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Posted by mike on 2012/7/3 16:46:00 (29879) reads
(From a Chrysler press release)
Jeep brand sales were up 23 percent, the brands best June sales since 2007, and its 26th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep Wrangler continued its torrid sales pace setting a monthly sales record in June, the third time during the last 12 months that this iconic SUV has established an all-time sales record. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most awarded SUV ever, were up 39 percent, its best June sales since 2005. Jeep Liberty sales increased a healthy 50 percent, the mid-size SUVs best June sales since 2007 and best sales month this year.
The international luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report recently selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 as one of the top performers in its annual Car of the Year competition, ranking the high-performance SUV at number nine amongst new vehicles from around the world. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 also was chosen by the magazine for the Best of the Best: 2012 list in the SUV category. Robb Report readers were among the judges who joined the magazines editors and writers in driving, evaluating and ranking the Car of the Year and Best of the Best vehicles based on interior design, layout, amenities and luxury features.
Posted by nashman on 2012/7/3 9:46:02 (19466) reads
The Toledo Blade is reporting that the current generation Jeep Liberty assembly shut down will be August 16. I think we are going to see the boxy Liberty transform itself into a much more car like vehicle...think about Hondo's redo of the CR-V and Ford's redo of the Escape and I think you see the trend for what compact SUVs are going to look like. I think it's a mistake but then I'm still a big fan of the original classic Cherokee look.
Jeep will stop building the Liberty sport utility vehicle on Aug. 16, a move that will eliminate some jobs at local suppliers that did not get contracts for the incoming model. However, other suppliers stand to add workers when Jeep begins producing the next-generation replacement in 2013.
Posted by mike on 2012/6/1 13:04:15 (24506) reads
From a Chrysler press release
Jeep brand sales were up 24 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago, the brands best May sales performance in 12 years and its 25th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep Wrangler, the brands volume leader for the month, set an all-time sales record in May with its solid 44 percent sales increase. May sales of the Jeep Liberty mid-size SUV were the best since 2007.
Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most awarded SUV ever, increased 40 percent in May, the models best May sales since 2005. For the second year in a row, the Grand Cherokee was named Premium Mid-Size SUV in AutoPacifics 2012 Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Also in May, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 was named Performance SUV of Texas at TAWAs Texas Auto Roundup.
Posted by mike on 2012/5/21 12:13:16 (25730) reads
From CNN.com:
Chrysler Group is recalling about 68,000 Jeep Wrangers in the U.S. for a problem that has lead to fires in some cases.
In 2010 Wranglers with automatic transmissions, a skid plate -- a metal plate located under the transmission -- can trap debris. Due to a change in the exhaust system for 2010 models, the skid plate is close to the vehicles' catalytic converter.
To fix the problem, Wrangler owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to a Jeep dealership to have the skid plate replaced with a skid bar. Owners will be notified as soon as parts are available to make the change.
Posted by mike on 2012/4/24 16:16:08 (26907) reads
On the heels of the popular Jeep® Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 and Arctic models and in response to Wrangler enthusiasts' continued desire for limited-edition vehicles Jeep is introducing its new, 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Altitude edition. The Wrangler Unlimited Altitude is the latest Altitude model in the Jeep lineup, following the introduction of the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models last month.
Based on the 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara model, the Altitude edition offers Jeep enthusiasts a Wrangler with a unique appearance that includes a body-color hardtop combined with a variety of black-gloss exterior appointments, and a distinctive black-and-red interior theme.
"With sales up more than 30 percent year over year, Jeep Wrangler continues to show the special place it has in the hearts and minds of the American public," said Mike Manley, President and CEO Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "One of the many things Jeep enthusiasts love is the series of limited-volume, special-edition Wrangler models we produce. The new Wrangler Unlimited Altitude builds on the previous models and delivers consumers yet another fun and distinctive Jeep vehicle straight from the factory.
"With a production run of only 4,500 units, we expect the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude to sell out very quickly," Manley added.
Jeep Wrangler sales were up 43 percent in March 2012 versus March 2011, and are up 30 percent for the year (through March). The new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude edition arrives in Jeep showrooms next month.
Posted by mike on 2012/4/4 8:28:46 (24705) reads
The Jeep brand unveiled the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk concept vehicle at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari last month.
Limited mainly to cosmetic changes, engineers did manage to wrench on new wheels with 18" tires for a more agressive stance. From the press release:
Grand Cherokee Trailhawks SilentArmor tires include additional side-wall protection that enhances durability and reduces road noise. Modified Mopar rock rails engineered to fully protect the lower body from rugged rocky terrain are included and add to the functional off-road capability.
Visually, while the vehicle is featured in Stone White, a Mineral Gray and Red theme is highlighted throughout. Specifically, the grille surround, lower front applique, mirror caps and rear light bar join the wheels in Mineral Gray, while contrasting in eye-catching Red are the upper grille mesh, front and rear tow hooks, Jeep logos on wheel center caps and bolt holes in the alloy wheels. A Red trim line outlines a matte black hood applique that is utilized to reduce glare during technical off-road maneuvers.
Other unique touches include black headlamp surrounds, black exterior front and rear badging, Red Trail Rated badges on the front fenders and a unique Trailhawk badge on the rear tailgate.
Posted by mike on 2012/4/3 14:08:00 (23983) reads
Who saw this coming? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
March, 2012 Jeep sales are up again - Chrysler sales overall are up 34% as well - as Sergio appears to making a lot of good decisions when it comes to sales and marketing.
Overall, Jeep sales were up 36% - the best March in 5 years - and all Jeep models posted year-over-year sales gains. From the press release:
March also was the brands 23rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of all five Jeep brand models were up in March led by the 46 percent increase in Jeep Liberty sales. Jeep Grand Cherokee had its best March since 2006. Four of the five Jeep models recorded March sales gains in the double digits.
The Jeep brand announced in March that it will produce three new limited-edition Jeep vehicles: the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models. The new Jeep models, which boast blacked-out exteriors with distinct, aggressive flair, will arrive in Jeep showrooms in May.
Posted by mike on 2012/4/3 11:01:00 (25361) reads
Wow. Just what do you say about this Jeep concept vehicle unveiled at the annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari a few weeks ago? First of all - it's big. And different. And totally something not expected.
The official press release states that the Jeep Forward Control was built from 1956 to 1965 and offered a clever packaging solution. It kept overall length at a minimum for maneuverability but maintained a full-length cargo box for utility. For 2012, Jeep has created a modern version of this classic: the Jeep Mighty FC concept.
To create the Jeep Mighty FC concept, the design team started with a 2012 Wrangler Rubicon and repositioned the cabin over and ahead of the front axle, lengthened the wheelbase, and added a custom built drop-side cargo box. The cab utilizes a roof from the Mopar JK-8 conversion kit, as well as a custom-designed front clip. The Wrangler-based interior has been enhanced with bold, heavy-duty Katzkin leather and a unique color scheme. The cargo area is handled by a full-width, drop-side tray-style bed that measures more than eight feet in length.
The New York Times "Wheels" blog says:
The Jeep Mighty FC concept lacks the smooth countenance of Stevenss design, instead wearing the grafted face of the Wrangler, the descendant of the original Jeeps, over two prominent search lights. It rides atop a lengthened platform donated by a 2012 Wrangler Rubicon. The eight-foot bed is built with side-access doors, and the roof is sourced from the Mopar catalog, the JK-8 conversion kit. Interior appointments include generous, if not particularly utilitarian, swaths of leather.
