'Oldest' newsagents' 150th year

L Malone in Kildare town opened for business in 1864 - a year which saw the foundation of the National Gallery, the establishment of the Munster Bank, which would eventually become AIB, and a time when the must-read stocking filler was the first novel of the trail-blazing Uncle Silas gothic thriller series by J Sheridan Le Fanu. The shop sits on the main street in the centre of Kildare town, on what was the main route from Dublin to Cork and Limerick.

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Carnival Launches Multi-Brand Marketing Effort

Consumers can take the " World's Leading Cruise Lines Marketing Challenge " an interactive crowdsourcing program in which celebrity emcee Cedric the Entertainer asks consumers to "join the company's marketing team" and pick their favorite from six creative concepts. Their input will help determine which concept will be used.

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Letter: We need more of a Scandinavian pace

Last spring we took our honeymoon to Norway, Sweden and Finland. The sights were beautiful, especially in Norway, but the most impressive aspects of our trip were the supportive attitudes and behaviors of the Scandinavians.

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Passengers win as cruise ships get competitive

A BUMPER cruising season in Australia is delivering unprecedented deals for passengers as ships compete to get more people on board. 18,227 is the shocking number of young people - some as young as three - who have been hospitalised in Australia for self harm in the last five years.

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Training basket: Tara Meyer

The Alberta-raised Meyer began dancing -- in all disciplines -- when she was nine. She became a professional dancer at age 16 and trained at Ecole de Danse Classique de Monte-Carlo, L'cole suprieure de ballet du Qubec, Alberta Ballet, and The Edge Performing Arts Center in L.A. After being selected Canadian Female Dancer of the Year by Kelly Kono, a dancer for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, she was offered a position with Princess Cruises where she was a featured dancer for five years.

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Cruise news: where does multi-million Oceania expansion leave rival Azamara Club?

The 684-passenger ship - one of eight identical R class vessels built for the now-defunct Renaissance Cruises between 1998 and 2001 - joins sister ships Insignia, Nautica and Regatta at Oceania. Azamara, part of the Royal Caribbean International group, operates another two former R-ships and company president Larry Pimentel has made no secret of his ambitions for growth.

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The itinerary: Get a Cyber Monday deal thata s right for you

The Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas is offering 30 percent off stays April 15-Sept. 30, 2015.

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HI: Travel Contest Roundup: Six Ways to Hightail It to Hawaii

We realize travel budgets may be limited, but it's free to dream. This is where contests come into the picture, and there's always the chance that you could be the big winner.

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Top Performing Industries For November 28, 2014

At 10:20 am, the Dow surged 0.29% to 17,879.87, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.02% to 2,073.18 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.35% to 4,803.96. Regional Airlines: The industry gained 6.37% by 10:20 am.

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Christmas cruise deals

This year, leave the cooking and party planning to someone else, and spend your Christmas of New Year's on a cruise ship. The most popular cabin choices on the most coveted itineraries can sell out as far as a year in advance.

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Northern Lights break: Make me an offer

One holiday, three ways. We targeted three companies to ask for their best offer on a trip to see the Northern Lights, departing in January: one short haul , one long haul and one cruise .

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Christmas at Kew, Egypt advice, and the contactless Palma Pass: Travel agenda

Amanresorts opens its 27th hotel next month. Occupying the top six floors of Tokyo's new Otemachi Tower in the financial district, it will also have the city's biggest hotel spa and a 30m swimming pool with dazzling views from its lofty perch.

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Quantum of the Seas introduces new wows for Royal Caribbean

Aboard Royal Caribbean International's new Quantum of the Seas, a pair of long robotic arms dance a jerky, drink-mixing ballet in the Bionic Bar as patrons place orders on tablets and a wall displays their wait time. Elsewhere on the vessel dubbed the "world's first Smartship," a set of six giant robotic screens rotate, pulse with light and swoop around to serve as a backdrop for singers, dancers and aerialists.

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US cruise liner taps into growing South-east Asian market

The United States-based Princess Cruises, the world's third largest cruise line, launched its first Singapore-based service on Thursday in a move to tap into the emerging South-east Asian cruise travel market. Industry players said a fast-rising middle class, which has fuelled a boom in budget air travel, is also likely to drive demand in the region's fledgling cruise market.

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Holland America Line's New Ms Koningsdam to Feature New Single and Family Staterooms

When ms Koningsdam debuts in 2016, the ship will feature Holland America Line's first-ever purpose-built staterooms for families as well as single staterooms among its 1,331 guest accommodations . In addition, many familiar stateroom categories such as Neptune, Signature and Vista suites will be available in a wider range of sizes and different configurations to choose from.

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NYK Holds 8th Environmental Management Conference

NYK welcomed about 60 environmental supervisors from 47 NYK Group companies to the group's annual Environmental Management Conference in Tokyo. NYK holds this conference with NYK Group companies to share information on environmental practices and strengthen environmental management within the group.

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US cruise liner taps into growing Southeast Asian market

A view inside the Sapphire Princess cruise ship docked at the Marina Bay cruise centre in Singapore on November 27, 2014 US-based Princess Cruises, the world's third largest cruise line, launched its first Singapore-based service on Thursday in a move to tap into the emerging Southeast Asian cruise travel market. Industry players said a fast-rising middle class, which has fuelled a boom in budget air travel, is also likely to drive demand in the region's fledgling cruise market.

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Making All the Right Moves, Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) Still Gets Punished

The main culprit for the dip was lowered revenue guidance for the fourth quarter. Previously, management had been looking for 30%-35% revenue growth.

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Cruise ships to make rare stop in Puerto Rico city

" Cruise ships are returning to Puerto Rico's second-largest city for the first time in three years. The mayor of the southern coastal city of Ponce says seven luxury ships operated by Monaco-based Silversea Cruises are expected through 2016.

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CG Analytics And Sportradar Announce Partnership Agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, CG Analytics will utilize the speed, accuracy and breadth of Betradar's data and digital content and distribute this content to CG Technology to enhance its In-Running wagering platform. CG Technology's automated In-Running wagering product will include dozens of different In-Running props which, pending regulatory approval, will give customers a broader array of options, creating a superior offering in the marketplace.

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Travel: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to snag cruise deals

... book a cruise, stated Alejandra Lopez, Digital Marketing Manager and Expert Cruise Advisor at Onboard.com . The cruise lines want to get in on the shopping action, and with new trends toward truly personalized and rewarding gifts, giving the gift of ...

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Sharon Businesswoman Invited to Disney's EarMarked Conference

Jen Zinno of Sharon, owner of Mickey Adventures, a full-service travel agency specializing in Disney vacations, spent last week at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando attending Disney's 2014 EarMarked Conference. The EarMarked conference is an invitation-only event with nationally known speakers, industry professionals and Disney executives.

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Next Holland America ship to have family cabins

Holland America's next ship will be its first with cabins specifically designed for families -- a sign of the line's growing focus on the niche. Currently under construction at a shipyard near Venice, Italy, Next Holland America ship to have family cabins Holland America's next ship will be its first with cabins specifically designed for families -- a sign of the line's growing focus on the niche.

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Holland America Line to debut family and single rooms on board ms Konigsdam

... is a growing market segment for the cruise industry, and Holland America joins the ranks of several other cruise lines which are offering staterooms priced for single cruisers . The staterooms were designed for functionality based on guest feedback, ...

