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Satori Komeiji
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Posted on 2012-04-01 01:25:17 AM
Once again it's the first day of a new month; this means it's time to introduce the selected member and staff member. This time it's
Ludus and Ersanio
Ludus is a good GFX artist, and he also helpped with the SMWCP2 project; not to mention he's also a nice person in general. Ersanio has been here for a long time, he's been working as a staff member for four years and became an administrator a year ago; he's been working hard all this time and he definitely deserves some recognition.
As always, the interviews were conducted by myself and Camerin.
Originally posted by My interview with Ludus
1. What got you into SMW hacking?
Since i started playing games, i wanted to create my own. But never knew how. until the day i found a kaizo hack video on youtube. I asked myself how it was created, and soon found the "SMW Hack" keyword, googled it and i'm here. SMWCentral was always a good place to me, i've met some really nice users, and it changed my life, really, it can sound silly, but it made me have a different vision of games, and helped me to develop a stronger affection to them. It also made me notice that i have to work with games, that's why i'm coursing a game course at an university nearby.
2. Are you working on a SMW hacking project right now? If so, please tell us a bit about it.
Yep, i'm working on one. Eternal Oblivion's the name, it was called Pacheco Project back then, although it never gone far from the planning states. I plan to make this rather unique in the gameplay field, and have some nice little new moves for the main character, Pacheco. Another point i got some thinking around is the plot, that i think it's turning out pretty good, i also plan on using this plot with much more content to the GAME itself. I also will have the help of some great hackers on this one, 1UpDudes, GN and Underway formed a team with me. Hopefully we will start doing something soon ;)
3. Why did you decided to specialize in GFX creation?
The first GFX i ever made was the frames for Pacheco, After that, i wanted to make my works more unique and tryed my hands at a grassland tileset, I am working with graphics since then.
I've got fascinated with Pixel art in general, and i've learned tons with tutorials over the net. i still want to grow much more in this field. What can i say? I love to make those little .bins :3
4. Apart from drawing GFX, you seem to have skills in drawing. Can you describe your experience with drawing in general?
Well, to create is an art that i appreciate a lot, and so i found that drawing is a good way to do that, so i decided to draw, and i liked that. I've never took any classes, just books and tutorials helped me improving my work. I still think i'm not that good in this area, even though my friends say i'm good at drawing. I also find some difficulties into picking my ideas and put them on paper, they never appear as i planned them. Rarely i make something look right, but yeah, living and learning, i'll soon be better at this.
5. Part of your activity seems to be focused on SMWCP2. Tell me about your experience with the project.
I'm having a good time with it, even though i dropped my activity on this to almost 0% this past weeks. People seem to be working hard for it to be a good hack in the end, and i like to see this kind of teamwork. The leading of the project seem to be on the right track since the begining too. Can't tell much more since i lost activity on this, but i wish i could finish everything i said i would be doing for this project, but it seems it will not be done anytime soon :/
6. I can see, by your activity in contest and collabs, that you have an interest for level designing. What are your thoughts about level design in general, and how do you define it?
Level design have to be fun. Simple as that, actually, simple is the word. A level don't need to have tons of information on screen at the same time, it dont have to be overfilled with details and sprites, it have to be simple and have an natural simetry of shapes in the landmasses, i can point -Super "Mario" World- as a true example of good level design, it's simple, and it's impossible to stop playing it when you start it. When i first started doing levels, lot's of users told me it was hard, it had interesting concepts, but it was hard. At first i was ignoring those things, but with time i learned to listem to them and improve my level design. Its not yet perfect, but i'm working on that.
Originally posted by Camerin's interview with Ersanio
1. How did you first discover SMWC, and what prompted you to stay?
A couple of 'events' linked together caused me to discover SMWCentral.
When I was little, in my early childhood, Super Mario World was my favourite game. Whenever I would stay sick home, I'd start the SNES and play Super Mario World. I discovered most of the secrets in SMW amongst my family (including Soda Lake), and also a glitch in that final Forest of Illusion level (with the enemies encapsulated in bubbles). Of course, I was curious if there were other glitches around, so I started looking around youtube. That's where I found a video of a hack with Lunar Magic applied on it. At first I didn't know what was going on, but after reading the comments which were all like "LUNAR MAGIC!! FAEK", I decided to look it up.
I was amazed when I saw Lunar Magic and its screenshots. "Being able to make levels for my favourite game? Awesome!" I happened to have a SMW ROM lying around, and downloaded Lunar Magic from FuSoYa's site. I made suckish levels at first of course (lava mixed with water tiles, woo), but I was curious in this "ExGFX", so I looked it up. I ended up at Megaman765's ExGFX video tutorial, and from there I ended up at SMWCentral ("Download ExGFX from SMWCentral etc etc blah blah").
When I visited SMWCentral I was like... I don't remember actually but I'm sure I was infatuated. SMW hacking became my main activity during my free time.
Super Mario All-Stars was also my favourite game, especially Super Mario Bros. 3. After discovering that SMB3 music patch and ExGFX, I decided to make a SMB3-themed hack (
old thread
). I came across a problem where the keyhole was playing the doomship theme. That made me join SMWCentral, to ask a question about it. I think Bad Luck Man was the very first person ever to help me. :D
I decided to stay mainly because I liked hacking, but that has slowly changed over the past few years. Now I stay mainly because of my friends. Shame that my first closest friends have disappeared (except for 2 of them or so), though.
2. You have had around four years of experience on staff, and one year as an Administrator. How have you enjoyed your time as a leader on SMWC?
When I first became a staff member, it was because of that "staff application" event. I first decided to go for a "global moderator" and got over 50 votes, but I decided to stay local after all. 50 votes is admin-worthy, by the way. Also, I've been considered a local mod -before- the staff applications (when smkdan, FPI and Mattrizzle were promoted), heheh.
I decided to bring Advanced SMW Hacking (now ASM & Related Topics) in shape, and do section moderation. I started off with a few sections, then slowly added a few more sections to my duty. Eventually I got promoted to global moderator. I forgot how, or why. Was it because I bugged SNN? I forgot. At that point, I was slowly getting tired of section moderation.
Then after
some time, I finally became an administrator. I don't have much to say about adminship. I guess the main thing I've done as an admin is IP ban people. Also, I stopped section moderating after becoming an admin, I left it up to the other mods. I am involved in some way though - I tell the staff members to hurry up when I notice a section is piling up.
I also feel responsible for keeping the staff team together. I don't like getting involved in other people's business, but sometimes I just feel obligated to solve 'internal' problems (which is very rare but still occurs). In that case I just tell them to contact me whenever there's something up. I guess you could say my job is mainly behind-the-scenes stuff.
Kieran once offered me a position higher than an Administrator, but I refused, thinking I wasn't competent enough.
I've enjoyed being a staff member on the Central. It really felt like I was contributing to the site directly. I also had cases where I befriend people who I warned for breaking the rules before.
3. I notice that you are on Skype often. How much would you say you enjoy talking with site members? Are there people on SMWC whom you would consider 'friends'?
I'm on skype often, yeah. I chat with my friends on the central often, but not only on skype. I'm also frequently on MSN and IRC. I barely have a vocal conversation with SMWC members on skype though. I guess the people I've
to a lot are Crystal King, Aqualakitu and Blackeagle766. I'm pretty shy, you know? :P
I usually don't message Centralites on MSN or skype, unless they're a very close friend of mine. I probably give off an impression of "idling forever". I barely start conversations. Conversations only start when people talk to me first.
On IRC I usually join some discussions, or just slap people (my friends) with a music. Whenever I'm conversing, I'm generally friendly unless someone's deliberately trying to provoke me, or is simply being stupid. I don't bite people when they talk to me for the first time~
There are many people on the Central who I consider friends, and I have a few close friends as well. My conversations with my closest friends get to the point of getting really personal with no regards to privacy at all. That's how much I trust them.
