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Down under quilts have proven to be, without question, the preferred choice for insulating the underside of the hammock. Due to super light weight, compressibility and versatility, they outshine the alternatives by a landslide. Their thermal efficiency has allowed brave campers to push the boundaries of cold weather hammocking. Virtually every hammock camper has experienced - through his or her learning curve, the dreaded CBS, or "Cold Butt Syndrome". And virtually every owner of an under quilt has effectively learned how to avoid it. Once you have experienced a down under quilt, you will "never go back".
Hammock Gear provides a full-length under quilt - the Incubator, and a 3/4-length under quilt - the Phoenix. They are known by many to be the most effective on the market today. One of the primary reasons is this: the Incubator and Phoenix are the only commercial under quilts designed with a contour which mimics the shape a person makes when they are laying in a hammock. One of the added benefits of this construction technique is that it leaves a "flap" of fabric along the top and bottom of every down filled chamber. This extra fabric acts as a "floating baffle" which stabilizes the down and helps prevent its shifting. Another reason our UQ's are popular is this: they contain the ideal amount of down Stability - the down stays put when it should, but the design allows for enough manual shifting of down when necessary.
Quilt orders placed on or after 8/16/2018 have a lead time of approximately 4 weeks to ship. Lead time is subject to change.
All of our quilts ship with a 24" x 36" Storage Sack and Stuff Sack for backpacking.
About the Phoenix Econ 40˚
With premium water resistant, 800 fill duck down, the 40°F Phoenix Econ is rated conservatively. The Phoenix Econ is the 'little brother' of the Incubator Econ, approximately 3/4 length. It's ideal for people who are pack size and weight conscious and want to shave those few extra ounces without sacrificing much in warmth or comfort. The Phoenix Econ helps you maximize every ounce by using goose down and with 9 differential baffles that run the length of the quilt, which helps keep the down from shifting, providing more warmth. (The baffles make this much warmer than similar quilts using "sewn-through" construction, allowing more loft).
The Phoenix Econ has a three dimensional, ergonomically shaped cut, which not only reduces weight, but provides a more secure wrap around the hammock, eliminating drafts. This underquilt (or UQ) is 3/4-length. This means it is designed to insulate you from your shoulders down to below your knees. Many hammoock campers will use a small piece of closed-cell-foam pad under their lower legs and feet since they typically require less insulation underneath to stay warm. The Phoenix Econ comes complete with a stuff sack, storage sack and everything needed to suspend the UQ from your favorite hammock.
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Hammock Gear is committed to providing down products that meet RDS (Responsible Down Standard). RDS certifies that geese and ducks are treated ethically (no live plucking or force feeding) and the down is traceable back to the source. Both our Premium and Economy quilts use down that meets the Responsible Down Standard. For more information visit: http://responsibledown.org/
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The Stuff Sack we ship with this quilt is approximately 4.5 liters, but due to the nature of duck down, it can be compressed further with an aftermarket compression stuff sack. We do not recommend keeping the quilt compressed for more than 24 hours. The quilt should be stored in the cotton storage bag provided, when not in use.
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|Phoenix Econ 40˚
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At Hammock Gear, we use temperature ratings which are very conservative. Compare them in the marketplace and you will agree. Here is a point we wish to emphasize: the first and most important step you must take when choosing an under quilt by temperature is to Know Thyself. Are you a Cold sleeper, a Warm sleeper, or maybe a Really Warm sleeper? Factor this into your selection process and you will be much better off. With under quilts, the more you experiment, the more you will dial this in.
There are 14 review(s) for Phoenix Econ 40
by Daniel Gibson – 15th Aug 2018
Finally conquered CBS, wished I had found this several years ago when I first started hammock camping... great adjustment... simple installation
by Mylene – 10th Aug 2018
I got it a few months ago for my first backpacking trip with a hammock!!! It is super light, packs really small. I wish it was a little bit longer as my feet were outside the quilt and it was the only part getting cold!!! I solved the issue using my rain jacket around my feet and that's it!!! For cold or windy conditions this one won't be enough!!!
by pd – 31st Jul 2018
It's a great product. Well assembled. Wish it was about six inches wider, or that was an option. I'm 6'3", pretty broad shoulders, and sleep in a wide hammock at a pretty hard angle. Doesn't quite wrap up far enough on the far side away from my head, and primary suspension gives my legs hell. Unless you got that exact use case, it's amazing, and would be five stars.
