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We always welcome a Letter to the Editor to share with our readers. This one from Tony Cawley questions the actions of the Isle of Wight council over proposed asphalt and biomass plants. Ed
The Isle of Wight has a very high rate of asthma and COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), about one third higher than the national average.
These figures are based on Freedom of Information data from St. Mary's Hospital and figures published by the IOW's Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2011.
The public want answers
Given that these illnesses can be largely attributed to air purity, the public are entitled to ask why the Isle of Wight Council is not taking a robust stand against the introduction of what I consider to be pollution generating projects along the Medina River.
These include the Eurovia asphalt plant and road stone recycling plant, the proposed biomass incinerators for a power station and a biomass grain drying plant.
Now we learn that a further source of air pollution is proposed in the form of a digestion plant creating and burning methane gas; surplus gas would be burned off with an open flame. (Anyone old enough to remember the Fawley Flame and the appalling emissions connected with that?)
Fine particulates found to affect human health
All these plants will emit fine particulates which can carry very long distances and remain airborne. They have been proven to cause not only respiratory diseases, but also increase mortality rates particularly amongst the very old and very young.
They enter deeply into the lungs and can carry associated chemicals into the bloodstream – it is thought that they may be able to cross the brain blood barrier to have a direct affect on the functioning of the brain.
The World Health Organisation and our own UK COMEAP (Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants) have clearly stated that there is no level at which this pollution does not affect human health.
COMEAP have even published research statistics directly relating increases in fine particulates to increases in mortality, (the figures are available on the COMEAP website). The NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) states that any potentially polluting project should be considered from the point of view of its cumulative local effect on air purity.
Why are council ignoring this?
One has to ask if the IOW Council has chosen to ignore this. They apparently have never actually measured air quality in the area concerned, so arriving at a cumulative figure may be quite challenging.
Since the Council have the oversight of all these projects, it must surely be their responsibility to realistically review the cumulative effect of all these subsidy seeking projects on Cowes and the other nearby areas.
Prevailing winds will carry all these damaging fine particulates down to a heavily populated area.
Time for a clear explanation from council
In the event that this letter is published, will this information be dismissed once again as "scaremongering"?
It is time we had a clear explanation from the Council leaders explaining their policy on air purity and how they intend to deal with EU regulations limiting the emission of fine particulates and the clear clinical warnings from authoritative sources such as COMEAP.
They should be working to protect our interests and the long term health of future Island citizens.
Health effects of fine particulates
Sunday, 18th November, 2012 11:38am
By Tony Cawley
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Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Crowds gathered in Dealey Plaza in Dallas Friday, 50 years to the day after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade drove through the square.
Several thousand people turned out at events that included a moment of silence, coordinated with wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, where the 35th president is buried, and in his hometown of Boston.
"It seems like we all grew up that day," said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. "Our collective hearts were broken."
"We watched the nightmarish reality that in our front yard, our president had been taken from us, taken from his family, taken from the world," he said. "Out of that tragedy, an opportunity was granted to us."
The moment of silence at 12:30 p.m. CST marked the moment when Lee Harvey Oswald fired at the presidential motorcade from a sixth-story window of the Texas School Book Depository, hitting Kennedy in the head.
With the book depository in the background, the U.S. Navy choir sang "America" and bagpipes played, while 5,000 invitees looked on. An Air Force "missing man" flyover was scheduled, but canceled due to weather.
A new monument to Kennedy was unveiled on the stretch of hillside infamously known as the grassy knoll, including an inscription from the text the president was due to deliver the night of Nov. 22, 1963.
Elsewhere in Dallas, a candlelight vigil was held for police officer J.D. Tippet, a police officer who was killed by Oswald about 45 minutes after Kennedy was assassinated.
And all through the city, bells tolled in remembrance of the president, cut down in his prime.
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Afternoon analysis 05.05.2016:
The dollar gained before the labor market data. The pound dropped due to the Brexit uncertainty. The zloty exceeded losses against all its major pairs. The EUR/PLN hit the highest level since February.
Uncertainty associated with the Brexit scenario has negatively affected the economy. The service PMI index dropped to the lowest level in three years. In April, the gauge decreased to 52.3 from 53.7 in the prior month. The forecast was for the 53.5 level.
Earlier, the data on construction and industry suggested some slowdown. The GDP growth estimated on the basis of the PMI indexes dropped to 0.1 percent in April against 0.4 percent in the first quarter.
In the latest statement, the Bank of England said that the risk associated with the Brexit has started to negatively impact the economy. In the case of a negative scenario, the economic consequences may be very severe. Moreover, the market volatility will rise.
The latest polls did not give a clear answer about the referendum outcome. Still, there is some tendency of gaining support for the Brexit. Given the situation, today's voting in local elections may provide some insight on support for both sides. As a result, the pound posted losses. In addition, this factor negatively affected the broad market sentiment.
Stronger dollar
The latest reports from the US economy, although they were mixed, eventually supported the dollar. In addition, the US currency was supported by hawkish comments from the Fed. Thus, after falling to the lowest level since January 2015, against the euro, the dollar posted strong rebound.
This move was not limited by the worse than expected report on the unemployment claims. The number increased to 274k against the 260k that was forecasted. A more important release will be tomorrow's report on the labor market situation. An increase of 200k jobs is expected after the 215k increase in the prior month. The unemployment rate is expected at 5 percent.
The zloty exceeded losses
Rising risk aversion has negatively affected the zloty. The Polish currency dropped against all its major pairs. The EUR/PLN moves near 4.43 - the highest level since February.
The finance ministry said that in March, foreign investors increased their holdings of the Polish debt by 3.6 billion zlotys. Although there was some improvement, the amount is lower by 16.6 billion zlotys against the end of 2015. Still, the situation may suggest that there was a brief relief.
In this context, the crucial issue will be the release of Moody's rating. Currently, the probability that the agency will cut the rating is quite high. In January, the zloty was under pressure and foreign investors sold debt after the S&P agency lowered Poland's rating. The risk of a similar scenario is quite high. As a result, the tendency in the debt market will not be sustainable.
The next issue is the deterioration of economic reports and stronger deflationary pressure. Given the situation on Friday, the Monetary Policy Council may signal that it might adjust its stance. Taking into account the current factors, the probability of a stronger zloty is limited.
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Eathyn Manumaleuna blocked a field goal as time expired to give No. 19 Brigham Young a 17-16 victory over UCLA last night in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Kai Forbath made field goals of 52 and 50 yards to keep the Bruins in it and UCLA drove almost the length of the field in the final two minutes to line up Forbath for a 28-yard attempt that would have won it. But Manumaleuna got his hand on the kick and the Cougars got their first win over the Bruins since Steve Young was BYU's quarterback.
Max Hall threw for two touchdowns and the Cougars (11-2) closed the season with their 10th straight win despite getting shut out in the second half and having their lowest offensive output of the year.
BYU managed just 265 yards against the Bruins (6-7), who were playing for interim coach and defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker. If it was Walker's only game as UCLA's coach, it was a memorable one.
The Bruins forced two turnovers, pressured Hall all game, and nearly pulled off the upset with their fourth-string quarterback.
Walk-on McLeod Bethel-Thompson drove the Bruins from their 2 in the final two minutes, completing a 36-yard pass to Logan Paulsen on a third-and-8 play with 30 seconds left to give UCLA a chance at finishing with a winning record.
It didn't quite happen. Forbath's kick was low enough for Manumaleuna to get a piece of it and keep the ball from getting through the uprights. Forbath had three field goals.
New Mexico Bowl - Paul Baker ran for 167 yards in his first start, and Donovan Porterie threw for a career-high 354 yards and two touchdowns to help New Mexico beat Nevada, 23-0, in Albuquerque.
