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Frequently Asked Questions about the acquisition of Mautic by Acquia
What is being announced?
Acquia announced that it has acquired Mautic Inc., the creator of the world's only open marketing automation and campaign management platform. Together, Acquia and Mautic form the only open alternative to expensive, closed, stagnant marketing clouds, expanding Acquia's vision to offer the industry's first Open Digital Experience Platform. Customers now have faster innovation, more agility, more flexibility and better integrations. They can automate, personalize, and measure the entire customer lifecycle – across every channel, at every stage, and at every interaction.
Who is Acquia?
Acquia is the open source digital experience company. We provide the world's most ambitious brands with technology that allows them to embrace innovation and create customer moments that matter. At Acquia, we believe in the power of community - giving our customers the freedom to build tomorrow on their terms.
Why is Acquia acquiring Mautic?
The addition of Mautic's marketing automation and campaign management capabilities to Acquia's broader Digital Experience Platform will drive seamless, one-to-one customer experiences across any digital channel, whether it's on the web, email, SMS, push notifications, social media, and emerging channels like voice. Mautic has over 100 martech integrations out-of-the-box, and well-documented API libraries for integrations with virtually anything else. Built on two thriving and well-respected open source communities, Drupal.org and Mautic.org, Acquia's Digital Experience Platform lays the foundation for next-generation experiences. Mautic offers a very unique market opportunity and profile by being the only open marketing automation technology in the industry. With Mautic, Acquia not only strengthens its solutions for marketers, but also continues to develop its relationship with developers.
Who is Mautic?
Mautic is a provider of open marketing automation technology for businesses, designed to save time, eliminate errors and improve efficiency by automating repetitive marketing tasks. The technology allows marketers to reach prospective customers via email, web, social media, text and other channels with automated messages, streamlining the time-intensive process of hitting "send" on every message in a campaign. Because Mautic is open, the software is completely customizable for each user's specific needs.
What gap does Mautic fill in Acquia's technology portfolio?
Adding Mautic, the world's only open platform for marketing automation, to Acquia's portfolio completes Acquia's vision of building the industry's first Open Digital Experience Cloud. Together, Acquia and Mautic will offer the only open alternative to expensive, closed, stagnant marketing clouds. Customers now have faster innovation, more agility, more flexibility and better integrations. The Open Digital Experience Cloud will, for the first time, enable brands to automate, personalize and measure the entire customer lifecycle from an open platform that also allows the flexibility to integrate seamlessly with the latest, most innovative customer experience tools.
Is Acquia disclosing the acquisition amount?
Which products are currently part of the Mautic Open Marketing Cloud?
Mautic offers a fully managed SaaS platform called Mautic Cloud, which means that customers never need to worry about the management and maintenance of their software. Mautic Cloud offers premium features not available in the open source version, including optimized hosting, scalability and performance enhancements, enterprise-grade features, and more.
Maestro, a marketing automation and management platform, allows customers to save time and increase efficiency by accessing all their marketing campaigns in a single place. Maestro offers a single dashboard for all campaigns across the entire organization and enables users to quickly repeat the campaigns that work and reuse best practices.
Who are Mautic's target customers?
Mautic targets companies that are looking for a simple and open alternative to the stale, siloed marketing clouds. Ones that have outgrown marketing automation systems, such as MailChimp and HubSpot, and are seeking less expensive, more flexible tools that help them avoid vendor lock-in. Mautic provides them with a better and more affordable alternative to the midmarket with superior functionality.
What are Acquia's market opportunities as a result of this acquisition?
Since there is a high degree of dissatisfaction with marketing tools that are siloed, closed, difficult to use and expensive - There is a large, high growth market opportunity across all verticals, mid-market and enterprise. Estimates range from $6-9B market, with 8-10% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). In a recent Gartner survey of 500 companies, 51% have fully deployed and are using a Marketing Automation platform, 29% are in the process of deploying, and 11% plan to deploy within the next two years. Marketing automation platforms are often expensive, siloed, monolithic, slow and complex.
Are there any changes to Mautic executive management?
All executives will become part of the Acquia team. Matt Johnston will remain the leader as the General Manager, Mautic. DB Hurley will become CTO, Marketing Hub.
Will all Mautic employees join Acquia?
All Mautic employees have been offered positions at Acquia as of the deal closing.
What is the vision of the merged company?
Ultimately, Acquia and Mautic technologies will combine to form Acquia's Open Digital Experience Cloud, giving customers the agility they need to embrace advancements in new technologies including AI, voice and connected devices. We will provide more specific details in the next few months.
How will this acquisition benefit customers of both companies?
Built on two of the largest and fastest growing open source communities, Drupal.org and Mautic.org, Acquia's Digital Experience Cloud is laying the foundation for next-generation experiences. Open source architectures fuse disparate data and marketing technologies with ease, opening up new avenues of advancement for machine learning and automation, and enabling developer communities to innovate ahead of the market, maximizing marketing investments rather than rendering them obsolete.
Mautic can now also scale faster and with even more resources to meet the needs of customers and improve support and involvement to the Mautic community.
How will Mautic customers be supported moving forward?
There will be no change to support arrangements for Mautic customers who have current contracts in 2019. Over the course of 2019, Mautic support will be integrated with Acquia's support services and customers should expect contractually equivalent experience. Acquia will notify and engage with Mautic customers if any additional changes are envisioned.
What is the impact for partners?
All partner relationships and contracts will remain in place, pending joint review of our relationships going forward.
How can Acquia and Mautic partners take advantage of this announcement?
Acquia will look at ways to integrate the programs. Our intent is to make the Mautic platform available to all partners as part of the Acquia Marketing Cloud.
How many employees will Acquia now have?
The acquisition will result in approximately 950 total Acquians.
Will the Mautic name and products continue to be used?
For the near term, there will be no changes to the existing Mautic products. The Mautic Open Marketing Cloud will become a part of Acquia's Digital Experience Platform. We will be finalizing further details in the next 90 days.
Where do I go for more information?
For more information, visit: https://www.acquia.com/ or https://mautic.com.


