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Government security forces used excessive force against peaceful and other protesters, some of whom were shot dead. Others were arrested and tortured. Thousands of people were detained; many had been arrested in previous years and held without charge or trial. Torture and other ill-treatment remained rife. Hundreds of people were sentenced to death, many after unfair trials, and dozens of prisoners were executed. US forces also committed serious human rights violations. Armed groups opposed to the government and the presence of US troops continued to commit gross human rights abuses; they carried out numerous suicide and other bomb attacks, killing hundreds of civilians.
Inspired by the popular uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, thousands of Iraqis demonstrated in Baghdad, Basra and other cities against corruption, unemployment and lack of basic services, and in favour of greater civil and political rights. The largest demonstrations, held across Iraq on 25 February, were forcibly dispersed by the security forces.
On 18 December, the last US soldiers left Iraq in accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement signed by the US and Iraqi authorities in 2008. A proposed deal, under which several thousand US troops would remain in Iraq as military trainers, fell through because of legal issues relating to immunity.
In July, Iraq became party to the UN Convention against Torture.Top of page
Armed groups opposed to the government and to the presence of US forces continued to commit gross human rights abuses, including indiscriminate killings of civilians and kidnapping. Many such attacks were carried out by al-Qa'ida in Iraq and its allies.
Thousands of people remained detained without charge or trial. In July, the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) said there were around 12,000 untried detainees, referring only to those held in facilities controlled by the Justice Ministry. Many other detainees were believed to be in prisons run by the Ministries of Defence and Interior. Many detainees had no access to lawyers or their families.
In July, the US authorities transferred two half brothers of former President Saddam Hussain and his former Defence Minister, all under sentence of death, to Iraqi custody together with almost 200 detainees who were alleged members of armed groups. These were the last prisoners and detainees under the control of the US military in Iraq. They all remained in al-Karkh Prison (formerly Camp Cropper), near Baghdad International Airport.Top of page
Torture and other ill-treatment were widespread in prisons and detention centres, in particular those controlled by the Ministries of Interior and Defence. Commonly reported methods were suspension by the limbs for long periods, beatings with cables and hosepipes, electric shocks, breaking of limbs, partial asphyxiation with plastic bags, and rape or threats of rape. Torture was used to extract information from detainees and "confessions" that could be used as evidence against them in courts.
The security forces used excessive force in response to anti-government protests in Baghdad and other cities, particularly in February and March, using live ammunition, sound bombs and other weapons to disperse peaceful protests. At least 20 people were killed in the protests that began in February.
Hundreds of people were sentenced to death; in July, the SJC Chairman said that courts had imposed 291 death sentences in the first half of the year. In September, an SJC spokesperson revealed that 735 death sentences had been referred to the Iraqi Presidency for final ratification between January 2009 and September 2011, of which 81 had been ratified. According to the Ministry of Justice, 65 men and three women were executed during the year.
Most death sentences were imposed on people convicted of belonging to or involvement in attacks by armed groups, kidnapping or other violent crimes. Trials consistently failed to meet international standards for fair trial. Defendants commonly complained that "confessions" accepted as evidence against them had been obtained under torture when they were held incommunicado and interrogated, and that they could not choose their own defence lawyers. In many cases, these "confessions" were broadcast on television, in some cases in advance of trials, undermining the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty. The government rarely disclosed information about executions, especially names of those executed and exact numbers.
The Supreme Iraqi Criminal Tribunal (SICT) continued to try former senior Ba'ath and army officials associated with Saddam Hussain's rule who were accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other offences. The court, whose independence and impartiality has been undermined by political interference, imposed several death sentences. In September, the President of the SICT told Parliament that the court was no longer operating as it had completed all of the criminal cases it was due to hear.
A new law passed in August, ostensibly to protect the rights of journalists, was criticized as inadequate by media organizations and journalists, who continued to face politically motivated threats and attacks by the security forces in what appeared to be an orchestrated clampdown on the media. Those working for independent or opposition media outlets were particularly targeted. Several journalists were arrested and tortured.
US forces were involved in a number of incidents in which civilians were killed in suspicious circumstances.
Iraqi security forces continued to tighten their grip on and use violence against residents of Camp Ashraf, some 60km north of Baghdad. Renamed Camp New Iraq, it still housed some 3,250 Iranian exiles, members and supporters of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, which opposes the Iranian government. On 8 April, Iraqi troops stormed the camp using grossly excessive force, including live ammunition, against residents who tried to resist them. Some 36 residents – 28 men and eight women – were killed and more than 300 wounded. Subsequently, those injured and others who were seriously ill were prevented or obstructed from leaving the camp to obtain specialized medical treatment.
Senior Iraqi government officials insisted that the camp would be closed by the end of 2011, leading UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, to call for an extension to allow it to interview residents seeking to register as refugees. At the end of the year, the Iraqi government agreed to extend the deadline to April 2012 provided that the residents would be moved to Camp Liberty near Baghdad International Airport.Top of page
People also staged demonstrations in the Kurdistan region, especially in Sulaimaniya, protesting against corruption and calling for political reform.
Several new laws were enacted. A new law on NGOs simplifies the legal registration process, permits NGOs to receive funds from both local and foreign sources, recognizes that NGOs have a role to monitor government institutions and access information, and allows them to open branches and form networks. A new law to combat violence against women prohibits a wide range of acts of violence within the family, requires that the identities of victims are protected and establishes a special court to try cases of violence against women.
Kurdish security forces used excessive force, including live ammunition, to quell protests in Sulaimaniya and Kalar, resulting in at least six deaths.
A number of pro-democracy activists, including members of opposition political parties, were detained and tortured and otherwise ill-treated.
Several journalists, particularly those working for independent media, were threatened, harassed or attacked, apparently by security officials.


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Fine fare to be found in Cyprus restaurants
Holidays are a time for relaxing and having your every need catered for – and with many high quality Cyprus restaurants to choose from, you can enjoy a break from the kitchen with the added pleasure of not having to do the washing up after you've eaten! Cyprus restaurants offer a real taste of the Mediterranean, with local cuisine being heavily influenced by the flavours of Greece – but you'll also find that Limassol is jam-packed with many international options too, giving you plenty of choice for your lunchtime and evening meals.
If you want to embrace the local culture, the ubiquitous dining experience in most Cyprus restaurants is the all-popular meze, a generous selection of perhaps 20 or 30 dishes which gives you the wonderful opportunity to sample a wide range of Cypriot delicacies in one sitting. Great value for money and the best way to ensure that everyone in your party will find something that they like, the sharing of a meze is a truly social affair, and perfect when accompanied by some of the locally produced wines that the region is famous for.