The vehicle appears remarkably high, with huge ground clearance for its portal axles, also sourced from Mopar. The axles alone cost from $11,000 to $12,500 each, a point of consideration for home hobbyists. Many parts of the vehicle were sourced from specialist suppliers like Hanson, Warn and Teraflex. Off-road aficionados may enjoy simply reading aloud the laundry list of aftermarket suppliers whose wares are worn by the big Jeep.
Posted by mike on 2012/4/3 10:01:34 (24382) reads
Chrysler recently debuted a new Wrangler ad, a follow-up to the Clint Eastwood "Halftime in America" ad. Via The Toledo Blade:
In a blog post on Chrysler's Web site, Olivier Francois, the automaker's chief marketing officer, wrote that the ads were intended to be "stories of hope and encouragement."
It's a very different type of ad for the Jeep brand - what do you think?
Posted by nashman on 2012/4/3 9:55:52 (30672) reads
Creativity never ceases to exist, for those who need a Jeep pickup but can't afford the Mopar cost, there's an American made alternative: the Crewbed...
Check it out at Detroit News.


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By Andy Hirsch
LEWISBURG, Pa. — When a student asked Bucknell Professor of German and Humanities Katie Faull what she knew about early Moravian missionaries along the Susquehanna River near Sunbury, Faull's answer was to find and translate the 18th-century mission diaries that were located in the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, Pa. The ensuing detailed and demanding work has allowed Faull to share the story of Moravian relationships with Native American peoples in the area, and tell the story of the river's rich history and its impact on America.
Six years later, Faull's work is a driving force behind a Bucknell research team that helped earn the Susquehanna a federal designation as part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
"This marks an important moment in the history of the Susquehanna River and the communities that have lived along its banks for thousands of years," said Faull. "Rather than being America's forgotten river, the Susquehanna will now take its place as America's mother river, the location of human history and cultural contact."
The Susquehanna was one of four rivers recently added to the trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The designation recognizes the important role the Susquehanna River played in America's early history, particularly as a central corridor for interactions between Native American and Euro-American cultures. It also enables the National Park Service to work closely with state and local agencies to provide financial assistance, resource management, facility enhancement, interpretive trail route marking and promotion along the connecting trails.
"Incorporating these river segments into the national historic trail will increase public access, provide important recreation and tourism opportunities, and enrich exploration of the water routes in the entire Chesapeake watershed," U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said during a public ceremony in Annapolis, Md., last month.
Bucknell became involved with the historic trail project through the University's Nature and Human Communities Initiative, an interdisciplinary program focused on studying the Susquehanna Valley and looking at qualitative connections between nature, culture and society.
The research has led to three new courses at Bucknell that focus on the river. And several undergraduate students will spend their summer continuing to research the Susquehanna's history. Faull has also developed a kayaking tour associated with the new trail and focusing on 18th-century relations between Moravian Christians and Native American communities on the corridor.
"This is a unique learning and research opportunity in which students and faculty are able to participate in efforts to examine the connection between storytelling and environmental conservation on the Susquehanna River," said Alf Siewers, an associate professor of English at Bucknell. Siewers was the first faculty coordinator of the Nature and Human Communities Initiative and was awarded a Scadden Fellowship from Bucknell to work with undergraduates on the literary history of the river in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
As a result of the project, Bucknell has developed a new relationship with leaders of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, sometimes referred to as the Iroquois Confederacy. That effort was aided by former Bucknell lacrosse coach Sid Jamieson, who is also a Haudenosaunee chief.
In securing the trail designation, Bucknell collaborated with researchers at Bloomsburg University, Buffalo State University of New York, and Native American communities in Pennsylvania and New York.
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Last Sunday's New York Times had an interesting story by Amy Harmon about people who choose not to undergo genetic diagnostic testing, or try to keep their results a secret, out of fear that they will lose their health coverage.
But the letters in response to that story, published in this Sunday's paper, may be even more interesting. Some argue that patients' fears of genetic testing are unfounded, because there are some existing state and federal laws that protect people from discrimination based on genetics and other grounds. One points out that insurance companies have an incentive to embrace genetic testing because of its utility in guiding cost-saving screening and preventive care. And others suggest that single-payer health care might make patients a lot more comfortable with releasing their genetic information.
Though 23andMe does not offer diagnostic testing itself, we hope these issues can be worked out so that people don't have to be afraid of information that may help them and their physicians manage their healthy behavior and health care more effectively. The availability of clinically relevant genetic testing is only going to grow in the future, and we need a health care system that can incorporate this useful and potentially cost-saving information for the benefit of patients.


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Marriage Analysis
So their previous engagement lasted over 2 years and ended up broken. This engagement was a week long and culminated in a wedding. As you know, Megan Fox married Brian Austin Green in Hawaii, confirmed by their reps. I find it surprising that it's the first for both.
Shall we do what we do? Shall we "psychologise" their marriage? Of course.
They have a volatile relationship. They fight passionately, spectacularly, and sometimes I hear even dangerously. There's a lot of sh-t happening between them these days, and while they may have cleaned it up, this is not a Reese Witherspoon style household. And it certainly won't become one just because there's a ring on their fingers.
Megan has suffered several career setbacks, back to back. Transformers fired her. Everybody hates Jonah Hex. She's trying to rewrite her reputation. And at a time when everything else seems so unstable, even an unstable love can appear to be the only constant, and therefore something to hang on to. It's easy to forget how young Megan is. And how young she was when she started. And how lonely it can be, how lonely it IS, in Hollywood. And how so many of these actors never have an opportunity to develop their core before they begin living adult lives.
And of course there's an image at stake here. Megan is hated by women over 20, lusted over by Ed Hardy men. It's been encouraged certainly by her photo spreads so far, sure, and by her free talk about sex and such, but in reality, she doesn't do the LA party scene like Lilo, she hasn't been linked to every man in town like Sienna Miller. The goal perhaps then is to modify our impression. She's now a wife and step-mother. Will we ever think of her that way and not as the girl with the Pretend Face?
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The royals made their entrance at 4 pm to the national anthem playing.
Other members of the royal family in attendance included The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Princess Beatrice and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Every summer, Her Majesty hosts three Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace, and one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland. The garden parties were instituted by Queen Victoria in the 1860s when they were known as 'breakfasts', despite taking place in the afternoon. Historically, Garden Parties took the place of presentation parties attended by debutantes, and have evolved into a way of recognising and rewarding public service.
This year the Queen has given permission for three additional parties. On Saturday William, Kate and Harry hosted 'Party at the Palace' to honour the children of those who have died serving in the armed forces. Later this month Prince Harry will host his first solo garden party for current and former members of the military at the annual Not Forgotten Association; the Duke of York will host another.
Over the course of each year, The Queen welcomes over 30,000 guests to spend a relaxed summer afternoon in the beautiful palace grounds. The Palace describes Garden Parties as "an important way for The Queen to speak to a broad range of people from all walks of life, all of whom have made a positive impact in their community".
More from the official website:
"Throughout the country, a long established network of sponsors is used to invite guests, who include Lord-Lieutenants, Societies and Associations, Government Departments, Local Government, the Services, the Church and other Faiths. They nominate guests for invitation and we hope in this way to achieve a representative cross section of the community. It is not possible to acquire invitations to The Queen's Garden Parties through direct application to Buckingham Palace. "
At each Garden Party, around 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cake are consumed!