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Eric Verleyen, Group CIO at SG Hambros Bank is looking more broadly for ideas, but says the process he relies on provides some good checks and balances.
Eric Verleyen, Group CIO at SG Hambros Bank is looking more broadly for
ideas, but says the process he relies on provides some good checks and balances.
Eric Verleyen is involved in making selection decisions on behalf of clients of SG Hambros, the London based business that originated in the 19th Century as Hambros Bank, and which following acquisition in 1998 became
Societe General Private Banking Hambros.
Verleyen relies on a team of analysts and a process structure that, while allowing himself flexibility to consider a wider range of investment options, also gives him the guidance to ensure proper decisions are made.
Currently there is plenty to consider, given challenges such as low yields and the broader macroeconomic factors such as governments of developed markets continuing to deleverage – with all the effects that may have on markets.
Earlier in 2013 there was much talk of a 'great rotation' out of fixed income into equities. That has happened somewhat, Verleyen agrees, but adds that investors need to ensure they do not put all their fixed income into equities.
His view is that the rotation as far as fixed income is concerned has been more about shifting to higher yielding products, with investors selling government bonds to buy lower grade instruments.
Then there has been the question of how to find yield without taking on too much duration risk. Yield can be obtained by buying longer dated
bonds, but then there is a risk of interest rates rising faster in future.
Getting round such challenges requires having an open mind and
looking for new solutions, Verleyen says. "At SG Hambros we have invested in loan products."
"Banks in Europe especially have deleveraged. And compared to the US, where companies borrow directly more from the market, in Europe companies borrow from banks, and banks' balance sheets have grown a lot. Now they have to reduce it and they are looking to sell some of this off their balance sheets."
The advantage of investing in this type of asset is the loans are usually offered on a floating basis, so duration risk is avoided.
"We also see some sector bonds that are interesting, for example, banking bonds, and hybrid bonds, including CoCo bonds."
"If you have a diversified portfolio of CoCo bonds and Hybrids you can have 6-7% yield. There is some risk, because it involves the banking sector, but in mind of the regulation implemented in the past few years, banks have
never been as safe. There is so much emphasis on risk, it can be seen as a lower risk investment."
However, looking to spread investments across different areas of fixed income means relying on active fund managers who can keep on top of the respective markets. For example, Verleyen looks to closed ended funds –
'investment trusts' – as an additional way to manage exposure to loans.
While Verleyen has his views on asset classes, which may steer him towards certain selections, he is reliant on a 10-strong team of analysts, to support both the quantitative and qualitative work.
Understanding people is key, he says. "It is good to look at performance, volatility and other factors. But you need to look at people; there's a lot of movement in the industry currently."
The way SG Hambros approaches selection and the question of open
versus guided architecture is to an extent defined by the way it is regulated according to the FCA, the UK regulator. What is important ultimately is that they find names they feel they can trust.
There also has to be a minimum size. "We don't want to be the only investor in a fund," Verleyen says. Track record is important, but if teams move, they will often follow the teams – as long as the firm they are moving to is solid enough in terms of custody setup, support and other factors.
"As CIO will have a view, but this is where a process is important, because it helps, for example, with the quants. You need dedicated resources on this, and specialists on this to help. There may be names you want to trust, the
charisma of the manager, but that should not be what you based your decision on."

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Through modeling, mentoring and providing services, we support and pursue local and global partnerships and participate in collaborative scholarly endeavors.
The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level Education has been ranked one of the top teacher candidate preparation programs in the state. We strive to advance the scholarly preparation of pre-service and practicing teachers by providing quality instruction that exemplifies the best teaching practices for children from birth through age fourteen. Teacher candidates are able to expand their knowledge through course work, action research, and substantial field experiences. All programs consist of three semesters of integrated coursework and field experience (CORE) prior to student teaching. Each CORE includes: Content knowledge, Outreach, Reflection, and Evaluation.
Graduates who complete EIU's Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education programs are highly knowledgeable, reflective teachers that use research-based strategies to enable all students to be successful.
All programs are transfer friendly. Transfer students may be eligible to progress directly into professional coursework with successful completion of the TAP/ACT (continue to teacher education links).
The B.S. in Early Childhood Education leads to teacher licensure with an Early Childhood (birth through grade 3) endorsement. Graduates are employed as teachers in pre-primary and primary classrooms as well as private preschool centers. (program checklist)
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Calendars and wallets at the ready people. Nintendo announced on Friday that the Nintendo Switch will be available to purchase Friday March 3. Yes. That means there are less than two months until we can get our mitts on the Switch.
Some information has already been revealed about the Nintendo Switch, but now there is much more to know.
Friday's announcement was done via a YouTube livestream. The event covered many topics, including the all-important Nintendo Switch price (RRP $469.95 AUD). Some people have criticised the hefty price tag, while others believe the Switch is worth every penny.
The controller, called a "Joy-Con", has two pieces which can be attached to a central body to act as a large remote, or to a separate screen to make your game portable. The individual halves can also function as separate controllers, allowing two people to play together using just the single Joy-Con.
Nintendo has also announced a whole roster of games, to be released in conjunction with the switch or shortly thereafter. Among these is the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Other games to be released for the Nintendo Switch include:
Personally, I'm extremely excited for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which is essentially a completed version of Mario Kart 8 including all of the DLC, in addition to new maps and a reworked battle mode. Most exciting though is perhaps Super Mario Odyssey – a sandbox game where Mario can freely explore (similar to Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine).
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The World Cup is approaching and The Teacher's Magazine brings along a lot of activities to celebrate this event. There is a poster to find different items, which can also be used to practise or teach vocabulary or structures. There are also photocopiable activities to use with students of all ages and levels.
There are two lesson plans to work on poster 2, The Seasons and the Senses and Winter, both can be used with very young learners and young learners.
For teenagers, you will find a short film called The Hedgehog and the first part of a lesson plan on "Ni Una Menos"
Last, but not least, there are the usual sections British and American Folk, Global Culture Cornerand ICT Tools for the English Class.
Propuestas exclusivas para docentes de Inglés.
The Teacher's Magazine es una publicación mensual ideada para docentes de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera o Segunda Lengua, que buscan material didáctico creativo para dinamizar sus clases. Una revista indispensable a la hora de desarrollar contenidos.
La revista ideal para los docentes de inglés que eligen trabajar eficazmente con alumnos de todos los niveles y edades.
Specially designed for English teachers.
The Teacher's Magazine is a monthly issue specially designed for teachers of English as Foreign or Second Language. It provides creative ready-to-go materials to make their classes more active and appealing to students.
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The General Assembly of the United Nations declared 2009 to be the International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF) in recognition of the benefits of natural fibre industries to the world economy, the environment, consumers and to producers around the world. One of the specific objectives of the IYNF was to bring allied natural fibre industries together for mutual support in the communication of the importance and benefits of natural fibre industries.
At the conclusion of the IYNF, representatives of 15 natural fibre organizations met in Frankfurt to form in January 2010 the Discover Natural Fibres Initiative (DNFI) to continue this important work. The DNFI highlights activities to promote greener and more efficient agricultural techniques for growing natural fibres, efforts to improve life of the poor who are involved in natural fibres and to encourage increased demand for natural fibres.
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- Goldman Sachs has named technology banker Dan Dees to co-head its investment banking group.
- The promotion of Dees was widely expected as incoming CEO David Solomon starts to insert his own people at the top of the Wall Street bank.
- Dees will serve alongside Gregg Lemkau and Marc Nachmann.
Goldman Sachs is promoting a star technology banker to co-head its investment banking division as incoming CEO David Solomon continues to put his inner circle in key leadership positions.
Dan Dees will be based in San Francisco and serve alongside Gregg Lemkau in New York and Marc Nachmann in London to run one of the bank's most lucrative groups, according to people familiar with the matter.
The move comes shortly after former banking co-head John Waldron was named to the president role, amid a bigger shakeup at Goldman's helm that also saw chief financial officer Marty Chavez moved to a new role co-heading the bank's trading division.
Dees is also being elevated at a time when Goldman's investment bankers are rising at the firm relative to traders who dominated the top ranks under outgoing CEO Lloyd Blankfein.But since the aftermath of the financial crisis, revenue derived from providing clients with advice on mergers and capital raising have proven to be more stable than trading.
A spokesman for Goldman declined to comment. Bloomberg News reported the move earlier Wednesday.
Dees, 48, joined Goldman in 1992 and became partner in 2004. During his career he spent time in Hong Kong and Tokyo as head of the region's financing group, and later investment banking in Asia. He returned to the US in early 2014 and was named global head of technology, media and telecom banking.
Under Dees, Goldman's TMT group has tussled with Morgan Stanley as Silicon Valley's go-to adviser. Dees is close to companies such as Tesla, Snapchat, Microsoft, and Square, and he helped lead Alibaba's 2014 IPO which was then the world's largest public offering.
In June, Pete Lyon was promoted to share his responsibilities, which some interpreted as a sign that Dees would soon be in line for a promotion. Lyon will now run the group on his own.
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Tallinn city info
The currency in Estonia is Euro (1 euro = 100 cents).
Most of the hotels, stores and restaurants accept Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diner's Club and American Express. However, it is advisable to carry some cash with you. Currency exchange is available at all transport terminals, exchange bureaus on major streets, the post office and inside all banks and major hotels.
The prices are pretty similar in all of the bars, pubs and clubs in the city center, the differences depend on the location, offered drinks & meals and type of pub/bar. The average prices of alcohol are:
- a pint of beer from 2 Eur / GBP 1,80 to 2,50 Eur / GBP 2,30.
- a shot of vodka or whiskey (usually 40ml or 50ml) from 2 Eur / GBP 1,80 to 2,50 Eur / GBP 2,30.
A tasty steak or a nice Italian pizza: you will get anything you wish in Tallinn's restaurants. And the prices are definitely lower then what you are used to:
- a pizza is usually between 5 Eur / GBP 4,50 and 10 Eur / GBP 9 depending on the size of the pizza and the service level of the restaurant.
- if steaks are your favourite, then be ready to pay 8 Eur / GBP 7,20 and in a good restaurant the prices can climb up to 15 Eur / GBP 13,50.
Public Transport
You can catch either a bus or a tram - these are available between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. The tickets for public transport are sold directly in the public transport vehicles or in newspaper kiosks. There are also 24-hour tickets, 72-hour tickets and 10-day tickets available.
- one way ticket price (bought at a newspaper kiosk all over the town) is 1 Eur / GBP 0,90, when you buy the ticket from the driver in the vehicle a surcharge applies.
If you take a taxi you better ask the driver for the approximate price before departing. The taxi can be either hailed on the street or called in front of the pub/club.
- driving around the city is usually 5 Eur / GBP 4,50.
Tallinn has a temperate climate, influenced by the Baltic Sea, with moderately warm summers and severe winters. In winter, the temperature is below 0⁰C, even dropping to -8⁰C. The average temperature in summer is approximately 20⁰C, in July & August reaching even 30⁰C.
Time difference
Tallinn and whole Estonia is in East European time zone, that means a time difference of +2 hours comparing to the United Kingdom and from April to October due to daylight saving it is +3 hours.
There is no-visa entry to Estonia for citizens of all EU member states (including UK and Ireland), nor for the citizens of the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The only required travel document for entry is a passport (or national ID card for EU citizens).
Visa are required for citizens of many countries including Russia and the United Arabian Emirates.
Public Holidays
- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 24 February - Independence Day (the anniversary of the declaration founding the Republic of Estonia in 1918)
- April/May - Easter
- 1 May - Spring Day
- 23 June - Victory Day
- 24 June - St. John's Day
- 20 August - Day of Restoration of Independence (Estonia regains independence after Soviet times)
- 25 December - Christmas Day
- 26 December - Second Day of Christmas
British Embassy
Wismari 6, 10136 Tallinn
Phone: (+372) 6674700
(+372) 6674716
The United States Embassy
Kentmanni 20, 15099 Tallinn
Phone: (+372) 668 8100
Even there is the same voltage as in the United Kingdom (230 V with the electrical frequency of 50 Hz), a different electrical socket is used (type F).
The international telephone code to Estonia is 00372
The phone contact to the medical emergency is 112
The official language is Estonian. Russian, Finnish and English are also widely spoken. English is overtaking Russian as the second most widely spoken language. However, picking up some Estonian phrases make a good impression on the locals.
Tallinn Travel Guide
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a truly enchanting city lying in the northeast corner of the Baltic Sea with a population of around 400 000 inhabitants. The city is a mixture of the medieval and modern, with narrow cobbled streets, old churches, palaces and well-known Alexandar Nevski Cathedral, in contrast to many restaurants, cafés and nightclubs hidden in the carved stone walls.
The old town that is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites attract tourists by its historical atmosphere. Walking from Parliament Square which is the most highest point of the city to Municipal Square you will feel like being in the Middle Age. At the historical heart of the city is the hill of Toompea surrounded by medieval houses and alleyways, protected by the remnants of a city wall. The city also offers many museums including open air museum, galleries, so it is no wonder that Tallinn was ranked as a European Capital of Culture for 2011.
After dark, the city is alive with many pubs and clubs with all-night entertainment located inside the ancient walls of the Old City. The majority of nightlife is concentrated in a small area that makesit easy to explore it. Estonians are very friendly and hopeless "party animals" so don't hesitate to join them.
Opening Hours
The most of museums, galleries and castles are regularly opened from 9-10 a.m. to 5-6 p.m. and many of them are closed on Monday. The night clubs stay open until 4 or 6 a.m. at the weekends and some of the local bars will never close the doors if there is a customer inside.


