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Gazing At The Night Sky
Robin posted a topic in General Discussion
Hi everybody! Before everything went into lockdown mode, I had the pleasure to record this 80s/90s adventure score inspired piece of mine which I'd like to share with you guys. Hope you like it!
Do you guys think the unreleased music/inserts from the Indy movies will be released?
templeofwhat posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Is there any posibillity of that happening soon?
The Music of Star Wars vs. LOTR [POLL]
John posted a topic in General Discussion
So yeah, this is a topic I see debated occasionally on the forums, so I thought this could be a formal place to do so and share your opinion. Feel free to share your thoughts below, and please participate in the poll above!
Jurassic Park main theme cover
RomainP posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Hi there, I've made a cover of the original Jurassic Park main theme. Check out my video cover here on YouTube: I figured you guys on this forum would like it. I'm a big fan of John Williams and have been making music for 20 years. This one isn't my best production or cover, but it was a real challenge for me because I only re-made it by ear. If you liked, feel free to like, share or subscribe to my Youtube channel! You can follow me here as well: YouTube : youtube.com/channel/UCbWkDWdiuI
Favorite Middle-earth end credits song?
John posted a topic in Tolkien Central
What is your favorite end credits song from the LOTR and Hobbit films? My personal favorite is "Into The West". Such a perfect song to conclude the Middle-earth saga. A sad, yet hopeful piece masterfully performed by Annie Lennox.
John Williams (Course/Spain) April 26 & 27
Andrés Valvader posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
What Does JWFan Think of "The Godfather" Scores?
I was just wondering what the general consensus as to The Godfather scores are around here... the scores for all three are pretty great, with the first two films being some of my all-time favorite scores. What do you think of Nino Rota and Carmine Coppola's work on The Godfather trilogy?
Synths In Indiana Jones Scores
Almost all music in the Indy scores has some synths in them (Especially TOD) to enhance the music. Some are hidden very well, and some are pretty obvious. I was wondering who created them, and is there any sound clips of them anywhere?
How did people manage to get the film versions of the music from the indiana jones movies back in the day before TSC?
I found some of the clean originals on YouTube (like the club fight score from TOD), but i could not find the original "Short Round Helps" and "Water!" scores. (They just sound better imo.) So can someone here maybe teach me how to clean rip the originals like people did back in the day? Or if someone has the original "short round helps" ect., could you please maybe send me a copy of them? (Doesn't matter the quality.) I just really need them in my life! They sound so good!!
The Last Jedi - Catalog of Musical Themes
Aaron Krerowicz posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Here's my catalog of themes for The Last Jedi. Anybody have ideas about what the sarabande, crying motive, desperation motive, or last-ditch fanfare might signify? https://www.aaronkrerowicz.com/star-wars-blog/the-last-jedi-soundtrack-musical-analysis-catalog-of-themes
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestria music homage
Darth Mulder posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Someone knows Czech movie The Elementary School? The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1991. In this movie is a scene where boys ride on bicycles and playing music variation on John WIlliams. E.T. Extra Terrestrial was a temp track. I think.
The Phantom Menace vs. Attack of the Clones vs. Revenge of the Sith
John posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
The trilogy that forever shattered a fanbase in two. The trilogy that, arguably, scarred the reputation of one of Hollywood's greatest storytellers. The trilogy that, whatever its shortcomings may be, features some of the most badass music John Williams has ever composed. Which film and score do you prefer from the divisive Star Wars prequel trilogy?
The Fellowship of The Ring vs. The Two Towers vs. The Return of The King
I know there has been some backlash against the large amount of polls created recently, but this is a poll that had to be made. Which film and score is your favorite from the epic The Lord of The Rings trilogy?
The History of the One Ring vs. Hedwig's Theme
Both cues serve as main themes to easily the two most influential and popular fantasy series of all time; The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, respectively. Which musical theme do you prefer, "The History of the One Ring" or "Hedwig's Theme"?
A New Hope vs. The Empire Strikes Back vs. Return of the Jedi
Which film and score is your favorite from the classic Star Wars original trilogy?
FredericBernard posted a topic in Welcome!
Hey!I'm Frederic Bernard, 28 years old composer and orchestrator from Germany! What a wonderful forum - glad I'm not the only one who adores JW!!I'd love to introduce my website to you guys:fredericbernardmusic.comPS: always looking forward for any feedback/critique; regarding the music, the website or just anything else! best,Frederic
Instrument in "Minas Morgul"?
As the title implies, I've been wondering for a while what instrument is used in "Minas Morgul" on the LOTR:ROTK soundtrack ("A Coronal of Silver and Gold" on the LOTR:ROTK complete recordings) to create the distinct pitch and sound of Sauron's theme in the track. The instrument produces a screaming, almost satanic sound that I haven't heard anywhere else in the music of LOTR. I've searched the internet looking for what instrument could've been used, but my search was to no avail. So yeah, it'd be great if someone could help me out on this certain topic. Thanks!
