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What Are The Best Boxing Gloves For Training ?
The worst thing about been a boxer, Muay Thai or MMA fighter is the risk of sustaining an injury. Due to the combative nature of these contact sports this is a highly likely event to happen, especially during a heavy training session. That is why it is important to buy the best boxing gloves for sparring and training that you can afford.
For most and that goes for me included, there is not many things much worse than receiving an hand or wrist injury. A serious hand or wrist injury can leave your gloves gathering dust while you wait to recover.
Yeah of course you could maybe do some light pad work or shadow boxing but as all fighters know there's no better feeling than putting your gloves on and been able to go at it full steam.
The gloves in our top 8 list meet all the requirements needed to help prevent injury by providing adequate wrist support and plenty of padding for protection.
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Top 8 Best Boxing Gloves For Sparring
Recommended Boxing Gloves Criteria
In this guide we will be recommending only the gloves that meet our top 8 boxing gloves criteria. Below you can see the criteria that we have based our best boxing gloves of 2017 on. Each of these factors has been taken into consideration when deciding upon our recommended boxing gloves.
- Aesthetics/looks
- Comfort & Support
- Durability
- Materials
- Features & Specifications
- Price
- Customer Feedback
Top 8 Best Boxing Gloves For Sparring
8) Everlast Pro Style Elite Training Gloves
Manufacturer's Description
The innovative Pro Style Elite Training Gloves are a versatile glove at the forefront of boxing technology which can be used for sparring, heavy bag work and pad mitts training too. These gloves feature a large Velcro wrist strap to minimise the risk of injury due to the protection it provides. The inner palm is made from mesh to keep hands as cool as possible to limit sweating and rubbing during a workout. Choose the Everlasting Pro Elite Gloves if you are looking for a versatile and durable pair of boxing gloves.
Product Features
- Anti-microbial treated
- Premium synthetic leather
- Full mesh palm
- Hook and loop wrist strap
- Evercool and everfresh technologies
Sizes = 10, 12, 14, 16 Oz
The Good
- Full mesh palm for increased breathability
- Anti-microbial treatment to fight odour and bacteria
- Multiple colour options
- Features unique Everlasting everfresh and evercool technology
The Bad
- Made from synthetic leather
Our View
These gloves are a good entry or beginner level boxing glove and although nowhere near the top end of the market for the price you can't complain as they are some of the best boxing gloves under £50. With these gloves you will get adequate wrist support and almost enough protection, in my opinion the padding could be better. In addition to the Everfresh anti-microbial treatment to fight odour you also get the unique Evercool technology incorporated into these gloves. The Evercool technology helps maintain a regular temperature in the gloves through the use of breathable fabrics. Overall these gloves are cheap but fairly good quality and have features that you won't get with other gloves so if you are looking for a good beginner glove these would be up to the job.
7) RDX Cow Hide Leather Gel Boxing Gloves
Manufacturer's Description
The RDX Boxing Gloves are made from authentic cowhide leather, this is used on both the interior and exterior of the gloves. These gloves are constructed with a triple layer padding combined with shock absorbent gel on the knuckle. The EVA-LUTION Foam technology in the wrist area gives overall hand protection. The quick EZ Velcro closure gives a snug fit at the same time was providing wrist support. Perforation allow for airflow and moisture release.
Product Features
- 100% authentic cowhide leather
- Impact resistant gel padding
- Quick EZ Velcro closure
- S.P.P ventilation
- EVA-LUTION Foam technology
The Good
- Good wrist support
- Cheap
- Easy velcro closure
The Bad
- Some reviews say they are heavier than stated
Our View
If you are looking for a decent cheap pair of beginner gloves then the RDX brand can give you what you need. These are by no means anywhere near the best gloves you can buy, but for the price they are some of the best value Boxing gloves around. In addition there is some good technology incorporated into these gloves such as the EVA-LUTION foam technology. The RDX brand is becoming increasingly popular consequently if that popularity continues you can expect these gloves to increase in price.
6)Venum Boxing Gloves
Manufacturer's Description
The Venum Elite Boxing Gloves are fully handmade in Thailand with a 100% premium skintex leather. With the interior mesh panels the Venum Elite provides enhanced thermal regulation keeping your hands as cool as possible. The palms are reinforced and along with the long cuffs and triple density foam provide the best shock absorption so you can train longer and harder.
Product Features
- Mesh panel in wrist for heat regulation
- Triple layered foam
- Reinforced palm for absorption
- Velcro closure with elastic
- Strengthened seams for durability
Sizes = 10, 12, 14 & 16 Oz
The Good
- Handmade quality
- 100% leather
- Good ventilation
- Reasonably priced
The Bad
- Take a while to wear in
Our View
There isn't really anything bad to say about these gloves as they give adequate wrist support and provide reasonably good overall hand protection. In addition to been reasonably priced they are also handmade in Thailand home to some of the best boxing gloves in the world. All in all these are a really good pair of Boxing Gloves with a price tag that is affordable to most.
5) Twins Boxing Gloves
Manufacturer's Description
Twins Boxing gloves are a great all round Boxing glove which have been specifically designed to give maximum hand and wrist support for long training and sparring sessions. The attached thumb is for added safety during training. The Twins brand is one of the best Muay Thai brands and well known amongst boxers for their high quality gloves.
Product Features
- All purpose tight fit Boxing Gloves
- 100% genuine leather
- Velcro straps
- Handmade in Thailand
Sizes = 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16
The Good
- 100% genuine leather
- Handmade quality
- Tight fit
- Durable
The Bad
- Gloves are bigger than other brands of the same weight
Our View
For medium level, high quality boxing gloves you would find it hard to get much better than a pair of twins special. These gloves are made from the best leather ensuring a long life and durability. The front padding is really comfortable and considering these gloves are such a tight fit I was surprised by just how comfortable they are. Most noteworthy is the fact that these gloves do seem like they are bigger than gloves of the same weight by other brands. Consequently it might be a good idea to buy a size smaller.
4) Fairtex BGV-1-B
Manufacturer's Description
These Fairtex all purpose Boxing Gloves are ideal for pad and bag work. The wrap around hook and loop wristband is designed to fit comfortably. The padding is distributed evenly throughout the whole gloves and is designed to protect your whole hand at the same time as providing a snug fit. The hand compartment of the glove has been ergonomically designed with contours to provide a tight fit. Made from 100% genuine leather with the unique Fairtex three layered foam technology for hand and knuckle protection and shock absorption.
Product Features
- 100% genuine leather
- All purpose Boxing gloves
- Tight fit
- Velcro straps
- Handmade in Thailand
Sizes = 10, 12, 14, & 16 Oz
The Good
- Handmade Thailand
- 100% genuine leather
- Good hand and knuckle protection
- Very durable
- Multiple colour options
The Bad
- Can take a while to wear in
Our View
In all honesty these gloves are a belter. The tight fit means you can really feel your punches connect, while knowing there is enough protection to protect your hands and knuckles. There is no denying these gloves can take a while to wear in, but that is a good sign of there longevity and of the quality materials used in their construction. Overall these gloves are more than adequate for long and frequent use and should last quite a long time.