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Alpha Holidays cruises away to victory

PRLog - Nov. 26, 2014 - Alpha Holidays cruises away to victory. Announced the no.

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Auto Europe supports Toys for Tots, airlines issue storm waivers,...

Auto Europe has partnered with Toys for Tots this holiday season to help thousands of less fortunate children. The worldwide car rental company will make a donation to the charitable organization for every car rental booked now through December 21, 2014.

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Disney Television Animation executives attribute their current hot...

It's been an interesting month for the folks at Disney Television Animation as this division of The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 30th anniversary. So there have been parties and presentations ... ... as the talented artists & writers who actually created many of these beloved animated series looked back on the show that started it all.

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Princess Cruises talking turkey with phenomenal last-minute deals

The cast of "The Love Boat" -- including Gavin McLeod, Fred Grandy, Loni Anderson and Florence Henderson -- gathered for a reunion of sorts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wednesday, to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Princess Cruises. Here are some good Thanksgiving tidings from Princess Cruises .

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Holland America Line Names Orlando Ashford As President

Ashford joins the company from Mercer, the global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments, where he was president of the Talent Business Segment. Holland America Line announced today that effective Dec. 1, Orlando Ashford will join the company as president to lead the award-winning cruise line's brand and business, including its fleet of 15 premium vessels carrying approximately 850,000 guests annually to all seven continents.

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Morningstar Gives BB Credit Rating to Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruises has been given a "BB" credit rating by Morningstar . The firm's "BB" rating indicates that the company is an above-average default risk.

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Cruising in 2015: Hot new destinations and experiences

... with four more announced. 9. It's the hundredth anniversary of the Gallipoli landings in 2015 and several cruise lines (such as APT, Cunard and Saga) offer the chance to visit by sea, with excursions to Anzac Cove and the possibility of attending ...

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7 Lessons Every Young Entrepreneur Can Learn From Walt Disney

The Walt Disney Company is a multinational mass media corporation valued at $45.429 Billion. It is the second largest broadcasting and cable company in the world and it has shaped the childhoods and pop culture of millions, probably billions of people.

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Oceania to buy the Ocean Princess, expand fleet of mid-size ships

Oceania Cruises will buy the Ocean Princess, a 15-year-old, 684-passenger ship from Princess Cruises and rename it Sirena. The ship, one of the original "R" ships from the defunct Renaissance Cruises, will join the fleet in spring 2016 after a $40 million makeover.

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Princess Cruises' Ocean Princess changing hands, to become the Oceania Sirena

... additions to the fleet such as Baristas and the cook-to-order grill at Terrace Caf. The latter two luxury cruise lines were officially acquired this month in a $3.025 billion cash and stock deal, which included the assumption of debt of their former ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to buy a new ship for its newly acquired Oceania Cruises fleet

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered into an agreement to buy a ship from Princess Cruises for its Oceania Cruises' fleet, the company announced Tuesday. Norwegian will purchase Ocean Princess and rename the 684-passenger ship Sirena .

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Cruise ship passenger lost overboard

An air search was under way on Tuesday for an 84-year-old passenger who went overboard overnight from a cruise ship east of Sydney. The man went overboard at 9pm local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280km east of Sydney, search manager and Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen said on Tuesday.

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Cruise ship passenger lost overboard off Sydney

SYDNEY >> An air and sea search for an 84-year-old passenger lost overboard from a cruise ship east of Sydney was called off Tuesday after authorities calculated that he could not have survived. A security camera showed the man had dropped 82 feet into the ocean from the Sun Princess on Monday evening about 175 miles east of Sydney, search manager Australian Maritime Safety Authority, or AMSA, said in a statement.

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Norwegian Buys Ship from Princess Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announces fleet expansion for Oceania Cruises in 2016; Sirena to join sister ships Insignia, Regatta and Nautica Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced a definitive agreement with Princess Cruises, Ltd. to purchase Ocean Princess for its newly acquired Oceania Cruises brand. The 684-passenger ship, to be named Siren, joins Oceania Cruises' trio of recently refurbished sister ships Insignia, Regatta and Nautica.

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Holland America Line's New ms Koningsdam to Feature New Single and Family Staterooms

In addition, many familiar stateroom categories such as Neptune, Signature and Vista suites will be available in a wider range of sizes and different configurations to choose from. The 32 new specially designed family ocean-view staterooms will range from 222 to 231 square feet and feature special amenities such as two bathrooms and accommodations for five people.

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Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics: A report from the INFORMS Annual Meeting

Several thousand papers are presented at a typical INFORMS Annual Meeting, which is held over three to four days, and includes many separate tracks covering distinct areas of focus. The plurality of presentations at an INFORMS Annual Meeting seem to come from academic sources, but there are also papers presented by vendors and industry.

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Deal watch: Windstar Cruises kicks off holiday sale

Small ship line Windstar Cruises has kicked off a new promotion on voyages in the Caribbean, South Pacific and Asia. The Best of the Tropics Sale, as it's being called, brings savings of up to 73% off Deal watch: Windstar Cruises kicks off holiday sale Small ship line Windstar Cruises has kicked off a new promotion on voyages in the Caribbean, South Pacific and Asia.

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Mystic Seaport honors Robertson with America and the Sea Award

... Robertson received the award at a Nov. 5 gala held in his honor in New York City. Robertson founded American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise company in the country, and is a recognized expert on cruise ship regulations in the United States. A ...

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Time For China To Open Box Office Wider

The mayor of Los Angeles called on Chinese leaders to ease their restrictions on imported movies during a visit to Beijing last week, seeking better access for a product that is one of the most lucrative US exports to China. The fact is that China has already taken big steps over the last 2 years to open its movie theaters to overseas products, as both foreign and domestic producers chase a fast-growing market that is now the world's second largest behind only the United States.

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Ship passenger missing off Sydney

A search is under way for an 84-year-old man believed to have gone overboard from a cruise ship east of the Australian city of Sydney. The ship, operated by Princess Cruises, has stayed in the area rather than continue to Sydney where it was due on Tuesday.

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4Cruise ship passenger lost overboard off Sydney

An air search was underway Tuesday for an 84-year-old passenger who went overboard overnight from a cruise ship east of Sydney. The man went overboard at 9 p.m. local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280 kilometers east of Sydney, search manager Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen said Tuesday.

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Search for man overboard called off

The search for an elderly man who fell from a cruise ship into rough seas has been called off, with authorities saying it's unlikely he survived. CCTV footage from the Sun Princess cruise liner shows the 84-year-old falling into the water from a height of about 25 meters at about 8.40pm.

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Man missing after falling from cruise ship off Sydney

A search is underway for an elderly man who went missing after falling from a cruise ship in the waters east of Sydney. The Associated Press reported that Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman, Mel Larsen said the 84-year-old man went overboard around 9 p.m. local time on Monday.

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Royal Caribbean and Ctrip announce JV to tap into China's fast growing cruise market.

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Ctrip.com International announced that they have agreed to form a strategic partnership through SkySea Cruises, a joint venture which is designed to serve the Chinese cruise market. Royal Caribbean and Ctrip will each own 35% of the new company, with the balance being owned by SkySea management and a private equity fund.

