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"Brand authenticity is the value of being who you are, not what you think consumers want you to be." - Rob Wallace
FUSE Calls is a series of interviews where the FUSE team literally picks up the phone and calls disruptive design and brand strategy leaders across the globe - some of whom will be speaking at our upcoming FUSE 2016 Conference in Miami this spring. Dan will also be dialing in to speak with the very esteemed members of our FUSE community. Our goal is to share insight, promote design-thinking and hopefully inspire anyone interested in branding and design as it relates to strategic vision.
In this session of FUSE Calls Rob Wallace shares what it means for a brand to be authentic and why's that important. He gives examples of authentic brands versus brands that are perceived as being "marketed to" consumers. Rob and Dan also discuss whether being authentic is the same as being honest, and what happens if your brand does not really have an authentic and compelling story.
Rob gives key insights into brand authenticity as well. Highlights include:
- "Today branding is more transparent; people no longer want to be "marketed to"; consumers don't want products – they want to have an affinity with their brands"
- "Now in order to be successful a brand must have a point
of view."
- "Be who you are rather than who you think your consumers want you to be. Call out to your tribe and your tribe will come to you. If you tell the right story to the right people you're going to have an affinity with your audience and that's what the next generation of branding is going to be all about."
To listen to the full podcast, click here.
To download the interview transcript, click here.
Want to hear more from Rob? Don't miss his session, "Best of Breed Branding Consortium" at FUSE 2016 on Tuesday, April 5th at 3:05 PM in Miami, Florida. For more information about the conference or to register, visit the website: http://bit.ly/1PH40fx
Interviewer Dan Madinabeitia is Creative Director and Brand Advisor at Informa, the Global Information Corporation responsible for facilitating business events such as FUSE 2016.
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A brand's message needs to be relevant and authentic to cut through. "Think different", a hallmark of one of my favorite brands, encouraged me to change my point of view and gave me a kinship with Apple. So much so that I still stand in hour long lines to buy their products as soon as they are released. Literally the only brand that I'd ever do that for.
Authenticity without relevance does not speak. I don't care that Ivory was the first soap that floats or that Arm & Hammer has been around since the 1860s.
Relevance without authenticity rings hollow. We may all want ice cream from a European creamery but we all know it doesn't come from Haagen Daz.
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At their best, design competitions promote innovation, creativity, excellence and sheer possibility. Who doesn't want to be aligned with those? And winning, of course, brings validation and acclaim. But it's not all about the glory. There is actually a business case to be made for entering design competitions—whether you win or not.
Sure, there's nothing better than being called up to the stage, walking past an audience full of your peers, to receive an award for your work. That plaque or statue you posed with is a symbol that what you do really matters, right? That your work is respected and recognized. (Cue up the Academy Award music here….)
But let's stop right there for a minute. External validation is great, but if it's the ONLY reason you're entering design competitions, you may want to rethink the investment in time and entry fees it takes to be successful.
Lonny Israel and his Graphics + Branding studio team at Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (San Francisco) have won numerous awards for their work, and Israel acknowledges that the recognition is sweet. "Distinguished jurors weigh in and critique our work, and we're very grateful for their acknowledgements," he notes.
But there are other benefits to putting their work "out there" for evaluation. Perhaps they're less direct than an actual award, but they're very real, agree Israel and Michael Reed, principal of Mayer/Reed (Portland, Ore.). Here are a few of them.
Preparing submissions demands that your studio organize, document and articulate the value of your work—and that's a valuable business exercise.
"When we enter a project in a competition, it requires us to organize and document it very clearly to articulate our client's goals and our design intentions in a very succinct way," says Israel.
"The act of preparing a submission for a design competition requires revisiting a project and writing a design narrative that validates the visuals," adds Reed. "This is often a difficult exercise for designers, but it's essential in truly understanding the underlying value of design. It's a real learning experience for us because it hones our communication skills and allows us to reflect on the outcomes."
In other words, preparing design competition entries is good practice for presenting your work to clients, community organizations, funders and other stakeholders. Even better, some competitions, such as the SEGD Global Design Awards, require you to describe your work in terms of the client problem/brief and how your design approach solved the problem. When you begin to describe your work in terms of design thinking to meet your clients' objectives, they will definitely pay attention.
The work can be leveraged for other marketing purposes.
Depending on the design competition, submissions can take hours or even days to complete. Collecting photo assets, crafting a concise project description, gaining client approval to release the material and responding to other entry requirements requires a huge investment in time, especially for smaller studios that don't have dedicated marketing staff.
That's why it's great that your work can do double, triple and even quadruple duty for you—even if you don't win. You've already gathered, documented and written an eloquent project description, right? So make it work for you. Post it as a case study on your website, translate it into a shorter blog or social media post, send out an e-newsletter featuring the project or even use it as the basis for a press release to local and national media. It also represents a tidy media package to present to design publications that may think your project is great (especially if it aligns with an upcoming theme or focus).
It can be a morale booster, motivator and team builder in your organization.
Submitting work to a design competition sends a loud and strong message to your team: "We're proud of what we do together. We're so proud, we're going to show the world." That can be very motivating for the team members involved, especially if you go out of your way to acknowledge everyone in the organization who contributed to the project's success.
If done as a team exercise, working on competition submissions brings even more benefits. In a team meeting, you can contribute and compare ideas about how the work was innovative, powerful or highly effective in solving the client's problem. Like design work itself, this is definitely a case where shared perspective results in a better outcome. And again, it's good practice for articulating those values to your clients and potential clients.
Winning = prestige = more clients.
This is the most obvious benefit, of course. No doubt, your ability to add the words "award-winning" in front of your name or project leads to attention, respect and ultimately more business.
Anthony Vitagliano, director of experience design for Digital Kitchen (Chicago) was part of the team that created the architecturally scaled "environmental mediascape" at Los Angeles International Airport's new Tom Bradley International Terminal—the project that won Best of Show in the 2014 SEGD Global Design Awards. Digital Kitchen has won numerous awards for its work, and sees the direct benefits.
"We definitely see more potential client interest and ultimately, more work coming our way due to our awards," says Vitagliano. "There's no denying the power of your work being recognized as 'excellent' by a highly respected jury of your peers."
The awards that offer the most credibility and prestige (and promotional punch) are those with established reputations and longevity in a field of design or expertise—such as a professional design association. You may want to be aware of competitions that ask for publication fees in addition to entry fees or communicate a "pay-to-play" vibe. And you may want to invest more in competitions sponsored by respected industry organizations. A client's business arena or professional association (think healthcare or hospitality design) is also a good source for competitions, especially if you want to win more business in that sector.
Entering means you're supporting excellence in your field (and that's good business).
Lea Schuster, graphic designer at RDG Planning & Design (Omaha) says her team has had success in more than one design competition, but they're selective about which ones they enter.