Television scores - worth the investment?
customdesignguy posted a topic in General Discussion
Is television scores really worth the investment? I mean, the only really good music in classic TV was the theme songs. And in today's prime-time television scene, is scoring a TV show really worth investment? Sometimes is awfully cheesy while other times, it helps. But it's too little and far between of the later. What do you guys think? Also, Do you think JW would score a good adventurous/sci-fi television show on prime time?
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MusicLoverAkagami posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Hello friends, I just wanted to bring you a very good video! This is a compilation of the best songs of John Williams, really good! I did it as a tribute to his work. I hope you enjoy! Thanks a lot! PD: I'm Spanish and my English is very bad, sorry
Help me get Mr. Williams to score my short film
valdezlopez posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Hi! I'm a newcomer to this website / forums, but a life-long John Williams fan. I'm a writer from Monterrey, México. And just like everyone else in these forums, I grew up listening to Mr. Williams' work. Last month I received a government grant to produce a short film (I'll direct, I'll leave the producer credit to braver people). It's a big deal for my team and myself, since it's a federal-funded grant which we won through a rigorous process. We already have a talented composer on our team, but: To make a long story short: I'd like to contact M
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Complete Soundtrack
Foozdood77 posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
I have recently endeavored on a project to listen through all of the Star Wars soundtracks and pull out the popular leitmotifs present within the films, ones like "Across the Stars", "The Main Title", or "The Force Theme". In order to do this I need to be able to listen to the complete scores for all 6 of the movies, ones that are movie accurate. The extended editions for all of the originals and the Ultimate Edition TPM soundtrack work just fine, but the Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, and Force Awakens scores are highly edited and extremely lacking. This is particularly prominent
Across the Stars
Kylo Ren's fan theme
TheophileLewis posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Hello everyone, Being a fan of Star Wars since I was a kid, I couldn't have been more excited at the idea of a new trilogy. I went to see Star Wars: Episode VII and was not disappointed. The only thing missing for me was this: The music for the big bad Kylo Ren was lacking. I went online to see if he had some sort of official theme and he did, but it wasn't really representative. Looking back at the original trilogy, I found this surprising because the theme music for Darth Vader, The Imperial March, is impossible to forget. Kylo Ren being so closely related to Vader, I decided to challen
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John Williams Upbeat / Feelgood Music
SF1_freeze posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
I want to continue my search for the best John Williams tracks of each of his music types/styles (Action Music, Adventure Music, Downbeat/Sad Music, Romantic/Love Music,...). If someone would ask you for a John Williams playlist of his best Upbeat / Positive / Feel Good music, which tracks would you choose? My random order of John Williams best Upbeat / Feel Good music would be: 01) "Journey to the Island" (From Jurassic Park) 02) "Space Camp" (From Space Camp) 03) "To Charleston" (From The Patr
Star Wars audio books (with JW's music)
Bespin posted a topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
I saw these two entries on www.jw-collection.de: 2004 KRIEG DER STERNE - Original-Hörspiel zum Film - 2006 STAR WARS - Die Original-Filmhörspiele - (6 CD) First thing, are the Germans the only ones who did that (no other international editions)? Is there others releases or just these two? --> I really talk about the audio books, not the Original Radio Drama releases or even the old children's narrated story books.
Star Wars Flash Mob
BigKenLittle posted a topic in General Discussion
Not sure if this has been posted previously, but, it convinces me that I'm moving to Europe. BKL: Packing as we speak.
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Indiana Needle Exchange That Helped Contain A Historic HIV Outbreak To Be Shut Down
WFIU | By Mitch Legan
Published June 1, 2021 at 10:21 AM EDT
Kelly Hans holds a box of Narcan nasal spray at the county's One-Stop Shop in Austin.
In 2015, rural Scott County, Indiana, found itself in the national spotlight when intravenous drug use and sharing needles led to an outbreak of HIV.
Mike Pence, who was Indiana's governor at the time, approved the state's first syringe exchange program in the small manufacturing community 30 minutes north of Louisville, as part of an emergency measure.
"I will tell you that I do not support needle exchange as anti-drug policy," he said during a 2015 visit to the county. "But this is a public health emergency."
In all, 235 people became infected with HIV over the course of the outbreak, most of them within the first year. In all of last year, there was one new case. Health officials credit the needle exchange for the dramatic drop-off in cases.
But with cases the lowest in years, Scott County's commissioners are considering shutting the program down. Two of three commissioners have said they plan to vote to end the program during their meeting June 2, arguing it enables drug use. (Neither would grant interviews to NPR.)
