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I have a Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 2007 reg at the moment. I bought it when it was literally just 2 years old and have had a number of problems with it since. It cost me around £7000 and has one more year warranty on it.
When I first drove the car from the dealers I noticed a knocking sound everytime I went over a bump (I did not notice this during a test drive as it was flat roads). I ignored it thinking it was nothing. A couple of months later my handbrake seized up. The mechanic said it needed readjusting so I had to take it to fiat. They fixed the problem. and also diagnosed the kncking they said it was the suspension coil that needed replacing- they did this free at a later date as it was under the warranty so ultimatly they sold me a car with a fault. During this visit they did anohter aftey check and told me I needed a whole new steering column (the car wasn't even 3 years old yet). I noticed the steering wheel was turning itself when the car stopped. It wasn't moving the wheels, it was just turning but again hoped it would go away. Obviously it was a serious fault and Fiat strongly advised I didnt drive the car. When they eventually got confirmation that this was also covered under warranty they fixed it.
That is 3 faults on a car in less than a year in a less than 3 year old car. It was ridculous.
Dec last year my key snapped in the boot. I was told that the blanks had to come from Italy. Jan they arrived and I was told that it worked on a 3 key system - the sensor would look for the master key then two others when coding. The dealer told me that he may be able to use the stub of the old key thus saving me £55. This worked and he cut one blank then I paid by Visa.
We went to the car and the sensor did not recognise the key he had cut. I told him I was not happy as he had just taken £55 + vat from me. He basically shrugged his shoulders. I contacted Visa who said they would look into it. They did not uphold the dispute and want payment. I contacted the main Fiat dealer several times and they tell me that they have phoned the dealer who will phone me back. The latest was in early April when they told me that he was going to write a letter. It must be some letter as it's not yet arrived. This shows that once you have bought a Fiat, you are on your own. Any help is a bonus.
This review refers to a branch of FIAT in WEST Kent:
The fiat range of cars are fairly good. The build quality is reasonable, and the rustproofing is good. The styling is fairly modern, but it could be better. Reliability is down to luck. Some fiats are very very reliable, whilst others are on ebay for "spare parts" within five years.
I had a fiat for some years. I purchased it from new, and I loved the car. The sales department were "friendly" when I parted with my money. That's where the "friendliness" stopped. Their attitude changed once I had bought the car. They were not interested in problems, and even "twisted the truth" just to fob me off!
My fiat made a light knocking noise from the engine area. It only happened occasionally, and went away once the engine had been revved. One saturday I checked the car's oil and the level was perfectly normal ... well clear of the "min" mark. The car was booked into fiat's "lovely" service dept the following week, so that they could investigate the noise. After an inspection they claimed that I had let the oil level drop below the "minimum" mark. This is complete and utter rubbish. As I mentioned above, I checked the oil a few days earlier, and the car wasn't burning oil. I gave up trying to solve the problem, and the knocking noise continued for several years! I had no failures, no oil-burning, no breakdowns .... nothing. The knocking noise was unrelated to oil, which I checked regularly. The noise even occurred with the oil level at MAX (cold engine).
Later that year I had the foolish thought of returning to the same dealership for my fiat's annual service. They kept me waiting in the reception area for a good few minutes. I could see this stupid girl and one of her dummy colleagues looking at me in the back office, giggling. Is this the way you treat your customers?! I'm paying their wages, and they carry on like a bunch of adolescents! I vowed never to return to that dealership. They have lost TWO car sales due to their attitude ... they've cost themselves over £20,000 in lost car sales .... congrats :-)
I had the next service done in another fiat branch. A 10,000 mile service cost me ..... get ready for it ...... £190!!!!! The grease-monkeys seemed friendly, but the customer-facing staff were offish. After that I serviced the car myself. The car was 100% reliable to the day I parted with it!!!!!
Confucious say: Man who drops watch down toilet has crappy time.
I say: Dealership who treats customers like crap will see crap on their annual sales figures.
My wife bought a Punto there about 18 months ago.
Sales team are fine and the only problem we found was that the spare key wasn't programmed and we couldn't start the car and the AA (Fiat membership) managed to sort it out as a last ditch effort.
At the showroom they made our 2 young sons very welcome whilst all the forms etc were being sorted out. The salesman we dealt with, Russell Palmer, even gave one his bannana! And he gave them a model car each.
Can't speak for the service department as we used Perrys in Amersham for the 1st service as they're much nearer to us. They were expensive but OK.
Generally speaking the service departments of most franchised dealers aren't great. Better to use an independent garage if you can.
My wife is thinking about her trading the car in for her 3rd Punto so the dealership can't be that bad.
I bought a one year old Fiat Seicento 1.1 Sporting (Schumacher Ltd. Edition) from Thames Fiat in Slough (just 1/2 mile from Fiat's UK Headquarters). Like most reviews on Fiat dealerships, I too can't complain about the Sales department. They were honest and did their job efficiently and professionally. I even praised them in a questionnaire the salesman handed me when I collected the car. The Aftersales care is utterly cr*p. So much so that I would strongly recommend anyone considering buying a Fiat, especially from Thames Fiat in Slough against the idea. The problems began when there was a problem with the fuel supply. The fuel gauge had the appearance of sticking (i.e. once you filled the petrol tank full, the indicator remained on empty). I took the car back to Thames Fiat, who repaired the car while I waited. All was OK for a few weeks, when an intermittent fault with the steering became regular. The steering fault became life threatening at one point, when I was travelling round a tight bend at speed on a motorway slip-road. The warning light came on and suddenly I found myself with no control over the steering on sharp bend at 45mph, heading straight for the crash barrier. I managed to get the car back home, where the AA towed the car to Thames Fiat for repair. This happened on December 23rd 2002. The car was towed to them on 24th. The car is still with the dealership and there is no idea of when the car will be fixed. I asked for a courtesy car when I handed the car in. I have been unable to get one, as the Service Manager, Nick Miller, said to me. "If I had enough courtesy cars I would not make a profit". Nick Miller features on the Recruitment section of Fiats website as a first-class Service Manager (http://fiat.newjobs.co.uk/people.htm). Something I feel should be removed. I wanted to complain, but Thames Fiat was just not interested. I complained to Fiat Custo
mer Services, but they were not interested either. So I complained to Fiat UK Ltd, who apologised on behalf of the dealership, and arranged for me to have a hire car, at Fiat's expense while my car is being repaired. This is just a brief summary, as to the amount of hassle I have had with the dealer. I have had to contact Trading Standards and the finance company to get even the most basic things out from the dealership. My advice ... don't buy your car from Thames Fiat in Slough. If you think that you'll save money by buying a budget car, you'll end out paying more for it through taxis and bus fares when the car comes in for repair.
