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by Jerry McLaughlin Mon, 06/14/2010 - 14:17
Promotional marketing is in its own renaissance right now. In a world of digital connections, absence of in-person interaction with customers, and a beleaguered economy, companies, and especially small businesses, are realizing that customers still appreciate a free gift and a personal touch.
Giveaways are incredibly inexpensive and profound in impact for a small business. A simple gift can pack more punch than your competitor's massive advertising budget. Let's take a look at the numbers.
Lasting Impressions, Literally
A study released in February by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) surveyed more than 1,000 consumers who recalled receiving a promotional product in the past 24 months. The results are pretty astounding to say the least, and should be bookmarked by any small business owner who wants to put some bragging rights and hard ROI numbers behind their marketing budgets.
According to the PPAI's "Effectiveness of Promotional Products as an Advertising Medium" study:
• 94% of respondents could recall the promotional product
• 89% of respondents could recall the advertiser
• 78% could recall the message
Additionally, there's no debating the fact that consumers actually like receiving gifts:
• 83% of respondents like receiving a promotional product with an advertising message
• 69% generally keep the promotional product if they have a use for it
• 36% generally give the product to others if they have no use for it–ensuring additional exposure for the advertiser
What Do Customers Really Want?
Promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways to get a message or company name out there and have it stick. From trade shows, to incentives, to premiums, to the simple, yet important, "thank you," giveaways extend a brand and make a lasting impression on your customer.
So how can you choose the right gift from the thousands of different items that can be branded? It's simple: think "useful."
The PPAI study cites that 92 percent of customers said they kept a product because it was useful, with the kitchen and office as two locales especially hitting the mark. Now, there is nothing surprising in this news. People tend to want things that they can actually use. Consider the PPAI's list of "Top Promotional Products With The Greatest Advertiser/ Message Recall Due To Usefulness Or Uniqueness":
1. Pens
2. Calendars
3. Coffee mugs
4. Magnets
5. MP3 players
6. T-shirts/golf shirts
7. Tote bags/bags
8. Gift baskets of food
What better place for your brand to show up than on someone's desk? One promotional item that companies tend to forget about today is the old, reliable calendar. People love to have calendars on their desks even in today's digital age. And a calendar is about the most powerful branding platform you can ever use. Just think, you can start it on whatever month you want, include separate brand messages or even coupons or online coupon codes on every single month, and you can have your logo on every single page. Other great items include sticky notes and calculators.
Nonwoven totes are another great giveaway. When you give a nonwoven bag, customers are going to take it (and your brand) everywhere, from the beach to the market and back again. Same goes for high-value items such as aluminum water bottles or travel coffee mugs that will carry your business name all around town.
When you try to decide your purchase, don't just buy for a specific event. Remember that you want your item to last for awhile, not just for a season or a passing fad.
While the promotional product is one of our most traditional marketing tactics, you just can't deny its continued and relevant success today. Technology may increase our marketing opportunities, but the human emotion, connection, and power of promotional marketing simply does not change.
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Jerry McLaughlin is CEO of Branders.com, the world's largest online promotional items company. Branders.com has put more logos on more items for more people than anyone else on the planet.


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Ben Affleck is the new Batman. He'll join Henry Cavill in the upcoming 'Man of Steel' sequel, with Batman and Superman together for the first time. The new movie will be out in 2015 but fans are not happy about the casting announcement and voiced their objections on Twitter.
#BenAffleck revealed as #Batman in new Super Hero feature film, now slated to open July 17, 2015. Official release: http://t.co/gRWGciIKIx
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Only thing worse than #benaffleck as #batman is … pic.twitter.com/pRjBRT0Uzt — IG/Kik: @WhoIsSizzle (@WhoIsSizzle) August 23, 2013
"as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened." #affleck #batman — Rob Garth (@robgarth) August 23, 2013
And here we all thought this week's casting news of Mel Gibson as the bad guy in Expendables 3 couldn't be topped. #batman — Regal Cinemas (@RegalMovies) August 23, 2013
Ben Affleck as #Batman is another disaster waiting to happen! (again) Who's idea was this? Joel Schumacher's? — SPN Team Free Will (@SPNTFW) August 23, 2013
I thought the whole Ben Affleck as #batman thing was a joke. Turns out its really just the worst casting decision ever. #idiots — Allison Greer (@firestar_32) August 23, 2013
Here's my official reaction to the announcement that Ben Affleck is the new #Batman pic.twitter.com/lslGaKjguu — Ameet Chimote (@ameetchimote) August 23, 2013
Well, I guess Clooney won't be the worst Batman ever now? #SilverLining #batman — Tim (@rural_juror) August 23, 2013
The first thing I read this morning was that Ben Affleck was gonna play #Batman. Any day starting with laughter is a good day — Silje Kr. Andersen (@SiljeKristine_) August 23, 2013
This is how the #Batman film will look like #BenAffleck #MattDamon #Robin #DC #DCComics #WB #BatFleck #WorldsFinest pic.twitter.com/TVp2Rqh8hs — Dana Michelle A (@sagesurge) August 23, 2013
New Rule: You cannot play a superhero in a movie more than once. #BenAffleck #Batman #NoDeal — dyralfox (@dyralfox) August 23, 2013
come on guys, Ben Affleck will be gre– pic.twitter.com/BPfgmV7utr — Kyle Richard Solms (@kylesolms) August 23, 2013
Ben Affleck to play #Batman … Not sure whether to laugh or cry. — Craig Addyman (@CraigAddyman) August 23, 2013
You read for a part, you feel good about it, you feel confident, then they cast Ben Affleck. — Richard Dreyfuss (@RichardDreyfuss) August 23, 2013
Ben Affleck officially cast as Batman in the Man of Steel sequel. For the first time in history, I kind of want Superman to win. — The Batman (@TheBatman) August 23, 2013
My thoughts on Ben Affleck being the new Batman pic.twitter.com/krnoKKTvWv
— Stephanie Sanderson (@_ssanderson913) August 23, 2013
What do you think about Affleck being cast as the new Batman?
The Ever-Changing Batman Logo [VIDEO]
One of the most recognizable logos has gotten a few facelifts over the years. Here's a video, back from 2008, that shows the ever-changing Batman logo throughout the years. It's pretty interesting stuff, and this is the first time I have seen it.

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Iraqi insurgents and rebellious Shi'ites challenged the US-led occupation force on several fronts today in fierce fighting that killed dozens of Iraqis, including women and children, and at least 13 coalition troops, officials said.
In all, 66 Iraqis, 13 Americans and a Ukrainian soldier died today, officials said, bringing the three-day total to more than 130 Iraqis and more than 30 coalition troops killed in the worst fighting since the war that toppled Saddam Hussein.
Reports from the city of Ramadi said dozens of Iraqis attacked a US Marine position near the governor's palace late today, a senior US defence official said from Washington. "A significant number" of US Marines were killed, and initial reports indicate it may be up to a dozen, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Heavy casualties were inflicted on the insurgents as well, US officials said. It was not immediately known who the attackers were.
In nearby Fallujah, US Marines drove into the center of the Sunni city in heavy fighting before pulling back before nightfall today. The assault had been promised after the killings and mutilations of four American civilians there last week.
At least eight Iraqis were killed and 20 wounded in the fighting, hospital officials said.
Later today, US warplanes fired rockets that destroyed four homes in Fallujah, witnesses said. Rafie al-Issawi, a doctor at Fallujah General Hospital, said the bodies of 26 Iraqis were brought in after the strike, and at least 30 came in with injuries.