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An air search was underway Tuesday for an 84-year-old passenger who went overboard overnight from a cruise ship east of Sydney. The man went overboard at 9 p.m. local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280 kilometers east of Sydney, search manager Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen said Tuesday.

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Grave fears for man overboard

THE true cost to Russia of Vladimir Putin's bad guy image has been tallied up - and it's a whopper. IF you thought you needed to go to the Gold Coast to see the best of Schoolies, think again.

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Cruise ship passenger lost overboard off Sydney

An air search was underway Tuesday for an 84-year-old passenger who went overboard overnight from a cruise ship east of Sydney. The man went overboard at 9 p.m. local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280 kilometers east of Sydney, search manager Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen said Tuesday.

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Cruise Ship Passenger Lost Overboard off Sydney

An air search was underway Tuesday for an 84-year-old passenger who went overboard overnight from a cruise ship east of Sydney. The man went overboard at 9 p.m. local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280 kilometers east of Sydney, search manager Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen said Tuesday.

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Elderly man missing from cruise ship

An elderly man is feared to have gone overboard from a cruise ship returning to Australia from a New Zealand cruise. However, the Princess Cruises ship returned to sea to look for the missing man, following a thorough search by crew onboard.

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Rush Hour: The stories you need to know today

THE true cost to Russia of Vladimir Putin's bad guy image has been tallied up - and it's a whopper. CHINA is building an air base on a remote, disputed island chain off its coast.

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Cruise ship passenger lost overboard off Sydney

An air search is underway for an 84-year-old passenger who has gone overboard from a cruise ship east of Sydney. Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen says the man went overboard at 9 p.m. local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280 kilometers east of Sydney.

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Cruise ship passenger lost overboard off Sydney

An air search is underway for an 84-year-old passenger who has gone overboard from a cruise ship east of Sydney. Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokesman Mal Larsen says the man went overboard at 9 p.m. local time on Monday off the Sun Princess 280 kilometers east of Sydney.

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Grave fears for man overboard

Grave fears are being held for an elderly man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Sydney overnight. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has dispatched a plane 175 nautical miles off the coast of Sydney to search for the 84-year-old, who was reported missing from the cruise liner The Sun Princess shortly after 9pm on Monday night.

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Carnival Corporation Launches Multi-Brand National Marketing...

... but what matters most is what our future guests think." The public is invited to take the " World's Leading Cruise Lines Marketing Challenge " an interactive crowdsourcing program in which celebrity emcee Cedric the Entertainer asks consumers to ...

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Royal Caribbean ship to stop sailing from Miami in 2016

The Miami-based company will transfer the 2,350-passenger ship from Royal Caribbean International to its Spain-based subsidiary Pullmantur. Majesty of the Seas will be the sixth ship in Pullmantur's fleet.

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Holland America Line Names Orlando Ashford President

TravelPulse reports that Holland America Line has appointed Orlando Ashford to serve as its new president, effective Dec. 1. The move coincides with Rick Meadows stepping away from his executive vice president role at Holland America to become president-North America for Cunard Line. Stein Kruse, who had been president and CEO of Holland America Line, was last year named CEO of the newly formed Holland America Group, which oversees Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn.

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Booze cruiser or continent hopper? What type of cruise citizen are you?

I have always approached cruising with a healthy dose of ironic detachment. I don't fit in on cruises - I don't shuffleboard, I don't enjoy 10-course dinners, I can't stomach the choreographed nausea of the nightly musicals - which is exactly why I enjoy the experience.

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Brawling passengers thrown off Southampton-bound cruise ship

Crew of the Oriana , which is returning to the city today, asked the group - believed to be members of the same family - to make their own way home from the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. According to reports from other guests on board the 69,000 ton vessel, a disturbance involving fighting and arguments among a family party broke out between late Saturday evening and the early hours of Sunday.

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Royal Caribbean ship to stop sailing from Miami in 2016

The Miami-based company will transfer the 2,350-passenger ship from Royal Caribbean International to its Spain-based subsidiary Pullmantur. Majesty of the Seas will be the sixth ship in Pullmantur's fleet.

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Royal Caribbean ship to stop sailing from Miami in 2016

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that Majesty of the Seas will stop sailing from PortMiami in 2016.

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Carnival Corporation Launches Multi-Brand National Marketing...

... but what matters most is what our future guests think." The public is invited to take the " World's Leading Cruise Lines Marketing Challenge " - an interactive crowdsourcing program in which celebrity emcee Cedric the Entertainer asks consumers to ...

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Here is the latest Louisiana news

Children's Hospital of New Orleans is turning four pediatric primary care clinics over to Daughters of Charity Health Centers. A spokesman for Daughters of Charity says there won't be any staff changes at the clinics.

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Norwegian Cruise, Port of NOLA reach 4-year deal

... International said in June that it will leave when its contract ends in April. In July, the port and Carnival Cruise Lines reached a five-year contract to keep two ships in New Orleans year-round. WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A West Monroe man ...

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Windstar Cruises Gives Thanks with Best of the Tropics Sale

Starting today, Windstar Cruises is giving thanks with a Best of the Tropics Sale that features up to 73% savings on voyages to Caribbean, Tahiti, and Asia. Guests who book a cruise by December 12, 2014, will enjoy this year's lowest fares on Windstar's exotic itineraries departing December 2014 through September 2015.

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10Best: Caribbean getaway cruises

The quintessential Caribbean cruise experience comes with sunshine, soft sand, palm trees, icy drinks and clear blue water. Escape winter on these exciting ships.

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Prospect.3 artist Andrea Fraser produces a poignant pyramid of cast off Carnival costumes

RATINGS KEY: Wow - Reserved for knock out art experiences Worthy - Rewarding artwork you'll discuss when the party's over Whatever - Viewing not required WHEN: P.3 exhibits are on view Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Jan. 25, 2015. The Newcomb Gallery will be closed Nov. 27. Montana-born artist Andrea Fraser's forlorn pile of discarded Brazilian Carnival costumes at the Newcomb Art Gallery illustrates the duality of the Mardi Gras season.

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Port of New Orleans, Norwegian Cruise Line Reach New Deal

... assengers than the Norwegian Spirit, the line's previous New Orleans-based ship. In July, the port and Carnival Cruise Lines reached a five-year contract to keep two ships in New Orleans year-round.

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Norwegian Cruise, Port of NOLA reach 4-year deal

... passengers than the Norwegian Dawn, the line's previous New Orleans-based ship. In July, the port and Carnival Cruise Lines reached a five-year contract to keep two ships in New Orleans year-round.

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Cunard Lines appoints ace cruise industry veteran Rick Meadows to top post

Want to get to Europe with gourmet meals, a Canyon Ranch spa and your own bed? Cruising on the Queen Mary 2 can cost the same as a one-way flight; it will just take 10 times as long. Sara Clemence has details on Lunch Break.

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Off Norway's beaten path

Big box, luxury vacations got you down? If the thought of whiling away another uninspired vacation under an umbrella is less than motivating, you may need to rethink your travel strategy. So what to do? Consider recharging through adventure rather than sloth.

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EEOC disability investigation of Royal Caribbean ruled too broad

An 11th Circuit ruling in an EEOC case against Royal Caribbean Cruises may help employers defend against overly broad agency subpoenas. A recent appeals court ruling chastising the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for issuing an overly broad and burdensome subpoena in a discrimination case is expected to help other employers combat similar orders.

