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So you're staying in a great location and are loving the area. But, you really want to see what else is around there. With day tours, you can! Day tours help you make the most of your vacation, no matter where you're staying or how long you have. You get the perfect opportunity to discover and explore without worrying about getting lost or being late.
London is awash with hotels. There are over 70,000 hotel rooms in the city and we only partner with the best to ensure our clients enjoy the most comfortable and affordable stay possible. as London is such a huge city with so much to see and do, we have split it into six separate districts to make it easier to decide which hotel is right for you. These six areas are... Read more
London, a city of some eight million people, is bustling with things to see and do.
Whether it is the Royal Family or London during World War 2 you are interested in, you will find myriad attractions to satiate your curiosity and interest.
If you want to see stunning views of the city, visit all of the famous landmarks or do something out of the ordinary, London will provide that too.
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Transport, Travel & Theatre Tickets
We like to ensure that we have every aspect of your vacation covered before you go. This way, you can concentrate on enjoying yourself and not have to worry about how you will get around. We can organize your transport around London and your transfers to and from any London airport so that you don't have to worry about it when you land.
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For the uninitiated to London or those with specific interests, we have some sample itineraries to allow you to make the most of your trip to London.
First Time Visitors - An exciting three-day itinerary for first-time visitors to London
London's Royal History - This royal day out includes the Crown jewels and Royal Mews
Marvelous Maritime History - A nautical day out in London's Maritime Greenwich
Day Tours | London
The London Pass is a sightseeing pass which gives you free access to 60 attractions around London. It is perfected for anyone on an extended stay in London.
Save at least £20 per day on entry prices by visiting just three top attractions each day
Attractions include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and Thames River Cruises
Skip queues with priority entry at some of the busiest and most popular attractions
Free colour guidebook to help you plan your sightseeing
Extra special offers for restaurants and shops
The London Pass is a smartcard that records when and where you first use the card, and how long the pass is then valid for.
The pass does not include transport (That is what Oyster Card and London Travelcard are for)
The pass is valid for consecutive days from when it is first used
A day of validity is a calendar day, not a 24 hour period, so we recommend you use your pass as early as possible on the first day to maximise the benefits
Royal London morning tour
With Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.
Days of Operation: Daily
Depart From: Most central London hotels
- Private guided tour of the Tower of London with Yeoman Warder
- Be the first group to visit the Crown Jewels
- Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and much more
- See Changing of the Guard - subject to availability
- Thames River Cruise - see St. Pauls Cathedral, the Globe Theatre and much more
Coach Drive Through Central London
After the morning pick up we depart Victoria and drive through the very heart of central London past some of the key landmarks including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and The London Eye before driving along the Embankment with great views of The River Thames.
The Tower of London (Private Tour)
Following a coach ride past some of Londons most famous landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, you arrive at the Tower of London where you are met on the middle drawbridge by your very own Yeoman Warder.
Leading you into this world heritage site before it opens to the public the Beefeater will take you on a private guided tour explaining the history behind this fortress of imprisonment and torture. You are also the first group to see the Crown Jewels before enjoying some free time to explore on our own.
Why not visit Traitors Gate, the armouries or the Bloody Tower? And keep an eye out for the famous Ravens. Tradition has it that if the Ravens leave the Tower the monarch will fall!
Changing The Guard
Departing the Tower you head to The Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony as one of the Queens Household Regiments march from St. James Palace to Buckingham Palace dressed in their world famous tunics and busbies.*
Thames River Cruise & Pub Lunch
Next you take a short cruise on the River Thames asyou enjoy excellent views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeares Globe before heading for a traditional pub lunch in Whitehall, close to Downing Street, the residence of the Prime Minister (food/drink not included). The pub is also close to Westminster Abbey giving you a chance to take photos after you've eaten.
Royal Windsor Castle
Days of Operation: Mon, Thur, Sat
Depart From: Over 170 central London hotels
- Morning tour to Windsor Castle
- Visit the State Apartments, St. Georges Chapel and Queen Mary's Dolls House
- Free time to explore Windsor town and buy souvenirs
After your courtesy pick up we head out to Windsor Castle where over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world.
Your ticket allows entrance to the castle, so you can see for yourself the splendour of St. Georges Chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!
Jack the Ripper coach and walking tour
Days of Operation: Daily except Tue & Thur
Depart From: Thistle Marble Arch at 6.45pm
- Coach drive through the dark side of London
- See The Old Bailey, where the Elephant Man lived and where Braveheart was tortured
- Walk in the foot steps of Jack the Ripper and inspect the murder sites
Part 1: Coach Drive Through Dark London
Your tour begins with a coach drive direct to the dark side of London. You see the Old Bailey - the site of numerous public hangings, the Royal London Hospital where the Elephant Man lived, the Wallace Plaque where Braveheart was tortured and hear tales of gangland warfare, butcherous barbers and great train robbers.
Part 2: Jack the Ripper Walk
As the shadows lengthen, you approach London''s East End, a hotbed of crime and vice in the 19th century. During the autumn of 1888, terror struck when Jack the Ripper came out of the fog and dimly lit alleys just long enough to stalk and butcher his five victims. At this point you leave the coach and walk his death trail inspecting the murder sites, deciphering the evidence and discussing his suspects. To this day the case remains unsolved. Come and investigate the case for yourself - who was Jack the Ripper?
Part 3 : A Drink with Sherlock Holmes
Fancy a nightcap? Then enter the warmth of the Sherlock Holmes Pub. The pub boasts a wide collection of the investigators memorabilia. Feeling Hungry? The pub also has a wide variety of meals including a traditional fish and chip supper on offer which can be purchased from the bar.
NB. Please note the tour will finish near Trafalgar Square
London Dungeon Classic Red Bus tour
Days of Operation: Daily AM
- Classic red London bus tour - see the highlights of London
- Includes cruise on the River Thames and entrance to The London Dungeon
- Priority access at The London Dungeon - beat the queues
- See the Changing of the Guard
- Free hotel collection from over 170 hotels
Enjoy this Classic London tour that combines a unique journey past London's highlights on a red vintage bus with a visit to the world famous Madame Tussauds. The tour also includes a cruise on the river Thames and the chance to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Classic Red Bus Tour
Take your seat on our beautifully restored double-decker bus and marvel at all of London's highlights including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.
Have your cameras at the ready as we stop for photos at Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral where Admirals Nelson and Wellington lie buried and where Princess Diana was married. Then join us at the Tower of London that was built nearly a thousand years ago and is now home to the Crown Jewels protected by the famous Beefeaters. The imposing former palace was once used as a fortress and a prison and you can see Traitors Gate where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time!
Cruise on the River Thames
Next we take a leisurely cruise on the River Thames that passes Shakespeare's Globe, Cleopatra's Needle and London Bridge before we arrive at Westminster pier, rejoin the bus and head for Buckingham Palace.
Here we make our way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies march to military music.
The London Dungeon
Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon . Live actors, shows, rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique experience. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from Jack the Ripper, to the Great Fire of London, torture and the plague. With two scary rides the London Dungeon provides a thrilling and fun experience that will leave your family screaming for more! Ninety minutes of thrills and chills… are you brave enough?
Are you brave enough to cross the threshold of Sweeny Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street? A short back and sides (1785 - style) could be just the thing to round off your visit...But will you get more than you bargained for? Keep your wits about you to make sure you don't become the next filling in Mrs. Lovett's famous pies!
Embark upon your last journey on Extremis: Drop ride to Doom! At the mercy of the hangman, you are at the very point of death and the end is drawing near... Taste the fear and feel the adrenaline pump as you drop, screaming into the darkness below!
1888, and the fear rises inside you as you enter Jack the Ripper's Whitechapel. As you wander the stinking slums the true horror of his terrible crimes is reveled in bloody, graphic detail. And then a scream. the flash of a cloak and an evil smile as you come face to face with Jack the Ripper himself... will you survive?
The tour ends at the London Dungeon leaving you ample time to enjoy the attraction.
NB. When the guard change does not take place, you stop instead for photos of the Horse Guards Parade. In the afternoon, stop for photos at Buckingham Palace. When the Red Bus is not available you will use the Harrods green vintage Routemaster.
Sea Life London Aquarium Classic Red Bus tour
Classic Red Bus Tour & Cruise on the River Thames as above cluminating in a visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium instead of the London Dungeons.
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium
The Sea Life London Aquarium is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and is the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.
The mysterious experience starts by taking a submarine style lift to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean . Along the journey, a stunning glass tunnel walkway offers guests an unforgettable experience by strolling underneath a tropical ocean. There is plenty of interaction along the way, from feeding the stingrays and watching diving displays to touch pools and discovery zones.
Other stars of the show include green turtles, seahorses, octopus, zebra sharks and the ever popular clown fish. The true highlight however, commences as guests complete their journey in the deeper darker zone of the Pacific Ocean - take a walk on the wild side and watch 10 species of shark swim beneath your feet from a suspended glass platform.
The tour ends at The SEA LIFE London Aquarium leaving you ample time to enjoy the attraction and surrounding area. Why not grab some fish and chips or take a flight on the London Eye?
NB. When the guard change does not take place, you stop instead for photos of the Horse Guards Parade. In the afternoon, stop for photos at Buckingham Palace. When the Red Bus is not available we will use the Harrods green vintage Routemaster.
Wartime London
From 1939 to 1945 Britain fought for its very survival against Hitler's mighty war machine. Many of the attacks centered on London, which was bombed for 76 consecutive nights from 7 September 1940 through to the middle of November. Join us on a vintage bus to discover the devastating effect World War II had on the city and experience life as it would have been during the Blitz.
Included Highlights
- Travel on a period vehicle from the 1930s or 40s with the services of a professional guide
- Visit the Imperial War Museum (Morning Tour)
- Opportunity to visit the Cabinet War Rooms (Afternoon Tour)
- Exclusive Wartime London Pictorial Guide showing many of the sites as they were
Morning Tour - City of London and Imperial War Museum
Our tour takes us into the City of London and the scene of some of the heaviest bombing. We'll visit the site where the first bombs were dropped, see churches that remain in ruins to this day and learn how pieces of Roman London were revealed by this destruction. As we pass over London Bridge we compare today's modern skyline to how it looked during the height of the bombing. Hear about the remarkable saving of St Paul's Cathedral and its effect on the people of London.
Visit the Imperial War Museum, home to the finest collection of military artefacts as well as archives of personal and official documents, photographs, and video material relating to the war.
Afternoon Tour - Westminster, the West End and Cabinet War Rooms
The afternoon tour passes through Parliament Square to Whitehall to see the Statue of Sir Winston Churchill and the Cenotaph, site of the annual remembrance service. See the monument to the women of WWII and learn how Downing Street was protected. Visit Grosvenor Square, where many of the US Forces were based, and see the statues of US Presidents Roosevelt and Eisenhower. We continue on to the West End, where we'll see the bar named after Glen Miller and the famous Rainbow Corner (American Red Cross Club) whose regular visitors included Irving Berlin, George Raft and James Stewart.
Finally, we have an opportunity to visit the Churchill War Rooms (admission not included) where Winston Churchill and his staff changed the course of history, or to take a walking tour with your guide and learn how Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family coped during the war.
Why not combine both tours to make for a fascinating full day tour?
Open Top Bus Tours
Tour Duration: 3.5 hours
- Vintage open top London bus tour - see the highlights of London
- Includes cruise on the River Thames
- See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace
- See Westminster Abbey - Big Ben - London Eye - St Paul's Cathedral - Tower of London - Thames Cruise - Changing of the Guard
What better way to see the highlights of London than from onboard a vintage double-decker bus? Enjoy great views of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye as we meander through the streets and history of our great city. The tour also includes a cruise on the river Thames and the chance to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Open Top Double Decker Bus Tour
St. Paul's Cathedral & the Tower of London
Have your cameras at the ready at Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral where Admirals Nelson and Wellington lie buried and where Princess Diana was married. Then join us at the Tower of London that was built nearly a thousand years ago and is now home to the Crown Jewels protected by the famous Beefeaters. The imposing former palace was once used as a fortress and a prison and you can see Traitors Gate where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time!
