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If the GTO wasn’t the first muscle car, then what was?

Chrysler 300 at a show Thom Taylor

You know the name of first muscle car? It was the Pontiac GTO, of course. Right? Depends on who you ask.

Consider this: If muscle cars are defined as stand-alone American performance cars marketed as such with speed, track times, elapsed times, and other metrics used in advertising, then you’d have to go back almost 10 years before the GTO in order to find the first true muscle car. In 1955, the Chrysler C-300 was the first American car to be marketed by its parent company as a high-performance variant with track numbers to back it up. (The “C” stood for “coupe,” but with subsequent 300s getting a letter designation beginning with the 1956 300-B, the first 300 became known as the 300-A.)

That year, 1955, was a watershed year for the automobile. Car manufacturers were in a cycle of production for almost 10 years after the WWII-mandated moratorium on civilian manufacturing ended. Since that time, Detroit had upped engineering advancements with overhead-valve V-8 engines, reliable automatic transmissions, along with styling that was soon off the charts in terms of flamboyance. By ’55, almost all American cars featured completely new models, with performance becoming a source of advertising hyperbole.

Chrysler C-300 on the track
Contemporary advertising for the C-300 always had some reference to racing, including track photography, helmeted drivers, and a blur of speed. The Kelsey-Hayes wire spoke wheels were an option, mostly seen on Imperials, further blurring the line between the 300 being a Chrysler or a performance Imperial. Chrysler Archives
Chrysler 300 winning at Daytona Beach
Images like this one from Daytona Beach were distributed to newspapers and enthusiast magazines promoting the Chrysler 300 wins, further embedding the winning NASCAR and USAC accomplishments into the minds of consumers. The idea of “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” was beginning to cast a bigger halo over an entire company as an indication of superior engineering and performance. Chrysler Archives

The 1955 Chrysler Corporation offerings were the first year of design director Virgil Exner’s “forward look” styling, combined with all-new chassis and suspensions. Other than the engines, 1955 Chryslers were completely new, shedding their conservative reputation with dynamically engineered and styled cars. The “300” moniker stood for 300 horsepower—an industry first. That 300 hp came by means of two four-barrel carburetors, solid lifters, a hotter cam, and large dual exhaust. A beefed two-speed “Powerflite” automatic was all you could get in ’55, but the following year Chrysler added a three-speed manual transmission. Besides unique checkered flag badges, the distinctive hardtops were based on the lighter Windsor chassis, to which was added the distinctive Imperial front clip, resulting in a unique model for the 1955 Chrysler line.

Chrysler configured the 300s specifically for NASCAR, back when “stock car racing” mandated a stock, production car. The 300s reached a top speed of 127.6 mph in the flying mile—taking the top three wins, and 139.4 mph in 1956, again taking 1-2-3, with the punched-out 354-cubic-inch, 355-hp Hemi. Advertising for the 300 touted wins in both the NASCAR and AAA (later USAC) seasons in 1955. Lee Petty and Tim Flock, both NASCAR Hall of Fame recipients, piloted the Chryslers, with Flock crowned champion that year.

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More than any other method, with the successes at Daytona touted in their advertising, Chrysler was signaling speed and winning at the track as attributes worthy of pride in ownership. Interestingly, Hudson had very similar successes in NASCAR in the early-1950s, but never used its racing domination to sell Hornets in its advertising. FCA

Hudson had a similar NASCAR-winning presence in the early 1950s, but its mainstream advertising barely hinted at that racing dominance. The company never capitalized on Hudson’s dual-carb Hornet successes, and by the mid-1950s it had lost its NASCAR mojo and was soon gone from the automotive landscape.

With just over 1700 built in 1955, the 300’s appeal was limited in part due to the typical Chrysler buyer’s expectations. Featuring a firmer suspension and lopey cam, some 300s were traded in early for a tamer New Yorker or even Imperial. Remember, this was a completely new concept, and no one had ever purchased a new car with this level of “performance.”

Chrysler would continue the letter series Chryslers through 1965, replacing the tall-deck 392 Hemi with the wild-looking and performing 413-cu-in cross-ram wedge in 1959, before slowly taming the handling and performance. By 1962 you could buy a 300 without the hard edges, and without the letter. Chrysler 300s endured into the 1970s, with the limited-edition 1970 300-H (the “H” standing for specialty maker “Hurst”) reviving the spirit of earlier letter 300s. Slightly more than 500 were built, featuring 440-cu-in TNT engines, special fiberglass hoods, trunk lids, and stripes, with an Imperial interior.

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Chrysler 300 rear 3/4 at a show
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The 300 moniker was revived in the 1990s, and the V-6 FWD sedans picked up where Chrysler left off in 1965, with the 300M from 1998–2004, and then with the LX-platform sedans available today. Developed during Mercedes-Benz’s ownership, these later 300s share certain suspension, transmission, and other components with both S-Class and E-Class Mercedes.

Letter-series Chryslers have always been collectible as far back as the 1960s and harken back to the days when Detroit used the lightest sedans and coupes stuffed with the highest horsepower engines available, to carry the performance flag for their respective divisions. As passenger cars continue to take a back seat to SUVs, crossovers, and trucks, Chrysler’s fabled 300 may be one of the last American sedans manufactured.

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Several moms have asked us what our go to foods are for introduction at Harvest to Highchair. All fresh fruits and veggies are fantastic but there are a couple that we really consider to be ‘super foods’ and are perfect for first foods. These are our top four favorites...