3) Title Gel Intense Boxing Gloves
Manufacturer's Description
The exclusive gel enforced lining and the multi-layered padding combine to form an unbeatable combination of power, protection and performance. Gel infused tri-stacked cuff with a 360 degree wraparound wrist strap with a hook and loop closure providing added support. The elastic cuff sleeves are removable allowing these gloves to be converted from sparring to bag gloves in no time at all. The moisture wicking hand compartment liner ensures a drier, cooler and overall more comfortable training.
Product Features
- 100% genuine leather
- Multi purpose gloves
- Hook & loop closure
- Gel enforced lining
Sizes = 12, 14 & 16
The Good
- Multi purpose (sparring/Bag gloves)
- Comfortable
- Tight fit
- Excellent knuckle protection
- Good wrist support
The Bad
- These gloves are heavier than stated
- Limited colour options
Our View
These gloves are of a high standard and the quality is assured with the Title Gel Intense gloves. The knuckle protection and wrist support is excellent and hard to match with other gloves in the same price range. There is a lot of technology incorporated into these gloves and it actually does what it claims unlike a lot of other gloves on the market. Consequently these gloves are up there with the best but still not quite the very best. If you do buy a pair you won't be disappointed though.
2) Rival High Performance Hook & Loop Pro Sparring Glove
Manufacturer's Description
For the extreme fit these full grain leather Boxing Gloves are very functional. Featuring the Ergo Xtreme Strap System, an angled strap with anatomical fit, unique conic design and a long snug cuff for the best wrist support. The padding is Foam layered and the inner gloves are very comfortable.
Product Features
- Ergo Xtreme strap system
- 100% full grain leather
- 15° angled strap for anatomical fit
- Extreme for and function
- 1.75 of layered Foam padding
- Ultra comfortable laminated inner lining
Sizes = 12, 14, 16 & 18 Oz
The Good
- Good wrist protection
- Great feel and weight
- Easy to put on and take off
- Very comfortable
The Bad
- Expensive
Our View
High quality materials, high quality design and a high price tag the Rival High Performance sparring gloves has them all. But don't let the price put you off these gloves are an investment. If you box regularly you will appreciate the dense foam core that doesn't shift and provides great protection. The angle strap that comes with these gloves is a bit fiddly but the wrist support it provides is hard to match. In addition these gloves will last for years they are very durable made from only the best materials. To conclude these are an expensive glove but they are at the top end of the market, of the highest quality and definitely some of the best boxing gloves for sparring.
What Are The Best Training Boxing Gloves ?
1) Cleto Reyes Velcro Sparring Gloves
Manufacturer's Description
The Cleto Reyes red velcro strapped boxing gloves are made from only the highest quality materials. These gloves are available from 12oz through to 18oz. The gloves have an attached thumb which aids in the reduction of thumb and eye injuries. These gloves are suitable for both training and sparring.
Product Features
- attached thumb
- Velcro strap
Size's = 12, 14, 16 & 18 O
The Good
- Amazing quality
- Durable
The Bad
- Expensive
Our View
There is no doubt about it these gloves are of the highest quality and the very best boxing gloves available to buy. As you can see the manufacturer's description is short along with the product features. The reason for this is that these gloves sell themselves. If you are into boxing then you already know about these gloves, for beginners to boxing, well now you know these are the best boxing glove brand offering the highest quality in materials and construction. Furthermore the wrist support and protection given by these gloves is second to none.
To Conclude
In our top 8 best boxing gloves for sparring and training you should have no trouble picking a pair suitable for you. We have included a varied price range with no exception for quality. All of the gloves that made the grade are from the best boxing glove brands, which assures quality and craftsmanship.
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Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Toss the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the honey, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ramen for as long as specified on the package directions, then drain in a colander and set aside.
Whisk 2 tablespoons of the rice vinegar with 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the green beans, cabbage, herbs and carrots and toss to coat.
Whisk together the peanut butter, sriracha, 1/3 cup warm water, the remaining 2 tablespoons honey and remaining 1 tablespoon each sesame oil and vinegar in a large bowl until well combined. Season with salt. Add the noodles and toss to combine.
Thinly slice the chicken. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls and top with the green bean slaw, chicken and peanuts.
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it's a dogs (trust) life
I'm pretty tired of charity adverts that use guilt to get to the hearts of their audience. So, when we had the chance to pitch on Dogs Trust I wanted to pitch something positive to cut through misery. Rehoming shelters are perceived as sad, even cruel places for dogs to end up. Dogs from shelters are often thought of as 'damaged goods'. However with all the love, care and attention they need, dogs at Dogs Trust have a happy life. Let's bust this negative perception. Let's create a fun advert that highlights the great work Dogs Trust does without any soddin' guilt. And let's show that coming out from Dogs Trust is nothing like coming 'Straight Outta Compton'
I found my inspiration in rap (bare with me). Rappers tell stories of coming from the streets or not so pleasant backgrounds, into the lap of luxury. They are now living the dream - surrounded by bling, homies and ahem, 'bitches'.
To bust the myth of Dogs Trust being another crap rehoming shelter, let's have a dog from Dogs Trust rapping about his Dogs Trust lifestyle. We'll create the rap with a well-known rapper, like Snoop Dogg or Lil Bow Wow being the voice of our lead dog. Imagine 'It's a hard knock life' recreated as it's a Dogs (Trust) life.
CONCEPT for rap video
We open on a dog in Dogs Trust. For a second it looks like a typical, gloomy, animal charity advert. The dog (he) is being examined by a vet. The vet moves out of shot, to get some equipment and the dog looks at the camera.
He (the dog) begins to rap about their Dogs Trust life and how good it is. The vet comes back in to give them a shower. He laps up the pampering shower, the nails being filed and we show a slo-mo of the dog being dried, ears flapping in the wind, and a happy smile across their face.
He's then picked up, cuddled and taken to yard with other dogs. The other dogs gather round and nod there head. He continues his rap about hanging with his gang and sniffing dogs butts all day... checks out butt of dog who walks past.
Cut to dog meeting their new family, and being adored by what he calls, his new 'fans'. They take him home, and he sticks his head out the car and continues to rap. Cuts to the dog in the local park with his new family. He is wearing the Dogs Trust collar. He talks about 'Bling' gold collar and how everyone knows that he's living the Dogs Trust life. The family take a selfie with him, and it changes to an Instagram feed of him with his family, doing loads of fun activities across seasons, and in ever changing outfits as the Instagram followers soar up.
Cut to the dog surrounded by toys, with dog treats raining down from the sky.
We end with the dog snuggled on the sofa with his family aka his 'homies' as he says for one last time 'It's a Dogs Trust life'.


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Workshops and Groups for Winter 2018
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Emotional Intelligence Toolkit • Procrastination Workshop • Intercultural Discussion Group • Married and Partnered Group • Meditation Mob • Grad Chats • Emotional Well-Being Workshop Series • Tackle the Term • Mindfully Resilient • Social Confidence Group
Drop-in Groups and Workshops:
Find a workshop that interests you and just show up!
Emotional Intelligence Toolkit
Our new skills training group teaches 3 awesome skill sets to improve your emotional well-being. We'll meet on Mondays from 4:00 - 5:00 in 326 Sherman Fairchild Library. Come to as many as you like, depending on what you need!
- Module 1 focuses on improving your emotional awareness. It's 2 weeks and you should come to both sections.