by Mike – 2nd Jul 2018
Very light & packs small. Just what I needed for summertime camping. My feet did not get cold on my first trip but a simple pad will work fine in colder temps. I used this on my Hennessy which is made thicker than my Warbonnet Eldorado. The Hennessy always sleeps warmer anyway.
by Daniel – 27th Apr 2018
I love this thing. My other underquilt is an econ 20 incubator and as the temps are warming, it sure was nice to drop almost half a pound in weight using my new Phoenix Econ 40. I got it just in time for a trip that unexpectedly fell down into the mid 30's (COLD!) and windy. Once I got the Phoenix dialed in, it was amazing. I got a little chilled when it got to the mid-low 30's, but was surprisingly comfortable considering how far I took it passed 40. I'm super impressed (as always) with Hammock Gear's quality.
by Unknown – 16th Apr 2018
Have not used yet that is why 4 Star but five star for construction and customer service should be fine
by G McD – 10th Apr 2018
Picked the Econ Phoenix 40 up to function as a 3-season UQ. I was tired of wrestling with pads and was taking a bit of a chance on a 3/4 UQ, as I had never used one before. I have an Econ Incubator 20 for winter camping, and it's great, so I figured if I was going to take a chance, I would rather do it with HammockGear, who I already know and trust.
When it comes to the Econ Phoenix 40, I got way more than I bargained for. It is very light and packs down small enough that I just crammed it into the sack for my top quilt. It all fit in one bag. We were out camping with the scouts this last weekend, planning on nights in the upper 40s/low 50s ... and we got night-time temps in the very low 30s (one night was 31 degrees). I was completely comfortable all night long. I was concerned my feet might get cold without any UQ protection under them, but they didn't. I slept like a champ. I didn't want to get up in the morning.
Our troop has opened up a hammock option for senior scouts, and I will turn as many of them on to HG as I can. This quilt is great and I am completely confident in it's ability to keep me warm well below its stated comfort range. You may not sleep as warm as I do, but I had no issues at 31 degrees. I don't know that I'd take it any colder than that (that's what my Incubator is for), but I'm confident this UQ will perform in all but the coldest of temps. Very well made. I threw in some Dutchware ridgeline clips just to help keep it in place ... and ended up only using one at the head end. Worked great. Kept warm. Slept great.
Between Dutch and HG, I just can't imagine needing anyone else for my hammock gear. Great products. Great service. Awesome.
by Dean – 12th Nov 2017
Added this to my arsenal a little while ago and love it so far. Handled a chilly night in low 40's on my Chameleon without any troubles and I loved the light weight and easy deployment. Great product!
by Max1840 – 14th Aug 2017
Finally got to test the econ40 over a 2 night excursion to the Wallapalooza and it performed well in 50 degree nights. Last try without it was a cold butted bust.
by Black – 27th Jun 2017
Phoenix Econ 40 is the second Hammock Gear under quilt that I am happy to own. I use it in the warmer weather, (40* to 70*) with my WBBB XLC and Ridge Runner. Great deal! Great quality! Came with cotton storage bag and stuff sack. Highly recommend .
by Chuck – 30th May 2017
I picked one of these up for a camping trip in Indiana at the beginning of April. Put the order in on a Friday night and the UQ was made and in the mail Tuesday! Crazy light (this quilt is my first experience with down of any type), and kept me warm. I combined it with my 25 degree synthetic sleeping bag (we were car camping) and easily went below freezing-there was frost on our rainflys when we woke up the first morning. Everyone else froze all night, I was nice and toasty (one group even had a heater in their tent! LOL) This company is making good quality gear, and they've definitely earned my business in the future-I'll be back to buy myself a TQ and buy my oldest kid a quilt set. You guys ROCK! Thanks again!
by EarlyBird – 30th May 2017
I received my Econ Phoenix 40 little less than a month ago. It arrived last weekend and I can't wait to take it out of the house for an official hang. It is currently hanging in my basement with my Hennessy Leaf. I love it. I love the orange color. Also. I am 5' 6" and when I lie diagonal I have no problems with shoulder to foot coverage. Despite it being a 3/4ths quilt... Anyone around this height could get away with enough coverage. The stitching looks fabulous. Doesn't have a funky smell. I especially love that it includes a sack for storage and a stuff sack for your pack. Awesome. Can't wait to take it to the woods. It will cut down on my FRANKENquilts (Costco homeade quilt) bulk and weight.