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official Royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen, and we make our way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the Queen's soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies march to military music.
Note: When the guard change does not take place, we stop instead for photos of the Buckingham Palace. When the Red Bus is not available we will use the Harrods green vintage Routemaster.
*St. Paul's is not included on all of the tours below.
Additions to this tour
There are a number of options that can be added to the above tour to suit what you would like to see. These options are listed below and include:
- Two course lunch at Kensington Palace
- The Tower of London
- London Eye
- London Aquarium
- London Dungeon
- Madame Tussauds
- Stonehenge
Welcome to London with private tour of the Tower of London.
Depart From: Victoria Coach Station Gate 5, 8.15 AM
- Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London ; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Harrods and much more
- Pub lunch in Whitehall (food/drink not included)
- Visit St Pauls with professional guide and fast entry ticket
Next you take a short cruise on the River Thames as you enjoy excellent views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeares Globe and take a break for lunch. After lunch you have a photo stop at Westminster Abbey.
The afternoon part of the tour begins with a visit to St Paul's Cathedral. You will explore the masterpiece designed by Wren in 1673 with a professional guide, taking time to listen to the 1695 organ that Mendelssohn once played and visit the tombs of Nelson and Wellington. There will also be the chance to test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery (not normally visited by other tour groups.).On Sundays when there is restricted viewing at the Cathedral there will be an opportunity to enter and enjoy one of the services.
A Visit to Harrods
Then you head through Knightsbridge to one of the worlds most famous stores - Harrods. The tour ends at Harrods leaving you free time to explore the store at your leisure - why not visit the fabulous food halls?
*If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place you will still see Buckingham Palace and then visit the Horse Guards Parade.
Total London full day tour with the London Eye
As with Welcome to London tour above, with a flight on the London Eye at the end.
- Further tour of the Tower by Yeoman Warder plus free time to explore
- Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, Harrods and much more
- Thames River Cruise - see St Paul's Cathedral, the Globe Theatre and much more
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral with professional guide and fast entry ticket
- Flight on the London Eye
Standing at an amazing 135 metres above the centre of London, the London Eye is the worlds highest observation wheel and offers magnificent panoramic views - on a clear day is is possible to see as far as Windsor Castle!
Magic of London with Champagne tea at Westminster. Plus Thames river cruise.
As with Welcome to London tour above, with champagne tea at Park Plaza Westminster at the end.
- Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Harrods and much more
- Thames River Cruise - see St. Paul's Cathedral, the Globe Theatre and London bridge
- Champagne tea and scones at Park Plaza Westminster
Champagne Tea At Park Plaza Westminster
Then you head through Knightsbridge to one of the worlds most famous stores - Harrods, where we finish our day with a Champagne tea served on the fourth floor Georgian restaurant, (see left - click for bigger). Relax and enjoy the 5 star service whilst listening to the live pianist (performs on Saturdays and Sundays only). The tour ends at Harrods leaving you free time to explore the store at your leisure - why not visit the fabulous food halls?
*If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place you will still see Buckingham Palace.
The Original London Sightseeing Tour
Take in London's most famous landmarks on board an open top sightseeing bus, and hop on and off wherever you like at over 80 stops across the city.
See London's most famous sights on board one of the city's famous double decker tour buses.
- Modern and comfortable buses
- Tickets include access to three
- Tickets are valid for 24 hours from when they are first used
- Price includes free Thames River Cruise and free Walking Tour of London
- Younger guests can enjoy special children's commentary and activity packs
- Tour times: 8.30am – 7pm daily
- Buses depart every 15 – 20 minutes
- No tours on 25 December
Out of London
Extended visit to Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace
Days of Operation: Mon, Thurs, Sat
- Explore Windsor Castle - weekend residence of the Queen
- Extended visit to Windsor with free time to explore!
- Visit Buckingham Palace
- Tour the State Apartments and picturesque Royal Gardens
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to the current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world.
You shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendour of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!
After lunch you head to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, which serves as both her home and office. Visitors to the State Rooms can see many of the magnificent rooms which form the heart of the working palace and are used regularly by the Royal Family for official entertainment, ceremonies and State functions.
The Palace guides are on hand to point out the numerous works of priceless art in the lavishly furnished rooms. Afterwards, you can enjoy a walk along the south side of the Royal Garden and look out across the picturesque lake constructed in the 19th century. The tour ends in the Palace allowing you free time to explore at your leisure.
Please note the tour is unescorted inside Buckingham Palace - the tour is with an audio guide.
Stratford, Stonehenge, Bath & The Cotswolds
Includes Champagne reception at Shakespeare's birthplace
Days of Operation: Tue, Thurs, Sat, Sun
Tour Duration: 11 hours
- Entrance to Shakespeare Birthplace Museum
- Champagne reception served in Shakespeare's garden
- Visit the Cotswolds
- Entrance to mysterious Stonehenge
- Free time to shop and explore Georgian Bath
First we head straight for Stonehenge the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Come and marvel at the huge 40 ton Sarsens and the volcanic blue stones that were brought from Preseli mountains over 280 miles away. Discover the mysteries that surround the slaughter stone and see the numerous earth barrows where the beaker people lie buried before heading through the Salisbury plains towards Bath.
Bath and the Cotswolds
Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to shop and explore before we enjoy a drive through the Cotswolds. As we head north to Stratford we drive through the heart of the Cotswolds, taking in breathtaking views of open countryside criss-crossed by dry stone walls and bustling market towns with magnificent perpendicular churches.
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stratford is a charming market town set in the heart of rural England. A delightful river winds its way through the town, past the beautiful Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare lies buried. Our tour includes an exclusive visit to Shakespeare's birthplace before we enjoy Champagne and Strawberry scones*, served in his picturesque garden.
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich
Days of Operation: Daily except Thurs & Sun
- Private viewing of Leeds castle - 'The loveliest castle in the world!'
- See the Castle before it opens to the public - exclusive to Premium Tours
- Lunch in Dover during summer (food and drink not included)
- Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral
- Walking tour of historic Greenwich
- Cruise along the River Thames
Leeds Castle (private tour before the Castle opens to the public)
Described as the "loveliest castle in the world", Leeds Castle was once a Royal residence for six of Englands medieval queens, a palace of Henry VIII, and a retreat for the rich and powerful. The setting is simply idyllic. The Norman castle was built on two small islands, in the middle of a lake, and is surrounded by a vast estate. Our day begins with a private viewing prior to the castle opening to the public. We will explore the chapel, galleries, courtyards and banqueting hall before taking time to enjoy the setting and wildlife, which includes wildfowl and black swans.
You've heard of the famous white cliffs of Dover? This is your chance to see them. Following our scenic drive along the old coastal road, we take lunch* in Dover, on a clear day you can even see France. Dover itself is an historic port with a magnificent 12th century castle. *(Food and drinks not included in the price).
The ancient city of Canterbury has been the centre of Christian worship for almost 1,700 years. Its greatest treasure is the cathedral, infamous as the setting for the brutal murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. When Henry II snapped "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?", four of his knights rode to the Cathedral and sliced Becketts head off. Canterbury became the centre of one of the most important medieval pilgrimages in Europe, immortalised by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales. Your ticket includes entrance to the Cathedral and also allows some free time to explore the atmospheric old town.
Greenwich and Thames Cruise
Packed with exquisite parks, gardens, and architecture, Greenwich has strong connections with the sea, science, sovereigns and time. We will have time to take a look at the Cutty Sark, the fastest sailing ship of its time. As the early evening we gently cruise back to the centre of London. We will pass by historic sights such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, before arriving at Embankment pier where our tour ends.
Oxford, Stratford, Warwick Castle & The Cotswolds
- Visit Christchurch where Harry Potter was filmed
- Visit to Warwick Castle ~ the greatest medieval site in Britain
- Shakespeare's Birthplace Museum in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon
- Lunch stop at 15th century inn followed by a drive through the Cotswolds (food/drink not included)
- Soak up the atmosphere at Oxford and hear about life in the university town
Known for its culture and prestigious university, the historic city of Oxford lays just the other side of the Chiltern Hills from London. Enjoy a gentle walking tour with your friendly tour guide through narrow alleys and ancient squares for a snapshot of history. Over 30 colleges make up the world-renowned Oxford University, and the tour includes entry to the largest and grandest, Christ Church. The college featured heavily in the Harry Potter films and the Great Hall was replicated in the film studios to create Hogwart's Hall.
Steeped in history, rich in heritage and awash with natural beauty, the Cotswolds is a charming blend of bustling market towns, sleepy villages and breath-taking scenery to enjoy as the bus continues its journey north to Stratford.
Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
This delightful market town is best known as the birthplace of the world's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. Visit the half-timbered house where he was born in 1564 and gain a fascinating insight into his childhood.
An optional picnic lunch is available for guests on this tour.
Warwick Castle
Seize the opportunity to be part of Britain's greatest medieval experience at the magnificent Warwick Castle. Built nearly 1,000 years ago, the castle transports visitors back to the Middle Ages. Release your inner warrior by immersing yourself in the mock battle preparations, feeling the weight of a medieval sword and trying on a battle helmet – or just enjoy the show if you're not feeling energetic! Finish your visit by taking in the spectacular State Rooms and see how the aristocracy partied in years gone by.
High speed rail travel - London to York in 2 hours!
Days of Operation: Monday-Thursday
Depart From: Kings Cross Station at 6.30am
Tour Duration: 13-14 hours
- Return train tickets
- City map and highlights
- City sightseeing hop on hop off tour
- Entrance to the Jorvik Viking Centre
- Travel notes for the train journey
Yorks city walls, built during the 13th century are amongst the most impressive medieval fortifications in Europe. Inside them you'll find a thriving, bustling city centre with charming medieval streets and Georgian housing overlooking the River Ouse. The crowning glory is the Minster, the finest and largest Gothic Cathedral in Europe. Your independent day pack which has been designed to give you the best insight into the city includes a city sightseeing bus tour and a ticket to the Jorvik Viking Centre.
Your return train will arrive back in London at approximately 20.30pm.
Please note that the tour is unescorted.
Includes fast entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle!
Days of Operation: Mon-Fri 6.30am
Depart From: King's Cross Station Platform 5
- Return high speed train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
- Prepaid entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle
- City Sightseeing Bus Pass
- Edinburgh Map
With superb architecture boasting over 16,000 listed buildings, a charming atmosphere and home to one of Britains finest and most dramatic castles. Edinburgh is an exceptional city. Many great dramas throughout Scottish history are inherently linked to the city, and with the new Scottish Parliament located here, Edinburgh has once again returned to power.
Your Edinburgh day pack has been designed to give you a thorough insight into the great city. The pack includes a fast entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle, a hop on hop off sightseeing tour and a map of the city with suggested highlights to help you make the most of your time. The train journey itself boasts spectacular views of England and Scotland, passing through Durham, Newcastle and picturesque Berwick-on-Tweed.
London to Stonehenge
Stonehenge Direct Tour
Extended visit to Stonehenge - includes entrance fee!
Days of Operation: Daily AM & PM
Depart From: See Below
- Entrance to Stonehenge included
- Audio guide tour at the site
- Professional driver and luxury air-conditioned coach
- Scenic drive through the Salisbury plains
Departs from:
- Morning Stonehenge Direct departs from over 170 central London hotels
- Afternoon Stonehenge Direct departs from Grosvenor Victoria at 12.15pm & Victoria Coach Station at 12.30pm.
Stonehenge & Bath
Stonehenge and Bath, with entrance to Roman baths included
- Free transfer from your hotel
- Fast track entrance to Stonehenge included - beat the queues!
- All afternoon in Georgian Bath
- Entrance to the Roman baths included
- Luxury air conditioned motorcoach
- Courtesy transfer from your hotel
Fast track entrance at Stonehenge
Fast track entrance to the site is included in the price - your guide will walk your right to the front of the line! And we're in no hurry - there will be plenty of time to explore the site, take photos and buy souvenirs before rejoining the coach and heading off to Bath.
Next we head to Bath and arrive in time for lunch. With fabulous restaurants, tea houses, sandwich and coffee shops, not to mention all the classic British pubs, you will be spoilt for choice of places to eat.
Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our scenic drive into the heart of the city, there will be plenty of time to explore at your leisure.
Your ticket includes entrance to the Roman Baths that were built nearly 2,000 years ago. Built on Britain's only natural hot water spring lies the magnificent Roman public bath complex and Roman temple. At the heart of the World Heritage Site you can walk around the steaming pool on the Roman stone paving and admire the ancient Roman statues and architecture.
See Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. Then there is the Jane Austen Centre and the elegant Assembly Rooms built in 1771. And you can shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the live classical music. With so much to see and do you will be glad that you have so much free time, and then, before the rush hour traffic begins, we head back to London at a sensible time.
Windsor Casle, Stonehenge & Bath
Includes entrance to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, plus traditional pub lunch - why not try the fish and chips?
- Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle
- Entrance to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and pub lunch included
- Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room
- Walking and driving tour of Bath
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!
Traditional Pub Lunch
What better way to enjoy lunch than in a classic country pub? Relax and soak up the charming atmosphere while being served some delicious home cooked food. Why not try the fish and chips?
Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our panoramic tour of the city, there will be time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore or take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet.
Returns to London at approximately 8pm
*Please note: On occasion the State Apartments are closed and as an alternative we shall visit Queens Mary's Doll's House and St Georges Chapel. On Sunday St Georges Chapel is closed, there will be extra time to explore castle precincts.
Alternative Tour:
Small group - Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath
Similar to the above tour except numbers are limited to 35 people. Also lunch will be in Lacock. Lacock is an old National trust village located in the heart of the West Country. So picturesque are the tiny cobbled streets, ancient cottages and meandering rivers, that the village has been the setting for numerous period dramas and movies including, most recently, Harry Potter. We enjoy a short walk in the village before heading to the George, a 14th Century pub, where we enjoy a delicious lunch, included in the price.
Stonehenge - Private Viewing Sunrise/Sunset
With private viewing of Stonehenge - enter the stone circle normally out of bounds to the public.
Days of Operation: Ask for more information
Depart From: Select London hotels
- Private viewing of Stonehenge at sunrise
- Enter the inner stone circle
- Visit Lacock, a delightful Saxon village
- See where Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice were filmed
- Meal stop in a 13th Century inn (food/drinks not included)
- Visit Bath - free time to shop and explore
- Entrance to the Roman Baths and Pump Room
After your pick-up directly from or near to your hotel, we drive to Bath to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room. In the late afternoon we visit Lacock for an early evening supper in a 13th Century inn, before driving to Stonehenge. As the sun begins to set, we enter the stone circle (which is normally roped off to the public) for a unique private viewing. The most dramatic and atmospheric way of visiting Stonehenge.
On selected days the tour operates in reverse, beginning with a private viewing of Stonehenge before it opens to the public in the morning, so we see the stones in the eerie morning light. This is followed by our visits to Lacock and Bath.
Stonehenge - private viewing at sunrise/sunset
Most visitors to the site are not allowed direct access to the stones. With Premium Tours you get that access, with a private viewing of the mysterious monoliths. We will enter the stone circle itself and stand beside the mighty Sarsen rocks towering above us. Our guide will explain the history of this ancient site, pointing out the altar, slaughter and heel stones, above which the sun rises dramatically on the summer solstice. There will be time to enjoy the peace, away from the crowds, as we experience Stonehenge at its most mystical and atmospheric best. Not to be missed!
Lacock is a little known, picturesque village dating back to the Saxon era. Many of the beautiful buildings originally formed part of an extensive monastic complex and are now owned by The National Trust. So pretty is the village that it has provided the setting for many movies and television dramas including Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and more recently Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We will take a delightful walk before we enjoy breakfast in The George Inn, a vintage English pub built in 1361. (food/drink not included)
Next, it's on to Bath, famous for its elegant Georgian architecture. During your panoramic tour of Bath you will be enchanted by the town's beautifully proportioned street. Your guide will also conduct an optional walking tour to show you a charming 17th-century Sally Lunn tea room and the Jane Austin Museum among many other hidden treasures. You'll see Bath Abbey and the much-photographed Pulteney Bridge, modelled on the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence. There will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey, or to shop and explore. Then we will enter the magnificent Roman Baths, where over one million litres of boiling water still burst free from the hot springs every day. The Roman Baths, is the best preserved Roman spa from the ancient world.
Unescorted day trip to Paris with Eurostar
Days of Operation: Daily except Sunday
Depart From: Check in at St Pancras International - 6.00am; Group Desk Gate 5
- Round-trip Eurostar tickets with seat reservations
- Shopping vouchers for Printemps department store - up to 22% off luxury goods!
- Map of Paris including public transport information
- Due to Eurostar requirements the age restriction for children is 4-11 years
Discover Paris at your leisure with our best value Paris trip. Upon arrival at St Pancras International you will be met by our staff who will help you check in, and present you with your Paris travel pack. The pack has been designed to help you make the most of your time and includes Eurostar train tickets with reserved seating and a map of Paris including public transportation information.
Paris is home to some of the finest shopping in the world. One of the leading and most exclusive department stores is Printemps that offers a cross section of designer clothing, jewellery and beauty products. Premium Tours are proud to have teamed up with the store in order to offer you a Printemps Pass that entitles you to some great discounts. With up to 22% off selected goods why not take advantage of some Parisien retail therapy at affordable prices? The store is located near the centre of Paris and a short cab ride away from Gare du Nord.
Note: The Louvre museum is open every day except Tuesday and the following French holidays: December 25, January 1, and May 1.
Welcome to Paris Day trip
A great value fully escorted day trip to Paris iIncluding return tickets on Eurostar, coach tour of Paris and the services of a professional guide. Tickets for the Eiffel tower and a cruise on the Seine can be bought on the day!
Join us at St. Pancras International train station where our staff will help check you in and introduce you to our guide who will escort you onboard Eurostar and throughout the day in Paris. Travelling at speeds of up to 186mph, you will be in Paris in just 2 hours 15 minutes. You will travel through the channel tunnel before arriving in central Paris and from here join a panoramic tour of the world's most Romantic city. Enjoy spectacular views of Notre Dame, Le Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and more.
During the day you will have the chance to visit the Eiffel Tower and take a cruise on the River Seine with our guide (our guide will be happy to help you purchase fast entry tickets.) Alternatively head off to the shopping district on your own or relax and enjoy lunch while soaking up Parisien life.
In the early evening we head back to Gare du Nord for our return journey to London.
The Louvre museum is open every day except Tuesday and the following French holidays: December 25, January 1, and May 1.
Luxury escorted Paris Day Trip with two course lunch on the Eiffel Tower.
Includes Eurostar tickets & River Seine Cruise. Plus professional guide.
- Seat reservations on the Eurostar
- Panoramic tour of Paris
- Two course lunch with sparkling wine on the Eiffel Tower
- Fast entry access to the Eiffel Tower - avoid the queues
- See the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Champs Elysees plus much more...
- Cruise on the River Seine
- Optional visit to Le Louvre (not included in the price)
- Due to Eurostar requirements the age restrictions for children is 4-11 years
The Tour:
Join us at St. Pancras International train station where our staff will help check you in and introduce you to our guide who will escort you onboard Eurostar and throughout the day in Paris. Travelling at speeds of up to 186mph, you will be in Paris in just 2 hours 15 minutes.
Upon arrival you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city taking in all the major sites including Notre Dame, Champs Elysees the River Seine and the Arc de Triomphe before arriving at the Eiffel Tower. What better way to enjoy lunch than on the Eiffel Tower itself, one of the world's most famous monuments? Our fast entry ticket means we have priority access and our reserved seats in the Altitude 58 restaurant boast fabulous views across the city. Sit back and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine followed by a fabulous two course meal while soaking up the atmosphere of arguably the worlds most beautiful city.
After lunch we take a romantic cruise on the River Seine that boasts spectacular views of Notre Dame, Musee D'Orsay and Place de la Concorde. In the late afternoon there is some free time for you explore independently. Alternatively you can join us for a guided tour of Le Louvre* - the largest art museum in the world, and home to the Mona Lisa! (*Not included in the price.)
In the early evening we head back to Gard du Nord for our return journey to London.
Luxury Paris Day Trip - see the Mona Lisa.
Plus Champagne lunch on the Eiffel tower and enjoy a cruise on the River Seine.
Days of Operation: Mon, Wed, Sat
- Reserved seats on the Eurostar
- Fast entry access and extended time on the Eiffel Tower
- Champagne lunch on the Eiffel Tower and cruise on the River Seine
- Guided tour of the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa
Join us at St. Pancras International train station where our staff will help check you in and introduce you to our guide who will escort you onboard Eurostar and throughout the day in Paris.Travelling at speeds up to 186mph you will be in Paris in just 2 hours 15 minutes. Upon arrival you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city taking in all the major sites including Notre Dame, Champs Elysees, the River Seine and the Arc de Triomphe before arriving at the Eiffel Tower where we enjoy a fabulous two course lunch served with a glass of Champagne.
In the afternoon we head to Bateaux Parisiens for a scenic cruise on the River Seine complete with lively commentary. The cruise boasts fabulous views of some of the finest monuments from across the river. After the cruise our guide will escort you to the Louvre and with a fast entry ticket we will enjoy a guided tour of the Louvre and see the world famous Mona Lisa.
In the early evening we head back to the Gard du Nord for our return journey to London.
Luxury Paris 2 Day Superstay with lunch on the Eiffel Tower!
Includes overnight accommodation in a 3 star Superior hotel in central Paris
Days of Operation: Every Friday
Tour Duration: 2 Days
- Guided panoramic tour of Paris
- Two course Champagne lunch on the Eiffel Tower
- Fast entry access to the Eiffel Tower - skip the line
- Map of Paris
- Overnight accommodation in a 3* superior hotel (Please note there is a single supplement charge of 75 GBP if you require a single room)
- One 1-Day Paris Visite Card per person-valid on Day Two
The tour begins with a panoramic tour of the city passing Place de la Concorde, the Arc De Triomphe and the Champs Elysees, before arriving at the Eiffel Tower where you will enjoy a fabulous two course Champagne lunch at the Altitude 58 restaurant.
After your meal we head to Bateaux Parisiens for a cruise on the River Seine that boasts fabulous views of Notre Dame built nearly 900 years ago. In the late afternoon we transfer you to your 3 star superior hotel leaving you a free evening in Paris - why not visit the Moulin Rouge? (Not included in the price.)
Day two begins with a leisurely buffet breakfast. The rest of the day is free for you to explore independently with your one day visite travelcard that allows free transportation on the Paris metro and local buses. A map of the city is also included plus some suggested highlights. In the early evening you will board your train at Gard du Nord for the return journey to London which departs at approximately 7pm. *Don't forget your passport!
Explore Paris - 3 day break with lunch on the Eiffel tower
Wih reserved seats on Eurostar and hotel in central Paris.
Days of Operation: Every Saturday
- Two nights 3 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Panoramic coach tour of the city with professional guide
- Champagne lunch on the Eiffel tower
- Romantic cruise on the River Seine
- Fast track ticket to the first floor of the Eiffel tower
- Round trip Eurostar tickets with seat reservations
- Note: single supplement £160 and extra nights charged at £85
Discover Paris at your leisure with our great value Paris three day break. Upon arrival at St Pancras International you will be met by our staff who will help you check in, and present you with your Paris travel pack. The pack has been designed to help you make the most of your time and includes Eurostar train tickets with reserved seating, accommodation in a centrally located 3* hotel (with breakfast included,) and a map of Paris including public transportation information.
On the first day you will be joined by a professional guide who will escort you to the hotel and take you on a panormaic coach tour of the city. Possibly the finest way to enjoy the sights of Paris is during the scenic cruise that we take, passing Musee D'Orsay, Place de la concorde and Notre Dame, before taking the fast track lift up the Eiffel tower and heading for a Champagne lunch on the Eiffel tower.
Days two and three are at your leisure in Paris. From your hotel you have easy access to all local transport including the metro, the RER and the Paris bus system. Why not stroll down the Champs Elysee or visit the Eiffel Tower and take in a show at the Lido or the Moulin Rouge?
The below video lists out London's top 10 tourist attractions, most of which can be seen on some or all of our tours. They are:
London is awash with hotels. There are over 70,000 hotel rooms in the city and we only partner with the best to ensure our clients enjoy the most comfortable and affordable stay possible. as London is such a huge city with so much to see and do, we have split it into six separate districts to make it easier to decide which hotel is right for you.