A closer look at the treats on display today.
There's an interesting video about royal Garden Parties available here.
The Duchess mingles with guests.
With just days until Pippa's wedding, conversation quickly turned to the big day.
|Rebecca English Twitter Feed
More from Rebecca's story:
'Kate chatted to Andrew Bates and his wife, Janet, about her sister Pippa's wedding at the weekend - and revealed that while she was hugely looking forward to it, she was slightly nervous about how her children, Prince George, three, and two-year-old Princess Charlotte would behave as well.
Mr Bates. 55, from Coventry said: 'She said that they were all really looking forward to her sister's wedding at the weekend but she was a bit worried about how her children might behave.'She said she was hopeful that they would be good but you never know at that age.'
Mrs Bates was invited to the garden party as he has worked on the sound for the Queen's speech and other major royal events for the past 28 years.
'She was really interested in that, particularly when I explained that I had never been to Buckingham Place outside of work. The Duchess wondered how it felt to be on the other side of the fence. ' he said.'
Prince William chatting with guests.
The Duke of Edinburgh in fine form today.
Military bands played a selection of music throughout the afternoon.
A lovely photo of a smiling Princess Anne.
Princess Beatrice in the navy and white Tory Burch Winston Dress (with thanks to JKu for sharing the ID and info it is on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue).
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent meet the crowd.
Garden parties are steeped in royal history and I love to see those traditions continuing. Below we see, The Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, 28 June 1897. This oil painting by Laurits Regner Tuxen shows Queen Victoria and Alexandra, Princess of Wales in the midst of the crowds.
More on the provenance of the oil painting from the Royal Collection website:
'An oil painting of a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria and Alexandra, Princess of Wales are returning to the Palace in an open carriage pulled by two grey horses; in the garden, on the left, the Prince of Wales is conversing to a couple in the midst of dense crowds.
According to the artist's diary, Tuxen was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1897 to paint a picture of the Jubilee Garden Party at which would be present the elite members of London society together with other individuals from the British Empire who had connections with the court of St James's. The Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) showed a particular interest in progress on the picture and visited Tuxen in Copenhagen and at Windsor to discuss the composition.
The artist was given permission to work in the Garden Entrance at St James's Palace and was authorised to apply for sitting to anyone who had been present at the Garden Party 'in accordance with The Queen's wishes it may be a faithful Representation of that interesting Occasion'. An account of the Garden Party, with a list of those present, was printed in The Times on 29th June 1897. The Queen and members of the Royal Family entered the garden at a quarter past five. In the painting Queen Victoria appears to be returning to the Palace at the end of the party. In the background is the lake and on the right the royal tent. The Queen is accompanied in her carriage by the Princess of Wales who had changed places with the Empress Frederick during the afternoon. A set of fifteen studies by Tuxen, of sitters who were to be incorporated into the composition is in a private collection in Denmark. '
It's always interesting to see photos of the crowds and the various stylish ensembles on display. More on the official dress code "For a Garden Party, gentlemen wear morning dress or lounge suits, while women wear day dress, usually with hats or fascinators. National dress and uniform are also often worn".
The Duchess tends to opt for repeats more often than not for garden parties. In 2012, Kate wore a pink Emilia Wickstead dress, in 2013 she selected the vibrant yellow and white Marella coat by the designer. In 2014, Kate wore her much loved bespoke lace Alexander McQueen lace dress and last year the Duchess brought back the cream ruffled McQueen dress she first wore for Prince George's christening. Last year William and Kate also attended attended the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle. Kate chose a gold brocade coat by Day Birger et Mikkelsen she's had for over a decade.
|Lock & Co
|Kiki McDonough
The Mail Online reports "The Duke of Cambridge showed his caring bedside manner when he helped take the blood pressure of leukaemia patient Daisy Wood, six, who was happy to let the future king strap a cuff to her arm in preparation for the reading. In the Oak Centre for Children and Young People the Duke sat beside Daisy, with parents Katie and Alistair Wood from Kingston upon Thames nearby, who moments before was watching a DVD about a princess. Her father later joked: 'She did say William was a little old for her to marry.' The six-year-old was left a little tongue tied after her meeting with the Duke but Mr Wood, 45, added: 'It's particularly nice he's come around, it shows he's interested in the Royal Marsden and the patients - it gives a boost to everyone. 'And being a dad with two young children you can see how he relates very well to the children."
@royalmarsdenNHS @royalmarsden The Duke helps put on Daisy's name tag @royalmarsdenNHS Oak Centre for Children and Young People. pic.twitter.com/pl9OLlX9Pc— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 16, 2017
The Royal Marsden is the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, treating over 50,000 NHS and private patients every year. It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education.
William was reunited with Fiona Bragg who had previously met William at the south London hospital in 2005, she recalled how she showed him how to check patients in during that visit. She said: "We just introduced him as William, he was really relaxed and friendly and spent a lot of time talking to the patients, not many people spotted him - one lady said he was a lookalike."
A fresh faced William during his work experience in 2005.
I expect the Cambridges will be heading to Bucklebury over the next couple of days to help with final wedding preparations.


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60 Seconds With Martina McBride
Martina McBride is without a doubt one of the busiest women in country music. In addition to her successful touring and road career, the singer may be Nashville's most well-known mother. This summer, she took the whole family to Los Angeles for six weeks so daughter Emma could pursue an acting career.
Somehow, through all of this, she managed to set aside 60 seconds to dish exclusively to Taste of Country on her TV addictions, music and movie preferences, frivolous purchases and the (other) toughest woman in country music.
60 Seconds With Martina McBride
Question 1: Who's the toughest woman in country music?
I'm pretty tough actually, but I'd probably say Miranda [Lambert].
Taste of Country: We asked Lee Brice that, and he said you.
He did? Really? That's awesome!
Question 2: What is the most frivolous thing you bought after you started making money?
I think I spent too much money on shoes.
Question 3: Have you ever been addicted to a daytime television show?
Yeah, I was addicted to 'Guiding Light' for many years.
Question 4: What song or artist that your daughters discovered do you really like?
They bring some interesting stuff. They'll be listening in the kitchen, I'm like 'What is that?' So I will admit it, but I would say artists that they've turned me onto that I wouldn't have heard otherwise, one would be the Black Keys. And they find all kinds of stuff on YouTube. Ingrid Michaelson is one artist that Emma found that I like. And then she loves One Direction. So we have a fair amount of One Direction and Justin Bieber in our house.
Question 5: Harry Potter, Twilight or the Hunger Games?
'The Hunger Games'
Question 6: When was the last time one of your daughters shouted 'I hate you!' and stormed away?
It was my 6-year-old. I don't know if she said 'I hate you,' but it was similar language and it was probably about a week ago.


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s came there to "set-up shop", and apparently many Americans in search of work followed them, and my grandfather was one of them.
Happy and Bilingual [Sort Of]
Her Irish Eyes, They Were A Smilin'
Image by The Library of Congress via Flickr [Howth & Ireland's Eye. County Dublin, Ireland.]
My Boo was a spry thing for being, at the time, just over 90 yrs old. [She passed away at age 94 in 1978.] Oh, that reminds me. She danced the Irish Jig on her 90th birthday. I wish I had memories of it. I'm sure, though, her mother [my great-great grandmother] Annie (O'Brien) Vaughan's Irish eyes were a smilin' an' a watchin' from abov', stompin' her fee' an' clappin' her hands.


