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Submission to Food Labelling Review Response discussion paper

FARE’s submission to the Australian Government’s consultation process on specific aspects of the Labelling Logic report on food labelling. The submission outlines a labelling regime that includes at least five specific warning labels, rotated across all products, with one label focusing on the harms of consuming alcohol while pregnant.

  1. Health warning labels should be specific and alert the consumer to particular harms associated with alcohol consumption.
  2. There should be a suite of at least five health warning labels rotated across all alcohol products to avoid message ‘wear out’. One health warning label should be about the risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
  3. The implementation of health warning messages should be accompanied by a public education campaign, including information at the point of sale that expands on the messages in the labels.
  4. A health warning label regime should be implemented through mandatory government regulation.
  5. The Drinkwise labelling scheme does not address the Review Panel’s recommendations and should not be viewed as a substitute to a comprehensive alcohol health warning label regime.
  6. The cost to industry of implementing health warning labels is not prohibitive and should not prevent the government from implementing a health warning label regime.
  7. Health warning labels can contribute greatly to improving health by increasing awareness of the harms associated with consuming alcohol in excess of the recommended NHMRC guidelines.
  8. Existing state and territory liquor licensing legislation which regulates the sale and supply of alcohol will need to incorporate the Labelling Logic recommendations if they are adopted, particularly where there is an obligation on licensees to display information at the point-of-sale.
  9. The implementation of health warning labels will need to comply with consumer protection provisions under the Consumer and Competition Act 2010 and also state and territory fairtrading and food safety legislation.
  10. In order for health warning labels and a supporting public education campaign to be effective, industry practices that impact on the access and availability of alcohol should also be better regulated. In particular, advertising and marketing practices that appeal to young people will continue to encourage excessive drinking if they are not subjected to tighter regulations.
  11. Health warning labels should be accompanied by point-of-sale information in the form of posters and print-based material to ensure that consumers are exposed to the health warning messages when they have not seen the alcohol product container.
  12. The point-of-sale information should be part of a broader public education campaign which uses a range of media to promote the health warning labels and provide further supporting information.
  13. The implementation of health warning labels is the most effective way to raise awareness of alcohol-related harms and promote the NHMRC Guidelines.
  14. Alcohol product labelling targets consumers at both the point-of-sale and point-of-consumption.
  15. Labelling is just one part of a comprehensive approach to alcohol policy reform aimed at preventing harm. Government should also consider initiatives to address the price, availability and promotion of alcohol.
  16. In line with most other food and beverage products, all alcohol products, not just ‘mixtures of alcohol and other beverages’, should contain a NIP and declaration of energy content.
  17. All alcohol products should contain an ingredients list.
  18. The cost of including nutritional information on alcohol product labels is minimal.
  19. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is a key concern in regards to weight gain, particularly given that alcohol is a significant source of calories. The provision of nutritional information, including energy content is important to allow consumers to make informed decisions about their energy intake.
  20. There is widespread support for the inclusion of NIPs, including energy content and ingredients lists, on alcohol product packaging.
  21. There are no reasons to exclude alcoholic beverages from the requirement to include nutritional information on product labels, particularly given that most other food and beverage products are required to include this information.
  22. Public health concerns, including the link between alcohol consumption, obesity and increasing levels of chronic disease, highlight the importance of informing people about the contents of the products they consume.
  23. All alcoholic beverages should be exempt from any nutrition-related front of pack labelling regime, such as a colour-coded multiple traffic-lights system.
  24. All alcoholic beverages should also be exempt from the inclusion of health claims and producers should be prohibited from using language that may mislead consumers into perceiving alcohol products as having positive health qualities, such as ‘low carb’ or ‘low calorie’.
  25. NIPs, including energy content, are the best way to provide consumer information at the point-of-consumption.
  26. Alcohol product labelling should be subject to mandatory regulation as voluntary alcohol industry co-regulation and self-regulation is ineffective.
  27. Alcohol product labelling does not fit neatly into the proposed food labelling regulatory hierarchy. It is both a food safety issue and a preventative health issue and, therefore, it is unclear as to how alcohol product labelling would be regulated.
  28. Preventative health should be treated as a priority, particularly given the economic costs of alcohol-related harm and its impact on society.
  29. Alcohol product health warning labels should be removed from the Food Standards Code to a separate regulatory structure.
  30. The implementation of nutritional information, declaration of energy content and ingredients lists on alcohol product labels should stay within the Food Standards Code to avoid regulatory inefficiency.

FARE supports policy reforms that contribute to a reduction in alcohol-related harms in Australia. Our policy work is informed by the evidence of what is most effective in reducing alcohol-related harms. We support the progression of population-based health measures, which take into consideration the far reaching and complex impacts of alcohol-related harms.

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I’ve invested in a personal trainer.  Well, when I say ‘invested’, I actually got it for free.  And when I say ‘it’ I mean a

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Inspired by last week’s Weight Watchers talk about using regular exercise to help improve health, fitness and appearance, I decided to take the bull by the horns and get my, rather wobbly, backside moving.  I reasoned that I’ve got about a month before I go on holiday and in that time, if I work really hard, I could see good results.  After all, celebs can do it when they’ve got personal trainers beasting them daily.

Now, I can’t afford a personal trainer but I thought back to when I was on a mission to fit into my wedding dress and I’d downloaded a free Davina McCall fitness app.  I really enjoyed using it as the workouts were short, needed no equipment and because they were on an app I could do them to different music or even whilst watching TV so they didn’t get too boring.

Unfortunately,  it seems you can no longer get this app.  But I didn’t let this put me off.  I looked for an alternative instead.  There are quite a few decent looking free apps out there, but after a bit of research, I eventually went for the Nike+ Training Club app .

I’ve been using it for a week now and so far I’m really impressed with it.  There are loads of different workouts you

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can choose from.  They’re split into different categories depending on what you want to achieve: Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong or Get Focused.  Within each of these sections you’ve got a selection of workouts at beginner, intermediate and advanced level and ranging in time from 15 to 45 minutes.  You can also edit the workouts to suit you by choosing alternative exercises.

The bit that I’ve mainly been using is the ‘Programs’ feature.  This allows you to choose a fitness goal from same categories and intensity levels as the workouts.  I went for a Get Lean Beginners program and was given the option of adding in running to boost reach my goal quicker, which I took.  The app then generated a 4 week program for me to follow.  Each week it gives me 2 different ‘Get Lean’ workouts to do, 2 runs starting at 5km and building up to 8km, and a yoga session.  It schedules these across the week along with 2 rest days.

When completing the workouts, you get the option of using an album, playlist or all music on your device or of using a separate music source.  The app them guides you through the

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workout with clear instructions and time reminders.  There’s the option to look at photos, written instructions and videos of all the exercises either before or during the workout.  The workouts I’ve completed so far have been really challenging and have really got my heart rate going and have definitely had me breaking a sweat.  The yoga was particularly challenging, in a good way, even though I’m relatively experienced at yoga.

I’ve been impressed at how the app has pushed me.  Whilst I’d started running again a couple of weeks ago, I was only running about 3km and wasn’t finding it easy.  Left to my own devices I wouldn’t have increased the distance to 5km for at least a couple of weeks.  I must admit I was a little apprehensive about my ability to complete the distance but I decided to give it a go.  I knew from previous experience that it would largely be down to mind over matter and pledged to keep going.  And I did.  Admittedly it was at a slow pace but I kept going all the way around and I’m actually quite looking forward to increasing my distance this week.

Apparently there is also a Nike+ running app that you can download that links to the Training Club app but I haven’t had chance to look at that yet.  There’s also an option to

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Clear instructions with photos and videos (Image courtesy of Nike+ TC)

link with other users as a way to motivate each other but I haven’t explore this either.

All in all, if you’re looking for a free app to work you hard, this is a good one to go for (for beginners at least).  Here’s hoping I can keep my motivation up and continue enjoying using the app.  Please let me know about any apps you’ve come across that are worthwhile as I find that mixing things up a bit can help to sustain motivation.

