Rose Parade: Record Cold, Heart-Warming Story

In what could be the coldest procession in its history, the 126th Rose Parade will make its way along Colorado Boulevard on Thursday, with the theme "Inspiring Stories" highlighted by the memory of the parade's late grand marshal, Louis Zamperini. Zamperini, a USC and Olympic track star who survived 47 days on an inflatable raft during World War II before he was taken prisoner and tortured for two years, was named the parade's grand marshal in May, but he died two months later at age 97. Tournament of Roses officials said Zamperini -- the focus of the recent Angelina Jolie-directed film "Unbroken" -- will still be the parade's official grand marshal, represented by a riderless horse.

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Ruth: Grounding Bondi's flights of fancy

... as an unregistered lobbyist schmoozing on behalf his clients, including Royal Caribbean International cruise lines, for whom Bondi was more than happy to do away with a 1997 agreement that required the company to disclose baggage handling and ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line rings in the New Year with special onboard credit offers

Norwegian Cruise Line is starting 2015 out with a bang for its passengers. For the next two days, January 1st and 2nd, 2015, guests who book a new cruise on select sailings of the Norwegian Getaway , Norwegian Breakaway or Pride of America will receive $100 in onboard credit.

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Recasting Lady Justice's image

She is one of the most recognizable female icons in the world, and hasn't much changed since her debut in 2375 B.C. Known as the goddess Ma'at in Egypt and as Themis to the Greeks, Lady Justice has lent her likeness to everything from ancient pyramids to Roman coins, and today graces courthouses around the globe. "I was fascinated by how she has lasted through so many millennia," said local sculptor Jodha Sara Hilldale, 45, who began researching Lady Justice's history five years ago while living with her significant other, an attorney, on Balboa Peninsula.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Achieves #62 Analyst Rank, Surpassing Snap-On

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Cruise lines have mixed success on sanitation inspections in 2014

... and has not been reinspected. This year, 26 ships received perfect scores, down from 39 in 2013. Carnival Cruise Lines had eight ships that got perfect 100s, and Royal Caribbean International had six. Other lines with ships getting perfect scores ...

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Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq: STNR) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell

Steiner Leisure Limited , a premier provider of spa products and services, and its subsidiary Bliss, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square as part of Nasdaq's 4th annual "Fit Week." The week runs from January 2-9 and includes bell ceremonies featuring companies that help Americans lead healthier lifestyles.

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New cruise itinerary: India to Seychelles and back

Looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure? Azamara Club Cruises is out with a new itinerary for 2017 that goes from India to the Seychelles and back. The two-ship line will offer a single sailing of the New cruise itinerary: India to Seychelles and back Looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure? Azamara Club Cruises is out with a new itinerary for 2017 that goes from India to the Seychelles and back.

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Preview 2015: River Cruise

In recent years, the river cruise market has been one of if not the hottest growth sectors in the industry, but heading into 2015, it finds itself on the cusp of a market-changing development in the form of greater diversification among river cruise players. As they seek to better differentiate themselves, river cruise lines are gradually creating stronger brand identities.

http://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/Preview-2015-River-Cruise

Preview 2015: Cruise

... along with Royal's Anthem of the Seas, also 4,200 passengers, in April. To make room for bigger, newer ships, cruise lines in 2015 are divesting some of the older, smaller ships that no longer fit with the rest of their fleets. In Royal's case, that ...

http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Preview-2015-Cruise

Magnolia LNG Project Progress with FERC

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited w ishes to provide an update on the status of Information Requests from the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in relation to the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Magnolia LNG LLC . The Company is pleased to report that it submitted on the requested date its full and complete response to the FERC Engineering Data information request.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/magnolia-progress-project383088.aspx

Doyle Gives Thumbs Up to Ocean Three

Commissioner William P. Doyle's in a statement today said, "I am voting to take no further action on the Hanjin/UASC/CMA CGM/CSL Vessel Sharing and Slot Charter Agreement. This agreement is scheduled to become effective on January 2, 2015."

http://www.marinelink.com/news/thumbs-gives-doyle383084.aspx

Concordia Maritime Extends Charters for Tanker Duo

Concordia Maritime has just renewed its contract with a major oil and gas company for a consecutive voyage charter arrangement for the P-MAX tankers Stena Provence and Stena Polaris. The agreement will run until the summer of 2015.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/concordia-maritime383083.aspx

Holland America Line Named 'Best Overall Cruise Value'

... WOCLS members are experienced cruisers who take an average of two cruises a year. The society reviews all cruise lines annually, and in its monthly Ocean & Cruise News publication noted, "To make this decision we lean very heavily on our members and ...

http://www.marinelink.com/news/holland-america-overall383081.aspx

Temperatures For Rose Parade May Break Record

In what could be the coldest procession in its history, the 126th Rose Parade will make its way along Colorado Boulevard on Thursday, with the theme "Inspiring Stories" highlighted by the memory of the parade's late grand marshal, Louis Zamperini. Zamperini, a USC and Olympic track star who survived 47 days on an inflatable raft during World War II before he was taken prisoner and tortured for two years, was named the parade's grand marshal in May, but he died two months later at age 97. Tournament of Roses officials said Zamperini -- the focus of the recent Angelina Jolie-directed film "Unbroken" -- will still be the parade's official grand marshal, represented by a riderless horse.

http://patch.com/california/altadena/temperatures-rose-parade-may-break-record-0?

Ways of finding work/life balance evolved in 2014

Would you speak up if an employee or peer were working himself close to a hospital stay - or maybe even to death? It's a query I raised earlier this year, and one that drew lots of reader reaction. As I look over the workplace trends I wrote about in 2014, it is apparent that struggle for balance has become an increasing challenge.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cindy-krischer-goodman/article5215038.html

Now Available: The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte., Ltd.

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'Love Boat'cast decorates and stars on Princess Cruises Rose Parade float

Thousands of fans made their way to Pasadena Monday in anticipation of the upcoming Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game. Princess Cruises created a Rose Parade float for the first time with the original cast from the popular "Love Boat" television series who were on hand to help decorate it today.

http://www.examiner.com/article/love-boat-cast-helps-decorate-and-star-on-princess-cruises-rose-parade-float?cid=rss

Original Cast of the Love Boat Reunites to Decorate Princess Cruises' Rose Parade Float

The original cast of "The Love Boat" gathered to decorate Princess Cruises 'Rose Parade float today, as well as participate in a myriad of national and local media interviews which celebrated the reunion of this beloved cast. Princess Cruises, one of the most famous names in cruise vacations, is widely known for its starring role in one of television's most iconic shows, "The Love Boat."

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Original-Cast-of-THE-LOVE-BOAT-Reunites-to-Decorate-Princess-Cruises-Rose-Parade-Float-20141230

New in paperback: 'Return to Oakpine,' 'Miss Anne in...