"We try to be selective by asking ourselves if the award is meaningful," she explains. "We like to focus on awards that are part of a larger effort by an organization often providing funding for the group. SEGD, IIDA and AIGA are three of the organizations that we submit our work for award consideration. Participating in award programs with those organizations means to us that we are supporting their work to serve the design community through education, camaraderie and elevation of the discipline."
Pentagram Partner Paula Scher clearly agrees with the idea of being selective. Even though the firm has staff dedicating to preparing award submissions, they recognize the work involved and want to make sure they enter only the competitions that are right for them. She told SEGD recently, "We only enter two awards, the SEGD Global Design Awards and the Type Directors Club."
Recognition not only feels pretty good, but is also a source of connection with your field, your clients and your potential clients.
"In a somewhat indirect way, it contributes to our reputation," says Israel. "Recognition provides an opportunity to communicate with the industry, past clients and potential clients." Attending an awards celebration in itself is a source of connection to the field and peers. And winning an award can often provide the opportunity to reconnect with past clients and new ones.
With that in mind, make sure you leverage your award as much as possible for promotional value. Ask the awarding organization if they provide press releases and if not, create your own. Blast the news on your website or blog, start a social media campaign and whatever else you do, make sure you share the credit where credit is due.
Your clients will love it.
Clients love validation, too, and winning an award not only validates their design choices, but their choice of designer. Being quoted in an industry publication, seeing their name on a project credit list or, better yet, being able to show their boss that a company project has been recognized by others, is a valued achievement for your client. Even just submitting the work to a competition in your own or their field signals that you're confident and proud of the work you did for them. That can only strengthen your relationship and often leads to more work.
Design competitions are great career-starters.
Ask Katie Bevin, a former SEGD student member who entered the SEGD Global Design Awards with her senior project at Massey University (Wellington, New Zealand). Her urban typographic installation won an Honor Award in 2011, and after attending the 2011 SEGD Conference to claim her award, she found herself in high demand as a junior designer.
"Entering the SEGD awards was definitely a turning point in my career," says Bevin, who now works at Holmes Wood (London) after a stint with Frost* collective. "I was working as an intern in Sydney at the time I entered, looking for my next internship to move onto, when my teammates encouraged me to enter the competition. Winning the award gave me recognition within the large studio, and I feel this was definitely part of the reason I was offered a permanent job soon after winning the award."
The same scenario applies to young studios working to earn a reputation in a new field. Entering design competitions becomes a smart marketing strategy and a way to make connections in the community. And there's no better credibility-builder than an award.
And again, it's not all about winning.
"We design to solve problems for our clients and not to win awards," says Lea Schuster, RDG Planning & Design. She admits that the recognition is ultimately helpful to her studio's financial success, but "it means more than that."
"Sometimes our clients are looking for designers who think differently in the problem-solving process. Other times a client learns that we bring more to the table than they originally thought. When we win an award it instills a subtle level of confidence in our designers and reinforces for our clients that we will strive to deliver a unique and carefully considered solution to them."
The pressure to connect consumers and brands is more meaningful than ever before. Those who can make the connection are thriving and those who cannot are fading away.
That's why we sat down with Mauro Porcini, SVP & Chief Design Officer, PepsiCo,, who will be speaking at the upcoming FUSE 2016 conference in Miami this spring on PepsiCo's culture of design-led innovation. Today, FUSE is the only event focused on design as a strategic force in your quest to build brands and businesses that connect beyond compare with consumers.
Porcini shared his insights into how building better brands can change the world, why it's important for brand strategists and designers to work together, what exactly makes a design "iconic", what it takes to build a culture of design-led innovation, and more.
Here's what Porcini had to say:
IIR: How can building better brands and businesses ultimately change the world?
Porcini: Building better brands and businesses may change the world because these two variables greatly impact the life of any human being, every day, directly or indirectly. But better brands and better businesses don't necessarily imply a better world and a positive impact: it may sometimes even be the opposite.
Therefore I would rephrase the question in a different way: "How can building better brands and businesses ultimately create a better world?" Design can play a unique role in this. The ultimate goal of a designer is – by nature, by culture and by training – the one of feeling, investigating and understanding people's needs, wants and desires and then developing meaningful solutions and relevant ecosystems of experiences aiming to satisfy and fulfill them. As such, Design puts the human being at the very center of its universe and constantly crafts products, services and brands that can add moments of joy, of comfort, of convenience, of safety, of peace, of fun, of health to the life of people.
All of these experiences are fragments of a broader global happiness that the entire design community can dream of, design and generate, if we are all joined by this vision and this mission.
Design can design a better world. Design should design a better world. Because Design has all the tools to generate a world that is more sustainable from a social, an aesthetic and an ecological point of view. The business world should engage the design world more and more and give designers the right stage to drive this positive change. But to make this happen, the design world must do a better job of understanding that business world, figuring out how to become a relevant and reliable asset, able to generate value and drive growth. The two worlds need to approach each other more and more, understand each other, work with each other and ultimately learn to love each other.
IIR: Why is it so important for consumers and brands to connect?
Porcini: Because we live in a society where people are consumers of stories more than of products or services. A product is like a body, but a body without personality is just an empty shell: the brand is what marketing has invented to give a personality to that product. Designers have the ability, the culture and the training to take that personality to life, in this social media driven society, through visual language and storytelling focused on users and consumers' needs and wants.
IIR: Why is it important for brand strategists and designers to work collectively?
Porcini: In the past, the design asset was a "nice to have" for the business community. In a world where TV advertising had been the key asset to build brand personality through its controlled content, communication was a one way street. That era is over. Today, the age of social media is radically changing the rules of the game: brands are on stage 24/7, broadcasted every second millions of times a day, and their personality is a topic of conversation – more than a simple one way message.
Additionally, brands are now defined by the synergy of every single touchpoint, from product to packaging, from digital to events, from retail to service. The presence of these multiple touchpoints becomes an incredible asset to build unbelievable and unexpected experiences, especially for smaller and easy-to-control business ventures. They can, however, also become the worst marketing nightmare if a brand doesn't have a consistent and believable personality. Quite simply, these touchpoints will expose schizophrenic behaviors and any lack of authenticity. In our hyper-connected society, visual language has become the most powerful and intuitive way to convey a meaningful, straight-to-the-guts, memorable message for our brands. And Design – as a discipline, as a function and as a community – generates, manages and controls the brand's visual language and therefore the meaning associated with it.
The world has changed. In just the past few years, it has become evident that for businesses to survive and strive they must promote a new alliance within their organizations: Design and Marketing must become co-conspirators and need to learn to co-lead the invention, the launch and the management of the brands of the future. That's Marketing 2.0. And that – also – Design 2.0.
IIR: What makes a design "iconic"?
Porcini: Iconic design is beautiful, memorable, timeless, relevant and meaningful. All of these variables are people-related: you become iconic when people like you, when they remember you, when they don't get tired of you, when you play a role in their life and when that role gives some form of sense to their life. To be iconic you don't need to change the world, you may just add some fun to it, some comfort, some taste, some convenience, some safety. Post-it is iconic. Pepsi is iconic. The Apple iPhone is iconic. The traditional Italian Moka Coffe maker is iconic. A Dyson vacuum cleaner is iconic.