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The Governement's digital communication has been changing over the last two years.
A photo, a filter, a click…more and more of you are taking snapshots and sharing your daily lives with each other. Impossible to escape the Instagram phenomenon these days! So as to adapt to the explosion in use of the top social network for engagement and take full account of the importance of images in digital communication strategies, the SIG watch team is keeping a close eye on Instagram. In need of a few tips to optimise your tracking? SIG Lab opens up its toolbox for you once again.
Every day millions of Internet users tweet, like, comment and share content, generating a mammoth stream of conversation non-stop! Sifting through and making sense of this mass of data is a daily job and, to help us in this task, we have our secret weapons. Does the idea of becoming an expert web tracker appeal to you too? SIG's very own trackers are offering you a completely free toolkit whether you're just starting out or an old hand! What about you? What tools do you use? Share your tips with us on Twitter with the hashtag #SigLab!
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Woods Equipment, a Blount International group business since 2011, has confirmed the opening of a brand new, purpose built spares and assembly plant in Charlerois, Belgium.
Shibaura slope mower in a class of its own
Supplied through the Loxston Ground care dealership, Taunton based contractors Ecology Works have added a Shibaura SG280 Slope Mower to their fleet. Proprietor Drew Harris said, "much of our work is governed by the Reservoir Act and we needed a lighter machine capable...
Heming Engineering take on Woods and Muthing dealerships
Simon Richard Ltd have confirmed the appointment of Broadway, Worcestershire based Heming Engineering as dealers for the Woods rotary cutter and Muthing flail ranges.
The Double A Trading Company chooses Reform
The Double A Trading Company dealership has added the Reform name to their ground care equipment range.
Shibaura slope mower saves time and money
Cumbernauld based contractor Inex Works Group Ltd has recently added an SG280 slope mower to their fleet.
Reform Metracs bring in the business
David Paisley proprietor of nationwide contracting company Pennine Environmental Solutions says he attributes the growth of his business to the acquisition, almost four years ago, of his 59hp, 4 cylinder, diesel powered, hydrostatic drive Reform Metrac H5X.
Shibaura SG280 slope mowers are on the up in Belfast
Taking the number on their fleet to fourteen and supplied by local dealers Cyril Johnston, the Education Authority for Northern Ireland has taken delivery of a further seven Shibaura SG280 ride-on compact slope mowers.
Metrac reaches Fifty
Reform Werke are currently celebrating 50 years of production of their Metrac bank tractor. Between 1965 and the present day a series of new models and technical developments have combined to make the Metrac the leader in its field, serving the professional contractor, Local Authority and golf sectors.