by Will-p – 26th May 2017
Unfortunately, if you are like me then you understand buying any Quilt a few days from the start of summer will be somewhat hard to review. I'm a cold sleeper and on 5-24-17 we had a 52-degree night here in Western Kentucky. I took my new ECON Phoneix 40-degree under quilt out and found the deepest darkest hole in Land Between the Lakes. I wore a T-shirt and my trusted V-pants. I left a huge draft in my top quilt. I tried hard to get cold and nothing I did worked. The easy setup and body contour design made the Phoneix ECON a great choice. More important the baffle system along the gathered ends makes this quilt a top pick for any beginner! I can't give this quilt 5 stars yet. If I could I would give a 4.5-star review at this time for design alone. I will need to write a further review when fall arrives later this year.
by Jay – 23rd May 2017
Got my Phoenix Econ 40 just in time for my weekend backpacking tip last weekend. I am very impressed with the quality. With the name Econ, I expected it to be lower quality than my Incubator 0, but I can't tell any difference. I had been using my Incubator and burning up with night time temps around 50 to 60. The temp on my trip last weekend dropped to the low 60 and I was very comfortable. Can't wait until fall to try it out in lower temps.


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A two-month-old baby rhino tries to get the attention of its mum in the most adorable way at Chester Zoo.
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The footage of bolshie calf Ike playfully jumping on mum, Zuri, has emerged ahead of World Rhino Day - celebrated globally on Fri 22 September.
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So we all went to know where we can get the cheapest bicycle cards don't we? Is there a secret? Well, in our considerable experience, not much of one. You will find that most of the magic dealers sell their playing cards for pretty similar prices. They all buy them at the same price – and they all need to make a profit. The only significant difference you might find in pricing is when smaller firms aren't registered for VAT because of their turnover levels.
That being said, sometimes shops do have promotional deals – so it is worth keeping your eyes open. But in reality the thing that will make the biggest difference if you are only buying one or two decks of cards will be the postage price. So you want to compare the different postage thresholds on different sites.
One good strategy is just to add a deck or two of bicycle cards when you are ordering another, more expensive item. Then you will probably avoid postage costs all together. In fact if you order is under a site's minimum threshold for free postage, why not buy enough bicycle cards to take the order over! Much better to have the cards than pay the postage!
Cheapest Bicycle Cards? Buy in bulk…
If you really want to find the cheapest bicycle cards you can then the only way is to buy in bulk. Some dealers will sell in larger quantities with discounts, but if you're a member of Costco – then you can pick up bricks (that is 12 decks) of cards there at a fraction of the cost in a magic shop (currently £16.99 for 12 i.e. £1.41/deck – around £1 a deck cheaper than in a specialist shop) . So if you're not already a member, find someone who is and ask them to pick some up for you.
It is worth thinking about which cards you use for practise and which to perform with – you may want to pay a little more for a premium finish deck for real world performing – while a cheap Costco deck will be fine for practising with.
We'll also post some thoughts about breaking in your deck and storing your cards, but that is for another article. In the meantime, if you think you've spotted the cheapest bicycle cards around – if you've spotted a bargain somewhere – let us know!


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The Senate Rules and Administration Committee released a shocking report today that has many observers on Capitol Hill fuming! The report documents that since 1998, the United States Senate has paid out of over $1.5 million dollars on sexual harassment lawsuits.
Check out the "secret hush fund," per Daily Caller:
The data, provided by the Office of Compliance, a little known administrative body that has quietly settled dozens of complaints against congressional offices, provides little by way of details, beyond an itemized list of violations and the corresponding settlement.
The report distinguishes between claims made against member-led offices and "other Senate employing offices." Individual Senate offices have paid out nearly $600,000 in discrimination and harassment settlements, while other Senate employers paid out over $850,000. Listed violations include sex, age, and race discrimination, as well as violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The largest settlements involved instances of race discrimination.
GOP Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama, the chair of the Rules Committee, said further details will not be made public to respect the confidentiality of the victims.