Ron Carlson's Return to Oakpine , set in small-town Wyoming in 1999, reunites four high school buddies after 30 years. Mason left after graduation and became a successful but discontented lawyer.

http://www.cleveland.com/books/index.ssf/2014/12/new_in_paperback_return_to_oak.html

Hawaii a top destination for long cruise trips, though slipping in popularity

... Coming in at No. 4 is another 15-day trip to Hawaii, but from Los Angeles, which is offered by Princess Cruise Lines and Carnival Cruise Lines. "A seven-day cruise is the most popular length because it allows vacationers ample time to experience ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2014/12/30/hawaii-a-top-destination-for-long-cruise-trips.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Crystal Cruises celebrates 25 years with gala 108-days around the world voyage

Twenty-five years since Crystal Cruises introduced redefined luxury to the industry with the launch of its first ship, the Crystal Harmony , the Los Angeles, California-based upscale ship operator is offering passengers a chance to join in its anniversary celebration. On Jan. 14, 2014, the Crystal Serenity will embark on a fantastic journey around the world.

http://www.examiner.com/article/crystal-cruises-celebrates-25-years-with-gala-108-days-around-the-world-voyage

The Art and Science of Sound: How Music Influences Consumers

Written in 1984 by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, "The Mission Theme" is a lush, full orchestration layering horns, strings and pulsing rhythms into a signature sound that conveys a sense of urgency and seriousness to the broadcast that follows. Although television viewers only hear a few seconds of the score, which is nearly four minutes long, that little sample is enough.

http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-music-influences-marketing/

Port Canaveral adding charging stations for electric vehicles

Port Canaveral plans to add electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot near the Exploration Tower area, thanks to a partnership with Nissan. Port Canaveral plans to add electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot near the Exploration Tower area, thanks to a partnership with Nissan .

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Port Canaveral adding charging stations for electric vehicles

Port Canaveral plans to add electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot near the Exploration Tower area, thanks to a partnership with Nissan.

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Sailing the Clean Ships: Top Inspection Scores for 2014

... been re-inspected because the ship has not been back to a US port. And lest you think the high-end ships and cruise lines are a guarantee of high scores for cleanliness, please guess again. Ships that failed initial 2014 inspections included Sea ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/sailing-the-clean-ships-top-inspection-scores-for-2014?cid=rss

Why Growing Content Costs Are A Necessary Evil For Netflix

Marco Polo premiered on Netflix on December 12, 2014. The company reportedly spent $90 million on the production of the first season of the series and the show was supposed to be Netflix's answer to HBO's fantasy series Game of Thrones .

http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2014/12/29/why-growing-content-costs-are-a-necessary-evil-for-netflix/

Holland America Line Crowns Brenton Mitchell 'Dancing with the Stars: ...

... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O ...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1467877/holland-america-line-crowns-brenton-mitchell-dancing-with-the-stars-at-sea-champion-and-mirrorball-trophy-winner

GOOD 2014! - Contractor

Contractor Music Marketing's boss Sean 'Contractor' Edwards is satisfied with the progress his company made during 2014, which was highlighted by a near five-month promotional tour of the United Kingdom. "Looking back, 2014 was indeed a good year for Contractor Music Marketing, as we made some important steps that will serve us well during 2015 and beyond," Contractor told The Star .

http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20141229/ent/ent8.html

Orlando, Pasadena star in New Year's parades

Louis Zamperini, a bombardier in the Army Air Force, peers out of the hatch nose of a bomber. Zamperini survived 47 days adrift on a raft in the Pacific Ocean before being captured by Japanese soldiers.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/tv-guy/os-orlando-pasadena-star-in-new-year-parades-20141229-post.html?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainment%2Ftv%2Ftvguy+%28TV+Guy%29

New Bahamas cruises coming in February

... operator, Celebration Cruise Line. Unveiled in 1987, the 47,262-ton Grand Celebration sailed for Carnival Cruise Lines as the Celebration until 2008, when it was transferred to Carnival-owned Spanish line Iberocruceros and renamed Grand Celebration. ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/12/29/bahamas-cruise-grand-celebration/20994417/

Latest Job Openings In and Near Madison: Kohls, Savers, Publishing, and More

... accredited small animal practice. We are located on the pleasant Southeastern CT... Job Description American Cruise Lines is seeking a responsible and computer proficient purchasing specialist to work in our Guilford, CT office. The purchasing ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/madison-ct/latest-job-openings-and-near-madison-kohls-savers-publishing-and-more?

Latest Job Openings In and Near East Haven: Savers, Kohls and More

... accredited small animal practice. We are located on the pleasant Southeastern CT... Job Description American Cruise Lines is seeking a responsible and computer proficient purchasing specialist to work in our Guilford, CT office. The purchasing ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/easthaven/latest-job-openings-and-near-east-haven-savers-kohls-and-more?

Dead Cruise Ship Worker Found On Clearwater Beach

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http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/12/26/dead-cruise-ship-worker-found-on-clearwater-beach/

"Global Box Office Market 2014-2018" is now available at Fast Market Research

Box-office is a synonym in the Film industry for business generated from released movies. The Box-office is a huge market that earns revenue worldwide through distribution of tickets to the audience for movies released in theaters.

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Job Openings Near Clinton: Ann Taylor, American Cruise Lines and More

... pleasant Southeastern CT...2 days ago from Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Job Description American Cruise Lines is seeking a responsible and computer proficient purchasing specialist to work in our Guilford, CT office. The purchasing ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/clinton/job-openings-near-clinton-ann-taylor-american-cruise-lines-and-more-0?

Cruise Ships No Longer Exempted From Medical Malpractice Suits

... that changes in the cruise ship industry and advances in communication have changed the terms of exemption that cruise lines have operated under. Cruise lines should no longer be protected from allegations of negligence by ship's medical personnel. ...

http://newsblaze.com/story/20141228121516khur.nb/topstory.html

Port Canaveral- one step closer to becoming the busiest cruise port in the world

... terminal building and the four-story, 1,000-vehicle parking garage in only 10 months. In an attempt to meet the cruise lines demand, the crews worked round-the-clock, seven days a week for the last several months of the project construction works. ...

http://www.port-canaveral-transportation.net/blog/port-canaveral-one-step-closer-to-becoming-the-busiest-cruise-port-in-the-world/

Keith Hamilton, left, during his ill-fated voyage on the cruise ship simulator

TO be frank, parallel parking has never been my strength when it comes to driving - it's bad enough with my family car so when I tried my hand at berthing a 100,000-tonne cruise ship in Southampton Docks it was decidedly dodgy. It has always been a burning ambition of mine to stand on the bridge of one of the new super- ships that have now made Southampton their home and bring it into port, and this was finally my chance.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/shipping/11690171.Cruise_ship_captain_for_a_day/

Rose Parade 2015: a Love Boata cast reunites for Princess Cruise float

A replica of The Leaning Tower of Pisa, is one of the many world sites on Princess Cruises' 2015 Rose Parade float. The iconic television series stars will gather on a floral ship celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular cruise line based in Santa Clarita.

http://www.presstelegram.com/lifestyle/20141227/rose-parade-2015-love-boat-cast-reunites-for-princess-cruise-float

David Beckham's MLS stadium is a no-go at downtown Miami's Museum Park, boat slip