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Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Therapeutic Pipeline Discussed in Global Markets Direct Study Available at MarketPublishers.com
27 Feb 2014 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA, and formerly termed Still's disease) is a subset of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, describing patients with rash, fever, varying degrees of arthritis alongside other specific features. Accounting for just around 10% of all JIA types of, SJIA has high levels of morbidity versus other disease subtypes.
The ultimate objectives of SJIA treatment are to stop or control the damage to joints, to prevent loss of joint function, as well as to decrease pain. Patients with this chronic disease have periods of remission and flare-ups; therefore, treatment is directed at inducing remission with the least toxicity from drugs with the aim of inducing a permanent remission. Optimal treatment of patients with SJIA requires a complex approach of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, with drug classes used including biologicals, NSAIDs, and conventional corticosteroids and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Topical research report "Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" prepared by Global Markets Direct provides an insightful analysis of the worldwide therapeutic scenario for systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The study reviews the SJIA products under development by companies and different research organisations; examines the products being in various phases of development – from discovery till registration; reviews pipeline projects based on monotherapy and combined therapeutics; analyses the SJIA pipeline with respect to route of administration and molecule type; identifies the discontinued projects, alongside examining the forces that drove them from pipeline. In addition, the emerging market players with potentially strong product line are highlighted, and the most recent news and deals pertaining to the products are addressed in the study.
Major medications discussed include: Abatacept (marketed as Orencia), golimumab (Simponi), givinostat (originally ITF2357), etanercept biosimilar(Enbrel), and adalimumab biosimilar(Humira).
Report Details:
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) - Pipeline Review, H1 2014
Published: January, 2014
Pages: 67
Price: US$ 2,000.00
Other Diseases Pipeline Reviews H1 2014 by Global Markets Direct Include:
- Starpharma Holdings Limited - Product Pipeline Review - 2014
- Primary Dysmenorrhea - Pipeline Review, H1 2014
- Nordmark Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG - Product Pipeline Review - 2014
More topical research reports by the publisher can be found at Global Markets Direct page.
The Market Publishers, Ltd.
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- "These sky mines, they fill the sky with fire and death…I must have more."
- ―Raith Sienar
Imperial Atmospheric Explosive was a mine produced by Arakyd Industries and used by the Galactic Empire.
The mine drifted through the atmosphere, guided by sensors, which would home the mine into any enemy craft detected. The mine pursued the target with an advanced tracking system and repulsorlifts, closing to lethal range before detonating. It was fitted with an ion cannon to disable the ships it was chasing. The Imperial Atmospheric Explosive had an effective blast range of thirty meters.
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
While the heading on the top of the page in The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology labels this weapon as the Imperial Atmospheric Explosive, the component diagram at the bottom of the page depicts the weapon having an ion cannon, with no mention of the repulsorlift system mentioned in the body of the article.
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- The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology (First mentioned)


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IoT over BLE in 10 minutes with Microchip Curiosity and MikroElektronika Clicks
The following describes how to build a simple Internet of Things (IoT) data streaming application over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) using the Microchip Curiosity High Pin Count (HPC) development board, MikroElektronika Bluetooth and gyroscope Clicks, and the MPLAB X integrated development environment (IDE). We begin by configuring Curiosity's onboard 8-bit PIC16F18875 microcontroller (MCU) to receive orientation data from the MikroElektronika MIKROE-1379 GYRO Click using quick-start libraries recently added to the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC). We proceed by modifying code from sample applications within MCC to instruct the MikroElektronika MIKROE-1715 BLE2 Click based on the Microchip RN4020 module to broadcast axis data from the GYRO Click. This data is received and displayed in an free Bluetooth scanner smartphone app.


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Hoboken Week in Review: 2/9/2014
Hoboken Week in Review – February 9, 2014
Here's a selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, February 9, 2014:
Politics and City Happenings
- Zimmer hurt residents after Sandy? – Forget the State of NJ and Chris Christie – it appears that Zimmer may have hurt residents all by her lonesome!
- 18th St. Light Rail Station – No way the city was "in the dark" about a potential new stop uptown. Another chunk of spin out of 94 Washington St.
- Hoboken Snow – Lots of heavy flakes last week…
- Hoboken Ice – … As well as ice…
- "Emergency Robbery" – … Snow and Ice "incomplete" without city robbing residents to stuff coffers.
Updates & Events
- McLoone's Pier House – Hiring for those who keep laziness and entitlement to a minimum.
- K9dergarten – PetServ – Another place to care for your pooch.
- Schnackenberg's Doughnuts – One of the best original things to come out of the Mile Square in AGES.
- 7-Eleven – Is it possible for a chain to suffer in Hoboken?
- Bow Tie Cinemas – F-the movies! We're firing up the Blu-Ray this weekend after my subwoofer got repaired!


text: SAFARI Montage:Safari Montage is our library of educational video and other content for all grade levels. Until now the materials have been accessible only from within our school buildings. At this time we are pleased to announce that students can access the system from home or any computer with internet access. Best results can be achieved using Internet Explorer. The address for access is http://safari.sprise.com. When students access the system it will prompt them to install the Safari player. They should let it install and then access the site again to login using their student network login. The system will also require that Quicktime is installed on the computer. Most computers will already have it. If needed, Quicktime can be found at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/.


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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is asking contractors for ways to improve its health care data analytics for its population of aging prisoners.
In a request for information (RFI) issued last week, the bureau said it wants to use the analytics not only to improve medical care of older prisoners, but also to more efficiently manage resources and reduce costs.
The goal is to help the bureau — which is part of the Justice Department — fulfill its enterprise health analytics solution and data analytics platform, officials said. The analytics would focus on "population health, delivery of care, operational and planning costs, regulatory compliance, research, and financial management," according to the RFI.
For several years the BOP has experienced understaffed medical units, which could be remedied in part by the implementation of better data analytics systems, the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General has said.
A report released in March 2016 by the OIG called the staffing and retention of medical professionals a "serious challenge" for the bureau because of competition from the private sector.
According to the inspector general's office, only 3,215 of the 3,871 positions in BOP's health services units were filled as of September 2014.
"As the BOP struggles to fill its medical staffing needs, and as medical costs continue to rise, the BOP must collect better information on its priority health services vacancies and find solutions to meet the medical needs of its inmates," OIG said in the report.
Previous reports by OIG found that prison understaffing has limited aging inmates' access to medical care, which requires sending many of them to health care professionals outside of the prisons, increasing total medical costs.
Responses to the RFI are due by March 29.


