Cruise Line Roundup: October 2014

Friday, October 31, 2014

Sail the Panama Canal, visit sunny Palm Springs, adventure in the Maldives

This week's deals include a trip through the Panama Canal , a great hotel deal in Palm Springs , and exotic adventure in the Maldives . For those with flexible schedules, Princess Cruises is offering a great deal on 11-night cruises through the Panama Canal, starting at $649 per person.

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Horse racing position cuts drag up to 66 per cent

Researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, have revealed precisely how much different slipstreaming tactics reduce drag on a horse during a race. Wind tunnel simulations showed jockeys who take advantage of slipstreaming, or drafting, by running their horse behind or alongside others can reduce aerodynamic drag force by up to 66 per cent -- saving their horse critical energy.

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Hong Kong well placed to further develop cruise ship business

A boat sails past Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s Mariner of the Seas ocean liner, berthed at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, in Hong Kong. Photo: Bloomberg Big-spending projects tend to invite attacks rather than praise.

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EXCO Resources, Inc. Announces Closing of Sale of Interests in Compass Production Partners

The sale had an effective date of August 1, 2014. EXCO's cash proceeds were applied to reduce the balance on its revolving commitment under EXCO's Amended and Restated Credit Agreement .

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Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas set for debut

People sit and enjoy the facilites on the top deck onboard the cruise ship Quantum of the Seas which is currently docked at Southampton on October 31, 2014 in Southampton, England. Billed as the world's first smartship, Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas is claimed to be the most high-tech... People sit and enjoy the facilites on the top deck onboard the cruise ship Quantum of the Seas which is currently docked at Southampton on October 31, 2014 in Southampton, England.

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Mad Decent Block Party to Embark on Music Cruise

After sailing along successfully with 52 concerts over seven years, the Mad Decent Block Party is going to sea. A floating version of the traveling DJ and dance music festival ships out from Miami next weekend on a four-day cruise to the Bahamas and back.

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It's child's play with the Lego Experience MSC Cruises

Its 12 ships will feature a Lego Experience Day on which children and adults can break out the plastic bricks to compete and play games, the cruise line announced Thursday. Human-sized Lego mascot Sailor Walkabout will be on board to meet kids and pose for selfies.

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Exclusive: Inside the hottest new ride at sea

USA TODAY offers an exclusive first look at the North Star ride on Royal Caribbean's new Quantum of the Seas Exclusive: Inside the hottest new ride at sea USA TODAY offers an exclusive first look at the North Star ride on Royal Caribbean's new Quantum of the Seas Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1wJzF9f Royal Caribbean Cruises Chairman & CEO Richard Fain gives USA TODAY an exclusive first look at the North Star on Quantum of the Seas. The North Star lifts guests 300 feet above the sea for an epic view.

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Mitsubishi Exits Cruise Business; Books $357m Loss

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced its decision to book an extraordinary loss from its cruise ship business in the company's consolidated financial results for the first half of the current fiscal year 2014 . Reasons Behind the Extraordinary Loss In November 2011 MHI received an order for two large-sized cruise ships for the AIDA Cruises brand.

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Halloween finally gets its day in Trinidad

Characters from horror movies are popular at Halloween parties, like this patron who went as Nightmare on Elm Street character Freddy Krueger to a party at Space La Nouba, San Fernando last year. a Despite its similarities to Carnival-elaborate costumes, raucous parties, revelry in the streets-for most of the 20th century, Halloween was T&T's holiday non grata.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

States With Scariest Death Taxes - Estate Taxes, Inheritance Taxes

Who doesn't love a getaway? But traveling can be expensive -- and daunting as you try to find affordable airfare and accommodations, plan the perfect trip and deal with all hassles of getting to your destination. To take the stress out of your next vacation, we've rounded up several resources to help.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Puerto Rico, adds new destinations

The AquaDunk is a new thrill water slide unique to the Disney Magic. Images from the re-imagined Disney Magic after its overhaul that brought several new features to Disney Cruise Line's flagship.

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It's lights, camera, action with debut of Silversea Cruises new production shows

The stages are set on the luxurious fleet of Silversea Cruises for lavish, new, visually exciting musical products featuring live singing complemented with musical tracks recorded exclusively for the upscale cruise line by such renowned artists as London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Passengers will be treated to seven different shows awash in lavish costuming, imaginative set designs, and special visual effects, that will spotlight the talents of an international ensemble of accomplished vocalists, known collectively as the Voices of Silversea.

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Carnival Cruises CEO leaving the line after 20 years at the helm

The Carnival cruise ship "Triumph" entered the Port of Mobile to cheers and shouts for joy... the ship that passenger Peter Cass likened to a floating toilet... finally docked Friday. Carnival Cruise Lines announced today, Oct. 30, that its president and CEO Gerry Cahill, 63, who sat at the helm of the world's largest cruise company for the last 20 years will be leaving his post as of Nov. 28, 2014.

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5 Things Powerful People Never Say At Work

Powerful people understand that their words carry a lot of weight - so they tend to choose them very carefully at work, and speak in a "healthy way, combining the right blend of confidence and humility," explains Chris Deaver, an HR business partner at The Walt Disney Company, in a recent LinkedIn post . Deaver lists out nine things the most powerful people never say in the office.

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Sting Musical "The Last Ship" Anchored by Musician's Past

Sting's new Broadway musical is intertwined with the history of the Cunard Line as well as his own upbringing. NY1's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

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Cma CGM to Retrofit 10 More Bulbous Bows

The CMA CGM Group said it will retrofit 10 of its vessels' bulbous bows to achieve improved energy efficiency for slow steaming. The modifications are in addition to the 15 CMA CGM ships that have already been retrofitted in 2013 and 2014.

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Vale CEO: Coal Deal Soon

... of the major shipbuilding groups worldwide, and Vittoria Shipyard, Norway's Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruise lines along the country's fjords and into the Arctic, has agreed to a takeover offer from a group led by several board members,

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Norwegian Cruise Line sails into Q3 with higher ticket, onboard spending revenue

The company is "confident" it can achieve its target of more than 60 total percent growth on earnings per share over the course of the 2014 fiscal year, said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in the third quarter report released Wednesday evening. Norwegian Cruise Line is optimistic after posting its third quarter earnings, which touted double-digit growth in revenue and net income.

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Norwegian Cruise Line sails into Q3 with higher ticket, onboard spending revenue

Norwegian Cruise Line is optimistic after posting its third quarter earnings, which touted double-digit growth in revenue and net income.

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Latest cruise ship arrives in port

She's here. The world's latest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, emerged from the autumnal mist in the Solent to arrive in Southampton looking like a space ship arriving from another dimension.

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Photo tour: The luxury of the revamped Regent Mariner

Thinking about a luxury cruise for your next vacation? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Regent's recently revamped Seven Seas Mariner -- the world's first Photo tour: The luxury of the revamped Regent Mariner Thinking about a luxury cruise for your next vacation? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Regent's recently revamped Seven Seas Mariner -- the world's first Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1wHhz7F Luxury line Regent's 700-passenger Seven Seas Mariner, shown here in a file photo, recently emerged from a major makeover in dry dock that brought significant changes to cabins and public areas.

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Danny Broad Appointed to ARENA Board

... the company told Reuters on Wednesday, which will clear the way for Norway's Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruise lines along the country's fjords and into the Arctic, has agreed to a takeover offer from a group led by several board members, ...

