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Oilers' Eakins on jersey-throwing fan: 'They're a quitter, we don't want that here'
The crap hit the fan in Edmonton Saturday night, when a fan decided he'd seen enough crap. And then the jersey hit the ice.
At the end of the Oilers' 6-0 blowout loss to the St. Louis Blues, with the fans playing the Oilers out to a chorus of boos following their sixth straight defeat, 29-year-old Curtis Goyetche determined that that wasn't gonna cut it. (After all, this team has been booed back to the room before. It doesn't appear to inspire change.)
So Goyetche pulled off his sweater -- a no. 83 Ales Hemsky jersey -- and tossed it from his ninth row seat behind the penalty box onto the ice.
Goyetche isn't some half-hearted Oilers fan having a laugh. He's a serious Oilers fan that, understandably, snapped. From the Edmonton Sun:
Goyetche said he thinks he's like most Oiler fans.
"I'm loyal to the home team, good or bad."
But Saturday night just fried it for him, he said.
"I just felt I had to do something.
"I was just fed up. Frustrated. I was just being a passionate fan making my own statement, I guess. It just happened."
And what a statement, especially from one of Kevin Lowe's precious first-tier fans.
I mean, we'd expect this from a second-tier fan, those savages, but a ticket-buyer? Perish the thought. Suffice it to say, Lowe might be inclined to heed this guy's frustration. He's not alone.
But Goyetche isn't done with the team. He's got four more Oiler jerseys at home, so parting with the Hemsky jersey wasn't all that difficult. (Plus it was a gift from a co-worker anyway.) He'll be back, likely in a Nugent-Hopkins sweater.
That is, unless Dallas Eakins spots him. The Oilers coach didn't think much of the gesture. He weighs in on the thrown jersey at 3:28:
The quote, for the video-impaired:
"That's about as bad as it gets for me […] I have great sympathy. I understand. I respect their fans. But that's a bunch of bull crap for me… "You guys are in our room. You see the creed up on the wall. The one thing that stands out in big huge letters is I am never out of the fight. And whoever threw that jersey onto the ice, they're out. They've given up. They're a quitter. We don't want that here."
Okay. Two things.
First of all, if Eakins is surprised that the fan base is losing it, he needs to watch his team a little more. As a good starting point, we recommend this sullen Oilers "tribute" video made up of highlights from this season, set to A Great Big World's "Say something".


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By Jody Hanson
Why visit Cuba? Because it is one of the most relatively unspoiled islands in the Caribbean with friendly people, great music, bland food and low prices.
After the Americans imposed a trade embargo in 1960, the island went into a kind of time-warp stuck in the 1950s. Cars have been kept running with parts from other vehicles, a bit of snare wire, and sheer mechanical determination. Coke bottles have now been recycled so many times that the name etched in the glass is smooth.
While Americans have been prohibited from travelling to Cuba, other nationalities – particularly Canadians – have been going there forever. I made my first trip to Cuba in March 1978 and my second in February 2015. And I can report that things haven't changed all that much.
Avoid the Hoards
People who just want a break by the ocean tend to head for all-inclusive resorts that range from super-cheap – by western standards – to luxury. Here tourists can lie on the beach, soak up the sun and be fed and watered without having to do anything other than saunter up to the table.
Those who are more adventurous – and really want to get to know the people and the place – can opt for local accommodation. Options include bed & breakfast, a room in a private home or renting a villa.
Mixing and mingling with the locals gives you the opportunity to see the country from a more informed perspective. Renting from the people who live there also helps support the family – and most can use the money. So instead of supporting the multinational hotels, stay with some Cubans and help boost the local economy.
The Internet
Geeks and Internet addicts beware. The only country with worse Internet connectivity than Cuba is North Korea. The government Internet shops cost $4.50USD an hour – and you have to use their old, slow computers. And as they have a limited number – like five or six – you may have to wait.
Wi-fi at five-star hotels – where you can use your own laptop — comes in at a whopping $10USD an hour.
Further, because Cuba is off limits to Americans PayPal may block your account – even if you don't use it. After my sojourn to the island it took me 77 days – complete with numerous phone calls and emails –to get the block lifted. The fact that I am Canadian didn't matter as it is an American company.
Like most of Latin America – except for Mexico and Peru – the food tends to be tedious. So unless you really get excited about black rice and white beans or fried pork skins be prepared for solid, but simple, cuisine.
If you are a spice fiend, pack a bottle of hot sauce in your handbag or day-pack to avoid taste-bud withdrawal.
The eateries to seek out are the paladares restaurants. These range from family dinners in private homes with a couple of extra chairs at the dining table to truly elegant operations.