• Avocados would probably be the one fruit we most recommend for a first food. Most fruits are high in carbohydrates, but avocados are loaded with a healthy fat that is a natural anti-inflammatory and have more potassium that bananas. With a neutral flavor, avocados don’t appeal to the inherent sweet tooth and have a wonderful creamy texture. We recommend a quick whip with breast milk or formula for a really rich treat. • Sweet potatoes may be one of nature’s unsurpassed sources of beta carotene which helps the body produce vitamin A. Although a starchy vegetable, sweet potatoes are shown to help regulate blood sugar. Plus, they are low fat and cholesterol free. As far as taste, babies love the sweeter taste and smooth texture. They’re delicious with cinnamon or cumin, or mix well with apples or blueberries. • Beets are chocked full of great nutrients like beta carotene, potassium and calcium; however, it’s hard to believe how much fiber is packed into beets. Fiber helps little tummies stay full and regular which helps with a great night sleep for baby and mama! Their sweet, earthy flavor is best enhanced by roasting and they’re a great mix with cauliflower or broccoli. • Blueberries are the antioxidant powerhouse full of micronutrients that support bone growth and a healthy heart. Unlike other berries like strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, blueberries belong to a different family so it’s safe to introduce earlier in development. Purée with basil or cinnamon for a more advance palate or mix with sweet potato for a extra nutritional punch.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday banning transactions with ByteDance, the parent company of popular app TikTok . The White House also announced that he signed a similar order banning transactions with Tencent-owned WeChat, a messaging app that is ubiquitous in China, but has a much smaller presence than TikTok in the United States, where it is used mainly by members of the Chinese diaspora. Both orders will take effect in 45 days.

The orders cite the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.  It is important to note that naming the apps’ operations in the United States as a national emergency is an act that is highly unprecedented and the legality of the orders will likely be challenged. ByteDance is currently pushing back against the Indian government’s July decision to ban TikTok along with 59 other apps; like the U.S., India also cited national security concerns around user data collection.

Microsoft announced over the weekend that it is in negotiations to buy TikTok from ByteDance, naming September 15 as a deadline for negotiations. The order would take affect shortly after the deadline set by Microsoft for the deal. ByteDance reportedly agreed to give up its entire ownership in the app even though it had previously wanted to maintain a minority stake.

Trump announced at the end of last month that he planned to ban TikTok through the use of an executive order. The president and government officials, including Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, have made escalating comments over the past few weeks alleging that TikTok is a threat to national security. While TikTok is owned by ByteDance, the Beijing-based company (which also operates a Chinese version of the app called Douyin) has taken steps to distance TikTok from its Chinese operations, and claims that its data is stored outside of China.

The executive order on ByteDance said that “the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China…continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. At this time, action must be taken to address the threat posed by one mobile application in particular, TikTok.”

In 45 days, transactions by any person or property subject to U.S. jurisdiction with ByteDance or any of its subsidiaries will be prohibited “to the extent that they are permitted under applicable law.” The order claims that TikTok’s access to user data including location, browsing and search histories “threatens to allow the Chinese Communist Party access to American’s personal and proprietary information–potentially allowing China to track the locations of Federal employees and contractors, build dossiers of personal information for blackmail, and conduct corporate espionage.”

Trump’s executive order on WeChat was less expected, but not a complete surprise because Pompeo named the messaging app earlier this week when he said Trump was planning to take action “shortly” on TikTok and other Chinese companies. Like ByteDance, Trump claims WeChat’s data collection is a national security threat and may give the Chinese Communist Party access to user information. The order also cites WeChat’s censorship of material deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese government.

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Open season? Virus closes off U.S. Open for qualifiers

The Associated Press — By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer

If anyone can truly appreciate the meaning of the word “open” at the U.S. Open, it's a 36-year-old father of two who might very well have racked up more frequent flier miles than dollars over his golf career — a journeyman named Andy Pope.

Since its inception in 1895, the U.S. Open has billed itself as the tournament that anyone could play — and since 1924, those without an upper-echelon pedigree have had to earn their way into the field through the dozens of qualifying tournaments held each year around the globe.

For four of the last five years, Pope has done just that. He's filled out his entry form, paid his $200 fee and taken the hard road through a qualifying process that included 18 holes of local qualifying, then 36 more holes of sectional qualifying, to emerge from around 9,000 entrants as one of few dozen to take that route to the Open. The reward: Tee times at Chambers Bay, Oakmont, Erin Hills and, last year, Pebble Beach.

“I think I’ve just been playing good golf but with nowhere to play it,” Pope said in describing his situation over the past five years. “And the U.S. Open qualifiers just gave me an opportunity to let my skills show.”

He didn't get that chance this year. The coronavirus pandemic forced the USGA to scrap its storied tradition of making its Open truly open to anyone. Traditionally, a little less than half the 156 spots are handed out through qualifying, which was introduced after World War I when the number of entries into the main tournament grew so large that the USGA had to conjure a way to cull the field.

This year, a different challenge. In place of the qualifiers, the USGA set up a more thorough list of exemptions that, while doing its best to make room for lots of little guys and up-and-comers, did not produce a one-and-done pathway for guys like Pope, who thrives under the all-or-nothing pressure of the qualifying format.

“An incredibly difficult decision,” John Bodenhamer, senior managing director of championships for the USGA, said of the move away from a process the association has long prided itself on.

It even rolled out a new ad campaign for this year, pre-COVID: “From many, one," was the tagline.

It's not to say Pope didn't get his chance. As part of the USGA's bend-over-backward attempt at inclusion, the top five in the Korn Ferry standings have earned spots at Winged Foot this week. The five who finish atop the points list in the tour's season-ending series also makes it. Pope didn't make either list. Not lost on him is that he regained his status on the tour in large part thanks to his performance at Pebble Beach last year, where he made his first U.S. Open cut in four tries. Making it to the weekend allowed him to skip a stage at qualifying school earlier this year, which, in turn, made the quest for full-time status on the Korn Ferry Tour a bit easier.

“In a lot of ways, the USGA helped me get to where I'm at,” Pope said.

He's not the only one.

There are instances in which players have gone all the way from qualifying to holding the trophy. Ken Venturi famously fought through a bout of heat exhaustion to win at Congressional in 1964 — a journey that technically began in local qualifying months before. Orville Moody made it through both stages to win the championship in 1969. Fifty years later, Lucas Glover won after making it though sectional qualifying.

Though it would've been a stretch to say Pope could've followed that trajectory, it wasn't so far-fetched a notion that he could've at least been teeing it up this week. Because he made it to the weekend at Pebble Beach last year, he was exempt from the local qualifying stage and would've gone right into the 36-hole sectional phase — which is where he believes he has the biggest advantage.

“Anyone can shoot a great round over 18 holes, but to back that up in the afternoon, it does take a lot," Pope said when asked to explain his success. “I think the grind of 36 holes in one day really does show you who's playing the best.”

Unfortunately, that is not the format for most of Pope's competitive rounds. Over the five years since he last had full status on the Korn Ferry, his was a schedule of planes, trains and automobiles — short stops for Monday qualifiers, interrupted by big games at his home club, the Orange Tree Golf Club in Orlando.