The Lobos (9-4) ended a 46-year span without a postseason victory and gave Rocky Long, the team's 10th-year coach, his first bowl win in five tries.
John Sullivan made field goals from 53, 39, and 37 yards, and New Mexico delivered just the second shutout loss for Nevada under Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault.
The Wolf Pack (6-7) hadn't gone scoreless since losing, 10-0, to Weber State Sept. 27, 1980, a span of 329 games - the longest current streak in college football and the second longest in history.
It's the first time Nevada was shut out since moving to Division 1-A in 1992. The Wolf Pack had only 210 total yards - 73 rushing.
"It's certainly a compliment to their defense," Ault said. "They played a great game. At the other end of the spectrum, we played as poorly on offense as we've played in a long time."
It was New Mexico's first bowl victory since beating Western Michigan, 28-12, in the 1961 Aviation Bowl at Dayton, Ohio. The Lobos also notched a nine-win season for just the fourth time in school history.
Papajohns.com Bowl - Ben Mauk passed for 334 yards and four touchdowns, and DeAngelo Smith intercepted three passes, leading No. 20 Cincinnati to a 31-21 victory over Southern Miss in Birmingham, Ala.
The victory gave Cincinnati (10-3) its second 10-win season and first since 1951, while virtually assuring a spot in the final rankings for the first time.
Mauk completed 30 of 52 passes and overcame three interceptions to become only the third Bearcats player to have a 3,000-yard passing season. It was a nice finish for the former Wake Forest starter, but a difficult one for Southern Miss (7-6) and coach Jeff Bower.
It was the final game for Bower after 17 seasons at his alma mater, a stay that ranks behind only that of Joe Paterno, Bobby Bowden, and Frank Beamer among current coaches. Bower was forced to resign after a disappointing regular season, leading to the hiring of Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Larry Fedora.


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Morrison, praying mantis visit MLB Fan Cave
Logan Morrison, outfielder and five-hole hitter for the Marlins, was harassed and chased around Greenwich Village by a six-foot praying mantis Tuesday as part of his second visit to the MLB Fan Cave. Morrison, who had a real-life encounter with a praying mantis last week, had fun with his re-enactment.
"It's pretty special," he said of the Fan Cave, located at Broadway and West Fourth Street in Manhattan. "I came in the first time and everything was new to me, but they've got the paintings now and they've got some new little decorative stuff. And all the signatures on the wall.
"This is awesome. I think it's pretty cool for baseball."
Morrison, a gregarious second-year starter for Florida, went viral last week with a close encounter of the insect kind. Television cameras caught him looking at a praying mantis on the railing of the dugout, and then it followed his frantic reaction as the insect leapt on him and stuck on his shoulder.
The Fan Cave spot had fun with that piece of real-life drama, recruiting an actor in a human-sized insect suit to terrorize Morrison in and around the set. Morrison hammed it up for the cameras, often ad-libbing lines on the spot, and was a good sport when the action spilled onto the streets and the subway. Later, he was asked if he had been able to out-act the man-sized mantis.
"I don't know," he said, chuckling before responding. "You'd have to pay me a lot of money to get in that suit, so he's probably a better actor than me."
Billy Bretherton -- the star of A&E's "Billy the Exterminator" -- lent his talents to the shoot. Morrison, known for being one of the most approachable and responsive athletes in social media, said Tuesday that somehow his life outside the stadium has found a way to upstage his life as a pro ballplayer.
"I'm going to be known for everything but baseball, I believe," he said. "I was doing questions today on Facebook and they were asking me about Twitter and asking me about the praying mantis. They were asking me about [teammate] Mike Stanton, but nothing about me playing baseball. That's all right. You've got to be famous somehow, right?"
Morrison, 23 years old, said that the Marlins still have a lot to play for this season. Florida is 15 1/2 games out of first place and one win away from reaching the break-even point. The Marlins are just a game behind third-place New York, lending more urgency to a series between division rivals.
"Every game is important because we're so far back," Morrison said. "We've got to make up ground with every game we can. We're taking them one at a time and one pitch at a time."
The former 23rd-round draftee has established himself as a big leaguer, but he still isn't having the type of season he wanted. Morrison was hitting .320 as recently as May 31, but he's fallen off to .248 the last few months. Morrison said that he can take his struggles as a learning experience and that he doesn't care how he hits if the team wins, and he also said he can wait to pursue a second career in acting.
"If I keep hitting the way I am," he quipped, "it's going to come sooner than I want it to."
Spencer Fordin is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Keeping pace with the onslaught of Big Data requires a revolutionary approach to storage.
To be sure, such systems will be the storage platform of choice to handle ever-growing and increasingly critical workloads such as credit card processing, stock exchange transactions, manufacturing and order processing systems. Even app stores on the web are starting to use flash-only storage.
Such attributes as improved performance, reliability, and durability make flash systems desirable today, but virtually mandatory for the future. That's because the tsunami of Big Data shows no sign of receding. Researchers predict that the digital universe—all the digital information created around the world—will hit 8 zettabytes by 2015. That's about all the data found in the U.S. Library of Congress times 800 million.
Today we find ourselves at a tipping point of computer storage, once again, where the challenges of computing are no longer at issue but, rather the storing and retrieving of the information they generate and share.
Through our acquisition of Texas Memory Systems last fall, we have systems that can store almost 24 terabytes of storage in a unit the size of a pizza box, and that provide access to data 100 times faster than mechanical storage. If we were to stack 42 such pizza boxes in a rack, it would provide 1 petabyte of storage, which is more storage than any single operational application requires.
The industry is moving rapidly in the direction of all-flash storage for operational information. Such systems will not only help organizations respond to, and exploit the challenges of Big Data today and tomorrow, but once again will change the future of computing and the possibly the world along with it.
Ambuj Goyal is general manager of IBM System Storage & Networking.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The anti-doping police are sending out a new message to the AARP crowd: We're keeping an eye on you, too.
Looking more skeptically at events outside of elite and Olympic circles, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has suspended nine masters athletes for positive tests so far in 2011. That accounts for more than one-third of the 25 sanctions the agency has announced this year. Among the masters to test positive was one competitor in his 50s and three in their 60s.
The agency wants to cut down on what it says is an increasing number of older-age cheaters, an effort critics decry as petty and a waste of money for a cause that is already operating on limited resources. But cheating needs to be stopped throughout sports, the head of USADA says.
"We get calls from athletes about doping that's happening in their sports at all levels," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said. "We've also had event organizers call us and express their concerns and their desire to put in a good anti-doping program."
USA Track and Field, for instance, requested a USADA presence at its masters national championships this summer after international organizers told the American track organization it would stop accepting U.S. records if it didn't ramp up its anti-doping program.
Testing at nationals resulted in three suspensions, all from people who either disputed their test or said they got tripped up by a tainted supplement.
Craig Shumaker, 63, admitted to taking a doctor-prescribed testosterone gel that he knew would trigger a positive test if he was selected. He was, and received a two-year suspension, which carries the customary contingency that he must submit to more tests when he's reinstated. His win at nationals in shot put and second-place finish in discus have been erased, though Shumaker insists the drug gave him no benefit.
He said he has no intention of going off the drug, commonly prescribed for people diagnosed with low testosterone, and said the positive test pretty much marks the end of his days as a competitive thrower.
Gary Snyder, the chair of the masters track and field competitions at USATF, said his staff "did a fair amount of soul searching before implementing this nationally."
They decided to go ahead with it because they felt it was good for the sport.
