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Insurgents attack Afghan delegation near massacre site
NAJIBAN, Afghanistan — The delegation came to Najiban to pay its respects to the dead. But insurgents offered them no respite, spilling more blood at even this most solemn — and heavily guarded — occasion.
The crowd of Afghan dignitaries — including two brothers of President Hamid Karzai — came under fire from suspected Taliban insurgents Tuesday as they visited the site of Sunday's massacre of 16 civilians by a U.S. soldier. One Afghan soldier was killed and two others wounded, but none of the senior officials — who included the governor of Kandahar province and the Afghan army chief — were reported harmed.
The attack by insurgents firing from long range showed that they can disrupt even the most well-guarded affairs, and even here in Panjway — a district of southern Kandahar province that's long been a Taliban stronghold but which U.S. military officials had recently described as one of the success stories of the U.S. troop surge.
Pentagon officials continued to remain tight-lipped about the suspect being held in Afghanistan in connection with the massacre _ a 38-year-old Army staff sergeant who had served three tours in Iraq before being deployed to Afghanistan late last year. The identity of the sergeant _ who reportedly walked off the base in the pre-dawn hours and methodically shot the civilians, including nine children _ was being withheld pending military charges that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said could carry the death penalty.
In Washington, President Barack Obama issued his strongest condemnation yet of the shooting spree, calling it "outrageous" and "unacceptable," and he vowed that the Pentagon would conduct a thorough investigation. But he said that it wouldn't force an acceleration of his administration's plan to halt U.S. combat operations by the end of 2014 and transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces.
"We have a strategy that will allow us to responsibly wind down this war. We're steadily transitioning to the Afghans who are moving into the lead. And that's going to allow us to bring our troops home," Obama said.
Few Afghans in Najiban village on Tuesday were willing to listen to apologies, however. A McClatchy journalist, the only Western reporter at the scene, observed the delegation of Afghan officials encountering angry responses as it met villagers near the site where 11 of the 16 victims had been gunned down on Sunday.
"We are here to share your pain," said Asadullah Khalid, the minister of border affairs and the former governor of Kandahar.
A few angry locals objected as he spoke. The minister motioned them to sit down.
"We don't want the Americans here," one elder told the minister.
"We demand justice," another shouted.
Some Afghans said that the suspect should face justice in an Afghan court. The minister looked awkward _ what could he say in response? The circling U.S. helicopters and jets overhead seemed a reminder of which party in the Afghan-U.S. relationship held most of the power.
Abdul Qaym Karzai pronounced the massacre "a very bad incident."
As the Karzai brothers and other top officials started to walk back to their vehicles, a sound like exploding firecrackers swept loudly in the street. A few people jumped; others smirked, seemingly oblivious to the danger. Moments later, officials, security personnel and locals raced for cover as the insurgents apparently fired from the neighboring village of Alkozai, about one mile away.
For about 30 minutes, confusion reigned as the crackle of heavy weapons and the blasts of explosions echoed around the village. Next to a clutch of police trucks, an army officer in civilian clothes was hit. He sprinted for the safety of nearby wall, his trousers stained with a nasty-looking flesh wound. He was bundled into the back of a car and rushed away.
The Kandahar police commander, Gen. Abdul Raziq, stood with a satellite phone in one hand, relaxed to the point of nonchalance.
"No problem, no problem," he laughed, as he dismissed the morning's events in broken English. "Every day there is ambush."
Not so light-hearted was the Afghan man who stood nearby, a young boy in his arms, perhaps 4 or 5 years old. Everyone in his family was killed in the massacre.
The man spoke to an Afghan investigator about the killings, talking quietly and watching with empty eyes while the investigator filled out his paperwork.
When the man was finished asking questions he walked past the journalist, not eager to be interviewed.
One thing that was very clear was the determination of "the enemy," as the Afghan army chief of staff, Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi, referred to the Taliban, even as he downplayed the attack's significance.
"When the enemy hears there is a high-level delegation showing its presence, they do anything they can," he said.
Despite the ferocity of the Taliban attack and the apparently deep-seated and enduring hostility in Panjway to the Afghan government and its U.S. backers, the general said he still had hope that the area could be pacified.
"We are trying our best to stabilize the situation," Karimi said.
Many Afghans seemed gloomy about the long-term prospects for Afghanistan when the U.S.-led international troop presence withdraws from their country and transfers security responsibilities to Afghan forces over the next two years.
"There will be no peace of Afghanistan," said an Afghan-American translator at the U.S. base, who didn't want to be named for fear of reprisals. "If the Americans leave in 2014, the fighting will get worse. They will have to come back and do this all again."
(Stephenson is a McClatchy special correspondent. Lesley Clark contributed from Washington.)
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5 Ways to Make Dad's Day This Father's Day in Orlando
Spend quality time with Dad on June 17, with festive brunches, theme-park adventures, fishing trips and golf outings the whole family will enjoy.