“You've got 47 guys out there, no handicaps, and we're all just grinding it out,” he said.

But there's nothing like playing alongside the big boys. After making the cut by two shots at Pebble Beach last year, Pope found himself paired on Saturday with a young up-and-comer named Collin Morikawa. On Sunday at Pebble, it was Pope and Kevin Kisner — an old buddy from when they were both on what was then known as the Nationwide Tour in 2013.

Scores that weekend: Pope 75 (with a triple on No. 8), Morikawa 72 on Saturday, and Pope 71, Kisner 69 on Sunday.

“It's good to take away from it that I can still compete with these guys,” Pope said. “It's encouraging, because at the end of the day, I'm trying hard to get my tour card."

Even with the qualifiers scrubbed, Pope didn't give up easily on finding some way — any way — to earn one of those treasured 156 spots at Winged Foot. He made a video featuring interviews and other highlights from his four recent trips to the national championship. He sent it to the USGA, hoping they'd view his qualifying pedigree as a good reason to grant him a special exemption.

They said ‘No,’ but, hey, at least they were nice about it. Pope received a call from Jason Gore, the USGA director of player relations, who himself had famously battled through sectional qualifying in 2005, then surprisingly found himself playing in the final group on Sunday, alongside Retief Goosen at Pinehurst No. 2. (Gore shot 84 and finished 49th.)

“He was very understanding of where I was coming from,” Pope said of the conversation with Gore. “And then he said he had to go. He said ‘I’ve got to call Padraig Harrington and tell him he's not getting an exemption either. And he's won four majors.'"


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Hope Church Event To Honor Sen. Akaka

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Halau Ho’omau I ka Wai Ola O’ Hawai’i will share a special performance at the Hope Church United Church of Christ luau on Saturday, Sept. 15, in Alexandria, Virginia.

“The theme of our performance at this year’s luau is ‘Honoring our Kupuna,’ our elders and those who have given us so many gifts,” said Kumu Hula Manu Ikaika.

One of the best-known kupuna who will be honored at the luau is Hawaii Senator Daniel Akaka. Sen. Akaka has been a member of the Hope congregation for decades.

“We are very honored that Uncle Danny can attend so we can have an opportunity to say aloha and mahalo nui for his service to the state of Hawaii and for his kindness, generosity and boundless aloha spirit,” said Kumu Manu Ikaika.

The performance will also include a special hula dedicated to Kumu Hula O’Brian Eselu who passed away earlier this year.

The luau will feature an authentic Hawaiian pig roast, Hawaiian music and dance, Hawaiian vendors and more.

Tickets for the event, which includes dinner and a show, are $40 for adults and $25 for children. The event is schedule from 4 to 9 p.m. All proceeds go to the Hope Church children’s programs. The luau is a traditional event at the Hope Church, which has strong ties to the Hawaiian community in the DC metro area.

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‘My Favourite Hotel’ review – The Savoy, London, watching New Year’s Eve fireworks

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Today, our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ review is from London.

We are currently running this reader-written feature to provide some positivity and inspiration to Head for PointsYou can find all of the ‘My Favourite Hotel’ reviews so far by clicking here.  This was scheduled to be a series of about 25 hotels, but a good response from readers means that we have commissioned another batch and are continuing the series.

Today’s hotel is The Savoy in London – a great treat for a New Year’s Eve stay as reader Ryan experienced.  Here is his review:

In 2019, my wife and I started to visit the bars and restaurants at The Savoy.  Whilst expensive for a drink, the overall experience was always worth every penny, especially when you think about the amazing live music that was often playing.

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After a few visits, I knew we had to stay the night for New Year’s Eve. The Savoy needs no introduction, I’m sure.  Just in case, it’s ‘the only five-star hotel on the river’ and minutes from Trafalgar Square, London.

Like many HFP readers, I am points and miles crazy, so wherever possible I will stay utilising just that. This stay however required hard-earned cash. Whilst not cheap, it was worth every penny.

(Rob’s edit: The Savoy is, of course, part of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty scheme.  However, as Accor Live Limitless has revenue-based redemptions – 1 point get you 2 Eurocents off your bill – there is no advantage to spending points here compared to an Ibis!)

The Savoy is part of American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts for Platinum cardholders, so booking via Amex would provide you with the standard FHR benefits including free breakfast and guaranteed 4pm check-out. Another option of course is booking direct via the hotel website, which may sometimes be worthwhile due to the advance purchase offers that are occasionally available.

The final option (which due to non-explicit terms and conditions enabled this stay) was purchasing an experience voucher directly with the hotel and redeeming it.  Considering typical rates for this time of year, and that stays for New Year’s Eve usually require a 3 to 5 night minimum stay, I managed to get somewhat of a bargain.

The ‘River Suite’ experience cost £995 and included the following:

  • 1 night stay in a Junior Suite with River View
  • Bottle of champagne placed in the room upon arrival
  • Welcome drink for two guests placed in the room upon arrival
  • Butler service
  • Courtesy car (subject to availability)
  • Chauffeur transfer
  • Complimentary drink in the American Bar for two guests with overall value of £60
  • Same day pressing services for two garments
  • Access to fireworks available for all residents on the night of the 31st December
  • Breakfast (in restaurant or in-room dining)

Check In

Upon arrival, the doorman promptly whisked our bags away and took us to reception for check in. If you think the service is amazing (which it is) when you are visiting for a meal or a drink, it somehow manages to exceed perfection when you are staying.

We were invited to take a seat and the formalities were promptly taken care of. We arrived a few hours before official check-in, so our room wasn’t quite ready yet and we were invited to relax by the pool whilst they got everything ready.

After an hour, our room still wasn’t ready, so I asked how long it would take. We actually crossed paths with the receptionist who checked us in earlier who was coming to inform us about the delay and profusely apologised. This was of course fine as we were still early, but she insisted we had a drink on the house at the American Bar to apologise for the delay. I’ll never turn down a free drink!

Our room

After a short while and a lovely cocktail, Sean Davoren, the head head butler (he is famous in his own right and had a segment on the Late Late Show that you can find on YouTube) came to find us and escort us to our room.

