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The countdown has begun to the end of the NFL lockout, with the expectation that league owners will ratify a new agreement when they meet next Thursday in Atlanta.
OK, that we know ... or think we know. What we don't know is what happens next, and I have a few suggestions on how the next few weeks should unfold:
Cancel the Hall of Fame game
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I said it once and I'll say it again: Move on. I know, Chicago offensive coordinator Mike Martz said he could be ready in a day. Great. He doesn't have to play. The NFL should be concerned about the possibility of injuries after an offseason of no OTAs, no mini-camps, no quarterback camps, no nothing. I don't care if these guys are in camp a week; that's not long enough to get them in football shape and familiar with playbooks. Remember, St. Louis has a new offensive coordinator, and it will take time to absorb Josh McDaniels' offense. More than that, this just doesn't make sense. Coaches don't like five preseason games, anyway, treating the extra contest as a scrimmage -- which is why the caliber of play isn't really a concern here. It never was very good. But the NFL should be concerned about the increased possibility of injuries, particularly since it was the NFL that kept players locked out in the offseason. Under normal circumstances, Bears coach Lovie Smith said, the league gives clubs 15 days of workouts prior to the Hall of Fame game. So now, just because there was a lockout, you want to fast-track a meaningless game? Forget it. Look, the NFL just made peace with 1,900 players who couldn't wait to return to their jobs. So show them you care about them. Call off the game.
Open all camps Aug. 1
The Bears were scheduled to open training camp July 22; the Rams were scheduled for a day later. Obviously, that doesn't appear likely to fly, and not because owners and players first must sign off on a new CBA. That should happen soon. Nope, it's because of what follows. There are all sorts of player transactions that need to take place, and soon. Free-agent signings. Rookie signings. Trades. Contract extensions. Contract reductions. Releases. I think you get the idea. Some coaches will want to start immediately, figuring that an extra day somehow gives them a head-start on the competition, and some players will want to join them. In fact, Detroit linebacker Zack Follett said the Lions could be in camp by June 25. Please. This isn't a race. Let's make this uniform and fair. The league should mandate that all teams start the same day, thereby giving nobody an advantage. Plus, that would allow everyone a chance to start assembling rosters first, and good luck. What once was done in six months now must be done in six weeks.
Open the window to exclusive negotiations
Normally, the new fiscal year starts at the beginning of March, when player contracts expire, but the lockout put everything and everyone on hold. So put them on hold a few more days. It's not going to break anyone's bank, and it would provide order to what is expected to be a tidal wave of player transactions. Look, the month of August will be frenetic, especially for a league office that must process contracts, so let's try to make things as smooth as possible. How? By allowing teams a small window to shore up their existing rosters (through re-signings, re-negotiations, releases and contract extensions or reductions) before opening the door to unrestricted free agents and trades. I don't care what the timeframe is. I've heard anywhere from three-to-five days, and that sounds fair. Under normal circumstances, teams would have until March, or the end of the fiscal year to manage their existing rosters. So push back the start of the new calendar three-to-five days, allow clubs exclusive negotiations with contracts pertaining to their current rosters, then open the floodgates.
Explain the facts of life to James Harrison
|James Harrison's mouth has damaged the Steelers locker room. Soon he will have to fix the problem. (US Presswire)
But there's another issue here, and it's the division of the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room. Whatever happened to one-for-all and all-for-one? If I'm coach Mike Tomlin, I can't wait to get my hands on James Harrison -- preferably around his neck. First of all, I'd have him apologize -- face to face -- to Roethlisberger and Mendenhall. Then I have him stand in front of the team and deliver a mea culpa. That way he can't hide behind a prepared statement or some PR flak's words. Every action is supposed to have a reaction, right? Well, this one did, and I don't give a rip what Roethlisberger or Mendenhall said or are supposed to have said about forgiving. Harrison ripped an enormous hole in the emotional fabric that ties the Steelers together. A team is supposed to be composed of people who trust each other. But that trust was just abrogated by a thoughtless individual who has a lot of explaining to do. Oh, and before I forget: Harrison could do a better job apologizing for his homophobic slur, too. Yeah, so he said he was sorry. Look how he put it: "I apologize to all who were offended by the remark." Swell. That puts the onus on his listeners. In other words, if you didn't like it, it's your problem, and he's sorry. Otherwise, it's OK. Uh, no, actually, it's not. Make James Harrison the early frontrunner for Offensive Player of the Year.
Have Goodell visit training camps
I don't care if players like him. The lockout isn't a popularity contest. It's about business, period, and Goodell represents businessmen trying to get the best deal for themselves, just as the NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith represents players trying to get the best deal for their side. Don't like it? Tough. Labor deals can and do get nasty. So some players don't like Goodell. Big deal. I'm more interested that they know where he's coming from, and, no, I don't mean New York. He runs the league that employs them, remember? So it's imperative a dialogue exists between the two. That's why I suggest Goodell stop by camps next month to meet players and make himself available for their questions. Call it a goodwill tour if you want. We could all use goodwill in the wake of the lockout. Harrison portrayed Goodell as "a crook" and "a devil." San Diego's Kevin Burnett called him "a blatant liar." Baltimore's Derrick Mason characterized him as "a joke." So one-up your accusers, Roger, and visit training camps to demonstrate why you're none of that. Sitting down with your employees -- and, like it or not, that's what NFL players are -- is always a good idea, especially in the wake of a lockout.
Once and for all, pull the plug on talk of an 18-game schedule
Shortly before players walked out of negotiations and de-certified on March 11, the NFL made an offer that included no mention of an 18-game schedule unless players first signed off on the idea. Hallelujah. That's the first rationale idea I've heard about future scheduling. Eighteen games make sense if you want to jack up revenue, and who's not for that, right? I'll tell you who: Anyone who cares about the safety of players. It's incomprehensible that a league that reiterates its concern for player safety would contemplate two more regular-season games -- explaining that the move is in keeping with the current 20-game package. Sure, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to the World Series. Two preseason games do not equate to two regular-season games -- unless, of course, you're trying to legitimize the move. I think we all agree that four preseason games are too much. But so are 18 regular-season contests. In fact 16 games are too many, and if you don't agree, stop by the training room of your favorite team in early January. Increase the number of regular-season games, you increase the number of serious injuries. So do us all a favor and put a sock in this idea ... now and forever.


