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I was pulling some data as part of a research project I'm working on and found the article below. It is very interesting on several levels. The article was done by a British research group called The Medical Research Council and British Heart Foundation (MRC/BHF) Heart Protection Study (HPS) and before it comes up, here is their statement of funding relationship:
Role of the funding source[br> [br> The trial was designed, conducted, analyzed, and interpreted by the investigators, independently of all funding sources. The writing committee had full access to the study data and had final responsibility for the decision to submit for publication.
The purpose of this study was to reach out to over 20,000 participants in previous trials concerning the use of Simvastatin. They gathered data on their health and cholesterol levels for the past 11 years.
The basis of the findings is interesting. They again prove that for each 1 mmol decrease in LDL cholesterol there is up to a 27% reduction in a major cardiac event or death, which is a pretty major event itself.
Similar patterns were seen for each component of major vascular events (figure 1). For major coronary events, a 27% (SE 4) reduction was noted during the in-trial period (p<0·0001). During the post-trial period, the incidence rates were similar in both treatment groups (RR 0·96 [95% CI 0·88-1·04>; p=0·31), although a further reduction was recorded in first non-fatal myocardial infarction (413 [4·8%> vs 465 [5·7%>; p=0·01). For strokes, a 24% (SE 5) reduction was seen during the in-trial period (p<0·0001), reflecting a 29% (SE 6) reduction in definite ischemic stroke and no difference in hemorrhagic stroke (51 [0·5%> vs 56 [0·5%>; p=0·59). During the post-trial period, the incidence rates were similar in both treatment groups (0·98 [0·86-1·12>; p=0·77), with no adverse effect on hemorrhagic stroke (38 [0·4%> vs 51 [0·6%>; p=0·13). For revascularization procedures, a significant 24% (SE 4) reduction was seen during the in-trial period (p<0·0001). During the post-trial period, the incidence rates were similar in both treatment groups (0·93 [0·84-1·04>; p=0·20).
Also, they found that the effect of using Simvastatin continues for 5 years after use as well. The long term results of the use of Simvastatin remained unchanged during the 6 year follow up period which is reassuring as no increase in adverse effects were noted. The bottom line of their findings is stated below;
Prolonged follow-up in the Heart Protection Study now shows that reduction of about a quarter in vascular mortality and morbidity-produced by an average 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL cholesterol with 5 years of statin therapy-persisted largely unchanged during the subsequent 6 years, despite similar LDL cholesterol
Concentrations and statin use in both treatment groups. Reassuringly, no adverse effects on particular causes of non-vascular mortality or major morbidity (including site-specific cancers) were seen to emerge during prolonged follow-up. These findings support prompt initiation and long-term continuation of statin treatment in people at increased risk of vascular events.
This is a very interesting article. I know some is a bit detailed but we can discuss any unclear issues.
The trial was designed, conducted, analyzed, and interpreted by the investigators, independently of all funding sources. The writing committee had full access to the study data and had final responsibility for the decision to submit for publication.
In fact, the HPS was a large randomized controlled trial run by a clinical trial unit which is a administrative equivalent to our DSMBs and are controlled by the UK. The trial itself was funded by the Medical Research Council and the British Heart Foundation which is an independent research organization. The BHF is mainly funded by legacies and wills. accounting for 44% of their income, the other 56% is made up of other voluntary income (32%), profit from the retail division (19%) and investment income (5%). In fact, a clinical trial unit is not an entity, it is a managing board appointed by the British government. There is a very clear chain of authenticity and accuracy with the Brits, you just have to know how it works.
Bottom line, the HPS was funded by an independent research organization along with the funding branch of the UK and managed by the British Government.
So let's consider if we can trust these numbers. First, you would have to believe that Oxford University would risk their CTU status. Any violation of the public trust would ruin this great institution and result in their being excluded from participating in any further studies in Great Britain. I am convinced they would never risk it as the government there is very, very intrusive to studies and it is the role of the CTU to be accountable for the accuracy of the data. It's just not going to happen.
Also, if you believe that most trial results are tainted because they were funded by a drug company, how do you reconcile the fact a trial was funded by an independent research alliance? Are the slanted to not falsifying results?
