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The knives are out in the US presidential race, and Mitt Romney is the one struggling to deal with the sustained attacks by incumbent Barack Obama.The US president has refused to apologise for his attacks on Romney, saying his election rival is bad for US jobs.
"It's shameful that we are trying to demonise a wealthy guy … Why are we demonising someone who's wealthy? This is crazy. This is America. We should respect that and give Mitt Romney the credit for successfully having a company that created a lot of jobs."
- Richard Grenell, a former Romney spokesman
Obama and his campaign team have been relentlessly questioning the Republican candidate over the business practices of his former equity firm, Bain Capital, which they claim were bad for US jobs. It is not clear how involved Romney was in those decisions.Also an issue is the multi-millionaire's personal finances. The Obama camp says Romney's reluctance to release more than two years' tax returns suggests he is not been paying his fair share. Obama has released tax returns from the last 12 years.It is a rare show of ruthlessness from the Democratic election machine. Demands for apologies have been refused and the Romney camp has even been told to "stop whining".The Obama campaign just released a new advertisement targeting Romney's tax history. And it turns the tables on previous years when it was the Republicans hitting hard – like with the notorious swift boat campaign that sunk John Kerry's presidential hopes in 2004.
"The only way [Obama] is going to win this race is by destroying confidence in Romney. The polls show people don't really like or trust Romney and the president is running hard on that … he's got to run a pretty harsh, negative campaign."
- Bill Schneider, a political analyst
Romney says Obama is trying to distract voters from the failure of the US economy.But as Obama goes on the offensive about his rival's previous jobs record, there will be some tough questions to come during the rest of the campaign about his own disappointing unemployment figures.The argument over Bain Capital has been going on for weeks but it has started heating up over the last few days.Inside Story: US 2012 asks: What about Obama's own jobs record? And will Romney's rich history be too much for voters?Joining the discussion with presenter Anand Naidoo are guests: Chuck Rocha, the Democratic strategist and senior fellow at the Center for National Policy; Bill Schneider, a political analyst and distinguished senior fellow and resident scholar at Third Way, a US think tank promoting moderate politics; and Richard Grenell, a former Romney spokesman and political consultant.
"Mitt Romney, just like Barack Obama, has to figure out how to relate with the people who are going to make the biggest difference in this election ... a few hundred thousand people in a few battleground states, most of which are probably blue-collar workers."
Chuck Rocha, a Democratic strategist
HOW THEY COMPARE:Mitt Romney was the former head of investment firm Bain Capital. He says he retired in 1999. Bain is accused of investing in firms that outsourced jobs overseas. Romney reportedly kept his CEO title until 2002, prompting the debate over his tenure including decisions made in a 1999 Bain-engineered layoff.Barack Obama is faced with high unemployment rates. It stood at 7.7 per cent in mid-July, according to the Gallup group. The monthly job creation in the US averaged 200,000 per month in January and February. The US economy added only 80,000 jobs in June. Obama says he inherited the worst recession since the Great Depression and admits there is "more to do" on improving employment.
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The 2012 State of Corporate Citizenship report, conducted by the Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, is our fifth biennial survey of the attitudes and commitments of business executives toward corporate citizenship. Executives surveyed issue a clear verdict — corporate citizenship delivers real business results. It doesn't just make firms look good and employees feel good. It helps to achieve business goals such as increasing market share and managing risk. The goal of the 2012 study was to better understand how corporate executives in U.S. companies perceive the benefits of corporate citizenship for their companies and communities, whether in the United States or abroad. Corporate citizenship was defined as corporate initiatives related to "community involvement, philanthropy, environmental, and governance issues."
Key findings from the report include:
Data in the 2012 State of Corporate Citizenship were collected in an online survey of executives from 749 mostly medium and large U.S. companies in a wide range of industries, between November 3, 2011, and December 23, 2011. The Center for Corporate Citizenship gathered the data with the assistance of GlobeScan, a market research firm in Toronto. The Center has conducted biennial surveys of corporate attitudes and practices related to corporate citizenship since 2003. Survey respondents worked in various states across the United States, with California (11 percent) and Texas (9 percent) most frequently reported. Most of the respondents' companies have global operations.