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Barnes County States Attorney Lee Grossman is trying to come up with a solution to an overcrowded Barnes County jail.
Thursday he said, "the jail houses 30 to 32, and many of the inmates can't make bail. Less than 10 are serving sentences, and the rest are are (awaiting) court hearings because they can't meet bail, and a couple are awaiting extradition to other states."
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Heather's Story
How did the SWC Biotechnology Program help you?
I first heard about the Biotechnology Program by seeing an advertisement in the Southwestern Catalog and decided to take the classes while I waited to get into San Diego State University.
One of my major personal challenges has been getting close to people. I have had a hard time maintaining friendships because growing up many of my very close friends have died of cancer related illnesses. This caused me to become much more reclusive than many people and I think that the Biotechnology program challenged me to come out of my shell and become more accessible to people.
Some of my personal successes though this program have been working as the BESTI project clerk while I was in the program and all of the experiences that has taught me. From working with hundreds of students in the public schools to experimental preparation to scheduling teaching assistants there was never a dull moment. Though the administrative skills that I gained though that process I developed a Biotechnology curriculum and taught it during our College for Kids program which is an outreach program for high-achieving 4th-9th grade students. I also believe wholeheartedly that I would not have the job that I have today without the skills that I gained during the program.
I honestly cannot come up with an area in which the biotechnology did not help me in someway. I became a better, more organized student, I learned how to work smarter and not harder while still not sacrificing the quality of my work, I learned how to access information in a variety of ways, I learned how to think laterally and not take knowledge or information for granted.
SWC Biotechnology highlight?
During my time in the Biotechnology Program I was able to learn a great deal of new skills in a welcoming and supportive though challenging environment. I was able to work both independently and cooperatively in a laboratory. The Biotechnology Program was a fantastic experience in which the instructors perfectly juggle their roles as parents, facilitators, teachers, mentors and more. Your fellow students over time transform into colleagues. As well, my eyes and mind became more aware of both sides of the ethical coin which has been flipped in this brave new world where genetic information is literally becoming decoded constantly.
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My favorite moment (and there were many happy moments) was probably when I received my final grade for the Lab Skills II class and Dr. Bakhiet had written in red Sharpie on a little goldenrod sheet of paper that she slipped in my laboratory notebook that it was the best notebook she had ever seen. I still have that note and it is one of the things that I am most proud of during the program.
Oscar's Story
How did the SWC Biotechnology Program help you?
By attending Southwestern College, I have significantly increased my scientific knowledge and as a result I was promoted from Associate Scientist to Senior Associate Scientist
SWC Biotechnology highlight?
The professor's exceptional dedication.
Most memorable SWC Biotechnology moment?
Receiving a recognition award from Dr. Nouna Bakhiet.
Matt's Story
How did the SWC Biotechnology Program help you?
I learned of the Biotechnology program from Dr. Nouna Bakhiet and am a member of the first class. Completing the Biotechnology Certificate and obtaining a summer internship prior to transferring to SDSU were among my goals. I was the first student to complete the requirements for certification. Dr. Bakhiet was instrumental in helping obtain my first internship with the Philips Lab at the Vaccine Research Institute of San Diego. There, I had the opportunity to hone the skills that I learned at SWC as well as expand my repertoire.
The summer before I transferred to SDSU I was awarded another internship with the Department of Energy in the Community College Research Institute by Dr. Yun You, a mouse geneticist. It was there that I found my greatest challenge. My first project was to find restriction length polymorphisms among D15mit markers on chromosome 15 between two strains of inbred mice. The project entailed performing polymerase chain reactions (PCR) on gDNA isolated from each strain of mouse. I was given a PCR protocol to follow and began working on the project. After several weeks of no success, I was ready to abandon the internship. I gave it one last shot and asked Dr. You for the protocol that came with the primers for the PCR. The supplier's protocol had been optimized by a former tech, as is common practice, to the procedure that I was following. I ran the reactions as the supplied with primer and there was noticeable improvement in the results. I had to tweak the procedure to optimize the reactions. I learned how frustrating science can be and that sometimes you have to follow your gut, even when your superiors are in doubt.
I left my internships and the Biotechnology Program with the confidence that I could contribute to any scientific investigation. The Biotechnology Program also helped me form the network and develop the skills and experience to obtain my current position.


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Face the Wrath of War
I've been taking a keen interest in Darksiders since I first heard murmers of a game featuring one of the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. Revelations is probably the only part of the Bible I find remotely interesting and this fresh take on that material is always welcome (Some might say I have a love of Apocalyptic Games, but hey...)
Darksiders is a Third Person Action Adventure game. It borrows alot from many different games, it has the overall structure of Assassins Creed, since you have all your powers at the start then lose them and seek to regain them, apparently the combat is remenicent of God of War, it has Zelda like Adventure/Puzzle qualities....and finally, it borrows from a Valve game that promises desert at the end...
You play War, one of the Horseman....and well seems you went off a bit half-cocked and came to early to the Apocalypse Party, and thus the Charred Council who maintain balance between the Three Kingdoms (Man, Heaven and Hell) blame it all on you and take you out of action for a century. They summon you and charge you with finding out what the hell went on...but not without a leash, in the form of a Watcher (voiced by the Joker.) So off you set on your quests.
The graphics here are really influenced byt the Comic origins of one of its creators, Joe Madureia, in that the characters are not realistic but have that coimc feel to them of oversized swords and armour etc. Also, the colour in this is amazing...it is bright, vibrant and varied for a game that takes place during the Apocalypse and its aftermath. It really suits the character and feel of the game, once again showing its Comic origins. The game engine is fantastic, I only experienced minor slow-down in one or two places...and never really noticed any tearing as alot of people have complained about, perhaps because I was too busy focused on the flurry of combat on the screen.
The sound of Darksiders is really solid as well, the voice of War is suitably deep, vengeful and filled with malice; The Watcher is suitably scheming, kniving and shady....Mark Hamil does great evil characters (Sometimes he does slip into the Joker a bit...but its not as bad as some have said.) The combat sounds are chunky and force behind them, and the music is that Epic Chant/End of Days type as well that suits the setting to a tee.
