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Cultural shift towards renting set to continue in 2013, predicts Belvoir
A cultural shift in favour of renting property rather than buying looks set to continue into 2013 and beyond, predicts Dorian Gonsalves, CEO of Belvoir Lettings.
"An analysis of data from Belvoir offices confirms that there has been a change in cultural attitude towards renting property in the UK and that this change is likely to be permanent," says Gonsalves. "Belvoir Lettings predicts that the private rental sector (PRS) is likely to remain a popular choice for 2013, with demand for rental property unlikely to slow and newly formed households continuing to choose the rental market as opposed to buying. We also predict that renting will continue to offer good value for money for tenants and advise landlords to seek specialist advice and adopt a realistic approach to rental increases to ensure that they are in line with inflation and any void periods are minimised.
"When looking back on 2012, the rental market performed well in some areas and not in others. The Belvoir rental index shows that average rents in November 2012 were £682 per month – just £1 less than rents in November 2011.
"However, when we look at rental figures on a regional basis we can see that only London, South East and South West rents have improved over the last five years. Most regional rents are still recovering from falls experienced in 2008 due to an oversupply of accidental rental accommodation.
"In the last few years Belvoir has expanded throughout Scotland and Wales. Figures produced in the Belvoir five-year rental Index (the full report is available on www.belvoirlettings.com/belvoir-rental-index) shows that Scottish rents have remained fairly static over the last five years, while rents in Wales have remained fairly static over the last 12 months."
Throughout 2012, there were several major economic influences on the rental market. These included:
Economic performance:
"How the economy performs affects the rental market in two ways," says Gonsalves. "Firstly key factors such as inflation, wages and unemployment will impact on what tenants are able to afford. Secondly, the economy's performance impacts on consumer confidence. The lower consumer confidence is, the less likely it is that people will buy property and the more likely it is that people will rent to enhance their mobility.
Inflation and wages:
"This is a key factor, which affects rental income for both tenants and landlords. From a tenant perspective, if wage growth is higher than inflation, they can afford to pay more. If it is lower, their disposable income is restricted so it is tougher for tenants to afford rent increases.
"From a landlord perspective, inflation and the ability to increase rents in line with inflation is an important factor over the lifetime of an investment, which in the case of Buy to Let (BTL) is typically around 20 years. If a landlord doesn't or can't increase rents in line with inflation, then what that rental income will purchase is eroded over time.
"Unemployment rates fell in 2012 and, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), are currently at 7.8%. Despite the doom and gloom around the economy and debt, unemployment actually fell in 2012.
"Forecasts for 2013 are mixed, with some suggesting that unemployment will continue to fall, while others predict a rise. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predict and stress how regional unemployment figures will be. For example, they suggest that unemployment will rise across all regions to 2016, bar the South East, East and London. Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the North East of England will continue to suffer jobs wise due to the loss of public sector employment.
"For 2013, it is likely that unemployment will not rise so much that it will cause too many tenants or landlords a problem during the year; however it is unlikely to fall so much that it gives enough confidence to consumers to decide to buy versus rent.
"Any increase in unemployment in 2013 is likely to increase the number of people that choose to rent, as buying a home won't be the first thing on their mind.
"From a landlord perspective, particularly if cash flow is right, an increase in tenants that defaults on their rent could result in an increasing number of repossessions. To avoid this it is advisable that landlords build in a contingency plan to help fund tenant defaults or void periods. Working with a specialist lettings agent such as Belvoir is likely to help landlords minimise the risk of void periods.
Economic impact on rents for 2013:
"In 2012, the economy went into a double dip recession and now there is talk of a 'triple dip' recession. From a rental perspective, talk of a further recession and at most slow growth in 2013, is likely to ensure that renting versus buying remains a popular choice in the New Year, so demand for rental property is unlikely to slow and newly formed households will continue to choose the rental market as opposed to buying.
"From the perspective of inflation versus wages, most predictions for 2013 suggest there is likely to be a small rise in disposable income. The CEBR suggest families will take home an increase of 0.7 to 1.5% and the same in 2014 and 2015.
"As we head into 2013 inflation seems to be leveling off. HM Treasury's summary of forecasts suggests CPI will run at 2% and RPI at 2.6%. This will to some extent help tenants, as in theory it does improve their disposable income if wages rise above this rate.
"However, it is important to be aware that utility bills are a large part of a tenant's household expenditure – next to their rent. So although the average increase in rent may be low, big increases in utility bills restrict a tenant's ability to pay more rent.
2013 from a tenant perspective:
"Looking at the rental market from the perspective of tenant demand, it is likely that demand will continue to grow for the sector as economic uncertainty continues to reign. From an affordability perspective, economic indicators suggest that tenants will not be able to afford large increases in rents in 2013 and as we have seen rental growth subside this year, rents overall are unlikely to see any large hikes.
2013 from a landlord perspective:
"For landlords, the key metrics are being able to increase rents in line with inflation and ensure that voids are minimised throughout the year.
"Most landlords have been pretty sensible and are choosing, in the main, to keep any rental increases to a minimum. Over short periods of time, it is better landlords keep a good tenant than try to increase rents by re-letting the property for more money in the short term, but risk renting to a tenant who ends up not paying rent.
"From a BTL perspective, for some property types and areas, prices do seem to have stabilised and are even continuing to rise, suggesting that the market has bottomed out. As the economy improves over the next few years, prices should hold and improve in these areas as long as mortgage lending continues to grow.
"In other areas, such as the North East and Northern Ireland, property prices are continuing to fall. This has the advantage for investors of a market where they can pick up a bargain, but holds the risk of further falls, which could impact on investors' equity and it is important during these tricky times, to achieve better mortgage rates to have 25% equity in investment properties.
