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Professional photographer Jay Lawrence Goldman shares the advantages of an engagement shoot and what to expect.

Written by: Jay Lawrence Goldman

Although some couples may initially view an engagement session as an optional – and perhaps inessential –shoot, the advantages of this type of photography session go beyond the sentimental value of commemorating on film this unique phase of your life. An engagement shoot is the best way to build a successful rapport with your photographer prior to the Big Day, giving you a chance to get to know his style and learn how he gives direction to his subjects. Also, the session is an excellent opportunity to get used to being in front of the camera. Since most brides are not professional models, and the majority of grooms are not especially comfortable posing for photographs in general, an engagement shoot is the ideal opportunity for both to acclimate to being on the other side of the lens. Additionally, the resulting photographs can serve a variety of functions, from wedding décor to gifts for loved ones. That said, the advantages of an engagement shoot are only as strong as the session itself; so know what to expect, be prepared, and plan to have an amazing time.

Photographers know that clients can be incredibly busy, and if there are no other options, most professionals will agree to schedule a shoot on a weekend. However, a Saturday or Sunday session usually has to be squeezed in prior to a wedding or other big event the photographer has already scheduled for the same day. I encourage my clients to take a day off of work between two and three months before the wedding so we can hold the session on a weekday. Having a relaxing shoot during the week is a big improvement over keeping an eye on the clock and rushing through what would normally be a great chance to connect with your photographer (and each other). Also, keep in mind that public places such as beaches and parks will be less crowded during the week.

Engagement shoots are typically done on location and rarely in a studio. Sometimes I shoot at my client’s homes, sometimes at the beach, sometimes in a garden… or sometimes in a downtown alley. Select a location that best suits your personality, and be sure it’s an area where you will feel comfortable letting your guard down. If you are not sure where would be ideal for you and your fiancé, ask your photographer for some suggestions. He will usually have a few favorite spots in mind for a great shoot.

An engagement shoot is an excellent opportunity to test-run your makeup and hairstyle. Makeup should appear more natural than at the wedding, but it helps to actually sit in the chair and talk with your stylist about what your expectations are. You will also get a good idea of how quickly your beauty artists work.

As for attire, it’s important to select clothing that is comfortable and that accurately reflects your usual style. If you never wear dresses, don’t pick the day of your shoot to trade your favorite blue jeans and ballet-slipper flats for a form-fitting pencil skirt and 4-inch heels (same goes for your fiancé trading his leather moto jacket for a suit and tie). Also, be forewarned that the perfect little white sundress you may have purchased for the occasion might end up being see-through when the sun is behind you. (Yes, I’ve seen it before).

Every couple holds hands, kisses, and embraces in their own unique way. When a couple is relaxed, comfortable, and confident, it opens up worlds of opportunity for a photographer to move quickly and try all kinds of creative things. The more at ease a couple feels, the more natural their body language will appear, and the more successful their images will be. The engagement session provides photographers with a chance to witness and document these eccentricities first hand, so it’s important for couples to be themselves and interact with each other as naturally as possible. In fact, it’s the genuine moments that arise in between directed poses – such as when a bride is dabbing lipstick off of her groom’s face – that make for amazing photos and truly tell the story of the day.

I recommend ordering at least a few 8”x10” photographs to gift to your families. In my experience, parents absolutely love these photos. Other brides request that I custom print and frame an 11”x14” or 16”x 20” to be displayed on their escort-card table. Having a large print on an easel with an over-sized mat for guests to write on is not as popular as it once was. Instead, many couples request custom-designed press-printed guest books that showcase 15 to 20 of their favorite shots alternating with blank pages where attendees can write their well wishes. (Be careful not to use ballpoint pens with ink that will smear before it is dry!)

Overall, an engagement session should help instill a sense of confidence in your photographer, and give him a chance to get to know you, providing everyone involved with one less thing to worry about on the wedding day itself.

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Sugar may not be a four-letter word, but it sure is causing quite the controversy these days. From a New York Times magazine cover story that asks “Is Sugar Toxic?” to 2011 grad Sarah Wilson’s bestselling book I Quit Sugar and accompanying program, the media hasn’t been too sweet on the ubiquitous ingredient of late.

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The FDA made history yesterday by approving the first ever genetically modified animal as safe to eat.

Genetically modified foods have long been hotly debated. Arguments over safety, environmental impact, and labeling are ongoing.

But this development has struck a discordant tone for many in the health and wellness community.

This new brand of salmon was developed by combining a strain of Pacific Chinook salmon with an eel-like fish called “ocean pout.”  This recombinant DNA is then inserted in the eggs of Atlantic salmon. The result?  A fast-growing fish that can be bred in land based tanks.

Those in favor of this new salmon, say that it could be a game-changer by allowing us to raise and provide healthy fish without damaging the oceans.

Those opposed say that people don’t want to eat genetically engineered food and that the salmon could be a danger to other fish if it were to escape into the environment.

The crux of the argument however is that, according to the FDA, since there is no difference between this fish and nongenetically engineered fish, the company is not required to identify its salmon as genetically modified with a label or in any other way.

While the jury may still be out regarding the long term impact genetically modified foods have on our health and the environment, the age old question arises once again – do consumers have the right to know what’s in their food and where it came from? Do companies and the FDA have a responsibility to provide details to the public on how their food was produced?

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Hyundai is jumping on the all-electric bandwagon after spending years dabbling with hybrid cars. The South Korean car maker announced on Wednesday that it was developing an architecture to create long-range, fully-electric cars in a bid to catch up with the likes of Tesla, Chevy, Nissan, and other automakers with EVs on the road. Previously, the company was a proponent of fuel cell vehicles and hybrids, but changing investor attitudes and regulatory pushes have led to a change in strategy.

“The electric-vehicle platform will require high up-front investments but we are doing this to prepare for the future,” Lee Ki-sang, head of Hyundai-Kia’s green car operations, told Reuters.

Lee told the publication that he expects electric cars to account for 10 percent of global car sales by 2025, up from the current one percent. The company plans to release an electric SUV based on existing designs this year, described as “competitive” models with a range over 186 miles per charge.

The company needs a new electric-focused architecture in order to build cars with a sustainable range. The plan is to fit the cars with the battery packs underneath the flooring, allowing for greater capacity and more cabin space. Hyundai will also launch a luxury electric car under the company’s Genesis brand in the year 2021.

The company has big plans for the electric future. In January, the company demonstrated a concept car at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The “Hyundai Mobility Vision Concept,” a wall dock for an autonomous vehicle, looked outlandish but it showed the company has unique ideas about the future of electric vehicles.

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“The separate platform may incur losses initially, but Hyundai will be left behind the market if they don’t offer long-distance models, like 300 km, 500 km and 600 km,” Ko Tae-bong, an analyst at Hi Investment & Securities, told Reuters.

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    A feasibility study, published today by the professional body for occupational safety and health, sheds fresh light on widespread use by companies of employee training to address workplace mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm and substance misuse.