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A Feast Fit For A King
Make Father's Day unforgettable with a feast fit for a king! Enjoy a hearty three-course meal and flamenco entertainment at Tapa Toro. Dad will indulge on empanadas, roasted suckling pig, panzella salad, tomato rice, potato rolls, and dessert. Plus, he'll get a complimentary cigar and bourbon tasting starting at 5 p.m. in the outdoor lounge (while supplies last). Then, take the family for a spin on the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye for vistas of the city. $28/per person; 8441 International Drive, (407) 226-2929; tapatoro.restaurant
At the lively Taverna Opa at the upscale Pointe Orlando, Dad eats free from the family style menu of Greek specialties while everyone enjoys the live entertainment. Plus, there are lots of other attractions on site to keep the family engaged, from bowling to bounce houses to movies. 9101 International Drive, (407) 351-8660; opaorlando.com
On Sunday, June 17, all dads dining at Texas de Brazil Churrascaria will receive a $20 certificate good towards dinner for two any Monday through Thursday between June 18 and August 31, 2018. The enticing rodizio-style dining experience is perfect for families and groups with a menu that features an expansive salad area with over 50 hot and cold selections, and a parade of meats freshly grilled the authentic gaucho way--over hot wood charcoal—and served tableside by skilled gauchos. All restaurants open at 11 a.m. for the holiday and will serve the full dinner menu and price all day. 5259 International Drive, (407) 355-0355; texasdebrazil.com
Hit the Green
Sure, it's hot out there, but if you're willing to grin and bear it, you'll be rewarded with the best greens fees of the year. Disney World's Oak Trail was designed with families in mind, with a 9-hole, all-walking course with junior tees. $35 with discounts for annual pass holders and Florida residents; 1950 Magnolia Palm Drive, golfwdw.com
For a fun alternative, take the whole family to TopGolf for a special Father's Day Package. Each package includes one golf bay for two hours of unlimited Topgolf play for up to six guests, and VIP check-in upon arrival; Starting at $90; 9295 Universal Boulevard, (407) 218-7714, topgolf.com
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Let Dad take on Universal's Volcano Bay. At the center of Volcano Bay water park is Krakatau, a 200-foot volcano that's home to amazing water slides and an aqua coaster that plunges through a waterfall. Other areas of the park feature thrilling waterslides, a whitewater rafting ride plus a rafting adventure with zero-gravity hang time and, for younger children, a toddler play area and beach. One day tickets are $80/adult $75/children; 6000 Universal Blvd.; universalorlando.com
Or try Animal Kingdom's amazing World of Avatar. Enter Pandora and totally immerse yourself in the details, including cascading waterfalls, bioluminescent rainforests and themed restaurants. Get your free FastPasses for the two major attractions, including the family-friendly Na'vi River Journey and the thrilling Avatar Flight of Passage. From $99/day. 2901 Osceola Parkway, disneyworld.disney.go.com
Gone Fishin'
Central Florida is home to thousands (yes thousands!) of lakes, plus Florida's largest river, the St. Johns, where Dad is sure to catch a trophy bass. Florida Bass Adventures is a group of professional guides who ensure the trip is a success. In fact, they're so confident, they have a "no fish, no pay" guarantee. Cold drinks and fishing equipment are provided. Four-hour trip for two $275, with longer trips available; (352) 603-5467; www.floridabassadventures.com
Walt Disney World also leads catch-and-release outings in the Seven Seas Lagoon and even inside the waterways of the World Showcase at Epcot. The whole family can venture out on a 21-foot pontoon boat for a two- or four-hour excursion on the water. Two-hour trips for a party of five start at $270 per boat; (407) 939-2277; click for more information.
Raise a Glass
For adult children, there are several unique and memorable places around town to toast Dad. Winter Park Distillery makes its own bourbon, rum and vodka on site. The whole family can accompany Dad on a 45-minute tour while the adults can enjoy the tastings. Next door at Bear & Peacock Brewery, you can enjoy craft beer brewed on site. Tours $11; 1288 N. Orange Ave., wpdistilling.com
Corona Cigars, with locations in Lake Mary, downtown Orlando and Restaurant Row, offers an amazing selection of cigars and liquors. Pick up a gift for Dad or take him out for an unforgettable evening with an old-fashioned cocktail from a unique drink list featuring pre-embargo rum and pre-Prohibition whiskey. Some sealed vintage items on the Historical Spirits List are as much as $3,000. It's fun to dream, right? 127 S. Orange Ave., 7792 W. Sand Lake Road, coronacigar.com

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Chelsea have been poisoned by their own lack of respect. Is there any way out of Abramovich's mess?
On the day Chelsea sacked Roberto Di Matteo, they issued a statement on their website. It read: 'The board felt a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction.'
With the European champions on the verge of elimination from the Champions League and Di Matteo seemingly unable to perfect the balance between fluent attack and solid defence, there were doubts about his managerial capabilities.
These doubts persuaded Roman Abramovich, Bruce Buck and Ron Gourlay to dispense with the Italian and appoint former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez until the end of the season. It has been a car crash of a union since day one.
Defeated: Chelsea players look on after their last dismal defeat to Newcastle
Chelsea were four points off of the summit when Di Matteo was sacked, they are now 16 behind Manchester United.
Benitez, widely detested by the club's supporters due to the rivalry between his mid-Noughties Liverpool side and Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, has been made to feel out of place in every match of his tenure by the naturally furious fans.
But from the start he has made little effort to fit in at Stamford Bridge. He has not apologised for inflammatory comments made about the club's support while at Anfield.
Benitez was also criticised for wearing a red tie at one of his early games, not because wearing the offending item was in itself a terrible crime, but because it showed his stubbornness and unwillingness to change, or how oblivious he was to how the supporters feel about him and what they expected him to do.
It is not just his attitude which is off the mark – his tactics and ill-judged use of substitutes has also drawn ire from Chelsea fans. Like-for-like switches in the defence when the team are chasing a goal and a refusal to switch from a 4-2-3-1 formation have been particular irritants.
Suffering: Newcastle were able to counter effectively, leaving Chelsea's aging defence helpless
But Benitez, while a significant hindrance, is not what is wrong with Chelsea. He is merely the latest symptom of a self-inflicted malignant disease. Chelsea have been poisoned by an entrenched lack of respect.
This lack of respect has hit everybody connected to the club, from players to staff, referees, opponents and the game's governing bodies. While each case must be judged on its own merits – and certainly many of the above at some points deserved nothing more than contempt – a distinct lack of class has been consistent throughout.
And by appointing Benitez, they have finally shown the lack of respect they have for their own supporters, the blood and guts of the club.
UEFA cast Chelsea as the 'enemies of football' several years ago, and the term seemed unfairly strong. But controversies and catastrophes just keep coming. Chelsea's extremely headstrong attitude has been seen throughout the various trials and tribulations at the club in recent years.
Outcast: Rafael Benitez has come under more and more scrutiny as the fans still haven't accepted him
Individual instances of players being out of line include Ashley Cole and the airgun incident, the time he turned his back on referee Mike Riley, John Terry and the Anton Ferdinand race row and countless other incidents involving the former England captain.
Didier Drogba labelling the – admittedly shambolic – refereeing of Tom Henning Ovrebo 'a f**king disgrace' live on television, Michael Ballack screaming in the same official's face and chasing him down the pitch.
Chelsea supporters can defend each of the players involved in the above incidents with either facts or excuses, but even if in each instance the guilty party had a genuine grievance, they certainly did not express themselves in a manner befitting a Premier League football team.