"I would advise any investors that are considering increasing their BTL portfolio in 2013 to seek free specialist financial, tax and professional advice from their local Belvoir agent. For contact details visit www.belvoirlettings.com/find-an-office"
Regional Forecasts:
These forecasts are for guidance only, and are based on analysis of rental growth/declines from 2008, assessing Belvoir's advertised rents throughout 2012 and looking at national and regional economic forecasts for 2013. Throughout each region, individual areas (and properties) will go...
up or down based on local supply and demand factors so it is advisable for landlords to visit their local Belvoir Lettings office to get a more detailed view of what is happening in their local area.
In the main, from a tenant perspective, renting sooner rather than later and securing a property from a landlord who legally lets is wise for 2013.
From a landlord perspective, seek advice from your local office about rental increases to existing and future tenants. If possible, increase your rents in line with inflation, but not at the expense of losing a good tenant and/or risking further voids.
East Anglia
2012 current trend: Annual average £671
November rent: £671
2013 trend: Static to rising, maximum 5% increase
East Midlands
2012 current trend: Annual average £570
November rent £570
2013 trend: Static to 2% rise
2012 current trend: Annual average £1,407
November rent £1,397
2013 trend: Rise of up to 5%
Potential issue to watch out for in London 2013 is the sale of properties currently rented by accidental landlords. If property prices rise, they are likely to sell which could reduce stock while demand continues to increase.
Tenants are wise to rent sooner rather than later in London 2013. Landlords need to ensure they have a well vetted tenant and the rent is covering their costs.
North East
2012 current trend: Annual average £627*
November rent: £564
2013 trend: Static
*Data slightly skewed due to Newcastle. Sunderland and Tynedale have been static throughout the year
North West
2012 current trend: Annual average £613
November rent: £623
2013 trend: Static to rising by up to 2%*
This would mean rents recover back to their 2008 heights.
*Some areas such as Chester may increase further.
South East
2012 current trend: Annual average £863
November rent: £866
2013 trend: Static in some areas rising by 5% in others
Exceptional cases may see 10% rises, particularly if rental stock is reduced through sales of accidental landlord properties. Tenants should secure a property early in the year.
South West
2012 current trend: Annual average £728
November rent: £745
2013 trend: 2% to 5% rise
West Midlands
2012 current trend: Annual average £626
November rent: £623
2013 trend: -2% to +2%
2012 current trend: Annual average £607
November rent: £599
2013 trend: Static
2012 current trend: Annual average £550
November rent: £549
2013 trend: Static
2012 current trend: Annual average £615
November rent: £644
2013 trend: Static to small rise
Belvoir Lettings now have more than 140 offices nationwide. To find your nearest Belvoir office, visit their website at www.belvoirlettings.com
About Belvoir:
Belvoir was founded in February 1995 by Mike and Stephanie Goddard. Its Central Office is in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Mike was chairman of the bfa for three consecutive years and is currently Director of International Affairs. He also sits on the board of the Property Ombudsman.
Belvoir is recognised as one of the largest specialist lettings agency franchises in the UK, with 140+ franchises nationwide and aims to have 200 franchises in the next three years.
Belvoir was officially awarded the Best Lettings Agency Franchise – Gold Award at the 2012 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times. Belvoir also won the Silver Award in 2011 and Gold in 2010.
Belvoir won Brand Builder of the Year at the bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards 2011 and Best Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Franchise Marketing Association (FMA) Awards 2011.
Belvoir is a founder member of the SAFEagent Kitemark scheme, which is fully supported by NALS. SAFEagent promotes client money protection (CMP) and provides consumers with a clear message on those agents they should do business with.
Belvoir successfully listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 21st February, 2012.©LandlordZONE® – legal content applies primarily to England and is not a definitive statement of the law; always seek professional advice. Legislation changes, so check dates on these articles. If you have questions go to the LandlordZONE® Forums


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Circa 1870-The Victorian Age in Falmouth
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With the arrival of rail travel to Falmouth in the 1870s, the town experienced a jump in tourism. Wealthy Bostonians and New Yorkers flooded to Cape Cod for the scenery and the fresh air. The Victorian era marks the beginnings of Falmouth's present day role as a summer holiday destination. Featuring everything from hair crimpers to bloomers, this exhibition highlights items from the Museum's vast Victorian collection featuring exquisite clothing, furniture, and decorative items. Come see how Cape Codders—tourists and locals alike—lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Home Front–Falmouth During World War II
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The town of Falmouth changed from a sleepy Cape town to a bustling community filled with people from all across the country. The rise of Camp Edwards changed how Cape Cod was populated and how it conducted itself. Learn more about that by clicking on the video.
Voice of the Tide: The Life and Times of Katharine Lee Bates
Falmouth's most famous daughter, Katharine Lee Bates, is most well known for her poem "America the Beautiful". Through ephemera, childhood writings, photographs and more, this exhibit provides an introduction to the woman behind the poem–a spunky, passionate, patriotic intellectual. In her life as a writer, editor and teacher at Wellesley College, she carved out her own path–one that was surprising and unorthodox for a woman of her time.
Whaling Exhibits
Falmouth was a whaling port from 1820 to 1864. During that period, thirteen whaleships sailed from Falmouth for at least 51 voyages. Whaling dominated the town's economy for much of the 19th century, shifting it away from a predominantly agricultural economy. This exhibition celebrates Falmouth's whaling men and women with their souvenirs and tales of adventure & exotic places.

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America's Test Kitchen's Chocolate Pots de Crème
Why This Recipe Works: Classic pots de crème can be finicky and laborious, requiring a hot water bath that threatens to splash the custards every time the pan is moved. In addition, the individual custards don't always cook at the same rate. We wanted a user-friendly recipe that delivered a decadent dessert with a satiny texture and intense chocolate flavor.
First we moved the dish out of the oven, concentrating on an unconventional approach in which the custard is cooked on the stovetop in a saucepan, then poured into ramekins. Our next challenge was developing the right amount of richness and body, which we did by choosing a combination of heavy cream and half-and-half, along with egg yolks only, for maximum richness. For intense chocolate flavor, we focused on bittersweet chocolate—and a lot of it. Our chocolate content was at least 50 percent more than in any other recipe we had encountered.