"While the Rules Committee has been eager to provide this information in a transparent manner, it has been our priority to protect the victims involved in these settlements from further harm," the senator said in a statement. "I am pleased that we have received assurances from Senate Legal Counsel that the release of this data does not violate confidentiality and as such, are able to make it public."
Unfortunately, while not disclosing further details protects the victims, it also protects the perpetrators. Until the American public knows who is committing these crimes, those sick individuals are left in power and will most likely abuse their authority again.
What is most infuriating is that, we, the taxpayers, are footing the bill for this blatant and reprehensible cover-up. Essentially, we have been made unwitting accomplices to these politicians' crimes.
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I wanted to wait at least a month to do a review on this watch, I was past that so please forgive me. I'll be using older pics for this review because my free bandwidth on Photobucket is almost up (cheap bastards). Ok I'll make this as short and unbiased as I can, but I may say something that makes me sound like I'm some kind of Invicta butt boy fan. Now the review but first the specs.
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There are some watches that can pull off that all polished look while others can't. Polished dive watches No polished dress watches Yes.
The Timex T series is or was considered to be Timex's high end line before the TX series was introduced back in 06? Timex as a long history of making watches at affordable prices but some see them as a cheap Wal-Mart brand. That is an understatement to me anyways sure there's your typical digital Timex watches that cost $18-30 than there's Timex analog watches that Timex actually took the time to make. This is like buying a Tudor at 1/3 of the price of a Rolex. We all know Tudor is made by Rolex but without the Rolex prices because, Tudor doesn't use Rolex movements.
I've never seen Timex as a go to brand when shopping I tend to go after brands like Citizen, Seiko, Casio etc. I had purchased this Timex at a TJ Max store and honestly wasn't looking to buy anything but saw it and said what the hell I'll give it a try. At first the style didn't sing to me and was about to return it for a refund but decided to keep it. The movement is the same as my other Timex T42351 I bought a few months back. I still have no idea what movement Timex uses in these watches. I'm still gonna say its a ETA 251.262 or a ETA 251.272? But have them assembled in the Philippians to low cost?. As I mentioned before the entire case is highly polished including the signed buckle case back is brushed. Pushers are squared shape instead of round ones which gives it a higher end look. Crown is push-pull and when press activates the Indiglo. No lume on the hands and the dial is gray according to Amazon and it has a dark brown strap. Date is at the 4 o'clock that has a reverse disk to blend into the dial. The main hr/minute hands look plastic with a frosted look? I tried to compare this watch to other models out there and came across this one by the CWC company http://www.cwcwatch.com/quartz-chronograph-new.htm. I've had this Timex on the black nato strap u guys see me wear on my Movado. The Nato band give the Timex a military look and feel and frankly it should of been the band used instead of the strap they provided. Now the pics. Sorry no side pics.
In conclusion this Timex was made for those who wanted that military inspired look, with a good size, movement and bang for the buck. If this was a Tissot, Seiko, Citizen, or even a Maurice Lacroix it would be a minimum of $1,500? Now would I recommend it? It depends if you were looking for a dress, sports or military look? This can easily be all three with the right straps. Put a black nato you have a military pilots chronograph, put a black genuine alligator strap (like I did before) and it makes it look 10x expensive. Or just keep it on the original strap. ALL in all I say you like it go for it. BTW here's similar models. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_ ... x+t+series


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Even though I have taken several scene study classes and read several books, the concept of fighting for what you want and making bold, jugular decisions FINALLY came to life. The light bulb turned on! The criticism of my acting has always been to make more interesting choices that were less literal. Shelley, you showed me in one exercise how to take the "training wheels" off. Now I feel I can better tap into my own personal energy and power as an actor. I feel complete confidence in my personal substance and ability to create great acting. To date, I haven't been able to find that "place" before. I cannot impress upon you enough how much admiration I have for your teaching ability and ambition to push your students.
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Thanks Gavin, speak soon :)
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Hi there Gavin
Hope you're well.
I have just noticed your post regarding RATS and am extremely interested.
My NTW page is nothing to go by, in fact this is the first time i have looked at it in a while, tending to get my online-found jobs from Spotlight.
I would love to apply for this and audition. I have a huge love for hiphop and am very knowledgeable about it. I also practice combat and martial arts and am a professionally trained dancer as well as actress.