Needle exchanges provide intravenous drug users with clean syringes and a place to dispose of used ones. Research shows they help reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and can help people overcome substance abuse by acting as an access point to health services for those who are unlikely to seek them out.
Michelle Matern, Scott County's health administrator, doesn't want to see the syringe program end.
"I think a lot of people forgot kind of what 2015 was like, and what we went through as a community," says Matern.
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Hans goes through the contents of one of the kits the exchange provides intravenous drug users.
Residents have testified to the effectiveness of the exchange during recent meetings. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams attended a commissioners' meeting in early May and praised Scott County's exchange as the gold standard.
"I've seen syringe service programs all over the nation; I've been to Canada and seen how they do it over there," Adams said. "And the way you're doing it here is the way it's supposed to be done."
The county's One-Stop Shop in Austin, Ind., provides testing for HIV, hepatitis C or sexually transmitted infections. There's food and the people who work there can connect users with health insurance, housing and recovery opportunities. It serves around 170 people a month.
"We don't call it a needle exchange anymore," Matern says. "We call it a 'syringe service program,' because we realize that it's a lot more than just exchanging us syringes for new ones."
The two commissioners who are against the program say it enables drug users by providing supplies needed to inject drugs and is leading to overdoses.
"It's aggravating for a first responder to Narcan somebody, and this is one of the things I really struggle with is that there's no accountability," commissioner Mike Jones said during a recent meeting. "They walk out of the ER, there's no – nothing happens. I mean, nothing happens."
In a since-deleted Facebook post, commissioner Randy Julian referred to the program as "a welfare program for addicts."
Carrie Lawrence, associate director of the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention at Indiana University says eliminating the supply of clean syringes is not going to help people who are struggling with addiction stop injecting drugs. They're likely to continue even with dirty needles. "That's how Indiana got known for our HIV outbreak," she says.
Closing the syringe exchange she says, "is putting more people at risk."
Kelly Hans was struggling with addiction before the outbreak and now works at the needle exchange as its HIV prevention outreach coordinator. She says getting rid of the program would be a huge blow to the county's recovery system.
"I wish there would have been some place like this prior to the outbreak in 2015, when I was using and when I was a mess," she says. "There was nowhere for me to go to ask for help. Recovery wasn't very loud here in Scott County. So, I didn't even know who to go to."
At THRIVE Recovery Community Organization in Scottsburg, 1,885 people from around the area reached out for help last year. Over a quarter of them were referred there by the county's needle exchange.
The exchange provides Narcan and information to help people use drugs safely, both to prevent disease and avoid overdoses.
Lawrence began researching the situation in Scott County from the start. She says the trust that has been built between the exchange and IV drug using community is what has made it effective.
"You can't just throw up a tent in the middle of the parking lot to do this," she says.
But the commissioners say there are treatments for HIV and are frustrated they don't see more people in recovery from drug use.
"I don't know how you get to someone to say, 'Enough's enough,'" Mike Jones said at a recent meeting.
Health officials have warned of what's happening in West Virginia, where cases of HIV and hepatitis C are spiking as elected officials crack down on needle exchanges.
In Scott County, Matern says they could transition to a harm reduction program without needles – sharing addiction resources and STD and HIV testing services. But she doubts it will be as effective, because what gets people in the door is the needles. If the needle exchange is halted, she expects a rise in HIV cases to follow.
Carrie Lawrence agrees. "Given the history of the Scott County outbreak, another one could happen," she says.
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If you are experiencing a flare in sciatic pain, a new mattress is a good investment. Old mattresses that have been used for a decade or more tend to sag and will have issues supporting proper spine alignment. Doctors recommend mattresses that are "medium-firm" are the best for sciatica sufferers, though consumers should choose based on personal preference and comfort.
The best way to try different mattresses would be to go to a store, though mattress retailers generally charge overhead, and you can usually get a better price from the manufacturer. Also, just because something feels good when you lie down on it in the store, doesn't let you know if it will hold up over a longer time period. Many manufacturers offer trial periods where you can try out the mattress for a few months, and then send it back if it doesn't meet your expectations. It is good to remember that many mattress manufacturers and retailers offer promotions and coupons to significantly drop the price of their mattresses, so we recommend checking to see if there are available savings before you purchase.