Firstly I'd like to make the point that this rant is about the service given by Hylton of Worcester, the Fiat dealership that my car came from, rather than Fiat as a whole. I can only hope that my experiences aren't typical of the quality of customer service that Fiat provide. ***** This whole saga started about a month ago, when I decided to start looking for a new car. Firstly I took a test drive of a second hand 106 at the Worcester Peugeot dealers. This went without a hitch - I phoned up and said I wanted a test drive, turned up, handed over my driver's license, took the keys, and went for a spin, with my Dad in the car for a second opinion. I don't know if it's just because my Dad has bought cars from them in the past, so they trusted us, but it seemed a very courteous and friendly service. Later that day (it was a Sunday), we drove past the Worcester Fiat dealer (Hylton of Worcester), which was sadly closed, and had a peer in the window. One thing that caught my eye was the 3 years interest free credit option that they were doing on new Seicentos. ***** Forward winding to the next Saturday, I got my Dad to phone up, and book a test drive on a Seicento (I was driving back to Worcester from Leamington, so didn't have a phonebook handy.) When I arrived home, I found my Dad had gone out to take the dog for a walk, so I met him at the showroom. Now maybe part of the problem here was that my dad was dressed in full hill walking regalia, and so didn't look particularly respectable, but that's still no excuse. We announced ourselves at reception, and we were told that someone would be with us shortly (I'll call him "P" so as to protect his identity, but considering he's the manager of the branch, it shouldn't be too tricky to track down who he is, if you so wanted). Whilst waiting, we took a look at the cars in the showroom, notably the
Seicento SX that was sat by the window, with an electric canvas sunroof (similar to the roofs that 2CVs have, but powered) and also a CD player, which will become important later on in this story. "P" eventually arrived, apologized for keeping us waiting, and went into full sales mode. From what I can tell, he was only prepared to offer us a test drive once he had ascertained that a sale would be happening (quite unlike the man at the Peugeot dealer, who was perfectly happy to give me a drive when I told him I was just looking at all the available options) To get to the point, he went straight to the hard sell, basically telling us that Fiat ran the interest free credit deal on a month-at-a-time basis, and he couldn't be sure if the offer would be valid past the end of the month. However, he told us that the car we'd looked at (with the electric roof) was basically available immediately - they'd just have to run it through some pre-sale tests, and slap plates on it, and we'd be able to take it away in a week. Now that he was sure I was interested, he took us to a vehicle to test drive, put his trade plates in the windows and sat in the passenger seat (instantly showing a different level of trust to the Peugeot experience.) I got behind the wheel, and drove away from the showroom. However he was quick to point out that the car didn't have much fuel, so we couldn't go too far (unlike the Peugeot, which had plenty of fuel.) Having driven for a minute or so, he said it would probably be a good idea to turn around here, so I reversed round, and we returned to the showroom. Luckily for Fiat, I really liked the car, which must be the only reason I put up with the rest, rather than just taking my business elsewhere. So when he asked what I thought, I said that yes, it seemed like a very good deal, and I'd take it. We went through to his office (or rather his desk in the Audi showroom th
at is attached to Hylton's Fiat showroom) and filled in the paperwork (and gave the £200 deposit on the car). Actually, the switch wouldn't go through, but he took my card details ***** During the week (I think it was the Tuesday), I got a phonecall from "P" telling me that he?d managed to make the transfer go through, so my deposit was paid fine. I asked to check how the car was going, and he said, to be honest with me, he couldn't be certain that it'd be ready for Saturday, but I should phone and find out. ***** Forward wind again to the next Saturday (i.e. the day the car should have been available) When I phoned up in the morning, I was told by "P", that there had been a problem, and the car that he'd told me was mine had already been sold to someone else (by a colleague who'd been on holiday for weeks) but not to worry, as he'd got an identical model on order, which should be delivered soon. He was glad I'd phoned, since he had only found out about this on Friday. It wasn't until after I hung up that one thing dawned on me - I'd have to get the insurance changed, since on Thursday morning last week I'd phoned up to find out the chassis number of the car (since Direct Line had told be on Wednesday night that they'd need either that or the reg # in order to insure the car). I had phoned up and was told that it was "P"'s day off, but the guy on the phone found my file, and told me the chassis number. I phoned up direct line, and gave them this number, and all was ok. Now returning back to Saturday, after hanging up the phone after talking to "P", I realised that I'd be insured to drive the wrong car. By this point my Dad was suitably outraged, so we drove over to the showroom (Menacing awkward shopkeepers is one of my Dad's hobbies). Of course he made a point to wear a smart suit this tim
e! On seeing us, "P" looked slightly uneasy (Evidence "A", M'lud) but said he'd be with us as soon as he'd finished dealing with his current customer. When he was finally ready to see us, one of the first things I mentioned was that because I was now going to get a different car, it meant that the chassis number that I gave to Direct Line would be wrong, thus making my insurance invalid. "But - I never gave you a chassis number" was his response (Evidence "B") - it seems odd that he somehow expected me to insure a car when he knew I had no way of identifying it to the insurer. I explained that I had phoned up on Thursday, but he wasn't there, but a colleague of his had been helpful enough as to find the number for me. He looked visibly shaken by this. We then went on to question as to when this replacement car would be delivered. He told us that he had hoped it with this morning's delivery, which it wasn't. We asked if we could have the chassis number (or registration) of this new car, so I could get the insurance sorted. He took us into a small office, with a (laughably outdated) computer that was hooked up to their central network. He keyed in some details (with very shaky hands - Evidence "C") which then took the system to a screen asking him to wait. It took about 5 minutes for it to finally come up with any details (I suspect that he was hoping that it would time out, so he could blame the system, and we'd go away). He pointed some bits of information out (like the bit that said Seicento, and the colour, which matched what we were expecting.) He also pointed at the bit that said "Delivery status" telling us that that meant that the car was somewhere within the system waiting for, or in the process of being delivered. My dad queried why it said that the delivery date was the 1st of August, and he stuttered
that it was "Worst Case" delivery date. He then told us that the system only records the last 8 digits of the chassis number, but that shouldn't be a problem, since that's usually all the insurer needs. He offered to copy it down for us, but my Dad pointed out that there was a printer attached, so couldn't we just have a hard copy. His response to this was "Why?" adding, "I can't possibly see what benefit that would give you." (Evidence "D"). My Dad told him that he was Dyslexic, so rarely trusts things written down by hand, since it's easy to make mistakes, and, begrudgingly "P" gave us a printout. My Dad (jokingly) suggested that they aught to provide a CD changer after messing me about so much, but "P" settled on offering us a full tank of petrol as a "good will gesture". I also made certain that my car would have the CD player, since I had since noticed from the Fiat literature that the CD player wasn't an available option on the SX model (it was only available on the higher range Sporting model). He assured us that it wasn't in their interest to mess around their customers, and that he'd ensure that the car did have a CD player. We said our goodbyes, and he told me that he'd phone when the car was ready. It wasn't until we'd nearly reached my Dad's car to go back home that I thought to compare the number we'd just been given with the one I had been given the previous Thursday by phone. It won't take a great guess to realise that the numbers were in fact the same. (Or rather the last 8 numbers I'd just been given, tallied with the last 8 of the entire number I already had - this was fair proof that I hadn't just copied out the number, and claimed that I already had it). This was beginning to look like more than just an honest mistake. We turned round, and went back again, my Dad went d
irectly back to find "P", whilst I got a cup of coffee from their vending machine, and noted that If I was American, I'd sue over how full the plastic cup was, and how it was impossible to hold without scalding yourself on the hot liquid. When he was told this (about the chassis number, not the coffee,) he looked a bit shaken again, and suggested that we could check the new number against the number of the original car (which was still parked on the forecourt. Incidentally it hadn't been given number plates yet, which seems odd, considering you'd expect all of that to have been ready by Friday, when the mistake was discovered - Evidence "E") Whilst he was routing around in the offices trying to find the keys, I realised that the chassis number was also marked on the windscreen, so I noted this down. He returned, and apologised, saying that he couldn't locate the keys. I told him that he probably didn't need to worry anyway, since the chassis number appeared to be marked on the windscreen too. He told me that it wasn't the chassis number, but some kind of new European registration code, that was now being put onto car windscreens for security. (Evidence "F") We then went back inside, as he realised that he had all the vehicles paper records stored somewhere. He eventually found these, and showed us the original car's chassis number was indeed different from the one I'd just been given (But oddly it was identical to the "European Code" - Evidence "G") ***** Now moving on the next Saturday (a week after the car should have been available in the first place, and a fortnight since the test drive). I phone in the morning, and am pleased to hear from "P" that the car is ready, and I should come and collect it. So, we arrived at the showroom, noting that the original car was still sat on the forecourt, and w