Places to See
Seeped in culture, history and with an air of mystery, Cuba has a lot to offer. This includes attractions such as Old Havana – worth a day –the Bodeguita del Medio where Hemmingway wiled away the hours and the stained glass windows of Casa del Conde Jaruco.
Things to do
With 3,000 km of coastline sprinkled with beaches there is swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving for those so inclined. Beaches in Casilda Bay are particularly well-known for their white sand and clear water.
Given that Cuba is famous for its cigars, visit a factory and learn to roll your own. Right next to the cigars is the famous Cuban rum. Just be careful it doesn't knock you on the back of the head as you swill away the liquor that slides down your throat.
Other activities include hiring a 1950s car to tour you around the town for a half day. Or join the spontaneous locals and dance in the street. They may offer you a guitar and expect you to play.
Grey Economy
Like many countries, Cuba has a grey or underground economy that parallels the official one. The state is reluctant to officially license or authorize business, so it leads to a recognized – but tolerated – avoidance of bureaucracy.
Like the paladres restaurants and the home-stays, if you need a taxi to the airport, someone will have a friend with a car. No taxi license required and everything is cash under-the-table.
Want a guide? Someone will know someone who speaks English so you don't have to go through an official agency.
Another Reason to Visit Cuba?
In addition to everything already mentioned, time spent in Cuba is a delightful vacation from consumerism. No shopping malls; no McDonalds; no Black Friday sales.
And that alone is a good enough reason to visit the island.
Jody Hanson is an insufferable travel junkie who has visit 107 countries – 67 on her own – lived in nine and holds passports in three. She has visited all the countries in North, Central and South America except for Venezuela, Guyana, Surname and French Guinea. She wrote this article on behalf of Tucan Travel who offer all types of adventure excursions to Cuba and all over Latin America.

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I'm currently just sitting in my living room thinking of what I want in my future. The verb in all of this is sitting and thinking. I need to change that. It seems like I've said this everyday, but I'm going to get stuff done today!
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Jhene Aiko's cool, calm, and collected approach to R&B is quite alluring
Jhene Aiko⎪ Sail Out (EP)⎪ Def Jam ⎪⎪ US Release Date: November 11, 2013
It's too bad that a certain song named "Beware" from Big Sean's commercially bombing sophomore album Hall of Fame (ironic title right?) didn't blow up. Not soley for Big Sean's sake, but for talented guest vocalist Jhene Aiko, who has seen her stock rising through a couple of collaborative efforts as of late. "Beware" was the big-name single that should've sent Jhene Aiko soaring to the next level, but it wasn't to be. Despite the setbacks, a collaboration with Drake on Nothing Was The Same ("From Time"), certainly presented the R&B/pop singer in an excellent light. It doesn't hurt that Nothing Was The Same is one of the largest commercial triumphs of 2013. Aiko's own EP Sail Out finds here cool, but biting brand of R&B surprisingly alluring. She rarely breaks a sweat, but more amazingly, she doesn't need to.
"The Vapors" comes off almost cold from an initial listen; nonchalant and stoic in tone. A second listen unveils the totality of its magic. Numerous memorable lyrics shine, beginning on the first verse when Aiko sings "You been on my mind / I been tryna let it go / I been tryna find / somethin' as incredible / as you and I…" Those rather simple, but telling lyrics lead to chorus that's both suggestive and 'druggy' in sentiment: "Can I hit it again? / can I hit it again?" Essentially, Aiko seems to reference getting high off of weed and simply can't get over the sex with her former flame. Vince Staples expounds upon Aiko's situation via his rap verse ("Memories fading faded help you not to remember / the trials and tribulations, eyes red from crying / the perfect way to disguise it you was blinded by your fate"). "Vapors" is definitely jam-packed regardless of its apparent simplicity.
"Bed Peace" certainly doesn't 'kill the vibe'. As refined as Aiko sounds vocally, she's unafraid to inject contemporary lyrical swagger ("Gotta get this paper, get this cake up…"). Like on "The Vapors", Aiko embraces the 'higher' side of life with stoner-alluding lyrics like "Wake up, wake up, bake up…let's get faded / gotta call your job tell 'em you won't make it." Irresponsible it may be, but Aiko's chill vocals and ad libs float atop the production as if she is smoking blunt after blunt. Childish Gambino is her Vince Staples this time, adding a kind of alt-rap touch. His best moment is when he states "I don't wanna be around a baby so dumb high / I don't see the beauty of a momma on inside…" Yet another play on words on another home run for Aiko.