- This module meets on Monday, 4/16 and Monday, 4/23 from 4:00 - 5:00.
- Module 2 focuses on learning how to think more flexibly about difficult situations. It's 2 weeks and you should come to both sections.
- This module meets on Monday, 4/30 and Monday, 5/7 from 4:00 - 5:00.
- Module 3 focuses on letting go of unhelpful emotion-driven behaviors, and on coping without avoidance. It's 2 weeks and you should come to both sections.
- This module meets on Monday, 5/14 and Monday, 5/21 from 4:00 - 5:00.
Procrastination Workshop
- Description: A practical workshop focused on coping with the difficult and unpleasant emotions that can lead to procrastination and work avoidance.
- Time and date: 4:00 - 5:00 on Friday, 4/20 and again on Friday, 5/11.
- Location: Avery library
- Facilitator: Dr. Lee Coleman
- Notes: Come to either workshop; there's no need to attend both. You'll have the chance to sign up for an optional SMS-based service to get one week of text reminders about the strategies we cover in the workshop.
Intercultural Discussion Group
- Description: A forum for Caltech students to explore the process of cultural adjustment and relating across cultures, and how this process can impact relationships here at Caltech.
- Time and date: Every Monday during the academic year from 12:00 - 1:00
- Location: 2nd floor lounge, Center for Student Services
- Facilitators: ISP and counseling center staff
- Notes: Open to any international graduate and undergraduate students. Lunch is provided. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Description: open to female-identified graduate students and postdocs who are in committed relationships.
- Time and date: Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00
- Location: Center for Diversity, room 265A
- Facilitator: Dr. Charisma Bartlett
- Description: A weekly drop-in mindfulness meditation group open to all graduate and undergraduate students.
- Time and date: Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 12:50, year-round
- Location: Study room on the 9th floor of Millikan Library.
- Facilitator: Dr. Lee Coleman, a Cerfified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California Los Angeles.
- Notes: Click here for more information and a complete MP3 archive.
- Description: A safe space for underrepresented minority students to address issues of inclusion and equity. Lunch is provided.
- Time and date: Alternate Thursdays
- Location: Caltech Center for Diversity
- Facilitator: Dr. Charisma Bartlett
- Notes: Please see CCD Calendar to view meeting dates.
Emotional Well-Being Workshop Series
- Description: The counseling center hosts engaging speakers on a variety of topics on wellness, emotional health, relationships, and more!
- Location: Avery Library, 12:00 - 12:55 unless otherwise indicated
- Notes: Lunch is provided on a first-come basis.
- Wednesday, April 11th, 2018: Coping with ADHD with Dr. Ken Herman
- Monday, April 16th, 2018: Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Advisor with Jen Lum, LMFT
- Wednesday, April 25th, 2018: Getting healthy sleep with Wendy Lopata, LCSW
- Wednesday, May 9th, 2018: Stress management with Dr. Lauren Stevenson
- Wednesday, May 16th, 2018: Introduction to mindfulness with Dr. Lee Coleman
Tackle the Term
- Description: This fun and practical one-hour workshop gives you the information you need to start each term off strong! We cover the essentials of keeping a calendar; finding an optimal place to work; making a damage-control plan for when things go wrong; and reviewing apps to help you stay focused and on track. Lunch is provided on a first-come basis.
- Time and date: The first Friday of each term
- Location: Annenberg 105
- Facilitators: Grace Ho, OT and Dr. Lee Coleman
Groups with a pre-screening requirement:
Connect is a discussion group for students dealing with problematic substance use. Dates and times TBA; it's held in the counseling center's conference room. Pre-screening is required.
Mindfully Resilient (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to reduce relapse of depression / anxiety) begins week 2 on October 5th. It's two hours on Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00, and lasts for 8 weeks. It's held in the counseling center's conference room. Pre-screening is required.
Social Confidence Group begins on week 3. It's 90 minutes on Mondays from 3:30 - 5:00 beginning on October 9th, and lasts for 6 weeks. It's held in the counseling center's conference room. Pre-screening is required.
Mindfully Resilient - protect yourself against relapse of depression and/or anxiety
We're delighted to offer this 8-week class focused specifically on protecting against depressive relapse. Drawing from the principles of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), the class focuses on identifying your specific triggers for relapse and making a plan to deal with them. MBCT has an excellent evidence base as an effective treatment to reduce the likelihood of future depressive episodes. We'll focus specifically on how to deal with the problem of rumination - that is, getting caught up in unhelpful patterns of thinking that can drag you back into feeling depressed. The main technique we teach is mindfulness meditation – that is, focusing on your present experience as it is right now, instead of getting caught up in ruminating about the past or the future. The class does not focus on changing one's experiences as much as changing our relationship to our experiences - for instance, learning to see depressive thoughts as thoughts instead of facts that demand a response. Facilitated by Dr. Lee Coleman, a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California Los Angeles.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
A four-hour group meeting Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 on May 1, 8, 15, and 22 in the Counseling Services group room. Pre-screening is required; call 395-8331 to set one up.
Social Confidence Group
The Counseling Center will be offering a group designed to help increase your confidence in social situations. Group members will work on building skills through relevant and practical activities, gain peer support, and opportunities to practice new skills to increase confidence. Pre-screening required.
Registering for workshops, classes, and groups
Mindfully Resilient, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and the Social Confidence Group require a screening appointment with a counselor before attending. Call the Counseling Center at (626) 395-8331 and ask to set up a screening appointment for the group you wish to attend.


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Use the links below to navigate between sections and questions.
- How much is a membership?
- What are the benefits of membership?
- How do I become a member?
- Do I have to be a member to attend meetings or borrow a carrier?
- When and how often do you have meetings?
- Does it cost anything to attend a meeting?
- What do you do at a meeting?
- Can I bring my children/mom/husband/friend?
- Someone gave me this carrier at my baby shower and I have no idea how to use it. Can you help me?
- Do I need to RSVP to attend a meeting?
- I can't make it to a meeting. Can someone meet me to help with my carrier?
- Do you have a _____ in the lending library that I can try?
- Can I take a library carrier home?
- Can I keep a borrowed carrier for longer than one month?
- I can't make it to a meeting. Can a chapter leader meet up with me to check out a carrier?
- Do I need to wash this carrier before I return it?
- I'm interested in teaching others about babywearing. Can I do that?
- What is a VBE or CSV?
- How do I become a VBE or CSV?
- Which baby carrier is best?
- What kind of baby carrier should I get?
- What does this word/acronym mean?
- I'm interested in wearing my baby but I'm on a tight budget. What are my options?
- Wow this carrier is expensive! Why does a piece of cloth cost so much?
- I saw someone post a picture of their carrier "collection" and they have dozens! Why does anyone need that many carriers?
- Can't I just make a baby carrier?
- Where can I buy a baby carrier locally?
- Where can I buy a baby carrier online?
How much is a membership?
Membership is $30 for one year.
What are the benefits of membership?
Membership in our chapter grants you access to check out carriers from our lending library at monthly meetings.
How do I become a member?
Come to one of our meetings, fill out an application and pay your annual dues via check or credit card. Alternatively, contact a chapter leader and we can email you the application to fill out before hand and arrange to pay your dues outside of regular meetings.