Cyclists accounted for the other positive tests, in part because USA Cycling chose to increase its testing numbers in non-elite events, asking USADA to go to national championships, a number of state championships and a few odd regional and local races, "based on tips we got," said USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson.
"I'm ecstatic about it, frankly," Johnson said. "It's not as though doping just became an issue in masters cycling. It's been going on at this level for some time. If you don't look, you'll never find a problem."
Tygart conceded that spending money on masters events does put a strain on budgets, but he believes it's a worthwhile effort. He says the positive results at masters events "feeds into our belief that, unchecked, in a win-at-all-costs culture, some athletes and parents will do whatever it takes to win."


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Schedule of events during Bemidji All-School Reunion weekend
Here's a list of events for the 2010 Bemidji All-School Reunion:
Aug. 11-15
--The Bemidji Art Walk is made up of sculptures, murals and local galleries and beavers that were added this year. The artworks are displayed in the beautiful historical downtown Bemidji.
--The Bemidji Community Art Center and The Northern Clay City Center present McKnight Artists and in Gallery X2, The Headwaters Basketmakers Guild with an exhibit of work created in honor of their 20th Anniversary Bemidji Community Art Center and Shop 426.
--Headwaters Science Center. There are exhibits to see and science you can touch, 413 Beltrami Ave. N.W. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission for non-members is $3 for kids ages 2-11 and $5 for 12 and older.
--Putt "N" Go Amusement Park. Miniature golf special, $1 off if with All-School Reunion.
Friday, Aug. 13
--7 a.m. Security BankUSA Lumberjack Scramble, Bemidji Town and Country Club, a golf scramble benefiting Bemidji High School activities. Two shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
--9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bemidji High School, registration. Pre-registered pick-up packets and souvenirs. Decade meeting areas.
--10 a.m.-4 p.m. Paul Bunyan Senior Activity Center Open House.
--1-2 p.m. Markham Hotel Memories. Employees and friends of the Markham. Hotel, come and share stories of the great Markham. Hotel at the Paul Bunyan Senior Activity Center.
--1:15-5:45 p.m. Concordia Language Villages International Day celebration of language and culture. Villagers and staff meet at Waldsee, the German Language Village. This festival is open to everyone and requires no admission fee. Cultural activities, village performances, an international bazaar and a variety of delicious food from around the globe, 11 miles north of Bemidji on Beltrami County Road 20.
--5-8 p.m. American Legion Walleye Feed, $10 per person. Live music and Eagles Prime Rib Dinner, $15 per person. The band for the evening is Shades of Soul.
--2 p.m. Bemidji Book Festival, Larry Schug, Brigid's Cross Irish Pub; 7 p.m., Beth Solheim, Cabin Coffee House & Café; 7 p.m.
--7 p.m. Bemidji Community Theater, "Fool's Golds" melodrama, Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater. There is no charge for the play, but there will be a free will donation to help with costs. State park entry fee required.
--8 p.m. "Gypsy," Paul Bunyan Playhouse.
--8 p.m.-midnight Shades of Soul Band, Eagles Club.
Saturday, Aug. 14
--8-10:30 a.m., All You Can Eat pancake breakfast at Paul Bunyan Senior Activity Center;$5 for adults.
--8 a.m.-4 p.m. 12th District Horticultural Society Flower Show, Beltrami Electric Co-op.
--8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. St. Philip's School All-School Reunion events. Mass 9 a.m., St. Philip's Church. Building Foundations Brunch 9:45-11 a.m. St. Philip's Social Hall. All alumni, parents of alumni, and staff are invited to this event. Building Foundations Awards will go to individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to building the foundation for St. Philip's students and continuing the tradition of excellence that was established by the Benedictine Sisters over 80 years ago.
--8 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Philip's School History exhibit. Beverages/snack noon-5 p.m. St. Philip's Social Hall. School/facility tours noon-5 p.m. Alumni list updating noon-5 p.m. Alumni are invited to celebrate Mass over the weekend at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 15.
--9-11 a.m. Bemidji High School, registration. Pre-registered pick-up packets and souvenirs. Decade meeting areas.
--9 a.m. Bemidji High School soccer fields, even year graduates will play against even year graduates, odd year graduates against odd year graduates.
--9-11 a.m. sports gatherings at Bemidji High School Gym.
--10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual Depot Day Fest, Beltrami County Historical Society History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. S.W. This fundraising event features music, flea marketers, antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, spinning and weaving, children's activities, horse and wagon rides, square dancing and Middle Eastern dance. Fun, food and entertainment for the entire family! For more information, call 444-3376.
--10 a.m.-2 p.m. Diane's Dance Studio in The Old Schoolhouse open house gathering of the following groups: former Miss Bemidji pageant winners and contestants; Edith Herington's Jackettes, BHS; Arnold Johnson's Jills, BHS Band; Students of Diane's Dance Studio; 1966 to present.
--10 a.m.-noonEldercare of Bemidji open house, Havenwood Care Center, Birch Haven Village,Cedar Cottage, Tamarack Court at Tamarack Court, 1511 Delton Ave. N.W. Contact Sue Bruestle-Thompson at 444-4999, firstname.lastname@example.com for all your 'Senior Living Options.
--11 a.m.-7 p.m. free introduction to Quickstart Tennis, all ages and ability levels welcome. Behind Paul and Babe.
--11 a.m. Bemidji Lions Club Lion's Fare chicken feed, Lake Bemidji Waterfront. Dinners to go start at 11 a.m. Dinner in the park starts at 4 p.m..
--11 a.m.-1 p.m. Northwest Technical College reunion and open house. For more information contact Lisa Bruns at email@example.com
or 333-6903.
--Noon-midnight American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Beltrami County, relayforlife.org/beltramimn.
--Bemidji Book Festival: 1-5 p.m. Area Author Fai, Lake Bemidji waterfront; 2 p.m. Marion Dane Bauer, Bemidji Public Library; 4 p.m. Carol Ann Russell, Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse.
--2-4 p.m. Bemidji High School Knowledge Bowl Reunion Trivia Event at Brigid's Cross Irish Pub. You do not need to register in advance.
--3:30 p.m. Bemidji Between the Wars, High School Auditorium.
--7 p.m. Downtown Street Party, Second Street- Fifth Street-Beltrami Avenue- America Avenue. Bands appearing: Power Play and DMS Entertainment by Bar 209 and American Legion; Friday Night Hippie Hour and Uncle Shurley will be by Brigid's and Keg & Cork; Pelican Railroad will be by Backyard BBQ and Toasty Beaver's.
--7 p.m. Bemidji Community Theater, "Fool's Gold," Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater.
--8:30 p.m.-midnight Shades of Soul, Eagles Club.
Sunday, Aug. 15
--Sunday morning, attend the church of your choice (schedule is in the Friday Bemidji Pioneer.
--10:15 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes former members and friends to a pancake Breakfast following worship services at 9 a.m.
--10:30 a.m. Crossroads Church Sunday Service, followed by potluck.
--7-11 a.m. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, American Legion sponsored by Veterans Resource Foundation.
--1 p.m. Parade. All schools and all classes are encouraged to participate.
--2 p.m. Pits Open at Bemidji Speedway. Race begins at 5 p.m. Adults $10, seniors $8, ages 6-12 $5, 5 and younger, free. Full concessions; 751-6157 track phone number. Cell 766-5281; $1 discount with Bemidji All-School Reunion button.