The reality is that HPS was done correctly under the administration of a well honored educational institution and the scrutiny of the government of Great Britain. If one is a realist, it is necessary to trust but verify and HPS has certainly met that criteria.
This conflict of interest is why I believe the study results paint such a wonderful picture with no negatives. Its not realistic and red flags pop up everywhere.
Conflicts of interest are not going away. This is the world we live in. Money buys loyalty. Nobody bites the hand that feds them.
There should be no wonder why they issued such glowing results.
In my profession, when you can't prove one outcome try to prove the opposite outcome. In other words if we can't prove that a trial has been biased by funding, can we prove that one has not? The answer is yes.
HPS2-THRIVE was a study done by the CTSU at Oxford which was funded by Merck to test a new cholesterol drug called Tredaptive. According to Merck based on the data gathered by the CTSU at Oxford while conducting HPS2-THRIVE, Tredaptive did not achieve the results desired and the drug has now been pulled. What we have here is some one biting the hand that feeds them.The CTSU at Oxford reported true and honest results and the drug company Merck reacted as it should and pulled the drug. This is open and undeniable evidence that this trial was not influenced by outside financial interests.
So as a man of logic I ask myself, "self, is it logical that the CTSU at Oxford would be influenced by an outside financial interest"? The answer to me is no, they have proved their integrity. However, there will always be some that do not look at the logic but look for the illogical.
You certainly are entitled to your opinion.
I believe differently. I believe money talks. I believe people can be bought, and bias from conflicts of interest do exist.
You may find this "Illogical" however the Office of Research Integrity discusses this issue in detail.
Great, show me where the ORI identifies a proven case of bias, just like I have shown the opposite. Please don't give me any that are speculation or theory, just actual drug trials that were managed by a DSMB where the data was intentionally dishonest and resulted in a drug being pulled from the market. Then we can dig into the details.
I have proven that the CTSU of Oxford University has acted properly and honestly even when funding is in question so show me a specific trial that allowed a flawed drug to get on the market. Keep in mind that any you site will just prove the system works.
I am VERY familiar with the ORI and their responsibilities and outcomes. I am responsible to them for any of my work that ends up in a published paper.
What I believe is that the vast majority, probably better than 99%, of trials are conducted without bias. I believe a system of checks and balances is in place. I believe that there are necessary rules and regulations in place that are under the immense scrutiny of the governing bodies who act in the public's best interest. So I'm a numbers, facts, reality, logic and experience kind of guy.
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Update: UCF Student Appeared Socially Isolated While Planning Attack, Roommate Says
March 20, 2013 | WMFE - The University of Central Florida student who appears to have planned a campus massacre before committing suicide never talked to family or friends on the phone. That's according to one of his roommates.
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Chris Folk lived with James Seevakumaran for a semester and a half. The 22-year-old junior says Seevakumaran never had company in his dorm room and often didn't respond when he tried to talk to him.
"I can take the hint if he doesn't want to talk to anyone. I just figured he was a student who wanted to do his time in school and move on."
Folk was out of town when Seevakumaran pulled a dorm fire alarm and then shot himself in the head. Authorities found that Seevakumaran had a rifle, hand-gun, explosives, 1,000 rounds of ammunition and more equipment waiting for him in a campus mailroom.
Folk says he and his roommates have no idea why Seevakumaran might have planned a massacre. He says they never saw any sign of the weapons or ammunition.

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Ferocious and frantic, Schumann's G minor Sonata Op 22 is a real showpiece . . . it was thrillingly all of a piece, a sustained burst of pianistic energy that would have been the natural climax of most recitals . . . Uchida at her imaginative, poetic best."
The Guardian (London), 7 March 2013 (concert review)
Mitsuko Uchida – Biography
Mitsuko Uchida is a performer who brings deep insight into the music she plays through her own search for truth and beauty. She is renowned for her interpretations of Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven, both in the concert hall and on recordings, but she has also illuminated the music of Berg, Schoenberg, Webern and Boulez for a new generation of listeners.