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Monitoring U.S. Troops Returning from Ebola Mission

... over November to December, a tender document showed on Wednesday. Norway's Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruise lines along the country's fjords and into the Arctic, has agreed to a takeover offer from a group led by several board members, ...

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Maersk Interceptor Named in Norway

In a ceremony held at GMC Marine Partners yard in Mekjarvik in Norway, Mrs. Anita Utseth, Senior Vice President in Det norske oljeselskab ASA had the honour of naming the ultra harsh environment jack-up rig Maersk Interceptor. Maersk Interceptor is the second in a series of four ultra harsh environment jack-up rigs to enter Maersk Drilling's fleet.

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Eurodam Tops in USPH Inspections

Holland America Line's ms Eurodam achieved a perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This achievement marks the seventh consecutive perfect score for the ship.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Touring Europe in style on a luxury cruise ship

What's it like touring the Mediterranean on a luxury cruise ship? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub. The final installment of our six-part video series on the recently revamped Touring Europe in style on a luxury cruise ship What's it like touring the Mediterranean on a luxury cruise ship? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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Norwegian Cruise Line profits up in third quarter

The Miami-based cruise company reported results for the quarter that ended Sept. 30 after markets closed Wednesday afternoon.

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Disney Cruise Line releases early 2016 itineraries, adds Tortola and Martinique

Disney Cruise Line returns to San Juan, Puerto Rico in early 2016 as the Disney Wonder sails to the Southern Caribbean. On Oct. 28, Disney Cruise Line released its itineraries for sailings to take place in early 2016.

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World's most high-tech ship arrives in Southampton

The Quantum of the Seas is docked at the city's port shortly after 5pm to be showcased for the first time anywhere in the world. The colossal 'smart-ship' is one of the most innovative in the world, boasting robot bartenders, a skydiving simulator, the first dodgem ride at sea and a distinctive North Star pod riding above its 16 decks.

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Trade Your Pina Colada for Push-Ups in the 'Fitness Garden' Onboard Crystal Cruises

Just in time for the busy cruise season, Crystal Cruises is making it a whole lot easier to balance out buffet time with some huffy-puffy in a fully renovated fitness center. Working with Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Technogym , the cruise line redesigned their onboard gyms and added an outdoor fitness garden to tempt cruisers into more exercises than lifting fork to mouth.

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Celebrity Cruises Takes European Vacations to New Heights with River-and-Ocean Cruise Vacations

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Cargo

Business through Port of Houston Authority facilities remains strong for 2014, announced Executive Director Roger Guenther in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its regular monthly meeting. "September cargo at the Port facilities continued the positive trend for the year and the outlook continues to be good through the remainder of 2014," Mr. Guenther reported.

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Ships ahoy New terminal ready to process thousands on way to cruises

Heralding the newly minted $55 million Royal Caribbean Cruises passenger terminal as an economic driver for Bayonne and the metropolitan area, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and Royal Caribbean unveiled the new facility to the media and stakeholders on Friday, Oct. 24. The terminal takes over the adjacent facility in use for several years at the Cape Liberty Cruise Port at the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor. Port Authority Director of Port Commerce Richard Larrabee, Royal Caribbean's President and Chief Operating Officer Adam Goldstein and Vice President of Port Operations Juan Trecastro, and Mayor James Davis represented their organizations.

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Ferry Unit SNCM to Seek Court Protection Next Week

... system, including an integrated dynamic positioning system, Norway's Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruise lines along the country's fjords and into the Arctic, has agreed to a takeover offer from a group led by several board members, ClassNK ...

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Cruise Shipping: RCL's 'Quantum of the Seas' Delivered

... igation system, including an integrated dynamic positioning system, Norway's Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruise lines along the country's fjords and into the Arctic, has agreed to a takeover offer from a group led by several board members,

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Disney adds Tortola, Martinique for 2016 cruises

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Quantum of the Seas Delivered

L-3 MSI Supplies Navigation for the Oasis Class

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Norwegian to acquire Prestige Cruises for $3 Billion

... Cruise Line, a company with value of $6.8 billion, competes with its rivals: Carnival Corp., owning luxury cruise lines Cunard and Princess, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., owning Celebrity Cruises. Prestige, also based in Miami, was created by ...

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Ariel Fund Third Quarter Letter

Ariel Fund has sent out its third quarter letter to where the fund managers discuss the divergence between major market indexes, large cap domestic stocks going higher, foreign equitites falling, and sharp downward fall for small caps. In the fund letter the fund managers discuss the funds gains from Royal Caribbean Cruises and Janus Capital Group .

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Hurtigruten Shares at 6-yr High After Bid

Norway's Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruise lines along the country's fjords and into the Arctic, has agreed to a takeover offer from a group led by several board members, driving its shares to six-year highs. Hurtigruten said on Wednesday it was recommending an offer of 7 crowns per share, a 55.6 percent premium on its last close, led by London-based private equity firm TDR Capital, property tycoon and board member Petter Stordalen and Chairman Trygve Hegnar.

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UPDATE 1-Norway cruise company Hurtigruten shares hit 6-yr high after bid

Disney Cruise Line adding new destinations for 2016

Disney Cruise Line is a adding new destinations for its ships cruising from Port Canaveral in early 2016.

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Touring Europe in style on a luxury cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line adding new destinations for 2016

The cruise line announced Oct. 28 via the Disney Parks Blog that it is adding trips to Tortola, capital of the British Virgin Islands, on select Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic cruise ships.The seven-night Eastern Caribbean voyage will include stops at St. Thomas Castaway Cay - Disney's private island in the Bahamas. In addition, the cruise line also is returning to the Southern Caribbean with four sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Disney announces two new destinations to cruising lineup

Disney Cruise Line made a huge announcement Tuesday . The popular cruise line that is packed with family-friendly, Disney -inspired activities is adding two popular Caribbean destinations, Tortola , British Virgin Islands and Martinique , into its 2016 lineup.

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Norwegian cruise liner Hurtigruten recommends takeover bid

Norwegian cruise line operator Hurtigruten has recommended a takeover offer from a group of investors led by several board members, valuing the firm at about 2.94 billion crowns , the firm said on Monday. Investors led by Chairman Trygve Hegnar and board member Petter Stordalen, a wealthy hotel tycoon, offered 7.00 crowns per share for Hurtigruten, which operates scenic cruises along the fjords of the Norwegian coast.

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CEVA and L'Oreal Extend Relationship in Indonesia

CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, announced a contract renewal and expanded business with L'Oral in Indonesia, the world's leading beauty brand. CEVA's partnership with L'Oral started more than 3 years ago when the company took on the warehouse management of L'Oral's distribution centers in Bekasi, providing warehousing and distribution services as well as value added services.

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General Dynamics to Upgrade Peruvian Navy Helicopters

General Dynamics Canada has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade four SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters with an integrated mission system to enhance the operational capability of the Peruvian Navy and its ability to meet the demands of modern maritime missions. The contract, facilitated by the Canadian Commercial Corporation , the Government of Canada's international government-to-government contracting organization, includes the acquisition of five helicopters by Peru.

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Is Disney Still A Buy At Almost $90?

Disney performed pretty well over the last year: The company's shares are up 30% over the last twelve months and currently trade just 3% below their 52 week high. Disney is headquartered in Burbank, California, employs 175,000 people and has a market capitalization of $152 billion.

