text: RelatedHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows DestinationsMuggles all over the country are poised with excitement for the penultimate Potter film.Fantasy Holidays; Quidditch Ewok eco-village & skiing Star WarsFantasy Holidays; Quidditch World Cup; Ewok eco-village & skiing Star WarsWizarding Holidays: World's Most Wizardly DestinationsSkyscanner goes on a magic trip to reveal the homes of wizards around the world Harry Potter fever is about to strike the Muggle world once again with the release of the 6th film in the series – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Skyscanner presents the ultimate Harry Potter tour, where fans of wizards, witches and wands can explore the Potter universe and visit all the places associated with the Potter films and books.So if you're a real Harry Potter fan, jump on your broomstick, start your flying car or just grab your floo powder and visit these famous Potter landmarks. Or if your wand is broken and your wizarding skills just aren't up to par, you can always find a cheap flight on Skyscanner with the rest of us Muggles.1. London Kings Cross StationPotter World: the famed Platform 9 ¾ is where Harry and his wizarding pals hop aboard the steaming Hogwarts Express at the start of each term on their way to their magical school.Muggle World: the actual platform used for the filming was Platform 4, but Network Rail have erected a Platform 9 ¾ sign and a luggage trolley magically disappearing into the wall to honour the story, which has made Kings Cross station a must see for fans on the Potter circuit. Find cheap flights to London.2. Goathland, North YorkshirePotter World: Hogsmeade Station is the place where Harry and friends disembark the Hogwarts Express before making the onward journey to Hogwarts School.Muggle World: Goathland station is a real station in North Yorkshire that was used as the film set for Hogsmeade and Potter fans still flock to get their pictures taken at this now famous landmark. Unfortunately you won't see Hogwarts in the distance as in the films – it was created using special effects. Find cheap flights to Leeds-Bradford3. Alnwick Castle, EnglandPotter World: the grounds outside Hogwarts where Harry and his classmates have their first ever broomstick flying lesson.Muggle World: the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor Castle, it was used in the filming of the exterior of Hogwarts for the flying lesson scene as well as when Harry crash lands the flying car. Several other locations were also used to film parts of Hogwarts including: Christ Church, Oxford, Durham Cathedral, Gloucester Cathedral and Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire. Find cheap flights to Newcastle4. London ZooPotter World: the place where Harry realises he is a Parselmouth – i.e. fluent in snake speak – during Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone.Muggle World: the reptile house in London Zoo was used to film this slithery scene. Why not see if you can discuss the latest in reptilian fashion with a boa constrictor too? Find cheap flights to London5. ScotlandPotter World: though never specifically mentioned in the books, JK Rowling has remarked in interviews that Scotland was the logical setting for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the place where the vast majority of Harry and co's adventures take place.Muggle World: Scotland is well known for its castles, mansions and noble houses, all of which may have provided Rowling with inspiration for Hogwarts. Glen Nevis was used for some of the Quidditch scenes, and the West Highland Railway was used to film the journey of the Hogwarts Express which also takes in the incredible Glenfinnan Viaduct. Find cheap flights to Scotland6. BulgariaPotter World: Bulgaria is home to Durmstrang Institute's wizarding student and international Quidditch champion, Viktor Krum.Muggle World: Bulgaria's White Brotherhood – a group who believe in supernatural beings of great power, collect in the Seven Lakes region of the Rila Mountains to perform a spiritual dance every year. Here, over a thousand people dressed in white robes move slowly around in huge concentric circles. The spectacle is so impressive that Michael Palin visited the area and filmed it for his BBC documentary series, New Europe. Find cheap flights to Bulgaria7. IrelandPotter World: the Emerald Isle is home to many magical creatures in the Potter Universe including Imps, (small mischievous creatures), Porlocks, (horse guardians from southern Ireland) and Kelpies (water demons). Ireland is also well known in the wizarding world for being the proud winners of the 1994 Quidditch World Cup.Muggle World: catch a hurling match, which is about as close as a Muggle can get to the sport of Quidditch. A hugely popular sport in Ireland, most towns have a hurling field and team. Find cheap flights to Ireland8. WalesPotter World: home to the "Welsh Green" dragon, this species prefers to nest in high mountain regions. It mainly hunts sheep and small mammals but tends to avoid human contact. Muggle World: climb Wales' highest and most famous mountain, Snowdon. A typical climbing party takes around 5-6 hours to reach the summit and come down again, and if you keep your eyes peeled, you may just catch a glance of a Welsh Green. Pembrokeshire in Wales is also the film location for Shell Cottage, home of married couple Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour which will feature in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows film. Find cheap flights to Wales 9. NorwayPotter World: home to the native Norwegian Ridgeback dragon which inhabits the northern mountains, this beast has venomous fangs and feeds on large animals and sometimes aquatic mammals. Hagrid succeeds in hatching a Norwegian Ridgeback egg but eventually gives it to Charlie Weasley who takes the dragon to the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary.Muggle World: Norway's mountains and fjords are a paradise for wildlife; we don't know about dragons, but trolls are a strong part of Norse mythology, said to be devious and fearsome creatures living underground in hills, caves or mountains. Find cheap flights to Norway10. RomaniaPotter World: this eastern European country is home to the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary, a preservation area created for the protection and study of dragons. The largest dragon sanctuary in the Potter universe, it was the preferred supplier of dragons for the Triwizard Tournament.Muggle World: Transylvania in Romania is well known for its spooky, reputedly haunted castles. Ever since Bram Stoker used it as the setting for his Dracula novel, the region has been shrouded in supernatural folklore and associated with vampires, who also form part of the wizarding world in the Potter series. Find cheap flights to Romania11. Wollongong AustraliaPotter World: home to the Woollongong Warriors, one of the strongest Quidditch teams in the Harry Potter Universe and dominators of the Australian Quidditch league, their rivalry with the Thundelarra Thunderers is legendary amongst the Australian magical community as documented in JK's book: Quidditch Through the Ages.Muggle World: Woollongong is an obvious reference to very similar sounding Wollongong, a city in New South Wales, Australia, noted for its numerous surfing beaches, scenery and botanic gardens, so no doubt an ideal place for wizards to obtain essential ingredients for their potions. Find cheap flights to Australia12. Orlando FloridaThe Harry Potter Wizarding World Theme Park will offer possibly the most Harry Potter-esque experience possible in the Muggle world. Due to open in 2010, the park promises to 'immerse fans in the adventures of the world's most popular wizard'. Find cheap flights to Orlando13. EdinburghNo Harry Potter fan can omit Edinburgh as part of their tour. It was in this fine city (which is also home of Skyscanner) that JK Rowling completed the first book in her series – Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone – reputedly doing much of the writing in cafes around the city. To the dismay of Potter fans, one of her favourite spots, Nicolson's Café, has since turned into an all-you-can eat Chinese restaurant. However, another one of JK's haunts, The Elephant House still stands and a coffee with a bagel here is a must for any Potter Fan. Find cheap flights to EdinburghOther Venues in the Potter UniverseNumerous other buildings were used for film locations including Bodleian Library, Oxford (Hogwarts interiors), Australia House, The Strand London (Gringott's Bank), Martins Heron, Berkshire (Privet Drive) and Leadenhall Market, London (Diagon Alley).For more on the Harry Potter World visit: The Harry Potter WikiTo find flights to more Muggle locations visit: SkyscannerReturnOne wayMulti-cityFromAdd nearby airports ToAdd nearby airportsDepart14/08/2019Return21/08/2019Cabin Class & Travellers1 adult, EconomyDirect flights onlySearch flights Map


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- Customer reviews of Alien Gear concealed carry gun holsters
Alien Gear Holsters Reviews
Rated 4.87 out of 5 stars. Based on 6745 Reviews
FIRST OFF, I'm going to say that I am a female with a S&W MP shield 9mm. I wanted an IWB holster to carry on a daily basis and be comfortable doing so. I spoke with a "female" that assured me she carries with and IWB and has no issue. I, on the other hand struggle to use my IWB carrier without considerable readjustment. There is never a time where I don't feel exposed. The reason I give this 5 starts is because the holster is everything I want! It just may not cooperate with my body type. Therefore, SECONDLY, I am switching to the shoulder assembly hoping that I will find a more comfortable carrying option.
