
Where to Eat
Dining at The Reserve allows you to enjoy an array of palette-pleasing dining options prepared by international chefs who intend to whisk you around the world for one unforgettable culinary experience after another.
As The Reserve guest you have also free access to the restaurants, services and facilities of Paradisus Palma Real (excluding Royal Service area).
The Reserve specific restaurants include: Aqua - Mediterranean cuisine featuring a la carte international delectable specialties. GABi Club - Beat. Drink. Groove. A chill-out club, bar, restaurant designed with chic but casual elegance. MIZU - Teppanyaki ShowHydrogrill - Poolside snack grill H2O Bar - Offering fashionable Caribbean cocktails and international premium-brand drinks.
Guests can challenge their skills with an array of classes and activities including sushi making, wine tasting, Dominican art workshops, candle making, painting, dance lessons (merengue, salsa, and bachata), and cocktail making. The resort can also arrange for romantic al fresco dinners and couples massages.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests can practice their backhand at 3 tennis and 2 paddle tennis courts, run on a jogging track, or relax and rejuvenate in a 2,266-square-meter (24,400-square-foot) YHI spa and health club (surcharges). The Reserve guests receive privileges at the Cocotal Golf Course and Country Club, located 1.5 km (1 mi) away from the resort. Designed by José Pepe Gancedo, this championship course offers professional golf lessons and rents Calloway golf equipment (surcharges). Tee times can be arranged at the resort (subject to availability; reservations required) and cart rentals are mandatory (surcharge). The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Segway rental/tour on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Golf lessons on site
- Kayaking on site
- Parasailing on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Sailing on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Volleyball on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
YHI Spa and fitness center is in a separated building within the resort area, open-air and fully roofed, it is decorated with water fonts to delight your ears with the running water and relaxing music. The Spa offers massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. This garden view spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments.
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Resort Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Resort Name
- Reserve Paradisus Palma Real
- Reserve Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana
- Reserve Paradisus Palma Real Resort All Inclusive
- Reserve Paradisus Palma Real Resort All Inclusive Punta Cana
We should mention
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Resort Credit Coupon Offer 2017
Book a 4-night minimum stay in any room and rate category now-December 22, 2017, for travel within the same period, and receive USD 550 in resort credit coupons for 4-6 night stays; and USD 1,500 in resort credit coupons for 7-night minimum stays.
Full details at check-in. Resort credit coupons and redemption details provided at check-in. Resort credits are coupons with different denominations. Offer is per room, per stay; only valid during stay; non-transferable, non-refundable, non-combinable, non-exchangeable, and non-cumulative. Coupons must be presented at the time service is requested or reservation is made. No deductions will be taken at time of check-out. Resort credit coupons cannot be applied towards room rate or tax. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer subject to availability. The property reserves the right to discontinue the promotion at any time. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions. Other restrictions may apply. This offer does not apply to bookings made on expedia.co.uk.
1 Child Eats and Stays Free
Book a stay in any room or rate category now -September 30, 2017, for travel September 1, 2017-December 21, 2018, and 1 child 12 and younger stays and eats free when using existing bedding.
Offer is not valid November 17-25, 2017 or December 23, 2017-April 30, 2018. Full details at check-in. Maximum 2 adults and 1 child per room. Valid for new reservations only. Cancellations/changes are not accepted. Children 12 and younger eat free when ordering from the children's menu and dining with paying adults ordering from the regular menu. Limited to 1 child per room. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions may apply.


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The Cincinnati Bengals ran their "Oklahoma" drill Sunday, head coach Marvin Lewis's traditional kickoff for their first training-camp practice in full pads, and it was once again a hit among spectators and the players looking on. This year, the NFL Network aired it live, and former players gushed nostalgically about its physical and psychological benefits—how it makes one's body and mind tougher.
Chris Nowinski heard about it a day later, and was much, much less excited.
"It's a reasonable drill,'' he said Monday from Boston, where he is co-founder of Boston University's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy. "Part of the question, though, is how much repetition of it there is.''
MORE: Impact of major injuries | Camp should be on college campuses | Photos: Training camp
Nowinski—who played football at Harvard and wrestled professionally before concussions drove him out of competition and into scientific research and advocacy—questions the drill because it means more times for a player to absorb a hit, and more chances for the brain to endure impact and suffer trauma.
They're a fast track to concussions and, in many cases, degenerative brain diseases like CTE, which Nowinski and his colleagues have found in several deceased athletes who had donated their brains for study.
The Oklahoma (one blocker, one tackler, one ball carrier going full-speed in a confined space) is one of many such drills that have been used for generations, at every level of football from the NFL down to Pop Warner—and can, and should, be eliminated, in his opinion.
"That one's not the worst one. That, at least, is a game-like situation,'' Nowinski said, adding, "Some of the others they still use—lining two guys against each other, four or five yards apart, no ball, no blocker, slamming into each other with a running start, with no real purpose. It's not even about winning a one-on-one. It's just about slamming into each other.''
Three years ago at a medical conference on athletic head trauma in Waltham, Mass., Nowinski told the attendees that at every level of football, "We can have a way to reduce the number of hits in the head from 1,000 to 300, tomorrow.'' He showed them video of several time-honored one-on-one drills, including the Oklahoma, and said of them overall, "I say eliminate that. It's a dumb drill.''
His criticism of the Oklahoma itself is more restrained—it "should be used sparingly"—but he did note that few, if any, other NFL teams use it at all anymore, which he sees as progress. Even with that, he pointed out, doing it on the first day in full pads might not be wise: "I don't know if everybody's in the right shape to do it.'' Which, again, can lead directly or indirectly to head injuries.
More progress, Nowinski said, has come from the NFL's new limits on hitting and workouts in pads during the offseason and training camp. Still, he warned against getting too emotional about the sight, sound and feel of a drill like the Oklahoma.
"One of the things about football is that it's easy to make an assumption based on evidence that isn't there,'' he said. "You have a losing team, you hit hard during a practice, and everybody thinks it means the team is tougher. If a team isn't doing well, and it's perceived as so-called 'soft,' people will look at practice to see proof of it.
"It's hard to be punished by your employer for being tough on the players.''
In this case, however, the employer may be part of the problem.
Bengals owner Mike Brown spoke to reporters last Tuesday and said about concussions: "It's not only not proven, it's merely speculation that this is something that creates some form of dementia late in life. Our statistics—the ones I've seen anyway—don't show that … I'm not convinced that anybody really knows what concussions bring, what they mean later in life, if anything.''
Nowinski said "about a dozen people" forwarded Brown's comments to him. He wasn't surprised that an NFL owner would say it in light of the financial damages at stake in the ongoing concussion lawsuits against the league by former players.
Still, Nowinski said with a sigh, "I mean, it's disappointing. It's incredibly insensitive to the hundreds of NFL survivors who have a type of dementia, and who know they're suffering because of brain trauma when they were players.
"You'd hope that one day they'd look back, several years from now, and see how foolish they sound,'' he added.