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  • Echinopsis Chamaecereus is a lovely cactus popular amongst collectors and succulent enthusiasts.
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Wings of Fury

Start Area: Ghelsba Outpost
Start NPC:Shami (H - 8)
Max Party:3
Related Mobs:Colo-Colo
Min Level:20
Max Level:20
(Average from 27 ratings)
Items Required:Cloudy Orb
Items Granted:Astral Ring
Bat Fang
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Purple Rock
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Scroll of Deodorize
Scroll of Invisible
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Thunder Spirit Pact
Translucent Rock
This Quest is Repeatable
Last Updated: Fri Apr 4 19:37:15 2008

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Battle Notes

In order to enter the battlefield you will need to bring a Cloudy Orb, which is obtained by trading 20 Beastmen's Seals to Shami in Port Jeuno. When you are ready, trade the Cloudy Orb to the door of the Ghelsba Outpost hut and choose to enter the battle Wings of Fury.

Up to 3 people may enter and you will all receive a level 20 restriction. You have 15 minutes to win. You will fight three enemies:

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# Aug 12 2004 at 8:54 PM Rating: Default
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There must have been changes made to this BCNM because a group with 2 BST (BST/WHM and BST/WAR) and a WHM/BRD (i don't know either.) with max charm - signa and tunica got slaughtered.

First of all, I could no longer use 2Hr on the Furies. I tried the macro, typing it out manually, using the menus, NOTHING.

Second, the Furies stay charmed for about 45 seconds, about as long as a VT would.

If tha's the case, then 3 level 20's vs. 2 VT's and an IT is IMPOSSIBLE.

RE: >_<
# Sep 06 2004 at 10:33 AM Rating: Decent
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To Use your Bst 2 Hour, you must have a Currently Charmed Pet.

Once you use 2Hr, The Pet is yours Til Death do you Part. Be sure That Colo has less HP then your Pet torward the End of fight, Otherwise, you will be sitting in the Fight w/ a Pet you cannot Kill, and no Win.

Not having Release til 21-23ish, will leave you dead in the Water if the Pet is the Winner :-p
RE: >_<
# Jan 05 2005 at 2:19 AM Rating: Decent
I know this is old post.... but release is actually called leave and its at lvl 35 not 20-23
# Aug 06 2004 at 7:25 AM Rating: Decent
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I tried this out with 2 other LS friends, it sounded interesting and we needed money ><

I remember hearding someone in Sandy /shouting "Looking for bst to help with BCNM20" but I thought it was just another idea. I asked one of my friends how hard a BCNM was and all I got from her was "Not too hard, with the right combination"

So we went, a War/Sam, Rng/Thf, and a Blm/Whm...
The idea was to put the furies to sleep while we killed Colo-colo *we saw some others get killed doing BCNM20 while we were waiting to fight Cyranuce earlier*

Soooo, the Furies resisted the spell, dished out a slow death for our blm, and then the 3 kinda jumped us. At least I lived the longest... Xx
and we got Colo-colo to about: |======= | too...

Bah, no riches for me, I even downleveled to Lv.32 (@300, yay). But from that I ended up leveling Whm (to level bst, for an eventual rematch against these things. I still have my orb ^^) oO
RE: Ouch...
# Aug 20 2004 at 3:21 PM Rating: Decent
82 posts
i'm sure you've figured out by now, but after you use an orb its cracked, when just looking at it you can't tell, but when u go to use it, it tells you. :(
Charm = Yes
# Aug 04 2004 at 2:22 AM Rating: Excellent
773 posts
Rocked this out w/ my LS Buddies

Crayonshank - Whm/Blm
Gupideon - Nin/War
Picout (me) Bst/Whm

Base 26 Chr +14. Rolled in, went for Furies Charm, no Luck on Right Furie after 3 tries. Switched to Left one, got a Charm, and 2hr's the Mob.

Set to Other Furie, Whm and I Healed, as Nin Went to Town on Furie w/ my Pet.

After My pet died, Furie had very Little Hp left, I got up, help Kill it and Colo as Whm healed.

We Rocked it, pealed out, Scored a thunder scroll Pact, Green Rock, Bat Fang, and Mythral Beastcoin :-)

Holding the Record @ 5 min and 50 Seconds on the Server too ;) Screen Avail

Edited, Mon Oct 25 23:20:56 2004
# Sep 06 2004 at 10:40 AM Rating: Decent
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My LS Crew Hit this up for some Thunder Pacts, and we Grabbed a Video of the Fight.

We're About 7/9 on this Fight between our LS. I made this post in the Wrong BCNM Thread the Other Day >.<
#REDACTED, Posted: Aug 03 2004 at 11:08 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) stupid we\bsite doesnt tell me crap on how to get the orb or nothing they jus tell u only how to do half the BCNM
# Aug 02 2004 at 6:10 PM Rating: Decent
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I'm hearing that the Furies are now un-charmable. Can anyone verify/disprove this?
RE: Un-Charmable
# Aug 04 2004 at 2:39 PM Rating: Decent
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Did this twice on 8/2. Furies are a diffucult charm (i.e. don't attempt it) without white drop or signa, but definitely can be charmed.
RE: Un-Charmable
# Aug 03 2004 at 7:04 AM Rating: Default
I recently did this on 7/30 and I was able to charm the bats so I believe you can still Charm...
# Jul 30 2004 at 6:57 AM Rating: Default
My bro and I duo this all the time with our BST/WHM. It's really simple actually. We both have our own seals and our two hour up. He goes for the lower lvl bat on the left I go for the one on the right. One of us uses our two hour and other one gets back from battle while his bat is on Cola...debuffing or whatever...just get ready to charm again. I would highly recommend you have at least +8 chr if you attempt this. We don't use any food and we've done this about 10 times easily. Got the scroll once which sold for 100k on Fairy. Anywayz, after you kill the Cola it's best for the person who didn't use two hour to simply put pet on "Stay" and get as far back from the bat as possible and the other person has "Fight" ready. Most of the time the uncharmed bat takes out the charmed one so we usually jump in and help out some. But in some cases where the charmed bat owns the uncharmed we usually put the pet on "Heel" and let the uncharmed finish it off so we just have to like one hit the bat :P It's fun to do this if you want to make some decent cash but we just usually do the quest and go farm barricader/wallbreacher and wait for two hour to get back up and head to jeuno for more Cloudy Orbs :P
# Jul 29 2004 at 6:48 PM Rating: Decent
300 posts
I'm a lvl 24 WAR/ 12 MNK (can sub any other original job if recommended)...and I've got two stacks of seals now from levelling all the basic jobs, so it's about time I try a level 20 BCNM and use up some seals on an orb.

What jobs should I invite for the other two slots?
# Jul 29 2004 at 1:59 AM Rating: Decent
35 posts
i am thinking of trying this and it hasn't been cleared up how many members can u have in party i see 3 everywhere but can there only be three or can there be more i'd love it if some one could help me out and in ur on fenrir send me a /t <names rhyus>
2/3 so far. ^^
# Jul 28 2004 at 11:46 AM Rating: Decent
419 posts
I did this BCNM20 three times over the weekend and was successful twice.

My party was: BST/WAR (20), NIN/WAR (18), WHM/BLM (20)

When we entered, I ate a Flint Caviar (ended up with CHR+9) while the NIN ate a Meat Chiefkabob. Once we were buffed, I ran up and charmed one of the furies and set it on the other. After I used my two hour, I fought the Colo-colo with the NIN. Once my Furie almost had the other dead, I heeled it and let the other Furie kill my pet. By that time, the Colo-colo was dead and we finished off the last Furie.

We got from both: Platoon Axe, a Katana (don't remember the name and it's not on the site), 2 Bat Fangs, A scroll of Sneak, and a Scroll of Deodorize.