i am a proud owner of a cloak tuck holster. i have been carrying with it for over a year now for at least 5 days a week. in my profession as a mechanic i am constantly up and down,stooped over and most always on the concrete. so as u can imagine i am sweating all day as i live in Florida. The holster is extremely comfortable and durable,very easy to attach to my belt and remove when i return home.so a years worth of wear and tear has my holster in need of new hardware and a little cleaning,so i logged on to the website not knowing what to look for and low and behold the messenger popped up and i began explaining my problem to a very nice and helpful employee,she directed me to the warranty section of the web site and there i found that i had a life time guarantee on my purchase.so in disbelief i contacted the department via phone where i encountered another very polite and helpful young man,he explained to me in a few simple steps i could just simply send my holster to them and they would fix any problem and send it back.so still in disbelief i sent my holster and within a few business days i received a BRAND NEW HOLSTER...how amazing are these people....good to know there are still good honest and hard working people out there taking care of there costumers...keep up the good work ..and i highly recommend this product to all my carry friends as a must have ..hands down......very satisfied customer
I bought the Shapeshift starter kit and compared the AIWB (for my Glock 43) to my old kydex AIWB and found the Shapeshift to be all of 2 to 3MM thicker. Not a big deal at all. I wear the AIWB at the 4 o'clock position and that neoprene backer is so comfortable, I forget that I have it on sometimes. I am quite pleased with the system and will, most likely, be buying expansion kits for it soon. That ankle holster is calling me.
I really like this holster for my Bersa Thunder 380. The only negative is that there is no protection on the backside towards the body and the gun sticks into and rubs my side. I guess I will have to wear an under shirt, which I never do, to protect my skin. I'm not sure why they didn't extend the top of the leather to offer some protection.
A friend of mine sold me on this system. I'm a big guy and had always carried OWB due to comfort prior to this, but now I'm in love with this Alien Gear IWB holster. It's comfortable, the rig doesn't dig into my fat rolls and covers the sharp edges of the gun, it doesn't add as much bulk as I thought and I can change back to OWB using the same system when concealing isn't necessary. I purchased this for a Glock 19 and was amazed at the comfort and versatility. I have since added a Shift Shell for a Glock 43, I love that I can buy a new shell and use the same rig for multiple guns. My only complaint has more to do with me being fat, but I have to drop my pants to put the IWB on, where as with a paddle, it slips on and off easily.
I have been wearing this holster for about a week now and I love it. I work in marketing and advertising sales so I like to carry concealed. I also wear dress clothes everyday with a tucked in shirt, and this holster is very comfortable and very well hidden. I have only used a single j clip holster before so it took a minute to get used to the 2 clips. I lowered them so my .38 sits higher above my waist line for easier draw and reholster. All in all, this holster is great. It doesn't move, its very comfortable, and very well hidden. Everything a business man like myself is looking for!
I spent months reading about different holsters from different companies. Everything I read always came back to Aliengear. I saved up my ducketts and now my new FNX45 has new home. I couldnt be happier with the Cloak Mod OWB. Cant wait for the shapeshift to come out for the FN. Have a Bigfoot belt on the way. Next on my list will be the dual mag carrier and soon after an IWB holster. Thank you Aliengear for producing a superior product and for the great and I do mean great customer service. Steve
This is the second holster I have purchased from Alien Gear and I am not dissapointed! The holster arrived in only 3 days and was as usual exactly what I ordered. The fit is great and I love the extra parts! Alien Gear is possibly the most comfortable holster I have ever worn IWB. Thanks for a superior product,fast delivery and excellent customer service! I am expecting years of great service!
First of all, the holster fits all USP series very well. I've tried it on my usp 9mm and usp45 tactical. no modification needed. However, the rail system of usp is outdated, so there are some 1913 rail adapter on the market like GG&G. I hope you guys enhance the holster or hard cover to fit pistol with those rail adapters.
I received my order relatively quickly, and I was not disappointed. At first look it was a bit daunting, all the parts, but the instructions were very clear and I had no problem running through the different modes of the shell. The paddle holster operated precisely as advertised, but for my needs it wasn't always practical, so I opted for the included belt slide. Worked beautifully. I am so happy with the shape shift system. Reliable, secure, durable, and totally modular to fit my needs.
I own the shape shift starter kit, I own an ankle holster, I love the fact that you can just buy the mold of your choice a gun.. And shifted to your ankle or wherever else.. I have looked around at other holsters for concealed carry some are cheap Made and some are expensive. If I were to buy a Separate Holster for my M and P shield.. I wouldn't be able to convert to ankle or over the shoulder later.. That's where the money saving comes from thanks alien gear.. Keep up the quality with your products.
First off, I have been using the cloak tuck 3.0 IWB since 2015. Was pretty happy with that other the having to apply the locktite to the belt clip screws every so often. It was comfortable to wear. Then the Shapeshift came along and I saw the ingenious why the belt clips hooked on the IWB holster. I also saw how the overall holster wasn't as wide as the 3.0 is. I loved how the draw retention was so simplistic in nature. So I decided to purchase one. Now I just purchased the 4.0 IWB as a standalone and not the overall Shapeshifter kit (personal choice). After using it for nearly a month I am very happy with it. The belt clips took a few days to "break-in" which probably just depends on the thickness of your belt. IMO, I think the holster is actually more comfortable then the 3.0 that I came from which I didn't think was possible. It does seem to be ever so slight thicker then the 3.0 but no noticeable difference when wearing and definitely not a big printing bulge from it at the 4 o'clock position. You could actually where this at the 3 o'clock which I tried by my body type it was not comfortable like that because I am on the thin side. Overall the tooless design of this holster is really ingenious on AG's part. Its nice not having to go from Allen wrenches anymore to make adjustments or to tighten up loosening screws.
I bought a couple Cloak Slide OWB Holsters - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Anyway, I had to do a shell exchange because I sold 1 of my guns. WOW - Talk about excellent customer service!! I put mine in the mail (regular 1st class) on Tuesday, they emailed me Thursday afternoon that my replacement would ship, Saturday it's in my mailbox!!!! Amazing! Excellent company, excellent quality. The shell fits like a glove!
Just received my holster and I absolutely LOVE it. Super quick shipping, great construction and materials. I wore it all day just to get the feel of it, I`m not one of those people who perspire, I sweat. The holster was never uncomfortable. The ability to conceal my Kimber is unmatched by others I`ve tried and clearing the big 1911 from the holster was a breeze. I`ll be purchasing more Alien Gear for my other firearms.
Wanted an ankle holster because I have a desk job. Looked at a lot of them and decided on the Alien Gear based on other reviews and the fact they are American made. This is the only ankle holster I have owned, and I have only had it a couple weeks but I cannot see myself owning another one. It is secure and comfortable. The way it is designed it does not slip. I even had to run/jog to my car for something I forgot and it never slipped at all. It is comfortable, so comfortable that sometimes I forget its even on when I am sitting. I use it with my S&W Performance center. I wear dockers at work and you can't tell that I have it on. It is easy to pull my gun out, but a tad bit difficult to put it back in, but for a holster that is the last thing I would base a decision on. I would give this an A+. I really like this company and they make a really good product. You can't go wrong here. I will definitely buy more stuff from them.
I ordered the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB Holster the day I turned 21. I have been carrying this holster for just under two years and I can't say a bad thing about it! I wear this thing every day. Not kidding. It has held up to everything I have thrown at it. I recently realized that two of the screws had backed out on me and I was missing them along with the spacers. This was strictly MY FAULT not Alien Gear's. I was stupid and didn't retighten them or check them but that is where I get into how amazing their customer support and warranty system is. I shot an email to their customer support center and almost immediately, I mean less than 5 minutes, I had a response from an actual person addressing my exact issue. I really appreciated that. They sent me replacement parts and they shipped out that day. I received the parts in the mail about two days later. I truly can't say a bad thing about this company. I love the quality of their products and the care they have for their customers. 10/10 in my book. It's nice that their from North Carolina too.