US authorities also launched a crackdown on radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and his militia after a series of weekend uprisings in Baghdad and cities and towns to the south that took a heavy toll in both American and Iraqi lives.
Meanwhile, fighting in the southern cities of Nasiriyah, Kut, Karbala and Amarah and in a northern Baghdad neighbourhood killed 32 Iraqis and an American, coalition military officials said. More gunfire rang out in the Baghdad's Sadr City late today.
In Nasiriyah today, 15 Iraqis were killed and 35 wounded in clashes between militiamen and Italian troops, coalition spokeswoman Paola Della Casa told the Italian news agency Apcom.
Della Casa said the Iraqi attackers used civilians as human shields, and a woman and two children were among the dead. Eleven Italians troops were slightly wounded, she said.
In Kut, militiamen attacked an armoured personnel carrier carrying Ukrainian soldiers, killing one Ukrainian and wounding five others, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said today. Two Iraqis were killed in the fight. Ukraine has about 1,650 troops in Iraq.
Fighting overnight in Amarah between al-Sadr's followers and British troops killed 15 Iraqis and wounded eight, said coalition spokesman Wun Hornbyckle.
The fighting marks the first major outbreak of violence between the US-led occupation force and the Shi'ites since Baghdad fell a year ago. The 30-year-old al-Sadr, however, does not have a large following among majority Shi'ites - many see him as a renegade, too young and too headstrong to lead wisely.
In Fallujah, US Marines battled for hours today with gunmen hold up in a residential neighbourhood. For hours into the night, the sides traded fire while teams of US Marines moved in and out of the neighbourhood, seizing buildings to use as posts and battling gunmen. Helicopters flew overhead, firing at guerrilla hide-outs.
The US military brought out a deadly AC-130 gunship to lay down a barrage of fire against the guerrillas. At least two US Marines were wounded.
"We are several blocks deep in the city of Fallujah," Marine Major Briandon McGolwan said. He said several helicopters were hit by small arms fire, but none were downed. He said the US military had detained 14 people since yesterday.
Fallujah, a dusty, Euphrates River city 50 kilometres west of Baghdad, has been a stronghold of the anti-US insurgency that sprang up shortly after Saddam's ouster a year ago.
The crackdown on al-Sadr, who has drawn backing from young and impoverished Shi'ites with rousing sermons demanding a US withdrawal, sent his black-garbed militiamen against coalition troops Sunday, yesterday and today.
Fearing a US move to arrest him, al-Sadr today left a fortress-like mosque in the city of Kufa, south of Baghdad, where he had been holed up for days, his aides said.
Al-Sadr issued a statement saying he was ready to die to oust the Americans. He urged his followers to resist foreign forces.
"America has shown its evil intentions, and the proud Iraqi people cannot accept it. They must defend their rights by any means they see fit," the al-Sadr statement said.
"I'm prepared to have my own blood shed for what is holy to me," he said.
Al-Sadr moved to his main office in Najaf, in an alley near the city's holiest shrine, according to a top aide, Sheik Qays al-Khaz'ali. Hundreds of militiamen were protecting the office today, but there was no independent confirmation al-Sadr was there.
Perhaps more worrisome than the current fight with al-Sadr's forces is the possibility that he will start drawing support from more mainstream Shi'ite leaders who have largely supported the Americans until now.
The US-led coalition announced a murder warrant against al-Sadr yesterday and suggested it would move to capture him soon. US officials would not explain why they were only releasing word of the warrant yesterday. They said an unnamed Iraqi judge had issued it in the past months.
US State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said al-Sadr and his followers were not representative of a religious cause but of "political gangsterism".
"They're not acting in the name of religion, they're acting in the name of arrogating for themselves political power and influence through violence, because they can't get it through peaceful persuasion," he said.
Still, the heavy battles over the past three days showed that even with limited backing, al-Sadr's al-Mahdi Army militia is capable of a damaging fight.
Lieutenant Paul Bremer, the top civilian administrator in Iraq, conceded not all was going smoothly as the coalition approached the June 30 handover, a date he said was inviolable.
"We have problems, there's no hiding that. But basically Iraq is on track to realise the kind of Iraq that Iraqis want and Americans want, which is a democratic Iraq," he told the US network ABC television.
Also today, two South Korean aid workers were set free, a day after being detained by a Shi'ite group in southern Iraq, a South Korean Foreign Ministry official said. The two men were doing relief work in Nasiriyah yesterday when shooting erupted between Italian forces and Shi'ite militiamen, said the official.
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Easily the best movie of the year thus far. A pure joy to watch. Sure, much of the acting needed work, but it's forgivable given just how FUN it is to watch this film. I haven't paid to see a movie twice in years but I'll be doing just that to witness this in 3D.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Three students from the Academy of the Redwoods spent time in the nation's capitol, where they learned more about a possible career in the medical field.
Kayla Nyberg, Ashley Vang and Alicia Dollison attended the three day Congress of Future Medical Leaders Conference from November 14th through November 16th. The National Academy of Future Physicians accepted students to attend the conference after the kids were nominated by their schools. The three sophomores from Academy of the Redwoods who attended were nominated because of their high grade point averages, leadership skills and their interest in a medical career. Among the speakers were Dr. Ferid Murad, the co-winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Psychology and former White House Physician Dr. Connie Mariano. Students also watched a live feed of a surgery from Chicago.
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Located in southern Oregon about 50 miles east of Klamath Falls, Deming Creek Ranch is comprised of 6,600 deeded acres and 4,500 leased acres and includes an on-going cattle operation with 2,500 acres of lush irrigated pasture, forested hills of pine, juniper and aspen. The ranch features the Sprague River, Deming Creek, a reservoir and proximity to nearby national forest, lakes and streams. Home to abundant deer, antelope, bear, cougar and migratory elk with two spacious homes, bunkhouse, and a log lodge.
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Deming Creek Ranch is located approximately two miles north of the community of Bly, Oregon, approximately halfway between Klamath Falls and Lakeview in southern Oregon's Klamath County High Plateau three miles from the Gearhart Mountain Wilderness. Bly was originally settled in the 1870s and has experienced a rich, old west history since then. The town currently has about 500 residents. Deming Creek Ranch is uniquely situated in a rugged, rural setting yet just 60 minutes from shopping and an airport served by Horizon Air. All Horizon flights to and from Klamath Falls connect through Portland, about an hour?s flight away.
Deming Creek Ranch is situated on a high plateau surrounded by mountains with elevation ranges between 4,000 - 5,500 ft. providing a climate that is very pleasant with warm, sunny days and cool nights in the summer and cold but relatively temperate, dry weather in the winter. Southern Oregon is known for its mild climate and distinctive four-seasons. Average annual maximum temperature is 68 degrees F and the annual minimum temperature is 41 degrees F. Average annual precipitation is 29.5 inches. Snowfall is minimal with approximately 2.3 inches per year and in many years is non-existent. With its warm summers and mild climate, southern Oregon is an excellent place for gardening and is well known for its many wine vineyards.