With two triumphs prior, "Stay Ready (What A Life)" doesn't need to adhere to the mantra of 'third time's charm' – it just continues the brilliance already set forth. Anytime you see Kendrick Lamar as a guest collaborator, you can go ahead and write 'FIRE' besides the cut. Indeed, this double-track continues to show the best attributes of Aiko artistically as well as finding Lamar continuing to flex his prodigious rap muscles. Explosive and explicit lyrical moments like "Tell me find your spot with the warning that I might slip / and when you climb on top that's the ultimate road trip" or "And triple through triplets of babies right now / and that might break the record and no, that don't mean you're fertile /that means we're f*cking reckless, plus we don't use protection" fit perfectly. Aiko shines with her truisms on change of pace "What A Life": "I been through some sh*t man / but I be on my sh*t man / I decided / that what you give / is what you're given…" Guess that's why she sings "what a life."
"WTH" certainly takes on Juicy J's philosophy to "stay trippy". Over spacey and mysterious production, Jhene Aiko continues to strike a chord with her broken romantic, faded tales. "I am Alice / I'm in the Wonderland," she proclaims on the first verse, "Where's the rabbit? / he is late again…" After such a bold allusion to waiting for a man who seems long gone, Aiko both confirms "I might / I might've been too high" (playing once more on words) and that "I cannot recognize / what's the difference / in pretending and / living a real lie?". Ab-Soul plays right into Jhene's 'trap' on his guest verse: "My what a ride, real trippy sh*t / I glimpse with a squint but I can see a whole grip / my retinas are red, my vision is crystal / didn't use pencil but it's true I led…" Lyrically, it's hard to deny the creativity and cleverness of Sail Out, that's for sure.
After toying with the 'lame-o', on "The Worst", Aiko finally seems to talk some trash; a woman scorned. The first go-round it's not so bad for the dude: "And don't take this personal / but you're the worst / you know what you've done to me / and although it hurts I know / I just can't keep runnin' away." The second time, it's not so pretty: "Please don't take this personal / but you ain't sh*t / and you weren't special / 'til I made you so…." Even with all the anger and raw emotions unveiled, Aiko can't seem to let him go: "I don't need you / but I want you…" How often does a girl fall for the wrong guy? That's what makes "The Worst" so relatable. It works similarly for guys getting the wrong girl btw, just for clarity.
Penultimate cut "3:16am" continues on in Aiko fashion, meaning multiple meanings and interpretations from different listeners. Even though the lyrics are open-ended, they remain sound, such as personal favorite "I do not feel the fear of falling / thought I could fly / it didn't go well but oh well / what do you know." Closing cut "Comfort In Ending (Freestyle)" is more profound, featuring some of Aiko's most real, unapologetic lyrics. It is a 'soap opera' of sorts. Regretful, Aiko details an affair ("And I should've never took you on a boat for your birthday / and I should've never f*cked you on a boat on your birthday…") where ultimately "'Quis found out and then I had to leave him / 'cause I couldn't be the one to hurt him". Regardless of your opinion of Aiko, she captures your attention and ends the EP with a bang… or several. No pun intended.
All said and done, Jhene Aiko leaves the impression she truly can be R&B's next great artist. Contemporary and captivating, Aiko doesn't have to infuse extra grit to sell her points vocally. She can coo and still shine as bright as a beacon. Few can do such without being chastised for their lack of vocal abilities. Sail Out certainly makes me excited for the possibility of Aiko's forthcoming full length studio album.
"The Vapors"; "Bed Peace"; "Stay Ready (What A Life)"; "Comfort Inn Ending (Freestyle)"
Verdict: ✰✰✰✰
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- REVIEW | Jhené Aiko's Sail Out (auralboy.wordpress.com)


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On Friday, the US Men's National Team made soccer history by defeating the Netherlands National Team for the first time ever by scoring twice in the final minutes of the game to finish at 4-3. For the USSF, the excitement won't be ending any time soon. The Women's FIFA World Cup starts this weekend, and the US Women's National Team will be taking the international stage.
In anticipation of the world tournament, Nationwide put together an Alex Morgan commercial titled "#BandTogether," in honor of Alex's signature pink headband. We worked with MJZ to provide Alex Morgan's USA soccer uniform, the youth soccer uniforms and props, as well as the patriotic warm-up outfits seen in this commercial.
See our work in the stills below and Nationwide's behind-the-scenes video. Catch the USWNT play against Australia today at 4:30pm PST.


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It has been seen that women are unnoticed segment of the society. The role of women is great in the development of the economy and those economies that have neglected the women role in generation of money and business are lacking behind now days. Women play crucial part in the development as a nation.