Mitsuko Uchida was born in Atami, near Tokyo and moved to Vienna when she was twelve years old. She studied with Richard Hauser at the Vienna Academy of Music, and later with Wilhelm Kempff and Stefan Askenase. She gave her first Viennese recital at the Vienna Musikverein at the age of only 14. In 1969 she won first prize at the Beethoven Competition in Vienna, in 1970 the second prize at the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition, and in 1975 the second prize at the Leeds Piano Competition.
Mitsuko Uchida performs throughout the world with many different artistic partners. Highlights of 2011 included a two-week residency with the Chicago Symphony (playing the Schumann concerto under Riccardo Muti and directing Mozart from the keyboard), a European tour with Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the conclusion of a Beethoven Piano Concerto cycle with Sir Colin Davis and the London Symphony, and numerous solo (in Schubert's last three sonatas) and chamber (with such partners as Ian Bostridge and the Hagen Quartet) appearances throughout Europe, in Japan and the USA.
2012 featured further Mozart concertos in Chicago and Cleveland, the Schoenberg concerto with the Vienna Philharmonic (Boulez) and the Philharmonia (Salonen), and the late Schubert sonatas in Luxembourg, Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Chicago, New York and London. This year's chamber collaborations include Magdalena Kožená (Wigmore Hall, Prague Spring Festival and Perugia) and the Quatuor Ébčne (the Franck Piano Quintet in Heidelberg and at the Salzburg Mozart Week). 2013 includes Beethoven's Fourth Concerto with Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Orchestra at the BBC Proms and the Edinburgh and Lucerne festivals; more Mozart with the Cleveland and Chicago Symphony orchestras as well as with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in Spain and Portugal; Beethoven Concertos 2 and 3 with the Cleveland Orchestra under Leon Fleisher; Mozart and Messiaen's Oiseaux exotiques with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Andris Nelsons); Schoenberg/Schumann recitals throughout Europe, the USA and Japan; recitals with soprano Dorothea Röschmann and chamber music "with friends" at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall and with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Mitsuko Uchida records exclusively for Decca. Her recording of the Schoenberg Piano Concerto with Pierre Boulez and The Cleveland Orchestra won four awards, including the Gramophone Award for "Best Concerto", while her recording of Beethoven's Sonatas opp. 101 and 106 won two BBC Music Magazine Awards 2008 in the categories "Disc of the Year" and "Instrumentalist of the Year". For her album with Mozart's Piano Concertos nos. 23 and 24 she was awarded a GrammyŇ for "Best Instrumental Soloist Performance with Orchestra". Her discography includes the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas and Piano Concertos, the complete Schubert Piano Sonatas, the five Beethoven Piano Concertos with Kurt Sanderling, and the last five Beethoven Piano Sonatas. In 2008 she released Berg's Chamber Concerto with the Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez and Christian Tetzlaff and in 2010 she marked Schumann's bicentenary with her first recording of the Davidsbündlertänze and the Fantasy in C major. In 2009, she released Mozart's Piano Concertos nos. 23 and 24 with The Cleveland Orchestra, which she conducted from the piano, continuing that series in 2011 with Concertos nos. 20 and 27 and in 2012 with Concertos nos. 9 and 21. Her latest Decca release, to be issued in September 2013, is a Schumann recital comprising the Piano Sonata no. 2 in G minor op. 22, Waldszenen op. 82 and the late Gesänge der Frühe op. 133.
Mitsuko Uchida has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to aiding the development of young musicians and is a trustee of the Borletti-Buitoni Trust. She is also co-director, with Richard Goode, of the Marlboro Music Festival. In June 2009 she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and in May 2012 she was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Gold Medal.


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"Flaws but not Fatal Ones"
This is a good series. That said, I have a complaint. It is how the back story breaks the forward rhythm of the story. Most readers who buy into a series know what has happened in the previous books. This is the fourth book in the series and having to re-read everything that happened in the first three becomes boring.
This story, like the last one mixes in three or four romances between several people while exploring a very interesting mystery. I like this about this series because it really lets you get to know all the characters in the books. It is energetic on the part of the author and except for the issue about back story I mentioned, it is well done.
"Even Simon Prebble can't save this"
I am really disappointed with this offering. This guy should not and cannot write romance, and his effort to write romance into fantasy made this just plain dumb. Don't waste your credits.
