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Updated 4:16pm Saturday 14th September 2013 in Crystal Palace By Andrew Bloss, Reporter
This live event has finished
- Ian Holloway takes his Crystal Palace side to Manchester United today.
- Manchester United will be hoping to get back to winning ways but Palace are looking for their first points on the road.
- Kick off is at 12.45pm. Follow here for live updates.
- Palace lose 2-0 to United. Goals from Van Persie and Rooney. KG sent off for Palace.
Right, that is all folks. A fantastic day, despite the result. It is not our fault that the ref was biased.
Plenty of hope going into the Swansea game next Sunday. Home games are always going to be vital for Palace.
I'll leave you with Paul Green's post match presser article. Read it here.
And a bit of news about Joel Ward's injury here.
Thanks for all your tweets and photos. Already looking forward to the next one. Come on Palace.
Great performance by players and fans
— @CEO4TAG 14 September 2013
Disappointing result today but take the positives from a good team performance great support from our away fans #ontonextweek #cpfc
— @camjerome33 14 September 2013
Holloway also said he was looking forward to having a week with the players, all of whom will be there rather than international duty etc.
Part of me thought Palace would get rolled over after the sending off but we defended doggedly which meant Palace could take a lot of heart from the performance even if the end result produced 0 points.
And here is another pic from Staph, aka the Stig, of that game changing moment.
A few pics as we draw a blog to a close. Below, Jedinak goes over to clap the travelling support. They were class today.
Holloway seemed remarkably calm though and is already looking forward to next week. Paul Green is typing up his quotes as we speak.
So Holloway refuses to be drawn on the refereeing decision. Very wise if he wants to keep his money.
Holloway is now in. He is asked about the penalty, turns around and pretneds to ignore it.
"I can't talk about it. You will have to judge it yourselves. I thought we did very well second half.
"It is a bit disappointing we didn't start as freely as we wanted to.
"We have to come here and try to impose ourselves. If Gayle had scored then who knows what could have happened.
"There are a lot of positives."
"It was really weird being up in the stands. We will learn a lot from this. Without the ball we were solid.
"Our fans were hilarious, they were great.
"We have to relax and pass it better. Campana and some of the other lads will learn.
"Joel Ward will probably be out next week. I am happy how we came out of that."
Moyes is in. Quips if Holloway has been in yet, said he would be quick to make way for Ian.
Moyes: "We were dominant throughout. And deserved the win.
"There were two contentious before the penalty. It was a difficult decision. But we deserved it.
"If I was Ollie I would be disappointed. I don't think it was a red card, I feel sorry for the boy."
While we wait for managers here is another picture of the penalty. STONEWALL. . .
Paul Green's match report is up - have a read here.
Just waiting for Holloway and Moyes to come in to the post match presser.
The ref today was Jon Moss. . . he was a load of dross.
Just had a quick chat with Eagles co-chairman Stephen Browett. He said, in no uncertain terms, thatit was never a penalty.
He added: "The fans were fantastic, which they always are. They did not stop singing all game.
"We did not get rolled over, the players can be very proud of their performance."
Full Time: Manchester United 2 - Crystal Palace 0. Match report to come from Paul Green. A good effort from Palace but it was always going to be tough after a) the referee gave a dodgy pen, b) going down to ten men.
The fans were fantastic. Now to see what Holloway says. .
Corner comes in, Delaney volleys it into row z. Still it is a shot. Good for those stats.
We are now into four minutes of extra time. AND Palace get their first corner of the game. YES!!!
Chance for United. Rooney plays a neat ball to Hernandez in the box but the Mexican shoots straight at Speroni.
Rooney the ninja turtle goes clean through but tries a cheeky chip which goes way wide. Man Utd fans already leaving, cue Palace fans singing "Is there a fire drill". Love it. I suppose those Utd fans have to get back to South London quickly.
Mariappa down injured at the moment. Looks like he will be ok. He has played well today considering right back isn't his natural position. 5 minutes left of normal time left.
2-0. Rooney aka the Ninja Turtle curles a free kick in from 25 yards out from the left hand side. Game over you would think.
