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The Unfinished Drink
The Ted D'Auvergne Story
"The bottle of beer remains on the shelf for the soldier that would never return."
Ted D'Auvergne was invited by the publican, George Provan, Waihao Forks Pub, to have a farewell drink, and when the train whistled George put a bottle on the shelf saying "We'll have this one, Ted, when you come home again." Ted was on final leave from Burnham Training Camp before heading oversea, January 1940. He never came back and lies buried in a Crete cemetery, his name added to the long roll of honour of those who died in the service of their country. Very few of his relatives are still in the Waimate and Timaru districts. Reference: Noel Mewburn's letter
"No one really remembers the exact story now, and it has gone into folk lore." Whatever is the truth the bottle was left on the shelf for Ted and he will not be forgotten.
Another version. The train left at 7.20 in the morning too early for a pub to open. Two mates while having a farewell drink with Ted a few days before decided to leave the beer bottle there with the publican, George Provan, for Ted to drink on his return. The publicans who followed left the bottle unopened and unbroken on the shelf.
Another version written by Ted's cousin. On 23rd Dec 1939 Ted was drinking with Stuart Dickson and Dave Ponsonby and he didn't want another bottle so asked the hotel keeper to keep it until he came back.
In Memory of LA TOUR MOLLET D'AUVERGNE
Private 7110 27th, NZ Machine Gun Battalion
who died on Monday, 2nd June 1941. Age 35.
SUDA BAY WAR CEMETERY, Greece Grave
Reference / Panel Number: 12. D. 12. (Plot 12, Row D)
Ted was the son of Charles Edward D'Auvergne born in Jersey and Lilian Dale D'Auvergne (Lucretia Adele Mollet) also born in the Channel Islands. Edward remarried and his son took on his father's nickname, Ted, was bought up mainly by his father and stepmother. Ted was born in Rangiora. He was educated at Kapua School and Timaru Boy's High School and was known as an athlete and inventor with humour, ingenuity and understanding of honour and service. his family had a 161 hectare block on Stoney Creek Rd, at the Waihao Forks, the farm ran up the hill behind the Waihao Forks Pub.
McNicholl card-file, at the South Canterbury Museum
::D'AUVERGNE Charles Edward b. 1857 d. 29 Sept 1946, aged 89.
::m. Lillian ...
::Family: Erena b. 5/7/1900 Rata b. 19/12/1901 La Tour b. 21/2/1906
::Farmer at Sefton in the 1903 directory.
::President of the Waimate A&P Association in 1914.
::Mrs. D'Auvergne was an early committee member of the Waimate Plunket Society.
::Tombstone in Waimate Cemetery: Edward Charles D'Auvergne, died September 1946, aged 89. Wife Lillian d. 26 November 1961, aged 93.
LeTour Mollet D'AUVERGNE, known as 'Ted', grew up in the Waihao Forks area southwest of Waimate, South Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand where his family farmed, the youngest of six. Ted attended Timaru Boys High School and was an excellent swimmer and very skilled with his hands in fixing mechanical machinery. He rescued a lady from a local swimming hole and also damaged the hearing from one ear in a diving accident. Ted was a member of the Canterbury Yoemanry Calvary (CYC) but that would not have prepared him for war. Being in the CYC involved camping together a couple times a year and ride around on horses and fire blank ammunition. "WW2 was no place for horses or cavalry."
Looking to the pub from the road that went up to Ted's place about 300yds up the hill to the left. The railway came across the bridge at the end of the road and veered off to the right and on up for about 2-3 kms to Wahiao Downs. The end of the line passing close to St Michael's Church on the way. Ted liked his 'drop' at the local and often went to the pub on horseback. The view looks toward the Wahiao Gorge and Waimate.
The first day recruitment in New Zealand was on September 16, 1939. When Ted joined up for war service three days later he managed to get by his medical with his impaired hearing by standing and keeping his good ear pointing in the right direction! His army papers give his birth as 1st February 1906 aged 33. Although perhaps considered 'over the hill' for overseas service his mechanical skills, fitness and service in the territorials (CYC) saw Le Tour Mollet D'Auvergne 7110 posted to the 27th Machine Gun Battalion as part of the 2nd NZ Expeditionary Force as a driver where he saw service in North Africa and Crete where he was posted missing in June 1941. Given as killed in action in 1945.
The 27th Machine Gun Battalion and Infantry Battalion (along with the Divisional Cavalry) served overseas longer than any other unit in the 2nd NZEF. Their first commanding officer was Lt.-Col. L.M. Inglis ex-Timaru who had served with distinction as a machine gun officer in WWI. Ingils joined his battalion just two or three days before training began under canvas at Cave in December 1939 where the had field firing exercises. They were one of the first units to go into action in the Greek Campaign in April 1941 and then were posted to Crete as well as serving with distinction in the battles of the Western Desert including El Alamein and the Tunisian Campaign. Later the battalion served with the NZ occupational forces in Japan. Timaru was the centre for machine-gun training for the South Island, anyone from here was almost sure to finish up in that sort of unit. They went to Egypt. The division was preparing to invade Italy, and were there for two-and-a-quarter years in Italy. So went to Italy in 1943, and was there until the end. They left there in January 1946. Honour Roll
The 27 (MG) Battalion have a very proud and distinguished history. The battalion fought in
Veve; Greece, 1941; Galatas; Crete; Sidi Azeiz; Tobruk 1941; Defence of Alamein Line; Ruweisat Ridge; El Mreir; Alam El Halfa; El Alamein; Mersa Matr�h; Minqar Qaim; Tebaga Gap; El Hamma; Enfidaville; Takrouna; Middle East 1941�44; North Africa 1940�1943, The Sangro, Castel Frentano; Orsogna; Cassino I; the Advance to Florence; Cerbaia; San Michelle; Paula Line; Celle; Faenza Pocket; Saint Angelo in Salute; Pisciatello; Bologna; Sillaro Crossing; Gaiana Crossing; Italy 1943�1945; and BCOF Japan 1945�1948.
The 27 (MG) Battalion was originally composed of Territorial Force soldiers who trained to become an effective fighting force. They became strong and self-sufficient through the efforts of the training cadre staff, and later under the instruction of their battle-scarred veterans. For long periods the machine gunners were dispersed throughout the division and occasionally, they supported British, Australian, Indian, Greek and Canadian formations. Several thousand men passed through the battalion during the Second World War.
Crete - 27th Machine Gun Battalion
Pte J. L. Delury; Timaru; born Timaru, 18 May 1908; mill employee; wounded 24 May 1941; p.w. 27 May 1941.
12 Sgt W. T. Ford; born Waimate, 22 Sep 1910; hairdresser.
Private Thomas Robert Horne, 27th Machine Gun Battalion died in Libya 23 November 1941 aged 27yrs. He was born and raised in Timaru and lived at Pleasant Point.
