But now that I am a little more relaxed with leaving the back door open for her to go out into the garden, I realised that I need to keep a more regular House Collar on her with some ID.
Are martingales more effective and securer than a regular collar (like the one above?) And are they secure both ways - ie when the leash is in front of them over their head as well as behind them over their back?
Are there particular benefits or reasons to prefer a harness?
Do you keep house collars on all the time? For example, keep the house collar on and add the walking collar/martingale/harness.
Are regular collars ok for jogging with a dog or would it be better to go for a harness?
Can martingales/harnesses/regular collars be used as the House collar too?
At the moment, Im considering the Bark and Giggle Comfort fit (http://www.barkandgiggleboutique.com/comfortfitharness.html), a House Collar (http://www.silverpeacock.co.uk/collar_single.htm) AND a Martingale (http://www.silverpeacock.co.uk/collar_mart.htm)... too much?
We keep a house collar on Koni all the time, it looks like the one that you linked above. When we are visiting someone with no backyard and have to go to the bathroom on leash, we just clip on to his house collar.
When we are walking, though, we use a front-clip harness (the leash attaches in front and it is hard for the dog to pull) because Koni is still learning good leash behavior.
The packaging for our harness said that it was not supposed to be used for jogging because it can chafe, but I that is what I use (we just do very short bursts of jogging while on walks so I'm not worried about chafing). I would look for a jogging-specific harness because jogging with him on collar makes me uncomfortable. He still trips and falls sometimes or tangles in my feet and I would be afraid of hurting him before I could get myself stopped.
Conker's got four different things.
One is his tag collar that has his tags on it. He doesn't wear it inside the apartment but he does when we go outside for longer than 10 minutes. The leash is never attached to this collar.
Second is his step-in harness. We use this one when we know we aren't going to be going out a lot that day. It's easier to take off.
Third is his regular harness. He'll wear this one on days when he'll be going out a lot and it stays on him all day.
Fourth is a martingale collar. I only use this when he's really tired, and he's never been able to slip it. It works no matter where it is located if it's adjusted correctly.
I use harnesses because Conker will launch himself at random times, plus it's easier to pick him up when he's wearing one. I don't want him to injure himself so it's a safety thing. I'm working on getting him to stop that but I won't use the martingale all the time until he is consistently better about that.
For jogging, running and hiking I'd probably use a harness until my Shiba doesn't react to things.
When using the martingale, he has his tag collar on as well. The tag collar is almost always able to slip off so it's loose and doesn't get in the way of the martingale. I plan on getting additional tags for all his accessories since he doesn't always have the tag collar on and reserve that one for his license and rabies.
I'd go with whatever you are comfortable with. If you feel your Shiba won't lunge or get tangled up, use a martingale. If not, use a harness until she is better about reacting to things.
Jazz wears her harness all the time (well, except when it's naked dog time). She has an i.d. tag attached to it. In addition, when we go out, she wears a collar that has the full info - microchip information, regular tag, and rabies tag. I have quite a few collars, harnesses, and leashes so I change them out pretty regularly. I find that B&G's comfort chafes less than others - I believe it's because of the fabric, versus some of the nylon that is out there. I've never used a martingale with her.
Katsu has a house collar, but we have not been using it recently. Once his dog tag comes in, I imagine it'll stay on him most of the time. For walks we use the Easy Walk harness which has helped significantly with his leash pulling. We take it off when he's indoors. We also have a martingale, but we haven't used it yet since the harness has worked to our satisfaction. Some people say they wouldn't leave a martingale on a dog because it presents additional choking hazard. If I do end up using the martingale, I would probably not use it in the house and reserve it for walking outside.
I wouldnot leave a matringale on indoors, but from what I've heard they're the collar a shiba is least likely to escape from when used correctly.
Sorry to post in an old thread - I'm thinking about getting Yuki a martingale collar and had some questions. I like this site that I found posted in another thread somewhere: http://www.barkandgiggleboutique.com/ I know they're currently closed as they move so size/price information seems to be unavailable.
Are there any comfort/effectiveness differences between the original martingale and the chain one on that site? For those who use one, does it really work at keeping them from slipping out, even if they try to jerk backwards out of it if startled (assuming it's fitted correctly of course)? Is there a site you got yours from that you really liked? What size did you get for your Shiba's?
She makes great products. Those I purchased were all cotton (no chain), with a satin lining. They are beautiful and are designed well for Shibas. Another seller who also has Shibas, is K9 Couture. I have some very well made cotton puppy martingales from her.
I use a chain Martingale from Foxy and Lola for my boy. He's really good at slipping out of collars, and step in harnesses. I have yet to have that happen with a Martingale. My boy has a large neck due to fluff so I went with the medium since he outgrew the smaller ones. I'm not sure about the difference between cloth and chain, but I figure a chain may tighten quicker, which is a must for my boy since he can buck, and knows the trick about facing you and pulling back with a twist.
@ Inoushi: Before when I could fit roughly 4 fingers in her harness, she would do this play-bow position and stretch her front legs out and bring her head down between her front legs and yank back. In this position, her elbows were basically completely parallel with her chest and she slipped out. I just *knew* when we first got the harness she wasn't really being calm and good - she was just busy figuring out how to get out. Now I have the harness pretty tight and that move doesn't seem to work anymore (I hope).
Right now I am just using a extra small kong collar for my young pup. He will jump and play around on it and what not, but he won't walk on it. He will sit down and pull and shake his head. But I am going to wait a little while until hes a bit bigger so he won't outgrow it so fast.
I'm so sorry to post in SUCH an old thread!
Rika, if she is pulling and you are not using a front clip harness, that is the better way to go. A martingale is great, but you don't want to use it for pulling issues as it will, like a flat collar, still create pressure on their neck.
I use martingales, I love them, but if pulling is the issue I recommend a front clip harness at least until the pulling is minimal. Also if you are using a retractable leash, I would get rid of that as that too encourages always pulling as the dog is always at the end of the leash. Once the pulling issue is taken care of, yes, a martingale is a good collar IMO for walking in normal conditions.
@redcattoo, thanks for your opinion! So the front clip harnesses work well? I'm just worried that Rika will actually TURN AROUND, yank at it and refuse to walk, *turn around in front, shake shake shake, yank!!!* Or will front clip fix that problem as well?
I use the front clip harness for my young mixed boy who is up to 52 lbs now. It works very well as the one we have clips on easy with two buckle clips, one for the strap over the back and one for the strap under the chest. What happens is if they pull too hard or lunge they will get turned towards you which relieves the pulling pressure and gives you opportunity to refocus them.
With my first boy who can very easily slip out of collars, the martingale worked well when sized correctly to reduce his ability to pull out of his collar, but it does put pressure on his neck if he pulls or lunges. Actually, last night in the rain when I tool the boys out they got rambunctious on their leashes and before I could get them both calm and refocused Bear slipped his collar and martingale ending up off leash with no id's (other than he is chipped) ... we did end up getting him back safely, but it does make my heart stop. Now this particular martingale isn't perfectly sized in that it doesn't close down as tight as possible as it is a little big for him, plus add the rain, thin coat in summer, and two hyper wrestling dogs I had a lot going against me.
Today actually, for the first time we put a harness on Bear instead of the martingale and he walked just fine with the front clip. Then again he usually walks okay with the martingale even though he still likes to walk at the end of leash with a gentle pull type pressure. I only have issues when his prey or play drive kicks in and then the martingale isn't ideal as not only does it mean he pulls with pressure on his neck, but he has managed to slip martingales as no matter what his neck is just bigger than his head and I don't want to over tighten the martingale either (hence why I don't use a choke collar of any kind).
The other thing you can do is be very diligent about teaching loose leash walking. Anytime they are about to get to end of leash give them a "oh oh" stop and until they return to your side and release the pulling pressure you just stand in place. This has to be done each and every time you walk the dog to assure consistency and understanding. This means if you are in a hurry to go somewhere, pick them up, don't let them walk on leash until they have master the loose leash walking art.
I would go to Petsmart (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751027&lmdn=Brand&f=PAD/psNotAvailInUS/No) and buy the front clip harness (it is by Premire -- called the easy walk harness) to find out how it fits, how your pup takes to it, and see how it works. If you like it, get on Amazon and order one (they are much cheaper) then when you get it return your other one to Petsmart.