The Saatva Mattress is a combination of innerspring and memory foam that ranked out as the best mattress for sciatic pain based on our methodology. The mattress comes in three different levels of cushion: plush soft, luxury firm, and firm. We recommend the firm mattress for sufferers of sciatica as it provides a high level of support for your lower back, though the luxury firm version is their most popular model. The mattress comes in an 11.5-inch version and a 14.5-inch version, which both cost the same. It is made from four different sections: the top section is a 1.25-inch Euro Pillow Top Cover which is meant to provide cushion and pressure point relief; the second section is a Visco Lumbar Pad that is about .75 inches, and provides support for your lumbar section that sciatic sufferers need; the third section is made of individually-wrapped coils that provide a springy bounce for comfort; the bottom section is a steel-coil base-support system that is meant to provide stability and durability for the mattress. The Saatva mattress combines the comfort of a foam bed with the support of coil-on-coil system, giving it a high level of comfort with great edge support that provides a wider sleep surface than typical foam mattresses. Chiropractors and orthopedists have taken notice, as the Saatva mattress has earned the Congress of Chiropractic State Association's Seal of Approval. You can test out the support system for yourself with their 120-day home trial period. The mattress costs $599 for a twin size, and goes up to $1,399 for a King or California King size, and they come with a 15-year warranty. The company also offers home delivery and free mattress and foundation removal. The Saatva Matress's combination of coil spring support and memory foam comfort made it our favorite mattress for sciatic pain relief, and it would be a great choice for anyone looking to relieve their lower back.
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The Tuft and Needle Mattress is a 10-inch foam mattress that is in the medium-firm to firm range and is comprised of 2-layers of foam. The top section is a 3-inch layer of adaptive comfort foam that feels like a mix between memory foam and latex, while maintaining a cool temperature as it is infused with cooling gel. The lower section is a 7-inch layer of dense support foam that promotes stability and proper spinal alignment. The Tuft and Needle mattress comes with three certifications that guarantee safety: a CertiPUR-US certification, that ensures eco-friendly materials; a GreenGuard Gold certification which means it has undergone stringent testing of the air quality that results from its off-gassing; and an OKEO-TEX certification that ensures its safety for babies and toddlers up to 3-years of age. The mattress is one of the most supportive on the market, and its firmness can be uncomfortable for some people, but many found it to be a great level of cushion for sciatic pain. You can test out the support for yourself, as The Tuft and Needle mattress comes with a 100-night trial period. The mattress costs $325 for a twin size, and goes up to $700 for a King or California King size, and all sizes come with a 10-year warranty. The Tuft and Needle Mattress rated out the highest in our methodology among foam mattresses, as it provides a high level of support for sciatic pain.
Amerisleep's AS2 mattress is a 12-inch foam mattress with a Celliant cover. Their AS2 model is their "medium-firm" mattress option that is best for people suffering from sciatic pain, though they have softer and firmer options. The mattress is made from two layers of eco-friendly, plant-based foam: the top layer is a Bio-Pur foam that is meant to be a comfortable and extra-breathable cooling layer with open-cell structure to relieve pressure points and keep you cool; the bottom layer is an ergonomic transition foam that is made with Surface Modification technology that has different zones to provide relief to key areas like your shoulder and lower back. The two layers of foam are encased in a Celliant cover that is made from thermoreactive yarn which turns your body heat into infrared energy to promote circulation and break down lactic acid in your muscles. The mattress has an excellent reputation for comfort, as the manufacturers designed it to "feel like you're floating", which you can test with their 100-day home trial period. The mattress starts at $799 for the twin size, and goes up to $1698 for the unusual, extra-large "Split King" size, and all models come with a 20-year warranty. The Amerisleep AS2 mattress is a high-quality option that is eco-friendly, provides great support, promotes good circulation, and would be a great choice for someone suffering from sciatic pain.
Sleep Innovation's Shiloh mattress is a two-layered, 12-inch foam mattress that is certified by CertiPUR-US. The top layer is a 2.5-inch SureTemp memory foam that contours to your body and relieves pressure points, and the bottom layer is a 9.5-inch Support-Plus foam that is meant to provides you support for proper spinal alignment. The manufacturer rates this mattress as "medium" though most reviewers found the mattress to be "medium-firm", and taking a couple months of use before it breaks in. The base foam is very dense and causes the mattress to weigh more than most other foam mattresses, which provides better support and durability for heavier people. Among its special features are a fire retardant barrier and antimicrobial qualities that make it resistant to allergens and dust mites. The cover around the mattress is made of a soft poly-cotton blend that is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. One downside is that their 30-day trial period is shorter than most other mattresses, so you will have to be confident after the first month of use. The Shiloh mattress is a great deal however, as it starts at $356 for a twin mattress and goes up to $649 for a California King size, and comes with a 20-year warranty. For people who need a lot of support to relieve sciatic pain, and want a great value to boot, have a look at Sleep Innovation's Shiloh mattress.