We prefer pots de crème made with 60 percent bittersweet chocolate (our favorite brands are Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate and Callebaut Intense Dark Chocolate), but 70 percent bittersweet chocolate can also be used. If using a 70 percent bittersweet chocolate, reduce the amount of chocolate to 8 ounces. An instant-read thermometer is the most reliable way to judge when the custard has reached the proper temperature. However, you can also judge the progress of the custard by its thickness. Dip a wooden spoon into the custard and run your finger across the back. The custard is ready when it coats the spoon and a line drawn maintains neat edges. The pots de crème (minus the whipped cream garnish) can be covered tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Pots de Crème
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (see note)
5 large egg yolks
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon table salt
11/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Whipped Cream and Garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cocoa, for dusting (optional)
Chocolate shavings, for sprinkling (optional)
1. For the pots de crème: Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl; set a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl and set aside.
2. Whisk the yolks, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl until combined, then whisk in the heavy cream and half-and-half. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon, until it is thickened and silky and registers 175 to 180 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 8 to 12 minutes. (Do not let the custard overcook or simmer.)
3. Immediately pour the custard through the strainer over the chocolate. Let the mixture stand to melt the chocolate, about 5 minutes. Whisk gently until smooth, then whisk in the vanilla and dissolved espresso. Divide the mixture evenly among eight 5‑ounce ramekins. Gently tap the ramekins against the counter to remove any air bubbles.
4. Cool the pots de crème to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. Before serving, let the pots de crème stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. For the whipped cream and garnish: Using an electric mixer, whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium-low speed until small bubbles form, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue to whip the mixture until it thickens and forms stiff peaks, about 1 minute. Dollop each pot de crème with about 2 tablespoons of the whipped cream and garnish with cocoa and/or chocolate shavings (if using). Serve.


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I was asked to write this page so as to try and help partners or friends understand more of what the person they love is going through and how much their help and support is needed at this time.
Let me start by saying I was one of those people that thought conditions like anxiety did not exist. I would see them as work dodgers, hypochondriacs. I was as ignorant as they come on anything outside of what I understood. How quickly my attitude changed!
What we don't understand does not exist.
That really is the problem, if we see someone with a cold or a broken leg then they will get our sympathy as we have been through it ourselves and understand it's not pleasant. But on the other hand if it is something we have not gone through then we can't relate to it, so we may ridicule or not believe it possible.
This is the very reason so many anxiety sufferers suffer in silence, the reason they feel they have to keep it a secret, the fear that people won't understand, that they may ridicule or label them. This really is something that needs to change, the sufferer wants nothing more to be able to chat freely about how they are feeling, to gain help and support from those closest to them.
I was very lucky in that my mother at partner were very supportive. I said to both, You may not understand, but just believe me' They never put pressure on me to be better or told me to pull myself together, they were just there when I needed to offload and listened without judgement when I explained how I felt.
A lady once said that her husband was on her case to pull herself together, to stop all this nonsense. She said one day she just snapped and said to him Do you really think for one minute I want to feel this way, to not enjoy life like I once could, to not be able to smile like I once did?'. Your partners lack of understanding can place far more pressure on you to recover and can hinder progress. Your body and mind need space to recover and this starts with an understanding partner, one who won't judge or put pressure on you.
I receive emails from partners and family members saying they have read my book to try and really understand what their loved one is going through and since reading they have far more sympathy for them due to a better understanding. A lot of the initial pressure can come through frustration that the person they love has changed and is not the one they fell in love with. Trust me that person is still there, it's just at the moment though they are just buried under symptoms.
The person suffering may also take it out on the ones closest to them. This is where the outbursts can sometimes come from. I sometimes took how I felt out on the people closest to me, I would snap or be unreasonable. This was my own frustration on how I felt and how much I wanted to be the person I was before. My partner used to just say Paul I know it's not really you, so I don't take it to heart when you take it out on me.
So my advice to any partner or family member would be to not judge even though you may not always understand, but just believe them. Trust me no one wants to get better more than the person who suffers with anxiety. Your help and support is needed now more than ever. Put no pressure on that person to be better, be there when they need an ear and try and be more patient and understanding, maybe even try and learn about the subject more.
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> i've got a way to take the means of all the b's in list of 3000. but i
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would like to have seen instructions on creating your own base Image using the Command line command that was referenced earlier during the build conference.
In the video/presentation several comments were made about Metro-style apps being reinstalled. What happens to the user's Win32 applications during a refresh? Is there any way to preserve the Win32 applications?
Win32 applications are uninstalled and listed in an .htm file on the Desktop (it's the file named "Removed Applications" in the video). System Restore is still there in Windows 8 and seems like the first thing I'd suggest before Refresh or Reset because System Restore preserves your classic applications, of course. It'd be nice if MS included it in the Metro Control Panel alongside Refresh and Reset, but it's listed separately in the Desktop Control Panel.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- For one night at least, Ervin Santana reached back and found whatever he's been missing this season.
Santana pitched two-hit ball over 6 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since June 9, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5 Monday night.
The right-hander, who won 16 games last season, came in 0-6 with an 8.28 ERA in his previous nine starts. During that drought, he was demoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on July 18 and remained there for a month.
"For a while, he wasn't giving us any good starts. But I don't think it was situation where if he struggled tonight, he was definitely out of the rotation," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "Obviously, we've getting to a point in the season where we need production and we need guys who go out there and give us a chance to win."
Santana (6-12) struck out four and walked five before he was replaced by rookie Rich Thompson with a 7-0 lead and a runner at first base. Santana left the field to a thunderous standing ovation and doffed his cap to the crowd of 39,164.
"To get Ervin back to throwing the ball well was a big boost for us," Scioscia said. "But even if he had stubbed his toe again, you still have to keep going with the guy and keep him pumped up in case he does get that opportunity and stay in the rotation."
