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Oscar and Felix. Laverne and Shirley. Batman and Robin. Few things go together like London and Paris. And no one pairs them quite like Monograms. On this all-in-one travel package, we've arranged your hotel reservations, sightseeing, transportation, daily breakfasts and connection between cities. Plus a one-of-a-kind feature is our Monograms Local Host®, there for you in both cities throughout your stays, ensuring everything runs smoothly and you get the most of your trip.
Your vacation starts the moment you arrive, as we can seamlessly get you from baggage claim to your selected hotel. There, you'll meet your Local Host, who will provide a welcome greeting and a set of materials to help you get settled and personalize your vacation. The next morning, after your included breakfast, we'll pick you up at your hotel for your exclusive Monograms sightseeing, a half-day excursion with an expert local guide. You'll hear the inside story of must-see sights like Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace in London, as well as arranging perfect timing to see the changing of the guard and an inside visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. In Paris, we include inside visits to Notre Dame and the Louvre (Louvre replaced with Seine cruise on Tuesdays). And never fear—we've scouted the city's best vantage point to view the Eiffel Tower. Each of your inside visits include our exclusive VIP access, so you skip the lines. After all, why not spend your time inside the attraction rather than outside with the tourists? And on the third day in each city, choose to explore on your own (with our Local Host support, of course), or take advantage of one of over 60 special activities & excursions to suit your interests. Prime seats to a West End show, perhaps?
And did we mention that we've included tickets on the high-speed Eurostar train? It's the best way to get from London to Paris. With all the time you've saved and you're one happy traveler!
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*Book a select 2019 Monograms "Wanderlist" Paris vacation to receive a 20% discount on the land-only portion of the core package including extensions. Not including extra night accommodations, hotel or train upgrades, intra-vacation air, transfers, taxes/fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between July 1-31, 2019 for travel in 2019. Applicable tour codes include: MP*, DK*(excluding the 3 nt/3 nt option), DR* (excluding the 3 nt/3 nt option), DX*, DY*, DRR*, DRS*, DRO, DP, DRQ, DQ, DRN, DEP, DRE, DKE. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Offer not valid with any other offer except Welcome Back Credit. Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time. DSCLL
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We've carefully screened and selected the right hotels in the heart of the destination and you can choose your accommodations to match your style and budget.
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Monograms has taken care of porterage at your hotel, so feel free to let the bellman help get your luggage to your room with no tipping required.
Day-By-Day 2019
Welcome to London! Your Local Hosts will help you maximize your stay in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities.
Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London's famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall's mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister's Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Take photographs of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London's skyline, and the awe-inspiring interior holds fascinating stories about its history.
Your Local Hosts will have interesting suggestions for your two days at leisure.
LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
Travel to Paris by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class).
Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. Also admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a SEINE RIVER CRUISE. Board your comfortable boat near the Eiffel Tower and spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the L'Institut de France; magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral where Napoleon was crowned emperor in 1804; Hôtel de Ville, the city's municipal headquarters; the Conciergerie, formerly a notorious prison where Marie-Antoinette spent the last days of her life; famous Louvre Palace and museum; and much more.
Your Local Host has many ideas for your day at leisure in the "City of Light."
Travel by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class) London-Paris with porterage; transfers to/from train stations
Millennium Gloucester
4-18 Harrington Gardens
This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.
Location & Highlights
Situated next to Gloucester Road underground station, it is perfectly placed for visiting London's greatest attractions including Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Knightsbridge with Harrods and other famous department stores is two tube stops away and it only takes 10 minutes to reach Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden and Soho.
The 610 guestrooms are elegant, modern, and spacious. In-room amenities include individual climate control, satellite TV, pay-per-view movies, direct-dial telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, and safe.
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Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon
209-211 Rue de Bercy
This contemporary 249-room property is housed in a brand new 19-storey building conveniently situated opposite the historic Gare de Lyon station in the 12th Arrondissement. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel and there is an International restaurant, lounge bar and fitness facility.
Situated opposite to the historic Gare de Lyon station, in the 12th arrondissement.
Parisian Industrial inspiration is reflected in the design of the guestrooms which are all equipped with air-conditioning, iron & ironing board.
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Monograms offers an impressive choice of hotels pre-selected for their location, amenities and service. When booking your package check to see what other hotels are available for your dates. Some hotels may not be available for this package.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
200 Westminster Bridge
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guest throughout the hotel.
The London Eye, the London Aquarium, and the city's finest theatres, restaurants, and bars are just steps away, and Waterloo and Westminster Bridge Underground stations are two ideal links to reach the rest of the city.
The Superior Rooms face the hotel's atrium and are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a desk, LCD flat screen TV, minibar/refrigerator, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a laptop safe.
Park Plaza Waterloo
6 Hercules Road
One of the newest hotels in central London, the 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Park Plaza London Waterloo is located within minutes of London's famous landmarks in the heart of the city. Getting around is easy, with London Waterloo Underground station, as well as Lambeth North underground station close by.
All comfortable and contemporary guestrooms feature top amenities, including smart LED TVs, laptop safe, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee-making facilities, minibar, and 24-hour room service.
The Bailey's Hotel London
140 Gloucester Road
This hotel is a beautifully renovated Victorian London townhouse, located in the heart of fashionable South Kensington. Millennium Bailey's Hotel London Kensington combines style and character, and is one of the most traditional and popular hotels in the area. The hotel provides concierge and 24-hour room service as well as Wi-Fi throughout. Olives restaurant serves Italian cuisine, expertly created by the Italian-born chef, and Olives bar is ideal place for catching up with friends, or just unwinding.
Located in the heart of fashionable South Kensington, the hotel is a two minute walk away from Gloucester Road underground station, which is served by three major lines. It takes a mere 15 minutes to reach Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. London's famous Hyde Park and Harrods department store are a short walk away, as are three major London museums.
The 211 delightful guestrooms at the Millennium Bailey's are quintessentially English in style. The rooms are well-equipped with satellite TV, pay-per-view movies, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, minibar and luxury toiletries.
18,Avenue De Suffren
Enjoying an unbeatable location next to the iconic Eiffel Tower, this 456-room sleek, modern hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet access throughout and has a California-inspired Brasserie with open kitchen and stylish wine bar. Other amenities include a large gym on the 9th floor with panoramic rooftop vistas.
Located on a quiet side street, just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower & Seine River in the 15th arrondissement of Paris where many bars & restaurants can be found. The nearby Bir-Hakeim metro station offers easy access to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées with its high-end shopping and the Tour Eiffel RER station provides trains to attractions such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and Louvre Museum.
Smart minimalist guestrooms are all air-conditioned and equipped with coffee/tea-making facilities, bose docking station, iron & ironing board, bathrobes & slippers.