Edited, Fri Jul 30 09:54:27 2004
A fun fight ^^
# Jul 26 2004 at 3:00 AM Rating: Good
^^ me and 2 LS buddies tried this BCNM, it was our first attempt, and after reading about it felt confident. Just to help you guys out ill give the jobs and what we used:

2 Uber Players and BST

Istvan Elvaan RNG / NIN using mithkabob and ready with 3 potions

Kyvonn Elvaan RNG / WAR who forgot to buff lol

Dusklore (myself) BST / WHM who casted Protectra and used some San Dorian Tea (I know there is better stuff out there but I was broke >.<; )

So the plan was:

At the start, we buff, then Rangers 2-hour Colo Colo, then finish it off, while I charm 1 Furrie and have it attack the other Furrie until Colo Colo is dead then we bomb on the Furrie, let my charm wear and kill my pet. Simple and fast.

After reading all the posts we didn't see ourselves doing well as far as time, but felt we would be able to beat it. The 5 min post stuck in our mind. When we zoned in we saw the server record was 4 min 50 sec! lol, we resigned no records would be broken, after all, BCNM hunters have a tried system usually, and have uber gear (usually) which we didn't.

The Fight:
After we buffed I got a little too close trying for a pre-emptive charm, and all the bats rushed me! =( I tried to charm 1 Furrie, but failed, much to my dismay, but thankfully Istvan and Kyvonn went to work on Colo Colo and knocked it down to about 10% health with both of their 2 hours =D, I managed to charm the Furrie as they unleashed the hellish fury that is Ranger on poor Colo Colo, and the battle was raging. I stepped back as my pet was fighting the Furrie and tried to heal, only to lose charm ><; (this with 31 Total CHR), I stood up and re-charmed after a few hits taken and had it fight again. Istvan and Kyvonn finished off Colo Colo and began to rest. My pet finished off the Furrie, then came after me again, but with all the MP I had used healing myself and the rangers, and the damage I had taken, I died and delevel'd ;_;, (it only took 2 hits) and the rangers stood up and went to work on my former pet (I FELT AVENGED!). Istvan had to use his potions, but they had enough damage to take the bat down for good. We laughed about my death and reveled as we got the katana (10 k) and the Thunder Spirit Pact Which sells for 70 k on Titan ^_^. To our surprise Istvan pointed out our time: 4 min 4 sec! w00t we took the server record by 46 seconds! Death meant nothing to me when compared to the record breaking time we got (until someone else beats it lol).

It was a blast, and we are going to do it again ^^

btw, I think 3 rangers would have problems, simply becuase as BST I was able to "distract" the Furries long enough for the Rangers to play target practice on the bats. Without that distraction the Rangers might take too much damage to last the fight. Then again I might just be amusing myself in light of my death just to feel important =S

Dusklore ~ Elvaan Female
46 BLM; 32 WHM; 40 DRK; 20 THF; 20 BST =)
Titan Server

Edited, Mon Jul 26 04:19:34 2004
not planned
# Jul 22 2004 at 3:01 PM Rating: Decent
76 posts
Just did this BCNM setup as SMN/WHM PLD/WAR BST/WAR... Well how should i tell this!
everything started out bad, we got in and we noticed we had to med up cause we hadnt before we went in, we didnt buff up anything at all!
But well we tried anyways!
So first the PLD vokes Colo-Colo and keeps hate!
The BST charms one of the Furies at the first try and uses 2hrs! Well great everything is going great now! So i (the SMN) Jumps in and releases my 2hrs and Searing Light with Carby!
Takes 1/3 of the Furies health and 1/4 of Colo-colos health. i med up and uses a Hi-Ether while carby still at it i release another 2hrs killing off the Furie and get Colo-colo down to 1/4 of his life about now PLD hits 2hrs to since he was low on hp! Finally we beat Colo-colo when we realized "wtf! our charmed Furie is still alive and under 2hrs charm!"
Well what i can say is... time went out and we lost seeing the last bat was charmed... good plan but not everything goes like you planned! Thats all from me =)
not planned
# Jul 22 2004 at 3:01 PM Rating: Excellent
76 posts
Double post >_<

Edited, Thu Jul 22 16:02:53 2004
BST can solo this quest
# Jul 19 2004 at 2:32 PM Rating: Default
1,395 posts
Last night I soloed the Lv20 BCNM Ghelsba as and Elvaan BST/PLD. I tried twice before but missed my first 4 charms on the first of the Furies both times I tried and ended up dead both times. I mighthave been able to pull it off, but there was no sense in wasting my 2hr when there's a good possibility that I might die; best to save the 2hr and try again.

Anyway, for those of you that are not afraid of dying and would like to try this, here's some info that might help you along:

1. Entered the Hut Door.
2. Ate Flint Caviar and cast Protect.
3. Rested until my 30 MP were full (lol, 30MP)
4. Drank a Yagudo Drink
5. Ran towards the Furies and Colo-Colo and charmed the western-most Furies.
6. Two-houred the pet Furies.
7. Sent the pet Furies to attack Colo-Colo first.
8. Waited 10 seconds and sent the pet Furies to attack the other Furies.
9. Ran far away from the battle and healed myself until HP were full.
10. Waited for pet Furies to die and ran to charm the other Furies.
11. Sent pet Furies to attack Colo-Colo.
12. Let pet Furies die.
13. Charmed the other Furies and sent it to attack Colo-Colo.
14. Drank another Yagudo Drink because refresh-effect ran out.
15. Ran away from the battle and healed until full HP.
16. Recharmed Furies because Charm broke.
17. Sent pet Furies to attack Colo-Colo.
18. Let pet Furies get very little life left and started physically attacking and casting Banish on Colo-Colo.
19. Finished off Colo-Colo once pet Furies were dead.
20. Grabbed my loot and exited.

Detailed description of the events as they unfolded:

Easy enough, eh? Well, not exactly, lol. Things did not and will not go according to plan. To start off, I missed my first 2 charms on the first Furies so I had 2 bats and an NM bat beating on me for 20 seconds. Once I got the Furies charmed, I used Familiar (2hr) and I sent it to attack Colo-Colo since he hit the hardest and was using special attacks and casting Aeroga like a... bat out of hell. (::hides:: Bad pun, sorry). But I still had another bat hitting me for another 10 seconds until I could send my pet to get aggro of the Furies and hold the aggro of Colo-Colo. I healed when necessary but as little as possible because I did not want to grab aggro from the bats while trying to attack it with my pet bat. I stayed away from the battle as much as possible because these bats cast Aeroga and I didn't want to heal more than I had to.

Once Colo-Colo and the Furies defeated my pet, I went to charm the other Furies and I missed. So again, I had 1 bat and an NM bat beating on me for 10 more seconds. I landed the second charm and sent it to fight Colo-Colo. I again ran as far away from the battle as possible and healed myself to full HP. But since I didn't have my 2HR anymore, I knew charm would break before the Furies or Colo-Colo was dead, so I had to be ready.

Charm finally broke and I missed my charm yet again... another 10 seconds of getting pounded by 2 mobs. Once charm landed, I ran away from the battle and healed again and used a Yagudo Drink when refresh ran out. When my pet had about 2 hits of life left in him, I did everything I could to grab the aggro of Colo-Colo. I cast Banish and healed myself multiple times all while physically attacking him. I did this because Colo-Colo still have about 1/2 life left and I realized I was dead if I didn't have a pet helping me. This managed to help me get Colo-Colo down to 1/4 health left before my pet Furies was dead... this is not what I had planned.

Now I have to finish off an NM bat with 1/4 health left. I missed my physical attacks almost every single time I attacked Colo-Colo. This is where I used the Hi-Potions (3 of them) I bought and save my MP for Banish. Banish, surprisingly enough did 21 damage. I had 2 casts of Banish before I had to wait for my MP to regen but with the Yagudo drink still in effect, gaining 15 MP doesn't take long. After 8 minutes and 8 seconds I finish of the BCNM quest.

Charisma value:

Items used:

Yagudo Drink x3
Hi-Potion x3
Flint Caviar x1

Weapon: Platoon Axe
Shield: Decurion's Shield
Head: Kingdom Bandana > Noble's Ribbon
Neck: Bird Whistle
Body: Kingdom Vest
Legs: Royal Footman's Trousers
Feet: Kingdom Boots
Hands: Kingdom Gloves
Earrings: Tourmaline Earrings x2
Ring1: Stamina Ring > Hope Ring
Ring2: San d'Orian Ring > Hope Ring

Note: When I use the ">" it means that I toggled between the two items using /equip macros. I put the Charisma items /equip'd on my Charm macro and attacking and defensive items /equip'd on my "Fight" macro; this allows you to switch between a Charisma based character and a melee character by using a simple macro.