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Antti Suomela has made tremendous strides in his game over the past few seasons. While he recently signed with HIFK, it seems likely that he will be moving to North America as the Liiga's leading scorer is reportedly drawing NHL interest. Suomela is currently playing at the World Championships in Denmark.
The 24-year-old center had an excellent season for JYP in the Liiga, collecting 21 goals and 39 assists in 59 games. He scored six game-winning goals, tied for second most in the league. At 5-on-5, Suomela scored second most points per 60 minutes (3.03) and third most primary points per 60 minutes (2.29). His production was very impressive, especially since he had sixth most ice-time among forwards on his team. With the past two seasons combined, Suomela has 105 points, tied for league lead with TPS forward Tomi Kallio.
Apart from his great point production, Suomela is very good defensively in all three zones. He is proactive without the puck as he anticipates and thinks the game very well. His first few steps are quick and he has deceptive top-end speed. He has good passing skills and can create space for his linemates, plus he's not hesitant to put quick wristers on net either. As he continues to get stronger, the late bloomer could be a valuable part of an NHL team's prospect pool.


Yellow-legged Gull, or Larus michahellis in Latin, is a well-known bird in all parts of the Adriatic and the Mediterranean so a description is really not needed.
The species breeds in Croatia. It nests on cliffs and islets along the Adriatic and the Kornati are not an exception.
In order to research the taxonomic affiliation of our yellow-legged gulls as well as their relationship with other gulls in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and North Sea, we have monitor their movements. In order to monitor their movements, the birds have to be marked harmlessly, and that's done with special bird rings. Not everybody can put things on wild birds. To do that, you have to be trained bird ringer with a licence from the Croatian Institute for Ornithology.
More than a thousand young gulls were ringed in the Kornati National Park during the last ten years: a young bird is ringed with a small aluminium ring and a small plastic (yellow) one, engraved with a unique number. We can distinguish them in that way, and the gulls become birds with their own past and future that we can monitor.
The procedure, deceptively simple, is the foundation of scientific ringing of millions of wild birds throughout the world.
Immediately after ringing, all birds are released unharmed in the location where they were caught. Every sighting of a ringed bird (we call that a "finding") – either a sighting at distance, the bird being caught again and released, or finding the bird dead – tells us something about its life, particularly about its movements. A finding can supply data about bird mortality and age, data about habitats and sites where birds stay... In other words, parameters that can help distinguish different populations, recognise causes of changes in the population size, plan bird conservation, and so on.
Thanks to ringing and bird watchers from other European countries, the Kornati NP has gathered a lot of data about its ringed gulls that were found in the interior of Croatia, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and even in the north of Germany and Poland.
The yellow-legged gull ringed on the island of Mrtovnjak holds the current record: it was found in the north of Poland, in Gdańsk, 1200-1300 kilometres away from the place of ringing. The latest news about another young gull (ringed on Purara) were that it was seen and photographed in Romania, at a fishpond near Rotbav, 800 kilometres from the Kornati. This was the first finding of "our" gull in Romania.