4. What is your fascination with Munchers? You have created two Muncher-centered hacks and make a lot of Muncher jokes. What is it about those things that you like so much?
I'm not that fascinated with munchers, really. I like munchers, but I'm not like "They are the most kawaii hUnk creatures of the Mario Universe". I barely make muncher-jokes as well. I guess me liking munchers became some sort of a stereotype now. Then again, everyone has their favourite Mario enemy, right?
I guess it's something which started as a result of hack moderation. People found munchers ugly and all because of crappy hacks which abused them. When I was playing through SMB3 for the 283734th time, I realized that World 7-7 was using munchers as that level's gimmick, so I decided to take that idea and make it into a hack. It was a success, apparently. Heh. I find munchers very easy to work with for some reason.
Only muncher joke I make is tossing munchers at random people on the IRC, although that's rare.
5. Overall, what are your feelings on your future here at SMWC? Will you stay on as Administrator, or do you forsee real life becoming more time-consuming?
I'm not sure how long I will stay as an administrator. Sometimes I feel the need to take a break. If I ever plan to take a break from adminship, I guess you could replace "break" with "resigning".
I'm pretty sure life will catch up at some point. Undoubtly, I'll have to leave SMWC someday, either because of life, or because of me getting tired of it. I can't see the latter happening anytime soon, though.
Life will be pretty busy, because I'm studying in a college now. I have to say, I both hate and love college. Love, because I'm pretty much building my future there. Hate, because it's taking up so much time and is my #1 cause of stress. After next week, I'll start working on a 10-week college project. I wonder how it will affect my activity.
Sometimes I simply wonder what it is like to be a normal member again.
Last edited on 2012-04-01 01:32:29 AM by
Satori Komeiji
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Posted on 2012-04-01 02:13:11 AM
Congratz to both of you guys
First one to post XD
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Posted on 2012-04-01 03:35:11 AM
At least this wasn't an April Fools Joke.
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Posted on 2012-04-01 06:58:24 AM
Woah, congrats Ludus and Ersan! It's nice to read how they both got to SMWC. Well, I can't say anything than great job. :>
Barkley Kringle
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Posted on 2012-04-01 07:33:56 AM
Congrats to both Ludus and Ersanio! You guys both deserved it!
Ersanio don't get too drunk
Last edited on 2012-04-01 08:05:13 AM by
Barkley Kringle
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Posted on 2012-04-01 09:08:38 AM
Congrats to both of you, Ludus and Ersanio! You both did deserved it.
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Posted on 2012-04-01 09:19:03 AM
I'm amazed because a brazilian is the member of the month. But really, Ludus, you deserved it. You have awesome skills in drawning and is very cool and friendly, but unfortunatelly I yet never really talked to you :/
And you, Ersanio, you're awesome! I like when you're the DJ of the radio.
Congrats for you both, you deserved it!
Bah Humblood
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Posted on 2012-04-01 09:59:25 AM
Really interesting interviews this month.
Originally posted by Ersanio
Kieran once offered me a position higher than an Administrator, but I refused, thinking I wasn't competent enough.
Saint Pokey
Overly Absent Caffiecraft Staff Member
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Posted on 2012-04-01 11:29:14 AM
You know what'd be hilarious? If tomorrow, they just were like 'Lol not really. The real members of the month are...'
Actually, I'd feel really bad for Ludus and Ersan.
Satori Komeiji
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Posted on 2012-04-01 11:41:45 AM
Actually, I was thinking on making an April fools joke with this and say the members of the month were Arbe and Kaeru, but I didn't do it because I thought it would be too obvious.
So yeah, Ludus and Ersanio are the real members of the month, there is no April fools joke here...or is there?
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Posted on 2012-04-01 12:15:25 PM
Originally posted by aj6666
So yeah, Ludus and Ersanio are the real members of the month, there is no April fools joke here...or is there?
For a second I thought the real winner was actually
Anyway congratulations to both of you great people!
christmas leic-tree-on
Mega Man
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Posted on 2012-04-01 12:27:25 PM
Ludus is one of the better graphics artist here, and i was expecting him to be the MoTM. As for Ersanio, i was surprised that he
SOTM yet. Congratulations to both
Last edited on 2012-04-01 12:42:25 PM by
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Posted on 2012-04-01 01:42:28 PM
Congratulations to both Ludus and Ersanio!
Originally posted by Ersanio
Kieran once offered me a position higher than an Administrator, but I refused, thinking I wasn't competent enough.
This interests me. I guess Kieran was thinking of giving Ersanio database access or something?
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Posted on 2012-04-01 04:38:41 PM
Kuribo Mario
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Posted on 2012-04-01 04:42:31 PM
Originally posted by System
You're back!
Now I can finally remove your submitted files while giving you a purple name colour instead of a brown one.
On-topic: Congratulations, Ersanio and Ludus.
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Posted on 2012-04-01 04:49:15 PM
Originally posted by Roy
Now I can finally remove your submitted files while giving you a purple name colour instead of a brown one.
I... wait, what?
Barkley Kringle
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Posted on 2012-04-01 05:23:09 PM
Originally posted by System
Holy what you're still around.
Also S.N.N. is a dirty fucking liar for saying you committed suicide.
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Posted on 2012-04-02 10:32:25 AM
Congrats ludus n' ersan!
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Posted on 2012-04-05 04:52:51 PM
Congratulations to both Ludus and Ersanio.
I think both of you deserved it, I reckon.
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A Study to Evaluate the Results of Facial Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Patients Who Have Suffered Traumatic Injury (BTI)
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Injuries resulting in facial trauma are common, and can have devastating consequences on your quality of life. While the facial bones can often be reconstructed, physicians strive to find better ways to accurately restore injured facial features.
In this clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense, the investigators are evaluating how effectively fat grafting can restore facial features, and how the filling effect of the fat graft lasts over time in participants with visible facial injuries. All procedures for this research study will be performed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Condition |
Facial Injuries Adipose Tissue |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | Structural Fat Grafting for Craniofacial Trauma |
- The volume and contour of the fat graft site. [ Time Frame: as assessed 7-21 days, 3 months and 9 months post op. ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Quality of life measures [ Time Frame: as assessed by 7-21 days, 3 months and 9 months post op. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
During the Fat grafting reconstructive surgery the PI and /or Co-investigator will obtain a portion of the fat (lipoaspirate) approximately 20-30 ccs specimen will be collected as a research sample. If the participant refuses to give consent for this sample, they will not be able to participate in the main clinical trial. The sample will remain under the oversight of Plastic Surgery Lab Co-Investigator and examined for cellular information in the Plastic surgery lab at the University of Pittsburgh.
Estimated Enrollment: | 20 |
Study Start Date: | September 2009 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | October 2014 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | April 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
The purpose of this research is to evaluate how well the filling effect of the fat remains over time. A person's own fat may be used to improve the appearance of the body by moving it from an area where it is less needed. This is called fat grafting, and it is a common procedure, performed approximately 65,000 times by plastic surgeons in the United State last year. The fat is usually taken from the thighs or abdomen with a small liposuction tube and then moved to an area that has lost volume or fullness due to aging, trauma, surgery, birth defects, or other causes. Typically, the transferred fat results in an increase in volume of the body site being treated.
Fat grafting is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a person's own fat may be used to improve the appearance of the body by moving it from an area where it is less needed. The fat is usually taken from the thighs or abdomen with a small liposuction tube and then moved to an area that has lost shape or fullness due to injury. This procedure is performed through very small incisions that allow a hollow tube to pass through.