I did this on Earthsday and probably picked the 2nd worst possible day of the week to do this on because Wind > Earth. I honestly don't know if that really matters, but I do know that you should avoid doing this on Windsday at all costs. Iceday would've probably been the idea day to do this on.

I would also like to say that I think the Tourmaline Earrings are a must. These have Wind resistences and these bats cast Aero and Aeroga non-stop. Anything you can buy to raise Wind resitence without neglecting Charisma and Vitality/Defense would be a definate plus.

Hope this helps some of you out and good luck.

*I'm going to post this in the BST forums as well.
# Jul 15 2004 at 3:34 AM Rating: Decent
Me and 2 friends in my ls just did this, and we took the bats to school. We did it w/ a rng, whm, and ME, a drg for the time being...anyways, we did as everyone said, 300% tp, and buffs before, but when we entered we lost all the spells and also our tp, so we were like ****...so we rebuff and begin. I ran forward and they all came towards me, then the rng uses his 2hr and blasts one of the furies to hell, while i tank the colo-colo, me and my wyvern that is. The whm was REALLY low on mp and he was using drinks to fill him mp back, and so he uses Benediction and the 2 remaining bats start attacking him, so i voke and the rng vokes and we both take back the hate, and the whm is like WOW, but the rng kept pummeling the remaining furies while i finish off the colo-colo. Then we were done w/ the bats, and what a relief but we schoole those bats.
The drop was a platoon sword, edge, invis scroll, 2 bat fangs and a wing, not the BEST stuff but hey we just killed the bats, and we also beat the previous record, and reset it @ 5 minutes and 5 seconds
i was quite happy w/ the results, but i wish the lance would have dropped or even the thunder spirit pact, but we are gonna do it again tomorrow and SLAUGHTER the bats again
# Jul 15 2004 at 1:21 AM Rating: Default
Sam/War (me)

Eagle Eye Shot = 1 fury, dead.
Samurai 2-hour = 1 fury, dead.
Paladin tanks/cures while rng and sam beat on Colo-colo and then invincible. Got Gunromaru and two scrolls, sneak and invis. Needless to say i didn't pay the 30k for my lvl 20 sam sword.
The right DD holds hate
# Jul 14 2004 at 10:09 PM Rating: Decent
24 posts
OK, we tried this tonight, 2 LS mates and I. The setup we had was

DRG/WAR (me)

Me and the PLD were strapped up to our necks with armor, full set of bone for me (except Battle Gloves, which DRG should live by below 30) and full set of lizard for him. We prepped in advance for a tough battle: WHM was lacking Protectra II (for beforehand), Blink, and was only BLM 5 on sub, so no bind. Luckily the WHM had some +MND gear already giving him a +8 bonus to it, and he would nead it.

Fight opens, DRG and PLD pop Mithkabobs, WHM pops a Witch Kabob, and we draw weapons. Not waiting for the bats to aggro on the WHM (standing way too close), the DRG engages melee immediately. 2 hits in, the bats are swarming the DRG. The PLD drops a cure on me and vokes, but my third spear hit and a Jump pull hate back on. (I noted afterwards that i didn't miss ONCE during the entire fight.) Drg and Pld pound away at a furie, and a Double Thrust and Frost Breath drop it.

WHM is healing like crazy and PLD alternates healing himself and DRG as much as he can get away with as we engage 2nd furie. DRG in red, WHM in red (again, too close as AOE hit) and PLD in yellow, still voking but can't pull hate off DRG (who is doing entirely too much damage, and not missing, where the PLD is). Drg drops another Double and WHM pops Benediction, all the life recovers and the bats don't even FLINCH. They stay on the DRG as I drop another 2 hits and a jump to drop 2nd furie.

Colo-colo is the only one left and both melees go head on. WHM pops melon juice and starts dropping Cure II's, right as PLD gets hate (for the first time all fight). Colo bolts for the WHM, DRG vokes and we keep slugging. For some reason, WHM decides to heal PLD (even though DRG is in red and PLD is in orange) with the last pf his MP, and DRG falls 1 hit away from another Double Thrust. PLD lets go a Red Lotus Blade, WHM engages, 3 hits later Colo drops.

1 man down, 3 bats down. Battle time: 5:37. Rewards: Bat Fang (PLD won), Mitril Beastcoin (DRG won but gave to WHM), Green Rock (DRG won), and Invisible Scroll (PLD won). Crapola.

-DRG (and I would imagine DRK) are excellent in this, but you need to put hate on a tank early: they will do so much damage that even Benediction could't pull hate off them.
-The food helped immensely. I can't imagine our performace without it.
-The Furies drop faster than Colo. While it's tempting to take the big threat out, the sooner you reduce their numbers, the easier a time you will have.

When I do this again, I will make sure WHM has proper spells, lvl'd sub, and PLD grabs hate early, cause while the DRG had good gear and took hits well, he is not a tank.
# Jul 11 2004 at 10:29 PM Rating: Decent
ok just did this one 4 times today

party 1:

we walk in both rng eagle eye a furies while pld tanks (boiled crab for def and chugging yag drinks to keep mp up) the rng 2 hour CRUSHED each furie bringing one down to about 20 hp and the other to about 130 we both attempt to spam arrows but....... our macros are set for <bt> which means ..... we try to target colo instead, arrows dont work suddenly we both get creamed and pld falls after bout 3 more minutes of pounding

same group :D we walk in and do the same, this time eagle eye kills one furie and the macro was fixed so we crushed the second one, we turn to colo-colo we start pounding on him, we both do sharpshot and use piercing giving sc (reverberation?) its down to almost half and pld uses invincible, we pound and pound and finally kill it, plt axe white rock and manneqeun piece

we got our asses handed to us, i had no 2 hr, pld had no 2hr, the furies crushed me, then the whm, then ate the pld alive

this time with 2hrs we almost got it but still didnt get it

well im now 1/4 :D
# Jul 09 2004 at 11:49 PM Rating: Decent
Don't try 2 SMNs, and a WHM...
We got owned :(
Drop some money into it cause BCNM's are an investment
# Jul 09 2004 at 11:43 PM Rating: Decent
First off i want to say Thank you to everyone who said use Beastmaster. 1st two times we tried this it didnt go over well at all. Why? because we didn't realize how tough this is but this time it worked. WE went in this time as fully raised and trained Pal/War (Galka) Whm/Blm (Taru) and me Bst/War (Elvaan). First let me say my Bst was fully decked out. monster signa, noble ribbon, 2 hope rings, and a bird whistle. That all = +18 to Chr and for a special treat i used a flint caviar for +4 more. So with +22 to Chr it took some time but i got one. (Ater the signa i couldnt afford the garrison body piece) I was able to charm a furrie on the fourth attempt and used my 2 hour. (After that i had it until the other one killed it) Once I charmed it i immediately set it on the other furrie while the paly and i worked over Colo-colo. No big problem after that. We finished Colo-colo and turned to wait for one of the other furries to die (my pet) then killed the remaining one in 4 hits. So preparation is in order. Paly used pineapple juice to keep mp up and food was a fish chiefkabob. Whm used a rolanberry pie and yagudo drink. And i used Flint caviar and selbina milk to keep mine up. Fight lasted 6 minutes but hey we won. A litle expensive yes but now we have an understanding ofhow to work those bats over and get the Gunromaru and thunder spirit pact. OH and this is after the update so we couldnt buff before going in. Gonna try this on the new BCNM 20's against the leeches next. Try for the mannequin pieces.

*edit next time i subded Bard got 2 more chr out of it after all im not taking the damage so i dont need war. Plus i was able to use 1 song. Helped out big time.

**edit uhhh if your party ends up killing the other bat before yours dies trust them to survive and log to play-online real fast. Hope its works!