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This weekend was spent with football, shopping, and celebrating my Mom's birthday. Doesn't get much better than that! We are huge cowboy fans, and season ticket holders. I love my college town and we always have a blast when we spend most of our fall weekends in Stillwater.Scout and I did a lot of walking and shopping around at some of our favorite spots. She slept the majority of the time and patiently strolled while I browsed. No rush. Not looking for anything. The perfect shopping outing.Paisley wanted to spend her time at the game so she went with Zack and my mom and came back with a Pistol Pete plush.topics of descriptive essaysWe had dinner and spent the rest of our weekend snuggling on the couch with our babes. Those lashes!
http://farmgirlblogs.com/rubric-for-college-essay/ I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I am packing my bags for Pursuit and won't be back until Thursday night. Cannot wait to post on that fun trip soon.


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My latest finished drawing.
This is a little bit different to my other drawings. It's quite a emotional drawing. The girl has tears running down her face, She's got her hand on her heart and there are storm clouds in the sky. She is faced with someone she loves leaving her for good.
She knows that she can never get back what she had and is faced with the sadness of a future without him.
The old building in the background is Tamworth Castle, which is actually in the town near to where I live and I've been wanting to put it in one of my drawings for a while.
Many thanks goes to Alraunie-stock on deviantart for the reference of the girl! Here's the link to the original stock photo - [link] I changed it a quite lot, I added a jacket, long hair,changed the dress and more.
Size is A3 (297mm x 420mm)..
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Name: Amy and Elizabeth Lord
Home: Portsmouth, NH
Occupation: Financial Education
What bikes are we riding? : Specialized Vita hybrids
Favorite bike route: Route 1A, along the coast between Hampton and Rye, during the day, during the week when it isn't as crowded with tourists and sun seekers.
Most prized bike accessory? : For Elizabeth it's her saddle - she went through a bunch of them to find just the right one. For Amy it's the shoes and the clip less pedals - being clipped in has revolutionized riding!
Helpful hint for other women bicyclists?: Amy says, just do it. Overcome any fear, ask for help/advice and just get out there. You'll feel better about yourself for even trying - and you'll be lapping everyone on the couch! And wear a helmet!
Elizabeth says be prepared. Know how to change a tire. Wear a helmet, and invest in ways to make your bike riding more comfortable (padded bike shorts will change your life)!
Why we ride: Just for fun, we asked a colleague what he was doing after his last Ironman triathlon and he said, "the Maine Lighthouse Ride, you should do it." We hadn't ridden in at least 10 years and when we bought our bikes we couldn't even ride one mile. At this point, we have four days (September 12) until we will be riding our first metric century (62.5 miles)! We ride because we have fallen in love with cycling. We just need to find a way to have a longer, spring, summer, and fall because neither one of us enjoy the cold weather and snow.


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As mentioned before I am once again in my most loved chinese city – and event though it is not close to being a perfect weather I still love Shanghai above all other. Unfortunately I do not have a bunch of time to write, but I Just took a wonderful night shot from our magnificent Hotel window that I just had to share.. Enjoy everybody and see you all back in Shenyang (2 weeks) or Munich (3 weeks)!
February 26, 2012
Greets from the Road
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What China has to say about Greece
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Thanks for a great Birthday
Thanks for a great Birthday Party with a good crowd in KTV in Shenyang – special guests my parents who seemed to enjoy chinese culture at its best during their first day – Thanks also to all the great gifts and thoughts flowing in worldwide – See you next year – wherever in the world 😉
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Making of Shooting LANA Kids
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Jewelers of America has announced its support of the Main
Street Fairness Act (H.R. 5660), introduced July 1 by Rep. William Delahunt
(D-MA), which would allow states to require out-of-state sellers such as Internet
and catalog retailers to collect state sales taxes.
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that states could
not require remote sellers to collect sales taxes—reasoning that the large
number of jurisdictions made it too complex—online and catalog sellers have had
a tax advantage over traditional stores. But JA notes that the Streamlined
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New Anatolia is a year-old Turkish invader in the strip of Persian restaurants known as Tehrangeles. Serving doner, iskender kebabs, and flatbread, New Anatolia brings authentic Turkish cuisine to LA.
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There's Always Money in the Banana Stand21 May
Mr. Manager brought the banana stand to Culver City on the Arrested Development tour.
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UCLA Food and Science Pie Lecture with Christina Tosi and Zoe Nathan20 May
I paid $25 to taste 2 oz. of pie from UCLA undergrads.
The draw was that the UCLA Food and Science class invited Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar and Zoe Nathan of Huckleberry and Milo and Olive to judge the students' pie experiments and lecture on pie. Yes, that's right — I paid to hear two great bakers lecture on pie but not eat any of their pie.
Also, guest judging were two UCLA profs and two UCLA alums, Jonathan Gold and Evan Kleiman.