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Peru Private Journey
Mystical Machu Picchu
Trip Details at-a-Glance
Cost From: | $3295 |
Length: | 7 days |
Arrive: | Cusco, Peru |
Depart: | Cusco, Peru |
Lodging: | 6 nights in hotels, including overnight at Machu Pichu |
Meals: | All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included |
Activity: | Walking, Archaeology, Cultural Adventures |
Trip Level: |
Easy walking and cultural touring at elevations to 11,500 feet
- Experience the mystical wonder of Machu Picchu
- Explore stunning Inca monuments and Quechua villages in the Sacred Valley
- Roam the back streets of Cusco, ancient capital of the Incas
Our trip was perfectly designed and executed. Staying at the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu was a very special treat.Joan and Steve K.—Charlottseville, VA
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
We are proud to have an exceptionally high rate of repeat travelers. For more information, we would be happy to put you in touch with a client who has traveled with us.
Departure Notes
Once you have signed up on the trip, we send a complete packing list, relevant health information, and required travel documents.
Discover the spectacular land of the sun-worshipping Incas, with its breathtaking mountain landscapes, mystical fortress-cities, and thriving cultural and artistic heritage. With your private guide, enjoy an insider's walking tour of Cusco, ancient heart of the Inca Empire, and nearby Inca sites including awe-inspiring Saqsayhuaman, the majestic fortress overlooking Cusco. Next you'll head out to the beautiful Urubamba Valley, sacred to the Incas, to discover the stupendous ruins of Pisac, with its Inca-built terracing, and majestic Ollantaytambo, the hilltop fortress where rebel Manco Inca and his men held out against Pizarro's forces. Your grand finale brings you to glorious Machu Picchu, a stunning city of stone perched on a sheer precipice 1,500 feet above the Urubamba River. So well hidden in the jungle-covered ramparts of the Cordillera Vilcabamba that the Spaniards never knew of it, this "lost city" allows a vivid experience of the Inca world.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Day 1
Cusco, Heart of an Empire
With its maze of cobbled streets and beautiful broad plazas, Cusco is an entrancing city with a unique blend of historical and contemporary cultures. Your private tour takes in Cusco's lively traditional markets, the artisans' quarter of San Blas, and, above the city, Sacsayhuaman fortress, whose massive walls of superbly interlocking stone blocks zigzag for almost half a mile.
Days 2-3
Inca Fortresses, Quechua Villages
The magnificent Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, is filled with traditional Quechua villages and Inca ceremonial sites in fantastic settings. The Incas placed their sacred sites high above their beloved valley, and the crown jewel, Machu Picchu, is perched on a promontory at its easternmost reaches. Explore the off-the-beaten-path village of Chinchero, an old colonial settlement set on a commanding rise at the head of the valley, and meet Quechua master weavers with their intricately crafted textiles. Walk through the ruins of Pisac, the largest fortress-city complex of the Incas, possessing the lofty setting of a condor's nest, then climb up to the grand stone ruins of majestic Ollantaytambo, terraced beneath the soaring peaks of the Andes. Below the ruins, stroll the lanes of the traditional town of Ollantaytambo, the only Inca settlement still inhabited in Peru—the town retains its original Inca street plan and trapezoidal shape.
Days 4-5
Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas
Perched on the edge of a sheer precipice above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is simply breathtaking, not only for its stunning setting but for the many beautiful structures of intricate stonework. This bewitching sanctuary is the most perfect surviving example of Inca architecture, never looted or damaged by the Spanish conquistadors. A guided walking exploration acquaints you with the mysteries of this stone citadel, a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll never forget. Return to Cusco on the late afternoon train on Day 5.
Days 6-7
Enjoy a final day to savor Cusco, to sample its Nuevo Andino cuisine and fine restaurants, wander the cobblestone streets, or visit its art galleries and museums. Depart on Day 7.