Less than a month after Miami-Dade County spurned a Major League Soccer stadium, the city of Miami did the same, telling David Beckham's investment group Tuesday that he cannot build on downtown's Museum Park and deep-water boat slip. Mayor TomA s Regalado and City Manager Daniel Alfonso told Beckham's group thanks but no thanks when lead negotiator John Alschuler offered Miami $2 million a year in rent of sorts to make a deal.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article1965787.html

Know + Go: It's 5 o'clock somewhere on new Norwegian Cruise Line ship

Safari business in east and south Africa has dried up thanks to scares over Ebola in west Africa, making now the time to book a safari. To see the greatest wildlife show on Earth, head for the Masai Mara in Kenya in August, when the wildebeest migration happens as 1.5 million animals sweep out of Tanzania's Serengeti to the Masai Mara.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/travel/286875601.html

Missing cruise ship worker found dead on Florida beach

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Missing cruise ship worker found dead on Florida beach

The body of a cruise ship worker who went missing last week was discovered on a west Florida beach Friday morning, police say. Officers were called to a strip of beach along Sand Key in Clearwater, Fla., Friday morning after someone walking along the shore discovered the body of Cliford B. Minej, a 27-year-old cruise ship employee.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/12/27/Missing-cruise-ship-worker-found-dead-on-Florida-beach/9951419708655/

Dead cruise ship worker found in Clearwater

Police say 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found dead Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

http://www.wptv.com/news/state/cliford-b-minej-dead-cruise-ship-worker-found-on-clearwater-beach

Missing Body of Cruise Ship Worker found.

News Release: Associated Press News CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Authorities say the body of a missing cruise ship worker has washed up on Clearwater Beach.

http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Missing-Body-of-Cruise-Ship-Worker-found-286921021.html

Body of cruise ship worker found on Florida beach

Clearwater Police said in a news release that the body of 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

http://www.newsday.com/news/body-of-cruise-ship-worker-found-on-florida-beach-1.9750453

Body found washed up on Florida beach identified as missing 27-year-old cruise ship worker

Thousands pay respects to first murdered NYPD officer to be laid to rest and hear his heartbroken son speak of his 'hero' at the wake... and embattled Mayor de Blasio arrives after it's over Woman facing jail after being found guilty of stealing her cancer-stricken neighbor's dog and paying to have it euthanized 'Guys that rape a lot aren't cool': Judd Apatow attacks venues that are going ahead with planned shows by Bill Cosby, who he says 'needs 30 alibis' Transit cops visit the baby they helped deliver on a subway on Christmas - and proud mom says she named new son Chris Tycoon fiance of US reality TV star had walked out of a mental hospital the day he died: Care questioned after Scot Young killed himself days after entering President Obama hits the gym before heading to the beach with his family on the 7th day of his Christmas vacation in Hawaii Baby's day out! Bill, Hillary and ... (more)

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Ocean + River = Great Cruising

River and ocean combo cruises are the new thing, and for Bostonians, some new offerings from Hub-based Amras, which has teamed with Celebrity Cruises, are luring people in. On the heels of the successful launch of "Celebrity Explorations" unique vacations that pair ocean cruises with rich destination experiences on land is the introduction of European river-and-ocean cruise vacation packages.

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Body of cruise ship worker found on Florida beach

Clearwater Police said in a news release that the body of 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

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Good morning Tassie! | Saturday, December 27

Delta the Labrador-cross with her family John and Raelene Bakker with their daughters Bronte, 7, and Eden, 9, at Turners Beach. Picture: GEOFF ROBSON Launceston weather forecast: Partly cloudy, with north-westerly 20 to 30 km/h winds, tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening.

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Latest Job Openings In and Near Branford: Kohls, Savers, Publishing, and More

... accredited small animal practice. We are located on the pleasant Southeastern CT... Job Description American Cruise Lines is seeking a responsible and computer proficient purchasing specialist to work in our Guilford, CT office. The purchasing ...

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Police: Body of missing cruise ship worker found on Florida beach

Clearwater Police said in a news release that the body of 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

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Malaysian Developer Wins Big From NY's Decision on Casino Locations

One of Malaysia's most prominent casino developers was a big behind-the-scenes winner this week when a New York board made its much-awaited recommendations of where three casinos should be located. Lim Kok Thay's investment company, Kien Huat Realty of Malaysia, is the controlling shareholder of Empire Resorts Inc., which got the nod from the Gaming Facility Location Board to build what would be the closest Las Vegas-style casino to New York City.

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Body of cruise ship worker found on Florida beach

Clearwater Police said in a news release that the body of 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

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Body of cruise ship worker found on Florida beach

Clearwater Police said in a news release that the body of 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

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Dead cruise ship worker found on Clearwater Beach

Police say 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found dead Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

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Body of cruise ship worker found on Florida beach

Clearwater Police said in a news release that the body of 27-year-old Cliford B. Minej was found Friday morning. The Thane, India, man had worked on a Holland America Line cruise ship that came to port in Tampa on Sunday.

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Missing cruise ship man's body found on Florida beach: cops

Cliford B. Minej went missing from a Holland America Line Ryndam cruise ship Dec. 21 when the boat was returning to port in Tampa. His body washed ashore onto a beach in Clearwater, Fla., Friday morning, police said.

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Body on beach was man missing from cruise ship

A body found on Clearwater Beach Friday was a man who went missing from a Holland America Line cruise ship around December 21, according to police. Officers were called to the area at 1500 Gulf Boulevard around 7:15 a.m. after someone walking on the beach spotted the body.

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Cruising to Cuba in 2015

... announced moves to normalize relations with Cuba, the cruise industry sat up and took notice. Many American cruise lines are based in Miami, home to America's largest Cuban population, and most of them sail out of Florida to the Caribbean more than ...

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The 1950s: You Had To Be There

I learned something about America in 1956: It was a much more complicated place than I'd been brought up to believe. In January 1956, after four months typing in a London basement to earn the 68 I needed for the fare, I sailed from Liverpool to New York on the Britannic , a Cunard Line ship.

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Dinner aboard ship, Boxing Day 1931.

I have a holiday treat for you today - the menu for passengers lucky enough to b eaboard R.M.S Scythia of the Cunard Line on this day in 1931. Trim off the outer leaves and stalk of a good-sized, white cauliflower.

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Christmas Eve fire strikes Costa cruise ship in Middle East

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Strictly stars to join cruises from Southampton

STRICTLY Come Dancing may have just disappeared from the nation's televisions for 2014 but passengers joining Southampton -based cruise ships will be able to step out with stars from the show next year. P&O Cruises has announced the line-up for its hugely popular Strictly -themed cruises in 2015, which includes this year's professional finalists Karen Hauer, Kevin Clifton and Kristina Rihanoff as well as series winner Pasha Kovalev.

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DirecTV, Disney renew multi-platform deal

The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV have agreed a wide-ranging, multi-year distribution deal that will provide DirecTV customers with access to Disney's line-up of top quality sports, news, kids and entertainment content across televisions, computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and other connected devices. The renewal agreement supports the companies' mutual goal to deliver the best video content to customers across multiple platforms by strengthening the value of the multichannel video subscription.