The sensational Cypriot meze
Your friendly hosts in your chosen Cyprus restaurant will start you off with a selection of tasty dips, such as hummus, taramosalata and talattouri, which you can mop up with pitta or some of the traditional Cypriot breads. While you're tucking into these, more dishes will start to be brought out; expect an array of salads, olives, potatoes and pickled cauliflower, stuffed vine leaves, meatballs, Cypriot sausage and plenty of vegetables. For many first timers, they think this is the final flourish, but then eyes widen as even more plates of mouth watering foods arrive. Pork, cheeses, a wide choice of seafood and fish, kebabs, moussaka, chicken, lamb and Cypriot stew join the table and everyone starts to realise why it's so important to pace yourself when eating a meze! The gourmet extravaganza is topped off with plenty of fresh or candied fruit, and usually the loosening of belts onto the next notch!
Alternatives to the Cypriot meze
While a meze is a fantastic way to dine, you will probably want to try other things during your holiday too, in which case, there are plenty of fine dining Cyprus restaurants here in Limassol for you to enjoy. Boutique hotels are ideal if you're looking for a luxurious night out with great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings – in fact, our very own Caprice Restaurant here at the Londa Beach Hotel is one of the very best of Cyprus restaurants, offering gourmet Italian dining with incredible sea views – so why not book in when you fancy a break from the traditional Cypriot style of eating?

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With scores murdered and thousands injured, it is hard to square the United States's deciding to cancel a military exercise along with lukewarm language condemning violence with anything resembling a noble and liberal strategy for Egypt. One reason for this is that whatever the U.S. strategy may be, our hard and soft power spheres don't correspond with the fundamental disputes that drove the military coup and the earlier ouster of Hosni Mubarak. On a deeper level, President Obama believes that secular Arab nationalism ought to take root without the hidden hand of a Western power. Here are six other limitations on what the U.S. can "do" with Egypt.
1. The Egyptian military holds all of the cards. And the guns. And the credibility with non-Islamists. It is not clear whether Egyptian nationalists prioritize the protection of the rights of Islamist minorities, which is one reason why the military can act with relative impunity and with immunity (to an extent) from a blow to their standing.
2. The U.S. relies on Egypt for counter-terrorism intelligence, and this relationship has been more or less continuous since well before September 11. Countries (like Russia) have used intelligence sharing as an excuse to get away with activities that diverge from U.S. policy interests. They understand that, since 9/11, the U.S. government has invested heavily in the concept of a grand global alliance against terrorism, and that the relative importance of a country's intelligence relationship with U.S. counterparts is much higher.
3. The U.S. requires Egyptian cooperation to speed U.S. Navy vessels through the Suez Canal.
4. The U.S. cannot alienate Egypt to an extent that the government (in whatever form) decides to deliberately slow down U.S. engagement with Iran. President Obama's Iran policy is predicated on a synchronization of interests between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
5. As has been pointed out before, U.S. military aid to Egypt is not nearly as critical to Egypt's military as it once was.
6. The U.S. has little credibility with Egyptians. It's not that the U.S. didn't label the military coup a coup; whether the Morsi government itself was a transitional experiment, an Islamist bridge to a non-Islamist democracy, and whether the competition for power is part of a struggle that simply cannot be resolved in the space of a few short years is very much open for debate inside of Egypt, probably more so than outside of it.
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NEW YORK. Canadian senator, Jerry Grafstein, has proposed a bill that would legally require the planned Portrait Gallery of Canada, which is still looking for a home since it was established by the government in 2001, to be built in Ottawa, the national capital.
Several major cities have offered to host the gallery, including Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, but Senator Grafstein argues that since the gallery will display works drawn from the country's national archives, known as Library and Archives Canada, it needs to be near the main collection, which is in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa. The portrait gallery was originally scheduled to open in the former US embassy in Ottawa in 2005, at an estimated cost of $22m, but this was delayed and then abandoned last year when restoration of the building more than doubled the project's costs to $45m. Senator Grafstein's bill was in its second reading in the Canadian Parliament as we went to press, and three of the nine prospective host cities—Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary—had submitted their proposals for the new gallery by Parliament's deadline on 16 May.Meanwhile, perhaps in a bid to distract attention from the controversy, the gallery launched a competition to choose three living figures to be the subjects of new portraits as part of its recently launched commissioning programme. The public is invited to nominate potential sitters on the gallery's website: www.portraits.gc.ca.Lauren Jones
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Lecture by Dr. Jennifer Wagelie: Pacific Encounters on the Potomac: The History of the Collection and Display of Maori Art at the Smithson
The Smithsonian Institution's collection of Maori (New Zealand) art and material culture dates as far back as the Institution itself, with its beginnings in the trove of ethnographic material that returned with the Wilkes Expedition that had traveled from the United States to the Pacific, 1838-1840. Scientific expeditions, like the Wilkes Expedition, along with world's fairs, and donations by American servicemen, were just a few of the many ways Maori objects entered into the Smithsonian's collection. Enormous feather and flax cloaks, intricate wood carvings, stone adzes, and nephrite pendants or hei-tiki are the basis for what amounts to an almost encyclopedic collection of Maori art objects that began to be displayed as early as 1895. This talk presents a reconstruction of the history of the Maori collection and its exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. As an extended case study based on close object examination, archival documentation, and photographic evidence, it more broadly illustrates what happens to non-Western objects when they are collected and displayed in cultures that are not their own.
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SHS Announces 2011-2012 Sterling ScholarsPublished by carey.white on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:20
Twelve Springville High students have been selected as Sterling Scholars for 2011-2012. The students chosen will now go on to the state competition on February 15; the final judging will occur on February 29, 2012. The following are the categories and students have been chosen to compete:
Social Science: Rhetta Shoemaker, daughter of Lorie Reese and Bryan Shoemaker, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Rhetta Shoemaker enjoys how interesting the subjects are in this category, "Especially because they have a direct application to our lives," said Rhetta. Rhetta plans on attending Brigham Young Univesity, as her entire family has gone there. Her inspiration is her mother and grandmother, she says, "They have gone through difficult times but were able to overcome them with diligence, dedication, and optimism."
Music: Benjamin Krutsch, son of John and Alison Krutsch, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Benjamin Krutsch enjoys preforming for others, he says, "There is just something about being able to share my talent with others; plus, I have not found a pleasure equal to the one I have felt after a great performance." For college he plans on attending BYU, he states, "The music school at BYU is one of the finest in the country; plus, I bleed blue." His inspiration was his great-grandfather, he feels as if he is reviving a long lost family tradition as his great-grandfather was a vocalist before the depression. Benjamin gives this advice to all aspiring musicians: "Make sure that you love your music. If you are happy with your music, it won't matter what other people think."