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SA needs to catch up to cruising

... mix of guests, resulting in a lovely atmosphere on board. We deliver a wider demographic mix than many other cruise lines, which is very attractive to destinations wanting to draw guests from developing markets, and to drive new land-based tourism ...

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Andrea McArdle Appears in Oceania Cruises 'Life in the Theater' Series, Launching Today

Like fine wine and epicurean cuisine, the artistic brilliance of staged theatrics on Broadway is an indulgence enjoyed by many guests sailing with Oceania Cruises . The line previously announced a new "Life in the Theater" series for select sailings, starting with a voyage aboard Riviera today, October 29, 2014, featuring stage legend Andrea McArdle - the original namesake character in "Annie" on Broadway.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Business is Still Strong; Tonnage Up Across All Sectors

Business through Port of Houston Authority facilities remains strong for 2014, Executive Director Roger Guenther announced in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its regular monthly meeting. "September cargo at the Port facilities continued the positive trend for the year and the outlook continues to be good through the remainder of 2014," Mr. Guenther reported.

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Norwegian Cruise Line adds 2nd Caribbean's Best Cruise Line award to trophy case

For the second time, Norwegian Cruise Line has been named " Caribbean 's Best Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards . This is NCL's second consecutive year of being named best in the Caribbean .

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Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Quantum of the Seas

German shipyard Meyer Werft turned over the 4,180-passenger Quantum of the Seas to Royal Caribbean International in a signing ceremony Tuesday. The ship is now heading from Germany to Southampton in the U.K., where the first passengers will board on Sunday for the transatlantic sailing to Bayonne, N.J. Quantum will sail to the Bahamas and Caribbean from the New York area until May, when it will set off for its new home in Shanghai.

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Disney Cruise Line announces new destinations for 2016

The first new stop is Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Tortola has tranquil beaches, incredible scenery from Sage Mountain National Park and activities for the whole family.

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Z-Drive Tech Spreads on US Waterways

The Nolan Rhodes, from the John Bludworth yard, on the job for Enterprise Marine Services near Channelview Texas. Enterprise Marine Services, a subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners L.P., is making a major commitment to Z-Drives for the U.S. inland waterways.

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Now Casting 'Mamma Mia!' Royal Caribbean and Other Upcoming Auditions

Royal Caribbean International's production of "Mamma Mia!" will take its performers to the sea to present this exciting musical to audiences. The production will perform on the Allure of the Seas, and is seeking several talent for several roles.

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M3nergy Berhad Unveil Latest FPSO Vessel

Y.A.B Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah and Y.A.B Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Hajjah Faridah Haji Tussin, wife of Chief Minister of Sabah with the distinguished guests on the launch of M3nergy Berhad's latest FPSO vessel -- Ratu Nusantara. M3nergy Berhad celebrated the completion of their latest FPSO vessel, Ratu Nusantara, at a launch ceremony at the Keppel Shipyard in Singapore.

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Liebherr Scores Several RTG Orders

DP World Asian Terminals Inc. has placed an order with Liebherr Container Cranes for a further five RTGs at its Manila facility following an order of two units that were commissioned earlier in 2014 at the port. The RTGs feature numerous environmental, safety and productivity technologies, Liebherr said.

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European Parliament Backs European Shipping Week

... Commission and Shipping Innovation. The shipping organizations involved on the Steering Group include: ECSA; Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Europe; European Community Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (ECASBA); Interferry; the ...

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Quantum of the Seas Delivered to Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of the newest addition to the cruise line's fleet, Quantum of the Seas, from Meyer Werft Yard, at an official signing ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany attended by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and Meyer Werft Yard's Managing Partner Bernard Meyer. With Captain Srecko "Felix" Ban at the helm, the ship will begin her journey today to Southampton, U.K., where she will welcome her first guests on November 2, for a trans-Atlantic voyage to her home port of Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Bayonne, New Jersey.

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Disney Cruise Line: Enjoy a family-friendly cruise

... or simply relax on the beach. Just goes to show that the Disney Cruise Line is one of the most family-friendly cruise lines operating today. So, the next time you are looking for a vacation getaway at sea, consider sailing away Disney-style.

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Disney Cruise Line Announces Ports and Itineraries for early 2016

Get on your Disney Cruise Line floaties and float on over to the computer. Today, Disney Cruise Line introduced two popular Caribbean destinations - Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Martinique - into its lineup of favorite tropical itineraries for early 2016.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Puerto Rico, adds new destinations

Disney to offer sailings to Martinique, Tortola

Add Martinique to the list of destinations that you can reach via a Disney ship. Disney today announced that it'll offer its first regular sailings to the Caribbean island in early 2016 out of San Juan.

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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Ports and Itineraries for Early 2016

Tortola is an idyllic escape for guests of all ages, from tranquil beaches and stunning scenery to exhilarating activities and authentic fare. With a variety of experiences for the family to share together, Disney Cruise Line guests will create memories in Tortola while swimming with dolphins, exploring centuries-old ruins, sampling local spices on Main Street and reveling in the natural beauty of Sage Mountain National Park.

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Indulging on one of the world's most luxurious ships

Just how much pampering is there on a luxury cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub. Part 5 of our six-part video series on the recently revamped Seven Seas Mariner, in Indulging on one of the world's most luxurious ships Just how much pampering is there on a luxury cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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Another 'Bachelor' couple bites the dust

One of "The Bachelor's" most-hated contestants , Juan Pablo Galavis, is now single. According to reports, the reality star has broken up with his "Bachelor" match Nikki Ferrell.

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Liverpool Pier Head

The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.

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Schlumberger Debuts StingBlade Bit

Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, announced today the introduction of StingBlade* conical diamond element bit. StingBlade bits increase run length and rate of penetration while delivering improved steering response in directional applications.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Tabcorp urges controls on foreign bookies

"A key area we believe needs to be addressed is the rise of unlicensed offshore betting on Australian racing and sport," Ms Dwyer told shareholders at Tabcorp's annual general meeting in Sydney on Tuesday. "It is only right and fair for consumers, sporting codes and taxpayers that all operators are subject to the same licence obligations."

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Tabcorp lifts quarterly revenue

"We're now looking forward to a successful Spring Racing Carnival and an exciting Melbourne Cup week, beginning with Derby Day this Saturday," he said in a speech to shareholders at the company's annual general meeting on Tuesday. Tabcorp chairman Paula Dwyer also called on the federal government to ban unlicensed offshore operators from taking bets from Australian residents.

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Bargain Hunter: Celebrity Cruises offers deals for Southern...

Book a seven-night Alaska cruise by Nov. 9, and receive free round-trip airfare for up to two to Seattle, where you depart on the “Celebrity Solstice” with almost daily stops in a new port.

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Tabcorp lifts Q1 revenue

Bedbugs give Medford shelter recurring itches

Steven Michael Hoffman has been sleeping at the Medford Gospel Mission for nearly a week, but now he prefers his car. It's colder and less comfy, but at least there are no bedbugs.

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Last call for Miami's iconic Tobacco Road

Miami's Tobacco Road has been a blues bar, strip club, gay bar and gambling den, and it's closing its doors Miami's oldest bar, Tobacco Road, a popular watering hole where suit-and-tie-clad lawyers belly up alongside hippies gathering signatures for medical marijuana petitions, is preparing for last call. The cramped, musty space near Miami's downtown thrived for decades as a gambling den frequented by Al Capone, as well as a strip club and legendary blues bar.