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
- Arequipa and Colca Canyon Extension (4 days)
- Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica (3 days)
- Sipan and Chan Chan Extension (4 days)
- Lake Titicaca Extension (3 days)
What the Trip is Like
This trip is Level 2, according to our trip grading system. It features vehicle-based sightseeing and day walks, with hotel accommodations throughout. Most of the walking is at considerable altitudes, ranging from 8,200 feet at Machu Picchu to 11,200 feet at Cusco. We do recommend you make special efforts to get in good physical condition for the trip, as it will greatly increase your enjoyment.
When to go
January to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
Trip Cost
Prices are for 2014
First Class Option
$3295 (3-4 people)$3595 (2 people)
Single supplement: $795
Deluxe Option
$4395 (3-4 people)$4795 (2 people)
Single Supplement: $1825
Internal airfare: $475 (subject to change)
Some hotels on this trip may apply Christmas/New Year holiday surcharges. Please call us for details.
more on pricingExtension Costs
Arequipa and Colca Canyon Extension
from: $945
Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica
from: $725
Sipan and Chan Chan Extension
from: $925
Lake Titicaca Extension
from: $910
Trip Cost Includes:
- Accommodations based on double occupancy, as described in this itinerary
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included
- Land transportation as noted
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu on Day 4 and second entry on Day 5
- Airport transfers
- Private guided tours per Full Trip Brochure
Trip Cost Does Not Include:
International airfare, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, any activities described as optional, airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to staff, additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses such as medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas; and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).Casa Andina Private Collection—Cusco (First Class Option)
Day 1 (1 night),
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights), Cusco, Peru
Just three blocks from the Plaza de Armas in the heart of old Cusco, this charming hotel is a renovated colonial manor house. It features a series ...
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Hotel Monasterio (Deluxe Option)
Day 1 (1 night),
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights), Cusco, Peru
A 16th century monastery that is now an elegant hotel, the Monasterio has a stunning historic ambiance, with several inner courtyards, a chapel, ...
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Hotel Pakaritampu (First Class Option)
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights), Ollantaytambo, Peru
A cozy hotel with a countryside feeling, the Pakaritampu is just a few blocks from the main plaza in the traditional village of Ollantaytambo. The ...
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Rio Sagrado (Deluxe Option)
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights), Ollantaytambo, Peru
Nestled into a steep hillside above the roaring Urubamba River, this superb Orient Express property is a tranquil retreat with a prime location and ...
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Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (First Class Option)
Day 4 (1 night), Aguas Calientes, Peru
Located in Aguas Calientes below the Machu Picchu ruins, this hotel is spread over 12 acres of lush cloud forest. The rooms are comfortable ...
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Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (Deluxe Option)
Day 4 (1 night), Machu Picchu Ruins, Peru
You can't get closer to the Machu Picchu ruins than this! With only 31 rooms, this Orient Express property is famously set right at the gate ...
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Ramada Costa Del Sol Lima Airport (Day Room) (Day Room)
Day 7, Lima, Peru
Very conveniently located right across the Lima international airport, this hotel is just a two- minute walk across the street from the terminal, ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
- Arequipa and Colca Canyon Extension (4 days)
- Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica (3 days)
- Sipan and Chan Chan Extension (4 days)
- Lake Titicaca Extension (3 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
Amazon Rainforest Extension: Reserva Amazonica
Exploring Waterways and Nature Trails
Cultural Adventures, Wildlife & Natural History
3 days
Level 1
Arequipa and Colca Canyon Extension
Colonial Splendor and Natural Wonders
Cultural Adventures, Wildlife & Natural History
4 days
Level 2
Lake Titicaca Extension
Mystical Birthplace of the Incas
Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
3 days
Level 2
Sipan and Chan Chan Extension
Ancient Wonders of Northern Peru
Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
4 days
Level 1
Client Comments
Our trip was perfectly designed and executed. Staying at the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu was a very special treat.Joan and Steve K., Charlottseville, VA
Once again, WT did a fabulous job organizing our trip and accommodating our special interests.Sue W., Ketchum, ID
What great memories! What a fantastic trip all across the board.Janet F., Mill Valley, CA