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Al Roker and Hoda Kotb ring in 2015 hosting NBC's live coverage of 126th Rose Parade

"Inspiring Stories" will be the theme as parade honors grand marshal, Olympian and World War II prisoner of war Louis Zamperini posthumously of "Today's" fourth hour, will welcome the new year co-hosting NBC's live, high-definition coverage of the 126th Rose Parade from Pasadena, California, Thursday, Jan. 1 , on NBC. This will be Roker's 18thyear hosting the popular annual event, and the second year for Kotb.

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14 amazing cruises setting sail in 2015

... its newest and most hi-tech ship, Quantum of the Seas, to China. "Asia continues to grow as an emerging market cruise lines want to invest in, especially in 2015," says Michelle Fee,

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FCCA Holiday Gift Project Delivers Thousands of Gifts and Smiles to Underprivileged Children

PRLog - Dec. 23, 2014 - PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Nearly 7,000 deserving children had something to celebrate this holiday season because of the 18th annual FCCA Holiday Gift Project.

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Margaritaville at sea

Norwegian Cruise Line and Margaritaville announce a partnership to bring first restaurant at sea on the all-new Norwegian Escape, coming Fall 2015. Still making New Year's plans? Monterey's historic downtown will be hosting its family-friendly First Night Festival from 3 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. It boasts an arty "Sea-Changes, the Seaquel" theme that includes art workshops, puppeteers, Bollywood dancers, taiko drummers and other live entertainment at 22 venues.

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Prices Rise for Properties Catering to Seniors

The aging of the baby boom generation combined with the flood of capital into commercial real estate is driving up prices of properties that cater to senior living. said Tuesday it is buying 38 senior-living communities from CNL Lifestyle Properties Inc. for $790 million.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Quantifies Impact of Insignia Incident

... 2016. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH ) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas ...

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John Charles, Sandy Shugart slated for stops at Garden Theatre

Two guitar-toting singers are on the January lineup at the Garden Theatre in the historic district of downtown Winter Garden. John Charles, a listening-room veteran at Walt Disney World now known for his work on the Disney Cruise Line, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the theater.

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Everyday Hero Honored At Dolphins-Vikings Game

Your All-Access Pass To The Miami Dolphins! Click the link to watch the show live from the comment center. Your All-Access Pass To The Miami Dolphins! Click the link to watch the show live from the comment center.

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Everyday Heroes Honored At Dolphins-Vikings Game

Your All-Access Pass To The Miami Dolphins! Click the link to watch the show live from the comment center. Your All-Access Pass To The Miami Dolphins! Click the link to watch the show live from the comment center.

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Carnival Corporation Appears To Be Back On Course

... U.K., Germany, Southern Europe, and Australia. They have several leading cruise brands, including Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, P&O Cruises, AIDA Cruises, and Costa Cruises. Its fiscal year ends ...

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Analysts at BMO Capital downgraded Avon Products Inc. from Market Perform to Underperform. The price target for Avon Products has been lowered from $10 to $7.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Toward Emissions Standards

Royal Caribbean Cruises will retrofit 19 of its ships with advanced emissions purification systems, which will remove more than 97 percent of the sulfur dioxide emissions generated by the ships ' diesel engines. The company says the move will position it ahead of all forthcoming International Maritime Organization Emission Control Area emissions standards, and will ensure compliance with existing European Union standards.

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Major 32m refit for Aurora

ALL freshly wrapped up for Christmas, Southampton -based cruise ship Aurora has received a new look after a A 32million refit in Hamburg, Germany. Aurora is the first ship in the city based P&O Cruises fleet to emerge with the bold livery design featuring a stylised Union Jack around the bow, which will be repeated on the company's brand new vessel, Britannia due to arrive in the port next February.

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Royal Caribbean to add scrubbers to 19 ships

By using the technology, the company said it will meet new tough air-pollution standards that go into effect in 2015 off North American coasts as well as existing rules in the European Union. The Miami-based cruise company said it has been involved in testing and planning the clean-air technology since 2010.

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Make It a Merry Cruisemas

This will be the perfect Christmas gift! Imagine spending a glorious week of sailing in the company of former NH Governor and "Bush '41"a Schief of staff John Sununu, supply-side champion Arthur Laffer, ace economists Stephen Moore and Kevin Hassett, former congresswoman Michele Bachmann, pollster Pat Caddell, National Affairs editor Yuval Levin, Townhall.com editor Katie Pavlich, top social commentators Naomi Schaefer Riley, James Lileks, and Andrew Klavan, military/security experts Pete Hegseth and John Hillen, leading conservative academic Daniel Mahoney, and.

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Royal Caribbean to cut emissions on 19 ships

Royal Caribbean to cut emissions on 19 ships Royal Caribbean will implement new pollution-reducing scrubbers between 2015 and 2017. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1AYi2Dq The company announced plans to retrofit 13 Royal Caribbean and six Celebrity Cruises ships with scrubber technology, each installation to take about eight months.

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Royal Caribbean to Install Scrubbers on 19 Ships

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will retrofit 19 of its ships with advanced emissions purification systems. These systems, also known as scrubbers, will remove more than 97% of the sulfur dioxide emissions generated by the ships' diesel engines.

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Deal Watch: Royal freebies on Cunard

Deal Watch: Royal freebies on Cunard Cunard Line is sweetening the pot for guests in Queens Grill and Princess Grill categories. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/16J3XAJ Cunard Line is sweetening the pot for guests in the top Queens Grill and Princess Grill categories, with complimentary Internet, gratuities, wine and other perks, as part of the company's 175th anniversary celebration in 2015.

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Year-End Portfolio Review And My 5 Best Ideas For 2015

With the new year quickly approaching, I have decided to review my portfolio and share it publicly on Seeking Alpha. I want to do this for a few reasons: To put my ideas down on paper in an attempt to make my thoughts clearer and have a record to go back to at this time next year.

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Guy Harvey to market in South Dakota

Guy Harvey stared at a mural of his marine paintings - images that are reproduced on 2 million T-shirts a year - and frowned at a butterfly fish. The Pacific species didn't belong among the Florida wildlife depicted at a beach resort restaurant bearing his name.

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Carnival reveals plans for new cruise ship orders

THE Carnival Corpor-ation, which has its European headquarters in Southampton , has announced new cruise ship orders for two of its brands - Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line. Carnival Cruise Line's as yet unnamed 3,954-passenger vessel, which is the 26th ship in the line's fleet, will offer many of the newest and most popular features from Carnival's current ships, along with several innovations that will be exclusive to this vessel.

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Cruise lines cash in as US moves to allow tourists to visit Cuba

... by Mainstream Media EC on behalf of Big News Network. MIAMI, Florida - Shares in the world's three largest cruise lines saw big gains this week as investors anticipated that improving relations between the US and Cuba could lead to new opportunities ...

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Top ten six star cruising

Contrary to popular wisdom not all cruises are created equal. For a taste of luxury life afloat here's a run down of ten top cruise lines.