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5 Things You Can Do To Spoil Your Scholarship Essay
Are you worried that you might spoil your scholarship essay without even realizing it? Then perhaps learning what the different types of mistakes one could make will help you avoid them. Here are the top 5 ways in which you can spoil your scholarship paper:
- 1. Plagiarism
- 2. Lack Of Facts
- 3. Lack Of Proofreading
- 4. Lack Of Time
- 5. Lack Of Depth
Using example essays to get ideas from is a perfectly valid way of going about your work. However, what you cannot do is simply copy from another paper, or use exactly the same ideas as in the original. Make sure to add a decent chunk of originality in your work to avoid those unwanted plagiarism penalties.
It's important to include a variety of facts to back up any points that you make in your essay. For example, if you are arguing a point and are presenting a viewpoint then you must show evidence for why you might be correct.
Facts can come in a variety of forms including statistics, or theories that have been proved by research. A wide blend of facts can greatly increase the strength of a scholarship essay.
The purpose of proofreading is to identify simple spelling and grammar mistakes. The presence of such mistakes can cause a paper to lose a lot of its strength. That's because it shows the writer was not bothered to carefully read through the work in order to identify simple mistakes. Furthermore, by proofreading you can identify paragraphs that lack depth and facts. A density of facts should be sprinkled throughout an essay.
One of the more common mistakes that are made with essays is the lack of time that students give themselves to write it. Typically students receive an assignment and then wait a week or even a few days before the deadline in order to begin writing it. This can be a recipe for disaster, because you leave yourself only a few days to write but in reality up to a week might be required.
It's important that your essay has enough depth to get the top marks. A paper that is shallow with regards to the quality of the content will not read like an authoritative piece. The use of facts is a great way to increase the depth of the piece. Also make sure to cover a range of topics relating to the title – don't simply concentrate on one very narrow point.


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I didn't suffer from extreme nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, although a week or so of Diclegis got me through the hard part. I didn't have extreme cravings or aversions. All those Yogurtland trips were purely an indulgence. Man were they good.
But my perception of the way food tasted did change. I'm not alone. Up to 93% of women report some change in their gustatory sense during pregnancy. This is the fancy word for taste. Comes from the latin word gustare, meaning "to taste".
On a side note, for those of you who missed (skipped) or miss (long for) latin class in high school, here are some other latin sensory terms:
- aural, from latin auris, meaning "ear"
- olfactory, from latin olfactus, meaning "to smell"
- tactile, from latin tactilis, meaning "that may be touched"
But back to our gustatory sense during pregnancy … Continue reading "Taste buds respond to pregnancy too!"


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B-Plus-W F-Pro 010 UV-Haze Filter MRC 72mm
- 72mm Front Filter Thread
- Clear Protective Filter
- F-Pro Brass Filter Ring
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
- MRC Multi-Resistant Coating
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
- Schott Glass Construction
- Part Number BW-70243
- 12 Months Genuine Australian Warranty with Blonde Robot
- 72mm Front Filter Thread
- Clear Protective Filter
- F-Pro Brass Filter Ring
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
- MRC Multi-Resistant Coating
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
- Schott Glass Construction
- Part Number BW-70243
- 12 Months Genuine Australian Warranty with Blonde Robot
A wide variety of camera lens filters are scattered all around the globe. But do you know what really fits for use in different circumstances? Photographers should always know what should be used in any occasion. If you are to use your lens and needs to infiltrate unwanted cast of the sun, B+W F-Pro 010 UV-Haze Filter MRC is the right filter for you. It Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight, Absorbs Ultraviolet Light, and at the same time acts as a Clear Protective Filter to your lens. It is of Schott Glass Construction and comes with 72mm Front Filter Thread. These filters have 1x Filter Factor, where No Exposure Change takes place. They are also made of F-Pro Brass Filter Ring and finished with MRC Multi-Resistant Coating. It comes with Part Number BW-70243.
Product Features in Detail
Schneider's Proprietary MRC Coating
MRC refers to the unique Multi Resistant Coating developed by Schneider-Kreuznach, which comes as standard on B+W XS-Pro Digital Filters. It provides perfect anti-reflection, brilliant colors and high contrast. Only Schneider lenses and B+W filters are protected by this extremely resistant multi-layer broadband coating (eight layers on both sides). In addition, the scratch-resistant, water- and dirt- repellent outer layer makes it easier to clean the glass surface. Due to its low residual reflection (0.5%) MRC prevents ghosting or double images, which can be caused by return reflections from sensors.
Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) with Nano Technology
The nano coating is an outer layer of protection that comes standard with all F-Pro 007 Clear MRC filters. The nanotechnology based characteristic (lotus effect) produces a better beading effect with water making the cleaning of this filter even simpler and faster than ever before. MRC nano has an improved outer (8th) layer over regular MRC.
Front Threads
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B+W protection filters
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Warranty Information
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By Henry Harris and Drew Ladner
History has repeated itself. For the second year in a row, Colby women's rugby has won the Conference Championship with a victory over the University of Maine Orono (UMO)-this year, by a score of 22-17-and qualified for the USA Rugby Division II Fall National Championships.
The team wrapped up their regular season a week prior with a 33-29 loss against UMO, finishing with an overall record of 5-2. Despite the loss, the Mules still had a good enough record to clinch the number one seed in the New England Small College Rugby Conference and hosted the championship on the new rugby field this past Saturday. The fact that the game was a rematch against UMO, put the women in an identical position to last year, when they beat UMO in the championship game despite losing to them in the regular season.
Despite the close final score, Colby spent much of the game in control, sending UMO backpedaling toward their own try line. Much like last week's match, the game was played mostly on UMO's half of the field. However, one of the reasons for Colby's initial loss to the Black Bears the was how many times Colby players took the ball and cut toward UMO defenders when one final pass to a teammate on the outside would have led to an open field run towards the try line. Though their mistakes would not prove as costly in the championship game, the team still left many scores on the field, with players missing pass opportunities, forced out of bounds, and held up at the try line. They only had one first half try, from Clare Stephens '18, and trailed 12-5 at the half.
Whatever struggles the team faced were made up for tenfold by their strong skillset. There is a reason Women's Rugby earned their number one seed. One of Colby's greatest strengths in this game proved to be their ability to regain possession from UMO. After every tackle, the women were quick to hit the defensive rucks, drive out the opposition, and scoop up the ball for a quick turnover. The second half, especially, saw Colby force many turnovers, while UMO frantically tried to pass and kick the ball away from their own tryline.
When Colby had possession of the ball, they spread the ball out with passes, pushed forward, and frequently broke tackles. The UMO defense struggled to stop the Mules' powerful runs. Jess Edlund '18 continued to be an offensive force, often taking on multiple defenders. Her efforts were part of the many Colby runs that marched the team down the field and drew in defenders to open up second half tries by Laura Wu '18 and Anna Braverman '19.
But penalties can prove costly for any team. A slew of penalties from Colby gave UMO the breathing room needed to break a few runs of their own and score a try to tie the game 17-17. A high tackle from Maggie Burgos '18 resulted in a yellow card ,but even with a player down, the Mules continued to display their athletic dominance, keeping the ball on the UMO side of the field. As they had done all game, the team applied consistent pressure on defense and forced the turnovers needed to make an offensive push. With UMO on their heels, Emma Hoffman '20 found weaknesses in the UMO defense and capitalized to score the game-winning drive.
The win was a true team effort. The women had played so well as a unit that they decided not to elect a forward and back of the game, as is their usual tradition. After the game 10, Co-captain Wu said "All I want to say is that I am so proud of the team. Hard work paid off, and we were able to reflect and fix our mistakes from the previous game and rise to the occasion. Not one player stood out because everybody played so spectacularly."
This win catapults the women's rugby team to the National Championship Tournament. For the second year in a row, Colby is the number one seed. Next Saturday, they will host the University of New Hampshire for round one of the tournament at 1 p.m.