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Records of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland: [http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/ Scottish Catholic archive], The [http://www.rcag.org.uk/history_intro.htm Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow Archive] and individaul parishes of the Roman Catholic Church. some Roman Catholic Registers are held at the [http://www.nas.gov.uk/ National Archives of Scotland] with the identifier of [http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/ NAS REF: RH21].
Records of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland: [http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/ Scottish Catholic archive], The [http://www.rcag.org.uk/history_intro.htm Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow Archive] and individaul parishes of the Roman Catholic Church. some Roman Catholic Registers are held at the [http://www.nas.gov.uk/ National Archives of Scotland] with the identifier of [http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/ NAS REF: RH21].
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Scotland Church Records
Church records are an excellent source for accurate information on names, dates, and places of birth, marriage, and death. Most people in Scotland before the mid-nineteenth century are listed in church records. Since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until 1855, church records are the best source of family information before that date.
Understanding Church Organization
- The General Assembly is the highest organizational body and serves as the final ecclesiastical court of appeals.
- A Synod is made up of several presbyteries and serves as the court of appeals for those presbyteries.
- A Presbytery is made up of several parishes and serves as the court of appeals for those parishes.
- A parish is the lowest governing body.
- A chapelry or chapel of ease is a small church which serves a distant part of a parish.
Each local parish (parochin) keeps records. The two major record types are parochial or parish registers and kirk session records. See details below under Old Parochial Registers (OPR), or go to Scotland Established (Presbyterian) Church Records.
The National Archives of Scotland maintains these records under the following references: CH1, CH2, CH3. A more detailed description of each of these record types is available online at the University of Glasgow (Archive Services).
It may be necessary to know the parish where your ancestor was born, married, or died so you can search parish registers. If you do not know the parish but know the name of a village or town, you may use a gazetteer to locate the parish. For more information, read the article Scotland Gazetteers. Gazetteers may provide:
- Descriptions of parishes can be found at Genuki.org.uk.
- Maps showing parish boundaries to help determine which parish records to search
- Lists of neighboring parishes can be found at Genuki.org.uk.
Churches which are not part of the Church of Scotland are often referred to as nonconformist although this word's correct use does not have valid application in a country with no state church and properly applies only in England where the Church of Scotland is a non-conformist church. There were two categories of so-called nonconformist churches in Scotland:
- Seceders -- Those who seceded from the main church but were still Presbyterian in form.
- Dissenters -- Those who were not Presbyterian in form, such as Baptist, Methodist, or Catholic.
Nonconformists had their own congregations and kept their own records. They could go to church whereever they wished and were not confined to parish boundaries. However, before 1834, nonconformist ministers were not authorized to perform marriages as clergyman; after 1834 they could perform marriages if the banns had first been read in the parish church. Total authority was granted in 1855.In the context of Scots Law as it applied until 1939 this only in practice affected the mode of marriage as until then any declaration of marriage in front of witnesses was valid although many might have failed to be recorded.
The National Archives of Scotland maintains these types of records under the following references: CH4-CH16. A detailed description of the record types is available online at the University of Glasgow (Archive Services).
For more background information on churches in Scotland, including a historical time-line, read the article Scotland Church History.
Identifying Churches
The following books contain maps that show parish boundaries:
- Civil Parishes and Counties of North East Scotland Showing Overall Dates of Old Parochial Records: Held in Edinburgh and Available Worldwide on Microfilm [Scotland]: Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society[ 198-]. (Family History Library Map Case 941 E7c pt. 4)
- The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers, 2nd ed. Chichester, England: Phillimore & Co. Ltd, 1995. (Family History Library Book 941 E7pa)
- Parish Maps of Scotland. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. (Family History Library Book 941 E7ch; Fiche 6036350)
- Phillips' Handy Atlas of the Counties of Scotland 1881. London, England: G. Phillip, 1881. (Family History Library Book 941 E7p; Film 423175)
Parish outline maps are also available online at http://www.scotlandsfamily.com/parish-maps.htm.
1851 Census of Places of Worship
Popularly called the 1851 Religious Census, this is a resource for identifying what churches existed where in 1851. Read more...
The Union List of Church Records
The staff of the Family History Library has compiled a resource called the Scotland Church Records Union List which strives to identify all pre-1855 churches in Scotland and whether they have surviving records. It also contains brief parish and congregation histories. This information, arranged by county then parish, is available through the Wiki by searching for a county or parish of interest.
Old Parochial Registers (OPR)
The term old parochial registers refers to the parish records kept by the Presbyterian Church (Church of Scotland) from the time the church began keeping records up to the year 1855. The records include registers of births/baptisms, marriages/proclamations, and deaths/burials. The amount of information in registers varies from parish to parish. Later records generally give more complete information than earlier ones. For more information see Scotland Established (Presbyterian) Church Records.
Most parish registers begin after 1650. Some kirk session (parish court) records begin earlier than the parish registers. Kirk session records may have some christening, marriage, and burial records in them.
Some early parish registers may be in Latin. Scotland has its own version of English, so you may need to use a dictionary to understand some words and terms. Read more in Language and Languages.
For an interesting article on what is found in the registers, see:
- Whyte, Donald. "Old Parochial Registers of Scotland." Refers to people from various parts of Ireland - baptisms, marriages - that were held in various Scotland Old Parish Registers for the years 1691-1846. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol.III, no.2,1971, pages 79-82. Family History Library book 941.5 B2i.
Indexes to the old parochial registers have been created and are available in various forms. See the following Wiki articles for more information:
Key Web Sites and Works of Interest
ScotlandsPeople: A paid subscription site
National Archives of Scotland: Online catalogue show holdings viewed while physically there.
Part of the National Archives of Scotland: Digitized collections
Scottish Archive Network: Digitized Collections
National Archives of England: Link to catalogue
Records of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland: Scottish Catholic archive, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow Archive and individaul parishes of the Roman Catholic Church. some Roman Catholic Registers are held at the National Archives of Scotland with the identifier of NAS REF: RH21.
'The Scottish Congregational Ministry 1794-1993' by Rev. Dr William D. McNaughton, 1993 includes the names of ministers throughout Scottish church entries. The following works by the same author cover Scotland in various sections from c. 1790-1870, give history of churches and those involved.
'Early Congregational Independency in Shetland' 2005
'Early Congregational Independency in Orkney' 2006
'Early Congregational Independency in the Highlands and Islands and the North-East of Scotland' 2003
'Early Congregational Independency in Lowland Scotland Volume I' 2005
'Early Congregational Independency in Lowland Scotland Volume II' 2007
Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:
- Scotland Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Scotland Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
[Go to the Scotland Research Strategies page.] <br
Ancestry.co.uk, a paid subscription site, has some Scotland Parish Records available online. This site is available at the Family History Library and Regional Centers for free.


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ROME — February was Black History Month in the United States, and the "Catholic angle" of this event was explored in a talk in Rome by Dominican Sister Jamie Phelps. director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of New Orleans.
Sister Phelps spoke at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas of Aquinas, also known as the Angelicum, at a program organized by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See.
The U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, Miguel Diaz, said black Catholics were a little-known but important segment of American society, and he wanted Rome to hear about it.