English: Ashley Eaton, daughter of Wendy and Dael Eaton, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Ashley Eaton enjoys being able to express herself, she says, "There's something satisfying about carefully crafting a passage to creatively articulate my opinions and ideas." Her college plans include attending BYU, she states, "I like the atmosphere and religious focus on campus and in the classes." Her inspiration was her dad and her grandma she says, "My dad instilled in me a love for reading and my grandma helped me refine my skills." Ashley gives this advice to all English majors: "Read. By reading the work of many different authors and literacy masters, you can learn a great deal about style, rhetorical strategies, and the mechanics of writing."
Business and Marketing: Lesli Mortensen, daughter of Preston and Collette Mortensen, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Lesli Mortensen loves how you can use the knowledge you gain from Business and Marketing in everyday life, she says, "The skills and knowledge you receive from studying business and marketing can be an asset no matter what career you go into." Her college plans include attending BYU because she enjoys the atmosphere on campus. Her inspiration was Mrs. Shauna Binkerd because she was the teacher who interested her in business and instilled excitement in her about the potential opportunities in business and marketing. Lesli gives this advice to all entrepreneurs: "Use your talent to set you apart; if you're good with computers, study the importance of technology and social media in business. If you're social look into public speaking, find your talent and use it to your advantage."
Art: Katherine Baxter, daughter of Douglas Alan and Sandra Lynn Baxter, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Katherine Baxter enjoys being able to bring her ideas to life. Her college plans include attending BYU; she wants to go somewhere local with a good art program. Katherine gives this advice to all Artists: "Just work, you'll get better with practice."
Mathematics: Michael Bartholomew, son of David and Lynette Bartholomew, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Michael Bartholomew enjoys the fact that mathematics can be applied to nearly anything, he says, "To be able to analyze and apply math makes things logical and understandable." His college plans include attending the University of Utah, he states, "I want to be able to stay in Utah while fulfilling my goal to become an architect." His inspiration was his sister, he says, "She helps me understand concepts and realize the importance of math in life." Michael gives this advice to all mathematicians: "Math is challenging even for those who it appears to be easy for. Just stick with it and keep working to understand it, eventually you may find it enjoyable!"
Science: Casey Ashcraft, daughter of Rick and Christina Ashcraft, has been selected as the scholar in this category. Casey Ashcraft enjoys the anatomy aspect of science most. Her college plans include attending BYU, she states, "I was raised a cougar and will be forever." Her inspiration was Taylor Sutterfield as he was the sterling scholar last year.
Dance: Mary Wells, daughter of Earle and Debra Wells, was chosen for the dance category. She enjoys dance because of the creative outlet it provides. She feels that through dance she can express herself freely. Her advice to other students in the field is to, "Only dance if you love it." She plans on attending BYU to earn a dance education major. She has always been interested in dancing. Her mother was a dancer so she put her children in dance at a young age. Her inspirations are her older sisters, who both have majored in dance.
Trade and Technical Education: Timothy Elliot, son of T. Lynn and Andrea Elliot, was chosen for the trade and technological education category. He enjoys it because of the creative aspect. He said, "I really love that you can take something and give it an automated character." His advice to other students in this field is to, "Do something original. Trailers and fire pits don't count." Timothy is not quite sure where he wants to go to college, but wants to go somewhere with a good art program. He plans to get certified in welding so he can have a job to pay for college. Timothy doesn't know why he was interested in welding, all that he remembers is seeing welding on the class registration and thinking, "That would be fun."
Foreign Language: Rebekah Brau, daughter of James and Michelle Brau, was chosen for the foreign language category. Her favorite part of knowing other languages is the connection she feels with the world. Rebekah's advice to other students in this field is, "No matter how hard or frustrating it can seem, keep working towards the goal that you have set for yourself." She plans on attending BYU. She does not know what she wants to major in as of now. Rebekah says that she has been interested in languages since the 4th grade when she began Spanish immersion. Her inspirations are her little brothers who were adopted from Guatemala and El Salvador when she was nine. They made her realize that there's more to the world than the bubble she had been living in.
Family & Consumer Sciences: Amanda Groneman, daughter of Jon T. and Bonny Jo, was chosen for the family and consumer sciences category. Amanda's favorite subject is sewing. She has been sewing for a long time. She says that it is so rewarding when she finishes a sewing project and when she gets that feeling of accomplishment. Her advice to other students in this field is, "Enjoy the classes that you are taking because it is such an opportunity for us to take these FACS classes and relax from our other school work. Also, if you enjoy your class, then continue with it." Amanda is planning on attending the University of Utah. She does not plan on majoring in family and consumer science, but says it will help her later in life when she has a family of her own. She has always been interested in this field because her mother is a FACS teacher and she started getting her involved when she was very little. Amanda's inspiration is her mother because she has taught her all that she knows and has taught her to be successful in life. Her mother has always encouraged her to reach her goals.
Speech/Drama: McKenna Thomas, daughter of David and Stephanie Thomas, was chosen for the speech/drama category. Her favorite aspect of speech and drama is the way theater can touch people. She likes when you can make a person feel something--or move them in anyway. McKenna's advice to other students in this field is to, "Go for it. Don't think about how dumb people think you look, because in the end, you're doing it for yourself. Confidence is key." She has recently applied to BYU Provo because she feels that they honestly have the best programs to continue her education. As of right now she wants to major in this field. She said that she would love to continue performing. She is considering becoming a drama teacher. McKenna has enjoyed performing ever since she was born. She said, "I think there was a spotlight on me. First, it was a love of singing, which leant itself to musical theatre, and nurtured a love of acting in me." Her inspiration is her friends and family for always encouraging her to develop her talents.


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Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil + Parmela
I mentioned a couple of recipes involving a fresh tomato sauce, which is made raw and also known as "Pomodoro Crudo" in Italian: Vegan Fusilli Lunghi Bucati con Pomodoro Crudo and Vegan Spaghetti al Pomodoro Crudo. It is our daily favorite raw pasta sauce. It's perfect for the warmer days! Read further below for gluten-free option.
The vegan parmesan replacer, Parmela provides the salty-nutty-cheesy notes to the pasta and indeed it became our favorite daily vegan Parmesan replacer. I thought I would share a favorite dish of mine for the weekend: the vegan Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil & Parmela. It's refreshing, delicious and not too heavy.
In the beginning of the recipe, peeling tomatoes was a challenge for us, but it is a very useful process to be familiar with.
In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, and salt. Add the olive oil. Serve it with your favorite pasta or raw zucchini pasta (enough for 1 pound pasta).
Gluten-Free: Substitute pasta with quinoa or rice pasta, even raw pasta, preferably zucchini.