Words cannot describe how beautiful this room is, overlooking the Thames with the best view in the house for the fireworks.

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Sean offered to unpack for us and deal with anything we could ask for.  He ensured our outfits were pressed and back with us within the hour (more like 20 minutes). I cannot explain how sweet he was. Having a butler was a new experience for us, and he made it as comfortable and natural as possible.

Hidden away is a beautiful swimming pool, gym and spa area, along with treatment rooms should you require any services

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In room dining

As it was New Year’s Eve, all of the hotel restaurants were understandably (and we were pre-warned) full or offering full evening packages.  As we just wanted a small dinner and then spend our night drinking at the American Bar, we opted to have dinner in the room.

Whilst ordinarily you would call up and place your order, things were different here. Your butler will come to you room to take your order and provide you with a restaurant level experience. The food and setup was simply exquisite.

The American Bar

Following dinner, we went downstairs to secure our table at the American Bar and soak up the music of John Nicholls and his marvellous band. We had the perfect table dead centre and ordered some drinks. The waiting staff were phenomenal, the atmosphere relaxed, everything was just perfect.

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New Year fireworks

At 11:45, everyone was invited to go to the Savoy’s own viewing area or, if you were lucky enough, to your room to view the fireworks. As we had a River Suite, we went to our room, popped open our champagne and watched the show.

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Savoy London hotel review

Following the fireworks, we went back down to the American Bar and continued the night with a few more drinks and some more live music. By the end of the night, we realty felt the staff were our friends and when we were leaving we even hugged!

Wanting to make the most of the room, we had a late breakfast via room service. Of course our butler came up and took our order. Not too sure what was included (due to the menu being a-la-carte and our rate just including ‘breakfast’), we asked our butler. The answer was ‘anything you want’. So we did.

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Courtesy Car

Certain packages and room types include use of the courtesy car. Whilst we had no actual need to use it, I couldn’t turn down the chance of a short drive in the beautiful Rolls Royce – and yes, people do turn around and take pictures.

I really feel our experience was once in a lifetime – it was perfect in every single way. The hotel has a special place in our hearts and I can’t wait to return for a few drinks. It has a real family feel and nothing is a problem.  If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend a stay. This isn’t an ‘everyday’ hotel, but if you have a special occasion and can pick up a package like the one we had, it is honestly worth every penny.

If you want to find out more, the Savoy’s website is here.

Our luxury hotel booking partner, Emyr Thomas of Bon Vivant, can get you special deals at The Savoy.  You pay the same Best Flexible Rate shown on the website and will also receive:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Complimentary full English breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom, in Kaspar’s, Thames Foyer or Room Service
  • £85 Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • 20% off Beauty & Fitness Treatments
  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

You can contact Emyr via the form on this page of HFP.  All bookings are ‘pay on departure’ and cancellable like any other booking made at Best Flexible Rate.

Comments (23)

  • Hotel-User says:

    Totally agree with Rob. Burn the Accor points at Ibis and low level properties as the earning rate at the top end for status members is much better value.

  • Joan says:

    I have always enjoyed the American Bar , but it is in serious need of a refurb with fraying carpets and ripped wallpaper . Wonder if there are ( were) plans to do that .

    • Andrew (@andrewseftel) says:

      Would have been done top to bottom in the 2010 refurb presumably. Surprised it’s so run down already.

      • Joan says:

        It’s really noticeable during the daytime when it’s not as dark – I guess 10 years of wear abs tear is a long time

  • The Savage Squirrel says:

    Had an eye on it for years. Nearly every time I’m in London I pass the Savoy and wonder if I’ll ever stump up the readies to stay there. Even though life has been kind and I can afford this sort of thing (well, as a treat at least, maybe not an everyday experience :D) somehow so many years living in the North means I just can’t bring myself to part with that much cash “just for a hotel”…. 😉

    • Mike says:

      +1 I soooooo retain my Northern roots when when it comes to spending money. Yorkshire and proud !!

      • Lady London says:

        So do moths fly out of your wallet when you open it in Yorkshire?
        Or is that only further North in Scotland?

    • Bagoly says:

      In the nineties one could still just wander through from the front entrance down to the river entrance.
      One could even sit with a friend and chat for free on the bench on the staircase going down to the function rooms.
      Now as soon as one goes past reception, there is an interaction with staff and one has to pay money for something. 🙁

      At the Ritz I used to just walk in through the revolving doors, drink in the atmosphere along the corridor and go out by the reception. For many years the revolving doors have been locked/staffed.

      Times have changed.

  • 1ATL says:

    The entry road to the Savoy is only road in the UK where you’re to drive on the right. It’s quite fun to watch Uber drivers getting it wrong on their pick ups and drop offs. It’s a beautiful hotel and I’d encourage anyone in the area who’s interested or a little bit curious just to go and have a look. It’s a very popular venue in the posh afternoon tea trade too. Their chocolate chefs temper and construct some amazing creations which you can watch behind a glass wall. Sometimes they come out with free samples which I always love…. My wife hopes the Boodles concession in the lobby will follow suit one day.

    • John says:

      Googling “savoy drive on right” yields results such as “myths debunked” and “facts that aren’t actually true”.

      Plenty of carparks, bus stations and some motorway junctions are other examples.

      • 1ATL says:

        I meant on a public highway. I’m.syre there are plenty of privately owned placed where they can enforce what they like.

      • Lady London says:

        Yup it’s true. The street is only about 100-150 meters long from The Strand to the front door and vehicles drive on the right.

  • cinereus says:

    I suppose once you’ve dropped a grand for a night, you’d convince yourself a review replete with sycophantic superlatives was necessary.

    • Lady London says:

      It’s pretty accurate. As I mentioned the other day I spent 5 months at the Savoy working out of a River Suite.

      I’m glad to read that the service levels are still there. Being owned by Accor I wouldnt take that for granted.

      The bar and brekkie are useful there for business if you don’t want to stay the night. Not all the rooms have the advantages of a River Suite.

    • Ryan says:

      Not at all actually, genuinely a worth while experience with some of the best service in the world. They make you feel special and for a night, that’s simply amazing. When you also look into how much it costs for a bar or restaurant on NYE in London that has a view, this actually then becomes good value 🙂

  • Simon says:

    “Non explicit terms and conditions” sounds like code for you used a perceived loophole or had to have an argument…

    • Dicky S says:

      Agree. The 999 teaser rate sounds like a one off/something Savoy won’t be getting tripped up on again.