As Sister Phelps put it, black Catholics have a dynamic history of "uncommon faithfulness" in the church, but it's one that has been generally invisible — even to other Catholics. She recalled that when she was growing up, people would look puzzled when she and her family showed up at Catholic events and tell her, "You're supposed to be Protestant."
There are about 3 million African American Catholics in the United States today, she said. They generally identify closely with the teachings of the church, on matters from abortion to concern for the poor.
"What resonates with the worldview of African American Catholics is respect for the dignity of the human person," she said.
Black Catholics are proud of their religious history. There were early popes and saints from Northern Africa, "and we claim them as our own," Sister Phelps said.
"We recognize that missionaries who came to Africa gifted us with Catholicism, even as they defined us as less than themselves," she said.
Sister Phelps said that by establishing schools for black Catholics as far back as the 1800s and by maintaining Catholic schools in inner cities over the last 100 years, U.S. bishops played a key role in promoting social justice. She worries, however, that economic pressures are eroding that commitment to education.
"We are losing black Catholics … there really is a battle on for that. The closing of schools is one of our big concerns," she said. For more than a hundred years, she said, Catholic schools have been the major instrument of evangelization in black communities.
"So it's sort of crazy for us to be engaged in evangelization in one breath, and to be closing Catholic schools in the other breath. You need to meet people where they are," she said.
The reasons given always have to do with money, but Sister Phelps says she finds those arguments unconvincing.
"It seems to me we're one church, and there are some rich Catholics in the United States and there are some rich parishes. What's the obligation of those rich Catholic parishes to nurture and sustain the Catholic Church in the inner city, where we're supposed to be doing our ministry to the poor?" she said.
She added: "Don't get me wrong, all black Catholics are not poor. So we should make it come out of their pockets also."


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Embrace the new body you share with your baby.
By Charlotte De Vries
Imagine a pregnant body. It's pretty easy when our imaginary woman is 7 or 8 months pregnant. But what about a woman's body in the early months of pregnancy?
That shape's a little harder to define. To be sure, the early weeks bring some changes: fuller breasts, glowing skin and the beginnings of an expanded belly. In the months ahead, all of your edges will soften and expand as your baby continues to grow. While you watch this happen, trust that your body is doing what it is designed to do. In our image-oriented culture, it's important to realize that your body is changing and filling out for an amazing purpose.
"Pregnant women become spiritually and physically attractive," writes Frederick Wirth, MD, author of Prenatal Parenting: The Complete Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Loving Your Unborn Child. "There's a serene radiance of fertility and ripeness." That's a wonderful way to think about the beauty and wonder of your body changing in response to your baby developing inside you. Believe in that and nurture yourself during this time. The way you act, feel and think as an expectant mother actually has a profound impact on your baby.
Athletes know what it's like to get in shape, to feel in sync with their bodies and to be both relaxed and ready. Some women talk about pregnancy as being similar to training for a mountain climb: a time to strengthen the body and build stamina for the hard work of labor and childbirth, to be mindful of what they eat, and to prepare body and mind for the big event and the prize waiting at the end. It may seem silly, but the E.V.E.R.E.S.T. acronym can help you remember to care for your body during the months before childbirth.
EAT: Take care to eat wisely and drink plenty of fluids. You don't have to follow a precise diet, but be as healthful as possible in your everyday food choices.
VISUALIZE: Hold a positive picture in mind of your body blossoming into motherhood. The weight you're gaining might not thrill you, but you're working toward a very high purpose.
EXERCISE: Walking and yoga provide low-impact workouts that help condition your pregnant body while providing a healthy outlet for your heightened emotions.
READ: Seek out newsletters, web sites and books that help you build confidence rather than cause you to worry about your body, your baby and your pregnancy.
ENGAGE: Find a friend or two to share your concerns and questions within these early weeks. Connecting with those who understand the adjustments that come with pregnancy will bring you peace.
SLEEP: Sufficient rest is key to your well-being throughout your pregnancy. Like exercise, paying attention to your need for rest will help you deal with any shifting emotions.
TRUST: Self-affirmation doesn't just happen. Increase your confidence in your ability to give birth by actively choosing to believe in yourself and your body. You know exactly what you're doing.
What if you continue to have trouble getting your mind around your new, ever-changing body? Know that you're not alone. The first few months of pregnancy are a time of tremendous change, driven by hormones and emotions. Worries can crop up along the way: lack of control over how your body looks, fear of losing your attractiveness, anxieties about labor, fear of the pain of giving birth, sacrifice in lifestyle now and in the future … the list can go on. Stop, take a breath and keep that "mountaintop goal" (that first moment when you will hold your newborn in your arms) in sight. There's no doubt that, with every passing day, you will feel bigger because you are growing not just in pounds but in strength and femininity, too. Make it a habit to let your hands rest on your pregnant belly and, in that quiet moment, consider all that is happening inside your body. Know that the life you feel at your fingertips is worth the gain.
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Indonesia's rupiah spent the latter half of 2012 shielded from speculative strikes and volatility by the country's central bank. That veneer of stability is starting to peel, if early signs this year are anything to go by.
The currency has shed nearly 2 percent of its value against the dollar in a week, the sort of volatility last seen in mid-2012. Skittish investors, worried about the central bank's tight grip on rupiah flows and the unremitting shortage of dollars despite Bank Indonesia's routine supply to the local market, have been the main drivers of that decline.
There are other signs investors are losing faith in Bank Indonesia's ability to keep the rupiah from falling, and an auction this week of five and 10-year government bonds could be a real test of how much confidence foreigners still have.
(Read More: Weak Trade, Currency Cool Ardour for Investor Hotspot Indonesia)
Traders in Jakarta say exporters have started hoarding dollars in expectation of a drop in the currency. Foreign investors, who have stocked up on record volumes of rupiah bonds, have begun liquidating positions and driving yields up.
Future value for the rupiah has plunged in offshore forward markets, revealing a rush by foreigners to hedge their risks.
"The lack of dollar liquidity does worry us from a short-term perspective," said Paresh Upadhyaya, director of currency strategy at Pioneer Investments based in Boston. Pioneer manages $198 billion of assets globally.
"However, as long-term investors looking at the big picture we remain constructive on Indonesian assets with the expectation that the current pressure on rupiah will invite policymakers to take decisive action."
(Read More: Indonesia's Clogged Ports Strain Growth Prospects)
That action could include a rate rise that enhances the appeal of Indonesian debt for foreigners and thereby draws foreign money to bridge a record current account deficit.
Or the government could remove the fuel subsidies partly responsible for the country's rising import bill and a current account deficit that was nearly $10 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The central bank's decision to leave its policy rate steady at a record low of 5.75 percent at a meeting on Thursday surprised no one, but some think it needed to make a gesture of support for the rupiah, even if solid growth and benign inflation gave them reason to stand pat.
"If the depreciation of the rupiah is excessive and lingers, we will definitely respond to it via interest rate policy," said Hartadi A. Sarwono, the deputy governor in charge of monetary policy at the central bank, after Thursday's decision.
"However, until now, we haven't seen the need."
Foreigners currently hold about $28 billion of rupiah bonds, which is a record 33 percent of local government debt. While the lure of Indonesia's high yields -- 10-year bonds have nominal yields above 5 percent -- continues to attract fund managers, not everyone wants the accompanying currency risk.
"Rupiah behavior is still rather illusive to say the least," said Woon Khien Chia, RBS's Asian rates strategist.