IIR: Knowing how consumers will react can be an art and sometimes involves clairvoyance. How have you developed this skill?
Porcini: I love the word you use: "clairvoyance". I love it because clairvoyance is not a job: it's a fine blend between a gift and an art. The dictionary defines clairvoyance as, the supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact and the alleged ability to gain information about an object, person, location or physical event through extrasensory perception.
I remember being fascinated at school by an early clairvoyant: The Cumaean Sibyl. She was the priestess and prophetess – indeed what we would call today a clairvoyant – presiding over the Apollonian oracle at Cumae, a Greek colony located near Naples in Italy. Her prophecies would inform kings and heroes, guiding them in their decisions. When asking my literature and philosophy professor how that was really possible, she gave me an answer that I kept inside my (future) designer's heart until today. It was about 25 years ago, but she told me something that I like to remember sounded like this: "She was probably an extremely sensitive person and an extraordinary observer of people, facts and events. That was her real gift. On the basis of her perceptions and her observations she then developed the art of crafting believable truths and scenarios of a possible future."
Well, isn't that what a designer does or is supposed to do in our everyday life? Observing reality, feeling people, understanding their needs, envisioning their aspirations, and then generating possible solutions. But to really do this you need to be a designer 24/7, not just at work or during a project. One must always be on, senses alerted, antennae up, inner eyes open, hungry for learning, thirsty for experiences, constantly absorbing facts and events. Sooner or later your instincts, assumptions and knowledge will lay a meaningful foundation and provide the ability to transform your projects and your life's work. Designers must act as a modern-day Cumaean Sybil. That's a gift and it's an art. It's in you, it's in your life, it is your life, and it is not a job. And you need to nurture it every day. Every single moment of your life.
IIR: What is the biggest challenge about designing for a brand?
Porcini: The biggest challenge is to maintain the brand's authentic personality while keeping its behavior consistent, sustainable, believable, and yet evolutionary to keep up with the times. The specific challenge of our current age resides in how to be relevant in a hyper-accelerated society without betraying your nature and your heritage. We must grow brands like a person, but dealing with the fact that person is also – or at least aspires to be – a celebrity on stage 24/7 and his ambition must be to engage and never alienate his beloved consumer. As both that person/brand and his consumer are evolving and maturing, but at different paces, in different cultural and geographical contexts, each of them in different stages of their lives.
IIR: What does it take to build a culture of design-led innovation?
Porcini: Your company needs to develop a space for design to exist and express itself in deep integration with the business units but with the right empowerment and freedom. Isolation in ivory towers is the worst mistake. Central to this is the principle of co-leadership between marketing and design, to drive brand building and innovation. Whereas the business leader is the ultimate owner of the brand destiny, marketing and design must be deployed together to create, develop and manage the brand vision and strategy.
To make this happen in a non-design-driven culture, you need both a top down push and a bottom up effort. A top down push requires sponsorship and protection from the CEO or a top executive, while a bottom up effort, integrated across the company, allows the entire body of the organization to own the new design culture and drive it with you, project by project, brand by brand. In order to accelerate effectiveness, you should always hunt for some quick business wins to prove the value of this new culture. This endeavor will sometimes mandate taking shortcuts or compromises and ignoring some chapters of the book of the perfect designer, putting the bigger picture in front of you. Once you acquire the right credibility, trust and a seat at the table within your organization, you will then have time to consolidate all your efforts for the perfect design vision and finally deliver sustainable innovation and long term business results.
To drive all of this you need design leaders with the right characteristics to strive in such situations. Remember: the quality of your design leaders is the most important asset you need and it trumps any process or framework. You need design leaders with knowledge, vision, passion, resilience, optimism, empathy and curiosity. Without them, don't even start.
IIR: What are you most looking forward to about FUSE 2016?
Porcini: The positive collisions of personal experiences, individual point of views and collective visions of senior design leaders and young creatives. The cultural debate about the past, the present and the future of Design in this hyper-accelerated society, between business experts and design thinkers.
Want to hear more from Mauro Porcini? Join him at FUSE 2016 April 4-6 in Miami. He will be presenting a keynote session, "PepsiCo's Culture of Design-Led Innovation" and hosting a fireside chat. To learn more or to register for the event, click here: http://bit.ly/1K2zvyJ
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Here's the video for the new Heisman Challenge mode in NCAA Football 13. In the mode you'll get to play as select Heisman Trophy winners from college football history.
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We haven't left for the cruise yet, but I'm all ready upset at Holland America for changing their policy without any notification. We have cruised with Holland America in the past and have enjoyed the fact that we could bring wine on board at embarkation or purchased in port. This is one of the reasons we booked with Holland America again. I verified that this was the policy when we booked the cruise last year.
Note: The itinerary is wrong - we haven't sailed yet, but no way to put that in. (29 day Panama Canal cruise Feb. 2014)
I happened to come across a facts page when I was looking for something else that changed this policy. Now we can bring on board only one bottle of wine each at embarkation and none purchased in ports of call. I don't know how we can make two bottles last for a twenty nine day cruise. Oh, - I know!! We can buy the wine packages from Holland America at $30.00 - $45.00 per bottle plus a 15% service "fee". How convenient. Must buy the package before you go or you're SOL.
There was no notification or warning about this. Imagine what would have been the scene if we had tried to get on the ship with four or five bottles of wine? It was just by chance that I found out about it. I've neen screwed by businesses before and probably will be again, but never by the same one twice. I'll post an update when the cruise is over. Hate to start out on such a sour note.
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These creatures are gregarious and take care of their young. They are commonly found in asteroid fields and are able to change colors quickly like a cuttlefish, presumably for communication purposes. They also radiate radio waves and other kinds of radiation, probably for long-distance communication in space. Their propulsion system is unknown, but they move through space vacuum smoothly and might be able to achieve warp speed. Their sapience level is unknown.
The individual nicknamed Junior attached itself to the starship Enterprise and started feeding on its power sources much the way newborns of this species normally do with their parents for nourishment. Junior was orphaned after the Enterprise was forced to kill its mother in self-defense, but was later taken to an asteroid field were he was found and adopted by other adult members of its kind.
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When Ronald Martin first arrived to the LSU Elite Camp on Sunday, the defensive back had high hopes of landing an offer from the Tigers. With the pressure surrounding his recruitment mounting, there wasn't any time for laying back and cutting loose.
In town for his second LSU camp of the summer, the White Castle High standout knew that an offer from the coaches – in a small class that grows closer to capacity each month - was likely going to arrive now or never.
"I came into town knowing that I couldn't go back home without a scholarship," said Martin, who already held offers from Tulane and Memphis. "Getting an offer from LSU meant everything to me. I grew up in the LSU culture, so just getting the chance to represent that on the next level has me excited. When coach (Les) Miles offered, I had to commit right there on the spot."