This was first Private Journey (and 4th WT trip). We loved it! The itinerary was excellent and our guides were outstanding.Michelle W., Johannesburg, South Africa
You have really developed the perfect way to experience the Incas and Machu Picchu.Ray S., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This was one of our best trips ever and we look forward to using Wilderness Travel again.Barbara and Richard F., Orlando, FL
Loved it! Typical Wilderness Travel quality. I would never consider another travel company.Richard E., Castle Rock, CO
The itinerary was well planned and everything went very smoothly. The hotels were comfortable, their surroundings were beautiful, and their staffs were gracious and helpful. We have traveled extensively in North America and Europe and have never before been on a tour of any kind. This was a unique experience and we are delighted to have done it.Sandra S., West Falls, NY
This was our first 'guided' trip anywhere. We felt well taken care of, in very good hands, and the level of service was truly wonderful.Heather B., Venice, Italy
Would go with WT again in a heartbeat, given this experience.Kathy L., Burlington, CT
It was excellent from start to finish. I've taken many group tours, and this sets a new standard for excellence!Rachel R., Edina, MN
We had the most amazing, memorable trip and wished we could have stayed longer. Once again Wilderness Travel went above and beyond.Alexia D., Upland, CA
As always, Wilderness Travel did an outstanding job giving us a trip and experience that we will keep with us with nothing but good memories.Richard and Barbara W., Upland, CA
This trip was a fantastic blend of Peru's color and culture through beautiful and unique accomodations,delicious and authentic meals, a superb itinerary, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in Incan history and enjoy the services of a very personable and knowledgeable guide!Jenny C., Calgary, Alberta
It was nice to have the flexibility to design our itinerary to our liking. The food and accommodations were fabulous.Rebecca W., El Cerrito, CA


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It is the mission of the FAMU Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory to: 1) provide a state-of-the-art facility to support research and teaching activities within the College, 2) conduct research in the agricultural and environmental sciences involving spatial analysis and remote sensing technologies, and 3) provide outreach and extension services through teaching of GIS and remote sensing technologies and their application in the agricultural and engineering technology sciences.
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Denver, Colo. - Much like the music created in Nashville, Tenn., weaves a fundamental pattern in the city's cultural fabric, the participants of the 62nd annual national Make It With Wool competition constructed patterns to create their own woolen works of art. The contestants presented their winning ensembles at the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI)/National Lamb Feeders Association annual convention on Jan. 23. The designers taking top honors at this year's national competition were Emilee Koss of Clarence Center, N.Y., and Carrie Holter of Jefferson, Md.
Koss won the title of First Place Junior 2010 Wool Ambassador by being inspired by fashions from the past. She chose to make a classic, knee-length coat with pockets and top-stitched princess seams. In addition, she constructed a sleeveless hot-pink dyed wool-fabric dress, which was the inspiration for her ensemble. Koss has been sewing since the age of 6 and hopes to have a career in fashion. In addition to other prizes, Koss's winnings included a $1,000 scholarship from Pendleton Woolen Mills and a $500 scholarship from ASI Women. The junior division was open to youth ages 13 to 16.
Holter, a four-time national Make It With Wool contestant, was selected as the First Place Senior 2010 Wool Ambassador. She constructed a fuchsia wool-cashmere blend coat featuring Hong Kong seam finishes and an asymmetrical bound buttonhole closure for a couture look. The trendy short black-and-white houndstooth jacket with flounce in back and princess seaming in front compliments the flared black pants and fuchsia wool gabardine camisole-style top. Among other prizes, Holter's first-place winnings included a $1,500 scholarship from ASI Women. The senior division was open to youth ages 17 to 24.
Marija Crockett of Atchison, Kan., and Emily Parks of Bloomington, Ill., won First Runner-Up Junior Division and Senior Division, respectively. Crockett constructed a fitted jacket with a front-button and snap closure, topstitched princess seams and a pleated peplum and a fully lined black skirt with an invisible zipper. Parks, using a deep purple 100-percent wool crepe, created an evening dress with a basic sweetheart bodice in which she manipulated the fabric by making dozens of rows of tucks and stitching in the opposite direction to make diamond-shaped rows.
Rachel Dyky of Baltimore, Md., was named the 2010 National Make It With Wool Adult Winner. A lined and trimmed dress and jacket made of Pendleton wool created her winning ensemble. Piping was added to the Butterick jacket pattern and onto the neck and arm holes of the Simplicity dress to coordinate the pieces. A bound buttonhole was the finishing touch on the jacket. As part of her winnings, Dyky won an all-expense-paid trip to the national competition in Nashville.