The Tomorrow Sleep Mattress is a 10-inch hybrid mattress that combines the support of coils with the comfort memory foam. The top section of foam is comprised of three different types of foam: a top layer of cool memory foam, a middle section of airy comfort memory foam, and a bottom section of bounce foam, all of which are Certi-PUR US certified. The lower half of the mattress is made of ventilated pocketed coils which provide a higher level of support than most traditional foam mattresses. The mattress is offered in medium soft and medium firm, and we suggest the medium firm option for people who suffer from sciatica. The mattress also comes with an optional Sleeptracker Monitor that analyzes your sleep cycles, breathing rate, heart rate and movement to offer personalizes suggestions to help you sleep better. Serta offers a full year long free trial period, and will make arrangements to pick the mattress up if it does not meet your expectations. The price ranges from $450 for a twin bed and goes up to $1,150 for a California King bed, and comes with a 10-year warranty. For people who are looking for the comfort of memory foam combined with the support of coils to keep their back aligned, Serta's Tomorrow Sleep Mattress is a great option.
The Bear Mattress is a 10-inch foam mattress that is designed to help athletes recover from the physical stress of their activities. The mattress is made up of four layers of three different foam that are all CertiPUR-US certified, and they are topped with a celliant cover that reflects natural body heat back as infrared energy, promoting your circulation and breaking up lactic acid. If your back pain comes from irregular muscle build up, this can be a great solution. The top layer of foam is 1-inch of cool graphite gel memory foam, which contours and keeps your body cool. The middle two layers are made of 2.5 inches of quick response foam that is meant to cushion your body and relieve pressure points. The bottom layer is a high-density foam base that is 6.5 inches thick and is meant to provide extra support, stability, and durability. Many reviewers of this mattress found it to be very supportive, and found that their neck and back pain were eased after a couple weeks of use. You can try for yourself as the company offers a 100-day trial period, if your back pain is not gone within the trial period, they will arrange a pickup and give you your money back. The mattress starts at $540 for a twin size, and goes up to $940 for a California King size, and it comes with a 10-year warranty. If you are an athlete who suffers from sciatic pain, or someone who suspects that the source of their back pain is muscular, The Bear Mattress could be the solution you are looking for.
The Dynasty Mattress Cool Breeze Foam Mattress is made of four different layers of CertiPUR-US certified foam. The mattress is named after its 3-inch top layer of Sleep Cool Technology Foam which is meant to regulate your body temperature. There are two middle layers of 2-inch airflow foam which provide cushion and allow the mattress to breathe. The bottom layer is made of 5 inches of HD Base Foam which provides support. Many users found that the Dynasty mattress is more firm than most foam mattresses, allowing it to give good support for sciatic pain. The main complaint about this mattress is its durability, some users have found that it does not retain shape after a year or two, which is a common issue with some foam mattresses. Fortunately this mattress comes with a 30-year limited warranty, so the company stands behind its product. This mattress is also a very good value starting at $229 for twin size, and going up to $419 for a California King. For people with back pain who are looking to buy a new mattress with firm support without breaking the bank, the Dynasty Mattress Cool Breeze Foam Mattress is a solid option.
The Helix Mattress is a fully customizable 10-inch foam mattress that is certified by CertiPUR-US. The mattress is comprised of three different layers: the top layer is Helix Dynamic Foam, which falls between the texture of memory foam and latex, and contours and cools your body; the middle section is Pocketed Micro-coils that distribute weight evenly, relieve pressure points, and provide spring; and the bottom layer is made of High-Grade Polyfoam that provides support and durability. The Helix Mattress offers you a questionnaire which analyzes your sleeping habits and needs and customizes your mattress to your specifications. You can even have the two sides of the mattress customized differently to meet the needs of you and your partner. The foam allows motion isolation, meaning you will not disturb your partner if you move during the night. There is also an option for how cool you want to keep your mattress, depending on whether you tend to overheat while you sleep. If you are not sure whether their customized mattress is right for you, there offer a 100-day free trial period to test whether it relieves the pain from your sciatica or not. The price of the Helix mattress ranges from $600 for a Twin size, up to $1245 for the California King, and it comes with a 10-year warranty. For people with unique sleeping habits who suffer from sciatica, the customizable Helix Mattress could be the answer that they are looking for.
The Avocado Green Mattress is made up of 5 inches of natural latex rubber, 8 inches of pocketed support coils, and an optional .5-inch pillow top made of natural wool. Their materials each come with their own certification, and the whole product is Greenguard Gold certified. The Avocado mattress is made of three different zones, with your lower pelvic area being softer, the middle lumbar zone is more firm, and the shoulder area is softer, giving sciatica sufferers the lower back support that they need while maintaining overall comfort. The overall effect creates a firm mattress that provides a lot of support, though that may be uncomfortable for some people, and some reviewers found that it got pretty warm during the summer. Another issue we found is that some people find the buttons that keep the surface together slightly uncomfortable. We recommend taking advantage of their 100-day trial period so you can see how it responds to your body before committing. The price ranges from $959 for a Twin mattress, to $1,599 for a California King mattress, and comes with a 25-year warranty. For sciatica sufferers looking for an eco-friendly mattress that is firm in the middle and softer on the ends, the Avocado Green Mattress is a great option.
