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Welcome to the Giles Travel News section, giving you the latest info from Giles Travel, our partners and the business travel industry.
To the right, you'll see our travel alerts that offers newsworthy, travel related updates as they happen.To keep you up to date, you can subscribe to either Giles Travel News, our Travel Alerts, or both if you'd like!
Autumn 2018
Industry News You Can Use
IATA urges UK and EU to forge Brexit plans IATA has urged the UK and European Union to agree contingency plans for the continuation of air services in the event of a 'no-deal Brexit'. The International Air Transport Association has called on both parties to "move...read more
A Purrfect Match
We're very excited to welcome MPM to our ever-expanding client base, following their decision to choose Giles Travel as their new Travel Management Partner. MPM (Making Pet Food Matters) was created in 2002 when co-founders Roger Wood, Roger Coleman and Jon Kinsey...read more
Hotel Hints
As your preferred Travel Partner, all business travel bookings, including hotel and serviced apartment bookings, can be made through Giles Travel while any group travel or meetings bookings can be made through our groups and events division, Globe. And there's a whole...read more
Christmas comes early to World by Design
Our colleagues over in World by Design, the leisure travel division of The Giles Group, are already starting to feel a little festive. The expert holiday professionals have recently turned into Santa's little helpers and put together a number of magical short-break...read more
Traveller Safety
The safety and security of every traveller is extremely important to us and corporations of all sizes are taking a more focussed approach to travel policy and CSR. However, in a recent GTMC (Guild of Travel Management Companies) member survey, 36% of...read more
Competition Time
The famous G-NEWS Competition is back and this month we have a fabulous Amazon Echo up for grabs! In this Autumn edition of our quarterly newsletter, we told you all about the dynamic range of Traveller Tracking services we offer, to keep you and your 'road warriors'...read more
Summer 2018
Travel News Roundup
New Cabins for American Airlines American Airlines recently announced the newly revamped Main Cabin Extra. Customers in Main Cabin Extra will enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and spirits, enjoy more space onboard with additional legroom an extra touch of comfort. Early...read more
There's an App for that…
There are hundreds of travel apps out there, but here we highlight the only three you'll ever need. From online booking to expense management, travel itineraries to airplane seat plans, traveller profile updates to what the weather's going to be like at your...read more
Lunch & Learn
Expense Management Seminar Did you know that Giles Travel host a series of business travel seminars each year, focussing on the hot topics affecting corporate travel management and offering best practice advice on how to tackle them. With guest speakers, central...read more
Open All Hours
At Giles Travel, our mantra is "we're with you every step of the way", operating not as a supplier but as an extension of your own organisation. That means day or night, 365 days of the year, we're here for you and your travellers. A great way of keeping in touch with...read more
Spring 2018
Travel News Roundup
Basic Economy on Select Flights between Europe and North America Starting in April, American Airlines with its Atlantic Joint Business partners British Airways, Iberia and Finnair will introduce Basic Economy on select transatlantic flights between Europe and North...read more
Let Your Business Flow
Giles Travel has teamed up with Chrome River, a market leader in expense and invoice solutions for business travellers, to take you and your business to the river! Chrome River's innovative Expense Reporting and Invoice Automation solutions and domain expertise along...read more
Airline Loyalty Programmes
Is your company enjoying corporate rewards when booking business travel? Many business travellers are familiar with frequent flyer programmes offered by airlines that give them points every time they fly, but lots of airlines also offer Corporate Reward Schemes for...read more
Discover the Doyle Collection this Spring
Discover the finest London has to offer this Spring, with The Doyle Collection and Giles Travel! Book with The Doyle Collection at The Kensington, The Bloomsbury or The Marylebone and enjoy discounted rates in the city's finest locations. All Giles Travel travellers...read more
Going Global with Maiden Voyage
Maiden Voyage, the world's leading provider of female business traveller safety solutions, has joined forces with multi-national travel management organisation, GlobalStar to increase the safety of both female and LGBTQ travellers globally. Giles Travel are the UK...read more
Here to Make You Look Good
When it comes to incentives, corporate events and group travel, experience is everything. And that doesn't just mean the memories your staff will take away with them from that brand enhancing conference. From road shows to award ceremonies, once-in-a-lifetime...read more
Winter 2018
Travel News Roundup
BA offers free upgrades British Airways are asking the question, "What if you could pay for Club World but enjoy the luxury of First?" The First cabin gives you access to The First Wing, a new and exclusive experience when travelling through London's Heathrow Terminal...read more
Simply the best… twice over
We've done it again… and again! Giles Travel 'did the double' at the 2018 Business Travel Awards, held at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on 22nd January. We are totally thrilled to have been crowned BEST Travel Management Company AND BEST Sales Account Management...read more
Making all the right moves
This month we're delighted to welcome our newest client, Moove, to the Giles Travel fold. Part of the Cosan Group, Moove works in the production and distribution of Mobil and Comma brand lubricants and can be found in South America, Europe and Asia. With factories in...read more
Food for thought
With a knowledgeable team here at Giles Travel, we want to share our industry expertise with our business travellers and with the wider business travel community. Head over to our Whitepaper Download Page for compelling thought leadership papers and an insight across...read more
Alexa for Business launches with corporate travel skills
Alexa just landed her first job. Amazon introduced Alexa for Business as an artificial intelligence-powered workplace assistant earlier this month at the Amazon Web Services Reinvent conference in Las Vegas. The move takes workplace AI off smartphones and computer...read more
Gearing Up for GDPR
In today's customer-led world, handling consumer data is a business critical issue for many organisations, not least Travel Management Companies. Here at Giles Travel, we're already working to current data legislation. However, we're constantly seeking to improve our...read more
Autumn 2017
Travel News Roundup
BA adds new Gatwick routes British Airways are set to introduce two new transatlantic routes from London Gatwick next summer. A Toronto service, operating three times a week, will begin on 1st May and flights to Las Vegas will return to the airport from 27th March....read more
Introducing Atlas
We are famous (infamous?) for our legendary personal service. In fact, we've won a lot of Business Travel awards because of this. So, just imagine if we were to put the same level of commitment and attention to detail into an online booking solution? That would be...read more
Business Travel Awards 2018
Woohoo! We've done it again! We're thrilled to announce that Giles Travel has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2018 Business Travel Awards in two key categories: • Best Travel Management Company • Best Sales Account Management Team Hosted by leading industry...read more
Emirates Business Rewards
Emirates Business Rewards, the airline's reimagined corporate traveller programme, is open to all organisations and now offers cash-like convenience to travellers and bookers. The programme is designed to offer benefits to companies that don't already have a corporate...read more
Think Pink
Now a firm and fun tradition within The Giles Group, we recently joined forces with our sister companies, Globe, World by Design and Square1, to do our bit for Breast Cancer Awareness and celebrate Pink Day 2017. And that means EVERYONE dressing in pink for the day...read more
Competition Time
With the new GDPR legislation just around the corner, you can be sure that as your trusted travel partner, we are working hard to document and implement a robust new programme of compliance in how we control and administer sensitive personal information. [iphorm...read more
Summer 2017
Travel News Roundup
BA Winter routes from London City British Airways is launching a new route from London City Airport to three European capitals: Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October 2017. There will be three flights a day to Paris, six a week to Prague and two a week to Reykjavik....read more
Experience is Everything…
When it comes to incentives, corporate events and group travel, experience is everything. And that doesn't just mean the memories your staff will take away with them from that brand enhancing conference to once in a lifetime world experiences, roads shows to award...read more
Make That Change…Globally
As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus wisely observed, "… change is the only constant." Whether you're considering a small change to your travel policy, the introduction of a new online booking tool or a global change of Travel Management Company (TMC), it is common to...read more