Sub for Man Utd. 77 mins. Hernandez on for Van Persie.
Man Utd now have their 10th corner of the game. . . Palace have had 0.
Palace have really dug in this half. Van Persie has a shot from the right inside the box but it is a narrow angle and Speroni saves with his legs. Anyway, back to Palace, they have done well with ten men.
Sorry about the lack of updates there. Internet went down. Basically United have had a couple of half chances. Sub for Palace, Chamakh off, Kebe on for his debut.
The Palace fans are still going for it. Meanwhile Ashley Young (diver) comes off for Adnan Januzaj (who??). 66 minutes gone.
Fair to say Young got a lot of stick from the Palace fans.
The Palace fans are still going for it. Meanwhile Ashley Young (diver) comes off for Adnan Januzaj (who??). 66 minutes gone.
Fair to say Young got a lot of stick from the Palace fans.
Attendence: 75,102. SUB for Palace: Gayle off, Jerome on. He makes his debut for the Eagles.
Sub for Man Utd: Anderson is off, Fellaini is on. 62 minutes gone.
SUB for Palace. Campana is off, Guedioura is on. Let's see if he can score a screamer like this one. (pretty please.)
Palace maybe down to ten men but we still have three players (Gayle, Chamakh and Puncheon) all up front waiting to counter. Positive stuff.
Yellow card for Chamakh for a foul on Vidic. Surprised the ref didn't give him a red (I am being sarcastic it was never a red but you never know with this ref.)
The Palace fans are still singing their hearts out, which is no surprise as that is what they always do. Surprised by how quiet it is here though. I thought it was meant to be a cauldron?
CHANCE. Anderson plays the ball through for Young who shoots straight at Speroni from inside the box.
Right here we go, Palace kick off for the second half.
I thought in general Palace defended pretty well, Mariappa solid at right back. Campana and Jedinak have held their own in midfield. Puncheon has been our brightest spark going forward.
The problem with Palace at the moment is we are not keeping the ball well enough. This second half is going to be very tough. I believe in miracles though.
The more I look at the picture the more angry I get. The referee had already turned down three pen shouts, perhaps he finally gave in on this one. Anyway lets try and find some positives from that first half. .
Right here is a pic of that 'penalty' courtesy of Robbie Savage. Surely outside the box??!! An absolute disgrace. I take back what I said about Man Utd being worthy leaders now.
So just had the pleasure of seeing a picture of the penalty. . . it was outside the box!
1-0 to Manchester United. Deserved but Palace have put in a lot of effort. So now Palace have the easy task of playing the next half with ten men.
Dean Moxey with a flying challenge on Van Persie. Yellow Card.
GOAL: Van Persie scores on the stroke of half time. Sends Speroni the wrong way. I feel bad for saying this but Utd deserve the lead.
PENALTY to Man Utd. Foul by KG on Young. It all came from a poor pass by Jedi. RED CARD for KG as well. Oh dear.
This is like watching me play FIFA. Palace are clinging on by their fingernails. BUT just as is I say that, Gayle breaks into the box, beats Ferdinand for pace, and tries to chip De Gea but it goes just wide. 42 minutes gone.
This is like watching me play FIFA. Palace are clinging on by their fingernails. BUT just as is I say that, Gayle breaks into the box, beats Ferdinand for pace, and tries to chip De Gea but it goes just wide. 42 minutes gone.
What a chance for Van Persie. Great ball by Rooney. Van Persie takes it on his chest into the area, shoots, but hits the bar. That has woken up the Man Utd fans.
Chance for Man Utd. Evra with a low cross from the left and Van Persie tries a clever flick but it goes just wide.
I can imagine the touchline is a quieter place today without Holloway, but he is sitting next to Eagle's chairman Steve Parish in the exec box, someone get that man some ear plugs.
Palace are finding it hard to string a few passes together at the moment. Still haven't settled in this game yet.
Speculative shot there from Rooney aka the Ninja Turtle, comfortable for Speroni though.