If you are using a regular harness with a ring on the front, it will work the same way as a front-clip no-pull harness and not alter the dog's gait in a negative way.
The reason why Shibas need these particular collars is because the Shiba's neck diameter is very close to his head diameter...and then he only has small "up and forward" ears…the result?....regular buckle collars slip right up and off!!! Shibas seem to have perfected the art of backing right out of their collars; they even turn their heads and tuck their ears! With martingale collars, however, I know that my dog is safe and secure. I know that she will never slip out of her collar.
Martingale collars are often called "Mushers Collars" since sledding dogs (which are usually Spitz breeds) often wear them. Another name for them is: "Limited Slip Collars" - because they are technically "slip" collars ("slip" is the technical word for "choke") in that they tighten when a firm hold is required...but the "slip" or "choke" aspect is limited so that these collars never tighten more than the diameter of the dog's neck - they can never choke a dog or damage his throat.
Note: Do not use martingale/limited slip collars that use chain instead of a loop or length of cloth material. The chain presents more dangerous pieces that can catch on things or get caught on teeth, but more than that, the chain also leaves a horrible stain on the beautiful cream colored "uraijiro" on the neck and cheeks of a Shiba Inu...a stain so permanent that only harsh chemical cleaners/laundry pre-treaters can remove it!!
Harnesses are ill-suited for almost every puppy of every breed. They should be reserved for working dogs whose work calls for them (and even working dogs start out on collars - using collars until they're trained well enough to walk on a harness).
A harness is for workind, tracking, or pulling. It gives GREAT POWER to the dog.
You have no control when you put a harness on a dog. A dog will naturally learn to pull hard when wearing one. Allow him to feel the sensation of muscles being supported by the harness and bingo he'll pull! You will create a hard leash puller simply by using a harness to go for a walk! You will also give your dog total control of the direction and speed and tone of the walk when you use a harness. The worst behaved dog in training class will be the one in a harness!
My girl only wears a Martingale with her ID on it and the harness is only used a a seat belt in the car to keep her safe.
The idea that a harness will create a puller is absolute nonsense. My dog has been on a harness since the day we brought him home and the only times he pulls are when he's (1) trying to chase a rabbit or (2) being babysat/at daycare and he sees either my husband or I. He doesn't even consistently pull for #1.
The way you keep a dog from pulling is by training them not to, period. Same thing for staying "in control" on a walk. They're pulling? Stop walking. They want to go left and you want to go right? Tough crap, walk right (my own dog knows to look for what direction I'm going when I tell him "this way").
And collars can be dangerous for some dogs. I will never walk mine on a collar because even the slightest pressure from a collar makes him gag. Honestly, any dog who will pull sometimes is probably ill-suited to a collar. It's bad for their neck.
I don't think badly of those who walk their dogs on collars. It can work fine for some dogs, but I can say that no dog I own will ever be walked on one. Harnesses work just fine and will never hurt their necks, so I really don't see the point.
It probably is a good idea to practice loose leash training along with the correct equipment for the dog at hand. I have had good luck with http://www.freedomnopullharness.com/ I like this product since it allows for multiple options and switching around as the dog progresses in its training. No need to purchase multiple harnesses.
I use a regular martinagale collar with FNPH and clip the harness on the back, distributing the pull tension between that and the collar with two leashes. If the dog is very strong puller then you have the option to switch one to the front as situation dictates.
I also like the fact that the harness unclips on the sides to be stepped into and one can order a smaller width for a smaller bodied dog.
Good luck and use a combo of training along with equipment. Equipment alone usually does not solve all loose leash walking issues.
I think this is ill informed. Each dog, each owner, each environment presents a different set of needs. The right harness the right training and you won't have a puller. It is obvious you also have no idea how a front clip harness works as that type of harness discourages and does not allow for pulling.
I agree martingales are great for Shibas, but mainly for those who are disciplined enough to walk mostly loose leash. For along time the only thing I used for my first Shiba was a martingale, but they have limits and yes, if a dog pulls, even with "limited slip" undue pressure is created on their neck and can cause damage. Additionally, as a dog pulls more scar tissues build up in the neck resulting in them feeling the pull less and thereby pulling more a vicious cycle.
As @StaticNfuzz noted you should always with any collar or harness also work on and teach loose leash walking. With that though if you have a puller the front clip harness is a great device and I will tell you with my 52 lb mixed boy it has been a life saver over the martingale during early training. A 52 lb boy suddenly lunging at a gecko, rabbit, bird is very difficult to counter for a 120lb 5'4" woman and a huge strain on the dogs neck at the same time when they are pulling vs a front clip harness that automatically redirects them back towards me and relives the pressure.
I just recently started using a martingale for our shorter walks. It works well with a standard 6ft. lead. For longer walks and hikes, I use a webmaster harness, and typically a longer or retractable lead. I have had limited pulling issues with both.
As stated before, proper loose leash training is important, more so than the collar/harness itself.
I used to walk my Sibe, exclusively, on harness, and with the proper training, had limited pulling issues.
Martingale's with chain aren't necessarily a problem. I wouldn't leave one on a dog all the time, but they're fine. I've never had a dog get stuck in the chain part. Some chains, if left on all the time, will stain the fur. some will not. A quick bath gets rid of it. It doesn't stain forever. I walk my nonpulling Shiba on a martingale collar with a chain, but he wears his leather buckle collar as well because he wears it all the time (it's his ID collar).
For my pullers, I don't use collars for walking for the reasons others have noted. Somewhere around here I know there are linked articles about the way any collar can do damage to the trachea, so for pullers, collars are a bad idea.
Bottom line is different dogs need different solutions, and even among good harnesses, the fit may be different for different dogs. I had to really try a bunch before I found one that worked for our Akita.
Btw, I already tried a martingale on Rika, but it has a chain. She is quite good on it, with some occasional pulling. I'm trying to stop her from pulling, and she also seems to realize that pulling is NOT SO comfortable on a martingale compared to a harness. I hope I'm careful enough not to hurt her trachea.
I've been leaving the chain martingale on Rika since I put it on, because she is mainly supervised, or sleeping. The chain hasn't been damaging her fur yet. But I think I will take it off when I leave the house for a long time, and will probably also invest in an all fabric one at the same time.
P. S. I've also been training her to stop pulling.
Can anyone advice me on a Julius K9 Harness? I have bought two size mini for my shiba's which are both 60cm around chest, but somehow I find a size mini look so small.. I've also seen some french bulldogs wearing a size mini. The size of a mini is 51 - 67 cm and for 7 - 15 kg and a size 0 is 58 - 76 cm 14 - 25 kg but I was afraid the size 0 would be too big for when they loose weight. Kenta is around 9 kg and Kitsu 14, did I make the right decision?
@Kenta - We can not advise you whether or not they are the right size without actually seeing them (in person) on the dog. If you physically have them, have you tried them on Kenta and Kitsu? If so, did they fit?
No, I forgot to mention I ordered them online, sorry. I was just hoping there would be some other Shiba's here having that harness, so I can compare and know what size fit best on Shiba standard, since I could only find a french bulldog wearing the same size and a french bulldog and shiba's are pretty different measurements so that is why I was asking.
So this is a 3/4" wide collar - I got it in Purple and the embroidered name in Lavender with a paw print after her name. I requested a martingale sized at 14" to 16" and even though it's heavier, I decided to get the stainless steel buckle in addition to the stainless steel slider tag. It looks really nice, the nylon is a nice, strong material. This collar will definitely be with us for a long time.
This ended up costing me $30.99 - shipping was free! I am VERY happy with my purchase and received it within 10 days of ordering. I emailed them after I placed the order because Kira's collar size was between the 10-15 inch and the 16-20 inch. I received a quick response and they offered to make the collar 14-16 so that she would have growing room if necessary. It's beautiful! I HIGHLY recommend you try one if you like the boomerang slider tags, want a martingale collar, and would like to have your dog's name embroidered on the collar!
Oh, here it is too! Ok, I commented in the other thread, but I'll repeat here. Thanks for the info! And how soft is the material? Is it stiff, or more flexible? Thanks!