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Tobacco Road bar to open on Norwegian Escape

The legendary bar will serve guests aboard Norwegian Escape, the newest and largest vessel of Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line, the company announced Wednesday. "We are thrilled to be able to preserve a piece of Miami's history," said Kevin Sheehan, president and CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. The hull art for the Norwegian Escape will be done by Guy Harvey.

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How to Handle Nightmarish Interview Questions

Don't be spooked by off-the-wall interview questions. In some cases, employers are mostly looking to see if you had fun with the challenge.

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Brazil's Petrobras Finds Oil in Libra Prospect

Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Monday it found "good quality" oil in an exploration well in the giant Libra prospect, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state. The well is the first drilled by the Petrobras-led consortium which won the right to explore and develop the area which contains an estimated 8-12 billion recoverable barrels of petroleum.

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Inside some of the most luxurious cruise ship suites

What are rooms like on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub. Part 4 of our six-part video series on the recently revamped Seven Seas Inside some of the most luxurious cruise ship suites What are rooms like on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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Stolt-Nielsen Tanker Staff Moving to Houston

Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced its intention to relocate its tankers' staff in Norwalk, Connecticut to Houston, Texas. The move will consolidate the Company's U.S.-based staff in Houston, which is the port most frequently called by the global Stolt Tankers fleet.

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MLS boss admits David Beckham's soccer team dreams are at risk due to lack of local support

'If we can't get the right stadium, we can't go to Miami': MLS boss admits David Beckham's soccer team dreams are at risk due to lack of local support David Beckham's hopes of starting a Major League Soccer team has suffered yet another setback after the MLS boss, Don Garber, admitted that there are 'major issues' with the plan. The former England player has been struggling to find a stadium site for his A 125 million team but has so far been less than successful.

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Royal Caribbean Can Cruise Much Higher

We are increasing our earnings-per-share estimates and lifting the price target of Buy-rated Royal Caribbean Cruises to $75 from $72.

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Algerian Tanker Arrives with Venezuela's First Crude Import

Oil tanker Carabobo, carrying Venezuela's first importation of crude oil, arrived late on Saturday at the Jose port, where it is scheduled to unload up to 2 million barrels of Algerian Saharan Blend to be used as a diluent for Venezuela's extra heavy crude, according to Reuters tanker tracking data. In ten years, India Shipping Summit held consistently in Mumbai, has sailed on a robust growth course despite the worldwide witnessing recessionary waves buffeting any endeavors to grow and gain.

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Costa Diadema Presented in Marghera

Costa Diadema the fifteenth ship and new flagship of Costa Cruises fleet, was presented today by Costa Cruises and Fincantieri. Costa Cruises has invested a total of around 550 million euro in the construction of the Costa Diadema at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera.

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Executive Appointments at Long Beach Port

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners recently filled key Harbor Department executive posts with staff veterans as the Department continues to undergo a reorganization initiated by Chief Executive Jon Slangerup. Dr. Noel Hacegaba, who has been serving as the Acting Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer since June 2013, was named as the new Managing Director of Commercial Operations/Chief Commercial Officer.

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Showcasing English

A three-day event promoted the use and appreciation of English with the aim of increasing students' fluency in the language. THE recent English Language Unity Carnival held recently in Kuantan, Pahang drew a large crowd of participants, including teachers, parents and students from all over the country.

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Princess Cruises christens 2015 Rose Parade float '50 Years of Inspiring Travel'

Julie Benson, Vice President of Public Relations, smashes a bottle filled with confetti to christen the 2015 Princess Cruises float. The float has been screened and cocooned, and the paint process just begun.

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Historic Tobacco Road Closes Its Doors For Good

"I could cry. I'm crying," said Dana O'Hara Smith a long-time patron who moved away and drove down from Martin County just for this celebration.

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Agents Can Educate Consumers About Benefits of Specialized Travel Insurance, Say Industry Leaders

... for the tour operator community. Recognizing passenger protection as a new profit center for travel companies, cruise lines, OTA's, vacation rental providers, and airlines, he offers a "one-stop shopping" solution that provides the full range of ...

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Miami's Historic 'Tobacco Road' Closing... For Now

It's last call at Miami's legendary Tobacco Road. The bar will soon move to a new home, but they expect more than 2,000 people to stop at the historic location one final time.

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Last call for century-old Miami bar and onetime gambling den

Miami's oldest bar, Tobacco Road, a popular watering hole where suit-and-tie-clad lawyers belly up alongside hippies gathering signatures for medical marijuana petitions, is preparing for last call. The cramped, musty space near Miami's downtown thrived for decades as a gambling den frequented by Al Capone, as well as a strip club and legendary blues bar.

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End Of The Road For Tobacco Road

CBS4 CBS4 is now on CBSMiami.com. It's the same great news, weather, and investigations you found on cbs4.com, but we've added a whole new range of great items and features to help you get more out [] My TV 33 My TV33 is now on CBSMiami.com.

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Miami's Colorful Oldest Bar Prepares for Last Call

Innovative new cruise ship makes city debut next week

SHE'S claimed to be the most innovative cruise ship ever - and she makes her debut in Southampton this week. The Hampshire port has only recently waved goodbye to Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas, now the cruise company is bringing its latest vessel to Southampton for a sneak peep before her inauguration.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Cruise insider: The luxury of a Regent Seven Seas ship

What's it like sailing on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub. USA TODAY Travel in recent weeks received special access to luxury Cruise insider: The luxury of a Regent Seven Seas ship What's it like sailing on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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In search of the world's best cruise ships

In search of the world's best cruise ships A new Berlitz guide lists the top-rated ships -- including ships coming in 2015. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1wotXcB Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas both made Berlitz's list of the best cruise ships for families.

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Cruise insider: Entertainment pizzazz on a Regent ship

What's entertainment like on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub. Part 3 of our six-part video series on the recently revamped Cruise insider: Entertainment pizzazz on a Regent ship What's entertainment like on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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The Ebola stocks: Effect of an outbreak

Some people have considered canceling visits to big theme parks and worry if airports and public areas are safe zones. It's no wonder that investors are assessing Ebola's impact on the economy.

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Mitch Rose to Join Comcast NBCUniversal as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, NBCUniversal

Mitch Rose will join Comcast NBCUniversal as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, NBCUniversal. Mr. Rose currently provides strategic consulting services to a wide range of clients, including Comcast, NCTA, and RIAA, as the principal of Mitch Rose Strategic Consulting.

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Agents Can Educate Consumers About Benefits of Specialized Travel Insurance, Say Industry Leaders

John Lasseter Pays Emotional Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki at Tokyo Film Festival

"Whenever we get stuck at Pixar or Disney, I put on a Miyazaki film sequence or two, just to get us inspired again," he says John Lasseter , chief creative officer at Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios and DisneyToon Studios, paid an emotional tribute to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki at a special keynote appearance Friday night at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Appearing to tear up several times during his one-hour talk, Lasseter said: "Whenever we get stuck at Pixar or Disney, I put on a Miyazaki film sequence or two, just to get us inspired again."