"We don't think our concern about the risk of a vicious cycle of weak currency, rising inflation was unfounded.
"The rupiah is still a one-way market. It's easier to get in than out," she said.
The rupiah was Asia's worst-performing currency against the dollar in 2012, falling 6 percent over the year.
(Read More: OECD Casts Doubt on Indonesia's High Growth Plan)
Notoriously fickle since the Asian financial crisis of 1998, the currency fell sharply in the first 7 months of the year, and then stabilized between 9,500 and 9,650 per dollar in the rest of 2012, mostly owing to Bank Indonesia's heavy management of day-to-day flows.
The main policy rate was cut once in 2012, and inflation has stayed comfortably within the central bank's target range thus far, although there is always a risk a sharply weak rupiah will stoke bigger price pressures.
The central bank even raised rates on a deposit facility it uses to mop up excess funds, or FASBI rate, in August while ensuring speculators couldn't get their hands on enough of the rupiah currency to be able to sell it aggressively.
The stock market rose 16 percent in 2012, but foreign flows at $1.6 billion fell well short of the $2.4 billion that was pumped in a year earlier.
Strategists at RBS remain wary of rupiah assets, citing high levels of pent-up dollar demand and the reduced liquidity.
"All in, it still feels like some dollar hoarding is taking place in this market by locals who are worried another tightening in onshore liquidity could suddenly haunt even the best-intentioned buy-and-holder - and even if Bank Indonesia works overtime to supply dollars to the market," they wrote in their 2013 outlook report.
Traders said the rupiah was dealt at levels of 9,850 to a dollar last week, even if official quotes showed it to be around 9,750. Ten-year yields have jumped more than 10 basis points.
"We think high demand for dollars and possible foreign selling in government bonds has been the factor on the recent move," said Leo Rinaldy, an economist at Mandiri Sekuritas.
Rinaldy reckons the rupiah will still be confined to a range between 9,800 and 9,900 in the first half of 2013, and a weakening beyond those levels would lead to losses on foreign bond portfolios and trigger heavy selling of bonds.
(Read More: Indonesia's President Reassures Investors Economy Is Top Priority)
Based on an average yield of 7.8 percent and average rupiah entry levels at 9,130 per dollar for foreigners invested in Indonesia since 2009, Rinaldy estimates the break-even for such investors would be at 9,820 rupiah per dollar.
Frances Cheung, a senior strategist at Credit Agricole CIB in Hong Kong, agreed a weaker rupiah could be a hurdle for investors who are looking for Indonesia's bonds.
"But the high yield is still attractive, so I am neutral now," she said.


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Onboard experience
Main Dining Options
Meridian - Main Restaurant
Featuring a two-tiered layout and refined décor, every night will be an occasion in the Meridian Restaurant. Enjoy the special ambience and sociable atmosphere of a main dining room, with a five-course menu (six-course on Gala Nights). You can choose either the Club Dining or Freedom Dining at Meridian.
By choosing Club Dining you're opting for the cruising tradition of set sitting times. The same table will be reserved for you and your table companions every night for first or second sitting, at 6.30pm or 8.30pm. You'll dine at the same time and table each night and enjoy the same company. It's the way many a friendship has been made on board. You can request your preferred sitting when you book a Select Price and we'll inform you of your table number and sitting with a card in your cabin when we welcome you on board.
Freedom Dining allows you the flexibility to turn up at selected restaurants anytime you choose between 6pm and 9.30pm, with whom you like, and every effort will be made to accommodate you. Freedom Dining is included in your fare when you book a Select Price. Just opt for it when making your Select Price booking.
Treat yourself to a classic English afternoon tea, served daily in the main restaurants. You can enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, delicious cakes and of course the all important scone topped with clotted cream and jam, all served alongside a pot of tea or coffee.
Casual Dining Options
The Belvedere
No matter what time of day it is, if you fancy a good meal you'll always get one on board Arcadia. The Belvedere food court offers informal dining around the clock. With a wide choice of menus from Oriental and Italian to bistro-style dishes and a delicatessen counter, this stylish and modern venue is the place to go for casual dining any time of the day or night. So if you've just returned to the ship after a shore excursion and have worked up a late afternoon appetite you can still enjoy a great meal.
Dine around the clock - Late night snacks are available from buffet restaurants from 10pm until late. The menu for these late night buffet options changes each day however, examples may include: self-service sandwich bar, ready-made paninis, homemade cakes, biscuits and pastries.
Poolside Snack
All that swimming and lounging can be hungry work, but there's plenty of pool side snacks to choose from burgers, hot dogs and fish and chips.
Room Service
Enjoy room service in your comfy cabin. You can order breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner straight to your cabin. Please note room service is complimentary but some dishes are charged at an additional cost.
Please note there's additional cost for dining at each of the restaurants below.
Enjoy a menu inspired by Atul Kochhar. His Soft Shell Crab and Squid Salad in particular is sure to be a favourite. The restaurant is located at the top of Arcadia on Sky Deck, adjacent to the central lifts. Here you will be welcomed by panoramic views, an informal atmosphere and contemporary décor.
The Ocean Grill
From Baked Portobello Mushroom with Spinach Leaf and Pecan Salad to Salt Marsh Lamb Rack with Dauphinoise Potato, crushed Minted Peas and Romarin Scented Jus - the choice is yours. Of course, no self-respecting grill restaurant would be complete without succulent steaks - all cuts come from Premium Grass-fed beef, dry-aged on the bone for a minimum period of 28 days.
Art Gallery
- Immerse yourself in the works of famous and local artists. Whitewall Galleries on board Arcadia offers unparalleled inspiration in the sweeping corridor that runs along the starboard side of Arcadia on F Deck. The gallery is the perfect environment in which to view and select the artwork of your choice, whether you are buying your first ever collectible Limited Edition, expanding an existing collection of Original Paintings or browsing our latest selection of artwork on board. Whitewall represents a phenomenal portfolio of fine artists, ranging from top international names and award winners such as Doug Hyde, Sherree Valentine Daines, Philip Gray and Fabian Perez to the most exceptional new talents including Samantha Ellis and Barry Hilton. The gallery are continually sourcing new artists from around the world to ensure that the gallery walls on board remain fresh, cutting edge and exciting.
Bars and Lounges
- Tea and coffee around the clock
You will find a kettle, cups, saucers and teaspoons as well as teabags, various coffee sachets, sugar and milk in your cabin. This will be stocked up when necessary by your cabin steward. Tea and coffee is also available free from the buffet area. Alternatively Costa coffee can be purchased from Java, and Grab & Go outlets.
- Caffè Vivo
Adorned with brown leather sofas, high tables and stools and wooden floors, Caffè Vivo provides a cosy and inviting atmosphere. Relax over a delectable cookie or pastry with a magazine, refresh your palate with a smoothie or freshly squeezed juice, or opt for a lunchtime snack. With anything from salads and bagels, to crostini and noodles on the menu, Caffè Vivo is much more than simply a coffee bar.
- The Crow's Nest
On Sun Deck forward is where you will find the appropriately named Crow's Nest. This relaxed lounge offers visitors sweeping panoramic ocean views and a convivial atmosphere. By day, you can sit back and relax with a book in one hand and a coffee in the other, pausing every now and again to enjoy the view. At night you'll be able to enjoy your favourite tipple to the sound of tinkling ivories. Jazz nights, cabaret and dancing all make the Crow's Nest a perfectly relaxed and elegant post-dinner venue.