(And I don't even need a martingale for my Akitas--ie. the big headed NKs!--but I do need them for my Shiba and Kai Ken).
The collar is flexible over stiff, for sure! I think that you would be happy with it if you tried one out for your babies!
I was on the fence on the width - got 3/4" instead of an inch but since Kira is petite, it's perfect for her!
It's similar to a ruffwear harness in some ways, but it looks easier to get off and on, and I like the way it sits on the front. Somewhat cheaper than a webmaster, too, and I like that you can add (small) saddle bags for an additional price. I'm thinking of trying it out.
They are super easy on and off, but I suspect a determined dog could get out of one, though mine have never tried. I would just get another in a bigger size for my growing Akita, but I'm kind of interested in the Julius harness as something like the ruffwear webmaster, but a little different.
I like the Comfort Flex and use those for Flyball and Agility, and for walking my calm older dogs. A frisky or spooky dog could slip them tho.
The Julius harnesses I see used a lot in Agility also, but I don't care for them as much.
@shibamistress - I have used a similar harness to the Julius (made by Dean & Tyler). They did not really work that great for the Shibas and Nola was able to squirm out of it. However, for larger dogs that are less likely to back out of a harness it will probably work really well.
That being said, I really like the Webmaster because of the support it gives the pups if I have to lift them (and I end up having to lift Nola a lot because of her medical issues).
I have Julius K9 IDC harness for Koji and I use it when we are out and about and need a easy harness to put on. He also has ComfortFlex Sports Harness, but that is used for Nosework only.
Julius K9 IDC harness is used by a MANY agility competitors to bring their dogs into the ring, but it is always a hassle for me to take it on and off when I am in an agility ring and am nervous. I like the simple design and that it has reflective lines on the harness, so making it visible in the dark. I couldn't comment on how useful it is to prevent a dog from backing out of it as none of my dogs do that and I never see any agility dogs at a trial doing that either.
I just got Asuka a Julius K9 IDC Powerharness and I am wondering if any of you have had any issues with your Shiba pulling out of this harness or any issues with the front being a velcro closure. This harness seems much more comfortable for her and I am dying to get her outside with it.
However...I am concerned about her breaking free. We have a lot of snow currently and she loves to go jumping in it. She broke free once and that was enough for me lol.
@Mosh - the Julius k9 IDC is one of my favorite harnesses, and I have like 15+ harnesses lolol. The Velcro has held up just fine despite even being in the water and snow. Ozzy isn't really an escape artist though, so if you're worried about her spazzing and backing out of the harness, there are definitely harnesses that are more escape proof, like the ruffwear webmaster. But as far as easy to put on harnesses with plenty of functionality and utility, I looove the Julius k9. It's held up perfectly for me, in rain, snow, swimming in some streams even.
@Mosh One of my favs, too, for Laika. So long as you have it fitted well she shouldn't escape unless she's super slippery.
What size of the julius K9 fits adult shiba? Size 0? Am i supposed to get the mini for my 4month poopy?
Size mini is what I have, and it's about at its smallest setting. Ozzy is 20 lbs and about 19 inches around his girth.
I also have 2 of the Julius k9 belt harnesses, and the size mini is too big for him. I occasionally use the size mini-mini of that style, but it has like no room to grow and the velcro strap in front of the shoulders is loose on both of the belt style. I definitely prefer the IDC power harness to the belt harness style. They might be more intended for dogs with a wider stance or something though. Ozzy's shoulders seem pretty narrow and angular ha.
@zenki the one on Asuka in the picture is a size mini. Shes currently 14lbs (7 months old) if that helps.
@nickdressen I measured Asuka last night and her chest is 18in and her neck is 12in. At the smallest the straps go its not loose.
I would assume this mini would fit an adult male shiba...thoughts?
Do you know his weight? Maybe you could use something like yarn to measure the width of his girth and then measure the yarn with a ruler (or phone app equivalent) lol. I think the mini would likely fit, depending on how close to standard size he is. :) Ozzy weighs about 20 lbs (9kg) and the mini fits him great, and has lots of room to expand if ever needed.
If I get a martingale collar...does it need to have a buckle? I was looking to get one from Knine couture.
@Mosh, depends on your preference... or the dog's! ;) Typically Shibas don't like things going over their heads, so a buckle can be useful.
K-nine Couture can add a buckle to most designs via etsy [etsy link]. The ones in their web shop with "Combo" in the name are already buckle martingales [shop link].
@zandrame She currently has a buckle collar that is 3/4in and it cuts her hair in 2 and drives me nuts. It looks terrible and she itches like crazy. I was looking to get a 1in collar. If a buckle doesn't matter I'd rather not get one cause it's bulky, but I wasn't sure. The collars are expensive enough lol.


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The four regional networks, which includes rights to teams such as the hockey's Pittsburgh Penguins, basketball's Houston Rockets and baseball's Seattle Mariners, could fetch close to $1 billion, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc., which agreed in May to buy 21 Fox regional sports networks from Walt Disney Co. for $9.6 billion, could be among the potential buyers, the people said. John Malone's Liberty Media Corp. and Ice Cube's Big3 U.S. basketball league were among the other bidders for the Fox assets.
AT&T hasn't started a formal process to sell the networks, and there are no guarantees a deal will be announced, the people said. The four networks are AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah, Nevada and Colorado), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (parts of Texas and Louisiana) and Root Sports Northwest (Alaska, Washington and Oregon). The four networks have rights to more than two dozen pro teams, college programs and NCAA conferences.
A representative for AT&T declined to comment, while Sinclair didn't respond to requests for comment.
A sale of the regional sports networks -- known as must-see content for avid fans -- highlights AT&T's ongoing struggle to fix a debt-heavy balance sheet. The company, which has to spend money on a number of priorities, including an expansion of its 5G wireless network, has been financially handcuffed after amassing more than $180 billion in debt with the acquisitions of DirecTV and Time Warner Inc.
AT&T Priority
Despite a steady decline in TV subscribers, AT&T Chief Executive Officer Randall Stephenson has said the company's top priority this year is to reduce debt. As part of that plan, he has been raising cash by selling holdings, including its stake in Hulu and its New York offices. The two deals fetched $3.6 billion in proceeds.
The sale would make sense for AT&T because the teams and the conferences in the regional networks have been seeking richer terms, knowing live sports attracts viewers. AT&T might see the sale as a way to "get rid of the high costs and use the cash to buy down more debt," said Roger Entner an analyst with Recon Analytics LLC.
Sinclair's purchase of the Fox networks from Disney is still subject to approval from the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission. Last week three senators and presidential hopefuls -- Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren -- wrote a letter to the FCC and Justice Department expressing their concern over the increased costs to cable and satellite consumers.


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My Father's First Trip To Veteran's Memorial Park Was Amazing!
Back home in Florida, I always heard my veteran uncles and my father talking about stories of them in the service. My father and his brother were both in the United States Army, and my uncle on my mother's side was in the Navy. They'd always tease him saying he had it easy compared to them. I knew whenever my father came up to Tuscaloosa, I'd take him to Veteran's Memorial Park. Well, he finally got to see it and it was such a cool experience.
The whole weekend, my father kept asking me about "Going to see the army tanks" in Tuscaloosa. I know he wanted t go to Veteran's Memorial Park so, on Saturday, I made sure we had time to go check it out. I've been in Tuscaloosa for almost a year and although I've been, I 've never walked through the park in depth. As we walked up, my father immediately went to the huge tank and started telling me all about it. He told me they used to call them "Deathtraps" because there's no way out of them when you're under attack. We had to spend at least 10 minutes on just the tank alone. When he told me that the tank could hit a target all the way in Birmingham, I didn't believe it. Luckily there was a post in front of the tank that gave the facts about the tank and he was right! The M60A3 TTS medium tank had a maximum range of 260 miles! WOW! It weighed 57 tons and had a maximum speed of 30 MPH. I guess that's why they called it the deathtrap. we looked at the old Air Force Jeep and he explained to me how you had to crank it up. It was very different than cars today.