Center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. did more to preserve Santana's scoreless outing than Thompson. He raced to left-center and backhanded Marco Scutaro's bid for an RBI double before Thompson fanned Kurt Suzuki to end the seventh.
Santana didn't sense he needed a big start to stay in the rotation for the final month of the regular season.
"I never thought about it. There was no pressure," he said through a translator. "I just thought that, hey, I'm a good pitcher. I'm going through some bad times and I'm not the first one to go through it. Whenever they put me in to pitch, I'm going to pitch. But never did it cross my mind that this was going to be a pressure situation for me."
Matthews, Jeff Mathis and Garret Anderson homered for the Angels, who maintained a 6½-game lead over second-place Seattle in the AL West.
Santana is 7-1 with a 1.40 ERA in nine starts against the Athletics. Both of their hits against him were singles by Mike Piazza, who was erased both times on double plays.
"I know his numbers aren't good, but he always has great stuff," Scutaro said. "He had good command. He was mixing his pitches pretty good and was hitting his spots. We had opportunities to score some runs, but he made good pitches when he had to. And that's what it's all about."
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Chad Gaudin (10-10) allowed seven runs -- six earned -- and eight hits in five innings. He is 2-7 with a 6.58 ERA in 11 starts since the All-Star break, becoming the first Oakland pitcher to lose seven or more decisions after the break since Dave Telgheder in 1996. The A's are 14 games out of first, matching their largest deficit of the season.
Shannon Stewart homered leading off the eighth, and Piazza added a two-run shot later in the inning. Stewart's 11th of the season and Piazza's seventh both came off Thompson, who was pitching in his second big league game. Piazza's 426th homer tied Billy Williams for 39th place.
Matthews, who entered 1-for-14 against Gaudin, drove the right-hander's third pitch for his sixth career leadoff homer and second this season. The Angels made it 2-0 in the second when Izturis led off with a double over Swisher in center and scored on Howie Kendrick's sacrifice fly.
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I don't know what I'm feeling lately – my sponsor recently relapsed and died, a pet died, my parents divorced and I've been diagnosed with a painful chronic disease. There's a good chance I will need a liver transplant (ironically unrelated to my drinking). I assume I'm supposed to feel "sad," but I don't know how or what "sad" is.
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Re: Sending an interrupt to the frontend?
I understand your point about "bad programming," but must respectfully
disagree. I am only asking that the front end remain responsive to a
user interrupt, no matter what else happens. It already has a very
nice menu item to stop evaluation. Why should such a command ever
fail, or be shown as disabled?
This is not magic, but ordinary system-level programming. It may
amount to just a few hundred lines of code, causing no loss of
performance whatsoever. There are probably a dozen technical people at
Wolfram who are perfectly capable of fixing the problem.
Anyway, perhaps I am not being quite as harsh or negative as you
think. A bit of direct talk is necessary in this case. I would not be
writing anything at all if I did not like Mathematica as much as I do.
On 19/07/2012 08:51, Michael Weyrauch wrote:
>> Ralph,
>> I really would like to understand your critical remarks somewhat
>> better.
>> It is clear that one can easily and quickly run the frontend irresponsive.
>> However, in most cases I know, this is actually due to bad programming
>> (from Mathematica's point of view) rather than an instable product.
>> One typical reason is that a command returns symbolic results where the
>> programmer actually expected only numerical stuff, and quickly things get completely out of hand. But how should Mathematica know that all this was not intended?
>> It is the tremendous flexibility and the many possibilities which
>> sometims get into the way, and as a consequence the frontend can not
>> handle the output from the kernel any more.
>> I really do not understand where you expect Wolfram to get "its act
>> together". My experience tells me: A good Mathematica program may run
>> for days without any instability. But my stupitidy and/or lasy
>> programming can run it against
>> the wall within seconds. Mathematica as such is definitely not unstable.
>> (of course, sometimes there are bugs as with any other major (and minor)
>> software).
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Emmanuel Adebayor struck three minutes from time to snatch the three points that lifted Spurs above north London rivals Arsenal, who play their game in hand at home to relegation-haunted Wigan on Tuesday.
Until Adebayor's late effort it seemed like the visitors' efforts would prove in vain as they failed to make the most of a dominant passage of play following Charlie Adam's dismissal in the 47th minute.
But Villas-Boas is now sure to lead his side into next week's season-ending clash with Sunderland still in with a shout of a fourth-placed finish, and he praised his side for their patience.
Villas-Boas said: "We wanted to take it to the last day when we are playing at home, so it was an extremely important win for us for those reasons, and hopefully someone else will slip up.
"I am extremely happy for the team in the way we were patient in the game, we kept the ball moving and eventually we got the breakthrough."
Spurs had to strike back from the shock of falling behind after just three minutes when Steven Nzonzi headed an Adam free-kick past Hugo Lloris.
Gareth Bale fired wide as the visitors gradually stirred, before Clint Dempsey equalised in the 20th minute following a superb piece of improvisation.
Stoke defender Marc Wilson and keeper Asmir Begovic got in a muddle over a cross-field ball by Scott Parker, Wilson clearing the ball to Dempsey who responded by lobbing it straight back over the stranded Begovic from 30 yards.
Stoke had further chances through Adam and Peter Crouch but the game swung two minutes after the restart when Adam was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis insisted the decision by referee Kevin Friend ruined the game, saying: "I don't think Charlie has touched (Jan) Vertonghen on the first one and on the second one he's made a mistake by sliding in but again I don't think he touches him.
"It's disappointing because I watch football day in, day out and you see some challenges that don't even get bookings, then you see two challenges like that one today getting a sending-off.
"What disappoints me is there was a full house here for a great day to watch a really good game of football and it has just been taken away from them. The game was then not a game."
Spurs dominated the rest of the game but looked set to be frustrated with Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross denying Bale and Tom Huddlestone in the box, then Begovic tipping an effort from Dempsey over the bar.
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Villas-Boas added: "He (Dempsey) has been absolutely immense this season with his assisting and his goalscoring and he has sometimes not got the credit he deserves.