- The Piano Bar
Situated at the very heart of the ship on Promenade Deck is the tastefully designed Piano Bar. Its position at the top of the atrium means it benefits from a close view of the intricate glass ceiling created by the artist Jo Downs. The light emanating from its rich hues of purples, pinks and blues combines with light wood walls and a low ceiling to give the Piano Bar an intimate evening feel. As the name suggests, in pride of place is the piano, where the resident pianist provides a backdrop to your conversation.
- Spinnaker Bar
Nestled between Intermezzo and the Meridian Restaurant, is the yacht-inspired Spinnaker Bar. Its sophisticated yachting theme is evident in its contemporary décor, featuring wood, steel and chrome, it has porthole style mirrors and ship memorabilia. As it is just off the central walkway and close to the restaurants and evening entertainment, you will find that it is the perfect meeting place for a pre or post dinner tipple.
- Pool Bars
At the stern of Lido Deck, just forward of the Aquarius Pool is the Aquarius Bar. Enjoy a brief respite from the sun on one of its stools or stay on your deck lounger and have a refreshing cocktail - or two! The Neptune Bar is protected by the sliding glass Skydome, including the Neptune Pool and Neptune Grill, so you won't have to worry about it raining on your fun!
- Intermezzo
Make your evening that little bit more special with a visit to Intermezzo, an exclusive cocktail and Champagne bar located on F Deck. Luxuriate with a glass of Champagne or your favourite cocktail. Feature columns are dressed in rich sheer curtains, adding soft lighting by evening when the columns are lit from within. Classy, modern and the place to be seen, Intermezzo provides an elegant backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
- The Rising Sun
On F Deck, on the starboard side, you will find The Rising Sun. This traditional style pub is decked out with wood panelling, etched glass and burgundy leather bar stools and seats. The jukebox, stage and snug bar combine to create an authentic pub atmosphere. With everything from darts, karaoke, talent shows, 'pub night', dancing and sport screenings to keep you amused, you'll find this is a great place to come for a lively evening with friends.
- East Bar
You will find East Bar at the highest point of the ship - Sky Deck. As you enter this colonial style bar you are welcomed by an array of drawings and paintings created by Martin Williams, which form a travelogue of journeys through Asia. As the sun sets and warm ambient light pours into the room, you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink before dining on the most wonderful Asian cuisine in the nearby Sindhu, or stop by later for a post-dinner drink.
- Spending a little time with a good book can be heaven. The Library is situated on the starboard side of Promenade Deck, between the Emporium and Caffè Vivo. Visit Arcadia's well-stocked library and select the perfect book to join you on your deck lounger by the pool. Choose from our extensive range of both fiction and non-fiction books, or browse through the tempting selection of books available for purchase. You'll also find PC terminals where you can surf the net, research your next port of call or send an e-card back home.
- The Monte Carlo Casino is a great place to continue a fun night out after post dinner drinks or a show. The Monte Carlo Casino is conveniently located on F Deck forward next to the theatre and nightclub. It is adorned with rich fabrics including purple leather chairs around purple felt gaming tables and gives the casino a sumptuous, glamorous feel. In addition to the roulette table, two blackjack tables and three card poker table, you will find over 40 slot machines. The fun carpet complements the room well, reflecting the colour scheme of the yellows and purples of the furniture.
Photo Gallery
- The Photo Gallery is conveniently placed on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck. You can view the photos that our team of on board professional photographers captures and take home high quality mementos of your holiday. The Photo Gallery can also develop your film or download your images and print your photos right on board. You can also buy other photographic supplies here including film, photo frames and albums.
Enjoy a leisurely dip in the pool or simply relax on deck and soak up the sun on one of our sun loungers.
- Neptune pool - (Indoor / outdoor pool with retractable roof) - 8.6 metres x 4 metres, 1.8 metres deep. Located on Lido Deck. Has 2 steel ladders with 4 wooden steps for each ladder.
- Aquarius pool - (Outdoor pool) - 7.2 metres x 4.2 metres, 2.2 metres deep. Located on Lido Deck. Has 2 steel ladders with 5 wooden steps for each ladder.
- Hydro Pool - (Indoor pool, part of the spa). Located on Lido Deck. Has 8 steps leading down into the pool.
With a range of activities taking place throughout the day, you'll struggle to fit everything in. Take a look below for some examples of activities you could enjoy on board...
- Dance classes - take place on all cruises with 7 or more days at sea which are hosted by coupled dance instructors. A variety of complimentary dance lessons are available with the main type of dance offered being ballroom and Latin. It may be possible to arrange 1 to 1 tuition; any charges generated from this would be at the instructor's discretion. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience.
- Guest speakers - will be on board cruises of 7 nights or more (if over 20 night duration - 2 speakers share the cruise).
- Deck quoits - however this is weather dependent.
- Shuffleboard - however this is weather dependent.
- Watercolour art - classes take place on all cruises with 6 or more days at sea. Art materials can be purchased on board or you may bring your own art materials to participate in the classes.
- Bridge - classes hosted by an instructor will take place on all cruises with 7 or more full days at sea (they do not need to be consecutive days at sea).
- Language classes - a language instructor teaching Spanish will feature on Round the World Cruises only. However the language and times are subject to change. Full information, including any associated costs, times and locations will be available on-board.
- If you love to shop then you will be in shopping heaven when you reach Piccadilly on Promenade Deck. The exterior presents stunning window displays of clothing and chic jewellery. Inside you will find an array of attractive souvenirs, perfumes and make up, as well as jewellery, elegant clothing and accessories from different designers. The Holiday Essential Shop, has everything you may need whilst on holiday from sweets and snacks to souvenirs and toiletries and other holiday essentials such as batteries and sun lotion.
Sports and Spa
- If you are a sports fiend Arcadia has many options. Arcadia's Sports Court is situated at the stern of the ship on Sky Deck. Whether you enjoy the friendly competition of an organised tournament or prefer to play casually with your own party, short tennis, football, volleyball, basketball and cricket are just some of the options available in Arcadia's Sports Court. And just aft of the Sports Court you will find the golf nets, where you can perfect your swing, using your own clubs or those provided.
Gym and Fitness
- The fantastic ocean views offer a great way to unwind while you improve your fitness and stamina in Arcadia's gymnasium. At the very front of the ship, high up on Lido Deck and next to the Oasis Spa, is Arcadia's high-tech Gym. Watch the waves as you work out with all the latest equipment. We offer a range of fitness classes such as indoor cycling, pilates, yoga, body sculpt boot camp and push 'n' lift which are assisted by a fitness instructor.
- The gym is typically open from 8am - 8pm every day and use of the on-board gym equipment is complimentary. Equipment on board includes: Bikes, Treadmills, Cross-trainers, Steppers, Rowing machines, Free weights.
The Retreat
- The Retreat is a room designed to be 'zen' - the ultimate space for relaxation. Travel in the midships lifts to the Sun Deck to reach the Retreat. This light and airy room, with comfy cream sofas and easy chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large expanse of wooden floor, provides an atmosphere conducive to activities such as Tai Chi, meditation and yoga, which are run as part of Arcadia's New Horizons programme.