Rhian Lewis put me on to NTW years ago after watching a performance i was in.. She may remember me :)
I can't wait to hear back from you and hopefully arrange an audition.
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This step deals with number 1, you will learn number 2 and 3 by the time you've completed this guide.
I remember one participant I was trying to help decide between the two ideas she had put on her website. The first was a recruitment agency and the second was care packages for hen parties. Yes, they were both on the same website!
If you are someone that has more than one business idea then you need to narrow it down and focus. If you split your focus between two or even three ideas you won't make the progress you want to. Focus on one idea at once
Out of all your business ideas, based on where your head is at right now, what's your best guess as to the idea that:
Simon and Alan use this method for choosing business ideas that they want to focus on at the PopUp Business School team meetings. It makes it easy to see where you should focus.
First get a pad of sticky notes and write each of your ideas on a separate note.
Second create a scale with one axis showing excitement from 1 – 10 and the other access show ease to start-up from 1 – 10.
Then take the sticky post it notes and stick them on your grid 1 by 1. If you have a friend to help you with it, even better!
Once you have finished if you have an idea in Box B, you may have found the one! This is the one that gets you out of bed in the morning and you can start quickly and easily
If your ideas are in Box A - You have great ambition but are probably stuck because the thing you're excited about is too big, too ambitious, too perfect. To knock it into Box B you need to be creative and come up with ideas to answer these questions:
What could you do this this idea to make it brilliant? What twist to this idea would make you different to the competition (like the zombie fitness trainer).
We meet lots of people who try and run with three, four even five business ideas at once. It's because they're scared! We're all scared! What if it doesn't work? What if I don't chose the right idea? The people who try and run with more than one business ideas at once are ALWAYS the ones who will get frustrated, quit and have to take a job instead.
If you're still left with more than one idea, like some of the artists and makers we meet, answer this question:
Out of all of your ideas, which is most special? Which of your creative talents makes people go 'wow! I've never heard of that before?'
There are, broadly speaking two types of start-up we meet.
Type 1 – 'I've got a great idea and I think I can make money out of it.'
Type 2 – 'I love doing XXXXXX, I just need to figure out how to make money out of it.'
Guess which one is still trading in three years? Type 2 of course!
One of the best pieces of advice I as given in the early days was this:
Fall in love with your business idea don't be seduced by it
(In Step 3: The Great Funding Lie, we'll give you the secret to this).
For example, wouldn't be amazing to have a book published? To see it there on the shelf! However the thought of having to write a thousand words a day for the next 200 days? Less exciting? Unless writing is what you love doing, yes! When you're choosing the idea to go with it's not just your excitement for the idea, it's the activity you have to do every day to make happen! That's the stuff to fall in love with. And once you've chosen, go all in.
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Some great practical advice and a new way of looking at my ideas.
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Greater Vancouver Boat Trips around Vancouver
Vancouvers location at the edge of the ocean makes visitors (and residents) want to cozy up to the water. You dont have to take a cruise to Alaska or Mexico or own a large yacht to enjoy the breezy salt water and the wide open view from the water. Here are some suggestions for boating excursions in a variety of price ranges.
The least expensive boat ride, and with the most impressive view is the SeaBus, which leaves from the downtown Waterfront station, and ends up in North Vancouvers Lonsdale Quay. You get a spectacular view of Vancouvers harbourfront, Stanley Park, North Vancouvers coastal mountains (you might even see snow on the top of Grouse Mountain), the Lions Gate Bridge and the freighters sitting out in English Bay. Wander around the quaint shops in the Market and then head back! The cost is $1.60 per leg (the first leg is free is you use a valid transfer from the SkyTrain!)
The most fun boat rides in all of Vancouver would have to be the colorful Aquabus ferries, which navigate up and down False Creek, connecting Granville Island Market to downtown and the Science World sphere. These cute little boats with multi-colored canopies run all day, every few minutes. Board at the dock alongside Granville Island food court. Round trip fare ranges from $3 to $7 depending on the trip.
If you want great scenery and a bit of narration, take the one-hour cruise around Vancouver harbour and English Bay aboard the paddlewheeler MPV Constitution (cost about $19). The Constitution is a large vessel and provides guests with both a lounge and dining room. The Constitution departs daily at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm from the pier at the north foot of Denman Street. Reservations are not necessary if you arrive 20 minutes before departure time.