The winner of the Fashion/Apparel Design Award was Jaclyn Rehberg of Brookfield, Wis., a fashion/apparel design student at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wis., whose coat she designed and made is a modern take on a classic color and style. She created an Army green double-breasted wool jacket with an overlapping "Peter Pan" collar and attached knife pleats at the waist to create a skirt effect. The pattern was made by draping techniques and was created exclusively by Rehberg in her tailoring class. Rehberg's winnings include a $1,000 scholarship for her winning outfit from the American Wool Council and an all-expense-paid trip to the national competition.
A total of 59 junior and senior finalists representing 32 states modeled their creations at the national competition. Some 915 contestants nationwide entered competitions at the state level and utilized more than 2,731 yards of wool fabric and more than 212 skeins of yarn to create their garments.
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The Kern Family Foundation Scholarship
Full-tuition Scholarship to Master of Divinity students
Denver Seminary is proud to partner with The Kern Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides full-tuition scholarships to Master of Divinity students committed to lifelong service in pastoral ministry in the United States. Recipients also receive "value-added" benefits both during and after the seminary experience, including involvement in a leadership network that provides opportunities for professional growth and access to specialized resources.
Pre-Seminary Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- 27 years of age or younger by the application deadline
- Graduate of an accredited college with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Accepted into the Master of Divinity program
- Not a transfer student
- Committed to serving as a pastor or church planter in the US pursuant upon graduation, with an expectation to eventually become a senior preaching and teaching pastor with pulpit responsibilities
The Seminary Commitment
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
- Attend all regularly scheduled meetings and activities
- Submit an annual "Reaffirmation of Call to Pastoral Ministry"
- Attend a Kern Scholar's retreat during third year
- Complete the Master of Divinity degree within four years
The Post-Seminary Commitment
- Serve as a pastor or church planter in the U.S. pursuant upon graduation, with an expectation to eventually become a senior pastor with pulpit responsibilities
- Actively participate in a national network of Kern Pastors managed by the Kern Family Foundation
The Application Process
Complete and submit the following to the Denver Seminary Financial Aid Office:
A written statement containing:
- Personal testimony, including previous and present church involvement
- Statement of call and commitment to service in pastoral ministry
- Statement from spouse (if married) reflecting on applicant's call to ministry
3. Two letters of reference from church leaders that describe the applicant's:
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- Call to pastoral ministry
- Ability to relate to others within a ministry setting
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Mike Rosario scored 25 points and Florida used an overpowering first half to roll past Minnesota and into the NCAA tournament round of 16 for third consecutive year with a 78-64 win Sunday in the South Regional.
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Andre Hollins scored 25 points to lead the No. 11-seed Gophers (21-13). Hollins' 3-point shooting sparked a second-half rally that pulled Minnesota within seven points, but Rosario's sixth 3-pointer with 3 minutes left pushed the Gators' lead back to 16 and effectively locked up the win.
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Apple named coolest brand in 2012 in year of tech giants
Apple has been crowned Britain's coolest brand in 2012, ahead of video sharing service YouTube, last year's leader Aston Martin, and this year's fastest climber, Twitter, according to the annual CoolBrands survey.
Aston Martin, Apple and YouTube: make the Cool Brands list
The technology giant behind the recently launched iPhone5 knocked James Bond's favoured Aston Martin into third place, in a year in which tech superbrands have risen to the top.
The 11th annual poll placed West Coast's YouTube second, Twitter fourth and Google fifth.
It marks the first time Jack Dorsey's six year old microblogging platform, Twitter, has entered the Coolbrands Top 20, a list better known for aspirational luxury brands in the past.
Just under 3,000 British consumers and a panel of 39 'key influencers', including chart acts Rizzle Kicks and Plan B and actor David Harewood, ranked a shortlist of 1,200 brands from more than 10,000 initially considered.
The panel scored each brand for factors including innovation, originality, style, authenticity, desirability and uniqueness ahead of the public vote.