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Chobani Pushes Boundaries Of Greek Yogurt With Significant New Product Innovations Geared Toward Expanding Dayparts, Inspiring New Usage Occasions And Increasing Per Capita Consumption
Maker of America's Best-Selling Greek Yogurt Brand Expands beyond Yogurt Section with New Dairy Products
Portfolio To Offer Better Food For More People throughout the day
Introduces Chobani Oats Product for Breakfast, Chobani Kids, Chobani Indulgent for Dessert and Builds on Success of Simply 100 with new flavors, among others
Apr 18, 2014, 11:10 ET from Chobani, LLC
NEW BERLIN, N.Y., April 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chobani, LLC, maker of America's No. 1-selling Greek Yogurt brand, today announced the most significant portfolio expansion in the Company's history with six new product innovations for July alone that push Greek Yogurt beyond breakfast and provide better food for more people throughout the day. The new products include Chobani Greek Yogurt Oats, authentically strained Greek Yogurt mixed with real fruit and whole grain steel-cut oats, Chobani Indulgent, the brand's first dessert product and Chobani Kids, among others.
"We've always believed that if we can't do something better, we won't do it at all. With our new products and innovations, we are extending the way people enjoy Greek Yogurt in America and bringing better food to more people," said Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO, Chobani. "We're just getting started."
Through Chobani's product innovations, the pioneer and leader of the Greek Yogurt category is further expanding and growing the category, introducing new ways to enjoy yogurt. USDA estimates per capita consumption of yogurt has leapt from roughly two pounds in 1975 to about 14 pounds today. That remarkable growth, however, remains well below the approximately 40 pounds consumed in countries such as Germany and France or even the 20 pounds in Canada.
Peter McGuinness, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, said, "The yogurt story in America is just beginning and as the category leader we are creating new ways to enjoy Chobani's delicious, nutritious, natural products throughout the day." McGuinness added, "Our new flavors and formats bring new experiences with Greek Yogurt and deliver on our founding premise of people have taste, they just need more good options."
The six new innovations will join the fast-growing Chobani family beginning June 2014:
- Bridging the breakfast gap between yogurt and oats, Chobani Greek Yogurt Oats is chilled, hearty and satisfying, with creamy, authentically strained Greek Yogurt mixed with real ripe fruit and whole grain steel-cut oats. In traditional flavors such as Banana Maple, Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry and Cranberry, the product is a cup of protein-, grain- and fiber-packed nourishment for those looking to start their day off right — Chobani's take on oatmeal.
- For people looking for a rich taste experience, Chobani Indulgent is the brand's first dessert product, mixing creamy full-fat Greek Yogurt with luscious all-natural ingredients in beautiful clear packaging for a decadent treat. Real cream, dark chocolate and ripe fruits meet in Dulce de Leche, Raspberry Dark Chocolate Chunk and Banana Dark Chocolate Chunk flavors — indulgence has never been so innocent.
- Made with only natural ingredients, no artificial growth hormones (rbst free) low-fat plain Greek Yogurt, real fruit, Chobani Kids is the delicious snack that packs the nutritional high protein, low sugar punch that moms want and new fun, finger-friendly packaging and new flavors that kids will love — grape, watermelon, vanilla chocolate dust among others—all about active enjoyment
- With a focus on flavor, Chobani Seasonal is an exciting seasonal twist to the core line – new, seasonally-inspired flavors that tap into trends and emerging tastes. The limited flavors will refresh each season, kicking off this summer with Watermelon and Pink Grapefruit — great fall flavors to come
- Building on the tremendous success of its recently launched natural 100-calorie yogurt, new blended flavors of Chobani Simply 100 Greek Yogurt in Key Lime and Pineapple Coconut will continue to deliver great-tasting, low-calorie options for weight managers looking for light yogurt made with only natural ingredients — the first ever and only 100 calorie Greek Yogurt using only natural ingredients.
- The introduction of 4% whole milk Chobani Kitchen inspires the chef in all of us and answers consumers' call, full-fat dairy products — delicious nutrition now available in a multi-serve format for recipes or a single-serve occasion — perfect for baking or on top of a baked potato, chile and fajitas.
About Chobani
Maker of America's No. 1–selling Greek Yogurt brand, Chobani was founded on the belief that people have great taste — they just need great options. Chobani produces high-quality authentic strained Greek Yogurt products made with only natural ingredients from its New Berlin, N.Y., and Twin Falls, Idaho, plants. Chobani is committed to using milk from regional-area farms and strengthening its surrounding local economies. Chobani gives 10 percent of its annual profits to charities worldwide through the company's charitable foundation. All Chobani products — including Chobani® Greek Yogurt, Chobani Flip™ and Chobani Simply 100™ — are kosher certified, contain five live and active cultures, and are made with milk from cows not treated with rBST*, with most of its products offering two times more protein than regular yogurt[1]. Chobani products are available nationwide in the U.S., Australia and in countries in Asia and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.facebook.com/chobani.
* According to the FDA, no significant difference has been found between milk derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST treated cows.
[1] Protein content of regular nonfat yogurt is 10g-13g protein per 8 oz. serving; nonfat Chobani Greek Yogurt contains 11g-14g protein per 5.3 oz. serving.
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After 32 years of teaching, I'll be retiring this year, and DH and I want to celebrate with a trip to Europe. We are at the beginning stages of planning for this summer and need help choosing a destination.
I've done a bit of research on both areas, and can't decide between the elegance of the chateaux in the Loire, or what appears to be the quaint, more rustic charm of Provence. Already I am finding myself spending hours on websites, and need a little direction!
We have been to Paris and traveled more extensively in Italy. We love Rome, Venice and Florence, but particularly enjoyed driving around Tuscany and staying in small towns such as San Quirico d'Orcia and San Gimignano.
A perfect trip would probably mix some picturesque historical towns (and shopping) with quaint villages...could anyone help us decide which area would be better? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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After 32 years of teaching, I'll be retiring this year, and DH and I want to celebrate with a trip to Europe. We are at the beginning stages of planning for this summer and need help choosing a destination.
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If you loved Tuscany you will love Provence, with everything from Roman ruins (Arles, Nîmes, Les Baux, Vaison-la-Romaine, Pont du Gard) to charming small villages (e.g., the Lubéron and those near Nice). Pick up a copy of the Michelin Green Guide to Provence and/or the Cadogan Guide to the South of France. The latter offers more in-depth coverage, while the Green Guide is best for itinierary and sightseeing planning.
Have a wonderful trip!
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Congratulations on your retirement! I am sure it has been well earned.
I have traveled through both Provence and the Loire Valley. If you are as you say, a fan of Italy i.e Rome and Tuscany, then you'd enjoy Provence.
If you want to see Medieval and Renaissance towns, then you might consider the Loire Valley. My favorite towns of the Loire are Angers, Saumur, Amboise just to name a few.. Each of these towns has enough to see and do to hold your attention for at least one full day, possibly longer.
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Thank you both for your replies. Do you think we could possibly do both areas well in a two week trip (or do we have to choose?)
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I would not try to do both regions in the 2 weeks -too far apart- we did Burgundy and Provence in 2 weeks which was a good length and we did the Loire-Normandy regions another year for a week each! We are heading back to Provence for 2 weeks in May to further explore - I think I would stay for 2 weeks to hold down the driving and not rush each day - take the train from Paris to Avignon to get a car, rent a nice gite and have a ball! We liked the Loire as well as I am a castle nut but the rest of the region was rather dull! The Provence is a large area so we are splitting it with a week near Marsilles to cover the south half and then to Carpentras for the northern area! Its been 11 yrs for me since retirement - LOVE IT!!
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We are doing both Provence and the Loire Valley in two weeks this summer. I've roughed out our daily itinerary and don't feel that it's too rushed.
We are taking the TGV from Paris to Lyon, then from Lyon to Avignon, then from Avignon to St Pierre des Corps (near Tours), then back to Paris.