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  • How poor mental health could be harming your skin and causing sleepless nights

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    Links between skin conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema and poor mental health will be among the topics discussed at an upcoming conference organised by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

    Taking place on Monday 3 December, the conference, ‘Mental wellbeing – the next step’, has been organised by IOSH’s Thames Valley and South Coast branches and will provide delegates with the necessary tools to identify issues with mental wellbeing in the workplace and help individuals who need support.

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    Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, takes place on 23 November. Andrew Downie, Advice and Practice Business Partner at IOSH, has reflected on his time working as a retail manager and how events such as Black Friday can put employees - and customers - at risk.

    While my time as a retail manager is recently behind me, the safety training that I received for the role still holds fast. The phrase ‘nothing we do is worth being harmed for…’ has resonated with me and even now occasionally pops into my head at the strangest of times. I don’t think there is a statement that more succinctly sums up what it feels like for employees to be on the retailing ‘front line’.

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Manchester United and their City rivals continued their storming starts to the season at the weekend.

Romelu Lukaku's goal was enough to earn the Red Devils a slender win at Southampton, but Pep Guardiola's side are top on goal difference after thumping Crystal Palace 5-0.

Chelsea are still hot on their heels after Alvaro Morata hammered a hat-trick in their win at Stoke, while Tottenham and Liverpool got back to winning ways at West Ham and Leicester respectively.

But what did we learn from last weekend's action? Here's 10 talking points:

1. Sane shows his enduring worth

Leroy Sane celebrates against Crystal Palace

Leroy Sane made a huge statement in midweek, scoring both goals in City's 2-1 Carabao Cup win at West Brom.

Sane's reward was to keep his place in the starting line-up, at the expense of Gabriel Jesus, and the Germany international justified his inclusion with an exquisite goal to open the scoring, exchanging passes with David Silva, before flicking the ball over Scott Dann and applying an exquisite finish.

Sane, who has made himself undroppable, then turned provider for Raheem Sterling to make it 2-0.

2. Oumar Niasse makes a point

Oumar Niasse made a big impact

The Everton striker wasn't just frozen out at Goodison, he was placed in the deep freeze.

But his astonishing personal return from a traumatic journey to Hull and back was completed with a remarkable goal-scoring intervention against Bournemouth to give the Blues a vital first Premier League victory in four matches.

Even his manager Ronald Koeman couldn't hide a look of joyful bafflement, an astonished glee at the deeds of the striker he told bluntly last season – and to his face – that he simply wasn't good enough to pull on the club's shirt.

3. Romelu Lukaku looks a bargain - and proves the worth of doing business early

Romelu Lukaku continued his hot streak in front of goal

Lukaku struck again and has now reached eight goals for Man United quicker than Robin van Persie, Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke and even Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Incredibly, Lukaku has scored in seven of his eight games for United and looks an absolute steal at £75m. He certainly will be if they win the title.

It was a crazy summer and, while Neymar’s transfer to PSG was a freak, it did move the goalposts in terms of fees and valuations.

What would Lukaku be worth now? Certainly a lot more than £75m. United’s business in the summer looks outstanding.

4. Gone in 81 seconds

Alvaro Morata plundered a hat-trick against Stoke

Hat-trick hero Alvaro Morata took just 81 seconds to consign Diego Costa's Chelsea career to the past tense. Diego Who?

Last season's top scorer finally completed his stand-off with the champions by sealing his return to Atletico Madrid in midweek after one of the longest strikes since former miners' leader Arthur Scargill was calling the shots in industrial relations.

But when Bruno Martins Indi was caught ball-watching from Cesar Azpilicueta's speculative long ball, and £70m record signing Morata tucked away his fourth goal of the season expertly, none of Chelsea's 3,222 travelling missionaries in the Potteries were missing Costa one jot.

Morata's second goal to make it 3-0, a superb surge beyond Darren Fletcher and dinked finish over Jack Butland, was pretty tasty, too, and he only needed the faintest of prods from point-blank range to claim the match ball.

5. Coutinho too hot to handle

Philippe Coutinho was in fine form for the Reds

Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare admitted he was mightily relieved to see Brazilian Philippe Coutinho subbed at half-time in City's EFL Cup win over the Reds in midweek.

Coutinho was running the show in the first half before the Foxes hit back to win with two second half goals to leave Jurgen Klopp admitting he felt “sick”.

Klopp defended his decision to bring off Coutinho by insisting on there was no way he could play more than 45 minutes.

It meant Coutinho was fresh for tonight's game and boy did he make the hosts pay, especially in the first half.

It was his clever cross to the far post for Mohamed Salah to head in the opener and his brilliant right-foot free-kick to make it 2-0 with his first goal of the season after Barcelona came in for him.

6. Away day joy for Hornets

Watford continued their fine form on the road

Richarlison scored the crucial winner to help Watford win their first three away Premier League games for the first-time in the club's history.

Marco Silva's side have enjoyed a memorable start to the campaign and recorded another big three points as Brazilian forward Richarlison scored the crucial winner in injury time.

Watford had got off to a dream start when Andre Gray had fired them into the lead from close-range after just 13 minutes.

Swansea thought they had rescued a point when Tammy Abraham brought the home side level on 56 minutes after Wilfried Bony's initial shot was saved by Heurelho Gomes.

But Richarlison silenced the home fans when he stole the ball from Roque Mesa and fired the ball past Lukasz Fabianski.

7. Hemed facing ban for stamp

Tomer Hemed could be in hot water

Brighton match-winner Tomer Hemed is facing a three-match FA ban after stamping on Newcastle’s DeAndre Yedlin.

Toon boss Rafa Benitez was furious with referee Andre Marriner for allowing the Israeli forward’s 50th-minute goal at the Amex Stadium.

But Hemed, who is Brighton’s only fit striker, also escaped punishment from the FIFA official for a reckless late challenge on the American.

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness said: “I think that might come back to bite him.”

8. Man United fans defy pleas not to sing the Lukaku song

The controversial Lukaku song was heard at St Mary's

The large contingent of travelling Man United fans broke out into a chorus of THE Romelu Lukaku song they have been asked not to sing.

Then they quickly followed it with: “We’re Man United, we’ll sing what we want.”

Good luck telling football fans what they can and can’t sing. But it may lead to the FA taking action.

9. Happy anniversary, Antonio

Antonio Conte was all smiles at Stoke

It was 12 months ago this weekend that Chelsea, 3-0 down against Arsenal at half-time, abandoned a flat back four and manager Antonio Conte resorted to his preferred system of three central defenders plus two wing-backs.

Since then, they have taken a frightening 96 points from 38 Premier League games despite waving their long-serving captain off into the sunset and flogging their fugitive top scorer back to Atletico Madrid.

Conte is about to discover, over the relentless pre-Christmas schedule including a return to Champions League orbit, whether his squad can sustain those high standards.

10. Leicester need to resolve Silva farce

If losing N'Golo Kante was bad enough last summer, the 2016 champions sold the remaining central pivot of their title-winning side when Danny Drinkwater moved to Chelsea on deadline day for £35million.