The preview of this book is VERY misleading. This is some kind of a religious preach poorly disguised as a romance. DON"T waste your credits.
"Missing all the components of a good read"
This is likely the worst example of historical romance I have ever suffered through, and I couldn't suffer it all the way. After 3 different attempts I left it with 5 hours and 11 minutes to go. If there is a story somewhere there, I would think it should have started somewhere in the first 4 hours, not the last 5. Angela Dawe is a good narrator. I hope she was well paid for having to suffer through reading this.
"What a team!"
The mind that has created this series of stories is almost impossible to imagine. Mr. Aaronovitch uses his well developed skill to spread out a story that contains elements of mystery, humor, fantasy and magic. And he captures the reader in his trap and holds you to the very end.
Add the talent of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and you have book/movie because the audio is so good it builds mind pictures.
This is a keeper.
"Pathetic heroin makes it less than a great book"
I like Garwood's work. She writes technically correct books that usually are really entertaining. That said, The Prize does not sit high on my list.
I found Nicolas to be insecure and demanding to a point of being pathetic. She just wasn't a strong mate for Royce and made him look shabby.
I would not recommend this as one of Garwood"s books that need to be in your library. There are plenty of her other books that deserve that position.
"I am so hooked"
In the first book of this series - Cloud Roads - Ms Wells built the solid foundation for the realistic world of the Raksura. Anyone who reads fantasy looks for that kind of foundation because an unrealistic fantasy world just doesn't work.
With The Serpent Sea Ms Wells has continued to tell this story within this world and with her original characters while strengthening the story by adding more and more solid characters and developing the challenges they face.
Her descriptions are strong and well written and never over the top.
Again, my personal opinion is that Mr. Kipiniak's narration falls short, but is not enough to steal the brightness of this story.
The true test for me of the quality of a series is of course whether I want to continue, and the final book of this series is already one I am enjoying as well as the first two.
"Outstanding story"
While the narrator fell a little short, his narration did not detract enough to run the five star rating of this book. Ms. Wells follows the first rule of fantasy and creates a believable world with realistic heroes and enemies.
The book drags you into the world and makes you want to stay. An outstanding first book for a series.
"Don't waste your credit"
Poor attempt to tell a backward history. It is poorly written and poorly narrated, and fails to incite any interest.
"Don't Lose this book in your library"
Definitely do not make the mistake I did and lose track of this book in your library. It is a fine piece of modern literature. Now if you are not a Brit, you may not relate entirely to the story and its humor, but you can be forgiven that weakness and still find it a very entertaining time spent.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smythe is a talented young British actor who has brought his skill to narrating Aaronovitch's books in a big way.
So take an extremely well written piece of fiction and put it in the hands of an extremely talented artist, and you have a guaranteed 10 hours of entertainment.
Buy it and love it and expect it to addict you to the pair and be happy there are half a dozen books by the same pair.
"Only one Regret"
My only regret upon finishing this book is that it is the end of one of the most outstanding series I have read or listened to. I have read reviews of people who said it is not as good as Outlander. I disagree. I have listened to all the Outlander books and loved them, and I've listened to all of this series and in my opinion this series was the better of the two.
This series expanded the family and built a cast of characters more realistic and enjoyable than those in the Outlander series.
Ms Reading's narration throughout the series was outstanding, and having such a good narrator for every book made the journey smooth, while the change of narrators in the Outlander series was often jarring.
The bottom line is that Ms Donati has written a wonderful series that takes the reader on a 34 year journey through some of the most deadly years of the American frontier with a family who stands strong together throughout the journey, and Ms Reading's dramatic narration with almost perfect accents of all the varied characters brings it to life for the listener.
The entire six books of this series is an investment well worth the credits.
I will be listening to it again very soon.
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Detroit Pistons Draft Dreams: Brandon Knight
When I profiled Kemba Walker, I mentioned the main reason I fell in love with Walker's game was his ability to hit big shots. Well, Brandon Knight just got done showing he has that knack as well.
Measurables: 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, freshman G from Kentucky
Key stats: 17.2 points, 4.2 assists per game while shooting 43 percent from the field and 38 percent from three
Projected: Lottery
How would he help the Pistons?