Gameplay, this is where I feel Darksiders shines the most. They did a really dangerous thing by taking so many different elements from other games and putting them all together...but they also pulled off the rarest of achievements: The made it all work, and fit together seemlessly. The combat is fun and it flows, the controls are not overly complicated either making combos easy to pull off. The puzzles can be a bit frustrating and annoying at times, but if you get stuck...put the controller down, walk away and come back refreshed. 9 out of 10 times you'll come back and solve it first time. That being said, some of them you need to concentrate on and be wary of your surroundings. There is alot to collect in this game, and like Assassins Creed II; It all has a purpose. There are 6 pieces of Gear and 3 weapons that you will recieve throughout the game no matter what...the gear is esstential for solving puzzles, and the weapons are varied, but do much the same thing. Then you have Life Stones, 4 Shards = 1 Life Stone (Zelda Heart), Wrath Core's for Special Abilities, Artifcats that can be traded for Souls that will then be traded for moves etc...everything has a purpose and a use, so you will not have stuff lying around you will not use (There is also an Abyssal Armour set that makes War nigh on impossible to kill...unless its a really massive Boss)
As I said, the gameplay could've easily come out a mess and been sloppy all over. It didnt, and that comes down to the Dev Team focusing on the single player campaign and making the game they wanted to make, not the game other people might have wanted. This has resulted in a level of polish that you rarely see these days and has given us a game that is rock solid and even though it was release 7 days into the New Year....its a contender for being in most Top 10 Gaming Lists at the end of this year.
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BOISE, Idaho (10/31/2009) – Boise State junior Shannon Saxton has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District third team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The standout for the Bronco soccer team is a two-time Academic All-WAC honoree maintaining an accumulative grade point average of 3.34 in communication. This honor recognizes student-athletes on an annual basis for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field. Saxton is the first Bronco soccer player to ever earn this award.
Saxton, a native of Beaverton, Ore., has been an impact player on the field since arriving at Boise State writing her name into the Bronco record book where she can be found in 46 of 59 statistical categories. She currently holds the program match records for most points (9) and tied for most goals (4); season record marks are most points (39), most goals (17) and most assists (8); her career records include most points (73) and assists (15). She is one goal off tying the record for career goals with 29.


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The Beauty and Inhumanity of Oscar Niemeyer's Architecture
December 12, 2012
Don't believe it when you read that Oscar Niemeyer, the Brazilian architect who died this week only days before he would have turned 105, was the one who took the chill off modernist design with his flamboyantly curving, white thin-shell concrete buildings. That's the sort of nonsense that gets peddled in obituaries and haigiographies, particularly when a charismatic charmer distorts the historical record to inflate his own contribution, takes credit for the innovations of others, and outlives—by decades!—his competitors.
The Novel That Frightened Hamas and the Arab League
October 19, 2012
Reading the controversial novels of Algerian writer Boualem Sansal.
A Soccer Riot in Egypt and the Ongoing Human Catastrophe in Syria
February 05, 2012
I know that soccer can engage and enrage the senses. And doubtless there have been other occasions when sports fans have killed and been killed in the frenzy of a game … or after. In Boston seven years ago, after a Red Sox win over the Yankees that clinched the American League pennant and was being celebrated in the streets, a 21-year old college student was killed and 16 others were wounded by police trying to control the crowds.
Tel Aviv Journal: Why Should Israel Make Peace With Failed States?
May 11, 2011
There's just so much press attention the Arab world can receive before even obsessives like me begin to tire of its frenzy, pitilessness, and perfidy. Yes, endless repetition of violence and violation can also seem routine. Which, to tell you God's honest truth, they are. There is a great deal of exactitude behind this morbid fact. Still, the present upheavals in their cumulative impact are deadening. Not only to the victims of the regimes but to their observers, commentators, rapporteurs. Actually, many of these observers, perhaps most, are infatuated with the Arabs.
Looking For A Country In Which To Store A Guantanamo Prisoner
July 26, 2010
During his campaign and at the beginning of his presidency Barack Obama promised to shut Guantanamo and give (most of) its prisoners their freedom. Freedom is a difficult state to bestow on people, especially those who have lived in the circle or shadow of terror or terrorism. In any case, the Congress won't allow the president to close the penitentiary at the southern tip of Cuba. And it certainly won't permit him to sprinkle the remaining inmates around America.
The Furrows of Algeria
January 27, 2010
The German Mujahid By Boualem Sansal Translated by Frank Wynne (Europa Editions, 240 pp., $15) I. From the terrible Algerian slaughter, and its terrible silence, comes this small tale, told by an officer of the special forces who broke with "Le Pouvoir" of his own country and sought asylum in France. It is the autumn of 1994, deep into the season of killing. An old and simple Algerian woman, accompanied by two of her children, comes to the army barracks, to the very building where the torturers did their grim work, in search of her husband and her son.
Persian Gulf
October 07, 2002
So far America's war on terrorism has converged nicely with the regional interests of the world's leading sponsor of international terrorism: Iran. After September 11, 2001, the United States worked with Tehran's mullahs to help oust their Sunni rivals to the east in Afghanistan, the Taliban.
Why I Love America
July 04, 1983
I had reported from some twenty-four countries before I set foot in America. I will never forget the first shock—even after having been in every country from the Sudan to South Africa—at realizing that I was in another place entirely, a New World.


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Miriam Litton
on Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Very good quality bump band, far better than those on sale in large out-of-town baby shops. Although they can be bought more cheaply, it is worth paying extra for these ones as the support is so much better, especially across the lower back.
on Monday, June 22, 2015
Three stars
on Saturday, May 30, 2015
Great... Does just the job! Size 8 before pregnancy and Small fits perfectly.
on Friday, May 15, 2015
Very good support. Only wish it was made of cotton rather than synthetics.
on Tuesday, May 05, 2015
I bought the band to ease what I believe is round ligament pain but it made no difference. I will have to try something stronger. It was also rather uncomfortable when sitting for a longer period as the band would slide a few centimetres up and press my lower abdomen which was a bit painful and I would have to constantly readjust it. It was brilliant at hiding the fact that I can't button my trousers any more though and for that reason I give it 2 stars instead of 1.
Zoe W
on Thursday, April 23, 2015
Great bump band, helps me feel very supported especially in my last few weeks of this pregnancy. Comfy and doesn't roll up like others I have had.