Miles called the 6-foot-2, 180-pounder into his office after Martin and his father checked out of the camp. The message from the headman: the Tigers were ready for Martin to go ahead and join the 2011 class.
"Coach Miles brought up the idea of an offer and he said that I could earn it, but first he wanted to let me know that the coaches wanted me to join on the class right away," Martin said. "I knew that a scholarship was a possibility, so I was kind of ready with an answer. I told him right then that I wanted to be at LSU."
Last fall Martin tallied over 2,500 yards of offense (1,400 passing and 1,100 rushing) and 20 total touchdowns from his quarterback position. He added 58 tackles, nine interceptions and 15 passes defended from his safety spot.
"I'm not sure whether I will be a corner or safety in college, so LSU is bringing me on as a defensive back with plans of playing me at both positions and figuring it out from there," Martin said.
The 11th Louisiana commitment to the class, Martin said that he has already begun his duties as a recruiter for the program.
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As well as your Senators.
I include Reid because he is the omnipotent gate-keeper of the Senate.
Here's the list of 20:There are 20 U.S. senators, in particular, who hold the fate of your freedom in their hands.
These senators represent states where gun ownership is respected and our Second Amendment freedoms are revered.
But right now, they're facing huge pressure from the gun ban lobby and Barack Obama to support Obama's extreme gun control agenda!
So please, call each of the senators below and tell them to vote NO on any gun ban...NO on any magazine ban...NO on criminalizing private firearm transfers...and NO on any gun registration scheme.
Sen. Max Baucus 202-224-2651
Sen. Mark Begich 202-224-3004
Sen. Susan Collins 202-224-2523
Sen. Joe Donnelly 202-224-4814
Sen. Kay Hagan 202-224-6342
Sen. Martin Heinrich 202-224-5521
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Sen. Tim Johnson 202-224-5842
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Sen. Mark Pryor 202-224-2353
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Sen. Jon tester 202-224-2644
Sen. Mark Udall 202-224-5941
Sen. Tom Udall 202-224-6621
Sen. Mark Warner 202-224-2023
Spread your calls out over several days if you need to.
And remember: It doesn't matter if you do not live in these senators' states - YOU NEED TO CALL THEM. After all, the votes they cast will affect you no matter where you live!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to winning this battle. Now is not the time to let up! Call each of these 20 senators as soon as you can.
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Cost-Utility Analysis
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BMJ (British Medical Journal). 1993 Oct 2; 307(6908): 859-862.
Decisions have to be made about allocating health resources. Currently the best economic evaluation method for doing this is cost-utility analysis. This compares the costs of different procedures with their outcomes measured in "utility based" units -- that is, units that relate to a person's level of wellbeing. The most commonly used unit is the quality adjusted life year (QALY). QALYs are calculated by estimating the total life years gained from a procedure and weighting each year to reflect the quality of life in that year. To compare outcomes of different programmes the Rosser index is one measure that is widely used to assign quality of life scores to patients. Combined with a measure of life years gained from a procedure, this enables QALYs to be calculated and procedures ranked according to cost per QALY gained. In this article Ray Robinson explains the measures used and discusses how QALY league tables can be used to guide decisions on resource allocation.
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Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi, who refuted Agivesh's arguments that the tape showed him in conversation with a "Kapilji" was a "cut and paste" job, asserted that "The tape is authentic".
Agnivesh in his defence, had said that the man on the phone line was Haridwar based Kapil Maharaj. Kapil Maharaj, however, denied that he ever had a conversation with the Swami.
Agnivesh in the video called Team Anna "mad as an elephant" and said "embarrassment at the fact that they are unrelenting when the government has conceded so much".
Agnivesh remained unavailable for his comment and his phone was switched off through out the day.
"In the core committee, we decided that we will ask him about the CD. If he has said that it is a cut and paste job and if he suspects that it is not him, then investigation is necessary. After all, it is his reputation," said former IPS officer Kiran Bedi.
Meanwhile, a close aide of Swami said that Agnivesh would lodge an FIR on the case and added, "Then he will give a sample. I cannot believe Akhil Gogoi's certificate for the forged tape or the reports that Kapil Maharaj has denied having the conversation." He also launched an attack on Team Anna saying, "The core committee meetings were an eyewash because only two people were deciding everything. You know who they were."
"I am quite surprised and shocked," commented key Anna aide Arvind Kejriwal on the controversy.
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|Property type
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Farmhouse accommodation: Open plan kitchen/dining/living area, furnished with 2 and 3 seater sofa's, English / French TV, wood burning stove and electric radiators, decorated and furnished to a high standard. Small separate 2nd lounge with bed settee. Downstairs shower room, separate toilet and utility room.
Three bedrooms - one double and two twins, bathroom with full suite and separate shower.
The farmhouse is set in large private grounds, to the front is a large south facing courtyard with plenty of room for parking. There is a flower bedecked enclosed area to the front which has a large patio dining set and a gas barbecue, to the left is a raised lawn area with seating under the large pine tree (Pinàbre) which gives shade on those hot summer days. Through in to the children's play area where there are swings, outdoor table tennis, slide and trampoline etc. Walk through the fir trees into the large mowed field which is ideal for football, cricket, volleyball or a evening stroll. We have two barns attached to the farm so there is plenty of room to store your bikes etc.
We also run a 6 pitch camping & caravan site at the rear of Pinàbre, which is ideal for people whom like to invite friends or relatives with tents or caravans to join them on their holiday.
See owners website for details.
The surrounding area is ideal for walking and cycling along picturesque country lanes and tracks.
Local village of Plouguenast is only mile away which has all amenities including supermarket, boulanger, post office, banks, hairdresser, bars, small cinema, restaurants, cycle and canoe hire.
Hello, My name is Ann, along with my husband Ralph we have lived in Brittany for six years and are very much enjoying the life style and country living. Pinàbre is the name of our farmhouse which we take much pride in. We have decorated and put in updated fittings but have tried to retain the original look of the place, which we liked so much. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of Pinàbre, so each changeover I personally clean the farmhouse from top to bottom to ensure it sparkles for the next guests. We try to ensure that children enjoy their stay here by providing play equipment, so parents can relax whilst the children play in a safe and secure environment.
Ann purchased this cottage in 2006
We bought Pinàbre because of the feel of the place, it just felt like home, the surrounding area feels like a country park we never tire of walking round the area.
Pinàbre is set in large grounds giving plenty of space to relax.
Children have their own safe play area.
Our family of 4 had the most wonderful late summer stay in Pinàbre. We felt so at home the moment we walked through the door - Ralph and Ann have restored this Breton Farmhouse beautifully, retaining all of its original character whilst including those essential mod cons such as Wi-Fi and English TV, which our sons greatly appreciated.
Beautifully furnished, clean and spacious, Pinàbre is set in the most peaceful and delightful rural part of central Brittany, yet within easy reach of the coast and many other places of interest. Our trips out included the nearby medieval town of Moncontour, and the beautiful Lac de Guerledan. But you don't even have to get in your car to enjoy the Breton countryside - we particularly enjoyed walking down to the village boulangerie for our morning baguette and croissants.