His replacement was supposed to be Adrien Silva from Sporting Lisbon for £22m.

But FIFA have withheld the International Transfer Certificate which would allow the Portugal international to play for City after his move because the documentation was received 14 seconds after the deadline.

Silva is training on his own at the club's training ground while City appeal the decision but they clearly desperate need him to bolster their midfield.

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Wrong Creatures review – As predictable as a Status Quo set list

Fri, Jan 12, 2018, 06:00

Wrong Creatures

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Vagrant Records

No one anticipates a Black Rebel Motorcycle Club album wondering if the band have swerved into some new, innovative, dynamic direction. They are a worn leather jacket of a band, smelling of nights in dimly lit dive bars and as predictable as a Status Quo set list.

And so, it’s difficult to get excited about this, their eighth album. Tracks such as Spook, King of Bones and bone-headed single Little Thing Gone Wild with their crunchy reverb, distortion-drenched production and lazy lyrics could be plucked from any of the band’s previous offerings. Things take a slight detour with the expansive Kings of Leon-esque Echo, a gentle, radio-friendly offering with a hypnotic bassline and surging chorus and the acid-tripping haze of Ninth Configuration that is reminiscent of The Verve in their dreamy, lysergic Storm in Heaven days. Wrong Creatures is no journey to an undiscovered territory but rather just another pit-stop across blankly familiar terrain.


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Judge with radical edge may take Supreme Court in new direction

Analysis: Ruadhán MacCormaic on what new chief justice Frank Clarke will bring to role

 Supreme Court Judge, Mr Justice Frank Clarke pictured in the Four Courts after the announcement that he is to be appointed as the new chief justice. Photograph: Collins Courts

Supreme Court Judge, Mr Justice Frank Clarke pictured in the Four Courts after the announcement that he is to be appointed as the new chief justice. Photograph: Collins Courts

Most young barristers have to wait years for a meaty case to arrive on their desk. Frank Clarke was qualified less than a year when one of the biggest constitutional cases of the 1970s landed in his lap.

When an 18-year-old Dubliner named John Healy was given a six-month sentence for stealing a car in December 1974, his mother went to a Free Legal Advice Centre (Flac) in Tallaght to ask for help. It was Healy’s second conviction that year. In June, he had pleaded guilty in the District Court to breaking into a south Dublin rugby school and stealing property valued at £18.10. He did not apply for legal aid and was not told that he could do so. When he came before the same court in December on the car-stealing charge, he was granted legal aid but his solicitor didn’t turn up for the trial, as solicitors had at the time withdrawn from the legal aid scheme in protest at cutbacks. He was convicted without legal representation.

The volunteer who greeted Mrs Healy at the Flac centre in Tallaght that day was a law student named John Mac Menamin. Realising that Healy’s situation had the makings of a significant constitutional case, he called Frank Clarke, his old friend from UCD, who was a year older and recently qualified. Clarke got in touch with the barrister Ercus Stewart, who in turn approached Rory O’Hanlon, one of the leading constitutional lawyers of the day. The case, known to every law student today as Healy v Donoghue, was rejected in the High Court but succeded in the Supreme Court, which declared for the first time a constitutional right to free legal aid.

Young barristers born into legal families can always count on a few briefs coming their way. Everyone else needs a bit of luck to get started. The Healy case showed that Clarke, the son of a customs official from Drimnagh and the first member of his family to go to college, at least had that on his side. But as he made his way through the strange, vaguely otherworldly environment of the law library, it was his talent that shone. Numerate as well as literate – he has a degree in maths and economics – Clarke was an all-rounder at the Bar, building a lucrative practice that made him a regular in some of the big constitutional and commercial cases of the 1980s and 90s. He was twice appointed by the Supreme Court to present arguments on Bills referred to it by the president. He also acted as counsel to the Public Accounts Committee during the “Dirt inquiry” and was external counsel to the Laffoy and Ryan inquiries into child abuse.

In 1993, he was elected chair of the Bar Council, the body that represents barristers.

Clarke’s family had no party politics, but in the summer before going to UCD, inspired by the Just Society vision of Declan Costello – a man he would cite as an influence throughout his career – Clarke joined his local Fine Gael branch and canvassed for Jim Mitchell. Some of his friends from UCD, notably Michael McDowell and Adrian Hardiman, would later gravitate towards the Progressive Democrats. But Clarke stuck with Fine Gael. Like Mac Menamin, who would end up beside him on the Supreme Court, he advised Garret FitzGerald, and was election agent for the former Fine Gael TD George Birmingham, now a judge on the Court of Appeal. He also ran unsuccessfully for the Seanad in the 1980s – continuing the inglorious pattern set by his doomed campaign for the auditorship of the Literary and Historical Society a decade earlier, when he was comfortably beaten by Hardiman (a fact Hardiman, later a colleague on the Supreme Court, never tired of sharing).

As a judge – on the High Court from 2004 and on the Supreme Court since 2012 – Clarke gained a reputation for fair-mindedness and authority, and for judgments that were incisive and clear. His years on the Commercial Court, as the fallout from the economic collapse wound its way through the Four Courts, left a trail of influential judgments that remain works of reference. His output in general was prodigious – one colleague calls him a “judgment-writing machine” – but he was also funny and didn’t seem to take himself too seriously. Barristers would be unnerved by his habit on the bench of flinging a pen a foot into the air so fast that it would rotate twice before landing upright and snug between his thumb and forefinger. It was mesmeric, but did it mean he was bored or enthralled?

Clarke’s record as a judge, like that of his influential colleague Donal O’Donnell, shows a willingness to innovate and think anew about old problems. Indeed, some judges felt that if the long Fine Gael link did not count against him becoming chief justice, then his willingness to take decisions that rocked the boat could have done. He gave the sole dissenting judgment on a seven-judge Supreme Court in a landmark surrogacy case in 2014. Asked whether the genetic mother of twins born to a surrogate could be registered as their mother, Clarke alone concluded that, in the absence of a definition of the term, “mother” applied equally to a birth mother and a genetic mother.

A year earlier, in the Marie Fleming case, the court rejected the argument that there was a right to assisted suicide. That came under the one-judgment rule, so it is not known if there were any dissenting views, but given Clarke’s line of questioning at the hearing it would be no surprise if he argued in private for the alternative result, which would have been considered within the current judiciary quite a radical position. On asylum he has taken a liberal position – one that culminated in the recent decision, written by O’Donnell for the court, that declared the absolute ban on asylum seekers working to be unconstitutional.

On criminal law, Clarke and O’Donnell forged an axis in trying to moderate the more absolute pro-defendant stance of Hardiman - often earning them the disapproval of their late colleague and friend. Clarke has relatively little time for the idea of letting charges fall on purely technical grounds that don’t go to the question of guilt or innocence. But he draws a line beyond that. So, for example, both Clarke and O’Donnell opted to quash an attempted rape conviction on the grounds that suspects who request a lawyer cannot be questioned by gardaí until they get that legal advice (Gormley v White). But both judges joined the majority in a 4-3 decision that overturned a 25-year-old Supreme Court ruling on the so-called exclusionary rule (DPP v JC). The decision meant the court relaxed the long-standing rule that barred the State from using evidence obtained in breach of a constitutional right, regardless of whether or not the breach was deliberate.