If you want to splurge, Westin Bayshore Yacht Charters offer a luxury yacht for a four-hour cruise around Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm, False Creek and Howe Sound. The yachts range in size from 42 to 115 feet long and are professionally skippered. The yachts start at $440 (for four passengers). Food and refreshments are available (at additional cost), and you can have a catered gourmet barbecue dinner onboard. Call one day ahead for reservations, with departures around either noon or 4 p.m. Yachts depart from the pier at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, at the north foot of Denman Street.


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Bruno Mars will follow in the footsteps of Beyonce when he headlines the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Jersey next year (Feb14).
The Grenade singer will hit the stage at the Metlife Stadium on 2 February (14) for the biggest show of his career so far.
He confirmed the news on Sunday (08Sep13) during a teaser on sports show Fox NFL Sunday, which tracked his career from child impersonator to superstar. Mars also posted the big news on his YouTube channel.
Beyonce was a big hit at this year's Super Bowl bash in New Orleans, Louisiana. She reunited girl group Destiny's Child for the show.


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Topics: Medical Errors, Quality, Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Appropriateness, Mortality, Outcomes, Patient Experience, Safety
CNN this week identified 10 types of preventable medical mistakes that kill patients every year and offered tips on how patients can help providers avoid them.
According to Johns Hopkins Hospital patient safety expert Peter Pronovost, fatal medical mistakes in the United States likely added up to become "the third leading cause of death" in the country. Altogether, they kill more than a quarter million patients every year and injure millions, CNN reports.
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Patient safety expert Michael Millenson's personal and professional worlds collided when his wife was injured–but despite his "anxiety" over the dark side of medicine, Millenson explains why his wife received only high quality, error-free health care.
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Hospital employees report just one out of every seven medical errors, mishaps, and other preventable events involving Medicare patients, according to a new HHS Office of the Inspector General report.
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Many retired investors find themselves with an asset base that may experience swings in values going forward.
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The penalties you incur will hurt, but the growth you'll miss are far worse. What you need to know.
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It's easier to understand an ETF's stock-like characteristics, but don't count out the more efficient ETN.
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A big plus with mutual funds is diversification - hybrid funds are a model of diversity.
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There are occasions when selling a mutual fund might be warranted; buy and hold is not forever.
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How to fully-fund your retirement owning truly diversified investments, and invest in yourself.
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In many parts of Asia - particularly China, the Philippines, Vietnam and South Korea - it is culturally acceptable to eat dog meat. Dog meat is also eaten in Switzerland, Mexico, the Arctic and Antarctic. However, animal welfare groups draw attention to the condition in which the dogs are kept prior to being killed, noting dogs are often tortured because of a belief it causes their meat to be tender. There are also concerns most of the 'meat dogs' are in fact stolen companion dogs and strays who are kept in terrible conditions while being transported from country to country. A particular concern is the Yulin Dog Meat Festival which has been held in China in June every year since 2009. It is reported 10,000 dogs are killed at the festival each year. Under Yulin tradition, eating dog and lychee and drinking alcohol on the solstice is said to keep people healthy during winter. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) state the consumption of dog meat is linked to a 20-fold increase in the risk of contracting cholera and has led to transmission of rabies to humans. It is also reported Yulin has one of the highest incidences of rabies in the world.
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As you are aware, a debate took place in Westminster Hall on 12 September 2016 in relation to South Korea and the dog meat trade. This debate was granted after a petition calling on the UK Government to urge the South Korean Government to end the dog meat trade was signed by over 102,000 people. This clearly shows the strength of feeling on this issue.
During the debate, my colleague, the Shadow Foreign Minister noted that the Winter Olympics in South Korea in 2018 will give us an opportunity to talk about the dog meat trade. The Government agreed the Olympic Games could be a catalyst for positive change. My Shadow Frontbench colleagues have also called on the Government to consider some best practice exchanges with South Korea in relation to the meat industry more widely.
The Government has pointed out that in the absence of international laws governing the trade and consumption of dog meat, the UK has no legal grounds to intervene or take trade measures against countries where the consumption of dog meat is regarded as culturally acceptable. However, the Government has said that it is prepared to tackle cultural norms, particularly when it comes to the consumption and use of animals, and that it will continue to raise concerns with countries engaged in the trade and the consumption of dog meat.