The only downside? A week was not enough! We are already looking forward to our next stay. Thank you so much Ralph and Ann for making us feel so welcome.
We stayed in Pinabre in the first week of August 2-16.
The lovely cottage had every thing we needed, offered a lot of privacy and outdoor space. A beautiful garden and terrace for sitting outside, offering places in the sun and in the shade. The gas BBQ was, like all other utensils, well maintained and in perfect condition. We also enjoyed the table tennis table. For younger children there are more game/playing options.
The advert describes the property very well and we found it in really excellent condition.
Ann and Ralph were perfect hosts and it was a pleasure talking to them about places to visit and things to see. We would definitely consider to return, if the opportunity arises.
Los propietarios han sido gente muy amable y servicial. La casa tenía todo tipo de detalles y muy limpia. Se encuentra a una hora y pico del aeropuerto de Rennes, lugar ideal para hacer excursiones a las ciudades cercanas.
Was the listing description accurate regarding the location, layout, amenities, etc.? -YES fabulous gite
Was the property clean and well-maintained? - very well maintained and cleanliness of the highest standard
Did the owner provide good customer service? YES
Would you recommend this property to your friends or relatives? We will definitely recommend this gite to our friends and relatives and hope to return ourselves
What nearby activities, attractions and restaurants did you like or dislike? - Josselin, Pontivy, Dinan and Moncontour all worth a visit. Creperie in Moncontour - lovely food.
We found Pinàbre to be a ideal place to stay.
Our two children loved the play area, we could relax in the garden knowing they were safe.
The farmhouse had everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay, it was well furnished and the main thing was we could relax. Ann and Ralph made us feel completly at home.
We will defiantley be returning to Pinàbre.
We really enjoyed our late season holiday at Pinàbre.
Perfect spot for exploring the region.
Ann & Ralphwere the perfect hosts, giving us plenty of ideas as to where to visit, ensuring we were confortable in the lovely farmhouse.
Liked it that much we intend to return in 2015.
Pinàbre is situated in north eastern Brittany in the commune of Plouguenast the area has many beautiful walks and bicycle/riding tracks, kayaking and it's just half an hour away from the clean sandy beaches and safe swimming of the Brittany coast. Situated at the heart of a farming community this large friendly village has a good sized supermarket, a pharmacy, doctor, dentist, bank, florist, hairdresser, petrol station, individual shops, restaurants, cycle & canoe hire.
The ancient town of Moncontour with its cobbled streets and amazing architecture is just a ten minute drive away with excellent restaurants – well worth a visit,
Our local town is Loudeac a ten minute drive east - a growing town with excellent road links & many facilities including weekly market, superstores, water park, riding and sporting facilities along side a large forest.
Pinàbre is ideally positioned in central Brittany to visit the areas many tourist attractions.
Lamballe - The main square 'Place de Martray' hosts a weekly market on Thursday mornings. Adjoining the square is a branch of the national stud for the Breton workhorses
Pleneuf Val Andre - Picturesque fishing harbour with nearby shops, cafés and casino are well worth a visit.
Sable D'Or offers all you could need for a day at the beach.
Jugon les Lacs - home to a multitude of water sports, fishing, windsurfing, sailing etc.
Binic & Etables-sur-Mer both highly recommended by our guests for the marina and beach.
Lac de Guerledan - situated approximately 25 miles from Pinàbre, this magnificent stretch of water surrounded by trees is one of the finest sights in inland Brittany. Because the lake is over 8 miles long it has been divided up into sections for the various water sports such as sailing, water skiing, jet ski etc. There are three small beaches which offer safe bathing for children.
Abbey de Bon Repos - situated approximately 26 miles from Pinàbre, the remains of this 12th Century Abbey and it's grounds are open to the public. It is situated right on the banks of the Nantes to Brest canal. On a Sunday morning the Abbey hosts the 'artisan market' where you can purchase fresh fruit and produce from the local farmers.
Forges Des Salle - situated approximately 26 miles from Pinàbre, this hamlet is tucked away at the bottom of a wooded valley and was the site of the iron/steel industry in the 18th and 19th Century. Visit the former homes of the workers which are furnished according to their original style. At the top of the terraced pleasure gardens there is a splendid view over the valley and the various stretches of water within it.
Pontivy - situated approximately 23 miles from Pinàbre, the old capital of the Rohan family, Pontivy still has the Chateau which was built during the 15th Century. The old town has narrow winding streets centred around 'Place du Matray'. In contrast the geometrical new town was laid out be Napoleon. Pontivy has many shops and is home to a regular Monday market. The Nantes to Brest Canal runs through Pontivy and is an ideal place for peaceful country walks
Medieval Dinan - Narrow streets, cobbled roads, medieval halftimber houses and shops set the scene. Large weekly market held every Thursday gives the place a great atmosphere. The obscure 'Port of Dinan' is well worth discovering for its fine assortment of waterfront restaurants
Pirate port of St Malo – an amazing walled citadel hides a maze of shops, restaurants and bars.
Mont St Michel - a must, steeped in history with breathtaking views from the abbey.
Rennes - the capital for shopping and culture, with a mixture of old and modern is sure to appeal to all tastes.
Numerous local lakes and forests provide plenty of choice for the walking & cycling enthusiast.
Access is so easy via the ferries of St Malo which arrive from Portsmouth, Poole and the Channel Islands or Dinard airport with its regular RyanAir flights. If that's not enough, in easy reach are Roscoff, Brest, Rennes, Nantes, Caen and Cherbourg with a variety of ferries and flights from all over the UK; there are also TGV stations at Rennes and St Brieuc.
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When it opened in 1830, the historic Ear Inn was popular with colorful characters ambling in from the docks of the Hudson. The basic decor (dark-wood bar, wobbly tables and chairs, lots of retro ephemera) hasn't changed much since, but locals continue to pack the place thanks to its relaxed vibe and historical charm. Free snacks such as fried chicken and sausages can be had weeknights from 4 to 7pm, mitigating any wallet damage wreaked by a few $6 pints of Guinness.
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Ear Inn is a historical icon in NYC that you should definitely swing by for a drink... and maybe just a drink. It's a little hole in the wall with a vibrant atmosphere. With years of passerbys and regulars coming and going this place has certainly seen better days. However, it's a NYC icon so you shouldn't pass up the opportunity to contribute to it's history by grabbing a pint.
I went here because it's a historic location (one of the oldest restaurants in NYC) and wanted to see what the hubbub was about. I know a lot of village locals like it here too. The staff was rude, the whole back of the restaurant is on a severely tilted floor, and the food was just okay. Not worth it unless you're just going to get drinks and sit at the bar. The ghost stories I read online were the only cool thing about Ear Inn (sorry!)


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Game of Love
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Edward and Bella do not belong to me, they are SM's.