A big part of Clarke’s new role will concern reform of the courts itself – one of the areas in which outoing chief justice Susan Denham leaves a substantial legacy. On this Clarke has also hinted at a certain radicalism. In a speech at UCC in 2015, he questioned whether court procedures were “fit for purpose” in the modern world and suggested they worked in the interests of the richest litigants.

Clarke, who will be 66 in October and so will serve four years at the head of the judiciary, has emerged from an exceptionally strong pack. Two of those widely mentioned as having been shortlisted for the role, O’Donnell and Peter Kelly, are also among the most accomplished judges of this or any other era.

The question now is how Clarke could seek to reshape the Supreme Court. Look out for the markers he has laid out in his judgments. In the surrogacy case, for example, he remarked that “there may be circumstances where the courts are required to develop common law principles to meet new scientific circumstances” – a view that Hardiman saw as indicating a strikingly expansive view of the courts’ power. More recently, in the Persona case this year, he noted problems with access to justice and said that if it was shown to be so bad as to deny the constitutional right or access, courts would have to step in.

There are many more such markers left by Clarke and the members of the court he will now lead. Watching which they pick up, and where they go with them, will be the story of the coming years.


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can make a world of difference

is it a phone call you need to make? …an email you need to send? …a message you need to tweet? whatever it is, understand progress and success happen one step at a time.

while you’re doing that one important next thing, though, it’s important to marshal your resources to ensure the other things on your plate are getting done.

at ISCI communications, we build high-impact, consistent marketing campaigns that not only make a difference today, but that have far-reaching effects long after they’ve been launched.

take the first step…

old woman or young lady?

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what’s your perspective?

this well known illustration is two pieces of art in one:
• from one angle, it’s a young woman looking away
• with a different perspective, it’s an old woman with a big nose.

when it comes to marketing, it, too, is all about how you look at it. at ISCI communications, we often take a different perspective for growing and sustaining your business.

and when we do, we specialize in developing great custom creative that is truly resonant for — and about — you. that’s why we work with you to identify and articulate your value proposition: what is most special, compelling and unique about you to each of the different target constituencies

we always aim to craft unique, custom-branded creative executions that set you apart…

so that no matter how you look at it, you’re the right choice.

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great creative should do more than just promise…

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it should overdeliver.

at ISCI communications, we focus on developing high impact, breakthrough communications that truly set you apart.

whether it’s creating a fantastic logo for you, an elegant, robust website, or helping you merchandise your lastest success, we make sure you stand out — and stand apart.

that’s just part of what we mean when we promise creative — and results — that overdeliver.

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an elephant never forgets…

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wish the same could be said of all your past clients

there’s that old saying “out of sight, out of mind.”

unless you consistently remind people about what you do, how you do it, and about the kinds of results you can generate for them, sometimes prospects — and even customers — just plum forget.

at ISCI communications, we help you stay in front of your past clients, your prospects, and your referral sources in a way that resonates with both you — and with your clients.

let’s face it, some people’s memories may be short. make sure your professional relationships aren’t.

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who? what? when? how? how often? across what media?

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lead generation isn’t hard… but it sure is demanding.

what do you say to whom? when and how do you say it? how often and across what media? these are just some of the questions that all successful businesses grapple with in the development of their highly effective, varied, systematic lead generation programs.

whether you’re looking to develop your own consistent, results-oriented lead contact strategy or looking to nurture and strengthen your existing relationships while cultivating new ones, ISCI communications can help.

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whichever questions you may have about marketing, contact us today for answers.

before they can call you or trust you…

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they’ll want to know you.

in personal branding, personal communications count.

prospective clients want to feel like you can help, they also want to feel like they will like you. that’s why so much business comes from referrals.

face it, it’s hard to go to lunch with everyone to facilitate that intimacy. so, amid the postcards, and blogs and news about the state of the market, it’s a great idea to also let people know about you. make sure the insights you share are also relevant to your business — and to them.

whether it’s your charities of choice, your hobbies, or how your interests and passions inform and fuel your professional results, it’s all fair.

commonality and rapport go a long way. cultivate both. and make them relevant.

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great copy should not only be breakthrough…

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it should be piercingly on target

great marketing starts with knowing what you want to say — and who you’re saying it to. at ISCI communications, we take a painstaking approach to helping you identify your different targets — and working out the very best creative approaches to reaching them.

from there, we generate only the finest, most-nuanced, most effective language — as well as the best marketing environments to deliver them. that way, we make sure your message is not only being delivered, but that it’s getting through and being remembered.

want marketing communications that hit their mark?

break through. contact ISCI communications today.

it’s always tea time for your brand…

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let’s brew your brand

like a rich cup of tea, creating and maintaining a fantastic brand takes time, consistency + saturation. whether your business is just starting out or it has been around for ages, it’s important to create brand impressions that really percolate + steep with your audience.

at ISCI communications, we serve up great ideas + great design that not only stand on their own, but that develop + grow more powerful over time.

a great brand is strengthened + complemented with each communication. make sure all your messaging is rich, full bodied + robust. we can help…

what’s your story?

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use your marketing to merchandise your successes.

realtors often send just sold communications to showcase the properties they have sold. if you do this, make sure you tell a story.

whatever industry you’re in, consider doing the same. take a page from the most successful real estate professionals by letting people know what you did to generate your latest and greatest successes.

there is always a story you can — and should — point to that demonstrates your value in the process. and you can bet that will help clients better understand how you can help them succeed.

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your marketing should make a splash…

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…and a puddle. it should be breakthrough and memorable.

…but it’s consistency and frequency that really add up.

you don’t rely on a single communication with anyone to build a relationship. so don’t rely on singlular lead generation effort. the best, most effective lead generation programs build awareness, consideration, rapport and value over time. and they do it in a differentiated, branded way that create a well of good will and consumer buy-in.

at ISCI communications, we can help you develop a consistent drip campaign that really adds up.

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great marketing is focused and right on target. what’s in your field of vision?

when it comes to building + sustaining your business, sometimes it can be incredibly challenging to stay focused on your objectives. whether that’s consistent messaging, lead generation, follow-up or any other part of the marketing landscape, it’s important to always take great aim. the more clear you are about who you’re talking to and what’s important to them, the more relevant your communication.

focus. precision. accuracy.

at ISCI communications, we work with you to identify your targets + understand their unique messaging needs — and the opportunities for you to help meet them.

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the lobes of the venus flytrap will snap shut — ensnaring visitors — within 0.1 second of being touched.

though it may take a bit longer, you’ll want your website to have a similar effect on site traffic.

at ISCI communications, we develop great websites that are more than merely attractive + interesting; we build sites that generate — and convert — the traffic that visits.

capture attention, then capture the lead. make sure you’re getting the best response from your site.  to discuss how best to attract and maintain websites that generate and convert traffic, call ISCI communications.