Ugo Renovating – Let's Hope They Redo the Menu13 May
Ugo has been one of the anchors of Culver City's dining scene since 2006, serving mediocre Italian food to the masses thronging downtown CC. The news is that they have temporarily shuttered while they install a new pizza oven. let's hope they take the opportunity to retool the whole menu to bring better food all around.
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Chego East – Good News: Nothing's Changed!10 May
My tears have finally dried from the closing of Chego West. Good to his word, Roy Choi has moved everything east to the Far East Plaza in Chinatown and got up and running quick. This picture shows probably the biggest change (other than location): picnic tables and outdoor seating.
Spitz – More Than Just a Hipster Bar9 May
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Resident Animals
There are many animals that live permanently at Kanyana. Some of these animals are involved with our breeding programs, but the majority are used for our education programs. Some animals were orphaned and hand raised, some were admitted to our hospital but were too badly injured to be released, and others were donated by the public so that everyone can see and meet our unique Australian wildlife.


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Upon consultation with Dr. Amer at our Santa Cruz or San Jose offices, your Santa Cruz orthodontist will determine if having dental retainers will be the best treatment for your specific orthodontic need.
When a patient is dealing with malpositioned and misaligned teeth, the next step would be to consult an orthodontist. Orthodontic treatments usually involve the use of braces, in order to move teeth into position. The treatment involves a series of bone breaking and bone building movements. When a tooth is tipped, rotated and moved, bone is broken in order for this to take place — and for the tooth to gain stability in the jaw, bone has to be built around the tooth.
The orthodontic treatment takes place for a length of a few months to a few years. After the treatment, the appliances that have been bonded will be removed from the teeth and the patient can enjoy a straighter and more attractive smile. The new position of the teeth in the mouth is still unstable, so patients will be prescribed to wear an appliance that will "retain" the new position of the teeth.
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- Removable retainers: The most common type of retainers are removable and they have some palatal coverage and wires that are formed to follow the contour of the arch and the new position of the teeth.
- Fixed retainers: If you do not want to be troubled by misplacing your retainers, ever again, you can ask your dentist about a fixed alternative. Removable retainers also get misplaced by the patient but it is not going to be an issue when the retainers composed of tied ligature wires, are actually bonded to the teeth, to keep them in its place.
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Tourism Giant Thomas Cook Stops Selling Tickets To SeaWorld
Travelwirenews reports Animal advocates are celebrating another big win for captive whales and dolphins with an announcement from tourism company Thomas Cook that it will no longer be selling tickets to any attractions that keep Orcas in captivity. Last year the company announced a new animal welfare policy and began auditing 49 of the facilities it sells tickets to in an effort to see if they met the standards set by the Association of British Travel Agents. In all 29 of them failed, and the company stopped selling tickets to them. Now, the company is amending that policy over concerns about welfare and changes in what people consider acceptable and has officially announced it will no longer be selling tickets to facilities that keep Orcas in captivity as of next summer, which includes SeaWorld in the U.S. and Loro Parque in Spain.
New Tourism Taxes Have Made Holidays To Barbados More Expensive
Travelwirenews reports Holidays to the Barbados has gotten more expensive with new tourism taxes. As of July 1, tourists were hit with a new hotel tax, equal to US$2.50 to US$10 per night, depending on the class of accommodation. This new tax comes on top of an "airline travel and tourism development fee" of US$70 that will be applied to passengers flying to destinations outside the Caribbean as of October 1, and a 2.5% levy applied to "direct tourism services" like car rental services. The additional taxes are meant to help offset the island's government debts. For the average family staying an average of 12 nights, the additional tax could add US$240 to their hotel bill. The additional room levy will be collected at the resort and hotels until 2020, when the VAT doubles to 15%.
Lindblad Positive On Expanding Expedition Demand
National Geographic Explorer reports Lindblad Expeditions reported positive second quarter earnings on Thursday morning, with Sven-Olof Lindblad, president and CEO, continuing to paint a picture of a strong demand environment for expedition travel. "I know new entrants and new ships are (coming) at an unprecedented level," Lindblad said, noting the capacity increase in the expedition market in the next two years was still less than the introduction of one mass market ship. While some of those new ships will replace older inventory, Lindblad said the additional capacity will drive marketing and interest across the sector. For 2019 Lindblad said he was expecting a stronger South Pacific season as the company was able to rebalance capacity to maximize revenue opportunities. Across the globe, the company is also eyeing building up deployment in Egypt, citing strong demand. "Creating new geographic opportunities is a key ingredient to sustain growth," Lindblad said, speaking on the company's second quarter earnings call. A July deal to build a second blue-water expedition ship was based on increasing demand for high-quality expedition travel, Lindblad explained, as the company will get new 126-passenger polar-class ships in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The company has an option on a third vessel as well. "We have done diligent research," he said, referring to the 126-guest ship size. "Once you cross over into larger numbers the opportunities (to land guests) diminish dramatically."