You can also make the dish 100% gluten-free by substituting pasta with quinoa or rice pasta, even raw pasta, preferably zucchini (I don't like it with squash due to thinner "noodle"). I used Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta, which is pretty good and I had it twice this year. It's wheat-free and gluten-free, and only cooks in 4-6 minutes.
Quinoa "Spaghetti" with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil & Parmela (Gluten-Free)
You can also sautee some shiitake mushrooms for a bit of mushroom flavor. Pictured below is used on the quinoa "spaghetti" with raw tomato sauce (pomodoro crudo). Use whatever ingredients you like to go with the raw tomato sauce. It's a beautiful, tasty sauce, perfect for the warmer days.
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Genesee County Animal Control
Stepheni Lazar, Chief Animal Control Officer
It's Kitten Season at Genesee County Animal Control and "Herbie" the administrative assistant (resident cat) is tired trying to keep up!
The month of June is "Adopt a Cat Month"
Thinking about adding a furry friend to the family?
There are kittens, adults and seniors, solids, stripes and spots!
Adoption fee for a spayed/neutered cat: $10.00
(includes 1st shot & also a rabies vaccine if 4 months or older)
If the cat you choose is not already spayed/neutered
there is a $50.00 refundable deposit
Give "Herbie" a rest & adopt!
This is the Official Website for the Genesee County Animal Control Shelter. Due to county internet restrictions, Genesee County Animal Control does not participate in any social media websites. There is no official GCAC FaceBook page, although there are organizations that use "Genesee County Animal Control" in the name of their page.
Animal Shelter Wish List
Kitty Needs
Kitten season has arrived and the shelter is in need of items
to help during this busy season!
Canned cat food, Dry kitten food, Dry adult cat food, Kitten formula, Kitten cereal, Heating pads, Kitten bottles w/nipples, Preemie bottles w/nipples, Cat toys
Doggie Needs
Training collars (choke chains), 6 foot leads w/snaps, Nylabones, Kongs, Training tunnels, Agility/obstacle course items, Soft training treats, Dog Biscuits
NOTE: The Genesee County Animal Control received a generous grant from the Pedigree Dog Food Company and is receiving all canned and dry dog food free at this time. Donations of dog food are not needed at this time.
Herbie, the office cat, takes a break with Chief Lazar (AKA Food Lady).
Meet Herbie the Administrative Assistant at Genesee County Animal Control shelter by clicking HERE.
2013 Winner of the PEDIGREE Feeding Project
To Adopt a local homeless pet,
click on the Petfinder link above.
G-4351 West Pasadena Ave
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 732-1660
Email: Animal Control
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 10:00-4:00
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Keith Urban On Tanner In The Morning!
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[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Keith Urban[/lastfm] is coming to town on June 24th and he spent some time with the" Tanner in the Morning" show!
So how does he sing without the accent? How does he feel about touring with opening act (and Charlotte favorite) [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jake Owen[/lastfm]? And you'll love who his dream tour mate would be!
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5 on April 05, 2014
we were on a tour of France and this was the best stay ever. We were greeted with red wine on arrival by Mark and Tina. They have a beautiful home with gardens and country views to die for. After a delicious evening meal we retired to our comfortable room with its own patio with table and chairs. This was the only B and B to give us a kettle for a proper cup of tea and eggs for breakfast which Mark expertly scrambled, we were treated like old friends and you couldn't have asked for anything more. We will definitely be returning but next time for longer. Highly recommended.
5 on September 13, 2013
This is a most delightful Bed and Breakfast with Paul and Tina being very welcoming. The place is set in peaceful and beautiful countryside. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, we had the room with the balcony. To arrive after a long drive and be given a complimentary glass of wine, to sit and contemplate the view from the balcony was heaven. The breakfast the next day was substantial, certainly didn't need any lunch!!
5 on July 30, 2012
We stayed at this lovely B & B in July 2012, Mark & Tina looked after my wife and I so well, it really was a nice atmosphere.! when we arrived we were surprised by so much open countryside and gardens full of flowers. Our room was clean with wooded beams and a jacuzzi bath.. our bed was huge and extremely comfy, we had a kettle with english teabags in our room which was a godsend. The food was a good standard and for breakfast we had plenty of choice and great scrambled eggs with ham & cheese! We fell in love with all their little hens and their fluffy heads. Highly recommended for a relaxing weekend break.
5 on May 30, 2012
My friend and I stayed at Les Cheres Meres on our way to the south of france, we were greeted by Mark and Tina with smiles and they sat us down in the garden with a glass of wine, their house is stunning, I dont know how they keep it so clean and tidy with all their animals as well to cope with... our bedroom was more like 5 star it had a massif balcony wow.! we watched the edge of the forest with binoculars that were supplied to us by Mark. the bed was comfortable and we both slept really well, I live in the country so am used to the quiet, but their place is absolutely silent... we loved the chickens and fed them our left over toast in the morning.. Im actually investigating buying a couple of hens now, our eggs were so good. Highly recommended, it is a beautiful place to stay and we will definately come back !


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Many contributors factors can lead to the deposits that cause stuck exhaust valves. One very important thing operators can do is change their oil often at the regular intervals specified in the operators manual, thus removing suspended solids before they can accumulate in the guides.
Engines that use screen filters will benefit from changing to a full flow filter to remove more particulates from the oil.
Keeping cylinder temperatures in normal operating range with proper attention to air flow and baffle sealing will help by lowering guide and valve temperatures.
Proper air filtration can also help by keeping ingested solids to a minimum.
Longer than recommended oil change intervals, high lead content of fuel in engines certified for lower octane fuels and insufficient air filtration can lead to high amounts of suspended solids that can eventually lead to stuck valves from accumulated deposits.
Deposits can accumulate within the valve guide during operation as heat evaporates engine oil allowing the suspended solids to remain behind. If these deposits accumulate at a rate that is slower than they can be worn away then they usually do not become an issue.
When engine oil is heavy with deposits and high operational temperatures are encountered these deposits can accumulate at a faster rate, slowly robbing the valve of clearance. High cylinder temperatures, especially with unapproved or inferior engine oils, can cause oil coke to be the source of deposits as well.
Warning signs
While at operating temperature, clearances are higher than at room temperature, allowing extra space for deposits to accumulate. Once the engine cools and the clearances shrink, the deposits can start to cause a problem.
At startup an early warning of trouble will be a hard miss and roughness that clears as the engine warms up, usually in a matter of seconds rather than minutes. This leads many operators to believe the engine is just cold natured, has a fouled plug or is getting up in time—but the reality is that the engine is giving notice that a major problem is looming.
Given that a stuck valve can cause a forced landing and serious engine damage, these symptoms should not be ignored. Valve clearances should be checked as soon as possible.