The club itself has been to blame for the way they reacted to specific incidents, including messages sent from the official Twitter account regarding Eden Hazard's recent minor scrap with the Swansea ball boy, which they later apologised for.
The Mark Clattenburg debacle earlier this season was another embarrassment for the club; their hasty and aggressive public accusations of racist abuse aimed at one of their players were later dismissed because of a distinct lack of evidence.
Chelsea regularly stood by their men but the impetuousness and, in some cases, arrogance shown by the players was bred by a culture of it at the club. Starting from the top down.
Influenced: Benitez has been forced to play Fernando Torres even though he has looked out of his depth
There is no doubt that Abramovich has had a huge positive impact in SW6, and is widely loved for it by the fans. Many enjoyed the best time of their lives not one whole year ago, when Frank Lampard held the Champions League trophy aloft at the end of a heady night in Munich. Something that could never have been dreamed about with any real conviction before his helicopter passed over Stamford Bridge.
But Abramovich, with his willingness to chop and change managers and staff on a whim, is a figurehead for this lack of respect. And as such, the power to stop the decay at Chelsea lies within his hands. Buck and Gourlay are just as culpable, and both have much to answer for.
Some have even suggested, outlandishly, that the appointment of Benitez and the refusal to grant club legend Lampard a new contract is part of 'Roman's revenge' on the supporters after they opposed his desire to move away from Stamford Bridge to a new home.
An open letter to Abramovich published in a recent issue of a club fanzine, cfcuk, addressed the Chelsea chief about the issue of Lampard's contract. 'Thank you for all the glory and the trophies – but we've been there and done that now, so why not takes a look at what makes a great club great,' wrote supporter Mark Worrall.
Temperamental: Roman Abramovich celebrated with his team when they won the Champions League
The publication also carried another open letter to the owner – it is clear the fans have been affronted by the heartless decision to appoint Benitez as coach in place of Chelsea hero Di Matteo.
Di Matteo's compatriot, Carlo Ancelotti, was cruelly axed in similar fashion, within minutes of the final whistle after defeat against Everton. The club embarrassed him by letting him answer press questions about his future before telling him he was sacked.
Claudio Ranieri - 2003 - 2004
Jose Mourinho - 2004 - 2007
Avram Grant - 2007 - 2008
Luiz Felipe Scolari - 2008 - 2009
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Roberto Di Matteo - 2012
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Installing Michael Emenalo as an assistant first team coach after Ray Wilkins was sacked and Avram Grant in a meddling role as director of football undermined the managers at the time, Ancelotti and Mourinho respectively.
These two men, who both brought silverware to the club, were also sold short by the vanity purchases of Fernando Torres and Andriy Shevchenko. These big money acquisitions were more about what Abramovich wanted rather than what the club needed. And we know how they both turned out.
Chelsea are still suffering for splashing £50million on Torres, the striker still being picked frequently by Benitez despite hapless performances. But players have also been victims too – reliable performers Alex and Nicolas Anelka were banished during Andre Villas-Boas' tenure, while Florent Malouda still languishes at the club, training with the youth team.
A player who, for 18 months was among the best performers at the club, has been left to his own devices despite the squad being severely depleted. Malouda has thus far taken his expulsion – a punishment for merely adhering to the legally binding contract he signed with Chelsea – with grace, refraining from criticising them in a public forum.
Malouda being ruled out is an obvious example of Chelsea causing trouble for themselves. Although the Frenchman is far from his peak, he would be a better option on the wing than young left back Ryan Bertrand, who does not offer much offensive threat.
The tangled, treacherous wires at Stamford Bridge are extremely off-putting to prospective managers – Pep Guardiola has already opted for Bayern Munich ahead of walking on hot coals at Chelsea.
If the club do not want to implode they need to stop burning bridges and guarantee the next manager – because Benitez will not be staying beyond the summer and may indeed be fired before then – a fair crack of the whip.
A new manger will demand to be treated with respect and the only way he will get that is if the club as a whole changes its attitude. Any new boss who wants less is not worth employing and will only serve to prolong the life of a creaking, poisoned machine.
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So how can Chelsea start to repair the damage, if it is not terminal? Real Madrid manager Mourinho has rekindled the relationship between him and Abramovich and is likely to be available in the summer, but despite his legendary status at Stamford Bridge he would be a dangerous choice.
Mourinho made such an impact in his time in London that the effects of his management lingered on in the characters of Terry, Lampard, Drogba, Petr Cech and Cole. This had positive and negative traits.
On the plus side they used this determination and mental strength to force their way to the 2008 Champions League final, where they lost on penalties to Manchester United. But Mourinho's 'it's-us-against-the-world' mentality was a catalyst for the Blue ego machine and this band of players were notoriously difficult to control, breeding accusations of 'player power' and then unrest in the dressing room under Villas-Boas.
Mourinho is a short-termist manager, one who does not care about the collateral damage wreaked as he shoots towards success. While he would be welcomed with open arms and faintly teary eyes by supporters, his appointment would be a shot in the arm rather than the full rehabilitation Chelsea should aim for.
What a new manager needs is the same thing every manager at the club has needed after Mourinho. Time, patience. A chance to stumble and fall and then learn from their mistakes and correct them. It's a cliché, but Rome wasn't built in a day.
A manager like David Moyes would be perfect, someone widely respected in the football world. Someone with decorum, ability and composure. But unless the Chelsea madhouse promises to change, even he may be consumed by it.
Moyes knows the Premier League inside out, and there are green shoots at Chelsea. The spine of a team that could play for nearly the next decade is already in place. Thibaut Courtois, Bertrand, Juan Mata, Hazard, Oscar, Victor Moses, John Mikel Obi, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and a handful more are all 25 years old, or younger.
The talent is all there. The much maligned technical director Emenalo (my, how he's progressed) deserves a hat-tip for that. What Chelsea need to work on is a distinct attitude problem, something that many fans have denied until now.
But with the appointment of Benitez, Chelsea have turned their guns on the last available target. The supporters. They warned the club not to hire the Spaniard and were ignored.
The club grew so used to ignoring everybody else, it started biting the hand that feeds. And look how it is turning out. Look where a lack of respect gets you. It will be a painful transformation, but Chelsea must change.