The Dromma Bed is made of 12-inch thick memory foam that is Certi-PUR US certified. The foam is made of three separate layers: a 1.5-inch top layer of responsive foam that will shape to your body; a 2.5-inch middle layer of Visco Elastic Gel gel foam that will cool and comfort; and an8-inch bottom layer of supportive poly memory foam that will provide you with stability. The Dromma Bed is designed to contour to your body and take weight off of your pressure points while allowing your body to sleep in a naturally straight line that supports your neck, back, and hips. The Dromma Bed comes in one standard level of firmness, which has been described as medium-firm, though it would be good to test to see if the firmness is right for you. For sufferers of sciatica, the manufacturer suggests taking advantage of their 200-night trial to test whether it relieves pain or not. At $474 for a Twin mattress, and up to $1099 for a King or Cal King mattress, The Dromma Bed is an affordable option for people suffering from sciatic pain.
That wraps up our ranking of the top mattresses for sciatic nerve pain relief.


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CARS 3 ZOOMS INTO THEATERS: WORLD PREMEIRE
Today in Anaheim, Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Nathan Fillion, Larry the Cable Guy, Armie Hammer, Lea DeLaria and Kerry Washington, raced down the red carpet for the World Premiere of DISNEY·PIXAR'S CARS 3.
Executive producer John Lasseter, Director Brian Fee, Producer Kevin Reher and Co-producer Andrea Warren, along with additional voice talent, filmmakers and special guests screened the film and then celebrated at Disney California Adventure Park in Cars Land!
The film is the third installment in the animated adventure features new character, Cruz Ramirez, played by Cristela Alonzo and includes an empowering message for females.
John Lasseter, chief creative officer at Pixar, told the press that the latest film is a "deep, emotional" story for Lightning McQueen and other characters. "The surprising thing about this movie is the really amazing kind of female empowerment story that's in this film."
We love that this movie is encouraging women to overcome obstacles and become anything they want to be if they put their mind to it! We'll be racing in theaters to see it on June 16th.
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January 14, 2021	Personal Development, Sales	00:37:53
Networking has been called the number one rule of business success. That's fine for those outgoing high-personality types like Victoria, but what is the less-than-sociable remodeler supposed to do?
Our guest for this episode, Matthew Pollard, has written a new book in The Introverts Edge series that addresses just that. He shares some of the secrets from the book and other tips and advice about taking your networking to the next level.
Matthew's system outlines how to build your dream Rolodex, from identifying high-level connections to getting them thrilled to be in your corner. The best part is, you don't have to be someone you're not.
Matthew is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker, blogger, author, mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories under his belt, all before the age of 30. He is the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC, dedicated to achieving maximum ROI for businesses of all sizes.
Victoria, Mark and Matthew talk more about:
What motivated Matthew to write about networking for introverts.
Why so many introverts struggle with, or even hate, networking.
Suggestions and advice for what introverts should do differently.
The number one networking mistake Matthew sees introverts make.
Matthew's Website with links to his books, media, speaking dates, etc.
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In our first FREE Webinar of the year, Doug Howard and Wayne Ottum will take a closer look at how you will use your 5-year Strategic Plan to lay the foundation for successful results between now and 2025.
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December 17, 2020	Business Management, Marketing, Production, Sales	00:30:25
Dave Pollard, Co-Founder & Design Director of Liv Companies outside of Chicago, joins the show to talk more about how his firm utilizes 3D renderings in almost every aspect of their business.
Leading LivCo's design team, Dave's process quickly takes hand sketches to full-blown renderings and walk-throughs, and they are even leveraging the power of quick video editing to help clients and prospects truly feel what their home can be, and leave every meeting feeling inspired.
LivCo has been leveraging the power of 3D design since they began design/build back in 2012. Initially used simply as a creative tool for developing ideas, they quickly learned that the 3D output could take them to a higher level in sales, efficiency of communication, and marketing.
Victoria, Mark and Dave talk more about:
The software LivCo uses and why they use it.
An overview of LivCo's general design workflow.
Using 3D visualization for more than just client presentations.
The time it takes to make deliverables to the client.
The fees to the client for 3D renderings.
LivCo's Drawing Board Playlist on YouTube
VR Codes mentioned in this episode:
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Ep.125: Building Meaningful Customer Personas with Aimee Pagano
October 8, 2020	Business Management, Marketing, Sales	00:26:28
The concept behind developing a customer persona is pretty simple – get to know your audience better so that you can build a more meaningful relationship with them, both as a client and a prospect.
The output of that analysis is inevitable company growth and client retention. So how do firms, of all sizes, build meaningful personas to shape the way they go to market?