TBTC'17…we'll see you there
Following last year's successful attendance at The Business Travel Conference, Giles Travel will be back again, this time bigger and even better than before - with a larger exhibition stand, even more exciting service announcements and a very special product launch,...read more
Your Traveller's Safety…
As we continue to focus on the importance of Duty of Care and traveller security, Giles Travel hosted a free Traveller Security Seminar on the 28th June in association with our partners at International SOS. This insightful and informative event took place at the iSOS...read more
Giles Travel will be exhibiting at TBTC in September, with some great new service announcements and a very special product launch! A key fixture in the business travel world for the last ten years, TBTC takes place on 19th-20th September at the London Hilton Bankside....read more
Spring 2017
New Technology to Keep your Travellers Safe…
Traveller safety and security is a huge priority for us and we continue to provide our clients with useful information, travel alerts and all the assistance they need to ensure all travellers are looked after. Giles Travel, of course, already tick all our travellers...read more
The Successful Travel Manager…
Our knowledgeable team here at Giles Travel, in conjunction with Sabre, have put together their latest whitepaper on ' The Successful Travel Manager.' We know the role of a Travel Manager is not an easy task, therefore we have the latest information, advice and...read more
Happy Birthday Air Canada…
Air Canada celebrates their 80th birthday this year. Working in partnership with the airline, our travel team have all the latest information and special fares for your next trip to Canada. Air Canada Launched their Premium Economy Cabin in 2013 and this currently...read more
Don't Travel Without Tripcase…
You may have heard about TripCase, the app that gives travellers a single place to manage and organise their trips. Connected to powerful technology, TripCase is a free itinerary management app that delivers all the right information at the right time. All trips...read more
Travel News Roundup
BA Hand Luggage British Airways is complying with the new security requirements from the UK government on flights to the UK and from Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordon and Lebanon. The new cabin baggage security requirements state that you will not be able...read more
Winter 2017
Travel News Roundup
British Airways Catering From 11th January 2017, British Airways has started offering food from Marks and Spencer on all shorthaul flights to and from London Heathrow and Gatwick. Food can be purchased onboard from an extensive bar menu which replaces the...read more
Welcome To The Leaders In B2B Media
We're thrilled to announce our latest client - award winning B2B information and events business, Incisive Media. The company began in 1994 and has grown from a single B2B financial magazine to a global digital media business with offices in London, New York and Hong...read more
In Her Shoes
Following on from our Traveller Tracking white paper article, we have a wide variety of tools and techniques we use to keep our clients safe during their travels. At the heart of our clients' corporate social responsibility policies is G-Safe, our web-based...read more
Your Safety… Our Priority
The safety and security of every traveller is extremely important to us and corporations of all sizes are taking a more focussed approach to travel policy and CSR. However, in a GTMC (Guild of Travel Management Companies) member survey published in 2015, 36% of...read more
A Taste Of Glamour
In this edition of the G-News, we're delighted to introduce you to the fabulous Aviator Hotel. Aviator was created by TAG Group as a hotel for elite travellers moving between London and the world's leading destinations. Located near in Hampshire, Aviator opened as one...read more
Winter Competition
In this edition of G-News we told you all about the luxurious Aviator Hotel. Our friends there have very kindly offered an afternoon tea for two experience as the prize to this month's competition. For your chance to win this fantastic prize, just answer the following...read more
Autumn 2016
Travel News Roundup
Canadian Electronic Travel Authorisation Earlier this year the Canadian government introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation for customers flying into or transiting at any Canadian point. All arriving customers travelling on a visa-exempt passport, which includes...read more
Thought leadership from the experts…
With a knowledgeable team here at Giles Travel, we want to share our industry expertise with our business travellers and with the wider business travel community. Therefore, we have recently launched our Whitepaper Download Page with compelling thought leadership and...read more
Experience is everything…
We are very excited to tell you all about our events division, Globe, who have recently had a brand refresh. Following an exciting period of growth, Globe's vision is to focus on their client's own brand experience and brand story through their corporate events....read more
Introducing the Courthouse Hotel…
In this edition of G-News we put the spotlight on the beautiful Courthouse Hotel in Shoreditch, London. A mixture of quirky culture and West End service, The Courthouse is nestled in the centre of London's most buzzed about neighbourhood. The Grade II listed Baroque...read more
Autumn Competition
We told you all about the fabulous Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch, in this month's G-News. Our friends there have kindly offered a one night stay with breakfast for two to this month's lucky Giles Travel Competition winner. To win, answer our special Halloween question:...read more
Think Pink 2016…
Following our success last year, Giles Travel - along with colleagues from the rest of the Giles Group - have gone Pink again for breast cancer awareness. Everyone in the office once again got involved and dressed up in their best pink attire for this extremely...read more
Summer 2016
Travel News Roundup
BA new route to Chile British Airways has announced a brand new direct service to Santiago de Chile from London Heathrow, which is the only direct flight to the Chilean capital. The service will launch on 3rd January 2017. Wi-Fi on board International Airlines Group...read more
Hotel Hints…
As your preferred Travel Partner, all business travel bookings, including hotel and serviced apartment bookings, can be made through Giles Travel while any group travel or meetings bookings can be made through our groups and events division, Globe. And there's a whole...read more
Giles takes on TBTC…
We recently exhibited at the Business Travel Conference on the 4th and 5th July at the Novotel Hotel, Hammersmith. A major event on the business travel calendar, the conference included workshops, networking, key speakers and 60 leading suppliers in the industry....read more
Introducing Atlas…
With the world rapidly moving to online / mobile platforms for retail purchasing, these trends are also now majorly impacting business travel trade. The expectations of travel bookers, procurement managers and what organisation are looking for within travel...read more
Summer 16 Competition…
Our friends at the ME London Hotel have kindly offered a Skyline Afternoon Tea for two with a glass of champagne at the fabulous Radio Rooftop Bar for one lucky Giles Travel Competition winner. Superbly located in the cultural heart of London and designed by world...read more
Spring 2016
Spring 16 Competition
We've teamed up with our friends at Qatar Airways who have kindly offered £50 worth of wine vouchers. Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 18th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a...read more
Rest Easy…
Following our tips for female traveller security, our very own Hotel Experts recommend a selection of properties that are ideal for women travelling abroad and their safety. Belfast Set in a secure business park in a residential area is the Radisson Blu...read more
A Perfect Fit…
We're delighted to introduce our newest client, Mundipharma International Limited. A privately owned pharmaceutical company bringing high innovative medicines to UK health professionals and their patients. Mundipharma International Limited works alongside the NHS,...read more
Travel News Roundup
New BA routes to Germany British Airways has announced new routes to Berlin from London City and London Stansted airports. BA Dubai Lounge now open The new British Airways lounge is now open in the recently built Concourse D at Dubai International Airport. The lounge...read more
Tweet and Win
WIN £200 Amazon vouchers in our Twitter competition To celebrate the recent launch of our Twitter account, Giles Travel is offering a fantastic £200 of Amazon vouchers to one lucky follower. So, when you're next travelling on business or organising that...read more
Winter 2016
Winter 16 Competition
To celebrate their business class only flight route, our friends at La Compagnie have offered us a fantastic prize this month - two business class tickets from London to New York. For more information about La Compagnie, please read this month's G-News article on the...read more
Turn left for less
Did you know there is a way to fly business between London and New York for less. Following in the footsteps of its successful Paris – New York route, the all-business-class airline La Compagnie began servicing the London to New York route in April of last year. More...read more
Award Winners Again…and Again!