Do I have to be a member to attend meetings or borrow a carrier?
You do not have to be a dues paying member in order to attend any of our meetings and most of our outreach events (some outreach events that we attend and are sponsored by other organizations may require fees). You can try on and test any carrier in our library for free during the meeting. However, if you wish to borrow or check out a carrier for a month, you must become a member.
When and how often do you have meetings?
We have regular meetings once a month. We meet on second Sunday of odd numbered months from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and the second Saturday of even numbered months from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We do not currently have a regular meeting place. Check our Facebook page events for meeting locations each month.
Does it cost anything to attend a meeting?
All of our regular meetings are free and open to the public. It does not cost anything to attend!
What do you do at a meeting?
Can I bring my children/mom/husband/friend?
Yes, yes and yes! Caregivers and children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please note that we do not currently offer any childcare during meetings so we ask that if you need assistance keeping tabs on your little one(s) while you are getting assistance with a carrier, please bring someone who can help you.
Someone gave me this carrier at my baby shower and I have no idea how to use it. Can you help me?
Yes, we can! Our VBEs have extensive knowledge of many types of carriers. Bring your carrier with you to a meeting and our VBEs will help you adjust and use your carrier.
Do I need to RSVP to attend a meeting?
Facebook allows you to indicate your attendance in the events but it is not required. You do not need to give any advance notice if you want to attend a meeting. Just show up! However, if you think you will be running late, it would be helpful if you sent us a message on Facebook, especially if you are returning a checked out carrier.
I can't make it to a meeting. Can someone meet me to help with my carrier?
Unfortunately, our volunteers are only available during allotted meetings times. If you cannot make it to a meeting, you are welcome to post your questions in our Facebook group and we will trouble shoot as best we can but it may not be the same as hands-on assistance. Alternatively, there are local retailers who offer assistance with carriers for a fee or for free if you purchased a carrier from their store.
Do you have a _____ in the lending library that I can try?
See our list of carriers here.
Can I take a library carrier home?
Dues paying members are able to check out library carriers for one month.
Can I keep a borrowed carrier for longer than one month?
Many of our carriers are in high demand by parents who want to try before buying. For this reason we do not typically allow carriers to be kept longer than one month. You are welcome to re-check out a carrier again at the next month's meeting, but we want all of our members and attendees to have an opportunity to try all the carriers we have available. Carriers which we have multiples of we can be a little more flexible on. Talk to a chapter leader.
I can't make it to a meeting. Can a chapter leader meet up with me to check out a carrier?
Unfortunately, no. Our lending library is only available during meetings and outreach events.
Do I need to wash this carrier before I return it?
Please do not wash library carriers before returning. If you spilled something on your library carrier and are concerned, please contact a chapter leader about washing instructions.
I'm interested in teaching others about babywearing. Can I do that?
You sure can! BWI is run entirely by volunteers and many of them started out as parents who just wanted to learn more about babywearing. BWI offers educator accreditation programs for those individuals who would like to volunteer their time to help other caregivers learn more about babywearing.
What is a VBE or CSV?
A Volunteer Babywearing Educator (VBE) is a chapter leader who has been accredited by the national chapter of Babywearing International (BWI). VBEs have demonstrated proficiency in many types of baby carriers and are well versed in best babywearing safety and practices as outlined by BWI. Some VBEs go on to seek higher accreditation levels such as Advanced Babywearing Educator (ABE) and Master Babywearing Educator (MBE). No matter the level of accreditation, all of our educators are qualified to assist you in your babywearing journey.
A Chapter Support Volunteer (CSV) is a chapter leader who performs administrative tasks to assist in keeping chapter operations running smoothly. Our CSVs perform many essential functions such as arranging for meetings spaces, meeting sign in, checking carriers in and out at meetings, handling membership applications and maintaining chapter the chapter website and social media pages. CSVs are not accredited to provide instruction at meetings but many are seasoned baby wearers and are happy to talk about their favorite babywearing experiences.
How do I become a VBE or CSV?
Individuals wishing to become accredited Volunteer Babywearing Educators through BWI must pass a written assessment as well as an in person assessment to demonstrate proficiency in babywearing safety and knowledge. If you would like to learn more about this process, please contact one of the chapter leaders to find out more. Likewise, if you would like to support our chapter without going through educator accreditation process and skills assessment, you can fill out an application to become a CSV.
General Babywearing FAQ
Which baby carrier is best?
BWI of Wichita does not endorse any specific brand or type of baby carrier as "the best." What works best for one family or baby may not be the best for another. The best carrier is the one that fits your needs.
What kind of baby carrier should I get?
Baby carriers are like jeans and a lot depends on individual's personal preference. Our VBEs can make recommendations based on features you are looking for but the best way to figure out which carrier you should get is to come to a meeting and try them all on! Our library has a wide variety of carrier types and brands that you can try for free with free assistance and instruction from our VBEs. You can certainly find your preferred carrier through online reviews and trial and error but you will save yourself a lot of trouble and hassle if you try before buying.
What does this word/acronym mean?
Babywearing has become a culture of its own complete with its own lingo and set of acronyms! This can be confusing and intimidating to new babywearers. For a quick rundown on common abbreviations and terms visit BWI Glossary here or Babywearing 102 Glossary here.
I'm interested in wearing my baby but I'm on a tight budget. What are my options?
There is a baby carrier for every budget. The babywearing industry has come a long way in the last few years in the availability of quality and affordable carriers. Our VBEs and other members are more than happy to recommend their favorite budget brands. Baby carriers can also be found second hand in our local swap page or on the many different budget friendly babywearing swaps on Facebook. Exercise caution when B/S/Ting on Facebook or anywhere else. For helpful tips on how to navigate B/S/T go here.
Wow this carrier is expensive! Why does a piece of cloth cost so much?
Many factors play into the cost of certain baby carriers. It seems strange to newcomers and outsiders to spend that amount of money on what amounts to a piece of fabric to carry a baby in but this is an item that must follow rigorous safety standards in order to be CPSIA compliant in the USA and other countries. Many "purpose woven" wraps undergo safety testing, must follow safety standards and comply with certain protocols in order to be sold in the U.S. This process costs manufacturers money and time and is built into the cost of their products.
Also different materials, patterns, weaving methods and brands all factor into the cost of an item brand new. You will also find that many baby carriers are like works of art all on their own. This has made them collectible for many individuals who have fallen in love babywearing and may have "collections" that include dozens of carriers or more.
The important thing to remember is that you don't have to spend more than you want to on a reliable and safe baby carrier nor do you need a collection of 20 wraps in order to babywear. One parent can spend $25 on a carrier and enjoy wearing their baby from birth through the end of their babywearing days.
I saw someone post a picture of their carrier collection and they have dozens! Why does anyone need that many carriers?
It is not necessary for anyone to have more than one baby carrier for the entirety of their babywearing journey, however, some parents may find that having multiple carriers or multiple types of carriers useful. For example, a carrier for each differently sized caregiver adds convenience so the carrier does not have to be re-adjusted each time. Or a caregiver may prefer one type of carrier for quick errands but another type for wearing for extended periods. As mentioned above, some babywearers have come to love certain brands and carriers so much that they become collectible and enjoy having a "collection" of carriers that they can admire and use daily in the same way that people may have multiple pairs of shoes, handbags, formal dresses and other functional fashion items.