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Gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets

AP Travel asked seven people who travel for a living -- from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler to the CEOs of Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott hotels -- what they can't leave home without. Their answers may be of interest if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for people who love to travel -- or if you want to treat yourself.

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Quantum of the Seas named best new cruise ship

... Awards include Disney Cruise Line, which was named best for families for the second year in a row, and Carnival Cruise Lines, which was deemed best value for money. Food loving cruisers may also want to consider Oceania Cruises, which was named best ...

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Cruise industry booming as tourists flock to Oman

Oman attracted more than 300,000 cruise passengers from October last year to June this year. This picture is used for illustrative purpose only.

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a Teenager from York has become one of only 12 sea cadets to achieve an advanced qualification.

Ella Duke, 15, from Acomb , has gained her Advanced Seamanship qualification, and is one of only a dozen to do so, out of 14,000 cadets around the country. The achievement is part of a new partnership with Carnival Corporation, the parent company of P&O Cruises and Cunard, which supports Sea Cadets enabling 14,000 cadets aged between 10 and 18 to broaden their career options in the maritime industry.

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Orlando Ashford is President, Holland America Line

Holland America Line announced today that effective Dec. 1 Orlando Ashford will join the company as president to lead the award-winning cruise line's brand and business, including its fleet of 15 premium vessels carrying approximately 850,000 guests annually to all seven continents. Ashford joins the company from Mercer, the global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments, where he was president of the Talent Business Segment.

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Margo Zinberg MargoVO

With a voice that's engaging, smart, warm, friendly and trustworthy, Margo brings copy to life. A Baby Boomer who can sound younger or older , she's the neighbor next door, the business professional, the doctor or nurse, mother or grandmother...with attitudes also ranging from classy to sassy; corporate to caring...and always believable.

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Crystal Cruises stages spectacular ode to Billy Joel

When we're all in the mood for a melody, he gets us feeling alright. Or he's been making incredible pop songs for more than 40 years, but we still can't get enough of them.

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Royal Caribbean to say goodbye to Majesty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced that Majesty of the Seas will transfer from its Royal Caribbean International cruise brand to its Pullmantur brand in 2016. Majesty of the Seas' last 3-night Royal Caribbean to say goodbye to Majesty of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced that Majesty of the Seas will transfer from its Royal Caribbean International cruise brand to its Pullmantur brand in 2016.

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The Queen Mary Long Beach

Located just about a forty five minute drive outside of Los Angeles is the Queen Mary. It is a 1,019 square foot, retired ocean liner that used to sail for the Cunard Line from 1936 to 1967.

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Disney Cruise Line Returns to the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board announced Disney Cruise Line will once again be stopping in Tortola starting in January 2016. The Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic will sail from Port Canaveral, Fla.

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Royal Caribbean saying bon voyage to Majesty of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas first sailed in 1992 and will retire from the Royal Caribbean fleet in 2016. The Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas first sailed in 1992 and will retire from the Royal Caribbean fleet in 2016.

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Meet the legendary Shirley Jones onboard Cunard's Queen Victoria

Shirley Jones opens the door to her house and appears every inch the ladylike Marian the librarian or sweet farm girl Laurey or cheerfully steady Mrs. Partridge, offering a warm smile and handshake. You must remember Shirley Jones from "Oklahoma" and beyond, especially if you are over 50. Now you can see her on board Cunard Line 's Queen Victoria during a segment of the World Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles in February 2015.

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Carnival Cruises extending China presence with yet another MOU

In the wake of the news of Carnival's MOU from last month that Carnival Corporation is building a bigger presence in China, comes this latest release that the world's largest cruise ship operator has officially signed another MOU to explore opportunities for a potential joint venture focused on the construction of cruise ships for the Chinese market. This agreement follows Carnival's MOU from last month with China's largest shipyard, potentially paving the way for the first three-nation collaborative effort to build world-class cruise ships in China.

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Holland America Line Names Orlando Ashford As President

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The Best Cruise Ships of 2014 in Every Category

"Quantum of the Seas is all about innovation," said Cruise Critic. "Bumper cars and skydiving at sea grab the headlines, but the ship itself is simply revolutionary.

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Holland America Line Names Orlando Ashford As President

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Walt Disney, Shanghai Media Group Expand Partnership

Morning cartoons and nature movies are on Walt Disney's to-do list in China as the Shanghai outpost of the media giant and Shanghai Media Group announced plans to expand their strategic partnership to include television content development, movie production, content distribution and marketing cooperation. The move is an effort to develop more content and a larger audience in the Asian country, where the two companies already have a relationship that includes a multiyear studio and talent development deal.

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Sail into the future

THE techy travel innovations start before you've even boarded the so-called "smartship" - the latest addition to the Royal Caribbean International fleet - with online check-in and luggage tracking via the Royal iQ app for smartphone or tablet. Also on the app guests can book activities, spa treatments and dinner reservations at the touch of a button.

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Royal Caribbean to say goodbye to Majesty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced that Majesty of the Seas will transfer from its Royal Caribbean International cruise brand to its Pullmantur brand in 2016. Majesty of the Seas' last 3-night Royal Caribbean to say goodbye to Majesty of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced that Majesty of the Seas will transfer from its Royal Caribbean International cruise brand to its Pullmantur brand in 2016.

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Cruise Critic awards the cruise lines making waves in 2014

Cruise lines can get a bad reputation for claustrophobic cabins and annoying entertainment - not to mention norovirus outbreaks - but there are some that go above and beyond to break the mould and guarantee their guests the trip of a lifetime. Spending weeks on a cruise ship, you want to make sure your hard-earned money and holiday time is well spent.

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Disney Expands Relationship With China's Shanghai Media Group

Disneynature film "Born in China" will be one of the first titles to flow from an expanded relationship between the Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Media Group. Where a previous deal established a multi-year studio movie script and talent development fund, and a 2013 deal launched kids entertainment cooperation with SMG subsidiary BesTV, the new strategic relationship spans television content development, movie co-production, content distribution, and co-operation on marketing.

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Royal Caribbean to Transfer Majesty of the Seas to Pullmantur

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Royal Caribbean to Transfer Majesty of the Seas to Pullmantur

Majesty of the Seas' last 3-night sailing for Royal Caribbean International will depart on , 2016. She will then enter dry dock before joining the Pullmantur fleet, allowing her to be tailored to fit Pullmantur's brand standards and offerings.

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Samuel Cunard

Sir Samuel Cunard, 1st Baronet was a British Canadian shipping magnate, born at Halifax , Nova Scotia, who founded the Cunard Line . He was the son of a master carpenter and timber merchant who had fled the American Revolution and settled in Halifax.

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Royal Caribbean Dodges Ebola Scare, Sails For China

It's now setting its sights on China. Royal Caribbean is just past a 69.41 buy point of a V-shaped cup base that it cleared earlier this month.

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How to give the gift of cruising to travellers in your life

Those who have passionate and regular cruisers in their lives may want to consider giving the gift of onboard products, spa treatments and added cruise amenities which are becoming increasingly available as gift cards.

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Cruiser tips and tricks. How to extend your cruise vacation

When friends who are new to cruising ask me for tips, I always suggest they fly to their embarkation port at least one day before their ship is set to sail. The further the distance the port is from home, the more pre-cruise days I would advise them to add to their trip.