ent inside. When "P" finished doing whatever it was he was doing , he took to his desk. I handed over the bankers draft for the initial payment, and signed numerous forms to do with the finance, being certain to keep clear of the extra insurance package he tried to push (in case I became unemployed, and couldn't keep up the repayments.) I pointed out that I had enough money saved to be able to buy the car straight away, without going through finance at all, and I was just picking the interest free option as it was much more convenient, and allowed my savings to sit in their high interest account for longer. Once everything was signed, I was handed the pack of manuals for the car. I noticed that one of the manuals was for a radio cassette player. I pointed this out, saying "shouldn't this be a CD player manual". Again, "P" looked worried, and said he?d just go and check. About 5 minutes passed (we spent this time sitting in all the Audis) when "P" was spotted (looking slightly flustered) heading towards the garage with a CD player in hand. About 10 minutes after this he returned, and handed me the CD player manual and removable fascia, and commented "Don't say I haven't done anything for you" (trying to pass off his own oversight as a favour to me!) He then took me to the car, and took me though all the controls (which are well laid out) and warned me to always remove the CD player fascia, otherwise it's clock would flatten the car's battery (actually the manual states that you just need to turn it off by pressing the off button for a couple of seconds, but I'm beyond expecting him to know any of the products he's supposed to be selling) At this point I noticed that it barely had any petrol in it, and reminded him that he promised me a full tank. He provided a credit note for a local petrol station (after being reminded again on the way out) and toppe
d up without a hitch (after making sure the 1/4 of a tank that was in there was used up first!). ***** So there you have it. I'm still not sure if it was an honest mistake, or if there is something odd going on. It certainly looks like it was known on Thursday that I wasn't getting the car that I expected, since the guy who gave me the chassis number over the phone told me that he had found it in my file. If Thursday was "P"'s day off, then he'd have had to have known about this on Wednesday at the latest, in order for that to be on file. It seems odd that if a mistake had been discovered, it hadn't been relayed to me as soon as possible. Also his continued uneasiness strongly look like the symptoms of someone lying through their teeth. He also appeared worried when he realised I had been given a chassis number, and was reluctant to give us a printout of the new car's details, things that wouldn't bother someone who was just trying to do his job and be helpful. I suspect that, for some reason he had decided that I wouldn't actually buy the car, or that I wouldn't be able to get the insurance on the car (which I wouldn't have been able to do, had I not got the chassis number) and that he knew that the car in the showroom wasn't actually available at all (perhaps some kind of trick to make me hand over my deposit there and then, instead of when a car was actually ready) I'm planning on re-writing all of this, and making a formal complaint to the Fiat head office for the region (or the country, or possibly both), although I doubt it'll do any good (But I would like a CD multichanger...) Also note that as for the car itself, I'm very happy with it, and haven't had any problems with it at all. I'll get round to writing an opinion on it soon.
Well, lets start from the moment I bought my first shiny new car from the FIAT dealership in Leicester in August 1998. It was a Seicento Sporting Arbarth. Please take time to read my review on this great little car afterwards. Right, the dealership… my first impression of the dealership was obviously from the sales side and after my very first test drive I was very impressed with both the vehicle and the way I was treated by the salesman. After deciding to purchase the car I was handed across to a saleswoman the next day to deal with the sale. This was all done very smoothly and I felt like I'd got a good deal. All I had to do now was wait a few weeks until delivery….. After returning from a lovely holiday in IBIZA I was now very excited about getting into my new FIAT, and contacted the garage to confirm the dates. Everything was on schedule, and I chose my number plate for registration from 3 that were available at the time. The delivery date cam round, and off I went again to the showroom with my mates to collect the car… this was probably the last day I would ever be seen leaving the FIAT dealership with a smile on my face! Fortunately for me, I had left the garage with a years warranty on the car. (although I would expect a minimum of three years warranty now). The main reason for my disappointment with the garage from this point on was their complete and utter lack of after sales service. From the moment I left the garage on the day of delivery I was treated like an unwanted piece of S**t. The first little niggle I had with the car was on the first day, when one of my mates noticed that the sun visors in the car were from a left hand drive vehicle. Nothing major, but I would have expected the dealership to at least change them with the model that they had sitting in the showroom… no such luck, I'd have to wait for the new ones to be ordered in. Two weeks and several phone
calls later, and still waiting for the sun visors I was driving along when I turned on the heater in the car, only to find that the dial sprung back to cold again. After taking the car back to the dealership I was told that it would need to be booked in for a couple of days to have the dashboard removed to sort out the problem. They would also ensure that the sun visors were fitted at the same time. That was the last I saw of my new baby FIAT for SIX WEEKS… SIX Damn weeks. I should imagine that it didn't even take that long to build the car in the first place. During this time I was using a Punto leant to me by the dealership which was in itself not a bad car. The annoying part however was that every time I phoned up and they said my car would be ready tomorrow I just put £2-3 worth of fuel in the Punto, only to find that I would have to do this every day for the next month… It was very frustrating indeed, and I think the Punto was maybe a little worse off when I returned it, due to angry use of the accelerator! By this time I was enraged by the quality of service and had been to see the service manager… and the next one… and next week yet another. There were so many new service managers at the dealership that I decided to go higher. At one point, after many arguments with many people I managed to get hold of Peter Vardy's phone number (the owner) and told him of my utter disgust with the service. Eventually a few more weeks after I had my Seicento back, I had a meeting planned with the manager of the Dealership which was this time successful. I managed to come to an agreement, and the Warranty on the car was extended for a further year, on the condition that I payed around £100 for the second year AA Cover. This seemed fair enough at the time so I accepted and all was apparently well…. For a short while. Needless to say the first time I needed the car servicing I took it to my local FORD dealersh
ip in Oakham who did a terrific job. A few months later along came the next problem… a knocking sound coming from the suspension at the rear… quite obvious to me (and I know nothing about cars), and the car was still under warranty, but the garage had different ideas. First time the car was booked in for a day they changed a bush on the suspension. At the end of the day I collected the car, and the first noise I heard upon leaving the garage was the same as when I had dropped it off that day. The thing to remember here is that I live about 15 miles away from the dealership and the frequent trips were now becoming quite tiresome. To top it off, they had started to charge me £3 every day I had a courtesy car from them for insurance waiver purposes… this I thought was absolutely disgusting practice, especially as the car was under warranty. The next time the car was in all day and I returned only to find that they had put some cable ties around the hand brake cable and told me that it was knocking on the exhaust… I was charged for the ties as they are not covered under the warranty, only to find that this still hadn't cured the problem. Eventually the dealership changed the suspension arm, and I was given a reduction off my next service for all the trouble. Again a nice gesture, but I could have well done without the hassle. When the service came round, it was completed promptly… most likely because they wanted to see the colour of my money, and I still wasn't happy with items such as washer bottle top up that had been charged for without my request. I once again felt ripped off. Some time in between the next service that car was re-called twice to the garage, once for some brake pipes to be altered, and again for the handbrake to be checked. The final problem I had just before the second year warranty ran out was with the door transfers crumbling off. After booking the car in and removing th
e transfers from one side of the car, they decided that they hadn't even got the replacements and then made me drive the car without them whilst making excuses for a further three weeks!! Eventually the problem was sorted out, but that was the final straw for me, and the warranty having expired I decided that there was no reason for me to ever visit the FIAT dealership in Leicester again. To be honest this is only a brief recollection of the problems I had with the FIAT dealership, and I wish I had documented my encounters more heavily at the time. Other things that annoyed me during the time I visited the dealership were them moving site (about 500 yards away), and losing all my documents which contributed to a lot of the problems, and the other was that it took them over a year to realise that I had had the number plate changed, even though I told them every single time I went there. I'm glad to say that I can hopefully forget all my troubles now, having decided never to use them again (at least not for a very long time) and continue to take my car to the FORD garage to get the job done properly with genuine FIAT parts. At least then they wont have to Fix it again tomorrow.