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The ranch has US Forest Service and BLM grazing permits and currently runs 600 cow/calf pair plus 350 yearlings. Currently there are 1,430 flood-irrigated acres of pasture land near the ranch headquarters, with the potential to irrigate 1,860 acres and the potential for 500 to 670 acres in native grass hay field. The ranch also has 1,278 acres of supplemental water rights. Cleared land currently exists which, if irrigated, could provide additional pastureland. To support the livestock, the ranch includes an 8,000 sq. ft. hay barn complete with five calving stalls and corral, auxiliary hay shed, a heated shop and numerous utility structures. All pastures are easily accessible via well groomed gravel road and/or ATV and horse back. While not currently grazed, there is potential for one or more annual hay cuttings and other crop production. There is potential for timber harvest of yellow and lodge pole pine as well as aspen. Selective cutting was done in the mid-1990s which made the forest healthier and provided more grass. Timber from the area is typically processed in mills in nearby Roseburg, Oregon.
Deming Ranch features two spacious, recently-renovated ranch homes plus a bunkhouse at the main headquarters. The property also includes a spectacular log cabin lodge built in 1999 nestled among pine and aspen at the edge of a vast meadow with wilderness as far as the eye can see. The lodge is self-sustaining with solar power and propane generator back-up. The living area is heated by a magnificent Swedish soapstone wood stove and is furnished with modern appliances, finished with bamboo floors and accented with rustic log timber. The property also has an expansive utility shed complete with laundry as well as a partially completed cinderblock garage which could easily be converted for other uses. The auxiliary ranch house was totally remodeled in 2000. The main ranch house is a modern, comfortable home, conveniently located on the perimeter of the ranch compound and is shaded by graceful trees.
Recreational Opportunities:
Without a doubt, Deming Creek Ranch is a sportsman's paradise, and unlike many ranch locales, you're not simply gaining proximity to world-class hunting and fishing - you're in the center of the action without leaving the ranch. The ranch is home to abundant deer, antelope, bear cougar and migratory elk, with a generous allotment of tags each year. The Sprague River, known for it excellent fishing, runs through the property and is inhabited by rainbow and brown trout, bullhead and large-mouth bass. Further north, in the ranch's 250-acre, year-round Campbell Reservoir there are trout, bass and even land-locked salmon. The ranch?s reservoir is lined with gentle, sandy beaches, providing access for swimming, boating and water skiing.
The ranch has a remarkable network of well-groomed gravel roads, trails and varied terrain ranging from wildflower filled meadows, dramatic valleys, and high density forest - ideally suited for horseback, off-road vehicle and mountain bike riding. Deming Creek Ranch is surrounded by endless opportunities for a wide array of outdoor activities.
The Fremont-Winema National Forests and Gearhart Mountain Wilderness, known as Oregon?s Outback, surround Bly and offer 2.3 million acres to explore. The heavily timbered western portion of the forest is bordered by the crest of the Cascade Mountain Range and Crater Lake National Park and stretches east into the Klamath River Basin, an area known for its year-round sunshine. The Upper Klamath Lake and the Williamson River within the forest provide endless fishing and other water sport enjoyment. Alpine skiing is nearby at the Warner Canyon Ski Area and there are endless trails to explore by snowmobile, cross-country ski or snow-shoe. The forest?s diverse habitat support a variety of species, making wildlife viewing a unique recreation experience. Big game such as mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn antelope and large predators such as black bears, mountain lions, and bobcats live in the forests. Several varieties of trout inhabit lakes and streams, and in the spring and fall, migrating geese, ducks and swans are in abundance.
Water Resources:
The ranch has ample, superior water rights dating back to 1878. Pastureland is flood irrigated from four sources including the Sprague River, Deming Creek, reservoir and two deep wells (one shared). Water is diverted from Deming Creek to fill a 250-acre reservoir which provides water throughout the dry season. According to an August 2006 pumping analysis, the 2 pumps used to draw water from a deep well on the property and the Sprague River produce a combined measure flow of approximately 9,950 gpm.
The following represents a summary on lands irrigated:
Current irrigated acreage: 1,430 acres
Potential irrigated acreage: 1,860 acres
Current primary water rights: 1,860 acres
Current supplementary water rights: 1,278 acres
Potential irrigated hay acreage: 500 + acres
Deming Creek Ranch is available for $3,900,000, inclusive of all real estate, improvements, water rights, mineral rights, timber rights, and seller?s cooperation to transfer all leased land permits.
Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
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We enjoyed the location, the swimming pool, the overal decor and the classical music in the mornings. We found the double-size bed a bit small (both narrow and short).
We can only say good things about this hotel. Great food, lovely location, lovely rooms - they've thought of everything - nice soft thick towels, nice toileteries, fab menu and friendley low key service.. Nothing we can think of.
A very beautifully appointed hotel, with lovely and relaxing public areas and very comfortable rooms. One of our best hotel experiences ever! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone, and have already done so with friends. The beautiful and relaxing "country" setting. This hotel is ten kms. outside the city of Cuenca, which makes it close enough to easily visit this unique city but outside the bustle and city setting on most hotels.
Very quiet and comfortable country hotel. Llovely rooms, decorated with great attention to detail, very clean. Simply beautiful, we stayed too short and will definitely return to check the hiking possibilities in the surroundings. Also very good option near Cuenca, which is definitely worth a visit! A bit difficult to find due to changing/new construction of national road.
The location is marvelous, the room is very carefully styled, the owners are very friendly and helpful. the swimming pool was not available almost the whole day.
The peace and serenity. I would prefer a heartier breakfast.
A beautiful country hotel, clean and fragrant and well maintained with so many lovely, characterful touches. I really felt at home and at ease here. A very cosy and relaxed place with great food and very friendly staff.
comfortable hotel, in line with other NH places we have visited Location is not good if you are thinking of walking around Cuenca, as it is quite far from the old town.
The room, Staff, clean, good breakfast, reception, garage facility, dissapointed with evening meal not served in restaurant. As above
Size of room and cleanliness. Poor food, expensive food, inadequate dining facilites. Restaurant only open couple of days per week, have to eat in the ´caferteria´´!!...which is the reception. Tried room service...rubbish...food cold. 16 euros for a burger...big but expensive.
the comfort of the room attention from the staff needs to be improved
cleanliness of rooms Unable to close the curtains properly
Breakfast was good. Room was very comfortable. Did not like the fact that both the bar and the restaurant were closed on the Sunday. We arrived hot and tired but were unable to get any refreshment.
Convenient location when you travel by car. Very clean room as always at NH hotels. Friendly staff. Good value for the price. Slightly distanced from major spots in Cuenca (more than a half hour walk)
The hotel was in a convenient location. Internet was free and available easily
The female reception staff were very helpful. The male reception staff were not friendly at all, infact very rude.
This hotel is very good value for money, especially if staying mid week. It is quiet, clean and comfortable. It is easy to park in nearby streets for a reasonable ticket price. The food in the bar is excellent value for money and the breakfasts keep you going for the whole day. This was our second visit and we will certainly stay again.
very nice rooms good food and nice staff
within walking of the old town bars and restarants
Leaving it behind us. Where do I begin? The only smiling face we saw in the hotel belonged to the cleaning lady. The rest of the staff we dealt with at check in or in the dining room were unsmiling, unhelpful or downright surly. No information was available about points of interest. No extra pillows were available in the room and the lights were too dim to read by. The dining room was like an East German railway waiting room before the wall came down. The cost of parking was ridiculously high, although voluntary.This hotel should never be rated 4 star. We stayed in its sister hotel in Toledo which was infinitely superior in all respects. Overall, very poor value for money.
good location
Easy to locate. Parking available. No room service. The restautant didn't open until 9pm and the cafe didn't have anything to eating. We had to call out for an awful take out meal.
Near enough to the main sights to be a fine base :-) No parking available in the hotel's car park for us.