Edited, Wed Jul 28 22:58:23 2004
3 Attempts, 3 Failures, Lessons to be learned.
# Jul 09 2004 at 10:42 AM Rating: Excellent
1st time:

BST/MNK (me)

At this point my charisma bonuses for BST at level 20 are CAPPED out save for the very expensive Signa/Garrison Tunica. I have 25 bas CHR +4 for the rings, +3 for the whistle, +3 for the ribbon, and +2 for San d'Orian Tea. In total, I brought 37 charisma to the table. We go in, buff up, DRK uses a kabob, I use the tea, WHM uses a (deathball?).

DRK provokes Colo while I move to charm the leftmost Furies, and it goes down hill from there. That and the following FOUR charms fail outright, and I take alot of abuse, our WHM runs out of MP, and the DRK is at half life. Finally the 6th charm works, and I pop my 2 hour to lock it in. Siccing the Furies on Colo, I move in to help as well, but its a downhill battle, with no healing, the DRK dies quickly EVEN AFTER a benediction, and I follow in suit (drain is a harsh spell, and ALL the bats practically spam it). Lessons sort of learned, the DRK goes back to Jueno to get another orb, and in the mean time we try it with someone else.

2nd time:

The thought here was blink tanking, and it worked out very well, in fact. After entering, eating, and buffing, the NIN vokes Colo AND the WHM immediatly binds the rightmost Fury. I goto to charm the bats, and get them this time! Note that niether the WHM nor I have our two hours this time, but I took a guess on the nature of charms and was right (explaination below).

Turning all attention to Colo, we begin doing some serious damage to him (Im wielding a sycthe, not an axe, and I have boost), eventually killing him (after a recharm of the furies, also sucessful) Our NIN, turns to the uncharmed Furies and provokes them, and is immediatly rewarded with a fatal dose of Jet Stream to the face.

Our NIN down, I turn the one furies on the other and join in, eventually killing it. Running to the other side of the arena, I tell my pet (who still has 3/4 life) to stay, and run back to our resting healer to wait. In a short while the bats uncharm and come after me.

BST can't really fight, this is a fact, and even doing 30-35 damage a hit, it was a slow battle, with many drains and recharming it so the WHM could rest. But I was winning, it just turns out God hates me for not believing in Him.

Fighting the furies, I finally get it down to lethal range, and move to take the final swing and collect the prize...and the event times out. Needless to say, the local fauna were feeling my frustration for a while. The NIN logged and the DRK had returned from Jueno:

3rd time:

Almost a repeat of the first scenario, without the two hours, much better charms, and maybe a minute extra fighting time, but we killed no bats again. Admitably, I didnt think we would, I was just testing something.

Without Sleep/Bind tactics, Damage dealers are secondary to tanks that can actually take a hit. A Mithra Blink Tank, or a Galka Paladin Tank work great here.

The WHM is almost VITAL as a main, as a sub, it doesnt have cure 2, and that's not good for anyone. SMN might be a better sub for them as well, for a gracious amount of extra MP, but then they get no bind.

Many posts in here tell you to take a BST, charm one and its gets much easier, but what they dont mention is, and this is from my personal studies, with a 37 CHR, your charm rate on the furies is 50-60%. NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

The last 2 pieces of CHR equipment that you can get if you're loaded are:

(Cerberus Jueno Prices)
Garrison Tunica 120K-150K Def: 15, +1 Dex, +1 Chr
Monster Signa (Staff) 400K-450K Dmg: 12, Delay 366, +8 Chr, -5 Vit, +5 Hp, +5 Mp

Garrison Tunica: A nice, lifetime investment, as ALL jobs at level 18 can equip it, and it isnt bad at all. For the BCNM, it adds one precious CHR (which even though it may only shift the % rate of charm up by 5, thats still important to do), but it also adds a DEX, which will help you land Sytche blows on those Evasion heavy bats.

Monster Signa: Hahaha...heheehr *snort*. If you have this, you shouldn't ever lose.

Subjob: At the time, I was using MNK over other things for Boost and Counter Attack. When I go back, there's no doubt in my mind that I'm going as BST/BRD for the extra CHR (Which is either +1 or +2, I dont know yet, im only level 8 with it) My extra abilities may mount to one, low potenncy song that doesnt last long and raises everyone's defense by maybe 4, AND a Requiem, but that important thing is it probably moves the charm rate to 65-75% or so, which is MUCH better.

2 Hour: Nice, but not needed. The Furies are level 20. Though the game made them difficult to charm intentially, they STAY charmed as long as any other given EM monster, which is to say a good amount of time.

Essential Equipment:

(Cerberus Bastok Prices)
2x Hope Rings: +2 CHR +4 Light, 12K-14K
Bird Whistle: +3 CHR +5 HP, 5K
Noble's Ribbon: +3 CHR +3 ALL Elements, 15K-20K
San d'Orian Tea: +2 CHR, 600

That's the report, hope it helps, Ill be back to talk about how well BRD works.
RE: 3 Attempts, 3 Failures, Lessons to be learned.
# Jul 12 2004 at 2:47 PM Rating: Decent
Flint Caviar +4 chr 1000
# Jul 08 2004 at 9:37 PM Rating: Decent
What are the coordinates of the hut? I'm a 20 Samurai and would really like to try and get the GK that is dropped here.
Kill the Cloudies
# Jul 06 2004 at 6:19 PM Rating: Decent
If any one on in the Garuda Realm wishes to get together to do the battle let me know, I have this orb. Sounds like fun.
Can a RDM do it?
# Jul 06 2004 at 12:05 PM Rating: Decent
59 posts
So can i do this as a RDM20/BLM10 the only guy that posted a RDM died :(

If so what would be the ideal party for me??

Can a RDM do it?
# Jul 06 2004 at 12:05 PM Rating: Decent
59 posts
sorry for the double post i dont know how to delete it

Edited, Tue Jul 6 13:08:08 2004
# Jul 03 2004 at 10:48 AM Rating: Excellent
40 posts
This thing is easy. We had:

Pal used Fish Chiefkabob. I, the Sam/War used a Meat Chiefkabob. No clue what the Whm/Blm used if anything. Pal stepped in and voked the Colo-Colo and then turned and attacked the Furie on the left. I voked the Furie on the right, then turned and attacked the Furie he was fighting. After a little struggle first Furie went down. Then we turned to the other Furie. Paladin voked it. At this point Whm/Blm had got to much aggro and Colo-colo went for him. No worries though. I turned from Furie and voked it. Now my attention back to Furie. I used samurai, 2-Hour, and slung 3x Tachi: Enpi in to it and it dropped. By this time we were all banged up a lil but we still had two, 2 hours if we needed them. Paladin voked Colo-colo off of me. Whm/Blm used some sort of item and rested while me and Pal backed aggro back and forth. Whm/Blm got a lil mp back cured Pal, he voked again. We got TP back up Tachi: Enpi + Red Lotus Blade. Battle over. We ended up doing this two more times. Each time one of using a 2-Hour, but it was definetely not worth it. Although very, very fun. The loot for these lvl 20 BCNM sucks, but if your just in it for the fun then go ahead cause it is.
# Jul 04 2004 at 3:34 AM Rating: Decent
this is how ares went...
pld/war <me>
bst/whm kimodo
whm/blm bigscarymonster
we started off i tanked the colo <main bat> while bst tried to charm one of the batz after second charm and his 2hr he got control while he help me with colo the other bat killed it then help finish off colo... we finished off the last bat easy <we didnt use any potions during fight>
we finished 8:20 pretty good time droped was
platoon sword:white rock:scroll of sneak
asura server
beran <current job> sam8/4war>

Edited, Sun Jul 4 04:35:59 2004
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Beauty has restorative powers. Just ask visitors to the Metropolitan Museum in New York, to the desert monoliths in Moab, to the new Dries van Noten store in Los Angeles since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Even if objets d’art can’t cure Covid-19, they calm the mind, soothe the soul, inspire the heart.