Watching the game on @BTSport but wish it was in my front room. @BTCare will not connect or contact me #Joke #lawtothemselves #CPFC
— @GM_83 14 September 2013
Palace really are on the back foot though. Man Utd have had a fair few corners. With Van Persie whipping them in, you don't want to give him too many chances to find a player in the box.
REFEREEE!!! DISGRACEFUL! Young dives to try and get a pen after KG tried to move his leg away. Quite rightly Young was booked.
Palace fans singing the Darren Ambrose song which goes to the tune of Heyyyy Baaaaby. Always liked that one. If you want to see THAT goal again, scroll back down the blog.
Palace pretty much encamped in their half. Very defensive indeed. Another pen appeal for Man Utd, this time for a handball from KG. Not given, went out for a corner. Nothing came of it. And breathe.
Massive pen appeal their from Man U. Evra tripped in the box by Jedi. Turned down though. Looked close but it was probably a dive.
Jason Puncheon, who was almost my man of the match against Sunderland, looks like Palace's best outlet so far. A couple of nice dribbles.
Rooney is sporting a black bandage, which makes him look like one of those ninja turtles. . remember them? No other chances so far. Man Utd probably keeping the ball better.
So Man Utd have the first corner of the game here but Palace clear easily. Carrick has a shot from outside the box though which stings the palms of Speroni. First shot on target from Man U.
Here we go then. The handshakes are done. Man Utd to kick off. Come on Palace.
The players are coming out. Under five minutes away. I kid you not, the Palace fans are bloody loud. Having to resist the urge to sing.
And here is one of the person who is going to score a hat trick today. Chamakh.
So the players have finished their warm up and are in the dressing room. Here are a couple of pics from when they were out on the pitch.
Hold on a minute, the stadium announcer has just said "Welcome to the home of the greatst football club in the world." Well that is just plain lies.
We all know where the home of football is. Selhurst Park. Simple.
We are now 15 minutes from kick off, the players are finishing their warm up, the away end is filling up nicely as well and Palace fans are starting to warm up their voices.
"WE'EERREEEE THE RED AND BLUE ARMY." Music to my little ears.
And another one from Andy -
Phil Moody, from East Grinstead said: "We drove up early this morning - a fairly easy journey. A lot of Man Utd fans on the way, more than Palace.
"We're just hoping that Jedinak is on good form today - we need someone to stand up well in the midfield against Fellaini. Jedinak has been key all season for us and our best player - I've almost got his name on the back of my shirt, but I am just worried he might go!
"Holloway has been here (Old Trafford) before with other teams and I think he is just going to go out with nothing to lose. I am sure that when we went up he didn't think he would get three points in certain matches and this is probably one of them so he's just going to say to his players "go out, do your best " and if we come away with a draw any Palace fan will be happy on their way south. Let's hope they do it for us.
"I think we are going to struggle today sadly - 3-1 to United. Although I hope it is the other way around and Wilf will forget what team he is playing for.
Chamakh will score - why not? May Jedi too - off of the head, so maybe 3-2 to United why not?"
Right Andy McSteen has been chatting to fans outside.
Dean D'Cunha, from Folkestone told Andy: "We left at 5am this morning, we drove up - we saw quite a few fans in the cars on the way up, a lot of Manchester United fans.
"I think we'll do OK - as long as we put a good performance in, the last three performances from Palace since we've come up have been some of the best I have seen and we are only going to get stronger.
"With today, United didn't play that well against Liverpool. If we give a good performance then we may get a draw - you never know. We're not expecting anything from today; no-one is backing as at all.
"If we go out and give a good performance then I think we will be OK.
"It's like a family at Palace and Holloway is speaking the right words - I think he is the best man for the job at the moment - I couldn't see anyone else doing it.
"My prediction is 1-1 with Chamakh nipping in and scoring one"
Right then guys I am in place. This is actually mental. Welcome to Old Trafford once again.
There is around 35 minutes until kick off. I am moving outside now, hopefully it is not cold. Got some great fan reaction from Andy McSteen to put up next.
So former Palace star Wilfried Zaha (nice rhyme there) is on the bench.
Holloway said some of the things that Zaha did made him giggle at times last season.