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
20, Rue Jean Rey
Paris Cedex, France
This elegant 405-room hotel is located close the River Seine and Eiffel Tower. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A light and airy restaurant serves up a range of international cuisine which during the summer months can be enjoyed in the tranquil terrace and gardens. There is also a lounge bar for snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room.
Located in a quiet, upscale Left Bank neighborhood with good transport links to the rest of the city's sightseeing attractions
Contemporary air-conditioned guestrooms all feature complimentary tea & coffee making facilities.
Hotel l'Echiquier Opera Paris - MGallery Collection by Sofitel
38 rue de l'Echiquier
Located in the heart of Paris's vibrant Grands Boulevards theatre district, this unique 88-room boutique style property embodies its Belle Époque heritage with grandiose restored décor. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel, there is a fitness center, and a cozy conservatory bar featuring an original Art Deco stained-glass roof.
Near the Opéra Garnier and the Louvre museum, restaurants, bistros, cafés and a Galleries Lafayette department store can all be found in close proximity, while a nearby Metro station provides easy access to this romantic city's famous landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe and Montmartre.
Contemporary styled guestrooms exude chic Parisian style and are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, complimentary coffee/tea making facilities and complimentary bottled water.
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Soho Food Tour
Join this walking guided tour for an unforgettable evening of eating, drinking, and having fun in the buzzing, fast-paced, vibrant Soho that truly shaped London's history and culinary reputation.
At 135 metres, the Coca-Cola London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes offering spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never wanted to tell you. Live actors, scary rides, shows and special effects, transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?
Medieval Banquet
A four course feast awaits you with unlimited beer and wine in King Henry's Banqueting Halls.
Tower of London and Crown Jewels
From the opulent Crown Jewels to the uniformed Beefeaters and infamous ravens, this fascinating excursion introduces you to the Tower of London, one of the country's most famous castle fortresses.
Visit one of the world's great zoos, with more than 15,000 animals to see and animal displays throughout the day.
From Henry VIII and "Bloody" Queen Mary to the ghostly Grey Lady and the puzzling hedge maze, you'll be positively captivated by rich history and infamous characters during your half-day visit of magnificent Hampton Court Palace.
A Taste of London
A traditional dining experience followed by a nighttime cruise along the Thames River, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights.
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Visit the underground command station of Britain's war effort, which contains the world's only museum dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill.
Sea Life London
With 17 themed zones and over 600 species of marine life, SEA LIFE London Aquarium will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing sea creatures, from sharks to rare Green Sea Turtles, from jellyfish to rays, from clownfish to blue tangs.
River Cruise Experience
Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Kensington Palace was once Princess Diana's home. Sir Christopher Wren lavishly improved the original house, turning it into a palace for William III and Mary II. It remained a royal home and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. The splendid State Apartments are on view to the public.
Stonehenge Direct
Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Come and unlock its secrets.
This evening excursion takes you through the dark side of London, where you hear about the murderous activities of the infamous Jack the Ripper and other notorious, dark characters.
Walk the red carpet at the legendary Madame Tussauds London and meet the world's most famous stars from Hollywood to Bollywood, and The Royal Family to Rock Royalty.
Shownight
A wonderful escorted evening in London's theater district starts with a delicious dinner, followed by excellent seats at your chosen show.
Ticket to Ride: The Beatles in London
Over 50 major Beatles sites are visited, charting the Beatlemania years from 1962 to 1970, and their solo years thereafter. No other London Beatles tour covers as many central London sites and locations in a single tour.
Stonehenge and Roman Baths in Bath
The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Next we head to Bath and arrive in time for lunch (not included). Following our scenic drive into the heart of the city, there will be plenty of time to explore at your leisure. Your ticket also includes entrance to the Roman Baths that were built nearly 2,000 years ago.
A thousand years of royal history await at Windsor Castle on this fascinating peek behind the scenes at the Queen's favorite castle.
Experience an action-packed 50 minute long trip on London's River Thames in a high-speed, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) tour.
Classic Rock and Beatles Tour
Learn what made London swing in the `60s and rock in the `70s and `80s on this exciting guided excursion that focuses on the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and many other music legends.
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews
Visit Buckingham Palace's impressive Royal Mews to see the Royal Family's magnificent Gold State Coach, then step inside the palace itself to explore more than 20 of its grandest rooms.
England in One Day
From mysterious Stonehenge and the Roman ruins of Bath to the picturesque Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, this guided full-day excursion is a fantastic introduction to many of England's most beloved sites.
London Private Guided Tour
Enjoy your own exclusive, fully qualified London guide. Arrange your own itinerary ahead of time and visit all the places in London that you have always wanted to see.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Visit the reconstructed Globe Theatre, opened in 1997 and dedicated to Shakespeare's work.
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich
Visit Leeds Castle, for a private tour, then drive to Dover and see the famous white cliffs. Stop in the famous ancient city of Canterbury and see its magnificent cathedral. After a stroll through Greenwich enjoy a cruise on the River Thames back to London.
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Stratford, Oxford, and the Cotswolds
From the "City of Dreaming Spires" to the birthplace of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"...and from charming thatch-roofed cottages to mighty thousand-year-old castles, this exciting full-day excursion to Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and the magical Cotswolds has it all.
Fat Tire Bike Tour
Pedal through the heart of central London on this easy-paced guided bicycle tour.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter
This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.
Lunch in the Cotswolds
A fully guided day in the Cotswolds includes lunch, and takes in some of the most beautiful English villages.
Visit stunning Highclere Castle where the Downton Abbey TV series was filmed. Soak up the atmosphere of Oxford and hear about life in the famous university town.
Running Paris
Discover the magic of Paris while staying active at the same time on this easy-paced guided running and sightseeing tour.
Dinner and Cabaret Show at the Famous Lido
Enjoy a magical evening of delectable French cuisine and the newest cabaret show at Paris' legendary Lido on the Champs-Élysées.
An Evening at the Moulin Rouge
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget!
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a cruising experience like no other on this incredible excursion aboard a beautiful, glass-encased boat on the River Seine.
Wine and Food Experience
No trip to France is complete without experiencing its wines-and these excursions will teach you the best ways to do it!
Ghost and Mysteries Tour of Paris
When the sun goes down on the City of Light, this thrilling walking tour reveals its deepest, darkest, spine-tingling secrets.
Private Paris Photo Shoot
Get ready to strike a pose with Paris as your background on this private photo shoot with a professional photographer in the inimitable City of Light!
Vintage Car Tour
Ride in a vintage car through the incredible City of Light.