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If you have employees who feel valued and supported, there's no doubt you're going to see creativity flowing and productivity spiking across your workplace. But, failing to empower employees typically leads to employee burnout, lower productivity, and job dissatisfaction across your workforce.
Clearly, the latter is something every business should be actively trying to avoid, but it's an inevitability without empowering people properly. Thankfully, technology offers businesses the chance to expedite the process of empowering people in ways that weren't possible in the past.
So, if you've been trying to wrap your head around how to empower employees at your workplace, don't worry. It starts with better management practices and ends with increased employee independence, but we'll explain exactly what you need to do and how technology can help with the process. Simply take a look at our useful guide on how to empower employees or head over to our Leadership page to find more of our articles and blogs there.
What's the point of empowering people at your workplace?
If you empower your employees, you're going to have a far more engaged workforce. This means your employees will want your company to succeed and they'll be emotionally involved in their work contributions. But, don't think you can get your employees engaged and empowered by simply throwing benefits like a company car or business credit card their way.
You should start to think of material company benefits as a bit of a bribe. After all, it could be that certain employees are only sticking around to collect their benefits and would quickly leave your company if they found better elsewhere.
That's not to say you shouldn't offer them, just don't think that's all you can do. Effective empowerment will build a relationship between your business and employees that runs far deeper than company perks.
Make collaboration easier among employees
Collaboration is a crucial part of the empowerment process and technology makes this easier than ever before. With an increase in freelance employees and global office infrastructures, telecommuting is becoming far more common.
So, how can you help improve collaboration at your workplace? There are plenty of tools for you to utilise, such as file sharing platforms like Dropbox and Google Drive. They're simple to use and allow your teams to pick up and share work from anywhere in the world and at any time.
Project management tools are another great way to boost collaboration. Platforms like Asana, Jira, and Basecamp allow you to delegate duties, share project elements, communicate, and much more.
But, most importantly, make use of tools like Slack. By encouraging your employees to communicate with each other on a regular basis, you'll find that common bonds will be formed and creativity will flourish.
Put a BYOD policy in place ASAP
Showing trust in your employees will go a long way in empowering people in your workplace. Many employees will work best on their own devices and would choose to use their own instead of a company PC or laptop if given the chance.
As millennials are becoming the biggest demographic in most workforces (if not already), it makes sense to adapt your company policies to accommodate the way they use technology instead of fighting against it. You need to accept that personal devices are a big part of peoples' lives, so why not let your employees use theirs in order to achieve their full potential?
Make education materials available online
There's always a fear that you'll invest in an employee's education only to have them join a competitor. Obviously, this is a risk but you can't have this mindset as it will only work to create an environment of distrust between your company and its employees.
By creating educational portals for your employees, you can help them with their career development and they will be grateful to your company for that. But, this will also see them do better in their day to day and their productivity should rise as a result. At the end of the day, people will choose to be loyal to your business if you help them to reach their full potential.
Offer support when employees are struggling
Giving your employees the support they need will empower them to perform better and achieve their very best. There's no point in letting struggling employees know they are struggling without offering assistance.
Make sure you track how your employees' performance is going so that your management teams can quickly identify any downward trends and offer help when appropriate. Additionally, have company resources on compliance, technology guides, internal contact information, and every other essential document available in a convenient place online.
Do you want to find out more on how to empower employees by utilising the right kind of technology at your business? For more information, contact an experienced member of our team or head over to our Leadership page.


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Photo: Antonis Achilleos
This one-dish meal of Tuna and Couscous Salad is a quick and easy solution to a satisfying weeknight meal.
How to Make It
Step 1
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
Step 2
Bring broth to a boil in a heavy pan. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large cookie sheet, spread it out and let cool for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer couscous to a bowl and stir in broccoli, tuna, olives and parsley. Toss with dressing to coat. Season with additional salt, if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.


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Even if you didn't mean to kill little Futzy, she's dead. What do do now? Why burn her up and stuff her in this digital picture frame urn. It comes in oak and walnut and costs $289.95. It holds 256MB worth of pictures — your dog isn't worth a gigabyte — and has a 7-inch screen. Just wait for that screen to heat up a little and things are really going to be nasty up at the old Walton place.
This thing can hold up to 75 pounds of ash so you can probably drop a couple of animals in there over the next few years, depending on how well you hide the rat poison.
(via PictureSnob)


text: Northpark Woods offers two versatile collections of single-family one and two-story homes: the Lonestar Collection and the Liberty Collection. For recreation, you'll enjoy nearby swimming, fishing, boating and skiing at Lake Houston and the San Jacinto River—along with several golf courses and Lake Houston Wilderness Park. There's also convenient access to the super-regional Deerbrook Mall, George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the Greater Houston area along commuter routes like I-69. Stop by for a tour today and speak with a New Home Specialist!


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Feb. 22, 2013
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Fresh off a thrilling 4-3 win over No. 21 Michigan last Saturday, the No. 25 University of Notre Dame men's tennis team makes the all-too familiar trip to Columbus, Ohio Saturday for a showdown with No. 4 Ohio State at the Varsity Tennis Center.
The Irish (6-4) are making their fifth trip to Columbus in three seasons. They played regular season and NCAA Championship matches there in both 2011 and 2012, suffering losses to the highly ranked Buckeyes each time.
Notre Dame is coming off a big 4-3 win over then-No. 21 Michigan at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. Playing a key role in the win was junior Billy Pecor, who was named BIG EAST Men's Tennis Player of the Week for his efforts. The Houston, Texas, native went 2-0 in singles and doubles during the week in matches against then-No. 7 Kentucky and the Wolverines. Against Michigan, Pecor was the last match on with the score tied at three. With all eyes in the Eck on court four, Pecor defeated Michael Zhu, 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, to clinch the victory for the Irish.
The Buckeyes (10-2) are coming off an impressive semifinal showing at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships, where they swept California and Pepperdine, 4-0, before falling to then-No. 1 Virginia in the semifinals.
Leading OSU are four ranked singles players in Peter Kobelt (No. 2), Connor Smith (No. 30), Chris Diaz (No. 37) and Blaz Rola (No. 62) and a ranked doubles team in Kobelt and Smith (No. 36).
Fans can follow the match through live video or live stats. Links for both can be found on UND.com.


