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DETROIT -- Jarome Iginla has now seen both sides of it. The Bruins are in lockdown mode and it's working.
This isn't the 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins, a team that had the best offense in the NHL during the regular season. It's the 2013-14 Red Wings, a team that had the 20th-best offensive output in the regular season and had just one 20-goal scorer as some of its best players missed long stretches due to injury.
Still, results are results, and right now they're the same that they were last year for the B's: Three games in, two goals allowed to the opponent. Detroit has one win where Pittsburgh had none, but the Red Wings are suffering a similar offensive fate.
In figuring out why the Red Wings can't score, you can start with the fact that Zdeno Chara has been on the ice for the vast majority of Pavel Datsyuk's shifts. Even with Mike Babcock having last change and the opportunity to match Datsyuk's line against David Krejci's line rather than Patrice Bergeron's, Chara was still on the ice for 14 of Datsyuk's 22 five-on-five shifts in Game 3. Detroit made more of a push and got chances in the second and third periods, but Tuukka Rask made all the stops he had to as he protected Boston's 2-0 lead until Bergeron added to it.
With Chara taking away Datsyuk, Detroit needs its other scorers, such as regular-season leader Gustav Nyquist and linemate Tomas Tatar, to find the back of the net when they're playing against Boston's other blueliners. So far they haven't. They need to, but the Red Wings also aren't ready to count production from Datsyuk out.
"Obviously we need some other guys to generate. We were lucky to get Nyquist and Tatar to step up huge at the end of the year. I still don't think Chara can ever eliminate Pavel," Brendan Smith said. "I don't think anybody really can. Pavel had some pretty good chances and Tuukka made some good saves.
"I mean, he's going to do a great job. Chara's one of the best defensemen in the league and he's going to do a great job like [Niklas Kronwall] would do if he was on the opposite team, but you can't eliminate a guy like [Datsyuk]. He's just too good. You can do your best job of that and then we need other guys to step up as well, for sure. If I was one of their D I would be focused on Pavel, and that means someone else has more time and space. That guy needs to put the puck in the net."
The issue for Detroit, especially early in Game 3, is that the B's smoked them out in the Boston zone. Everything was kept to the outside, with strong looks at Rask hard to come by in a period that saw them only put four pucks on net. Even with more chances as the night went on, the Bruins still made it extremely difficult to get to the inside.
"We're playing against good players and we're all aware of that. Those guys are good," Babcock said. "I think Krejci and Bergeron are really good players. We've got some good players on our team, too. So, what I asked everyone on our team, 'Is there anything they're doing that's making you compromise your game? If there is then do something about it.' But this thing about standing around the outside, I thought our power play late in the game, we had entries last night no problem. I look up and they've got four guys on the inside and we've got one guy standing at the net and we've got four guys on the outside. You ain't scoring like that, so let's get involved in the game."
Obviously the Bruins are facing a weaker offense than the Pittsburgh one they shut down last year, but you also have to consider that they had Dennis Seidenberg and Andrew Ference, two players they don't have now. They're seeing Dougie Hamilton – who was a healthy scratch for that entire Penguins series – play on the top pairing.
Then there's the job the forwards have done. For all the love that Patrice Bergeron rightfully gets as being the best two-way player in the NHL, Boston's other top two lines have premier two-way players in David Krejci and Loui Eriksson.
Krejci didn't have to deal with Datsyuk in Games 1 and 2, as Claude Julien could put Bergeron out against him, which he did. Yet now that Babcock has last change, he's freed Datsyuk from Bergeron but has seen the same results.
"We're very fortunate as a team to have both those guys and both those centermen. I do think that Krej sometimes, it does get lost how good defensively he is," Iginla said. "He's led the league a couple years in plus-minus. That's a big accomplishment. At home, it would be Bergy's line shutting down and on the road, a lot of times they try to avoid Bergy, so Krej gets the scoring lines and he's done a good job.
"Getting a chance to be a winger playing with him, you appreciate it because you don't spend nearly as much time in your zone, chasing and being tired out from that. He's very smart. He's strong, too. It's not just his stick and stuff. He likes the physical side of it, too, and gets some big hits with it."
Yet for as good as Boston's forwards are at coming back and contributing to the team's shutdown style, Chara remains the straw that stirs the drink. The Red Wings refuse to use the "we're playing against Chara" excuse, but three games in, they're still trying to figure out how to beat him.
"I think for a lot of years -- and not being biased -- just playing against him, I think he's the hardest D-man to play against in the league, shutdown," Iginla said. "The way he reads the game, how strong he is, how long his reach is, he can play it a lot of different ways and he's hard to get by. He's a mean guy, too, on the ice. He's a great guy off the ice, but on the ice you can see he plays with that edge.
"He's a tough competitor, so there's no question that whoever lines up against him knows it's going to be a battle and every little inch you get, you're going to earn it. It is nice to be on his team and not be against him. That's someone that every time in and you're going to play them, you're 'Oh OK, that's who I'm lining up against tonight,' and you know you're in for a battle."
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Giardi and Price break down how the teams in the AFC East altered their futures after the NFL Draft weekend.
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Mut and Kirk are talking more about the Celtics pick of Jaylen Brown and can't seem to find anyone who thinks it's a good pick or can make a case for why the Celtics took him third overall.
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Joe, Tim, and Lou talk with Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts after his walk-off RBI single propelled the Red Sox past the White Sox 8-7.
Mut recaps the Red Sox 8-6 loss to the White Sox.
DJ and Pete continue to assess the season that was for the Bruins and look toward the future for the franchise and how they can improve.
DJ and Pete are together for the final Sunday Skate of the season. They get into their overall thoughts on the season, the Bruins keeping Claude Julien on as head coach and the end-of-season press conferences last week. They discuss the rebuild process, what the Bruins need and how they can obtain it. Plenty of callers have their own theories and opinions on all of these topics as well.
Butch is joined by two-thirds of the Sunday Skate show in DJ and Pete. The guys discuss the problems with Bruins including leadership and grit, who should stay and who should go and if Claude is to blame.
John, Gerry and Kirk open the show Monday discussing the Red Sox slide, as well as WEEI.com beat writer Rob Bradford electing to go to a Texas waterpark by himself.
A conversation about OJ Simpson still being in the Hall of Fame and Peter King's desire to keep character concerns out of HOF voting spurns a discussion about Darren Sharper and others who Minihane wants banned for life from the Hall.
It's quite the Sporty R. McKenzie 8am hour as the guys muscle through Red Sox trade possibilities.