Well Ian, take a break from your team prep and have a laugh at this -
Subs for Manchester United are: Subs: Amos, Evans, Chicharito, Cleverley, Zaha, Fellaini, Januzaj.
So here is the Man United starting XI. Anyone heard of any of these lads? Thought not. XI: De Gea; Fabio, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Anderson, Young; Rooney, Van Persie.
In my opinion Joel Ward is going to be a massive miss today. Here is a stat from EA Sports - "According to the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index he's had wingers in his back pocket all season, completing 84% of his tackles."
Holloway said in his press conference this week that Mariappa is lightening quick. We shall see.
So basically same team, formation that played Sunderland two weeks ago. Mariappa comes in for the injured Ward.
Subs: Alexander, O'Keefe, Phillips, Kebe, Jerome, Guediora, Bannan
BREAKING: Here is the Palace team folks: Palace XI: Speroni, Mariappa, Campana, Digkacoi, Puncheon, Jedinak, Gayle, Gabbidon, Moxey, Delaney, Chamakh
Rooney RVP and Young start for #mufc, Wilf on the bench.
— @JonnyRogers9 14 September 2013
Right some more photos, am hearing there is a really good atmosphere building outside the ground.
Here are Man Utd fans -Joe and Tyler (11) , from Bromley and Eagles fans Jill and Martin. Man Utd fans from Bromley?? SOMEONE GET THEM A PALACE SHIRT.
Some of you have sent in some memories of Palace v Man Utd games from times gone by.
It isn't surprising which one is coming out on top at the moment. . . .
@carl_babs tweeted: "I've been to everyone home & away since 89/90. Loved, Brighty 2-1 but nothing beats 2-1 Ambrose for me."
@mattywhite1986 said: "Darren Ambrose, need I say any more?"
And @jcreedy said: "The morning after the League Cup win."
So you want to see THAT goal again. I remember going mental when this hit the back of the net. . .
Thanks for everyone who is tweeting in. Any thoughts, pics, questions etc tweet @Andy_Bloss and I will try and include it in the blog. What a moment that would be for some lucky lucky people.
Staph aka the Stig has sent in his first batch of photos. This one is of the Rhodes and Henry families. The Eagles fans are landing at Old Trafford!!
I have asked Palace fans to tweet me some memories of past games against Manchester United. Will post some of the tweets and pics you have sent shortly.
Next up though, have a read of my latest column here and have a listen to the latest Eagle Eye show here.
I was told to add some colour to this live blog, and I know that Croydon Guardian part timer Graham Moody loves a bit of press food. So here is what I am currently tucking into. YUM!!
Looking forward to making my crystal palace debut today against man united today don't come tougher then this!! Believe archive do! #cpfc
— @camjerome33 14 September 2013
We will get into specifics a bit later but for those who are still travelling up to the game, you may want to cast your eyes on a few articles.
First up, our fantastic columnist Matt Wossnam talks about mental health in football. Read it here.
As well as us reporters we will also have our photographer, Staph (he is kind of like the Stig) taking pictures outside the ground and sending us some snaps throughout the game. I did promise I would give him a mention.
So here we are. What a day this is for Crystal Palace as they face Premier League champions Manchester United today.
Follow us throughout the day for live updates, pictures, tweets, stats and more as we bring you the best of the action from Old Trafford today.
Myself (Andy Bloss), Paul Green and Andy McSteen are all up north today as Ian Holloway pits his wits against David Moyes.
If you want a balanced blog then you may be disappointed. We are backing Palace all the way.
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Would you like to network with other Chinese working in IT in the Washington DC area? I just thought it would be great to connect with others in the same situation and share advice about work and professional development.