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Murray, Linney premiere "Hyde Park on Hudson" at Toronto festival
Sep. 10 - Bill Murray says he had to do his homework for his portrayal of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt in a new film, ''Hyde Park on Hudson.'' John Russell reports.
Although Bill Murray is known to many as a comedic actor, he garners a lot of attention whenever he does a more serious role - like his Oscar nomination for "Lost in Translation." Now Murray returns with another Oscar-contending role - that of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt in the film "Hyde Park on Hudson." Murray and his co-star Laura Linney hit the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday (September 10) for the movie's premiere. For Murray, playing such an iconic character of American history was not without its challenges - he had to do his homework. SOUNDBITE Bill Murray saying (English): "Everyone knows him slightly. Everyone knows him a little but, like I knew him slightly. So if you do just a little bit of information, you're already slightly ahead, but there are a number of people that know a lot about him, so I just kept reading until I couldn't read anymore, until I felt like, ok I'm stuffed. It's like dinner: you can eat so much, you can stop, take a break, eat a little more, you can have dessert later, something like that, you can have left-overs the next day, but there's a certain moment where you're like, ok I've got enough. I think I know enough about him." The film follows FDR's relationship with his fifth cousin, played by Linney, during a 1939 visit by the King and Queen of England to his home, Hyde Park. At the festival, there was a great deal of Oscar buzz surrounding the film. "Hyde Park on Hudson" hits theaters in December.


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Question: I just took over the property management job for a 100-unit multistory apartment complex. The previous property manager let the tenants run wild here, and the owner has asked me to shape things up. There are children running all over the place at all hours of the day and night, breaking sprinklers, making noise, skateboarding on the railings, throwing rocks and breaking windows. I would like to establish some rules and regulations to help protect the property, ensure peace and quiet for all the residents, and protect the owner from liability. I am worried, however, about violating the Fair Housing Act regarding discrimination against families with children. Do you have any advice for me?
Answer: Federal fair housing law prohibits discrimination against families with children. This prohibition extends to rules or lease terms that unreasonably restrict the activities of families with children more than other tenants, or interfere with the ability of families with children to use and enjoy their apartment to the same extent as tenants that do not have children.
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Summer interns or others visiting the area for an educational purpose- Internships, co-ops, research and educational study, who enroll in a course while staying at CUA, may also receive housing discounted at a rate of 30% to 50%. For further information, please contact Conferences and Pryzbyla Management at 202-319-5291 or http://conferences.cua.edu/summer/summer.cfm
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CUA Dining Services provides a variety of options during the summer months. The Starbucks Cafe, Pryz Food Court, and P.O.D. Market are all open during the summer. All operations are centrally located in the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center. Summer Meal Plans are available to any summer student or intern. For a complete list of summer meal plans and hours, please visit the CUA Dining website, cua.campusdish.com. [back to top]
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Best of Puglia Tours
Small group tours of italy
Puglia is a southern Italian region boasting wonderful food, a rich history, beautiful towns to visit... and a few surprises! This Best of Puglia Southern Italy tour is a chance for you to fully experience this fascinating region. Each day includes organised activities, visits to all the key sights and a progressive discovery of the local Puglia cuisine. We enjoy long lunches, taking time over the multiple courses to enjoy the atmosphere and to relax. Our tours are in small groups to ensure a high quality travel experience. We also leave some free time on our tours so that you can experience Italian living at your own pace. Check out our Tripadvisor Southern Italy tour reviews.
On the Puglia Tour You Will Experience:
- Lecce - famous for 16th century baroque buildings carved from local stone
- Alberobello - with the distinctive trulli, conical houses built centuries ago and still in use today (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Castel del Monte - unique octagonal castle designed with geometric precision - an architectural marvel (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Romanesque Churches - Norman influences and intricate rose windows
- Matera - a town built into a hillside where caves and houses merge (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Masseria - historic fortified farmhouses where time-tested methods of farming and cooking continue
- Byzantine Frescoes - in a church carved out of the rock in Matera
- Locorotondo - voted as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy
- Ostuni - the 'white town' with a commanding hilltop presence
- Polignano a Mare - perched above the turquoise waters of the Adriatic
- How to Cook like a local - hands-on cooking lesson - take home the insider's knowledge to add to your cullinary repertoire!
- Primitivo wine - for which Puglia is most well known - visit a winery and vineyard
- Wines made from indigenous grapes - such as minutolo and susumaniello, rarely seen outside this part of Puglia
- Olive Oil - sample wonderful extra virgin olive oil right where it's made
- Local Cheeses - such as caciocavallo, burrata and ricotta forte
- Pasticceria pastries & sweets - such as almond pasticcini and zeppole
- Focaccia & taralli - bread snacks often baked with fennel seeds
- Seafood caught fresh from the Adriatic - stuffed calimari and scampi
- Local foods such as lampascioni - a small root vegetable, and cardoncelli mushrooms
- Italian Liqueurs - such as amaro and limoncello
- Meals showcasing the best of Puglia - restaurants are carefully chosen with a focus on regional specialities. Each meal will be specific to the places we visit
The Puglia Tour Also Includes:
- All accommodation is included
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: each day breakfast, plus a 3-4 course lunch or dinner with wine included
- All costs/entry fees for the activities listed in the itinerary are included
- All transport during the tour is included. Travel is in our van/minibus with a professional driver
- 'Italy With Pleasure' provide a tour manager for the duration of the trip
Living the local lifestyle:
Puglia is dotted with charming towns such as Locorotondo, Alberobello and Monopoli. The historic centres of these towns are lined with elegant baroque palaces of the noble families, evocative lanes amongst the whitewashed buildings, and piazzas with the traditional 'passeggiata' in full swing each evening.
You stay in what is known as a 'scattered hotel', a new concept that is becoming very popular in some Italian historical centres.
With a central reception (& free wifi, rooms serviced daily, etc.), the rooms are in beautiful 18th century palazzi. The rooms are tastefully presented, spacious, with high vaulted ceilings and the ubiquitous limestone paving adding to the sense of history.
For this week, you live amongst it.
Staying in the historic centre of town also aligns with our responsible tourism charter, being supportive of local and historic initiatives.
Here you can feel immersed in the local lifestyle, and it is easy to wander out in the evening for dinner and gelati.