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Guy Harvey, marine artist and environmentalist, fishes for growth

Guy Harvey stared at a mural of his marine paintings - images that are reproduced on 2 million T-shirts a year - and frowned at a butterfly fish. The Pacific species didn't belong among the Florida wildlife depicted at a beach resort restaurant bearing his name.

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FEATURE-Guy Harvey, marine artist and environmentalist, fishes for growth

Guy Harvey stared at a mural of his marine paintings - images that are reproduced on 2 million T-shirts a year - and frowned at a butterfly fish. The Pacific species didn't belong among the Florida wildlife depicted at a beach resort restaurant bearing his name.

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Cunard Line celebrates 175 year anniversary with special cruise offers

... 015. The first quarter of each year is generally known as the " wave season " in the cruise industry, when most cruise lines roll out lucrative offers to attract bookings.

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Fed move spurs 'Santa Claus rally' as US stocks gain

US stocks went from famine to feast this week, starting out fearful of crashing oil prices and finishing it smiling at a "Santa Claus rally." The turnaround came Wednesday, the first of three buoyant sessions that by week's end left the S&P 500 in positive territory for December.

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Garden Theatre to Welcome Back John Charles and Sandy Shugart, 1/9-10

The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce the return of two popular musicians to the stage during one weekend only in January at the Garden Theatre . Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8pm John Charles comes directly from Disney Cruise Line, sharing music, comedy and stories from his travels.

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Malaysian Developer Wins Big From NY's Decision on Casino Locations

One of Malaysia's most prominent casino developers was a big behind-the-scenes winner this week when a New York board made its much-awaited recommendations of where three casinos should be located. Lim Kok Thay's investment company, Kien Huat Realty of Malaysia, is the controlling shareholder of Empire Resorts Inc., which got the nod from the Gaming Facility Location Board to build what would be the closest Las Vegas-style casino to New York City.

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Carnival Corp. reports higher full-year profits, orders new ships

The Doral-based company announced the order from ship builder Fincantieri on the same day it released fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for fiscal 2014. Carnival reported $1.2 billion in profits on revenues of $15.9 billion for the year that ended Nov. 30. That's up $1.1 billion in net income and $15.5 billion in revenues last year.

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Port of Houston Expecting Record Year

John Moseley, Sr. Director, PHA Trade Development; Ellen Goldberg, Indian Film Festival of Houston Board Member and Immediate Past President, Sister Cities of Houston; Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria; Sutapa Ghosh, Founder and Festival Director, IFFH; Atul Badwal, IFFH Board Member; and Port Commissioner John Kennedy The Port of Houston Authority is expecting 2014 to close as a banner year for the port, with 34 million tons of cargo handled through November, Executive Director Roger Guenther reported to the port commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its monthly meeting Tuesday.

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New Carnival, Holland America ships on the way

Add Carnival and Holland America to the list of cruise lines ordering more new ships. Industry giant Carnival Corp. today announced it had reached an agreement with Italy's Fincantieri shipyard to build a New Carnival, Holland America ships on the way Add Carnival and Holland America to the list of cruise lines ordering more new ships.

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Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest Opens

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World Cruise - Sending The Luggage On Ahead

Along with the quandary of what to pack for a 108 day trip around the world comes the question of how will we get it all there? When we put all of it in suitcases to see how much we would have, we had two garment bags and two large suitcases plus a couple of smaller ones we planned to take with us since we will spend a little time in Florida with our kids before boarding the ship. I can see now why traveling trunks were so popular in the past.

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Norwegian Escape to include largest water park at sea

The new Norwegian Escape cruise ship will have the largest water park at sea with four multistory water slides, the Miami-based company announced Tuesday. The 4,200-passenger cruise ship - Norweagian's largest vessel ever - will include a Kids' Aqua Park, two pools, four hot tubs and a Aqua Racer slide, a tandem waterslide where competitors race side-by-side on tubes.

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Carnival orders two ships for Holland America and Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Corp. said Friday that it has ordered two new cruise ships for Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line.

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NRL Researchers Demo TREC Ship-To-Shore Data Link

... more than just a cutting-edge communications system. "Beyond the relatively niche sector servicing commercial cruise lines and yachts, there is a substantially broader base of government and civilian customers who have long been eager for a wireless ...

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Good News About Cuba Hides Significant Flaws In Carnival Corporation

The expected reestablishment of relations with Cuba will likely provide Carnival Corporation with a catalyst as tourism increases to the Caribbean nation. While the analyst community already has an impressive earnings growth outlook for the company, it trades at a significant premium to its historical valuation.

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Seven cruise ships in today

Today, Thursday, December 18, will be one of the busiest days of St. Maarten's cruise tourism season, a Port St. Maarten press release stated. Seven cruise vessels in port will translate to a combined estimated 18,000 cruise passengers and another 8,000 crew members.

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Photo Release -- Port of Houston Authority Expects Banner Year

A banner year is expected for the Port of Houston Authority in 2014, with 34 million tons of cargo handled through November, Executive Director Roger Guenther reported to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its monthly meeting Tuesday. "Container volumes are on pace for a record year, and steel imports are set to surpass the previous tonnage highs set in 2008," Guenther said.

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Top 10 media suits

Blackett has had another stellar year that included receiving an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list. As the chief executive of the UK's biggest media agency, she steers a team that continues to set the standard, winning more than 119 million worth of new business while overhauling many of its systems.

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Cruise Lines, Air Carriers Could See Early Gains From Cuba Opening

NEW YORK -- Cruise lines and air carriers could start seeing the benefits of a more open Cuba within a year, while it might take longer for hotels, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Gil Lauria. "The airlines that serve Cuba from Latin America such as Copa Holdings would benefit from the loosening travel restrictions," Lauria told TheStreet .

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Introducing the first community-powered content marketing platform

Sidelines , having recently finished participating in the first ever batch of the Disney Accelerator program, announces the launch of its scalable, community-powered content marketing platform. Sidelines is on a mission to replace traditional native ads with authentic discussions created by a highly curated community of expert fans.

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Redbox appoints new VP of games

"With our continuing focus on gaming, he'll work closely with publishers to drive title awareness and trial, while developing our strategy to transition consumers from current to new-generation consoles." West spent nine and a half years at Codemasters as general manager for the Americas and as VP of corporate strategy.

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Seven cruise ships in today

Today, Thursday, December 18, will be one of the busiest days of St. Maarten's cruise tourism season, a Port St. Maarten press release stated. Seven cruise vessels in port will translate to a combined estimated 18,000 cruise passengers and another 8,000 crew members.

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Carnival to air its first Super Bowl ad and give away a yearly cruise for life

Miami-based Carnival Corp. said Thursday that it will air its first Super Bowl ad in 2015, offering viewers a chance to win a yearly cruise for life. The cruise line released four potential 60-second spots on its website, and is asking readers to vote for their favorite.

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Carnival sails into Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is a pretty bumpy ride for most advertisers, but that's not stopping the world's biggest cruise line, Carnival, from jumping on board for the first time to try to restore its image and attract Carnival sails into Super Bowl The Super Bowl is a pretty bumpy ride for most advertisers, but that's not stopping the world's biggest cruise line, Carnival, from jumping on board for the first time to try to restore its image and attract Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/16vntRe 12/2014 _ The Regal Princess began sailing in 2014 for Princess Cruises, one of Carnival Corporation's nine global brands.