Valves tend to ride one side of the guide rather than having the carbon act like an encompassing bushing. This results in galling by metal-to-metal contact as deposits force the valve against the opposite side of the guide. This galling is what eventually causes the hard sticking that can occur in flight, long after startup.
Valve corrosion
Another common cause of valve sticking is the corrosion that can occur in high humidity areas as the engine sits unused for long periods of time. Corrosion can occur between the valve stem and guide binding the valve in place. Turning the propeller through can expose the problem, but cylinder service will be the only way to properly fix it.
Nitralloy guides are particularly predisposed to this problem since they are magnetic and will readily rust in a high-moisture environment. Engines that still use these guides should not be allowed to sit for long periods without use, especially without some type of climate control such as a closed hangar.
Stuck valves will not go away by themselves. Continued operation of the engine will only increase the risk of damage. Damage could rear its ugly head in the form of bent pushrods, damaged camshaft lobes, damaged camshaft followers or damaged rocker arm supports.
Pay attention to the warning signs and if you suspect you have a stuck valve, take your Cessna to a qualified mechanic to get it inspected and if necessary, fixed.
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FXX has renewed It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for Seasons 11 and 12, the network announced Friday.
The double season renewal comes as part of a three-year production deal with Sunny stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton, and makes the series one of the longest-running live-action comedies in TV history.
The honeymoon period may soon be over! Even though Nick (Jake Johnson) and Jess (Zooey Deschanel) declared their love for one another during New Girl's post-Super Bowl episode, there is trouble brewing.
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Last Thursday, I was honored to moderate a panel at the "Made in NY" PaleyFest at New York's Paley Center, celebrating the third season of CBS's terrific cyber-thriller Person of Interest. Before the discussion with many of the show's cast and executive producer Jonathan Nolan, there was a screening of this week's episode (Tuesday, 10/9c) — the best of the season to date, and a fairly pivotal one — that is especially enjoyable in how it showcases the series' fabulous femmes fatales. With the target du jour a chameleon Casanova, the women must act as nightclub and social-media bait: an off-duty and glammed-up Carter (Taraji P. Henson), the ferociously trigger-happy Shaw (Sarah Shahi, hilariously playing against her natural beauty) and Reese's favorite fixer, the alluring Zoe Morgan (recurring co-star Paige Turco). A CBS contact refers to them as "Finch's Angels," and if they want to spin themselves off, that would be fine by me. A scene where the three ladies of the evening compare their weaponry is a riot. So's a later scene in which Shaw reflects on her disdain for relationships. (When I asked Shahi if Shaw has a soft side, she wasted no time in barking a "No.")
Who is Tuesday Night's "Ultimate Bad Girl?" New Girl's Hannah Simone takes on Brooklyn Nine Nines Stephanie Beatriz! TUE 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c
A new comedy series from executive producer/writer Liz Meriwether ("No Strings Attached"), New Girl features a young ensemble cast that takes a fresh look at friendship.
Get a behind the scenes preview of the new comedy Perfect Couples.
"Perfect Couples" depicts the misadventures of three engaging couples as they struggle to find out what makes the ideal relationship -- and how to maintain it through humorous trial-and-error. The series explores their heroic journey in search of the perfect relationship without destroying each other in the process.
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When Nick has an awkward run-in with his ex, Caroline, Jessica tries to convince him he can still be friends with her, by introducing him to her former boyfriend, Berkley. Meanwhile, Coach uses Schmidt's loft to impress a date, but things turn farcically disastrous when Schmidt arrives home with his own potential bedmate.
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After deciding not to elope to Las Vegas at the last second, Reagan and Chris decide to hold a big friends and family wedding. Things don't go quite as they dreamed when big news from Ava and even bigger news from Scott begin to derail the big day before it even starts.
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New Girl may be getting some new blood.
Reno 911! star Thomas Lennon will guest-star on the May 8 season finale of the hit Fox comedy as a potential new roommate, TVGuide.com has learned.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis welcomed a baby boy Thursday, People reports.
Russell Wallace Day weighed in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney are expecting their second son this spring, People reports.
The baby boy will join older brother, Axel Lee, who celebrated his first birthday last month.
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Planning and Building Control
Tameside ranges from urban western towns to rural borders with the Peak District in the east. Within its boundaries are the former mill towns of Ashton, Audenshaw, Denton, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley and Stalybridge. In providing a planning service, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council aims to secure long term sustainable investment.
Web-based application which gives you a map view of a variety of council-related information such as planning applications, listed buildings, schools etc.
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Vol. 52, No. 1 • First Week • Fall Semester • Aug. 23, 2004
Featured Articles
UW-Eau Claire again ranks in U.S. News & World Report's top tier
Busy schedule opens academic year
New 2004-05 faculty/academic staff appointments
UW-Eau Claire welcomes academically talented freshman class
Kris Anderson named executive director of enrollment services and director of admissions
UW-Eau Claire study group focuses on increasing male student retention rates
Community Registration Night set for Aug. 31
Wells Fargo gives $16,000 to support investment management program
Highlights from Summer Bulletin
Campus community invited to professional development seminar
UW-Eau Claire again ranks in U.S. News & World Report's top tier
The 2005 rankings put UW-Eau Claire at No. 3 among regional public universities in the Midwest, a region that includes schools in 12 states stretching from the Dakotas in the west to Missouri in the south to Ohio in the east.
"The U.S. News & World Report rankings are extremely competitive, so it's satisfying to see UW-Eau Claire ranked near the top year after year," Chancellor Donald Mash said. "UW-Eau Claire clearly enjoys a national reputation for excellence." Full story.
Busy schedule opens academic year
The Annual Fall Meeting of university faculty and academic staff will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Schofield Auditorium. Provost and Vice Chancellor Ron Satz, who has been on extended medical leave, will attend the meeting. Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor Steve Tallant and University Senate Chair Susan Harrison will present remarks, and Chancellor Donald Mash will deliver his "State of the University" address. Chancellor Mash also will present remarks during the Annual Fall Meeting of the classified staff Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center.
On Wednesday, there will be a Special Meeting of university faculty from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Schofield Auditorium to consider and vote on organizational changes to eliminate the College of Professional Studies and rename the School of Nursing and School of Education as colleges; to eliminate the School of Human Sciences and Services and move the departments within the school to other colleges; and to rename several other academic departments.
Complete meeting information is available in this week's "Notice of Meetings" (Pink Sheet).
New 2004-05 faculty/academic staff appointments
UW-Eau Claire welcomes academically talented freshman class
The group includes four new National Merit Scholars. Ninety of the new freshmen will join the university's Honors Program. Within the freshman class, 37.5 percent of the students are arriving with college credits, and 10 students already have attained sophomore standing. Interest in UW-Eau Claire continues to grow. The 2,025 students making up the class were selected from 7,300 applicants — the largest number of applicants ever to apply to UW-Eau Claire.