The Government has also stated that the UK continues to raise the issue of the ongoing consumption of dog meat in the Republic of Korea. The Government says that the British Embassy in Seoul has raised the issue of cruelty towards animals on numerous occasions with the South Korean authorities and explained that the UK public and parliamentarians would like to see Korean regulation that would bring the practice to an end. The Government says it will continue to seek further opportunities to raise the issue, in particular as we approach the Winter Olympics in 2018, and that it will monitor developments in the Republic of Korea.
While the Government cannot legislate beyond the UK, I hope it will continue to use diplomatic and other opportunities to ensure these cruel and hazardous practices are brought to an end and that it will press counterparts around the world to collaborate in efforts to change attitudes and reduce animal suffering.


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Legislative leaders recently said that they'd still like to rewrite Mississippi's public school funding formula, and urged people with ideas to speak up. State Auditor Stacey Pickering did. At least one of the things he wants is very different than what lawmakers considered this spring. Pickering has been a longtime critic of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, the current funding ...Read More »
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Analysis: Mississippi legislators love to try to micromanage
Every year, Mississippi legislators deal with bills that could fall under the heading: Things You Shouldn't Have to Tell a Sensible Adult. A case in point this year is Senate Bill 2305 , which says drivers must slow down and give space on the road to rural mail carriers who are making deliveries. Failure to do so would be a misdemeanor punishable ...Read More »
BILL CRAWFORD: Concentrated power on rise in Mississippi Legislature
Concentrated power in the Legislature waxes and wanes with the attitudes of rank and file members. At times, Speakers of the House and Lieutenant Governors have wielded dictator-like power. At other times, members have risen up and made the bodies operate more democratically. Concentrated power is waxing once again as rank and file legislators cede power to their leaders. The Mississippi ...Read More »
BILL CRAWFORD — Move remediation to community colleges and hybrid universities
Across the nation ever rising higher education costs are in conflict with tight state budgets. At the same time ever rising tuition costs are in conflict with stagnant family incomes. Many states are looking to restructure higher education to reduce costs, both for the state and for students. "The pressure on higher ed budgets is going to continue," said ...Read More »
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BILL CRAWFORD: Schools must become environments that instill virtue
Teaching children "virtue" is the key to solving poverty, insists a reader and regular critic. That's how we break the "cycle of dependency," he said. To do this, he argues, we must "indoctrinate our children from the early years with a sense of virtue through education." Well, "indoctrinate" threw me off. Reminded me of the old Soviet Union ...Read More »
BILL CRAWFORD: Father of U.S. Constitution feared factionalism
If our founding fathers could watch the malfunction of our state and local governments and the lack of reasoned discourse therein, what might they say? A good place to look would be the Federalist Papers. Huh? Oh that's right. Besides some judges, scholars, and historians, few Americans today have a clue about the Federalist Papers or what they meant ...Read More »
OPINION — How Mississippi can benefit from the U.S.-Cuba relationship
Despite the fact that Cuba is located just across the Gulf, Mississippi farmers are losing out on Cuba's growing market to foreign competitors around the world. Given Mississippi's world-class ports and proximity to our island neighbor, as well as Cuba's reliance on food imports, Mississippi is uniquely positioned to be a world leader in exports to Cuba. But Congress must ...Read More »
BILL CRAWFORD: Legislature undercut Fisher's efforts to clean up MDOC
Why did the Legislature make the job of new MDOC Commissioner Marshall Fisher so hard? Following the indictment and resignation of the former commissioner, Gov. Phil Bryant in December appointed the formidable Fisher to head up the Mississippi Department of Corrections. "His first mission will be to detect and eliminate any criminal activity that occurs within our correctional facilities," said ...Read More »
OUR VIEW: Why no introspection on causes of HUD trouble over Farish St.?
Raise your hand if you are surprised by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's conclusion that redevelopment of downtown's Farish Street has been the least of Jackson City Hall's concerns the last decade and a half. Seeing no hands, let us proceed. Cause-and-effect is a good place to start. Remarkable indifference, professional carelessness and unaccountability are going to ...Read More »


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Reasons you should go to Disney Sea:
1. Price is about $40 USD cheaper than in the States
|Journey to the Center of the Earth ride in volcano is my fav ride.
|Strawberry flavored popcorn
|Japans version of the Turkey leg. Chicken Leg + Mango jelly drink
|Sinbad's Storybook Voyage
|Mermaid Lagoon
1. Suica card works for their monorail so skip buying a ticket.
2. Disney Sea has less visitors than Disneyland. Plus Disneyland Tokyo is pretty much the same as the others.
3. Fast Pass it! As soon as you enter the park get a fast pass somewhere. Get another fast pass right before you use your first fast pass.