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President Obama is sending U.S. squads back into Iraq to protect Americans at the U.S. Embassy and elsewhere. We hope this doesn't become a Vietnam-style quicksand, requiring ever-more troops in a doomed cause.
Hurrah for Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who is holding firm against further U.S. military action in that tragic land. Wasting more American lives and money would be futile.
The needless 2003-2011 Iraq War — launched on bogus grounds by the Bush-Cheney White House — was one of America's worst blunders. It was an unnecessary mistake from the start. President Obama wisely ended U.S. participation three years ago. It would be a calamity if he reversed course.
Sectarian murder between Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims suddenly is ripping Iraq apart. Sunni fanatics seized the northern third of the nation and loosed grotesque atrocities. Unarmed Shiite soldiers who surrendered are being massacred in groups — and Sunnis proudly display the cold-blooded slaughter on the Internet.
America can't prevent holy war between murderous factions around the world. If the United Nations cannot suppress such deadly zealotry, why should America be obligated to try? What about similar bloodbaths in other places?
In Kenya this week, fanatics of the Al-Shabab group stormed towns and killed dozens of defenseless people watching the World Cup soccer tournament on television. A few months earlier, they raided a Nairobi shopping mall and killed 67. Is it up to America to police horrors in Kenya?
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In Syria, the hideous civil war between the Alawite government and Sunni opponents is killing thousands. Shiite Iran and the Shiite Hezbollah militia support the Alawites. Is it up to America to police horrors in Syria?
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Deep in California's Mojave desert the space race is being reborn — except this time you can go along for the ride.
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From rich and luxurious dog homes to hosting extravagant parties, these are dog parents who stop at no expense to go above and beyond for their dogs. Some might say this is going a bit overboard and some might say these pet parents are lavishing their dogs too much. Many of us, on the contrary, will react with a smile and a "way to go." Money means nothing to dogs, as they just want to be by our side and walking through life with us. However, there are folks who indulge for their dogs and we celebrate with them.
Meet people who take their passion for dogs to a whole other level when splurging on their doggie darlings.
Ahoy, Matey
"We bought a lake house because of our children. We then bought a new 20' pontoon boat and named it It's a Dog's Life,"Jerry Grodesky says.
Jerry's children are his dogs, and he considers these girls his family. "Every cruise is like the first," he says. "When we grab the orange boat bag to head to the pontoon, they are unstoppable from there." Samantha, a Brittany Spaniel, and Lilly, a Min Pin mix, are always ready to set sail.
Dog in a Land of Enchantment
Jill Lane of Albuquerque, New Mexico, knows a thing or two about going above and beyond for her dog. Her sidekick, Travelin' Jack (yep, that makes them Jack and Jill), is New Mexico's esteemed pet travel reporter. This Olde English Bulldog shares his tales of travel on his very own dog blog.
Travelin' Jack is New Mexico's only dog to ever win an award for his work in pet travel as well as New Mexico's ONLY award winning dog-author. He also proudly carries the title as New Mexico's first ever Dog-Governor, so Jill Lane knows a thing or two about rolling out the red carpet for her pooch.
Home Away From Home
June and Mike Myers decided to do some traveling when they retired and take their dogs along for the ride. Many of us dream of the day when we can take to the open road with a canine pal by our side. The Myers family went one step further.
They did not want to leave their two Cocker Spaniels, Ziggy and Buster, in hotel rooms when they traveled, so in 2009 they bought a 38-foot class A diesel motorhome for the dogs as their second home. "Mike (my husband) even built a set of stairs for the bed and a removable footboard for it so we didn't have to worry about them rolling off the bed at night," June shares.
Hop on the Bus, Gus
"Our world revolves around Gus," Angela Williams of Ringgold, Georgia beams. "Most every decision we make, we have him in mind." Doggie devotion seems to be a common thread these days.
The Williamses purchased a truck so their pooch could ride in comfort with them. He has a birthday party every year, with a recent addition being a chicken-flavored bubble machine at his party.
Williams admits, "I tell people all the time, if I knew that Gus had one day to live, and someone offered me a million dollars for him, I would turn down the money and take my one last day with him."
Wardrobe Malfunction
Coco Chanel Bella need not worry about a wardrobe malfunction; her mom, Christine Aiello of Massapequa, New York, has a backup plan.
"When I first got my dog I said I would never dress her up. That didn't last," Aiello admits.
She became a clothes fanatic after purchasing a winter sweater for her little darling. "Most people spend time on Facebook to socialize with other people. I spend most of my time on Facebook looking for outfits to buy her from the designers on there or entering her into contests."
Coco has her own closet full of dresses, sweaters, raincoats, boots, bows, sweatshirts, t-shirts, snoods, collars, leashes, necklaces and more.
Barktender, I'll Have a Cold One
Amy Lee knows a thing or two about breweries. Scratch that—it's her dog, Sumo, who knows about sudsy drinks on tap.
"As a beer loving family, Sumo has been to over 8 breweries throughout California from Mammoth Mountain to Russian River to Santa Cruz," Lee reports. "In order to capture all of these memories, I have created a photo blog devoted to his adventures."
A typical day in the life of Suma, a San Francisco Shiba, goes something like this: Morning walk in Alamo Square, stop by a local café to chat with baristas, attend cage-free doggie daycare while his mom goes to work or perhaps go into the offices of TravelNerd.com with Amy Lee. Dinner consists of boiled shim Mary's Organic Air Chilled Chicken from Whole Foods in addition to freeze dried Stella and Chewy's Surf 'N Turf dinner.
Some of us think they want to tag along with Sumo for the day!
Muttville Sholom
When Patty Stanton adopted 9-year-old Frankie from a shelter, she knew that four years later there was only one thing to do: Give the 13-year-old pooch a traditional Bar(k) Mitzvah celebration.
"After a traditional Jewish brunch of lox, bagels, cream cheese, and plenty of dog treats, the ceremony began," Stanton recalls. "Attended by dog-loving friends and family, we made it a heart-warming benefit for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue."