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Report Published: "Global Box Office Market 2014-2018"

The Box-office is a huge market that earns revenue worldwide through distribution of tickets to the audience for movies released in theaters. Box-office revenue is shared between the distributors and movie theaters and the split varies with different movies with distributors receiving the larger percentage of revenue.

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Sustainability Report: Carnival Ahead of Emissions Goal

... To meet its corporate CO2 sustainability goal, Carnival Corporation and its nine global brands [Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in the U.S.; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Italy; and P&O ...

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Disney offers Lunar New Year cruise package

Tourists from Beijing can celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday in February in style , visiting Miami and Orlando in Florida and cruising the Bahamas on a Disney Dream Cruise package. The package is available through China International Travel Service Limited, China Youth Travel Service, Beijing U-Tour International Travel Service and Beijing Huayuan International Travel, with prices from 31,999 yuan to 34,999 yuan.

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Investing In Spas And The Pampering Lifestyle For Fun And Profit

The pampering industry is in the early stages with respectable annual growth, ROI, and profitability with leaders like Steiner Leisure and Roark Capital Group. Forbes and others watchful of the rich and super-rich agree these folks are growing in sheer numbers, as is the size of their wealth.

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BWW Reviews: Disney's the Little Mermaid at Olney Theatre Center ...

After seeing musicals that deal with corrupt ministers , troubled artists , decadent tales from Germany , people with bipolar disorder , and a musical about conjoined twins , what a relief it is to sit back and enjoy a delightful, wonderful staging of a children's fable about mermaids that the entire family can enjoy. Get your tickets now for the gorgeous and entertaining Olney Theatre Company production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID.

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Cunard Line Names Richard Meadows President of Cunard Line - North America

... and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. C unard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and ...

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Tuscany, Giglio Sue Costa Cruises Following Costa Concordia Crash

The Italian region of Tuscany is demanding almost $40 million from the owners of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that crashed off the Italian coast almost three years ago. The Costa Concordia struck a rock off the Tuscan island of Giglio in January 2012, killing 32 people.

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Tuscany, Giglio Sue Costa Cruises Following Costa Concordia Crash

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Suspended civic center director headed for trial, two new felonies filed

Rebecca Flannery, director of Dickson City Civic Center, arrives at Lackawanna County Courthouse Wednesday for an arraignment on theft charges related to accounts at the center. Michael J. Mullen / Staff Photographer A suspended director of the Dickson City Civic Center will face trial on charges she used the center's bank account as a personal checkbook.

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Military Rates on Disney Cruise Line

Once again Disney Cruise Line is offering discounted rates for U.S. Military Personnel on select sailings. Rates are valid through November 23, 2014 and are limited, so if you are a member of qualified military personnel, don't delay! Jan 4, 2015 : $1,400 for two guests in a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom taxes, fees and port expenses of approximately $120 not included.

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Four major travel agencies to boycott NATAS fair

TODAY reports: The boycott was due to disagreements over the entrance fees that NATAS charges the public and how the proceeds from the fair were used, sources said. SINGAPORE: The popular mega travel fair organised by the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore has been hit by the boycott of four of the biggest travel agencies here, which are planning to hold a rival fair in March on the same dates as the next NATAS travel fair.

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Norway's cool experiences trump luxury

A wild snowmobile ride on the ice ends when we pull king crab traps from the fjord's icy waters. Luxury holidays got you down? If the thought of whiling away another uninspired holiday under an umbrella is less than motivating, you may need to rethink your travel strategy.

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CLIA Releases Initial Asia Cruise Trends Findings

... the size of 12 Asian passenger source markets with data consolidated directly from cruise operators. and many cruise lines are deploying more capacity in the region, including some of the most modern cruise ships. CLIA decided to undertake an ...

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Cruise notes: Europe will get its first sternwheeler in 2015

... in the eastern Caribbean and Bahamas. www.escape.ncl.com . Back on the Nile: One of Europe's biggest river cruise lines, Uniworld, is resuming cruises on the Nile in Egypt. Beginning in October 2015, the line's all-suite River Tosca will cruise out ...

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Norwegian completes $3 billion acquisition of Prestige Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said Wednesday that its acquisition of high-end Prestige Cruises International for more than $3 billion has officially closed. The acquisition means Miami-based Norwegian now has a fleet of 21 ships across three brands - Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises - with five more vessels being added through 2019.

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Best Cruises of 2015: Find the right trip to fit any budget

... With a growing demand for improved safety measures, immersive itineraries and innovative onboard entertainment, cruise lines attract an increasing number of passengers each year - and for good reason. In January, the Cruise Lines International ...

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Is a cruise for you? 7 questions to ask yourself

... and tour reservations, an all-inclusive cruise might not be the best option for you. Many large, mainstream cruise lines pack people on their ships, so you could be sharing a cabin wall with a rambunctious family on one side and some newlyweds on ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line completes acquisition of Prestige Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line announced it has completed its acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas , in a $3 billion deal. As previously announced by the Miami-based company, Norwegian will assume Prestige's debt and handle a possible payout of up to $50 million for Prestige shareholders depending on the company's performance in 2015.

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Norwegian completes acquisition of Oceania, Regent

Three of the world's top cruise brands are now on the same team. Fast-growing Norwegian Cruise Line today announced it had completed its previously announced acquisition of privately held Prestige Norwegian completes acquisition of Oceania, Regent Three of the world's top cruise brands are now on the same team.

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The best cruise lines for North American travelers

Nearly 22 million travelers are expected to hop on board cruises this year to set sail for fun and exciting locations, enjoying the dining, entertainment and sun available on cruise ships all over the world. But if you're a novice, how do you choose a voyage on which to spend your hard-earned dollars? There are plenty of options in the 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, which highlight the top cruise lines for North American travelers in 18 categories, including best new ship, best cruise line for families, best value for money and best river cruise line.

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'Premiere Sailings' of Holland America Line's Ms...

When Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam sets sail in February 2016 the ship will head to the azure waters of the Mediterranean on a seven-day Premiere Voyage and continue on a series of 12-day Premiere Sailings through early May 2016. When Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam sets sail in February 2016 the ship will head to the azure waters of the Mediterranean on a seven-day Premiere Voyage and continue on a series of 12-day Premiere Sailings through early May 2016.

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Richard Fain Caught giving back to the Crew of Royal Caribbean International

Richard Fain is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, and just this past week, Cruising Authority caught Richard in the act of giving back to the crew members aboard the brand new Quantum of the Seas, at sea just off of New York. The Quantum of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's latest baby, just out of the shipyard in Germany, looking shiny and new.

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Gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets

This product image released by Eagle Creek shows the Eagle Creek Packable Daypack. Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler recommends something like the packable daypack to tuck in your carry-on bag so that you have a smaller bag handy for daily use once you reach your destination.

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Gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets

AP Travel asked seven people who travel for a living -- from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler to the CEOs of Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott hotels -- what they can't leave home without. Their answers may be of interest if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for people who love to travel -- or if you want to treat yourself.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Completes Acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc.

... Ltd. 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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Mattel Has Huge Margin Of Safety For Dividend Investors

Mattel is a beaten-down stock that should rebound, so buying low is a good idea. Mattel is a toy maker whose products include Barbie dolls.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Completes Acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc.