Fat grafting is a common cosmetic and reconstructive procedure. It was performed approximately 65,000 times by plastic surgeons in the United States last year. Typically, the transferred fat results in an increase in volume and shape of the body site being treated. The investigators believe this clinical technique of fat grafting could be of significant benefit to patients with facial injuries. The fat grafting procedure being performed in this trial is considered to be research, but not an experimental procedure.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Men and women who are in the civilian, active duty or former members of the United States Military may be eligible. Research candidates, who have suffered facial trauma, and are at least 3 months since the initial facial injury will be evaluated. Prior surgery of the face or skull does not prevent participation in this study, as fat grafting is often used as a procedure to further improve the results after other surgical procedures.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 18 years or older and able to provide informed consent
- Have suffered injury resulting in craniofacial volume defects which could be treated with a graft volume of between 5 and 150 cc of lipoaspirate
- Be at least 3 months post-injury or post-surgery (from trauma procedures) so that acute edema is resolved
- Volume defects are covered by intact skin and do not communicate with oral cavity or sinuses
- The three dimensional geometry of the volume defects would allow for treatment with lipoaspirate injection that in a manner that at least two distinct treated areas could be discerned on gross examination and radiographically (e.g. treated regions are on opposite sides of the face, on lower face versus upper face, or separated by a bony landmark such as zygoma. This would include the ability to treat an uninjured contralateral region with lipoaspirate in order to obtain symmetry.
- Willing and able to comply with follow up examinations, including radiographic studies -
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age less than 18 years
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Craniofacial defects intended for treatment have open wounds or communicate with oral cavity or sinus (note: presence of such a defect in the setting of another defect(s) that meets treatment criteria will not exclude the patient from participating).
- Active infection anywhere in the body
- Diagnosed with cancer within the last 12 months and /or presently receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment
- Known coagulopathy
- Pregnancy -
Contact: Carlynn Jackson Graves, BS | 412-864-2581 | email@example.com |
Contact: Nancy E McCormick, MS | 412-864-2583 | firstname.lastname@example.com |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
University of Pittsburgh | Recruiting |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213 | |
Contact: Carlynn R. Jackson Graves, BS 412-864-2581 email@example.com | |
Contact: Nancy E McCormick, MS 412-864-2583 firstname.lastname@example.com | |
Principal Investigator: J. Peter Rubin, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Kacey Marra, PhD | |
Sub-Investigator: Christine Fisher, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Barton Branstetter, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Gretchen Haas, PhD | |
Sub-Investigator: Patsy Simon, RN, BS | |
Sub-Investigator: Carlynn Jackson, BS | |
Sub-Investigator: Nancy McCormick, BS, MS | |
Sub-Investigator: Diana Ross, MSN, RN | |
Sub-Investigator: Tara Grahavoc, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Diana Mermon, MS | |
Sub-Investigator: Chad Purnell, BS | |
Sub-Investigator: Ronald Bossert, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Sydney Coleman, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Spencer A Brown, PhD |
Principal Investigator: | Joseph Peter Rubin, MD | Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Faculty appointment-McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine |
Responsible Party: | J. Peter Rubin, MD, Principal Investigator, University of Pittsburgh |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01345591 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | W911QY-09-R-0030 |
Study First Received: | April 14, 2011 |
Last Updated: | March 19, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board United States: Federal Government |
Keywords provided by University of Pittsburgh:
BTI Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Battle-injured (BI) Facial Trauma |
Fat Grafts Autogenous Fat Transfers (AFT) Wounded warriors |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Facies Facial Injuries Disease Attributes |
Pathologic Processes Craniocerebral Trauma Wounds and Injuries |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on December 18, 2013

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Nick Knight, Alex Fury, Anna Trevelyan and Lily Allen
Sep 8 2013
For the A/W 2013 'Power Women' issue of The Independent Magazine, Nick Knight photographs a new all–female army of Social Media-Moguls – Lily Allen, Ig...
Nick Knight, Tom Wandrag, Kev Stenning and Brian Dowling
Behind the Screens
Aug 12 2013
In line with SHOWstudio's commitment to opening up the process of fashion image-making, we're giving viewers a peek into Nick Knight's post production ...
Gary Aspden
Adidas Spezial
Jul 18 2013
In celebration of the democratic nature of sportswear, Adidas-addict Gary Aspden teamed up with other committed trainer collectors to create a pioneeri...
Kathryn Ferguson, Phoebe Frangoul, Bella Freud, Caryn Franklin, Sharmadean Reid, Jo Ratcliffe and Zaha Hadid
Mar 7 2013
Selfridges and filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson join forces to celebrate International Women's Day with a dynamic short that showcases inspirational female r...
Stephen Jones, Celia Birtwell and Marian Newman
Finger Painting
Feb 4 2013
Having selected the wonderful Stephen Jones as curator for their next issue, A Magazine teams with SHOWstudio to give you an exclusive peak into the mi...
Alice Hawkins
Alice's Adventures
Feb 1 2013
Explore Alice Hawkins' magical world with these exclusive scans. Taken from the photographer and filmmaker's personal creative diaries, the pages featu...
Betony Vernon and Lou Stoppard
The Boudoir Bible
Jan 29 2013
Armed with a selection of her beautifully crafted sex objects, Betony Vernon visited SHOWstudio to talk about her new book, 'The Boudoir Bible', with L...
Carine Gilson
Flora: Carine Gilson
Nov 21 2012
The final instalment in our 'Flora' series of LiveStudios sees lingerie couturier Carine Gilson take up residence at SHOWstudio on 4 and 5 December to ...
Piers Atkinson, Jessica Broas, Lizzie McQuade, Rosie Beard, Philip Dunn and Kim Howells
Flora: Piers Atkinson
Nov 12 2012
Milliner and renowned flower fan Piers Atkinson is the second creative to join SHOWstudio for a residency as part of our 'Flora' season. 'The Language ...
Claire Barrow and Faris Badwan
Flora: Claire Barrow
Nov 7 2012
Young London-based designer Claire Barrow and The Horrors' leading man Faris Badwan join SHOWstudio for 'Petal', the first LiveStudio of our 'Flora' se...
Ruth Hogben and Kanye West
Lost in the World
May 4 2012
Filmmaker Ruth Hogben collaborates with award-winning musician Kanye West to create a film for his single Lost in the World. The song, which features J...
Matthew Williams and Jake Davis
#Screen Tests
Apr 3 2012
'#Screen Tests' is a film short, inspired by Andy Warhol's screen-tests and featuring New York based electric rapper A$AP Rocky. Created by filmmaker J...
Liberty Ross, Ruth Hogben, Daphne Guinness, Marie Schuller, Lily Donaldson, Marti Domination, Rei Nadal, Poppy de Villeneuve, Ellie Grace Cumming, Betony Vernon, Asia Argento, Anna Trevelyan, Amanda Harlech, Polly Borland, Dasha Zhukova, Lou Stoppard, Susannah Frankel, Stephanie LaCava, Erica Schreiner, Emma Forrest, Valerie Steele, Caryn Franklin, Aimee Mullins, Harriet Walker, Luci Schroder, Becky Conekin, Emer O'Toole, Roberta McGrath, Erika Eiffel, Alice Hawkins, Alison Bancroft, Katharine K. Zarrella, Victoria Turk and Tom Guinness
Fashion Fetish
Mar 22 2012
Alongside the 2012 SHOWstudio Shop exhibition 'Selling Sex', SHOWstudio launches 'Fashion Fetish,' a series of fashion films, performances, multi-media...
Karmaloop TV
Express Yourself
Mar 13 2012
Shot on location in New Orleans with 'bounce' artist Nicky Da B and a host of Nola's best poppers - including previous Nick Knight collaborator Quack -...