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1.Gold Coast coach John Cartwright still has two years left on his contract and beat South Sydney away just a week ago - but he knows that won't stop people calling for his head. "No doubt they'll be out there in force," he said after the 36-20 defeat to Canberra. "You've got to be numb, though. You can't listen to it. You can't let it affect the way your team sees you or let it affect your approach through the week." Cartwright stopped just short of conceding the finals are out of reach, with the Titans needing to win six from eight. "It's very tough, especially when you look at the draw," he said. "That was a winnable game. You look down with 10 games to go and you put a tick against that one. We wasted a high opportunity.''
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Samoan dream
Canberra superstar Anthony Milford says as far as he is concerned, he can play for Samoa in the Four Nations. The Raiders stopped Milford from turning out for Matt Parish's side earlier this year, only for him to end up playing in the curtain-raiser for Queensland under 20s after an approach from the Maroons. Speaking after he blitzed Gold Coast, Milford said: "I'm eligible because I didn't play in the Origin but in saying that I've got to see what the NRL say about switching over." Given Milford's impending departure to Brisbane, one would think Ricky Stuart would be the very epitome of bittersweet at Milford's feats. "No mate," Stuart said. "He's made a decision. We'll move on."
Ref bosses undermine credibility
Referees make mistakes and it's doubtful we have ever got through a rugby league season without our match officials being "in crisis". But the real difference this year seems to be transparency and accountability. In England, the whistlers have actually set up a Twitter account, @RLFreferees, and invite fans to ask questions about decisions and interpretations. Compare this with the NRL, where referees' boss Tony Archer has hardly been quoted in the media all season, let alone answered fans' gripes. The approach seems to be: "If we don't admit Wests Tigers were denied a fair try on Friday, it will go away". The philosophy hurts the credibility of match officials and the sport.
Clubs push for stand-alone Origin
NRL CEO David Smith has suggested the scheduling around Origin is unlikely to change next year. In researching a story on the future of Origin for Rugby League Week, I was told clubs wanted a summit with broadcasters over the issue. "There is a push for stand-alone Origins and I have never known there to be one as strong as this." Souths CEO Shane Richardson said. "The clubs would really like to sit down with everyone and - rather than pick a fight - talk through all the issues in the hope of coming up with a solution that helps the players, the game, the commission, the clubs and the media partners."
Hail the Warriors' push and shove
Fascinating to hear people say the Warriors have "opened a hornet's nest" - by pushing in scrums. Is pushing in scrums going to attract OH&S concerns? The "tactic" worked earlier this year against Gold Coast and again in the 48-0 win over Parramatta at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. Because halfbacks don't put the ball in the middle anymore, hookers don't hook and packs don't push. The Warriors are making the scrum relevant again - and good on them.
Pointing for Alex McKinnon
Was the clock broken at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday? Is that why Warriors players pointed to where their wrist watches should have been each time they scored? No. Five-eighth Chad Townsend tweeted: "We weren't allowed to wear our #RiseForAlex wristbands but if I had mine on here's where it would be." .
The story Cartwright knows his head is on the chopping block first appeared on WA Today.


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Big Bratty Cheeseburger
This is a great burger for sausage lovers. It is juicy and flavorful!. Great for an Octoberfest get together.
8 ounces of saurkraut with caraway seed, drained
6 tablespoons of butter
1 tablespoon of flour Water (as needed)
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
8 tablespoons of White Zinfandel
3/4 pound of ground chuck
1 pound of loose bratwurst sausage or the meat of 4 bratwurst removed from their casings
2 garlic cloves pressed
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3 finely chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion
6 slices of swiss lorraine cheese
6 kaiser rolls or 6 rye sandwich buns
Saurkraut Topping Drain saurkraut. Squeeze out any excess juices. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add one tablespoon of flour and blend to make a thin paste. Water may be added if necessary. Blend in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add saurkraut. Finally, add two tablespoons of White Zinfandel. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. When finished simmering, drain. Pre-heat a gas grill to medium-high or prepare a medium to hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover. Patties Mix together the ground chuck and bratwurst, one garlic clove pressed, the green pepper, red onion and 2 tablespoons of White Zinfandel, blending well. Divide equally into six parts and form patties. Brush with White Zinfandel and place on medium to high grill. Use balance of White Zinfandel for basting while grilling. Buns Melt 3 tablespoons of butter, mix in remaining garlic clove pressed and brush on inside of kaiser roll or rye bun. Grill so they are lightly toasted. Assembly Approximately one minute before patties are fully cooked, spoon the saurkraut mixture on each one and top with a slice of cheese. Leave on grill momentarily until cheese is melted. Place on toasted buns.
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"My A is flat," I whispered. "It's OK, no one can hear you," my friend whispered back to me. We play violin in a local orchestra. We were in rehearsal and it was bothering me that my A string was flat, but I couldn't tune it because we were in the middle of the first movement of Beethoven's 5th symphony. Da, da, da, DAAA!