The room was clean & spacious. The soundproofing in the room was non existant. You could hear the conversation of guests in the next room. The flush of a toilet was loud enough to wake the dead! My wife didn't sleep at all that night. The hotel wasn't in a great location. The parking was too expensive. If the hotel has a private underground car park then parking should be free to guests.
central, beautiful view overlooking gorge andd clean
Central situation,unspoilt medeival setting sympathetically updated, as a modern hotel. Lack of international choice on TV, which seems petty BUT it is nice to keep up to date with the news.
Beautiful hotel converted from Convent. Staff were excellent and helpful especially with car park. The hotel was very noisy. You could hear through the walls easily and surprisingly as it is a converted convent and one would expect stone walls. However we paid 149 euro and when we arrived there were rates at half that price. Perhaps check the hotels own website a week before you arrive and outside the cancellation window.
Brilliantly maintained, fantastic view from our hotel, smart decor and overall a very comfortable stay. Would definitely stay there again. Bottom floor restaurant is recommended as well.
It was central to the old part of the city and had fast access out to the local countryside.
large rooms, large and comfortable beds. very stylish hotel.
Position in historic centre.size and furnishing of room n/a
We had room price on a 50% discount (last minute). Furthermore drinks are cheap:less than Euro 1,50 for a glass of wine! No information on Cuenca or suroundings
The two rooms we had were very clean and had a bit of character but were unexceptional. Location is good. The hotel restaurant is a joke -- aesthetically attractive but the food simply canned food placed on nice dinnerware -- and was very expensive. A tourist dive we ate in actually had better food at a fifth the price. The restaurant was an umitigated ripoff -- overpriced and terrible food. We ate there at the recommendation of the hotel staff, who warned strongly against eating elsewhere in the area. The hotel is fine, but the restaurant is awful (and the hotel loses some credibility for warning against eating elsewhere).
Very professional, wonderful location and brilliantly decorated within a really old world setting. Nothing
The location was fantastic, right across from the medieval town via a bridge, and the best views of the hanging houses were from the Parador. Looked like a palace, and everything was well-built and to last.
superb position excellent room and service no
The hotel uses Parador de Cuenca in the WEB-booking but in Cunca it uses Parador Tourismo on road signs which makes it difficult to find. They should use the same name on the WEB-page as on their direction signs in Cuenca.
Great location in a beautiful and unique city. Rooms are comfortable and attractive. Parking should be provided at no additional cost in this rural location.
location is top! great views of the medieval city we were disappointed taht the swimmingpool was closed and that there was no place to sit outside to relax, only the bar.
Beautiful location, unique building - previously a Catholic seminary for training priests, friendly service and beautifully decorated in a classical style. The hotel policy allows non residents to use the public areas of the hotel without restriction. This includes the cloister, as a result on occasions this beautiful quiet area can be taken over by large groups, leaving no room for residents.the management should review their policy to protect the interests of their guests.
A historic atmosphere
problem with parking - only street parking unless you paid for a garage (would not have been enough space in high season) Food was not of a good standard and very expensive
The location is fantastic and the dinner we had was delicious with efficient and friendly service. The check-in and out employee (same person) seemed to be a bit overwhelmed and not overly friendly even though it was not very busy at either time.
Location for Cuenca - perfect position and easy walk into town. Evening meal very good but expensive as was breakfast
The view from the restaurant at 7th floor Staff had some problems speaking English
Well situated for the old town and the new town.
The room my wife and I were allocated had a defective a/c unit so we were upgraded to a suit which was very nice indeed. The hotel was very clean but my one disappointment was that after spending the whole day sight seeing we only had time for one drink at the bar before closing at midnight. No
Location Restaurant good but a bit expensive
Perfect hotel!! Great staffs! Clean and nice room! Nice view from cafe (7F)!!!
Nice big room and bathroom and good size flat screen tv. Excellent location and just a few minutes walk from the old city. No internet access.
Very clean, spacey room and bathroom, excellent location, friendly hotel staff, excellent view of the old city from the cafeteria on the last floor, great value for money. I decided to extend my stay for a second night. More than satisfied! About the hotel no. The only thing that there is no parking lot and the price in the public parking is 16euro/day.
Good location in the new part of town. Room was very big and there was air-conditioning.
Central location. Good food.
It is located on a lovely square with an attractive park. The restaurant has excellent views of the old town. It is not too far to walk anywhere but it is all uphill!
In new town, nr train station, but not the ACE one, but bus stops outside if you know where you are going !Also great price and good shower Really cold and whilst there is a large air con/ heater it took ages to warm up
More than what we would have expected. Very clean, comfortable rooms, secure doors, very friendly staff. Lots of free parking around. The walls were a little thin, we could hear when our neighbors came in at night etc...The location wasn't perfect, but overall we couldn't be happier
good central location, rooms very clean, and smart and modern very good value for money. unfortunately no one spoke english, and we got in a muddle with the car parking, so a bit of a nightmare, you are past the car park before the hotel, no bar facilities breakfast basic. bathroom in one of our rooms was so tight you could not get in the door without it banging the toilet.
location the rooms had thin walls, you could hear everything . the rooms were cold.
The room was renewed, spacious and very clean. Very good value for money. The bathroom was a bit small but it's not a problem for a short stay.
The location was excellent and with garage facilities on site. Simply decorated and clean. Value for money. Reception had no map on town. We were not given details of times nor costs of breakfast. So didn't have breakfast at hotel. Access to garage a bit tricky in 4x4 but was possible. Outside appearace not very appealing.
The location. The hotel was dark and depressing.
Very outdated, carpet in the bathroom and bad aircondition.
We were disappointed that although breakfast was 7.30, the breakfast staff did not arrive until nearer 8am. The receptionist did his best and we managed to get coffee and basic cereal. We needed breakfast as we had onward committments. A slight reduction was made in the charge for breakfast to reflect this.
The location was very good and the staff offered a very confortable stay.
Central location within a historic city Poor breakfast by modern standards in Spain. Room facilities a little basic
Easy parking, friendly staff, clean & comfortable room. Tea/cofee maker would be nice.
Perfect location and a beautiful room at a good price. Our room was above the kitchen and the noise was very disturbing - particularly during clearing up at 1am with the kitchen door open! This was unfortunate as every other aspect of our stay was perfect.
location in the midle of the old town. Views from the room. The whole hotel is very noisy, and the outside noise continues untill early mornings. Parking is far away.
The views from the room, if you are lucky enough as to get a room overlooking the "hoz del Huecar", i.e. the valley towards the south east, are fantastic, so if you book here, ask for one of these rooms. The rooms have walls which are hardly sound-proof; the running water system seems to be old and faulty, and very noisy. Some of the staff seems to be hardly experienced.
the room and view were greta but bathroom needs updating
The view and breakfast
We liked this hotel, we'd stay again. The staff were helpful and friendly, our room was spacious and airy with a heart stopping view over Cuenca. We didn't need the aircon on, even in the August heat. The hotel's just minutes from good cafes and restaurants in the old town square.
Central location Hotel was unable to process achip and pin credit card they did not have the correct machine and kept telling me it was my Bank. I think this should be made clear to other guests before they try to pay.