... world." 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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Gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets

AP Travel asked seven people who travel for a living - from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler to the CEOs of Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott hotels - what they can't leave home without. Their answers may be of interest if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for people who love to travel - or if you want to treat yourself.

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Gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets

AP Travel asked seven people who travel for a living - from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler to the CEOs of Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott hotels - what they can't leave home without. Their answers may be of interest if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for people who love to travel - or if you want to treat yourself.

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Gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets

This product image released by Eagle Creek shows the Eagle Creek Packable Daypack. Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler recommends something like the packable daypack to tuck in your carry-on bag so that you have a smaller bag handy for daily use once you reach your destination.

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'Premiere Sailings' of Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam will be in the Mediterranean

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Gifts for travelers, from bags to...

This product image released by Eagle Creek shows the Eagle Creek Packable Daypack. Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler recommends something like the packable daypack to tuck in your carry-on bag so that you have a smaller bag handy for daily use once you reach your destination.

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Gifts for travellers, from bags to gadgets

AP Travel asked seven people who travel for a living - from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler to the CEOs of Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott hotels - what they can't leave home without. Their answers may be of interest if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for people who love to travel - or if you want to treat yourself.

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Gifts for Travelers, From Bags to Gadgets

AP Travel asked seven people who travel for a living ? from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler to the CEOs of Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott hotels ? what they can't leave home without. Their answers may be of interest if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for people who love to travel ? or if you want to treat yourself.

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Beatles' home Cavern Club to land cruise liner

It was a small basement club that changed the world of music in the western world more than half a century ago. Today hundreds of thousands of people make the pilgrimage every year to visit the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where one of the most popular pop groups ever, the Beatles, had teenage girls in early 1960s dancing and screaming to a new era of music.

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Virgin America Delivers Exceptional Experiences with Magnolia CMS

With Magnolia's CMS, Virgin America found a partner able to build an architecture for distributing content across mobile devices with fewer resources required to support. "Today's travelers expect personalized 'anywhere, anytime' service both at home and on their mobile device," said Magnolia CEO Pascal Mangold.

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Two luxurious cruise ships called port Sultan Qaboos

The two luxurious cruise ships "MINERVA, and SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER", called Port Sultan Qaboos on 18th November 2014 with a total of 768 passengers on board of the vessels. Minerva belongs to Al Leisure Group of UK Company registered in Bahamas with a length of 135 meters arrived from Salalah next port of call is Porbandar/India.

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TSA may loosen liquid restrictions, Yosemite skiing, cruise lines ranking

... to learn to ski in style, especially this season as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. Want to know which cruise lines to go on? Check out the list of 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards. Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, one of ...

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Podcast - 11/18/14 - Orlando Show

In this week's show Disney's latest animated film, 'Big Hero 6' is on track to become one of the year's biggest films, Cinderella's Royal Table is moving it's character breakfast to Citrico's in January, and are you fed up with 'Frozen' yet? Plus, we discuss things you need to know when sailing Disney Cruise Line with children. All this and more on this week's edition of The DIS Unplugged.

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Crisfield City Council Asked to Impose Fee on Boats Docking for Free

... have it just like it's set up; we come here and tie up and leave when we want to." Cruise ships, with American Cruise Lines, pay a $150 docking fee for trash collection and water supply. A room tax for overnight guests is being discussed.

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Talking truffle menus with Celebrity Cruises executive chef John Suley

The white truffles earned at the World White Truffle Auction will take to sea on board Celebrity Equinox on November 21, and on select sailings in November and December. Here's a brief glimpse at the rest of Celebrity's on board product.

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Italian Region, Island Seek Damages from Concordia Disaster

Officials for Italy's Tuscany region and the island of Giglio said on Monday they would seek a total of 220 million euros in damages from Costa Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corp., for the 2012 Concordia cruise liner disaster. The Costa Concordia was carrying more than 4,000 passengers and crew when it struck rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio and capsized, killing 32 people.

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Insomniac Announces Dates On-Sale Details for 19th Annual Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news. With a traditional newspaper format, more than 100 sites were established each with a newspaper-type name to cover the highest-ranked regions, countries, cities and states.

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Crystal Debuts Brand New Billy Joel Concert Production on Board,...

Crystal Cruises will be celebrating 25 years of sailing in 2015 with multiple theme cruises bringing back former Crystal captains, as well as current top executives. /PRNewswire/ -- In its latest spectacular stage feature, luxury cruise leader Crystal Cruises will showcase the multi-platinum hits of Grammy Legend Award recipient and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, to Caldera.

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Norwegian Epic Will Feature Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Burn the Floor in 2015

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new entertainment line-up for Norwegian Epic, the award-winning ship that will be based year-round in Barcelona, Spain, starting April 30, 2015. Two new Broadway shows will take the stage as headliners: Burn the Floor in April, 2015 and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical in October, 2015.

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A few of the great things on board a Crystal Serenity cruise Part 2

We continue with the out-of-the-ordinary that may be found everywhere aboard Crystal Serenity. That includes even when you look down at your feet.

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Crystal Debuts Brand New Billy Joel Concert Production on Board, Welcomes Renowned Broadway & West End 'Piano Man' to Star - CW15 - OMAHA /PRNewswire/ -- In its latest spectacular stage feature, luxury cruise leader Crystal Cruises will showcase the multi-platinum hits of Grammy Legend Award recipient and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, to Caldera. Guests aboard the preceding cruise will be treated to a special viewing at the end of their voyage.

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Crystal Debuts Brand New Billy Joel Concert Production on Board,...

Guests aboard the preceding cruise will be treated to a special viewing at the end of their voyage. Paying tribute to the world-famous Piano Man will be the show's star, to star as "The Piano Man" in the Broadway, West End and U.S. National Tour productions of Movin' Out , based on Joel's music.

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2015 Top Cruise Lines

Using information on such things as ship quality, reputation and health evaluations the publication came up with the top three in five different categories. The best luxury cruise lines goes to Crystal Cruises while Silversea Cruises was considered the best cruise line for romance.

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Winter cruise destinations: Set sail for warmer weather

... Lindblad-National Geographic, Princess and Holland America Line. Three-day cruises offered by Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and others bring opportunity to escape snow and cold without burning many vacation days. Activities focus on beaches ...

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Best cruise lines include Disney, Carnival

... There are plenty of options in the 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, which highlight the top cruise lines for North American travelers in 18 categories, including best new ship, best cruise line for families, best value for money and ...

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Best cruise lines include Disney, Carnival

... There are plenty of options in the 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, which highlight the top cruise lines for North American travelers in 18 categories, including best new ship, best cruise line for families, best value for money and ...

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Tuscany and Giglio seek A 177m in damages over claims that Costa...

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Paddy Power's

Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Paddy Power IMS Call hosted by Patrick Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer. My name is Catherine, and I'm your event manager.

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Best cruise lines include Royal Caribbean, Disney

... There are plenty of options in the 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, which highlight the top cruise lines for North American travelers in 18 categories, including best new ship, best cruise line for families, best value for money and ...

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Broadway musical 'Priscilla' heading to cruise ship

Another Broadway musical is heading to a cruise ship. Norwegian Cruise Line on Monday announced that Priscilla, Queen of the Desert -- The Musical will open on the Norwegian Epic in October 2015 after the Broadway musical 'Priscilla' heading to cruise ship Another Broadway musical is heading to a cruise ship.