Private Guided Tour
Explore the City of Light in your own way and at your own pace on this private, guided sightseeing tour. Just decide what you want to see and do with your certified Local Guide-the choice is yours!
Historic Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting
Tour the King of France's 18th-century wine cellar, learn about the fine art of crafting world-famous wines, and taste three different French wines-c'est magnifique!
Paris French Revolution
Experience the people, places, and secrets of the French Revolution on this intriguing peek behind one of the world's bloodiest uprisings.
Mona Lisa's Smile & the Louvre Museum
Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on a guided tour.
Paris Food Walk
Hold onto your beret, because the explosion of flavors on this fun foodie walk just might knock it clean off! Join a local culinary expert for an introduction to Paris¿ most beloved local haunts and tastings of its most fantastic foods!
Claude Monet's Magnificent Giverny
Discover a magical world of lily-adorned ponds, majestic weeping willows, artistic bridges, and a perfectly preserved pastel-pink house at Claude Monet's beloved Giverny.
Loire Valley and Lunch
Spend a remarkable day in the celebrated Loire Valley, visiting three of its most enchanting châteaux and savoring a delicious lunch with drinks.
Disneyland® Paris (1 day ticket, 2 parks)
Rides, attractions, shows, characters-it all adds up to Disney magic. This fun full-day excursion gives you access to both Disneyland Paris parks. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Mont St. Michel with guide
Experience one of the icons of Normandy on this full-day excursion featuring a visit to the dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel.
Guided Visit of the D-Day Landing Beaches
Spend an entire mesmerizing day in Normandy, seeing and exploring the most pivotal sites from World War II's D-Day invasion. Visit Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, and the man-made harbor at Arromanches, and reflect on the history of it all during the included lunch.
Versailles, Palace of the Sun King
Spend part of your day like a French aristocrat, strolling through the halls and gardens of Louis XIV's opulent Palace of Versailles.
Moet and Chandon Champagne Tour
Discover the magic of French bubbly on this delightful full-day excursion into France's beautiful Champagne region that includes champagne sampling and a palate-pleasing champagne lunch-Santé!
Claude Monet's Giverny & Palace of Versailles
A day of visual wonders as you enjoy artist Claude Monet's fairytale Giverny home, Louis XIV's stunning Versailles, and a delectable lunch in an 18th-century mill.
Join us for a fun pedaling and discover magnificent Paris and its surroundings!
Hidden Treasure: From the Palais Royal to the Opera Garnier
Get off the usual tourist trail on this fascinating 3-hour walking tour of the hidden treasures of Paris.
Paris Fashion Tour
From Dior to Chanel, join a fashion expert for this fascinating walking tour through the areas where Parisian haute couture began!
Discover the exclusive Le Marais district on this guided walking tour that explores the area's ancient architecture, fascinating Jewish Quarter, and hub of cafés, galleries, and boutiques.
Follow in the footsteps of the literary world's greatest masters on this captivating walking tour to the haunts, hangouts, and death beds of these famous writers
Paris WWII Walking Tour: Occupation and Liberation
Paris' tragic and inspiring WWII history comes to life during this guided walking tour. Visit Le Marais, the Jewish Quarter, and more to learn what life was like for Parisians during Nazi occupation
French Baking Class: Classic Macarons
Learn to make perfect French macarons at this fun, hands-on cooking class.
French Baking Class: From Baguettes To Brioche
Learn the fine culinary art behind the creation of classic baguettes and the decadent and deliciously fluffy brioche at this engaging French baking class!
Morning Market Visit and French Cooking Class
Breakfast, a little market shopping, a cooking lesson, and a delightful 3-course lunch-you can't go wrong during this enriching and delicious French cooking class!
Insider RecommendationsTips
Monograms provides travelers access to a Local Host®, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to London. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Plus, your Local Host® will share local London insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
Meet a Local Host® in London
A dedicated team of Local Hosts are on hand at every Monograms hotel to offer you advice during your stay in London - whether you need help on how to travel about the British capital, how to book one of the many optional excursions available, or to recommend a nice place to dine in style.
Top 10 London Attractions
Founded in 1753, the British Museum is one of the world's great museums. With works dating from prehistoric to modern times, it is a showcase of collections from around the whole world. Ten years ago, the museum's inner courtyard was transformed into the largest covered public square in Europe; it is now worth a visit in its own right.
Explore one of London's more popular markets. The one-time undisputed center of London's alternative scene still has plenty of delights, from vintage fashion and retro T-shirts to second-hand books and bric-a-brac.
Stroll through the famous glass-covered market with its fashionable boutiques, cafés, and arts and crafts stalls or watch the jugglers, mime artists, variety acts, and musicians perform in the open piazza. The small roads around Covent Garden are also full of beautiful shops, lively bars, and great restaurants.
Enjoy amazing views over London from Hampstead Heath. As London's largest ancient park land, it was first mentioned in 974 and remains very popular with locals, who love it for its wilderness areas and ponds.
One of the world's most famous department stores, Harrods has everything—from food, fashion, and furniture to sportswear and 20 in-store restaurants. Must-see sights include the five art deco-style food halls as well as the store itself at night, which is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs.
Highgate Cemetery
Now a Grade 1-listed park, the cemetery boasts a wealth of flora, fauna, and bird life. Over its 150-year history, the burial site and its natural setting have become inseparable, and it is this that makes it unique. Its most famous occupant in the east cemetery is probably Karl Marx.
At more than 350 acres, Hyde Park is one of the largest green spaces in central London and famous for its Speaker's Corner and Serpentine. Relax in one of the deckchairs that are available from April to September, and enjoy a scoop of ice cream or even a light lunch from one of the many stalls and cafés.
Little Angel Theatre
Founded by John Wright in 1961, this is the only permanent puppet theatre in London. The compact 100-seat theatre stages diverse productions devised here or by visiting companies, and it shares its space with the workshop where the marionettes are carved and created.
The Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect portraits of famous British men and women. Today, it houses 120,000 portraits dating from the 16th century, including one of the best-known paintings of William Shakespeare, a self portrait of William Hogarth, and Branwell Bronte's famous painting of his sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne.
This is the world's leading museum of natural history. It features hundreds of exciting interactive exhibits, ranging from the dramatic earthquake experience to the spectacular dinosaurs exhibitions.
Old Bailey Criminal Courts
Not a classic tourist sight but the Old Bailey or Central Criminal Court offers a unique authentic insight into London and the British justice system with its peculiar wigged judges and barristers. The Old Bailey was built about a century ago on the site of an old prison. The courts consist of 18 courtrooms and nearly all have public viewing galleries. Entry is free.
The Saturday antiques market on Portobello Road is truly unique as 2,000 antiques dealers tend their stalls full of intriguing items. You can spend hours looking for that special souvenir—and once you leave the antique stalls behind, you find yourself in the middle of the most colorful food market. Go early because it gets crowded.