Waking up this morning in a groggy fog after a late night, all I could think about was going over the passages I had missed because I was so intently focused on my out-of-tune string. Over a cup of tea, I could hear the words my friend said to me. Once the caffeine kicked in, I realized that she was right. I wasn't the soloist, and I wasn't carrying the melody. Obsessing over being slightly out of tune distracted me from the goals of rehearsal – to learn from mistakes early and to make decisions as we go.
In my "Aha!" moment, I couldn't help but apply that same principle to the sometimes heated discussions I have been hearing in coffeehouses and reading in emails and newspapers.
There has been much debate lately about math in the school district. Some parents want a more rigorous math curriculum because they believe it will enhance the quality of their children's education. Other parents argue that the curriculum is fine the way it is and that it affords children a quality of life without added academic stress at an earlier age. There is evidence to support both sides.
There is also debate over stay-at-home working moms vs. career working moms. Some people argue that having a parent at home provides a life for the family that cannot be matched with two parents working outside the home. Others believe that career working moms are good role models for their children and offer more opportunities for independence. There is evidence to support both sides.
Obviously, one size does not fit all, and there are two sides to every coin. But obsessing over the details of the choices we make, if we have the luxury of choice, can sometimes prevent the big picture from coming into view.
It's easy to get caught up in the details of the here and now and lose sight of what we want for our children in the end – to be happy and comfortable. But at the end of the day, when the dust has settled and everyone is just fine, are we going to look back and say, "I'm glad I spent countless hours arguing over when my child took geometry and defending my status with respect to being a mom"? Or are we going to wish we had spent those hours knowing that those details weren't going to make or break the quality of our children's lives as adults because we were focused on what was working for our families?
Preoccupied by the flat notes coming from under my left ear, I missed out on aspects of the rehearsal that could shape my performance in the concert. The quality of an orchestra is only as good as its musicians, the director and the repertoire. It was up to me to make adjustments, to the best of my ability, for my particular situation.
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Enjoy France à la carte - châteaux, chic beach resorts and delicious cuisine served with a dash of French Riviera, medieval Bastide villages and a healthy helping of Bordeaux. Journey through the romantic Loire Valley to the beaches of Biarritz and Carcasonne with its enchanting city walls. Marvel at Avignon's famous bridge, see the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy and visit Claude Monet's home in Giverny.
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12 hot buffet breakfasts
7 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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What's Included
City tour in Carcassonne
Scenic drive through Dordogne and Loire Valley.
Insider walking tour in Paris
Orientation of Paris, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Nice, Arles, Lourdes and Bordeaux
See the Roman Ampitheatre and the Cathedral in Arles
View the Papal Palace in Avignon, The Royal Palace, Cathedral while in Monaco, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena in Nice, St Bernadette's Grotto in Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, the Abbey of Mont St. Michel and the D-Day Beach of Omaha while in Normandy
Visit the Hospice de Beaune, Chateau Chenonceau, D-Day Museum, Claude Monet's home at Giverny and the Eiffel Tower
What's Included
12 hot buffet breakfasts
7 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Best of France
Day 1Arrive Paris Day 1 - Arrive Paris
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light. France is a diverse and fascinating country with so much to offer. From architecture to cuisine, your trip reveals a host of regional delights and specialities. This evening meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director and enjoy an orientation drive through the city to take in some of the breathtaking sights including the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe.
Novotel Centre Tour Eiffel
Novotel Centre Tour Eiffel
Day 2Paris – Beaune – Lyon Day 2 - Paris – Beaune – Lyon
Drive south into Burgundy wine country, once home to the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, past the Côte d'Or vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits St. Georges. Arrive in the medieval town of Beaune to discover the treasures in the 15th century Hospice de Beaune. Tonight in Lyon why not try out some local specialities for which the city is justifiably famous.
Novotel Gerland
Novotel Gerland
Optional Experiences
Beaujolais Gourmet Dinner And Old Town Discovery
Enjoy an evening drive along the beautiful Saône River and taste the most acclaimed French cuisine. You'll discover Lyon's secrets, from the Gauls to the medieval old town. A UNESCO World Heritage city, Lyon is also the gastronomic capital of France and our chef will prepare a mouth-watering three course dinner, with local wines included.
Adult Price: €69.00
Day 3Lyon – Avignon – Monaco – French Riviera (2 Nights) Day 3 - Lyon – Avignon – Monaco – French Riviera (2 Nights)
Stop in Avignon to see the Papal Palace and the bridge made famous in the song, 'sur le pont d'Avignon'. Traverse Provence, a picturesque area favoured by artists such as Van Gogh and Cézanne to the Principality of Monaco. This small city state is both a constitutional monarchy and home to the rich and famous. View the cathedral, where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married. Later enjoy a Regional Meal in Monaco before arriving at your hotel.
Best Western Plus Massena
Best Western Plus Massena
Day 4French Riviera Day 4 - French Riviera
Spend today as you wish. The Côte d'Azur is a sparkling and pristine stretch of famous coastline. You might like to lounge on the beach, shop in elegant boutiques or perhaps visit the hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. This evening why not dine in one of the many pleasant local restaurants.
Optional Experiences
St Paul, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal
Discover the medieval hill top town of St. Paul, known as an artists' paradise. You'll travel along the Riviera on the spectacular corniche, stopping off at a local perfumery. Finally, join us for a delicious meal and drinks at a local restaurant.
Adult Price: €83.00
Day 5French Riviera – Arles – Carcassonne Day 5 - French Riviera – Arles – Carcassonne
Visit the town of Arles with free time to explore the city. Wind your way through the Corbières Hills and 'Cathar' landscapes on the way to Carcassonne, a walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site which was extensively restored in the 19th century. See the double ring of ramparts featuring 52 towers during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' was filmed on location in and around Carcassonne.
Best Western Le Donjon Authentic Accommodation
Best Western Le Donjon Authentic Accommodation
Optional Experiences
On the trail of Vincent Van Gogh
Discover the secret stories and life of Vincent Van Gogh, as you stroll through the ancient streets and squares of this enchanting provincial town with our resident Local Specialist.
Adult Price: €23.00
Day 6Carcassonne – Lourdes – Biarritz Day 6 - Carcassonne – Lourdes – Biarritz
Drive toward the Pyrénées and see the Basilica on top of St. Bernadette's grotto at Lourdes, a holy site of pilgrimage. Arrive at a graceful Basque town on France's Atlantic coast.
Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu
Day 7Biarritz – Bordeaux (2 Nights) Day 7 - Biarritz – Bordeaux (2 Nights)
Head north through Les Landes to the classical town of Bordeaux. Built on the River Garonne, this is the world's major wine industry capital. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century and the bi-annual wine fair held in the city attracts buyers from all over the world. See the sights including the magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces during your orientation.
Novotel Centre
Novotel Centre
Optional Experiences
Highlights Of The Pyrénées
Join us on a beautiful drive up into the Pyrénées, where we'll catch a funicular train to ascend through mountain pastures to the top of these magnificent mountains, finding ourselves in Spain. You'll have time to enjoy some Basque hospitality before our descent, with a drink included. Weather permitting.