There is a a direct TGV train from Avignon to St Pierre des Corps that leaves about noon and arrives about 4:30 p.m. Advance Prems tickets (purchased 3 months in advance) through TGV-Europe were very reasonable -- about $100 per person for all four legs, including 1st class on the Provence to Tours leg.
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Thanks so much!
Dsevig, glad to hear you're enjoying retirement. That's the way I want to retire, too!
We loved having two weeks in Italy to drive/train/stay in a leisurely fashion, but it could have been longer in some of those quaint towns. Two weeks in Provence sounds heavenly.
Those castles in the Loire are calling me! I love reading historical fiction and biographies of medieval/Renaissance times, and it would be wonderful to see where they lived. But if it's mostly just castles, that could get a bit boring for DH...
I'll check out the information you provided ardithl, and maybe I can make it work. Where will you be staying?
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We've spent 18 weeks vacationing in Provence after we retired, and 2 weeks in the Loire. That kinda tells you what our opinion is. Although we love chateaux, and we never miss a chance to visit as many as possible (perhaps around 50-60 so far in France) like dsgvig, we found the the Loire quite dull and not nearly as scenic as the other regions we've visited in France (about another 1 1/2 yrs worth, outside of Provence & Loire). Lots of "nooks & crannies" in Provence with charming villages, lavender & sunflower fields (sunfowers in the Loire too), and beautiful mountains, gorges, valleys, cliffs, coastal villages, coves, and Aix, Avignon, & Arles. Along with the Dordogne, Provence is our favorite region in France.
Our closest friends had a house in San Quirico in the Val d'Orcia and we stayed at their house often - so we're pretty familiar with that region. If you liked the Val d'Orcia - you will also like Provence.
I have a 27 page itinerary about Provence that I've sent to over 2,500 people on Fodors (about 8-9 just today). If you would like a copy, e-mail me at [email protected] & I'll attach a copy to the reply e-mail.
Rent a gite - we've rented 43 different gites and stayed in them for 74 weeks. You'll enjoy "retirement" much more if you can stay in a house with multiple bedrooms, perhaps a pool, yard to dine outside & sit in the sun, and a fully equipped kitchen so you can go to the markets & buy roast chickens, duck breast, fruits/vegetables, cheese, olives, etc and prepare meals at the gite.
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Not all chateaux are the pristine castles & fortresses you may envision. In fact, the only castle that really lives up to the fairy tale ideal is the Chateau de Usse. It is purportedly the castle which inspired Charles Perrault to write Sleeping Beauty.
I would certainly include Usse as one chateau to visit. Angers is more a true fortress than pleasure castle. Built in the 13th century, the Chateau d' Angers is patterned after the castles seen by the Christian crusaders when they invaded Palestine.
Do some research and I am sure you will find towns & castles in the Loire valley which you will truly enjoy.
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In Provence we are using St Remy as our base. In the Loire Valley, we are staying in Chenonceaux. I was very tempted by Saumur also, but the hotel I wanted was already booked (and I prefer to minimize hotel-hopping anyway). I chose Chenonceaux because I want to stay within walking distance of good restaurants so we can drink wine with dinner, and to be close to the departure point of our 6 a.m. balloon flight.
The Loire Valley also has some beautiful gardens, which interest me as much as the chateaux. And some good wine caves.
In my opinion, there is no "wrong" choice. Provence for 2 weeks would be heavenly. But in answer to your question, it is possible to do both if you also want to spend a few days in the Loire.
What month are you going? Two timing factors to consider are the summer temperatures and the possibility of crowds in Provence. Another in my opinion would be the blooming of the lavender (which unfortunately we will miss this time).
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We retired in June of '99. One HUGE piece of advice I can pass on to you if you love travel & adventure like we do, is to SLOW DOWN and spend a minimum of 2 weeks in ONE SPOT. Whether it is the Loire or Provence - don't try to do too much. Research gites. Travel in May/June or Sept/Oct to keep gite costs to about $700 to $1,000 PER WEEK for a multi-bedroom place with a kitchen/yard/DR/LR/washer/dishwasher so you can save $$$ for dinners/lunch/breakfasts and have more room to "spread out", like you have where you probably live now. We "experimented" with Gites for 8 weeks in '99, and we have been returning to France for 2 months most every year - staying in Gites.
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Hello, I hope I can be of some help for your coming trip. I think you can do both, if you keep a few days for the Loire Valley. Ussé is a lovely castle, you do have a lot of other castles to discover like Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau. If you like gardens you have to see Villandry. Discover the troglodyte valley of the Goupillières, that makes a change. Walk near the Loir River with the so special light. We hope you'll have a wonderfull time. Regards
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Thank you for all the great advice! Stu, we followed your itinerary for Tuscany, and stayed in San Quirico d'Orcia based on your recommendations--it was the best trip of our lives! I've already requested your Provence itinerary, and begun reading it.
From what everyone is saying, I'm thinking we'll probably end up going to Provence this time, and taking it SLOWLY! We've been rushing around enough the past 32 years!
Thanks for all the other tips on castles, too. We'll put that on the list for next time. Now, on to research gites!
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Hi, Looking at your time frame I think you will probably have time to do about 1/3rd of what you have planned. California is one large long state any you are driving quite a bit of it. The Distance to LA from San Diego is probably correct if you dont hit too much traffic...and the traffic in the LA area can be a big problem during the rush hours morning and evening. If you only have a few hours in LA I might suggest Hollywood Blvd for the flavor and then out to Santa Monica and take the HWY 1 north out of the Urban area. You can reconnect with the 101 freeway in Ventura county and get a great view of the Pacific Coast. fighting traffic you might be able to get to Santa Barbara about 7pm. Driving North you should certainly take the Hwy 1 again and enjoy the drive the view along the coast is amazing...especially Big Sur. If I were you I would skip Hearst Castle which is just a worn out copy of European Castles and just enjoy the drive north. If you want to see something truly lovely stop at Pt Lobos State park just before you get to Carmel. The Aquarium in Monterey is very good perhaps still one of the best in the world. I am not certain it is open much later than 5pm and it is worth looking at for at least two hours. Carmel is charming and you can stop by and meet me as i work there most days. It will take you 2.5 hours to drive to San Francisco assuming you dont hit traffic...probably ok if you are leaving Carmel around 9am. I hope you have some time in San Francisco as there are many things to do and see there. I like it much better than LA....and it is easier to do because everything is closer. Hope this helps have a great trip!
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your tips! They will be very helpfull, certainly! I agree with you when you say I can do just 1/3rd of all these things we are planning on 2 1/2 days.
Do you think Santa Barbara and Carmel are the best breakpoints?
We have some relatives waiting for us at SFO. We will stay there until Nov 12th. During these 8 days there, we are planning to pass 2 days with them in Yosemite and 6 days in SFO.
Do you think it's a good idea to spend 1/2 day in Monterey and visit the Aquarium and take away 1 day for SFO? I imagine there is lot of things to do in SFO and maybe 5 days wouldn't be sufficient.
Thanks again!
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Hi qwovadis,
Thanks for the tips.
We will consider Big Sur on our plans.
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This is my Northern Calif bias (I was raised in Southern Calif but have lived up north for the past 36 years), but for such a short trip I would try to spend as little time in LA as possible - unless you love freeways & lots of congestion. Scenic & interesting spots exist (La Jolla, Laguna Beach, etc) but in only a couple of hours - you'll have to go out of your way to find them and the "reward/time spent" will be small. IMO, you'll get much better "value" on the Big Sur coast between Hearst Castle and Carmel. If you are from Brazil, then you probably have not visited a lot of European castles (we've visited over 200 of them) so if you skip LA entirely, I think Hearst Castle would be fantastic. I would even stay in San Simeon your first night. IMO the coast north of San Simeon to Carmmel is much prettier than the coast south of San Simeon. Then stay at Big Sur Lodge in Big Sur. we'll be there this week. Have dinner at Nepenthe. Next day, explore Pt Lobos in the am and then on to Carmel. I'm not a big fan of Monterey (except for the aquarium), so I would either stay overnight in Pacific Grove or Carmel. Explore both Carmel & PG. Next day, leave for San Francisco (by SFO do you mean the airport or The City?). It is 1 3/4 hrs to SFO and 2 1/4 hrs to Union Square in The City if don't hit much traffic.