OMF looks at the possibilities for Free Agency, specifically reports out of Canada about the possibility of Steven Stamkos and the Bruins.
We should be closing in on a Deflategate ruling soon, James Harrison will talk PED's on his terms, and $10,000 bongs?
Glenn has an Exclusive BBQ, and Lou whines about Friday's whines
We discuss the reports that Boston is on the short list of cities for both Kevin Durant in the NBA and Steven Stamkos in the NHL to potentially end up in. The chances aren't great but we discuss them and dream about it.
What was meant to be just a small portion of our show exploded in to a huge topic as we comment on and take your reaction to Ray Bourque's DUI arrest this past weekend, and the news that his BAC was 3 times the legal limit.
Boston has had enough of Clay Buchholz, but who else ran out of excuses here through the years?
Former Celtics General Manager Jan Volk joins Kirk Minihane for a discussion that any Celtics fan will love. Kirk and Jan talk about the legendary 85/86 Celtics and how the team was constructed and of course the decision to draft Len Bias and his tragic death.
Kirk Minihane sits down with John Tomase to talk about the current political landscape, John's desire to write about social issues, and of course Spygate is discussed.
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(PhatzRadio Sports / USA Today) — BOSTON — When Carl Edwards won four races and finished third in Sprint Cup points in 2005, his first full-time season at stock car racing's highest level, he earned a place in the somewhat short line of presumptive future champions.
With a list of skills that included performing backflips off his winning vehicles and an engaging personality that made him attractive to sponsors, Edwards needed only to prove himself on track against major-league competition. He did that quickly, enhancing the race wins in 2005 by challenging eventual champion Tony Stewart and second-place Greg Biffle at the top of the standings.
Eleven years have passed, however, and Edwards still sits outside the throne room. He'll turn 37 in August. Like many others who watched him in the early years of his NASCAR journey, Edwards figured he'd have that first title in hand this deep into his career.
After finishing third in 2005, he was second to Jimmie Johnson in 2008 and second to Stewart in 2011, a title decided in Stewart's favor using a tiebreaker. (Those championships were determined before NASCAR switched to the current elimination system in the Chase).
"I was really close in those three years," Edwards told USA TODAY Sports. "Looking back, I could have won the championship in any one of those years. It's going to make the championship really special when I get it. I'm not sure I would have appreciated it in 2005."
Edwards has won 27 Sprint Cup races and established himself as one of the best drivers of his generation. The championship remains the flag not taken, though.
"To begin with, my goal was to make a living driving a race car," he said. "I thought that would be great. Then when Jack Roush gave me an opportunity in the Cup series, I thought just winning a race would be spectacular. Now that I've won a bunch of races, my goal is simply to win the championship. That's it."
Edwards made the difficult decision two years ago to leave Roush Fenway Racing, which was (and still is) having performance issues, and move to Joe Gibbs Racing, a team on the rise. He landed in Toyotas in a Sprint Cup environment which demands more of its champions in a difficult playoff format.
"The goal is still out there," Edwards said. "I've learned a lot. I'm a lot more prepared to battle for it now. I think I'm as good as I've ever been, and I think I have the best opportunity I've ever had."
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has added mandatory fines and other penalties for teams caught without five lug nuts on each wheel.
The move announced Monday comes less than a week after three-time series champion Tony Stewart urged NASCAR to take action. The series had stopped monitoring lug nuts during pit stops, and some teams were using fewer than five, allowing them to send cars out faster in hopes of getting better position and a better finish.
NASCAR can only check for every lug nut before and after a race, but may call a car back to pit road during a race.
The series said a tire falling off in a Sprint Cup race due to "improper installation" would mean a minimum four-race suspension of the crew chief and other pit crew members involved. If lug nuts are found missing after a race, Cup teams face at least a $20,000 fine and a one-race suspension for the crew chief.
Veteran crew chief Rodney Childers, who works with 2014 NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, reacted to the change on Twitter by saying "I will sit at home for a week at some point." Childers noted that rarely does his car end a race with all 20 lug nuts still attached.
The penalties are less for the Xfinity and Truck series, but still substantial for the lower-funded teams.
"Our job is whenever there's a safety improvement to make or a policy to enhance things, we will just do that," NASCAR CEO Brian France said Monday during an interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. "It's as simple as that. There's not a controversial thing. Our whole system is based on safe and competitive racing. If we can make an adjustment to make things safer, we just simply will."
Stewart was fined $35,000 for his criticism, and that fine stands.
NASCAR said a "long-term solution" was in the works.
"They're just trying to get it right and we're trying to get it right," France said. "And, by the way, we will. We have for 60 years and we will always sort out, especially when it comes to safety — you can mark that down — that we will get to the right to the right place as fast as we can. That's Job 1 for us."
Tony Stewart takes on gas and gets new tires during a pit stop during the Sprint Cup auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Chet Strange)


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Pakistan's new frigates a boost for anti-piracy, maritime security efforts
Written by Guy Martin, Thursday, 08 November 2012
Commodore Hisham of the Pakistan Navy, speaking at the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in Karachi today, said that Pakistan's Navy has been part of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) since January 2009 in an effort to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
CTF 151 is an international naval task force that operates in the Gulf of Aden and off the eastern coast of Somalia covering an area of approximately 1.1 million square miles. It was established in January 2009 to conduct counterpiracy operations under a mission-based mandate throughout the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) area of responsibility.
Pakistan has from the beginning participated in CTF-151 and so far has rotated 13 ships in the Task Force and commanded it twice. In December the Pakistan Navy will take command for a third time.
With the advent of pirates using hijacked mother ships from which to launch attack skiffs, piracy has expanded far beyond the Somali coast. Pirates have struck as far as the western coast of India, the Somali Basin and close to Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Indeed, Hisham noted that there have been three incidences of piracy on the edge of Pakistan's EEZ in recent times.
Hisham said that Somali piracy has strategic fallout which includes disruption of trade, a rise in insurance premiums and freight charges and altered routes as shipping companies avoid high risk areas.
Hisham pointed out that terrorists and pirates operate hand-in-glove, as money made through piracy is used to further terrorist activities ashore, which distracts from activity at sea.
Apart from counter-piracy duties, the Pakistan Navy is also part of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), a multinational coalition naval task force working under the 25 nation coalition of Combined Maritime Forces. It was established to promote maritime security in order to counter terrorist acts and related illegal activities, which terrorists use to fund or conceal their movements. CTF-150's Area of Operation covers the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman.
The activities of CTF-150 directly influence events ashore, as terrorist organisations are denied a risk free method of conducting operations or moving personnel, weapons or income-generating narcotics.