In this episode, Aimee Pagano talks with Victoria and Mark about the process of building these vital tools and what a remodeling firm can do with them.
Aimee is the Senior Digital Advisor at HighRoad Solutions, a smartech data integration company for associations. She has 20 years of marketing and communications experience and her specialties include persona development, content strategy and generation, lead gen, and website development / optimization.
Victoria, Mark and Aimee talk more about:
What a customer persona is and how remodeling firms would use it.
What the building blocks are for customer persona development.
Working without data.
What you do with the customer personas once you've developed them.
Who should be involved when going through a customer persona exercise.
Ep.118: How to Use Podcasting to Further Your Brand and Fuel Your Pipeline with Phil Pelucha
August 13, 2020	Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales	00:30:57
Because of the success of our podcasts (PowerTips Unscripted and The Tim Faller Show) we are often asked by our Roundtables members and contacts in the industry about the power of podcasting.
Clearly we are advocates of this medium and today we talk more about how you as a business owner can build your brand and pipeline by adding podcasting to your marketing plan.
Today's guest is Phil Pelucha Phil, CEO and Host of Billionaires in Boxers, an international group of successful entrepreneurs. Phil is based in Capetown, South Africa and is a Creative Producer on movies, TV & events as well an international podcast host and coach who shares his insights into creating and monetizing empowering content.
Billionaires in Boxers Podcast on Spotify
Billionaires in Boxers Facebook Group
This Episode Sponsored by: Wellborn Cabinet
Wellborn Cabinet is the featured sponsor for this episode of PowerTips Unscripted. Thank you, Wellborn Cabinet!
Ep.116: Getting the Biggest Bang Out of Your Marketing with Susan Raisanen
July 30, 2020	Marketing, Sales	00:29:36
If you have more than one salesperson, then odds are you have a round-robin policy of lead assignment. But that could be doing your sales team and your marketing department a disservice.
Susan Raisanen joins the show today to share how tracking and assigning leads, based on sales strengths, can make a difference in performance and in your bottom line.
Susan is the President of Profit Finder Pro Software and works with business owners and managers to help them understand that tracking just a few simple numbers in sales and marketing can make the difference between a company being profitable… or not.
Susan is also the Director of Sales & Marketing for TraVek Inc., an award-winning design-build remodeler in Scottsdale, AZ, and a long-term Roundtables member here at R/A!
In this episode, Victoria, Mark and Susan talk more about:
The difference between Marketing and Advertising and how it affects tracking
How much efficient marketing can add to the bottom line
What numbers should you be tracking
Once you get the numbers from tracking, what you do with them
Whether or not you should cut your marketing during downtimes
Susan's Book: Track It To Crack It: The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your Company's Full Profit Potential
Susan's Phone #: (800) 972-6952
We are excited to have Wellborn Cabinet joining us as a featured sponsor for PowerTips Unscripted. Wellborn has been a huge supporter of Remodelers Advantage for years and it is great to have them involved in our growing podcast. Welcome, Wellborn Cabinet!
Ep.115: Using Public Speaking Skills to Master Any Sales Pitch with Brenden Kumarasamy
July 23, 2020	Business Management, Sales	00:23:59
As a business owner, you have undoubtedly read plenty of books and maybe even taken a course or two on sales and how to sell to homeowners. However, most have avoided or over-looked strengthening their public speaking skills.
In this episode, Victoria and Mark explore the correlation between more persuasive public speaking skills contributing to a more effective sales approach when dealing with prospects and clients. Vic and Mark welcome Brenden Kumarasamy to the show to take a deeper dive on the art of public speaking.
Brendan has trained hundreds of companies and individuals in the art of public speaking and is the host of MasterTalk; a YouTube channel focused on professional communication and presentation.
Victoria, Mark and Brenden talk more about:
How remodeling business owners can build better relationships with their clients.
Communication strategies that they can use to sell more deals.
Why building personas is so important when speaking with potential leads.
Using pace to connect with your client.
Two Courses Available to Strengthen Your Sales Team
On August 10th our Becoming a Great Salesperson – a 6-week course kicks off with instructor, Craig Deimler, leading the way. Click Here for More Information + Registration >>
R/A Roundtables and Remodelers University members have access to SalesEdge, an ongoing sales training course lead by Jeff Borovitz from Sandler Training. Click Here for More Information >>
Ep.114: What Bull Durham Teaches Us About Achieving Goals
July 16, 2020	Business Management, Company Culture, Sales	00:18:22
Goals are critical to success in business—they focus attention and give your team a clear understanding of what you're trying to achieve. But oftentimes, the goal is all we see. And looking at nothing but the end goal can overwhelm and lead to failure.
Fortunately, the 1988 film Bull Durham holds the secret to achieving your business goals, no matter how large they may be.