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Stand on the world-famous Greenwich Meridian Line, Longitude Zero (0° 0' 0"), which divides Earth's eastern and western hemispheres. Explore the history of time and astronomy in this charming Wren building.
Saatchi Gallery - Sloane Square
The Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to show his sizeable (and changing) collection to the public. The gallery has been a major influence on art in Britain since its opening; it presents work by largely unseen young artists or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK.
Why not spend a sunny afternoon on the bustling South Bank? It is an area equally popular with tourists and locals due to the amazing number of famous venues and things to do along this incredibly scenic walk by the Thames.
St. Katherine Docks
Situated next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, St. Katherine Docks has been the focus of worldwide trade and commerce for over 1,000 years. It's a quiet and unique place to eat or have a drink—plus, while you're admiring the yachts, remember that it costs about £800 a month to park a 50-footer here.
Tate Galleries
If you like the arts, consider a visit to one of the Tate Galleries. Tate Modern is located in an unused power station and exhibits international modern and contemporary art, whereas Tate Britain is home of British art from 1500 to the present. Admission is free.
The English Tea Room at Brown's Hotel
This is the best place in London to enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea, including finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and cakes! The English Tea Room has won the tea world's highest accolade—the 2009 Tea Guild's Top London Afternoon Tea award!
The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
Climb a creaky spiral staircase to a church attic for a look at Britain's only surviving operating theatre, where limbs were sawed off in front of a live, viewing audience. Tour an assemblage of other Victorian medical devices—you'll be glad to step soundly back into the 21st century!
Westfield Shopping Center
Europe's largest in-city shopping center is a stunning architectural masterpiece with over 275 shops from luxury fashion labels to high street favorites and over 50 places to eat and drink, Westfield London is truly a unique shopping experience.
Westminster Abbey is steeped in more than a thousand years of history; it has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The present church, begun by Henry III in 1245, is one of the country's most important gothic buildings.
Westminster Cathedral
The mother church of the Roman Catholic community in England and Wales is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. The Byzantine-style architecture of the eastern Roman Empire sets it quite apart from other London landmarks.
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Montmartre & Sacre Coeur
Try a walking tour of the Montmartre district, where artists such as Picasso and Van Gogh worked. While in Montmartre, visit the Sacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart). This pristine, white-stone church features one of the world's largest mosaics, which depicts Christ with outstretched arms, and a massive 19-ton church bell. Sit on the steps outside the church for wonderful views of the city to absorb the Parisienne joie de vivre (joy of life).
Musée d'Orsay, Pompidou Center, Musée Rodin, Musée de la Vie Romantique
Stroll through centuries of artwork at the Musée d'Orsay (closed on Mondays), which houses an extensive collection of impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Cezanne, or drop by the Pompidou Center, an architectural wonder and home to the National Museum of Modern Art. Musée Rodin, contains most of the artist's significant sculptures, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell and the quaint Musée de la Vie Romantique, located in a private mansion, includes mementos of the romantic literary figure George Sand, as well as paintings by Ary Scheffer.
Place des Vosges/Marais District
A few blocks from the famous Bastille Square, this charming area is full of historical buildings and art and shopping possibilities. Visit the Picasso Museum, or the Victor Hugo House to learn more about the author of Les Misérables, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The impeccably formal Garden of the Tuileries offers an unbroken vista towards the Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe and the Grande Arche. It remains the largest and oldest public garden in Paris today. Jardin du Luxembourg is loved for the greenery and multitude of statues, playgrounds and the famous Guignol puppet show. Opened in 1780, the Parc du Champ-de-Mars extends from the École Militaire to the Eiffel Tower. A hotspot for national events, it can be accessed freely and offers the most beautiful view of the capital's landmark monument.
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
In the Roaring 20s, this quirky bookstore on the Bohemian Left Bank was the meeting place for some of literature's greats, like Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Joyce to name a few.
Islands of Paris: Île de la Cité & Île Saint-Louis
The largest is Île de la Cité, with its famous Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. It is also home to Sainte-Chapelle adored for its intricate stained glass windows and La Conciergerie, a prison-turned-museum where Marie Antoinette, Robespierre, and 40,000 other victims of the Reign of Terror were processed before their execution. Its sister island, Ile Saint Louis was developed in the 17th century by King Louis XIII as a retreat for the wealthiest Parisians, and is still largely residential with much of its original village charm. The island is possibly Paris' most idyllic setting for a day of shopping, dining, and browsing an art gallery.
Seine Bridges
Find your favorite bridge, there are 37 and they are all different, from plain to gilded and from new to over 400 years old. The top 5 are: Pont Neuf si the oldest bridge in Paris dating back to 1578, the time of King Henry III. The Pont Royal, which gets its name from its royal benefactor King Louis XIV is near the Louvre Palace and the Tuileries garden. Pont Alexandre III is immediately recognized for its beautiful decorations of lampposts, cherubs and nymphs and gilt gold. It was built as a symbol of the relationship between the Russians and French and is named after Tsar Alexander the III. The Pont des Arts was the first metal bridge built in Paris. Arts seems to be perfect name since the bridge has been the source of inspiration for numerous painters and artists. The Pont au Double is a single arch bridge made out of cast-iron. Initially built as a bridge to carry patients to the hospital, it collapsed in 1709, and was replaced with the bridge that it seen today.
Markets and Specialties
Ask your Local Host how to get to the flea market for affordable objets d'art, or visit one of the food markets. The French know how to turn food display into an art form. See rainbows of fresh fruit and vegetables, soft palettes of bread and colossal wheels of cheese; France has over 400 varieties of cheese! And when you're ready for dessert, specialty stores abound-from tarts and pastries to crêpes and pain au chocolat. Other specialties to try include onion soup with a fresh baguette, coq au vin (a classic chicken dish), croque-monsieur, quiche Lorraine, escargots, steak-frites and famous French wines and champagne.
Shop at haute couture boutiques in the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré district or the Champs-Elysées, avenue Montaigne. You may want to spend some time browsing the Galeries Lafayette (with weekly fashion shows) and Printemps department stores. Perfumes and scarves are classic gifts, as well as French berets, lace, collection dolls and pottery.
When you are ready for a break, join the locals at one of the cafés, sip a glass of wine or a café au lait (hot milk coffee), and watch the world go by in true Parisien style.
Walk through the world's most visited cemetery and burial grounds of many famous people including Oscar Wilde, James Morrison and Frédéric Chopin.