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New sex abuse lawsuits filed as filing deadline nears (Hawaii News Now)
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) –
There are just three days left for Hawaii child sex abuse victims to seek justice against their attackers even if the statute of limitations has expired. The deadline is prompting a slew of last-minute lawsuits.
The state passed a law allowing child sex abuse victims to sue their perpetrator even if the crime happened decades ago. However it was a two year window. That window closes this Thursday which is why some lawyers are in for a busy week.
Mark Gallagher may be wearing a path in the courthouse floor. He has already filed 38 child sexual abuse cases and counting.
"I probably have about eight, nine maybe even ten more back at the office to be filed this week," said Mark Gallagher, Attorney.
Gallagher is one of the attorneys on various advertisements looking for more victims to step forward. There is a sense of urgency because this Thursday April 24 is the deadline, not just to call but to have an actual lawsuit filed with the clerk's office before it closes at 4:15.
"If you're going to act tomorrow there is enough time, Wednesday there is enough time, Thursday it's going to be a little bit tight," said Gallagher.
The defendants are against various churches, private school groups and individuals. There is a big case against Kamehameha Schools involving 28 alleged victims. There are about 30 different cases against the Catholic Church in Hawaii.
"Going back is so difficult. The Church has been negligent in some way because of the number of abuses that have taken place and it's unfortunate that it happened. But there's nothing we can do about that other than to look forward now so we can prevent or eliminate some of the abuses that have taken place," said Walter Yoshimitsu, Director of Hawaii Catholic Conference.
Yoshimitsu says some cases will be settled. Others will be fought.
"We take full responsibility for something that had happened and if it's proven that it happened the Church wants to do what's right," said Yoshimitsu.
"It will probably be every afternoon down here until Thursday," said Gallagher, from the clerk's counter.
Gallagher says the worst case will be the victim who calls Friday when it's too late.
There are efforts to extend the window at the State Capitol but attorneys aren't counting on it.
The first trials are set for next February.
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American Gastroenterological Association Medical Position Statement: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Liraglutide, a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, has several non- glycemic properties, but its effect on carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), a recognized marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is still unknown. A prospective study of 8A months duration in 64 patients with type-2 diabetes and no prior history of coronary artery disease evaluated whether adding liraglutide to metformin affects carotid IMT, measured by color doppler ultrasound. Liraglutide decreases carotid IMT after 8A months treatment independently of its effect on plasma glucose and lipids concentrations.
IntroductionLiraglutide is a long-acting human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog suitable for once-daily administration in patients with type-2 diabetes (T2DM). DiscussionThis pilot study shows, for the first time, that liraglutide has desirable effect on carotid IMT in patients with T2DM after 8 months of therapy. National Institute for Clinical Excellence (2000) Guidance on rosiglitazone for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Is a once-daily human analogue injection approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. Lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of insulin from beta cells and reducing the release of glucagon from alpha cells when blood sugar levels are high and by slowing gastric emptying. Also, reduces body weight and body fat mass in people with type 2 diabetes through mechanisms involving reduced hunger and lowered energy intake. Has been directly compared, in terms of safety and efficacy, against commonly-used diabetes treatments like glimepiride, rosiglitazone, glargine, exenatide and sitagliptin in phase 3a and b clinical trials. Metformin or a sulphonylurea in patients with insufficient glycaemic control despite maximal tolerated dose of monotherapy with metformin or sulphonylurea. Metformin and a sulphonylurea or metformin and a thiazolidinedione in patients with insufficient glycaemic control despite dual therapy.
A drug used by people with type 2 diabetes to regulate blood sugar led to pancreatic beta cell burnout in mice exposed to high doses over a period of six months. Liraglutide is one of a relatively new family of drugs that work by mimicking the effects of a hormone, called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), naturally secreted by the intestine after eating to help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Midhat Abdulreda and Per-Olof Berggren of the of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Diabetes Research Institute used humanized micea€"mice with human pancreatic islets transplanted in the back of the eyea€"as a testing ground for incretin mimetics.
Whether a similar pancreatic beta cell burnout could take place in patients is unknown, and due to the expense and invasiveness of the procedures needed to find out, it may not be something that is easy to learn. A recent study published in the journal PNAS shows that young capillary vessels rejuvenate aged pancreatic islets. Starting from human skin cells, researchers at the University of Iowa have created human insulin-producing cells that respond to glucose and correct blood-sugar levels in diabetic mice. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have discovered a new pathway that triggers regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas, a key development that may aid in the development of diabetes treatments.
Cells that express neurogenin 3 (NGN3) may one day be harnessed to create a plentiful supply of insulin-producing beta cells for the treatment of diabetes, a study led by researchers at the University of South Florida suggests. Microtubulesa€"cellular "highways" that deliver cargo to the cell membrane for secretiona€"have a surprising role in pancreatic beta cells.
A group of 10 women with type 2 DM and obesity, with T2DM duration 6 months - 2 years, drug naive or getting 1000-2500 gr metformin for at least 6 months with ultrasound markers of fatty liver and elevated ALT without hepatic insufficiency.
Risks for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes associated with the metabolic syndrome: a summary of the evidence.
Obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: biochemical, metabolic, and clinical implications. The role of visceral adipose tissue in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Elevation of markers of liver injury and risk of type 2 diabetes: the insulin resistance atherosclerosis study. A randomized controlled trial of metformin versus vitamin E or prescriptive diet in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Rosiglitasone for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: one year results of randomized placebo controlled Fatty Liver Improvement with Rosiglitasone (FLIRT) Trial. High Prevalence of Advanced NAFLD in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Normal Liver Enzymes and Effect of Liraglutide on NAFLD: metaanalysis of the LEAD Program, 70th ADA Scientific Sessions Abstract Book, Poster number 1552, 2010.
Clinical studies have demonstrated glucose-reducing effects, improvements in pancreatic beta cell function and a low risk of hypoglycaemic events with this agent . This effect seems to be achieved by mechanisms independent of induced changes in plasma glucose and lipid concentrations. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new drug application for Victoza®, the first once-daily human glucagon-like injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. GLP-1 is a natural hormone in the body that plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy level of sugar in the blood.
Using a humanized mouse model, they show that, following the initial improvement in human pancreatic function, prolonged daily liraglutide treatment for over 200 days is associated with compromised insulin release and dysregulated glucose homeostasis, indicating islet cell metabolic exhaustion. The study, published February 11 in Cell Metabolism, adds to the continuing conversation about the long-term effects of liraglutide and similar drugs on the pancreas.
Based on studies in rodents, these drugsa€"also called incretin mimeticsa€"may also improve insulin release and prevent the loss of insulin-producing beta cells, meaning they could potentially help slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes. Mice with diabetes were subjected to liraglutide treatment for over 200 days, and effects on human beta cells were evaluated. Using the humanized mouse model, the researchers next plan to investigate the effect of incretin mimetics with various anti-diabetic drug combinations on human pancreatic cells from healthy donors and people with type 2 diabetes. Weight, BMI, HbA1C, ALT, AST, hepatic elasticity were measured before liraglutide 1.2 mg daily and 6 month after treatment. Liraglutide has also shown favorable effects on inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), tumour necrosis factor-I± (TNF-I±) and plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1) [2, 3]. The project design included a medical examination, biochemical analyses and the eco-color-doppler examination of carotid arteries.
Total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol were measured by standard enzymatic-colorimetric methods [6a€"8], while LDL-cholesterol was calculated using the Friedewald formula.Color doppler ultrasound of carotid arteriesB-mode real-time ultrasound was performed at baseline and after 4 and 8A months of therapy to evaluate the arterial wall thickness in the carotid arteries. This is somewhat consistent to a very recent study, where GLP-1 analogue therapy reduced several inflammatory markers, independently of the glycaemic or body weight effects induced by the GLP-1 analogue .
Victoza is indicated as an addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, more research is needed to assess the potential safety of continuing treatment with these drugs. With all of this promise, reports of side effects made researchers look at the safety of their long-term use.
This revealed an unexpected effect in that the human pancreatic cells eventually stopped releasing insulin, raising concerns about beta cell function after extended exposure to the drug.
Further, liraglutide seems to also have an impact on diabetic dyslipidemia, reducing total cholesterol, triglycerides and low density lipoproteins (LDL)-cholesterol levels, with a concomitant increase in high density lipoproteins (HDL)-cholesterol [3, 4].These favorable effects of liraglutide on multiple metabolic pathways may have beneficial effects on atherosclerosis and possibly reduce risk for cardiovascular disease. The procedures adopted were in agreement with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975 as revised in 1983, and were approved by the Ethics Council of the University of Palermo. Yet, no significant correlation was found between changes in carotid IMT and changes in all the evaluated parameters (data not shown).We have further performed multivariate analysis, in order to assess potential independent associations between decreased carotid IMT and clinical and laboratory variables evaluated at baseline.
Pioglitazone therapy also slowed progression of carotid atherosclerosis in subjects with prediabetes, independently of changes in cardio-metabolic risk factors .Although not yet directly demonstrated, it is possible that liraglutide has beneficial effects on the process of atherosclerotic plaque formation. In 7 women ALT level normalization was seen, in 3 women - ALT level reduction by 43, 37, 40% respectively.
However, prospective studies to elucidate the clinical impact of liraglutide on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with T2DM, such as the international LEADER (Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results) study, are still ongoing . The ultrasound examination was performed in a standardized manner with fixed angles of insonation.As previously reported , patients were examined in the supine position, and each carotid wall or segment was examined to identify the thickest intimal-medial site. Such baseline parameters included gender, age, smoking habit, past history of cardiovascular diseases, duration of diabetes, as well as plasma HbA1c, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. Pre-clinical data have shown that liraglutide is able to reduce infarct size in mice with experimental myocardial infarction , while exenatide, a synthetic GLP-1 receptor agonist, reduced intimal hyperplasia in insulin resistant rats . The other authors have no relevant conflict of interest to disclose.Authorsa€™ contributionsMR wrote the manuscript and researched data. Life expectancy in the 370, 000 people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in the UK remains lower than those without diabetes. We performed a pilot study to explore, for the first time, the effects of liraglutide on carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), a recognized marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, thus providing a preliminary view on the potential impact of this therapeutic intervention on cardiovascular risk of patients with T2DM.
At admission they underwent a medical examination and were excluded from the study if they had clinical evidence of liver dysfunction or renal failure. Each scan of the common carotid artery began just above the clavicle, and the transducer was moved to the carotid bifurcation and along the internal carotid artery.
Further, in patients with type-2 diabetes, the stimulation of GLP-1 secretion seems to have a significant impact on cardiovascular risk . Find out all about Diabetes UK: what we do, our position on diabetes issues, and how we are governed. The delivery of care is variable, with a substantial north-south divide in England for major lower limb amputations1.
5%) or less1: this is lower than the clinical guideline on type 1 diabetes published in 2014, which recommended an HbA1c target of less than 7. Yet, in a recent study a 6-month GLP-1 receptor agnist treatment did not modulate vascular function, despite significant improvements in body composition and glycaemic control .Regarding other liraglutide effects found in the present study, body weight significantly reduced after 4A months of therapy but we found no further change after 8A months of treatment.
WHO in 2006: definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and intermediate hyperglycaemia. GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes – NICE guidelines versus clinical practice.
Fifty-three percent of the subjects were current smokers and 64% had hypertension diagnosed by the following: systolic or diastolic blood pressure, respectively, a‰?140 or a‰?90A mmHg or previous pharmacological therapy with antihypertensive drugs. At each of these sites we determined the IMT, defined as the distance between the echogenic line representing the intimal blood interface and the outer echogenic line representing the adventitial junction. Finally, when the effect of liraglutide on carotid IMT was adjusted for the use of lipid-lowering drugs, the effect of liraglutide remained significant (data not shown).
In another study , liraglutide induced significant and persistent weight loss up to 6A months of follow-up in obese Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes. Cost-utility analysis of liraglutide compared with sulphonylurea or sitaglitpin, all as add-on to metformin monotherapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Forty-five patients were already taking anti-hypertensive or lipid-lowering drugs, and such medications were maintained at the same doses until the end of the study.
In the present study liraglutide treatment was also able to significantly reduce plasma total- and LDL-cholesterol concentrations; further, LDL-cholesterol was the only variable showing an independent associations with decreased carotid IMT at multivariate analysis.
In details, 21 subjects were taking beta-blockers, 15 angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, 12 calcium entry blockers and 20 diuretics. Univariate analysis was performed using paired t-test, while correlation analysis was performed using the Spearman rank correlation method. ANOVA was used to test changes in all evaluated parameters from baseline to 4A months and to 8A months of treatment. Indeed, using different methodologies, it has been shown that GLP-1 improves endothelial function in patients with type-2 diabetes or the metabolic syndrome; such methodologies included strain-gauged plethysmography and flow-mediated dilation [19a€"21]. The guarantor for this work is MR Preliminary data on this study were reported at the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Diabetes Association. Further, in pre-clinical studies, liraglutide improved endothelial function and inhibited the progression of vascular disease via the effects on plaque stability and endothelial function [22, 23].Previous studies have investigated the effects of anti-diabetic agents on carotid IMT.
For instance, the CHICAGO (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Atherosclerosis Using Pioglitazone) trial  was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study, which evaluated the effect of pioglitazone vs glimepiride on changes in carotid IMT in patients with type-2 diabetes. By contrast, in a very recent study , vildagliptin was able to reduce carotid IMT by about 0.10A mm after only 3A months of therapy in 90 patients with type-2 diabetes. The very recent data on the cardiovascular outcome with the use of saxagliptin and alogliptin highlight the need of more studies for incretin-based therapies [26, 27], including the GLP-1 analogues. It is hoped that the ongoing international LEADER study will provide useful answers in this regard .A limitation of the present study is the lack of the placebo (control) arm. Although we did not investigate the effect of metformin alone on carotid IMT, previous studies have shown that metformin therapy has mild or null effects on carotid IMT [28a€"30]. It is therefore unlikely that metformin was responsible for the strong and significant decrease in carotid IMT that we have found after 4 and 8A months of therapy.
Also, it needs to be highighted that in the present study we administered liraglutide as add-on therapy in patients who were already receiving metformin therapy. To our knowledge, the present study is the first one to examine the effects of liraglutide on carotid IMT.
Walkers, fats might be a fine fuel source for sustained, low-intensity exercise ketosis.
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Tom Brady Rejected Bill Belichick's $10 Million Gift He Desperately Needed
by Stephen Sheehan on June 13, 2020
For two decades, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick made magic together. The two NFL icons turned the New England Patriots into the most successful dynasty in sports. Some would argue that TB12 had more to do with the team's six Super Bowl titles. Others point to Belichick's masterful ability to keep winning despite the salary cap and free agency.
While his moves haven't always worked out, Belichick did make a huge investment to help his quarterback last season. But ultimately, Brady rejected the gift that could have helped the Patriots make another Super Bowl run.
Bill Belichick finally drafted a first-round receiver for Tom Brady
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Tom Brady spent most of his Patriots career throwing to receivers drafted well after the first round. Sure, he got a chance to work briefly with Randy Moss. But his top targets included Julian Edelman (seventh-round pick), Rob Gronkowski (second-round) and Wes Welker (trade acquisition).
In fact, Bill Belichick never spent a first-round pick on a receiver…until Brady's final season. New England surprised everyone by selecting N'Keal Harry with the 32nd pick of the 2019 NFL draft. The former Arizona State star garnered first-round grades, but his lack of quickness and separation ability made him an odd fit for New England.
Still, the Patriots desperately needed to bolster their wide receiver room. Even after adding Harry, they still signed Antonio Brown. Of course, that wouldn't have been necessary if Harry had become an instant starter. Injuries held him back tremendously. So did his quarterback.
Brady reportedly had no desire to wait for N'Keal Harry to develop
RELATED: Tom Brady is the $13.5 Million Burden That Won't Go Away
N'Keal Harry suited up just seven times during the regular season. Given his time away from the field, Harry never got on the same page as TB12. It would have helped if his quarterback gave him a chance. But in an appearance on WEEI, Christian Fauria, one of Brady's former teammates, explained how TB12 didn't have time for his rookie wideout.
"This offense is not going to be able to move forward with Brady as the quarterback, not because he sucks. Those throwaways were important. It's because he wasn't willing to adapt. There's the difference. He wasn't willing to let N'Keal Harry grow."
Harry only caught 12 passes from Brady in five regular-season starts. He showed poor chemistry and timing, especially in New England's playoff loss in which he caught two of seven targets for 21 yards. However, Brady may have played a factor in the overall struggles for both Harry and the offense and would limit the unit going forward.
"A veteran quarterback who wants to win and throw the football and is not willing to take risks and doesn't want his stats being messed with and won't throw interceptions and would rather throw it out of bounds, that's the guy that is going to delay the development of your star wide receiver who you won't throw the ball to because you don't trust him because he doesn't have a long enough track record," Fauria said.
Will Harry emerge as a star with Jarrett Stidham?
Excited for N'Keal Harry's second season. Fully expecting Josh McDaniels to maximize his skill set a bit better with schemed touches and getting the ball in his hands in space.
Definitely going to miss Tom Brady throwing blocks on All-Pro corners, though. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/TLMu3JM5MW
— Ryan Spagnoli (@Ryan_Spags) May 6, 2020
RELATED: Brian Hoyer Might Have a Key Advantage Over Jarrett Stidham in the Race for the Patriots' Starting Job
It's crazy to think that N'Keal Harry might benefit from not playing with the greatest quarterback of all time. It seems sacrilegious. Yet, if Fauria's words hold true, the young wideout didn't stand a chance of living up to his first-round potential with the 42-year-old Brady.
Moving forward, Harry's only chance of living up to his $10 million rookie deal is to become Jarrett Stidham's No. 1 target. Both second-year pros enter the 2020 season with major question marks. For Harry, he has to show that he can separate against NFL corners. Plus, he has to stay healthy after missing too much time with injuries.
Stidham has enormous shoes to fill. He essentially redshirted his rookie season and now has to take over for the GOAT. In the 2019 preseason, Stidham and Harry showed flashes of potential. Now the real test comes when both open the season as starters. No pressure, kids.
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It's a Hall-o-Ween this year! Starting Friday, Oct. 26 through Wed., Oct. 31, we'll have plenty of ghoulish fare for everyone; from costume contests to "Spooky DJ" dance parties to a Hocus Pocus Movie Night, you'll have everything you need to get in the Halloween spirit!
Bring the kids and trick-or-treat indoors! Kids (and adults) are welcome to grab handfuls of candy from any one of the restaurant stalls.
Movie goes on at 8pm, but be sure to get there early!