In this week's episode, Mark and Victoria discuss the lessons learned from the film, as well as some practical ways you can implement the advice in your business.
Introducing Our New Sponsor; Wellborn Cabinet
Ep.105: Break all the Rules and Close More Deals with Jeff Borovitz of Sandler Training
May 12, 2020	Business Management, Sales	00:31:21
The world is rapidly changing, and many of the old rules no longer apply. It is imperative that we change how we sell our services to stay ahead of the change curve.
Today's guest, Jeff Borovitz with Sandler Training, has been on thousands of face-to-face sales calls and has dialed the phone over 100,000 times to schedule appointments, follow up, and close sales.
In this episode, Jeff gives us permission to break all the traditional "sales" rules so that you can close more deals. Jeff shares:
The rules you should be breaking.
What is a pattern interrupt is and how it helps get the sale.
What a PALO is and how it is a critical component of every sales call.
Ep.102: Developing a Sustainable Niche to Support Your Passion with Wright Marshall
March 4, 2020	Business Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales	00:19:50
One of the strongest ways to differentiate your business in your market is to have a niche.
Wright Marshall's company, Revival Construction, has always focused on one highly specific niche and is constantly refining its team and systems to be the leader in that segment.
In this episode, Wright will share his approach with Victoria and Mark, and why following his passion for historic architecture helped him create a successful remodeling business.
In May 2000, Wright Marshall formed Revival Construction Inc. in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to renovating and restoring Atlanta's older homes. The company focuses on classically designed whole-house renovations, and additions to houses built before WWII in the intown areas of Atlanta. Revival's mission is to build beautiful homes and lasting relationships. Wright's also a longtime Roundtables member.
Wright minored in architectural history in college, and planned to build for a while before going to architecture school. He didn't go. Instead he concentrated on remodeling and building additions on older homes, allowing him to follow his passion for classical architecture and run a successful business. While there were other companies doing it in his market, they weren't doing as well as he thought he could. Wright concentrated on providing a better customer experience in that niche, as well as:
Determining if your passion can be a sustainable business
Working with architects
Why design-build doesn't have to be in one company
Building your reputation in the niche
Defining success in hiring
Investing in estimating
The importance of discipline
Setting smaller, realistic goals
The advantages of finding your niche
You can also learn why Wright chose the name Revival for his company, and also get to hear a little bit of an Allman Bros. song. Also, give yourself a little time to look through Revival's Project Portfolio — there are some beautiful examples of Wright's work.
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Ep.101: The Delicate Art of Qualifying Remodeling Leads with Chip Doyle
February 26, 2020	Business Management, Marketing, Sales	00:31:44
Leads! Lead! Leads! Business is good, leads are coming in. But are you over-qualifying, under-qualifying, or doing it just right?
Chip Doyle's got research that says 30-60 percent of business is lost because the initial phone call is handled incorrectly. So if you're not doing it just right, you're leaving money behind.
In this episode, Chip's back with Victoria and Mark to break down the best practices for lead evaluation over the phone, and what to leave for the salesperson to handle in the prospect's home.
Chip Doyle wrote Selling to Homeowners — The Sandler Way, a best-selling industry book, and has been offering Sandler training for 20 years. He has worked with hundreds of remodeling companies across North America — including many of our Roundtables members and RA University members, and many other RA programs.
The most fundamental mistake many remodeling companies make — especially in this hot market — is mismanaging leads over the phone. Over-qualifying leads means you're actually losing money, says Chip. He says the salesperson's job is to go out and get "no"s. Getting into the home is key, but too many owners wear too many hats, and don't have enough time to devote to sales calls. The result is being too stringent during the initial phone calls. Chip talks about how to qualify your prospects the right way, including:
Predictive qualifying
How long the initial call should take
Who should do the qualifying
Training the qualifier, or LIP
Why not to talk budget during the lead take-in
Ensuring that the homeowner has a positive experience on that first call
Finding out the client's pain points while on the phone
Why the time frame of the job is a fair question
What a Volvo in the driveway or piano in the home can tell you
Making and confirming appointments
Let us know if you'd like to participate in Lead Intake Person training, send Mark an email at: mark@remodelersadvantage.com with LIP in the subject line. If we get enough interest, we'll get Chip to teach the class.
Did You Know: Chip Doyle is a Featured Instructor with R/A…
We have Chip on our schedule for two upcoming programs. The SalesEdge program is for RA members who qualify, and the weekly topics will be tailored to the collective strengths and weaknesses of the limited number of participants for maximum results. See more about SalesEdge.
The Client Management Training for Designers, Architects & Project Managers is a program that will empower your team to lead your clients throughout the project, and not just take orders. It's a multi-week course that can be taken in the comfort and convenience of your office using the phone, email and/or webinars. Get more information about Client Management Training for Designers, Architects & Project Managers.