Can't I just make a baby carrier?
Sure you can! Our VBEs do not offer instruction on how to make your own carriers but there are dozens of online and local resources available to help the crafty person make a DIY baby carrier for $20 or less! Many of our local members also have personal experience doing it themselves and are happy to share their knowledge in our Facebook group. If you choose this route, please exercise caution and make sure you thoroughly research the materials and methods you use to make your carrier. Manufactured carriers go through rigorous testing process to ensure that they are safe. That said, people all over the world have been safely tying their babies to their bodies for centuries using inexpensive materials that you can find at your local fabric store. You can still safely babywear making your own carrier, but choosing the right materials and methods is very important. See our list of resources for more information.
Where can I buy a baby carrier locally?
There are several big box stores that sell popular brands of carriers as well as local boutiques. We also have a B/S/T thread in our Facebook group where you can purchase used carriers from local parents. You may also be able to find carriers at local children's consignment stores and sales. When purchasing used from an unknown seller, be sure to inspect the carrier for any wear or damage that might make the carrier unsafe.
Where can I buy a baby carrier online?
If you can't find what you're looking for locally, there are hundreds of family run babywearing retailers online as well as big box retailers that you can shop at. See our list of resources for some of our favorite/recommended retailers. You can also ask for recommendations in our Facebook group to find what you need.


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Welcome to the 14 Day Fertility Challenge! I am glad you've found us. My name is Gabriela Rosa. I'm a fertility specialist, author and keynote speaker and of course founder of Natural Fertility Breakthrough.com and creator of the 14 Day Fertility Challenge! It is a privilege to welcome you to this life and fertility changing event!
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"Hello my name is Angelica and I just wanted to share with you my journey to pregnancy. As an older women I decided to have a baby and I knew that I had to get my body in absolutely prime condition to do that."
"Before working with Gabriela I lost five babies…I really didn't believe that I would actually have a baby so quickly after following her program. I literally met her at the beginning of the year and by May I was pregnant with my daughter."
Amanda Alex & Abigail
"Hi my names Kate and this is Edison and Edison is seven weeks old and we tried to conceive Edison for seven, seven years it took us to conceive him."
"Hi! My name is Carla and this is Azura, this is Gigi, and this is Xavier."
"Thanks to Gabriela's program, we conceived naturally after 10 years of infertility and previously failed IVF."
Tracey & Paul
"Thank you for helping us create miracles Gabi!"
Thanks to Gabriela and her rigorous attention to detail she found that we had one of those 'little' problems (that made ALL the difference and that no one had found up to that point) and suddenly our infertility was explained and we were able to go on and make a plan to overcome it. I truly don't have the words to express how amazing I think Gabriela, her team and her fertility program are. Her empathy for, and dedication to her clients is unequalled. I will be forever grateful that she came into our lives.
We were one of those couples with "unexplained infertility", the Drs basically shrugged and pushed us into a fertility clinic regime. Some years and thousands of dollars later, heartbreak was our monthly companion, and the Drs were still shrugging! Finding Gabriela was like finding our hope, our trust and our belief in ourselves and our bodies again. Working with Gabriela and her team we finally found the "many little things" that had caused our many years of infertility and that once changed all added up to our "one big thing".. our beautiful baby girl.
Before I started Gabriela's programme, my doctor thought I was bonkers because it had been 3 years and I was nearing 40 but I knew something was being missed and wasn't willing to go down the IVF path just yet. Thanks to Gabriela and her team that something was identified, dealt with naturally and resulted in a pregnancy quickly, and I have an amazing little girl as a result.
Finding Gabriela was when I finally met someone who had the knowledge and willingness to look into what my gut instinct was telling me. Through Gabriela's attention to detail, dedication, holistic and caring approach she identified several issues that once dealt with meant that we were able to move forward in our fertility journey to the other side with a beautiful baby boy. I cannot express how liberating, informative and life changing going through Gabriela's program was and I will be forever grateful that I found her.
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Gabriela Rosa is one of Australia's leading natural fertility experts, her compassionate approach to natural health care is aimed at educating, inspiring and empowering couples, through supportive, education-based treatment, to bring healthy babies into the world.
Gabriela is the author of 3 acclaimed books on natural fertility solutions including Eat Your Way to Parenthood: The Diet Secrets of Highly Fertile Couples Revealed. She is often featured in major Australian publications including The Daily Telegraph and magazines such as Woman's Day and New Idea.
She has been interviewed on various radio programs internationally and is a sought-after commentator on the topic of optimum fertility.


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A BOLTON-born businessman is recycling a piece of history - he is selling pens handcrafted from the timbers of Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
Peter Witts' company, Unique British Gifts, is on a mission to save hand-made British crafts. He has set his sights on the States, where Peter believes collectors are more discerning.
His Warrington-based firm, which he runs with wife Alison, specialises in Edwardian figurines, glassware, crystal, watercolour paintings of the British countryside and coastline, photography, barometers, jewellery and pen sets.
Peter says it is vital British craftsmen carve a niche for themselves abroad or they risk losing their livelihoods.
"Unfortunately, the British seem to be losing interest in quality products," he said. "Increasingly, we live in a throw-away, bland society, looking for mass- produced goods in indistinguishable shopping centres. People love Britain because of its diversity and charm, but every day we are losing specialist businesses from our high streets, and skilled craftsmen.
"Artists will tell you that every year gets more difficult," continued Peter. "They are swimming against the tide and increasing numbers are going under. I'm still proud of being British and feel we need to be doing something to preserve our heritage and traditions - Americans still admire the heritage and crafts we produce."
UBG's stock is all hand-made by English and Welsh artists. Details about the craftspeople and gifts they create can be found at www.uniquebritishgifts.com.
The Lord Nelson pen is whittled from oak timbers that date back to 1805. The set commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the present captain of the Victory.
The pen is made by Michael Hall, who learnt his woodturning skills from his father.
Speaking about the state of the British craft market, Michael said: "Each year is harder than the previous one to achieve a worthwhile living.
"I have no chance to tour other countries to promote and sell my own craft, but with Peter and Alison's expertise, this may now be possible."
Peter flies the flag for Britain
A BOLTON-born businessman is recycling a piece of history - he is selling pens handcrafted from the timbers of Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.


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The U.S. Virgin Islands, for instance, said that visits to St. Thomas and St. John should be postponed until further notice. Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships went from being floating playgrounds to rescue vessels.
How badly the tourism industry will suffer is still being determined; in certain places the storm's reverberations will likely to be felt for years. On some islands, hotels have closed for repairs until next year and cruise lines are changing itineraries for at least the next few months. Royal Caribbean said that future sailings will not stop at ports in Sint Maarten, St. Thomas or Key West until those islands have recovered. Norwegian said that all Norwegian Escape eastern Caribbean sailings until November will be changed to a western Caribbean itinerary.
The situation is changing day by day, and varies greatly from island to island. For example, Barbuda, where Hurricane Irma made landfall, is devastated, while Puerto Rico is not only open to tourists, it's a hub for relief efforts, and is welcoming hundreds of people to its shores from battered neighboring islands.
Below, a look at how the islands are faring.