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Graffiti / Street Artist Herr von Bias "the weird" (a.k.a. Hr.v.Bias, a.k.a. HRVB) in Berlin
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ISD Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Manager to join our existing team. The successful candidate must have experience of working in a similar role and be used to managing many projects at any one time, managing costs and delivering profitable results whilst meeting our client's expectations in this very busy role. Construction industry experience or qualifications would be beneficial as would a working knowledge of the panel partitioning industry and experience using Autodesk AutoCAD or Autodesk REVIT, however, these are not essential as training can be provided.
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Lure of Game of Thrones
THE LAST episode of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones aired yesterday, and I can safely say that it has been a remarkable experience. I'm not talking about the series itself, which I still feel is a bit overrated, but the reactions of the series' legions of fans, who seem to have revolutionised the TV or film-watching experience.
The real story in Game of Thrones never was which king from which kingdom would ascend the coveted iron throne. It was why a TV audience that climbed to over 17 million people felt such a connection to a medieval epic fantasy based on the books written by George RR Martin.
At one time, I thought I would be the last person in the world to view the series, but I caved when my daughter, Ijanaya, said, "You can't be a knowledgeable person about pop culture without watching Game of Thrones."
I had tried on a number of occasions to read the books, but abandoned that mission because I couldn't juggle over 1,000 characters. I did find the writing absolutely exquisite, but when it comes to literature, my least favourite genre is fantasy. Sadly, I am also not a fan of dragons.
When I complained bitterly about the gratuitous violence and sex in the first season, I was told by diehard Game of Thrones fans that the series captured reality. Violence – and apparently sex – defined the medieval period. "In TV and movies, a little violence goes a long way. It's not necessary to go overboard to get the point across," I argued.
Apparently, many people agreed with me. Subsequent seasons' episodes toned down the violence and sex. This seemed to be the result of a public outcry.
Both the books and the series had an amazing ability to lure both history and fantasy fans. Martin has a remarkable ability to blend the two so that you can actually forget sometimes that you are watching fantasy and concentrate on what seems to be a fair depiction of castles and kings and queens and medieval life.
On the other hand, it's possible to feel as though readers or viewers exist in a separate realm of history, in a fantasy world filled with Wight Walkers and a Night King who raises the dead into dragons.
Then the most amazing thing happened: fans became sophisticated critics. Over a decade of viewing turned ordinary fans into decent film critics. People remembered prophecies and details of characters from season one and they critiqued episodes and seasons with amazing acumen. Discussions among friends and at work became forums for critical thinkers, predicting outcomes based on past events, and yet they expressed exuberance every time they were wrong.
Fans even became continuity experts pointing out mistakes like a Starbucks cup left on the set in episode four or a strangely different geography presented for King's Landing in the last season. I didn't notice these faux pas.
Game of Thrones hooked viewers by its unconventional decisions of killing off major characters (Ned Stark, the endearing patriarch of Winterfell gets killed off in season one). The series offered masterful unpredictability, and that element of shock hooked viewers.
But none of this explains how Game of Thrones became a pop culture phenomena. I think the real lure was its ability to strike a chord with its main theme: power. We are addicted to politics and power, and Game of Thrones presented all the scheming and plotting that we associate with power. It offered classic conflicts of good vs evil and man vs nature.
It didn't hurt that the series presented women in unconventional roles and made them powerful leaders in their own right. It still amazes me that down to the last episode so many women characters were left standing.
People I know who have read Game of Thrones complain bitterly that the series couldn't capture the magic of the books. It is no small feat to get through those complicated books, and those who have succeeded can boast of a remarkable achievement. The series has encouraged many people to read. A song of Ice and Fire has sold 45 million copies in the US and 90 million copies worldwide.
Game of Thrones had a major impact on readers and TV viewers. People grumbled and found faults with plot lines, cheered on favourite characters; but no one ever took the extraordinary production and brilliant acting for granted. Game of Thrones helped hone our analytical skills, and for that I am grateful.
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SRU names Michael Zieg interim provost
Michael Zieg has been appointed interim provost, effective immediately and extending through the 2022-23 academic year.
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock University President William Behre today announced that Michael Zieg has been appointed interim provost, effective immediately and extending through the 2022-23 academic year.
Zieg, who was named acting provost April 4, was named to the interim position for the next year after consultation with SRU's college deans and leadership from the University's chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties.
"Our deans, faculty leadership, and I all agreed that in the short time Michael has been at the helm of the Provost's Office, he has shown a clear understanding of the key issues at hand and his familiarity with our campus and its constituents has allowed him to be a very effective leader," said Behre. "I look forward to continuing our work together as we prepare for another academic year."
Prior to being named acting provost, Zieg had been serving as SRU's associate provost for academic finance, strategic initiatives and assessment, a post he was appointed to Jan. 3. Previously, Zieg served as SRU's interim dean of the College of Health, Engineering and Sciences, from August 2019 to January 2022. He served as a faculty member at the University beginning in 2003.
"I'm excited to continue working with the president, across our colleges, and with our faculty," said Zieg. "We have so many talented people and I look forward to collaborating with them as we continue to move SRU forward in a positive direction and in service to our students."
As interim provost, Zieg will serve as the University's chief academic officer, responsible for maintaining the academic vision of the University. All academic colleges, departments and programs report to the provost, who is responsible for all academic policies.
In conjunction with the elevation of Zieg to interim provost, the University will launch an internal search for an interim associate provost, to be in place prior to the fall 2022 semester.
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Salem arrived at the pound in October 2018 and was approximately 4 years old on arrival. She is a female crossbreed who was found wandering the streets, presumably abandoned.
Poor Salem arrived in a despicable state. How could anyone allow a dog to become so ill? We are seeing this more and more at the pound - dogs either being found on the street or handed in by their owners in a shameful condition. And still these dogs are prepared to forgive, continue wagging their tails and give unconditional love. Salem is no exception. From the moment she arrived at the pound and started to receive her treatment for erlichia, anaplasma, leishmania and dirofilaria she has been a super star. She is the happiest dog you could ever meet even though she must have felt so sick when she arrived. She has responded exceptionally well to her treatment, probably helped by her happy and positive demeanour, and now you would never even know she had been sick. This girl is so adorable and so loving and deserves the best home ever.
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PlayStation Pro and PlayStation Slim Announced, Starts at $299
By Unknown • September 11, 2016 • consoles gadgets and handheld devices PlayStation PlayStation 4 Sony • Comments : 0
Sony Entertainment recently announced two PlayStation models at their PlayStation 4 Pro event: The PlayStation 4 Pro, and the slimmer PlayStation 4.
The PlayStation 4 Slim will be replacing the original PlayStation 4 (as stocks deplete), and will be available later this month. Pricing will start at $299 at most regions, so that would be around PHP 14,000 when converted.