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Netanyahu: Where is the Outrage that Hamas Openly Seeks Our Destruction?

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the foreign media in Israel, denouncing the hypocrisy of the international community.

By Arutz Sheva staff

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with representatives of the foreign media in Israel on Monday, denouncing the hypocrisy that has come to dominate the international community’s handling of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

“This weekend Hamas leaders openly called for Israel’s destruction. Where was the outrage? Where was the UN? Where was Abbas?” Netanyahu demanded. “Why did Palestinian diplomats not only remain silent in the face of these calls, but spoke of the intention to unite with Hamas?”

“There was only deafening silence,” asserted the prime minister.

“We cannot accept that the international community has no problem denouncing Israeli intentions of building Jewish homes in the nation’s historic capital of Jerusalem but remains silent as Palestinian leaders openly call for Israel’s destruction,” Netanyahu said.

“But Israel will not remain silent. We will continue to defend our rights against those who seek to deny our past and delete our future,” he continued. “We will continue to tell the truth about our rights in this country and will continue to defend ourselves against our enemies who seek our destruction.”

Netanyahu said there were five main issues with which he dealt during the four years of his term – Iran, which he brought to the world’s consciousness, was the first. As far as the second, the threat of missiles is concerned, he noted that Hizbullah quadrupled irs store of missiles to 60,000 since signing UN Resolution 1701 which ended the Second Lebanon War and was supposed to prevent that buildup. On the other hand, Hamas now has half of the number of missiles it had just one month ago, down from 10,000 to 5000 due to the recent IDF operation. He praised Israel’s Iron Dome, later jokingly calling the kippah he placed on his head as Minister Yuli Edelstein lit the Hanukkah candles, his own Iron Dome.

After reporting on the other major issues of his term, cyber warfare, infiltration and attempts to start negotiations with the PA, Netanyahu   good humoredly fielded several questions from the audience.

The head of the BBC’s  bureau asked the PM whether he does not regret his lack of rapport with Obama during the last four years. Netanyahu praised the US President’s support duirng IDF Operation Pillar of Defense, but the bureau chief repeated that he was talking about the past. “Everyone regrets things”, the PM retorted, “Don’t you?” The BBC chief fired back caustically with “but I am not a Prime Minister”. “Well, ” said Netanyahu, unruflled, “why don’t you try for it? You might make it,” as the audience chuckled.

One of the questions was about how Bibi feels about the coming elections. “Polls today showed that 81% of Israelis feel that you will be the next Prime Minister”, said one of the newsmen. “Could you let me hear that again, please”, responded the PM, smiling broadly.

Netanyahu’s remarks come as leaders of the European Union met in Brussels to discuss their response to the Israeli government’s decision to build thousands of new Jewish housing units in the strategically essential are of E1, located between Jerusalem and Ma’aleh Adumim. The Prime Minister, answering a question from a Chinese newsperson on the issue, explained that every Israeli government, including Prime Ministers Rabin and Olmert, wanted to build in that strategically crucial area.

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Israel Police Confiscate ‘Pay to Slay’ Payment, Arrest Palestinian

Israel Border Police officers arrest Arab resident of Jerusalem after having received a NIS 30,000 payment from the Hamas terror organization for his family member sentenced to prison.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

Border Police officers arrested an Arab resident of eastern Jerusalem suspected of receiving money from the Hamas terror organization in the Gaza Strip.

Intelligence information led the officers to the Shuafat refugee camp, where they found the suspect had received (pictured above) NIS 30,000 ($8,200) from the Hamas organization in the Gaza Strip.

The soldiers saw the suspect leave the Shuafat refugee camp, followed him, and arrested him. Continue Reading »

Finally! EU officials condemn Palestinian policy of paying jailed terrorists

Speaking to Abbas’ government’s policy that continue its ‘Pay to Slay’ monthly stipends to those who kill Israelis, EU officials visiting Israel said, “Violence should not be rewarded or encouraged in any way, but instead prevented and condemned.”

By Ariel Kahana & Israel Hayom Staff

European Union officials on Wednesday spoke out for the first time against the Palestinian Authority’s practice of paying stipends to terrorists imprisoned in Israel and the families of terrorists killed while carrying out attacks against Israelis.

A delegation of senior EU officials is visiting Israel and the Palestinian Authority this week and is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials. Continue Reading »

Israel passes law that deducts funds to PA equal to ‘Pay to Slay’ pensions

Israel’s Knesset [parliament] passes long debated law that will permit deduction of funds from tax revenues it transfers to the Palestinian Authority, equal to PA’s ‘terror payments’ annual budget.

By i24NEWS

The Israeli parliament on Monday passed a law that will slash tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority (PA) unless welfare payments to convicted terrorists and their families are stopped.

First mooted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two years ago, it sailed through the Knesset with 87 votes in favor and just 15 against.

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jail, all paid generous monthly stipends by the PA.  – Palestinian propaganda blog

Israel collects tax from Palestinians in the West Bank and then transfers the funds to the PA. Continue Reading »

Australia ends direct funding Palestinian Authority due to its ‘Pay to Slay’ policy

FM Julie Bishop rejects using Australian humanitarian funding for the PA to pay monthly stipends to entice Palestinian attacks on Israelis, as it is an “affront to Australian values, and undermines the prospect of meaningful peace between Israel and the Palestinians.”

Australia has discontinued funding the Palestinian Authority because of concern that the money is making PA payments to terrorists and their families possible, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced Monday.

Canberra had allocated AU$10 ($7.4) million to the World Bank’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund for the Palestinian Recover and Development Program that went to the PA.

Abbas’ monthly pension ‘price-list’ to entice terrorists – updated 2017

“I wrote to the Palestinian Authority (PA) on 29 May, to seek clear assurance that Australian funding is not being used to assist Palestinians convicted of politically motivated violence,” Bishop said in a statement. Continue Reading »

Israel confiscates Hamas cash given to Palestinian terrorist’s family

Continuing the policy of subverting payments to terrorist families, Israel police and intelligence units seised illicit funds after attaining information regarding monies transferred from Hamas to east Jerusalem family of terrorist who murdered 8 students.

Police and the Shin Bet raided the home of a terrorist’s family that received funds and support from Hamas, police said on Wednesday, after a joint operation conducted in the morning.

The raid was the result of a covert operation in which police and intelligence units gathered information regarding money that they say Hamas gave to the family of Hisham Hussein Abu Dhaim, who carried out the deadly terrorist attack on the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem in 2008, in which eight students were murdered. Continue Reading »

Israel’s anti-PA, Pay-to-Slay bill goes to final vote in Knesset

Israel’s Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee votes on a bill meant to discourage Abbas’ Palestinian Authority from continuing to reward terrorists with pensions.
– Defense Committee chairman Avi Dichter, “Israel will no longer be a pipeline for transferring money to terrorists.”

A bill meant to discourage the Palestinian Authority from continuing to pay terrorists can go to a final vote, after the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee authorized it on Monday.