Adult Price: €40.00
St Jean De Luz, Jewel Of The Basque Country
With your Local Specialist you'll discover the Maison Louis XIV and the Maison Rose where Louis XIV met his bride, Spanish princess Maria Theresa. You'll also see the church where they married in 1660 (complete with hanging sailing ships inside) and have time to explore this unique seaside town's 400 year history and beautiful beach.
Adult Price: €38.00
Day 8Dordogne Excursion Day 8 - Dordogne Excursion
Enjoy a scenic half-day included excursion through beautiful countryside and picturesque scenery in the Dordogne region, best known for the enchanting medieval 'Bastide' villages. Drive to the renowned wine village of St. Emilion, possibly one of the most famous towns with ties to wine production. Later return to Bordeaux where you will have free time to explore the city.
Optional Experiences
Secrets Of The Bordelaise With Lunch Or Dinner
We'll journey through the rolling vineyards of the Bordeaux region to our favourite French Chateau Estate. Enjoy a a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars before a wine tasting, all while learning the secrets of the French wine-making process. Later, discover the World Heritage monolithic church of St. Emilion, before dining in traditional Bordelaise style, with drinks included. May be operated without dining for €49.
Adult Price: €80.00
Day 9Bordeaux – Loire Valley Day 9 - Bordeaux – Loire Valley
Continue north through the Poitou Charentes region to the Loire Valley and stop to visit the beautiful fairytale Château Chenonceau. One of the most remarkable castles ever built, Chenonceau features stunning landscaped gardens and priceless collections of Renaissance furniture, tapestries and art. Join your fellow travellers for a special Be My Guest dining experience where you enjoy typical French hospitality.
Mercure Tours Nord
Mercure Tours Nord
Day 10Loire Valley – Mont St. Michel – Omaha Beach Day 10 - Loire Valley – Mont St. Michel – Omaha Beach
Travel through Brittany to visit the island-town of Mont St. Michel on the Normandy coast, featuring the abbey and picturesque streets. Follow the Liberty Highway to St. Lô and on to Omaha Beach where your Travel Director provides an excellent account of the momentous events that took place here. Pause and reflect on the courage of those who gave their lives. Visit the D-Day Landing Zone and learn in detail about how the operation was planned and executed. Arrive later at your hotel where you dine tonight.
Mercure Omaha Beach
Mercure Omaha Beach
Day 11Omaha Beach – Giverny – Paris (2 Nights) Day 11 - Omaha Beach – Giverny – Paris (2 Nights)
Head south east towards the valley of the River Seine. Stop at Giverny and visit the house and gardens where Claude Monet lived for most of his life. One of the founders of French Impressionism, some of his most famous paintings were inspired by this spectacular garden. This evening in the glittering capital, Paris, consider a trip to one of the city's renowned cabaret venues.
Novotel Centre Tour Eiffel
Novotel Centre Tour Eiffel
Optional Experiences
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €162.00
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
Join us for dinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabaret shows in town, where you'll watch an evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment – including the world famous Can-Can. A Parisian night you'll never forget.
Adult Price: €139.00
Day 12Paris Sightseeing Day 12 - Paris Sightseeing
Today your Local Specialist reveals not just where, but how real Parisians live and shop, showing you the quaint historical local neighbourhoods. This short insider walk finishes at one of Paris's loveliest squares, little known to outsiders, but a real favourite of the locals. See the unique skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where you enjoy panoramic views across the city. Spend the rest of the day seeing more sights and shopping for souvenirs. This evening celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.
Optional Experiences
Notre Dame And Latin Quarter
A guided drive through Paris' bohemian Left Bank with our Local Specialist brings us to amazing Notre Dame to discover one of the world's most famous Cathedrals and the epitome of Gothic architecture. Afterwards, take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €33.00
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we'll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
Versailles Palace And Gardens
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability.
Adult Price: €65.00
Day 13Depart Paris Day 13 - Depart Paris
Say 'au revoir' to your fellow travellers at the end of a magical and memorable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Authentic Accommodation
Located in the heart of the citadel of Carcassonne, the Best Western Le Donjon combines the comfort of modern facilities with the charm of its medieval architecture
Be My Guest
Return to 17th century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a traditional three-course Tourangeau dinner accompanied by local wines
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City tour in Carcassonne
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Orientation of Paris, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Nice, Arles, Lourdes and Bordeaux
See the Roman Ampitheatre and the Cathedral in Arles
View the Papal Palace in Avignon, The Royal Palace, Cathedral while in Monaco, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena in Nice, St Bernadette's Grotto in Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, the Abbey of Mont St. Michel and the D-Day Beach of Omaha while in Normandy
Visit the Hospice de Beaune, Chateau Chenonceau, D-Day Museum, Claude Monet's home at Giverny and the Eiffel Tower
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12 hot buffet breakfasts
7 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
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Meet warm-hearted locals and like-minded travellers. Along your journey of discovery, stop to share stories and flavours with local farmers, chefs and winemakers. Pause to admire the handicrafts and rich traditions of amazing artisans. Explore the essence of Europe through captivating accounts shared by expert historians and savvy local guides.
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Travelling with your tastebuds, treating them to new flavours, spices and textures along the way. From the very first breakfast to the last nightcap, travelling through Europe indulges your palate, with every meal an opportunity to discover regional fare. Savour each new flavour, try the local tipple and take home fresh culinary inspiration. Let us share our love for food and hospitality with you.
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Once you've packed your suitcase, we take care of the rest, removing all your concerns so that you can be secure in the knowledge that an award-winning global company with an impeccable reputation has taken care of every little detail. We arrange everything you'll need along your journey - meals, accommodation and travel logistics, because we are with you all the way. Travel the world with peace of mind, knowing you're in the hands of Trafalgar.
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Service rating : Tour was well arranged and organized on the whole. Have used Trafalgar before and am likely to use it again.Product : Covered the places I wanted to visit. Would have preferred more time in Giverny and Omaha Beach. Felt rushed.Although I loved the ride and excursion to St. Paul,
Service rating : Great guides and service.Product : Good coverage of France and sufficient free time.
Service rating : We had the best tour guide and bus driver Marie Dubois and Dennis Richard that you have. We have been on 6 trips with you and they were one of your best. So very thoughtful, kind to everyone, organized, and went out of their way to make our experience one of the best. I tell
Service rating : The travel director and coach driver were first class. Also the local specialists were very good and easy to understand.Product : I would change the 2 days in Bordeaux and make it 2 days in Biarritz instead, the beach in Biarritz is perfect and the Novotel in Bordeaux is only
Overall good but some hotels average.
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A promised ad from the California Milk Advisory Board only showed up in a few media markets. Meanwhile, a Dannon commercial aired across the nation to capitalize on the growing interest in Greek yogurt.
Last week, the California Milk Advisory Board announced that it would be sponsoring this Super Bowl commercial. The commercial did appear in several California media markets, but not nationally.
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"Over the years, we have run spots nationally during the game or during the pre-kickoff or post-game segments of the broadcast and have negotiated an affordable price to do so," CMAB spokesperson Jennifer Giambroni told Dairy Herd Network. But a national buy did not work out this time.