Puerto Rico
"Most of our tourist attractions are operational and good to go," said José Izquierdo, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the government agency in charge of tourism. "We were very much prepared and we were able to weather the storm."
San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is open, and so is the Port of San Juan. Puerto Rico experienced widespread power outages and minor damage, but at most hotels (many of which have their own power plants), "it's pretty much business as usual," Mr. Izquierdo said.
The United States territory has been in a recession for more than a decade. In May, with more than $120 billion in debt and pension obligations, it sought a form of bankruptcy relief. Tourism, however, has been something of a bright spot. In the last year, the island has seen record numbers of cruise ship visitors, as well as record hotel occupancy rates.
Mr. Izquierdo said in an interview that he expects tourism to continue to play a key role in Puerto Rico's economic resurgence, but that at the moment the island was focused on helping its less fortunate neighbors. The Puerto Rican government has been assisting the State Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (as well as hotels and cruise lines) to get U.S. citizens stranded on other Caribbean islands onto American soil. Once in Puerto Rico, they have been able to get food and medical assistance, as well as help arranging travel back to the continental United States.
"We're very much thinking of all of our neighbors," Mr. Izquierdo said. "We're in a position to help those in greater need."
Antigua and Barbuda
This two-island nation, which has been struggling since 2009 amid the recession, depends heavily on tourism. Antigua, the Caribbean Tourism Organization said, was spared the worst of Irma. Its V.C. Bird International Airport is open and most hotels (including Carlisle Bay, Cocos Hotel and Keyonna Beach Resort), restaurants and businesses were largely unscathed. Cleanup efforts are underway.
Barbuda, Antigua's little sister 28 miles to the north, on the other hand, is in ruins. Gaston Browne, the prime minister, has said that 95 percent of the island's properties were damaged or destroyed. Cell towers snapped. The Barbuda Codrington Airport is unable to accommodate flights. "It is absolutely heart-wrenching," Prime Minister Browne said on CNN.
Barbuda's hotels were also damaged, yet as there were less than 100 rooms on the island, the overall effect on tourism is minimal, the Caribbean Tourism Organization said.
Barbuda's population is much smaller than Antigua's, though its unspoiled land made it an attractive getaway. The actor Robert De Niro and James Packer, the Australian businessman, were in the process of transforming the island's former K Club Resort into the Paradise Found Nobu Resort when the hurricane struck.
"We are beyond saddened to learn of the devastation in Barbuda caused from Hurricane Irma and look forward to working with the Paradise Found Nobu Resort team, the Barbuda Council, GOAB and the entire Barbuda community to successfully rebuild what nature has taken away from us," Mr. De Niro said in a statement to Deadline.com. He participated in a hurricane relief telethon broadcast on Sept. 12.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Tourism, particularly from cruise ships, is an economic mainstay here. Both St. John and St. Thomas took a beating. Hotels suffered major damage. Sugar Bay Resort and Spa, an all-inclusive hotel on St. Thomas, is planning to remain closed until next year. Windward Passage Hotel, overlooking Charlotte Amalie Harbor on St. Thomas, will be closed for six months. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas and Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort are waiving hotel cancellation and change fees for certain arrival dates. Airlines are offering ticketed travelers area waivers through late October. Indeed, visitors are still being evacuated this week on airlines like Delta that would normally be bringing them in. No word yet on when scheduled service will resume.
St. Croix was luckier. Its Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is open (American Airlines and JetBlue flights have resumed), and its seaports are fully operational. The Buccaneer, one of the longest running family-owned (since 1947) resorts in the Caribbean, is also open. In an indication of just how bad things are on its sister islands, the governor on Sept. 10 encouraged families on St. Thomas and St. John to consider enrolling their children in public schools on St. Croix instead.
According to Central Intelligence Agency data, the economy of the Virgin Islands, while reliant on tourism, is a bit more diverse than other Caribbean islands. Additional sources of income include rum exports, trade and services.
British Virgin Islands
These 60 islands east of Puerto Rico, which include Tortola, are also extremely dependent on tourism and benefit from visitors from the nearby United States Virgin Islands. That's unlikely to happen with St. Thomas and St. John in shambles. And the British Virgin Islands were themselves walloped by the storm. Sharon Flax-Brutus, the director of tourism, said in a statement that there are many homes without roofs, power outages and downed cellphone towers. The government said it's working to restore commercial flights, but as of Monday , timing was unclear.
Luxury tourism is essential for this British dependency. However, some 90 percent of the electricity infrastructure was damaged, along with the main water supply, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Humanitarian aid experts from the United Kingdom are assessing the situation. The chief minister, the Honorable Victor Banks, said the island plans to open for business before the all-important Christmas season.
St. Kitts and Nevis
It appears that tourism won't be greatly affected by the storm. The St. Kitts Tourism Authority said that St. Kitts was essentially unharmed and that its Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, as well as its tourism providers are open for business. In Nevis, the Vance W. Amory International Airport is also open. Hotels, including the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, The Hermitage and the Great House and cottages at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club are in good shape.
St. Barthélemy
A European Union territory and hideaway for the rich and famous, St. Barthelemy took a beating, including its first hotel, Eden Rock, where guests have included Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes and Bono. The resort, owned by David and Jane Matthews (Pippa Middleton's in-laws), was closed for annual maintenance when the storm hit, but the damage was such that its early October re-opening has been postponed until further notice. The scramble is on to rebuild for the winter high season.
St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Most visitors arrive through the Princess Juliana International Airport in tourism-dependent Sint Maarten (on the Dutch side), which suffered severe damage. Here too, the focus is on evacuation flights. Sonesta Hotels said its resorts were damaged, and reservations from now through the end of the year have been canceled. Many hotels, including the Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa, Esmeralda Resort, Belair Beach Hotel, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Riu Palace St. Martin and Summit Resort Hotel, reported significant damage.
Turks and Caicos Islands
Irma flooded roads, ripped off roofs, and took down trees and power lines. Many hotels reported that they were without power and water on this British overseas territory, which, besides tourism, also relies on offshore financial services and fishing, according to the Central Intelligence Agency. Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort and Beach House will be closed for arrivals through Oct. 8. Club Med Turkoise is not taking new guests through Sept. 30. Gansevoort Turks & Caicos is not accepting new guests until Nov. 1. A few hotels are open, including The Palms, Shore Club and Seven Stars Resort and Spa. Providenciales International Airport is also open. The damage to the island is still being assessed.
On Wednesday the State Department issued a travel warning, advising U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Cuba while hurricane recovery efforts are underway. The Department said that large parts of the country, including around Havana, are without power and running water, and that getting around is difficult.
The storm was yet another setback for the Communist nation, where the burgeoning tourism industry has provided much-needed income. North central Cuba, home to a number of resorts, suffered severe damage.
"The storm hit some of our principal tourist destinations but the damage will be repaired before the high season," President Raul Castro wrote in a public message, according to The Associated Press.
Florida Keys
The infrastructure on the island chain is being evaluated this week, and the tourism council has advised visitors to postpone any planned travel to the area in the near future.
Monroe County, the southernmost county in Florida, said in a statement earlier this week that for most of the Keys, there is no fuel, electricity, running water or cell service. General aviation at the Key West International and Florida Keys Marathon International airports are closed.