The PlayStation 4 Pro meanwhile will start shipping on November 10, starting at $399—roughly around PHP 20,000. The device, which was previously codenamed Neo, highlights better specifications—such as 4K video support, and AMD's Polaris architecture—and was designed with the hardcore gamer in mind. It wasn't designed to replace current PS4 units, but is said to be sold alongside them.
One thing unsaid in the announcement but should be mentioned nonetheless is that 1st generation PS4 units should get a significant price cut to make way for these newer models. Perhaps it could be your time to own one, given that the holiday season is fast approaching.


Guernsey is a beautiful island located 30 miles west of France's Normandy Coast and 75 miles south of Weymouth. It has some of the most stunning beaches, fascinating cliffs, and lively outdoor theatres. Guernsey is the main island among the group of islands known as the Channel Islands in the English Channel, which represents the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy.
It's status as a Crown dependency means that it's not part of the United Kingdom, but it feels British with a continental flare. Guernsey is a great alternative if you are looking for a weekend break from Great Britain. If you're wondering how to get to Guernsey it's actually pretty easy from Southern England. Being an island destination with a long seafaring history, arriving by ferry will add to the experience of a Guernsey weekend break away.
Guernsey has many interesting attractions and sites to go to, including the little chapel called Les Vauxbelets, Alderney Wildlife Trust, Victoria Tower and the stunning Saint Peter Port. You can also visit the historic house of Victor Hugo and learn about one of the most famous residents of Guernsey.
It's also a great place to indulge in water sports activities including sailing, cycling by the beach, angling, and diving. If you love the idea of enjoying your time outdoors, you can try kayaking along the south coast of Guernsey. You will also be able to walk around the spectacular cliffs which are 300 ft high in places.
If you are doing a weekender you may as well do it in style. There are many luxurious 4-star and 5-star hotels to stay in which offers world-class accommodation and state-of-art facilities to their guests. Hotels range from boutique hotels, luxury spa hotels, and luxurious ancient farmhouses. Some of the major hotels in Guernsey are The Conde Nast Johansens, Bella Luce Hotels and Resturant, Fermain Valley Hotel, La Sablonnerie (Sark) and The Farmhouse Hotel. The interiors of the hotels are elegant with charming European style, and the exteriors are truly breathtaking with attractive architecture.
If you are interested to visit, Condor Ferries are offering half price tickets for foot passenger day trips. Use the discount code: DAYOUT2018.


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The Vanguard Visionaries series is a collection of artist sampler albums released by Vanguard Records to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary.

Vanguard Records had a high-profile during the 1960s folk revival for its catalogue of recordings by many pivotal folk and blues artists such as Joan Baez, Doc Watson, Odetta, John Fahey, and many others. The label first released a series of artist samplers from the 1960s and early-'70s era, later releasing more contemporary artists.

Releases
 Vanguard Visionaries (Alison Brown album)
 Vanguard Visionaries (Sandy Bull album)
 Vanguard Visionaries (Ramblin' Jack Elliott album)
 Vanguard Visionaries (John Fahey album)
 Vanguard Visionaries (Odetta album)
 Vanguard Visionaries (Doc Watson album)

Other artists showcased

References

Vanguard Records albums

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The results are in from a vote to choose a statue in memory of a popular cat.
Four designs were included in online polls, including on the Observer's website, so people could have their say on the memorial to cat Solomon.
They showed a cat in a variety of positions, including sleeping and stretching.
An image of a cat in a stretching pose has proved to be the most popular and will be used to create a statue in Leigh.
Work is now taking place to look at how the statue of Solomon could be created.
Mr McStein said: "It will be printed in either plastic or resin and we will take a mould from that and cast it from there.
Mr McStein, co-owner of 3D model making business Monument Men, has been working on plans to create a memorial since Solomon died in May.
He described Solomon as a "little local celebrity" and a "very friendly, roaming cat".
The cat became well-known in the town centre and was a regular visitor to several buildings, including Leigh Parish Church, the Turnpike Centre, Asda and Leigh CE Infant School.
Photographs of Solomon were posted on social media by people who spotted him and he even had his own Facebook page with more than 500 friends.
After seeing the interest in Solomon, Mr McStein decided that a permanent statue in Leigh would be a fitting tribute.
A location for the memorial has not yet been confirmed, but Mr McStein hopes it will be at one of the places Solomon liked to visit.
He would like that to be Leigh Parish Church, but its listed status means it is a more complicated process.
Mr McStein said: "We haven't established the location yet.
"What will happen is we will have the statue put on a temporary plinth which can go on display in one of the locations.
Following months of hard work, the statue to commemorate Solomon is now closer than ever to becoming a reality.
And Mr McStein said he was delighted with all the support he had received so far from people in Leigh.
"People were really behind the idea of doing something for Solomon and I didn't think people would be pushing for it to go like it has," he said.
To get involved with the project to remember Solomon, contact Mr McStein via facebook.com/monumentmenofficial or by emailing monumentmen.initial@gmail.com.


Did you ever believe that one day you would be reading that chocolate not only tastes good but is also good for your health as well? Well this is the day. However I do apologize to spoil this sensational information for you, but I need to point out that not all chocolate is healthy. The healthy chocolate is the one that you rarely see on the shelves of your local supermarket. You guessed it; dark chocolate. (I know, the title gave it away in the beginning).
Healthy dark chocolate, the one which contains a minimum of 70% of cocoa (cacao) or more, is listed in the top foods (aka Superfoods) in which you can add to your healthy diet since it is packed with antioxidants. When consumed in moderation, this delicious treat has some very powerful health benefits which are listed below.
Good For Your Heart - Improves blood flow which also reduces the risk of blood clots. By increasing blood flow, both the heart and the brain will always have a sufficient flow of blood towards them to keep them working normally. The flavonoids present in dark chocolate protect cells from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that damage the body's cells and organs. Flavonoids also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (the bad one) by up to 10%.
Good For Your Brain - Eating dark chocolate as mentioned above increases blood flow not only to the heart but also to the brain, which boosts alertness and performance for as long as three hours. This mouthwatering confection also causes the release of neurotransmitters (endorphins) which "speak" to the brain feeding it positive information and forming new memories. Just a few bites of dark chocolate is enough for the chemical dopamine to be released which helps you recall people and events.
Helps Control Blood Sugar -By keeping your blood vessels healthy, dark chocolate aids to protect against type 2 diabetes. The flavonoids increase the production of nitric oxide which helps reduce insulin resistance by helping your cells function normally and regain the ability to use your body's insulin efficiently. This unique type of chocolate also has a low glycemic index which prevents huge spikes in blood sugar levels that can be very dangerous.