Hot Weather In Europe Causes Low Water, Prompts River Cruise Itinerary Changes
Cruise Critic UK reports unusually hot weather in Europe is affecting river cruises, causing lines to swap ships between different port cities, change itineraries and use buses to take passengers to various sites. The issues are primarily on Germany's Elbe River, which historically has had low water issues, and parts of the Danube River north of Passau. The Rhine River is also low, with daily fluctuating levels. River cruise lines handle low water levels in a number of ways, doing their best to keep as close to the itinerary as possible. Ports often close with little advance notice, with the local officials making the determination, leading to last-minute decisions by the line. It's also hard to predict which season water issues will arise, as it's entirely dependent on the weather. Sometimes high water strikes in the spring, when snow melts in the Alps, but that's not always a given (and it wasn't this year). Low water is generally more common in the fall, but a hot summer can cause issues earlier. Conversely, a particularly stormy summer can cause flooding. The most common, and least disruptive, practice for cruise lines is to keep identical ships as floating hotels in various ports. That way, when passengers swap ships, they have the same cabin category and amenities.
Florida Suffers Worst Red Tide In Over A Decade
Travelmole reports holidaymakers in Florida are being warned to take care as the worst outbreak of red tide in over a decade is affecting its beaches. Officials fear the toxic algae bloom, which is affecting at least 120 miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, could last until 2019. It has already killed thousands of fish, hundreds of sea turtles, and also pelicans and manatees. It poses health risks to beachgoers, particularly those with severe or chronic respiratory conditions, such as emphysema or asthma. The algae can cause rashes and eye irritation, nausea, vomiting and allergy-like symptoms in humans, while drinking water with the toxins can cause long-term liver disease. Last month, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for seven counties after the algae blooms tainted the water in the wake of discharges from Lake Okeechobee. This gave state environmental and tourism agencies more resources to respond to problems caused by the algae. The red tide, which usually goes away in the spring, has persisted for nine months. According to US reports, the worst bloom in 2006 lasted 17 months.
The UK Has Updated Its Travel Advice For Portugal
The UK Foreign Office has updated its advice for Portugal following three days of forest fires in the Algarve. Portuguese authorities are evacuating affected areas in and round the town of Monchique. "If you are in this area, follow the instructions of the Portuguese police and Civil Protection authorities," the FCO told British visitors. "For your own safety, travel to the Monchique area is not advised under any circumstances until cleared by the Portuguese authorities." Flames have already consumed more than 1,000 hectares of forest despite efforts by more than 800 firefighters. Wildfires in Portugal killed more than a hundred people last year. This year authorities were quick to act with evacuations.
Croatia Is Latest EU Country To Increase Tourist Tax
Travelwirenews reports Croatia is the latest destination to announce an increase in its tourist tax, in an effort to mitigate the impact of its growing holiday industry. The country will raise its visitor levy from 8 kuna (€1.08) per night to 10 kuna (€1.35) from next year. The new rate will apply to all accommodation during peak season, with the exception of campsites. Gari Cappelli, the country's tourism minister and president of the Croatian tourist board, said money raised would be distributed to the Red Cross, the tourist board and destinations within the country. While the new levy will add just £3.23 per person onto the cost of a fortnight's holiday, or approximately €18.90 for the two weeks, it's part of a wider move by holiday destinations to raise tourist taxes. This year, the Balearic Islands of Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera doubled their daily tax on tourists in peak season to up to €4 per night. Earlier this summer Barbados announced that it was increasing its visitor levy, which could see families pay €224 extra for a fortnight's stay. While many destinations impose such taxes to support sustainable tourism, Barbados is doing so to raise money to reduce its overwhelming deficit. Edinburgh is looking to become the first UK destination to introduce a tourist tax. The council claims it would use the money to improve the city's infrastructure, which is struggling to cope with a surge in visitors.
National Geographic Partners with Ponant to Develop Global Expedition Cruising
Cruise Critic reports National Geographic Expeditions and Ponant have announced a new range of co-branded, luxury expedition cruises on small ships with a common vision for responsible travel and unique experiences. The 130 itineraries, to be offered over the next four years, cover all seven continents. Core destinations are the Arctic and Antarctic, complemented by a range of expeditions in northern Australia, the South Pacific, Alaska, the Seychelles and the Caribbean. Unusual options to some of the world's most remote locations include Antarctica to Africa (Ushuaia to Cape Town) and Fiji to Guam via Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Micronesia. A 10-night 'Top End' cruise sails from Darwin to Cairns stopping at several Aboriginal communities. The new strategic partnership specifically targets travellers in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific and does not impact National Geographic's partnership with Lindblad Expeditions in the Americas. Expeditions will be conducted on Ponant's 'clean ships', which are designed to respect the environment and marine life, with capacity for 180 to 240 passengers as well as National Geographic photographers and other relevant experts onboard. Ponant is committed to recycling and reuse programs, reduced exhaust emissions and sustainable purchasing practices. Some of the latest ships will also have the line's new multi-sensory underwater lounge. Available to book now, the new cruises are priced from AU$4,730 per person. A portion of all proceeds is returned to the non-profit National Geographic Society.