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NBAA's Associate Member Advisory Council To Gain Two New Members

AMAC consists of representatives of manufacturers and other companies that provide aircraft products and services to NBAA Member flight departments. Many of these companies exhibit at NBAA's annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Travel students get onboard experience

DAWN PRINCESS: For the first time the Princess Cruises ship is playing host to 18 Christchurch Polytechnic students completing a one-year travel course. Christchurch tourism students are more likely to cruise into jobs thanks to new hands-on experience onboard the Dawn Princess superliner.

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Disney Cruise Line wins 2014 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Award

Disney Cruise Line has been recognized as the No. 1 "Large Ship Line" in the 2014 CondA Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.

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Sisters at sea

The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship is the second largest cruise ship to be based in Australia operated by Celebrity Cruises. Photo / Supplied.

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RSVP Celebrates 30 Years Of Gay Cruises With Their Largest Yet

As the first company to charter the newest and most innovative mega-ship, RSVP once again sets a new standard with an incredible vacation for a record-breaking 3600 guests cruising from , Cozumel, and the private island of Princess Cays. This completely customized cruise experience features all-star entertainment, original theme parties, community enrichment programs, and innovative ways for guests to participate in their vacation.

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Royal Caribbean profits up in third quarter

... from an Ebola-infected patient was isolated during the second half of a Caribbean cruise operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. The woman showed no symptoms of illness and tested negative for the disease. Oops, you haven't selected any newsletters. ...

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Royal Caribbean posts 34 percent profit increase in Q3

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd.'s net income saw year-over-year of about $124 million to $490.2 million, or in the third quarter. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported a net income of $365.7 million.

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Newcastle United could benefit from Tottenham's Europa League exertions this week

Newcastle United don't need to be reminded of the pains and strains of the Europa League, but they can benefit on Sunday Ask anybody behind the scenes at the club's Benton base and they won't look back too fondly on their experience in the competition - after all it did almost get the club relegated two seasons ago and Alan Pardew almost lost his job. But they will go into Sunday's game with Tottenham Hotspur having experienced the flip side of what is always a hectic week for Premier League participants in Europe's secondary competition.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Q3 2014 Results - Earnings Call Webcast

The following audio is from a conference call that will begin on October 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM ET. The audio will stream live while the call is active, and can be replayed upon its completion.

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Tobacco Road Redux: On Land, Sea, and Wheels

... It's in the employees, the musicians, and the customers." Besides plans to move the Miami location, Norwegian Cruise Lines has partnered up with Tobacco Road to open a signature bar on its newest ship, Norwegian Escape. According to Simon Murray, ...

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Cruise insider: The elegance of dining on a Regent ship

What's it like to dine on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub. Part 2 of our six-part video series on the recently revamped Seven Cruise insider: The elegance of dining on a Regent ship What's it like to dine on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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BWW Reviews: The BESSIES Celebrates a World of Dance in New York

The Bessies, formally known as the New York Dance and Performance Awards, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Apollo Theater on Monday, October 20th. It was an exciting evening that commemorated the diverse world of dance and those who tirelessly contribute to a field that makes this city come alive.

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Allergy Travel Sets Sail Aboard Crystal Symphony with 48...

PURE Marine Solutions, the innovative provider of allergy travel accommodations, has installed 48 new hypoallergenic staterooms onboard the cruise ship, Crystal Symphony. Having already installed similar allergy-friendly accommodations on her sister ship, Crystal Serenity, PURE Marine Solutions and Crystal Cruises have created new health and wellness standards for ultra-luxe ocean travel.

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Devices help blend, blur work-life balance

IT'S 3 am, and Steven McCraney is thinking about his next move. Does he get up and start shooting off emails from his iPad? WITH real estate emerging from the doldrums, McCraney, a developer, fights the urge to plug into work at all hours.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Historic Miami Bar To Reopen On Cruise Ship

MIAMI - Miami's oldest bar may be closing its doors in a few days but it will reopen on a cruise line. Cruise officials said they have partnered with Tobacco Road to bring the most genuine experience of the bar on board Norwegian Escape .

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Tobacco Road hitting the sea with Norwegian Cruise Line

Tobacco Road may be leaving its spot at 626 S. Miami Ave. this week, but fans of the landmark bar will be able to get their fix at an unexpected location next year: the Norwegian Escape, which starts sailing from Miami in November of 2015. The Miami-based cruise line announced the venue Wednesday, the same day bar representatives said they plan to reopen in a landlocked location near the current spot after raising enough money.

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Norwegian adopts Zolv tech to enable 'visual' phone conversations

Technology which allows the sharing of photos, videos and other visual assets alongside a standard phone call is being adopted in the UK by Norwegian Cruise Line. This will enable the line to have remote one-on-one, visual conversations, improving the frequency and quality of product and promotion training that can be delivered by its business development team.

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Disney guests sample Chiquita Apple Bites

Chiquita Apple Bites were served at a Disney's Hollywood Studios event featuring the Evil Queen who gave Snow White a poisoned apple. Guests dressed as their favorite Disney movie scoundrels - others were Cruella De Vil, Maleficent and Hades - at the Aug. 23 "Villains Unleashed" event, where they sampled specialty treats and drinks.

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Disney Cruises: Answers to Questions about Cruising with Kids,...

MapQuest's travel news/travel buzz editor, Zach prefers Smokey Robinson's version of "Cruisin'" to the Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis duet. Follow him on Twitter .

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Disney Is A Great Long-Term Investment

Most people associate warm feelings with the word "Disney." The memories range from their first visit to a theme park; to a film they saw as a child and continue to watch as adults with their own children; to the first fictional character with whom they identified.

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BWW Reviews: L.a. Dance Project Makes Outstanding Ny Debut

This fall, L.A. Dance Project, founded in 2012 by newly appointed Paris Opera Ballet director and former New York City Ballet principal Benjamin Millepied , made its New York debut at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as a part of the 2014 Next Wave Festival. With works by Millepied, Justin Peck , and William Forsyth e , this west coast collective came in full force, demonstrating incredible creative genius and outstanding performance.

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Cramer's Mad Money - Six Flags Rides High

Six Flags reported a strong quarter, with a 6 cents earnings beat and a significant dividend raise. The stock rallied after earnings.

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Australia Join Operation Render Safe

Australian Defence Force personnel have arrived in Bougainville to address a potentially deadly legacy posed by unexploded ordnance from past conflicts as part of Operation RENDER SAFE 2014. HMAS Choules is in the vicinity of Torokina carrying approximately 500 personnel and is equipped with an MRH90 Helicopter and an LCM-8 Landing craft.

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Disney Cruise Line wins another Readers Choice Award

Let's give Disney Cruise Line another round of applause. They continue to win awards for Best Large Ship Line in every publication.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Business leader to talk about prekindergarten

Seats are still available for Friday's Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, which will feature a presentation from businessman John Pepper. Pepper, former CEO and president of Procter & Gamble and former chairman of The Walt Disney Company, will speak about the business case for early childhood investments at noon at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center.

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Crystal Cruises cops Conde Nast Traveler award for 21st time in a row

Crystal Cruise is celebrating its 25th year in the business of providing luxury seagoing travel on two stellar ships, Serenity and Symphony, and the Los Angeles, California-based company is also reveling in the news that once again, for the 21st time, it took top honors in CondA Nast Traveler magazine Readers' Choice No.1 . Crystal's winning score of 90.142 was the highest of all Small, Midsize, and Large-ship cruise lines.