This review is for Right hand wear, right hand magnum research baby eagle II full steel frame .45cal with ambi safety So first off, these holsters are comfortable as can be. The clips, though are plastic are extremely sturdy. As far as retention goes, it did require the largest out of the 3 (the green spacer nibs) and even still requires delicate placement when tightening down.(as far as I could tell, the holster kept snagging on the slide release) Originally I tightened them down to suit my gun on its own. However then while positioning the holster for wear, the added retention caused by my belt made it rather difficult to holster my gun (baby eagles have heavy springs and it was still enough to push the slide back enough to attempt to cock the gun, thankfully I made sure to keep the safety/decocker on) With a little added adjustment the holster is nearly out of a dream. Its way more comfortable than any other holster ive owned, especially since the only other holster for a baby eagle is universal leather ones; and honestly has more flexibility for positioning. For anyone who has a baby eagle of any model id recommend this holster. And I will be definitely buying additional holsters for my other handguns
Out of the six hadguns I've owned four of them have been in an Alien Gear Holster. Unfortunately what I carry now isn't offered, and the one they do offer a shell for I have it configured in ways that it wouldn't fit. If at some point they do offer a holster or custom work I'd come running back, yelling "TAKE MY MONEY!!".
This thing ROCKS! Such a flexible well thought out design. Hard to imagine anything to improve really. Each holster base is easy to setup just the way you like it and super easy to swap the shell from one to the other. The starter kit covers every possible way I've ever wanted to carry. Wanted to get some extra weld nuts & screws but didn't see an option on the site. A quick call to customer support and they were their way. Very fast & friendly service. A+. It's my first AGH purchase but will definitely not be my last. I highly recommend the ShapeShift.
Secure, comfortable, discreet. I've worn this (with a 3.3 XDS) almost every day for several months and it hasn't failed me yet, and I'm in a job where I'm continually on my feet, kneeling, walking, lifting, etc - often in very close proximity to others who haven't said or noticed a thing. Instructions were pretty awful, I just sort of figured it out and was lucky I didn't break it in the process - in particular instructions (or better yet a video!) on how to remove/adjust the shell need to be improved. Only had two minor issues. First, ankle pocket ripped out 2nd day. Aliengear immediately mailed me a replacement (I repaired the original with a heavy duty needle and nylon thread because I already didn't want to go a day without it, but I'm very happy to have a spare). Second, I have to run a finger along the muzzle-end portion of the holster backing to make sure the seam doesn't accidentally tuck underneath - if it does the holster gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. Been doing that as I put it on for about a month and so far no further wear or problems. Might be something to address in the MK II. Velcro holds up great so far. Just washed the whole thing in soapy dishwater and it dried in less than a day - very easy to clean. Wish there was more Shapeshift Beretta compatibility (especially for leg-drop). I recommend a quality neoprene/velcro dual-mag carrier on the other ankle just to balance the weight out. Surprised Aliengear doesn't make one. Aliengear gets it right.
I have been very satisfied with my new ShapeShift starter kit. I have owned Alien Gear Cloak Tuck holsters before and was very satisfied with them. The ShapeShift continues my appreciation for Alien Gear's quality and workmanship. I've carried with the appendix configuration and the IWB configuration so far. I'm not much for OWB carry so I haven't used that configuration yet, but I put it together just to try it out. It is easy to change configurations. The retention system is great too. You can change the retention easily and over a wide range. Can't say enough good things about Alien Gear products.
I'll give it to alien gear here they've made a really customizable versatile holster that does some things really well. I wouldn't mind wearing it all day, but when it comes to actually using it it feels like it's lacking a bit when using the belt slide it doesn't feel the slide is wide enough to keep the holster in place. When I draw my pistol the holster tries to go with it, as far as the paddle goes if it were larger it would be unbeatable, but again when drawing the pistol the holster tries to go with it. I do like it though the adjustable retention can only go so far it holds the pistol so securely that you pretty much have to snatch the gun out of it. Which can be a good thing. How I prefer it is to keep the pistol retained but still be easy to draw when the time comes, but this one doesn't do that even with the largest spacers and screws.
When I received this kit, I was a little overwhelmed by all the parts! 30 minutes later I was in control! This kit is the best thing around as Your first Holster set up! I am a big man! Appendix carry does not work for me! But! with two options for IWB & two options for OWB makes it easier to find Your Carry! Very, Very Comfortable and very dependable! I am happy that I made this my first choice! Go for the Shape Shift Kit! It will be the best decision that You will ever make!
In my quest to find a gun and holster combination comfortable yet effective enough for daily carry, I heard about AlienGear holsters from friends who use them and decided to give one a try after getting my S&W M&P Shield 2.0. It felt great right out of the box (bag, actually) and has met or exceeded all expectations. The quality, support, warranty and price all make this a great value.
I like this holster. I'll admit that it probably wont conceal as easy as the cloak tuck but, that's to be expected with a OWB holster. it fits my sd9ve very good. the draw and re-holster is a breeze. the only draw back is, it should have been made so you can change the cant without taking it apart, and the paddle should have been created a slight much stiffer. I wear a gun belt with mine and it still wobbles a little. So, with that said i will have to give the holster a B+ and if a upgraded paddle is made i will give it an A+ but other than that, it is a pretty good holster. Thanks alien gear!
Received the Shape shift starter kit today. These are my first impressions. I have several Alien-gear holsters, and will always come here first to find a holster for a new weapon. I waited almost a year for the XD mod 2 in 45 holster which has just become available. I also ordered the XDs in 45 shell. . My first impression opening the box was "dang that's a lot of parts". I spent about an hour familiarizing myself with the parts and all of the configurations. I think I will be happy with this setup for years to come. That said, a couple of things struck me as I was changing the configurations. #1. You're not going to change configurations in 1-2 minutes. You're gonna have to sit down and do it, and it's gonna take a bit of time. #2. I worry that the little twist nuts that hold the thing together are not gonna last forever. This should not be a problem with Aliengears forever warranty, just an observation. Third and finally, I have lasers on all my weapons. the way these holsters are designed they will PROBABLY NEVER accommodate lasers, except for guide rod lasers. Unfortunately there aren't any for my calibers. Therefore, one makes the choice between a really cool holster system, or a laser. for now I'm choosing the holster. BTW the paddle holster fits perfectly in the mount on the console of my truck. Previously had to carry in the console. Always worried I wouldn't be able to access it quickly enough. Now it is literally at my fingertips. I also really like the thumb release. No way is this gonna shake out when the truck hits a big bump, and If the bad guy were to try and take this out, it might stymie them just long enough for me to get our of harms way This system truly does it all!


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We're celebrating October half-term in style this year with Puppet State Theatre Company and their beautiful adaptation of Jean Giono's novel The Man Who Planted Trees. A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and storytelling, this show even has live smells and sounds plus an ecological message. Have a look at this video for a sneak peak.
'It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show.' ★★★★★ (The Scotsman)
See Puppet State Theatre Company's The Man Who Planted Trees at Southbank Centre's Purcell Room from 25 – 28 October. Get tickets here.
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The sign requests your courtesy in staying out of this compound at the end of Atkins-Mayo Road, but there is much to tantalize: the improvised artwork around the fence, the vintage yellow Volkswagen Beetle parked outside, and some of the things glimpsed within — including a composition of crutches that is almost worthy of Louise Nevelson. This property was owned until 1972 by Mary Spencer Nay Block (1913-1993), a painter from Kentucky who studied with Boris Margo in Provincetown. In 1971, she was named distinguished professor of art education at the University of Louisville. The following year, she divested herself of several tracts of property along Atkins-Mayo Road, which were acquired by Margo, Murray Zimiles, Josephine Del Deo, and John L. Frank, an artist specializing in meditative pieces inspired by tantric mandalas. He studied with Robert Motherwell, mentored Bob Thompson, served on the board of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, directed the art association school, and taught South Asian art at the State University of New York campus in New Paltz. He sold this property in 1986 to John Eder.
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By Dr Carolyn Blackburn, Senior Fellow in Early Childhood and Inclusion, Birmingham City University.
Christmas is a time for celebration with friends and family but it is also a period where increased alcohol consumption poses a risk for children and families. December is the month when the highest number of babies are conceived and the month in which the highest amount of alcohol is consumed. (Office of National Statistics, 2015). It is crucial therefore that families are aware of guidelines about the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol and developmental risk for children so that they can enjoy the festive period more easily.