Platoon commander Frank Howe - Before the war, the territorial's were short of members and I volunteered at 17 1/2 (the legal age was 18), and they took me. When war broke out I had just turned 18, so they knew my age, and I couldn't go overseas until I was 21. The following year, I chose to take a course for officer's commission, and on my 19th birthday I became 2nd lieutenant, and for the next two years I was an officer in the local forces. That gave me a taste for army life. I enjoyed the band. I used to say, if I had to walk into the jaws of hell, as long as the band kept playing, I'd go .Once the Japanese came into the war the army established a camp in the Ashburton area, Westerfield, and I served there for 18 months. Once I was 21, I was sent overseas. I went away on a large vessel called the Nieuw Amsterdam. There were 6000 troops on that ship; nine of us in a two-berth cabin. went to Italy in 1943, and was there until the end. We left there in January 1946 and came back to Timaru. I lost men. I used to take it personally because I felt that if I hadn't led them into a certain situation they'd still be alive today. That worried me, and it took me years to get over that. Because I'd decided to go on that ridge, or that valley, that's where we got stomped. I was responsible. But people pointed out to me that those things are going to happen. he said in April 2010 The memories never really die. From time to time I tend to pick up my memoirs, and I re-read some of the actions that we were involved in, and that reminds me of things that have happened. My parents got a telegram. I'd been hit through the arm. It was my brother's birthday, February 6. I was wounded about January 31, but it took about six days for the advice to reach here. When my mother saw the cable person coming around the house, they said, "Good old Frank, he's remembered his brother's birthday". Meanwhile, Frank was cosying up to the nurses in hospital! I think it quite spoiled their day. It's not the only day I'll think of those men. ANZAC Day - It's almost a feeling of justification that at least we are doing something to remember the sacrifice that those boys have made. There's a sadness there that they didn't come back again. Yes, I thought of it just the other week. I have a photograph here of a Timaru reunion, a few years ago. Eight or so of us in the Timaru Herald sitting around a machine gun. I'm sitting at the gun, the others are grouped around me as the organising committee. I have found as I get older, my eyes will fill with tears very easily. So yes, the emotions do get swept up in it. There are some retired servicemen who go to nothing else except the dawn service. They like the fact that the dawn is just coming up, the bugler's playing, shots are fired ... it's just the feeling that it's much more than bands playing and marching. It's a true memorial that one. After the 10am service, there's always an invitation to go into the (RSA) rooms and have refreshments. I'll join family members and we might get together for morning tea. I came from a teetotal family. I didn't drink anything in Italy. My platoon used to say they had the only officer in the army that doesn't drink. Until one day I found I had offended an Italian family. They wanted to thank us for freeing their village by giving us some wine, but they were told Mr Howe wouldn't want any. I could see I'd hurt them. I quite enjoyed the home-made wine, and so I did become a wine drinker, but nothing more.
Mr Howe died 24 Oct. 2010. Timaru Herald 28 & 29 Oct 2010
Lieutenant Kirk (3 Platoon), with thirty-six men and four guns, joined 4 Brigade in the Canea-Galatas area on 30 April. Kirk's platoon, which had been dug in on Cemetery Hill, south of Galatas and overlooking Prison Valley, moved. One of Kirk's men, Private Delury,16 wrote on the 21st that it was �very hot and had a torrid sort of day, done a fair amount of shooting. Darkness very welcome�. [We] are in sight of the prison camp, which is now flying a Red Cross flag. We have our gun but nothing else, no spare parts, no spare barrel, no condenser can, but it is going like a bird.� Next day: 'Still in our gun position, and plenty of action�. Planes had a real day out harassing and ground straffing, it seemed like the end several times. Heat and flies very trying. Rations not so hot but no one seems very hungry�.�
Delury, in Kirk's section on Wheat Hill, says �the planes kept us very low all morning, but [we were] doing some shooting in the afternoon, gun still doing a good job. A mortar has us ranged very nicely, and is too close for comfort. I think it is somewhere in the prison�.� �They suffered very heavy casualties before they were finally forced to retire.� About 5 p.m. Kirk saw Germans on D Company's hill. �The guns opened fire and the hill was rapidly cleared of the enemy.
On morning of 27th Dec 1939 was his last day of home leave before embarking on overseas service. He said farewells to his family in Waihao Forks and posed for a few family snaps and then walked to the Waihao Forks pub, where he was a regular patron, for a couple of final bottles before catching the goods train for Waimate. Before he could start the second bottle of his favourite Ballins XXXX ale, the train whistle blew and arrived outside, Ted said his farewells and left, the beer could wait but Hitler couldn't. The publican George Provan put the second bottle on the shelf for when Ted came home. The bottle still waits now enshrined in a glass case. It is now a local memorial to all those who went away to war and never returned and every year on Anzac Day old soldiers, public and relatives of LeTour Mollet D'Auvergne gather and a poppy is placed in the glass case in remembrance of all those who gave there lives in war. At Waimate he was met by his step-brother and finally caught the troop train from the south for Burnham at Studholme.
The railway tracks in 1939 were about where the tar seal of the the road in foreground is now. To Kurow, (left) and to Waimate, (right 10Kms).
'Garden' photo. Jean and Noel Mewburn, family friends, and school children at the time, with Ted in the middle. One of the photographs taken on his last day in Waihao Forks. This was the photo the 'partisan' kept.
Ted's sister Rata who served in the Fire Brigade driving fire engines in London in WW2 and died there in 1945.
Crete was being overrun by the Germans and our troops were in the process of evacuating the island. Ted and his gunners group were fighting a rear-guard action amongst the vineyards in harassing the oncoming Germans to play for time while evacuation was in progress at a beach on the North Western coast of the island. Eventually the situation deteriorated as the enemy pushed forward and the order came down for Ted and his group to head for the beach with all speed. Ted's mates realised that Ted was not with them when they reached the beach and thought that he may have been a been a bit behind finishing off his ammunition, or that he may have not heard the order to retreat. He never showed and was posted as missing in May 1941. When the war ended he was reclassified as 'killed in action', Crete, and his war medals were passed on to his family in South Canterbury. All Ted's effects were put in suitcase and stored with other personal memorabilia.
In 1947 a very apologetic and poignant letter and photograph arrived from Crete addressed to his father Charles who unbeknown to the author had passed away during the war, it was from a former Cretan partisan, Yakovos Kalionzakis, who fought with Ted in Crete and knew of Ted's fate on that fateful day in May 1941. The letter contained details of how Ted was wounded in the vineyard 1 km from the village of Modi as his platoon retreated from the Meleme airfield, clean shot through the upper chest by a sniper. Yakovos was seventeen when he looked after Ted who he could not move as Ted was a big chap and Yakovos was of small build so hid him where he lay and bought him goats milk and boiled eggs but Ted was too sick to eat and died two days later. Yakovos buried him where he lay in the vineyard in order to avoid detection as the island by this time was swarming with Germans. Yakovos informed authorities as soon as he was able after the war and Ted's body was exhumed from the shallow grave and reburied at Suda Bay War Cemetery.
While being cared for Ted passed on a letter addressed apparently to his father and two photographs to the partisan but it seems the partisan, Yakovos, was captured and interned by the Germans. Hidden under a shelf in the partisan home these items were retrieved after war's end by the partisan who also contacted authorities about the body in the vineyard. Yakovos remembered the address during his years of captivity and wrote to the family in 1947 and included only one of the two photographs that of which he took to be Ted's wife but in actual fact was that of his sister Rata. The second photograph was that of Ted and family friends taken the same day as the bottle was placed on the shelf in the Waihao Forks pub. Yakovos kept this photograph as a memento of Ted and the obvious friendship that developed between them in that short time they spent together in May 1941. He had asked the family for permission to keep it.
Every year on Anzac Day locals gather at the pub, probably after services at other local war memorials, and place a poppy in the glass case with Ted's bottle of Ballins 4 Star green label ale (XXXX) where it still waits. The original label has fallen off but another was obtained from Ballins Industries Ltd and the cap has turned rusty. Inside the case are photographs: Ted with his echelon before departure and his headstone in Crete.
"Ted's bottle of beer was formally constituted a proper RSA Memorial early 1980"
Early in 1999 NZ TV featured Ted's story in 'Epitaph' a series that dealt with the stories behind interesting graves and monuments in New Zealand. Some of the information above was gleaned from that programme which came under the title of 'A Soldiers Tale'. Images from Don Weston and video frames from the 'Epitaph' 1999 documentary. Information courtesy of Don. V. Weston who is interested in Ted's Channel Island roots, the Waimate Museum and fellow genealogy buffs on the New Zealand RootsWeb mailing list. Posted 25 February 2000
Evening Post, 12 July 1941, Page 11
Wounded and remaining on missing list.
D'AUVERGNE, Latour Mollet, Gnr. E. S. D'Auvergne, Waiho Forks (relationship not stated).
The Waimate Museum has a copy of the TV 'Epitaph' story and the September 1999 Holmes show (talkback) and additional material.
-Timaru Herald 12 March 2013
-Listener November 20 1999 "Resolution".
-The Timaru Herald 21 April 1999
-The Otago Daily Jan. 12 1980.
-The story was discussed on Radio Pacific in Dec-Jan 2000. A lady phoned in to say she was the (girl?) friend of that fellow all those years ago. The story was also the Radio on a Sunday night Feb 2000 aired a programme called Sounds Historical.