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ContentBridge Signs Studio 100 to Provide Global Digital Solution

ContentBridge Systems, LLC is proud to announce a collaboration with Studio 100 in Europe. This collaboration enables Studio 100 to connect its extensive content library with consumers and business partners worldwide.

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Windstar Cruises Recognized With Conde Nast Traveler 2014...

Conde Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 27th annual Readers' Choice Awards with Windstar recognized as #1 in the world in the Small Ship Cruise Line category. Windstar's winning score of 90.065 also garnered the line the #2 spot among all of small, midsize, and large ocean-going cruise lines.

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Microsoft Customers Are Putting IoT Tools to Work to Drive Results

As the Internet of things is becoming an increasingly popular industry, more companies are implementing IoT technologies. Microsoft has the devices, the services and the cloud to help companies take advantage of IoT.

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ContentBridge Signs Studio 100 to Provide Global Digital Solution

ContentBridge's relationship with Studio 100 demonstrates our ability to deliver a supply chain solution that stretches from the digital library all the way to the consumer, as well as major retailers. ContentBridge Systems, LLC is proud to announce a collaboration with Studio 100 in Europe.

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For the record

Dark money: An article on Oct. 19 in Section A on the rise of "dark money" campaign contributors said a 2010 Supreme Court decision cleared the way for a certain class of nonprofits, such as AARP and volunteer fire departments, to plunge into big-money politicking. The article should have made clear that not all nonprofits, including AARP, did so.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Dole Packaged Foods Rose Parade sweepstakes: Win a cruise for four to Hawaii

The last time Dole had a volcano on a Rose Parade float was "Dreaming of Paradise" in 2013, celebrating Latin America. In celebration of its fifth year in the Rose Parade in 2015 and the garnering of the Sweepstakes Trophy for the past four years, Dole Packaged Foods teams with Princess Cruises to offer a sweepstakes prize of its own: a trip for four to Hawaii .

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Love at sea: The most romantic spots on cruise ships

Cruising doesn't have to be all about mixing and mingling. Slip away to these places onboard for a little romancing.

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Princess adds bling to ships with new partnership with Effy Jewelry

The Love Boat sails again! Princess Cruises announced Thursday that the cast of "The Love Boat" will reunite in Florida on Nov. 5th to celebrate the cruise line's 50th anniversary by christening a new ship. The original six cast members, as well as gue... Bargain hunters looking for duty-free deals on bling can now find it at a Princess Cruises boutique.

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Banana Coast Welcomes First Mega Cruise Ship

... boat rides, jungle ATV adventures, and a variety of other cultural, historical and gastronomic excursions. Six cruise lines have scheduled a total of 29 calls on eight ships at Banana Coast during the 2014-2015 winter Caribbean cruise season. ...

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This Norway Voyage Has a Brilliant Northern Lights Guarantee

Last year, we ran a week-long special on the Northern Lights , publishing stories on what they are and how to take photos of them . We also, in spite of those photography tips, wrote a controversial piece about why we recommend keeping your camera at home when you go out hunting for the Lights.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Upgraded to "Buy" by Norne Securities

The firm currently has a $66.89 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of $67.52. Norne Securities' price objective would suggest a potential upside of 15.91% from the stock's previous close.

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Disney spreads the magic through wearable technology

The Walt Disney Company is using wearable technology to improve customer experience and engage with visitors at its parks and resorts. The media giant introduced MagicBand wearable devices at the beginning of 2014.

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Number of cruise ships visiting Seattle down in '14

Cruise ship traffic was down for the second season in a row, with 179 ships calling in Seattle this year - down 4 percent from last season, and 11 percent from 2012. This season's ships carried more than 823,000 passengers through the Port of Seattle and brought an estimated $372 million in business revenue to the region, the port announced Thursday.

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Carnival Corp. chief executive officer Alan Buckelew talks about China

This time last year, Alan Buckelew was still CEO of Princess Cruises, a California-based role he'd held since 2007. In December of 2013, he started a new job with Princess parent company Carnival Corp., which is based in Doral, as chief operations officer.

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Pop icon Peter Max talks Austin, Marilyn Monroe - and the universe

You may not know the name Peter Max, but you've almost certainly seen his work. Among his impressive resume are portraits of the last seven sitting presidents, including " 100 Clintons " and " 44 Obamas ," an active passenger ship of the Norwegian Cruise Line, a wide-circulation postage stamp commemorating the World's Fair in 1974 and the Boeing 777 " Millennium Plane " in 2000.

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New megaships on the way

More new cruise ships - with innovative dining, expanded entertainment and high-tech gadgetry - will hit the water in coming years, a sign that the shipbuilding industry is rebounding. Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International have ordered ships for delivery over the next five years.

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A slow and wildly scenic Norway cruise

The view from the MS Trollfjord through a particularly narrow channel north of Rorvik, Norway The Hurtigruten cruise ship offers visitors scenic voyages up the Nordic coastline. The Hurtigruten website modestly describes its cruise up the Norwegian coast as "the world's most beautiful voyage."

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On-board playgrounds: Water parks to climbing walls

... the cruise passenger sailing on a ship topped with a playground at sea. It's also a bit of a dilemma for the cruise lines, which want passengers to buy and experience the shore excursions they organize. But they also know that when people stay on ...

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World's 1st LNG Hybrid Barge Christened "Hummel"

The world's first LNG hybrid barge of Becker Marine Systems was christened with the name "Hummel" on October 18, 2014, at Grasbrook Quay in HafenCity Hamburg. The godmother of the inaugural event for the floating LNG power plant for environmentally friendly energy supply of cruise ships was Dr. Monika Griefahn, Chief Sustainability Officer at AIDA Cruises.

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Spending the Holidays at Sea

When the air turns crisp and cold, cruise lines know families look to flee Old Man Winter with a sunny, tropical escape. That's why many cruises enhance their holiday offerings to lure families onto the ships.

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The Everything Guide to Planning a Cruise

... and gratis shore excursions or spa treatments. If you're in the market for a cruise-savvy travel agent, Cruise Lines International Association maintains a database of trusted professionals. Selecting a cruise line that matches your vacation ...

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Caribbean-bound ship gets a royal upgrade

Allow plenty of time to drive across Galveston to the port - traffic can be challenging. One local we met on the shuttle bus from the parking lot to the ship called his gridlocked island "Galvatrez."

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Grant to Tower funds new education coordinator

The Tower Theatre Foundation has received a $50,000 grant over three years from the Roy and Diane Marvin Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation to hire an education coordinator and expand the nonprofit's LessonPLAN Series. The Tower's award-winning LessonPLAN programming has reached nearly 10,000 students and educators over the past three seasons.

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Good news from cruise line

Voyager of the Seas is the largest Royal Caribbean Cruises vessel to come to Dunedin this season. The company will be bringing 34,000 passengers here this summer.

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Hampshire on stand by over Ebola threat

... to investigate any ships sailing from west Africa that were suspected of carrying infected passengers. And Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said its member organisations, including P&O and Carnival who operate out of Southampton, had ...

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Friday, October 17, 2014

ABBY's 2nd FEST! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Kanan ...