Sarah Turner
on Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Best purchase of my whole pregnancy... I bought this after complaining to friends about back ache and the weight of my bump in late pregnancy. It is a fantastic product. I gave worn it every day since it arrived and would recommend heavily pregnant lady to buy one right now!
Ali Niven
on Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The only thing that keeps my maternity jeans up. I was having a nightmare without this, having to pull the jeans up every five paces or so.
I did go for a smaller size than I normally would as I tried the belly band in the Windsor store and found it a little too loose on me.
As a guide I'm normally a size 14, however I'm now a size 16. I went for a Medium in the end.
on Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Nice material. Stretchy and comfortable. Go for a size up because fit is quite tight. Good value.
on Friday, January 23, 2015
Fantastic product. I wear it when I know I will be doing a lot of walking and the difference is amazing. No more aching hips and back at the end of the day. Wonderful.
Naomi Alesbury
on Monday, December 29, 2014
The bump support band fits very well- who knew I was still a small at 8 months pregnant! My bump is on the 75th percentile for hugeness.
The support feels very comfortable, it lifts the baby and relieves pain I had started to get in my pelvic area on walking. I will recommend it to my mates and have bought one for my pregnant sister.
Delyth Jones
on Monday, December 29, 2014
I was diagnosed with SPD so got this to try to help. It does help with back pain etc and do feel supported but worried about the tightness. Not sure whether I should have a bigger size or whether it's meant to be like that to ease the pain. Good product though
on Monday, December 29, 2014
A nice item, feels very smooth and silky on the skin. I'm not sure if the band helps support my bump but it did make me feel like I had a better silhouette.
I was a 14 pre-pregnancy and my bump is all out the front. After much deliberation, I bought the large and I'm glad I did as I'd never squeeze into the medium!
on Monday, December 29, 2014
I bought this based on the reviews and I have to say it is bigger that what I was expecting. It does help supporting the bump even that is not a full support band it does help. It does not help much with the back pain at least it hasn't worked for me. And that is why I only give 3 starts
on Thursday, December 04, 2014
Recommended by a friend....was shocked at how good this belt was... I used it throughout my pregnancy, especially in the last few months when my bump got heavier and my back started hurting, this belt definitely helped. Would recommend 100%
on Friday, October 31, 2014
The product arrived a day later than anticipated. However, it's as described and what I have been looking for and so much cheeper than any other stores!
Claire Ritchie
on Saturday, October 18, 2014
Disappointed :-( Although top to bottom the band is a good size and covers the bump well, the lower edge isn't anywhere near big enough and cuts in uncomfortably even when standing - sitting down is very uncomfortable almost immediately.
Pre-pregnancy I was a 16 and I'm now in size 18 maternity - I'd suggest that this band is only good for people up to a size 14-16 or maybe earlier in pregnancy when bump is smaller (I'm currently at 7 months).
on Thursday, October 16, 2014
For the price theses are very supportive and comfortable. I have had abdominal muscle pains and these have helped a lot. True to size.
on Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Pleasantly surprised I've had support belts in the past but have spent a small fortune and although this isn't quite as supportive as the adjustable belts for the money it's a great value product. It gives me ample support at the moment 27 weeks
Louisa Shillito
on Monday, September 29, 2014
Comfy band, which seems to help 'hold everything up' as my bump was getting rather heavy! Difficult to tell if helps with low back pain as that seems to wax and wane anyway, but all in all I'd recommend!
on Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Iam very satisfied with supporting bump band which really helped me with my lower nack pains,it does support my back well and is so soft and seamless whoch is so comfy,after 1min I dont feel like Im wearing it.Arrived within few days,nicely packed,worth the money.I ordered Small and when I unpacked I thought it will be to small but is so well eleasticated thats it fits perfectly!I was small b4 pregnancy with most of clothes and Iam nearly 8month pregnant and S still fits.Thank You JoJoMama,Im looking for ordering white one too:)
on Friday, August 01, 2014
I really appreciated this in the last couple of months of pregnancy. It's not so tight or heavy-duty as to feel restrictive but it gives just a bit of extra support to make it all more comfortable. Nice fabric, not sweaty and is discreet under clothes.
kathryn williamson
on Monday, July 21, 2014
Sizing good-Ordered size L -size 14 pre preg currently 34 wks preg with sizable bump! gives gentle support. On feet all day in work. Belt comfortable to wear all day. Possibly more beneficial in earlier preg or if your bumps not overly big/low but decent enough value for money.will wear after birth if needed (
on Tuesday, July 08, 2014
This bump band is so comfortable and gives a great shape under clothes especially dresses. I am definitely going to purchase another one.
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on Monday, July 07, 2014
I have not worn this for any length of time yet as I bought it to go under a dress for an occasion. I have tried it on and it seems nice and comfortable and supportive.
Samantha Cole
on Monday, June 30, 2014
I bought a small as im usually a 10 and it fitted fine. Bunches a bit at the back but is surprisingly comfortable even in hot weather.
on Tuesday, June 24, 2014
I am 6 months pregnant and ordered the medium size and it fits perfectly, as I would be a size 12/14 now with my bump! it did not roll up or down and fit snugly under my clothes!
on Friday, June 20, 2014
Had to return it for the next size up but was a quick process. Stopped my backache and feels comfortable to wear. Would recommend to friends and family.
on Thursday, June 05, 2014
I ordered size M as usually this is my size. During pregnancy I didn't gain a lot of weight and my belly is not very big so I assumed that it will suit me. Unfortunately, it did feel a bit tight and too small. Would be helpful to have measurements when choosing the right size. Good product in general. Gives gentle support for your back during pregnancy.