"The Keys are not open for business," the county said.
Yet in some happy news from Ernest Hemingway's former home in Key West, 54 six-toed cats, many of which are the descendants of the author's cat, Snow White, were all safe and sound.
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Both are celebrated actresses, but Blythe Danner's daughter Gwyneth has ventured beyond Hollywood, fashioning herself as a tastemaker with her lifestyle website Goop. While remaining a movie star, Paltrow has built her brand into a mini-empire, with products ranging from cookbooks to clothing.
Blythe Danner: "I think it's worrisome when fame happens to your child so early. Bruce [Paltrow] and I, having had careers more modest, never had that kind of scrutiny Gwyneth had, and we never had that kind of pressure."


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I asked some of my coworkers about their favorite movies about India, and we put together this short list of our favorites!
I don't know about you, but my life doesn't quite look like the movies produced by Hollywood about America. In the same way, these films can't show you real life for all of India's 1 billion people—but they will give you an eye-opening look into a culture that many of us don't get to experience firsthand! I'm confident that you'll find something here for each member of your family to enjoy.
1. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Rated R
Do you wonder what living in a slum is really like? Slumdog Millionaire provides a clear window into slum life. In the film, an Indian teenager named Jamal, who grew up in the slums, competes on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" You'll be surprised by how he knows the answers to the questions!
2. The Jungle Book (1967) – Rated PG
In this film, a baby named Mowgli is raised by a family of wolves. A wise panther named Bagheera realizes Mowgli, now a young boy, must be returned to his own kind. Aside from the talking (and singing!) animals, The Jungle Book does feature some interesting and true depictions of India including the importance of fire and the danger of wild animals.
3. Gandhi (1982) – Rated PG
This movie recounts the story of Mahatma Gandhi, beginning with when he was thrown off a train in South Africa because he rode in a "whites-only" compartment. It ends with his assassination and funeral in 1948. Gandhi accurately depicts the man's philosophy of nonviolent protest against British rule.
4. Born into Brothels (2004) – Rated R
The sex trade is a generational tragedy in India — and this raw yet inspiring award-winning documentary gives you an eye-opening look behind the curtain of Calcutta's red light districts. You'll follow photographer Zana Briski as she forges unexpected relationships with the children growing up in these communities, and see the world through their eyes. The subject matter is difficult but honest, making this a movie well worth watching.
5. Water (2005) – Rated PG-13
Millions of widows in India are considered cursed by their families and communities, and this film shows you their world — through the eyes of a child bride. It is 1938 and Chuyia is 7 years old and already a widow. As she grows up in the ashram among other outcaste widows, you see the raw contrast of a child's innocent hopefulness and the harsh reality of widowhood in India that still endures today.
6. The Story of India (2007) – Not Rated
The Story of India is a six-part documentary that delves deep into the history of India's people, places, religions, and cultures. If you're looking for a great way to really take an in depth look at India's history, this movie will not disappoint.
7. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) – Rated PG
If you've always wanted to watch a Bollywood movie but didn't know where to start, Lagaan is the ticket! Coming in at just under 4 hours in length, this film is no small investment of time, but every minute is worth the watch! A sweeping epic chock full of humor, romance, history, sports, culture, singing, and dancing, Lagaan has something for every movie enthusiast.
8. Outsourced (2006) – Rated PG-13
In the mood for a quirky, fun film? Experience India through the eyes of Todd Anderson, who recently moved there for his job. This movie shines a light on cultural differences between a Western culture and India, and you learn and laugh alongside Todd as he experiences culture shock. Outsourced will give you a look inside what India is really like.
9. Million Dollar Arm (2014) – Rated PG
If you're looking for a movie that shows cultural differences in a realistic, but positive, way, Million Dollar Arm might be a great choice for you to watch! In this film, a sports agent tries to recruit Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball. It does a nice job of showing how Americans and people from India handle things differently, opening the doors for deeper understanding on both sides.
10. Barfi! (2012) – Not Rated
Our videographer at Mission India raves about Barfi, a film with incredibly beautiful and outstanding cinematography. This movie has some typical Bollywood film elements—especially the pervasive theme of life and love—but it's also charmingly unusual. Most of the story is told through action and location with very little dialogue.
BONUS: Life of Pi (2012) – Rated PG
This stunning adaptation of Yann Martel's book will blow you away with its masterful storytelling and marvelous visuals. Over the course of the 2-hour film, you'll be whisked away on an intense journey with a young Indian man named Pi and a wild Bengal tiger. Life of Pi is a survival film with a surprising undercurrent of connection that will touch your heart.
Have you seen any of these movies? Tell me what you thought of them in a comment below! – Laurel
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-Update- For a good laugh read The Evening Standard's defence of it's election coverage. For a more worrying read, take a look at this interview with Gilligan.
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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-Update- For a good laugh read The Evening Standard's defence of it's election coverage. For a more worrying read, take a look at this interview with Gilligan.
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- Tom said...
Thanks for the link, I've expanded on the subject at Blairwatch now, which may be worth a look, or maybe not. Suffice to say they're talking out of their backsides.
- 30 April 2008 at 19:39
London's quality paper once again raises the standard.
- 1 May 2008 at 00:25
I am sorry guys but the TfL figures and mine pretty much come out the same.
They say they have £382 million net. I say yes when you look at the revenue account but when you then subtract £322 million of capital costs and £18 million (my estimate) for R&D and consultation that leaves about £40 million out of £1.2 billion. There will be some small differences as my figures for the year just ended are estimates - TfL will publish them in June.
See all figures on spreadsheet here:
Some might say that it is not fair to weigh the capital costs in the balance but remember that the ANPR technology is just a temporary solution on the way to tag and beacon and that all the capital is technology and cameras left out in the rain so it is hard to make a case that any of it is going to last very long. Five years maybe but not 20.
On a cash flow basis this scheme has taken £1.2 billion off Londoners in 5 years and produced no net cash to speak of. If this is competence then no thanks! If Joe Blow thought that all but 14p of his £8 Congestion Charge was just going to be spent on the charge itself he would happily strangle Livingstone - which is why he has been at such pains to hide this information.
- 1 May 2008 at 09:05
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For another thorough fisking of Phil Taylor visit:
All I will add to what Blairwatch says is that the whole point of the congestion charge is to reduce the amount of cars coming into the capital which it has. When it was implemented, the Tories claimed it was a stealth tax and now they are complaining that it is not ENOUGH of a stealth tax. The fact that they now do not have the courage to scrap it shows what little real objections or leadership they have on the issue.
- 1 May 2008 at 10:55
Trouble is they don't care. The folk who read them will believe it, and that's the problem.
- 1 May 2008 at 11:00


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Use a built in tool in your C: to repair an Access data base that will not compact and repair. I found this useful after access failed to compact and repair, and failed to copy over to a blank database. It had been corrupt for months without us knowing so we did not have uncorrupted backups
In C:\Windows\SysWOW64 run odbcad32.exe
Under the User DSN tab click the add button.
Select the database file type. I used:
Driver do Microsoft Access (*.mdb)
Add a Datasource name(It can be anything)
Then under Databse: click select.
Then find and select the database that you want to repair
Click ok
After you have selected a database click the repair button.
This will take a minute depending on the database size.