ABBY'S 2nd FEST: WE LOVE to BAKE for PEOPLE who LOVE to EAT! 5005 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills , CA Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Featuring Tocky's Mediterranean Bistro Food Truck with special creations based on our phenomenal breads!! Great Food, Desserts and More! Is there anything more comforting than the fragrance of freshly baking European style breads, cookies and pastries still in the oven? Yes! When our bakers take them out of the oven and they're ready for you, your friends and your family to enjoy! Better yet, before they even get to the oven Abby's carefully selected Kosher certified, Dairy-Free, Non-GMO, Preservative Free ingredients are handcrafted right in front of your eyes on our super big table.

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Celebrity Cruises passengers get taste of 'Top Chef' experience

During a Top Chef at Sea cruise, on the Celebrity Solstice, "Top Chef" contestant Nina Compton participates in a competition during a "Top Chef at Sea" cruise. Jason Leppert During a Top Chef at Sea cruise, on the Celebrity Solstice, "Top Chef" contestant Nina Compton participates in a competition during a "Top Chef at Sea" cruise.

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'The Love Boat' Cast's Nautical Reunion

The Love Boat sails again! Princess Cruises announced Thursday that the cast of "The Love Boat" will reunite in Florida on Nov. 5th to celebrate the cruise line's 50th anniversary by christening a new ship. The original six cast members, as well as guest stars like Florence Henderson, Doris Roberts, and Loni Anderson, will be on hand for The Regal Princess's naming ceremony, which will be hosted by Tori Spelling, daughter of series creator Aaron Spelling.

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Festa: Carnival of shape and light

It's late August and hundreds of architecture students have crammed their creations into small rooms and hallways in an aging Unitec building in Auckland. One proposed display features a frame hung with a horizontal lattice of plastic tubes.

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Norwegian Cruise volatility elevated on sharp sell off

Norwegian Cruise volatility elevated on sharp sell off Norwegian Cruise November call option implied volatility is at 39, December is at 31, March is at 28; compared its 26-week average of 26 according to Track Data, suggesting large near term price movement. Norwegian Cruise Line names Drew Madsen as COO Norwegian Cruise announced that hospitality veteran Drew Madsen has joined as president and COO of Norwegian Cruise Line.

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BWW Reviews: Dixon Place Presents Creatures of Habit

Dixon Place has been a creative haven for the downtown arts scene for nearly 30 years. Bold in its approach to supporting the creative process, Dixon Place did not disappoint in its choice of commissioned work this October - Creatures of Habit, choreographed by Jonathan Royse Windham , a highly entertaining piece.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Tori Spelling to host 'Love Boat' reunion at cruise-ship christening

Reality TV personality Tori Spelling is to serve as host of a Love Boat reunion next month in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Princess Cruises announced Thursday. Spelling, whose late father Aaron produced the classic cruise-ship comedy series, will serve as emcee of the Regal Princess naming ceremony Nov. 5. "We're incredibly excited to host what will be one of the largest Love Boat reunions ever aboard our newest ship Regal Princess," Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises, said in a statement.

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Celebrate the Regal Princess arrival with champagne and big savings on cruises

Do you really need 27 restaurants on a cruise ship? With the new year comes some lavish, over the top cruises vacationers can book and enjoy amenities like bumper cars, theme parks and skydiving. Buzz 60's Polly Kreisman has the story.

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What's the Deal?

The travel industry currently has discounts for a number of Caribbean destinations and cruises, including Jamaica. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a luxury hotel booking site, is offering free nights at Goldeneye in Jamaica .

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New themed cruises let you ride the K-pop wave and go on cycling expeditions

Think that cruises are for retirees and seniors? New, niche cruises might just change your mind and have you hopping aboard a ship soon. Much like the current trend of themed cafes geared towards specific interests such as cycling, cats and books, cruise operators and event organisers are designing onboard experiences that revolve around specific interests such as cooking, Korean culture and electronic dance music to woo a wider audience.

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Carnival plc (ADR) (CUK) Declares Special Dividend of $0.25

Carnival plc declared a special dividend on Thursday, October 16th, Analyst Ratings.Net reports. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 21st will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share on Friday, December 12th.

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Carnival: A giant in the cruising industry

... one of the largest vacation companies in the world. The portfolio of leading 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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Ebola Creates Buying Opportunity In Disney

However, theme parks account for only 22% of profits, and the worst case is likely a one-time 8% profit hit to Disney. The rest of Disney continues to perform very well, and at less than 17x earnings, I would be a buyer.

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SGT Adam Ganley Named As Everyday Hero At Packers Game

Watch as Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin holds a press conference with the media at the Doctors Hospital Training Facility in Davie. 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's Donald makes deal with St. Louis startup Candy Lab

Candy Lab, the startup that last year came to St. Louis from San Diego thanks to a $50,000 Arch Grant, has partnered with Carnival Corporation to put its augmented reality app in the hands of vacationers around the world. Terms of the deal were not released.

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APM Completes $2m Refit Ahead of Schedule

Atlantic Pacific Marine has completed the $2 million refit of the Crystal Symphony three days ahead of schedule. A team of 130 men worked around the clock while she was drydocked in Hamburg during September.

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The Walt Disney Company Downgraded by Guggenheim

A number of other firms have also recently commented on DIS. Analysts at S&P Equity Research reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of The Walt Disney Company in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th.

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Atlantic Pacific Marine completes $2m Crystal Symphony refit 3 days ahead of schedule

PRLog - Oct. 16, 2014 - CARDIFF, U.K. -- Atlantic Pacific Marine has completed the $2m refit of the Crystal Symphony three days ahead of schedule. A team of 130 men worked around the clock while she was dry-docked in Hamburg during September.

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Queen Mary 2's most luxurious cruise ship cabin

Longer than The Shard and wider than a Boeing 747 wingspan: The world's largest cruise ship sails into the UK for the first time Louis Armstrong for starters, Debussy with roast chicken and James Blunt for dessert: British Airways pairs music to meals to make in-flight food taste better easyJet plane and RAF jet spark panic after they are spotted circling above Liverpool 'for hours' Forget the Mile-High Club! 10% of Brits admit to having sex at the airport The most expensive on-board wifi revealed: Aer Lingus, Air France and KLM top the scales at A 16 ... while Turkish Airlines allows passengers to connect for free Is this the world's most spacious caravan? New concept boasts a cinema, open-plan dining and turns into a 10-bedroom home That's one way to get to the airport! New airline-approved suitcase that transforms into a mini-scooter aims to make sure passengers never miss a flight ... (more)

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World's largest cruise ship visits Britain - it has SIXTEEN decks catering for 6,3000 passengers

Royal Caribbean liner Oasis Of the Seas, which docked in Southampton, is 225,000 tonnes, 70 yards wide and 400 yards long Hundreds of spectators watched in awe as the Oasis of the Seas docked in Southampton on the south coast for the day. The Royal Caribbean liner is 225,000 tonnes, 70 yards wide, 400 yards long and has an incredible 16 passenger decks.

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WH Smith in full-year profits rise

Group chief executive Stephen Clarke said: "The Group has delivered a strong performance with EPS [earnings per share] up 18% year on year." The retailer's travel division - stores located mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and hospitals - experienced a "record year", with profits up 11% to A 73m, Mr Clarke said.

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FTSE opens higher but jitters remain

But traders warned there was no change in the uncertain mood after the City was the FTSE slumped 2.8% or 181 points to 6,211.64 yesterday. Weaker economic sentiment in Germany has also added to concerns the eurozone could be heading for its third crisis since 2009.