Karen Bacon
on Thursday, May 29, 2014
Not sure if I've ordered the right size or not. It fits my bump ok and feels ok but unf taking the weight off my bump has just referred my pain elsewhere. Maybe it's a little tight though I feel if it was any looser I wouldn't get enough support. Sorry - this prob isn't very helpful. I'd recommend trying on in store if you can. I wish I lived closer as had this been an option I may have had more success.
on Thursday, May 29, 2014
Great investment piece, can be worn under everything and not only smooths your bump but also feels supportive.
on Thursday, May 22, 2014
Really helpful at easing pain around my appendix scar as bump grows, but light and comfortable too.
on Saturday, May 10, 2014
These are great. Much stronger and stretchier than I expected for the price - feel really sturdy and hold everything in place nicely. Relieve back ache and give a neat outline. A good buy.
on Friday, April 25, 2014
Bought this to support my bump and back. I have put on about 7 kg in weight and this helps support my flabby belly and support my back. Best supportive band that I have found on the internet/high street.
on Thursday, April 17, 2014
Have a bad back ache and the belt is helping me a lot! Great product! Love it!!!
on Tuesday, March 04, 2014
I'm a size 10 so ordered the small but it was way way to small so had to send it back. I would recommend ordering the next size up with this one
on Wednesday, February 12, 2014
I would say that I'm a size 12, this is my second pregnancy, ordered size medium and found is a bit big, but I know that a small would be too small. This is comfortable, with a little hold power. Stays up all day, and does help. If it was a bit smaller it would be better.
on Thursday, December 05, 2013
this is quite good just for some gentle support - my bump has been very low all through my pregnancy so support makes it much more comfortable to walk for any distance etc. and this band also makes a popped-out belly button less obvious under thinner tops!
Amanda B
on Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Well worth the money, it fits well and gives good support, particularly when walking, or looking after another little one!
Lottie b
on Friday, November 15, 2013
Unfortunately I was sent the wrong size in my order and when I returned to store they had none to exchange. Did seem like it would have been just what I was looking for, had it fitted. Seemed good quality and good value for money compared to other stores
on Saturday, October 19, 2013
Needed some support for my bump and these have done the trick, very comfortable and have eased my abdominal discomfort.
on Monday, October 14, 2013
Very comfortable to wear, gave good support to my stomach and back while wearing it at work (as I'm on my feet all day) would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is pregnant :)
Jessica Thomas
on Friday, October 04, 2013
I thought this would help support my back and bump but it rolled up at the back ans sides the whole time so I am going to try the maternity support knickers which are basically the same.
Kathrin Kohlsdorf
on Saturday, September 14, 2013
So so comfy - love it!
on Thursday, September 12, 2013
I wasn't sure this band would help but I have to say it is super comfortable and I love wearing it. I would recommend to all.
Joanne Madden
on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
The support did help my lower back pain, however it rouched up when I walked , making it protrude which was uncomfortable. The bottom of my back really curves in so maybe someone with more of a straight lower back wouldn't have this problem.
on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Have found this bump support band to be essential. Tis is my second pregnancy and have had a lot of lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. Had tried the Emma-Jane support belt but found it uncomfortable to wear for a long time, so thought this was worth a go. It does tend to roll up a little bit at the back but not too much. It is very comfortable and supportive and I can wear it all day, it is comfortable when sitting as well as when standing/walking. Would recommend.
on Saturday, September 07, 2013
I never normally leave reviews because can't be bothered to register but this item was such a relief I decided to do it. I am 23 weeks pregnant with second baby and already started having lower abdomen and back pain. It was the worst in the mornings. I was waiting for this belt with a lot of scepticism to be honest although all the reviews were very good. I have to say the order arrived in 2 days on Saturday, which was great itself. And the belt is just something special!!! I just wish I"d known about it when I was pregnant first time. First time I suffered SPD and was issued a belt from NHS which was impossible to wear and soooo inconvenient especially taking if off to go to the loo. But this one is gorgeos!!! The material is soft but tight and it holds your belly for you and you feel how the pressure goes away as soon as you put it on. Would def recomend it. Thanks JoJo, you really know what you are doing. It's not the first item I buy from them and I am always more than happy.
on Wednesday, September 04, 2013
brilliant support for the later stages of pregnancy - really nice to wear when out walking around - feels firm and really helps prevent back pain and that sinking feeling round the bottom of your tummy from 8 months
on Friday, August 02, 2013
I've just bought this. At 30 weeks - I'm horribly uncomfortable and despairing as to how I'll get through to my due date. After wearing it for just a couple of days, I can honestly say this has been one of THE best things I've bought. It has made a massive difference. I'm much more comfortable, able to move around more freely and have so much more energy just from not being constantly in pain. Highly recommended.
on Friday, August 02, 2013
I have two of these - one in each colour and I find them really comfortable an supportive. This material is better than just the plain cotton versions which I was using before as they keep their shape and provide better support. I wear them every day.
on Monday, June 24, 2013
I bought one of these as despite being quite small still I had a lot of pain in my lower abdomen. This has really helped despite not seeming that tight. It also has room for my bump to grow still so hopefully will be good as I get bigger.
on Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Personnally, I would have preferred this to have provided slightly firmer support below the bump, however I have been very pleased with this product. It has lasted well throughout my pregnancy, and has definately relieved some of the under-bump strain during later pregnancy.
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Bump Support Bands
Effective at providing relief from lower abdominal pains and back ache.
Designed to give gentle support to the lower back and under the bump during pregnancy. Seam free in super soft fabric, the bump support is perfect for wearing under clothing during the day without being noticed. Cleverly shaped to not roll down.
Length 7" (18cm)
94% Polyamide, 6% Elastane
Machine washable at 40 degrees
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Yesterday I recieved a new addition to my mobile kit bag - a Think Outside StowAway Sierra BlueTooth Keyboard. I'm already in love with it. Used in conjunction with my BenQ Wireless Travel Mouse and my Motion Computing LS800 my new mobile desktop for trips away would look something like this.
The bump case for the LS800 includes a built in stand - this is what allows the LS800 to be easily propped up.
One of the key reasons I opted for the Sierra over other folding keyboards is the inclusion of the number keys. This additional row, in conjunction with a Fn key that converts many of the keys to a secondary binding, give a full complement of keys including Funtion keys 1-12. This is very useful on a keyboard that is going to be used in conjunction with a PC. Many of the foldable keyboards on the market are designed primarily for use with PDAs such as Windows Mobile and Palm devices and for that reason do not include the full complement of keys.
Setup was very easy. You press a button on the unit to make it discoverable and then tell your PC to search for devices. Once the device is located you specify the pin on the tablet using the TIP and then type the same pin on the keyboard and press enter. Done.
Folded, the Sierra is about the size of a chunky PDA.
To use the keyboard you flick a latch on the right and unfold...
Then you push the red tabs towards the middle to join the three sections of keys together. The Bluetooth is not enabled until the key sections are joined, so there is no risk of the Sierra transmitting keystrokes, and thus wasting battery, when it is folded up and put away.