- Gillespie, Oliver A. South Canterbury A Record of Settlement; The South Canterbury Centennial History Committee 1958. Timaru Herald 1971. page 416 photograph. South Canterbury members of the 27th Machine Gun Battalion photographed after their arrival in Egypt, 1940. Ted was a truck driver for the 27th Machine Gun Battalion, 8th Platoon. He was also a pipe smoker.
- Jim Sullivan from Dunedin has published a booklet available through the RSA, the Waihao Forks pub and can be checked out at Christchurch Public Libraries. Ted's bottle: The Story of New Zealand's most Unusual War Memorial. Author : Sullivan, Jim, 1946- Publisher: Boatshed Productions, Dunedin, March 2000. 20 pp with illustrations. "The story of Ted d'Auvergne- his family, his life at Waihao Forks, his death in Crete" ISBN : 0473066750
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission searchable
- The Battle for Crete The attack came on May 20, 1941, when German transport planes and gliders began dropping soldiers, this was called Operation Merkur. In two days approximately 11,500 Germans had been ferried by air to Crete. The fiercest fighting took place between May 24 and June 1. On the last day of May and June 1 the British evacuated 15,000 troops to Egypt. The British Navy was forced to withdraw from the Aegean Sea and much of the eastern Mediterranean. Their losses were placed at 13,000 (The Allies lost 4,000 killed and 2,500 wounded and a further 11,800 captured. They also lost 9 warships and 46 aircraft to Luftwaffe attacks ) The Battle for Crete. The Germans lost 5,000 killed and 2.500 wounded as well as 170 Junkers 52 Transport aircraft and about 100 gliders. They did manage to take the island and secure their flank for Operation Barbarossa.
- Waimate War memorials
- Timeframes Search under Suda. Images include World War II troops arriving at Suda Bay, Crete, Greece. Taken 27th of April 1941.
- Suda Bay, on the northern coast of Crete, provides the only natural large anchorage in the island and one of the best harbours of the Eastern Mediterranean. The well kept Suda Bay War Cemetery is in a beautiful setting, right by the sea at the north-western corner of the bay in an olive grove. The gates have 1939 etched on one pillar, and 1945 on the other, and there is a large white cross that dominates the centre of the cemetery. There is a visitors book inside a beautiful marble pavilion just inside the entrance gate. The 462 New Zealand graves, are grouped together in the centre of the cemetery, all of which are adorned with the silver fern and the soldiers names and their ages e.g. 22, 23, 24 and even 41. Time and time again there is a headstone with the inscription "A New Zealand soldier ?Known Unto God", which indicates that the soldier's name is not recorded. Suda was the English spelling. Today on maps look for Soudha Bay.
The German Cemetery at Maleme Bay, 1k from the town of the same name is also surrounded by olive groves. There are more than 4400 German soldiers buried there, mostly two to a grave, but there are also plots with as many as 10 unnamed soldiers in them. The pavilion here contains photos from the Battle of Crete.
- Medal for Service in Greece
- A Near-Run Affair New Zealanders in the battle for Crete, 1941 by Matthew Wright.
The 1st Echelon was made of three Brigades; the 18th Brigade were Aucklanders, the 19th Wellingtonians and the 20th South Islanders. 6,600 men and all volunteers. Their ID numbers had four figures. Ted's was 7110. They were known as the '39ers because they were the only ones to join up in 1939 also known as 'four-figure men'. All New Zealanders who enlisted in England got numbers under 1000 then the Aucklanders went from 1000 and the South Islanders got the larger numbers. There were some very fine men in the 1st Echelon as well as wife beaters, debt dodgers, and those one jump ahead of the police. (The first seventeen brigades and the first three field ambulances had served in the 1st NZ Expeditionary Force WW1)
Bluegums, boulders and bulldozers at Burnham. Life at Burnham was drill, rifle, drill, march and so on. The soldiers paraded in Cranmer Square, Christchurch with bands, speeches and a salute with their rifles then took their final ten days leave just before Christmas 1939. Many went home to their rural districts and given a send off at the local halls which usually included a dance and a small gift like a fountain pen with their name engraved on it. Then it was back to Burnham Camp for three days prior to going overseas.
"Ted's farewell was at the Arno Hall on 23 December. 1939. It was a "ladies a plate", and gentlemen 2/6 type of evening with H. Barry on the piano and Jock Barry on the drums. Herbie Pelvin played the violin. His brother Walter Pelvin, was the soldier killed in the incident at the Japanese prisoner of war camp at Featherston in 1943. Jim Sullivan was at Ikawai school with the Pelvins." Timaru Herald 21 April 99 article written by Jim Sullivan.
On January 4, 1940 they marched to the train station at Burnham and bordered the train for Lyttelton. They boarded the Dunera and the Sobieski and sailed that evening and in the morning sailed through the Cook Strait and met ships from Wellington e.g. Orion, Empress of Canada, Empress of Japan, Orcades, Strathaird, Rangitata (cargo ship), HMS Ramillies, HMAS Sydney, HMS Eagle (aircraft carrier) and others. They passed through Bass Strait and the ships refueled and took on provisions etc. at Fremantle, Western Australia. Then on to Colombo, Celyon (Sri Lanka today) with a convoy of about twenty vessels then to Aden, Yemen, up the Red Sea and on to Port Tewfik, Egypt, a sub-port of Suez at the southern end of the Suez Canal. Then disembarked and took the train approx. 150 ks to Cairo then to Maadi. The 1st Echelon of the New Zealand Division arrived in Egypt February 13, 1940. Ted was on the Polish liner SS Sobieski, her name painted out but tourist postcards were found in the lounge.
My Uncle (G.V.B. 9079) at the outbreak of the 2nd World War, and at the age of 21 years, volunteered for army service and sail away with the 1st Echelon to the Middle East. His unit was with the Army Service Corps. Experienced the Greek, Crete and the Western Desert Campaigns. New Zealanders suffered heavy casualties in Crete and to escape being captured he had a harrowing climb over the mountains to Sparkia where he fortuitously volunteered to be a stretcher bearer to carry a wounded soldier on board the last ship to leave for Egypt. Had he not done so, he would have been left behind and become a Prisoner Of War for the duration. Maybe, in hindsight, that would have been to his advantage as he wouldnt have been wounded in a later campaign!
During the Crete Campaign when they first arrived in Crete from Greece and for the benefit of King George of the Hellenes the New Zealanders put on a display to show off their might during which they exhausted much of their ammunition which left them short for when the Germans landed! Also after the Germans had gained a foothold the Germans had all the water supplies covered which left the New Zealanders desperate. Being without water for many days was unforgettable he said, or words to that effect. Crete is hot, arid a mountainous place.
"The 'H.M.S. Griffin' shuddered all night going at top speed and in the morning we were in Crete, at Suda Bay. We had left Monemvasia, Greece at one in the morning and got to Crete seven hours later. A rope cargo-net was put over the side of the ship 'The Thurland Castle' and we climbed the net to board her. We left Suda Bay almost as soon as we had loaded the men who were being evacuated from Crete, and under escort of the Royal Navy we sailed for Port Said, Egypt loaded with 2,000 on board ship." 1.5.41 N.T.B. (9413) 39er.
Suda Bay, Crete
The Suda Bay Cemetery in the north western corner of the bay is situated in an olive grove well signposted from the main road has a wonderful tranquil setting. Ted D'Auvergne (1906-1941) was interned there after the war. cemetery
The Battle of Crete forged a bond between New Zealanders and the people of Greece. The 60th anniversary of the Battle of Crete was held with commemorations on the Mediterranean island in May 2001. "The Battle of Crete was a searing experience for New Zealand. Its conduct and outcome have been vigorously debated by historians of the Second World War. New Zealand casualties in the battle were considerable 671 killed, 967 wounded and 2180 taken prisoner."