American Song, New Orleans' First Modern Riverboat, Is Nearly Complete
Cruise Industry News reports American Song is nearly finished with construction and will arrive in New Orleans in October 2018. The vessel is one of two modern riverboats American Cruise Lines will debut in New Orleans over the next year. The 190-passenger riverboat, owned by American Cruise Lines, has sailed from its outfitting basin at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland to the yard's outfitting bulkhead, where it will receive final touches, according to a news release. It will sail its inaugural Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans in October. American Song has a range of modern features including a rotating, retractable gangway that extends from the bow, which is designed to open for boarding and disembarking. It is one of two new, top-of-the-line riverboats being built by American Cruise Lines, both of which will launch in New Orleans. American Harmony, its sister ship, is currently under construction and will go into service on the Mississippi River in 2019. American Song will sail from New Orleans through the end of this year before it relocates to the Pacific Northwest in 2019. American Song and American Harmony have a new design that eliminates the paddlewheel and adds luxury features, including new grand suites with 900 square feet of private space, large windows and a wraparound balcony. Of the boat's 102 staterooms, the grand suite is the most expensive, running more than $9,000 for a seven-night cruise from Memphis to New Orleans. The company also plans to have two paddlewheel boats operating from New Orleans by October, America, a 185-passenger boat, and Queen of the Mississippi, a 150-passenger boat. American Song's inaugural cruise departs New Orleans on Oct. 6.


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It has taken me a long time to read Gavin Maxwell's Ring of Bright Water. I remember the book coming out. I even remember the film with Virginia McKenna and the infernal song! Now that I've read it the thing that fascinates me most – more than the story about otters more even than its Walden-esque attempt to hold back the tide of modernity – is the poetry of the writing. I have read a lot of poetry and a lot of the new nature writing but Maxwell's writing feels different. As if he writes from the inside out, rather than from outside looking in as most do.
I didn't even know that the title of the work is from one of Kathleen Raine's poems. Ignorant? Probably. I thought I could dispel my ignorance by reading a biography. There is only one that I could find -that by Douglas Botting – read that I told myself and all will be revealed. Well, no. What is revealed is that Maxwell was an aristocrat – a scion of the House of Northumberland; a wartime instructor in the Special Operations Executive, Guards Officer, adventurer, traveller and fully paid up member of the hero club (albeit of confused sexual identity so perhaps not the model for Bond) there is no shortage of material here. The authorised biography is by Douglas Botting who explains that other would-be biographers of Maxwell came up against the twin obstacles of family and literary estate, but that his own application was granted because he had known Maxwell personally during the last years of the author's life.
It is clear both from Maxwell's own work and from Botting's biography, that this fully paid up member of the hero club was essentially lonely and could be a difficult person to be around, often suffering from ill health and never happier than when alone and freezing on some moorland somewhere with his beloved plants and animals. These aspects of his life being more acutely realised in the work than human relationships at which he generally appears to have been unsuccessful. At least that is what the biography leads us to believe. And yet Maxwell seems never short of a friend to stay with when a bed in a castle is required or a companion for a trip or adventure – there usually seems to be the odd old Stoic, pal from Oxford, or Guards Officer around.
What is not revealed because of course no-one knows is where the writing comes from. Ironic also that the overwhelming success of Maxwell's book and its two sequels, The Rocks Remain, and Raven Seek Thy Brother contributed to the mass tourism which has placed so much stress on the once lonely Scottish landscapes he so loved.
It is almost as if the difficulties of the life he chose in remote Camusfeàrna – with no made up road no electricity one mile from the nearest house and five from the nearest shop – were a metaphor for his own life struggles. These books were an elegy for a way of life which was vanishing even mid-20th century during the author's lifetime; but in view of the disastrous habitat destruction which has taken place, they now feel like an epitaph for a failed conservation movement.