However Goonerward is all mine ;-)
Chapter 1
"Gather up and shut up!" You couldn't mistake the bellowing voice even if you tried. That was Charlie Swan, our manager and this was him being polite. When Charlie spoke people listened unless they were feeling brave.
"There are some announcements. Firstly as you all know today is Felix's last day as your physio because he is going to work with the England medical team. So as it is his last day give him hell. That's and order! Secondly, your new physio is starting tomorrow before the weekend game. Be nice. Enough said. Now get back to your laps you lazy bastards." Charlie had a big heart but he had a big fight to go with it. You only messed with Charlie if you were suicidal because when it came to the game, he was a tough motherfucker.
You couldn't really blame Charlie; I guess you need to be tough when you're managing a team of world class footballers for one of the biggest teams in the country.
Arsenal FC.
"Cullen!" Charlie shouted over to me.
"Yes boss?"
"I want you to work on taking corners today and your free kicks. Also try working on your runs on the right and through the middle. I need you to be on fire on Saturday. It's going to be tough for you to make a break; they'll be on the defensive and will close in on you from the starting whistle."
"Sure thing boss." I called Charlie 'boss' on the pitch and in the changing room because he is the boss and he knows his shit.
Training was tough. We were playing West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and it would be difficult because we liked to attack and they liked to defend and hold us back. The team worked on various plays, strategies and set pieces.
After training a few of us headed to the canteen to get a snack. I got some chicken pasta and sat down with Ben Cheney a central midfielder, Eric Yorkie who plays in defence and Mike Newton the number one goalie. We were flicking through the tabloids to see what they had written about our upcoming game when Mike threw his paper at me.
"They've done a bio on you because they think you'll be the hottest thing on the pitch." He laughed while trying not to choke on his food.
I looked at the paper to see what they had written. I didn't hold much hope because it was always the same old rubbish.
'Edward Cullen, who earns £75 k a week, aged only 23. Arsenal's top striker with 6 goals under his belt with only 3 Premier League games played so far this season. Edward rose to fame working his way up through the Arsenal youth academy, this is why he remains at Arsenal rather than moving to the likes of Chelsea where he could double his salary. He is one of the best strikers in the country or even the world. Cullen is very quick on the ball, he moves so fast you could miss him in the blink of an eye. Typically he is a right footed player, but manager Charlie Swan has ensured that his skills on the left foot have improved considerably. Cullen is favourite to score first in Saturday's game we can only pray for the West Brom's defence and hope he doesn't hurt them too badly.'
I threw the paper back to Mike. "Where do they get this stuff from?"
"At least they kept it to the game and didn't mention your personals."
"Not that you have much of a personal life anymore." Quipped Eric.
"I have a personal life; I'm just not shagging a different chick every night." I corrected him. "I'm tired of all the one night stands, the girls throwing themselves at me; they're just looking for their fifteen seconds of fame and have no respect for themselves or anyone else. I want to meet a nice girl that I could seriously make a go of it with, someone interested in me and not the fame that comes with me."
"Cullen you sure you aren't turning gay on us? Cos that was some serious flowery shit you just came out with." Mike quipped.
"Quite being a dick Newton." I grinned over at him. The banter was what made this team so strong.
As soon as I was done at the training ground I headed to my parents house out in Essex for dinner. With the away game this weekend and the mid week champions league game next week, I won't have the chance to see them again before next Sunday.
Mum made Italiano spaghetti bolognese with garlic bread. I loved her cooking, she had a magic touch. I don't know where she gets the energy from. She's a primary school teacher and how she comes home and makes a slap up meal I would never know. I spent an afternoon with the kids at her school and was exhausted; she spends all day with them alone!
"Mum, how are you?" I said hugging her, I didn't see enough of her and that bothered me.
"I'm good my dear and how are you?
"It's good, prepped for Saturday's game. We're travelling up tomorrow afternoon with the new physio."
"Is Felix leaving? Do you know who is replacing him?"
"No idea mum, Charlie has kept it a secret. I mean quiet enough that even the press haven't even got a sniff of who the new arrival is."
"I'm sure Charlie has got you boys the best, he wouldn't let anyone near you if he didn't think they were up to it." My mum knew Charlie well; she had spent enough time grilling him about her son's future. Surprisingly Charlie never raised an eyebrow and answered all her questions without any fuss or grumble.
I rang dad to see how long it would be before he was home. Mum had said he was finishing at the surgery at six today so he could be home in time for the family dinner. He said he would be home in ten minutes and that I had better keep my hands off the food!
"Mum where's Alice?" Alice was my crazy but loveable younger sister. She was surprisingly tiny in a family full of tall people, but her short spiky black hair and big mouth made up for the height shortage. She had just started an internship at a fashion company as her dream was to be a huge fashion designer.
"She should be home soon. Can you set the table while we wait for Carlisle and your sister?"
"Yeah sure mum."
Dinner was great, mum did herself proud. I caught up with dad and how his surgery was going, he was so dedicated and his patients adored him. I suspected it had something to do with his bright blue eyes and blonde hair. I heard all about Alice's internship and what work she's doing for some fashion show.
"Edward have you sorted my ticket out for the Juventus game?"
"Yes, and you've reminded me that I need to give it to you today. It's in my jacket I'll just go and get it."
"Edward you're the best big brother ever! I can't wait to come to the game and check out all the hot, sexy Italian players. Would you be able to introduce me to any of them?" She jumped up and down as she squealed with excitement.
"Alice I am not hooking you up with guys!" The thought of my baby sister with a guy made me feel sick. I didn't even wanna think about that shit.
"Edward don't be mean." She pouted.
"Alice you're my sister, I love you but I'm not hooking you up with guys. I don't even wanna know that you like guys and all that shizzle." I handed her the ticket. She was going to be sitting in one of the corporate boxes; I hoped that would keep her out of trouble.
The next morning I headed over to our Stadium to meet the lads and the new physio before getting the coach to West Brom. As we were leaving our cars at the stadium I decided to drive my Audi TT I didn't mind leaving that behind as I still wasn't ready to leave my Aston Martin unattended anywhere except in my garage. I had my huge sports bag stuffed with my overnight stuff, boots and training gear thrown over my shoulder as I walked to our changing room. I wondered who our new physio would be, there hadn't been any leaks of info; even the tabloids hadn't managed to figure out who it was. I guess whoever it is going to be would be one of the best; they wouldn't put us in the hands of someone who didn't know what he was doing.
As I neared the changing room I could hear various voices...wait ... was that a girl's voice? Nah it couldn't have been, there's no way Charlie would let a chick into our changing room.
Get a grip Cullen; it's been a while but still.
I pushed open the door too be faced with long brown hair cascading down a small curvy back, the hair falling just above the hottest arse I had ever set eyes on. My breathe hitched in my throat as I drank in the sexy sight in front of me.
I stood frozen on the spot, I think someone called out to me but I wasn't listening, I was concentrating on breathing. Whoever this beautiful being was I had to see her face because I was in danger of falling in love.