Karlie Kloss
Phonecarte: Karlie Kloss
Feb 19 2012
Giving a unique insider's view on the Autumn/Winter 2012 Paris collections, American supermodel Karlie Kloss phones home from les defiles, leaving voic...
Harold Offeh and Eloise Calandre
In Your Face: Harold Offeh and Eloise Calandre
Feb 3 2012
Contemporary artists Harold Offeh and Eloise Calandre collaborate to explore concepts of portraiture and its capacity to challenge and provoke. Using t...
Marie Schuller, Matthew Williams and Andrea Gelardin
In Your Face: Interviews - Marrakech International Film Festival
Dec 23 2011
Featuring world-renowned cinema figures including Forrest Whitaker, Terry Gilliam and Marco Bellocchio, the 2011 Marrakech International Film Festival ...
Nick Knight, Marie Schuller and Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung, Centre Stage
Dec 19 2011
Captured on camera during Nick Knight's shoot for Vogue China in 2009, this film showcases an exclusive interview with Chinese actress, composer and ph...
Vito Acconci, Dinos Chapman, Bernard-Henri Lévy, Nicolas Niarchos and Craig McDean
In Your Face: Interviews
Dec 9 2011
A twist on the coaxing, cajoling tradition of interviewing prevalent in art and fashion journalism, our 'In Your Face' interview series pits interviewe...
Ruth Hogben, Gareth Pugh, Val Garland, Matthew Stone and Katie Shillingford
Gareth Pugh for M.A.C
Nov 27 2011
Fashion maverick Gareth Pugh collaborates with fashion film director Ruth Hogben on this film to unveil his first make-up range, created with M.A.C. A ...
Stephanie LaCava, Alex Fury, Timothy Long, Lou Stoppard, Anders Christian Madsen, Jessica Bumpus and Ana Kinsella
Behind The Seams
Nov 18 2011
Unpicking the intricacies of the contemporary fashion world, 'Behind The Seams' explores the ideas, inspirations and individuals shaping the landscape ...
Nick Knight, Naomi Campbell, Liberty Ross, Gareth Pugh, Kanye West, Ruth Hogben, Nicola Formichetti, Daphne Guinness, Stephen Jones, Raquel Zimmermann, Val Garland, Simon Foxton, Sam McKnight, Lily Donaldson, Marie Schuller, Maarten van der Horst, Ming Xi, Tim Blanks, Terence Koh, Simon Costin, Sibling, Shun Watanabe, Rei Nadal, Ryan McGinley, Nasir Mazhar, Matthew Williams, Lily Cole, Kim Jones, Karlie Kloss, Jun Takahashi, Jen Brill, Jay Massacret, Jac, Hayward, Hahn-Bin, Gary Card, Freja Beha Erichsen, Erin O'Connor, Erdem, Edward Enninful, Craig McDean, Cathy Horyn, Carine Roitfeld, Boudicca, Anna Trevelyan, Alice Rawsthorn, Alexander Fury, Alasdair McLellan, Void of Course, Alice Hawkins, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Louise Gray, Craig Lawrence, Peter Jensen, Katie Grand, Poppy de Villeneuve, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Kaye, Atsuko Kudo, Katy England, Christopher Kane, Christopher Shannon, Roksanda Ilincic, Iris van Herpen, Phoebe English, Lou Dalton, David Koma, Eugene Souleiman, Henry Holland, Piers Atkinson, Mary Katrantzou, Michael van der Ham, Patti Wilson, Lindsey Wixson, Umit Benan, Lulu Kennedy, Rick Owens, Katie Eary, Bouchra Jarrar, Carri Munden, Fred Butler, Rupert Sanderson, David Gandy, Cara Delevingne, Camilla Morton, Judy Blame, Philip Treacy, Laura Bailey, Brix Smith-Start and Marian Newman
Fashion Mix
Nov 4 2011
SHOWstudio continues to celebrate the inextricable link between music and fashion by inviting fashion's great and good to compile their own 'greatest h...
Alice Hawkins
Museum of Costume
Oct 26 2011
Created to accompany the Antwerp Fashion Museum's 2011 exhibition 'Dreamsuits: Designs by Nudie Cohn, the Rodeo Tailor', photographer and filmmaker Ali...
Nick Knight, Stephen Jones, Carrie Scott, Pete Burns, Simone Rocha, Peter Jensen, Julie Verhoeven, Rupert Sanderson, Carlo Brandelli, Roland Mouret, Mary Katrantzou, Alexia Wight, Henry Krokatsis and Keith Tyson
Café Conversations
Sep 22 2011
As part of the SHOWstudio Shop exhibition 'The Café', over Autumn 2011 'Café Conversations' invites a selection of the most intriguing, exciting and in...
Nick Knight, Peter Saville, Ruth Hogben, Yohji Yamamoto, Mike Figgis, Marc Ascoli, Magda Keaney, Alice Rawsthorn, Alber Elbaz, Alex Fury, Alice Hawkins and Christie's
In Conversation
Sep 8 2011
'In Conversation' profiles fashion's leading practitioners in a series of intimate discussion films. Showcasing exclusive panel talks and one-off inter...
Walter Hugo
Reflecting The Bright Lights
Jun 28 2011
Offerings a unique twenty-first century insight into nineteenth-century photographic methods, artist Walter Hugo captures portraits of a new generation...
Nicola Formichetti, Mugler, Hayward, Giles and Craig Lawrence
Les Smokings
Jun 16 2011
Conceived as part of the SHOWstudio Shop exhibition 'Practice to Deceive: Smoke & Mirrors in Fashion, Fine Art and Film', over June and July 2011 a sel...
Nick Knight, Björk, Alexander McQueen, Ruth Hogben and Edward Enninful
To Lee, With Love, Nick
Dec 7 2010
'This film is my way of speaking about a very unique and important person who changed my life. My desire was to speak in some way about the dark and th...
Mary Katrantzou
Ce Ne Sont Pas Fleurs
Dec 6 2010
Inspired by her Spring/Summer 2011 collection 'Ceci N'est Pas Une Chambre', in December 2010 leading London designer and 2010 Swiss Textiles Award winn...
Stephen Jones
Glamour On A Budget
Dec 1 2010
Stellar British milliner and OBE Stephen Jones took up residency as part of the SHOWstudio Shop exhibition 'Florist' in December 2010. Amidst witty ban...
Nick Knight
Fashion Pioneers: Nick Knight
Nov 26 2010
On 26 November 2010 - the eve of SHOWstudio's ten year anniversary - visionary image-maker and SHOWstudio founder and director Nick Knight undertook a ...
Judy Blame
Judy Blame: In Black and White
Jun 10 2010
Legendary stylist and designer Judy Blame took up residence in the LiveStudio space, creating a unique selection of jewellery and accessories inspired ...
Ruth Hogben, Nicola Formichetti, Susanna Lau, Ross Phillips, Mary Katrantzou, Louise Goldin, Katie Shillingford, Julie Verhoeven, Erin O'Connor, Judy Blame, Harriet Walker, Hannah Murray, Emma Summerton and Edward Enninful
Mirror Mirror
Apr 29 2010
To celebrate the launch of Topshop's make-up range - and find out who really is the fairest of them all - in May 2010 SHOWstudio installed a unique mir...
Philip Treacy
Philip Treacy's Feather Salad
Mar 25 2010
On 25 March 2010, internationally acclaimed milliner and accessory designer Philip Treacy took up residence in the LiveStudio space for one day only. T...
Charlie Le Mindu
Mar 11 2010
Avant-garde hairstylist and designer Charlie Le Mindu took up residence in the LiveStudio to create a headpiece. The studio space was simultaneously de...
Antony Price and Alex Fury
Design Download: Antony Price
Feb 11 2010
Selected from Antony Price's Spring/Summer 1989 collection and dubbed 'The Macaw' by its creator, the 2009 addition to the Design Download series is a ...