4. Get on rides during shows.
5. Start from the back of the park and work your way forward.
|Vertical trampoline wall inside Ariel's Playground.
*Even rides that look the same, actually have different stories or totally different set ups. Ex. 1 Tower of Terror in Disney Sea is about some rich explorer who had a little tiki man curse him and his elevator. Ex. 2 Toy Story is a shooting game similar to the ones in America, but its wayyyy better.


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Reading by the 3rd grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. —Annie E. Casey foundation, Early Warning Confirmed 2014
The Story Behind Catch Up & Read
Catch up & Read (CAR), started in 2009 by Catherine LeBlanc, aims to establish a strong foundation for academic and lifelong success. CAR uses a three-pronged approach:
- Teacher training focused on research-based literacy practices maximizes results for current and future classrooms.
- After-school tutoring delivers individualized lesson plans in small, teacher-directed learning groups with a technology component.
- Collaboration with school leadership achieves campus-wide literacy improvement.
The passion to empower leaders in education was LeBlanc's catalyst to provide outstanding professional development for DISD instructors. CAR equips educators to use Istation, a research-based reading assessment and intervention program, in their classrooms throughout their day and in after-school settings with small groups of at-risk students.
How CAR Sets Up Students for Reading Success
The after-school tutoring starts with a nutritional snack and vigorous physical exercise. The snack boosts students' energy levels and the exercise also helps activate students' brains for learning so they can stay focused during the lesson. Research shows us that low-performing learners need repetition to master a concept. Sometimes they need to hear things 10 or more times before it becomes a memory, which is why after school small group time is needed. Teachers deliver a read aloud and talk with students about what happened in the story.
Helping students develop and then access background knowledge is key. Teachers are looking to help students make connections in their real lives to things they are learning. During the vocabulary and whiteboard sessions, students are allowed to be more interactive by participating in small-group discussions.
The Progress-Monitoring Process
Monthly diagnostics are the best tool for data-driven instruction. This is where Istation comes in. Students use Istation to practice in the skill areas where that they are lacking. Teachers use Istation's data to level students by tier and then group them together for the small-group interaction.
In the 2015-2016 school year, 93 percent of CAR students improved their reading proficiency. Those who made progress were 22 times more likely (than non-CAR peers) to advance to Tier 1 reading proficiency. CAR students have shown improvement in reading proficiency at a rate of three times that of their non-CAR peers.
Tune in tomorrow to see how CAR is providing Bayles Elementary School with the blended learning tool they need.
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2013 Goals: Review
I really admire those of you who do monthly or weekly goals, or even have individual ride goals. My goal every day is to feel, to think about what I'm feeling, and to work on what we worked on in my last lesson. That's not very good of me. Anyway, I could hardly remember what my goals for 2013 were. I had to look back.
Miraculously, I actually succeeded in most of them without remembering what they were. My year just happened that way, shaped by Connor's progress and Nick's unemployment. They were:
|Getting outside, our recipe for not getting fried.
|Can't complain about reliable transportation that's paid off!
|Baby Castleberry's Filigree sleeping in the show stabling after her first in-hand show!


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September 3, 2009 (CHICAGO) --The leader of Chicago Public Schools outlined his plan for the future of the city's students. And it includes an initiative to help stop the violence among them. CPS CEO Ron Huberman laid out his plan at the city club public policy luncheon on Thursday. It calls for full transparency so that anyone can see how each school and its students are performing.
The information will soon be available on the internet.
Huberman also announced that CPS is spending $30 million to provide mentors and jobs to hundreds of students most at risk of committing violence or falling victim to it.
"By solving for these kids and trying to change their behavior. if we can solve for this group, hundred kids at the top and solve for the 8500 I will make an argument again here that we will almost wholly solve the youth shooting problem," said Huberman.
Huberman says that this past school year close to 300 Chicago Public school students were shot.