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Mitanni Aryans- A forgotten race or a Syrian legacy?
Which one of you can prove yourselves to be Aryans? Who were Mitanni Aryans? What's the Aryan identity? Do you know that the Sanskrit word 'Arya' does not really relate to a race but is a linguistic and cultural identity? These questions are not just confusing but also amusing. Aryans are the bequest of India but almost 3500 years ago from today, there was a massive kingdom in Syria where the legacy of the Mitanni Aryans held witnessed to! So, if you have ever been curious as per what the Aryans really were and the journey of Mitanni Aryans from rise to downfall, then read this article till the end and satisfy your curiosities.
The Sanskrit speaking Mitanni Aryans
Mitanni was a famous kingdom of Syria back in 14th -15th century BCE in the regions of north Mesopotamia. It was famous especially because of the proof of 'Aryan' of the Indo-Iranian nature by its kings and deities speaking oldest Indian language- Sanskrit. The more usual theory about them is that they were accurately the one from Indo-Aryans, and it is told everywhere in the scripts, although Kammenhüber maintained that the language is still Indo-Iranian and thus Diakonoff has put forth a link with Dardo-Nuristani society. Mayrhofer also wrote Indo-Iranisches Sprachgut aus Alalah and suggested that the letters used, except aika are not specific of Indic language, but instead is from common Indo-Iranian language. According to the documents found from 14th century it is clear that the Mitanni Aryans spoke Sanskrit language. It is also said that the name of king and deities of this kingdom were also put under the name of Hindu gods which were translated in Sanskrit for example 'Dashrat' and 'Indar'. But the question is how does this language managed to cross the borders that too in 14th -15th century?
For this we need to dig the history of the Aryan Samaj, many scholars suggest that the Aryans are the oldest and original inhabitants of India which is also mentioned in the Rig Vedas however the dates keep pushing back. Similarly, by the other set of Archeologist put forth that the Dravidian, South Indians and people from lower castes are the actual sons of this soil. However, no one can probably deny that DNA lineages are not really race! But a study also found that between the period of 2000-500 BCE there was more mobility in India rather than the uniformity. So it becomes unclear to actually give evidence to the above statements. Apart from it the Indo Aryan language is used to date the Rig Veda which is believed to be dated at the time of Mitanni Aryans or after it that translates that the language appears more obsolete than the Rig Vedic language. This roughly means that the origin of Indo- Aryan language cannot be traced back before the Mitanni Aryans.
The legacy of Mitanni Aryans
The land of Mitanni dynasty was spread from Taurus Mountains to its west and as far east as Kirkuk and the river Tigris of the east. Initially Mitanni is Syria was a rival of Iran but later for their mutual benefits, a peace treaty was signed and simultaneously they start working together against the Hittite. Mitanni came to be a power after the Hittite destruction of Amorite Babylon and a series of ineffectual Assyrian kings created a power vacuum in Mesopotamia. Whereas if we talk about the ethnicity of the people of Mitanni, it remained difficult to ascertain. It is widely believed that the kings after the battle of Mahabharata (Hindu mythology) migrated from India to Syria to hide in shelter and thus turned into Mitanni kings. Whereas the other believes that these people were just the Maitriyaan Branch of the Veds. The names of Mitanni states were all in the Indo- Aryan language like the capital Washukanni, which is said to be located somewhere near the Headwaters of Khabur River. The Washukanni is derived from two words 'Washu' which means 'good' and 'Kanni' which means the 'source' which together means Good source. Also the chief festival of Mitanni was Solstice which was known as Vishuva and was the most common culture of ancient times. The Mitanni warriors were too known as 'the Maryas', a term closely linked to Sanskrit language. So, history has the evidence that the massive Syrian empire somewhere has the legacy of Sanskrit language of India.
Just pass a few centuries the fall began from Washukanni to Assyria, the Mitanni's became fully Assyrianize. The Linguistic of the place also compromised and later was widely influenced by the Urartu. In 2010, almost 3,400 year old remains of Kemune, which is a Bronze Age Mitanni palace on the banks of the Tigris which is the modern Iraqi Kurdistan, were discovered. It became possible to excavate the ruins in 2019 when a drought caused water levels to drop considerably. So just like that once thriving Mitanni's Kingdom suffered its downfall, this cannot end the legacy of Mitanni's which is well proven by people writing over it!
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Commissioner Phil Hogan, accompanied by leaders of European agricultural organisations, was on a high-level mission to Iran from 11 to 13 November in order to promote EU agricultural products and co-operation with Iran. Also involved in the mission, FNPSMS (French inter-branch federation of maize and sorghum seeds) – represented by its Director Thierry Gokelaere – signed the co-operation agreement with the representatives of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture, with the aim of promoting sorghum and its hybrid genetics. To this end, various actions ranging from training to communication, outreach and technical activities will be implemented under a three-year programme starting in 2018 with the financial support of the European Commission.
The co-operation agreement between FNPSMS and the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture, represented by Thierry Gokelaere and Javad Kolahan respectively, was signed in the presence of Mr Hojjati, Iranian Agriculture Minister, and Phil Hogan, EU Agriculture Commissioner.