The legislation requires the government to deduct the amount that the Palestinian Authority pays terrorists from the taxes and tariffs Israel collects for the PA, and is backed by MKs from the coalition and much of the opposition. Continue Reading »

Exposed: IDF arrests Gazan who asked to be shot to get monthly stipend

After approaching the border fence with Israel, Bana entered the closed military zone and called out to the IDF soldiers to shoot him after they fired ‘warning-shots’ into the air. Instead, he continued on to get arrested, refusing Hamas’ beckoning to return to Gaza.

By Israel Today Staff

A Palestinian man from Gaza has been arrested after approaching the border fence with Israel and demanding that the IDF soldiers guarding it shoot him so he could collect a monetary reward from Hamas.

Mustafa Bana was among the thousands of Gazans who violently rioted along Gaza’s security fence last month.

Gaza protesters approaching Israel’s security fence.

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Defiantly Abbas vows to pay jailed terrorists directly from PA coffers

Senior officials at Palestinian autocrat Mahmoud Abbas’ office said the decision was part of Abbas’ sworn ‘policies of rejectionism,’ crafted in response to President Trump’s policies on Jerusalem.
• In 2017, the PA spent $358 million for “pay to slay” to the families of terrorists killed or jailed for carrying out attacks against Israel.

By Daniel Siryoti and Shlomo Cesana

The Palestinian Authority announced Wednesday that it will begin making direct payments to terrorists imprisoned in Israel, despite the United States’ efforts to curb what has been criticized as “pay to slay” benefits.

Last week, the U.S. government passed the Taylor Force Act, which suspends some financial aid to the Palestinian Authority over the stipends it pays the families of terrorists killed or jailed for carrying out attacks against Israel. Continue Reading »

US Senate passes Taylor Force Act to end Palestinian funding to kill Israelis

Taylor Force Act ends U.S. funding to the Palestinian Authority until ‘Pay to Slay’ [Jews] payments end, but has three exceptions: childhood vaccination programs, to East Jerusalem hospitals, and the PA-Israel-Jordan water project.

By Elad Benari

The Senate on Friday gave final approval to the Taylor Force Act which would cut United States funding to the Palestinian Authority (PA) if it continues to pay terrorists and their families.

The bipartisan bill was approved as part of a $1.3 trillion spending package to stave off a U.S.-wide government shutdown.

Abbas’ pensions to terrorists – updated 2017

The legislation, named for U.S. Continue Reading »

Letter from Brit-Israeli terror victim prompts probe into UK funding Palestinian terrorism

With British taxes used to fund monthly stipends to the 2 jailed terrorists that stabbed her 13 times, Kay Wilson admits, “I used to take pride in the fact that I would describe myself as a ‘British-born’ Israeli. I feel no pride about that now.”

BERLIN – Kay Wilson, who barely survived a Palestinian terrorist attack, prompted MP Stephen Twigg, chairman of International Development Committee in the UK Parliament, to conduct talks with fellow lawmakers about the misuse of British funds to support Palestinian terrorism.

The Jerusalem Post obtained a copy of Wilson’s letter on Thursday and conducted an interview with the British Israeli on the parliamentary action and the chances of the UK replicating the American Taylor Force Act, which would bars US funds for the Palestinian Authority that are used for terrorism. Continue Reading »

US Congressional Committee Targets Hamas, Unanimously Approves Taylor Force Act

The Taylor Force Act earned unanimous bipartisan support from House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, now proceeding to the House of Representatives for a full vote, with the bill also introduced in the Senate.

WASHINGTON – The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved legislation that would compel the Palestinian Authority to end its program of compensating the families of convicted terrorists for their crimes.

The legislation, titled the Taylor Force Act, earned unanimous bipartisan support from committee members on Wednesday. It now proceeds to the House floor for a full vote. Parallel legislation has been introduced in the Senate. Continue Reading »

Taylor Force Act expected to pass with bipartisan support to end Palestinian ‘Pay to Slay’

The bill, named after an American Army veteran murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in Tel Aviv last year, expected to pass having bipartisan congressional support, is aimed at slashing financial support that goes directly to convicted murderers’ monthly pensions, or monthly stipends to the families of killed terrorists.
– WATCH Ambassador Danny Ayalon’s informative video of what this bill entails.

WASHINGTON — A congressional bill that would compel the Palestinian Authority to end its compensation program for the families of convicted terrorists in Israel with the threat of an aid cut will reach a critical vote in the House Foreign Affairs Committee next Wednesday. Continue Reading »

Abbas says “No” to Tillerson, “No” to Trump. ‘Pay to Slay’ (Jews) will continue

Palestinian autocrat Mahmoud Abbas refuses to stop paying families of terrorist, jailed or killed, who murdered Jews, explaining how the payments to the murderers (and attempted murderers) is ‘a national and moral duty.’

By Arutz Sheva Staff

The Fatah Revolutionary Council, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, met at the Palestinian Authority presidential headquarters in Ramallah to discuss the latest developments in the efforts to achieve reconciliation with the Hamas terrorist organization.

According to the official PA news agency Wafa, Fatah leader and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said at the meeting that Jerusalem was “the eternal capital of the state of Palestine.”

He praised the ‘victory’ of the Arab residents of Jerusalem for the “tyranny of the occupation” after the thwarting of the installation of metal detectors at the entrance to the Temple Mount. Continue Reading »


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US consulate in Jerusalem arms Palestinian guards in breach of Israeli law

Ignoring Israeli law, the U.S. consulate’s chief security officer is arming 35 Palestinian security guards, prompting the Israeli guards, who resigned in protest.

By Itamar Eichner

A scandal has erupted in the American Consulate in Jerusalem, as three Israeli security guards have quit following a plan to hire 35 armed Palestinian guards from East Jerusalem. The Palestinians have been undergoing weapons training in Jericho in recent days.

The American Consulate in west Jerusalem

The decision to hire and arm the Palestinian security personnel was made by the consulate’s chief security officer, Dan Cronin. The plan is to employ them mostly as escorts to American diplomats’ convoys in the West Bank. Their operating base will be at the consulate in the city’s west, as well as six other facilities around the city belonging to the consulate, of which five are in western Jerusalem.

The plan is a breach of a 2011 agreement between the consulate and the Israeli government, which determined that only former IDF combat soldiers hired by the consulate would be allowed to carry weapons. That year, Israel gave the consulate approval to keep about 100 guns for its security guards, but only if they’re American diplomats or Israelis who served in the army. While the consulate employs scores of guards from East Jerusalem, they have not been armed up until now.

Sources said that a change in attitude towards Israelis in the consulate began about a year and a half ago, when Cronin began his tenure. Employees claimed that since then, seven Israeli guards were fired, compared to one Palestinian. Three Israeli guards quit recently in protest of Cronin’s decision, and said he has been training the Palestinian guards at an American facility in Jericho. Some of the security guards were even flown to the US for training, they said.

Workers who were employed by the consulate accused Cronin of a callous attitude towards the Israelis and of voicing pro-Palestinian remarks. “The law in Israel is merely advice to him,” they said. “Cronin does what he wants. He doesn’t want the Israelis in the consulate.”