After an up and down regular season, Knight, should he choose to enter the draft, seems to have helped his draft stock as much as anyone. He was always considered a first round talent, but the way he's asserted himself on Kentucky's run to the Final Four has him looking like a legit lead guard/playmaker. He's probably not as advanced as former John Calipari products Derrick Rose and John Wall, but even if Knight could have an Eric Bledsoe-like impact as a rookie, the team that drafted him would be very happy.
The Pistons' need for a playmaker is an obvious one. There isn't a guy on the roster who can consistently create his own shot under any circumstance when things break down. Knight potentially has that ability, and the best part is most mocks have him available in the 7-10 range where Detroit is most likely to be drafting. Knight is quick off the dribble, he's big (and will get bigger as he fills out) and he might be a better perimeter shooter already than Rose/Wall were at his age.
How wouldn't he help the Pistons?
Knight's measurables are fantastic. He's in the mold of the new wave NBA PG both in size and athleticism, although he's not the explosive athlete that Rose or Wall or Russell Westbrook are. He's a shoot-first PG, but what his season didn't provide a clear answer to is if he's a shoot-first PG like Rose or Wall, who still sets up good opportunities for others even if he's the primary scoring option, or is he more Tyreke Evans, a phenomenal talent with scoring ability who doesn't have the court vision or awareness of the others. Knight has also had problems with turnovers this season at Kentucky.
What are others saying?
Knight is obviously a great talent who has the chance to succeed as either a point guard or combo guard depending on his development, but he'll need to develop a much more mature approach to the game to reach his full potential. Putting more focus on his shot selection, creating for others, and his defensive effort are all critical things he needs to address, and he still has plenty of time to do so. His potential as a starting point guard obviously greatly trumps his potential as a combo guard coming off the bench, so getting back to showing more of a pass-first mentality would likely help his draft stock considerably.
But Knight got better — a lot better — as the season progressed, much like two other former Calipari guards, Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans. Knight is more comfortable running the offense (especially since Calipari has him using more ball screens) and has been Kentucky's steadiest player this season.
Very creative passer … Quick decision maker … A fierce competitor, really steps his level of play up in big situations … High motor guy. Plays with a high level of intensity and passion … Strong work ethic, constantly looking to improve both his body and game … His body has seen an impressive transformation from his sophomore to senior year of high school … Has an excellent jumpshot with range out to 3 point … Good shooter off the dribble … An excellent defender who uses his length and quickness to stay in front of his man … Drew 2 changes per game as a senior in high school … Very smart, engaging young man with a bright future
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Mar 28, 2011 • 11:38 am
by Matt
The Pistons need to take a PG with their first round selection IMO, especially if Brandon Knight and Kemba Walker declare. Every team on the rise in the NBA has a young, PG who can take over a game. Nobody in College Basketball can take over a game like Kemba, and Knight has shown the ability to do the same. I know everyone wants a big, but the only big with enough talent to make a difference right now Derrick Williams will be long gone by the 7th pick. People hate on Kemba saying he is the next BG, but there is no sure fire star in the draft. Take a chance on someone who potentially can be a franchise changer. Nobody though Rondo, Westbrook or Evans would be franchise changers either.
Mar 28, 2011 • 12:51 pm
by BIG MARV
so it almost sound like a steal for the pistons if this guy falls to the 7-10 range but like most guys are saying alot of teams already have young good PG. WE DONT so like matt said get that pg first and you can pick up a good young player via free-agency or mabey find one in the 2nd rd of the draft.
Mar 28, 2011 • 1:29 pm
by neutes
a lot of teams do have good young PG's, except most of the ones drafting in front of us. and this draft is looking iffier by the day. sullinger returning leaves a big void. who knows what the others are going to choose to do.
Mar 28, 2011 • 1:45 pm
by Fennis
Thanks for the draft summaries. I'm enjoying them.
The Pistons need a star. They're not in a position to plug holes for need. The team is going nowhere until they land a guy who can command both a double team and biased calls from the refs. That said, I really like Knight. He's quick, great size, great competitor. He reminds me a bit of D Wade, who was also overlooked coming out of college.