Nick Knight, Alexander McQueen, Ruth Hogben and Raquel Zimmermann
Plato's Atlantis
Oct 6 2009
Under the direction of Nick Knight and with support from IMG, SHOWstudio streamed Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2010 presentation, 'Plato's Atlanti...
Nick Knight, Kate Moss, Björk, Alexander McQueen, Peter Saville, Lady Gaga, Tracey Emin and Juergen Teller
In Camera
Aug 21 2009
Launched in 2003, 'In Camera' introduced a completely new premise to the interview format. Allowing a global online audience - as well as the interview...
Gareth Pugh
Design Download: Gareth Pugh
Jul 16 2009
For the sixth installation of our pattern download series Gareth Pugh contributed the template for the trademark inflatable balloons first featured in ...
Alexander McQueen, Liberty Ross, Gareth Pugh, Stephen Jones, Daphne Guinness, Tim Blanks, Suzy Menkes, Stuart Vevers, Sølve Sundsbø, Richard Nicoll, Proenza Schouler, Penny Martin, Mary Katrantzou, Marios Schwab, Mandi Lennard, Louise Wilson, Laura Bradley, Joseph Altuzarra, Erdem Moralioglu, Erdem, David Koma, Amanda Harlech, Altuzarra, Colin McDowell, Aimee Mullins, Hywel Davies, Alex Fury, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Roksanda Ilincic, Tim Walker, Simone Rocha, Lou Stoppard, J.W. Anderson, Meadham Kirchhoff, Dylan Jones, Paul Smith, Alexandra Shulman, Iris van Herpen, Lulu Kennedy, Lucinda Chambers, Jeremy Scott and Marian Newman
In Fashion
Jun 3 2009
A constant series of exclusive and in-depth video interviews, profiling a myriad of individuals who help shape the ever-changing landscape of contempor...
Nick Knight, Rick Owens and Panos Yiapanis
Rick Owens Portrait
Apr 9 2009
An intimate portrait of Rick Owens in his own words and his own clothing, this filmic diptych explores Nick Knight's monograph of an American fashion l...
Ruth Hogben, Sarah Chatfield, Monica Elkelv, Laura Bradley and Kathryn Ferguson
Birds Eye View 2009
Apr 7 2009
Part of the 2009 Birds Eye View film festival, 'Fashion and the Moving Image' celebrates the emerging genre of fashion film. Including footage captured...
Giles and Hywel Davies
Talking Fashion Giles
Mar 12 2009
Filmed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, this 'Talking Fashion' evening brings together journalist Hywel Davies and fashion designer Giles Deacon. Pro...
Ruth Hogben, Stephen Jones, Michael Howells, Oriole Cullen, Clive Booth and Antonio Silva
Hats Off
Feb 23 2009
Coinciding with the opening of the exhibition 'Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones' at London's Victoria and Albert museum in February 2009, SHOWstudio...
Marcus Werner Hed, Louise Goldin and Alex Fury
Feb 18 2009
A ten part series exclusively filmed alongside award-winning designer Louise Goldin and team during the realisation of her Autumn/Winter 2009 collectio...
Antony Price and Alex Fury
Antony Price: For Your Pleasure
Feb 17 2009
Rock's favourite couturier, an unparalleled master of modern made-to-measure occassionwear or the most criminally overlooked designer in British fashio...
Nick Knight and Sissel Tolaas
Sep 25 2008
An ongoing collaboration with scent artist Sissel Tolaas, SHOWstudio investigates the concept of creating a fragrance on the Internet. Based on a provo...
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If the best way to predict the future is to invent it, the next best is to give it a helping hand. With this idea in mind, in 2008 SHOWstudio launched ...
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Originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, Jason studied political science and business at Valparaiso University. It was there he got his start in broadcasting, co-hosting a popular college radio show, "The Rootdown," with his fraternity brother Tom Roshar (who owes him $5 whenever anyone clicks on this page -- visit often!). Jason went on to earn his masters from Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism, with focuses on broadcasting, legal ethics and journalism.
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The San Luis Obispo County Coroner has identified the woman killed in an RV fire last night in Morro Bay as Karen Moreland, 73, of Morro Bay.
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Well, it was fun while it lasted, but my Wii U seems to have 'bricked'.
I have Nintendo Land and Zombie U and have downloaded Trine 2, a shoot em up, and an Indy type game.
I had updated the OS properly when I first booted up the console.
I was downloading Sonic Racing (full game from Euro E store) at the same time as playing Zombie U.
I made a Miiverse post about 30 mins ago, the Wii U crashed and now it won't power back on...
Well, all in all, I'm pissed off. The Console turns on, then immediately powers off. A few people have referenced this on YouTube.
Anyway, just be careful of the downloads on this system.
Now I'll have to call Nintendo, I don't even know if I'll get my purchased games back? I better do or I'll be very angry given that the console is 2 days old...
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Carlos Molina has only seven knockouts in 18 fights. Yet he still wants to entice the harder-hitting Amir Khan into a toe-to-toe fight tonight when the two square off in the super lightweight main event at the L.A. Sports Arena (on Showtime).
Molina, a John Glenn High graduate out of Norwalk, seems to believe that's his best shot at beating Khan, the former world champion who is coming off a fourth-round TKO loss to Danny Garcia in a title unification bout in July in Las Vegas.
If Molina does win, it will be the biggest victory of his career and it could bring him even bigger fights down the line.
"It's my night," Molina said. "We're going to fight right here in my city, we're going to fight in L.A, we're going to fight in the 'hood, man. So I'm going to make this a street fight.
"You can't come into my 'hood and beat me."
Don't let Molina's words fool you. He is not a trash-talker. But he has to know that Khan's psyche is fragile because of what happened in his fight with Garcia. Even though Khan has shown in other fights he can take a punch - even get hurt - and recover, he has been wearing a no-chin jacket ever since he was knocked out in the first round by Breidis Prescott in September 2008.
When Garcia stopped Khan, it seemed to solidify that in the minds of many. Khan then made a drastic move by changing trainers from Freddie Roach to Virgil Hunter, who also trains Andre Ward.
Khan and Hunter have told anybody who will listen that a set of weak whiskers is not the problem. Rather, they say it's been a lack of defensive instruction as well as Khan allowing himself to be roped into ring wars, putting himself at unnecessary risk.
"We made mistakes when we usually go in there and it's like there's no defense and jumping into a war when we don't need to have a war, and the game plan going out the window and me getting overconfident," said Khan, of England.
Khan, 26, said he would forget about game plans and worry more about aggression once things got hot. He might be able to do that with Molina since Molina is not a heavy hitter, but Khan's concern tonight will be working on the things that will get him through any fight.
"We know about the boxing arena, we're going to stick with that and we're going to stick to the skills and be smart with everything because that's what's got me this far," Khan said. "So that's why I've been working with Virgil and Virgil is a great trainer defensively as well. We've been working on a lot of new defenses, which I think will help me in this fight."
Khan said some of it has to do with being in the right spot when he unleashes some of his own lethal weaponry. And it is lethal as Khan (26-3, 18 KOs) is considered a terrific offensive fighter.
"You think after that combination what position you should be in, what position you're going to be in way before you throw a shot," said Khan, meaning he does not want to leave himself in harm's way after going on the offensive.
No, Khan said, this does not mean he is going to take away the rage from his style and become a boring defensive boxer.
"Don't get me wrong, the excitement is still going to be there," Khan said. "People want to see that Amir Khan is very exciting and they will still see that, but a very more mature fighter."
Molina isn't buying it. He says that once he starts to lay some leather on Khan that Khan will not be able to resist engaging him in an offensive onslaught.