According to these sources, some of the Palestinian guards have been arrested in the past for throwing stones, or have relatives who were convicted of terrorist activity. “The consulate’s conduct is extremely biased towards the Palestinian side, and Cronin is actually raising an armed militia of Palestinians in the consulate. They’re trained in weapons use, Krav Maga, and tactical driving. This is irresponsible. Who is ensuring that putting this weaponry in Palestinian hands will not lead to terror?”

The most senior advisor to the consul general is a Palestinian who served time in Israeli prison because of membership in the PLO. Another employee is related to one of the leaders of Hamas in Jerusalem, Mohammed Hassan Abu Tir, who has served numerous sentences in Israel’s penal system.

“The United States’ consulate has complete faith in the professionalism of its staff,” the consulate said in response. “We do not discuss security for our diplomatic delegation, but note that there are many inaccuracies in the claims. Furthermore, we coordinate our work with local authorities in a complete and ongoing manner.”

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€6.5 billion gross earnings from overseas visitors, including payment to Irish carriers, a 6.5% year on year increase in current terms.
€4.9 billion spent in the country, up 6.5% in current terms on 2016 levels.
8.7 million overseas visitors came to Ireland, up 3.5% (excluding day visits)
300,000 more staying visitors.
6.9 nights was the average length of stay, unchanged from 2016
68.7 million bednights spent in the country by visitors from overseas,
up 3.5%

€553 average yield per staying visit, excluding fares paid to Irish carriers,
up 3%

Over 1.2 million same day visits, including 785,000 transfer trips at Dublin Airport.
Almost 92% of visitors arrived by air with their numbers increasing by 4%, while arrivals on ferries dropped marginally by 1%.
The volume of international visitors who came to Ireland for holiday reasons grew by 8% but business visitors fell by 3%.

Overseas visitor numbers and revenue hit another high in 2017, as global travel continued to grow, with most destinations enjoying a record year in arrivals.

Revenue generated by visitors staying in Ireland topped €4.9 billion for the first time, an increase of 6.5% on the previous year.

The number of arrivals into the country was up 3.6% year on year to a record 9.9 million. Visitors staying overnight - effectively how tourists are defined - reached a new high at 8.7 million, up 3.5% on the previous year. A 7% increase in holiday visits is particularly welcome. There were also 1.2 million day visitors including 785,000 transfer trips through Dublin Airport.

The results for 2017 are characterised by double digit growth from the higher spending long haul visitors, while growth in arrivals from mainland Europe remained robust, and demand from Britain fell.

Ireland, in common with many other destinations, enjoyed the benefits of favourable economic growth and improved consumer confidence in source markets. The exception for Ireland was a dampening of demand from Britain on the back of a weakened currency and Brexit induced uncertainty. The continued expansion of air services on several key routes into Ireland was an invaluable boost to inbound tourism demand.

The 5% drop in volume and value from Britain, while not unexpected, is somewhat worrying as it would appear that Ireland lost share of the outbound British travel market.

The latest CSO data for 2017 - Tourism and Travel Quarter 4 2017 (released March 14, 2018) - provides the basis for a detailed analysis of the demand from overseas which goes beyond monthly visitor head count. The latest quarterly data provides insights into the reason for visit, expenditure patterns and key metrics of length of stay and use of accommodation. The CSO data is based on arrivals into air and sea ports in the Republic, but does not include overseas arrivals via ports in Northern Ireland. The latter will be included in Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Facts 2017 which will be published in due course.

€6.5 billion in earnings from overseas tourists in 2017

Aggregate earnings from foreign tourists to the Irish economy in 2017 were at a record €6.485 billion, represented a 6.5% increase in current terms on 2016.

€4.8 billion was spent in the country by staying visitors plus an estimated €53 million from day visitors, while Irish carriers earned an estimated €1.6 billion from visitors travelling to Ireland.

No. of Visits 000s (1)
Spend € millions (2)
Av. spend per visit
Av. length of stay (nights)
Av. daily

Source: CSO

Notes: Due to methodological changes there is a slight discontinuity with pre-2009 data.
- Visits refer to staying at least overnight (excludes arrivals via Northern Ireland)
(2) - Est. spend for staying visitors excludes fares paid to Irish carriers

The 6.5% year on year increase added €300 million in tourism receipts benefitting businesses throughout the country, albeit that the rate of growth has slowed compared to each of the previous two years.

In value terms continental Europe continues to be the most valuable source market netting €1.77 billion, up 6.6% on the previous year. Visitor spending by North Americans, growing faster than from other markets in recent years helped by a strong dollar, increased by 14% to reach €1.5 billion last year. Spending by visitors from Britain fell in line with a drop in volume demand by 5% to €1 billion. Earnings from visitors from the rest of the world continued to grow in absolute and relative importance with a 10% increase in receipts to €577 million.

€2.76 billion spent in the country by holiday visitors was up 8% on the previous year and accounted for 56% of total earnings. Expenditure by VFR (visiting friends and relatives) visitors increased by 4% to €895m, while spending by business visitors was up 6% to €766 million.

Over the past 5 years annual receipts from North America and from the Rest of the World have each doubled. In contrast, earnings from mainland Europe have increased by 65% and from British visitors by 23% over the same period.

In recent years the return on marketing investment would appear to have been particularly strong from long haul markets which last year accounted for approximately 25% share of visitors but generated 43% of annual receipts.

Average expenditure per visit

The average spend per visit in 2017 is estimated at €553, 3% up on the previous year, reflecting the increasing relative importance of higher spending visitors from North America and further afield. The average spend varies considerably. Holiday/leisure visitor spent an average €585 per visit, which held up well as the volume increased. Business and VFR visitors spend on average €518 and €350 respectively. It would appear that the average expenditure per trip for business visitors increased as average stay increased.

Australians and New Zealanders topped the chart at close to €1,000 per visit, followed by visitors from new emerging long-haul markets spending on average €900. These long haul visitors tend to stay longer, up to an average of 14 nights, thanks to the strong ethnic links with Australia and New Zealand, combined with the upscale profile and expenditure of visitors from the new developing long haul markets particularly in Asia. North American visitors are in third place in the league of trip expenditure spending an average €725 in 2017, marginally down on the previous year as the average length of stay declined from 7.2 to 6.9 nights. Germans continue to be top European spenders with an average trip expenditure in Ireland of €586, while the majority of other Europeans spend close to €500 per visit. British visitors with the shortest average stay in the country spend the least per visit, an average of €270, unchanged from the previous year.

A note of caution may be appropriate as the data is based on sample surveys at point of departure, with the robustness of the data dependent on the accuracy of recall by visitors of their expenditure in the country.

4.6 million visitors came for holidays to Ireland in 2017, up 8% on the previous year producing over 300,000 additional arrivals. 2017 was the fifth successive year of growth in holiday visits which account for just over half of all visits.

Visits to friends and relatives (VFR) held steady in 2017 at almost 2.5 million. While VFR trips continue to be an important component of overseas demand their relative importance has been declining in recent years.