Connecting DC's Global Professional Community... Have you ever wanted to meet and build relationships with other local Expats who can share your common experience or those who love cultures of other countries ? Imagine being able to meet others, to share in social events, business connections, food and music. The DC International Professionals Meetup is a network of professionals in the Greater Washington, DC area. Our group is made up of individuals who have lived and worked in countries al …
WHAT: Friendship Archway community networking event on 3rd Sundays 12:30PM to 2:30PM You are invited to join Chinese Americans for One City! Join members of the Friendship Archway Alliance to bridge cultural, digital and other divides and strengthen harmony and unity in Washington D.C. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Once a month connect with friends, old and new, at this free community event in Chinatown, Downtown Washington D.C.! Meet Chinese, Asian, Pacific Islanders, multi-cultural and people of all …
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NetSAP DC's mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. Our mission is to be more than just a networking forum. We also aspire to be the facilitating vehicle used by South Asian professionals to improve and enhance the communities in which we work and live. NetSAP DC lays the foundation for the best and brightest to forge cohesive relationships to work together for a lifetime. W …
Welcome! This group is for anyone interested in exploring Vietnamese culture and making new friends. While many of our events will have a focus on Vietnamese culture, we will also explore other Asian cultures and have a variety of social and volunteer activities within the Vietnamese community. The main components of this group are: 1. Cultural Exploration 2. Social/Fun events 3. Event Volunteering 4. Community Service Please see the "About" tab at the top of this page for more informat …
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Calling all South Asian women in the DC/MD/VA area! Whether you're new to the area and looking to make some new girlfriends or whether you've lived here forever and just want to expand your circle of Desi female friends, this group is for you! We'll get together for local events, happy hours, dinners, movie nights, wine tastings, and more!! Have an idea for an event? Let us know! Join our Facebook group too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/151554851715407/
Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members. We celebrated our 7th anniversary in 2013! Korean Waves ™ in 2012 & 2013 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD! The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members! And yes, we do have stars at some of our …
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SAPNA DC - South Asian Professionals Networking Association of District of Columbia SAPNA DC is a networking group organized and managed by A Money Matter Mortgage, OrangeSoft Technologies and MyDosti.com; SAPNA DC is committed to provide a platform for "simplifying business connections" through networking and educational opportunities for the growing number of businesses.
Looking to meet some South Asian girlfriends in Baltimore? Meet women to connect with who are interested in sharing ethnic interests in all things Desi! My hope for this exclusive group restricted to women only is to plan for social events at local upscale lounges/bars, dining out at eateries, trips to South Asian things going on in and around the DC/Baltimore area, and then some!!
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce sponsors business referral sharing meetings, organized and hosted by our Business Referral Group (BRG). On a regular basis, BRG meets for business referral purposes and networking events. We welcome new members to the chamber and BRG, and seek to create a welcoming social community to assist in our developing business for each other. We meet every other week at the Asian American Chamber of Commerce offices, at 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450, Tysons Corner …
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Are you a single professional Asian man or Black woman in search of your soulmate? Are you open to dating outside of your race in your search for a life partner? The Black Women & Asian Men Interracial Dating Meetup is focused on increasing the interaction between Black women and Asian men. ***This group is accepting single men at the current time. Women will be place on a waiting list pending membership.***
SAEC is a network of meet-up groups around the world that bring together South Asians on amazing long distance trips. Skiing, the beach, hiking, European cities or safari's in Africa - we'll plan any trip thats a unique opportunity to see the world and meet great people. Come join us to travel, get info, or organize international group trips!
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YBP is a network for young Bengali professionals (both from India/West Bengal and Bangladesh) who are committed to identifying and celebrating the Bengali culture in America by promoting professional development, encouraging community service activities, raising awareness of our culture and providing forums for the discussion of important societal issues. YBP is targeting Bengalis in their 20s and 30s. We encourage young Bengali professionals to get involved and make a significant impact in our …
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Hello, everyone! Welcome to the "Asian & Eurasian Men and Caucasian Women That Love Them" group. Here, we will hold monthly meetings where members can mingle, network, make friends, learn from each other, and perhaps even find someone. This is a great opportunity for this very low profile interracial combination to prosper. We are located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Please feel free to join and we will see you at the next meeting. :)
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This group is to meet other folks interested in the Cantonese/Chinese culture. In this meetup we will do events where people can get to know other people better like dining out. We will try to do events in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Inactive users will be deleted. Users with too many no shows will also be deleted.