Once this is done you can then open the database and compact and repair like usual.
A simple process that saved me problems with a corrupt database.


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The detective on the left looks a lot like one of the characters from the US version of Life on Mars!ReplyDelete
The figure is based on Detective Chief Inspector Jack Regan from th Sweeney, a 70s cop show. He delivered lines such as "get your knickers on love, you're nicked!". One of our first TV tough guy cops as opposed to the bobby on the beat type usually portrayed to that point. Check him out on YouTube.ReplyDelete
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Sweet, Matt! And thanks, for the tip. I love detective shows and am now looking for Sweeney. You Tube, eh? Winstone? Great! I am on the case, knickers in hand.ReplyDelete


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One of the common "main stream media" myths about why millennials aren't investing is because they are scared. They're scared of losing money in the stock market. They're scared of not know what to do, what tools they should be using, and don't think they can learn the Wall Street jargon. They're scared of shady advisors that might steer them the wrong direction.
However, I would argue that, as a group, fear is not what is holding millennials back from investing. What's really holding millennials and young adults back from investing is competing priorities on a limited budget.
Well, you might say that's nothing new – and you're right. Everyone had to save and invest with competing priorities. But I would argue that millennials and young adults do have some different challenges than past generations.
Understanding Young Adult Money Priorities
When discussing a generation, it can be hard to generalize – just look at the average net worth of millennials by age. But there are some things that many millennials do have in common.
Many young adults have graduated college with student loan levels unheard of in past generations. Also, wage growth has been stagnant over the last decade, and incomes as a whole aren't there to support much beyond first world subsistence living. For most people, it takes a few years after graduation to start earning a "good" salary – maybe 4-5 years. So, now at 27, they might start having some discretionary income beyond bills and debt repayment that they can start to invest with.
But what happens in most peoples' late 20s and early 30s? Life happens – weddings, babies, housing. All of these big expenses start appearing, and it can be even more daunting to save and invest.
Real Life Priorities
I recently got this email from a reader about what's holding her back from starting to invest. You might be a little taken aback by her thought process, but you have to realize that this is real life here.
You can sense that Amber wants to invest, and it's not that she's scared. She says a few things that really stick out to me (and I see emails like this daily):
- I need to pay for groceries and discretionary spending like going out with friends
- Husband is in grad school
- I'm only putting 2% in my company's 401k (which likely isn't the full match amount)
The bottom line is that it's not fear that's holding Amber back – it's finding financial balance to deal with competing money priorities.
But I want to bust this myth today – why you don't need to make much money to invest. Let's take a look at some numbers…
What Does "I Don't Make Much Money" Really Means
It can sound daunting to invest if you don't make much money or are feeling constrained in your budget – but it's very possible, and it's a pretty smart thing to do. I'm going to show you why it doesn't have to be an either/or decision, it can be an AND choice as well.
But first, let's look at what "I don't make much money" really means.
In every circumstance, "I don't make much money" really means you simply have a tight budget. Money is always relative. Not making much money means that your income equals your expenses (or even worse, your expenses are greater than your income).
You feel like you don't make much money if you bring home $2,000 per month, and have expenses of $1,990 per month. But someone who makes $20,000 per month also feels like they don't make much money if their expenses are $19,900 per month. At the same time, there are people who bring home $2,000 per month, and live on $1,500 per month, and feel fine. It's all relative.
So, you're giving yourself the wrong excuse about not being able to invest.
You Have Two Choices
The math around this is straight forward – INCOME – EXPENSES = MONEY LEFT TO SAVE.
If you find yourself feeling like you have a tight budget and can't save, you always have two choices:
There's nothing else. That covers both parts of the equation.
I've shared the story about my friend's mom before, and I'll share it again right now. His mom worked her entire life. She raised her son and did almost everything right. However, she was too timid to invest. Instead, she just saved. She saved a nice sum of money of for 30-40 years – approximately $300,000. But that was not enough to retire on where she lived. Instead, she had to keep working. She had to get to 70 to get the most Social Security possible, and boost her savings. She eventually started investing, but started at 62 when she should have been thinking of retirement. Now, her life suddenly was based on a choice she couldn't control – she HAD to work. She HAD to invest and EARN more. She HAD to wait. Choice gone. That sucks.
If she had invested that same amount of money instead of just saved it, she could have retired at 62. She would have had double or triple the amount she ended up with. Her life would have been in her control. She could have decided when SHE wanted to retire.
Change Your Mindset
Instead of thinking about investing with money that you have left over, it's time to change your mindset about investing. This is how I view that same formula:
Too many people fall into the trap that play money (like going out with friends) is an expense. It's not. It should be done with the money you have left over. Instead, you should view saving money as an expense – something mandatory that you have to do. By making it mandatory, you start preventing excuses from hindering your progress.
Don't Let Excuses Prevent You From Investing
In Amber's case, she had both choices. Amber is a journalist, and can write exceptionally well. I offered two suggestions for her so that she wouldn't be able to keep making excuses.
1. Make more money – she could easily freelance write and make an extra $100 to $200 per month. We've covered how to make more money freelance writing here. I also have a huge list of ways to make extra money as well.
2. Spend less money – she could cut that "eating out with friends" money a bit and save another $100 to $200 per month. There are also tons of other ways to save money and spend less. We have my personal list of ways that I've saved over $500 per month from random activities around my house.
Heck, she could combine them both and have $400 per month more – that's $4,800 per year! That's almost maxing out an IRA!
How much would she have if she did this? Well, if you start at $0, and contribute $400 per month for 30 years, at a 6% return that would bring the total amount in her IRA to $402,000! If the return went up to 8%, it could go up as high as $580,000!
Finally, Amber could always help change the equation. She's already putting 2% into her 401k. Simply boosting that to 5% or more not only automates savings (which makes it a mandatory expense), but it helps her achieve her goals of investing more. Plus, chances are she would barely notice the change in her paycheck with the potential tax savings.
If you're ready to stop making excuses and learn how to invest, why do you check out my free investing video training series?
What other advice do you have to prevent Amber from letting excuses stop her from earning $580,000?


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More than 30 million visitors came to the London in 2015, a new record, according to new figures released today. The number is an increase of 20 percent in just five years.
The figures from the Office for National Statistics, International Passenger Survey, show 18.6 million international visitors arrived in 2015, compared with 17.4 million in 2014, a previous record year. Separate data from the Great Britain Tourism Survey conducted by VisitEngland, the official tourist board, showed that 12.9 million of the country's residents visited the capital city last year, another record. According to London & Partners, the official promotional company for the city, independent forecaster Oxford Economics predicts that the city will reach 35.6 million total visitors by 2020.
International and Great Britain visitors spent £15 billion (US$22 billion) on hotels, restaurants, shopping and attractions, an increase of 35 percent compared with 2010.
Remarking on the numbers, Sadiq Khan, the new mayor of the city, said: "It is fantastic that more people than ever before are opting to visit London, to sample the best of our capital and the best of Britain. London has something for everyone and an appeal that clearly extends across the globe. I've pledged to do all I can to support our vital tourism industry so London continues to be a top choice for travelers."
London & Partners has noted 2016 could surpass 2015, as the U.K. celebrates 400 years since the death of Shakespeare and the Queen's 90th birthday.
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