I am not so cynical as to believe that the same aesthetic properties don’t apply to cars. But I am wise enough to know that automotive providers of such respite are few and far between, especially if they’re new. In my 16-plus-year career I have seen a few gorgeous cars and many that are forgettable; it takes a lot these days to take my breath away.

The Ferrari Roma did. It is the most beautiful new car I’ve seen all year.

Conceived as a return to the stunning and astronomically expensive 250 GT Lusso and other grand touring cars Ferrari produced in the 1950s and 1960s, the $218,670 Roma comes with balanced, monolithic lines that swoop from front to back and a stunning perforated grille that pulls the color and shape of the whole car forward into an elegant arrow. It feels like a deep exhale and release into serenity, while the clamoring of the modern auto market’s tank-sized trucks, reptilian hypercars, and sedans as forgettable as droids fade out of view.

Set to go on sale in spring 2021, the Roma is the kind of irresistible diversion that can bring us all a brief respite from current troubles, even for those who see it only from the outside. It’s arriving just in the nick of time. Car lovers, we need this.

A Civilized Stallion

The Ferrari Roma joins the Ferrari lineup as a brand-new model that offers the same two-plus seat configuration as the open-top Portofino M. (That’s the term Ferrari uses to let us know the car technically has two back seats, but you probably won’t be able to fit in them.)

Many will evoke the dolce vita cliché that describes how the Roma looks and feels. After all, it is meant for the kind of glamorous sun-drenched driving showcased in the Fellini film. Undeniably, it is far more suited to soaking up the sweet life on a daily basis than the 812, 488, SF90 Stradale, and F8 Tribuno Ferraris in all their sinuous glory; this is a true grand tourer with space in the back seat and enough room in the trunk for weekender baggage. As I found during my circuitous test drive from Beverly Hills to Pyramid Lake, Fraser Park, Ojai, Malibu, and back to downtown L.A.—300 miles and more than six hours of driving—its higher clearance height, less ragged engine note, and sophisticated driving properties are much more generous in sating the desires of daily life.

The Roma has a 611-horsepower V8 mid-front-mounded engine, eight-speed paddle-shifting transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Zero to 60 mph takes 3.4 seconds; top speed is 199 mph. As I climbed the hills on the back side of Ojai, I thrilled in steering that was so smooth and delicate around every corner while the turbocharged engine provided instantaneous reactions to my request for more speed. It’s fair to say I upped the aggression of my driving, based on the brakes that took effect so quickly—balanced and smooth—that they instilled a preternatural sense of trust.

On the whole, Roma feels silkier to drive than such siblings as the 710-horsepower F8 Tributo and 788-horsepower 812 Superfast. It offers a more intimate connection between car and driver than those high-echelon Ferraris whose whopping power ratings and track-calibrated engineering give them prowess that remain largely untapped by anyone without years of professional driving experience. In the Roma, I felt I could access and embrace the whole car as I drove, not just dip my toe into the overwhelming ocean of what it can do, lest I lose control altogether.

Beauty as Tonic

I wanted to get those engine specs out of the way early because, yes, Roma’s performance is superb. But the defining elements and best reason to buy the Roma is its jaw-dropping and deeply thoughtful design, inside and out.

The exterior, as I mentioned, has classic fastback lines, a long front, and that uber-cool perforated grille that carries the body’s color forward in a svelte shark nose. These are designs we have not seen in recent modern Ferraris. Many new cars blend together in their sameness; this all feels truly special. Horizontal LED headlights and the small spoiler hidden until the car accelerates maintain the elegance without detracting. They help keep the car’s exterior lines pure. (No manual option exists to deploy said spoiler at a standstill—that would be gauche.)

I’m delighted that Ferrari has made an ingenious key fob to go with Roma, a tiny rectangle of leather and enamel that, unlike the hulking fobs from BMW and Porsche, might even fit into your pocket. It is the first key I’ve seen that matches the level of quality and craftsmanship of the car it unlocks. Ferrari also cleverly made a space in the center console perfectly sized to store the fob once inside the vehicle—an oversight of virtually every other luxury automaker. Often, I find that key fobs awkwardly roll around in cupholders or passenger seats, clanking against the plastic as I round every bend.

The cabin lives up to what the exterior promises. It’s covered in high-end leather and carbon-fiber trim; the seats are oriented so far back it feels (delightfully) as if you’re almost over the rear wheels, with the hood protruding boldly out front. But what I noticed first—and what I remembered most about the interior—is the configuration of the shifter. It’s designed to look like an old metal gated shifter, but instead of using a clutch to operate a true manual transmission, each gate in the “shifter” is a button that you push to engage drive, reverse, and so forth.

There’s also the matter of the start button, now a small, round touchscreen located at the center of the steering wheel. Like the rest of the steering wheel and dashboard—minus the mechanisms to engage wipers, lights, and the toggle switch that controls drive modes—it operates only by touch. Press the round circle indicated by lighting, and the car will start.

Another refreshing innovation: Ferrari has clustered touchscreen controls more often used (volume, for instance) toward the center of the steering wheel and placed less-used controls (vehicle info, maps) on the outer regions in the center console of the car and the dashboard. It’s a common-sense solution that helps drivers like me stay focused, with hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Some may contemplate the vertically oriented touchscreen, which sits as if it were slipped into the center of the dashboard, as an afterthought. Others may dislike the double-sized enlargement of the passenger-side screen, which reports driving and performance statistics in real time to your shotgun rider.

Neither bothered me. I found virtually nothing with which to quibble regarding the Ferrari Roma; even the upscale price makes it the most affordable coupe in the Ferrari range. In base form, it even dovetails with the $200,000-plus Porsche 911 Turbos being sold in droves by the Exclusive Manufacturer department out in Stuttgart, Germany.

If I had to choose between the Roma and the astoundingly excellent, if ubiquitous, 992 Turbo S I drove earlier this year—the best car I’d driven until now, and a top contender for the car I’d personally wish to own—I’d give the edge to the Roma. Roma has the exquisite, old-world presence of a true nobildonna. In this age, that’s a reassuring thing, indeed.

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The 5 Best Deep Concealment Holsters (Let’s Go Deep)

best deep concealment holster

Deep concealment holsters are items that rarely get used, but when you need one there’s no substitute. Deep concealment holsters serve a very important purpose of providing a means to carry a backup gun safely and consistently without too much intrusion with the rest of your equipment or movement.

What is Deep Concealment?

Deep concealment refers to carrying a gun either where you’re not supposed to have it, or a backup gun that is especially hidden. Deep concealment is not a good idea, nor is it the preferred way to carry a gun. Normally, if you carry a gun in deep concealment either your profession calls for it, or you’re carrying a gun in an area where guns are especially frowned upon or you’re not allowed to have it in the first place.

The primary drawback to deep concealment is the fact that you have to search for the gun and many deep concealment holsters are slow to draw from. Many also acquire special training to master.

The 5 Best Deep Concealment Holsters

If you feel like you needed the best deep concealment holster on the market here are the five best you can get your hands on and a few tips and tricks on how to make sure that you don’t end up with the wrong holster.

1. Concealment Express KYDEX IWB Gun Holster

Concealment Express KYDEX IWB Gun Holster

When shopping online for a custom kydex holster you’ll quickly run into a similar problem, there’s never any in stock! However, some companies like Concealment Express make pre-made holsters ready to go and keep them in stock year-round.

This is great for people who buy a new firearm and want to carry right away but still, want an excellent quality holster. Concealment express is a great company to order from because they make minimalist holster designs that incorporate as few features as possible in order to keep the weight of their holsters to a minimum.

Concealment Express is a veteran owned company that takes care of their customers by putting out extremely high-quality holsters that don't cost a lot of money. If there’s one downside to their holsters it's the plastic clip. It doesn’t hold as well as a stamped steel clip but also wont screw up your clothing or scratch furniture or cars.

The included adjustable retention is excellent because it allows you to tailor the attention on the gun to your specific draw stroke and holster position. The rugged construction of these holsters will last you a long time with almost zero maintenance.

If you prefer kydex for your deep concealment holster a low-profile design like this one from Concealment Express is among the best, you can get your hands on.