Click here for more information about the characteristics of new freshmen at UW-Eau Claire from 1994 to 2004. Also check out the number of new freshmen in each major.
Kris Anderson named executive director of enrollment services and director of admissions
"As an interim director, Kris has done an exceptional job of leading our admissions and enrollment services programs," Interim Provost Steve Tallant said. "The fall 2004 freshmen class is one of the best ever in terms of ACT scores and other academic credentials. And UW-Eau Claire received a record 7,300 applications for the 2,025 spots available to new freshmen this fall. I have complete confidence in Kris' ability to lead the university through the increasingly complex admissions and enrollment management processes." Full story.
UW-Eau Claire study group focuses on increasing male student retention rates
But unlike many campuses, UW-Eau Claire is acknowledging the pattern and looking for ways to help its male students succeed in greater numbers, said Art Lyons, a student services coordinator in the Academic Skills Center and chair of the university's Male Student Study Group.
"The data is dramatic," Lyons said. "Male students at UW-Eau Claire are falling behind female students during their freshman year and many of them never catch up. Gender politics makes it difficult to discuss but we must find ways to better support our male students." Full story.
Community Registration Night set for Aug. 31
A list of open classes will be available, and university staff will be on hand to help community members select and enroll in a class that matches their interests, needs and abilities. Participants also may rent or buy textbooks, buy a parking permit and get a student ID.
Special students must complete a Special Student Application Form and Payment Plan Agreement and make a $100 deposit. Obtaining these forms in advance and returning them with the required deposit by Aug. 26 can help expedite registration. Call 836-2425 or send e-mail to email@example.com to request a registration packet. The form and agreement also can be found online. Full story.
Wells Fargo gives $16,000 to support investment management program
Of the total gift, $15,000 will support the remodeling of a College of Business classroom to include new equipment and technology for participants in the investment management program. The remaining $1,000 will support the Wells Fargo College of Business Diversity Scholarship.
The gift brings to more than $108,000 the total financial support Wells Fargo has contributed to the Foundation over time. The gift is recognized as a contribution to Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence, the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's ongoing campaign for the university's people and programs. Full story.
Highlights from Summer Bulletin
UW-Eau Claire launches redesigned Web site
Top News l Calendar l Faculty/Staff News l In the News l Notices l Archive
Liz Wolf Green, Editor, UW-Eau Claire News Bureau, Schofield 201, (715) 836-4741
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Editors' note: This review has been updated to indicate that this PC can support two graphics cards from ATI, not from Nvidia.
Velocity Micro's $999 Vector Holiday Edition might be one of the best desktop deals we've ever seen. For just under $1,000, this system provides impressive day-to-day performance from an overclocked, stable CPU, competent 3D gaming via its upper-midrange Nvidia 3D card, and a Blu-ray drive to top it all off. We wouldn't expect this deal to last beyond the holiday season, but for as long as it's available, this desktop is an amazing bargain, and easy to recommend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced do-it-all performance computer.
We've professed our appreciation for Velocity Micro's sturdy, clean-lined cases many times in the past. The overall build quality remains high, as indicated by the clean interior and expertly wrapped and secured cables. The case design is showing its age with its lack of front-panel hard-drive access, but we're willing to forgive that absence here due to the fact that this system is such a great deal.
|Velocity Micro Vector Holiday Edition
|Gateway FX6840-03e
|Motherboard chipset
|Intel P55
|Intel H57
|3.62GHz Intel Core i5 760 (overclocked)
|2.93GHz Intel Core i7 870
|4GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
|8GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
|768MB Nvidia Geforce GTX 460
|1GB ATI Radeon HD 5750
|Hard drives
|1TB, 7,200rpm
|1TB, 5,400rpm
|Optical drive
|Blu-ray drive
|dual-layer DVD burner
|Operating system
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How great a deal, you ask? Consider the $999 Vector Holiday Edition next to Gateway's $1,099 FX6840-15e. While the Gateway has a higher-end processor in its Core i7 CPU, Velocity Micro compels a remarkable performance boost from its Core i5 760 CPU through overclocking. We tested the overclock using the Linpack CPU stability test and the system showed no sign of variation in its clock speed or accuracy as it endured the heavy processing workload. Velocity Micro makes the overclocking option for this chip available for no premium over a standard Core i5 760, and given the Velocity's performance advantage documented below, the stability, and the price equality, we can think of no reason not to select the overclocking option.
In addition to the overclocked CPU, the Vector Holiday Edition also for the most part either matches or exceeds the Gateway in terms of hardware for the dollar. The Gateway has twice the system memory, but otherwise, the Velocity Micro system has the same 1TB-sized hard drive and a faster 3D graphics card, as well as a Blu-ray drive and wireless networking. Thanks to the Asus P7P55D-E motherboard, the Vector Holiday Edition also supports ATI's Crossfire multiple graphics card standard. The system as configured comes with an Nvidia card, but fortunately Velocity Micro offers an ATI Radeon HD 6850 for an extra $50. That card is roughly equivalent to the GeForce GTX 460 currently installed, and would provide a solid starting point if you wanted to add a second card later on.
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Those systems do indeed have an advantage on pure multithreaded performance tasks like Cinebench because of their Core i7 CPUs. That chip features four native processing cores, plus four additional processing threads via Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. With eight processing threads to the Velocity Micro's four with its non-Hyper-Threaded Core i5, the Core i7 PCs are better equipped for tasks like video rendering, at least with programs that draw on the CPU for that kind of processing. Newer versions of Adobe's Creative Suite, Windows 7 itself, and other applications are starting to use graphics cards more and more for their superior parallel processing capabilities. While some apps still rely on multicore CPUs, support for GPU computing is growing, which means you shouldn't necessarily write the Velocity Micro off for multimedia editing or other multithreaded tasks.
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This place was way cool looking. Definitely a boutique style. Think millions of dollars in design and a few dollars leftover for coffee and you have a palace of a coffee shop.
They intended to simplify the coffee selection process by breaking out their coffee offering into a rating system from 1 to 10, which was sorted by lightest to darkest (BOOO!). That's it. No further knowledge. Even if I pretended the coffee wasn't slammed into little plastic cups that go into landfills it is a hard thing to buy into. They wanted me to select #10 for my cap, so I obviously picked #6 because a burnt coffee was going to send me over the edge.
This is what came out:
I'm going to be fair. Though this is not really correct there are some things about it that were redeeming. The milk was the right temperature. I couldn't believe it. I was able to drink this as soon as they brought it. I'm happy to report they know the right temperature to steam the milk to. The cup size was also right which was refreshing. The espresso was non-existent. It was completely lost in the milk until it completely cooled. After the drink cooled it tasted, well not so great. I got a sweet piece of chocolate and a nice presentation though.