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Ask Matt: How to profit from Cuba?

A: President Obama's move to open relations with Cuba might be wonderful for humanity and global peace. But investors are trying to see if there's a way to make some money from the changes.

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Fodor's Go List 2015

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What's in a (cruise ship) name?

... tune with the line's festive ship board atmosphere,'' company spokesman Vance Gulliksen said. In recent years, cruise lines have launched contests, inviting the public to suggest a name, or vote from a list of options. That's what Norwegian Cruise ...

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Stocks up for cruise lines after Cuba relations announcement

Shares for Royal Caribbean, Carnival Corp. and Norwegian Cruise Line are up on news that the U.S. may ease relations with Cuba. Shares values are up for Miami-based cruise lines Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Doral-based Carnival Corp. after news that the U.S. may ease its policy relations with Cuba.

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This TV advert starring comedian Rob Brydon has the most expensive slot on Christmas Day

P&O Cruises launches its new multi-million pound 'This is the Life' campaign in the coveted 8.30pm broadcast in the middle of Coronation Street, which starts at 8pm. It stars Welsh comedian Rob Brydon as a cruise newcomer, who muses that "Cardiff city centre is but a distant memory" as he sails along the coast of Montenegro on a P&O liner.

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NRL Researchers Demo Ship-to-Shore Data Link

... more than just a cutting-edge communications system: "Beyond the relatively niche sector servicing commercial cruise lines and yachts, there is a substantially broader base of government and civilian customers who have long been eager for a wireless ...

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Carnival Super Bowl 2015 Ad

... and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. The portfolio of cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines , Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA ...

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People already are talking about the money to be made and spent by Americans after President Obama announced far-reaching changes to U.S. policy aimed at restoring relations with the Caribbean island. Americans won't able to immediately book flights and "laze on Cuban beaches," but the changes are still huge for travelers, wrote Ellen Creager, travel writer for the Free Press.

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Las Vegas from Home's Software Deployed on Carnival Cruise Lines

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Cruise Lines Graded on Waste Handling

... Protection Agency data regarding cruise ship waste. The organization graded 167 ships operated by 16 cruise lines on four criteria: sewage treatment technology, air pollution reduction, water quality compliance and transparency. The "transparency" ...

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Stocks up for cruise lines after Cuba relations announcement

Shares values are up for Miami-based cruise lines Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Doral-based Carnival Corp. after news that the U.S. may ease its policy relations with Cuba.

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The Disney Cruise Line Very Merrytime Cruises adds new offerings

It might be a little too late to plan a Disney Cruise for this holiday season, but it's not too late to start planning for next year's. Just like in the parks, the Disney Cruise Line ships all have that extra little bit of sparkle and magic during the holiday season.

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Travel Weekly Honors Outrigger's Dr. Richard R. Kelley with...

... crowd representing all branches of the Travel amp;amp;amp; Tourism industry - hotels and resorts, airlines, cruise lines, auto rental companies, tour operators, theme parks, destinations, and others - on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Travel Weekly's annual ...

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U.S. policy changes toward Cuba prompt excitement in travel industry

... the industries a boost Wednesday. The shares of Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Carnival Cruise Lines all went up. "Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean, and it presents numerous opportunities from a cruise industry ...

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Some big stock market winners emerge from Obama move on Cuba

A tiny mutual fund based in Miami, a clutch of cruise line operators and a Canadian natural resources company rank among the early winners in the Obama administration's surprise move on Wednesday to thaw relations with Cuba. After more than five decades of frosty relations and U.S.-imposed economic embargoes, President Barack Obama unveiled plans to relax some aspects of commerce and transportation between the two countries.

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Dow gains nearly 300 points as Fed keeps rates unchanged

US stocks were in the green all day, but rose significantly after the Fed announcement in the early afternoon. The S&P 500 roughly doubled its gains in the final two hours of trade.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Closes Higher Following Easing of U.S., Cuba Tensions

President Obama held a press conference today saying that he instructed Secretary of State John Kerry to immediately begin discussions to reestablish relations with the country while also announcing plans to open an embassy there. Investors are looking forward to Royal Caribbean Cruises and other cruise lines offering Cuban destinations now that it looks like the travel restrictions to the country will be lifted soon.

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Dow gains nearly 300 points as Fed keeps rates low

The Dow jumped nearly 300 points Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve made no changes to its monetary policy, saying it can remain "patient" before moving to raise interest rates. The broad-based S&P 500 soared 40.15 to 2,012.89, its best one-day gain of the year, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 96.48 to 4,644.31.

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Keep an eye on CUBA

The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund is one of the obvious beneficiaries of a thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba. The closed-end fund, opened in 1994 and run by Miami-based manager Thomas Herzfeld, has centered its investment policy around the beneficiaries of a more liberal relationship with the island nation 90 miles from the coast of Florida.

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Carnival Cruise Selects Trade Group Executive as New President

Carnival is CLIA's largest member, which makes the appointment a logical one and an easy transition for Duffy who was already likely looking out for Carnival's interests. Carnival Cruise Lines announced that Christine Duffy, president and CEO of industry trade organization Cruise Lines International Association , would join the cruise brand as president.

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Introducing the First Community-powered Content Marketing Platform

Our mission at Sidelines is to prove that authentic, high-quality discussions from real, knowledgeable people whom the consumer can trust are the most effective forms of advertising. Sidelines, having recently finished participating in the first ever batch of the Disney Accelerator program, announces the launch of its scalable, community-powered content marketing platform.

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How to profit from Obama's Cuban hug

... the cruiselines would be the fastest and biggest winners. "Cuba could represent significant opportunity for US cruise lines," says UBS analyst Robin Farley in a report to clients. Cruises to the Caribbean will account for an estimated 44% of Royal ...

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US cruise lines boosted by Cuba breakthrough

... US trade embargo against Cuba would provide a major boost to the communist island's economy, but American cruise lines were also expected to benefit from the thaw. Wednesday's (Dec 17) news that Washington and Havana are to resume diplomatic and ...

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Thursday preview: Carnival reports full-year results, UK retail sales, US jobless claims

Carnival is a major beneficiary of the collapse in the price of oil, Numis said ahead of the cruise operator's annual results on Thursday. "If current fuel prices are broadly maintained, we estimate a bunker fuel cost saving of over $500m in full year 2015 and we recently increased our FY15 earnings per share forecast by 35% from $2.20 to $3.00," the broker said.

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Deal watch: Norwegian Cruise Line launches 'Wave' offer

Norwegian Cruise Line today became one of the first major operators to roll out a promotion for Wave Season -- the period from January through March when a large percentage of cruises are booked. The Deal watch: Norwegian Cruise Line launches 'Wave' offer Norwegian Cruise Line today became one of the first major operators to roll out a promotion for Wave Season -- the period from January through March when a large percentage of cruises are booked.

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Carnival Cruise Lines appoints industry veteran Christine Duffy to top post

Women are taking the helm of cruise lines. In the last year four females have been appointed to top positions in the industry.