We walked around the park and I learned a lot about the guns that were on the battleships, the vehicles they used to drive, and the difference between Jungle Warfare and Urban Warfare. My father's MOS was 11- B, 11-C, and 11-H infantry. It's so great that veterans have a place to come reminisce, and appreciate the service of their fellow citizens who were in the armed forces. It's safe to say he loved it!
According to their website, Veterans Memorial Park was developed as a memorial for all veterans of the United States Armed Forces and as a tribute to Northington General Army Hospital, one of the largest military hospitals in the world at the end of WWII. What I didn't know was that when the hospital closed, the site could only be used as a memorial to vets or a denominational church. I'm glad I got t take my father over to the park and learned a lot myself while spending some quality time with my father. If for any reason, you haven't had a chance to check out Veteran's Memorial Park, stop by and take a detailed look at the history we have right here in Tuscaloosa.


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The Raptors would be better off as victims of foul play more often
By Dave FeschukSports Columnist
Fri., Dec. 6, 2019timer5 min. read
Now that we've all digested the riveting drama of Nick Nurse's test-lab experiment on James Harden — and who'll ever forget watching OG Anunoby and various teammates stand motionless next to the league's top scorer for most of 40 minutes in Thursday night's loss to the Rockets? — let's grind things down to an actual halt.
The first quarter of the Raptors' first title defence has come and gone. It's time for a few moments of stock taking. And as impressive as this season has been at times — because sitting fourth in the East heading into Friday's games after losing 40 per cent of your starting lineup to free agency seems like a semi-significant accomplishment — the opening 21 games have revealed some realistic truths about this Raptors team.
Sure, they're fun and admirable in their overachieving ways. And yes, Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe ought to pay admission to Raptors workouts to figure out how Nurse is getting his team, bereft of elite championship defenders Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, to play such relentless defence.
All that said, Leonard's departure left a question mark that hasn't yet been erased. The Raptors, even as they've established themselves as an Eastern contender, are simply too unpredictable to be bankable.
That's not to say there aren't a handful of fellow Eastern hopefuls in precisely the same boat. The 76ers, who the Raptors will meet in Philadelphia on Sunday, are a case in point. At times they look like world beaters. And then they go and lose to the Wizards on Thursday, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons combining for 15 turnovers in the debacle, and you realize why they're a difficult squad to take seriously.
And that's not to say the Raptors don't possess laudable clockwork tendencies. They're 12-0 against opponents under .500. So speaking of predictability, when it comes to feasting on bad teams, they're Swiss trains. Against stiffer competition, though, they're a slightly more enigmatic presence. Thursday's loss dropped the Raptors' record against teams .500 or better to a dismal 3-6.
So you'll understand why Nurse is hoping his team can improve an element of its game that figures to bolster its nightly dependability. As the coach was saying this week, he'd like to see the Raptors get to the free-throw line more often. When it comes to time-tested and efficient ways of putting points on the scoreboard, after all, little compares to one of your players standing at the stripe with two or three freebies pending.
Heading into Friday, Toronto ranked in the bottom third of the league in free-throw attempts per 100 possessions.
"We're trying to build that up a little bit," Nurse said. "The biggest thing, as you see with (James) Harden and those guys, is being able to attack off the dribble. The days of throwing it in to a big guy and drawing fouls on the post are few and far between."
Harden, of course, has taken the art of drawing fouls to the extreme. Over the most recent three seasons including this one, Harden has attempted north of 300 more free throws than any other player. There's a reason why the most analytically driven team in the history of the sport encourages Harden to live so much of his basketball life at the line. The math works. Even if you're an 80 per cent shooter from the free-throw line, you're producing 1.6 points a possession on a pair of attempts. A very-elite 40 per cent three-point shooter, by contrast, produces 1.2 points a possession.
Which is why it's a mild concern that Toronto's best player hasn't yet mastered the dark arts of such a whistle-dependent existence. Which is not to say Pascal Siakam isn't on pace for a remarkable campaign. He's averaging 25 points a game while going to the free-throw line fewer than five times a game. In the past 30 seasons only four NBA players have had such a season. Their names are Steph Curry, Chris Mullin, Kyrie Irving and Ray Allen.
There's a common thread running through that list. They're all shooters. Siakam's a solid shooter, too. But he separates himself from that crowd not with his jump shot, but with his Olympic-level athletic ability and length. Those latter elements make him a formidable slasher. And formidable slashing ought to come with more trips to the charity stripe. Siakam, we're told, is working on it. His track record of addressing his weaknesses is nothing but impeccable.
And Nurse, it ought to be noted, wasn't singling out Siakam, who's certainly not the only Raptor who could stand to get fouled in the act more often.
"It's something we're mindful of," Nurse said. "You've got to make sure you're not too quick out there with the three-ball sometimes, and that you're at least touching the paint to make sure you're taking your opportunities at the rim."
It's not a crime that the Raptors are leading the league in catch-and-shoot points. They're one of the best three-point shooting teams in basketball; heading into Friday only Dwane Casey's Pistons were firing at a better percentage from deep. And Toronto's share-the-ball offence is creating plenty of open shots for a wide range of contributors. It's working well enough.
And don't get it wrong. Nobody's worshipping at the altar of becoming addicted to the unsustainable drawing of fouls. Remember the lesson of the season in which the Raptors set what's still a franchise record for free throws per game. That was 2015-16, wherein they led the league in drives to the hoop and finished third in free throws per game thanks in large part to DeMar DeRozan's remarkable knack for inducing referees to blow their whistle. That season only Harden and DeMarcus Cousins shot more free throws than DeRozan.
But perhaps you'll remember what happened in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final — Toronto's first-ever trip to that stage of the NBA tournament. DeRozan's regular-season pet moves were rendered ineffective in the post-season cauldron. In a harbinger of a mismatch that saw LeBron James's Cleveland Cavaliers dominate a six-game series that wasn't particularly close, the Raptors got blown out and DeRozan got to the line precisely zero times. The whistles DeRozan garnered in the regular season weren't always transferable to the post-season.
Which is not to say there wouldn't be some virtue in figuring out a way for the current Raptors to garner more whistles. It's not about undergoing a major offensive remake. It's about adding a subtle but potentially important angle to an attack. The post-Kawhi Raptors are likable. As Eastern contenders, they're more than plausible. Now, as an evolving season rolls along, you'll understand why Nurse is searching for ways to make their night-to-night performance slightly more bankable.
Dave Feschuk is a Toronto-based sports columnist. Follow him on Twitter: @dfeschuk


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Dr Georges Limbert MSc, PhD, FIMechE, CEng, FHEA
Associate Professor, Senior Consulting Engineer
Dr Georges Limbert is Associate Professor within Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton.
Dr Georges Limbert (GL) is an Associate Professor in Mathematical Modelling in Biotribology within the national Centre for Advanced Tribology (nCATS) and Bioengineering Sciences Research Group (BSRG) at the University of Southampton.
His current research focus is on the biophysical modelling of biological soft tissues and the physics-based modelling of wear of polymers for orthopaedic and tissue engineering applications. GL has expertise in continuum/computational mechanics and the development of constitutive models for biomaterials, biological tissues and structures.
Before taking on his lectureship GL was a Senior Researcher at the Wales College of Medicine at Cardiff University (2001-2007) and, more recently, a Senior Consulting Engineer (Computational Biomechanics) at the Research Institute for Industry within the School of Engineering Sciences (SES) in Southampton (2007-2009) where he assisted orthopaedic implant companies in the design and CE marking of their products using computational modelling techniques.
GL holds a Master in Engineering Mechanics (Toulouse, France) and a Research Master in Theoretical Mechanics (Bordeaux, France). He obtained a PhD in Computational Biomechanics from the University of Southampton in 2002 and is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) since 2005. GL also sits on the board of the Engineering in Medicine and Health Division of the IMechE since 2004.
Dr. Limbert is interested in understanding the physical behaviour of biological tissues in health, disease and ageing and how they interact with engineered devices (e.g. surgical implants and consumer goods) via the use of multi-physics modelling techniques. His research covers the following main themes:
Constitutive modelling of biological tissues and biomaterials (how we can develop mathematical and computational models capable of describing and predicting the physical behaviour of these complex materials and structures).