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Linda spent two and half years in The Hague. Firstly, as a domestic servant and later as a student of the Academy of fine art. When she became a homeless teenager in Holland, Linda decided to return to Ireland. It was Christmas Eve and she received a not so friendly welcome at home. Despite the negativity of home-life, Linda went on to study Art and Design in Kilmainham and made a living from her Art. Her most successful works (contemporary landscapes and portraits in oil) are now in private collections in Ireland, the UK, The Netherlands, The Vatican, The United States, Singapore and Portugal. Linda now lives and works at her studio in North Kerry. Ten years ago, just at the height of her success, Linda was diagnosed with MS. This is the story of Linda's journey through her troubled childhood, elective mutism and her battle with MS to become one of Ireland's most vibrant and stunning artists.


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A Cupid's Review of the Conquest
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Galveston
February 10, 2008 - February 17, 2008
Staff: Captain Massimo Marino, Cruise Director Mark Price
The Ship: Carnival Conquest takes a little getting use to the flow of the ship and her decks and how one connects to another but once you have figured that out she is pretty easy to get around and never felt crowded. She is decorated in the French Impressionist theme with beautiful artwork at every turn. She is well maintained and very clean...the crew is obviously very proud of their ship. DH and I will definitely consider sailing on her again.
History: This was mine and dh fifth cruise and second on Carnival. We are "young" seniors and newly retired...=) This is our first ever Cruise Critic group cruise which we joined in November 2006...and been watching the Conquest sail away from Galveston almost every Sunday since (and that is 4:00 a.m. California time). Our group leader was More Cruisin Dave who took over after our original leader had to drop out due to an unexpected change in work schedule...and CD did a great job...thank you Cruisin Dave.
Our group name is Cupid's Conquest and a wonderful group of people...we all felt like we already knew each other by the time we sailed...I will always fondly remember each and every one of them...and hoping to cruise with them again.
DH and I flew into Houston on Thursday, February 7, 2008 arriving at the Harbor House in Galveston at 4:00 p.m. Almost our entire group of 35 people stayed at the HH and we were very pleased with the hotel. The rooms are very large, clean and with friendly staff....and a big plus is that you can see the port where our beloved ship would be docking (the hotel has undergone a very nice renovation recently...with more planned)...what a treat to see both the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Conquest and Voyager of the Seas arrive in port... A great hotel to stay at.
By Saturday, February 9, most of our group were in Galveston and we all met at The Spot restaurant at 11:00 a.m....and by what we were hearing from friends who were not there we were directly under the Spot's web cam camera... =) Now everyone wanted to have their picture taken standing under the camera...so we went through that ritual and everyone got their picture taken. We stayed there until abut 3:00 p.m. when the "FOG" started to roll in...however it didn't stay long and we made it back to the HH in time for Carnival Ecstasy sail away...we were having a great time.
Sunday Morning...yes we were all up at 5:30 a.m. to be sure not to miss the arrival of our much loved and long anticipated live "Dance of the Conquest"...we wanted to see her do her now famous turn-around live...one of our members (thank you ABK10) made large individual letters that spelled out C-U-P-I-D-S so some of us held them up for the HH camera...and another member of our group (thank you SherMar98) painted "Cupid's Cruise 2008" on a white sheet for us to hold up to the camera as well...we were having a great time (oh I think I already said that...oops)...=). We could see the Conquest arrive way out and then almost immediately there came into view the Voyager of the Seas...yea a double treat. Our Conquest did not disappoint...she did the dance so gracefully and beautiful...people on board that were awake were taking our pictures...we watched the entire docking process...we were having a great time... =) In our cabins we also saw ourselves on the ship television standing in the dark on dock waving like crazy... =) I hope people were not trying to sleep...??????
Embarkation: DH and I got a ride with ABK10 to the port with our luggage at about 10:00 a.m (I know we were eager)....where we saw several of our Cupids already there and in line...but not too far ahead because we were really early as well. =) Embarkation went rather smooth I felt and we were on board having lunch before 11:30 a.m. Did I say we were eager??? Oh I see that I did...we were having a great time.
We were all going to meet right after muster behind Sur Mer for sail away...well guess what the "FOG" rolled in and really thick...so we did not sail away and some of us missed this meeting...dh and I missed this...sorry Dave. I went to the Spa for a manicure at 6:45 p.m. and just as I sat down I felt a rumbling under my feet and sure enough we were starting to sail away...yea...so we were only three hours late leaving and did not miss any ports. =)
Two Days at Sea: Monday dh and I slept through breakfast...then wandered around the ship...bumped into other Cupids just starting their day and cruise...we were having a great time...resting and relaxing...and visiting with Cupid's that we saw...This is the first formal night and Captain's Welcome Aboard party.
Tuesday we had a lot of group activities planned…it started at 10:00 a.m. with a white elephant gift exchange and almost everyone showed up for that…lots of laughs with choosing, steeling and retiring gifts…the most popular gifts were a "flying dolphins" figurine and a clear plastic MicroSoft mug…these two gifts were retired early in the game…dh won the dolphins and ABK10 won the mug…we were having a great time. =) Then at 1:00 p.m. we had our Cupid's cabin crawl, door decorating contest and poker run. The coveted first place door decorating prize went to SherMar98 (beautifully decorated door I might say), the poker purse of $150 went to H20Watson's mother…we were having a great time. =) (something to ponder….just imagine trying to navigate those hallways around 35 people laughing and talking wearing weird red t-shirts that said "Cupid's Conquest Cruise" on them.)
Our Cabin: DH and I were in cabin number 7435 starboard aft and were very happy with the room. This is our third balcony and yes we have become balcony snobs…love having coffee on our balcony or just sitting out there watching the beautiful ocean go by…very relaxing. Our room steward was P.J. and his assistant was Agung…both very good at what they do. Out cabin was always spotless and kept that way the entire cruise. Thank you P.J. and Agung…we are grateful to you and your hard work.
Dinning Room: DH and I were in the Monet upper level for late 8:00 p.m. seating, as was most of our group. This is where I think Carnival really excels and that is the food in the dining rooms..it is very good…especially when you have so many people to feed at the same time with the "kitchen" so far away. Our servers were Jimmy, head waiter, Ferdinand, assistant waiter and they both were great…We were happy with all of our meals there. And yes the Chocolate Melting Cake is as good as described…we had it more than once…and especially on the last night. DH ordered two extra desserts for our waiters…and they got a kick out of that.
Buffet: The buffet food was typical buffet food…we only ate breakfast and a couple lesser meals there…but the lines moved quickly and smoothly…no complaints here either.
The Point Restaurant (Supper Club): DH and I had dinner here on Wednesday, February 13 with our group leader Cruisin Dave and his lovely wife Bettie. We had heard so much good stuff about this extra charge dining room that I was afraid we would be disappointed…but not to worry…the food is fabulous and can compete with the most elite restaurant anywhere. DH had the prime rib and said it was excellent and cooked to perfection, he had the chocolate tort for dessert and it also lived up to its reputation. I had the filet mignon and citrus cheese cake and both were delicious. Well worth the extra cost. It was fun having dinner Dave with you and Bettie and we now have two new wonderful friends….
First Port of Call - Jamaica: After reading so many negative reviews of this port I have to admit that I was a little more than apprehensive…and even considered staying on board while there. However, I am so glad that we decided to visit the island…we had a great time there. DH and I did the "rafting on the Martha Brea" with now good friends DALSAL (Dot) and her husband Steve…the Jamaican people were so friendly and gracious…our tour bus driver did mention the "craft market" where vendors can get pushy…he said "they are practicing their marketing skills"…the river was a little crowded because between two ports there were 5 ships at the island…but we had a terrific time floating down the river…watching the Jamaicans talk to each other and sing their Jamaican songs…the views were breathtaking. Because it took us so long to get on the river we did not have time to stop at the craft market…but did get some shopping done at a small mall on the way to the river and at the port…so we did get our Jamaican rum and Blue Mountain Coffee…all in all I thought Jamaica was a beautiful island and will definitely go back there.