By the end of the week, you'll be greeting your neighbours with a 'buongiorno' every morning!
Download 2019 Puglia Tour itinerary PDF »
Day 1 - BUONGIORNO PUGLIA!
We meet in Bari, the main city of Puglia, and from here we start our discovery of the region.
Our first stop is Ostuni, known as "la città bianca" (the white town). Ostuni is a cluster of whitewashed buildings perched on a hilltop overlooking the coast. Walking through the narrow streets of Ostuni is like being in a forgotten time, evocative and ancient, looking out over an expanse of olive trees. We advise keeping your camera at the ready!
Towards evening we reach the Valle d'Itria, the area famous for trulli houses, where we stay for the next six nights. This area is dotted with charming towns such as Locorotondo and Martina Franca. The historic centres of these towns are lined with elegant baroque palaces of the noble families, evocative lanes amongst the whitewashed buildings, and piazzas with the traditional 'passeggiata' in full swing each evening. Over the next few days you'll have plenty of time to explore the town at your own pace.
Tonight we dine together, having our first introduction to the cuisine of Puglia. Throughout the week meals are in restaurants designed to showcase the region's cuisine, with the specific venues all carefully selected by us. This is in order to provide a variety of food styles over the duration of the tour.
Meals: Dinner (4 courses including wine)
Day 2 - INTO THE FAIRYTALE
We depart for our first stop, Alberobello.
The picturesque Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a unique town with streets lined with 'trulli'. In fact it is known in Italy as the "Capital of trulli". Trulli are small stone houses with a distinctive conical roof, built 300-400 years ago. By walking along its narrow streets, you will be fascinated by the magical and fairytale atmosphere of this place. We explore this town together, and learn about why and how these dwellings were built, and about the cryptic symbols painted on the roof-cones.
Before lunch you have some free time to browse the shops of Alberobello and to wander around.
We then move on to Polignano a Mare on the coast nearby, an impressive town clinging to a promontory suspended above the Adriatic's turquoise waters. With a history spanning back to the 4th century BC as a Greek settlement, Polignano a Mare is a charming town centred around the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. The town was on the ancient Roman Trajan's Way, and you can still see the remains of this route. Polignano a Mare encircles a pebble beach, nestled in a cove between rocky cliffs. The beach is suitable for swimming.
Our lunch in Polignano a Mare is focussed on seafood, with the local produce from the Adriatic Sea being a key part of the cuisine here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (3 courses including wine)
Day 3 - THE MARVELS OF ELEGANT BAROQUE
Today we travel to Lecce, a city that flourished in the 17th century when extravagant and elegant baroque buildings were built by the ruling classes. The baroque style features ornate decorations covering the facades of churches and palaces.
We take a private tour around Lecce with a local expert guide to have the key sights explained to us. The baroque style here is distinct from that in other parts of Italy, both stylistically and in the use of the beige coloured local stone.
As well as the architectural and historical features, Lecce is an elegant town in which to indulge in more modern pleasures. There are many interesting boutiques and cafes, and the piazzas are full of life in this important southern Italian centre.
After some free time in central Lecce we have lunch in a local restaurant, where we dine on the food specific to this part of Puglia, called 'the Salento'.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (3 courses including wine)
Day 4 - A STEP BACK IN TIME
This morning we travel to the town of Matera in the neighbouring Basilicata region. Visiting Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is like a step back in time. In fact this is one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world. The oldest cave dwellings go back to the Bronze Age.
The town consists of houses carved out of the rock face along the side of a steep ravine. We meet with a local guide here who gives us an interesting insight into life in Matera, both now and in the past. In fact his grandparents lived in these caves.
We visit the 'sassi' cave area, and enter one of the typical houses built into the rock, showing the difficult existence in these conditions. We also visit a cave church hewn out of the rock, featuring Byzantine frescoes and with interesting histories as their usage has evolved and adapted to the conditions over the years.
Matera was used for the filming of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" - you'll see why it is so easy to imagine Matera as being completely removed from the modern age.
Since we are in the Basilicata region, our lunch here focuses on the specialties from this inland region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (4 courses including wine)
Day 5 - A VISIT TO CASTEL DEL MONTE
Today we travel to Castel del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Literally meaning 'castle on the hill', this is a very fascinating building.
The castle was built by the emperor Frederick II in the thirteenth century. The fascinating thing about this building is the innovative design. The castle is built to an octagonal pattern, with octagonal towers on each corner, and is imbued with symbolic significance relating to mathematical and astronomical phenomena.
We continue on to Trani, which has long been an important centre with its natural harbour, a coastal town with a fishing village feel. Many people visit Trani to see the stunning Romanesque cathedral perched right on the waterfront. We see where the Knights Templar would depart to the east from, originally the final point for missions to leave these shores. We look around the old Jewish quarter, as Trani has long been significant for the Jewish population.
Today the harbour in Trani is a fishing port ringed by waterfront restaurants. Each morning the fishermen sell their fresh fish from the pier where they dock. Lunch is a seafood meal, in a seaside restaurant making the most of this fresh catch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (4 courses including wine)
Day 6 - FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
This morning we visit a family run winery, focussed on making quality wines from the traditional varieties that are grown in this area such as fiano minutolo and susumaniello. The winemaker takes us through the vineyard, and we taste a range of wines. Some of these wine varieties were so rare that they were not made commercially up until a few years ago.
Following the winery we continue on to the nearby town of Locorotondo, voted as one of the "Borghi più belli d'Italia" (one of the most beautiful villages of Italy). The town is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Valle d'Itria, a broad fertile valley. The historic part of town - the centro storico - is circular with little lanes lined with historic buildings, including some impressive baroque details. As today is the weekly market day in Locorotondo, we get to see how the locals do their shopping – rows and rows of stalls with cheese, seasonal fruit, vegetables, and other fresh produce.
In the afternoon we visit a 'masseria'. A masseria is a historic farm centre, originally with all the estate's workers living in the fortified buildings. Nowadays some of these estates are still agricultural enterprises, while others have been converted into boutique lodges. The masseria that we visit still produces organic extra virgin olive oil from trees that are many centuries old. This land has been worked for thousands of years - we are shown the remnants of the ancient Roman agricultural production here, along with items from habitation from the middle ages through until modern times.