2. Galco Tuck-N-Go Inside The Pant Holster

Galco Tuck-N-Go Inside The Pant Holster

When it comes to the legendary holster manufacturers few other companies have as much name recognition as Galco. There simply is not a finer holster manufacturer out there producing high-quality equipment in the United States in mass.

This Tuck-N-Go holster is excellent for deep concealment because it is as low-profile as it gets, but is still sturdy enough for everyday use, supporting the weight of any gun it's designed to carry. At the end of the day, all you need in a holster is the ability to keep the gun from falling on the floor when you walk and for the trigger guard to be covered to keep from experiencing a negligent discharge.

That’s exactly what this holster does; protects the trigger guard and keeps the gun in place. The simple leather sleeve and heavy-duty clip afford you total confidence while carrying without a bulky design or overpriced materials.

For a first-time carrier, few other holsters are recommended as this one. The simple holster is ready to go out of the box and can be purchased nearly anywhere holsters are sold. They are extremely common and well-liked for a reason: they do their job for a great price with no fuss. For a deep concealment holster that we use intermittently, it’s very difficult to beat this exceptional balance of value and quality.

3. Ruger LCP Pocket Holster

Ruger LCP Pocket Holster

When it comes to backup and deep concealment guns, Ruger LCP is the ubiquitous gun that comes to mind. Any gun in this category of polymer framed lightweight sub caliber pistol is measured against this classic. This holster is made specifically for the LCP and also For small frame 380 ACPs on the market.

While a pistol as small as this is not ideal for concealed carry, there are advantages to having a tiny lightweight firearm on you when you can conceal a larger gun. The priorities to having the proper holster in this situation are different than with a larger double stack gun.

A situation like this calls for a lightweight holster with minimal bulk that still covers the trigger guard of the firearm. This wallet holster is perfect for this task. Pocket carry is a point of contention for many firearm owners but with a holster like this, you can safely and legally carry your firearm.

This holster amounts to a nylon shell that protects the outside of your gun from wear and tear and keeps debris and objects away from the trigger. It can be difficult to draw from the wallet holster, especially in your back pocket, but with practice it's easy enough to master.

When you have no other way to carry, a wallet holster can be a good idea. Especially if you have a tiny gun like this holster designed for single stack sub caliber pistols like the Ruger LCP.

4. SigTac Leather Concealment Pocket Holster

SigTac Leather Concealment Pocket Holster

If you are going to be carrying off the body or in a pocket, you still need to have a holster. A holster does more than just keep your gun on your belt, it protects the trigger guard and prevents negligent discharges while also allowing for a consistent draw stroke.

If you casually throw your gun in your purse or your back pocket without much thought as to what will happen to that gun as you move about the world, you will eventually meet with disaster. Even the smallest of devices like this leather pocket holster from Sig Sauer can prevent you from having to experience the embarrassment and legal battle of a negligent discharge in public.

This is a simple holster comprised of a leather backing and formed a loop that secures your gun and allows it to be carried virtually anywhere. Designed primarily for pockets it can work great in large cargo pockets, inside glove boxes, inside purses or anywhere you plan on carrying a gun but still need to be protected from inadvertent discharges.

This holster will need to be checked from time to time to make sure the leather is conditioned. The stitching is not coming undone but should last you a long time and provide excellent value for safely carrying your gun and preventing a negligent discharge in an odd carry situation like a back pocket or purse.

5. MIC Holster Black

MIC Holster Black

Mexican carry was a trend among rappers and celebrities that ended in disaster embarrassment for many people. Mexican carry refers to sticking a gun inside your waistband with no trigger guard, protection or holster of any kind. For smaller guns, a belt alone is plenty to keep it in place but can lead to problems with safety if an object or finger enters the trigger guard.

This company creates a holster made from a strip of Kydex that has been folded over and molded to your particular trigger guard that is affixed to a length of cord. This core is meant to wrap around your belt and be attached around your trigger guard with minimal retention.

Claimed to be the smallest holster in the world, this is as deep concealment and minimalist as it gets. This can be uncomfortable with larger guns because it does nothing to support the weight of the gun or to protect the finish or stippling from being in constant contact with your skin.

Certainly, a niche item this holster can be an excellent addition if you’re looking for a deep concealment holster for a small gun.

Deep Concealing Large Guns

Sometimes, you find yourself concealing a large gun without the aid of heavy clothing. If you need to conceal a service size pistol under a T-shirt having the lowest profile holster available, combined with dropping the holster inside your waistband or into an ankle holster is going to be your best bet.

Shoulder holsters can work well for deep concealment of large guns but often fall short because you need to wear a jacket or outer shirt. In the event that you can use a shorter holster, often you can use an inside the waistband holster.

Concealing large guns in holsters comes down to balancing the weight of the gun and tolerating the discomfort. For a one-off event where you want to be armed but need to wear minimal clothing, you can muddle through. If your job calls for routinely carrying a gun concealed under minimal clothing, consider a deep concealment holster specifically made for your firearm situation.

Custom purpose made holsters are not hard to find these days and can be a godsend when trying to deep conceal a service sized pistol.

Bottom Line

If you're in need of a deep concealment holster, you can’t go wrong with any of the five listed here. These are the best deep concealment holsters on the market and can serve you well in a variety of different roles.


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Watch: Adele Hosts 'SNL,' Says Her Upcoming Album 'Is Not Finished'

Sunday October 25, 2020

Adele on "SNL."
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Adele hosted the latest episode of "Saturday Night Live" featuring musical guest H.E.R. and, in her opening monologue, revealed that new music from the Grammy winner likely won't be coming anytime soon.

"I know there's been a lot of chatter about me just being the host," she said. "Like why isn't she the musical guest and stuff like that, and there's a couple of reasons: My album's not finished, and I'm also too scared to do both."

The singer's last album, "25," was released in November 2015 and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Initially, she said new music would be out by September of 2020 but over the summer, her manager said that would no longer be the case, NME reports.

Adele didn't offer any further updates about her fourth album.

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Benefits of Portion Control Beyond Weight Loss

When it comes to losing weight — or just healthy eating in general — the rules around food are pretty simple: Don’t overeat, control your portion sizes and listen to your body’s fullness cues. But knowing the guidelines and putting them into practice are two different things, and the latter can be a lot more difficult — […]

A 1,200-Calorie Sample Menu

While you can easily incorporate many of your favorite foods into a low-calorie diet, sample menus can help add variety or reinforce the concepts of balance and moderation. Below, you’ll find a weeklong sample menu for a balanced 1,200-calorie plan. At any meal and snack, add water, unsweetened hot or iced tea or sparkling water […]

Guidelines for Portion Sizes

The standard serving sizes are often much less than what people actually eat. Many individuals often believe they’re eating fewer calories than they take in, which can lead to unwanted weight gain. Here are a few guidelines to help you control your portions, calories, waistline, and ultimately your health. You are What you Eat – […]

Do You Drink a Pumped-Up Smoothie Every Day?

A smoothie — typically, a blend of fruit, veggies, milk (dairy or nondairy), nut butters, seeds and even oats — can be an incredibly healthy addition to your diet. But also, sometimes, not. “Smoothies can be great, balanced meals — or they can be half a day’s worth of calories in a glass.” The fix: […]


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Why Would You Use Mirrors In The Gym?

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the strongest of them all? Why would you use mirrors in the gym? There are quite a few good reasons to have some mirrors installed where you workout. No, it isn’t just to admire your great physique. Read on to see why gyms and health clubs have walls and wall of mirrors:

* Check form.
Probably the most important reason for having mirrors is to keep an eye on your from. This is especially important when you are training at home or on your own. It can be incredibly easy to slip into bad habits quickly when working out or lifting weights. Incorrect motions not only result in injuries, but are also pretty much a waste of time. There is no point lifting those weights if you are doing it all wrong.