Second Port of Call - Grand Cayman: We did the Stingray City tour with Native Way which our wonderful group leader Cruisin Dave put together and most of the Cupid's went on this. The Stingrays are amazing creatures…and I saw one "ray" go up to one of our crew members like a long lost friend…and it was obvious they knew and liked each other a lot. DH and I didn't get in the water but will the next time…it was so beautiful there the water is an emerald green and crystal clear. After the stingrays we did some snorkeling where there were a lot of starfish and another place where the coral reef can be seen…everyone was having a great time. We could see five ships anchored here, Mariner of the Seas, Carnival Valor, Ocean Village, HAL Westerdam and of course Carnival Conquest. The US Coastguard was docked here and we waved and shouted welcomes to the sailors standing at the railings. This was our second formal night and Valentine's day…=)
Third Port of Call - Cozumel: Here DH and I did the Mayan Ruins at Tulum as did several other Cupids. This is definitely and all day excursion…so we did not see Cozumel at all and we will definitely go back for that as well. However, the ruins are spectacular and words fail me to describe them. Just to imagine that hundreds of years ago this place was a thriving and sophisticated port city…DH has done a lot of studying of their history but this was our first time seeing any of the Mayan ruins and enjoyed it quite a lot. We had to take a "ferry" across the channel to Playa De Carmen which was very "bumpy" and everyone on board took a plastic bag just to be safe…but we made it over and back safely and still in one piece. We arrived back just in time to board our ship…in port that day with us was the HAL ship again, Ocean Village and Norwegian Spirit. We missed dinner in the dining room this night…we were all so tired…but our fellow Cupids who did not go to Tulum kept the fun going in our absence. Just know that you will miss Cozumel for this excursion…but it is a very rewarding trip…we shopped at a little village just before Tulum and I purchased a Mayan stone set in silver as well as a silver choker to go with the new stone and one that I purchased in Ensenada last fall on another cruise. We were having a great time. =)
Weather: The weather was excellent in all ports not too hot and not too cold. It rained most of the day in Jamaica (but we missed it because we were on the other side of the island at the Martha Brea)…
Last day at sea (Saturday): Slept a little late…but not too much. Caught up with some of the Cupid's and had breakfast…then bummed around the ship…shopped and bought photos…picked up our group picture. Had our last dinner with the group in the dining room took more photos…finished packing…visited with some of the Cupids who had cabins close to mine and dh…great evening…sad tho'…but tired and full of terrific memories…talked about our next cruise…and then to bed one more time to the softly rocking ship….
Disembarkation (Sunday): Woke up early…we were still out at sea…but could see oil platforms…it was cold and a little damp. Then I could see Galveston come into view and slowly our beautiful Conquest make her way into the Galveston channel and she did the "dance" for us one more time…and this time she did a full circle…amazing what can be done with those huge ships in such a small space…I love it all.
I thought the actual disembarkation could have been a little smoother…but in reality it was quick and I believe most people were off before 11:00 a.m.
Texans: DH and I are from California (dh a native - me born in Seattle raised in California). We were very impressed by the friendly and hospitable reception by the Texans…we loved every minute of "y'all" and "mam" or "sir"…we heard these terms a lot growing up but have almost forgotten how beautiful these words sound when spoken…way to go you guys…we really enjoyed our few extra days in Galveston before we cruised.
What a wonderful vacation….. =) Less
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FMCG major, Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd, has got a clean chit from the Monopolies & Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC) on charges of unfair and restrictive trade practices filed by a consumer of Dabur India Ltd's `Lal Dant Manjan'.
The Commission, in a recent order, has come down hard on Dabur, stating that "the application has been motivated and filed at the behest of Dabur India Ltd" and that no particulars of any unfair trade practice were observed in the complaint.
The Dabur consumer, in the complaint, had alleged that he came across circulars distributed to dealers and retailers by Colgate Palmolive, which contained "false and misleading remarks and statements" disparaging the Dabur product.
Colgate Palmolive, on its part, filed a reply where it claimed that the complaint was frivolous and without any merit. It also said the Dabur consumer had suppressed the fact that Dabur's Lal Dant Manjan contained tobacco, the use of which had been prohibited in toothpastes and powders by an earlier Health Ministry notification.
In its order, the MRTPC agreed with Colgate's contention that the "application is mala fide and clearly appears to be filed at the behest of Dabur India Ltd". The Commission ruled out any unfair trade practice on part of Colgate Palmolive, saying, "We accordingly, find that the applicant has no right to file this complaint. He has also failed to establish that Colgate Palmolive (respondent) has been indulging in unfair trade practises."
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Iraqi party insists intelligence on WMD was accurate
The Iraqi Al Wifaq movement (Iraqi National Accord Party) has denied a report, published on Tuesday by the London-based Guardian newspaper, which said the movement provided the British government with "false" information about Iraq's WMD. The information, provided by Al Wifaq, argued the former Iraqi regime could launch these weapons within 45 minutes. Despite this press report, the Iraqi movement is insisting that the previous information given to the British intelligence was accurate.
The Guardian claimed that a man by the name of Nick Theros who represented the movement's leader - Iyad Allawi - in Washington "admitted" that the information provided by Al Wifaq to Britain's MI6 "might have been completely untrue."
Ibrahim Al Janabi, secretary of the Al Wifaq movement, declared that he is not familiar with anyone called Theros working as personal representative for Iyad Allawi in Washington.
Janabi, speaking to Al Bawaba, said "all the information given to the British government was true and the source of the information was a leader of an Iraqi air-defense battalion. The information was also confirmed by other sources in the Iraqi air force…and also that Iraq had WMDs that could be launched within 45 minutes."
Janabi added that the information was given to the British government at the end of 2002.
"We received this information from an air defense officer called Shaher Al Dabagh, who is also a member in the Al Wifaq movement. Colonel Dabagh said that instructions were given to train the air force on the use of missiles carrying chemical warheads that can be launched within 45 minutes," Janabi disclosed.
Janabi added that colonel Dabagh was interviewed by a London daily The Sunday Telegraph on the 7th of December where he gave the same information about Iraq's WMD program. The interview indicated that colonel Dabagh was head of an air defense unit that operated in the western parts of Iraq. He also claimed that his unit was able to launch missiles within 30 minutes; however, the colonel did not disclose whether these missiles were equipped with chemical or biological warheads.
British PM Tony Blair stressed recently that he still believes that Iraq possessed WMDs before the war, and has asked all inspectors to continue looking for them. Blair had provided the British parliament with a dossier about Iraq in September 2002 that strongly supported the existance of an advanced WMD program for the former regime.
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On Thursday 10 March, outdoor furniture and accessory company Robert Plumb launched their new catalogue, revamped showroom and new developments
It was a casual affair at the new Robert Plumb showroom as the company celebrated the launch of their revamped showroom and new catalogue with Design Hunters™. Take a look at the picture from the evening below.
For more information on the new catalogue and ranges visit the website here. There's also 30% off on a huge range of products for the rest of March.
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The Pats don't win the Super Bowl here in Indy. Talk about adding insult to injury (literally).
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The Pats don't win the Super Bowl here in Indy. Talk about adding insult to injury (literally).
Yeah, I agree. Add the Steelers and Jets to that list as well. Basically, I'm about 90% sure I'll be rooting for the NFC in the Super Bowl this year.
I would really hate to see Chicago in the SB here. It would be absolutely unbearable. (no pun intended) Add in the fact that I like Aaron Rodgers, so they've become my default team.
I cringe at it, because I hate bandwagon fans, but I think I've convinced myself it's for the greater good.
Oh god, obnoxious Bears fans invading Indy during the SB? That would be horrible. Just horrible.
I'd hate to see the Steelers and their stupid towels here too.
Really, the Jets wouldn't bother me too much. Hey, they haven't won anything since Namath and have almost always been the ugly stepsister to the Giants. If they win and want to act obnoxious then I say they've earned the right. Of the AFC contenders, I would MUCH MUCH MUCH rather see the Jets win than the Pats or Steelers.
Seeing Brady hold up his 4th championship trophy in Lucas would pretty much be the worst thing ever.
Completely agree since86. I live downtown and I'm really pumped for Indy holding what is arguably the most significant or biggest event of the year for the US. The only thing that could ruin it would be a Bears SB. This city would become Chicago. The Pacers playoffs were bad enough, but it would not even compare to the amount of annoying sports fanatic Chicagoans and their superior attitude towards Indy. It would be as you said unbearable enough that I would consider going out of town for the weekend instead of enjoying this great city's moment in the spotlight.