The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow
Morgan Avila of Lynbrook, New York, knows that tomorrow is only a day away, since her dog, Mr. America, has graced the stage for the part of Sandy in two seasons of Annie the musical.
Since Avila travels up and down the east coast for shows and appearances with her big pooch, she bought him his very own truck. Mr. America will need those wheels to take him to practice for a part in the forthcoming adaptation of Oliver Twist.
High Kicks for a Small Pooch
When your dog mom is a former Rockette, life will be anything but ordinary for a New York doggie socialite. Puccini is the pint-sized performer of Leslie Riddle. The duo call home the 37th floor of a high rise in the middle of Hell's Kitchen district in New York City.
"He has three little beds around his apartment that he loves to lounge on when not attending parties, fundraisers, taking walks around the city or playing with his friends," Riddle muses.
Chico and the Mom
Last but not least is Stella Panzarino of Brooklyn, New York. She and her 11-year-old Papillon, Chico, are quite the celebrities of the New York doggie set.
"There isn't anything I wouldn't do for my dog. Clothes, birthday parties, red carpet events, fundraisers, best man at doggies weddings—these are all the norm," she says. "I talk to him all the time and by the look in his eyes, the tilt of his head and the actions he takes or doesn't take, I know that we are communicating and that we understand each other. "
We speak the language of dog, too, Stella!
What is the most extravagant thing you have done for your dog? Bark at me in the comments below!


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PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT - Day Kimball Healthcare is proud to announce that six nurses from various departments within the organization have been nominated for Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing. The annual event honors nurses for going above and beyond the call of duty in an array of clinical and educational environments.
The Day Kimball Healthcare Nightingale Award winners include; Lorie A. Hamilton, RN from Medical/Surgical Unit; Deborah Williams, RN from Maternal Child Health; Mary Lussier, LPN from the Ambulatory Care Unit; Nancy Zamagni, RN from Physician Practices; Kim Durand, RN from Day Kimball HomeCare; and Jan St. Jean, RN from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
"I think it's wonderful that Day Kimball participated in this celebration for excellence in nursing," said Carol Howland, RN, MSN, CNE, BC, vice president of patient care services. "We are extremely proud to have six of our nurses win a Nightingale Award and to have our organization specially acknowledged by Mary Lenzini, president, VNA Southeastern Connecticut, Inc. for our inaugural participation."
The criteria for selection, as established by a panel of professionals, require that an honoree has:
• Made a significant impact on patient care and/or the nursing profession
• Gone "beyond the call" in a clearly illustrated scenario
• Demonstrated excellence above what is normally expected
• Shown commitment to the community served in a way that is significantly above the norm
• Achieved a life-long legacy in a particular arena
The goals of the program are to focus public attention and recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level, to encourage retention and to address Connecticut's nursing shortage by inspiring future nurses.
Many of the State's major healthcare organizations and practitioners enthusiastically support the Nightingale program. Over 100 healthcare organizations, including hospitals, medical practices, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, nursing schools, and community health centers attended and nominated nurses for the special honor last year.


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text: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls located in the eastern half of the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. As of December 31, 2012, the Company owned interests in 46 retail properties, of which 42 were operating properties, three were development properties and one was classified as held for sale. The 42 operating properties, which are classified in continuing operations, include 36 enclosed malls and six strip and power centers, have a total of 30.7 million square feet and operate in 12 states. In January 2013, the Company sold its interests in Paxton Towne Centre in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg Mall in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. In February 2013, the Company sold Orlando Fashion Square in Orlando, Florida. In November 2013, the Company sold Chambersburg Mall in Chambersburg, PA.


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Bywater Road
The road that left the main East Road a little to the west of the Three-Farthing Stone, leading to the village of Bywater from which it took its name. From there, it carried on to Hobbiton, where a traveller would turn right and cross a bridge across the Water to reach Hobbiton Hill and Bag End. The road itself carried on into the west, in the direction of Little Delving.
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Rock finds relevance in elegance. Or, more specifically, John Varvatos' spring / summer 2013 collection does. Created "for men who want to be dressed up but not stiff," Varvatos' latest show is underpinned by his usual staples: organic, crumpled fabrics; rockstar hair (with a soundtrack to match – think Miles Kane, Arctic Monkeys and Richard Hawley); leather cuffs and canvas boots. Is it all boy-rocker though? No – this is aimed at a generation with a growing craving for elegance but one "that, so far, has not experienced a taste of it".
With that, Varvatos gets the mood just right. The zeitgeist right now does dictate a desire for something sharp and tailored, but not stiff. So John Varvatos' signature rocker aesthetic for spring gets a whole lot sharper. Just add a waistcoat, tie and collar bar – maybe even a straw hat with a satin band – and you have yourself a deal.
You can see all of the John Varvatos spring / summer 2013 runway collection by clicking on a thumbnail on the left. From there you can browse through each of the pictures from the fashion show.
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Part of the "Shit Starting & Shenanigans" Collection
Being a 15-year-old male in "the Region" was an exciting time for me; being a policeman's son, sometimes made it that much better.
I was daring, reckless, maybe a bit of an idiot. Some may even say that I was a complete lunatic, but whatever it is you're told, they'll also tell you that they'll never forget the shit we pulled – I made sure of that.
Jumping and Riding Trains
My two cousins (Mike & Bill) and I got this crazy idea about jumping and riding trains, we thought that it be a great way to get around – you know…free transportation! The problem with that idea was that these trains didn't go anywhere we wanted to go, so jumping and riding them was pretty much pointless and a waste of time, but we didn't care; we jumped and rode them anyway.
One of the first incidents that almost went horribly wrong while jumping and riding trains was with my cousin Mike. Mike and I talked and planned about jumping a train that carried brand new (tough built) cars from a nearby auto plant. We thought that we could hop a train car that carried these new cars and then take the radios out of them. I'm not sure what we planned to do with the radios once we got them…we didn't plan that far ahead.