Poor form can lead to long term and insidious injuries and weaknesses, as well as more noticeable short term injuries that can sideline you while you are recovering. Incorrect form will also mean that the muscle group you are trying to focus on will not tone up as fast as is optimal. The other disadvantage to poor form is that when you are using other muscles to help you with your workout, you will not be burning as many calories as fast as you would be if you were completing the motion correctly.

Mirrors also enable you to see the back half and both sides giving you an all round view of what you are doing. Another benefit of mirrors is that they assist you with your balance. You can easily see that your weight is evenly distributed and that your feet and shoulders are evenly spaced.

* Posture. Keeping your tummy tucked in is important for many workouts. Letting it all hang out is not usually considered an option. This is important when you are asking yourself how to get a six pack of abs, doing abdominal and core work, and the mirrors will come into their own. Correct alignment will ensure that there is no unnecessary pressure placed on crooked backs and necks.

* Cheaper than a trainer. Mirrors play a critical factor when there is no trainer or spotter present. Keep your eye on yourself literally and make sure those reps are being done right. No bending, no cheating, and no cutting corners. Any parts of you that are being lazy or slack are instantly demonstrated. This will prevent you from getting into bad habits that are then difficult to break.

* Determine progress.
Once you get into a workout or training routine you will be able see for yourself how much better you are going through the motions and how much stronger you are getting.

* Stay motivated.
Mirrors really allow you to see just how pumped you are getting. Sure, you can check yourself out in the bathroom mirror, but that is not the same as seeing those muscles bulging when you are doing the exercise correctly. The better the muscles start looking in the mirrors, the more you will be inspired to keep on going.

* Brighten room. Mirrors can also be an excellent way to brighten up a dark space and make it look bigger. Since many of us are working out in basements, or small spaces, this can be worthwhile on its own. A pleasant workout space is much more appealing and inviting, and you will be much more inclined to hang out there. No-one wants to work out in a dungeon.

* Mirrors on a budget.
Try your local hardware store for cheap mirrors that you can attach to the wall in sections. This can be much more cost effective than going to a fitness store. Don’t forget that there will also be bargains to be had on EBay, and possibly garage sales.

* How to use those mirrors.
How you view yourself, will depend on the exercise you are doing. Standing straight on can be great for many while others are best seen from the side. Care should be taken to not be trying to turn your neck around 90 degrees to peer into the mirror. This sort of activity will strain your neck very quickly. For this reason it can be a great idea to mount mirrors on a couple of walls at right angles to each other so you can easily see yourself from more than one angle at a time.

There are plenty of good reasons for gyms to have those walls of mirrors. No, it isn’t so you can keep an eye on that hot body on the other side of the room. Mirrors in a home gym play a crucial component in keeping proper form. Mirrors are invaluable when trainers and spotters are not around. Being able to track your progress will also keep you motivated and feeling good about your workout program.


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  • Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training programme
  • Delivering & supervising gym-based exercise
  • Design, manage and adapt personal training programmes
  • Health, safety and welfare in a ﬁtness environment
  • Supporting client’s goals, exercise adherence and motivation through exercise programmes
  • Planning & designing gym-based exercise programmes
  • Principles of exercise and adaption based training

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Book Passage Presents

Barbara Kingsolver

in conversation with Jane Hirshfield

Live: Monday, October 5, 7:00 pm eastern/4:00 pm pacific

Get a ticket now for admission to the live event, and a complementary copy of How to Fly.

Join Barbara Kingsolver and Jane Hirshfield live on the occasion of the release of Barbara’s new book How to Fly.

HOW TO FLY is a luminous new collection of poems by Barbara Kingsolver. The second poetry book in the storied career of this beloved, prizewinning author, it was written quietly over several decades before finding its compelling, coherent shape during recent times that seem to call for the bracing insights of poetry. In more intimate terms than ever before, Kingsolver contemplates the everyday and the metaphysical, offering reflections on the practical, the spiritual, and the wild. Her “how-to” poems apply wisdom and disarming humor to ventures as wide-ranging as marriage and divorce, sheep-shearing, praying to unreliable gods,and of course, flying.They evoke clear-eyed contemplation of life and death, of art itself, and the transcendent wonders of the natural world in unexpected forms: birdsong and ghost-flowers, ruthless ants, clever shellfish, coral reefs, and thousand-year-old beech trees. In these poignant meditations, readers will recognize Kingsolver’s lyrical voice and also find new surprises.

“I’ve written poems for as long as I can remember, starting with rhyming ditties in childhood that cracked up my siblings, and bleak adolescent confessionals that I kept to myself,” Kingsolver recalls. “In school I studied science, for practical reasons, but I could never stop the poetry from bubbling out of my soul. I have proof of this: the organic chemistry textbook I used in college has poems scribbled in its margins. Eventually my secret writing life proved to be a profession as worthy as science, and I became what I happily am to this day, a writer. I take pleasure in every form, from journalism and narrative nonfiction to short stories, novels, even screenwriting. But I never stopped writing poems, and they’re special to me, like love children. Nobody asks them of me, I just make them for the thrill of it, little bursts of ecstasy popping open wherever they happen to fall.”

HOW TO FLY reveals a new side of Kingsolver’s remarkable talents to her legion of readers, while displaying all the grace, perception, and art we have come to love in her work.

About Barbara

Barbara Kingsolver’s work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has earned a devoted readership. Her novel, The Poisonwood Bible, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and for the PEN/Faulkner Award. The Lacunawon the Orange Prize for Fiction, and Flight Behavior was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. She was awarded the National Humanities Medal, our country’s highest honor for service through the arts, as well as the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for her body of work. Before she made her living as a writer, Kingsolver earned degrees in biology and worked as a scientist. She lives with her family on a farm in southern Appalachia.

About Jane

Jane Hirshfield, one of our most celebrated contemporary poets, is the author of nine collections of poetry, including the newly released Ledger, which has been hailed as the most important and masterly work of her career. Her other works include The Beauty, long-listed for the National Book Award and a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2015; Come, ThiefAfter, named a Best Book of 2006 by The Washington PostThe San Francisco Chronicle, and the Financial Times, and a finalist for England’s prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize; Given Sugar, Given Salt finalist for the 2001 National Book Critics Circle Award, and winner of the Bay Area Book Reviewers Award; The Lives of the HeartThe October PalaceOf Gravity & Angels, winner of the Poetry Center Book Award; and Alaya.


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Little Mix iPad & Kobo Book

Little Mix, pop culture, celebrity gossip, flametree pop,,We’ve just launched our new Full-colour illustrated ebook on the iBook store and soon on Kobo: part of a brilliant new digital series for iPad, iPhones and the desktop OSX Mavericks OS. As the first girl band to win The X Factor, Little Mix have achieved huge success in a short space of time, which surely means more good things are to come from the four-piece! Gorgeous pictures and inspirational text tell the story of the girls’ rise to fame. Packed with amazing photos.

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Available from iTunes (here): Here’s what the book looks like, on an iPad:

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A Recipe for an Improved Month-End Close

Jul 06, 2017 | By Katrin Kitzman

For many, the month-end close can be a messy affair.  When we conducted a survey with Dimensional Research of more than 250 accounting professionals earlier this year, we called the study the “Chaos of the Close.” Chaos may sound like a strong term to use, but it is accurate when

  • Nearly two-thirds of respondents state their stress levels increase during the close
  • More than three-quarters routinely re-open their books after close to correct mistakes and
  • 75% are not fully confident in the accuracy of their last close.

For too many, the month-end close remains a manual, confusing and inefficient process. It doesn’t have to be.

We recently published what is quickly proving to be one of our most popular guides.  Called “The Definitive Guide to Effective Close Management - Best Practices for Managing the Month-End Close,” it is full of practical how-to advice on ways to improve your close process. Focusing on people, process, reconciliations and documents, the guide walks a reader through each category sharing tips to make the month-end close more efficient and effective. Recommendations include

  • When to bring Big 4 talent onto your accounting team and when not to
  • How to best group tasks by account and how to best organize these and
  • How to effectively use Excel when doing tie-outs with your ERP

The new guide is complimentary and available for download. Follow some of the steps outlined and you can reduce the chaos of your close significantly.

Katrin Kitzman

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