In the evening we have a special experience, taking a cooking lesson from a local chef. Since you've been with us for a week, now you will all be Puglia food experts. The focus will be on cooking typical Puglia dishes, first taking you through the types of ingredients used and their provenance. The cuisine of Puglia is based on the produce at a very local level, so is different to the food from other Italian regions. Seasonal vegetables, as well as focaccia and other breads, dominate this cuisine. All these are based on the abundant fresh ingredients as well as the ever-present extra virgin olive oil - a simple and effective cuisine. Recipes have been handed down through the generations and are truly expressive of the Mediterranean diet. The purity of flavour expressed in this cuisine is gaining it a reputation internationally, such that you'll now find Pugliese dishes in top international restaurants.
The session is hands on and we are all involved in making a series of dishes, and we finish off the session by dining on the meal we've prepared.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (4 courses including wine)
Day 7 - ARRIVEDERCI PUGLIA!
Today is our last day in Puglia. We organise transport for you to your departure point in Bari and bid you "buon viaggio".
The tour finishes in Bari at 11 a.m.
Meals: Breakfast
Best of Puglia Tour Price:
* Price is denominated in Euros
* Prices listed are based on twin share
* Single supplement of €150 for solo travellers
Also see our Puglia Culinary Tour and our Puglia Walking Tour
Tour Price Includes:
- All Accommodation is included
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: breakfast every morning, plus a main meal each day of 3-4 courses including wine
- All costs/entry fees for activities listed in the itinerary are included
- All transport during the tour is included. Travel is in our van/minibus with a professional driver
- 'Italy With Pleasure' provides a tour manager for the duration of the trip
2019 Best of Puglia Tour Dates:
07 – 13 April
05 – 11 May
12 – 18 May
19 – 25 May
02 - 08 June
09 - 15 June
16 – 22 June
30 June - 06 July
14 – 20 July
01 - 07 September
08 - 14 September
22 - 28 September
29 September - 05 October
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Shorrock Automation remained a small family business until the early 1990s when Michael Pitschlitz was appointed managing director. With the introduction of AS-i by ifm, and the acquisition of a number of other agencies, the company was catapulted into a new phase of growth in a significantly enlarged market. The introduction of AS-i effectively changed Shorrock Automation from being a supplier of just sensors, into a solutions business, capable of supplying a complete system with all the networking components. In line with the revised focus on the process control industry, the name of the company was changed to Shorrock Automation during 1998.
Early in the new millennium, Shorrock Automation acquired the sole rights to market the REER (Torino, Italy) range of light-based safety curtains. REER, established in 1959 and represented in over 30 countries worldwide, is a brand name in the field of safety light barriers and the leader of this technology in Italy. This product range opened an even greater market for Shorrock Automation and allowed its customers greater flexibility.
Shorrock Automation relocated to its Head Office in October 2001, a purpose-built 500 m2 facility located in the Route 21, Corporate Park in Irene, just off the R21 Airport link highway. The move was necessary as a result of space constraints in the old premises, although obviously this prestigious and convenient location added great value to the Shorrock Automation image. The site was carefully chosen to allow for a further 600 m2 expansion which was completed in November 2005. Shorrock Automation has very comprehensive training facilities and a full demonstration area. Route 21 Corporate Park is also well known for its high level of security offered to tenants. During 2005, Shorrock Automation acquired three more agencies, namely WAGO, eWON and Pro-face.
In March 2008 ifm electronic gmbh acquired Shorrock Automation's local ifm division and commenced operation as ifm electronic SA. Shorrock Automation continued operation with Chris Huxham at the helm as managing director, marketing its high quality range of products for a variety of industries. Soon thereafter, Shorrock Automation broadened its customer offering and expanded past sales and marketing by introducing two new departments. The first being panel building that consisted of anything from simple rail assembly to the building of instrument and control panels, and the second, to venture into System Integration with its focus set on small to medium sized automation projects. Success was inevitable as both these new ventures were implemented with Shorrock Automation's comprehensive mix of product, skill, knowledge and experience.
In 2010 two more product lines were added to Shorrock Automation's offering, this time in line with the company's focus shift that now included building automation and energy management. The first product, PEHA is a German based company and leader in EnOcean based wireless switches and sensors. The second product range to be added was CP Electronics (UK based), a manufacturer of a vast range of occupancy sensors and wall switches with integrated presence detection.
Shorrock Automation currently has the following agencies:
Headquartered in Minden, Germany, is a family owned company that has been operating in the international market for three generations and has become a trend-setting provider of electrical connecting and automation technology. WAGO's experience of more than 50 years, allows it to develop, produce and market innovative components for industry, process engineering and building automation. WAGO is not only the market leader in the sector of spring clamp connection technology, but a number of its many inventions have become standards in industry. WAGO takes on new challenges, takes the lead in development and sets new standards, which makes the company synonymous with quality, dependability and innovation. New ideas are the driving force behind WAGO's success.
WAGO Business Divisions:
Electrical Interconnections
All WAGO products in the electrical connecting technology sector are based on the principle of spring force. Only these clamping and connecting systems can guarantee proper functioning and 100% reliability – all without maintenance. Easily clamped in a matter of seconds (and, where required, just as quickly released), WAGO connecting, rail-mounted and PCB terminal blocks and connectors have proven themselves beyond any shadow of a doubt. In control cabinets or splitting boxes, on carrier rails, PCBs and cable ducts, the reliability of these products makes them ideal for use in building automation and power engineering, in the automotive industry, in traffic and process technology and in mechanical engineering, to name but a few.
Flexibility and freedom in planning are the major advantages of modular and fieldbus-independent devices used for decentralized automation. WAGO presented a fieldbus system in this sector as early as 1995 with which fieldbus nodes could be precisely matched to fit a specific application based on the building block principle. Since then, it has continued to expand and further develop this system. I/O systems, interface modules, power supplies and surge protection systems from WAGO are employed when the demand is for high performance and 100% safety and reliability, such as in industry, in process engineering, in building automation and, of course, in all safety-related and hazardous areas.