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Equipment for you to Play Now
Some friends and a footy – that's all it takes to play Touch Football!
Touch Football is an accessible game, and you only need basic sporting gear to become involved at a social level of the sport – a pair of shorts, a team shirt, socks and boots (moulded soles). However, to make the most of your Touch Football experience, here are a few points to help.
The Touch Football Ball
Any oval ball will allow you to play. However, you can find specific Touch Football balls on the Touch Football Australia (TFA) website. They are designed especially for the game, with hard grip and perfect shape for handling, carrying and passing. To order your official ball and be able to practice and play anytime, visit our Online Shop section on the TFA website – www.austouch.com.au.
Under 7s- Play with a mini ball which is a size 2.
Under 9s & 11s- play with a junior ball which is a size 3
Under 13s up play with a senior ball- a size 4.
Moulded Soles Footwear
Touch Football is a game of evasion; therefore you can expect to need to change direction while you are running at some speed. It is wise therefore to invest in appropriate footwear, as they have more grip and will provide stability while you are playing, making the experience more enjoyable. The TFA Playing Rules however have restrictions on the types of footwear that are able to be used[1]. Make sure you get moulded soles, with cleats no more than 13mm, as studs are not permitted.
You can get great Touch Football boots on the Online Shop section of the TFA website www.austouch.com.au, or through TFA official footwear sponsor, X-Blades, by visiting their website – www.bladesfootball.com.au.
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In all competition, players on the same team need to have the same shirt, with a number on the back. This needs to be arranged with your team leader and teammates if your playing in the senior comp, in the junior comp it will be organised for you in your team registration fee.
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Under 7s to 9s will be issued with 9 shirts.
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Our supplier of T-shirts is Clive Nettleton at Canterbury team wear- 5/45 Bassett street Mona vale. Phone- 0414973191.
Keep Your Fluids Up
One of the great things about Touch Football is the unlimited interchanges of players, so you can get a drink often throughout the game. Have a water bottle with you that can be kept on the side line or in the sub box to help you stay hydrated. This is especially important during the warmer months. A snack can be helpful to keep up your energy levels especially for competitions that run during the evenings.
Stay Protected From The Sun
As with all outdoor sports, Touch Football can expose you to the sun. To help you stay protected from the sun, a hat can be worn whilst playing and sun cream should be frequently applied as well.
You can get more information about sun protection by visiting www.sunsmart.com.au.
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Milan is like a well-tailored suit: understated at first but striking at a second glance. True, the city doesn't come right out and reveal itself the minute you meet, but, put in a little time, and it's clear that it's one of the most interesting cities in Italy right now. Hence the reason we love to travel to Milan on the regular.
Milan often gets written off as not being "Italian" enough -- that the city is more European than Italian. But spend a few well-planned days there and we're sure you'll agree that Milan is a perfect mix of both modern Europe and old-school Italy.
Milan is well organized and has fewer Roman ruins than other parts of the country, but it's Italian to the core with ferocious soccer fans, devoted coffee drinkers, and an unending love (and, to be honest, sometimes a frustrated hate) for their culture. And, as home to many national treasures — from La Scala and the Sforza Castle to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the Duomo — it's well worth it to travel to Milan.
Why Travel To Milan Now?
Milan got flooded with the global spotlight in 2015 when it played host to the World Expo (a sort of modern day "world fair") and nearly 20 million people visited. That meant that Milan went into modernization high gear with all sorts of urban renewal projects (from revialization of the Darsena to the Isola area), opening of new businesses, and it's resulted in a creative energy that shows the best of what Italy is right now.
Before You Go
Plan Your Trip To Milan
When we talk to travelers about visiting Milan, there are a few questions we get over and over. Here are the FAQs about Milan:
How Many Days In Milan Is Enough?
Most travelers budget too little time in Milan if you ask us. On average, most people travel to Milan for just over 24 hours but, if you ask us, that is not enough time to really see the city. Plan at least two full days and nights in Milan so you can not only shop and sightsee in the city center, but also explore the less touristy but equally interesting neighborhoods.
If it's your first trip to Milan, you'll want to stay in the historic city center so you can see the most in the least amount of time. Oh, and in order to get to know Milan, make time to explore the less-central neighborhoods from the chic Brera shopping district to the quirky Chinatown and the just-renovated Isola area to the always-on Navigli neighborhood.
Should I travel to Milan or Venice?
Deciding on whether to travel to Milan or Venice is an apples to oranges situation if you ask us. If it's your first trip to Northern Italy, we highly recommend making time to see both cities. You can easily train or drive between Milan and Venice and, if you have the time, you can get to know the region by visiting the Lake District, wine regions, and towns along the way. If you need specific advice, don't hesitate to ask us!
What are the best things to do in Milan?
Well, deciding on what to do in Milan really depends on the kind of traveler you are. For culture and history buffs, you have the Duomo, the Museo del Novecento, the Villa Necchi, La Scala, and the Last Supper to visit. For shoppers, you'll want to visit the 5 Vie, Brera, and Quadliatero areas for the best boutiques. And, for food lovers, you'll want to visit the open air markets (we're partial to Papiniano and San Marco, shop the specialty food stores, and eat at the best restaurants (more on all of that below).
Where To Stay In Milan
Milan is not nearly as touristy as the other major Italian cities — Florence, Rome, and Venice — so the question of where to stay isn't as hard. That's to say you can stay in the center of town without feeling overwhelmed by crowds (even in the height of tourist season). Here are a few choice hotels that we think are the best places to stay in Milan:
Total Splurge: Bulgari Hotel
Situated between the famous La Scala theater and the high-end shopping district known as the Quadrliatero della Moda, this 5-star luxury hotel is in one of our favorite neighborhoods in Milan. The only problem? It's so gorgeous (especially the garden terrace) that you'll have to force yourself to go outside!
In The Mix: Room Mate Giulia
This Spanish boutique hotel chain is one we turn to time and again when we're traveling through Europe but their 4-star Milan property is one of our favorites. With fabulous service, a delicious breakfast, mod-meets-neon décor, and a can't-be-beat location steps from the Duomo, it's worth every euro.
Chic Design: Hotel Viu
In the past few years the Porta Volta neighborhood — just steps from fashionable Brera quarter, a stone's throw from the noteworthy Cimitero Monumentale, and nearby modern Isola neighborhood — has been modernized and green-ified thanks largely to the Feltrinelli Porta Volta project and is one of the best places outside the history city center to stay. Just a 15-minute walk from the Duomo, the 4-star Hotel Viu is a modern boutique hotel with all sorts of perks from a pool to a spa to great food and even a rooftop with a 360° view of the city.
Close But Quiet: Senato Hotel
Previously the private home of the Ranza family, the family converted the space into 43-room 4-star boutique hotel that they opened in mid 2015. With a chic and super minimal design and top-notch hospitality, you could easily spend your day enjoying the curated cocktails at the bar or in the private patio. Its prime location near the famous shopping district of the Quadrliatero della Moda, around the corner from the Modern Art Gallery, and less than a 10-minute walk from the Duomo means you can make the most of your free time. Also, it's where we stay for our Salt & Wind Milan group trips so be sure to mention us if you go!
Navigli Life: Maison Borella
This oh-so-adorable 4-star boutique hotel has 25 rooms centered around a courtyard so it feels more like an apartment buidling than a hotel. The hotel's location on the Naviglio Grande (grand canal) means its outside the city center but very much in the mix, especially in the summer months when the area becomes filled with people bar hopping along the canals. Despite the tons of foot traffic, the hotel is pleasantly calm. Oh, and we love the breakfast!