On the subject of battery the entire unit runs of a single AAA battery, which works well with my mobilisation strategy of standardising on accessories that use a common battery type. Several other device I own use AAA batteries, so a have a number of rechargable AAA batteries and a USB powered charger. Currently I'm using the included alkaline battery but all I can tell you on battery life at this stage is that it is more than one day of light use.


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Style spotlight: Lea Michele
More times than not Rihanna manages to pull off styles no-one else would get away with.
She looked stunning in her risky structured and panelled tulle dress from Viktor & Rolf's spring 2010 collection, which she bravely wore to the Grammys and her videos have always been peppered with her kooky and daring fashion personality.
However, as much as we'd like to sing the starlets praises all the time, we can't find anything right with the outfit she decided to wear while perfroming at the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam this week.
The, outfit looks as though Rihanna's designer ran out of fabric, while she was making what we can only think is a catsuit and the white trimming looks as though it came straight from Santa's suit. Also underwear as outerwear maybe the new trend, but we're not sure if Rihanna got the look right.
Let us know what you think about this outfit by leaving your comments below.
Awards evenings always bring out trends we hadn't really thought about, and this year's Grammys have been no exception.
Although feathers have been lingering in the style aisle for a while, we haven't seen many hit the catwalk or highstreet (unless of course you count the few which made an appearance over the Strictly Come Dancing phase.)
However, we have a feeling there will be a few more feathery styles lingering around following Rihanna's decision to wear these at the Grammys, where she pulled off a white high-collared (and almost bridal) Elie Saab A/W 2009 dress, with a feathered neckline, perfectly.
And feathers were also the style order of the day for Lea Michele. The American actress and singer went for a short one shouldered navy cocktail dress, with a skirt covered in feathers, by Romona Keveza.
The two starlets may have picked completely opposite styles but we think the feather trend they both chose works really well.
While Lady Gaga was busy showing off her outrageous dress sense, other singers decided to go for something a little bit more key, namely Mary J Blige.
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While many celebrities chose to turn up in a demure fashion for this years Grammys, we're pleased to see Lady Gaga chose not to.
And the kooky singer known for her outrageous outfits definitely did not disappoint, sporting three different outfits all designed by Giorgio Armani on the night.
She arrived at the event in a purple futuristic take on what we can only describe as a prom dress, complete with a star like staff and 70s style platform shoes. We don't know what it is about this dress, but we have to admit we love everything about it, from the many glittery bands that shape the dress to the sheer sparkly sleeves.
While performing at the event Miss G decided to go back to her trademark style,sporting a huge 80s style sleeved jumpsuit, which didn't leave too much to the imagination. She completed the look with her famous fierce eye make up.
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And unlike other designers who have in the past been rumoured not to work with Miss Gaga, Mr Armani seemed thrilled to be selected.
He said in a statement: "We hear Lady Gaga's music everywhere we go. It is like a soundtrack of our times. In addition to her formidable songwriting skills, she is a modern fashion phenomenon. I am delighted to be creating these outfits on such an important night for her, the Grammys, and I wish her the best of luck."
It was another evening of hair, makeup, heels and glam dresses for celebrities with the EMI Grammys taking place last night.
Singers and film starlets arrived looking turned out for the 52nd annual event in Los Angeles including Rihanna, who wore a gorgeous white high neck dress complete with feathers and sparkles. Beyonce, who scooped up a wooping six awards including song of the year, best R&B song and best R&B female vocal – all for Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), was also a winner in the style stakes wearing a plunge neck gold and white beaded dress.
And it seems white was the colour du jour for stars this year, joining Rihanna in the white stakes was R&B singer Toni Braxton, and country-pop singer Taylor Swift, who wore a white tunic style dress backstage before changing into a gorgeous sequined mermaid dress to collect her four awards.
Following the mermaid dress trend was Katy Perry who looked absolutely stunning in her sequined and organza frock next to fiance Russell Brand at the 2010 EMI Grammy Party at the W Hollywood Hotel.
Hot on the heels of Fergie's gig as the newest face of MAC's Viva Glam campaign, come whispers that she has signed on to be a Calvin Klein spokesmodel.
Personally, I can kind of see the MAC association better than the Calvin Klein one. While the singer looked great at the Grammys in one of his designs, the classic minimalist look isn't usually her signature style statement.
I guess Calvin disagrees because sources at the company have described Fergie as "a perfect fit", according to OK!. The source said that Fergie is "beautiful and fun and brings a lot to the brand."
If the rumours are true, the Black Eyed Pea will join Eva Mendes, who has already been signed up for CK's new fragrance campaign.
It's great that Calvin Klein is using more ethnic, curvy models as opposed to the pale waifs of yore, but it might take a little while for the fashion community to adjust to the switch.
While E! is broadcasting the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards red carpet tonight, our Brit blogging sisters at Catwalk Queen got the goods as the event was happening last night during the Grammys. According to CQ's Helen Lee, black was again a big trend. But instead of donning boring Little Black Dresses, Jessica Biel, Amanda Peet and Sienna Miller are proving their style credentials. Jessica and Sienna look like glamorous screen goddesses in their form fitting black dresses which seem to flow along their curves and highlight all the right areas. Helen loves Sienna's plunging back and her make up. Amanda looks adorable as per usual in her one shouldered dress, finished off with ruffle detail and a headband…
For more British fashion news and all things London Fashion Week, head over to Catwalk Queen.
Spring brights were blooming at the Grammy Awards tonight, with several songstresses donning bold color. Corinne Bailey Rae wore a short, electric blue frock, as did Rihanna in Zac Posen. In a violent violet, Natasha Bedingfield seems to be enjoying her Reem Acra gown. And lastly, Fergie set off her tan with a yellow Calvin Klein number.
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I'm sorry I have been away for so long but I have been in hiding, getting over the embarrassment of my 'Face of Dover' mix up. You see dear readers I was under the impression the Dover Express was looking for the best lookalike of 'The Face' from the A-team. I spent months cultivating the look and tracking down the right 80's clobber only to find they were just looking for some attractive Dovorians... Never mind who would want to be the face of a town with such a litter problem anyway?