"Yes, I think he's going to go out there with that game plan to be more defensive, but like Mike Tyson says, everybody has a game plan until you get punched in the face," Molina said. "I know Amir kind of loves to fight, so I think once we start putting those shots on him, I think he's going to be in there.
"Like I said, we're going to go to war."
Molina (17-0-1, 7 KOs) acknowledges, however, that he can't just throw caution to the wind.
"I'm willing to walk through hell and back, man," he said. "This is my shot, my opportunity, so I know I've got to be smart about it. I just can't run in there and attack a tiger."
Molina, 27, has had a nice career. But he's unknown in most parts, and the only way he can change that is to get a win tonight against a world-class fighter like Khan. Molina knows that.
"It's a huge step," he said. "This fight right here, me beating Khan, is going to catapult me to that level where everybody is going to know who I am. That's why this fight means so much to me."
It means a lot to Khan, too. A loss in this one would be a huge setback. It would also mean that changing trainers, like so many fighters do after a loss or two, was not such a brilliant idea after all.


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My husband and I had 2 great dinners while staying at the Cameo Heights Mansion. The atmosphere is very romantic & comfortable. Also the chef (Nathan) was awesome. He was very friendly and the food tasted amazing. My husbands favorite course was the smoked salmon chowder!
Had a very nice quiet dinner the food was great, service was very good. Seating is nice there are only 6 tables for four each, but that makes it a more intimate setting. You can choose from a 3 course meal plus the chef brings out a couple more little taste creations. Price for the full course meal is $60, if you want to pair wine with each course add $20, or they will price out entree's. I would recommend the Vine and Chef Nathan Carlson, very nice.
We waited too long to make dinner reservations for Cayuse weekend this year and found this restaurant with availability on OpenTable. What a find!! Even though its 25 mi. out of town, it is worth every minute. The dining room has six tables in an open dining/kitchen area. Everything is so intimate and absolutely gorgeous. You know you've got a great chef when you want to stop at the appetizers and just order 5 more for dinner!! The owners and the chef were so very personable and friendly. Mike gave us a tour of the amazing mansion after dinner (all 7 suites were booked but you can view them online), including entertainment level and pool. A TRULY MEMORABLE, REPEATABLE EXPERIENCE!! Limo service and wine tours available, too!
Outstanding. A Gem in the desert of Southeast Washington. Food was Fantastic, Service was perfect and the ambiance was great. Owner, Chef and Server were all engaging,, but they let you engage them.
Excellent food, beautiful presentation, lovely view, friendly chef, and he had hiked the Appalachian Trail in NC, my birth state!
Every course was beyond what we had expected!! Don't be afraid of the drive. Only takes 30 minutes from Hermiston. I am sure Walla Walla and The Tri Cities would take even less time to get there. Well worth it!
We had a great experience and will return often The dining is comparable to best white tablecloth restaurant The country setting is priceless
Food was excellent. Romantic setting with a beautiful senery.
It was graduation weekend at Whitman College, so reservations we difficult to find. The reviews on OpenTable led us to The Vine. Start to finish, it was a wonderful meal. The range of food, the ambience, the setting . . . it was exactly what we were looking for after a day of wine tasting.
We enjoyed the chef's incredible meals so much we cancelled our second night reservation in town and dined at The Vine two nights in a row. Two of the best meals we have ever had! Attention to detail is amazing.
Everyone should go to The Vine for that special occasion or just for a quiet evening out! The food presentation, flavors and wine parings were unequaled. We have recommended it to everyone we have seen and will be back many more times!!!
The chef here does an outstanding job. The personalized attention is what makes it really special. The recommendations were helpful and the wait staff (the owners Alan And Deanna) are more than accommodating. Worth the drive if you are from the area or out of town.
Delicious 7course dinner in thoroughly delightful, intimate b&b setting. Expertly prepared dishes, creative presentation, awesome service from chef Nathan. Perfect for celebrating our anniversary. Thank you!
We had our 43rd anniversary dinner at the Vine. The food was fabulous.....7 course meal with wine pairing for 4 of the courses in a very intimate setting overlooking the pool and apple orchard. The beautiful open kitchen area allows you to watch the chef prepare your meal and then he serves each course to you and explains the ingredients, preparation, etc. A server brought our 4 different wines to us with an explanation about each. And the food!!! How do you explain it...........meat (my husband had game hen and I had lamb chops) were cooked to perfection. Various other unusual foods for the courses.............all plated beautifully. Well worth the nearly $200 bill (includes wine, tip, etc.). Will be going back again.
Amazing food and service with a breathtaking view, would go back for sure
This was definitely an experience we enjoyed. Thank you.
All the food was outstanding and the wine pairing were wonderful. It is nice to have this level of food service here in the tri-cities. We will certainly be back. We had a great dinner. The food & presentation was fantastic.
This was one of the most memorable dinners ever! The seven-course meal, with wine pairings, was exquisitely beautiful in presentation, and truly delectable with with fresh, organic ingredients. I would recommend The Vine to any Foodie.
You do not have to stay at the Cameo Heights Mansion to eat at this great restaurant. Chef Nathan offers a 7 course pre-fixe menu with many choices to select from. All the courses are equally delicious. There is great attention paid to detail in the preparation and the presentation. Chef Nathan hand delivered each course and offered a summary of the course. Very rare these days to even see a chef.
A large dining room in an 8 bedroom mansion overlooking acres of irrigated orchards in the brown hills of Eastern Washington 5 miles west of Touchet WA. If I said that this was possibly the best meal I'd had in Touchet I guess that wouldn't mean too much... But if I said that this was probably the best meal I've had in the Walla Walla area that should mean a lot more. And it is. I won't get into details of the meal but what you have is a chef for the 6 tables who works across a counter in an open kitchen and delivers the courses to your table. And a waitress to do the rest. An extensive local wine list. The decor is a little plain but the food makes up it. Look for Oasis Rd. There's no restaurant sign. And a mansion on a bluff..
The food was fantastic, but we were a little let down on the desert. The service was amazing, the chef was very friendly, and the vine was more than willing to accommodate our special requests.
We travel a lot and this was the most fabulous food that we've ever had'! It was superbly cooked and wonderfully presented. We thoroughly enjoyed our whole experience. We ate outside and the view was terrific.
My wife found the restaurant during research for wine tasting trip to Yakima Valley. The restaurant occupies the dining room of the Bed and Breakfast with great views of the area and orchards. Even the pool below looked inviting and did not deter from the experience. We chose and indoor table due to temperatures in high 90s. We dines on Tuesday. Chef does an outstanding job with presenting a multi-course dinner at a very reasonable cost with main entries varying at least monthly. Dining room has a direct view of the kitchen area so you can see the chef in action with cooking and plating. We also ordered wine pairing which made the food even more enjoyable.
We enjoyed the total package in every way. Foods served were well prepared and with the chef bringing the dishes to the table and talking to us about each course, it was truly a special dining experience. At least two courses included or featured foods I normally would not select. Both were excellent and enjoyable. Flavors on some of the dishes were delicate and one had to pay close attention to fully enjoy them. Other dishes were quite savory and equally enjoyable. If a negative had to be offered, it was the time it took. In reality, the time was reasonable considering the seven course meal and all foods were prepared in front of us. Pairing with local wines and use of local ingredients was greatly appreciated. Great Experience.
The 7 course dinner was absolutely delicious. Every course was beautifully presented, creative and tasty. I'm not keen on fish so the chef gladly made one of the appetizers without the salmon and added a few extra items just to make it interesting. We will definitely make the 40 min trip just to have dinner there and also plan on dining there next summer when we stay at the mansion again. You can't go wrong dining here. Reasonably priced considering the quality and presentation!