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Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck to Join Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn and More in New York Philharmonic's CAROUSEL, 2/27
The New York Philharmonic has announced that New York City Ballet principal dancers Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck will perform in the staged production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, February 27-March 2, 2013. Robert Fairchild will portray the Carnival Boy, and Tiler Peck will portray Louise. With original choreography by Warren Carlyle, Mr. Fairchild and Ms. Peck will dance the pas de deux ballet in Act II. Reflecting this production's focus on Carousel's music, the ballet will be the sole fully choreographed scene. These performances mark Warren Carlyle's first time choreographing Mr. Fairchild and Ms. Peck, and represent Mr. Carlyle, Mr. Fairchild, and Ms. Peck's Philharmonic debuts. Mr. Fairchild and Ms. Peck are appearing courtesy of the New York City Ballet.
"Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck are the future of classical ballet, and it's a real coup that they will be dancing in this production," Warren Carlyle said. "It will be a beautiful evening about the music with one special moment of dance."
Casting for the Philharmonic's Carousel production is now complete. As previously announced, the production will star Kelli O'Hara as Julie Jordan, Nathan Gunn as Billy Bigelow, Stephanie Blythe as Nettie Fowler, Shuler Hensley as Jigger Craigin, Jason Danieley as Enoch Snow, Jessie Mueller as Carrie Pipperidge, Kate Burton as Mrs. Mullin, and John Cullum as Fisher.
The New York Philharmonic's production of Carousel will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald, on PBS stations Friday, April 26, 2013, at 9:00 p.m. (check local listings).
Artists Choreographer Warren Carlyle most recently directed and choreographed Chaplin at the Barrymore Theater and the hit show Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theater. He also choreographed The Mystery of Edwin Drood (presented at Studio 54), A Christmas Story (Lunt Fontanne), and the recent Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies at the Marriot Marquis Theater. Mr. Carlyle directed and choreographed the critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow at the St. James Theater, A Tale of Two Cities on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, and the Broadway-bound Cotton Club Parade (Jazz at Lincoln Center and City Center). Also in New York, he choreographed Girl Crazy, On the Town, Finian's Rainbow, Juno, and Stairway to Paradise (all for City Center's Encores! series); 101 Dalmatians (Madison Square Garden/Tour); You Again (New York Fringe Festival); Working (Zipper Theater); Slut! (ATA); Roundabout 40th Anniversary Gala (The Public Theater); and The 24-Hour Musicals (The Public Theater). produced, directed, and choreographed the tour of Hugh Jackman in Performance (Curran Theater San Francisco, Toronto's Princess of Wales Theater); created the musical staging for the new Randy Newman revue Harps & Angels (Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles); directed and choreographed the award-winning Limelight (La Jolla Playhouse), Buddy's Tavern (O'Neill Theater Center; Richard Rodgers Award Winner), and Lucky Guy (Goodspeed); and choreographed Follies (Kennedy Center and Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles), Camelot (Stratford Shakespeare Festival Canada), A Christmas Story (U.S. tour), Mame (Kennedy Center), Dancing in the Dark (Old Globe Theater, San Diego), The Pirates of Penzance (Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed; CT Critics Circle Award for Best Choreography), The Bakers Wife (Goodspeed), and Pageant (Second City Chicago). Warren Carlyle is represented on film and television by Deception starring Hugh Jackman, Hope and Faith, An Evening at the Boston Pops, and Elton John's Made in England music video.
Robert Fairchild (Carnival Boy) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and began his dance training at Dance Concepts at the age of four with Rebecca Bateman and Kaelynne Oliphant. His formal ballet training began at the age of ten at the Ballet West Conservatory with Sharee Lane. Mr. Fairchild's other teachers have included Laura King-Spinning, Trey Barber, Brooke Healy, and Jacqueline and Heather Colledge of Utah Regional Ballet. Mr. Fairchild attended the 2002 and 2003 summer courses at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, and then enrolled as a full-time student in the fall of 2003. In June 2005 Robert Fairchild became an apprentice with New York City Ballet, and the following June he joined the company as a member of the corps de ballet. Robert Fairchild was promoted to soloist in May 2007 and in October 2009 was promoted to principal dancer.
Tiler Peck (Louise) began her dance training at age seven, studying privately with former Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Alla Khaniashvili in Hollywood. At age 11 she began studying with former New York City Ballet dancers Colleen and Patricia Neary and former principal dancer Yvonne Mounsey. Ms. Peck entered the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, full time in the fall of 2003. She became an apprentice with New York City Ballet in 2004, joined the company as a member of the corps de ballet in 2005, became a soloist the following year, and was promoted to principal in 2009. Since joining the company, Ms. Peck has danced featured roles in George Balanchine's choreography for The Nutcracker, Coppelia, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Symphony in Three Movements, and Theme and Variations; Jerome Robbins's Fancy Free, Mother Goose, and Other Dances; Peter Martins's The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo † Juliet, and Swan Lake; Christopher Wheeldon's An American in Paris, Carousel (a dance), and Estancia; and Susan Stroman's Double Feature. Ms. Peck originated featured roles in Peter Martins's Friandises and The Red Violin; Mauro Bigonzetti's In Vento and Luce Nascosta; Wayne McGregor's Outlier; and the New York City Ballet premieres of Christopher d'Amboise's Tribute and Jerome Robbins's N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz. Tiler Peck is a 2004 recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA Dance Fellowship, a 2004 Mae L. Wien Award recipient, and Janice Levin Honoree for 2006-07. She performed in The Music Man on Broadway and was Clara from The Nutcracker in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She has appeared twice on Dancing with the Stars as a guest performer, and she most recently performed for President Obama at the 2012 Kennedy Honors in a tribute for Honoree Natalia Makarova. Tiler Peck's film credits include A Time for Dancing, Geppetto, and Donnie Darko.
Tickets for these concerts start at $95. All tickets may be purchased online at nyphil.org or by calling (212) 875-5656, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets may also be purchased at the Avery Fisher Hall Box Office. The Box Office opens at 10:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. On performance evenings, the Box Office closes one-half hour after performance time; other evenings it closes at 6:00 p.m. To determine ticket availability, call the Philharmonic's Customer Relations Department at (212) 875-5656. Ticket prices subject to change.
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|Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Atherosclerosis Coronary Disease Hypertension Cerebrovascular Disorders
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Environmental and Genetic Factors That Influence Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans
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|September 2000
Heart disease and stroke remain the first and third leading killers of all Americans, with a disproportionate share of the burden borne by African Americans. Cardiovascular and total mortality are known to be higher among African Americans than among white Americans, but reasons for these differences remain unknown. In addition, well-documented declines in CVD and coronary disease mortality in the past three decades have not been shared equally between blacks and whites. Age-adjusted death rates were identical in both groups in 1980, but by 1994 the rate among African Americans was 14% higher than in whites. The race difference in magnitude of coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality is greater in women than men and higher in middle age, such that CHD deaths tend to occur in blacks about 5 years earlier than in whites. Excess cerebrovascular disease incidence and mortality in blacks are even greater than the differences noted in CHD.