      • Rob says:

        As the T&C mentioned NYE, I think the ‘non-explicit’ element was that you didn’t to book a 3-5 night minimum stay. To be fair, I doubt they could fill the hotel by insisting on 3-5 night stays anyway.

  • J says:

    Great review sounds an amazing experience. Would love to stay here one day, Claridges also looks very special.

    • Lady London says:

      Claridges, the Connaught, The Berkeley and The Savoy were originally under same ownership. Each hktel had its fans amongst the discerning. To stay at, actually The Berkeley has most fans IMO.

      I am not sure about the refurb of Claridges but historically people I worked with said they did not get particularly good rooms compared to some other hotels at all of these. Except never a complaint about The Berkeley and with the exception of River Suites at The Savoy.

      All of them are very good to visit for meals or drinks though (The Berkeley more for staying in). The Savoy is particularly suited to this, the others more discreet.

  • The Savage Squirrel says:

    One innaccuracy. Since the Royal Horseguards opened, the Savoy is surely not the only 5* hotel on the north bank of the river?.

    That said, I am not well disposed to the Royal Horseguards. On my first and last stay there, they initially attempted to put us in a room next to a roof with the world’s biggest noisiest aircon unit (think sleeping next to a jet engine). Then after moving us, hustled aggressively for tips (I’ll just show youhow everything works sir – then turns tap on – could’ve worked that out myself ….). Then we had items stolen from our room and the hotel management reacted in a way that suggested this was not entirely a surprise or an unusual event, yet were still dishonest in their response. Wish I’d stayed at the Corinthia across the road TBH. So maybe it is worth paying a bit (lot) more for a better experience after all :D.


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There was minimal to no transfer of Cimzia from nursing mothers to breast milk, considered to be an acceptable range for breast-feeding, according to a poster presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

“It is well-recognized that women with chronic inflammatory diseases face uncertainty during motherhood, given the lack of information on use of therapies that can control their symptoms during breast-feeding,” researcher Megan E.B. Clowse, MD, of Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, stated in a news release from UCB.

“The rigorous design of this ambitious study sought to evaluate whether or not continuation of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol, UCB) treatment is compatible with breast-feeding. These results can help health care providers who need to advise their postpartum patients who are taking [certoliuzumab pegol] and want to breast-feed.”

The study’s objective was to determine the concentration of certolizumab pegol in human breast milk and to calculate the average daily infant dose, an estimation of the dose of maternal certolizumab pegol injected by the infant every day, according to the release.

The researchers used immunoassay to evaluate breast milk samples from 17 lactating mothers (mean age, 33.7 years) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (n = 7), Crohn’s disease (n = 5), psoriatic arthritis (n = 3) and axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis (n =2). The women were at least 6 weeks postpartum and had been receiving certolizumab pegol prior to beginning the study and were currently on a maintenance dose.

The researchers used and ELISA immunoassay, with the lowest level of quantification (LLQ) being 10 times more sensitive than prior ELISA assays for studies of certolizumab pegol, to analyze the drug’s concentration in breast milk. They found that 56% of the samples were below the LLQ, with the remainder having a maximum certolizumab pegol concentration in breast milk of less than 10% of expected plasma of a therapeutic maintenance dose in an adult, which indicated minimal to no transfer of certolizumab from plasma to breast milk, according to the release.

The researchers concluded that the certolizumab pegol average daily infant dose (0 to 0.0104 mg/kg/day) is minimal, with the median certolizumab pegol relative infant dose is considered be in the safe range for breastfeeding.

Adverse events in mothers exposed to certolizumab pegol were consistent with known safety profile of the drug, with infants of mothers exposed to certolizumab pegol had adverse events that were consistent with what would be expected to unexposed infants of a similar age, the researchers concluded.

Clowse MEB, et al. Evaluating Transfer of Certolizumab Pegol into Breast Milk: Results from a Prospecting, Postmarketing, Multicenter Pharmacokinetic Study. Presented at: American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; March 3-7, Orlando, Fla.

Disclosure: Clowse reports research support from Pfizer and Janssen and being a consultant form UCB Pharma.


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“Companies invest millions of dollars in cybersecurity technology much of which is not protecting them or their customers from phishing attacks. It’s time for companies to pay only for solutions that work to safeguard their customers and preserve their license to operate. Area 1’s pay-per-phish is just that — a pricing model that aligns compensation with performance and changes the economics of being a bad guy on the internet,” said Ted Schlein, Managing Partner of Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm.

Pay-Per-Phish comes on the heels of Area 1 closing a 32M Series C, led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Icon Ventures, DCVC, Top Tier Capital, Allegis Cyber and Epic Ventures, among others; to respond to the company’s growth and demand for accountability in the cybersecurity industry.

“Our mission is to catch phish and eliminate the ensuing damages. Today we’re 99.9997% effective. I will continue to work and innovate until we’re 99.99999999% effective. Our growth is due to businesses moving away from solutions that were not designed to stop phishing comprehensively,” says Oren J. Falkowitz, CEO of Area 1 Security.

“I expect we will continue to see a dramatic shift in the way businesses think about cybersecurity investments,” Falkowitz continues. “The most dramatic effect of cloud computing is that customers demand to pay only when and if they successfully consume the business value of your products.”

By looking at phishing comprehensively and preemptively; and leveraging a cloud-native architecture, Area 1 Security has found success in helping Fortune 500 customers secure their move to the cloud while supporting the needs of their global and mobile end-user base.

“The intensity and success of phishing campaigns will continue to increase and as we approach the 2020 Presidential elections there will be a blurring between political and corporate damages,” said Falkowitz.

The World Economic Forum recently released its report ranking cybersecurity as one of the top threats to the survival of civilization, alongside nuclear war and climate change. Most recent estimates put the cost of cybercrime at $2.1 trillion by 2021.

Humans remain the weakest link, and until solutions get automated and preemptive, the future will remain insecure. Attacks contain information and sources appearing so real, some studies have found that as many as 9 out of 10 people cannot spot the phish.