Stu Dudley
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I think Stu's come up with a great plan, and I personally think Hearst Castle is great -- neither worn out, nor a copy of anything -- and while I haven't been to 200 of them, I've been to enough castles in Europe to know that I like both them AND Hearst Castle.
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There are many problems w/ your original plan. Leaving San Diego at 0730 will put you in very VERY bad traffic all the way to LA, and then you will again be in bad traffic leaving LA in the afternoon.
And your day 2 is nearly impossible. You can't just 'visit' Hearst Castle. You must go on a tour- you park at the visitor center and then have to take a bus up the hill and back. Starting in SB in the AM, touring San Simeon, driving through Big Sur -- you will not get to Monterey in time to see the aquarium.
I would skip LA since you will have no time to see anything. Instead, I'd consider leaving San Diego after dinner the night before and drive at least as far as LA -or all the way to Santa Barbara if possible.
In the evening SD to SB will take 3.5 to 4 hours, but w/ morning and afternoon traffic the next day the driving could take almost twice as long.
So I'd skip LA, and get up the coast on night '0'. Then day 1 you'll start up from Santa Barbara.
This will give you enough time for San Simeon, Big Sur, Carmel, and Monterey in your 2+ days.
(Just a hint in future . . . "SFO" is just used for the name of airport, not the city of San Francisco. You can just say "SF" if you mean the city -- but "SFO" sounds like you are staying at/near the airport)
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I agree with the plan to leave San Diego the evening before you'd planned. Otherwise, you will likely spend hours and hours in bumper to bumper freeway traffic.
There are some great things to see in L.A. -- but they're not located in one central area. If you said you've always dreamed of seeing (for instance) the stars' footprints on Hollywood Boulevard; or Venice Beach; or some other specific sight, then I could see stopping in L.A. But it's not the kind of place you can experience in a few hours. I'm afraid that what you'd experience would mostly be more freeway traffic.
So ... I'd skip L.A. and have the time to enjoy your trip up the coast -- with lots of stops for photos and short strolls along the way. I loved Hearst Castle -- also loved a short stop in Harmony; Cambria; Moonstone Beach; Nepenthe ...
When you get to SF, I hope you'll get to go to Muir Woods AND continue on to Muir Beach. So many people miss the beach -- and it's one of my "magic" spots.
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I live in LA, and I agree with everyone who is saying "skip it." About the best that you could do is follow JanisJ's advice. Leave San Diego after dinner and find a hotel here in LA that is close to the freeway. There are many hotels in the area around LAX that have easy freeway access, however you will just get stuck in traffic going north the next morning.
You could stay in Santa Monica and then pick up Highway 1, which would be a pretty drive up as far as Oxnard, where you could meet up with Highway 101, which will take you to Santa Barbara.
Or you could find a hotel in the San Fernando Valley along Highway 101 that will get you out of LA easily in the a.m.
But don't try to spend 5 hours here. It just is not worth the hassle and the traffic when there are so many wonderful things to be seen between here and San Francisco.
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If you leave San Diego around 10 am you will miss much of the morning rush traffic and you have the chance to get to San Luis Obispo or Cambria in about 5-6 hrs both are great places to break your trip. Then you can take your time driving up the coast on hwy 1 the next day. I might be wrong about Hearst Castle, I just prefer the natural beauty of the coastline...and it is beautiful. Leaving San Diego at night might get you out of traffic but it is still a long drive to the Central Coast.
I dont want to scare you about the length of the drive it can just be difficult to negotiate the freeways of LA in traffic...but you do have to get through it.
The "must sees" are the drive north on HWY 1 past S.Luis Obispo(Big Sur), The sights on the Monterey Bay and the further drive north along the coast to San Francisco. Have Fun...enjoy the route. and welcome to California ;o))
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"If you leave San Diego around 10 am you will miss much of the morning rush traffic and you have the chance to get to San Luis Obispo or Cambria in about 5-6 hrs"
Not during the day time - or at least VERY unlikely. 5 hrs to SLO or 6 hrs to Cambria would only happen w/o any traffic at all.
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***I'm brazillian and my wife and I want to travel from San Diego to San Francisco on early November.***
And you deserve to see what you want to see on this trip! Your day 2 is really crammed but people do this ALL the time.
You'll be fine if you left San Diego around 7:30. You'll be going against most of the traffic if you're coming from downtown. By the time you reach South OC at 8:30 the traffic will be dying down- if it isn't you can take the 73 toll road.
You have to go by LA anyway so you'll be in traffic regardless if you stop or not. I would definitely get out of town by 3 though.
There's another travel forum called Trip Advisor if you're not familiar with it. Their forum LOVES solving problems and helping people make the BEST of their trips without a bias.
Here you'll find most NoCal residents who have that inferior childish rivalry towards SoCal so they need to cut it down! I'd seriously suggest getting advice from other resources for the FULL CA. experience.
BTW, six days in San Francisco would be over kill for me! I'd definitely take at LEAST one day from there and apply it towards the drive up the coast.
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"Here you'll find most NoCal residents who have that inferior childish rivalry towards SoCal so they need to cut it down! I'd seriously suggest getting advice from other resources for the FULL CA. experience. "
Wrong side of the bed SOCALOC?? That is one load of C^%P
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Unfortunately janisj it isn't. Over and over posters say they would like to see SoCA and they're misdirected from doing so.
I've noticed a lot of so Cal posters left. I wonder why......
I fully expect to be assaulted for voicing my opinion from the superior.
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Hi guys!! Thanks so much for all tips!! We´ll try to get the best of each.
Actually our trip begins in Orlando on OCT 12!! We´ll spend 6 days there, then we´ll fly to Saint Louis to visit a couple of friends (we´ll spend 5 days there). Then we fly to Denver to visit another relative (2 1/2 days there). We know it's too short for Colorado, but that's the time we have, unfortunately. After Denver, we´ll fly to Flagstaff. We´ll pass 1 1/2 day there, in Grand Canyon, and get a car to Las Vegas. We´ll just spend the night in Las Vegas and travel to San Diego, by car, to visit another couple of friends.
The point is that we won't have much time in any route. It´ll be too cramed...but we wish to do the best in each route.
Thanks so much. I can imagine how beautiful is Big Sur or Carmel, but these coast landscapes we already have in our brazillian coast. That's why we leave 2 1/2 days to make this trip.
Thanks agains
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Our coastline is very different from Brazil's. More rugged and high cliffs dropping into the ocean. But if you are not that interested in the coastal drive, perhaps you should spend more time in LA and skip the Big Sur Drive. With 5/6 days in SF, you could do a day trip down to Monterey Bay.
There is a reason our part of the state is called Superior California
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Sounds like you'll be travelling the 405 freeway from San Diego to LA. If you have any interest in architecture/art, my favorite place to take out-of-town visitors to SoCal, the Getty Museum, is located in LA just off the 405.
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hi MichelleY,
I agree the coasts are different, and yours is very very beautiful and we want to travel along it!
But I think 5 1/2 days in SF and 2 1/2 days on the coast will be better for us.