Garbage...nice retail location but no reason to ever go. I hate POD's.


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I am a sophomore Park Scholar Journalism major at Ithaca College, expecting to graduate in May 2015. Additionally, I am hoping to double minor in honors and economics. I was born and raised in a rural mountain town called Red Lodge, Montana and graduated from Red Lodge High School.
When I was contemplating on which academic program to pursue, the field of communications (with an emphasis on journalism) came to mind. Not only do I have a passion for self-expression, I also have a passion for the principles of journalism. To me, journalism is about truth. I believe that when the truth is published and exposed to the media, the awareness can bring about change, and in result, justice. Therefore, journalism gives writers the power to make a difference in the world. I have been fortunate enough to job shadow a few executives, editors, and anchors at the NBC studios in New York, as well as intern for a local newspaper and a radio station. Currently I am studying abroad in London, with the Ithaca College London Center.
On campus I have had experience in the multimedia department for the campus's weekly newspaper, The Ithacan, as a Studio Production Assistant for ICTV's late night talk show, Leave the Light On, a newscaster for WICB and VIC radio stations, and a contributor for the alternative magazine Buzzsaw.
As technology continues to develop at a fast rate, so does the way we communicate with each other. The most recent and relevant change in the field of journalism is the rise of the citizen journalist. Individuals around the world now have the tools to bring raw and unedited truths to the masses, through social media venues such as tweets, Facebook statuses, blog posts, video mobile phone footage, etc. In result, I realized that I have to learn how to distinguish myself as an educated female journalist from the common communicator. I plan on taking advantage of the college's study abroad and internship programs, as well as becoming efficient in a language that will allow me to travel to places I have always wanted to explore.
Some sound advice that has stuck with me so far is to practice your craft, network and get into the business. I realize that my first job won't be my dream job, but it is vital to get into the business and meet people. Becoming a well-rounded journalist that is a jack-of-all-trades is one of my goals here at Ithaca College.


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- 2 tablespoons raw hazelnuts
- 1 Cornish hen or other small hen (about 3/4 pound)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon fat-free Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Mulled Wine Syrup (page 7) made with red wine (or substitute 1/2 cup Pinot Noir or other fruity red wine plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons dried cherries, preferably unsweetened
- Freshly ground black pepper
Toast the hazelnuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until they are lightly browned and begin to smell toasty, 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully; nuts can burn quickly. Transfer to the folds of a clean dish towel to remove the skins while the nuts are still warm, then discard the skins and let the nuts cool. Coarsely chop the nuts.
Using poultry shears or a very sharp knife, cut along each side of the hen's backbone and remove it. Turn the hen over on your cutting board, splay it out butterfly-style, and press on the breastbone to break it. Sprinkle it with salt and allspice then rub the yogurt all over it.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Place the hen, meat side down, in the skillet and weight it down with a smaller skillet with a large can of tomatoes or other heavy object on top. (Or, do as I do, and use a heavy cast-iron bacon press, made for just this kind of thing.)
Let the hen cook until the yogurt has formed a dark brown crust on the meat side, 5 to 10 minutes. Lift off the weight assembly, and use tongs to turn the hen over onto the bone side. Return the weights and cook until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh and the breast reads at least 165°F, another 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil while you make the sauce.
Pour the wine syrup into the skillet and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the dried cherries and hazelnuts, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste. (If you're using wine instead of the syrup, pour it in, scrape up the browned bits from the pan, add the dried cherries and hazelnuts, then let the wine bubble and reduce by about half. Add the sugar to taste and continue reducing the sauce until it is thick and sticky, then season with salt and pepper to taste.)
Remove the sauce from the heat, spoon the sauce over the hen, and eat.
Reprinted with permission from Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for One by Joe Yonan. Text copyright © 2011 by Joe Yonan; photographs copyright © 2011 by Ed Anderson. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.
Joe Yonan is the food and travel editor at the Washington Post, where he writes the award-winning "Cooking for One" column. Joe's work also earned the Post the 2009 and 2010 James Beard Foundation's award for best food section. He is the former travel editor at the Boston Globe. Visit www.joeyonan.com.
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Nutrition Informationper serving (2 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories492
- Carbohydrates22 g (7%)
- Fat31 g (48%)
- Protein31 g (62%)
- Saturated Fat7 g (36%)
- Sodium403 mg (17%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat6 g
- Fiber1 g (3%)
- Monounsaturated Fat15 g
- Cholesterol173 mg (58%)
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Stephen Polk, Chairman, President & CEO of R. L. Polk & Co., handed out awards in 16 categories including 10 vehicle segment awards, three ethnic market awards and additional awards honoring most improved loyalty to make, overall loyalty to make and overall loyalty to manufacturer. Click here for a complete list of winners and their photos.
The Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards are highly coveted by manufacturers and the difference between 1st and 2nd place often times is small -- sometimes even less than one percentage point. Here are some highlights:
- In the compact car segment less than 0.5 percentage point separated MINI Cooper, the 2010 model year winner, from Toyota Corolla, the second place runner-up.
- Competition in the ethnic market categories was also close with less than 2 percentage points separating first and second place in all three categories.
- Runaway Winners - Mercedes-Benz E-Class was a runaway winner in the luxury car segment. The same was true for the Ford F-Series in the Pickup Segment, Lexus RX in the Mid/Full SUV Segment and Land Rover Range Rover in the Luxury SUV Segment.
- In the most improved category less than 0.5 percentage point separated the top six brands with less than 0.4 percentage point separating the top three.
- Ford was a runaway winner in both the overall make and manufacturer categories achieving loyalty rate above 60% in both categories.
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Dec 18, 2014
The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pants
Dec 15, 2014
As our partnership continued to grow, we learned about a great cause near and dear to the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood and their friends are raising money for the John Frankel Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of their beloved friend John Frankel. We worked with the Brotherhood to make a custom tie, which they are now selling to raise additional funds for the scholarship.
We met up with the Brotherhood over Labor Day Weekend in Newport, RI to celebrate an epic (if we do say so ourselves) summer of fun. We think the Brotherhood is the perfect example of Every Day Should Feel This Good, and we've had way too much fun helping tell their story! We are so excited to finally share this special video from our weekend of adventures with the Brotherhood.
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Dec 6, 2014
For us, once Thanksgiving comes to an end, it's officially time to start decking the halls. Let's just say it's beginning to look…merry and bright! Are you cutting down your Christmas tree this weekend? Breaking out the festive decor? We'd love to see how you're gearing up for the season. Tag all of your photos with #howdoyouholiday to share your holiday traditions!