I didn't even think about the Bears. Yeah, that would be awful. Bears fans are so obnoxious.
Chicago fans packing both CFH and LOS would be insane.
It's almost as if Indy fans don't care about being embarrassed like that.
At least now, hopefully these people won't let that happen to the Pacers.
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
I went to Bears v Jets the day after Christmas last year probably the best sporting event I have ever been too amazing.(except for the opening of LOS that was pretty fun Matt Forte ran wild that night)
Soldier field is amazing!
If we go to the superbowl I will be getting tickets for sure.
Oh yes you are. Bears fans are the WORST. You're the only fan base delusional enough to call a one time SB winning team a "dynasty."
Hate Chicago fans all you want, but they aren't fair weathered. And quite frankly its funny coming from Indy fans who can't support two teams at once, while Chicago supports 5.
Shocking that the third largest metropolitan area in the country has great attendance for it's sports teams.
Chicago has 9.5 million people in it's metro area. DuPage County, one of the wealthiest counties in the country, has almost 1 million people. That's 1 million people with a lot of purchasing power who can afford to the games. That's not even counting the other extremely wealthy areas of the city.
I'll never give a massive city like Chicago a cookie for having good attendance.
The accusation P4E responded too wasn't about fairweathered. It was about them being obnoxious.
Notice I didn't say anything about "fairweathered." It should have been a pretty good hint on what the subject was not about.
Manning out for season, Pats win Super Bowl in Indy..........
Worst season ever.
Absolute worst case scenario: Patriots vs. Bears in Super Bowl. At that point, it wouldn't matter who wins. Our fan base loses.
My ideal scenario= If we don't make it .....I hope the Pats do make it to the SB and get beat by the Packers, or I hope the Bears make it and get beat by the Steelers.
You guys also forgot the Chargers....
That would also suck.
Really this is my list of teams that I don't want to win the SB here
Ravens(the irony)
So yes I'm anyone in the NFC not named Packers/Bears/Eagles.
That is how fair weather indy fans are really? Worried about if other teams win the Superbowl in Indy? LOL
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How is it fairweathered?
This season already bites with Manning gone for most if not the entire season so for the Colts its pretty much lost(just isn't official yet)
Doesn't mean we're not rooting for the Colts but really we're looking for something to make us happy here and if teams we hate don't win on our field the greatest prize of all well that's something to be happy about.
One week ago, we were crossing our fingers that Manning could be healthy week 1. Now, we're just hoping he can play again someday.
This week has been like one prolonged kick in the ****. Our record this season is going to be average at best, awful at worst. This has been one of the worst few days in Indy Colts history. If we want to talk about a lighthearted topic like fanbases we don't want to see invading in February then so be it.
You are aware that you are from Indy, right?
Using "we" in regards to Chicago teams doesn't really work for you. Also, if Indy (or any other small market city) had the population that Chicago has, this fair weather conversation would be moot.
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I don't think that term means what you think it means.
The Ravens winning a Super Bowl in Indy would be kind of funny.
It would and while the Irsays may not like it too much I'll hate the Ravens fans talking about their "revenge" for that infamous winter night the team left Baltimore...
Despite the fact that the original Cleveland Browns would be winning the SB.


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Goodbye Barbara Walters
If you hadn't heard, Barbara Walters is retiring next summer. For those who didn't know, she was a serious journalist, until she started "The View". From that point, something went very weird. Barbara Walters gave political credibility to Whoopi Goldberg?
Barbara Walters said "I am very happy with my decision and look forward to a wonderful and special year ahead both on 'The View' and with ABC News. I created 'The View' and am delighted it will last beyond my leaving it."
She added, quote, "I do not want to appear on another program or climb another mountain. I want instead to sit on a sunny field and admire the very gifted women . . . and OK, some men too . . . who will be taking my place."
Back in March, there were rumors that Barbara was going to retire next summer. She went on "The View" and issued the following non-denial . . . quote, "Here I am, and I have no announcement to make.
"But I do want to say this: If and when I might have an announcement to make, I will do it in this program, I promise, and the paparazzi guys, you will be the last to know."
Barbara Walters is 83 years old. She's been working in TV journalism for over 50 years. She started as a writer and researcher for NBC's "Today" show in 1961.
However, you can't be taken seriously until you have been lampooned. And no one lampooned Barbara Walters better than the late Gilda Radner.


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Mises Daily Articles
Can the Free Market Secure Airlines?
Is it possible that private companies can secure their own property? We secure homes and cars with private locks and private services, and the innovations here arrive in proportion to the threat to person and property. But what about whole companies? Disney World, with its 38.6 square miles of private property, provides security for its millions of residents and vistors. Many large corporations follow the same model of private government that works to the benefit of everyone and keeps criminals at bay.
The airline industry, however, is somehow regarded as an exception. The government has legislated itself into the position of sole supplier of airline security. By requiring federal screeners and federal air marshals in airports, the government blocks competition from the private sector. Regulations such as the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act and the Aviation and Transportation Security Act ensure the government not only enforces security but also decides what is necessary to achieve security.
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act is a prime example of government legislation with good intentions but misguided application. The Act specifies, among other things in its 51 pages, that "the Under Secretary shall make periodic assessments to determine if there are dual use items and inform security screening personnel of the existence of such items." To be helpful, the act clarifies that "For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'dual use' item means an item that may seem harmless but that may be used as a weapon." Such a broad definition could include anything from a toothpick or a necklace to a five-year-old child. Such regulations are impractical.
By mandating government enforcement and regulating the details of security in airports, government monopolization results in less efficient production. Unlike private companies, the government is not working for a profit. Hence, the government has less incentive than the industry to weigh the benefits against the costs. According to a government website, "the [airline] industry argues that the impact of federal security mandates and foregone revenue totals $3.8 billion per year." The government does not fully consider these costs, but instead legislates whatever x-ray lines and nail clipper confiscation routines seem appropriate to assure the public it is taking action. This disregard for the cost efficiency of security measures hurts the airline industry and the passengers.
On the employee level, civil service protection of federal employees' job security mitigates their incentive for high job performance. Because of the unique position of the government in the market, companies cannot compete for the jobs of federal screeners, airports cannot fire their federal security personnel, and the profit incentive does not exist for government security to provide passenger-friendly service.
Government control of airline security minimizes the benefits of competition. In the free market, competing companies create pressure for innovation in security methods and technology and for low prices. The lack of competition in the airline industry removes this incentive because the government's survival in the security market does not depend on its service.
Considering the negative effects of government monopoly, privatization makes sense. Privatization opens the doors for innovation. Airports compete with other airports and other means of transportation to attract passengers. The better security and check-in an airport can provide, the more likely it is to survive and make a profit. Ideas for better security abound, and with the pressure created by competition in the free market, airports would be forced to consider innovations to improve security.
If airports decided what security measures to implement, security could be individualized for each airport. Each airport could decide what is necessary for its security based on factors like its size and location. Smaller airports do not need the strenuous regulations and enforcement that may be necessary at larger airports. Tailoring security to individual airports is more cost-efficient. As private companies consider security, they weigh the risks against the costs. The incentive to make a profit discourages airports from wasting money on ineffective security measures.
Opponents offer many arguments against privatizing airport security. One is that government enforcement of security in airports boosts public confidence. Proponents of government control argue that the public needs to know there is a guaranteed level of security and the government is generally believed to be the most reliable provider of that standard. Nevertheless, even if a show of force does boost public confidence, the private sector is better equipped to evaluate the costs of visible security. The airlines' very survival necessitates pleasing their passengers. Airlines must realistically evaluate the costs and benefits of a show of security. If no one would fly without bag screening and security personnel on every plane, airlines would screen bags and hire security personnel for every plane. Private companies have a stronger incentive than the government to ensure consumer confidence.
Another argument supporting government involvement is that the airline industry represents an important national interest. Airlines are an important part of American infrastructure, but national importance does not necessitate government regulation. Airlines are no more vital to America than electricity, waste disposal, water plants, or food. National interests are the same as government interests only in the view of those who believe the government is the economy's keeper. However, even those who believe that must recognize that government security of all important American industries is impossible. Even the subway system, known to be a terrorist target, does not merit federal screeners.