ReeR developed its first safety sensors in the middle of the 1970s and the first safety light curtains were realised in the early 1980s. REER has been Italy's most important and one of the leading European manufacturers of optoelectronic sensors for industrial safety. ReeR provides its customers with reliable and effective solutions for the protection of workers and machinery and continuously expands its product offering through innovative engineering and design.
eWon is a Belgium based company that designs and manufactures Programmable Industrial Routers (PIR), built on internet technology. eWON sets new standards when it comes to industrial routers and opens the door to communicate with systems from any location in the world. A large range of products already exist in eWON's offering with some basic features being local or remote application monitoring and control through the users own customized HMI, data logging, data collection on a central server, remote device accessibility, creation of secure and permanent VPN networks and alarm notification. Some solutions for the industry include interfacing serial ASCII devices to Ethernet and interfacing automation devices for facilities management. eWON also offers solutions for Machine Builders and System Integrators in IP Routing, PLC remote maintenance, internet gateways and predictive maintenance. Solutions for infrastructure also exist, being alarm notification via e-mail and SMS and remote metering through its embedded I/Os (4 AI, 8 DI, 2 DO) or through external I/O modules.
Pro-face is a Japanese company, Digital Corp, with its European head office in the Netherlands, specialising in Graphic Operator Interfaces (AGP3000 Series), a range of HMI touch screens ranging from 3,8" up to 15". Other products in its portfolio include the LT300 series which is a compact palm sized controller, the PS3000 series of compact industrial computers (IPCs) with or without touch screen from 8.4" to 15", industrial flat panel displays up to 19" and industrial-standard computers (IPCs) built to customer specifications. The Pro-face software line-up includes the powerful and user-friendly GP-PRO EX with GP Viewer, remote PC access and WinGP, which is Pro-face's software for panel computers with a runtime engine and PRO-Server EX, their data management software. Pro-face is the world leader in this technology and even brands its products for other well known suppliers. All Pro-face products conform to the RoHS Directive and comply with international safety standards.
PEHA is based in Lüdenscheid, Germany and was founded in 1922. It is a leader in EnOcean based wireless switches, motion sensors, window or door contacts, temperature control and much more. Also in their offering is a range of wired switches and their own range of control systems. PEHA specialises in lighting control, light scene management, control of roller shutters, blinds, sunblinds, gates and electrical appliances, over-heating control to monitoring the closed position of windows and doors.
CP electronics
Based in the UK, CP electronics designs and manufactures reliable energy saving controls that optimise comfort for the user while minimising energy costs. The company manufactures occupancy sensors, including both Passive Infra Red (PIR) and microwave. These two ranges boast a vast range of features ranging from wall-mount and ceiling-mount to high bay sensors. Presence and absence detection, lux level monitoring and control through either 0-10V, DSI or DALI needed for daylight harvesting, are some features available. Also included is their range of green-i wall switches, with or without integrated motion sensors with the added ability to do presence and absence detection and scene selection.
Shorrock Automation's Head Office is based in Irene, Pretoria with three strategically placed branches in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. The needs of industry in the rest of the country are covered through official, well-trained distributors, the primary ones being located in Zimbabwe (Harare), Northern Province (Phalaborwa), North West Province (Carletonville), and the Eastern Cape (East London). Strengthening its systems offering, Shorrock Automation has a System Integrator program where System Integrators are specifically identified for having strengths in the main industries known to contribute to the South African economy. Once again, these System Integrators are well trained and are continuously kept informed on the latest product development forming part of Shorrock Automation's product basket.
In-house technical support, training and an extensive inventory to support its countrywide sales team, is some of the strategic strengths Shorrock Automation focuses on to keep a competitive advantage. Shorrock Automation offers products and services in the areas of steel, oil and gas, mining, automotive, food, pharmaceutical, rail, packaging, power generation, lighting, building automation, construction and DIY, to name a few. Its project capabilities include offerings from design to construction, installation, commissioning and customer training where some of these functions may be contracted out or done in alliance with selected and approved Shorrock Automation System Integrators.
Shorrock Automation intends to continue its growth in process control, home/building automation and related industries, and is committed in providing its clients with the best quality products and service at all times.


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If the financial turmoil since 2008 has served up anything useful to the Irish public, it has been the resultant remarkable increase in financial literacy amongst the general population.
The average taxi driver now knows the Irish sovereign 10-year bond rate and its significance, and is nowadays cautious if not downright sceptical when it comes to financial investment products.
What is remarkable however, is that if you ask the same Joe Punter how his own private pension is performing, you will invariably be met with a blank stare – for few people seem to have knowledge of well their pension pot is doing, how much they are paying in management fees/allocation rates and whether they are 'backing the right horse' with their hard-earned savings.
For many people it seems that once they cross the rubicon and start a pension, it's 'job done' and they pay no heed to examining same subsequently until it's too late.
What is more remarkable is that there are many custodians/trustees of company pension schemes (be they defined contribution or defined benefit) who have not sought an independent performance review of their funds – notwithstanding it may affect sometimes hundreds of people in their schemes.
So how is your pension doing?
Well to answer that definitively we would need to analyse your own particular policy circumstance (which we can do if you you complete the free review form below) but for now we can take a helicopter view of how Irish managed pensions have been performing very recently and in the last ten years.
First take a gander at the interactive chart below;
Key Takeouts
Well what is compelling of course is the headline 15.8% return over the last 12 months which is rather healthy indeed (especially when one considers the typical savings deposit rates currently). Of course when it come to pensions, most everyone knows that it is the performance return of the fund over many years that is a better indicator.
For example Standard Life Investments may have had a good run over the Q4 of 2015 (and New Ireland less so), but if you look at this graph below, you will see that the Irish funds performance statistics tend to converge into a similar pattern.*
*Note: This is not to suggest that all Irish managed pension funds are the same or even similar. Given that there are a number of institutions rated here and that each has very many funds under management (from low risk to aggressively managed), statistically one would expect convergence towards the mean given the sample size and the reality that funds are predicated somewhat largely on the wider macroeconomic cycle.
What lies beneath the data
These graphs do not provide the full picture as stated above and they are based on an aggregate of many funds under management with each institution.
More significantly, however, it is very important to note that there are wildly differing allocation rates and management fees being charged across different companies – depending on the fund-type, pensioner/trustee scheme and indeed the difference can simply be down to how skillful your financial broker is in negotiating on your behalf.