We are delighted to announce that we once again took home trophy's from the annual Business Travel Awards, adding a further two awards to our growing collection to make it six Business Travel Awards in as many years. At a glittering ceremony in London's Grosvenor...read more
Hotels in the City(s)
Booking your next trip to the Big Apple? We have just the hotel to ensure you get the best service, comfort and stunning views of the city that never sleeps. The landmark skyscraper hotel, The Byrant Park is our Hotel Team's recommendation for all our travellers. The...read more
Resolutions we won't break!
The start of a new year for some is about making New Year's resolutions and setting personal targets for the year ahead. Our Sales & Account Management Team decided to come up with our own resolutions we will keep and which will help our clients achieve their...read more
Travel News Roundup
London to Shanghai The new British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft is the most technologically advanced aircraft in the skies and will now serve the new London to Shanghai route from Summer 2016. BA are increasing the number of services between London and...read more
Autumn 2015
Travel News Roundup
British Airways Boeing 747 Cabin Refresh BA announced new seat foams and fabrics for Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller in keeping with the latest BA aircraft interiors. There is also stylish LED lighting, new carpets and curtains. British Airways...read more
TMC's VS Online Booking
As we are in a digital world, often the first method of research or purchase is usually the internet from booking holidays, cinema tickets or shopping. It can be the same with corporate travel.. Using the internet may seem like the quicker and even cheaper way to...read more
A Collection of Elegance…
This edition is all about the stunning collection presented by Elite Hotels – providing the perfect backdrop for short breaks; pamper weekends and your next meeting or event. The collection of Elite hotels include Ashdown Park, which hotel offers great mountain biking...read more
First Class Travel Solutions for Dome…
We're thrilled about our newest client Dome Consulting who were established in 1995 to work in certification, commissioning management and document management areas of the property portfolio and development industry. Dome complements the certification and...read more
Think Pink…
This year, Giles Travel - along with colleagues from the rest of the Giles Group - decided to go big with the Big Pink day for breast cancer awareness. Everyone in the office got really involved and dressed up in their finest pink attire and donated to this extremely...read more
Summer 2015
Award-winning airport lounge specialist, No1 Traveller, is inviting you to escape the noisy and busy departure area before you fly from Heathrow Terminal 3, Gatwick, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Entry includes a complimentary cold food selection and a hot dish from the...read more
Everything is awesome!
The Giles Group's events division, Globe, recently successfullyplanned and event-managed an exciting event at the O2 for a large UK regulatory body. The event took place at Building Six of the O2, and saw 230 people attend and take part in a full day conference...read more
Hotel refresh & international luxury…
We have two very different but popular hotels to tell you about this edition. Not only do we introduce you to the latest hotels on the scene but we get you the very best deals and suggest the right hotel for your business trip . Travelodge has recently undergone the...read more
Top tips to save you money…
As your Travel Management Partner, our aim is to save you money and time when booking your travel. To help us help you, we have put together a list of top money saving tips: Always try and book your complete travel itinerary at the same time to reduce...read more
Paperchase take to the skies…
We're thrilled to welcome our newest client, Paperchase who are leading providers of stationery, gifts and unique greeting cards. For over 40 years, Paperchase have inspired stylish stationary and quality art and craft material which are sold in over 130 Paperchase...read more
Travel News Roundup
BA Terminal Moves at London Heathrow Several British Airways destinations will be moving to a new terminal at London Heathrow next week as a result of the closure of Terminal 1. British Airways is taking the opportunity to consolidate London Heathrow operations into...read more
Spring 2015
An Extension of Fuel3D
We're very excited about our newest client, Fuel 3D who are developers of advanced 3D scanning systems and solutions. Originally developed for the medical imaging sector, Fuel 3D's ground-breaking technology is being adapted for the broader 3D market to encompass the...read more
Have a Safe Trip…
Have a safe trip… we're watching out for you. The safety and security of every traveller has always been of paramount importance to us. We endeavour to ensure that we keep abreast of global events and notify our clients of incidents or situations that may impact...read more
Welcome to the Family…
Here at Giles Travel, we constantly highlight the importance of personal service and our staff is key to ensure this is consistent with all our customers and across all departments of The Giles Group. Of course, when it comes to recruitment we're pretty picky and only...read more
Into the Industry…and Beyond
After an intensive six months of study and hard work, our second intake of students to the Giles Business Travel Academy celebrated their fantastic achievements and enjoyed their graduation ceremony last Friday, April 17th. Congratulations to them all! The ceremony...read more
Home Away from Home
At Giles Travel, we like to ensure we keep you up to date with our hotel recommendations so you get the best hotel at the best rate. For those looking for a hot hotel in London, The London Edition hotel offers extraordinary style, exceptional service and comfort....read more
We've told you all about the Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel in this issue of G-NEWS. Our good friends at Radisson Blu have kindly offered a one-night stay for two with full English breakfast at any Edwardian Hotel, as this month's Competition Prize. A...read more
Winter 2015
In this edition of G-NEWS we told you all about the fantastic Ace Hotels, who have kindly offered a one night stay with breakfast at their fabulous Shoreditch property as this month's G-NEWS prize. To be in with a chance of winning, just correctly answer the...
Did you Know?
Of course, you know us for our multi-award winning business travel management, delivered with our famous emphasis on a very personal touch. But here are five things you maybe didn't know about Giles Travel… Did you know… in the last three years we have grown...
Winners Again…
We're thrilled to announce Giles Travel has once again been crowned Best Business Travel Management Company at the prestigious Business Travel Awards. This fantastic achievement brings us up to four years of wins out of the last five! "It is a tremendous honour to...
Art, Comfort & Style
Ace Hotel is a collection of stylish hotels in the US, London and Panama. Ace believes that hospitality is the genuine concern for others' wellbeing and offers something unique in every hotel. From a midtown Manhattan theme at the New York property to the Palm...
Giles Travel Goes Mobile
With smartphones rarely leaving our sides, we're currently developing a simple mobile application for Giles Travel. We want to ensure we can provide our customers with any travel updates and information as soon as possible. John Pawson, Giles Group Marketing Executive...
Avnet TS Travel Solutions Take Off
We're very excited to welcome our newest client, Avnet Technology Solutions UK, which is part of Avnet Inc., one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally Avnet Technology Solutions UK is...
Travel News Roundup
BA Cuisine Highlights Premium customers on long haul flights can now guarantee their first choice of main course from the on-board a la carte menu up to 30 days before their flight. This service is available between London Heathrow and Las Vegas, Vancouver, Dallas,...
Autumn 2014
Kinapse Step On Board
We're delighted to welcome on board, our newest client, Kinapse. Kinapse provides expert advisory, capability building and operational services to the life sciences industries. They work with clients to design and deliver strategic and operational change and business...
We told you all about the stunning Raffles Hotel, Istanbul in our last G-News edition. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award winning luxury international hotel company. With a compelling mix of culture and style, every hotel has its own individual personality with...
Introducing Team Saffron
We're delighted to introduce you to Team Saffron, our latest addition to the Giles Travel teams. With three of our very own graduates from the Giles Business Travel Academy, the team are already in full swing supporting our core reservations teams, booking hotels and...