Let's get together and discover new ways to rise above debt and move into financial freedom. This group is for those with an open mind, looking to network, build partnerships, and looking to retire sooner than later no matter the age! Robert Kiyosaki said, " It's more important to grow your income than cut your expense. It is more important to grow your spirit than cut your dream". So why not take a chance at success with others supporting you all the way! See you at the top!
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Global Health Practitioners was founded in order to promote networking opportunities for international health practitioners currently living in the United States. Global Health Practitioners may include foreign nationals and US nationals that are doctors, nurses, pharmacists, health educators and promoters, and students of health programs.
This group is to bring together desi guys and girls in their 20s & 30s living in the suburbs, particularly areas surrounding Reston/Herndon. There are plenty such groups in DC, so I wanted to create something more local. But people from any area of course are welcome. I would like to plan events such as happy hours, lunches & dinners, sporting events, cultural events, outdoor activities, movies, networking, and maybe even some trips later on. I am definitely open to suggestions. The main goal o …
This group is intended for Filipino-American living in the DC metro area to meet, greet, share life stories and their experiences, and ultimately, have FUN!!. This is a chance for us to start new friendships, enjoy some happy hours, karaoke, watch Pacquiao fight, enjoy activities such as lunches/dinners, get away, sporting events, movies, shows, food festivals, potlucks, etc., etc...... all Filipinos, young and old are encouraged to join this group.
歡迎您參加DC/MD/VA 台灣聚會! Welcome to the DC/MD/VA Taiwan Meetup! We're a non-political social club in the greater DC Metro area for those who have roots or significant life experience in Taiwan or an overseas Chinese community. Members include native Taiwanese, Chinese-Americans, and some non-Chinese with a connection to Taiwan. We enjoy having local friends who share the spirit of Taiwan! We welcome singles, couples, families...people of all ages! Membership is FREE. Some events may include a sm …
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Periodic Reporting on the Application of the World Heritage Convention in Latin America and the Caribbean (Second Cycle)
The process of preparing for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting was implemented with the intention of strengthening the capacities of States Parties to LAC. Close cooperation was reached, with the purpose of reaching the objectives of the Retrospective Inventory exercise and contributing to the official presentation of the Retrospective Statements of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) for all sites inscribed in the Region (Decision 31COM11D.1, Para 7 - Christchurch, 2007) prior to the official launch of the exercise which will take place during the 35th Session of the World Heritage Committee (Manama, 2011).
Working Areas
Many of the programmes developed in LAC are funded by Spanish Funds-in-Trust for World Heritage.
The preliminary process was implemented in cooperation with some Regional Offices (Lima, Quito22 , Montevideo, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Havana), and some of the Category 2 Centres approved by the General Conference in October 2009 (35 C/20).
In compliance with Decision 31COM11D.1, Para 7 - Christchurch, 2007, where the relevance of Outstanding Universal Value Statements is recognized for all World Heritage processes, States Parties were asked for the preparation of all Statements which had not been approved by the Committee in their respective territories prior to the launch of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in their Region, in cooperation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies.
With the purpose of achieving the objectives of the World Heritage Committee, and bearing in mind that the official launch of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting was in 2011, the LAC Unit of the World Heritage Centre (WHC) established the following timeline for 2009-2013.
First Cycle of Meetings
The following sub-regional meetings held in 2010 and 2011 included the participation of Focal Points of natural and cultural properties inscribed on the World Heritage List, site managers, Regional and national authorities, senior officials responsible for protecting and managing cultural and natural heritage sites in the sub-region, Advisory Bodies (ICOMOS, IUCN and ICCROM), in addition to the staff of the two Category 2 Centres and Regional Offices of UNESCO.
The objectives of these meetings were:
- Develop the preparation of the Second Cycle of the Periodic Reporting Exercise;
- Discuss the programmes and activities to be implemented in the Region until 2013;
- Train managers and Focal Points to complete the Periodic Reporting Exercise questionnaire (Sections I and II);
- Discuss the drafting of the Retrospective Statement of Outstanding Universal Value;
- Inform participants of the Retrospective Inventory process;
- Establish thematic working groups;
- Create effective means of communication and exchange experiences and practices among experts;
- Promote and develop training programmes.