Last year the Telegraph reported on a study from the Office for National Statistics of the most popular birth month in England and Wales. The study found that more babies are conceived at Christmas than at any other time of the year. Following an analysis of 20 years of birth records the study undertaken by ONS showed a dramatic spike in the number of children born in late September, nine months after Christmas. In addition the NHS guidance on 'Keeping Safe at Christmas' reports that Britons consume 41% more alcohol in December than at any other time of year leading to increased risk of injury and death from accidents and health related mortality (NHS, 2012).
This is a cause for concern for children and families as individual risk from prenatal exposure to alcohol cannot be determined. Variables such as maternal and fetal genetics, timing and dosage of alcohol and other family characteristics need to be taken into account. This means that any amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy is best avoided where possible. High amounts of maternal alcohol consumption and in particular binge drinking are known to cause serious problems for fetal development not to mention maternal health and mental health (Williams and Smith, 2015).
The range of effects arising from prenatal exposure to alcohol are known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Alcohol is a teratogen which crosses the placenta and causes damage to the central nervous system (Institute of Medicine, 1995). The effects include facial anomalies, developmental delays and disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, speech, language and communication problems. If not identified and supported in early childhood, secondary complications arise which include school exclusion, isolation, mental health problems, contact with the criminal justice system and suicide.
The current prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders is thought to be 2-5% of the school population (May et. al 2009). FASDs are considered a "hidden disability" because most individuals affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol are not identified until adolescence or adulthood, if at all (NOFAS.ORG). Support groups in the UK such as NOFAS UK, and the FASD Network and the European Birth Mothers Network work hard to raise awareness about concern for children and families and to support parents. In addition the specialist FASD Clinic assesses and treats children and adults with FASD. However, the paucity of knowledge about FASD and prenatal risk from alcohol consumption amongst health, education and social care professionals means that the message about healthy pregnancies the need to avoid alcohol is not always clear.
Current guidance from the British Medical Association is clear:
It is crucial that women who are pregnant or considering a pregnancy are provided with clear, reliable guidance on alcohol consumption that minimises the risk of harm. We believe that the safest approach is for women who are pregnant, or who are considering a pregnancy, should be advised not to consume any alcohol. This is in line with proposed guidance from the UK chief medical officers published in January 2016, recommending that the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all during pregnancy.
It is important that women and the partners and family that support them are informed about this simple message so that they can celebrate Christmas without concern over when and how much they can drink if they are planning a family or already pregnant.
Professionals must maintain a non-judgemental approach to supporting pregnant women who may not have planned their pregnancy or realised that they were pregnant in the early stages. Many children with FASDs are fostered or adopted and this needs to be taken into account.
It is also important for women to remember that their well-being is of paramount importance during pregnancy. As many pregnancies are unplanned and many women do not realise they are pregnant in the early stages of pregnancy, the key message here is that you can still plan for the remainder of your pregnancy and consult your GP or Midwife for help and support and at any point. The FASD support groups will support women and their partners with advice information.
More information can be obtained from the BMA or any of the FASD support groups.
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Network Field Engineer (CCNA/LAN/WAN)
£25,000 - £27,000 + Car allowance £250 pcm + Overtime + Benefits including 22 days holiday + bank holidays + childcare vouchers
Please note this role is home based and covers customer sites in East of England, South East and occasionally London (Head office is based here). It is essential you hold a full clean UK drivers license and have your own car.
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As a Network Field Engineer working for a growing yet established IT and Telecom services company you will be responsible for installing network kit and services on customer site. The role is field based therefore you will be based from home and will be booked into various customer sites to carry out the work. The work will take place both in and out of business hours therefore it is essential you have the flexibility for this. Over time will be paid for any out of hours work. As a Network Field Engineer you will be involved in the following duties:
*Installing and configuring LAN/WAN equipment at the customer site.
*Home based covering East of England, South East and occasionally London.
*Installing equipment and decommissioning equipment in the data centres.
*Providing onsite assistance in the provision of new services to customers, working closely with network and system engineers.
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As a Network Field Engineer you will have the following skills and experience:
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text: Hi everyone, I am relatively new to the forum but am amazed and impressed by the content and discussion being brought forward (and it has helped this BAR tremendously)!!! Quick question for folks with Estes Bomarc (0657) experience. I am attempting a Bomarc clone (below) and will attempt a CG/CP assessment prior to flying but am curious what quantity or amount of nose weight (in grams) has generally been recommended for this design (understanding that varied construction and parts can influence the ultimate CG/CP and nose weight required). I would really like to avoid a "lawn dart" if possible. Any information or recommendations are greatly appreciated!!! Thank you in advance, Huckbin (Furlong, PA).


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Ten years ago, the mortgage landscape was very different from today. Lenders would lend with very lenient credit requirements and got into trouble, These days, a higher down payment and a lot more savings is required than the old Subprime programs required.
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So after a long time of hanging around the big London Village, I'm back up in the Lakes. I moved back up on Thursday, bringing a full car of kit and bikes from the big smoke to my new place in Kendal, living with some good friends.
London has been fun, especially the last few months, where I have purposely not been doing much training, more hanging out with friends, going out for dinner a lot, and having some much needed rest and relaxation after a busy few months racing. But now its time to get back into my training, and London is not the place for that, well not for me at least. I just can't get the motivation to run around another park or up and down the river.
To warm up for the Lakes I had a great 4 day trip to Devon with Maz.
We got some surfing in on Woolacombe beach, followed by some tough road riding over Dartmoor, it really threw some steep hills at us.
This was then followed by some great walking along the coastal path from Thurlstone to Salcombe with a run back for me, and then some fun kiteflying inbetween searching out some great scones and clotted cream.
I have only been up here a few days, and already its been non stop. I was out first thing yesterday morning for a run up and around the Fairfield Horseshoe with Sally Ozanne. The weather was pretty awful, strong winds and rain, however it was brilliant to be out running over the hills again, whatever was thrown at us. We followed that up with a mountain bike ride from my dads in Portinscale around Glenderattera, one of the best short rides I think there is in the Lakes, a 90 minute blast that has everything in it, a social start on the railway line, a tough long climb up to the Blencathra Centre, a fast track decent, a few technical climbs followed by beautiful flowing single track and a super quick decent back to Keswick, perfect.
Last night a whole load of us headed out into Kendal for some beers, its magical to be able to get 3 beers for less than £10, and really good ones too! So while around the table Matt invited me along to a ride from The Mill Yard in Stavely today. It was to be a long one, 6+hours, heading all the way over to Coniston. 8 of us showed up to set of riding, and after the initial section over towards Troutbeck I was then onto unknown tracks. It was great fun, the sun was shining and the lakes and mountains were looking amazing in the autumnal light.
It was very wet and muddy under wheel, but that added to the fun. We dropped into Ambleside, and then up around Loughrigg fell before heading over to Claife Heights. Sadly, 2 ½ hours in I had to leave them. My bike decided to start playing up, and my freehub is no longer free, seizing up frequently, making riding very difficult. I left the others to head West still, and I dropped back to the ferry over Windermere and then up the steep climb back on the Crook road to Stavely, to a earned (well I think so) tea cake and rarebit at Wilfs Café.
I'm feeling the exercise in my legs, but this is exactly what I need to get back into my training, to be out enjoying the stunning scenery with great friends.
I hope to be out most days over the next few months, running, biking and kayaking (both flat and whitewater) so its going to be a fun time. I also plan to try and make some videos, I'd love to see what I can do with a GoPro camera while out training, it might lead to a new computer too, dare I enter the world of the Apple??
The Lakes are amazing at this time of year, getting quieter, (expect its half term next week!), with amazing colours in all the woods and on the fell sides, and crisp days to get out and enjoy all the brilliant trails and mountains.
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text: FASHION NOUVEAU May 7, 2017May 21, 2017 I thought I would share with you some pieces from my wardrobe I've been loving this month! Yellow is a colour that exudes positivity and energy. It's definitely a favourite now that the rainy season is upon us. Shirt & Pants: Gucci, Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Céline XOXO Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)


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We will sail on Royal Caribbean International's Grandeur of the Seas to the South Eastern Coast. We will begin our cruise from the Port of Baltimore and cruise along the southeastern coast and the Bahamas. We will set sail in Nassau, Bahamas, then onto Cococay, Bahamas and then to the Port Canaveral and Charleston, SC. Join us for this holiday cruise at sea. Included ground transportation, all meals, accommodations, entertainment and gratuities. Travel protection is available. Call the Travel Office at 434.974.6538 to reserve your spot today!