Website Make-Over
Not only has Square1 been busy with the campaign for the Office Show, but also building the brand new Giles Travel website. The new site presents a cool, contemporary look & feel for Giles Travel, along with easy, innovative navigation and a single sign-on Travel...
Door to Door
In October Giles Travel exhibited at the 2014 Office Show at London's Olympia; the UK's largest event for PAs, EAs and Office Managers. The event was a fantastic success with over 4,000 visitors across two days. Our marketing division Square1 put together a visually...
Office Show 2014
Last week we exhibited at the 2014 Office Show; the UK's largest event for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. The event was a fantastic success; we...
Summer 2014
Summer '14 Competition
We've got something a bit different for this edition's G-News Competition; we're giving you the chance to drive a brand new Mercedes Benz S-Class for one weekend from our friends at Sixt Car Hire. Sixt is a leading international provider of premium mobility services...
Turkish Delight…
We're constantly working with hotels to provide you with the best possible cost and comfort for your stay but also we want to offer our customers the first opportunity to book a night stay at the latest hotels on the scene. Raffles Hotel, Istanbul launching in...
A Giles Winner…
Here at The Giles Group, we ensure we hire the best staff to offer you the best possible service. We're very pleased to announce our Specialist Airfares Manager Jill Cohen has won the Focus Champion of the Year award at the Advantage Focus Champions Conference- Well...
Welcome LNG Capital
We're very excited to welcome, LNG Capital to our ever expanding client base, following their decision to choose Giles Travel as their new Travel Management Partner. A European Credit alternative asset manager. LNG Capital was founded in 2006 and are a London based...
Travel News Roundup
BA changes for Kiev, Amsterdam, Basle and Newcastle For travel from 1st August 2014 until the end of summer season, British Airways will reduce services from London to Kiev but increase flights to Amsterdam, Basle and Newcastle London Gatwick Summer 2015 In more...
Spring 2014
A Collection of Charm and Comfort
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so start the day right with a Continental Breakfast included at any Doyle Collection Hotel, London. The three London hotels are an eclectic mix of historic and modern properties. From the magnificent...
Going Back to Square1
Our marketing division, Square1, have been very busy building and creating new brands and campaigns for various clients, but have still found time to relaunch their own website as well! Using the latest HTML5 technology, the site offers a whole new look, engaging with...
London Calling
Due to the on-going expansion of the Giles Group, we are very excited to announce our new London office in the heart of the City. Still based at our Amersham HQ, our Client Relationship Managers and some of our Sales team will use the new Ropemaker Street location to...
Valuable Travel for The Value Engineers
We are delighted to welcome The Value Engineers to our ever- expanding client base following their decision to choose Giles Travel as their new Travel Management Partner. Julie Barnett, PA to CEO explains, "we were so impressed with Giles Travel's remarkable savings...
Travel News Roundup
British Airways Connectivity British Airways are running a trial on Boeing 747-400 aircraft offering streaming media and live TV directly to customers' own personal devices. Customers will be able to browse onboard internet and view selected websites for free. On...
Winter 2014
Winter '13 Competition
The Doyle Collection have kindly offered a fabulous two night stay with breakfast for two at any Doyle hotel for one lucky winner. The Doyle Collection brings together a select group of boutique havens across Ireland, the UK and US, all superbly located in five major...
Hospitality Has Never Been So Hospitable
We're delighted to announce the launch of Globe Hospitality - the one stop website for all your hospitality needs. Globe Hospitality takes the hassle out of finding and booking that perfect event. From corporate boxes at the races to the best seats in the house at...
It's Finally Here
The Giles Business Travel Academy is now in full swing with the intake of 7 students completing their fourth week. The Giles Business Travel Academy is the first and only educational establishment of its kind offering a unique grounding in the fundamentals of business...
Technology Meets Luxury
Choosing the right hotel is always an important factor for any business traveller, whether it's for a night stay or a couple of weeks, our dedicated hotel team aim to provide you with the best possible rates and hotels for your comfort. With new accommodation always...
Top Tips for Business Travellers
We always want to make your business travel trip seamless, take a look at our top 10 tips to make life easier for any business traveller. Get the TripCase app on your smartphone to view your entire travel itinerary, to alert you of all flights hotels and car...
Creative Travel Solutions for Kazam Mobile
We are pleased to welcome Kazam Mobile to our ever expanding client base following their decision to choose Giles Travel as their out-of-house travel department. Kazam Mobile provides quality smartphones that are accessible to everyone, innovative with the latest...
Travel News Roundup
British Airways Changes to Liquids in Hand Baggage Due to the development of Liquid Explosive Detection Systems, the European Commission has revised the requirements for the screening of liquids, aerosols & gels. The restrictions to liquids, aerosols & gels...


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On a sad note I was disappointed to read about two bad instances of piracy, with Lisa and Candee. I can only hope that karma will catch up with these people.
Okay, better get back to work work ! And its nearly time to start dinner. Hope everyone had a great weekend,


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Cullen seals four in a row for Tones
Wolfe Tones 2-10
Clonguish 1-10
Longford SHC Final
ST MARY'S (Carrick OS) 2-9
Wolfe Tones claimed their fourth successive title after they saw off a strong challenge from Clonguish at Pearse Park on Saturday.
The Edgeworthstown side had to dig deep for victory, however, needing a late point from Martin Coyle to force the game into extra-time before substitute John Cullen netted a brilliant goal to win it.
Clonguish had earlier raced into the lead with the help of a Neil Casey goal, though Andy Kelly responded in kind for Tones.
Scorers -- Wolfe Tones: A Kelly 1-1, J Cullen 1-0, P Cullen (0-2f), M Coyle 0-3 each, N Cox 0-2, S Hannon 0-1. Clonguish: J O'Brien 0-7 (0-6f), N Casey 1-1, B Burke, C Corcoran 0-1 each.
Wolfe Tones -- J Nolan; S McNally, T Stakem, K Shine; J Dempsey, S Browne, N Cox; J Lynam, B Stakem; A Kelly, M Coyle, S Hannon; M Cassidy J Newman, P Cullen. Subs: J Carroll for Dempsey (19); J Cullen for Shine (42); K Cox for Kelly (64).
Clonguish -- E Daly; J Devine, F Daly, P Barden; P McGuinness, J O'Brien, A Corcoran; B Burke, P Dowd, T Prunty; J O'Brien, C Corcoran; J Minnock, N Casey, S Connolly. Subs: P Corcoran for Barden (23), D Kiernan for Minnock (37), J Minnock for E Daly (51), R Breslin for Kiernan (61).
Ref -- F Brennan (Westmeath)
Carroll helps Mary's to 12th straight title
St Mary's overcame a competitive Gortletteragh to claim their 12th title in a row in a hugely entertaining final, which took place at Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday evening.
The champions found the net through Andrew Molloy in the first half and Fergal Carroll just after the restart, though Gortletteragh pushed them all the way, with Morgan Quinn their top scorer on seven points.
Scorers -- St Mary's: A Molloy, F Carroll 1-0 each, C Cunniffe 0-7 (0-4f), B Carroll, P McWeeney 0-1 each; Gortletteragh: M Quinn 0-7 (0-4f), T Beirne 0-2, S Mallon, K McGrath 0-1 each.
ST MARY'S -- G Coone; V McDermott, J Keane, L Greene; D Reynolds, D Tiernan, K Boyle; J Glancy, C Cunniffe; P McWeeney, B Carroll, A Molloy; D Deegan, F Carroll, D Singleton. Subs: B Murray for Singleton, Beirne for A Molloy.