Its quiet situation at almost the highest point of the old town. The castle walls, and the car park (with a few nearby cafés and restaurants) giving a spectacular view of Cuenca, are a short walk uphill. A long, very steep downhill walk leads to all the points of interest in Cuenca. The return walk uphill would be testing for some people, but there are some buses and also a tourist train which pass the hotel. The hotel is close to several bars and restaurants; particularly recommended for its food and the fantastic view of the gorge from its dining room is the Comedor Posada de San José, a few minutes' walk from the hotel - reservation advised. There is fee wi-fi in the hotel lounge. The untidy reception desk gives a bad initial impression of the hotel. My single room was cramped, careworn and not particularly clean. There was only one straight-backed chair. With a 7.30 am departure from Cuenca bus station the next day, I was unable to take breakfast, which was only available from 8.00 am.
The Hotel was beautiful and had incredible views of the monestary. Room was very romantic. I loved the location in relationship to Paza Mayor, many places to eat and shop for special things such as pottery.
I liked its position in the old town of Cuenca and its views over the gorge. There needed to be more information about the difficulty of driving in Cuenca old town.
Nice staff. Easy to find Close to city (if you have a car) clean breakfast good price Room was not like the pictures. Very, very small. The "double" bed was only slightly bigger than a twin, despite having paid extra for the "double" over two twins. Air con was extra cost Had to pay an extra 20 Euros to get a room with a bed to fit two adults.
Very good kitchen, extremely nice terrace, good location to visit and park Cuenca.
The location was perfect, just far enough out of the town to be quiet and restful. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant on both nights of our stay and the Menu de Hotel was excellent. Waiter service was great and the food was nice and hot!
Nice and quiet in beautiful surroundings. Fine breakfast Except for the lady receptionist the staff is poor in English (and German and French as well). The restaurant should open already at 8 pm in stead og 9 pm
the ambience of this old monastry is excellent the restuarant was good for set menu and a good mix for breakfast.It is 10 min drive to town not a 5 min walk.
The excellent location for visiting Cuenca, and vantage points for taking pictures of the famous cliff homes.
The situation ,food,staff,and the history of the building. I felt it a shame that the grounds seem to be a little neglected,at one time it must have been lovely.
sightseeing and theposition of the hotel the breakfast buffet bread was stale staff were not responsive and the variety of meats and fresh fruits was poor
Large room with separate lounge area. Very comfortable.
the veiws were excelent from hotel grounds Light fittings hanging by wiresfrom ceiling, full of cobwebs
The quiteness. Too far away from anything.
The location is quite far from Cuenca, further than is said in the description. The site is among a lot of houses and barns in decay. Not very attractive. Some lorries, etc, make some noise when they start in the morning or return. It looks like a company working on the roads.
Lovely room, Helpful and Friendly Staff, Quite location, Good Food, English speaking staff. Motorcycle Friendly
A fabulously quirky hospederia. Friendly staff, great room and gorgeous food. Beautiful setting. We were offered this as an alternative when our booked hotel became unavailable - we were so glad! We would definitely visit again. A little far out if you want to visit the village for ameal and a drink but the food at the hospederia was so good it more than made up for this!
The staff was extremely helpful. They knew enough English to help us out. The room was very clean and the bathroom was roomy. The location was good for downtown Cuenca and it was a 20 minutes walk to old town. There is no parking available and the room was not air conditioned.
excellent value & the family were most helpful
Excellent value for money and good location being very close to both the old and new towns. The room was very beautifully decorated and the bed very comfortable. The lady who showed me to my room was very friendly and helpful. The only problem was that the walls were not very sound proof and I could hear everything the people in the room next door did. I could hear their conversation and everything! If you don't speak Spanish, it may be a problem when you have to phone the owners before you arrive to arrange the key exchange.
The room is gorgeous. Hardwood floors, beautiful wallpaper, and the shower was amazing, literally the best one I used in Spain. I guess I did not read closely enough, but I did not realize that this is not a hotel. It is basically a few rooms inside of an apartment building but there is no reception. That means you have to call them from the train station or wherever and they come meet you at the address. They left me the keys and were very nice, but also I felt really rushed and did not have time to ask them any questions about Cuenca or anything. It is not in the old part of town but is right below it and not a far walk. There is a bar right across the street that plays loud music until 2 or 3 am if you are a light sleeper.
Very clean and modern There is nobody to talk and very hard to find this hostel because there is no sign and no name about the hostel on the buliding. I get somehelp from the street and they called hostel manager or oficer and I have waited for 45 minutes opening door and having a room. Hostel staff were great but their system is terrible


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2006.152: Backward error bounds for constrained least squares problems
2006.152: Anthony J. Cox and Nicholas J. Higham (1999) Backward error bounds for constrained least squares problems. BIT Numerical Mathematics, 39 (2). pp. 210-227. ISSN 1572-9125
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We derive an upper bound on the normwise backward error of an approximate solution to the equality constrained least squares problem $\min_{Bx=d}\|b-Ax\|_2$. Instead of minimizing over the four perturbations to $A$, $b$, $B$ and $d$, we fix those to $B$ and $d$ and minimize over the remaining two; we obtain an explicit solution of this simplified minimization problem. Our experiments show that backward error bounds of practical use are obtained when $B$ and $d$ are chosen as the optimal normwise relative backward perturbations to the constraint system, and we find that when the bounds are weak they can be improved by direct search optimization. We also derive upper and lower backward error bounds for the problem of least squares minimization over a sphere: $\min_{\|x\|_2\le\alpha}\|b-Ax\|_2$.
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Step forward Christopher Hohn, the activist manager who acquires stakes in underperforming European companies then presses for radical corporate change. Hohn's pay last year was put at £150m, well above what is considered a good return by the most well-rewarded hedgies - the richest 100 can expect to pocket £25m a year. But according to American magazine Trader Monthly, Noam Gottesman and Pierre Lagrange, who run GLG Partners in London, collected between £200m and £250m each. Maurice Salem, 37, of Wharton, made between £75m and £100m.
The rewards put 'fat cat' payments for company executives in the shade. But how are these fees calculated? Given the complexity of hedgies' financial models, it is a relatively simple formula: a 2 per cent management fee, representing a cut from the assets under management, then 20 per cent of the profits. So if a £3bn fund goes up 30 per cent, or £900m, that's £180m for the managers.
Hedge funds are used by wealthy individuals, financial institutions and pension funds. The great and the good are getting involved: former chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland Sir George Mathewson recently became a non-executive of Tosca, a fund that has campaigned for a break-up of ABN Amro. Hedge funds gamble on the future direction of equities, bonds, currencies, commodities or interest rates. They have attracted interest from regulators because they sometimes 'gear up' their bets with borrowed money, so creating the possible danger of systemic financial risk.
Firms' strategies are diverse. Many specialise in 'shorting' shares where they believe a company's stock price is overvalued, or in a generally declining market. Shorting involves borrowing a share and then selling it, in the hope that it will fall in value and can be bought back at a cheaper price when the time comes to return it to its owner. Probably the most famous example was when George Soros shorted the pound in 1992, forcing Britain out of the European exchange rate mechanism.
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Stanley Fink and Peter Clarke
Firm: Man Investments.
Under management: £22.5bn.*
Strategy: Diverse, with funds across the board. Interests range from special situations to financial futures, oil, precious metals and shares.
Personal: As boss of parent company Man Group, Fink built the organisation into one of the world's biggest publicly listed managers of hedge funds. The son of a lampshade manufacturer, he recently stepped down to become non-executive deputy chairman, handing over the job of chief executive to Peter Clarke. Fink is a founder of children's charity Ark and is closely involved with the Evelina Children's Hospital Appeal; in the past he has lent money to the Conservative party. In 2004, he had a benign brain tumour removed, and was back at work within six months.