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Jack Brooks has signed a three-year contract for all formats of the game which sees him commit his future to Somerset until at least the end of the 2021 season.
After impressing for Surrey Second XI and Oxfordshire in the Minor Counties competition, Jack made his First Class debut for Northamptonshire in 2009 against the touring Australians. He made an immediate impression by taking two wickets in an over.
Since that day he has gone on to take over 400 wickets in 114 First Class matches with a best of six for 65 at an average of 27.52 with an impressive strike rate of 46.9.
He has also taken 37 List A wickets at an average of 34.48 with a best of three for 30 and 47 T20 wickets at an average of 27.27 with a best of five for 21.
Jack played a vital role in Yorkshire's County Championship title win in 2014 by taking 68 wickets and was also integral to the County retaining the title the following year.
When confirming the signing Somerset CCC Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry said: "We are delighted that we have secured a player of Jack's proven quality, experience and character to add to one of the most exciting bowling attacks in the Country. It's a great reflection of our ambition, and the progress that the Club has made, that a player of his quality sees his ambitions of winning silverware with Somerset CCC.
"Alongside his experience of winning silverware, which will add to our ability to achieve our aspirations of winning trophies, he is incredibly competitive, driven and will be a great fit in the changing room. I have no doubt he will become a big favourite with the Somerset membership".
After agreeing to join Somerset, Jack said: "I'm extremely excited to be joining Somerset at a time when they are building a special team capable of challenging for trophies and I truly believe this Somerset team can create something special.
"When I met Andy Hurry, Jason Kerr, Tom Abell and Andrew Cornish I was impressed straightaway with their vision for the team and Club. Their togetherness and desire reminded me a lot of Yorkshire when I joined them.
"I look forward to continuing my cricketing journey and to the fresh challenges that await. My mum and her family are from Bath and I'll be nearer to my family in Oxfordshire, so it feels a little bit like I'm coming home.
"Somerset have a fantastic reputation as a strong family club which I look forward to being a part of."
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I am sure all of us would recognize this 404 page and would have encountered it at least once during our browsing experience!
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What does it mean?
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Ben Woodward the Magician
Early on in his chosen occupation, Ben proved himself with the unpredictable crowds of Covent Garden becoming a firm favourite and well known face amongst the street performers.
One of the world's elite Magicians
To this day, Ben is continually invited to magic festivals around the world including the highly acclaimed Luis de Matos's prestigious Encontros Magicos in Portugal where only the World's elite Magicians are invited to perform.
During the 90's Ben travelled the world establishing his craft. This gave him a wide variety of adventures including spending two seasons as the in-house magician of the Rusutsu Resort Hotel in Hokkaido, Japan and even performing a run at the LA Country Club in Beverly Hills.
He has a unique style that blends excellent sleight of hand with fast and furious one-liners delivered with the energy and enthusiasm of a top level stand-up comedian.
Ben is a multi-talented entertainer who is equally at home entertaining a small dinner party or a packed out theatre in London's West End.
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Dundee Urban Orchard (DUO) is a city-wide art and horticulture project, which aims to build and care for small-scale orchards in Dundee. This project is interested in developing new artistic practices, which will speak across communities.
It also seeks to address global environmental challenges on a local level. We spoke to DUO's Jonathan Baxter to find out more. Dundee Urban Orchard Project received National Lottery funding through our Open Project Fund.
On a practical level, we don't distinguish between the two. As artists working in the city, we belong to a variety of interlinking and overlapping communities. But in a boundaried sense – assuming that identities and communities are defined by who and what they include and exclude – we saw the project as a way of bringing different people together by creating a commonality, both actual and symbolic.
In a practical sense, we've worked with various community groups to plant 25 small-scale orchards across the city – in schools, community centres, a community backgreen, Dundee's new waterfront development, and other public and cultural spaces in the city.
We've also developed a network of orchard groups to share skills and resources. In the process we've replanted, reimagined and remapped the city as an Orchard City - i.e, a city that rethinks its identity from the ground up; paying as much – if not more – attention to social and environmental needs as it does to economic development.
In a way, you could see the whole process as an event: branching-out through a series of actions and feedback loops.
On a practical level. the event that is Dundee Urban Orchard – or perhaps more pointedly, the Orchard City – has included the public consultation and co-design of the orchards; planting the orchards (either open to the public or with a specific orchard group); art and education workshops exploring the concept of the Orchard City (often using printmaking but including performance, batik, storytelling and dance), and maintenance and care workshops teaching practical orchard skills.
By reconnecting people to the practical and imaginative potential of an orchard, a whole nexus of cultural opportunities is opened up- Jonathan Baxter, DUO
There are also public art and gallery exhibitions (in Dundee and further afield); a touring exhibition of screenprints celebrating DUO as a network; community meals; public talks, and a culminating Community Harvest at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden. This is where the network came together to sing, dance, share knowledge, press apples, and generally celebrate what we've all achieved to date.
Food sustainability matters for the simple reason that without a sustainable approach to how we grow and distribute food any notion of a healthy and just society is radically compromised. The fact that Dundee has one of the highest uses of foodbanks in Scotland is an indicator of just how far we've come from a sustainable relationship to food. When thinking about food, it's easy to forget that we're thinking about culture. So many cultural activities have their roots in our relationship to food.
Cut off from those roots, culture becomes an add-on. So by reconnecting people to the practical and imaginative potential of an orchard, a whole nexus of cultural opportunities is opened up. Not to mention the benefits for biodiversity.
More broadly this is a question about democracy. Who controls access to the land and how we use the land – to grow or not to grow food; to support social enterprises, local businesses or global corporations, for example – has a direct correlation to how we think about culture: as a form of direct, participative democracy, or a system for generating personal profit and managing hand-outs.
The long term is uncertain. What we can say, and see, is that the project has achieved some very practical, on the ground, benefits. Beyond the orchards themselves and the care with which they're tended, the success of the project has also had an impact – hard to quantify but clearly evident – on the council's attitude to community food growing initiatives.
This is in part due to the appointment of a Community Allotments Officer, who is passionate about food sustainability, and with whom we work closely. But also, of course, because art projects can raise awareness of an issue through the use of symbolic media, thus carrying the message across the city and beyond. Overall we'd like to see Dundee policy makers, both cultural and political, taking up the mantle and challenge of the Orchard City.
Dundee's bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2023 shares many of the Orchard City values. So we hope that by working together to address social inequalities and environmental degradation, the Orchard City concept can deepen its roots.
More immediately we hope that the project has brought a sense of creativity and possibility to the individuals we've worked with. Without them the Orchard City has no future at all.
Find out more about the Dundee Urban Orchard Project.This article was published on 08 Aug 2017


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Talks between UK Prime Minister Theresa May's government and the opposition Labour Party are slated to resume as MPs return to Westminster following the Easter break…reports Asian Lite News
Cabinet ministers will meet senior opposition figures in an attempt to solve the impasse by finding a deal that could win the support of MPs.
But some MPs from the ruling Conservative Party are upset that the talks with Labour are even taking place.
Leading backbencher Nigel Evans called on May to step down as Prime Minister "as soon as possible".
"The only way we're going to break this impasse properly is if we have fresh leadership of the Conservative Party," he told the BBC.
"If there was an announcement today by the Prime Minister then of course we could start the process straight away."
May is due to chair a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, and her de facto deputy, David Lidington, will attend the talks with Labour later.
The UK has been given an extension to the Brexit process until October 31 which means that the country is likely to hold European Parliament elections on May 23.
The Change UK will launch its European election campaign in Bristol on Tuesday, while Nigel Farage's Brexit Party will unveil its candidates in London.


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Wednesday, Nov. 7
1 - 4 p.m.
Rice University
Tour Rice University's beautiful campus, as well as the undergraduate maker-space, the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, some of the Shared Equipment Authority research facilities, and some science or engineering research laboratories.
Rice University is a private institution that was founded in 1912. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,893, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Rice University's ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 14. Its tuition and fees are $45,608 (2017-18).