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Crew TV: Kevin O'Leary, the entrepreneur turned TV personality knows how to make money, especially in the real estate industry. The seasoned investor knows when to hold tight and when to jump ship. In the face of rising interest rates, he exclusively tells Crew TV, how he is planning to manage his assets and debts. Listen up investors, there are many lessons to be learnt from O'Leary's insight into the market.
Kevin O'Leary: I don't have a crystal ball, but I will tell you the way I am positioning my money. I am making the assumption that between 2014 and 2017, we will have 200 basis points of rate increase in that period and all of my portfolios have been adjusted accordingly. So I have reduced the duration of my fixed income assets, down from 9 years to under 5, because they will affect it least.
I have sold all of my government debt, I sold all my provincial debt, all my sovereign debt. I wouldn't buy Ontario bonds today or Quebec bonds or Alberta bonds. These are completely mismanaged provinces in terms of their fiscal discipline and so they have to get their financial house in order.
I am anticipating another bond downgrade in Ontario, governments don't care as far as I can tell. So if you have this remarkable transition where the sovereigns which used to be safe money are no longer the safe money. They are getting downgraded. It's the corporations operating in the sovereigns like in Ontario, they have triple A debt.
So I would rather invest in the balance sheet of a well managed company than the chaos of a government that's running the provinces. And that is a real shame for Canadians because we need to get our government in order. It's whether you look federally or provincially or municipally, Ontario is a great example of all 3 of those, it's chaos.
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Verify RTC
View RTC/Mutation Extract/Mutation Status
Bhoomi (meaning land) is the project of on-line delivery and management of land records in Karnataka. It provides transparency in land records management with better citizen services and takes discretion away from civil servants at operating levels.
The Revenue Department in Karnataka, with the technical assistance from National Informatics Centre (NIC), Bangalore, has built and operationalised the BHOOMI system throughout the state. The BHOOMI has computerized 20 million records of land ownership of 6.7 million farmers in the state.
BHOOMI has reduced the discretion of public officials by introducing provisions for recording a mutation request online. Farmers can now access the database and are empowered to follow up. In the BHOOMI project, a printed copy of the RTC can be obtained online by providing the name of the owner or plot number at computerized land record kiosks in 203 taluk offices, for a fee of Rs.10. A second computer screen faces the clients to enable them to see the transaction being performed. A farmer can check the status of a mutation application on Touch Screen Kiosks. If the revenue inspector does not complete the mutation within 45 days, a farmer can now approach a senior officer person with their griveance.
Land records form the base for all land reforms and therefore regular online updating of land records is essential. BHOOMI has done it.


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Does anyone know anything about Karin Doherty?
Does anyone know anything about Karin Doherty?
What is the town that she is new in? Is this the same caoch that worked briefly with Victor Petrenko as a professional in Las Vegas?
Here is some info:As most of the pro competitions are held in North America Viktor and his family moved to Las Vegas which is, surprisingly enough, Viktor's favorite town in the US. They moved into a house on the outside of town and Viktor trained at the Santa Fe ice rink. For a short time Karin Doherty became his coach for Galina had to return to Odessa occasionally to look after her other pupils, among them a very special talent named Oksana Baiul.
She is from Dallas and has moved to North Carolina/Charlotte area


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Most labs that come into Lucky Lab Rescue are from shelters here in the Midwest. Most are at risk of euthanasia, usually due to overcrowded shelters. Labs are one of the most popular breeds of dogs due to their loyal and family oriented personalities. Labs are also one of the most overbred breeds and are the number one breed to be found in shelters. They also have one of the highest euthanasia rates. Some find it difficult that rescues can be breed specific, however, Lucky Lab Rescue and other lab rescues make a huge impact on euthanasia rates just by rescuing labs and lab mixes alone.
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