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Firm: GLG Partners.
Under management: £9.25bn.
Strategy: Multi-asset long/short, mergers and acquisitions arbitrage, convertible bonds, special situations.
Personal: A former Goldman Sachs banker, Gottesman set up GLG seven years ago. He was joined by other City executives, including Pierre Lagrange and 'Manny' Roman. He has built GLG into one of London's biggest and most successful hedge fund managers, but has had to deal with a number of regulatory issues that have brought the firm headlines that it could have done without. Last year, one of the firm's star managers, Philippe Jabre, was fined £750,000 by the Financial Services Authority for 'violating market conduct' and 'non-deliberate market abuse'. GLG was also fined by the French regulator last December for actions linked to a bond issue by French telecoms group Alcatel.
Did you know? Although GLG is a symbol of red-in-tooth-and-claw capitalism, it has started a fund that specialises in investing in the world's 'greenest companies'.
Michael Alen-Buckley and Philip Richards
Firm: RAB Capital.
Under management: £9bn.
Strategy: Opportunistic, long or short on equities, mergers and acquisition arbitrage.
Personal: Founded by Alen-Buckley after he left his job as head of international equity sales at ABN Amro eight years ago. He is married to Giancarla, sister of Sir Rocco Forte, the hotels magnate. Richards is a committed Christian and believes in paying a tithe to charity - that is, at least 10 per cent of his remuneration package. Last year, he donated around £5m of his £20m salary.
Did you know? RAB made its reputation by investing in commodities with some shrewd calls on the stock price movements of small mining companies.
Christopher Hohn
Firm: The Children's Investment Fund.
Under management: £7.5bn.
Strategy: Activism to force management of target companies to sell assets or agree to radical corporate revamps.
Personal: A maverick and secretive investor who has hit the headlines in Europe, especially Germany, where he was criticised for his role in derailing a proposed merger between Deutsche Borse and the London Stock Exchange in 2005. More recently, he has lobbied for the break-up of Dutch bank ABN Amro.
Did you know? He accused the German press of anti-Semitism when he was depicted with a large nose at the head of a swarm of locusts devouring German loot. He donates around half of his profits to a charitable foundation run by his wife for impoverished children in Africa.
Paul Ruddock and Steve Heinz
Firm: Lansdowne Partners.
Under management: £7bn.
Strategy: Equity long/short, macro.
Personal: Ruddock and Heinz set up the firm in 2000 and are now among the best-paid hedge fund managers in London. According to Trader magazine, they earn between £75m and £100m each. Last year, Morgan Stanley agreed to buy a 19 per cent stake in the business. Ruddock has worked at Schroders and Goldman Sachs.
Did you know? The firm has a 2 per cent stake in Arsenal.
Ian Wace and Paul Marshall
Firm: Marshall Wace.
Under management: £5.5bn.
Strategy: Best known for their Tops Fund, which picks and analyses the best ideas of brokers and analysts then takes long or short positions in equities.
Personal: Marshall is a lifelong supporter of the Liberal party and friend of Sir Menzies Campbell. Wace is thought to be closer to the Conservatives and is a confidant of Michael Heseltine. Marshall's first job was as a scaffolder, but he later moved to Mercury Asset Management. Wace began his working life at SG Warburg. Their estimated net worth is said to be north of £200m.
Did you know? Wace smashed records for a listed hedge fund at the end of last year after raising £1bn from investors. Sir Andrew Large, formerly of the Financial Services Authority, is chairman of one the firm's funds.
Hugh Sloane and George Robinson
Firm: Sloane Robinson.
Under management: £5.5bn.
Strategy: Equity long/short.
Personal: The pair co-founded the firm 14 years ago. Robinson is the more high-profile, donating £6m to build an arts centre at his old college, Keble, Oxford. Near neighbours in London's Holland Park include playwright Harold Pinter. Sloane is rarely in the limelight but is said to be 'frighteningly bright': he obtained an MPhil in economics from Oxford. Boasts an impressive property in the Cotswolds.
Did you know? The firm's four top partners are thought to have shared a £175m pot over the past 10 years as the business has more than doubled in size.
Roger Guy
Firm: Gartmore.
Under management: £5bn.
Strategy: Equity long/short.
Personal: Guy studied economics at Sussex University, graduating in 1988. His AlphaGen Capella fund is one of the best-performing in the industry. He has won the European Fund Manager of the Year award and manages £250m. He has a seat on the board after helping to mastermind the buyout of Gartmore Investment Management last year with Jeff Meyer, who is chief executive. The buyout was backed by Hellman & Friedman, the US private equity group.
Did you know? Gartmore recently recruited Andrew Skirton as non-executive chairman from Barclays Global Investments, whose portfolio includes a £10bn hedge fund business.
Elena Ambrosiadou
Firm: Ikos.
Under management: £2bn.
Strategy: Global macro.
Personal: She founded Ikos with Martin Coward, her husband and a former Goldman Sachs quantitative analyst, 15 years ago, initially specialising in foreign exchange trading. Now she has five international funds with broad remits. She was thought to be Britain's best-paid woman in 2004 when she scooped £16m. Unlike Coward, who shuns publicity, she is happy to be in the limelight. She studied at Imperial College and obtained an MBA from Cranfield, and has been a trustee of the Oxford Philomusica orchestra.
Did you know? Ambrosiadou is being sued by two former employees who allege she owes them £26m in bonuses and shares. She claims they stole secrets from her when they left.
Crispin Odey and Nichola Pease
Firm: Odey Asset Management.
Under management: £1bn.
Strategy: Equity long/short, currencies, bonds, short term interest rates.
Personal: Began his career at the Queen's bank, Barings, establishing his own hedge fund 10 years ago. Phenomenally bright, he entered Christ Church, Oxford when he was 16. He has a knack for investing in companies, such as Marconi, that are on the verge of collapse but have potential.
Did you know? He was married to Rupert Murdoch's eldest daughter, Prudence. Now married to Nichola Pease, chief executive of JO Hambro Capital Management, whose products include hedge funds.
William Browder
Firm: The Hermitage Fund.
Under management: £2bn.
Strategy: Equity long/short; activist.
Personal: Browder was a management consultant and investment banker before setting up his own business. Hit the headlines last year when he was barred from entering Russia, despite carrying a British passport. It is thought that the Kremlin had become displeased with his campaign for improved corporate governance and transparency.
Did you know? Browder is grandson of Earl Browder, a former general secretary of the US Communist Party.
Other big players
Charlie Porter, co-founder of Thames River Capital; Alan Howard of Brevan Howard Asset Management; Jonathan Lourie of Cheyne Capital.
· Assets under management are estimates from archive sources.
Small investors: your time will come
The Financial Services Authority has paved the way for the public to have direct access to hedge funds for the first time. Access would be via unit trusts that would invest in what the FSA has dubbed a 'Faif' - a 'fund of alternative investment funds'.
Three years ago, the regulator decided against making it easier for retail investors to invest in hedge funds themselves, which are huge money-making machines if their managers make the right decisions, but incredibly risky if things go the wrong way.
Now the FSA has indicated that retail investors will be allowed to put money into funds of hedge funds, which spread the risk by investing in a number of vehicles. Faifs will be rigorously regulated, with the FSA expected to rule that the fund manager operate with 'due diligence' and that investors be able to make timely redemptions.
However, experts are not expecting a wall of money from private individuals to find their way into hedge funds until the Revenue makes their tax treatment more favourable. The FSA is not expected to bring in the new regime until 2008 at the earliest.