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Some big stock market winners emerge from Obama move on Cuba

A tiny mutual fund based in Miami, a clutch of cruise line operators and a Canadian natural resources company are the early winners in the Obama administration's surprise move on Wednesday to thaw relations with Cuba. After more than five decades of frosty relations and U.S.-imposed economic embargoes, President Barack Obama unveiled plans to relax some aspects of commerce and transportation between the two countries.

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The promise for American businesses if U.S. sanctions are lifted

The United States is easing trade restrictions on Cuba. It is a major step that could lead to finally ending the Cold War era embargo, a tasty prospect for business in both countries.

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The promise for American businesses if U.S. sanctions are lifted

The United States is easing trade restrictions on Cuba. It is a major step that could lead to finally ending the Cold War era embargo, a tasty prospect for business in both countries.

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Chocolate Journey cruise from Princess Cruises

Every so often rumours of a worldwide chocolate shortage send shivers of horror through chocoholics everywhere, but according to a recent article on snopes.com, we don't need to panic anytime soon. However, maybe it's another excuse to indulge in the "food of the gods" - enjoy it now in case it runs out! Princess Cruises has joined forces with American master chocolatier Norman Love to produce Chocolate Journeys, a celebration of all things chocolate on board its ships.

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U.S. moves expected to ease Cuban trade restrictions

The United States is easing trade restrictions on Cuba. It is a major step that could lead to finally ending the Cold War era embargo, a tasty prospect for business in both countries.

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CUBA Closed-End Fund Surges on Diplomatic Breakthrough

An historic day for U.S.-Cuba relations stoked massive gains and record trading volume for the market's lone Cuba-themed closed-end fund . The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin closed-end fund surged 42% to $9.66 in recent trading after American officials said the U.S. said it will restore full diplomatic relations with Havana, including plans to lift longstanding travel and money-transfer restrictions.

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Celebrity Cruises to offer Persian Gulf sailings

Celebrity Cruises will offer Persian Gulf sailings starting in late 2016 -- a first for the line. Celebrity says the 2,034-passenger Celebrity Constellation will operate a series of six voyages out of Abu Celebrity Cruises to offer Persian Gulf sailings Celebrity Cruises will offer Persian Gulf sailings starting in late 2016 -- a first for the line.

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BWW Reviews: American Ballet Theatre's the Nutcracker

The sights and sounds of Tchaikovsky 's The Nutcracker are a staple to Christmastime in New York City. The American Ballet Theatre has brought this timeless tradition to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for the past five years.

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Go List 2015

... way) in 2016 ( Crystal Serenity will become the largest passenger liner to do this itinerary). Other expedition cruise lines such as Lindblad Expeditions do half the passage, starting in Reykjavik or Svalbard and sailing into Canadian waters. ...

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Princess Cruises announces Rose Parade 'Inspiring Stories' contest winner

Their last sail may have been on Princess Cruises , but next up will be sailing along Colorado Blvd. at the Jan. 1, 2015 Rose Parade aboard a floral representation of Regal Princess . Paula and Nathan Abbott won Princess Cruises' 50th Anniversary "Inspiring Stories" essay contest with the story of Nathan's return to the South Pacific theater where his ship capsized in the Typhoon of 1944.

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Congrats to Grand Prize Winner of the Chicagoa s Merry Own contest

Daniella Maca and Husband Stefan will be celebrating their 45th Wedding Anniversary on the 10-night Mediterranean Cruise for 2 courtesy of Celebrity Cruises. Congrats Daniella!

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New cruise ship to have giant water park

Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship will have the largest aqua park at sea and feature four water slides, the company announced today. Scheduled to debut in November, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Escape also New cruise ship to have giant water park Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship will have the largest aqua park at sea and feature four water slides, the company announced today.

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Princess offering discounts on cruises leaving from Florida

Princess Cruises is launching a sale on four- and five-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Fort Lauderdale. The deal also includes a $50 credit line per person.

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The best December cruises

... family or friends. Cruise ships are fully decorated with lights, and holiday-themed music fills the air. Many cruise lines offer special holiday rates for the month of December . The best cruises travel to a variety of warm-weather destinations, ...

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New cruise ship to have giant water park

Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship will have the largest aqua park at sea and feature four water slides, the company announced today. Scheduled to debut in November, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Escape also New cruise ship to have giant water park Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship will have the largest aqua park at sea and feature four water slides, the company announced today.

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Start Packing: Fodor's Travel Announces Go List Of 2015's Top...

The experts at Fodor's Travel recommend 25 places around the world to visit next year and offer travelers the chance to win $5,000 towards a 2015 trip Fodor's Travel , the leading name in travel guides for more than 75 years, today announced the fourth annual Fodor's Go List . Throughout the past year the experts at Fodor's Travel have logged over a million miles traveling across the globe, making their picks for the must-see places to visit in 2015.

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Does the Caribbean Have a Rape Culture?

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Top 10 media suits

Blackett has had another stellar year that included receiving an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list. As the chief executive of the UK's biggest media agency, she steers a team that continues to set the standard, winning more than 119 million worth of new business while overhauling many of its systems.

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What Grows Together Goes Together

On a recent trip back to my hometown of New York, I had a real treat. White truffles from Alba shaved over crostini, risotto and rich meat dishes! That's about as good as it gets and you don't often see these delights so far a field from Piedmonte.

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Legislation Makes Crime on Cruise Ships More Transparent

Cruise ship legislation calls for updates of open and closed investigations as well as alleged instances of crime at sea Pending legislation will require cruise lines to include closed FBI cases, open FBI investigations and alleged crimes in public reporting statistics. Previously, the law only required the public disclosure of crimes that the FBI investigated and closed.

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Princess Cruises Announces Winner of 50th Anniversary "Inspiring Stories" Contest

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Travel Agencies Cruising to New CLIA Diamond Membership Program

Cruise Lines International Association's new membership structure has received an enthusiastic welcome by travel agencies and agents. Unveiled in early October, the three-tiered program offers robust benefits to all member host agencies, consortia and individual travel agents.

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Princess Cruises Announces Winner of 50th Anniversary 'Inspiring Stories' Contest

One of only seven survivors of the USS Monaghan which went down with two other ships during a typhoon off of invasions had long desired to return to the islands where he had served. In 2004, a Princess cruise to the Islands of the Pacific Theater of War allowed him to fulfill that wish, and he was able to share important memories with other WWII veterans.

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Apple, Microsoft, Disney Show Low-Carbon Leadership, Commercial Success

Apple, Diageo, Microsoft and Unilever are among the "low-carbon leaders" highlighted in Corporate Citizenship's report the Low-Carbon Company , which makes the business case for decarbonization. Apple has set a goal to power all of it corporate offices, retail stores, and data centers with renewable energy - it's 94 percent of the way there - and already powers 100 percent of data centers with renewables.

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MFAT Spends $9 Million on Four Day Conference

New Zealand taxpayers forked out $9 million to pay for a recent four-day UN conference in Samoa that included hiring the luxury P&O Pacific Jewel cruise liner. New Zealand covered the accommodation and operating costs of Septembers Small Island MFAT Spends $9 Million on Four Day Conference New Zealand taxpayers forked out $9 million to pay for a recent four-day UN conference in Samoa that included hiring the luxury P&O Pacific Jewel cruise liner.