At Ocean.ie, we have examined many policies (including company group schemes during corporate change or redundancy) and we have seen annual management fees ranging from 0.5% right up to an eye-watering 4%! Some of the time the fees are justifiable, but in 90% of the cases in our experience, we have managed to either reduce fees or at least move the pension scheme into a fund which is more suitable in terms of risk/return and other factors.
In conclusion however, investing with one or other these established fund managers is probably the prudent choice especially where there are other people who are dependent on the outcome. However, for all the reasons above, getting an independent broker to bat for you should pay bigger dividends in the long run.
- If you are are concerned about your own personal pension or if you are involved in overseeing a group pension scheme, Ocean.ie has a team of accountants and qualified financial advisers who provide an independent review service. You do not have to rely on occasional reports from your fund manager – we use our combined experience and analytical tools to determine if you are getting a fair deal.
You can use the pensions review forms below or use the quick enquiry form here or call (01)8693400


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Back again guys, I want to talk about the CES 2016 show where you can go see all the latest tech on the market/in production. This year I met loads of new tech startups at CES and saw gadgets that where out of this world ranging from health-focused wearable's to human sized drones, I was truly wowed. I will list some below that I loved and thought was genius. First off it has to be the Human sized drone, E-hang 184 is the name of this human sized drone and was built by the Chinese company Ehang. There is not much information yet but what we do know is, the Ehang 184 is an autonomous drone that will be able to carry a single passenger at about 60MPH for about 20 minutes, it is still in the early stages.
Varia Vision has to be the next in line, it serves as a display screen that sits over your glasses. These genius glasses are not just for displaying how far you have ridden and how many calories you have burnt. With the Varia Vision you can get traffic warnings, route finder and much more to come shortly. The Next on has to be the GoSun Stove, this is a solar powered grill that uses a very unique and brilliant design that directs sunlight towards a cylinder, which the company says is possible to heat up to around 550 degrees in 15 minutes. This is really the future of cooking. Then last but not least it has to be without a doubt the Lexus hover board, the car company said that the hover board is powered by magnetic levitation and liquid nitrogen cooled superconductors oh and permanent magnets. All of this Combined will create hover…. The world is changing as we know it and everything we used to see in movies is now actually happening.


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The Money Truck is our team vehicle. It's a 1991 International armored delivery vehicle we acquired three years ago to transport our solid gold Speedvagen Family Racing team machines. It holds nine bikes and all of the teams gear. It's been hot rodded a bit with racing stripes, side pipes, a hood scoop, a stereo system and a built in repair stand that mounts to the passenger side rear of the truck. It is, like Speedvagen, where tuff meets fun. It's a huge, loud beast with a f'n gold unicorn shield on the crash guard. Read on for a bit of the back story...
A joint ad'venture' with ENVE Composites our 7-ton armored truck was purchased in Chicago via Craigslist, you can really find anything there. Our teammate, Laura Winberry, volunteered to drive the giant home to Portland and, after convincing her college roommate Renae to join her, flew to Chicago to meet Chad and get the keys. Papers were signed and keys were procured and Chad called about every 6-hours to make sure everything was going well on their trip home.
It's September, in the mid west, and the bullet proof glass windows don't roll down. The steel box has two fans and a couple of vent holes you have to put your weight into to open. On the upside, the security of camping at truck stops in the back of an armored truck is pretty much unmatched! It was four days of laughing, crying and catching up with an old friend, on the road. Coasting into Wyoming on fumes at midnight, a beautiful early fall trail run in Utah and finally, home.
Now, the work would begin. The Vanilla Workshop looked more like the Vanilla Chop Shop for a few days as we modified both the interior and exterior to meet our teams needs but the end result was worth it. We've driven it to local and regional cross races for the last three years where we produce a series of Kids Cross events. The truck effortlessly delivers our custom kid-sized barriers, tents, tables and gear. We even took it to Los Angeles last year for Spooky CX. It's been an awesome experience full of both challenges and rewards. That's why we're so stoked to share it with you in this Limited Edition Speedvagen x ICNY reflective tee. It's a big image that really delivers on the scale of the truck itself. Just beware, you might scare the wits out of a driver when they see the Money Truck light up in their head lights!


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Effective executives concentrate on a few major areas
where superior performance will produce outstanding results.
– Peter Drucker, Effective Executive
While Drucker was on a grander, perhaps more strategic thought, the guidance to focus one's efforts seems even more appropriate when applied tactically in today's world of continuous partial attention (aka: multi-tasking).
Like you, my calendar is full of meetings. On the worst days I can have fifteen to twenty 30-minute calls though that is becoming more the exception than the rule (recall that the fire is out). Forget for a moment that I actually have to juggle fifteen different topics during the span of a few hours. What's most challenging is the near constant interruptions that come via instant messaging, texting, and emails during that time.
One could argue that I should be more disciplined and ignore those interruptions but many of them deal with urgent operational matters or are part of the meta conversation that seems to happen during many meetings. I need to deal with these distractions though that sounds an awful lot like an excuse. Regardless, this lack of focus is usually an inhibitor to getting work done.
I've been meaning to get some feedback to one of my managers who is leading an effort to refresh our management system. I've been promising him the feedback for so long I'm sure it's beginning to sound like a sad, running joke. Long story short, it's the sort of task that requires some disciplined thinking and I just haven't taken the time to do so.
Last Friday I finally bit the bullet and scheduled some time to think about this project, to sketch out some thoughts, and develop a point of view. The work isn't finished but I've been rolling it around the back of my mind for the past few days and I'm probably thirty minutes away from being ready for a discussion. I have a meeting on Monday where we'll get to end of job.
The insight that one should take time to focus on important stuff seems like a privileged glimpse at the obvious yet I find myself having to relearn this point from time-to-time as urgent ankle-biting problems fill my day.
But I'm in good company. Thirty years ago Drucker first admonished executives seeking greater effectiveness to find focus and his leadership wisdom has largely stood the test of time. Perhaps I can relearn this lesson once again in a time which urgent unimportant matters continually bombard me.
From time-to-time it's worth reflecting on where one is allocating attention and whether there's good alignment with the things that will truly drive value in the long run. It's something I suspect we all do too little of but that's the struggle: putting first things, first.