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Acetech AC5000 and AC6000 Airgun Chronograph
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The Acetech line of chronographs is one of the simplest and best value for money methods of measuring your air rifle’s power currently on the market. Instead of spending hundreds on a full-bore chronograph, which also has the disadvantage of being large and awkward to use, the Acetech chronograph is simple to mount, and quick to set up and use.

Testing the Acetech AC series chronographs

On test, both chronographs performed excellently. The AC5000 is no less user friendly than the AC6000, though the OLED screen is slightly easier to see and use, simply by virtue of it’s size and colour display.

I tested each device with a couple of different air rifles and air pistols, in both .177 and .22, against a couple of larger (significantly more expensive) chronographs I have available, and the results were accurate to 0.1ft/lbs on each shot. Considering how little set up time is required compared to the larger chronographs (which require calibrating etc), the Acetech series of air rifle chronographs really holds it’s own. They are easy to use, and certainly accurate enough for any airgun use, and either one will perform just as good as a chronograph costing several times the price.

The AC5000 is slightly smaller than the AC6000, though the size difference is negligible and not really a consideration between the two, though I found the AC6000’s larger display better, and the fact it allows the user to select ft/lbs as a readout option gives it the edge in my opinion. That said, both chronographs offer excellent value for money, they are not full-bore rifle chronographs certainly, but I nonetheless challenge the reader to find a better air rifle/airsoft chronograph for the price.

Technical specifications and features

Acetech AC6000 Chronograph

The premium Acetech chronograph, the AC6000, offers all the features of the AC5000 and more, retailing at £69.99. Slightly larger and more robust than the AC5000, the AC6000 has a larger display and therefore easier to use than its smaller counterpart, and every bit as accurate. The AC6000 features a larger OLED display, which is easier to read, and is operated in the same way via the operating buttons to the left of the screen. The AC6000 chronograph has the capacity to measure either metric or imperial, so values can be set in either m/s, ft/s, and the projectile value can be entered to either grams or grains. The power result can also be set to either joules or ft/lbs easily through the units menu. The AC6000 is also capable of measuring rate of fire, though this is more of a feature intended for airsoft.

Acetech AC6000 Chronograph

The AC6000 features a larger aperture of 36mm, compared to the AC5000’s 24mm, meaning there is less chance of an errant shot hitting the device itself, though both chronographs are very well shielded around the sensors, and seem very robust and resilient. The AC6000 can be mounted either horizontally or vertically on a table or mounted to a camera tripod via the standard fit 1/4x20 UNC mounting in the base. The A6000 is light, only 290g without batteries, and is small and portable enough to be taken out when required without a great deal of set up hassle. The AC6000 is a step up from the AC5000 in terms of ergonomics, with its OLED screen, larger buttons and larger aperture, though still with fantastic accuracy and precision. The AC6000 takes 4x AAA alkaline batteries, though can also be powered by the micro USB port at the rear.

Acetech AC5000 Chronograph.

The Acetech AC5000 is slightly smaller than the AC6000, though internally functions pretty much the same, allowing the same parameters in terms of projectile weight and velocity. The AC5000 is slightly more limited in terms of unit selection, displaying the power in joules only, though the conversion to ft/lbs is simple and this feature doesn’t really detract from the chronograph’s usability. The chronograph is capable of measuring from 30m/s, all the way to 400m/s, (or 90ft/s-1200ft/s), more than sufficient for any airgun, be it an air rifle or air pistol. Programming is accomplished by using the built in LCD display and operation buttons, which is simple and easy to use, and can remember up to 5 different projectiles for quicker testing. The AC5000 is also capable of measuring rate of fire, though this is more of a feature intended for airsoft.

Acetech AC5000 Chronograph

Once the pellet weight is programmed, it is simply a case of shooting through the 24mm aperture on the right of the device, with the results being displayed on the LCD screen. Once the shot is taken, the results are displayed instantly on the screen, and the user can then go into the second screen to see the results from the previous 25 shots taken, including averages, or alter the settings through the options menu for the next shot.

The A5000 is powered by 2x AA Alkaline batteries, though can also be powered by a micro USB power input in the rear of the device. To save on battery power, the device will also automatically power off after a user set amount of time. The tube diameter in the chronograph is 24mm, plenty of clerance for any airgun. Like the AC6000, the AC5000 chronograph features a standard fit camera tripod mounting in the base, along with rubber feet to prevent slipping on a bench. Weighing only 200g, the AC5000 is the lighter of the two chronographs, making it light and portable enough to take to the range and test an airgun’s power easily.

For quick set-up to test an air rifle or air pistol for power:

  1. To use the device, firstly either insert the required batteries in the compartment on the underside of the chronograph or plug a 5V/0.5a micro USB cable in the back.
  2. Switch the device on by the on button located underneath the operational buttons. The first screen will be displayed, with all readings at zero.
  3. To change pellet weight, press the right direction button until you reach the menu screen at screen 3, and select UNIT
  4. On the unit screen, navigate up the options and press right or left on each to choose the unit of measurement of the speed readout, pellet weight and energy. Once this is set (default is grams and joules), navigate back to the menu screen and select AMMO.
  5. On the ammo screen, there is 5 spaces for pellet memory, simply navigate to the first option, and enter the pellet weight by selecting either the hundreds, tens, units (or non-integers), and changing the value with the up and down arrows. Pellet diameter is set likewise under its respective column.
  6. Next, you can either change the display options if you wish (I didn’t bother, the OLED screen on default seemed fine), or navigate to the first menu, and simply shoot.
  7. Once you have fired through the aperture, the results will be displayed on the screen. There is no need to touch the device at all between shots, the chronograph will simply display the new reading on screen.
  8. To see previous shots, navigate to the second screen.
  9. Once you’ve finished shooting, the device can simply be powered off, or the user can select their own automatic power off.