Pakistan has five times commanded the Combined Task Force 150 since 2004. Hisham noted that the Pakistan Navy's contribution to regional maritime security has involved 44 ships in rotation since 2004, which have accumulated more than 50 000 hours at sea. Pakistan Navy ships have had the second highest on-task time in the coalition second only to the United States.
Pakistan's ability to provide maritime security is being increased with the arrival of its four new F-22P or Zulfiquar class multi-purpose frigates, the first of which was commissioned in September 2009. The Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group, China State Shipbuilding Company, the China Shipbuilding and Trading Company and Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) are all involved in the production of the vessels.
The first three frigates were built in China at the Hudong Zhonghau Shipyard, while the last vessel is being built by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works. The class carry Harbin Z-9 helicopters and are armed with a 76 mm gun, 30 mm Type 730B close-in weapons systems, FM-90N surface-to-air missiles, C-802 surface-to-surface missiles, ET-52C torpedoes and RDC-32 anti-submarine rockets.
The fourth frigate was launched in June last year at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works. During the launch ceremony the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir said that a strong navy was needed to defend the maritime interests of Pakistan. He said that the country does not have any aggressive plans but needed to protect sea routes, the exclusive economic zone and international energy lines that pass close to the coast. He said this was not only in the interest of Pakistan but the entire international community.
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There are more than 700,000 auto service technicians and mechanics in the U.S. Finding the right one to repair a dent in your car door or fix an engine that won't start can be overwhelming, especially when it's an emergency. Review a few important facts about auto repair professionals and what you can do to get the best possible mechanic working on your vehicle's issues for a fair price.
Looking For Reliability
Unlike home repair services that evaluate a property, meet with homeowners and have time to prepare before their physical work begins, auto repair businesses are often asked to make fixes on the spot. If you come into a garage with a tire issue, the expectation is the mechanic will know how to correct that problem quickly.
That is why reliability is so vital when searching for a trusted auto repair shop. It may take going to several different mechanics before you find one you are truly comfortable with. Pose questions to this professional to find out what approach they will take to repair your car or what alternatives are available. Shopping around also gives you the best opportunity to find the cheapest rate or the fastest service, as some garages may be backed up with other vehicles that need repair first.
A recommended way to locate a trustworthy auto repair professional is to seek out customer reviews. Online sites offer honest opinions from real customers who have used a business. Read through this feedback to learn how a business operates and what you can expect if you were to take your vehicle there. Look for reviews about how quick maintenance was completed and if prices were fair. By learning what other people have said about a garage, you can gain a better idea if it's the right place to go when you have a car problem in need of fixing.
It can be difficult to know which automotive problems are serious enough to require expert assistance. A ripped seat cushion or broken radio don't involve safety and will not warrant enough of a problem that going into a garage is required. However, setbacks with brakes, lights and other parts that are vital to the safety of your car's driver and passengers, as well as others on the road, necessitate quick fixes. Many modern automobiles will notify drivers of an issue, in the form of a signal on the dashboard or a noise within the vehicle.
In the event of an accident, even if your vehicle does not appear to have any damage on the outside, it is generally recommended that you see a trusted auto repair professional. Internal damage may have occurred, or an important part may have been knocked out of place. Fixing these issues before driving much further can prevent further vehicle breakdowns in the future. In the case of a serious accident, a body shop can assess the problems and determine the best course of action for repairs, as well as evaluate how much they will cost.
Beyond that, regular checkups are recommended. Tires must be rotated, fluids needs to be replaced and the engine must be evaluated. After driving 25,000 miles, most auto dealers suggest having the vehicle checked out to ensure everything is running smoothly. Taking the car into the auto repair professional you trust will protect you from further problems down the road.
Not every type of auto repair work needs to be done by a certified mechanic. You can fix some of a vehicle's issues just by paying attention to how the automobile is running and having a basic understanding of auto repair. Look over the ways weather may impact your car and what preventative measures you can take to avoid having to take it into the shop. At the same time, be aware of mechanic scams that can impact your experience.
Preventing Trips To The Professional
Some fixes to your car can be done without paying a specialist. Issues like replacing oil and air filters are relatively simple, with instructions provided in the owner's manual on how to make these changes. The same goes for replacing broken windshield wipers or burnt-out headlights. Such issues should be repaired quickly to guarantee safety, but don't require a visit to a garage. By handling these types of tasks on your own, you'll gain a better understanding for how your car operates and save time and money.
Along with understanding how to fix manageable vehicle issues that may arise, taking preventative measures to avoid future problems is a valuable time saver. Many problem-solving best practices are related to the seasons. Your vehicle will be in different conditions in the winter than in the summer, meaning it requires a different type of preparation.
In the spring and summer, you want to be sure your air conditioner and cooling systems work correctly. Given the high temperatures the vehicle will be exposed to, overheating is a common problem. Look over the system by ensuring there is enough coolant available. If it needs to be refilled, it is best to open the hood and add more to the car before it gets too warm out. Also, clean out fan ducts and other ventilation sources necessary for summertime driving.
For winter driving, features such as the defroster, heater and exhaust system are paramount. Look in your owner's manual for specific directions on how features should be checked and repaired. Many newer cars have a cabin air filter that can be replaced when needed, allowing warm air to continue to flow in. Also, check your tires before winter driving, as they need to be at the proper pressure to perform well on snow and ice.
Avoiding Scams
There is a common worry among many people that auto repair professionals take advantage of the general public. Because so many people are unaware of how to fix the problems in their vehicle, they are nervous of being overcharged by mechanics or worried that the improper work is being done.
While the great majority of professionals in the industry are honest, hard-working people, a few bad apples can ruin everything. You should be extra careful when first visiting a mechanic to guarantee that the price you're charged and maintenance the vehicle receives are fair.
Among the common scams pulled are needless repairs, where a garage charges you for work that isn't necessary. Another popular one is attracting customers through a cheap oil change or tire pressure check. Then, when you are in the shop and your car is being repaired, they give you a long list of other corrections they'd like to make, therefore boosting the total cost of your bill.
The best way to combat these types of problems is getting a written estimate before work is done. That way, you can see how much repairs are expected to cost. If the final bill is higher than the estimate projected, ask to specifically see the work. Make sure information is put in writing as well. If a problem remains, you can have proof that work was not done to your satisfaction.
By working closely with an auto repair professional and doing some of the tune-up work on your own, you will be less likely to fall for these scams. At the same time, you'll be able to drive out with a clean and healthy vehicle, thanks to the repairs made by a trained professional.


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Former Wakatipu High School principal Kevin Orlowski has stepped in as relief principal at the embattled Salford School.