I could see him starting at point, and being very effective. That would give the Pistons of starting Stuck at the two, playing Knight at the 2, or bringing Stuckey off of the bench as a Gnobli type. (I'd be much more comfortable with Stuckey in that role than Hamilton or BG, both of whom I'd like to trade.)
Looking at the draftexpress.com big board I'll actually be surprised if Knight is there at 7,8,9. Even if he grades out a bit lower than some of the big guys, he has a much higher ceiling than all of the guys above him save Perry Jones, and maybe Williams and Irving. I actually think Knight is a better pro-prospect than Irving who plays *way* too low to the ground for a guy his size.
Mar 28, 2011 • 3:42 pm
by Matt
Thanks for replying to my post Justin. I agree about the Sullinger comment, he will at the very least enter his name to the advisor committee much in the way Darius Morris did. All be it Sullinger would have a legitimate reason to do so.
Mar 28, 2011 • 4:56 pm
by Tiko
YES!!! I was going to ask when you will make a Draft Dream section for Brandon Knight. I honestly think Knight has the tools to be the best pg in this draft. I hope we have a chance to draft him.
Mar 28, 2011 • 5:15 pm
by Scott86Free
I think Knight's future as an all star caliber player or just a great play maker on a championship team depends on what type of coach or veteran play maker presents he has around him. Kinda like how Rondo and Wall had Sam Cassell or CP3 had Coach Byron Scott. Also agree with Patrick and to add more to that if he looks good against Kemba Walker and he gets his team to a national title he is possible a top 5 pick but wouldn't be surprised to see him taken at 6,7,8 or 9 because there is probably going 1 or 2 teams that are going to make dumb picks (I am looking at you minnesota).
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Homescent Collection - Black Plum
- Overview
Fill your space with a mélange of fragrances and the flicker of soft candlelight. Damask plum, amber and nutmeg meet a medley of sweet vanilla, mandarin zest and persimmon. You'll find real cinnamon sticks, twigs and leaves in our candles, and our glass diffuser bottles are accented with prints of black plums.
- Short Botanical Pillar: 4" diameter, 4.5" high
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- Candle pot is made of pressed glass filled with scented paraffin wax.
- Diffuser consists 5.8 ounces of scented oil in a glass bottle with a decal sticker of fruit; comes with eight diffuser sticks.
- Black Plum fragrance notes: Damask plum, amber, nutmeg, vanilla, mandarin zest, persimmon, cinnamon leaf, tart cassis, star jasmine.
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The ipad carrier was better than expected. The leather was so beautifully worked and the feel of it was devine. The ipad fits perfectly inside the pocket. Thanks for such a wonderful product.
This is so beautifully made. Incredible leather and it came in a very sturdy box. Not to mention that it was also a great price. It was a pleasure to open. I would definitely buy again from leatherology and would definitely recommend to my friends.
I was pleasantly surprised by the perfection of the case and the job done with the monogram I ordered. It looks very stylish and professional. I found this website browsing the Internet for leather iPad cases and will definitely be ordering more of your products. Best quality for a fair price and shipping was on time. Thank you.
A beautiful presentation and a soft luxurious product. I bought this as I gift and I can't wait for them to get it.
I received my Ipad carrier and I am very pleased with the workmanship and quality of the leather. It was more than I expected.
The leather is wonderful. Very high quality product. The packaging is very impressive. I won't hesistate to send a leatherolgy product as gift. I was so happy with the iPad carrier I got, that I just went back and bought a wallet.
I am very impressed with this case. A very high quality product with a very reasonable price. It comes beautifully packaged with a soft, protective, cloth sack inside a sturdy gift box. very classy. I would not hesitate to deal with Leatherology again.
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About Footasylum
Born in late 2005, and now trading with 29 high street stores, Footasylum is one of today's new and exciting retailers. The Footasylum team have a passion for fashion, and a shared ethos that the products we sell are about a lifestyle choice, and not just functionality. With this in mind, we aim to move beyond the traditional experience of the high street, to offer a more quirky and unique retail experience.
Footasylum stocks a variety of well known young fashion and sports brands including:
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