Skin biophysics and tribology (how we can unravel the biophysical interplay between the material and structural properties of the different skin layers such as the stratum corneum, viable epidermis and dermis and how to exploit this knowledge to design better consumer and cosmetic products).
Modelling of wear (how we can develop physics-based computational models capable of predictive the wear of surgical implants used in total joint arthroplasty and the wear of machine parts in nuclear submarine applications).
Chemo-mechanics of biodegradable polymers for cardiovascular tissue regeneration applications (how we can formulate multi-physics mathematical and computational models and exploit them to optimise the physical properties of biodegradable polymer-based tissue-engineered scaffolds).
national Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS)
Bioengineering Science, Bioengineering Science
How does the stiffness of a wound affect how it heals?
The healing of a skin wound is a highly co-ordinated series of events involving both biochemical and biomechanical signalling. We are trying to understanding how the mechanical properties of a healing wound affects how it heals.
How to design better artificial knee joints
The aim of this research is to gain a better understanding of the physics of wear of surgical polymer components used in knee replacement systems so that predictive computational mechanistic models can be developed to simulate in-vivo operating conditions.
Understanding the physics of wet shaving
The apparently simple act of shaving with a razor and a shave preparation involves complex multi-physics interactions. Notably, it involves the flow of a non-Newtonian, shear-thinning fluid (shave preparation) around the cartridge mechanism on top of a complex highly non-linear structural material (the skin).
Prolonging the life of machine parts in nuclear applications
Wear modelling of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings.
The science and engineering of shape-shifters
Tunable shape-shifting structures
Designing biomaterials for tissue engineering and tissue regeneration
Constitutive modelling of biodegradable polymers for cardiovascular tissue engineering applications.
Modelling our tiny uninvited guests
Image-based modelling of biofilms.
Looking after our skin
Towards a mechanistic understanding of skin tears in the elderly population
Development of a physics-based model of skin tears in aged skin to derive a mechanistic understanding of skin tears in the elderly population.
Limbert, G., Masen, M. A., Pond, D., Graham, H. K., Sherratt, M. J., Jobanputra, R., & McBride, A. (2019). Biotribology of the ageing skin- why we should care. Biotribology. DOI: 10.1016/j.biotri.2019.03.001
Graham, H. K., McConnell, J. C., Limbert, G., & Sharratt, M. J. (2019). How stiff is skin? Experimental Dermatology, 28(S1), 4-9. DOI: 10.1111/exd.13826
Pond, D., McBride, A., Davids, L., Reddy, B. D., & Limbert, G. (2018). Constitutive modelling of the skin accounting for chronological ageing. Journal of Theoretical Biology.
Limbert, G. (2018). Investigating the influence of relative humidity on expression microwrinkles. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 7(4), 204-207. DOI: 10.12968/joan.2018.7.4.204
Pond, D., McBride, A. T., Davids, L. M., Reddy, B. D., & Limbert, G. (2018). Microstructurally-based constitutive modelling of the skin – linking intrinsic ageing to microstructural parameters. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 444, 108-123. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2018.01.014
Vakis, A. I., Yastrebov, V. A., Scheibert, J., Nicola, L., Minfray, C., Almqvist, A., ... Ciavarella, M. (Accepted/In press). Models and methods for tribology across scales: an overview. Tribology International.
Limbert, G., & Kuhl, E. (2018). On skin microrelief and the emergence of expression micro-wrinkles. Soft Matter, 14(8), 1292-1300. DOI: 10.1039/C7SM01969F, 10.1039/c7sm01969f
Cross, P. S. G., Limbert, G., Stewart, D., & Wood, R. J. K. (Accepted/In press). Ratcheting wear of a cobalt-chromium alloy during reciprocated self-mated dry sliding. Wear. DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2018.12.077
Leyva Mendivil, M., Lengiewicz, J., & Limbert, G. (2018). Skin friction under pressure. The role of micromechanics. Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, 6, [014001]. DOI: 10.1088/2051-672X/aaa2d4
Nobakhti, S., Katsamenis, O. L., Zaarour, N., Limbert, G., & Thurner, P. J. (2017). Elastic modulus varies along the bovine femur. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 71, 279-285. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.03.021
Leyva Mendivil, M. F., Lengiewicz, J., Page, A., Bressloff, N. W., & Limbert, G. (2017). Implications of multi‐asperity contact for shear stress distribution in the viable epidermis – An image‐based finite element study. Biotribology. DOI: 10.1016/j.biotri.2017.04.001
Limbert, G. (2017). Mathematical and computational modelling of skin biophysics: a review. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 473(2203). DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2017.0257
Leyva Mendivil, M., Lengewiecz, J., Page, A., Bressloff, N., & Limbert, G. (2016). Skin microstructure is a key contributor to its friction behaviour. Tribology Letters, 65, [12]. DOI: 10.1007/s11249-016-0794-4, 10.1007/s11249-017-0920-y
Limbert, G., Omar, R., Krynauw, H., Bezuidenhout, D., & Franz, T. (2016). The anisotropic mechanical behaviour of electro-spun biodegradable polymer scaffolds: Experimental characterisation and constitutive formulation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 53, 21-39. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.07.014
McBride, A., Bargmann, S., Pond, D., & Limbert, G. (2016). Thermoelastic modelling of the skin at finite deformations. Journal of Thermal Biology, 1-18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2016.06.017
Leyva-Mendivil, M. F., Page, A., & Bressloff, N. W. (2015). A mechanistic insight into the mechanical role of the stratum corneum during stretching and compression of the skin. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 49, 197-219. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.05.010
Sutton, D. C., Limbert, G., Stewart, D., & Wood, R. J. K. (2014). A functional form for wear depth of a ball and a flat surface. Tribology Letters, 53(1), 173-179. DOI: 10.1007/s11249-013-0254-3
Nobakhti, S., Limbert, G., & Thurner, P. J. (2014). Cement lines and interlamellar areas in compact bone as strain amplifiers – Contributors to elasticity, fracture toughness and mechanotransduction. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 29, 235-251. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.09.011
Chen, L., Nguyen-Thanh, N., Nguyen-Xuan, H., Rabczuk, T., Bordas, S. P. A., & Limbert, G. (2014). Explicit finite deformation analysis of isogeometric membranes. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 277, 104-130. DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2014.04.015
Quinci, F., Dressler, M., Strickland, A. M., & Limbert, G. (2014). Towards an accurate understanding of UHMWPE visco-dynamic behaviour for numerical modelling of implants. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 32, 62-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.12.023
Limbert, G., & Simms, C. (2013). Editorial. Special issue on skin mechanobiology. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 28, 395-396. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.10.001
Sutton, D., Limbert, G., Burdett, B., & Wood, R. J. K. (2013). Interpreting the effects of interfacial chemistry on the tribology of diamond-like carbon coatings against steel in distilled water. Wear, 302(1-2), 918-928. DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2013.01.089
Limbert, G., Bryan, R., Cotton, R., Young, P., Hall-Stoodley, L., Kathju, S., & Stoodley, P. (2013). On the mechanics of bacterial biofilms on non-dissolvable surgical sutures: a laser scanning confocal microscopy-based finite element study. Acta Biomaterialia, 9(5), 6641-6652. DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.01.017
Sutton, D. C., Limbert, G., Stewart, D., & Wood, R. J. K. (2013). The friction of diamond-like carbon coatings in a water environment. Friction, 1(3), 210-221. DOI: 10.1007/s40544-013-0023-1
Pant, S., Bressloff, N. W., & Limbert, G. (2012). Geometry parameterization and multidisciplinary constrained optimization of coronary stents. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 11(1-2), 61-82. DOI: 10.1007/s10237-011-0293-3
Limbert, G. (2011). A mesostructurally-based anisotropic continuum model for biological soft tissues — decoupled invariant formulation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 4(8), 1637-1657. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.07.016
Bressloff, N. W., Pant, S., Limbert, G., & Curzen, N. (2011). Multi-objective design optimisation of coronary stents. Biomaterials, 32(31), 7755-7773. DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.07.059
Limbert, G., van Lierde, C., Muraru, O. L., Walboomers, X. F., Frank, M., Hansson, S., ... Jaecques, S. (2010). Trabecular bone strains around a dental implant and associated micromotions—A micro-CT-based three-dimensional finite element study. Journal of Biomechanics, 43(7), 1251-1261. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.01.003
Zhurov, A. I., Limbert, G., Aeschlimann, D. P., & Middleton, J. (2007). A constitutive model for the periodontal ligament as a compressible transversely isotropic visco-hyperelastic tissue. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 10(3), 223-235. DOI: 10.1080/13639080701314894
Limbert, G., & Middleton, J. (2006). A constitutive model of the posterior cruciate ligament. Medical Engineering & Physics, 28(2), 99-113. DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2005.03.003
Limbert, G., & Middleton, J. (2004). A transversely isotropic viscohyperelastic material: application to the modelling of biological soft connective tissues. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 41(15), 4237-4260. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2004.02.057
Limbert, G., Middleton, J., & Taylor, M. (2004). Finite element analysis of the human ACL subjected to passive anterior tibial loads. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 7(1), 1-8. DOI: 10.1080/10255840410001658839
Limbert, G., Middleton, J., Laizans, J., Dobelis, M., & Knets, I. (2003). A transversely isotropic hyperelastic constitutive model of the PDL. Analytical and computational aspects. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 6(5 & 6), 337-345. DOI: 10.1080/10255840310001637572
Bellamy, K., Limbert, G., Waters, M. G., & Middleton, J. (2003). An elastomeric material for facial prostheses: synthesis, experimental and numerical testing aspects. Biomaterials, 24(27), 5061-5066. DOI: 10.1016/S0142-9612(03)00412-5
Limbert, G., & Taylor, M. (2002). On the constitutive modelling of biological soft connective tissues. A general theoretical framework for strongly anisotropic fiber-reinforced composites at finite strain. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 39(8), 2343-2358. DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7683(02)00084-7
Limbert, G., Estivalèzes, E., Hobatho, M. C., Baunin, C., & Cahuzac, J. P. (1998). In vivo determination of homogenised mechanical characteristics of human tibia: application to the study of tibial torsion in vivo. Clinical Biomechanics, 13(7), 473-479. DOI: 10.1016/S0268-0033(98)00004-7
Limbert, G., Estivalèzes, E., Couteau, B., & Hobatho, M. C. (1997). In vivo structural analysis of human tibiae: determination of homogenized mechanical characteristics. Innovation and Technology in Biology and Medicine, 18(3), 187-200.