Cardiovascular mortality rates in Mississippi, which are approximately 25% higher than the United States average, are the highest in the United States for all race-sex groups. Age-adjusted CVD mortality for African American women in Mississippi was 75% higher than in white women in 1994. The mortality for African American men was 47% higher than in white men.
Prevalence of hypertension is nearly 40% greater in African Americans than in whites and its sequelae are more frequent and severe. Evidence of target organ damage such as renal failure and left ventricular hypertrophy is more common in black than white hypertensives at comparable levels of blood pressure. Many risk factors are also more common in blacks, including diabetes, high serum lipoprotein levels [Lp(a)], and obesity (in women). Other risk factors, such as elevated total cholesterol, reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, and heavy cigarette smoking, are more common in whites.
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) initial examination, which began in the fall of 2000, included men and women ages 35 to 84, and took 3 years to complete. The coordinating center, located at Jackson State University, collects and analyzes data. The undergraduate training center at Tougaloo College offers coursework to students in public health and epidemiology, and provides practical experience in health research to prepare them for potential careers in these fields. The exam center at the University of Mississippi is responsible for recruiting participants and conducting examinations. JHS is uniquely positioned to answer key questions regarding the excess burden of CVD among African Americans and to address the critical shortage of minority investigators trained in epidemiology and prevention. These questions will be answered by incorporating state-of-the-art physiologic and epidemiologic methods in a stable population-based minority cohort, providing research experience, and building research capabilities at minority institutions. The Second Exam began in September 2005.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|35 Years to 84 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- African American
- Residents of Jackson, Mississippi
Exclusion Criteria:
- Institutionalization
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00005485
|United States, Mississippi
|Tougaloo College
|Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39174
|University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Medicine
|Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39213
|Jackson State University
|Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39217
|Principal Investigator:
|Asoka Srinivasan, PhD
|Tougaloo College
|Principal Investigator:
|Donna Antone-LaVigne, MPH, PhD
|Jackson State University
|Principal Investigator:
|Marinelle Payton, MD, PhD
|Jackson State University
|Study Director:
|Adolfo Correa, MD, PhD, MBA
|University of Mississippi Medical Center
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|National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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|NCT00005485 History of Changes
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268201300046C-4-0-1 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
268201300047C-4-0-1 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
268201300048C-4-0-1 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
268201300049C-4-0-1 ( Other Identifier: NHLBI )
268201300050C-4-0-1 ( Other Identifier: NHLBI )
|Study First Received:
|May 25, 2000
|Last Updated:
|April 27, 2016
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Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Coronary Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Myocardial Ischemia
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
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When one of the readers of our daily newsletter heard that the somatic cell count standard in the U.S. won't be upgraded to 400,000 cells/ml, he responded in the reader-comment section:
"Get in the game folks!!! If other countries can easily achieve and abide by the 400,000 SCC standard and do it within as harsh environmental conditions as any state, then don't use that excuse to say it can't be done. 400,000 SCC is achievable. If there is a will, then there is a way. Get in the game folks!!!"
We agree.
For the sixth time in 14 years, the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments has turned down a request to upgrade the legal limit for somatic cell count from the current limit of 750,000 cells/ml. The action came last month on a 26 to 25 vote.
We can't understand why the NCIMS would pass on this opportunity to improve milk-quality standards in the U.S.
Oh yes, there is the response from NCIMS that somatic cell count is not a human-health issue; therefore, it is not incumbent upon the organization to change the existing standards.
It's starting to sound like a same old thing, over and over again.
Absolutely nothing has changed since we editorialized on this in the June 1999 issue of Dairy Herd Management. Back in 1999, the NCIMS pigeon-holed the proposal in committee. At least this time, the proposal got out of committee and appeared before the full delegate body. But the results were the same.
Here is an excerpt from that editorial in 1999:
"The bureaucrats who make up the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) did the bureaucratic thing when they met in Atlanta last month. In committee (or council), they pigeon-holed a proposal to toughen somatic cell count standards by giving it a "no action" label, and the proposal never did come up for discussion by the full delegate body.
"And, because the NCIMS only meets once every two years, the earliest it could come up again will be the spring of 2001.
"So much for that opportunity to improve milk quality.
"NCIMS concerns itself primarily with issues related to food safety, and the state regulators who make up the group's membership apparently did not feel that the somatic cell count proposal fit within a food safety context.
"In 1991, however, the NCIMS voted to lower the maximum-allowable somatic cell count from 1 million to 750,000 cells/ml. (with the new standards taking effect in July 1993), so this course of action is certainly within its jurisdiction.
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Municipal bond yields have passed a key threshold that, historically, has made them a great buy.
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It was a banner day for redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson, as he led the Pack to a 45 - 14 victory over Gardner-Webb at Carter-Finley stadium Saturday night. The game began with back-to-back touchdown drives capped by Toney Baker touchdown runs while Wilson claimed the NCAA record for most consecutive passes without an interception (now 329 consecutive passes).
Wilson was 26-of-36 for 345 yards and four scores, helping redshirt sophomore George Bryan also record a career day of his own. The tight end hauled in six catches for 89 yards and two scores despite not starting the game.
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The second quarter saw Josh Czajkowski remain perfect on the season, converting on a 41-yard opportunity and the first of Bryan's two touchdown catches.
True freshman cornerback Rashard Smith was forced to leave the game during the second quarter with an ankle injury and did not return in the second half, pressing redshirt junior DeAndre Morgan into more playing time than the coaching staff originally thought he would see tonight in his first action of the season. Morgan finished the night with three tackles.
The Pack also welcomed wide receiver Donald Bowens back to their receiving core, as he saw his first game action since 2007. Bowens was out the entire 2008 season with back fractures and missed the first part of this season due to knee surgery but still hauled in two passes from Mike Glennon, who was 3-of-4 on the night for 20 yards. Owen Spencer was forced to leave the game early as well and did not return after going down late in the second quarter with a concussion.
The Pack's defense slumped a little bit in the second-half, due to penalties and missed assignments, and head coach Tom O'Brien was critical of the defense's second-half performance.
"I'm not very happy at all with the defense in the second half," O'Brien said. "We had too many penalties and ended up turning the ball over too much which gave them a lot of chances."
O'Brien and his team is already putting Gardner-Webb in the rear-view mirror and is focusing on Pittsburgh, who will be at Carter-Finley Stadium next Saturday.
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One pound fish man set for X Factor after YouTube video smash
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A fish seller in east London who sings to draw in customers is a hit with West Ham fans – and now is reeling in music contract thanks to YouTube.
Muhammad Shahid Nazir works on a fish stall in Queen's Market, near to the Olympic Stadium.
More than 1m views on the video sharing site show people love his tune, "come on ladies, come on ladies, one pound fish… Have a have a look, one pound fish."
He is now in talks with a record label and has also auditioned for the up-coming X factor 2012.
"I feel very good and can't believe everyone is singing the song," said Mr Nazir. "It's become famous.
"People want my autograph and they take photographs as well as make videos of me."
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"My mother prays for me and encourages me to pursue my dream of becoming a singer. Singing has always been my childhood hobby and I want to make a career out of it," Mr Nazir told BBC.


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