NEW YORK � More than 20 years later, remnants of the hole remain in the backyard of Julie Gavitt�s summer home on Cape Cod.
One August day, a then-young Jim Delany took his family to visit a friend, Dave Gavitt. While the group enjoyed the sun and surf, the Delany�s dog, Rugby, dug a hole that�s served as a comical bond decades later.
�The Gavitts tell me that hole is still out there,� Delany, now the commissioner of the Big Ten, said with a laugh.
No one played a more prominent role in Delany�s professional life than Gavitt, the former Providence College coach, Big East founder, Boston Celtic general manager and Naismith Hall of Famer.
That relationship has served as an impetus for the latest in Delany�s accomplishments. Starting with the 2015-16 season, eight teams from the 14-school Big Ten will face eight of the 10 Big East teams in a season-opening challenge series the two conferences have christened the Gavitt Tipoff Games. Nationally televised doubleheaders on four consecutive days in the first week of the season will help kick off the hoop campaign.
The tournament is a coup for the Big East, which began its renewal as a basketball-first conference to mixed reviews last season. But having a friend in Delany can only help. With the college sports world rapidly moving toward a model dominated by the Big Five major college football leagues, Delany may be the chief power broker. His league made some of the biggest expansion moves (first Penn State, then Nebraska, Maryland and Rutgers) and created the first, game-changing conference TV network.
Now sitting on piles of cash, Delany is pushing for a college sports future with more games on TV, and football and basketball players getting stipends. Even so, the New Jersey native says he sees a place for non-football conferences such as the Big East in the future landscape.
At a news conference at Madison Square Garden, representatives from both leagues praised the chance to ease one of Gavitt�s bugaboos: the relatively silent start to the college basketball season. ESPN does its part with its Tipoff Marathon, but most schools begin their schedules with matchups that fans barely give any attention. Now we may see Michigan-Georgetown, Ohio State-Villanova and Indiana-Providence in a given year.
All 10 Big East teams will participate at least six times over the eight-year contract. Each Big Ten school will take part at least four times. The first set of games won�t be announced until May 2015 and the conferences intends on matching their top, middle and lower-tier teams against each other. Games will be played at schools� arenas, not neutral sites.
While he said �it�s really fun and gratifying to do something that is very much in (Gavitt�s) spirit,� Delany said he�ll benefit from getting his teams playing in the large metropolitan cities in the East.
Big East commissioner Val Ackerman worked with Delany during her time with the NBA and USA Basketball. As an NBA executive, she was a young emissary helping Gavitt with the first Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics. She says doing something to honor Gavitt�s legacy was a focus in the first few years of the reconfigured conference.
Dan Gavitt, Dave�s son and the current NCAA vice president of men�s basketball championships, said his father always spoke highly of Delany and pointed out that Ackerman was pregnant during the �92 Games �and my parents looked out for her.� He said his father, who died in 2011 at 73 years old, cherished relationships that he had in the basketball world.
�My Dad always said what he received from the game was so much more than what he gave. Now what he�s given to the game is still giving back to him. He will be thrilled about this,� Gavitt said.