Rice is comprised of eight schools, including the School of Social Sciences, School of Humanities and Wiess School of Natural Sciences. Its graduate
schools include the highly ranked Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and George R. Brown School of Engineering. Rice also has a well-regarded School of Architecture and the Shepherd School of Music. Rice is home to the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, a nonpartisan think tank, which offers coursework, internships and lectures.
There is an additional $15 cost for this excursion when you register.
Saturday, Nov. 10
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Johnson Space Center
For more than 50 years, NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston has led our nation and the world on a continuing adventure of human exploration, discovery and achievement. The center has played a vital role in powering our country into the 21st century through technological innovations and scientific discoveries.
The dedicated professionals who work at JSC have made advances in science, technology, engineering and medicine that enable us to explore our world and universe as never before, and to derive unparalleled benefits from that exploration.
The Johnson Space Center was established in 1961 as the Manned Spaceflight Center, the home and Mission Control Center for the U.S. human space flight program. In 1973, it was renamed in honor of the late President, and Texas native, Lyndon B. Johnson.
The Johnson Center's $1.5 billion complex occupies 1,620 acres southeast of downtown Houston, in the Clear Lake area.
There is an additional $50 cost for this excursion when you register.


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January 2017
We had been together since winter, 2014. A year and a half later, summer 2015, found us at Kripalu taking a teacher training in partners/couples yoga. There had been a recent hiatus in our relationship of about 4 months. When we reunited it was tentative and some wounds had not been completely healed.
The first thing we did at Kripalu was have a fight where many past issues and current resentments were aired. We then kept away from each other for 36 hours, working with other partners. A choice made in anger turned out to be a good one: we got a good base and understanding of this yoga as individuals. Gradually, at the end of the second day, we started to work with each other for some of the activities. Gradually, we talked out our issues, practiced some partner activities and worked together on a final project. Gradually we aired some of those past and present issues.
We were at Kripalu for 5 days. We began in conflict and ended in harmony.
Working with a partner requires trust, patience, and tolerance. If that partner is also one's sexual partner the work itself requires a new approach to problem solving, requires a new approach to communication, connection and cooperation in support of each other. Couples yoga explores these ideas.
A relationship is a team. In couples yoga we work to build this ability to cooperate. We do balance postures which require the ultimate cooperation: without both of you contributing, balance will not occur. This cooperation also needs to understand that there is no competition: each of us brings a part of the essential components for equilibrium.
A relationship is trust. Both to trust and to be trusted are essential. Trust as physical: will the other support you and, in some circumstances, catch you before you fall? Trust as emotional: will the other listen without judgement and will they disclose without fear?
The practice of couples yoga builds and strengthens the bond between you. In some cases the couple will remember the origins of this choice, rediscovering what brought them together in the first place. Renewal. For the most part this can be done with no or few words. Communication happens, for the most part, through eye contact, breath coordination and touch.
It is hard to find time just to be together. Life, work, family: although we may share these things, these are not what the couple is about. A couples practice enables us to have undistracted time together, to reconnect and at the same time get a healthy workout and some stress-relieving mindfulness. Although some of the postures may be challenging (and optional), this is fun and satisfying. Even more so when shared with the other.
Of course being in a relationship can be demanding and stressful at times. Through the practice of partner yoga you will be able to release negative emotions such as anger, frustration, disappointment, and distrust. It is important to release these emotions as it can keep you healthy both physically and mentally. It also keeps relationships strong, builds greater trust, and deepens the connections.
Couples yoga is not acro yoga. No extra expertise or powerful physique is needed. For the more acrobatic postures (for instance one partner holding the other in the air) we only use postures that both partners can execute.
Couples yoga is not tantric yoga: yoga for sex. Intimacy can be about sex but that is not all it is.
Couples yoga is for any two people who identify themselves as a couple and would like to work together to strengthen this bond.
This weekend Malcolm and I are back at Kripalu, this time for a workshop entitled LOVING TOUCH COUPLES THAI MASSAGE. Our hope is that this time we won't fight or need to resolve past issues! Our hope is that it will be fully enjoyable and that we will bring some new techniques to our Valentine's workshop. Our hope also is that we will bring new material to the book we are writing together: RE-IGNITE THE FIRE-A Guide to Couples Yoga. Coming soon!


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Megan and Matt met at Wilfred Laurier University having both gone to business school together. As they went to the same parties and had the same circle of friends they always kind of knew each other. Megan recalls how easy it was to spot Matt as he was always quite involved with school but also because he's 6'4 and had a ginger afro! It was three years ago that Matt ditched the ginger afro and started chatting to Megan over Facebook. Megan started to notice him more and noticed how cute he was. They started dating but a month later Megan had a trip to India and Thailand but would be moving to Jasper, Alberta. Megan went on her trip and it only took Matt three days to realize that he would follow her to Jasper. Megan describes that as a key moment in their relationship calling the rest history! How amazing it is that although it initially took them awhile to find their connection, they quickly realized how incredible they are when they are together.
Megan calls themselves goofy and carefree. We had so much fun playing around in the leaves and running through the forest. If there's anything, it is that they sure love to have fun! When Megan and I had met over coffee, we connected over how we both love dogs but never really had one! She says that her perfect date involves going pretend pupping shopping for St Bernards with Matt and that they love to ski together. For the engagement shoot, we headed over to Durham Forest a place that is close to SkyLoft, the ski hill they frequent. Durham Forest is in Uxbridge, Ontario, east of Toronto and north of Pickering and Whitby. Megan and Matt are having a winter wedding at The Manor and they're having actually having shot-skis at the bar so that their guests can take shots together using their ski equipment! I'm so excited to shoot their wedding in February. It's going to not only be beautiful but one fun party!
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Editorials React to Defeat of Oregon Tobacco Tax Hike
Two editorials on Thursday addressed the defeat of an Oregon ballot measure that would have increased the state's cigarette tax by 84.5 cents per pack to fund health coverage for children in families with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level. Summaries of the editorials appear below.
- New York Times: The defeat of the Oregon children's health measure "is a testament ... to the shamelessness of the nation's big tobacco companies," which "spent an obscene amount of money on deceptive television ads designed to protect their profits, even at the expense of poor children," according to a Times editorial. Tobacco companies "did not win by disputing the urgent health care needs the initiative was meant to address or the benefits higher cigarette taxes would bring by deterring smoking," the editorial continues. Instead, they "sought to hide behind a benign-sounding front group called Oregonians Against the Blank Check" and encouraged "doubts that the funds raised would actually be used for children's health care," the Times writes. According to the Times, "The referendum said a lot about the power of money in any election and not much about what the public thinks about the issue if given accurate and balanced information." The editorial concludes, "The vote should neither deter Congressional Democrats from continuing to confront President Bush on expanding children's health care under the [State Children's Health Insurance Program] nor discourage other states from trying to do more to take care of the health of their children" (New York Times, 11/8).
- Wall Street Journal: "Oregon reproduced the current SCHIP fracas in [Washington, D.C.,] on the state level," and the "referendum took a major shellacking" from voters, the Journal writes in an editorial. "There are political lessons here, in case anyone in Washington is paying attention," the editorial states, adding, "Voters are rightly concerned about health care and would like everyone to have insurance, but they realize that government programs are very expensive," and they "don't seem to want to pay for health care reforms directly through higher taxes." This sentiment "accounts for the reliance by politicians on the easier sell of tobacco taxes, and it also explains why Congress has disguised the real cost of its SCHIP contraption with a $30 billion budget gimmick," according to the editorial. It concludes, "most of the national press corps has already assumed 'universal' coverage will both carry [Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)] to the White House and march easily into law," but the "message from the Oregon trail is -- not so fast, especially if her Republican opponent advances a credible free-market alternative" (Wall Street Journal, 11/8).


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As always I could be wrong and probably am but here is my take on American Presidential politics since IKE.
First, Nixon won in 1960 but due to corruption in Illinois and W. Virginia, JFK became President. He was not ready for the job.
Second, LBJ did in fact destroy the DEMS as a Presidential party through his expansion and conduct of the Viet Nam War! Humphrey's failure to reject LBJ's war cost him the election.
Third, Ford would have been elected President if he had postponed the Nixon pardon until after the election. He almost won as it was.
Fourth, Carter almost beat REAGAN despite his record as President. John Anderson hurt Carter's campaign.