This year, almost half the list is made up of technology and media brands (45%), compared with just one quarter last year.
The perceived coolness of the likes of the BBC iPlayer, Vogue and Skype, suggests communications and entertainment brands are trumping the more extravagant brands during these tough economic times.
Luke Peters, editor of T3 and panel member, said: "The fact that half of the top twenty are tech brands demonstrates how consumers see the technology they use as important as the clothes they own, the food they eat and the cars they drive.
The compilers of the survey note it is the most "affordable" list yet, with 25% of the brands free to consumers, and 15% costing under £10. Luxury brands appearing in recent years that have fallen out of the top 20 in 2012 include Maserati, Ferrari, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen.
Peters added: "It's also telling that four of the top ten are free tech services, suggesting that - in these austere times - consumers are engaging with free content rather than buying it."
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2 | YouTube | Apple |
3 | Aston Martin | Harley-Davidson |
4 | Rolex | |
5 | Bang & Olufsen | |
6 | BBC iPlayer | BlackBerry |
7 | Glastonbury | |
8 | Virgin Atlantic | Ferrari |
9 | Bang & Olufsen | Nike |
10 | Liberty | YouTube |
11 | Sony | Alexander McQueen |
12 | Bose | Dom Perignon |
13 | Haagen-Dazs | PlayStation |
14 | Selfridges | Ray-Ban |
15 | Ben & Jerry\'s | Chanel |
16 | Mercedes-Benz | Nintendo |
17 | Vogue | Vivienne Westwood |
18 | Skype | Agent Provocateur |
19 | Nike | Tate Modern |
20 | Nikon | Maserati |
Recognising how subjective and personal definitions of "cool" can be, the opinions of the Expert Council (80%) and the British public (20%) were combined, with the best performing brands awarded CoolBrands status.
Who is on the CoolBrands Expert Council 2012/13?
Plan B: British Rapper, Singer-Songwriter, Actor & Film Director
Carl Barât: Musician, Actor and Author
Alex Box: Makeup Artist, Visionary & Creative Directore of Illamasqua
Gemma Cairney: Radio Presenter & Journalist
Rob da Bank: DJ & Bestival Founder
Ben de Lisi: Fashion Designer
Eliza Doolittle: Singer-Songwriter
James-lee Duffy: Art Director, Graphic Designer & Illustrator, We Are Shadows
Gizzi Erskine: Chef & Food Writer
Sadie Frost: Actress & Fashion Designer
Kate Halfpenny: Fashion Designer & Stylist
Ruby Hammer MBE: Brand Creator & Marketing Consultant
David Harewood MBE: Actor
Rickie Haywood-Williams & Melvin Odoom: Presenters of Kiss 100 Breakfast Show
Kelly Hoppen MBE: Designer
Quentin Jones: Illustrator & Filmmaker
Millie Kendal MBE: Brand Creator & Marketing Consultant
Rizzle Kicks: Pop-Rap Duo
Daisy Knights: Jewellery Designer
Mark Krendel: Partnerships Director of Universal Music Group UK
Lee Lapthorne: Fashion & Creative Director
Susanna Lau (aka Susie Bubble): Writer and blogger of Style Bubble
Izzy Lawrence: TV Presenter & Blogger
Bip Ling: Blogger,DJ & Model
Hannah Marshall: Designer
Zara Martin: TV Presenter, DJ & Model
Liz Matthews: Publicist
Natasha McNamara: Digital Editor, glamour.com
Callum Negus Fancey: Founder & CEO of Let's Go Holdings
Paul Percival & Adam Reed: Co-Founders, Percy & Reed
Luke Peters: Editor, T3 magazine
Charlotte Riley: Actor
Gisèle Scanlon: Broadcaster, Author & Founder of thegoddessguide.com
Lisa Snowdon: Presenter, Model & Co-host of Capital Breakfast Show
Anna-Marie Solowij: Beauty Journalist & Brand Consultant
Tabitha Somerset-Webb: Founder, Project D & Tabitha
Jo Tutchener: Founder, Beauty Seen PR
Grace Woodward: TV Presenter & Fashion Creator
Charli XcX: Singer
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