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* clone the repo
* inside repo directory run `bundle install` (it requires ruby and bundler(
* run `jekyll serve --watch`

## Pushing to Webfaction server:
### setup
* add webfaction as remote git repo `git remote add webfaction blprnt@blprnt.webfactional.com:/home/blprnt/git-repos/my-jekyll-blog.git`

### push
* `git push webfaction master` (pwd InfiniteH4llway)
* if you get error about running `jekyll` ssh to server `ssh blprnt@blprnt.webfactional.com` (same pwd) and run `~/git-repos/my-jekyll-blog.git/hooks/post-update`

### Old info from pixyll:

# Pixyll

[pixyll.com](http://www.pixyll.com)

![Pixyll screenshot](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/1424573/3847467/134aa236-1e66-11e4-8421-4e8c122118dc.png)

Pixyll is a simple, beautiful theme for Jekyll that emphasizes content rather than aesthetic fluff. It's mobile _first_, fluidly responsive, and delightfully lightweight.

It's pretty minimal, but leverages large type and drastic contrast to make a statement, on all devices.

This Jekyll theme was crafted with <3 by [John Otander](http://johnotander.com)
([@4lpine](https://twitter.com/4lpine)).

中文版 <https://github.com/ee0703/pixyll-zh-cn>.

## Getting Started

If you're completely new to Jekyll, I recommend checking out the documentation at <http://jekyllrb.com> or there's a tutorial by [Smashing Magazine](http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2014/08/01/build-blog-jekyll-github-pages/).

### Installing Jekyll

If you don't have Jekyll already installed, you will need to go ahead and do that.

```
$ gem install jekyll
```

#### Verify your Jekyll version

It's important to also check your version of Jekyll since this project uses Native Sass which
is [only supported by 2.0+](http://jekyllrb.com/news/2014/05/06/jekyll-turns-2-0-0/).

```
$ jekyll -v
# This should be jekyll 2.0.0 or later
```

### Fork, then clone

Fork the repo, and then clone it so you've got the code locally.

### Modify the `_config.yml`

The `_config.yml` located in the root of the Pixyll directory contains all of the configuration details
for the Jekyll site. The defaults are:

```yml
# Site settings
title: Pixyll
email: your_email@example.com
author: John Otander
description: "A simple, beautiful theme for Jekyll that emphasizes content rather than aesthetic fluff."
baseurl: ""
url: "http://pixyll.com"

# Build settings
markdown: kramdown
permalink: pretty
paginate: 3
```

### Jekyll Serve

Then, start the Jekyll Server. I always like to give the `--watch` option so it updates the generated HTML when I make changes.

```
$ jekyll serve --watch
```

Now you can navigate to `localhost:4000` in your browser to see the site.

### Using Github Pages

You can host your Jekyll site for free with Github Pages. [Click here](https://pages.github.com/) for more information.

#### A configuration tweak if you're using a gh-pages sub-folder

In addition to your github-username.github.io repo that maps to the root url, you can serve up sites by using a gh-pages branch for other repos so they're available at github-username.github.io/repo-name.

This will require you to modify the `_config.yml` like so:

```yml
# Site settings
title: Repo Name
email: your_email@example.com
author: John Otander
description: "Repo description"
baseurl: "/repo-name"
url: "http://github-username.github.io"

# Build settings
markdown: kramdown
permalink: pretty
paginate: 3
```

This will ensure that the the correct relative path is constructed for your assets and posts. Also, in order to run the project locally, you will need to specify the blank string for the baseurl: `$ jekyll serve --baseurl ''`.

##### If you don't want the header to link back to the root url

You will also need to tweak the header include `/{{ site.baseurl }}`:

```html
<header class="site-header px2 px-responsive">
  <div class="mt2 wrap">
    <div class="measure">
      <a href="{{ site.url }}/{{ site.baseurl }}">{{ site.title }}</a>
      <nav class="site-nav right">
        {% include navigation.html %}
      </nav>
    </div>
  </div>
</header>
```

A relevant Jekyll Github Issue: <https://github.com/jekyll/jekyll/issues/332>

### Contact Form

The contact form uses <http://formspree.io>. It will require you to fill the form out and submit it once, before going live, to confirm your email.

More setup instructions and advanced options can be found at [http://formspree.io](http://formspree.io/)

### Disqus

To configure Disqus, set up a [Disqus site](https://disqus.com/admin/create/) with the same name as your site. Then, in `_config.yml`, edit the `disqus_shortname` value to enable Disqus.

### Customizing the CSS

All variables can be found in the `_sass/_variables.scss` file, toggle these as you'd like to change the look and feel of Pixyll.

### Page Animation

If you would like to add a [fade-in-down effect](http://daneden.github.io/animate.css/), you can add `animated: true` to your `_config.yml`.

### Put in a Pixyll Plug

If you want to give credit to the Pixyll theme with a link to <http://pixyll.com> or my personal website <http://johnotander.com> somewhere, that'd be awesome. No worries if you don't.

### Enjoy

I hope you enjoy using Pixyll. If you encounter any issues, please feel free to let me know by creating an [issue](https://github.com/johnotander/pixyll/issues). I'd love to help.

## Upgrading Pixyll

Pixyll is always being improved by its users, so sometimes one may need to upgrade.

#### Ensure there's an upstream remote

If `git remote -v` doesn't have an upstream listed, you can do the following to add it:

```
git remote add upstream https://github.com/johnotander/pixyll.git
```

#### Pull in the latest changes

```
git pull upstream master
```

There may be merge conflicts, so be sure to fix the files that git lists if they occur. That's it!

## Thanks to the following

* [BASSCSS](http://basscss.com)
* [Jekyll](http://jekyllrb.com)
* [Refills](http://refills.bourbon.io/)
* [Solarized](http://ethanschoonover.com/solarized)
* [Animate.css](http://daneden.github.io/animate.css/)

## Contributing

1. Fork it
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b my-new-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add some feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin my-new-feature`)
5. Create new Pull Request


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U.K. Cameraman Dies Shooting Stunt for Netflix and BBC Drama
Sad news to report, as U.K. cameraman Mark Milsome has lost his life while shooting a stunt scene for the upcoming BBC and Netflix drama series The Forgiving Earth. The man is being described as 'hugely talented' by his peers, and it's clear that he was a much respected colleague amongst those he worked with. The BBC confirmed Mark Milsome's death in a statement. The cameraman was 54-years-old. He passed away on Monday. BBC said this.
"We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. Mark Milsome was hugely talented and a much respected colleague. Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
The Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT) also released a statement to the press.
"The GBCT board and its membership are absolutely devastated by this tragic news. Mark Milsome was not only an incredibly talented camera operator, he was also one of the kindest and sweetest of human beings. Thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family at this awful time."
It is being reported that the tragedy happened during a night shoot on The Forgiving Earth. It involved a car stunt which was being shot in Ghana. The series was previously titled Black Earth Rising. The crime thriller will air in two-parts on the BBC, in the U.K. sometime in 2018. It will then move to Netflix, who have all global and streaming rights outside of Britain.
Hugo Blick (The Honourable Woman) wrote the series, which revolves around the 'prosecution of international war crimes'. Drama Republic (The Honourable Woman) is producing. The pair also released their own statement.
"It is with huge sadness that we confirm the death of Mark Milsome, a camera operator who was working with us on the BBC/Netflix production The Forgiving Earth. We are all completely devastated. Mark was such a wonderful, kind and generous person. All our thoughts and condolences are with Mark's family and his close friends at this tragic time. Giving them our support and focus is our number one priority."
Mark Milsome has had quite an accomplished career. He's best known for his work on the Steven Spielberg classic Saving Private Ryan. He began working as a clapper/loader in 1989 before moving into the position of Camera Loader on the 1992 remake Wuthering Heights, which starred Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes. He then moved into the role of second assistant camera operator on Sylvester Stallone's action thriller Cliffhanger in 1993. He has worked on a number of TV series, and his film work includes the James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace as well as the Danny McBride comedy Your Highness. He has served as a camera operator on BBC's Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch for 7 episodes. His latest work includes the 24 revival Live Another Day, and he has worked on 3 separate episodes of Game of Thrones. The news of his death comes from The Hollywood Reporter.
Topics: The Forgiving Earth