The experienced educator started at the Invercargill primary school this month and has spent the past week settling into the school community.
"I thoroughly enjoyed my first week," he said.
He was unsure how long he would be in the role.
After retiring from Wakatipu High School in 2009, Mr Orlowski spent time in the Middle East, including a year teaching at an international school in Kuwait, which he said had been a "different" experience.
He has since worked as a senior adviser for the Ministry of Education on the establishment board of Shotover Primary School, and for the past three months has been relief principal at Waiau Area School.
Teacher Jo Griffin has been appointed deputy principal of Salford School.
Principal Marlene Campbell was suspended in November by former limited statutory manager Peter Macdonald.
The suspension was upheld by the Employment Relations Authority at a hearing in December.
It remains unclear when or if Ms Campbell will return to the school as principal.
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Summer signals the oncoming of happy hours so here is one of my first and might be easily a favorite too! Fig & Olive Melrose Place has some lovely new aperitivo happy hour offerings. Here's a sneak preview but do check them out - loved the cozy casual lounge area as well that really long....... bar. The restaurant dining area is always busy so make reservations if you plan to indulge in dinner after. And they do have a cute outdoorsy space as well - if you can spare time from gobbling those sharable plates. (which you might not really want to share after all) check it out!
Whether you're planning on traveling for a few days, weeks, or months, here are a few things you can do to make this trip one of the best yet.
Embrace The Culture
Embrace the culture of the place you're visiting to really get a feel for what it's like to live there. You may want to wear what locals wear. In some places you'll need to do this anyway, as it would be considered disrespectful to do otherwise. If you're there for a while, learn how they live and try to make your stay as authentic as possible!
Try New Foods
Instead of sticking to what you usually eat, try new interesting foods. If they are local foods, you may never get to try them again, so make the most of it! You haven't got a lot to lose. You might try a few things that aren't to your taste, but it can be interesting to find out. You never know, you might like it a lot more than you originally thought!
Be Willing To Speak To Locals
Make sure you're willing to speak to locals. You can find out a lot simply by being friendly to them. They might give you some great tips and tricks on where to eat, drink, and explore. You might even just get some amazing life lessons and stories from them.
Go Off The Beaten Path
Doing what all the tourists do can be fun for a while, but why not go off the beaten path and explore that way instead? Research things that might not be as well known and do some of those activities.
Get Lost
Go out one day with no plans and just get lost. Of course, you want to remember where you need to go, but don't go out with any expectations for the day. Just see where the wind takes you. You never know what you might discover!
Research Travel Companies And Accommodation
When you research amazing travel companies and accommodation to suit your trip, you'll ensure your trip is lots of fun and you get the level of service you need. You can travel on a Shofur bus for instance, or stay in a friendly hostel. Hostels aren't as scary as people make them out to be!
Know Where To Meet Other Travellers
Knowing where to meet other travellers can be helpful if you want adventures with like minded people. You can usually meet other travellers in hostels or at popular bars. You might make some great friends out of them and be invited to do amazing things! Travellers usually stick together.
Making your next trip one of a kind will give you some awesome memories to look back on forever. The key is to stay as open minded as possible and always be open to making friends. You never know where you might end up! Have an awesome time!
Are you tired of taking the same kinds of holidays? Is sitting around the pool or by the beach becoming boring? Well, it might be time to think about some of the alternative options out there.
Experiencing the natural world with your own two eyes is like nothing else you could ever experience. When you're actually up close to wild animals in their natural habitat, it's something you'll never forget. The best safari experiences can be found in Kenya, as well as other African locations. There are many good natural parks in South Africa as well, and there are lots of other things to do in the country too. It might be worth a visit.
Cruise Ship
Cruises are becoming more popular all the time. They are no longer options that are aimed mainly at pensioners. People of all ages and backgrounds are starting to embrace them. There are still plenty of great offers aimed at the over-65s. But there are also lots of great deals that families can take advantage of too. Some cruises make more stops than others. So, you might be able to find one that allows you plenty of time on the shore as well.
Group Bus Trip
For people looking for a sociable way of taking a trip to another part of the world, group bus trips are good. They allow you to get to know other people and share your experiences with them. Of course, this kind of thing is not for everyone. But if you enjoy meeting people while you explore a new country, a group bus trip could be the ideal type of trip to take. There are lots of good deals out there, so you won't have to spend too much money either.
Spa Resort
Spa resorts are perfect places for anyone who wants to relax and get away from their hectic work lives. We all lead busy lives these days, so it's a tempting option that's worth considering. There are spa resorts all over the world. You could choose one that's close to home if you want to cut costs. Or you could combine the spa resort trip with a chance to visit a part of the world you've always wanted to go to.
Train Journeys
Many people will tell you that the journey is the best part of a trip. If you're one of those people who loves the actual process of travelling from one place to another, consider a train journey. These trips allow you to see different parts of the world in short bursts as you move from place to place. Many people take these trips in Asian countries. They're good for anyone who wants to see a large number of different locations in a relatively short period of time. And it means you won't have to spend lots of money on things like flights. The Indian Pacific Rail Journey is one the very best trips you can take if you're interested in a train journey.
Holidays aren't just about the destination; they're about the overall experience. Yet, other considerations tend to be secondary. We don't, for instance, think an awful lot about whether we're likely to meet anyone new, or have fantastic new memories. And yet, these are precisely the enduring features that make a holiday special. Often, much more so than the location itself. That's why a cruise ship holiday can be so satisfying for so many people. Yes, they get to cruise around the ocean, stopping off at beautiful locations. But the experience as a whole is somehow elevated by sharing it with a whole community. Let's look at some of the reasons why your next holiday should be aboard a cruise ship. Prepare to be enchanted!
Cruises Take The Hassle Out Of Exploration
We live in an individualistic culture where everybody likes to go their own way. But all too often, striking out by ourselves means that we waste precious time on holiday. We know that we'd like to explore an area, but that involves a lot of planning and preparation, as well as a fair amount of trial and error. Just think about how often you've set off on a journey while on holiday and found yourself lost, or not having explored as much as you would have liked. Cruises take the hassle out of exploration. You're chauffeured in luxury to new locations on a strict timetable. And as a result, you find new hidden gems, while also making sure that you get the most out of your vacation.