Improves Your Mood - Dark Chocolate contains phenylthylamine (PEA) which is the chemical that your brain creates when you feel like you're in love!! Have you ever experienced the creation of this chemical? PEA encourages your brain to release endorphins and serotonin. Endorphins are know to lessen pain, improve mood and relieve stress, whereby serotonin is the brain's "feel good" chemical that plays the part in promoting feelings of wellbeing and happiness.
Reduces Stress - A Swiss study, (Switzerland is one of the largest exporters of chocolate that has to be noted) found that eating just 40 grams of dark chocolate every day significantly reduces your levels of cortisol which is the stress hormone. This "black magic" also contains the chemical serotonin which acts as an antidepressant.
Protects Your Skin From The Sun - A research carried out in London found that people who ate dark chocolate for three months, took twice as long for their skin to redden when exposed to UV, compared to those who ate none. This is due to the flavonoids contained in dark chocolate that increases blood flow to the skin, improving skin complexion but also protecting it.
Despite the health benefits of dark chocolate you must not forget that it is still chocolate which comes along with its excessive calories. A medium sized dark chocolate bar might not be as fattening as milk chocolate, but can still contain up to 250 calories, so watch your portion sizes. Enjoyed with moderation, you can add this superfood in your daily diet to reap the health benefits it offers.
If today is the day that you want to change your lifestyle, then do it today, because the more you put it off until "Next Week", the less likely you are to ever start.


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Jonathan, Buhari and Jega emerges as Leadership Persons Of The Year 2015, See Full List Of Winners here
For achieving the improbable – former President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat in an election in which he was a contestant – a first for Nigeria; Professor Attahiru Jega, for his courage, doggedness and fairness even in the face of threats to his life in the conduct of the 2015 elections; and President Muhammadu Buhari, for making history by being the first opposition candidate to defeat a sitting president after three attempts – Jonathan, Jega and Buhari are LEADERSHIP PERSONS OF THE YEAR 2015. Check out other winners after the cut........
LEADERSHIP Governor Of The Year 2015
Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
The PDP is all but dead in northern Nigeria; but for him it would have been buried. For his unrelenting modernisation of Gombe State, his record of performance in maintaining peace, good governance and exemplary leadership, and for a feat of political engineering that has made him the last PDP governor standing in the entire north, Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo is the LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Politician Of The Year 2015
Hon Yakubu Dogara (Speaker, House of Representatives)
For coming from behind, galvanizing house members from differing political tendencies to win the speakership of the House of Representatives in a clean and transparent contest without the support of any of the party's power centers, and for being politically adroit enough to win back the confidence of his party's leadership after this has been accomplished to the extent of becoming the bridge and influencer of the rapprochement between the National Assembly and the presidency, Rt. Honourable Yakubu Dogara is LEADERSHIP Politician of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Banker Of The Year 2015
Rasheed Adejare Olaoluwa (MD/CEO, Bank of Industry, BOI)
On his watch, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has become more creative and impactful in the delivery of its mandate to address the issues of poverty reduction and the phenomenon of rising youth unemployment with its attendant threat to political stability, social cohesion and economic growth of the nation.
Simple and unassuming, he leads a team that is not short of confidence and capability. It is to the credit of Olaoluwa that the BoI has adopted a person-centred and demand-driven approach towards promoting and developing competent and productive initiatives of the nation's foremost development bank. Placing emphasis on prudent project selection and management, the bank, accordingly, supports quality projects with potential development impact.
LEADERSHIP Business Person Of The Year 2015 Oba Otudeko (Chairman, Honeywell Group)
For his relentless appetite for risk, his zeal to impact lives by creating jobs and transforming the business landscape with legacy projects and his philanthropy Oba Otudeko is LEADERSHIP Business Person of the Year 2015
Our Business Person of the Year 2015 has been a pacesetter for quite some time. Born Obafunke (but better known as Oba) Otudeko, the chairman of Honeywell Group has a larger-than-life image as a shrewd businessman and a risk-taker of no mean stature. His conglomerate's operations stretch across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate and marine transportation. Another piece of his fortune is in the oceanfront Radisson Blu in Lagos, Nigeria.
LEADERSHIP Public Officer Of The Year 2015
Boboye Oyeyemi (Corps Marshal/CEO, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC)
For bringing practical, common sense solutions to road safety through speed limiters and more efficient use of ICT and for simplifying strengthening enforcement of traffic rules thereby saving scores of lives Boboye Oyeyemi is LEADERSHIP Public Service Person of the Year 2015
LEADERSHIP CEO Of The Year 2015
Simone Volpi (MD, INTELS Nigeria Limited )
The appointment of Simone Volpi, in 2010, as managing director was a turning point in the chequered history of INTELS. Volpi was young, energetic and forward-looking. Having pioneered a one-stop approach to logistics services for Nigeria's oil and gas industry, INTELS Nigeria Limited has become the leader in providing key support services to the country's most important sector – oil and gas.
LEADERSHIP Government Agency Of The Year 2015
CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
For its multiple interventions to galvanise the economy, stabilise it and stimulate growth and for initiating a borrowers' programme to lift thousands of small farmers out of poverty and generate millions of jobs for unemployed Nigerians, Central Bank Of Nigeria is LEADERSHIP Government Agency of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Product Of The Year 2015
Dangote Cement
For creating a brand that promotes the trust of all stakeholders, deepening retention value, trust and helping to create thousands of jobs across the continent as well as making dreams come through, Dangote Cement is LEADERSHIP Product of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Company Of The Year 2015
For pioneering Nigeria's first transparent debit card and the mobile POS system and establishing itself as a customer-centric bank driven by cutting edge technology, Heritage is LEADERSHIP's Company of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Bank Of The Year 2015
Access Bank
For embedding a growth strategy that has focused on mainstreaming sustainable business practices into its operations, striving to deliver sustainable economic growth that is profitable, environmentally responsible and socially relevant, Access Bank is LEADERSHIP Bank of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP ICT/TELECOM COMPANY Of The Year 2015
SystemSpecs
For providing innovative solutions to ease financial services such as end-to-end electronic processing and payment of salaries and pensions by private and public sector organisations in line with the National Payment System (NPS) Vision 2020 initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), SystemSpecs Is LEADERHSIP ICT/TELECOMS Company of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Brand Of The Year 2015
For consistent, solid and favourable ratings over the years by local as well as international financial rating agencies, for creating a world class brand helped by an unrelenting presence on international news platforms making it one of the most recognisable brands on the planet and for maintaining its role as a market leader in the banking sector, ZENITH Bank is LEADERSHIP Brand of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Young Persons Of The Year 2015
Last year they were the LEADERSHIP Young Persons of the Year; this year, they also made the list. For their symbolic role as an open wound in the nation's fight against terrorism and in solidarity with the parents and families of the kidnapped 276 girls and the relentless spirit of the Bring Back Our Girls campaigners, the Board of Editors returned the Chibok Girls as LEADERSHIP Young Persons of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Artiste Of The Year 2015
For his creative genius in raising the bar in the pop-gospel genre and attracting all-time high endorsements with his hit songs, Korede Bello is LEADERSHIP Artiste of the Year 2015.