Great Value: Hotel Milano Castello
For something a bit smaller — as in just 30 rooms — and smackdab in the city center, check out the just-opened Hotel Milano Castello. This affordable 3-star boutique hotel is minimal in its offerings but has tasteful décor, great service, and a cannot-be-beat location between the stylish Brera neighborhood and the Parco Sempioine.
Milanese Food To Cook
For a full list of the local dishes to eat when you're in Milan, check out of our full list of must-eat local Milanese food. But, to get into the Milanese spirit before you even arrive, make a few of these Milanese recipes before you leave!
- Risotto alla Milanese: Made with saffron, butter, rice, and lots of stirring, this dish is simple yet so indulgent.
- Basic Polenta: This is a classic cold weather dish in this corner of Italy.
- Negroni Sbagliato: Happy hour is practically a sport in Milan and our drink of choice is this twist on the Negroni where Prosecoo replaces gin.
Once You're There
Where To Eat: High-End Meals
Spazio Milano
Tucked into the top of the Mercato del Duomo, it can feel a bit like you might be heading into a food court when you take the escalators up from the Galleria to Spazio. But when you arrive, it's anything but. The restaurant is associated with the prestigious Romito culinary school and is staffed by young chefs from the program whose cooking feels anything but. Not to mention the view out onto the Piazza del Duomo is only rivaled by the Aperol Terrace (below).
Yes, this restaurant is in located on the top floor of an old theater. And, yes, that theater is now Eataly Milan but that's all the more reason to go. The restaurant was originally opened in 2007 by chef Viviana Varese and sommelier Sandra Ciciriello but relocated to Eataly in 2014. The one-star Michelin restaurant focuses on farm-to-table produce but never takes itself too seriously.
Where To Eat: Casual Meals
One of the things that Milan does best? Riding that line between old school Italian traditions and modern mentality. Taglio is a restaurant that does just that with dishes that are familiar — from Risotto Milanese to stuffed zucchini blossoms — updated with farm-fresh produce and contemporary twists. Open all day from breakfast through dinner, the spot seamlessly changes from a coffee bar (with great eggs benedict!) to a light lunch spot and to an aperitivo and/or dinner spot later on.
De Santis
Going strong since it opened in 1982, this panino shop is a classic in Milan. With over 200 recipes, you'd be hard-pressed to find a panino you don't like. Stop by here for a quick bite on your way to see the Last Supper or before shopping the chic 5 Vie neighborhood.
Where To Aperitivo
Aperitivo isn't merely the Italian answer to Happy Hour but really a total ritual and Milan leans into the tradition. Come Happy Hour, you can head to many bars for a drink (often served with a few choice appetizers) but here are our picks:
Aperol Terrace
Look, if you're visiting Milan and it's warm out, you're probably going to want two things: an Aperol Spritz and an alfresco view of the Duomo. The folks at Aperol made both those things a possibility with the chic, albeit often packed and a bit pricey, Aperol Terrace but it's hard to pass up the view.
Yes, this place is a total scene but it's worth experiencing at least once. You might literally bump into a celebrity or famous model while ordering your Spritz. Located in the fashionable Brera neighborhood on the pedestrian street known as Corso Garibaldi, you can start (or end) your night here before hopping to a nearby restaurant.
The Botanical Club
With two (and soon three) locations across the city, you can choose which Botanical Club you want to visit. Not only are the locations gorgeous in terms of design but the original location is also Italy's smallest gin distillery. Go for a chic and tasty aperitivo but stay for the cocktails.
Where To Cocktail
To be honest, you could get a great aperitivo (ie snacks and sips) at the below bars too. However, if you're looking for a peek into Milan's mixology scene, these are a few of our favorites:
Bar Basso
Opened right after World War II, Bar Basso is a classic Milanese Bar. It's also credited with making my favorite twist on the Negroni, the Negroni Sbagliato or the "incorrect Negroni," which is a Negroni made with prosecco instead of gin. So, obviously the play is to head to Bar Basso and try the drink where it was created.
Mag Cafe
The Navigli neighborhood is pretty much always busy come night time with everyone from university students to professionals hopping between bars and restaurants. For aperitivo in the area, it's hard to do better than than Mag Café where the Parisian chic atmosphere is only topped by the quality of the cocktails.
Oh, and if you want something super unexpected to wow your S.O., book a spot at the bitty sister bar known as Backdoor43. Located just next door to Mag this spot allows anyone to walk up and order a cocktail to go, but it also has the "world's smallest bar," as in a thimble-sized space that seats two where you can get VIP treatment from the mixologist! P.S. Need help with a rez? Hit us up at firstname.lastname@example.com for help!
Morgante Cocktail and Soul
Also in the Navigli neighborhood, this bar is tucked back on the Vicolo Privato Lavandai (a little alley historially used for washing laundry hence the bitty stone trough on the side of the alley). The bar not only has great drinks but also a cute little greenery-covered patio that's perfect during warm weather.
Where To Shop
It's pretty much sacrilege to head to a fashion capital like Milan and not shop. You could and should hit up the high end stores on in the renowned "Quadrilatero della moda" (aka the area wround Via Montenapoleone) or the more midrange chain stores near the Duomo and the Galleria, but love Milan for its independent boutiques. We do a full shopping tour on our Milan group trip but here are a few spots to go if you're on your own:
10 Corso Como
Credited as the O.G. concept store, 10 Corso Como has been around more than 25 years and yet is every bit as interesting as ever. Handing out among the art gallery, restaurant, store, and the mini hotel, you could spend hours here and love every minute.
Cavalli e Nastri
If you're going to shop in Milan, you pretty much have to shop at the vintage mecca that is Cavalli e Nastri. And make sure you give yourself plenty of time to wander the surrounding neighborhood of Brera because is one of our favorite places for boutique shopping in the city.
If you only shop in one spot in Milan, have it been the high end department store, Excelsior. To be honest, to call this place a department store is accurate but also deceiving as it way more design forward than any department store we've seen. We love it as much for the impossibly chic vibes as we do the tastefully curated gourmet food store.
Atelier VM
This Milanese jewelry boutique may be small but the few jewelry pieces it has are all high on our want list. But what Atelier VM is really known for is their L'Essenziale collection of delicate bracelets which are welded directly onto your wrist in store for an impossibly chic look.
The BallereTTe shoes are inspired by classic dance but are bold in their colors and designs. They're the kind of shoes you might not notice until, you know, you notice them after which point you see them on every other woman. There are BallereTTe stores in Rome, Milan, and Florence so if you don't visit in Milan, you'll likely have a few more chances on your trip to Italy.
Great Views In Milan
If you're all about that Instagram, we hear you! Here are the places to go for a spectacular view of Milan:
Ceresio 7
On the edge of the up-and-coming Chinatown neighrboorhood at the top of the DSquared offices, is the oh-so-chic bar and restaurant known as Ceresio 7. Snag a poolside table to take in the view that spans from the city center to the newer Isola neighborhood. It's as perfect a place for a light summer lunch (perfect after visiting nearby Cimitero Monumentale) as for a full aperitivo.
Radio Rooftop Milan
Set on the roof of the ME Il Duca Melia hotel in Piazza della Repubblica, Radio Rooftop is continuously one of the most sought-after aperitivo spots in town. Yes, the scene can get to be a bit much and the drinks a bit too pricey but the views make it all worth while.
Caffe Triennale
At the edge of the Parco Sempione is the modern art space known as Triennale and the rooftop has a great view over the majority of the park. Go for a coffee break during the day or reserve a spot at the Terrazza Triennale for dinner.
Essential Things To Do In Milan
- Book ahead if you want to see opera at Teatro La Scala (FYI, the season runs from St Ambrose Day on December 7 through the Spring)
- Book even farther ahead if you want to see Da Vinci's Last Supper
- Wake up super early one morning to climb to the Duomo rooftop for an amazing view
- Ride one of the classic street cars at least once
Day Trips From Milan
- Do a classic day trip to Lake Como
- Head to Piedmont to hunt for truffles, taset wine, or just to eat!
- Head to Franciacorta for sparkling wine tasting
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- Local Food: What To Eat In Milan
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