Limbert, G., & Taylor, M. (2001). Three dimensional finite element model of the anterior cruciate ligament: influence of the initial strain field. In M. L. Jones, J. Middleton, G. N. Pande, & N. G. Shrive (Eds.), Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Oxford, UK: Taylor & Francis.
Nobakhti, S., Katsamenis, O., Andriotis, O., Limbert, G., & Thurner, P. J. (2013). Micromechanical model of bovine Haversian bone predicts strain amplification through soft interfaces. Paper presented at 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Greece.
Nobakhti, S., Katsamenis, O., Andriotis, O. G., Limbert, G., & Thurner, P. J. (2013). Micromechanics of haversian bovine bone. Paper presented at 11th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering (CMBBE 2013), United States.
Limbert, G., Taylor, M., & Middleton, J. (2002). Three dimensional finite element analysis of the ACL under anterior tibial loads. 1325. Paper presented at Proceedings of the IVth World Congress in Biomechanics, .
Limbert, G., & Taylor, M. (2001). An explicit three dimensional finite element model of an incompressible tranversely isotropic hyperelastic material: application to the study of the human ACL ligament. In K. J. Bathe (Ed.), Proceedings of the First MIT Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics (pp. 319-322). Cambridge, UK: Elsevier.
Vakis, A. I., Yastrebov, V. A., Scheibert, J., Nicola, L., Dini, D., Minfray, C., ... Ciavarella, M. (2018). Modeling and simulation in tribology across scales: an overview. Tribology International, 125, 169-199. DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2018.02.005
Advanced Finite Element Analysis SESS6061 Ship Science Course leader and lecturer
Mechanics of Biological Tissues SESM6024 Mechanical Engineering Course leader and lecturer
Bio, Nano and Modelling Aspects of Tribology SESM6029 Mechanical Engineering Course leader and lecturer
Dr Georges Limbert
Engineering, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton. SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Room Number: 7/4075/M7


Eight years ago, on April 10, 2009, I started this blog. I was thirty. I had two small babes at home. Dad had died the July before. I was looking forward to the publication of my first novel. I started my blog at the behest of my then-agent, a wonderful woman who took a chance on rookie me. She didn't really know what a blog was; nor did I. But this didn't stop me. I went for it. I came up with the name "Ivy League Insecurities" which I thought was terribly clever, and apt. You see: I was this mildly-snobbish double Ivy League-grad, but my exquisite education, I was realizing, had done little to prepare me for the real world. The real world: a place where babies are born and parents die. A place where loneliness and uncertainty and fear dig in to even the "happiest" of souls.
I was excited! Excited about this new venture. I poured myself into it, blogging every single day for a long time. I did not do this out of obligation. I did this because I loved it. What was it that I loved? Well, all of it. The actual practice of writing. The thoughtful sharing of self. The asking of questions big and small. The opportunity to process.
What I could not see too clearly then, but what I see sharply now: I was a mess. A beautifully-functioning, well-meaning mess, but a mess all the same. I was in the weeds of new motherhood. I was deeply sad about Dad's death, my grief gritty and still fresh. I was drinking Pinot Grigio like a thirsty fish in an effort to cope and escape and stay young. I was anticipating the publication of my novel and often felt like a total fraud. My days, beautiful days mind you, were threaded with exhaustion and existential malaise and hangovers and a profound urge to be fine. I feel for that girl that was me. I do. She was suffering alright. But you know what helped? This blog.
And here I am. A full, unbelievable eight years later. Today is April 10, 2017. Those two babies by my side in my old hunter green study as I launched my site are now 10 and 8 and their little sister, not even on the scene then, is 6. Much has changed. We live in a new home, a home that no longer feels new. Just this morning, I was lamenting the scuffed white floors in our kitchen that need refinishing. That first novel was published and then a second almost six years later. I am an actual author now. And yet. I still feel like a fraud some of the time. My girls are all in school. Not just any school, but Dalton, the school I went to for K-12, a place that is dear to me. I am living a full-circle life in many ways; this is a blessing and sometimes tricky too.
In the past eight years, I have grappled with alcohol in a very non-linear, but earnest way. I have woken up to the fact that this one thing - this one thing I adored or believed I adored - is simply not good for me and has no place in my life. Goodness, it's been a winding, rocky road to today, but here I am eight-plus months dry and committed to - and jazzed about - this way of doing things.
Eight years. So much has changed and so much has stayed the same.
I'm still a mess, you guys. I'm still plenty insecure. I've been reading back through old posts and it amazes me how much it's all so true. I still feel sad and insecure and fearful a lot of the time. This is either what it means to be human or, more narrowly, what it means to be ADR. Mom is battling cancer now and it's not my place to share details of her story here, but it's a story that's also mine. I am yet again a child who doesn't want to lose a parent. All the old feelings have rushed back. I am hopeful and scared. I am alive and anxious. I am angry and at peace. The contradictions abound. I'm trying to embrace them; I know this is important, imperative work.
And I'm writing and not writing, getting places and spinning wheels. I am at work on several things - a new novel, a memoir too.
Today I'm more self-aware, I think. More determined than ever to cling to the beautiful moments of this one life I have. More grateful than I ever imagined possible for all of it. The good stuff of course. But also the hard, harrowing stuff. It is all magical and meaningful and it is all mine.
It's all my story. One that continues to unfold - with my editor's pen, and without it.
You might have noticed there is a new look here. Technologically, existentially, it was time. We all need to freshen up sometimes, clear clutter, redefine self, and begin again. Because, yes, this is a new beginning in a way. A recommitment to this place, and to this medium, but what I see more than ever is that this is a continuation. 2017 ADR is the same person as 2009 ADR is the same person as 1988-ish ADR, a little girl who leaned on her Dad's shoulder on an airplane and turned to him, a philosopher mind you, and said, apropos of nothing, apropos of everything, and said, "Dad, what is the self?" I don't remember what he said or if he said anything at all. But I do remember that he looked down at me, a twinkle in his bright blue eyes, and smiled. I was, and am, his child.