I mean, it's not like we knew anyone that was in the market for stolen, factory built car radios…and besides, we never got that far anyway.
It was mid afternoon when Mike and I decided to head out towards the train depot. Neither one of us have ever taken out a car radio before so we weren't exactly sure what tools to bring – so we brought hammers.
Yes. Hammers.
Not the first tool of choice for most thieves.
These weren't your typical claw hammers either, no, these were the odd looking mechanic hammers…the hammers with the ball point at the back instead of the usual claw. Yeah, this was our tool of choice for such an operation, according to our calculations, we figured hammers would do just fine.
Oh, did I mention that this was our first time doing something like this?
…hammers are terrible tools to use when trying to steal a car radio.
James Timothy Peters
Our tool supply came from our grandfather, Grandpa Schreier (Mike's mother and my mother were sisters and Grandpa Schreier was the father). Grandpa Schreier had an ample supply of tools. Masonry tools, carpentry tools, drafting tools, levels, ropes, chains, hooks and a single car garage filled to the rafters with wood. He had a room in the basement/workshop that was totally dedicated to doors and an old bomb cellar dedicated to ladders.
When I asked my uncle why Grandpa had all that wood in the garage, the response was "In case the house burns down he'd be able to build another one."
The Door Room: A room that is dedicated to just doors. It is filled with interior & exterior doors; closet & bedroom doors; French doors, Colonial style doors, &c. Whatever door you may need…Grandpa Schreier just might have it.
The Ladder Room: An old bomb cellar that Grandpa Schreier built under his front porch, surrounded by brick 12″ thick (minus the entryway). It may not have been able to take a direct hit or withstand the radiation from a nuclear blast, but you sure felt like it could when you stood in it. After the bomb scare in the 1960's, the bomb cellar eventually became the new storage place for all 30 of his extension ladders.
There was an opening in the chain-link fence of the train yard that was just big enough for us to squeeze through. We brought along a pillow case that we took from our grandmothers linen closet. We carried our hammers in them on the way to the train depot and we were going to use them to carry our car radios on the way back.
Everything was coming together.
As we crept through the hole in the fence and through the high brush and tall weeds, we moved slowly and made sure we weren't spotted.
Now that I think about it, Mike was wearing all white. A white tank-top; white shorts & boat shoes. The perfect outfit for a stealthy operation such as this.
Luckily, a train carrying these automobiles was just on its way out of the train yard. It was going so slow you could walk next to it and still keep up. It was easy to hop on…very, VERY easy to jump and ride this train…almost too easy.
We quickly climbed on board and hid until the train made the turn at the bend in the gully. We stayed hidden and made sure that none of the "yard guys" saw us. As soon as we made that turn in the bend we went to work.
I instantly jumped up and ran next to the car that Mike was looking at.
"This is how you do it," I said to Mike as I slammed a hammer against the car door window and smashed it.
"What are you talking about?" Mike said back. "That's the back door."
He was right.
"Alrighty then," I answered back.
So, as casual as I could make it, I went over and smashed the front door window.
We looked at each other. He looked at me as if I were crazy; reached over and opened the door by the handle.
There was no need to smash the windows – the doors were unlocked.
Oh well.
I jumped in the car and went to town. I smashed the shit out of that dashboard with that hammer trying to get at that radio. I got it down to the metal…damn, all I needed was a Phillips screwdriver. If I had that, I would have gotten that radio out a lot faster.
Oh yeah, that's right…I got it out – with an ugly looking hammer.
And Mike got his out of the car he was in with his.
It was time to go.
We stuffed those two radios in the pillow case and when I was about to hit another car I heard Mike say something that changed everything.
"Jimmy. We have a problem…look!" Mike yelled as he pointed outside.
Mike was standing where we climbed on. I walked up to where he was standing and looked out.
"The train picked up speed!"
Oh my God. It was flying.
At the time, I would have said we were going 50 mph easy, but maybe now that I think about it, it was going about 25-30 mph – tops. That may not seem fast, but try saying that while hanging on the side of a train.
We didn't know what to do. Things started to speed up. We're like "Okay, okay…be calm." Then we'd look out the train again and saw a sign that read GARY, as in Gary, Indiana. We needed to get off and get off fast.
We got our thoughts together and decided to get rid of the evidence. We'll toss the hammers and the pillow case full of radios off the train and then if things go right, we'll come back and pick them up.
Good idea.
We went to the other side of the train and looked out. There was just another set of tracks and a huge field. I tossed the hammers first. I tried to toss them gently and tried to remember where I tossed them, but it didn't matter. I tried to toss them over the other side of the other set of tracks but I missed. Those hammers hit those tracks so hard they bounced right underneath the train. So much for those.
Mike tossed the pillow case of radios off the train and when they hit the ground, the whole pillowcase exploded. Those two radios flew into pieces.
So much for our BIG score.
We had to get off this train because we're headed for Gary, Indiana… and that doesn't mean it's going to stop in Gary either. With our luck, we'd probably end up in Ohio somewhere if we didn't do what we did next.
Mike thought quickly and came up with the idea of hanging on the side of the train and try to run with it – while still holding on to the train. When he thought the time was right, he would let go and just gradually slow down from running on his own.
At the time, it sounded like it'd work…
but it didn't.
Mike took about three or four HUGE running steps and started somersaulting head-over-heels right next to the train. His boat shoes flew off in opposite directions. He had to have flipped six or seven times before veering off away from the train.
I had to have been at least 40-50 yards away before Mike came to a complete stop. He stopped in a patch of sticker bushes just to make matters worse.
"MIKE!" I yelled out from the train to see if he was all right. I saw him pick his head up and his arm signalling me he was okay.
I hung from the train like he did and decided that this was NOT for me. I climbed back in the train and decided to just run and jump off. That's more my style.
I landed; rolled a little bit; jumped to my feet and ran over to see if Mike was okay.
Guess what?
He was a bit bloody, but he was okay.