GORTLETTERAGH -- T McLoughlin; S Bohan, C Beirne, S Costello; D Kennedy, C McCrann, B Duignan; D Kennedy, M Quinn; M O'Donoghue,T Beirne, J McGuinness; S Mallon,M Beirne, K McGrath. Subs: P Kennedy for O'Donoghue.J Gilhooley for P Kennedy.
REF -- P Maguire (Sligo).
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Ethiopia lost its former president, Sorghum Girma Wolde-Girorgis, on 15 December and laid his body to rest on the afternoon of December 19. The funeral which was concluded on the officially declared national mourning day was made using the military. Ethiopia's flag flew half-staff on the day of the funeral.
Including Abey Ahmed (Ph.D.) and the first lady, various top government officials, diplomats, representatives of international and regional organizations were present at the funeral at St. Trinity Cathedral Church at 3 pm. The two former presidents, Mulatu Teshome (Ph.D.) and Negasso Gidada (Ph.D.) were present.
Girma Wolde-Girorgis, who died at 92, served the nation as the head of state for 12 years before finalizing his five year terms. EPDRF elected him at the age of 77 on Monday, October 8, 2001.
Girma was charming and outgoing; many say he was easy to converse with. Even though no official statements came out from the government at the moment, just four days since taking his seat as the head of state, he was admitted to the Defence Force Hospital for what appeared to have been a serious medical problem which was said to be related with age.
He had a colorful career in the government. In 1941, he was enlisted at the Ethiopian Military Radio Communication set up by the U.K. Then in 1944, he graduated from the Oletta Military School as a Sub-Lieutenant and after a couple of years joined the Air Force and took various Air Management courses, later becoming an assistant teacher in Air Navigation and Flight Control.
In 1955, he became the head of Civil Aviation of the Federal Government of Eritrea which at the time was federated. After that, he assumed the post of Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority and Board member of Ethiopian Airlines in
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He served as Deputy Commissioner of the peace program drawn up in 1977 by the provisional government of Ethiopia (Derg) to settle the Eritrean problem peacefully. In 2000, Girma became a member of the House of Peoples' Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) after winning in the Becho Woreda constituency in the west Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region as an independent candidate. (Capital Ethiopia)


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Published: 15th of Nov 2017 by: Carolyn Kessler
It seems like ages since I last put fingers to my keyboard and produced a blog. In actual fact, it's been about a month – and what a month it has been!
My husband and I spent the first two weeks of October visiting our daughters overseas –
my first trip to that country
. It was both exciting and bewildering.
I didn't speak the language
and my husband was kind of rusty, not having spoken it for some time. This could have made things rather more complicated had we not had our kids to negotiate the intricacies of a very different culture.
Knowing my insecurities, my girls had sent numerous messages and voice notes
explaining how we were to make our way from the airport and complete the hour long trip to their apartments.
I'm unable to sleep on a plane no matter how hard I try. Believe me, I wasn't feeling at all sanguine when
we arrived at 5 am with the prospect of navigating our way to them
- on our own! I was a little disappointed, but understood they both had to work and leave was in short supply due to the demands of their respective jobs.
Being a number 6 on the
I need everything to be well thought through and locked down tight in a detailed itinerary which covers absolutely everything
from falling off the pavement to a nuclear holocaust!
We encountered our first hiccup when claiming our baggage.
You had to have a credit card to insert and unlock the trolleys. Credit cards do not feature in my husband's view of the world, so we were stuck with carrying our belongings – or would have been.
I had noticed a wonderfully dressed lady who was on the flight. She was wearing a bohemian type of outfit crafted out of a deep burgundy lace and carried herself with quiet poise, managing to look perfect even after a sleepless 8 hour flight! She asked me in Afrikaans if she could help and, hearing our home language coupled with the inherent kindness one comes to expect from many South Africans abroad, opened my flood gates. I could have kissed her, but settled for a hug.
She explained she came from Stellenbosch and spent three weeks every year in the country on an artists' retreat.
She also used her credit card to liberate a trolley for us and in return, my hubby carried her cases to her trolley. She then vanished into the crowd after wishing us a wonderful stay.
I can't describe my excitement when we entered the arrivals hall and, lo and behold,
there were my two girls
and my eldest daughter's fiancée to meet us! (They'd fooled me beautifully – keeping secrets in our family is no small feat!)
If you're still with me so far, you're probably wondering at the point of this blog. Well this seemingly inconsequential little incident at the airport really brought home
the value of having a sense of belonging and comfort in the familiar
So the points I'd like to highlight are, firstly: I was able to draw on the insight into my own behaviour because I understood that my feelings of apprehension from being a 6 on the Enneagram. I didn't dismiss my anxieties – I understood them.
That's a practical application of the insight gained once you've worked with this powerful tool in self-mastery.
Secondly, I train on Diversity often and, the interaction with the lovely lady from Stellenbosch, illustrated the value to be found in identifying 'one of my own' in an alien environment. It brought home, in a very real way,
the importance of connection to that with which you are familiar
. It's not about being exclusive; it's about belonging – something that's essential for every one of us. I can't speak Afrikaans very well at all, know very few people from Stellenbosch, and can't paint to save my life – but we were fellow travellers.
Let's bring this feeling of being fellow travellers home to South Africa –
remembering that we are far more alike than we are different
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DeWalt said the list was a new initiative by Rear Adm. Thomas H. Copeman III, commander of the Joint Task Force that runs the remote prison at the U.S. Navy base at the southern end of Cuba, to communicate directly to the captives and deter rumors about looming transfers that have circulated through the camps."
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2) Discuss the difficulties in using religion as a basis for ethics in the context of scripture and church tradition.
3) Discuss the example of Baby Theresa, and be sure to include in your description a discussion of the benefits argument, not using people as a means to an end, and the wrongness of killing.


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Current PhD Students
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J. S. Loveard, working on a novel that sets out to recreate the Warwickshire town of Leamington Spa – both as central character and setting. Supervised by Sarah Moss and Maureen Freely.


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NIS America Licenses Penny Punching Princess, Demon Gaze II Games (Update)
posted on by Karen Ressler
Anime News Network's coverage of Anime Expo 2017 is sponsored by Aniplex and Yen Press.
NIS America announced at Anime Expo on Tuesday that it will release the Penny Punching Princess (Princess wa Kane no Bōja) and Demon Gaze II games. In addition, NIS America announced that it will release Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on October 24 in North America and October 27 in Europe, Tokyo Tattoo Girls in October, and The Longest Five Minutes in early 2018. In addition to the previously announced PS Vita and PC releases, The Longest Five Minutes will launch for Nintendo Switch.
NIS America will release Penny Punching Princess for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2018 in North America and March 23 in Europe. The game will get a limited edition for Nintendo Switch. The limited edition includes a Credit Card USB with soundtrack, lapel pins, a keychain, and a gold bar box.
Nippon Ichi Software released Penny Pinching Princess for PlayStation Vita in Japan on November 24. The action RPG takes place in a world where money is everything — with enough money a level-1 character can beat a demon king. The story follows a princess who must revitalize her debt-ridden kingdom. The dialogue is in Kansai dialect.
NIS America announced at the panel that it will release Demon Gaze II for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on November 14, though the website lists only a fall 2017 release window. Both consoles will get a limited edition with a soundtrack, hardcover art book, and collector's box.