What's interesting, what's heartening: I feel the same flickers of excitement today, writing these words, as I did when I wrote my first post eight years ago. This is good. This is timely. I need this place right now as I muddle through. I know writing here more regularly will help me make sense of the things that are opaque and hard. I look forward to doing this.
More to come, but I wanted to leave you all with my very first post from eight years ago.
We humans are insecure creatures. To pretend otherwise is foolish. And yet that is exactly what we do. Everyday. We pretend that we have it all together. We wake up and get dressed and go outside and smile. What lingers behind those well-practiced smiles? The ABC's of insecurity.
Expectations. Great Ones. Good book and story of our lives. "High expectations are the key to everything." Sam Walton.
Loneliness. How is it that we can't find five minutes for ourselves and yet we still have moments where we feel utterly alone? "Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better." Henry Rollins.


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Film Review: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – One More Time With Feeling
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What should you expect from a Nick Cave film? This was the thought I had as I drove to Nottingham's Showcase Cinema on Thursday 8th September to review Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds One More Time With Feeling.
I've liked Nick Cave's music for a while. However you're introduced to him it doesn't matter – as long as you are. Personally, I first discovered him when he battered our beloved pop princess Kylie's Minogue with a rock in the video for 'Wild Rose', what's he done to Kylie? I was shocked. This was during her indie era, and credit to her for working with Cave, apparently he'd wanted to work with her for a while, waiting until he found the right song. She was hooked as soon as she heard it. So was I.
Cave has always been dark and deep, so to the outsider it might seem that a feature length, one night only documentry is a little self- indulgent to launch his sixteenth studio album, not the case. Cave's world was thrust into turmoil in July 2015 when his 15 year old son Arthur fell to his death from a cliff in Brighton. The film is a candid view of how this has affected both his life and his work. The film itself about loss, life, devastation and recovery. So why do it? Is grief not a private matter? Yes, it should be, but the media circus would not leave Cave to grieve privately. The idea of a sit down interview to put the record straight didn't work of him, it was unfeasable and so the idea of 'One More Time With Feeling' came about. A documentary which glimpses into the process and Caves mind.
Shown in 150 cinemas across the UK, originally a performance based concept, One More Time With Feeling evolved into something much more significant as Director Andrew Dominik (Chopper, The Assasination of Jesse James) delved into the tragic backdrop of the writing and recording of the album. Interwoven throughout the Bad Seeds filmed performance of the new album are interviews and footage of Caves intermittent narration and improvied rumination. We see snippets of Cave in the back of a car, playing, writing The Skeleton Tree. Early on in the documentry he says he fears he's losing his voice, in the same way he loses other things, his phone for example. At this stage his son is not mentioned, recording of the album began before his death, but we the audience already know the connotations.
Filmed in black and white, it's not for the sake of art, it only highlights further the stark fragile and raw emotions. It is also in 2D & 3D. Again it didn't need to be, the message would still have been there, yes we get a few great 3D effects such as the bow of a violin coming towards you, a hand, the enormity of an empty staircase, but peel back another layer you realise the effect further brings the film to life, after all, is that not what the film is about? Life He also refers to women as being 3D whereas men he says are 2D. Cave dwells on the enormity of the universe and the comparative insignificant of the human self and our blink of time on earth. As an artist he feels his record at least has a place in history, a legacy he leaves behind and yet compare that to the size of the universe and it's age, it's nothing. The only thing we have as humans that the universe does not is consciousness and being, right here, right now. It is with this view that he tells us he and his family have decided to be happy. Being happy he says is the best revenge against loss.
There are intimate, poingnant moments with his wife Susie and other son Earl, Arthur's twin, who is given a camera to take snap shots, another nudge at the quickness of life and the moment. We see Cave at home. This provides some humour. His observation on changes in the home and the fact his wife can completely change the use of a room whilst he's asleep. "Go to sleep in the bedroom, wake up and it's been turned into a tv room around me" with home also comes memories however, photos, art. One framed painting in particular done by Arthur at the age of five ironically of the very spot he died.
Cave talks about how as people we are constantly changing who we are and goes on to elaborate how the death has changed him forever. Cave is no stranger to loss. His Father killed in a car accident when he was 19. He would later recall that his Father "died at a point in my life when I was most confused…the loss of my father created in my life a vacuum, a space in which my words began to float and collect and find their purpose". On hearing the first playing of the new album Skeleton Tree, it would seem that this most recent loss similarly rings throughout his work and has produced haunting but beautiful music. Time he says "…is elastic. We can go away from the event but at some point the elastic snaps and we always come back to it."
As a track sung by Arthur and Earl as children plays, The documentary ends with each person within the film alone in front of the camera, producer, musician, wife, son, Cave until finally an empty space. That left by his son.
Driving home, I had a lot more to think about.
By Tanya Raybould
@tanyalouiseray
Music/Film: NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
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Somewhat unbelievably, it's been 14 years since HIT Scotland held their inaugural Emerging Talent conference in a snowy Aviemore back in 2005. That first event marked the start of a phenomenon that is nowadays frequented by trainees, students, industry leaders and employees from the Scottish hospitality, catering and tourism sectors.
Now renamed the HIT Talent Conference in order to reflect the fact that skills, expertise, ambition and future potential should be recognised and celebrated at any stage in an individual's career, the event has gathered pace, popularity and respect within the industry over the last decade-and-a-half.
Scholarships range from placements in Michelin-starred kitchens and five-star hotels, both at home and abroad, to unique experiences at the Disney Institute, the École hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland and as far afield as Dubai.
Continuing our ongoing partnership with Caterer.com, the UK's leading hospitality jobs board, CateringScotland.com celebrates the 15th year of these incredible awards in 2018 with this introduction to the Top 10 hospitality stars.
Listed alphabetically, each of the following individuals has been recognised for their achievements and willingness to learn from the best in the business and are themselves becoming role models for others.
So here they are, the CS Top 10 Hospitality Stars of 2019….
Your views about your experience: The people I met during my scholarship were all so diverse and learned a lot from one another. I was personally valued as an individual. – along with my own opinions and experiences – and the support and enthusiasm from my fellow scholars really spurred me on. The confidence I gained helped my transition into my new role, how I now conduct myself within the wider management team meetings and when dealing with my own team in the hotel.
Future plans: I feel extremely proud to be in my current position and I would love to progress the team here. I would like to work towards creating a team and strategy here that can be used as a benchmark and example for other hotels within the Cairn Hotel group.
Ultimate ambition: I always knew I wanted to get into the event management industry and make a difference. I would love to work my way up the management ladder to director of sales within a hotel group. I'm keen to give back to others starting out in their careers, either within a training role or through lecturing students studying hospitality to give them a real sense of my experiences.
Your views and about your experience: I learned about the history of wine, whisky, cocktails and beer, with some new things that I would never have otherwise known. It helped build my confidence and my knowledge, and it was a privilege to work with the amazing teachers on the course. It was also good meeting a lot of new people from different backgrounds and chatting to them about their job.
Future plans: To share with my colleagues and customers the knowledge I gained in order to provide the best service possible.
Ultimate ambition: To move up the management ladder.
Your views about your experience: This was a unique opportunity to meet peers across the hospitality industry and share knowledge with those who were equally as enthusiastic. It was fascinating to learn the different business practices people use in their respective workplaces and how this could translate into my own work. My standout moment was hearing first-hand from our mentors about what they consider to be outstanding customer service and how this needs to be tailored to the varying types of customers. This is a skill I am continuously trying to apply throughout my daily work so I can ensure we are delivering a world-class service.
Future plans: I'm aiming to move up the management ladder at Archerfield and am continually seeking ways to enhance our member and guest experiences at the club.
Ultimate ambition: To manage a team of my own as a director of golf at Archerfield and to continually improve our member and guests experience.