Risk factors
The risks posed by the aggressive investment strategy of many hedge funds has been highlighted by disasters that have rocked the global financial system. Two years ago, Amaranth took a massive bet on the future price of natural gas, but jumped the wrong way, leaving investors with egg all over their faces as the value of the fund fell by more than 50 per cent. The worst setback came in 1998 when LTCM, a heavily-borrowed US hedge fund, had to be rescued by a bail-out from Wall Street firms, organised by Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan.
Worries about the secrecy, complexity and the frequency of hedge funds failure (about 50 per cent of all start-ups) are unlikely to go away.


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Roasted Vegetables
Growing up there were a few vegetables that never made an appearance on our table, and when I got older and started cooking for myself I tended to avoid them as well. Beets, brussel sprouts, and turnips – I figured I had gone 20+ years without them, why change? I was 25 when I had my first brussel sprout and with that realized they were actually rather good. Turnips followed shortly after thanks to a great root vegetable recipe that I had to try. Then there are beets, I try them at least once a year just to insure that I still can't stand them. Maybe one day I'll try them and, like brussel sprouts, find them enjoyable instead of torturous. When that day comes, if it comes, I'll be sure to post about it! Until then I'll enjoy eating those "other vegetables" that are typically ignored. This recipe doesn't mask them under cheese or hide them in a sauce sauce or disguise them as something they aren't, which is why it works so well. The bitterness of the brussel sprouts plays off the sweet crispness of the carrots with the turnips in the middle insuring that everyone in the roasting pan plays nice.
1 lb carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb turnips, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 lb Brussel sprouts, well washed and halved
3 tbsp EVOO
1 tbsp thyme
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease a roasting pan and set aside.
- Mix the EVOO, thyme, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the vegetables to the bowl and toss well. Pour vegetables and dressing in to the roasting pan.
- Roast for 20minutes, remove from oven and stir the vegetables, then roast for a final 25minutes.
- Serve with anything!
the carrots can be replaced with sweet potatoes, in order to keep something sweet in the pan
I'm submitted this to /52weeks for Roasting Week, and hope that the lack of meat will be overlooked. I'm looking forward to the vegetarian themed week coming up, even if every week is vegetarian week on my blog.


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This is an annual summer beach treat, a passed-down tradition in Cary, N.C., resident Shari Saslaw's big family.
Serve as a side dish with grilled steak.
Servings: 8
- 15 Roma tomatoes, each cut in half lengthwise (may substitute other small or medium ripe tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh blueberries, stemmed and washed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 3 teaspoons raw sugar
- 6 to 8 basil leaves, stacked, rolled and cut crosswise into very thin strips (chiffonade), or finely chopped, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or a silicone liner.
Arrange the tomatoes cut side up on the baking sheet, then scatter the blueberries over the top of the tomatoes (if they fall between the halves, that's okay, too). Drizzle with the oil, then sprinkle with the Old Bay seasoning and sugar. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes; the tomatoes and berries will have softened and released their juices.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the basil; serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Source
From Top Tomato 2011 finalist Shari Saslaw of Cary, N.C.
Tested by Zofia Smardz .
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USS RONALD REAGAN, At Sea (NNS) -- A USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailor completed a 113-mile stationary bike ride in honor of the 113th birthday of the hospital corpsman rating, June 17.
Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/AW) Andy M. Lista, a 22-year Navy veteran completed the ride in less than five hours.
Lista said he was inspired by the Marines Corps' exhibition of physical fitness during their birthday celebration in November and wanted to do something similar.
"I decided that I wanted to do something to show my pride and support for the hospital corpsman rating," said Lista. "That was the farthest I have ever ridden."
Lista, who leads more than 30 Sailors in the Medical department, made a lasting impression on his junior Sailors.
"I thought it was a great idea, and I'm glad I volunteered to help him out and support him," said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (SW) Adriana Gonzalez, who supported Lista by riding alongside him for 25 miles. "It was good, and I was glad he was doing it; it's something to be proud of."
Lista said training was very important to be able to reach his goal, so he reached out to Master Chief Electronics Technician (SW/AW) James Ritch, a spin-class instructor on board, for assistance.
"I had a lot of help and guidance from Master Chief Ritch," said Lista. "He gave me a training regimen of increasing my mileage every other day up until today."
Ritch said he was happy to help.
"He asked me for some help, and I thought his idea was awesome so I wrote a program for him to follow to build up to the mileage necessary to complete his goal," said Ritch. "We talked about his progress over the weeks while he was training. I would also see him training and give him suggestions to improve his efficiency."
The Lista said the pride he feels in his community was reflected in his effort.
"Corpsmen are always excited, eager and motivated because they are corpsmen," said Lista. "We're such a broad community; we can be on the ground with the Marines, or on board a ship in different areas. We have so much pride in being who we are."
Ritch believes the bike ride was a great way for Lista to honor his rating's birthday.
"They are a proud rating and have served valiantly for 113 years" said Ritch. "I can't wait to see what he does next year. Maybe some other hospital corpsmen can do it with him."
"I think it was a good way to show how much we appreciate what we stand for and what this day means." said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Rabeline Brown, who also supported Lista during his ride.
Lista, along with other Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing 14 hospital corpsman, Sailors and Marines participated in a traditional cake-cutting ceremony to mark the rating's 113th birthday.
"Our birthday is important because the traditions we have hold true to our own standards, and allow us to stay focused in what we need to do," said Lista. "It allows us to enjoy who we are."
Ronald Reagan CSG is comprised of Ronald Reagan, guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, which includes guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88).
Embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 includes the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, the "Argonauts" of VFA-147, the "Blue Diamonds" of VFA-146, the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, the "Black Eagles" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139, the "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 and the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4.
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43. The findings to date are likely to be the tip
of the iceberg. Given the scale of the problem already revealed,
it is unlikely that there will be a single source of the contaminant.
In this report we have set out our preliminary findings, but we
fully expect to take further evidence. There are many questions
that need to be answered about how the particular incidences of
contamination occurred and whether the controls currently in place
are appropriate and sufficient. This scandal has also raised broader
food policy questions about cheap food production, transparency,
consumer confidence and pressures within the supply chain. There
are also implications for food production in the UKfarmers
are concerned that they comply with high welfare and quality standards
but are undercut by cheap produce from overseas. While this
is primarily a food labelling issue, the suggestion of fraud on
a massive scale, suggests that measures must be put in place now
to prevent any further contaminated meat entering the food chain.
The Government will need to consider its role in achieving the
correct balance between affordable food prices and regulations
that ensure transparency and quality. We are concerned that the
consumer will be caught in a Catch 22 between paying the costs
of higher traceability, labelling and testing standards or having
to accept that they will not be provided with comprehensive information
about the provenance and composition of the food that they eat.
The strong indications that people have intentionally substituted
horsemeat for beef leads us to conclude that British consumers
have been cynically and systematically duped in pursuit of profit
by elements within the food industry.


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Best Of :: Sports & Recreation
Cinderella isn't known for wearing pilot's gear, but given the accomplishments of the Air Force Academy's men's basketball squad this year, she should probably try a flight suit on for size. Since players must commit to military service, the Falcons have a smaller recruiting pool to draw from than the vast majority of teams they compete against. Nevertheless, players such as Jacob Burtschi proved their grit on the hardwood, chalking up a gaudy record and spending much of the season ranked in the Associated Press Top 25. While a skid down the stretch doomed their chance to participate in the Big Dance, the Falcons made a run in the National Invitation Tournament that took them all the way to Madison Square Garden. This Cinderella deserves a mile-high salute.