We had a wine pairing dinner that was excellent. Good food, Good wine, great evening for outdoor dining, and excellent service. No worries about recommending.
Found this restaurant in research for Walla Walla. We initially used a GPS to give us a directions - bad idea. It thought we were over an hour away - not true. The GPS does not show the road off the main highway that takes you directly to the mansion. It take half the time to get to the restaurant. Well worth the drive. Chef Nathan is awesome - coming to the table to explain each course. They feature a different local winery each month to pair with the food - great idea!
Lovely place to enjoy dinner, wonderful chef and servers, and delicious dinner! EXCELLENT!!
The mood was set with 60's music, a long stem red Rose on the table, and a plate which read in chocolate -Happy 48th Anniversary. We were close to the speakers and the music were songs we knew and perfect for our setting. The 7 course meal was wonderful with chef delivery and explanation of each course. The food was wery tasty and interesting. Our meal was two hours and the full moon rose over the hill as we dined. It was a wonderful evening and the chef's assisting staff was great. Alan the owner stopped by as well. Could not have been better.....thanks to The Vine at Cameo Heights.
Our meal at The Vine was incredible! The food was delicious. Choices in each category were all very appealing and creative. The artistic touch of the chef made the meal visually beautiful. The chef is an especially talented professional. He prepared the meals in the kitchen right off the dining room and made it look easy. It wasn't; each menu item was complex. The dining room and setting are lovely. The service was efficient, pleasant and well-paced. We travel a lot and eat in many different restaurants, this was a real standout meal for us. The experience could not have been better!
Excellent Food, Excellent Service and a wonderful location. We will be back for sure. Thanks, KSD
After a great day of wine tasting in Walla Walla and heading home to Richland I made a last minute reservation at The Vine. I couldn't have planned for a better way to top off the day. This place has delicious food in a very special setting. If you are looking to impress a date or have a special dinner with friends, I highly recommend The Vine.
Regular dinner menu had variety of options, each course was quite tasty. Wine was very good also.
The food was very flavorful. Many levels of complex flavors. Only downfall was I had fish and there were a lot of bones. Great breakfasts. Bring your wallet for dinner because their 7 course dinner for two will set you back nearly $250.
My girlfriend and I went to the Vine to celebrate our September birthdays. We were warmly greated by the staff. The restaurant knew we were celebrating and wished us Happy Birthday..very nice. I had been there before and expected a menu with a variety of choices to include moderately priced wine choices. The menu, however, was a pre-determined 7 course menu. That said, the food was exquisitely prepared and presented. This is a very small, intimate restaurant so the Chef is able to bring each course to your table and explain the ingredients. You can expect to stay approximately 2-3 hours for the 7 courses. This restaurant is wonderful and a foodies delight. I would especially recommend this venue for special occasions. You will love it!
Greatly enjoyed 7 course meal. Suggested wines for pairing with meal were excellent. Ambience and friendliness of servers and owners Deanne and Alan Fielding made this dining experience a memorable one. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Not much to say other than "fantastic"! Food was impeccable! If you love to sit and relax in a low key, warm, inviting atmosphere, and have an appreciation for good food then you can't go wrong here. Everything we ate was to die for...we will surely be back!
Unique spot in the hills to the west of Walla Walla. The place is a lavish B&B. There are only a very small number of tables. The food was creative and superb -- multi-course set dinner with a couple of options. The chef, Nathan, prepared & served with the help of Vivian. We did the wine pairing, which included four quality wines. This was very good value for an outstanding dinner.
The food was fabulous. I especially loved the pumpkin bisque. It may be a bit of a drive if you are just going to dinner, but it would be worth it for a nice quiet, romantic dinner.
We visited for our 26 year anniversary, the food was VERY good, the atmosphere was wonderful, it was a memorable experience, thanks for the great time.
.........in a romantic setting. Absolutely worth every bit of the price. We'll be back at least three times a year.
Everything at the Cameo Heights Mansion is a thought out detail, including the dining experience at the vine, the meal was so interesting and absolutely delicious. The waitress was spot on with every detail. The most amazing part of the meal for me was the pumpkin, langoustine bisque. I don't think I'll ever stop raving about it. Breakfast was absolutely charming and delicious!


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BACKGROUND: Researchers at the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab are working with industry to try to reduce fuel consumption from air conditioning use in cars and trucks, by improving the comfort level inside the cars in a variety of new ways. The team at NREL has already demonstrated that car seats with a little fan inside can improve a vehicle's fuel economy while improving passenger comfort. That's because ventilated seats keep drivers and passengers cooler, so they need less air conditioning to be comfortable. The NREL estimates that if all passenger vehicles had ventilated seats, it would result in a 7.5 percent reduction in the use of fuel by the air conditioning system, saving an estimated 552 million gallons of fuel each year.
OTHER STRATEGIES: The researchers are also testing such options as reflective glass insulation, different seat materials, and modifying the angle of the air flow. They are conducting the tests with a "human thermal comfort manikin" named ADAM. ADAM is a surface sensor shaped like a human body that measures heat loss. ADAM is a test dummy that can "sweat" and "shiver" to simulate the internal heat systems in the human body and how a body changes in response to heat or cool. This data is fed into a computer, which can use it to predict human thermal comfort based on these simulated "skin temperature" measurements.
HOW A/C WORKS: An air conditioner works on the same principle as a refrigerator, without the insulated box. Freon gas (or a similar refrigerant) is compressed, causing it to heat up and its pressure to rise. The hot gas runs through a set of coils, dissipating its heat so that it condenses into a liquid. The now-liquid Freon runs through a special valve that causes it to evaporate back into cold, low-pressure gas, and this cold gas runs through another set of coils. Because heat always flows from a hotter to a colder region or object, the gas will absorb heat and thereby cool down the surrounding air.
COOL CARS: All cars come with a built-in cooling system. That's because gasoline engines are quite inefficient at converting chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of that energy (70 percent) is converted into heat. The cooling system keeps the engine from overheating by transferring the heat into the air.
IEEE-USA, and the Acoustical Society of America, contributed to the information contained in the TV portion of this report.