Fifth, Reagan Administration Iran-Contra activities were probably impeachable offenses! And he had AZ during his Presidency.
George H.W. Bush would have won in 1992 if no Ross Perot.
Clinton was never a majority president for many reasons.
George W. Bush was elected in 2000 because Gore was disliked and turnout was impacted by vote fraud.
Kerry lost because unlike a majority of the American people he could not decide even after 30 years whether Viet Nam was a Just War or not.
Barack H. Obama won in 2008 largely as a fluke of history.
So as to 2012–the stakes are enormous and the two major party candidates are hunkering down hoping that funding and voter turnout will allow their victory. Neither will be elected based on their policies or vision.
But the real kicker is whoever becomes President by the 2028 election neither Republicans or DEMS will exist as major parties. And perhaps long before.
Both Romney and Obama hoping events don't turn against them precipitously which they might. Neither are agile politicians being able to turn events to their advantage.
And SCOTUS will again be a major factor in the Presidential race.


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AdWords For SaaS Startups
Course Summary
How To Accelerate User Growth For Your SaaS Startup
Course Description
December Update: This course now has 70% more content than the next largest AdWords customer acquisition course. And 2200+ students. Many startups still believe marketing is a dirty word… But while there are examples of "bad" companies who've used marketing to edge out better alternatives... There are also lots of respected companies who know a solid marketing plan is one of the most important parts of creating significant user growth. As Fog Creek put it: "Marketing isn't about scamming or duping people. It's about communicating to people what they want. Engineers often treat marketing like it is black magic, but really, it comes down to making sure the people whose lives you are aiming to improve with your software actually hear about you. If they don't hear about you, they'll be stuck using whatever duct-taped together work-around they are forced to use in the absence of your software. That isn't good for them and it isn't good for your company." They're not alone in their assessment, either. Neil Patel (KISSMetrics, Crazy Egg, QuickSprout) says: "The number one mistake you can make when it comes to marketing is not doing it. People aren't going to learn about your great product unless you tell them." Marc Andreeson (Mosaic, Netscape, Andreessen Horowitz ) notes: "The press focus on the rare companies like Instagram who build super quickly. But most startups don't have that kind of amazing story." And Chris Dixon (Andreessen Horowitz, SiteAdvisor, Hunch) instructs: "Most people do not automatically adopt the best product. Any company that's successful over a long period of time has a MASSIVE sales and marketing effort behind it. If you marry a great product to a great sales and marketing strategy, the world is your oyster." If you still don't think your startup needs effective marketing to succeed in today's competitive landscape, you may as well click your "back" button and move on. On the other hand, if you want to figure out a highly effective way to get users for your SaaS product, you're probably saying: "Okay, I Get It. Marketing's Good.
Now How The Hell Do I Make It Happen?" Good question. Here's our take on it: First, there's no "wrong" way to grow your user base. Many respected entrepreneurs have taken different paths to success. But in our opinion, some ways are definitely easier than others. As you can see from the "sidebar" to the left, we've had a lot of experience working with SaaS startups and have seen (and tried) many different marketing tactics. We've worked with display advertising, social media, press releases, industry conventions, webinars, blogging, and many more… And for our money, you can't beat Google AdWords to quickly, accurately, and effectively grow your SaaS business. Now, you might be thinking: "Wait A Minute...
Can't You Lose Your
Shirt With AdWords?!" We can understand why you'd think so. There are tons of horror stories of business owners spending their entire month's budget in a few hours, having Google ban their account, or even just giving up after one look at the (admittedly terrible) AdWords interface. But as people who've spent millions of dollars advertising on AdWords – and created an exceptional ROI – we believe AdWords represents the best marketing opportunity for any growing SaaS company. Our beta testers over the last 1.25 years agree, too. "Great AdWords course! It's comprehensive and well done, so you'll avoid a ton of expensive mistakes that newer advertisers (and even many veterans!) consistently make. Wish I'd had this sooner... would have saved me a ton of frustration and money." - Dan Putt, AdWords user since 2004 "This course is awesome for AdWords beginners. It's clear not only what you need to do, but HOW to do it. All you have to do is just follow along… I'm amazed they could simplify such a complex topic into straight forward action steps. And the videos are short enough where it's not torture, which is nice, too." - Karen Waksman, Retail MBA Don't get us wrong… If you don't have any customers – or don't even have a product – AdWords isn't for you. While it can quickly turn a struggling SaaS startup into a successful one, you do need to have ironed out the kinks in the development and delivery of your product. But once you're off the ground, a successful AdWords campaign can grow your business very quickly. In fact, for our money, there's no better way to scale your marketing. Once you've dialed in your campaigns, you can dramatically increase your marketing reach with a few clicks. Even better, you DON'T need a huge budget to get started with AdWords. Even $5 a day can dramatically increase your user base. And once you've got it bringing in a positive ROI, scaling can be as simple as clicking a few buttons (literally). Of course, we'd be lying if we said you didn't need to know a few "tricks" to be successful with AdWords. That's why we've put together this course. Inside This Course,
You'll Learn Little Tricks Like…
- How to get into the head of your customers and know them better than they know themselves. Not only do you need to pin this down to get significant user growth, it's also a MUST for a laser-targeted product road map…
- How to create landing pages Google loves, without harming your brand or tanking your sales. Failing to do this is one of the reasons most people pay a lot more for clicks (and customers) than they have to…
- How to set up your account in a way that will grow with your business. Plus, the two "hidden" settings you need to turn off to avoid blowing through your budget in the blink of an eye…
- How to select, group, and bid on your keywords correctly to get cheap AdWords leads. It might seem like a nightmare now, but trust us, once you know a few tricks of the trade it's actually pretty easy…
- How to show your Google ads on all sorts of mediums. Youtube, Gmail, Google search, and other websites are all viable options for you to get leads and customers from. We'll show you how to do it in a cost-effective and targeted way…
- How to create ads that "follow" your best prospects around the web. Multiple exposures are the key to getting your service into their head space, and edging out your competition. Here's how to do it in a way that won't break the bank…
- The differences between mobile and desktop advertising, and when you should use each of them. This alone can be the difference between a positive and negative ROI with AdWords…
- How to analyze Google's data to build on your original campaigns and squeeze even higher performance out of them…
To NOT Give This Course A Try? Everything in life has a cost. If it's not money, it's time, lost opportunity, or some other resource. Sure, if you tackle AdWords without this course, it's a good bet you'll lose money. And there's no guarantee you'll ever figure out how to turn that situation around. After all, unlike a lot of pieces of a business, there's no free tutorials on AdWords available online… At least, not any that goes into the level of depth we do, and not any that will get you successfully using AdWords so quickly. But let's imagine you want to sidestep AdWords altogether and focus on another form of marketing. First of all, you've got to spend time learning and implementing it. And while other methods might prove successful, like we said, we've tried 'em all – and nothing compares to the speed and efficiency of AdWords. So, ask yourself… How much time and energy are you willing to take away from the things you SHOULD be doing – like growing your user base or iterating your product – trying to research the best marketing option and expose all the ins and outs? Probably not the best use of your time, right? On the other hand, you could pay a marketing agency… But while there are a few good ones, most will overcharge you and deliver substandard work that either leaves your user base exactly where it was… Or worse, alienates your customers and sucks the growth out of your startup. Finally, you could try to implement a "growth hacking" strategy like asking users to invite friends or family. Unfortunately, these "solutions" don't do much to grow your user base. While word of mouth is great, it will never replace a powerful marketing strategy for sheer speed and quality of user growth. Needless to say, we think this course is by far the best investment of time and money you can make... But we don't expect you to simply take our word for it. We believe you should have the opportunity to try AdWords for SaaS Startups without committing to whether it's worth the sticker price or not, and Udemy agrees. That's why you get a full… 30-Day, 100% Money Back Guarantee If you don't love the course, or if your business isn't growing like you hoped, no problem. Just let Udemy know and they'll refund every cent you paid. No harm, no foul. Ultimately, there are two ways taking us up on this generous offer can pan out for you. On one hand, you could finally understand how to use Google Adwords to grow your user base quickly, consistently, and at a healthy ROI. Cash flow will improve… resources will be freed up for further testing, tweaking, and implementing… and high-value doors will open for you. OR… you're back right where you are now… without being a single cent out of pocket. We think that's a fair deal… In fact, we think it's more than fair… We think you'd have to be crazy to pass us up on it. And if you agree with us, we hope we'll see you inside the training area. -Mike Williams and Juan Martitegui P.S. STRICTLY LIMITED OFFER: We want to make this course a big success and get the word out. So to inspire some buzz, we're doing something crazy… We're giving anyone who signs up live coaching via a private webinar twice a month. We both routinely consult with guys like Neil Patel, Noah Kagan, and AWeber and are paid $2,500 for an hour for our time… so this is a huge win for you. But obviously we don't want to spend every day on the phone, so we reserve the right to pull this offer at any time, without warning. It's strictly a "first come, first served" kind of deal. One hour of coaching would be worth a LOT more than the sticker price on its own. After all, we're not just offering AdWords help here… We're willing to help you with any part of your startup we can. You can pick our brain about conversion optimization, user growth, how to connect with the right people, building a team, iteration strategies, or any other subject you can think of. Remember, we've advised startups across the globe… so we know a thing or two about how to get your SaaS business adding users at a lightning-fast rate. So if you're interested in growing your SaaS business, we highly recommend you jump on this opportunity now, rather than later. Remember, with the 100% money-back guarantee, there's literally NO risk to you. Either your startup kicks into high gear and you vault over your obstacles, or you don't pay a cent (but you keep the knowledge you've gained along the way). Sign up now and we'll see you inside.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Sneak Peak At Our Accounts
- How Did This Happen?