Cruises Are Great Value For Money
Cruises have a reputation for being expensive. But, when you think about what they offer, it's actually great value for money. You get board, transport, food and entertainment all in one place. Often you'll also find excellent customer service. The crews on most cruise ships are dedicated to the happiness of the passengers. In fact, it works in their interest to make sure that everybody is supremely happy, given that everybody has to live together for a couple of weeks. Thanks to the internet, it's never been easier to find the best deals on cruises. There are hundreds, if not thousands of offers every week by holiday cruise companies looking to fill remaining spots. And often that means that you can squeeze even more value out of your trip.
A Cruise Will Keep You Entertained And Occupied
Holidays are typically thought of as a time for relaxing. When on holiday, most people end up unwinding on the beach, not doing an awful lot. But because your free time is so scarce, holidays should really be seen as an opportunity to try new things. On cruise ships, you can. You're not just limited to reading a book. You can actually learn new skills, like cooking or dance. And once you've mastered a skill, you're able to put it to use, often aboard the ship itself. You can also sit back and enjoy the entertainment, which invariably, is brought to you, saving you time and hassle!
Travel is a fantastic way to broaden your horizons and enrich your life. From sightseeing to tasting local cuisines, it can be an eye-opening experience. But for a more enhanced trip, you need to attend a local festival. Whether it's Epcot's food and wine festival or a religious celebration, festivals give you a truly unique perspective.Whether big or small, religious or not, they create a magical vibe and feel. Here are some top reasons why you should head to a festival, no matter where you are in the world.
You can learn more about the locals
If you're eager to learn more about the local people in a particular place, a festival can give you the opportunity to do so. Whether it's a film, music or religious festival, you will find out more than usual about local beliefs, ideas and personalities. Locals are also more willing to socialize with tourists at such events, giving you fantastic insight as to their way of life. The streets are full of artwork, music and dancing during festivals, which you might not get a chance to see during a normal visit. If you are traveling overseas, use Duolingo or other language apps to make communication with locals easier.
The variety is endless
One of the fantastic things about festivals is their variety. So whether you want to go to a festival that appeals to your interests or just to learn more about a religion or people, there are plenty to cater to your taste. From comic book festivals to traditional dance festivals, the possibilities are endless. Major cities will often hold varying celebrations throughout the year, to appeal to tourists and locals alike. This can create a different atmosphere each time and can breathe new life into the dullest of destinations. To find out which are the best festivals worldwide, take a look at the Escape Normal website. Alternatively, you can contact the local tourist board in the destination you are visiting.
It encourages you to travel more
Festivals are not always held in city center locations, and many are held in remote areas in the middle of nowhere. This gives you the opportunity to see more of the destination you are in and can provide an excellent contrast. If the festival you want to attend is held somewhere quite far away, you might have to travel by bus, boat or car. This too can show you new places that you might not have seen otherwise. The journey to and from the festival is part of the experience as everyone involved is ecstatic to participate. To book your transportation, you can visit the GOGO Charters Twitter page or festival websites for more information.
With reasons as compelling as these, you should be more eager than ever to find a festival in your travel destination. Whether you're traveling to a different state or going to the other side of the world, there's bound to be a festival you can get involved in.
Should You Travel Solo?
Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular. People just don't want to wait around anymore. They want to see the world, and they don't care that they're on their own. You meet lots of people travelling anyway, so you're never truly alone! But are you unsure of what to do? This guide will help you work out whether solo travel is for you.
You Feel OK About Speaking To Strangers
When you travel alone, you'll need to be OK with speaking to strangers. If you have any kind of fears or social anxiety, then it can help you overcome them. This is one reason travelling solo is such an enlightening thing to do. If you can't imagine speaking to strangers and the possibility feels awful, then you probably need to work on some skills first. You'll need to feel confident doing this.
You Want To Meet Incredible People
Do you dream of meeting incredible, interesting people in your life? You'll meet a ton of them when you travel alone! Of course, you need to feel comfortable speaking to them first, so go back to the first step if you're not. You can't expect to sit in your house and have interesting people just knock on your door. You need to step out of your comfort zone a little. Solo travel can help you!
You Want To Feel Free
If you want to feel free, one of the best ways to do this is by travelling solo. When you only have yourself to answer to, you'll realize the true meaning of freedom. No worrying about what anybody else wants to do. No worrying about tomorrow, or the next 10 minutes even! You can see what you want, and stay where you want. Want to look at vacation rentals in Chicago? Go ahead. Want to laze around all day? Do it. You're your own boss here!
You Want To Make Time For Yourself
In this day and age, making time for yourself can be hard. Travelling solo means you spend more time alone than ever before, forcing you to make time for yourself! Many people come back from an experience like this stronger, with way more skills. Some even come back changes! Things that once bothered you won't make you bat an eyelid. You'll have more clarity too.
There aren't many downsides to travelling solo. Just because you start off alone, doesn't mean you'll stay that way. You'll meet so many interesting people. You'll learn so much about yourself. Some people might frown and wonder why you're doing it, but this isn't about them. They're probably just jealous that they don't feel brave enough to do something so incredible! Forget what others think and do what's best for you. You should take safety precautions, but travelling alone is probably much safer than you think anyway. Don't let concerns for your safety put you off. Anybody can travel alone, and it's the most liberating experience you'll have. If this is something you think about often, go for it!
Life can be stressful sometimes. Work hours are long and the daily commute is a nightmare. We're aware that we need to adjust our work life balance to tilt more towards life. But that's not always possible. Annual vacation is the time to relax, slow down and forget about the stresses and strains of everyday life. Follow these tips to treat yourself this holiday and indulge in some much-needed TLC.
1. Book Luxury Accommodation
Vacations are a good excuse to splurge a little. If you can't spoil yourself during your holidays, when can you spoil yourself? Consider it a form of therapy. This is your time to detach from your hectic schedule and unplug. From luxury Italian holiday homes to 5-star hotels, you'll find something to help you unwind. Check out amenities such as private access to beaches and pools.
2. Flights
When booking your flights, consider all of the options. Traveling first class will provide you with a number of benefits. You will have access to the first class lounge and you won't have to stand in a queue. Your seat will be bigger and more comfortable. The flight attendants will look after you during your journey. If you can't quite stretch to first class, ask about an upgrade when you check in. Make this one of your last minute travel tips.
3. Concierge and Maid Service
When you arrive at your destination, check out the concierge and maid services. Some hotels will provide an unpacking service for you. They will also arrange for your clothing to be laundered throughout your stay. If you're staying in self-catered accommodation, there may be a maid service. Someone will come in and clean your holiday home each day. Try to avoid housework as much as possible. Spend the time relaxing and doing things you enjoy.
4. Indulge in a Massage or Spa Day
During your stay, make the most of the local facilities. Book yourself a massage or a spa day. Let someone else do the hard work, while you sit back and let your worries melt away. Many resorts will offer local specialty massages and treatments. Look into the various options and pick something that appeals to you.