Oasis spa
- Putting the aah in spa. Think luxurious spaces to relax in, salon treatments and the aroma of scented oils. You can enjoy a warming and cleansing visit to the sauna and steam rooms. Or opt for the very latest in facials, manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy or massages. Within the Oasis Spa are Arcadia's hydrotherapy pool and thermal suite, where you'll find steam rooms, sauna and 'experience' showers as well as heated ceramic beds where you can relax. To reach the Oasis Spa, simply take the forward lifts to Lido Deck portside, or walk across the expanse of teak deck surrounding the Neptune Pool.
- Some of Arcadia's spa features...
- Thermal suite - Thermal treatments have been used for thousands of years to soothe away stress and promote better health. Relax in Arcadia's steam rooms and sauna and let the restorative powers of heat and humidity work their magic. Or settle in to one of the thermal loungers and let their heat melt away your troubles.
- Spa treatment rooms - What better way to relax into your holiday than with a treatment in the Oasis Spa? The comfortable and private treatment rooms give you personal space to relax completely as you experience some of the best beauty and relaxation treatments available. Some of the treatments on offer are:
Oasis Salon
- The fully equipped salon is the perfect place to head if you want to look your best before a glamorous night out on board Arcadia. Visit the hair salon to have your hair styled for the evening, to try a new colour or even a totally new look. The Oasis Salon is all about pampering and indulging yourself. Treatments at the salon include: Lash and brow tinting, A range of manicures and pedicures, Bliss waxing (brows, lip/chin, half arm, underarm, half or full leg, bikini, brazilian, back/chest), Hair styles and treatments including colouring and highlights.
Stage Shows
- Located in the heart of the ship on F Deck, The Globe provides a wealth of entertainment. You enter this room from the starboard side corridor, and as you do so, you'll be met by a shining black marble bar with small starlights sparkling overhead. As the name suggests the room is circular and its subtle lighting brings a warm ambience to the room in the form of recessed lights and elegant lamps. Curvy seating and a black and gold colour scheme continue the room's classy atmosphere and fluid lines. Here you might catch the latest film release on its cinema screen, attend an art auction, enjoy a late night cabaret or boogie the night away to some live music!
- Arcadia's impressive three tier theatre, The Palladium, is located at the very forward end of the ship. Inside you will find comfortable theatre-style-seating arcs around the stage in three tiers, affording you excellent views of the stage. In The Palladium, the drama is not confined to the stage, as the décor adds a theatrical touch of its own. A rich colour scheme of royal blue, violet, midnight blue and silver sets off the main attraction - the shows themselves! Suede and crushed velvet adds an opulent touch, ensuring The Palladium has all the magic and anticipation of the West End!
- This 30-seat boutique cinema is Arcadia's dedicated space for showing films on board. You'll find the cinema positioned on the starboard side of Promenade Deck, aft of the forward lifts and adjacent to the Horizon Suite.
Ship info
Exclusively for adults, mid-sized ship
Exclusively for adults, Arcadia offers a relaxed pace, stylish surroundings and more than a hint of extravagance to P&O Cruises. Arcadia's signature features such as her exterior glass-fronted lifts and expansive art collection, featuring no less than 3,000 works of art, create a sophisticated air.
Take a stroll up to Sky Deck and, in addition to great views you'll find The Orchid Bar and Orchid Restaurant, a Select Dining venue which offers immaculately presented Asian fusion dishes; a treat for the senses. In fact, foodies will be in their element on this ship, for our Arcadia cruise ship also features Marco Pierre White's Ocean Grill restaurant.
Arcadia has many a place to happily while away an hour or two; Caffè Vivo, The Piano Bar and The Rising Sun pub to name but a few. There are plenty of ways to keep active too, but the ultimate route to feeling great has to lie with a visit to Arcadia's wonderful spa which includes a large hydrotherapy pool and a thermal suite complete with fragrant aromatic showers. By evening, you'll find spellbinding shows in The Palladium theatre, a lively casino, Electra nightclub and The Globe, offering anything from comedy to live music.
- Vessel: Arcadia
- Year: 2005
- Beam: 96
- Cruising speed: 24
- Bars/Lounges: 14
- Casino : 1
- Crew: 880
- Gross Tonnage: 83,000
- Gym: 1
- Onboard Currency: GBP
- Passenger Capacity: 2388
- Show Lounge: 2
- Vessel: 2
- 14 Places to Drink
- 24 Hour Room Service
- All Main Meals Included
- Art Gallery
- Boutique Cinema
- Casino
- Cyb@centre
- Exclusively For Adults
- Italian Style Cafe
- Library
- Ocean View Gymnasium
- Poolside Grill
- Spa
- Sports Court
- Three Tier Theatre
- Two Tier Main Restaurant
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"Arcadia, a Jewel upon the Mediterranean Sea"
When the opportunity came up for a last minute trip to UK to meet the Grand Twins we wondered what else we could do while we were there Of course! A Mediterranean Cruise sailing from Southampton, would break up the visit and get us out of the house for a while! Anthony at Cruise Sale Finder helped me choose an Obstructed View cabin on Arcadia, which we have sailed on before. P&O have a gallery of pictures of each Obstructed View cabin so we were OK with the lifeboat being directly outside our double pane, full height windows. This time, travelling from London through to Southampton, we booked a coach pick up and return via P&O with Cruiseconnect Intercruise services and very glad we did, as all we had to do was meet the coach at the South Mimms Services Park and the holiday had begun! Arcadia was beautiful as always, and as Atlantic Members of P&O Peninsula Club we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne to the Sail Away Party and braved the chilly conditions on the open deck as we slid smoothly away from Southampton on our 18 night voyage. We enjoyed our Club Dining dinner experiences, and Freedom Dining at lunch, but while I prefer a breakfast tray in the cabin, Mike relishes the scrum in the Belvedere with it's piping hot breakfasts and more toast if you want it! We booked Shore Trips for each of the 7 ports: Cadiz in Spain, Messina in Sicily, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice, Split in Croatia, and Gibraltar. One port often overlooked is Southampton itself, next time, perhaps we shall go a day early and explore this ancient sea port with it's mighty Southampton Waters safe harbours. We have learned that Shore Trips help to get the most out of each brief shore day, but after a launch trip to the islands of Murano (glass) and Burano (lace) on the first day, we explored Venice on the second day on foot by ourselves. That was lots of fun and with the help of googlemaps on the iphone, found our way back to the ship from St Mark's Square through small alleys and laneways and across more bridges than we could have thought possible! The cruise was marvellous: The Service was efficient and unobtrusive … we would leave the cabin and return to an immaculate space with everything just so. We didn't meet anyone we didn't like, eat a meal we didn't enjoy, sleep less than soundly, fail to marvel as we sailed past cities of great antiquity, explored caves and cities, vineyards and precipitous views, walked and coached and laughed and sang. It was all just fabulous, and we returned to our visiting with stories to tell and souvenirs to share. It was all just so much fun and we can't wait to do it again, soon!Read more
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"Arcadia world circumnavigation cruise 2014"
Great relaxing holiday had a wonderful steward and butler although the majority of the passengers were elderly still was great Looking forward to booking another cruise soon
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"Pirate watch !"
After cruising for a month from Sydney towards Southhampton onboard the fantastic Arcadia we approached the Gulf of Aden. Much to the delight of my security conscious husband we were escorted by two Navy Frigates one English the other Italian for a day and a night our guardians protected our sea lane .During the night the obliging crew offered night vision binoculars to scan the glassy moonlight horizon for any sign of pirates! None ! That didn't detract from the excitment of sailing The Gulf Of Aden .Read more
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