- How This Is Going To Work
- The Foundation
- The Advertising Mindset
- We Are All In The Same Business
- The Elements Of An AdWords Campaign
- Speaking The Lingo
- Conversion Quick Start Series
- How To Uncover Your Customer Avatar (Part 1)
- How To Uncover Your Customer Avatar (Part Duex)
- Landing Page Kung Fu
- AdWords Tech and Setup
- OK, Let's Dig Into AdWords… Finally!
- A Quick Note and a Clarification
- The Two Critical Settings of Account Creation
- How to Set Up Your All-Important Tracking
- How (and Why) to Link Your AdWords Account to Google Analytics
- Understanding The Different Keyword Match Types
- Understanding Keyword Intent
- How Bidding and Quality Score Work (The Keys to Lowering Your Costs)
- Explaining the Keyword -- Ad Group Structure
- How to Design Your Campaign Approaches
- The Master Document: Explained
- How to Do Keyword Research
- How to Group Your Keywords into Ad Groups
- Keyword and Ad Group Benchmarks
- How to Write Your Ads
- How to Write Ads for Your Search Campaigns
- How to Write Ads for Your Display Campaigns
- How to Write Ads for Your Remarketing Campaigns
- How to Implement Your Campaign Approaches
- Setting Up Your Branded Search Campaign
- Setting Up Your Core Search Campaign
- Setting Up Your Competitor Search Campaign
- Setting Up Your Lateral Thinking Search Campaign
- Setting Up Your Branded Display Campaign
- How to Clone Your Display Campaign for The Other Strategies
- How to Set Up Your YouTube Campaign
- Setting Up Your Gmail Campaign (Sneaky)
- Setting Up Your Audiences for Your Remarketing Campaign
- Setting Up Your Remarketing Campaigns
- Setting Up Your Mobile Campaigns
- AdWords Optimization: How to Grow for Life
- Trimming The Fat
- How To Optimize Your Ads
- How To Optimize Your Bids
- How to Optimize Your Placements
- How To Let Google Do The Optimization For You
- How To Use Dimensions To Take Your Optimization To Heavenly Levels
- Final Thoughts
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One of my (many) new purchases this summer. Continuing in my quest to support schools in teaching mental maths through learning and not testing, I came across this book. Full of not only games but explanations for teachers as to why these skills are so important with a focus upon fluency from understanding throughout.
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Really useful, thought-provoking training with very clear explanations. Thank you!
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Fabulous ways of understanding maths and how to make it easier to teach.
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Karen's humour, presentation skills, manner and relationship with our staff was wonderful. Practical 'have-a-go' training which really made us think!'
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This week our clients have made some big board appointments, raised a lot of cash and completed some significant acquisitions, read all about it…
Client catch-up:
Europa Oil & Gas received formal approval from the Irish Minister of Energy to increase its interest in and gain operatorship of Frontier Exploration Licences 2/13 and 3/13, offshore Ireland. The Company now has a 100% interest in and is operator of seven licences in the Atlantic basins offshore Ireland which could hold up to 4 billion barrels of oil and 1.5 TCF of gas. CEO Hugh Mackay celebrated the news by buying £10,000 worth of shares on the open market.
Plexus Holdings successfully raised £6m to fund the Company's global expansion activities including Asia, Russia and the Americas, alongside further development of its best in class wellhead technology already used by oil majors including Shell, BP, TOTAL and BG.
Stellar Diamonds successfully completed its trial diamond mining exercise at Baoulé in Guinea, ahead of schedule, through the processing of over 100,000 tonnes of kimberlite. A total of 929 stones greater than 1 carat have been yielded, including numerous high value gem and fancy coloured (yellow) diamonds and one notable 55 carat stone. The sales of these diamonds has generated in excess of US$1 million and the Company is now looking to establish a maiden 3 million carat resource. The Company also secured a loan of £465,000 this week to support continued development at Baoulé and its Tongo kimberlite project in Sierra Leone, where a mining licence application is progressing.
DekelOil has acquired an additional 5 per cent. interest in its profitable producing palm oil project, Ayenouan, from its joint venture partner, Biopalm Energy Limited following an additional placing to raise £1.6m. Together with the 30.5% acquired a few weeks ago, the Company's total holding is now up to 86%. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded its target price by up to 23.6p, which is 80% higher than the current share price of 13p post share consolidation.
Active Energy announced its final results for the year ended 31 December 2015 which demonstrated a transformational period with the establishment of a vertically-integrated structure across three divisions, AEG CoalSwitch, AEG WoodFibre and AEG Timberlands. Highlights include results from burn testing of the CoalSwitch fuel conducted by the University of Utah in March 2016 which exceeded all company expectations, a 40% increase in revenues and an update on Canada-focussed AEG Timberlands where operations are expected to begin later this year.
Keras Resources announced strong gold results from its Prince of Wales (PoW) concession, which is located in the Grants Patch lease area in Western Australia. The results underpin Keras' plans to deliver high-grade product from PoW to the Paddington processing plant in the next 6 months under its agreement with Norton Gold Fields Ltd.
Falcon Acquisitions successfully raised £163k by way of a Subscription of 815,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of £0.20 pence per share. The Company will use the combined proceeds from its Subscription in April 2016 of £2 million and its initial fundraise on Admission to the LSE in January 2016 of £1.95 million (before costs) to support its acquisition strategy and pursue opportunities in the rapidly growing OTT market.
Secure Property Development and Investment's FY 2015 results will show an 88% increase in total asset value to €126m and a 61% lift in revenues from its South Eastern European real estate portfolio. This step-up has been achieved thanks to three acquisitions made during the year in line with management's strategy to diversify and broaden its geographic spread across South Eastern Europe, taking advantage of prime locations, strong covenants with blue chip tenants on long term rental contracts that can be secured at attractive high yields.
FinnAust Mining has appointed industry experts KeyPointE Pty Ltd and QuedTech Pty Ltd to complete the next phase of metallurgical test work at the Company's Pituffik Titanium Project in Greenland where large and high-grade accumulations of low-impurity primary ilmenite have been identified. The focus is now on defining a maiden resource by the end of the year.
Highlands Natural Resources had a lot of news this week. Firstly it announced that it had agreed a Heads of Terms with Opera Investments Plc by which Opera will acquire all of the issued share capital of Highlands' subsidiary, which owns the Helios Two helium and natural gas project in Montana, in return for a shareholding in Opera. It also lodged its Final Results which demonstrated the impressive progress it has made during the last 12 months, building a portfolio of prospective natural resource assets as low cost. Finally it announced that Diversion, from which Highlands acquired a 75% interest in DT Ultravert, sold its entire holding of 30 million warrants in Highlands to an institutional investor. Considering that Diversion does not have the cash resources to exercise the warrants this sale creates the potential to raise the Company £7.5m on controlled terms.
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