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The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has just consulted, for a second time, on the duty to survey and manage asbestos in commercial buildings. Because, uniquely, this is a second consultation, it is expected that the key points of the final regulation and HSC approved code of practice, will differ little from those now proposed. It is expected to become law by 2004. The proposed new regulation, and approved code of practice, will cover only 2 million commercial premises out of an estimated total of 4.4 million buildings that may contain asbestos. The pressure must be maintained, by the trade unions and others, to get all buildings and homes containing asbestos surveyed and managed. The more responsible local councils are already surveying all their properties for asbestos and removing or managing the asbestos they find. Trade unions must push for this to be the case for all councils. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) admits that It is known that of the over 5,000 asbestos-related deaths each year, one in four are building workers. The HSC claim that new regulations will save around 3,800 deaths during the next 100 years. There will be the usual problems of lack of enforcement and low fines with these new regulations. Also, it has not yet been decided whether the HSE or local council Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) will enforce these regulations. Either way, it is vital that trade union safety representatives make their employers aware of them now, if the true savings from asbestos-related diseases are to be realised in this century. The Proposed Regulations and Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)In summary the new asbestos Regulations, and HSC Approved Code of Practice (ACoP), will require the owner/renter of any commercial premises:
Consultation with Safety RepresentativesBy law, trade union safety representatives must be consulted by their employer, in good time, about the way in which the survey is to be conducted and what is to be done as a result of the survey. The accompanying Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) to the new asbestos regulations will make this quite clear in several ways: In practice, trade union safety representatives will be essential in ensuring that these regulations are applied effectively and thus save lives. Responsibility of employer/owner/renter of premisesThe new regulations will ensure that someone is responsible for the surveying and management of asbestos in all commercial premises. In practice many employers or owners/renters of premises will employ a consultant to carry out the asbestos survey. However, the Approved Code of Practice will note that, Employing an asbestos surveyor/consultant
And, of course, the safety representative must be consulted 'in good time' about the employment of any asbestos surveyor or analyst. Surveying for asbestos is a specialist job and there is a shortage of good asbestos surveyors. The best guide to a 'good' consultant is: whether your trade union knows of them, their familiarity with the law, whether or not they are prepared to consult, meet and listen to safety reps and give details of any previous union-organised work they have completed, with the name and phone number of a safety rep to contact. The willingness to talk to safety reps is good, but not a foolproof guide to honesty, competence etc. Membership of a trade association, such as the Asbestos Removal Contractors' Association (ARCA), the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division (ACAD) of the Thermal Insulation Contractors' Association (ARCA) or even a laboratory accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) is not a guarantee of safety and good work either. But, if they are not members of these bodies, avoid them. The asbestos surveyAs the diagram above indicates, a full asbestos survey of a building can be quite an exercise! Hence the vital need for a fully qualified asbestos surveyor. The Approved Code of Practice will note the assessment should also include: warehouses, sheds, yards, outbuildings, underfloor service ducts, corridors, vertical risers, external runs of pipes and bridges - 'in fact any part of the premises where asbestos might have been used'. Fixed plant and machinery like printing machines and parts of process plant and mobile units are also included. The only exclusion is heavy trucks that may have asbestos containing brake linings and which are covered by other regulations. Any material that is thought to be asbestos should either be analysed or assumed to be asbestos. A drawing of each room or part of a premises, as near to scale as possible, should be made and it will need to include at least:
Even if the survey shows no asbestos, this should be recorded and the person(s) and methods used to survey noted, and the date of the survey. The Approved Code of Practice will note: When asbestos is found - the assessmentAsbestos of greater risk according to the draft Approved Code of Practice is that which:
It's worth repeating the HSC statement: Repair or remove the asbestos?This is sometimes a difficult decision, if there is a lot of asbestos present in a building. If the asbestos is not removed, it will have to be managed as it may deteriorate through wear and tear, maintenance activities and or fire or water damage. It will have to be removed sometime, either when it does decay, or when there is extensive refurbishment or demolition of the building. And there is always the worry factor of asbestos being present in a building and the lower value of those premises. The option to remove all the asbestos in premises should always be the first one to be considered seriously, it may be the best long-term option, although if there is damaged asbestos in a building, it should certainly be removed first. The Approved Code of Practice will say the following factors should be taken into account when deciding whether to remove or repair and manage, and gives some more discussion of their applications:
Managing any asbestos left in placeThe Approved Code of Practice will recommend the following procedures: Air samplingThe Approved Code of Practice will advise that: But the Approved Code of Practice will add, Asbestos wasteThe HSC admits that: Yet the regulations say little about the safe disposal of any asbestos that has been removed. Asbestos waste is very dangerous and can only be removed by a specially licensed contractor and disposed of at a site licensed by the Environment Agency to receive it. Further informationThere is a special page on this campaign on the HSE website, at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/index.htm Revised proposals for amendments to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations and a new supporting Approved Code of Practice, HSC Consultative Document CD 176; free Managing asbestos in premises, HSE INDG223 (rev2); free. Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials, MDHS 100, HSE (July 2001); £18 Introduction to asbestos essentials - comprehensive guidance on working with asbestos in the building and maintenance trades, HSE, HSG12; £12.50 Asbestos essentials, task manual - task guidance sheets for the building maintenance and allied trades, HSE, HSG210; £8.50 HSE publications are available from: HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2WA. Tel: 01787 881165; Fax: 01787 313995 A very useful, updated reference work for your employer to get and thus the safety representative to have access to is: Croner's Asbestos Risk Management, £131, Croner CCH Group Ltd, 145 London Road, KT2 6BR, Price £130.75, Tel. 0207 247 1175. www.croner.cch.co.uk HelpMany trade unions publish guidance and help on asbestos - check with yours. The TUC publishes material on asbestos and gives safety rep training, contact: TUC, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS. www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s Stay up to date by viewing Risks at www.tuc.org.uk/risks/ The Hazards Campaign has affiliated asbestos help and advice groups and centres up and down the country and they can often help on asbestos issues. Contact: Hazards Campaign, c/o Greater Manchester Hazards Centre, 25 New Mount Street, Manchester, M4 4DE or check the directory at www.hazardscampaign.org.uk HSE's Duty to Manage Asbestos Campaign, Brian Trevette; tel: 020 7717 6443. e-mail: brian.trevette@ hse.gsi.gov.uk. Nancy Tait's Occupational and Environmental Diseases Association (OEDA, PO Box 26, Enfield, EN1 2NT; 0208 360 8490, www.oeda.demon.co.uk) gives advice and carries out fibre analysis on lung sections at very reasonable rates. An Asbestos Exhibition is available for display at meetings, for further details contact Mick Holder at London Hazard Centre tel: 0207 794 5999, email firstname.lastname@example.com |
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Hi, I am 9+3 with my first pregnancy and I am wondering when you tell your friends and family? My husband and I tried to get pregnant for 3 years and finally it worked with the help of a fertility clinic. So far only few of my very close friends know, we didn't tell family or anyone else. Some people might guess it though, since I do not drink any alcohol any more and I do not eat certain foods. But I am so afraid that something might go wrong, I just feel like I don't want to tempt fate... Originally we wanted to tell after 12 weeks but now I learned that the prenatal screens might not be done until then (I'm not even sure what screens I really want though..) and I'm wondering now if I should wait until I know everything is really ok. But then, sometimes I am just so happy that I feel like I want to tell people and share the great news. How are you dealing with this?
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With my pregnancies, I told very close family and friends pretty quickly after finding out. I didn't tell extended family or friends/aquaintances until 12-13 weeks along.
It just depends on what you are comfortable with. The good news is that if you want to share your exciting news, friends and family can be there to support you through it all.
I am not a private person so it is really hard not to tell. I have ended up telling more people than I thought because have been so sick. This is my 4th pregnancy but 2 unsuccessful then I had my 3rd time is the charm baby who is 9 1/2yrs old. We are waiting to tell him until the heart beat ultrasound on 12 weeks. My doctor said it would be better to wait until then. Trying to keep this a secret from him is so hard. Counting down the days until we cn let him know he will be a big brother. Stay strong, speak only positive things and tell people if you really want too.
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Tea and some other things (Beauty)
It was nice to have a moment to relax. Working and interning under Dr Brennan took much of his time. But he was in no way upset about that. Hannibal very much enjoyed being busy and having his mind stimulated so consistently. Brennan was a very good teacher, she held nothing back, and gave as much information at once as she thought he could handle. He only hoped that she was enjoying their time together as much as he was.
Still, sitting and watching the world go by gave him time to think of other things. To consider life and the things he had learned recently. To run through his lessons, to relive the moments outside of the wall. And to give attention to the lives going on outside of his own.
After all these years, the City still managed to surprise him. Throw new things in his direction, and he was glad for that. He never had a chance to be bored, or to have to seek out his own entertainment. Hannibal lived a very satisfying life here. He wondered how many others could say the same thing.
There was a full tea service in front of him. The coffee shop he was sitting in wasn't exactly a high class venue, but he had asked if they had this kind of thing, and they had said yes. Hannibal wondered if it was there because the City had known he was in the mood for it, or if it was there because it was there. Either way, he was quite pleased. The tray held a full pot of hot water, a silver box of assorted teas, steepers, small spoons, sugar, cream, and a small plate of biscuits. The other cups had gone untouched, and really it was a lot for one man, but that took none of the pleasure out for him.


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