LEADERSHIP Sports Person Of The Year 2015
For a sterling performance that reinforced the Nigerian spirit of resilience and capacity to triumph against daunting odds and for rekindling the spirit of unity among Nigerians through sports, the Golden Eaglets Are LEADERSHIP Sports Persons of the Year 2015.
We recognise the indomitable team spirit, discipline and outstanding performance of the U-17 national soccer team, the world Golden Eaglets, for winning the global competition for the fifth time in Chile in November.
(R) of Mali and of Nigeria battle for the ball during the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup 2015 final match between Mali and Nigeria at Estadio Sausalito on November 8, 2015 in Vina del Mar, Chile.
The Emmanuel Amunike-trained boys returned Nigeria to global soccer reckoning with their scintillating dribbles, effective defence network and mathematical goals. Victor Osimten set the record of scoring the highest goals in the competition's history with his 10-goal haul in the just concluded edition.
The sweet victory of the Golden Eaglets profoundly confirmed Nigeria's pre-eminence in FIFA cadet football level. Prior to the victory in Chile, the Eaglets had previously won the championship in China '85, Japan '93, Korea 2007 and United Arab Emirates 2013. The Eaglets are also the second team in the championship that won the title back-to- back, after Brazil.
The team's triumph in Chile is significant in many respects. This is the first time that the Nigerian squad was not accused of falsifying the ages of the players. The competition's organizers acknowledged that this is the most youthful team Nigeria has ever presented in the competition's history.
At a time when older Nigerians are battling to out-do themselves in hate campaign and competition for primitive acquisition of wealth, these lads have brought honour to their fatherland without giving a hoot about places or circumstances of birth.
Their success in Chile attests to the can-do spirit in nation building. It ought to reinforce our quest for oneness. The Eaglets in Chile indeed became a metaphor for Nigeria: that the Nigerian spirit built on resilience and capacity for excellence will triumph over all odds and place the country where it rightfully belongs.
Throughout the competition, they continued to open the eyes of their compatriots back home to the fact that, in executing a national assignment, there is no room for divisions along any fault lines, religion or ethnicity.
The team's sterling performance should serve as an elixir for team work, healthy inter-personal, multi-ethnic relationship and a template to develop a consistent winning formula in all spheres of our national life and living.
We hail our U-17 boys, the world champions and models for national re-birth!


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French photographer, Stanislas Guigui was born in Paris in 1969.
Interested in the social themes of exclusion and marginal groups, he has been building since 1996 a photographic work in which he is not moralising but questioning our capacity to get indignant about the injustices created by our society.
In 1996, he moves off to Colombia. As a consequence of the civil war, thousands of homeless people haunt the streets of Bogota and more precisely of El Cartucho district, the biggest Cour des Miracles in South America. In 2003, Stanislas Guigui is accepted by the residents of that neighbourhood. He will take photographs of them during the next 3 years, showing their miserable living conditions, the smoking of crack and the fights between men armed with knives.
Now settled in Marseilles, Stanislas Guigui takes photographs in and of the northern districts of this city. He realised several social reportages always focused on non-conformists. Otherwise, in 2013, he is sponsored by the Olympique de Marseilles to produce a series of portraits as part of Marseilles Capitale Européenne de la Culture.
In 2014, he published his second book "Atras del Muro" which gather portraits of "Neros" from El Cartucho district who pose having their back to a white wall like a fashion shoot.


Howard Gershon is a founding principal of New Heights Group in Santa Fe, N.M., a management consultancy. He has spent more than 35 years working with boards and senior managers on strategic planning, market research, organization, facility and program/service development initiatives. His national client base has included nonprofit healthcare providers, state, local, and federal government agencies and publicly held corporations. Howard has been a speaker at many national conferences and recently served as the ACHE Regent for New Mexico.
You can read his full bio on the firm's site.
Howard has contributed his expertise to the articles listed below.


A Wisconsin radio amateur lost his life on September 16 as he was performing maintenance on the 100 foot tower of a fellow ham. Killed in the fall was 59-year-old James G. Linstedt, W9ZUC, of Eau Claire, who succumbed to injuries sustained after he fell 95 feet from a tower owned by Ronald Anderson, W9RMA, in Eagle Point, just outside of Chippewa Falls, on the shores of Lake Wissota. Linstedt was said to have been an experienced climber. Although he had been wearing an over-the-shoulder safety harness, he apparently had failed to secure himself to the tower before the mishap occurred. Anderson, a former Chippewa County Sheriff, called authorities promptly.
Chippewa County Sheriff James Kowalczyk told the Leader-Telegram newspaper that Linstedt was wearing safety equipment, but did not use it. "When we use it for years, we get a little lax…," the newspaper quoted Kowalczyk as saying. "If he had used it, we wouldn't be investigating an accidental death." Kowalczyk said Linstedt had been strapped in before moving 10 feet up the tower, apparently without securing himself.


Two weeks before Andrew Mackenzie extended his mission of simplicity to Australian industrial relations, the coal workers of Queensland were offered documentary evidence of exactly what the BHP Billiton chief executive might have in mind.
"BHP Billiton believes it's in the national interest to simplify workplace agreements so that our teams have the flexibility to succeed in the global market," Mackenzie told The Australian Financial Review Business Summit on Wednesday.
True to his politically moderate roots, Mackenzie went on to note that industrial relations in Australia posed nothing like the competitive risk that it did in some of BHP's other global constituencies. Rather he suggested that our inability to put the relationship between capital and labour on a more productive footing was a competitive advantage surrendered.
But, as America's old king coal – Peabody Energy – continues to pass milestones of misery on its long march into Chapter 11, it becomes ever clearer that in coal the specifics of industrial relations remain an existential issue and Mackenzie's team knows it.
On March 1, a BHP-led negotiating team met with representatives of the three Queensland coal unions at Moranbah, a company town built in 1969 to service a growing fleet of mines owned by US-based Utah Mining. Everyone was there to discuss the 2016 BMA enterprise agreement.
BMA is owned in equal halves by BHP and Mitsubishi. But, unlike some other joint ventures in its global suite, the coking coal business is managed directly by BHP people. What goes on at BMA is, then, absolutely indicative of the BHP zeitgeist.