Many of you have suggested to skip SF. And if I just spend 1 or 2 hours there? Just to take a look at the famous Hollywood Hill and go to Santa Barbara.
Do you think 5 1/2 days in SF is good? We´ll have some relatives to guide us there. After SF, we still have 2 full days in Yosemite.
Thanks a again. You Americans are being very helpful tour guides! if any of you intend to come to Brazil someday, I hope you have so good guides as I am having! congratulations...
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>>Many of you have suggested to skip SF. And if I just spend 1 or 2 hours there? Just to take a look at the famous Hollywood Hill and go to Santa Barbara.<<
I think you mean skip LA - not SF.
You will spend 4-5 hours in the OC/LA/Ventura county areas - driving from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Once you get past Camp Pendelton - the scenery will pretty much all look the same from the freeway until you get to close to Santa Barbara (I hated this drive when I lived in LA & OC for 28 years). "Taking in" other stuff in LA will eat into your 4-5 hours.
IMO, once you get to the Sierra Nevada mountains & Yosemite (or enen the Pacific Coast range behind Big Sur) - you are going to regret spending any time getting off the freeways in LA & loosing time - just to see the Hollywood Hills.
5 1/2 days in SF is not enough time - even with a guide. But that's all the time you have.
Here is my list of things to do & see in the SF region:
Take several of the SF City Guides tours mentioned in this thread.
Stu Dudley
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I completely agree with socaloc.
There is a LOT to see in LA and while that isn't the focus of this poster the same old idea of "everything looks tha same and you can see all you need to while driving as fast as you can north" is rather tired.
bon_voyage, I agree that either the Getty or the Getty Villa would be convenient and interesting stops to make. Note to guilherme_maranhao, the Getty Villa requires a reservation, the Getty Museum does not.
Hearst Castle is worth seeing as an impressive and fequently vulgar, example of conspicuous consumption. It is not in any way comparable to a centuries-old European castle with all the attached history.
Whatever you do, spend as much time in Yosemite as possible. If the 2 days you mention includes travel time, then you need to add another day.
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Hi Barbara,
Thanks for the tips and yes, the 2 Yosemite days include travel time! But it´s impossible for us to get more time to it!
As I've seen on these posts, we´ll need, at least, 30 days in California...lol!
Maybe in another moment!
By now we are very excited with the time we´ll have there and hope to enjoy the most of it!
thanks agains
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Barbara's description of Hearst Castle is perfect. I will add that it's a good look into a particular time in American history.
As for the LA/SF debate, there is plenty to see and do in LA, but that is tempered by the fact that you have only 5 hours, it's spread out to the extreme, and there is loads of traffic. We recently drove in the opposite direction (downtown LA to San Diego) and it took us 3 hrs 45 minutes to go under 120 miles. For the return, we left San Diego after dinner, and made the trip all the way back to Valencia (north of downtown) in just under 2 hours.
So, if there is something in particular you want to do or see (for example, you could stick to the west side -- UCLA campus, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu) or you could go to Hollywood proper, but not really both.
As for San Francisco (where I go to work every day), I'm sure you could fill 5-1/2 days, but you could surely see the highlights in less and add time elsewhere if you were so inclined.
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I agree the norcal socal thing is rather tired (Go Giants!). If I had 5.5 hours in LA area to kill here is a partial list of what I might do...
Venice Beach - Just sit around and watch the freaks. Free.
Getty Museum - I would rather spend an entire day (or two) here but this place is WAY COOL and a must do at least once. And it's FREE!!!
Hollywood BLVD - Look at the stars. I've done it. Everyone does it. Fun to do once. Not so fun the second time. Free!
Griffith Park and observatory. - Lots of tourist buses stop up here so it must be something people from out of town do. Certainly a great view. Free.
Do you have a favorite movie or actor? I'm a huge Big Lebowski fan and I like hunting down all the filming locations for this movie. You can find lists for your favorite movie here... http://www.movie-locations.com/
With so little time I would sit at the beach and have some lunch and watch the freaks.
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Also, being a studio audience member is so fun. I've been in the audience for Price is Right and Jeopardy. Worth doing. Some shows you need to plan ahead for. Sometime if you stand outside the Mann Chinese theater people will come around and hand you tickets for pilots and focus groups. In fact catching a movie at the Mann is cool too.
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I think you would enjoy your trip a lot lot more if you would spend more time actually doing the things along the way instead of most of you time driving and not really experiencing anything. I think you need to cut out something and add some days to others.
I think you should give us an ITEN. of your entire trip and include your days in SD, SF, and Yosemite. Personally, I would cut SF down to probably 3 days(and it is my favorite city in CA).
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Thanks guys,
Chris_Brown: Maybe we´ll have time just for Hollywood BLVD.
spirobulldog: we have many relatives to visit there and lot to see in the city! 3 days is impossible!
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guilherme: My cousin used to live in Sao Paulo and now lives in Rio, so Brazil is on our wish list to visit!!
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no one said, and I dare say no one thinks, there is nothing to see in LA. That is ridiculous. But guilherme_maranhao is simply not allowing ANY time to see it. W/ less than 5 hours they will spend most of their time just trying to figure out where they are.
2 days? Yep, definitely enjoy a tiny bit of Los Angeles. But less than 1/2 a day? What is the point?
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Well most of the trip is just a tad bit better, other than SF. All the rest seems unreasonable to me. 2 days in Yosemite that includes driving means really you have two -1/2 days. Basically, you will see the valley and that's it.
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Hi janisj,
You mean there is nothing to see in LA within this very short time or within any time I have at all? The point is we think it´s an unique oportunity to see the LA we watch on the movies and on TV, even in this very short time. But is there a possibility to skip LA on this route? Like going around it? Or do we have to cross it anyway? Is there a way to go around, not hit traffic and get on the other side of LA in a shorter time than if we face the traffic? If not, I think we´ll cross it and enjoy we´ll have during the way.
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Yes-- you will have to drive across part of LA to get north. Your problem is "crossing LA" will show you nothing. That is why I suggested a way to maximize your time on the coast is to drive through the west side of Los Angeles the evening before when there is less traffic.
Or another option-- if you REALLY want to spend time in LA - you could leave SD in the evening and stay that night maybe in Santa Monica or somewhere towards the west side. Then the next day check out a couple of sites and start your drive north about 1PM, 2PM at the latest.
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sorry janisj, I've read your post again and got what you've mean about the time to spend in LA: 2 days would be the minimun to enjoy LA.
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And if we leave SD about 5:30 a.m.?
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If you leave SD at 5:30am you will hit the worst of the rush hour in LA. Better to leave a bit later, 7:30 or 8,and by the time you get to LA the absolute worst is over.
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Is LA traffic worse than São Paulo's? Is it possible???
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>>And if we leave SD about 5:30 a.m.?<<
You'll hit LA at peak traffic time. But with 2 of you in the car, you'll be able to travel in the commute lane - where one exists.
You will be in Calif at around Nov 1. It could be rainy & cool and or sunny & mild. Not much beach scene, however. I lived in Laguna Beach for 5 years when we were in our mid/late 20s (plus San Gabriel for 23 years), and Nov was definitely not LA/Baywatch "beach time". The beaches were often vacant - even with mild weather. Don't know about Venice Beach, however. The LA depicted on TV is, of course, not "real". If seeing the "walk of stars" in front of Mann's (it was Grauman's(?) when we lived there) excites you - then do that. If you want to see where people selling maps of the star's "supposed" homes are located (don't know if they still do that) then head off there.