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Which cruise lines had the best rankings?

... There are plenty of options in the 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, which highlight the top cruise lines for North American travelers in 18 categories, including best new ship, best cruise line for families, best value for money and ...

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Rough but ready for cruise

UP terminal couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of Hobart's first cruise ship passengers of the season yesterday. Exclusion zones in place for the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping meant a marquee - complete with tourist shops - was set up at Victoria Dock as a temporary TasPorts terminal.

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Italian officials sue Costa Concordia owner for $275M

Officials from Tuscany and the island of Giglio sued Costa Cruises, the owners of the doomed Costa Concordia, for ruining tourism in the area. Italian officials are suing the owner of the doomed Costa Concordia cruise ship for an eye-watering $275 million - over claims the liner disaster destroyed local tourism.

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Top cruise lines rated

Cruise Critic picked the best cruise lines for North American travelers in its 7th Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards . The best new ship award goes to Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, one of the largest ships afloat, featuring robot bartenders, state of the art connectivity, bumper cars and skydiving.

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Cruise Critic Names the Top Cruise Lines of 2014

Cruise Critic - the world's largest online cruise resource - has announced the winners of the 7 Annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, naming the top cruise lines in 18 categories, including Best New Ship, Best for Families, Best Value for Money and Best River Cruise Line. "We originally launched our Editors' Picks Awards in 2008, to highlight lines that we felt were doing a great job," says Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic.

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Volendam arrives in Burnie

MS VOLENDAM arrived in Burnie this morning, carrying 2,097 passengers and crew aboard, many overseas visitors from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. MS VOLENDAM arrived in Burnie this morning, carrying 2,097 passengers and crew aboard, many overseas visitors from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Italy - Factors to watch on November 18

Officials for Tuscany region and the island of Giglio said on Monday they would seek a total of 220 million euros in damages from Costa Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corp, for the 2012 Concordia cruise liner disaste. Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta presents the central bank's latest Financial Stability Report at Bocconi University.

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ADPC welcomes 'maiden caller' AIDAaura at Zayed Port

Our client, a leading Civil Construction Company in Qatar, is looking forward to hire a Planning Manager for their projects.They one of the best local construction companies in Qatar. They are into Civil Construction projects like- residential complex or areas, commercial industrial complex or areas etc.

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Slide Show: Best cruise lines for value, romance, luxury

A record 22.2 million people are expected to take a cruise in 2015; and with dozens of cruise lines to choose from, they've got some hard choices ahead of them. How do you save money without sacrificing quality? What luxury lines offer the unique experiences? What lines are best for those who want a little romance? On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the 2015 best cruise lines, including the best cruise lines for the money, for families and for romance, as well as the best luxury lines and the best lines in the Caribbean.

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U.S. News Releases the 2015 Best Cruises

... list as the No. 1 Best Cruise Line for Romance. The 2015 Best Cruises features rankings and information on 15 cruise lines in five categories: Best Luxury Cruise Lines , Best Cruise Lines for the Money , Best Cruise Lines for Romance , Best Cruise ...

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Mickey Mouse Day: Top 5 funny cartoons of the adorable character

Mickey Mouse, on of the most popular cartoon characters, was made by The Walt Disney Company, way back in the year 1928. This funny animal character is typically seen in red shorts, yellow shoes, and white gloves and is the most loved by kids.

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Shreveport church turns gym into temporary homeless shelter

A Shreveport church has transformed their building into a cold weather emergency shelter for those without a place to stay. The Bright Star Baptist Church is doing their part to keep the homeless warm at night, including Charles Chism, who has found himself homeless on and off for the past 7 years.

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Princess Cruises Ship Docks In LA After Norovirus Outbreak

Federal health officers boarded a Princess Cruises oceanliner Sunday at San Pedro to investigate a Norovirus outbreak that hit a small percentage of the people on a month-long cruise to the Pacific isles. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 158 passengers of the 3,009 on board the Crown Princess cruise ship and 14 of the 1,160 crew members suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, which began in the last half of the voyage.

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Norovirus sickens more than 170 on cruise ship

At least 158 of 3,009 passengers and 14 of 1,160 crew members came down with the virus aboard the Crown Princess during a 28-day cruise that docked in Los Angeles on Sunday. "Over the last few days, the ship began seeing an increased number of gastrointestinal illnesses, caused by norovirus ," said Princess Cruises spokeswoman Susan Lomax, via email.

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Carnival Corp. launching new campaign to lure first-timers

... A revamped website, WorldsLeadingCruiseLines.com, will be the hub for the initiative and will promote Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O ...

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Fire prevention tips while warming your home

Temperatures are dropping and that means most people will break out the space heaters or do anything to stay warm. Fire officials say that being careless with heating sources can lead to deadly consequences.

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Cruise The Caribbean

The cruise departs from Miami on May 30th, 2015 with stops in St. Thomas, Tortola and Nassau - with 3 luxurious days at sea. Relax along The Waterfront, the quarter-mile oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, bars, and stunning island views.

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Norwegian Epic to Debut New Entertainment in 2015 for Year-Round European Sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new entertainment line-up for Norwegian Epic, the award-winning ship that will be based year-round in Barcelona, Spain, starting April 30, 2015. Two new Broadway shows will take the stage as headliners: Burn the Floor in April, 2015 and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical in October, 2015.

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Windstar Cruises Announces Year-Round Voyages in Tahiti

Windstar Cruises is thrilled to announce plans to sail year-round in the South Pacific, allowing guests to explore the Society and Tuamotu Islands of Tahiti. Continuous voyages begin May 26, 2015 aboard the beautifully renovated, 148-passenger Wind Spirit sailing yacht.

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Norovirus Strikes Carnival's Crown Princess - Again

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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Norovirus Outbreak Hits Another Cruise Ship

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess Cruises cruise ship. Health officials report that 158 passengers and 14 crew members aboard the Crown Princess were stricken with the gastrointestinal illness during a 28-day-long cruise that ended in Los Angeles, CA, this past weekend.

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Italy region, island seek 220 million euros in Concordia disaster damages

Officials for Italy's Tuscany region and the island of Giglio said on Monday they would seek a total of 220 million euros in damages from Costa Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corp, for the 2012 Concordia cruise liner disaster. The Costa Concordia was carrying more than 4,000 passengers and crew when it struck rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio and capsized, killing 32 people.

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Research and Markets: Assessment of China's Cruise Market 2014-2017

... in the sector has been investigated. The initiatives and performance of key players including Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Starcruises, Bohai Ferry Company and HNA Tourism Holding (Group) Company along with current market scenario ...

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Cruisers guide to norovirus

... great communication from the Captain!," she wrote in an email. Norovirus is a disease that is not limited to cruise lines. In fact, it strikes anywhere there is a large concentration of people. Approximately 20 million people catch the norovirus ...

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Onboard.com featuring cyber cruise sales on Black Friday and Monday

... through Cyber Monday when visitors to Onboard.com can book a cruise with their choice of six participating cruise lines and receive exclusive perks, which include: Royal Caribbean International: score an up to $150 onboard crediy when booking a ...