Kadokawa Games released Demon Gaze II for PS Vita in Japan on September 29. NIS America previously released the first Demon Gaze fantasy dungeon role-playing game for the PS Vita in North America and in Europe in April 2014. NIS America describes the story:
The world's western frontier—with a dark shroud covering his memories of the past. The land before him contains many labyrinths that hold both treasure and danger in equal volumes. Without knowing where else to go or what else to do, Oz decides to take up arms in order to hunt down artifacts and eke out a living in this world that feels so new to him. One day, he will have to face his past, but until then, he has no choice but to trust those around him, and in his newfound abilities as a "Demon Gazer"...
Kadokawa Games developed the first Demon Gaze game and released it in Japan in January 2013. Kadokawa Games is co-developing the sequel with experience inc.
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows ships in Japan for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on August 24. NIS America will release the game in North America and Europe for the PS4, PS Vita and PC via Steam. The PS4 version will have a limited edition with a collector's box, glow-in-the dark cloth poster, and charms.
NIS America describes the game:
The follow-up to 2016's cult horror hit Yomawari: Night Alone, Yomawari: Midnight Shadows introduces two brand-new girls, Yui and Haru, to the night and the spirits who haunt it. Separated by a mysterious attacker, each girl will explore haunting and bizarre locations, face the terrors of the night, and test their courage and wits to survive and reconnect with one another.
In the original game, players take the role of a little girl who uses a single flashlight to search in the night for her lost sister and dog. The sequel will use the same concept as the first game, but the game's map will be about twice as large.
NIS America will release Tokyo Tattoo Girls for PS Vita and PC via Steam. The game will get a physical release on PS Vita. NIS America describes the game:
Make your mark!
After a calamity befalls Tokyo, some of the city's survivors find themselves with powerful abilities bestowed on them by colorful tattoos. The city is cordoned off from the world, its inhabitants isolated. To create peace, the city has been divided into 23 wards, each controlled by a powerful group known as "Kumi." Together, these Kumi form the "Union." It's rumored that escape from the devastated city is possible, but only for the person who manages to defeat all 23 Kumi...
Sushi Typhoon Games developed the game, which originally arrived digitally only in Japan on September 30 for the PS Vita only.
NIS America announced last July that it would release The Longest Five Minutes (Sekai Ichi Nagai Go-funkan). The PS Vita release will be digital only, but it will get a limited edition for Nintendo Switch. The limited edition includes a soundtrack CD with art booklet, lapel pin set, and collector's box.
Nippon Ichi Software and SYUPRO-DX developed the game, and it shipped for PlayStation Vita in Japan in July 2016. Players uncover the hero's lost memories as they battle an evil Overlord in the 8-bit adventure role-playing game.
Update: Trailers, additional release details added.
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York Hour
York Hour is a fantastic way to find out what is occurring in your city, engage in topical discussions relating to the area, and voice your opinion about a range of issues.
Each York Hour we have a different topic to discuss and we tweet five questions related to that topic throughout the hour. We find that structuring the hour like this keeps the tweets flowing, promotes interaction, and allows people to discuss everything around one topic.
To join in with York Hour, simply follow the @YorkHour Twitter account and log on between 8 and 9PM on the first Monday of the month. Simply get involved in the chosen topic, answer the questions and, above all, have fun and make connections!
10 Reasons Why We Love York
Steeped in history but still with a modern feel and outlook, York is surely one of the best cities in the UK to live and work in, if not THE best! Here's why we think York is great.
#1 The majestic Minster
Probably the first thing that comes to mind when you mention 'York' is the stunning York Minster. It's the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe and both the architecture and artistry of the building really take your breath away. Whether it's the intricate and vivid stained glass windows, the amazing vaulted ceilings, the beautifully sculpted Kings Screen below the impressive organ, or the soaring towers, there is always something new to study. It also houses many shrines, artefacts, records, and manuscripts for history lovers to indulge in – and theatregoers will love the York Minster Mystery Plays in May 2016.
#2 The charming Shambles
Voted Britain's most picturesque street in 2010, wandering along the Shambles is like stepping back in time. The overhanging buildings and narrow, winding path – at some points you can actually touch the buildings on both sides of the street – make you feel enclosed in a medieval bubble. But this is no ancient relic – it is Europe's most visited street and is always bustling with residents and tourists alike, and its charming little shops and cafés keep it going as a thriving shopping destination.
#3 Walking along the Walls
York has the most complete city walls of anywhere in England, and they are the perfect destination for walkers – you can go as far as you like, getting on and off at various points, and it's a great way to view the splendour of the historic city. Another advantage of the walls is that if you ever get lost in the city centre, you can just walk in any direction, hit the walls and follow them around until you know where you are again!
#4 All the other history!
A gothic cathedral, medieval street, and Roman-cum-Viking-cum-medieval walls not enough for you? Don't worry, there are plenty more historical buildings for you to explore! There's Clifford's Tower, the former castle keep and now an English Heritage site (and place of pilgrimage for hill-rolling students); the ruins of St Mary's Abbey in Yorkshire Museum Gardens; the Merchant Adventurer's Hall; Treasurer's House; Fairfax House… the list goes on! Basically, walk around in York for more than a few minutes and you'll stumble upon a window onto our past.
#5 The many museums
Just to prove that this city really is the place to be for history lovers, York also has a plethora of fantastic museums! You can learn about local history from prehistory up to medieval times at Yorkshire Museum, move onto the late modern era at York Castle Museum, find your inner Viking at Jorvik, or go loco at the brilliant (and free) National Railway Museum. Travel a little way out of the city and you'll also find the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming at Murton Park. We're certainly never short of places to go in York!
#6 The stunning station
Of course, York isn't stuck in the past – and the railway station is an emblem of how the city beautifully blends old and new. The beautiful Victorian architecture of the station could well transport you back in time, but actually this gem of a building is one of the best locations to transport you – well, anywhere in the country! It lies slap-bang in the middle of the East Coast Main Line, allowing you to travel quickly and easily to the capital cities of London and Edinburgh, and plenty of other places too. It may be a historical city, but it's certainly well-connected to modern transport!
#7 The (many) pubs
You can never be short of a pint in York. Rumour has it that there are 365 pubs in the city – that means you could visit a different one every day of the year! We don't know if any resident has attempted this feat yet, but we do know there are plenty of pub crawls to be enjoyed within this small city, and the pubs themselves are pretty good too. Trainspotters love the York Tap in the station, locals know to ignore the 'private party' signs in the window of the snug Blue Bell, and musos love to hear the local talent in The Habit.
#8 Betty's
If you prefer your drinks to be hangover-free, then there's always the other Yorkshire staple – tea. And in York we do tea in style at Betty's Tea Room and Café. While the Betty's brand didn't originate here, we are the only city or town blessed with not one, but two of the opulent tea rooms. That means we get to choose from the grandeur of the St Helen's Square branch, with an Art Deco interior designed by the same team as the Queen Mary, or the cosy intimacy of the Stonegate branch. There's no better way to enjoy a cuppa – or a Fat Rascal!
#9 The Parks
After wandering through the winding streets and partaking of your favourite beverage, it's good to get out in the open air – and York has over 20 parks and green spaces to choose from. There's the botanical Yorkshire Museum Gardens which include the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, a Roman fortress, the Observatory, and more. There's the leafy birdspotter's paradise of West Bank Park. There's Dean's Park, a lovely quiet spot next to the Minster. Or there's Rowntree Park, which is well-equipped with a café, children's play areas, sporting facilities, and numerous water features – although if it's been raining a lot, it's best to steer clear. Which brings us to…
#10 The River (and the resilient residents!)