The results of the discussions of the working groups were the starting point for developing the Action Plan for Latin America and the Caribbean. In order to enrich the discussions and continue contacts among participants, we organized online discussion groups, which served as a basis for planning, making proposals and developing collective actions like:
1. Organization of a regional meeting (Argentina) for cultural and natural National Focal Points from the entire Region.
2. Organization of three sub-regional meetings in 2010 and 2011 in three countries in the Region (Mexico, Brazil and Barbados). The National Focal Points convened at each meeting together with the respective site managers in charge of the properties inscribed on the List in each sub-region. The sub-regional meetings aimed also to strengthen cooperation among States Parties, in order to create a solid platform for the exchange of technical and institutional development over the next three years.
- Buenos Aires (Argentina) 26-28 November 2009.
- Mexico and Central America meeting held in Zacatecas (Mexico) on 6-10 September 2010
- South America . Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), on 7 to 10 December 2010, at the Gustavo Capanema Palace - Portinari Hall and Hotel Francisco.
- Caribbean . Bridgetown (Barbados) on 6-8 April, 2011.
Second Cycle of Meetings
- Organization of three sub-regional meetings in 2010 and 2012 in three countries in the Region (Peru, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic). The National Focal Points convened at each meeting together with the respective site managers, in charge of the properties inscribed on the List of each sub-region. The sub-regional meetings also aimed to strengthen cooperation among States Parties, in order to create a solid platform for the exchange of technical and institutional development over the coming years.
- Organization of two meetings at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris for National Focal Points (both cultural and natural) for the preparation of the Action Plan for the Region.
- Information meetings held with the Permanent Delegations of the countries participating in the meetings to continue the coordination process.
In parallel with regional and sub-regional meetings, the WHC supported the discussions of organized thematic groups : Maya sites, Sustainability Indicators for Historical Areas, Cultural Routes and Religious Missions. Other topics for discussion were the following: mixed properties, legal advice and the Tentative List.
Target Groups:
- 26 countries of the Latin America and Caribbean Region; National Institutions managing cultural and natural heritage, managers of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (124 properties);
- Focal Points, Regional Office staff, Category 2 Centre staff, regional experts, representatives of ICOMOS, IUCN and ICCROM.
1. Jamaica still does not have properties inscribed on the World Heritage List, however, the nomination file for the mixed site, Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, will be reviewed by the 35th session of the World Heritage Committee (Bahrain, 2011).
2. Regional offices in Quito and Lima have included in 35/C5 a budget line to assist in organizing the meeting.


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The Cleveland Indians squandered a chance to take over the lead for the second wild card in the American League and now are forced to make a charge during a seven-game road trip. The Indians begin a four-game set at the skidding Chicago White Sox on Thursday locked in a five-way battle for the last playoff spot. Cleveland is 1 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay for the second wild card, but it also sits one-half game behind the New York Yankees and is tied with Baltimore.The Indians lost two straight to Kansas City after winning the series opener and are just one-half game in front of the Royals. The White Sox, on the other hand, have lost 11 of 13 after dropping two of three versus Detroit - scoring one run in the back-to-back losses. A number of Chicago players are immersed in slumps - Adam Dunn has one hit in 24 at-bats, rookie Avisail Garcia is in a 1-for-15 rut and Alexei Ramirez was hitless in 11 at-bats in the Detroit series.TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), CSN (Chicago)PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (8-5, 3.54 ERA) vs. White Sox LH John Danks (4-12, 4.45)Kluber made a triumphant return from the disabled list in his first start in a month, giving up two runs on five hits in five innings to beat the New York Mets. He came within one out of a complete game against the White Sox on July 31 but wound up with a no-decision after allowing four runs and eight hits. Kluber is 1-1 with a 4.03 ERA in four appearances (three starts) versus Chicago.Danks appeared to turn a corner after winning back-to-back starts and giving up two runs over 14 innings, but he has regressed in his last two turns. He served up three homers in a 4-0 loss at Baltimore last time out and was knocked around for six runs on 11 hits at Boston in his previous start. Danks limited the Indians to two runs on two hits in six innings on July 29, but he is 4-8 with a 4.73 ERA in 17 outings against them.WALK-OFFS1. Cleveland has won eight straight against Chicago on a pair of four-game sweeps.2. Danks has yielded nearly as many home runs (14) as walks (16) in his last 10 starts3. Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera is 3-for-29 this month.PREDICTION: Indians 5, White Sox 3
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08/10/2013 07:21:14
Bought the 18 to 24 month size for my son who's a chubby 13 month old but not overly big for his age. Wanted to ensure it lasted the winter son. It needs scrunching up a bit on the legs and arms but the size down would have been too small in the body. It's great to find one that has a fleece lining to he keep warm as well as dry. The hood is a great fit and not too big, but big enough if you wanted to put a hat on underneath. The cuffs and ankle parts keep him all sealed in. The side zip from one ankle to the top makes it easy to get on and off. Highly recommend. Very pleased.