Business visits dropped by 3% to 1.27 million in 2017, excluding same day business trips.

Visits for other reasons are estimated to have increased by 3% to 393,000 staying visits.

Where do holiday visitors come from?

Of the total estimated 4.6 million holiday visitors, Mainland Europe continued to be the largest source with an estimated 1.9 million trips accounting for 41% of the total by volume.

For the first time Ireland welcomed equal numbers of holiday visitors from North America and Britain in 2017 – close to 1.2 million holiday visitors from each market. 6% of holiday visits, at close to 275,000 trips, came from countries beyond Europe and North America.

Germany is the top mainland European source market, accounting for 10% of all holiday visits, followed by France the source of 7% of the demand.

The absolute and relative importance of the source markets for holidays in Ireland has changed significantly over the past 10 years. Britain historically the top source market for holiday visitors has been overtaken. Continental Europe, North America and the rest of the world have each increased in importance, in absolute and relative terms, as sources of holiday visitors.

2008, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
2017 est.
% change v 2016
% change v 2008
M. Europe
N. America
Source: CSO

Where do VFR visitors come from?

2.5 million visitors came to visit friends or relatives, with more than half come from Britain – an estimated 1.4 million in 2017 or 56% of all visits for this purpose. Mainland Europe has been increasing as a source of VFR demand over the past decade, reflecting migration patterns, and is now the source of 26% of VFR visits, in the region of 650,000 visits last year. An estimated 450,000 visits to friends and relative came from long haul source markets last year.

Where do business visitors come from?

Just under 1.3 million business visitors last year – a 3% decline on the previous year. Business visitors from Britain were down by at least 10%, to below 600,000 visits, which suggests a Brexit impact. Business trips from mainland Europe increased in single digits to reach 500,000.

Nights in Ireland in 2017 were up 4%, 2.2 million additional nights than in the previous year. The net increase in nights was due to double digit increases from long haul markets more than compensating for lack of growth from mainland Europe and a 12% drop in nights from British visitors.

Mainland European visitors generated 42% of total bednight demand, with almost 29 million nights, while British visitors accounted for 24% at 16.5 million nights, demand from each market almost unchanged. North American visitors generated 14.5 million bednights, up 12%, with visitors from other long-haul markets spending 9 million nights, up 13%, accounting for 21% and 13% share of demand respectively.

Bednights from holiday visits increased by 7% year on year, with demand from business visitors up 4%, while VFR nights showed no change.

Holiday visitors accounted for an increased share of bed nights at 44%. VFR visits accounted for 27%, with business and those visiting for ‘other reasons’ at 13% and 16% respectively.

Where did they stay?

It would appear that demand for Guesthouse/B&Bs and ‘other accommodations’ categories enjoyed the highest rate of increase in 2017, each up 9%. Bednights spent in hotels increased by 4%, with rented accommodation enjoying a similar rate of increase. Nights spent with friends and relatives, which accounts for 25% of all nights, appear to have been marginally down.

Paid serviced accommodations (Hotels, Guesthouses, and B&Bs) catered to 40% of the demand, while 25% of bednights were spent with friends and relatives. Rented accommodation commanded a 16% share of bednights, with a further 19% spent in ‘other forms of accommodation’. The latter may reflect increased use of Airbnb.

Hotels sold approximately almost 700,000 more bednights to overseas visitors in 2017 than in the previous year, an 4% increase in demand to a total of 19.2 million bed nights. The increase in demand came primarily from holiday visitors, with business guest nights almost unchanged.

Guesthouses and B&Bs catered to an estimated 8.6 million bednights, almost 750,000 more than the previous year. The sector enjoyed a 10% fillip in demand from holiday visitors to over 6 million.

Rented accommodation experienced a 4% increase in the number of bednights from overseas visitors, to reach 10.8 million, spread across most markets and purpose of visit categories.

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Nokia Lumia 2520 – Visually

Nokia Lumia 2520 – Visually

Nokia's first tablet is certainly attractive

Here is a quick visual tour of the Lumia 2520, Nokia's first tablet. As noted in my Nokia Lumia 2520 Preview, this device features Windows RT 8.1, a 10.1-inch 1080p screen, Carl Zeiss optics, familiar Lumia styling and build quality, and a unique range of Nokia apps. It can also be had with an optional and interesting power keyboard cover.

These photos are courtesy of Nokia.

Colors. The Lumia 2520 is available in black, cyan, glossy white and red.

It's a Lumia. If you're familiar with Nokia's unibody Lumia handsets, you'll get the quality level of this device immediately.

Front. 10.1-inch 1080p IPS screen.

Top. SIM slot, Power, Volume buttons.

Bottom. Keyboard connector.

Left. Headphone jack, power connector.

Right. USB 3.0, micro-HDMI.

Power Keyboard. Optional accessory that adds chiclet keyboard, gesture trackpad, two USB ports and additional battery.

Nokia apps. Nokia HERE Maps, Nokia Music, Nokia Storyteller.

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Daw Mill closure: 650 jobs to go

UK Coal will close the biggest coal mine in the UK, Daw Mill Colliery, under plans to restructure the business.

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Nuneaton MP asks government for Daw Mill Colliery employment support

The Conservative MP for Nuneaton, Marcus Jones, has today asked the government for employment support following the loss of 650 jobs at the Daw Mill Colliery in Warwickshire.

UK Coal announced earlier this month that the colliery would have to close after a ferocious underground fire made operations unfeasible.

The workforce has been made redundant because of the blaze.

Fire at Daw Mill Colliery forces closure

UK Coal Mine Holdings has announced that Daw Mill Colliery in Warwickshire will close.

The company blames the closure to 'the largest fire seen in a UK coal mine in over 30 years'.

The fire is still burning 740m below the surface and shows no signs of reducing.

“This has been a terrible week, not just for the company and its employees but also for the energy security of the country, as it brings an end to 47 years of coal production at Daw Mill."

Only a 'small, core team' will keep their jobs to secure the site over the next coming months. The rest of the 650-strong workforce will lose their jobs.

“We are now exploring the possible transfer of some colleagues to our other mines. Regrettably however, this news is likely to see the majority of the Daw Mill workforce being made redundant and our thoughts and best wishes are with these colleagues and their families at this difficult time.”

– Kevin McCullough, Chief Executive for UK Coal Mine Holdings

Daw Mill has been at risk of closure since March 2012 when it was also announced that a restructuring was needed to safeguard the entire business.

MP comments on possible colliery closure

"Unfortunately for a number of years they have not done the development work at Daw Mill the way they have should and therefore it has left them in the position where they are carrying a large workforce that's very expensive to pay and ...

...they don't necessarily have to coal coming out of the ground to pay for that workforce, and therefore UK Coal are trying to show to their banks that they can do the right thing and they can pay their way as a company.

But it leaves Daw Mill in limbo at the moment and I think that it's important now that everyone works together whether it be the company the workforce the unions the local members of parliament and hopefully ministers to try and secure the future at Daw Mill."

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