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Velocity Range 30 m/s - 400 m/s 30 m/s - 400 m/s
ROF Range 100-5000RPM 100-5000RPM
Outlook Built with high quality materials, rubber keypad, powder coated plastic, Aluminium Built with Plastic
Panel cover 2.7mm thick PC plastic 1mm thick plastic
Screen 128*128 OLED grey scale Mono colour 128*64 LCD
Keypad Rubber texture Plastic
Tube diamater 36mm 24mm
Detecting sensor 12 IR sensors 7 IR sensors
LED Yes No
IR sensor calibration Yes Yes
Hot key for Ammo Yes Yes
Ammo Parameter 5 sets 5 sets
25 Speed recordings Yes Yes
Auto shooting test Yes Yes
Certification FCC, CE, ROHS Yes
MicroUSB power Yes Yes
Battery AAA Battery * 4 AA Battery * 2
Weight 290g 200g
Dimension 130 x 108 x 61mm 117 x 97 x 59mm
User Manual English English

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Hummingbird lovers are undoubtedly fond of the whizzing sound these beautiful small birds make as they zip around. But did you know you can make your own hummingbird food to bring even more to your backyard? This super simple cost-effective recipe will keep your backyard friends happily humming, and you can skip a trip to the store:

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Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

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  • Heat water to a boil
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  • Stir until sugar is dissolved completely (liquid should be clear)

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When the solution is done, let it cool, then fill your clean bird feeder. Store leftover solution in the refrigerator until it’s ready to use. The nectar will go bad fairly quickly, so be sure to clean out and refill your feeder every 3-5 days (possibly more often in very hot weather) to prevent bacteria from building up in the sugary solution.

It's really as easy as that! Now get out there and enjoy watching your winged friends eat.

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Customers have become more global, digital, and sophisticated. And the customer has more knowledge and power now than ever. Therefore, you must constantly reconfigure your sales channels to maintain alignment with the unique preferences of each buyer type. To maximize value for your customers, your selling style and capabilities will need to evolve. Remember each type of customer in the adoption lifecycle values something different, and has unique buying preferences. Here are the key implications of four popular methods of selling:

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Eye Care Associates, a fully integrated regional eye care provider in northeast Ohio, experienced a ransomware attack in late July which took its computer systems out of action. Two weeks after the attack occurred, its computer systems remain locked.

According to Director of Operations, Mary Jo Silva, the attack occurred in the early hours of July 28, 2019. The Beaver Township Police Department was notified about the attack and the board was informed.

A ransom demand was received, but no amount was stated on the demand. Contact with the attackers was required in order to discover how needed to be paid. Silva said no contact was made with the attackers and no payment was made. Eye Care Associates has been working with its backup and file storage service provider to recover all encrypted files. Silva expects systems to be brought back online in the next couple of days. An investigation into the attack has uncovered no evidence to suggest patient information was stolen. The Business Journal reports that the ransomware was delivered via email.

The attack has caused considerable disruption at the hospital. It has not been possible to book new appointments for two weeks as the appointment system has been down. The hospital has also had to rely on paper records when providing treatment to patients.

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Naples, FL-based NCH Healthcare System has experienced a phishing attack in which patient information may have been compromised.

NCH Healthcare identified suspicious activity in its payroll system on June 14, 2019 and called in third party computer forensics experts to investigate the breach. The investigation revealed the email accounts of several employees had been compromised as a result of responses to phishing emails.

It is possible that patient information in emails and email attachments could have been accessed or copied by the attackers. Patients have been notified about the breach and have been advised to monitor their accounts and explanation of benefits statements for any signs of fraudulent activity.

It is unclear at this stage how many patients have been affected by the breach.

Author: Steve Alder has many years of experience as a journalist, and comes from a background in market research. He is a specialist on legal and regulatory affairs, and has several years of experience writing about HIPAA. Steve holds a B.Sc. from the University of Liverpool.

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Located some 130 miles northeast of Damascus, the Syrian city of Palmyra (meaning “city of palms”) has long been called the Pearl of the Desert. Before conflict tore through Syria in 2011, more than 150,000 tourists visited Palmyra each year, drawn by the ancient city’s rich cultural heritage. But after April 2015, when the extremist group known as ISIS took control of Palmyra, the international community watched in horror as the group targeted the ancient city’s most famous landmarks in its campaign to destroy the Middle East’s pre-Islamic monuments, tombs and statues.

Columns in the courtyard of the Temple of Bel at the ancient city of Palmyra on March 14, 2014. (Credit: JOSEPH EID/AFP/Getty Images)

Columns in the courtyard of the Temple of Bel at the ancient city of Palmyra on March 14, 2014. (Credit: JOSEPH EID/AFP/Getty Images)

Chief among these was the Temple of Bel, which has been called the most important temple in the entire Middle East, along with Lebanon’s Baalbek. Construction of the temple began in A.D. 32 and was completed in the 2nd century. Consecrated to the pagan god Bel, who was often depicted carrying a palm leaf, the temple served as the heart of religious life in the Syrian city for centuries. It was converted to a Christian church during the Byzantine Empire, and later became a mosque after Islam arrived in the region in the 7th century.

In August 2015, ISIS executed Khaled al-Asaad, an 82-year-old archaeologist who had tended the ancient ruins of Palmyra for some 40 years. According to Syria’s antiquities chief, Maamoun Abdulkarim, al-Asaad was beheaded and his body was hung in public. Later that month, a week after ISIS detonated explosives in Palmyra’s ancient Baal Shamin temple, the United Nations released satellite images confirming that the organization had also reduced the Temple of Bel to rubble. Only the perimeter wall and the entrance arch, badly damaged, were left standing. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which had named Palmyra a World Heritage Site, called the temple’s destruction a war crime aimed at an invaluable symbol of Syria’s diverse cultural heritage.

The Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA), a joint venture between Harvard University, the University of Oxford and Dubai’s Museum of the Future, is taking an innovative approach in defying such acts of extremist violence. Earlier this year, the organization, which promotes the use of digital imaging and 3D printing in archaeology and conservation, collaborated with UNESCO in the distribution of 3D cameras to volunteer photographers. These volunteers were asked to snap photos of threatened cultural objects in conflict-ridden areas in the Middle East and northern Africa. The images will be uploaded to a database intended for research, educational programs and—eventually—3D replication.

Model of the arch in Trafalgar Square. (Credit: Institute for Digital Archaeology)

Model of the arch in Trafalgar Square. (Credit: Institute for Digital Archaeology)

Though the Temple of Bel was destroyed before images of it could be captured and included in the database, researchers have managed to create 3D approximations of the structure using thousands of regular two-dimensional photographs. The full-size replica arches planned for New York and London will be made off-site using a combination of 3D printing computer-controlled machining techniques; the materials will be stone powder and a lightweight composite. The structures will then be assembled in Trafalgar Square and Times Square for display during World Heritage Week in April 2016.