text: News Al Jazeera's 'Lifelines: the quest for global health' Back in 2014 we featured on the Al Jazeera 'Lifelines: the quest for global health' television series. This programme looked at what global health workers were doing to tackle different diseases that affect vulnerable communities across the globe. We were lucky enough to feature on the programme and had a whole episode dedicated to our work in tackling the deeply rooted prejudice associated with leprosy as well as the disease itself. This past month, the Lifelines series has been back on screens which means so were we. The 45 minute documentary, called 'Ancient Enemy,' was shown on Sunday night and will be reapeated throughout the week. You can also watch it online at the bottom of this page. The documentary follows our State Co-ordinator in Bihar, Rajni, as he visits our projects and meets those affected by leprosy. The episode then goes on to tell the stories of people like Rachna Kumari who experienced social isolation before she accessed treatment for leprosy. Years later she now works for Lepra and uses her own experiences to help others affected by the disease. You can read her full story here. You'll also see Bhola. He was just three when he first visited Lepra. Despite his young age, leprosy had already affected both his hands and his left foot. In the film he talks about his diagnosis and how leprosy has affected his life. Since this episode was filmed, we've been back to visit Bhola. He's now 17 and still visits our Munger Referral Centre for footwear, self-care demonstrations and physiotherapy. He also now owns a mobile shop which helps him to support his family, something he's very proud of. The film highlights the effects leprosy can have long after a person has been cured and explains why it's so important to continue to let people know that leprosy still exists and continues to be our 'ancient enemy.'


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Shoulder Burnout – Dumbbell Workout
Shoulders are my second fav muscle group to train (right after the glutes/legs) because it will really give you that well-rounded 'hourglass' look. For this workout, you will only need some dumbbells! If you can, try using a few different weights to make sure you are always being challenged.
Tip: If you only have access to one pair of dumbbells, then alter the reps to fit your needs. Make sure that the last 3 reps of each set are hard to finish. Remember to breathe, and you should be sweating at the end! If you're not, then you need to up your weight (or your reps).
This workout should take you no longer than 45 minutes without rushing through the sets. First make sure to warm up your muscles with some arm circles, stretching, and some lightweight shoulder movements.
Move right into the first superet! (I used 15 lb dumbbells)
If you can, sit down on a bench (or in a chair) for this superset. This will make sure that you are only using your shoulders to push and not your legs. Complete the alternating shoulder press, 10 each arm, and more directly into the military shoulder press without stopping. Rest for a full minute. Complete this 3 more times for a total of 4 sets.
Time for superset #2! (I used 10 lb dumbbells)
You'll want to complete these movements standing with the dumbbells in front of you. Start with your palms facing your legs and complete 10 front raises. Then, without resting, turn your palms facing out and complete 10 more, keeping your arms straight, but elbow NOT locked. Rest for a full minute. Complete this 3 more times for a total of 4 sets.
On to superset #3! (I used 15 lb dumbbells)
Stay standing straight up with your palms facing your legs again. Pull the dumbbells up while keeping your elbows out and up. Repeat the upright row 10 times. Move right into the bent over flys. Bend your body at the hips about 45º keeping a straight back. Keep a slight bent in your elbows and bring the dumbbells out in the fly motion. Repeat the flys 10 times. Rest for a full minute. Complete this 3 more times for a total of 4 sets.
You're on your last superset! (I used 10 lb dumbbells)
Stand upright with the dumbbells resting at your side, palms facing your legs. Complete 10 alternating side raised for each arm. Rotate your hands so your thumbs are facing out and complete 10 side raised again. Rest for a full minute. Complete this 3 more times for a total of 4 sets.
Finally the finisher! (I used 5 lb dumbbells)
Since you are doing 20 reps this time, we dropped the weight a little. Start with the dumbbells at your side and your palms facing your legs again. Raise the dumbbells all the way up until your arms are over your head. Then bring the dumbbells down in a 'reverse bicep curl' motion to prevent injury. Complete a total of 20 reps before stopping. Rest for a full minute. Complete this 3 more times for a total of 4 sets.
If your shoulders aren't burning, and you aren't dripping with sweat, then you need to up your weight next time! Or just complete more sets until the last 3 reps are very challenging.
Make sure to stretch your shoulders out well and end with some light cardio or some plyometrics to finish your burnout!
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The NGC tunneling machine traveling gearbox is a sealed gearbox product driven by differential planetary gears, usually including two-level to three-level planetary gear structures. The input of the gearbox is achieved using a hydraulic motor that drives sun gears, with output realized through a final gear ring. In addition, normal close brakes are closed with a spring and hydraulically initiated. The tunneling machine travelling gearbox has a series of advantages that include large bearing capacity of unit volume, compact structure, large speed ratio and convenience for installation and arrangement. The product is thus widely applied in the engineering machinery and coal mine machinery industries.
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Output: 60 kN.m~160 kN.m
Range of speed ratio: 19.7~185.4
Compact structure, small volume and light weight