An extension of this argument claims the airline industry is particularly vulnerable as a terrorist target and represents a risk so large that the government must intervene. Planes are big. They carry large amounts of fuel, and because of their speed and size, they can produce tremendous damage. The attacks on September 11, 2001 are the "proof" trumpeted by those who say we need Uncle Sam to keep our airports safe. The risk is undeniable, but remember the weeks after 9/11. Speculations about the next terrorist target ranged from reservoirs to football stadiums. These other industries are also vulnerable, yet football fans are not subject to federal screening and wand-waving before entering the stadium.
One hundred percent security is impossible. Risk is always present because it is impossible to take every available measure to prevent attack. Private companies have an incentive to gamble wisely, because their own livelihood depends on their passengers. Security failures never lack attention, but success is largely ignored. There was a failure on 9/11 — whether the government failed in its intelligence or immigration agencies or whether the airports failed in their security measures is still a matter of debate. It would be naïve to attribute the lack of subsequent attacks to government security measures in airports. The passengers on 9/11 did not expect a suicidal hijacking — most hijackings end with a landing on the runway. Now passenger awareness acts as a deterrent because terrorists know that passengers themselves will fight back. The airline industry feels the pressure of terrorist threats. They do not want to risk an attack because of lax security.
Federal screeners may wave wands in airports, but they aren't magic. Despite stepped-up government regulations and enforcement of security measures, curious journalists and investigators have proved smuggling weapons is possible in America's airports. The show of government force against security is anything but consistent across the country, yet the American public clamors for more government intervention, and policymakers continue to oblige. Despite the need for security, there is no guarantee that the government is the best one to provide it. On the contrary, the risk merits the best security, which is provided by the free market. The government cannot stop all terrorists from smuggling weapons onto a plane, but because they have a monopoly on security, there is no competition to force them to innovate. As a result, airlines pay more and passengers are less safe than ever.
Another argument against privatization is that without a uniform standard of security, airports cannot trust the security of incoming flights. Securing airports in the free market would require cooperation, but airports would have economic incentives to cooperate. If an airport questioned the security of incoming flights, it could restrict those flights. In some cases it would be more economically feasible to screen incoming passengers and luggage rather than ban the flights. Liability for security failure would also motivate individual airports to maintain a high standard of security. Each airport's desire for security would pressure other airports to raise their standards to achieve higher levels of security.
Because security is a marketable service, these companies have an economic incentive to provide and maintain a high level of security.
The same desire for security that makes Disney World a safe place for the whole family motivates the airline industry to make America's flights as safe as possible. The government's desire for passenger safety is no greater than the desire of the managers in the airline industry. In fact, in the private market scenario, the industry would have the added incentives of competition and profits. Just because the industry doesn't want to waste money does not mean the government must intervene; market forces merely motivate the industry to find the best way to provide good security. Privatization would result in airline security that would be more convenient, more cost-efficient, and ultimately more secure.
Abby Johnson is a student at Grove City College. This article is based on a paper she gave at the Austrian Student Scholars Conference 2005. Send her mail. Comment on the blog.
Works Cited:
"Public Law 107-71-Nov. 19, 2001." 19 Nov. 2001. 8 Oct. 2005 (PDF)
Richard W. Rahn. "The Case Against Federalizing Airport Security." Cato Institute. 20 Oct. 2001. 8 Oct. 2005
"Security Costs," Subcommittee on Aviation, Hearing on The Financial Condition of the Airline Industry, 8 Oct. 2005


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FOR more than 100 years Lowerhouse Cricket Club were the bridesmaids of the Lancashire League.
Trophies were something other teams won, the House, always friendly, were rarely in the mix for anything other than that most unwanted of prizes, the wooden spoon.
Lowerhouse were always used to fighting their corner…and now those fights have been rewarded with success beyond their wildest dreams with the 2004 Worsley Cup win the start of what is rapidly turning into a golden era.
They have won the league title for the past two seasons and last year claimed the glorious league and Worsley Cup double as well as the seasonal curtain-raiser of the Ron Singleton Colne Trophy.
But they are hungry for more success this season – and skipper Charlie Cottam is determined to make sure his troops are fighting fit come April thanks to weekly sessions in the boxing gym throughout the winter.
Forget the made-for-TV spectacle of Andrew Flintoff's ring career, what happens with the House each Wednesday night at Burnley Amateur Boxing Club, in Albert Street, just a decent boundary throw from the Turf Moor home of the cross-town rivals, is the real deal.
"We have done it for the past couple of years and it's great for the lads," said Cottam, who also coaches boxing at the gym along with owner Graham Bennett and his brother and fellow coach Wayne.
"It's as much about keeping the lads together during the winter as much as keeping them fit, any successful sports team has to have the good spirit and it seems to be paying off for us at the moment.
"I am not saying it's all down to the boxing training – but a few other Lancashire League clubs are doing the same sort of thing and it can't do any harm.
"People ask what good boxing training is to cricketers but the benefits are there for all to see.
"Some of the lads don't do much fitness work in the winter – and some of them try to avoid it in the summer – but because of the nature of the training you don't need to do too much before you feel the benefit.
"The Australians have been boxing in their cricket academy since the mid-80s and now it is as much a part of professional sport training as anything else.
"I want Lowerhouse to be as professional as is possible for an amateur team to be because that's how you have to be to win things, you need that attitude and determination.
"People don't think cricket is that taxing on your fitness – but it's as much about the mental side.
"On a double header weekend you are on the field for a long time and if it's a hot day it can be draining. But you can never switch off. We all know that is when you win or lose a game, in that one moment.
"But if you can stay sharp you can win games – and the professional game shows the levels the players need to be at.
"Our old pro Aaron Heal used to have a pre-season boxing camp with Western Australia and current pro Francois Haasbroek does the same each year in South Africa and they swear by it."
The 32-year-old Cottam knows the Wednesday workouts are not the sole reason for his side's recent domination and insists the whole ethos of the club has been the spur behind the transformation at Liverpool Road.
"The attitude is tremendous," he added.
"I've played at Lowerhouse for a lot of years and certainly now is a time with the best spirit I have known.
"Yes, obviously winning helps but all the lads at the club want to be there.
"It seems to be working but we know there is more hard work to do if we want to achieve more."
That hard work starts with the boxing sessions – sessions that Cottam and his squad relish.
"They are hard work but good fun and they are tremendous for the squad," he added. "They bring people out of themselves in an age when so many prefer games consoles.
"A gym can be an intimidating place but the way Wayne and Graham run their club is good.
"We have a real mix of players and some of the ones you would expect to be introverted in that environment really come out of themselves.
"You wouldn't really expect the Martin boys Paddy and Joe to be at the front of the queue – but they are last off the bags and the first in the ring for sparring."
Some players take to the ring more naturally than others but there is one most try to avoid.
"Opening bat Ben Heap," smiled Cottam. "He's a big unit and a natural in the ring…not many volunteer to step in with him."


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The Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan expects to be in contention for a recall when Aston Villa visit Anfield on 13 September.
The 21-year-old has not appeared for Brendan Rodgers' team this term following a knee injury sustained in pre-season but is close to a return to full training. Flanagan, who is in line for a new contract at Liverpool, impressed as a makeshift left-back during last season's challenge for the Premier League title, making light of Jose Enrique's injury problems in 25 appearances for his boyhood club.
Competition for full-back places has increased this season with Liverpool signing Alberto Moreno and Javier Manquillo, while Enrique has now recovered from his knee trouble. And Flanagan hopes to challenge for his place next week.
"I don't think it will be too long now and I think I should be back after the international break if all goes well," said the defender. "It has been frustrating for me but I can't dwell on it. It was tough to pick up the injury in pre-season but I've just got to forget about that now and push on.
"It's going to be tough but I'm more determined than ever. It's a massive season for me and I just can't wait to get back now. There's a lot more competition for places, which is good for us. The manager has strengthened the squad with the new signings, so I've got to continue to work hard and then hopefully get a chance."