Ahh, the Ouse. This beautiful waterway is the jewel in the crown for the city, giving it a stunning natural focal point. Wander along the banks or over the bridges at the weekend and you may well catch sight of a boat race taking place. Yes, it may flood from time to time (OK, lots) but that just shows the mettle of the locals, who always pick themselves back up again. Even faced with the floods of December 2015, the city was soon open for business again and the community rallied round with both practical and financial support. With such an incredible history, is it any surprise the city knows how to keep going in the face of adversity?
York may be blessed with a wealth of history, but it's very much a modern city with great transport links, shops, eateries, pubs, and plenty of other thriving businesses – and a fantastic community too!
York Directory
York is a thriving city with fantastic organisations, businesses, blogs, and websites! We have listed some of them below. If you'd like to list your site alongside these, please contact us.
About Harrison Mann
Harrison Mann is a digital marketing agency based in York, working with a variety of clients around the city. Initially offering York web design, we have since grown to offer a range of SEO, PPC, Content, and social media marketing services for our clients. Each service that we offer contributes to our primary goal – increasing your revenue. That is our sole aim and objective. If you'd like to discuss your digital marketing needs with us, contact us for a free informal discussion.


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Crafts are a great way to get children excited about being active and artistic. Crafting masks is a timeless project that will keep you and the kids busy while encouraging creative independence. Children love dressing up and pretending to be their favourite characters. Pirate masks are a fun project for Halloween, birthday parties, masquerade parties or just fun at home. They require little adult supervision and materials which is the makings of a fun craft.
Skill level:Moderately Easy
Things you need
Craft foam, skin toneScissorsGluePirate mask template or printoutAssorted markersYarnHole punch
Making a Pirate Mask
1 Cut out the template or printout for the pirate mask. It is much easier to use a template to draw the mask parts rather than using artistic talent, especially for children who may not be able to draw that well. Mask templates can be found online and you can choose which one is best for your project. Some template are pages that can be coloured and cut out.
2 Place the template over your skin-toned craft foam and trace the head section of the mask. You will do the same with the other parts of the template such as the bandanna, eye patch, ear ring and mouth. Depending on the template or printout, you may need to add additional desired details. Trace each of the parts on the coloured foam of your choice.
3 Cut out the mask pieces. Most craft foam is thin enough to use child safe scissors to cut out these pieces. If you do not have child-safe scissors available, an adult will need to cut out the pieces of the mask. In this step, you can add additional details you may want to use to personalise the mask, such as hair or glasses.
4 Glue the pieces on to the head. In this step, you are putting together the face of your mask. Apply a generous amount of glue onto your pieces and place them on your foam head. Be sure not to cover the eye holes of your mask.
5 Allow the mask to dry for about an hour. This will help keep the pieces in place while you prepare for the next steps.
6 Use the hole punch to make holes on both sides of the mask. This is where the string for the mask will pass through .
7 Measure the yarn around the head of the person who will wear the mask to make sure it will stay put. Allow 1 inch allowance for the side ties so your mask will not be too tight.


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Posts Tagged 'saudi arabia'
Major Oil Company CEO says Peak Oil in 2010
(c/o The Oil Drum)
Mr. Gabrielli, CEO of oil giant Petrobras, gave a presentation last December, wherein he predicted the world's oil capacity, including biofuels, will peak in 2010. You can download the presentation here. Some highlights from the Oil Drum's analysis:
On another slide, Gabrielli plots cumulative decline in existing fields against time. Consequently, the world needs one Saudi Arabia every two years just to keep production constant. Fortunately, new oil capacity from sanctioned projects can offset some of cumulative decline of 30 mbd in 2015. However, the chart above still shows a gap of over 5 mbd which needs to be filled by projects yet to be sanctioned or development of undiscovered oil. If this gap cannot be filled then demand cannot be met and prices will increase to reduce demand down to supply.
Gabrielli's concerns about peak oil capacity in 2010 and future declining world oil capacity should be taken seriously. He shows that by 2012/13 the world oil capacity will only just meet world demand, based on Wood MacKenzie's data, highlighting the risk of a potential oil supply crunch. If Wikipedia Oil Megaproject data are used then peak oil capacity is also indicated in 2010 as well as an an oil supply crunch in 2012/13. The IEA's Fatih Birol has also stated that an oil supply crunch is likely to occur by 2014. In other words, the world does not have enough future Saudi Arabia equivalent capacity additions to stop world oil production from declining, causing an inevitable supply crunch within the next few years.
Well, I'm frightened.
US Escalates Aggression in Iran
The Obama administration is accelerating the deployment of new defenses against possible Iranian missile attacks in the Persian Gulf, placing special ships off the Iranian coast and antimissile systems in at least four Arab countries, according to administration and military officials.
Military officials said that the countries that accepted the defense systems were Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. They said the Kuwaitis had agreed to take the defensive weapons to supplement older, less capable models it has had for years. Saudi Arabia and Israel have long had similar equipment of their own.
He also described a first line of defense: He said the United States was now keeping Aegis cruisers on patrol in the Persian Gulf at all times. Those cruisers are equipped with advanced radar and antimissile systems designed to intercept medium-range missiles. Those systems would not be useful against Iran's long-range missile, the Shahab 3, but intelligence agencies believe that it will be years before Iran can solve the problems of placing a nuclear warhead atop that missile.
It's important to remember that in the mouths of our "military planners", words have a tendency to mean their opposite. Thus, "defensive" means "aggressive"; "defense systems" mean "offensive weapons platforms" and "deterrence" means "coercion". With that in mind, the true designs of the United States become evident.
Iran, you see, is not allowed to have nuclear weapons – or even peaceful nuclear power plants. Only the United States is mature enough to decide who can and cannot be "trusted" with nuclear weapons. Iran, naturally, doesn't consider this legitimate or fair. So to "protect" themselves from the Iranian "threat", the US sets up umpteen missile bases all along Iran's border and arms its neighbors to the teeth. For "defense', you see.
It's also worth mentioning that "missile defense" is error-prone, unreliable and impracticable. There is no technology capable of reliably shooting a missile out of the sky. None. The real point of setting up "missile defense" systems on Iran's border is for offense – to have a quick button we can push if Iran further incurs our displeasure.
Where our $1 Billion per day goes
H/T: Andrew Sullivan
We spend about $1 Billion per day on oil imports, and nearly all of it comes from highly unstable countries. The Center for American Progress report which features this map is called is called "Oil Dependence is a Dangerous Habit." I highly recommend reading this.
Who cares about Yemen?
Continuing its wanton disregard for other nation's sovereignty, and, indeed, the right of their citizens not to be bombed to oblivion, the United States unleashed a massive "drone" attack upon the Yemeni shores late last week. Of course, the standard excuse of "suspected terrorists" was deployed in defense of the strike, but curiously, no "terrorists" were confirmed to have been killed.
The US did manage to murder more than 49 Yemeni civilians, including 23 children and 17 women, who, one assumes, feel quite dreadful about their "suspected terrorism". Needless to say, this mini-atrocity saw almost no coverage in the US media, and the few papers who bothered to address the event did not see fit to mention the women and children deceased.
Man, Obama is earning that Nobel Peace Prize!
Still Crazy After All These Years
The Obama gave his much-anticipated military escalation speech yesterday, and while our mainstream pundits were busy falling over themselves to provide "strategic analysis" as to whom he pandered to when, they paid very little attention to what he actually said.