I think what many people are trying to convey to you is that a huge percent of your time in the LA area will be spent on unsightly freeways in heavy traffic, or trying to navigate on unfamiliar & still mostly unsightly non-freeway roads. The Getty was built well after we moved up north - and that seems like it might be an easy on/off the freeway - but make sure that the Getty fits your interests. If you "must" see LA - I vote for following janisj's advise - but I thought the Venice/Manhatten/Santa Monica Beach area was not that interesting when I returned to that area for a High School reunion about 8 years ago. The beaches at Carmel/Spanish Bay/Morro Bay/Pfeiffer/Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park/Laguna are all a lot more interesting for me - but others may disagree.
Stu Dudley
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Disclaimer. I have not driven in Sao Paolo. But I do know how to get on the internet. Sao Paolo traffic is apparently far worse than LA. See:
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Thanks Stu Dudley. My main interests in LA are Hollywood and Beverly Hills area. Is it difficult to get in the morning?
"If you want to see where people selling maps of the star's "supposed" homes are located (don't know if they still do that) then head off there." LOL
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Consider this - leave San Diego in the evening - around 7:30 or 8 p.m. Spend the night in Hollywood. In the morning, drive down Hollywood Blvd. (where there's really nothing to see except Mann's Chinese Theater, the Capitol Records Building and the theater where Cleopatra premiered). Or take a walk on funky hip Melrose Avenue (also in Hollywood). Drive out Santa Monica Blvd. to Beverly Hills and do a little driving tour of Rodeo Drive (Beverly Hills very upscale shopping area) and BelAir (Beverly Hills very upscale residential area). Head out Sunset Blvd. toward the coast, and then up the coast toward Malibu.
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Consider skipping over LA. There is a lot to see there, but it takes so long to travel from one point to another, you may find your visit there to be more frustrating than enjoyable. I would consider both San Diego and LA to be destinations and not really cities you can see in a few hours.
I would drive straight to Santa Barbara and enjoy the afternoon and evening there and then drive straight to Monterey and Carmel the next morning enjoying the scenery along the way including Big Sur.
Hearst Castle is worth seeing, but I'd save it for another trip when you have more time. There is a beach near San Simeon however where you can stop and observe giant elephant seals on the beach up close.
You'll find it well worth your time to spend a little extra time in Monterey and Carmel. Do visit the aquarium. Bom Viagem!
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One more thing: Don't forget that about 12 hours (or longer with traffic) of that trip will be spent just driving if you take the Pacific Coast Highway.
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As most of you have suggested, LA will be on another moment. It´s impossible to leave SD in the evening: we have friends waiting for us there and certainly we´ll enjoy the last evening there. I couldn´t leave there in the evening.
thanks for all tips! Brazil is waiting for you....my city isn´t in the famous touristic route, but it´s too beautiful. It´s in the middle of the country, Goiânia (http://g.co/maps/srs2b): http://www.mundi.com.br/Fotos-Goiania-2710783.html and http://turismo.culturamix.com/nacionais/centro-oeste/fotos-de-goiania
For Andre1324, Muito Obrigado!
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Hi guys,
We came back to Brazil last tuesday and brought several excelent experiences in US.
We made SD - SF in 2 days, but as we've already decided, we skipped LA.
We left SD about 9:30 am and got Santa Monica about 1:00 pm. During this route, we stopped in some spots to take pictures, buy suvenirs and this kind of touristic stuffs. And the best thing was that we did NOT hit too much traffic in LA.
We took same photos in SM, had lunch, put our feet in the "frozen" pacific water and came back to the road until Santa Barbara.
After some stops for photos, we got Santa Barbara at 5:30 pm and stayed there. Very beautiful city, was a very beautiful sunny afternoon. But how expensive is this city!! We´ve already known that, but I was too tired to go to San Luis O Bispo.
On the second day, we left SB about 9 am and got Oakland about 8 pm. We did not make the Hearst tour, just entered at the visitor center, had a snack, looked the castle on the binoculars and came back to the road. We´ve stopped at the Sea Lions point, the 1 famous bridge and in lot of other places to take photos. This second day wasn´t so beautiful. It rained in same parts and was cloudy. But the view is still spetacular. Later afternoon we stopped at Carmel (which was veeeery cold that day), had a snack there (it was about 4:30 pm) and went straight to Oakland, where we would meet our relatives.
After that, we´ve passed 8 days in SF. 2 of them in Yosemite, where we got snow on the second day. It was very beautiful, but we couldn´t go to Mariposa because the road was closed because of the snow.
The 6 days in SF were unforgettable! We´ve made the on top tour on those buses, visited Alcatraz and all the main points in SF.
Thanks for all tips! And we hope to come back to California!
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I'm glad your trip went well. Hopefully you will be able to come back and see more of our beautiful state (I am biased, I admit )
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I didn't read all the posts, but as a long time SD and former SF resident - here is what I would suggest:
Either leave SD after the evening rush hour traffic - say 6 PM and stay a night in Hollywood, or leave SD very early - 5 am to beat the rush hour traffic into LA.
After touring the spots in Hollywood - drive out Sunset to the Getty Museum at about the 405/Mulholland.
After a couple hours there - get on the road before 3 PM and go another 45 minutes beyond Santa Barbara to stay at Danish themed Solvang. The next morning - have some of the great Danish pastries and then head up to San Simeon/Hearst Castle - and take a tour around noon or so - and they last a couple of hours. Seeing the small museum at the visitor center and the 20 minute movie is a must also.
From there, drive up the Coast and stay in Big Bur or Carmel or Monterrey, and the next day - drive Cannery Row in Monterrey, take the 17 mile drive in Carmel, and then decide if you want to visit the beautiful Aquarium.
Finish off driving up to SF, where if you are spending 5? days - you can kick back a bit.
So much to see in SF - but a Napa tour one afternoon could also be fun - and without traffic - it's what - an hour and a half or so up to the cute little Victorian square in Sonoma - at the southern end of the Napa Valley.
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Nice itinerary Tom, but the OP is already back home in Brazil
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LOL - I just scrolled up and saw your trip report. Glad you had a good time, and have a few things left to do next time.
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The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act requires banks, foreign-exchange dealers and other financial businesses to file reports with Fintrac on any transaction they deem suspicious. A report from the Privacy Commissioner in 2009 found cases of suspicious transaction reports based on little more than the customer's ethnic origin or travel patterns.
In 2008, Canada adopted new rules requiring banks to keep close tabs on customers who are "politically exposed persons," essentially all foreign senior government officials and their families. The rationale was that politicians, ambassadors, and heads of state-owned companies have more opportunities than the average customer to engage in corrupt activities. The rules were not retroactive.
The need for such rules became apparent in 2005, when U.S. Senate investigators went to untangle the American money trails of the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. They uncovered a web of 125 U.S. securities and bank accounts the Chilean president had used to hide his fortune from tax authorities, and many of them were opened using fake names, his family members' names, or the names of Chilean military officers.
A handful of major Canadian companies, including engineering company SNC-Lavalin and oil firm Suncor Energy, have substantial projects in Libya. Oil ventures in Libya typically require foreign firms to pay cash bonuses and put up capital in return for a share of proceeds from a joint venture. Neither SNC-Lavalin nor Suncor have said if any of their transactions have been blocked by the sanctions.
"We are still not sure what the impacts of these sanctions will be on us yet," said a spokeswoman for SNC.
The U.S. has said it has frozen $30-billion in Libyan assets, and countries across Europe have frozen billions more.
The previous series of UN sanctions against Libya were lifted when Mr. Gadhafi allowed nuclear-weapons inspectors into the country in 2003. Western countries then sought to encourage him to renounce support of terrorism. Then-Canadian prime minister Paul Martin visited in 2004, one of several leaders to go, and the U.S. lifted its designation of Libya as a terror sponsor in 2006.