Rodgers last week expressed concern over Flanagan's injury record but admitted the full-back merited a new contract at Anfield.
"Jon has been unfortunate with a number of injuries since before I came in," said the Liverpool manager. "His injury record is not great but we want him to be an important member of our squad and he deserves a new deal."


text: Jackofalltrades 9,325 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 http://q.usatoday.com/2013/10/18/best-secondaries-nfl/4. Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers have the third-ranked defense in the NFL, and a big part of that is the play of their secondary. Corners Josh Thomas and Captain Munnerlyn have proven to be elite tacklers at their position, and the Panthers have only allowed 68 points this season on pass plays, second-best in the NFL behind the Chiefs. (More on Kansas City to come.) Lol. I had to post it. They've played well overall but it has a lot more to do with the 7 guys in front of them. Good to see them, and the team, get some recognition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Prostate Cancer Men United Website Has 65,000 Sign-Ups to Campaign in 2 WeeksCharityTechNews February 5, 2014
Civil Society reports that "Prostate Cancer UK has signed up 65,000 people to its movement-style new campaign, Men United vs Prostate Cancer, less than two weeks after it launched.
"Following the launch… the initial media activity has encouraged people to google 'Men United vs Prostate Cancer', which leads to a microsite on which they are asked to take a quiz, the results from which will inform the charity's future campaigns and work.
"Prostate Cancer UK said that the campaign hit its target in terms of 'sign-ups' within 48 hours of launch on 24 January, and reached 50,000 sign-ups by the end of its first week. The latest count on the website, which has minute-by-minute updates of who has just signed up, is that more than 64,900 have signed on to the campaign."
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Henna tattoo leaves its mark
Reporter: Gillian Potts
Date online: 02 September 2014
Three-year-old Ellis Burke's arm reacted to a black henna Spiderman tattoo almost immediately while on holiday in Spain's Marbella.
Back in Oldham days later he struggled to breathe, had a high temperature and started vomiting, and his worried parents called an ambulance.
He was taken to hospital and later discharged, but next day was no better. Oldham's Integrated Care Centre diagnosed severe toxic shock and sent him urgently to the children's burns unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary, where Ellis spent the night while they stabilised his condition.
His mum Shabana Murray of Middleton Road, Chadderton, says the episode was a "terrible ordeal" for her son - and she warned against having the black henna tattoo, which contains the chemical compound para-phenylenediamine and sometimes even petrol.
"As soon as he had it done it started to react," said Shabana. "We washed his arm in the sea but it made no difference."
"Next day it started to blister; we bought some anti-allergy medication but it just got worse.
"We went to A&E where they just prescribed antibiotics and more anti-allergy medicine. A few days later he just suddenly went downhill and woke up struggling to breathe and vomiting." Ellis's temperature was 39.4C when the ambulance arrived.
"It was only at the walk-in centre they finally diagnosed toxic shock and sent him to Manchester Royal, where they said they had never seen such a bad reaction."
Shabana, whose family has been to the resort several times, says she couldn't have imagined something so dangerous could have been the result of a temporary tattoo.
"My eldest son has had it done several times at the same place by the same guy," she said. "In fact Ellis had one the week before and was fine.
"I knew nothing about this chemical until I came back and read about it. As far as I'm aware, its use in henna tattoos is banned here."
Shame on the parents for letting a 3 year old have a tattoo.
Awful story hope the little man gets well quickly.
Yet another misdiagnosis/poorly attended to incident from the Royal Oldham Hospital. No wonder so many Chronicle inches are given over to complaints about this establishment.
The parents should have had more sense than give a three year old any form of tattoo the mind boggles it really does.
And as for washing it in the sea???
oh my god.
anyone will tell you that before you have a henna tattoo you should do a test to make sure your not allergic.
to many people think they can just have one done.
Why would you let a 3 years old have a henna tattoo, unless this is a mistake and it should be 13 years old !!!!
I blame the parents. If you're going to give a 3 year old a tattoo, and henna is semi-permanent, you're a disgrace. Get a water-based one out of a bubble gum at that age. Ridiculous.
Oh, how judgemental we all are. The lad's mum did absolutely nothing wrong (underline that several times). She wasn't to know that her son would experience such a dramatic reaction to the henna tattoo. Do us all a favour and keep your nasty comments firmly in check.
It beggars belief that any parent would have their young child have a henna tattoo - what were they thinking of? I hope that the boy recovers quickly but the parents have questions to answer ....
The usual sanctimonious, judgmental comments ! do these people scour the press looking for stories to comment on ?
Lets hope the young lad recovers soon eh!
Please some of you need to get a life! Eleven years ago my eldest son then of 7 had one of these tattoo's along with his younger brother and lots of children in the hotel,My eldest had the same reaction so i assume i am a bad Mum (NOT). Some children have reactions to all kinds of things (such as face paintings and stick on Tatto's etc), how dare people judge parenting skills for letting children be children.
Wow so many negative comments, thank you for the positive ones.....you are all entitled to your own bitter opinions, but just remember they are opinions not facts.
My son had a henna tatoo and had a reaction to it.
I wanted to spread awareness as i didnt want any other parents or children to go through what ellis and ourselves have the past week, if only you knew.....
Although some of you are saying you knew unfortunatley we didnt, my eldest son has them every year no problem.
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Marianne Attends 2nd Annual Autumn Wine & Tapas Tasting Gala
Marianne and her friend Vinnie attended the 2nd Annual Autumn Wine & Tapas Tasting Gala last night. In addition to helping out a GREAT cause – the Joan Dancy and PALS Foundation, they won some fantastic door prizes! Check out pictures from the amazing evening!
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text: Bebo is set to play the role of a sex-worker in the film Heera Mandi by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The project will start rolling after Sanjay will be done with his current project Guzaarish with Hrithik Roshan. Kareena Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bansali were looking forward to work together from very long but due to personal and professional reasons their plans fell apart every time. It is reported that once Kareena will return from the shoot of Agent Vijay from Morocco they would finalise the project. They have been trying to work together on a lot of projects one of them was Bijirao Mastain with actor Salman Khan but the plan was canceled after the flop story of the film Kyun ki. The other projects like Mahatma Gandhis son also failed to reach the completion point.Then movie Black with actor Amitabh Bacchan kept film maker Sanjay busy and on the other hand Kareena was upset about Karishmas break up with Abhishek Bachchan. But now, we hope to see them together very soon.


text: The Rush City/Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson gymnastic team is going to the MSHSL State Gymnastic Championships after taking the Section 4A Team Championship out of 10 teams at the section tournament held at Chisago Lakes Area High School Tuesday, Feb. 14. The team scored 137.15 ahead of Chisago Lakes Area with 133.475 and North Branch with 132.425 team points. Placing in the top four and qualifying to advance to the State Individual Championships were Cassidy Dunkley (H-F) with second in all-around, first on vault, second on floor and third on balance beam; Katelyn Meier (RC) with fourth on balance beam and fourth on floor; and Bailey Murawski (RC) with first on balance beam. Dunkley also placed fifth on uneven bars; Meier placed fifth on vault and sixth on bars; and Murawski placed sixth on floor, seventh on vault and 12th on bars. Other team members placing were Alecia Meier (RC) placed fifth on vault, sixth on bars and eighth on floor; and Kylee Berube (PC) sixth on beam and eighth on bars. Only the first place team and top four in each event and the all-around qualify to advance to the State Championships. The Class A Team State Championships begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24; while the Individual and All-Around begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion in Minneapolis.


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Energy has a significant financial, environmental and community impact for Michigan State University. At MSU, approximately 19 million of the campus' 20 million square feet is served by the T.B. Simon Power Plant, which provides steam and electricity from multiple fuel sources.
MSU is exploring several options to lower its energy footprint.
Energy Transition Plan
The Energy Transition Plan, adopted by the Board of Trustees in April 2012, defines MSU's goals toward a sustainable energy future. The plan set high-level overarching goals to improve the physical environment, increase research in renewable energy and establish MSU as an educational leader in sustainable energy.