Yes rubbish is a problem in Dover. People are no longer sure of what can and can't be recycled and contractors are refusing to take it away if you should put something in the wrong box. Our bins are being monitored. And now we're being told we can't even litter anymore! Can't even drop a fag butt in the high-street or watch a crisp packet be cradled gracefully by the breeze to a nearby tree or settle in a children's playground, without being fined £400 plus. At least Morrisons have had the decency to remove the one pound coin locks on their trolleys so we can shove one in a river on the way home after a nights drinking.
Dropping cigarettes has accounted for 80% of cases where people have been issued with fines by Environment Enforcement Officers. I can't help but feel a little sorry for the perpetrators as the hefty fee does not seem fitting of the crime. There are worse offenders out there; irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their animals and fly tippers who I'm sure everyone would like to see punished more. Just six fines were handed out in the 191 reported cases of owners not clearing up after their best friend.
The aftermath of rubbish day is never a pretty sight; rouge cans bouncing and ricocheting down the streets to freedom, slices of half eaten pizza and rubbish sacks being pulled apart by Seagulls. It seems customary to blame the council and Veolia –Dover's street cleaning service providers- after the foul scented trucks have disappeared for another week but if we examine what is left behind we can see who is to blame. I have seen nappies, pet food, food waste and all manner of things inviting birds, rats, foxes, vermin to come and see what bounty is inside, spilling out of purple sacks like the intestines of a wounded soldier on the battlefield.
I know the majority of people make the effort to separate their recycling, food waste and put their bins out in the morning and not days before. I see it with my own eyes every Thursday morning. We are not perfect and may toss the odd plastic container in the bin that is just too fiddly to clean out but we do our bit. It is the few who are not willing to perform these simple tasks, and I fear not just out of laziness but indifference to their hometown and neighbours, that are responsible for the carnage you see when collecting your morning paper. It's the same people dropping litter standing next to a bin, drinking alcohol in the market square, and dumping shopping trolleys' in the Dour. They will complain when their mess is not cleaned up quick enough too. Blame culture is prevalent nowadays. No one takes responsibility anymore.
Of course I can't let KCC, DDC and Veolia get away with it that easy. Some of KCC'S policies have led to more rubbish on our streets. Fly-tipping increased in Dover district after KCC began charging people who use commercial vehicles to dump rubbish. DDC are being too soft on dog owners and fining Veolia paltry sums for not doing their job properly. People argue why they pay their council tax when the streets are an embarrassment but my point is who made them like it.
I would hate to see another big brother style measure like introducing transparent bin liners so your neighbours can see what you're putting in your rubbish but perhaps it's the only way we will rid the streets of garbage.
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Hello blog viewers, this is my first blog. For that reason I have decided to release what I hate most before I start in the blogosphere. I live in a Kentish Town and the one thing that buggers me the most about living there is the transport system.
Now Don't get me wrong it's all fine and dandy at all times of the day running clear services, apart from at school times. I dread having to stand in the freezing cold of a bus stop while young girls standing around me light up cigarettes as and when they please, coughing out black smoke. The depressing atmosphere of this place is also stereotyped by a billboard that has gone beyond its call of duty and is in disrepair.
And then getting the bus itself is a struggle. The masses of people my age that have to get to school along this route is immense, this leads to overcrowding. The council of course only have the bare minimum of buses needed, which means that I get to enjoy the sheer pleasure of being crowded in with, well how to put it, people beyond my liking.
The hilarity of it is that many smaller bus companies (not arriva) put on one-day services to please the inspector of the bus companies anually that means that they can pass of as being a good company, when really they have to battle with overcrowding every day. It's madness.
Of course it's classic that on a busy school time service, Mrs Young Mum has to make an appearance and shout at other people on board as if we are animals, as she barges her way through the crowd with no respect for anyone. Goddamit why can't they understand that they can take transport at different times?
The bus drivers are characters. You start to get a know of the nice, friendly drivers; and the resentful, child hating ones. Of course because they have protection they think they can dish hate to people and be outright rude. It is iust unbearable
In short, you can see my resent for transport, which I believe is a common thing. I hope you enjoy more of what I have to offer. Goodbye.
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Well when you work with a group of women, anything can happen. Everyday brings a new adventure, sometimes a challenge, and as always I am at some point left scratching my head at something one of them has said to the group during the working day... hence this latest post.
Well at the time I was writing this, I was sitting on a leather couch in the suburbs of San Jose, California drinking juice and looking at my notes from previous weeks. I was literally another world away from where I usually am when I encounter my issues as 'The Odd One Out.'
Today's weird and wonderful post is surrounding the inner workings of a colleague of mine when she uses MSN Messenger. (MSN Messenger, for the computer illiterate, is principally an instant messaging service that allows contacts to talk to each other - a sort of text messaging service that is online).
So the women and I were discussing things that annoy us about Facebook when one of them suddenly said 'Do you remember MSN Messenger? We all responded with a unitary nod.
MSN was great when I first used it, in fact it's how I first began talking with my soon to be wife (She is American and lives in San Jose), but after 4 years we grew tired of the breakages in connection and service and chose to move to Gmail. (Google Mail is awesome).
Anyway... my colleague then proceeded to say aloud to the rest of us "Yeah, did you ever do the sign in, sign out thing?"
I was confused and raised my eyebrow. What shocked me more was that my other colleague said "Oh yeah, I used to do that."
I continued to stay quiet, trying to focus on the invoice I was processing. I didnt want to get drawn into another strange discussion. One a week is enough for me!
Then came another comment "I used to love MSN, I've had some great conversations on there."
The conversation continued, going back and forth across our pod desks. Different pros and cons were listed and they also discussed all the features they enjoyed using. (I can say now, I hated the 'nudges', which shook your computer screen when people wanted to talk to you when you had been idle for 5 minutes or so).
I couldn't take it anymore, I had to interject otherwise I would just look ignorant or worse still, they would draw me into the conversation at a point where it would become uncomfortable for me to back out and they would tease me about it.
"Yes, Jess and I first began chatting on MSN after my holiday to San Francisco in 2007." I said. "But what the hell is the 'Signing in and signing out' thing?"
Curiosity got the better of me.
The two girls laughed, knowing it would send me into a frenzied rant, as most things do. The others in our group sat silently, waiting to hear.
"Come on what is it?" I persisted.
"The 'Signing in and signing out' thing is where you're already signed in, chatting to other people and you see a guy you like come online. He will obviously look down his contact list and see who is online and talk to who he wants. What I did was to sign out of messenger and then sign back in again." [Cue my long pause and thought] - What the hell for, I thought? "That way, he will see the little notification box that pops up in the bottom right hand corner, signally that I have just come online. That way he is more likely to talk to me."