5. Eat Well
Before your trip, do some research and discover the best places to eat and drink. Check out travel guides and reviews. When you arrive, ask the locals where they eat. It's likely you'll discover some hidden eateries. Find out what the local and regional specialties are. Try new food, wine and beers. Go out of your comfort zone a little.
6. Luxury Excursions
Many holiday destinations offer luxury excursions. You could charter a yacht for the day or book into a luxury golf club. Or for smaller budgets, enjoy a sunset cruise with champagne. Find out everything the region has to offer and take full advantage of the experience. Treating yourself isn't always about spending lots of money. It's about finding time to do the things you enjoy. This may not be possible on most days of the year. Therefore, make the most of your vacation and your time away.
Thinking of traveling in 2016? Then you're probably looking for tips to keep the costs down. Lucky for you, there's five epic ideas right here:
Compare Transport Prices
Whether you travel by train, plane or bus, you need to find the best price. There are loads of price comparison sites that let you find out the cheapest deal on the market. Sometimes, you may have to take a longer route but it might work out cheaper. Transport costs are the largest costs you will incur when you travel, particularly if you don't compare prices and find the best deal possible.
Compare Accommodation Prices
Accommodation costs travellers lots of money. Again, you need to compare prices to ensure you're getting the best deal. And you should explore as many different options as possible. Hotels aren't the only option for you. Think about looking for local B&Bs or hostels, they tend to be cheaper sometimes. If you're lucky, you may have family or friends of friends in your travel destination that can provide you with a room to stay. This will cut your accommodation costs massively!
Book In Advance
The earlier you book something, the better. This applies to transport, accommodation; you name it. The closer it is to your departure date, the more expensive things will be for you. Last minute trips are spontaneous and cool, but they aren't good for your bank balance. Try and organise your travels well in advance, so everything is more affordable for you.
Save On Airport Parking
Believe it or not, one of the biggest travel expenses is paying for airport parking. These days, airports charge quite a bit of money from you for parking even for a short while. Sometimes even if you go to drop someone off, you'll be charged a small fee. But when you've gone on holiday and leave your car in airport parking for a few weeks, the charges can be massive. Look around for airport parking deals before you fly out. This can help you save a little bit of cash, that will soon add up easily, especially if you travel often.
Save While Abroad
All of the previous ideas are things you can do before you jet off on your travels. But what can you do while you're abroad? One thing you should consider is how you'll get around while on holiday. For people that are travelling to a city and intend to stay in the same area, there's no point renting a car. It would be far more affordable if you paid for the public transport there. But if you intend on journeying around a country, then renting a car may be the most cost-effective option. Another tip is to pay for things with cash and not by card. Credit card companies sometimes have a fee they charge for any foreign payments and this can easily amount to a sizable chunk of money over time if you are an avid traveler.
Traveling can cost a lot of money, particularly if you're not being careful. Use these five ideas and your holidays will start to be much cheaper. As a result, you may be able to afford more holidays than usual! What are some of your money saving travel tips?
The second event this weekend as part of the culinary experience that is the All Star Chef Classic L.A. The Grill and Chill was a casual open air/indoor foodie experience all its own. A coupon booklet gives you access for tasters from different chefs who were set up in booths all around the periphery of the indoor and outdoor spaces. Some of the lines were so long it was incredible folks were hanging around and big time kudos to the chefs and their helpers for being on their feet all evening long prepping and plating for so many people! Take a peek :)
This weekend will probably be the highlight of my first quarter this year I think. Was invited to attend the American Masters Dinner presented by Mercedes Benz as part of the All Star Chef Classic in L.A. The All Star Chefs that I got to see in action were Wylie Dufresne of WD-50 in New York, Naomi Pomeroy of Portland's Beast, Jamie Bissonnette of Boston's Toro, Sean Brock of Charleston's Husk, Paul Kahan of Chicago's Blackbird and Johnny Iuzzini of Sugar Fueled Inc. in New York. Could not wait to check out the live action and see what the chefs had in store!
The event was held at the Restaurant Stadium at L.A. Live and this is the third year the event is back. The four day culinary experience included a French Masters Dinner, Noche de Masters Dinner and East West Masters Dinner each night as part of the schedule. All of these were seated events so the seating was organized stadium style with attendees on tiered levels all around and the cooking demonstration in the center on Fisher&Paykel equipment where the chefs cooked and then had their assistants help plate and serve. The whole thing was live cast on huge overhead jumbo screens so you could follow the action on the ground even though the seats were further out. Never experienced anything like this before!
The evening began with a casual welcome drink at the lounge area before being seated for the big dinner. The amount of glassware on the table gave me a good idea of how many courses to expect but they also had a menu laying out the evening's agenda. Once the emcee got started, the rest of the evening flowed like a well-oiled machine. The chef introductions were made and then each chef got started on their individual offerings. We had this appetizer plate to munch on with a little something from each chef as a teaser of sorts on what to expect as the entree. The fun part was watching some of the previously shot videos of some of the chefs from the event as well as other culinary greats talk about each of the chefs that were presenting. Such amazing talent and so much respect for all of these fabulous chefs. Amazing to watch them all in their element and the camaraderie that followed.
This slideshow should give you an idea of the evening's spoils! If you ever get a chance to attend, I highly recommend this unique experience. We also got a recipe booklet featuring recipes from some of the chefs that I am excited to try out AND got to take home our commemorative Mercedes Benz wine glasses, woohoo!
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Beginning October 2015, Los Angeles is my new home for the foreseeable future, and I can't wait to explore the city!
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Rwandan ex-intel chief convicted in France's first-ever genocide trial
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Paris court delivered France's first-ever conviction for genocide Friday, March 14 sentencing a Rwandan former intelligence chief to 25 years in prison over the 1994 killings of at least 500,000 people in the African country, according to the Associated Press.
The landmark trial of 54-year-old Pascal Simbikangwa sets off what could be the first of dozens of French trials into one of the 20th century's greatest atrocities — two decades after it happened — and provides a judicial reckoning for a former colonial power that still has many ties to African countries like Mali, Central African Republic and beyond.
In a late-night verdict after 5 ½ weeks of trial, the nine-person jury found Simbikangwa guilty of genocide and complicity to crimes against humanity for killings in Kigali, the capital, while throwing out other counts involving killings in the western town of Gisenyi. His defense lawyers said they would discuss Saturday with Simbikangwa (Sim-BEE-kangh-wah) whether to appeal.