For those who are interested then, a brief dissection of Obama's remarks last night. He begins:
We did not ask for this fight. On September 11, 2001, 19 men hijacked four airplanes and used them to murder nearly 3,000 people. They struck at our military and economic nerve centers. They took the lives of innocent men, women, and children without regard to their faith or race or station.
As opposed to the way the US took the lives of innocent men, women and children with regard to their faith/race/station? Specifically, we "took the lives" of oh, 100,000 Iraqis and who knows how many Afghans, the majority of whom are poor and Muslim. So let it not be said that the US murders indiscriminately! We tend to prefer the poor, the Arab, and the Muslim.
A cheap shot with which to begin this discussion, but it sets the tone for the rest of Obama's speech. He follows that gem with:
Under the banner of this domestic unity and international legitimacy — and only after the Taliban refused to turn over Osama bin Laden — we sent our troops into Afghanistan. Within a matter of months, al Qaeda was scattered and many of its operatives were killed.
Such mendacity appalls. As The Smoking Gun revealed in October 2001, the Taliban did agree to "turn over" bin Laden – that is, they agreed to extradite him to a third country (Pakistan), where we would later pick him up. The deal never went through because the US refused to show the Taliban the evidence it had gathered against bin Laden, asking them, in effect, to "trust us."
In their words:
Taliban Ambassador Zaeef said, 'We are not ready to hand over Osama bin Laden without evidence'.
One wonders what the outcome would be if, say, Saudi Arabia demanded we turn over one of our wealthiest citizens while refusing to give us any evidence of his culpability. I imagine we would say "No."
Not to mention, of course, that under NATO law the Afghan war is illegal, as Afghanistan didn't attack anybody.
Later, Obama gushes over how we've come a long way, baby:
Since then, we've made progress on some important objectives. High-ranking al Qaeda and Taliban leaders have been killed, and we've stepped up the pressure on al Qaeda worldwide. In Pakistan, that nation's army has gone on its largest offensive in years. In Afghanistan, we and our allies prevented the Taliban from stopping a presidential election, and — although it was marred by fraud — that election produced a government that is consistent with Afghanistan's laws and constitution.
Wait… What? The election was "marred by fraud", yet is still "consistent with Afghanistan's laws and constitution"? Surely you jest, Mr. President! And the Afghan election deserves a stronger verb than "marred", I think. Fully one-third of Karzai's votes were fakes, according to the CS Monitor, and the United States blatantly pressured Karzai's rival to drop out of the race, essentially making it a one-candidate ballot. Is that what Obama means by "consistent with Afghanistan's laws and constitution"?
Apropos his decision to escalate the war by 35,000 extra soldiers, Obama remarks:
So, no, I do not make this decision lightly. I make this decision because I am convinced that our security is at stake in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This is the epicenter of violent extremism practiced by al Qaeda. It is from here that we were attacked on 9/11, and it is from here that new attacks are being plotted as I speak. This is no idle danger; no hypothetical threat.
Sure. Except that none of the 9/11 hijackers were from Afghanistan (15 of them were from Saudi Arabia – you know, our best friend in the Middle East – and two were from the United Arab Emirates, our other best friend).
So anyway, according to Obama:
These facts compel us to act along with our friends and allies. Our overarching goal remains the same: to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to prevent its capacity to threaten America and our allies in the future.
That's a nice bit of alliteration: but what does it mean? "Disrupt, dismantle, and defeat" – is Al Qaeda some sort of nefarious robot or something? Actually, according to Marc Sageman (whose recent book, Leaderless Jihad, caused quite a stir last year), "Al Qaeda" and "The Taliban" don't even exist, as such. Instead of cohesive, top-down organizations, these catch-all terms refer instead to what Sageman calls "bunches of guys", decentralized pockets with no general leadership and wide, disparate goals. If Sageman is correct our entire "counter-terrorism" paradigm is wrong, and our efforts to "kill or capture Al-Qaeda leaders" have almost no effect on "their" ability to operate. And 35,000 soldiers can do nothing about that.
And now, we must come together to end this war successfully. For what's at stake is not simply a test of NATO's credibility — what's at stake is the security of our allies, and the common security of the world.
With evidence that our actions in Iraq and Afghanistan have precipitated a seven-fold increase in worldwide terrorism, one wonders exactly what Obama is talking about.
The days of providing a blank check are over. President Karzai's inauguration speech sent the right message about moving in a new direction.
His speech sent the right message? Well what kind of message did his massive electoral fraud send? Shouldn't we listen to that one?
The Obama ends (finally!) with:
America — we are passing through a time of great trial. And the message that we send in the midst of these storms must be clear: that our cause is just, our resolve unwavering. We will go forward with the confidence that right makes might, and with the commitment to forge an America that is safer, a world that is more secure, and a future that represents not the deepest of fears but the highest of hopes. (Applause.)
*Sigh* Well, what more can one say?


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A Fractal Life with Terry Marks-Tarlow
A Discussion About Fractals and Therapy (1.5 hours)
Learning objectives:
- The importance of variability
- The complexity of all systems
- Science and psychotherapy are essentially non-linear
- What are fractals and why do they matter in therapy and in science
(This course is for Standard members only)
|Module 1
|Fractals And Therapy With Terry Marks-Tarlow
|Unit 1
|Variability Teaches Us
|Unit 2
|Non-Linear Science Is The Future
|Unit 3
|Psychotherapy Is Non-Linear
|Unit 4
|The Butterfly Effect
|Unit 5
|Unit 6
|Fractals Informing Therapy
|Unit 7
|Hyperscanning And Interpersonal Syncrony
|Unit 8
|Learning To Think Complexly
|Unit 9
|Unit 10
|Unit 11
|In Terry's Therapy Room
|Unit 12
|Working With Intuition
|Unit 13
|Non-Linear Brains
Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz talk with Terry Marks-Tarlow about the world of non-linear complex systems and how this relates to therapy and to life. Terry Marks-Tarlow is an expert in non-linear dynamics and fractals as it pertains to mental health and life sciences in general. Join Richard, Matt and Terry on a wonderful discussion about this important perspective on therapy and life.
This self-study activity consists of 1.5 hours of continuing education, or professional development, instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary across countries, organizations and state board regulations. Please save the test results at the end of each unit, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your organization to determine specific filing requirements.
We are unable to guarantee the success of logging 1.5 CE/PD points for this course as the requirements vary significantly across countries, states, and organizations.
All self-study participants will have to have achieved 80% or better pass rate to receive a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test – these are available as a download after you complete each test section.
Learning objectives:
- The importance of variability
- The complexity of all systems
- Science and psychotherapy are essentially non-linear
- What are fractals and why do they matter in therapy and in science
Terry Marks-Tarlow received her B.A. in psychology from Stanford University and my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA. During graduate school she was trained primarily in cognitive-behavioral work and sought additional training at the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles (GTILA), eventually becoming President. She received training in hypnosis from Jean Holroyd and Michael Diamond at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute, plus studied guided imagery with Muriel Fuller and also pursued analytic self-psychology from Lynne Jacobs.
For over a decade, Marks-Tarlow has been studying interpersonal neurobiology and regulation theory with Allan Schore. Has taught developmental neurobiology at the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute and at Reiss Davis Child Studies Center. She is currently part of the teaching faculty at the Insight Center in Los Angeles where she conducts continuing education workshops and classes.