Then it happened, as I stepped further into the room, she turned around. Her deep chocolate brown eyes knocked me for six! And that smile, with those luscious plump rosy lips, my heart starting racing and I suddenly felt really hot. She held her hand out to me, my bag dropped to the floor from my shoulder but I didn't care. What was happening to me?
"Hi Edward! I'm Isabella Swan but call me Bella." I stood there staring at her hand; I couldn't form any words or make my hand move forward.
"Edward?" She was looking at me a little confused. I couldn't get over the fact that my name sounded so good coming out of her mouth. Her gentle voice caressed my name; I could listen to her calling me forever. Was that a blush creeping into her cheeks?
She's waiting for you to respond you fool! My conscience scolded me.
"Bella." I loved the way her name wrapped around my tongue as if I was born to call her.
"Are you okay Edward? You don't look too good."
"I'm okay; don't you think it's a bit hot in here?" Who is she? What is she doing in here? How does she know my name? Most people know your name dumbass.
"Bella!" I heard the chief shout over to us. "Edward, I see you've met Bella the new physio!"
WTF! "Our new physio?" I couldn't believe it.
"Yeah Edward, this is Bella she's taking over from Felix."
Then it registered...Swan.
"Bella Swan?" This couldn't be a coincidence could it? Then her accent registered in my clouded brain, how many Swan's were there in North London with an American accent?
Charlie laughed, "Bella is my daughter; she's moved to England to join me and Renee and will be working as the new physio."
Well there you go... I am royally fucked!
The new physio is not only making me twitch down below just by saying my name but she is Charlie's daughter.
I sat on the team bus as far away from Bella as possible, even hearing her voice while she spoke to the others did funny things to me. I ended up sitting next to Jasper; I was also sharing a room with him tonight. Some of the players double up. I didn't mind Jasper, he was cool.
"What's up Cullen? You're looking a little flustered." He looked at me questioningly.
"Nothing Jazz, I'm good. Thought I was going to be late and that." I trailed off I didn't know what to say.
"Your rosy cheeks have nothing to do with our new physio by any chance?" The bastard smirked at me. How the fuck did he know about my reaction to Bella?!
"Don't know what you're talking about Whitlock. Are you looking forward to the game?" I changed topic, talking about Bella was making me hot again and Jasper's looks weren't helping either.
"Yeah should be a challenge." I put my headphones in my ears and turned my iPod on; I was done making small talk. I needed to chill with some music and get my head together.
Just as I was relaxing Jasper nudged me. I opened my left eye and gave him a look that said 'what the hell do you want?' He had a cheeky smile plastered across his face, this didn't bode well.
"What do you want Jazz?"
"Did you hear about Bella's plan? I know you left the changing room pretty quick so you may have missed her team talk." What team talk? Shit I had missed it!
"What did I miss?"
"She wants to see all the players individually by the end of next week. She has our files from Felix but would like to get to know us for herself and see what each of our needs are." Coughed Jazz trying to cover his sniggering. "What kind of needs are you going to tell her about Edward?"
"I don't have any needs so that should be a pretty straightforward and brief chat." I smirked back at him. Deep down inside I was worried, very worried. I didn't need Bella giving me any checkups.
"Whatever you say Edward. I've never seen you react to a chick the way you did to Bella, it was priceless. You've got it bad and you've only known her thirty minutes."
"Fuck off Jazz." I would be fine. I suddenly wasn't looking forward to sharing a room with Jazz if he was going to pull this shit all night I may kill him.
Charlie decided to tell me in a pre match chat that my one to one with Bella was after the game. So now I was stressing about the game and Bella. I need to get my head in the game; I sat at my allocated peg in the changing room watching Emmett our captain clowning around with Seth our youngest first team player. I felt sick with nerves and it wasn't because of the game. I had the pre match adrenaline pumping through me which was raring to be used but then the dread of talking to Bella alone in a room with her hands examining me mixing with it.
Get your head in the game Cullen!
"Cullen you ready to do this?" Emmett shouted over at me. I paused to see how I felt.
"Fuck yeah I am! Let's go win us some points." I shouted back.
Jazz gave me a comforting pat on the back he knew of the turmoil that was going on inside me.
The first half of the game had left the whole team frustrated, whatever we did to break West Brom down they just counteracted with their defensive stance and held us back. I was determined to break through in the second half, I didn't care if I didn't score but as long as one of us did and we won that was all that mattered.
"Come on lads, why so glum? We've still got forty-five minutes, we'll sort it out. The three points are ours today." Emmett laughed while dancing around the room. We all looked at him and laughed some even joined him. This is why he was captain, no matter how miserable the mood was in the changing room he could always lift it and get our motivation back up.
Charlie gave us a few technical pointers to see if they would help break West Brom but apart from that we were good we just needed to keep our heads in the game and continue doing what we were doing. They were bound to tire out sooner or later and we would be ready to attack when they do.
Emmett led us back onto the field; the Arsenal fans were singing and cheering us on. I loved hearing the fans sing and chant, it made me proud to be an Arsenal player and drove me to be my best for the team and fans. From the corner of my eye I was a wave of long brown hair bounce up and down, I turned to get a proper look and fuck me it was Bella cheering up on and jumping up and down on the spot. Fuck she's beautiful. I think my jaw hit the floor and I was getting hard again!
I felt a slap on my arse and before I could see who it was I heard Jazz whispering in my ear. "Edward you can gawp at Bella later, right now you need to concentrate on that goal in front of you. You know to win the game."
I shook my head to unscramble my thoughts. "I'm okay Jazz, just taken by surprise to see her like that." I coughed. God I couldn't even get the words out my mouth properly. I realised that it was uncomfortable in my shorts; I didn't need this right now. Thousands of people were in the crowd including the press and possibly millions were watching the game on TV; the last thing they needed to see was Edward Cullen running around with a boner.
"Think of your gran." Jazz was still standing next to me.
"What the fuck?"
"Your gran will get rid of your uneasiness. Before you ask you can't see anything poking at your shorts but I know you well enough to know what you're going through." He smirked at me and walked off to take his position.
I decided to take his advice and thought of my gran, low and behold my dick shrivelled up and started behaving again. Thank fuck for that!
Emmett and I finally kicked off; apparently one of the fourth officials had got delayed. If those fuckers couldn't even get to the sidelines on time how the hell did people expect them to make the right decisions? Emmett and I played the ball wide, I passed it to Seth who made a fast run forward and slid the ball through to Jazz who crossed to Ben and he finally got past the West Brom keeper and scored for us. We all ran forward and jumped on top of Ben, even Mike ran the length of the pitch and joined in before running back to his goal. The away fans erupted into an ear splitting roar of cheers and screams, it was my favourite sound on the pitch.
The game ended 1-0 to us; we ran over to the fans and thanked them for coming to the game. I ran ahead into the changing room to shower as I was having my one to one with Bella here.