Defense lawyer Alexandra Bourgeot said she was "appalled" at the verdict, accusing the court of a poor understanding of the case and expressing bafflement at the "incoherency" that a genocide conviction would merit 25 years in prison. Simbikangwa, however, wasn't surprised at the verdict, she said: "He himself told us beforehand, 'I have lived through a lot of things that I can withstand.'"
Emmanuel Daoud, a lawyer for the International Federation of Human Rights, which lined up behind the state's case, declined to comment whether on the sentence suited the crime: "I don't have personal satisfaction knowing whether he got 25 years or a life sentence. What was important was the guilty verdict."
According to AP, the key question was whether France could deliver a fair verdict on the subject of genocide in a country — Rwanda — that for years it was anything but impartial: Critics say France was too supportive of the Rwanda's Hutu-led government whose supporters carried out the genocide, and France turned a blind eye to the killings for too long.
Critics — many of them French citizens — say authorities from then-President Francois Mitterrand on down thought that France's strong support for the Hutu-led government was wise. Naively at best, those officials helped some perpetrators to flee Rwanda and others with ties to the genocide lived in France for years unpunished, the critics say.
French prosecutors are investigating about two dozen cases into Rwandans allegedly linked to the genocide, plus several others over alleged rape and complicity in genocide that haven't yet identified a defendant. A former military police officer, Paul Barril, is under investigation for allegedly having struck a deal to provide arms, munitions and training to Rwandan forces at the height of the massacres.
It is not yet clear when or if such cases will go to trial, but some sought to use the Simbikangwa trial to focus attention of the alleged French role in the genocide. Riot police encircled about 10 activists who shouted "France was complicit in Rwanda's genocide!" as they tried to demonstrate outside the courthouse. They didn't have the proper permit, and were escorted away, officials said.
The proceedings in the Simbikangwa trial were squarely focused on his own case. He insisted he never even saw any of the bodies that littered the country's roads and towns at the time. In a final appeal to the jury Friday morning, Simbikangwa insisted that the "authenticity of my innocence needs no more proof." He appealed to the jury's "conscience," and asked for a prayer for Tutsis and Hutus who died — though he showed no personal remorse.
"The real question is, 'what do I have to gain by saying that I didn't see any bodies?' Nothing," he said. "I ask only to be treated like a human being — no more."
Seated in a wheelchair in a glassed-in defendant's box, Simbikangwa flipped through handwritten notes as he invoked the memory of the "great men who built France" and cited philosophers Descartes and Montesquieu.
Said lawyer Daoud: "You don't lie to judges. Pascal Simbikangwa lied from start to finish, and he was penalized for it."
Of the two dozen or so cases linked to the Rwandan genocide being investigated in France, one involves the widow of President Juvenal Habyarimana, an ethnic Hutu. He died when his plane was shot down on April 6, 1994, setting of a torrent of reprisal slayings that became the genocide.
Simbikangwa, arrested in 2008 on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, was initially accused of complicity in genocide and complicity in war crimes in 1994, but not of personally killing anyone. He has used a wheelchair since being injured in the mid-1980s, before the mass slaughter.
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The girls from television series Bad Girls have done it all before, and now they're doing it to music.
From June 8, Otaki's Civic Theatre is being transformed into a prison for Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus' new musical, Bad Girls.
The pair, who created the award- winning television show of the same name, have rewritten it as a musical with the same characters.
Allan Marsden will direct the show, which features characters such as Larkhall Prison's forward thinking governor, an old-school abusive prison guard and an interesting array of inmates whose crimes range from petty to horrific.
The music, ranging from hard rock to pensive ballads, is loosely 1970s thanks to musical director Frances Tull, the musical director for Otaki Players' performance of Chicago in 2011.
The show, which covers death, violence, drugs and lesbian love, also has upbeat musical numbers to let the audience know the girls are going to be OK somehow, said spokeswoman Margaret Brown.
- Bad Girls runs from June 8 to 23.
Tickets, $20, from otakiplayers.org.nz.
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The day I lost my little girl to a horde of leggy teens
- Thought of my 11-year-old making her own way home from senior school makes me feel physically sick
- She's grown up faster than I anticipated
- It's only a matter of time before she persuades me
Outside the gates of my eldest's new senior school there are only a handful of parents waiting on the first day of the new term. This confuses me.
Am I early for pick-up? Have I come to school after the holidays at the wrong time? (It's happened before.)
I'm used to an army of harassed looking mums and dads jostling for first contact with their little ones, but all I see is a small cluster of middle-aged people staring at their feet.
Growing up: But Lorraine isn't ready for her daughter to walk to and from school without her (posed by models)
Then it dawns on me why no one is here. And when I realise what's going on it feels like a bucket of cold water has been poured over my head. Parents don't pick up children at senior school, do they? They make their own way home. And the thought of my 11-year-old doing this makes me feel physically sick.
The image of her crossing the busy four-lane road outside her school gives me a brittle heartache. I subconsciously clench my fists as I contemplate how, one day, she'll face the urban temptations and terrors of inner London after school without me.
Anything could happen, and in my head it already has. I can match your horrific imaginary outcome and top it: I am queen of the Top Trumps for dreadful things that could possibly occur when you're not stood beside your children or squeezing them breathless with love.
Never utter the phrase 'What's the worst that can happen?' to me because you won't want to hear the answer my mind has prepared. Remember, I am the woman who made my husband nail all our furniture to the wall in case anything fell on the toddlers.
All around her were tall, lithe-limbed teenagers: Lorraine is still getting used to her daughter being at secondary school (posed by models)
I also made him close every toilet lid in the house when we arrived home with our newborn in case I tripped and dropped her down the loo (well, she was quite tiny). I don't share these morbid (crazy) thoughts with my children. Quite the opposite.
Because of my mad, irrational fear of imminent disaster, I've tried to prepare them to be as fearless as possible.
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Girls typically grow between three and four inches in the year following their 11th birthday
They kamikaze down stairs in cardboard boxes, ride bikes like Evel Knievel on acid and know no boundaries when it comes to leaping off furniture with toy swords. And I could charge for tickets to watch the four siblings brawling in our lounge (if you want my advice, place your bets on the two-year-old to win - she fights dirty).
If they do this now I figure they'll be able to cope with anything life hurls at them when they really need to be independent. But it's hard work, and facing my fears on a daily basis gnaws away at me.
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Sometimes witnessing their enthusiastic approach to stretching physical boundaries turns me into a jelly-legged mess (especially around water). Even so, it's a shock to discover I simply don't know if I can ever let my 11-year-old daughter come home from school alone.