If Miles, that weird horse-head guy who trots the field during Broncos games, was sent to the glue factory, and Dinger, the Rockies' pathetic faux Barney, sank into a tar pit, many sports lovers in these parts would cheer. But were Rocky, the Nuggets' coolest cat, to head for the hills, all of Denver would go into mourning, and rightfully so. For years, Rocky was pretty much the only reason to attend a Nuggets game, thanks to his athletic stunts, crowd-rousing antics and wicked sense of humor -- and even though the team has been playing better recently, on a night-in, night-out basis, Rocky's performance is still more consistent than that of the hottest players. When he shoots, he scores -- even if the ball doesn't go through the hoop.
The worst thing that's happened to the radio broadcasts of Avalanche games is also the best thing that's happened to television coverage of the team. The irrepressible Mike Haynes, who's now a permanent fixture in the TV booth after establishing himself in the older medium, brings the same elements to Altitude that made him such a favorite among the Fan's listeners: seemingly bottomless enthusiasm, an inimitable style and a knack for saying (and, often, screaming) the very thing that Avs boosters are thinking but can't quite articulate. Most announcers merely call games. Haynes brings them to life -- and now he does so in living color.
The Rockies' "Generation R" advertising campaign smacked of desperation. At least, it did until Matt Holliday, the team's exciting young left-fielder, smacked 34 home runs last season -- a real accomplishment in the humidor era. But Holliday's more than just a long-baller. He maintained a .324 batting average in 2006 by hitting all over the park, and he's got better-than-average wheels for a guy who stands six-foot-four, even managing to beat out five triples. At 27, he's about to enter the prime of his career, and if the Rockies want to convince understandably dubious fans that they really mean to compete in the National League West, they need to find a way to lock up both Holliday and outstanding third-bagger Garrett Atkins for the long haul. Otherwise, the stand-alone letter in "Generation R" will stand for "ripoff."
How many Broncos are the best at their position in the NFL? Precisely one -- and he wears number 24. Although the term "shut-down cornerback" is overused by TV commentators, Champ Bailey comes closer than anyone in the league to making it mean something. Any time the ball is thrown to his half of the field, odds are good that he'll get his hands on it one way or another. When Bailey came to the team in a trade for running back Clinton Portis, there were plenty of naysayers -- but those folks are mighty quiet now. In the unlikely event that the Broncos become champs in the next few years, they'll have Champ to thank.
Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson have gotten all the attention this year, since both are capable of setting the scoreboard ablaze. But the underappreciated Marcus Camby truly anchors the Nugs. For one thing, he plays great defense every time he hits the court -- something that's all too rare on this squad. For another, he's the team's most reliable rebounder and shot blocker, and he's got a deceptively deadly outside shot. And, most important, he's a stabilizing force in a lineup that desperately needs one, not to mention a true team player who's willing to subjugate his own stats if it means the difference between victory and defeat. Melo and A.I. can't make that claim -- but the Camby man can.


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Key to sex determination found in simple life forms - fungi
Genetic diversity is the key to the survival of any species. In humans, due to the untold numbers of possible DNA combinations, sexual reproduction has yielded a diverse 7 billion progeny inhabiting all corners of the globe.
Dr. Alex Idnurm, Assistant Professor at UMKC's School of Biological Sciences, is researching how one of our lowly relatives – fungi – diversify just as successfully. His research, highlighted as the cover story of Nature magazine [Jan. 10, 2008], has the potential not only to help agribusiness but to fill some gaps in the evolutionary chain leading to sex in both fungi and animals.
Because of the parallels between fungal and human genetics, understanding how fungi reproduce can lead to a more complete understanding of basic biology and genetic behaviors in man. DNA is the same no matter what organism it inhabits. Fungi provide a living fossil record for events that shape DNA and chromosomes. Master regulators of gender, similar to the male-determining gene SRY, are present within the DNA of fungi. Understanding how these regulators work and are formed can help understand the evolution of the human X and Y sex chromosomes.
Fungi can be of great benefit, such as helping dispose of decaying matter; but in agriculture they can also be destructive and costly. Powerful, successful strains of fungi are able to emerge from a diverse population. These dominant strains mate in the wild and yield plant pathogens that are immune to pesticides normally effective in controlling them. And wind-borne sexual spores from some fungi can spread over vast acreage and produce enough offspring to destroy an entire field crop.
Solving the mystery of fungal mating may result in the ability to block the reproductive process and save a farmer's harvest from certain ruin. Further, it may advance our understanding of the evolutionary path to sex.
Take a look at the article highlighting Dr. Idnurm's research in Nature magazine.


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Sawislak Represents GSA at Peace Bridge Ceremony
As prepared for delivery
Remarks by
Josh Sawislak
Senior Advisor to the Administrator
U.S. General Services Administration
Peace Bridge – Grand Plaza Opening
Fort Erie, Ontario
July 16, 2007
Thank you very much Ron, and thank you all for letting me be part of this very special day.
Minister Nicholson, Chairman Annunziata, Mayor Martin, Congressman Higgins, ladies and gentlemen: It is my honor to bring personal greetings from GSA Administrator Lurita Doan and to represent the United States as we dedicate this crucial improvement to the free flow of trade between our two great nations.
As we know, Canada and the United States enjoy the greatest bi-national trade relationship in the world…and this facility will help strengthen our long and prosperous association. By the numbers:
1.3 million trucks and 6 million cars crossed the peace bridge in 2006.
That represents 40 billion dollars each year in two-way trade at this vital crossing.
Let me say that again…40 billion dollars annually. These figures are staggering and they speak to the wonderful and mutually prosperous bond that our nations have enjoyed for so many decades.
The opening of the Peace Bridge Grand Plaza could not have occurred without the cooperation and persistence of many different parties, all of whom are committed to prosperity on both sides of the border. That cooperation and success is a testament to the importance of this building in keeping our trade relations the envy of the world.
Six months ago, GSA Public Buildings Commissioner David Winstead and I had the privilege of touring this facility before it opened. We were both struck not only by the effort and skill that went into its construction, but the thought and care which were evident in its innovative and sustainable design. it was clear to me that day…as I am sure it is clear to all of you today…that sustainability and design excellence are a priority for both the public bridge authority and the government of Canada.
Let me assure you that Administrator Doan and GSA as well as our partners at U.S. Customs and Border Protection are fully committed to a similar project on the U.S. side of the Peace Bridge.
As President Bush has said, Canada and America share a continent, a long and vibrant border, and a special and vital relationship. Prime Minister Harper described the bond between us as strong, firm, and based on the largest commerce and social interaction in the history of any two countries of the world.
The Peace Bridge is a symbol…a symbol of the long history of friendship that exists between the U.S. and Canada. Especially in these troubled times, when we face a shared threat from people who mean us harm, I like to think of that bond as a sacred trust that we will protect our neighbors house and his family as it were our own.
We must not forget that we stand today in a bi-national region … where people on both sides of the river view the border not as a barrier, but as an opportunity.
They expect us as their leaders to deliver facilities and infrastructure which protect us all, yet promote safe access and the free flow of trade. So today, I congratulate you on delivering precisely what the people ordered.
Administrator Doan and I look forward to a day when we can stand together again and share these thoughts on the other side of the river. Thank you.