As Alexy Karenowska, a physicist at Oxford and IDA’s director of technology, explained to the Guardian: “The idea is to underline that cultural heritage is something that’s shared between people. It’s about people’s roots and it’s important to recognize also that this is something that as humans we do all understand on some deep level.”

But according to IDA executive director Roger Michel, the project is about more than just appreciating a shared cultural heritage. “It is really a political statement, a call to action, to draw attention to what is happening in Syria and Iraq and now Libya,” he told the Times (UK). “We are saying to them ‘if you destroy something we can rebuild it again.’ The symbolic value of these sites is enormous. We are restoring dignity to people.”

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Individual Report: E29986 Philip DODDRIDGE

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Rank: First Name: Second Name:
Rifleman Philip
From: Enlistment Region: Date of Birth (y-m-d):
New Richmond QC Eastern Quebec 1922-04-02
Appointment: Company: Platoon:
Company Clerk D Coy HQ

Transportation - Home Base to Hong Kong

Members of 'C' Force from the East travelled across Canada by CNR troop train, picking up reinforcements enroute. Stops included Valcartier, Montreal, Ottawa, Armstrong ON, Capreol ON, Winnipeg, Melville SK, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper, and Vancouver, arriving in Vancouver on Oct 27 at 0800 hrs.

The Winnipeg Grenadiers and the local soldiers that were with Brigade Headquarters from Winnipeg to BC travelled on a CPR train to Vancouver.

All members embarked from Vancouver on the ships AWATEA and PRINCE ROBERT. AWATEA was a New Zealand Liner and the PRINCE ROBERT was a converted cruiser. "C" Company of the Rifles was assigned to the PRINCE ROBERT, everyone else boarded the AWATEA. The ships sailed from Vancouver on Oct 27th and arrived in Hong Kong on November 16th, having made brief stops enroute at Honolulu and Manila.

Equipment earmarked for 'C' Force use was loaded on the ship DON JOSE, but would never reach Hong Kong as it was rerouted to Manila when hostilities commenced.

On arrival, all troops were quartered at Nanking Barracks, Sham Shui Po Camp, in Kowloon.

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41/12/22cut on right temple36

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HK-SM-01StanleyFort Stanley, Hong Kong Island20, 31, 33Capture 41 Dec 30
HK-NP-01North PointNorth Point, Hong Kong Island41 Dec 3042 Sep 26
HK-SA-02ShamshuipoKowloon, Hong Kong42 Sep 2645 Sep 10

Transportation: SE Asia to Home

Boarded Empress of Australia, sailed to Manila, then on to San Francisco on the US ship Admiral Hugh Rodman after a five day stopover. Train to Seattle, ferry to Victoria, then to Montreal by special train five days later.

Read more details of the trip home in Mr. Doddridge's memoirs.

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New Richmond Quebec CanadaSt. Andrews United Church CemeteryYes-Purchased

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“I went from a bent-over old man to standing up straight like an old Marine,” said Coppock, 73. “I feel good and confident. I know I’m healed and repaired.”

Bill Coppock can stand up straight and look a person right in the eyes. It’s a small gesture, one most people don’t think twice about. But after a back surgery two years ago to correct nerve compression and pain, Coppock had been unable to manage it.

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A few car accidents and a life of extreme sports, including collegiate and high level men’s hockey, left Coppock with a condition known as adult degenerative scoliosis, or, as Coppock calls it “a beat up back.”

He’s undergone a few back surgeries over the years to alleviate pain, but a surgery a few years ago left him with a deformity that caused him to lean forward, as though he were perpetually reaching for something.

“If I laid on my back on the floor, my head would be three to four inches off the ground,” he said. “My muscles from the base of my tailbone all the way to top of my head were bearing the weight of my upper body completely. It was painful, and as the day went on the muscle fatigue increased so I would have severe neck and shoulder pain and lower back pain.”

Coppock wasn’t eager to undergo another surgery, but as the pain intensified, he began researching surgeons who could help.

“I wanted to be affiliated within the Hoag system because I have a strong belief in Hoag being an outstanding facility with outstanding doctors,” said Coppock, who has done volunteer work at the hospital. After asking around, Coppock was referred to Dr. Jankowski.

Fellowship trained at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, Dr. Jankowski began his practice only two years ago in the spine program of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute – a fact that Coppock appreciated.

“I saw several older doctors who aren’t trained in the newest high-tech surgery. They told me they couldn’t do anything for me. They didn’t want to touch it,” Coppock said. “Then, in walks this confident young man. He showed me exactly what he planned to do, using screen shots from a surgical planning program. I about fell out of the chair.”

Dr. Jankowski gave Coppock the photos of the planned surgery and advised him to seek a second opinion before committing to surgery. Coppock sought four.

“The first two were well-known surgeons who said they understood the surgery, but they could not perform it. It was beyond their skill level,” he said. “The other surgeons told me that what Dr. Jankowski planned was the most modern technique in today’s medical treatment of spine deformity. That’s when I began to realize that I was getting a specialist within a specialty.”

Coppock decided to undergo the 11-hour surgery, which involved sensitive work around his spinal cord, bone cutting and bone grafting.

“It was just incredible, the amount of things they did,” he said. “It was all the newest technologies and techniques.”

Several hours after the surgery, when the anesthesia started to wear off, Coppock stood up.

“I immediately felt brand new. It was like I lost weight,” he said. “The next morning, when I got up and walked, it was an exhilarating experience because I knew I was standing up straight.”

Coppock remained at Hoag for two weeks, healing and undergoing physical and occupational therapy, and rehabilitation in the Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center to regain the strength he had lost after two years of bending forward.

“Two weeks at Hoag, with 24/7 therapy was an absolute masterful process to go through,” he said. “Everyone was professional and terrific.”

As soon as he went home, Coppock was eager to return to his active lifestyle. He has continued his physical and occupational therapy exercises at home and knows he can’t rush into any major activities. But he is grateful that he feels confident and pain-free.

“I’m not going to play hockey or slam around on boats on rough seas, but I am going to enjoy life. I’m going to enjoy my grandkids and hike and whatever challenges I can take on,” he said. “The pain went away 100%. I got a new lease on life.”