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BSkyB profits double on broad demand

Satellite TV broadcaster BSkyB has said quarterly profits more than doubled on broad demand for its pay TV and broadband services across Europe. It reported a pre-tax profit of A 608m for the three months to the end of September, compared with A 193m for the same period a year earlier.

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G-rated ships call during X-rated party

Disney Cruise Line officials were told six months ago that Key West would be in the throes of Fantasy Fest on Oct. 24 and 25 -- the same days the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic family focused cruise ships will dock in Key West. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Citizen for this day or purchase this day's electronic edition at .

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Cruise Eden looks to move forward

Bega Valley Shire Council and Sapphire Coast Tourism have begun discussions about employing a part-time cruise coordinator for Cruise Eden. Bega Valley Shire Council and Sapphire Coast Tourism have begun discussions about employing a part-time cruise coordinator for Cruise Eden.

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Disney Cruise Line announces a return to Galveston

Disney Cruise Line recently released its 2015 itineraries and to the surprise of many, Galveston has been added back to the list of departure ports. The Disney Magic called Galveston its home for a short spell, but even after heavy targeted marketing to families along the central gulf, the ship often failed to fill to capacity as most of the other sailings on Disney's ships so often do.

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Barry Cottle leaves Zynga

Zynga executive vice president of games Barry Cottle has left the company, according to a Venture Beat report. He had been with the social game publisher since early 2012 .

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Bacon with lutefisk? You betcha

You know that recipe for the Norwegian fish dish you've used for most of a century? It's left out a critical ingredient. Forget the cream sauce or melted butter, but add bacon, said Andreas Berg, head chef on Norway's MS Nordlys ships.

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Ebola is spooking Wall Street

The arrival of Ebola in the U.S. has coincided with a period of extreme turbulence in the stock market, which has tumbled about 8% from record highs. The deadly virus is clearly not the only factor behind the market slide, but it's a major unknown that is increasingly weighing on market psychology.

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Carnival explores shipbuilding opportunity with China

... the country while retaining his global responsibilities for the company. Carnival's portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises in ...

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One World Holdings, Inc. (OWOO) Delivers High Quality, Diverse...

October 15, 2014 With the domestic toy and doll market slowing in recent years amid tough competition from China and the fashion doll segment in particular growing slower than other sub categories, it has become increasingly difficult for doll makers to capture the attention of consumers. NPD Group data from last year shows toy sales were off by about 1% from the $22B pulled down in 2012, a figure that has followed the industry for almost a decade now.

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Ebola is spooking Wall Street

There's no question fear is once again ripping through the stock market. Ebola is one of the factors, though probably not the primary one, behind Wednesday's market sell-off.

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Tourists suspected after narwhal tusk goes missing in Svalbard, Norway

"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints," is the motto of Norwegian cruise company Hurtigruten on their trips to Svalbard. Despite serious government penalties and mandatory educational briefings for visitors, not all tourists are getting the message.

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My Media Week: Rosemary Gorman

This week, Rosemary Gorman, group advertisement director, Mail Newspapers, prepares for the annual sales conference in Scotland and gets caught in an uncompromising position by the CMO. Home is Hampshire and my day gets started with a bowl of cereal as I stand by the Aga, listen to the business bit on the Today programme, download MailPlus and then rush for the 6.47am train to Waterloo.

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Oasis Of The Seas the world's largest cruise ship sails into the UK for the first time

On the road for A 500,000! Inside new luxury caravan complete with its own cinema, a touch screen shower and iPad-controlled lighting Hate flying with children? Etihad Airways offers free Flying Nannies to help entertain youngsters to ensure parents get peace and quiet on board long-haul flights easyJet becomes first airline in Europe to allow passengers to check in just by taking a photo of their passport in new app feature Commuters told to expect delays caused by storms in Cornwall despite A 35m track repairs ... because trains are 'not equipped to deal with salt water' Unidentified Frying Objects! Physics graduates film the moment they send the first burger and chips into SPACE ... on a balloon the size of a two-bedroom house Futuristic food hall that looks like a spaceship opens in the Netherlands ... and the food is out of this world! Don't cut lettuce with a knife and fork in ... (more)

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BWW Reviews: Fall for Dance 2014 - Program One

Related: fall for dance festival , new york city center , black grace , neil ieremia , san francisco ballet , hans van manen , russell maliphant , sadler's wells london , mark morris dance group , mark morris The Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center has been a cultural staple for New York City for eleven years, giving audiences the opportunity to witness excellence found in the worldwide field of dance . This year's festival opened up with four distinct works, including two NY premieres, one US premiere, and one world premiere by Mark Morris Dance Group, much to the delight of the audience.

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Deal watch: Celebrity touts all-inclusive Europe offer

Tired of being nickel-and-dimed by the mass-market cruise lines? Celebrity Cruises has a deal for you: An all-inclusive offer on a Europe cruise that includes flights to the ship, drinks, gratuities and other Deal watch: Celebrity touts all-inclusive Europe offer Tired of being nickel-and-dimed by the mass-market cruise lines? Celebrity Cruises has a deal for you: An all-inclusive offer on a Europe cruise that includes flights to the ship, drinks, gratuities and other Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1xS0V5a The nighttime scene on Celebrity Cruises' stylish ships is being beefed up with new parties and the addition of Sin City, combining comedy and burlesque .

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DreamTrips Vacation Club Named "Europe's Leading Travel Club"...

It's an honor to be named a leader in the European travel industry and to be selected for this award by our peers, said, Wayne Nugent, WorldVentures Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer DreamTripsa Vacation Club, one of the world's leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, was voted "Europe's Leading Travel Club" for 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony was held at Divani Appolon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece on Saturday, August 2, with hundreds of hospitality industry leaders.

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DreamTrips Vacation Club Named "Asia's Leading Travel Club" at 2014...

The World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony was held in New Delhi, India's capital city, at The Oberoi, New Delhi on Friday, October 10 with hundreds of tourism professionals in attendance. The award acknowledges the DreamTrips commitment to excellence in Asia within the past year.

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Chef Wilson Lindemann of Biddy O'Malley's in Northvale on lobster,...

The restaurant might be called Biddy O'Malley's Irish Bistro and Bar, but that doesn't mean Wilson Lindemann's culinary creations are limited to different variations of shepherd's pie and fish and chips. The 27-year-old executive chef, who is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in New Hampshire, said that Biddy's does a little bit of everything - even if that means using Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Italian dishes to compliment its traditional Irish fare.

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Carnival Corporation signs major MOU with China State Shipbuilding

... world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) ...

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Traffic chaos pledge to festive shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Southampton will not face a repeat of the traffic chaos endured by hundreds of motorists last weekend, road chiefs have vowed. The reassurance comes after scores of people were stuck in WestQuay car park for an hour-and-a-half after the road network came to a standstill.

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Celebrity Cruises unbeatable '123Go!!' promotion to Alaska and the Med

If an Alaska cruise has been on your bucket list, now's the time to act. Celebrity Cruises is offering an exclusive deal in 2015 Alaska.

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This NYC subway Wi-Fi boost is brought to you by ... Royal Caribbean Cruises?

The latest expansion of subway Wi-Fi and cell phone service is expected to cover 11 stations in Manhattan and 29 in Queens by the end of the year. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expected to announce the service upgrades on Thursday , the Wall Street Journal reported, and as of now, the full cost will be covered with private money.

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