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Dec 3, 2014
We teamed up with our friends at Hartford Prints to get the word out to our blogger friends, with a not-so-traditional invite. And with a sandbox, bright colors from our new collection, fun photos, and whale charm bracelet, our #vvsandgram is not only an invite; it's a day at the beach!
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This time of year, we're especially thankful for all of our wonderful customers who remind us every day of why we love doing what we do. We hope you get to enjoy a relaxing day with family and friends. Thank you for all of your support!
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Wedding Wednesday: Garner & Laura
Nov 19, 2014
We met… In the winter of 2010 as employees at vineyard vines Georgetown.
The proposal… Garner proposed on a beautiful summer's day in Gates Mills, Ohio, near his family home. He packed a picnic lunch, complete with champagne. I soon found out the reason for celebrating when he asked me to marry him!
The wedding venue… We married on August 23, 2014 at St. Mary's Church in Boston, where my parents were wed. The reception was at the New England Aquarium, in a tent on the pier, overlooking Boston Harbor.
We incorporated VV into our special day by…. When the band opened up the dance floor, we surprised our guests with vineyard vines whale hats for everyone! VV brings together people who take 'living the good life' to heart; and the whale of a dance party that ensued was the perfect way to celebrate what brought Garner and I together.
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Nov 18, 2014
We love to see how all of our customers spend the holidays with their family and friends, near and far. This year, we created our hashtag #HowDoYouHoliday so you can share your merry & bright occasions as you celebrate the season. And, as a special gift to you, we'll be offering 10% off your purchase if you bring your family holiday card in to one of our stores. Snap some photos and enjoy!
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Few industries have witnessed as radical a transformation as travel agencies and services. In little more than a decade, paper tickets have all but disappeared, bookings have migrated online and value-added services have become essential for survival.
What hasn't changed is the way most agencies interact with customers. Phone, e-mail and newsletters serve as the backbone for these interactions.
"There's been very little change in the tactics used to communicate with employees, clients, prospects and the media," observes Alicia Tillman, vice president at American Express Business Travel. With $26.4 billion in global travel sales in 2007, the company is firmly entrenched as the world's largest travel management enterprise. So when it sets out to transform the way it communicates with the travel community, the industry pays close attention.
Last year, New York-based American Express Business Travel decided to get social—as in social networking. This past October, the company unveiled a new business-to-business site, Business Travel ConneXion, which offers news, blogs, RSS feeds, wikis, discussion boards, polls, a resource library and benchmarking tools.
"We're looking for a way to share information and keep people engaged," Tillman says.
A lot of work went into building the site and putting all the pieces in place: Business Travel ConneXion required months of planning and programming. American Express had to find a partner that could build the required services and functionality. Then the company needed to locate industry experts willing to blog and create content. Finally, it had to test everything to ensure that the site provided useful information in an attractive package.
"It's been a learn-as-you-go process, but we realize that we have only one chance to get this right," Tillman says.
Making a ConneXion Count
It's no secret that social networking has flashed onto corporate radar—and computer screens—in recent months. As the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites has mushroomed in the consumer space, business executives have recognized that the power of people can propel their products and services to new heights.
That message rings true for American Express Business Travel. In October 2007, Tillman and other executives began to ponder ways they could better connect to their network of travel agents, travel managers, hoteliers and others. Virtually all of them already had Facebook and LinkedIn accounts—a fact that convinced the executives that social networking had arrived.
"We wanted to create something more valuable than another static Web site," Tillman explains. "We set out to assemble a robust community where anyone in the travel industry could exchange information and interact with anyone else in the value chain. The idea was to move beyond American Express and build an industrywide network."
Of course, building a premier site for an entire industry is extraordinarily challenging. So Tillman worked with Charles Petrucelli, the president of American Express' Global Services Division, and Lisa Durocher, global marketing director, to develop an initial strategy and business plan. Along the way, they had to define a content framework and build relationships and connections with others in the industry, including bloggers and content creators.
"It was an enormous job to handle the core planning tasks," Tillman recalls. "It took the team more than 10 months to sort everything out."
Early on, American Express decided to forgo a company-centric approach. As a result, it had to recruit subject-matter experts from all avenues of the travel industry, and take a neutral position about the content and posts on the site. Currently, about 60 percent of the material is user-generated, and about 40 percent originates from American Express and its publishing division.
It's essential for American Express to find topics with universal appeal. For example, a featured topic of the week examines a general issue or trend affecting the industry, such as the impact the current economic slowdown is having on the way companies allocate money for travel.
Achieving widespread acceptance required devoting a good deal of time and attention to designing a premier site that would be readily accessible and usable. So American Express turned to development firm LiveWorld to construct the technology foundation.
LiveWorld developed the site using Java, Ajax and C++ code, along with a MySQL database. Built-in APIs from LiveWorld's platform allow American Express to integrate content modules from the Business ConneXion site into other Web sites inside and outside the company. LiveWorld hosts the site on shared Unix-based Sun Solaris and Apple servers.
Peter Friedman, CEO of LiveWorld, says that social networking sites like Business ConneXion bring back the type of social relationships that were in place for hundreds of years, but were previously centered on public marketplaces and general stores. Today's social networks rely on technology to accomplish this task on a global scale. "The reality is that people are living in an environment that's increasingly tied into online relationships," he explains.
A Site Takes Flight
The Business ConneXion site offers an array of tools to leverage the power of social networking. These include blogs, photo albums, galleries, community calendars, mobile alerts, a friends' list and the ability to form subgroups. In January, the company plans to add video and other innovations.
"Many of these tools and technologies have been proved in the consumer space, and they should also be effective in influencing business decision-makers," Tillman says.
The ultimate goal of this social networking initiative is to position American Express as a thought leader and to drive increased sales. But executives at the Business Travel division understand that the company won't witness bottom-line benefits overnight: They consider the site a long-term initiative.
"We view this as a new channel that allows us to communicate with both our clients and our prospects," Tillman explains. The company will use analytics to better understand the value of these relationships.
Business Travel ConneXion is the industry's first major social networking site, but it's almost certain to attract competitors in the months ahead. That doesn't worry Tillman, who believes the key to success is keeping an eye on today's rapidly changing business environment and providing real value to site visitors.
American Express will publicize the site through industry associations and networks. It also has set up a Facebook fan page with news, information and updates about the site.
Not surprisingly, American Express executives believe that the Business Travel ConneXion site will redefine the industry and help the company maintain its position as the world leader in travel management services.
"In the past, if you wanted to share information, you had to post it to a variety of sources," Tillman says. "Now, it's finally possible to create a single source for communicating with an industry. It's a giant step forward."


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