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MFAT Spends $9 Million on Four Day Conference

New Zealand taxpayers forked out $9 million to pay for a recent four-day UN conference in Samoa that included hiring the luxury P&O Pacific Jewel cruise liner. New Zealand covered the accommodation and operating costs of September's Small Island Developing States conference .

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Barron's Recap: Outlook For The Year Ahead

This weekend in Barron's online: the bullish outlook for 2015, as well as the prospects for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, FMC and more. Top strategists from Wall Street anticipate a rally of 10 percent in the S&P 500 in the year ahead, according to this week's cover story in Barron's .

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10 questions for Jarrett Hill

Are you ever curious about the real lives of politicians, celebrities, local newsmakers and athletes? Each week, ABC Action News asks 10 questions of a Bay area leader, politician or even national celebrity. We go beyond the questions that are news of the day.

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The Panama Canal: More than a wonder of the world

In the past, cruise ships sailed all the way through the canal but lately, on 10- and-11-night Caribbean itineraries, partial transits have become increasingly popular. I can't believe it: It's six in the morning and I'm standing on the deck of the Holland America Line's cruise ship MS Zuiderdam, sipping a mimosa .

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Unalaska will see larger cruise ships this summer

By land and by sea, change is coming to the cruise ship business in Unalaska, according to Cathy Jordan, executive director of the Unalaska/Dutch Harbor Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The average cruise ship that sails to Unalaska has 200 to 400 passengers.

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Norwegian Gem to sail from San Juan in 2016-17

Norwegian Cruise Line announced its deployments for 2016-17, which include moving the 2,384-passenger Norwegian Gem to San Juan for the winter season. Gem will offer seven-day Southern Caribbean itineraries.

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World's Best Cruises for 2015

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Carnival and Royal Caribbean Will Cruise Higher

Goateed billionaire Richard Branson launches businesses the way most people spring for lattes. His Virgin Group, best known for airlines and wireless service, has dabbled in rocket ships, vodka, mortgages, music, and much else.

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Disney Research builds computer models to analyze play in pro basketball and soccer

With the ball at the three-point line near the top of the key, what will Tim Duncan of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs do? Pass to a player posting up? Or does he take a shot? An analysis by Disney Research of player tracking data, however, suggests the highest probability is a pass to guard Tony Parker on his left. It's just one play, by one player, in one sport - and perhaps not that hard for the average courtside observer to anticipate - but with the field of sports becoming more driven by sports analytics, predicting the next thing that a player will do has become a major challenge in computer modeling of player behavior.

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Windstar Cruises Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Days of Savings

Windstar Cruises is counting down the holidays with the year's most spectacular deals . From now until December 23rd, guests can save up to 78% on select voyages in Europe, Tahiti, Caribbean, and Asia, in addition to a bonus gift on the featured voyage of the day.

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Concordia captain blames bridge team

Grossetto, December 12 - Former captain Francesco Schettino raised his voice and blamed officers for being "at fault" in the January 2012 Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster during his trial on Friday. "It was the fault of the bridge team," Schettino said to Alessandra Guarini, lawyer for one of the passengers, during questioning.

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Fire kills 3 on Oceania cruise ship

An engine room fire aboard a cruise ship owned by Miami-based Oceania Cruises has killed three people.

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What's the best cruise line?

For cruise newbies considering their first sailing, the first question on their minds is always the same: "Which cruise line is the best?" Booking a cruise is complicated: Once you decide where you want to go, you have to decide what ship to take and then which cabin to choose. The process can be excruciating for the uninitiated - cruise lines often look very similar to one another in brochures, as do some routes, and some larger ships can have more than 30 cabin categories.

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Melting Away: Stunning Photos of Disappearing Icebergs

After spending 10 years making portraits of icebergs, Camille Seaman is worried that the next generation may never see these wonders at all When photographer Camille Seaman was a little girl, one of her favored moments was walking through the woods with her grandfather outside their family house in Long Island, N.Y. "He would introduce me to the trees," Seaman tells TIME. "He would say, 'These trees are your relatives in the same way I am your relative, and you must respect them.

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Oceania cruise ship fire kills 3

The fire broke out aboard the 684-passenger Insignia cruise ship about 8:30 a.m. Thursday while it was docked in St. Lucia, according to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania's parent company. The blaze was contained to the engine room and extinguished, Norwegian said.

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Intel Corporation And Royal Caribbean International Work To Deliver World's First "Smartship"

Going on a cruise is definitely a fun thing to do - especially when you take into consideration how everything on board has already been paid for , where all you need to do is hang loose, let your hair down, and party all the way. Both Intel Corporation and Royal Caribbean International have come together to deliver on what is deemed to be the first "smartship" in the world, as though we do not have enough smart What does this collaboration between the two bring to the table? Well, Royal Caribbean will get to work by installing a whopping 15,000 Intel-based Dell Venue tablets at point-of-sale locations all over the new ship.

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Oceania Insignia cruise fire kills three

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the parent company of the 684-passenger Insignia cruise ship, said one crew member and two contractors died on board the vessel while it was docked in St. Lucia. The three injured workers were taken to a medical facility in St. Lucia, but were declared dead.

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3 die in St. Lucia cruise fire; passengers safe

A crew member and two contractors died Thursday when a fire broke out aboard a luxury cruise ship docked at the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, officials said. Some 650 passengers aboard the Oceania Insignia were evacuated safely and the remainder of the cruise was cancelled, Oceania Cruises said in a statement.

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3 Die in St. Lucia Cruise Fire; Passengers Safe

A crew member and two contractors died Thursday when a fire broke out aboard a luxury cruise ship docked at the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, officials said. Some 650 passengers aboard the Oceania Insignia were evacuated safely and the remainder of the cruise was cancelled, Oceania Cruises said in a statement.

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Oceania Insignia Suffers Engine Room Fire

A fire broke out in the engine room of Oceania Cruises M/V Insignia around 8.30am today, shortly after the vessel arrived alongside the dock in Castries, St Lucia. The fire was contained in the engine room, and subsequently extinguished, according to Oceania's parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line holdings.

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Ridley Inc. Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

The bid will permit the Company to purchase for cancellation up to 639,499 common shares of the Company, representing approximately 5% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares . Daily purchases will be limited to 1,000 common shares, other than block purchases.

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This week's best travel deals

... Prices vary, but NYC hotel rates are typically lowest in January. To book: www.nycgo.com/hotels . American Cruise Lines is offering a free pre-cruise night on March 27 to celebrate the Queen of the West's first sailing of the season on the Columbia ...

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Three dead in cruise ship fire; passengers evacuated safely

All passengers were safely evacuated, according to a statement from the cruise line. The 684-passenger ship was in port in St. Lucia at the time as part of a 10-day itinerary that departed San Juan Dec. 7 and was due to arrive in Miami Dec. 17. About 650 passengers were on board at the time, said a cruise line spokesperson.

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