I couldn't wait to get under the shower I was drenched in sweat and feeling hot from running around. I grabbed a towel from my bag, kicked off my boots, socks and shin pads before peeling my top up my back and over my head. I pulled my shorts and boxers off together before wrapping the towel around my waist, grabbing my shower gel and shampoo before heading to the shower. Once I could no longer prolong my shower anymore I grabbed my towel wrapped it around my waist and headed back to my peg to get dressed, the lads had come in and were in various stages of getting ready to head back to London.
I opened the door to the medical room.
"Bella?" I couldn't see her in the room, maybe she had decided to postpone my one to one. The thought both cheered and disheartened me.
"Edward, I'm here. Take a seat on the bed and I'll be with you in a second." Her voice sounded close but I still couldn't see her.
"Okay, erm Bella do you need a hand with anything?"
"No, no Edward I'm good thanks."
I sat on the bed with my legs hanging off the side; Bella came out of what looked like a walk in cupboard of supplies.
"I'm sorry I took so long Edward." She smiled. "That cupboard was so messy I couldn't help but tidy up and they say physio teams don't need women around!" She laughed. Her cheeks pinked a little as she did.
"Jesus Bella you shouldn't be tidying up their cupboard if they wanna leave it in a mess it's up to them."
She looked at me sheepishly. "Well I couldn't find what I needed so the only option I had was to tidy up. Anyway I want you to life down on your back; I want to check over your muscles in your legs. Then I'm going to give you a post match massage."
Shit she was going to give me a massage...
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Hike through unique, abandoned train track scenery, tunnels, and trestles just outside of Timber, Oregon. The trailhead GPS Grid Coordinates are 45°42′16.26″N 123°24′40.58″W.
If you are craving adventure and exploration in a unique hiking setting, then you have come to the right place! This is a hike where every time you turn a corner your eyes light up with excitement and your imagination runs wild. Be forewarned though…if you fear cold, dark, and creepy abandoned train tunnels, this hike is not for you. If you fear extreme heights over abandoned train trestles, this hike is not for you. However, if you're ready to experience a unique hike that leaves a lasting impression, read on!
To get to the trailhead (Located in the Tillamook State Forest) from Portland Oregon, take US 26 west for 36 miles to the Timber Junction and then turn left onto Timber Road. Drive 3 miles to the town of Timber and turn right onto Cochran Road. The pavement will end in a half mile. You'll pass Reeher's Camp at 5.5 miles; stay left just after that, then go right at a junction at 6.6 miles. At 9.6 miles, go left onto another unsigned road, then at 9.7 take the far-left road at a three-way intersection. Park at 0.1 mile ahead, just before the road crosses the train tracks. There are no facilities onsite and there is no trailhead fee required.
From the parking area step onto the abandoned train tracks and begin hiking west. Yes, for a very large portion of this hike, you are walking directly on the train tracks that have been abandoned for nearly a decade. The tracks are in complete disrepair and are beautify becoming reclaimed into the earth.
You will have been hiking for about 15-20 minutes through a forested environment when a non-stop sequence of incredible features present themselves one after another!
First up, you'll need to watch your footing as the train tracks that you're walking on suddenly become suspended high above ground. What's actually occurring is the earth under the tracks is completely washed out, usually from a flooded tributary creek. Be careful, and find a suitable way around the suspended tracks on the high ground.
After a few suspended train tracks, you'll quickly come up on "Tunnel #24". Have your camera ready and more importantly have your flashlight ready! Make your way through the tunnel without being too creeped out. Next up is the "Big Baldwin Train Trestle". Before crossing, look for the really cool abounded water tanker on your left. Next, slowly and cautiously make your way across the trestle. Use extream care while capturing your selfies!
Carrying onward you'll see some more suspended train tracks and now they are getting longer and they're getting suspended higher in the air! You can always find some descent ground to get around them on the high side.
Next up you'll converge on "Tunnel #25". Employ your flashlight once again to safely make your way through. Once on the other side you will go straight onto the impressive curved "Wolf Creek Train Trestle". Once again, use caution and watch your step.
Moving forward you'll once again be walking through a forested scene. You'll be able to see and hear the Upper Salmonberry River downslope to your right. Most hikers conclude this hike at the 5 mile mark designated by a sitting bench and a posted mile marker sign of 804. That's a designation of 804 rail miles from San Francisco. If you continue on for another mile you'll see another pair of smaller tunnels, "#26 and #27". Once you're ready to return, head back the way you hiked in and enjoy all the sights again!
It's very important to note that this unique hike is not an actual trail that is maintained by any agency. The only work it receives is by occasional volunteer work. The train tracks, tunnels, and trestles themselves are private property. They are owned by the Port of Tillamook. The Port of Tillamook recognizes that this is a known hike that experienced hikers use. They allow hiking on their property as a "use at your own risk" policy. Additionally, funding and planning is currently in the works to convert this unofficial user trail into a legitimate State of Oregon hiking trail.
As always, please make sure to practice "leave no trace" principles. Remember to pack all your hiking essentials and to properly layer your clothing during the cold season.
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Pack List
- Hiking Boots
- Day Pack
- Flashlight
- Water
- High Calorie Snacks
- Hiking Stick
- Camera
- Sunscreen
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9 months ago
Worth Every Step!
A friend and I went on a rainy Thursday. There wasn't a soul out there but us. There truly is something around every corner! Breathtaking sites, clean woodsy air, creepy tunnels and exciting trestles to cross! We used the gps to get there and it was super easy. The fog came in and made for some great photos.
11 months ago
Worth Finding!
This hike is difficult to find, but once you find it, it's worth the effort! Easy, flat hike with tunnels, trestles, and train tracks. It was so quiet when I went (only saw one other person on the trail) and it felt so removed, private, and hidden. It's not often I can go on a hike that feels so untouched. There are a few spots where footing can be tricky (since the tracks are so overgrown) but the entire hike is absolutely gorgeous.
11 months ago
I enjoyed this hike, it was definitely unique. Fun to explore and take pictures on the bridges. Tunnels are way cool. Had no problem finding the trailhead. However, I give it 4 stars for how busy it was (apparently family day on the railway) and how dirty it was. Trash everywhere!! Dirty diapers, toilet paper, pop bottles, food wrappers and dog poop. Please follow leave no trace principles and stop ruining this otherwise beautiful hike!
11 months ago
Great place to hike and take unique photos
This hike is a hidden gem with very unique photo opportunities. It is very enjoyable that the hike is very flat and not crowded. If you bring a dog be very careful crossing the train trestle.
After 6 miles
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about 1 year ago
Great easy going hike - almost flat but shaded and cool in the early morning (90s this weekend). We did about 4 miles out and 4 miles back - 8 miles total.
about 1 year ago
Hidden And Worth The Search
Besides the hard to find nature of this trail, this trail gets 5 stars because of the sheer beauty involved. I highly recommend this to anyone except those scared of heights. Worth the drive!
about 1 year ago
Nice, Easy Walk.
It was hard to find because of all of the side logging roads, but after I found it, it was awesome. I recommend GPSing it rather than trying to follow the instructions on this guide because there is so many new roads because of logging up their and you'll be confused.
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