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Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

The donati... )--Sprint today announced that its all-new network in Columbus, Ohio, shares first-place for network reliability, call and text performance )--VeloCloud Networks Inc., a cloud networking services company, today announced that it has been named one of the industry's leading tech innovators by CRN for... )--Sierra Leone Action, an organization comprising a global team of Sierra Leonean physicians and other professionals, today announced that Fresenius Kabi has ... )--Em apoio a seu Global Fellows, programa internacional de voluntarios que leva o conhecimento e a experiencia profissional de seus membros a organizacoes sem fin... )--En apoyo de su programa Global Fellows, un programa de voluntariado internacional que presta la experiencia profesional de los miembros del equipo a organizacio... )--Lowe Enterprises Investors acquires St. Moritz apartment community in Lakewood.

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$274 million in Concordia disaster damages sought by Tuscany region

An image taken from a helicopter shows the cruise ship Costa Concordia docked at the port of Genoa Voltri, Genoa, Italy, 04 October 2014. An image taken from a helicopter shows the cruise ship Costa Concordia docked at the port of Genoa Voltri, Genoa, Italy, 04 October 2014.

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Mother of Quitman toddlers faces capital murder charges

The Quitman Police Department said Monday that the mother of two girls who were found dead in a Quitman apartment was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder. Daphne Elizabeth McDaniels, now a Tulsa, OK resident, was arrested and charged after months of investigation that spanned three states.

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Italy region, island seek 220 mln euros in Concordia disaster damages

Officials for Italy's Tuscany region and the island of Giglio said on Monday they would seek a total of 220 million euros in damages from Costa Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corp, for the 2012 Concordia cruise liner disaster. The Costa Concordia was carrying more than 4,000 passengers and crew when it struck rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio and capsized, killing 32 people.

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Windstar Cruises to expand in South Pacific

Windstar Cruises will offer year-round sailings in the South Pacific starting in May. The small-ship company today announced the 148-passenger Wind Spirit would permanently move to the region on May 26 to Windstar Cruises to expand in South Pacific Windstar Cruises will offer year-round sailings in the South Pacific starting in May. The small-ship company today announced the 148-passenger Wind Spirit would permanently move to the region on May 26 to Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1uFvtaS Windstar does a regular season of Panama Canal sailings with its Wind Spirit, combining a crossing with visits to small Panamanian islands with rainforest exploration in Costa Rica.

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172 Fall Ill After Norovirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

More than 170 passengers and crew members on board a Princess Cruises ship that was docked in San Pedro Sunday have fallen ill following an outbreak of Norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease

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CDC: 172 people on cruise fell ill with norovirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 172 people on a cruise ship that arrived in California on Sunday have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly monthlong trip. The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and was met by CDC staff after arriving in San Pedro in Los Angeles.

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Princess cruise ship docks after norovirus outbreak

At least 172 people, including over a dozen crew members aboard a Princess cruise ship have fallen ill from a norovirus outbreak. CNN reported that the Crown Princess ship docked in Los Angeles over the weekend after the passengers and crew members began suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms associated with the virus.

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Almost 200 people on Crown Princess ship have norovirus

SAN PEDRO, CA - Sickness is on the ship. Nearly 200 passengers and crew members on board the Princess Cruises cruise ship have norovirus.

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3National roundup: 172 people on cruise ship contract norovirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California on Sunday have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly month-long trip. The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and were expected to be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro.

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Cruise ship hit with norovirus - Mon, 17 Nov 2014 PST

A Princess Cruises ship docked in Los Angeles early Sunday after nearly 170 people on board fell ill in the ship's second outbreak of norovirus this year, officials said. Passengers began to show signs of the gastrointestinal sickness a few days into the monthlong voyage to Hawaii and Tahiti.

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Dozens fall ill on cruise ship

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from US ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people confined ...

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Hackers strike at State Department

A senior department official said Sunday that 'activity of concern' was detected in the system around the same time as a previously reported incident that targeted the White House computer network.

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172 sick on cruise ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California on Sunday have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly monthlong trip. The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and will be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro.

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National briefs: Alzheimer's test could aid diagnosis

A new blood test for Alzheimer's appears to detect the disease as many as 10 years before clinical diagnosis is possible - far sooner than other tests in development. The test, described publicly for the first time today, could someday soon be used to identify and treat patients with Alzheimer's disease far earlier in disease progression.

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In Brief: CDC: 172 people on cruise fell ill with norovirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California on Sunday were sickened with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly monthlong trip. The Crown Princess had more than 4,100 people aboard and was to be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro.

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Contagious norovirus sickens more than 170 on Crown Princess cruise

The latest norovirus outbreak aboard the Princess Cruises' Crown Princess has infected 172 people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 158 of 3,009 passengers and 14 of 1,160 crew members came down with the virus aboard the Crown Princess during a 28-day cruise that docked in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Scores ill on cruise ship out of California

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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Norovirus sickens 172 on Pacific cruise ship

The highly-contagious stomach virus infected 158 of 3,009 passengers and 14 of 1,160 crewmembers, the CDC said in an investigation report. This is the second time Princess Cruises "Crown Princess" has had an outbreak of Norovirus this year, after more than 150 passengers caught the virus during a cruise in April.

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172 sickened on Carnival Crown Princess cruise from California

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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172 fall ill on Carnival's Crown Princess cruise from California

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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Norovirus Sickens 172 on Princess Cruises Ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Sunday that 172 passengers of a U.S.-based Princess Cruises ship touring the Pacific have been infected with Norovirus. The ship in question, the "Crown Princess," had a similar outbreak in April, when over 150 passengers became infected.

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Princess Cruises ship forced to dock after outbreak of norovirus

The Crown Princess cruise ship is docked in San Pedro on Sunday after being forced to cut short a voyage to Hawaii and Tahiti because of an outbreak on board of norovirus that sickened nearly 170 people. The Crown Princess cruise ship is docked in San Pedro on Sunday after being forced to cut short a voyage to Hawaii and Tahiti because of an outbreak on board of norovirus that sickened nearly 170 people.

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CDC: 172 people on cruise fell ill with norovirus

LOS ANGELES >> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California on Sunday have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly monthlong trip. The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and will be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro.

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Top alternative cruise destinations: Sail to new horizons

If you've always liked the idea of a vacation on the open seas, but the Mediterranean and the Bahamas don't strike your fancy, there are several more original cruise destinations to consider. Text from Relaxnews .

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172 fall ill on Carnival's Crown Princess cruise from California

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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170 sickened on cruise ship

... a floating hell." That was how a Texas woman described the Triumph in a lawsuit filed Friday against Carnival Cruise Lines. Before the thousands of passengers and crew of the snakebit Carnival Triumph debarked Friday, an investigation into what went ...

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Norovirus Leaves 172 Ill on Princess Cruise Ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California on Sunday have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly monthlong trip. The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and will be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro.

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UPDATE 2-172 fall ill on Carnival's Crown Princess cruise from California

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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172 people fall ill on Carnival cruise from Califo...

... ahead of its departure, a CDC spokesman said. Outbreaks of norovirus have been reported by nearly a dozen cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports in recent years. The outbreaks are unpleasant but usually mild and typically stem from many people ...

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Norovirus infects 172 on cruise ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 172 people on a cruise ship arriving in California on Sunday have fallen ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly month long trip. The Crown Princess has more than 4,100 people on board and will be met by CDC staff upon arrival in San Pedro.

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