It doesn't make sense after all the prep we've done, does it? She's trustworthy and mature (not sure anyone would say this about me) and old enough to make this journey, but I have already said no.
She's grown up faster than I anticipated and I'm not ready to let go of my baby.
It's only a matter of time before she persuades me, I know, but my resolve hardened when she did eventually come out of school on the first day of term.
She was swept out to me on a wave of giants. All around her were tall, lithe-limbed teenagers. Girls with their hair down and their skirts a good few inches up. After being among the big girls at junior school she was suddenly among the little girls of senior school.
I lurched past the hordes to cuddle her, but the look of fear in her eyes stopped me in my tracks. The little girl who used to let me blow bubbles on her tummy was finally gone.
Like the melancholy sadness at the end of summer, this rite of passage feels unbearably poignant. I miss that little girl so much and I don't feel we ever had a chance to say goodbye.
Lorraine Candy is editor-in-chief of Elle
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Interestingly, a new twist on an alternative revenue generator has emerged: the democratized digital tip jar. Sites like Wikipedia have employed an online tip jar for years in the form of regular requests for donations from its users via PayPal, credit/debit cards, and other payment methods. But now a major player in the digital donations space-Flattr-is partnering with AdBlock Plus to offer Flattr Plus, a browser extension/app that enables users to remove online ads from sites they visit while also contributing a monthly payment in an amount they choose that will be distributed proportionally to publishers of the sites they surf.
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The purpose of brand marketing is to generate sales. Whether we specialize in traditional or digital media--whether our focus is paid advertising or earned publicity--the sole reason for our existence is to get consumers to buy. Yet this idea gives us pause. We tend to associate immediate sales impact with ephemeral price promotions that we know produce short-lived sales bursts and precious little in the way of true brand growth. We know from decades of research that price promotions function essentially as giveaways to existing customers and play a very minor role in the acquisition of new customers. Meanwhile, given the nature of brand marketing, we're rarely able to demonstrate the full impact our efforts have.
The good news is that we know with a high level of certainty that our efforts are effective. As Byron Sharp of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science states in his recent book, How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don't Know, "40 years of single-source-based analysis has delivered solid empirical evidence that advertising drives sales among those who are exposed to it (and some advertisements are vastly better than others)." This is no surprise to brand marketers. Yet the question of the sales effect of our efforts is still a challenge. The issue is measuring the precise return on our organizations brand marketing investments.
Four decades of research have demonstrated that brand marketing works by building and refreshing memories in the minds of consumers. Marketers must consistently communicate brands' distinctive elements to consumers over time. If a campaign is successful, consumers will choose the brands that had previously been marketed to them. As a result, sales are very thinly layered over long time periods.
In "The Power of Like 2: How Social Marketing Works," comScore, Inc. and Facebook presented the results of a study that showed that exposure to earned media on Facebook generated incremental sales over time, just like brand advertising. Yet social media faces the same challenge as the brand marketing channels that preceded it. Very few campaigns include budgets for studies of individual exposures using single-source data to gauge precise sales impact. Perhaps there is another way to measure and track effectiveness in the absence of precise ROI measurement?
Fortunately, research has shown that successful brand marketing has two primary characteristics-noticeability and reach. Both of these characteristics can be easily expressed as key performance indicators (KPIs) for brand marketing content in social media. In the absence of precise ROI measurement, these KPIs allow marketers to measure the effectiveness of their social media content and to continuously improve its sales impact.
Noticeability Research from the fields of neuroscience, advertising, and psychology strongly suggest that the more consumers like an ad, the more likely they are to notice it and remember the advertised brand. Erik du Plessis presents findings from numerous studies that show this connection in his recent work, The Advertised Mind.
Listening is the key to understanding what potential customers like and what types of visual and verbal content will capture their attention. Once these verbal and visual cues have been identified, the task then becomes generating the creative assets that will build and reinforce brand memories. If likeability drives noticeability then the aggregate sum of favorites, likes, positive comments, retweets and sharing can be used as a KPI for brand noticeability.
Reach: Listening plays a major role in expanding brand marketing content reach as well. Brand marketers must listen across all social media channels to identify which channels will be the most suitable for reaching as many potential buyers as possible. Designing content for likeability is also crucial for expanding reach since it determines how many consumers interact with brand marketing content thereby exposing it to others across their networks.
Brand marketers can use the impression, as a KPI to track the number of consumers exposed to their social media content. By ensuring that these KPIs continuously increase, brand marketers can increase the probability that their social media efforts will generate sales, even if they don't have the resources to measure the ROI of their efforts.


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Britney did it better! Amy Childs channels Ms Spears in a jewelled catsuit (and not much else) to launch her hair vajazzle
When Britney Spears wore a jewelled catsuit and nothing else in the 2004 video for her hit track Toxic, it was both daring and sexy.
But now, eight years later, the look has been done to death , as Amy Childs proved today when she donned a very similar outfit to launch her hair vajazzle.
The former TOWIE star left very little to the imagination in the all-in-one, which featured a spattering of gems over her cleavage and hips.
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Britney did it better! Amy Childs wore a jewelled catsuit as she launched her hair vajazzle in London today
Leaving little to the imagination: Amy teamed the catsuit with a pair of silver heels, with just a tiny thong to protect her modesty
Wearing only a nude thong to protect her modesty, Amy looked less than comfortable as she posed up for photographers at a London studio this afternoon.
The 21-year-old reality star teamed the catsuit with a blonde wig from Annabellswigs.co.uk which had the diamond accessories attached to it.
Amy finished off her 'outfit' with a pair of shiny, silver heels and a diamond necklace.
The hair vajazzle is the latest beauty product from Amy, who owns her own beauty salon in Brentwood, Essex.
The original and the best: Britney wore the outfit first in her 2004 video for Toxic
That looks comfortable! After posing while standing up, Amy reclined for a sexy shot
The pretty redhead shot to fame on TOWIE thanks to her love of vajazzles - the dusting of diamantes over a lady's nether regions - which earned her the nickname 'Vajazzle Queen'.
Talking about the new product, Amy said: 'I put the body vajazzle on the map so now I have created my very own Hair Vajazzle range.
'They add glitter and sparkle to your hair so are amazing for parties – I love them!'
The hair vajazzles last seven days after they applied with heat, and come in two designs - the heart and the normal diamante.
Sparkles: Amy's vajazzles are available from her official website www.amychildsofficial.co.uk and in store at Amy Childs' Salon in Brentwood
What a lovely pair: Amy posted this image to Twitter today with the caption 'me and @princechilds xxx'
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