27/05/2013 12:15:48
I bought this for my daughter to wear in the garden so she could roll around in the borders and not worry about getting wet and dirty. It's a great buy, a good fit, although maybe a little small. My daughter is quite small and at 15 months she is already fitting it "well" so not sure it will last til 18 months. If your child is big I would recommend buying a size up. Great purchase though and I am already wanting the next size up.
05/11/2012 19:57:12
I bought this for my son to wear on those days when he decides that muddy puddles are the best thing in the world ... and this is perfect .. add wellies and I no longer need to worry about his clothes getting ruined. Not overly padded like a ski suit so can be worn over ordinary clothes. Great product
21/10/2013 12:18:44
I was looking for a waterproof suit for my 9 month old. I got this one, it was very reasonably priced and should do the job nicely. My main concerns when purchasing the suit were that it would get us through the highland winter and also baby's first sledging!
30/10/2012 20:53:22
Soft waterproof outer with cosy fleece lining. Sizing seems generous to allow for layers underneath. Granddaughter hasn't yet worn it but I think it will be very useful for playing outside in Winter..
19/01/2013 14:05:52
this was the best buy ever my granddaughter is 2 and she loves it its easy for her to move about freely in and keeps her so warm most there is no need to bulk her up with extra clothes underneath
31/10/2013 12:38:58
Ideal for the outing that you know may or may not require the extra warmth. Easy to put on. Yet to wash but assures us that if instructions for care followed will continue to give good service.
08/12/2012 14:58:21
Needed 2, for twins, but limited stock and only one in correct size, will now buy second one on line. Would have been better if I could have ordered in store for pick up
12/09/2013 09:26:43
Great product, fully fleeced lines and zip opens all the way down one leg which makes easy to put on. Looked all over for one of these and found it more by luck.
07/03/2013 17:52:16
Bought for my 18 month old. Fully fleece lined which is excellent as lovely and cosy. Lovely vibrant purple colour & very easy to put on and off.
31/10/2013 14:02:10
Been looking for an insulated all in one waterproof suit for toddler and this fits the bill perfectly with its fleece lining. Great price.
10/09/2013 09:37:49
Had one of these for my daughter when she was little, and this one looks fab for my son. Hoping for snow soon so we can have a try!
12/04/2013 10:58:49
Great all in one, zip all the way down so easier to put on moving toddlers! Warm but not over padded so toddler can move!
02/10/2012 14:10:23
I bought two of these suits for my grandaughters so we can go out walking no matter how cold or wet this winter gets.
28/10/2012 09:19:11
My grandson lives in Hong Kong, so will need this suit when he visits us at Christmas, so its not been used yet
17/10/2012 12:59:47
Great little rain suit. Sizing was very good, was worried I would have to bring it back to change size.
08/11/2012 11:09:37
Delivery was prompt, packaging and return labels etc good. Have not yet checked how rainproof it is!
06/12/2012 07:23:30
Bought for my grandaughter its a good fit not to tight on waist plenty of room to for extra layers.
07/12/2012 21:05:48
Just what i was looking, great value for money with the saleprice, would not of paid full price.
19/11/2012 19:35:42
This was a present for my granddaughter. It fits very well and will kep her warm and dry.