Your views about your experience: My scholarship was to shadow Sarah-Jane, the award-winning wedding coordinator at the Busby, just outside Glasgow. I have only ever worked in one such venue and I was interested to learn how to improve my knowledge about the sector in general. While we focused on ways in which I could improve my administration skills at Achnagairn Estate, the customer journey is nevertheless the most important part of my job and I certainly feel a lot more confident in my position after completing the scholarship.
Future plans: I would love to be promoted to a junior management position at Achnagairn.
Your views about your experience: To attend a course at one of the most prestigious hospitality schools in Europe was a career highlight for me. The time we spent in the classroom allowed us to examine and analyse the areas of our careers that we identified as the most challenging, and to share our experiences about how we have learned to overcome these in order to move forwards. I found it very beneficial to do this with a group of candidates from different areas of hospitality, as it gave a great range of experience and knowledge to share and learn from each other.
'Moving through uncertainty' and 'Motivating teams' were particularly useful modules; they helped me build strength and confidence within my team at a time when Gleneagles is undergoing a significant period of change since the new owners took control of the business. It has helped us adapt to changing work environments and to introduce higher service standards and new procedures. In doing so we have created a more desirable workplace and are now noticing greatly enhanced staff retention.
Future plans: The knowledge I gained at the scholarship is helping me evolve within my management role and I hope this will help me look towards managing larger teams.
Ultimate ambition: To be a knowledgeable manager, motivating my team around me whilst growing a successful business.
Your views about your experience: I got to see behind the scenes of the Hamilton production in London, courtesy of Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, and it was such an incredible experience. Everyone was so friendly, inviting and informative and I felt like I was part of their team. It was great to see how all aspects of their theatre is run, from front of house to backstage, and I learned so much over my week. It's given me the confidence to really go for my dreams, and that those dreams are achievable.
Future plans: To become a stage or production manager. I love the buzz of working within a theatre and also the creativity involved in producing a show.
Ultimate ambition: My main goal is to work on Broadway.
Your views about your experience: I worked alongside Lux Events in Edinburgh as they planned the 2019 HIT Talent Conference. The planning element was new to me but having attended in previous years it was great to be able to see the work that goes on in the background. The experience also allowed me to network and build industry contacts and it has definitely given me more confidence in my abilities and ambitions.
Future plans: To gain an honours degree and to work with an event management company.
Ultimate ambition: To organise world-class events, and to inspire and support people who are looking to start their journey into the hospitality industry.
Your views about your experience: Having limited knowledge and experience in patisserie, the scholarship allowed me to develop my awareness of the different methods and skills from some of the leading pastry chefs in Scotland. It was great to hear their personal stories about their careers and the challenges they've faced. The scholarship was great for bringing people together and mixing professional levels of chefs who all share similar goals and aspirations. Having completed it, I feel more driven now and I have brought new ideas, skills and techniques to my workplace, all of which have enhanced my own development and allowed me to help others.
Future plans: To learn new skills which will increase my confidence and abilities.
Ultimate ambition: To become a head chef and run my own team.
Your views about your experience: I had been aiming for a HIT Scotland scholarship a few years as I knew that wine was an area where my drinks knowledge had room for improvement. HIT recognised this and put me through a WSET qualification at Tennent's Training Academy in Glasgow which meant I was able to return to the hotel and use my knowledge to help guests and staff to better understand our wine range. I was then given the chance to visit Wine Importers where I met my first Master of Wine – a hugely influential man with an impressive knowledge. It was a great opportunity to learn from him.
Future plans: To undertake further training in order to extend my knowledge and help enhance the guest experience.
Ultimate ambition: To continue to drive exceptional service and knowledge at our bars.
Your views about your experience: Aimed at supervisory and early year management levels, the scholarship began with the question ,'What is management?'. We discussed our core values, where these stem from and how they influence us to view the world – and management – in different ways. I particularly enjoyed having the opportunity to discuss and share experiences with like-minded individuals in a similar position in their hospitality careers.
Every session provided us with different ways to look at the teams we worked with and the challenges we faced. We supported each other's thoughts and assisted in building each other's confidence within our respective roles.
Future plans: To progress within the industry and one day secure a senior role.
Ultimate ambition: To change people's opinions of working within the hospitality sector and to be an ambassador for the industry as a whole.
With thanks and gratitude to Caterer.com for their support in producing this feature.


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Five "Christian films" from Hollywood 2014
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Five films that will make 2014 the year of the Bible
"The Bible narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel and, in more apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of the text are part of the reason the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.
But in 2014, we'll discover if the good book is as captivating on the modern-day silver screen as it is in print.
This year, big studios such as Sony and Lionsgate are entering the fray by releasing films of, well, biblical proportions. To wit:
"Son of God," 20th Century Fox, February
Reality TV pioneer Mark Burnett and his wife, actress Roma Downey, have taken footage from their History Channel series "The Bible" and partnered with 20th Century Fox to create "Son of God," a film about Jesus' life that will doubtlessly attract churchgoing Americans. As the first film on this list to release, it may be a helpful box office barometer for the others.
"Noah," Regency Enterprises, November
A flood of publicity already has been created around "Noah" and its impressive $130 million budget. The cast includes Russell Crowe, as the sailor himself, as well as Anthony Hopkins, Jennifer Connelly and Emma Watson. Darren Aronofsky ("Black Swan") directed the movie. If the trailer is any indication, it should be visually stunning while taking massive artistic liberties.
"Heaven is for Real," Sony Pictures, April
Though not technically a biblical movie, "Heaven is for Real" will likely riff on popular Bible themes such as heaven, Jesus and salvation. The film is based on the New York Times bestselling book by the same name and stars Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilley and Thomas Haden Church. This story of a little boy's life-after-death experience is not so coincidentally scheduled to release just before Easter.
"Exodus," 20th Century Fox, December
20th Century Fox has kept a tight lid on Ridley Scott's "Exodus." All we know is the film is an adaptation of the biblical story of the ancient Israelite people's liberation from Egypt. Christian Bale will star as Moses, and Sigourney Weaver will co-star. Critics won't be able to help comparing it to the 1956 movie "The Ten Commandments" starring Charlton Heston. The question will be whether this film can duplicate the classic's success.
"Mary, Mother of Christ," Lionsgate Films, December
The long-awaited prequel to "The Passion of The Christ" is scheduled to arrive before Christmas after a long set of delays. The cast includes the late Peter O'Toole, Sir Ben Kinglsey, Julia Ormond, and 16-year-old Israeli newcomer Odeya Rush as the holy mother herself. The hefty cast combined with a serious budget from Lionsgate and the backing of several Christian notables, including mega-church pastor Joel Osteen, who gets an executive-producer credit, give this movie serious potential.
The uptick in biblical movies is a testament to the ongoing power of those ancient narratives and reminds us Hollywood is driven by money more than agendas. The Bible's stories are an enduring draw, so Hollywood is doing what it does best — turning a buck by giving audiences what they want.
In this way, the film industry is a mirror reflecting what society desires: sex, violence and great stories with a touch of God in the mix. In 2014, we'll find out just how much they crave the latter."
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/religion/article/Five-films-that-will-make-2014-the-year-of-the-5132624.php
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Whodathought?! Joel Osteen: Movie Producer
All I can say is, Run away! Don't waste your time on such lies.
The Book is always better than the movie
Yeah, they seem to be almost flooding the 2014 movie theater market with these "Christian" movies.
It was only 30 years ago when Churchianity had enough discernment with these Hollywood "Christian" movies(ie-80's "Last Temptation of Christ" was exposed through and through by them). But since the turn of the century especially, it seems like anything with the "Christian" label is accepted as such.
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Lumo Project is a ground breaking, multi-language Biblical resources that is set to transform the way in which people engage, discover, and study the New Testament by redefining the standard of visual Bible media.
Four feature-length films will immerse the viewer into 1st Century Palestine, and revolutionise the way in which we experience the Bible. Stories that changed the world: the dramatic action of Jesus' birth amidst the rule of Herod, His teaching in the temples and on the streets, the parables He told, through to the agonising crucifixion and subsequent resurrection, can now been experienced accurately on screen for the first time, according to the 4 gospel accounts.
This is now being touted within my Bible app - along with the all other films mentioned here. I'm not sure even KJV Iin these apps can be trusted much longer!