To say I was thinking of the movies 'Fatal Attraction', 'Obsession' & 'Misery' while she was explaining would be pretty harsh. I was a little disturbed originally but the more I thought about it, the more I thought that this was a pretty clever tactic to get a guy to notice you. In fact, it was bordering on genius.
The good thing to add to that is that my colleague appears to know where the line is and is not hovering over it, ready to hop into the weirdo territory. As long as she stays behind it, I am happy to continue sitting next to her.
So that's the latest from me - keep checking in to see my posts and remember, if your on MSN, either remain invisible or sign out first and stay offline before JS sees you.
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So, I have been observing the behaviour of the women in my work team over the last few months and it has been interesting to say the least.
We have had quite a few personnel changes, with three great colleagues leaving us, which I would like to highlight on before I start this post.
Our wonderful Chair's PA, 'PJ', left us for another role. When she left, we felt the pressure. She was the 'Oracle' and a fountain of all knowledge. Whenever we had a problem or needed an answer, we would always ask PJ. That proves beyond any doubt how vital she was to the setup of the office. The Admin team will never be the same again, seriously!
'Leads' was next to leave us. She was the life and soul of the secretariat. Despite not officially being placed within our team on the hierarchy, Leads was definitely considered to be a main cog in our working machine. She was bubbly, fun and showed us all how to make a 'real' salad at lunch time - Sainsbury's iceberg lettuce sales were up during her secondment period.
'Roondog' departed from our team and the glue that held us together seemed to lose it adhesiveness. Her wedding checklist and housekeeping emails have been sorely missed and our team has struggled to get to grips with not having the benefit of a kick ass Office Manager around to look after our interests.
Ladies although you have gone, you will forever remain honourary members of the admin team. (I need a few minutes - ).
So, now I've dried my eyes, it's time to get on with the official first post.
I have updated you on the changes in my office but now it is time to move on to my observations, and my reasoning for why I am 'The Odd One Out'.
So this week's topic: the bizarre statements they come out with.
My Evidence
I have come across a series of strange and bizarre statements in my time with these women. I present my evidence for your judgement: (I have included the initials of my colleagues for their own amusement)
Does the lump on the back of my neck look big? (SK)
Believe me, I had to keep a straight face for this one because she was deadly serious.
Wedding shoes are expensive but can still be worth every penny. You just dye them black to get 'wear out of them' (KR)
Or you could purchase a cheaper pair of shoes and not have the guilt of the huge cost spent on them & the additional cost incurred to dye them black!
My friend is trying to lose weight. She is on the Pre Heart Op diet! (SK) - yes, someone actually said this to me.
***Speechless with a grin***
I'm going to take a cheeky trip to Wilkinson. Does anyone want anything? (RL)
I'm still trying to work out what a 'cheeky trip' is but it sounds amusing whatever it is.
I just sometimes do not know how to react. It takes me off guard and I have to just think of the first thing that comes to mind. e.g. 'What are you talking about?', 'Are you nuts?' 'Jess is exactly the same!'.
Don't get me wrong, they provide me with 5 day a week amusement but sometimes I am absolutely stunned at the information being portrayed to me. I also sometimes think that because I am the only man in our team that they forget I am pumped full of testosterone and not oestrogen. The things they say to me may fall on deaf ears because I am not a woman and do not have the working of a female brain.
Sometimes this can be a hindrance more than a help but most of time I seem to get away with it and we quickly move on.
Well I will give you a while to digest the last 3 minutes of your life that you have spent reading this blog that you will never get back!
Keep checking in on my blog, I still have plenty more to talk about.
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It sounds pretty bad, coming on top of the Thamesteel crisis, but all is not lost for Sheppey and wind jobs despite the depressing withdrawal by Vestas.
Peel Ports, the owner of the proposed factory site at Sheerness - not Vestas - has the planning consent from Swale council. Although the Government might have called in the original proposal for a blade-making factory because of a listed building on the site, a refusal would have been unlikely in the face of such massive job creation - up to 2,000 - in a favoured sector.
The stage is now set for other firms to be encouraged by Peel, Locate in Kent, Kent County Council, Swale council and MPs to consider investing in a manufacturing or assembly plant, or a mixture of both.
It is possible that a similar number of jobs could be created but don't hold your breath. It could be a lot fewer than the Vestas plan.
While Vestas blamed market uncertainty which had stalled orders for the decision, there is probably more to it than that. The Government was about to unveil a new Energy strategy which might have addressed some concerns.
But the winds of financial, technical and structural difficulty blowing across one of Denmark's biggest firms, played a part. The manufacture of a prototype for the massive V164 blade that would have been built at Sheerness had been delayed. The firm had issued a profits warning, its share price had plummeted and bosses had been replaced. It was not a happy context for a big investment decision.
While middle managers proclaimed their support for the Sheerness project, and the company had invested a lot of kroner in working up plans, there is little doubt that new bosses and shareholders were nervous about such a huge investment in a potentially risky venture in Sheerness.
Vestas is not good at PR and had already suffered a bashing over its Isle of Wight plant. It has not properly promoted the fact that the factory was replaced by an R&D plant, and most casual observers think Vestas is no longer on the island.
Vestas has superb plants in Denmark and elsewhere, it is still a huge - and possibly the only - player in the one-stop shop wind turbine industry.
But it is a shame that their undoubted first-rank manufacturing performance will be overshadowed by a feeling that they led Locate inKent and Swale up the garden path, giving them false hope of a jobs bonanza.
Locate in Kent and Peel Ports were tireless in their wooing of Vestas. It seemed to have paid off. But they have been left standing at the altar, disappointed and a little embarrassed. The hopes of potential employees, including the dozens of apprentices being trained for the offshore wind industry, have been dashed.
Of course, there is always the outside possibility of reconciliation - but by then other partners may have come on the Sheerness scene. Let's hope so.
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TKC life, there are some who will swear they get 5K +, I ran a lot of sets and I never did. After 1,500-2,000 the rear was no longer any good for dirt. I could run another 1,000 or so after that, but why. I bought a second set of wheels and mounted TKC's on one set and Tourances on the other. Took me about 15 min to switch 'um.
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