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What do you get when Hermès goes to Shanghai? Shang Xia—Mandarin for "up and down." The sleek 1,345-square-foot store, with its white oak floors and cloud-like molded walls, was developed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma under the direction of designer Jiang Qiong Er. Inside you'll find a collection made using indigenous Chinese materials: handwoven Mongolian cashmere and felt coats inspired by the Han dynasty; silk-blend kimono-style dresses; leather slippers; dragon-themed pearl jewelry; and porcelain, jade, and bamboo tea sets. It's a nod to the country's past, present, and future.
Hermès in Shanghai
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Legal Professional: Build Your Business
I was recently terminated and my employer refuses to release my last check of actual hours worked until I return the laptop and give him contact information for a few vendors I was working with in regard to company business. I of course am going to return all property but was wondering if it is illegal for them to old my check until I do so. They have sent several emails stating that I will not be paid until they receive and accept the items.
Yeah, it's probably illegal.
But by the time you report it and get the state to do anything about it, you'd be better off just giving your employer what he wants and get your check.
It's also illegal to keep property that doesn't belong to you. It's called "theft". While you are complaining to the state about the paycheck your employer could complain to the police about the laptop. Who do you think will get the worst of it?
terrapin:I of course am going to return all property
How about today?
"Going to return it" is not returning it.
Here's the deal. Upon my termination, my ex-boss provided m a list of things I needed to return. On that list were about 4 items I never had nor purchased for company use. He is a relatively incompetent guy and I could see my sending everything I have back and him saying "Oh, I forgot, There are 2 more items you have and I am not paying you until you send those back too." Items I don't or ever have had. That's my issue. I don't want to keep the crappy laptop and find all of this petty. But I just do not trust that I would ever get paid based on my interaction with him.
You won't know what will happen until it happens.
You won't be able to do anything about what happens until it happens.
Meantime, you are both bad. His bad is a possible civil matter. Your bad is a possible criminal matter.
I suggest you go back with the laptop and whatever list of vendors or whatever. Then, if you still don't get the check, you'll be the good guy being wronged and you'll be in a better position to do something about it.
Your choice.
That's great advice - Thanks. I was thinking of preparing a short list of all tems that will finalize this seperation and having him sign it - what do you think about that?
It is probably illegal for employer to withhold paycheck but it may not be a practical contest with you holding a dirty hand.
You need to return company computer (clean off all personal information!)
I think you would be wise to get a written receipt from boss that you have returned ALL property owned or claimed by company.
I'd return him boxes of loose company paperwork if you have any....clean it out. Make it go away safely!
I think you are required to return files you created on company time--they own work product...but I don't see where you are required to spend 20 hours recreating information and/or bringing your boss up to date as to work in progress. Got the difference. Now if it takes you 1 hr to assemble what he wants and 1/2 hr to explain it--be nice--smile and just go do it!!
And I'd be rather swift to get the stuff out of my possession and returned!
W / receipt
Then and only then do you smile and ask do you have my final check--I'll be glad to sit while you go get it if necessary............
I is absolutely illegal, both civilly and criminally in the State of Illinois for your emp... to withold an employees paycheck. If an employee embezzled 1,000,000,000. Employer is still at fault.
He has no right to withold your check, and you will be entitled to attorney's fees, interest on the judgment, and all costs if you are required sue your employer in a court of law. Even if you still have the lap-top.
It is wrong for you to keep his lap top of course, but you have not stolen it, and there is no reaon for him not give you your check. What happens to you if you don't get your final pay check? Compare that with his business not having the laptop, which he knows he will have if he simply pays you your check.
Your employer is absolutely in the wrong, but I can't condone you illegally witholding their property (though it is not a crime), however, I understand your situation. Good luck.


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Before venturing out with the features of Belle baby carrier or any other brand of baby carriers, it may be prudent to figure out how and why these types of baby carriers were invented in the first place. To seek an answer to the first part of the quarry, you need to extend your vision beyond the boundaries of your homeland, the United States of America. This will provide you with an overview of how people carry their babies in different parts of the planet. Of course, this does not necessarily mean that you will have to go to Timbuktu or some such remote corner of the world to sample the way of life practiced there. Rather, take a peek at some of the well known locations and see how mothers carry their babies in these places.
In most parts of Africa, Asia and South America, where Belle baby carrier is an unknown entity, the Sling (in some form or other) has been the traditional device for mothers to carry their babies with them. It is convenient, useful, as well as comfortable both for the mother and the baby since the latter's weight can be evenly distributed through buttocks and the shoulder blades of the mother. However, the most significant aspect of this method of carrying the baby is that, the baby is always in physical contact with the mother. Researchers have found that this continuous physical touch with the mother keeps the baby contended all the while thus preventing mental unrest and loud cries.
Now that we have some idea about the importance of a baby carrier, let us now get back to the main topic, or Belle, and find out why this product is so good.
Belle Baby Carrier Features
Belle is a contemporary front supported baby carrier that has been created with four ingrained key features. They are, improved product quality, ultimate baby safety, real comfort and ease of use. Moreover, it blends perfectly with modern-day lifestyle of young couples of the present generation. The Belle baby carrier is especially suitable for fast growing infants who always try to look out at peripheral activities with amazing eyes as they get the opportunity of facing outward at the wonders of the world around them. This comfortable carrier features durable one-piece ergonomic flexible design that is replete with adjustable shoulder straps, self-adjusting dual buckles and reinforced stitching. It comes with a breathable top panel that prevents accidental choking while the baby falls asleep in the carrier. Additionally, this carrier is a top to bottom baby accessory that is hundred percent 'Made in USA' product.
Belle Baby Carrier Product Information
- Dimensions – 12" x 0.3" x 16"
- Minimum recommended weight – 9.9 lbs
- Maximum recommended weight – 24.2 lbs
- Shipping weight – 13.6 ounces
This is an extremely popular carrier among the moms of the western world. A lot of celebrities have also used this product. The Belle baby carrier has been used by Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman.