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Underdog stories are enormously popular in all sports, and there has been no shortage of inspirational "Cinderella stories" this year when it comes to the Ultimate Fighting Championship [UFC]. Here are five fighters who captured not just the attention of fans, but their hearts as well:
1. Mark Hunt — The "Super Samoan" mixed martial artist's UFC career got off to an encouraging 5-1 start that included a New Year's Eve 2004 split decision victory over Wanderlei Silva. But then Hunt lost six consecutive fights over the next four years, and his career appeared to be in shambles. At UFC 127 in February 2011, Hunt got back on the winning side when he earned a Knockout of the Night bonus in a victory over Chris Tuchscherer. Hunt's three victories over the course of the year led to an online campaign and trending #RallyforMarkHunt hashtag to get him consideration for a potential title fight. While Hunt's May 2013 loss to Junior dos Santos in Las Vegas brought an end to his four-match winning streak, the contest was named the Fight of the Night and many fans continued to keep their faith in the "Super Samoan."
2. Ilir Latifi — The Swedish light heavyweight had been toiling away in relative obscurity when he filled in for injured teammate Alexander Gustaffson on just five days' notice and made his UFC debut against Gegard Mousasi at UFC on Fuel TV 9 in Stockholm on April 6, 2013. While "The Sledgehammer" lost the contest in a unanimous decision, UFC President Dana White told MMAjunkie.com that Gustaffson will "absolutely" get another fight. After competing in small Swedish shows for very little money, Latifi's story of shedding 27 pounds in three days to make the 206-pound limit was nothing short of inspiring.
3. James Krause — The mixed martial artist had an impressive amateur career and won his first 10 fights after turning pro. Krause was one of 32 fighters selected to compete on the FX reality TV series "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" in March 2012, but was eliminated from the show after suffering a first round TKO to lightweight Justin Lawrence. MMA Weekly reported that "Krause was devastated that his possible one-time shot at UFC stardom was over before truly beginning," but Krause later made his UFC debut as a late-replacement for the injured Isaac Vallie-Flagg at UFC 161 in June 2013 against Sam Stout. Krause earned Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night bonuses with a guillotine chokehold in a third-round submission victory.
4. TJ Grant — Despite being considered an underdog in his UFC 160 bout with Gray Maynard, Canadian MMA fighter Timothy Jerome "TJ" Grant put the world on notice when he knocked out "The Bully" a little over two minutes into the first round. Before the fight, Dana White had said the winner would be next in line to fight Benson Henderson for the UFC Lightweight title. The former construction worker was a relative unknown since debuting at UFC 97 in April 2009, but now stands on the brink of a championship.
5. Bobby "Vicious" Voelker — According to the Kansas City Star, the 34-year-old mixed martial artist had only fought once in two years with a "nasty knee injury" in between when "Vicious" was invited to replace an injured fighter for a bout against Robbie Lawler at the July 2013 "UFC on Fox" event in Seattle. While Voelker lost the bout in a second round knockout, trainer Van Powell told the Star that it was "really a Cinderella story" since Voelker had gone from being ranked 60th one fight ago to fighting the eighth-ranked guy in the world.
Sources: http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/04/rally-falls-short-mark-hunt-aint-gonna-fight-champ-junior-dos-santos-at-ufc-146, http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/despite-lopsided-loss-ilir-latifi-will-get-another-ufc-fight, http://topmmanews.com/2013/04/20/dana-white-announces-tj-grantmaynard-winner-to-fight-for-ufc-lightweight-title/, http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/25/4367967/kcs-voelker-excited-about-ufc.htm
… this is a guest post by Ken Tabor a martial arts hobbiest and Internet entrepreneur. He blogs about martial arts equipment at Knucklesdown.net. If you want Ken to share is finds on MMA and Martial arts with you follow him on Twitter.


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Warning: At the very end of this post is a graveside photograph that some may find disturbing.
But Br. Harold was not alone. Two monks sat at his head and solemnly prayed the psalms, psalms that Br. Harold knew so well from decades of praying the divine offices. The monks of the community took turns praying the psalms with Br. Harold one last time, and would do so right up to the moment of his funeral mass.
When the time came for his funeral, Br. Harold was carried closer to the altar and placed directly in front of it. There was no casket, and Br. Harold's face was not covered; he simply laid there, participating in the Eucharistic feast with his community.
|Fr. Louis Merton & Dom James Fox
We processed with the bier outside where a new grave had been dug. In addition to the monks, there were in attendance members of Br. Harold's family as well as those from the surrounding area who knew Br. Harold well. I didn't know Br. Harold; he was already in the infirmary with Alzheimer's by the time I moved to Kentucky. I understand that I missed out on knowing a beautiful and simple man who experienced God deeply, particuarly when looking at a flower in bloom.
To allow as many of Br. Harold's brother-monks, as well as his family and friends, to be near the graveside, I found a spot near the church that stood above the graveside where I was able to look directly into the grave itself. Cistercians dig their graves very deep - 11 feet - and they bury their dead without caskets. From my perch I could see that a pillow had been placed in the grave, on which had been placed a flower. There was also a ladder leading into the grave.
After the graveside prayers, one of the monks descended the ladder while others lifted Br. Harold from the bier. The sheet on which he had been placed had six long strings attached by which he would be lowered into his place of rest. The monk on the ladder was there to help too. As his brothers lowered Br. Harold down, the monk in the grave gingerly held Br. Harold's head. There was love in the way he did this. I was reminded of the care my wife and I took when we would try gingerly to place a sleeping infant into his crib, doing all we could to make sure that his sleep wasn't disturbed. When Br. Harold reached the bottom of the grave, I could see his brother-monk almost tuck him in for his rest. He carefully laid Harold's head on the pillow, placed a white shroud over Harold's face, and then ascended out of the grave, lifting the ladder out of it once he came to the top.
From my vantage point I could see Br. Harold at the bottom of the grave, lying there. I then saw the dirt get shoveled down upon him. It was, truth be told, disconcerting to see a human body - not a body in a casket, but simply a body - get covered in dirt. But never before had the words said on Ash Wednesday - "Remember you are dust" - been as real to me as they were at that moment.
More importantly, never had I experienced death as something beautiful before this funeral. It is true that I did not know Br. Harold, and so his death was not a personal loss for me. But what I witnessed at this Cistercian funeral was the care and love of a community for one of their brothers, a care that extended to the depths of a grave. Br. Paul Quenon's beautiful photograph of Br. Harold being lowered into the grave is a picture of communal love (I've pasted the photograph at the bottom of this post, with Br. Paul's permission).
On Ash Wednesday we will be reminded once again of our mortality; some of us need this reminder more than others. But there is something about my experience at Br. Harold's funeral that leads me to contemplate my mortality, not as something to be feared, but as an invitation to give more completely of myself to those in my community - to my wife, to my sons, to my students and colleagues, to those in my parish, and to those in my neighbourhood and city. Br. Harold lived out an ascetic life of prayer and devotion in the context of a community, staking his own existence to the existences of others. And in his illness and in his death, the community cared deeply for him. To be reminded of our mortality is to confront our own weakness, and so to come face to face with the reality of how deeply we truly need one another.
|Photo by Br. Paul Quenon, O.C.S.O

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Woodworking: Under the weather: Blowing snow exposes full-blown addiction
Sometimes you don't know you have a problem until it slaps you right in the face.
I've always thought I was fairly well adjusted, despite holding advanced degrees and a taste for lutefisk and blood pudding.
But I've changed my tune since last weekend's snowstorm, as mentioned in last week's column.
That snowstorm turned my life upside down and shattered my thin veil of self-assuredness to reveal a very sick human being.
I've mentioned before in this column about my love of TV, how I watch it quite a bit, even when it's no good, which is frequent. But I never knew I had a full-blown addiction, similar to a cocaine sniffer or freebase heroin user.
I made the discovery one Sunday morning when I sat down with my Star Tribune, a cup of coffee, a slice of toast and my TV tuned to Channel 2's "Almanac" and its beauteous cohost Cathy Wurzer.
The screen was blank.
I wouldn't be able to see Cathy Wurzer.
I figured the snowstorm bollixed up something in the Cities, so I turned to the newspaper. It takes about 15 minutes to read it now on Sunday, so I was sure the TV would come back on by then.
But no.
I tapped my foot.
I tossed the paper in the corner.
I made more toast, I paced up and down and even had a second cup of coffee, a rare occurrence. I was so desperate I even read the Pioneer Press, which I subscribe to for a dollar a year.
How low can you get?
So low that I even read Joe Soucheray's rant about how nuts people are to support gun-control measures. I had a monkey on my back. I was the man with the golden clicker.
And still no TV.
I stared at the blue screen with anger bordering on suicidal.
Finally, I called DirectTV, my supplier, to find out what could be done.
I connected with a well-meaning chap in Philadelphia, Pa. He said he didn't know what was wrong, but he suspected snow had covered the receiver on my roof.
Nothing he could do about that, he said, "Sorry!"
I was sorry, too as I stared at the monthly bill for $214 from AT&T, which owns DirectTV.
Soon my Beautiful Wife became concerned with my state of mind when I announced I was in the process of making a complicated pot roast dinner when we had earlier planned to eat canned corned beef hash.
So she called DirectTV.
She got a well-meaning chap from Georgia who commiserated with her about the snowstorm, but essentially said there was absolutely nothing he could do about it. "Maybe you could stand outside the house and flag down a DirectTV service truck if you see one in the neighborhood...."
I got to work on the pot roast.
All too soon that was in the oven, and I had nothing left to do but stew in my own juices, which were not as inviting as the ones I had poured on the chuck roast.
I paced back and forth, called my sister, called my brother, called my pal from eighth grade, called a kid whose manuscript I've been trying to read, a rare occurrence.
I cleaned out the dross that had been piling up in my word processor for three or four years. By the time I began itemizing my expenses for the IRS in April, it was time for dinner.
Could I make it through without throwing the gravy through the bay window?
"Maybe you'd like to watch a DVD," asked my wife brightly, my wife who hasn't paid any attention to TV since Kukla, Fran and Ollie.
She doesn't even like "The Sopranos," which is back on HBO, if only that snow wasn't up there on the roof.
"We ain't got no stinkin' DVDs," I replied grumpily.
"Oh, but yes we have," said my wife brightly again. "We've got all of 'Northern Exposure.'"
Now I remembered months ago, a good friend came to our door with a big package made of sheepskin. She explained that her friend and ours knew that I enjoyed "Northern Exposure" as much as he did before he passed on. "So," she said. "It's yours to enjoy."
We discovered that we are in possession of at least 50 episodes, which we began to watch as we dipped a morsel of roast into the gravy I didn't heave through the bay window.
Since then we've been watching Dr. Joel and Holling and that cute Indian kid about three hours a night, which should hold me until the next thaw.
Maybe by that time my withdrawal symptoms will have ceased. If I've learned anything, it's that "Northern Exposure" is better than any show now on TV.


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text: Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK) will announce its first quarter 2012 financial results in a news release on Tuesday, April 24 after close of the market. Gerard R. Host, President and Chief Executive Officer, will conduct a conference call with analysts on Wednesday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the Corporation's financial results. Interested parties may listen to the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789, passcode 10008303, or by clicking on the link provided under the Investor Relations section of our website at www.trustmark.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available through Thursday, May 10, 2012 in archived format at the same web address or by calling (877) 344-7529, passcode 10008303. Trustmark is a financial services company providing banking and financial solutions through over 150 offices in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.


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DUBAI, July 5 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia stirred political reaction in the Gulf after warning it would hike output to bring down oil prices, but analysts on Wednesday maintained it was merely kite-flying.
"The Saudi statement was a test of public opinion to sound out the reactions if other OPEC countries and the effect it would have on the oil market," said Fadhel al-Jalabi, director of the London-based Centre for Global Energy Studies (CGES).
Saudi's Oil Minister Ali al-Nuaimi warned Monday that if prices did not fall, the kingdom, in concert with the other producer countries, would increase production by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) "very soon".
"This is a message to OPEC to say that the cartel's last production increase agreed upon in Vienna was not enough," Jalabi told the Qatar-based Al-Jazira satellite television channel.
Nuaimi, whose country is the world's largest oil producer nation, has certainly been overwhelmed by reactions, most of which were not positive.
He has seemingly been busy on the hotline since Monday trying to appease panicky fellow regional producers that Saudi Arabia would not act unilaterally and damage the cartel's unity.
Nuaimi on Tuesday contacted both his Kuwaiti and Iranian counterparts to assure them that Saudi Arabia would not take any decision to increase its production without consulting OPEC members and acting within the framework of a cartel accord.
On Wednesday Qatar's Energy Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-Attiya said he had received the same message from Nuaimi.
One oil expert speaking under the cover of anonymity told AFP that "although under US pressure, Saudi Arabia would not increase its production in a unilateral way."
"It is, after all, Saudi Arabia that led the last two campaigns to increase the cartel's production to boost oil prices to reasonable levels," he said, adding that the Saudi statement had been "misinterpreted and badly exaggerated".
But an official Iraqi newspaper on Wednesday kept up Baghdad's criticism of Saudi Arabia, accusing it of looking to hurt the interests of OPEC members.
"The Saudi decision is an example of irresponsible behaviour aimed at hurting the interests of the member countries of OPEC," charged Babel, run by the eldest son of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Uday.
"The Saudi decision would cost OPEC countries enormous losses of not less than five billion dollars a month if the prices were lowered to 25 dollars a barrel," Babel said.
An Iraqi oil ministry official on Tuesday described al-Nuaimi's statement as a "US plot" and urged OPEC member states to stop bowing to pressure to lower prices from the United States -- the world's largest oil consumer.
The UAE reaction was markedly different, with Abu Dhabi saying it would go along with a future OPEC decision to raise output again to keep oil prices down after consultations with oil ministers from the OPEC member states.
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided in June to hike production from July 1 by a modest 708,000 barrels a day -- compared with the one million extra barrels the United States was believed to want.
In the face of the smaller output increase, prices had stubbornly held well above 30 dollars a barrel in London and New York until Nuaimi's statement on Monday.
Achieving a larger output increase at the June OPEC meeting was complicated by the fact that most of the 11 cartel members are producing close to capacity and would not benefit from a decision to pump more oil.
Apart from Saudi Arabia, the only OPEC members with significant spare capacity are believed to be Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
The price of crude continued its steep decline Wednesday, falling below 29 dollars a barrel in midday trade in London.
The day before, Brent fell 1.52 dollars a barrel to 29.58, while the New York market was closed for the Independence Day holiday.
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PORT ALLEN — Efforts to extend the paved park that extends along the top of the Mississippi River levee in West Baton Rouge Parish are gaining traction.
Local officials say the project will provide more room for people attending riverfront events, allowing the city to revive its Christmas-themed Bonfest — bonfires on the levee — which has been discontinued for more than a decade.
"Back in the '90s, it was a very successful event; it used to get thousands of people here," said Adrian Genre, Port Allen's chief administrative officer. "Right now, the mayor is in the planning stages with his community group to get it back going again this year."
The park extension plan got a boost last week when the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District approved a permit request from the city of Port Allen. The permit greenlights a project to make the park more than a mile long.
But the riverfront project, which has already experienced a few setbacks, still faces some challenges. The city has to get easement approval from property owners that the proposed extension could encroach upon.
"I hope we don't have any problems; I don't think we will, but you never know," said Terry Vincent, Port Allen's director of public works.
Vincent's comments came after the levee board last week approved the city's permit request, contingent upon the city getting the easement approvals.
The project hinges upon approval of about 10 landowners, Vincent said.
In the request to the levee board, the project's engineer asked for permission to extend the levee-top park to the north by 3,268 feet to build a paved walking/bike trail.
The walking trail will mean improvements to the existing dirt-top road that already runs atop the levee. The extension will be 10 feet wide with a 4-inch-deep asphalt surface.
Unlike the existing part of the linear park, which includes benches, lighting and a landscaped pavilion, the design for the extended portion does not feature any lighting or electrical improvements or additional ramp entrances, according to the city's request.
The project will cost about $120,000 to complete, Vincent said.
The West Baton Rouge Parish Council agreed to put up more than $50,000 for the project while the city is footing the rest of the bill with funds earmarked for riverfront development.
The parish decided to step in with financial help after former Port Allen mayor Roger Bergeron announced in 2012 that the project would have to be put on the back burner because of budgetary shortfalls. At that time, plans called for only a 495-foot extension of the levee-top park.
With the up-front money provided by the parish, the city was able to stretch the park — currently a little more than a half a mile long — to the city limits at Rosedale Road.
Parish officials have previously said that future phases of the project will extend the park all the way to the U.S. 190 bridge.
Vincent said the city hopes to use city and park crews to start overlay work on the project next month, assuming there are no objections from landowners.
"That's really going to help keep the costs down," Vincent said.
City leaders expect the addition to mean larger crowds for West Baton Rouge's annual Fourth of July festivities, which already attracts about 10,000 attendees annually.
With the additional space, the city also plans to revive the Christmas-themed Bonfest event.
Genre said the city is also partnering with the West Baton Rouge Museum, which has secured a grant it intends to use to build a third entrance ramp onto the levee-top park on Court House Street similar to the pavilion-type ramp entrance across the street from City Hall.
No timeline has been announced yet for the museum-backed renovations to the levee-top park, he said.
Follow Terry Jones on Twitter, @tjonesreporter.


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The August 2010 issue of Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (Vol. 6, No. 4) included an article suggesting treatment recommendations for adult nightmare disorder. Although we appreciate the work by the authors, we were left with three basic concerns about the methodology utilized and results found. First, works providing evidence for some of the treatments were not reported in the original article. Second, search methodology in the original article was not used consistently at updated time points. Third, the original article only utilized results obtained from PubMed and did not consider other databases. The current study sought to replicate the methodology and compare findings as well as expand by equalizing search methodology across updated time points. The present study expands the original efforts further by conducting article searches again on PsycINFO. Consequent changes to evidence levels and recommendations are discussed.
Cranston CC; Davis JL; Rhudy JL; Favorite TK. Replication and expansion of "best practice guide for the treatment of nightmare disorder in adults". J Clin Sleep Med 2011;7(5):549-553.
The August 2010 issue of Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (Vol. 6, No. 4) included an article by Aurora and colleagues outlining the best practice guide for treating nightmares in adults.1 As researchers in this area, we read the guidelines with interest. Although we appreciate the work by the authors, we were left with three basic concerns about the methodology utilized and results found. First, we noted that a 2007 randomized clinical trial of one of the nightmare treatments was not included in the list of peer-reviewed scientific papers and thus not considered in determining recommendations for nightmare disorder treatment options. We were immediately aware of this omission as it was co-authored by one of the current authors [JLD] and wondered if other works were likewise missed. Second, it was unclear why the most recent search, conducted in February of 2010, did not include the original search terms (Table 1), but only "anxiety dreams." As the treatment of nightmares is a rapidly growing area of scientific interest, we wondered if treatment studies were missed by not including all relevant search terms in the most recent search. Third, we were surprised to read that the authors opted to not include in their search of the literature an exploration of databases other than PubMed, including PsycLit (the American Psychological Association integrated PsycLIT into PsycINFO in 20002), because "it was felt that these databases would not include clinically relevant material."1 Contrary to this opinion, in addition to PubMed (PM), PsycINFO (PI) is the most commonly used database for identifying medical and psychological literature,3 such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other clinically relevant research. Although there is some overlap between the two databases, PI provides further, unique results over and above PM, and indexes 73% of the top-tier psychiatric journals, compared to 47% in PM.4 We determined to replicate and expand on the work of Aurora and colleagues in order to address these issues.
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In an effort to replicate the findings of Aurora and colleagues,1 we examined the methodology and conducted our search as the authors presented. To replicate as accurately as possible we conducted three searches with the PM database with no start date limits as identified in the article. The authors stated that their searches were conducted to include sources up to February 2008 and that the searches were updated in March 2009. The keywords were used as provided in the original article1 (Table 1). Results returned beyond March 2009 were eliminated in order to limit our findings to only those references the authors would have received. We also replicated the February 2010 update search in which the authors conducted a no-limit search for only "anxiety dreams" (PM Search 3). Pearling (identifying additional articles through examination of references of search results) was not conducted. In order to meet criteria for grading, an article must answer at least one PICO question (target population or problem, intervention or exposure used, comparison or alternative intervention, and report of relevant outcomes5) as defined by Aurora and colleagues (Table 2). The evidence level of an article was determined using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine Levels of Evidence as cited by Aurora and colleagues (Table 3).
Summary of PICO questions
[i] From: Aurora RN, Zak RS, Auerbach SH, et al. Best practice guide for the treatment of nightmare disorder in adults. J Clin Sleep Med 2010;6:389-401. Copyright 2010 by American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Reprinted with permission.
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PM Search 1 yielded 1345 results, and PM Search 2 yielded 136 (all of which were found in PM Search 1). PM Search 3 yielded 19 unique results (over and above PM Searches 1 and 2). After merging findings and accounting for overlap, 1364 articles were identified (64 fewer than stated in the original article – 1428). Because the pearling procedure was not replicated, 6 of the 57 articles identified by the authors were not identified; the remaining (51) articles were identified in our merged results. In addition, one6 article was identified in the search list that met inclusion criteria for review and grading, which was missed by Aurora and colleagues. When using an identical search strategy, the only difference observed between our searches was the inclusion of additional articles from February 2008 through March 2009.
We sought to expand the methods of Aurora and colleagues in several ways. First, in an effort to create consistency in methodology, we conducted the February 2010 search again (PMUPDATE), this time using key terms from Searches 1 and 2 with limits as used in Aurora and colleagues' first two searches in the PM database (as opposed to using only "anxiety dreams"). Second, in order to expand the methodology further, we also conducted all searches in the PI database. A total of four searches were conducted on PI, three using the exact keywords and limits as used previously (Search 1, 2, and 3), and one using PI Search 1 and 2 again for articles published between March 2009 and February 2010 (PIUPDATE). The same selection, grading, and evidence level criteria was used.
PMUPDATE Search 1 yielded 58 results, all of which were unique compared to the previous search conducted on "anxiety dreams." PMUPDATE Search 2 yielded 9 results, all of which were found in PMUPDATE Search 1. Ultimately, PMUPDATE searches provided 58 new articles. Of those, 2 articles7,8 met criteria for inclusion.
PI Search 1 yielded 284 results and PI Search 2 yielded 16 (all of which were found in search one). PI Search 3 yielded 93 unique results (over and above Searches 1 and 2). After merging findings and accounting for overlap, 389 articles were identified. Of those, 31 met criteria for review and grading. After accounting for overlap between PI and PM Searches, 9 new articles6,9–16 were identified (including the article missed in PM Searches).
PIUPDATE Search 1 yielded 17 results, all of which were unique over and above those found in PI Searches 1 and 2. PIUPDATE Search 2 resulted in 2 results, both of which were included in PIUPDATE Search 1. Ultimately, PIUPDATE searches provided 17 new articles identified. Of those, 3 articles7,8,17 met criteria for review and grading. Two of these articles7,8 were also found in PMUPDATE.
This report set out to address basic methodological concerns with the recent article titled "Best Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults."1 Our first concern was brought to light by the omission of a 2007 randomized clinical trial of one of the nightmare treatments considered in the article. Because one article was known to be omitted, we were concerned that others may also have been missed. For this reason, we conducted a replication of the methodology described by Aurora and colleagues.
Overall, our replication resulted in similar findings with some exceptions. Utilizing the same search terms, limits, and database, we identified 51 of the articles used in the original article that met inclusion criteria for review and grading. We did not replicate the pearling procedure; thus 6 articles included in the original were not identified in the current study. However, in addition to the case series of ERRT18 found in both PM Searches 1 and 2, Aurora and colleagues missed the 2007 randomized controlled trial (RCT) of ERRT,6 which was found in both searches as well.
Our second concern was that the search methodology utilized by Aurora and colleagues in their February 2010 update was inconsistent with their previous searches. Rather than using search terms from Searches 1 and 2, the authors reported searching only "anxiety dreams." In an effort to address this issue of consistency, we conducted an additional search on the PM database using search terms and limits from Searches 1 and 2. Using the full set of search terms in the February 2010 search, we identified a pilot study of ERRT with combat veterans conducted by Swanson, Favorite, Horin, and Arnedt8 and another study examining IRT in veterans conducted by Lu, Wagner, Van Male, Whitehead, and Boehnlein,7 as we found in PMUPDATE Search 1 and 2.
Our third concern was the use of only the PubMed (PM) database to identify articles, particularly PsycINFO (PI). Although there is some overlap in journal indexing between the two databases, PI has been shown to provide unique, clinically relevant results over and above PubMed.4 With this in mind, we conducted all searches again using PI. After accounting for overlap in results between databases and searches, a total of 9 articles were identified as meeting criteria for review and grading. This suggests that future searches should include PI to maximize the chances of finding all relevant works.
The following represents additions and changes to recommendation levels of treatments from those listed in Aurora and colleagues1 based on this replication and expansion. Recommendation level was determined by considering all qualified articles for a given treatment and based on the AASM classification of evidence as used by Aurora and colleagues (see Table 4). Treatments and approaches that did not differ between Aurora and colleagues and the current review are not listed; readers are directed to the "Best Practice Guide for the Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults"1 for further reference.
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Prazosin is a α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist originally released as an antihypertensive.9 It is thought that prazosin works in the treatment of posttraumatic nightmares due to its effect of reducing noradrenergic activity in the brain that has been found to be elevated in individuals diagnosed with PTSD.19 In addition to the evidence supporting this medication as a Level A treatment for nightmares, our replication and expansion identified 2 Level 4 studies.9,14 These studies evaluated the use of prazosin for treating posttraumatic nightmares in 10 Vietnam combat veterans (mean age = 53) and 22 military veterans with PTSD. These articles indicated prazosin was superior to placebo in improving nightmares, sleep, overall PTSD symptom severity, and moderate improvement in trauma-related nightmares and non-nightmare distressed awakenings. Length of treatment ranged from 3 to 20 weeks, with average dosages ranging from 9.5 mg/day to 9.6 mg/day.9,14 In both studies, prazosin was well tolerated by participants with few reports of adverse effects (e.g., mild orthostatic hypotension and/or dizziness). Taken together these articles provide further support for the use of prazosin as a Level A treatment.
Levomepromazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia that carries sedative and hypnotic effects.13 Only one Level 4 study was found using this medication in the treatment of posttraumatic nightmares. Aukst-Margetić and colleagues13 reported observed reduction in sleep-related problems, including nightmares, using levomepromazine in 21 combat veterans with severe PTSD. Participants ranged in age from 30 to 68 (M = 42.66, SD = 8.58) and dose of levomepromazine ranged from 25-100 mg (M = 47.05 mg, SD = 27.78 mg). Statistically significant improvements were observed for recurrent distressing dreams, arousal, total sleep hours, sleep latency, and subjective sleepiness after waking. The authors reported no adverse effects resulting in the discontinuation of medication. This single study should be taken as pilot data and it is important to recognize that the use of levomepromazine is currently only approved for treatment of schizophrenia. This medication may be considered for use in severe cases of PTSD in combat veterans (as such is the sample examined in this study) and treatment-resistant nightmares (i.e., other, well-established Level A approaches have not worked). Because only one, small open-label trial is available for support this medication may be considered Level C, though with caution.
Nabilone is a synthetic endocannabinoid receptor (CB1 and CB2) agonist originally approved for the treatment of nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy.20 It is proposed that endocannabinoids have the effect of reducing arousal and stress response by acting on the central nervous system to regulate amygdale, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) and hippocampal activity thereby reducing corticotrophin-release factor (CRF) through CB1 and CB2 receptor binding.16,21 Nabilone was not identified as a treatment in the Aurora article, as we only found 1 Level 4 article16 exclusively in the PsycINFO search. Fraser16 conducted a retrospective chart review of 47 individuals (27 women, 20 men) with chronic PTSD (2-30 year course) and treatment-resistant trauma-related nightmares. Nightmares were considered treatment-resistant if no improvement was observed after treatment with antidepressants and hypnotics. Average age of patients was 44 (SD = 9), average dose of nabilone was 0.5 mg per night (effective range 0.2-4.0 mg per night – 0.25 mg starting dose recommended), and average length of treatment was between 4 and 12 months. Of the 47 patients, 34 reported reduction in nightmare severity or no longer experienced nightmares. However, considerable withdrawal effects were observed in all but four patients when nabilone was discontinued. The result of withdrawal was return of nightmares within the first two nights with control regained after reinitiating nabilone. These individuals were instructed to discontinue nabilone after 6 months; however, outcome is unknown as the reinitiated treatment period was ongoing at the time of the article's publication. Mild to moderate side effects, including memory and concentration problems, dizziness, and headaches, were observed in 28% of the sample. Due to limited empirical evidence to date, and the finding that the majority of patients receiving nabilone were unable to discontinue without nightmare recurrence, this medication cannot be recommended at this time. Further empirical investigations through larger double-blind, placebo-controlled trials is needed.
IRT is a psychological treatment approach targeting the treatment of trauma related nightmares. The mechanism of change is thought to reside in recalling, scripting, changing (theme, story line, ending, or other part) to be more positive, and rehearsing the rewritten dream in an effort to displace the disturbing content of the actual dream. In addition to the articles identified by Aurora and colleagues,1 our replication and expansion identified 1 Level 215 and 3 Level 47,10,17 studies. The Level 2 study15 examined the efficacy of IRT in individuals experiencing at least one nightmare per week for at least one year. Fifty-eight individuals (45 women, 13 men) were included and randomly assigned to one of two groups, IRT treatment (n = 39) or waitlist (n = 19). Results indicated significant reduction in the number of nights with nightmares and total number of nightmares as well as improvement in overall sleep quality for individuals in the active treatment group with gains maintained at 3-month follow up.
The 3 Level 47,10,17 studies together examined the use of IRT in a total of 37 military veterans with PTSD and nightmares. These studies did not include comparison or waitlist control groups therefore superiority could not be established nor could other influences on internal reliability be examined. However, all 3 studies lend further support to IRT as an efficacious treatment for nightmares as well as showing evidence for improvement in military populations. Taken together and in combination with the findings in Aurora and colleagues1 there is sufficient evidence for the use of IRT as a first line treatment for nightmares, thus IRT remains Level A.
ERRT is a psychological treatment based on IRT, exposure therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder, and insomnia treatments. The mechanism of change is currently unknown, but thought to be related to exposure to the feared content of the nightmare, mastery through rescripting the nightmare, and modifying maladaptive sleep habits. In addition to the case series identified by Aurora and colleagues, our replication and expansion identified 1 Level 26 and 1 Level 48 study examining the efficacy of ERRT.
The Level 2 study6 presented data from an RCT of ERRT in a community sample. Forty-nine participants (40 women, 9 men; Mean age = 40, SD = 12) were invited to treatment; 6 refused to participate, and the remaining 43 were randomly assigned to ERRT treatment (n = 21) or waitlist control group (n = 22). Participants were screened for inclusion over the phone and invited to participate if eligible. To be included, all participants had to be ≥ 18 years of age; have experienced a traumatic event; were experiencing at least 1 nightmare per week for the previous 3 months; and did not have a history of psychosis, active suicidality, recent parasuicidal behaviors, or current substance dependence. Treatment was provided in 3 consecutive 2-hour weekly sessions in individual or group format, and participants were evaluated at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months post-treatment. Participants assigned to the waitlist group were not contacted during the 3-week treatment period. At 1-week follow up, the active treatment group showed significant improvement on number of nightmares in the previous week, number of nights with nightmares, nightmare severity, PTSD diagnosis, number of PTSD symptoms, PTSD symptom severity, number of sleep problems, restfulness upon awaking, and depression. These treatment gains were maintained at 6-month follow up. Small sample size and use of waitlist control rather than active comparison group relegates this study to Level 2.
The Level 4 study8 presented pilot data on 10 combat veterans with PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares. All participants were male, and the average age was 59 (SD = 4). Participants were evaluated pre- and post-treatment, and ERRT was provided in ten 90-minute group sessions in combination with components of CBT-Insomnia. Results indicated a strong effect for ERRT at post treatment, with significant improvement on sleep efficacy, sleep latency, mid-sleep awakening after onset, total hours of sleep time, weekly nightmare frequency and severity, overall sleep quality, and insomnia severity.
With regard to AASM classification as used by Aurora and colleagues, ERRT meets, at minimum, evidence level 2. Further, with regard to level of recommendation, at the time of their searches the limited number of studies may indicate Class B "Suggested" at minimum.
It is important to consider some limitations in the article by Aurora and colleagues, which subsequently impact the present replication and expansion. One such limitation is the use of the term "nightmare disorder" as suggested in the original article. There appears to be a confound between trauma-related nightmares in which the sleep disturbance occurs exclusively during the course of a mood or anxiety disorder (e.g., PTSD) and non-trauma related nightmare disorder, in which the sleep disturbance does not occur as a result of another disorder (see the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM-IV-TR], p. 631). The original article appears to use the two definitions interchangeably and clustered treatment evidence across both versions. As a result of replication, the present report did not discriminate between the definitions.
Additionally, the current and original articles are intended to provide a review of treatments for nightmares and do not intend to supersede APA task force recommendations, though there is no such recommendation for nightmare treatment at this time. It is fair to say that such taskforce reports are not as frequently published or disseminated, thus the current scientific support for treatments are not always known. These articles are meant to guide practice according to the current state of the literature.
Ultimately, we believe that this report provides additional support and improved methodology to the best practice guide by Aurora and colleagues. It is our view that a best practice guide must consider multiple sources of scientific literature (e.g., PsycINFO in addition to PubMED). In this respect, the present report provides an additional source that concurs with and expands on the original best practice publication. It is hoped that these articles together will provide a literature-informed guide for treating adults suffering from nightmares.
This was not an industry supported study. The authors have indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
The authors thank Anna Jaffe for her assistance on this work.
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by Ethan Anderton
November 13, 2013
This awards season it looks like we get two stellar performances from Christian Bale, and they're both coming next month, one weekend after the other. On December 13th we get American Hustle, but the week before that we get Out of the Furnace, the newest film from Crazy Heart director Scott Cooper. Bale goes blue collar in this film about an ex-con who has to get his younger military veteran brother (Casey Affleck) out of trouble when he gets in too deep as part of a bare-knuckle boxing ring. There he has to contend with shady guys like Willem Dafoe and Woody Harrelson. It looks like a strong performance driven piece, and now an extended TV spot gives us another look at what the film will deliver this winter. Watch below!
Here's the extended TV spot for Scott Cooper's Out of the Furnace from the film's YouTube channel:
Out of the Furnace is directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart), who wrote the film with Brad Inglesby. Russell (Chistian Bale) and his younger brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, and have always dreamed of escaping and finding better lives. But when a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, his brother is lured into one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the Northeast - a mistake that will almost cost him everything. Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or seeking justice for his brother. Actors Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe and Sam Shepard also star in the film which Relativity Media releases December 6th.
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Stovetop Pork Chops with Apples Recipe
When your schedule gets busy, try these savory-sweet pork chops from Shirley Tockey of Cleveland, Oklahoma. Topped with tender apples, potatoes and onions, this luscious recipe is ready in a half hour.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium apple, sliced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1. Combine the salt, pie spice, nutmeg and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of pork chops. In a large skillet, brown chops in butter on both sides. Top with onion, potato and apple slices.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and potato is tender. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 386 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Reviews for Stovetop Pork Chops with Apples
Average Rating
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2010
"We liked this recipe very much. I added cinnamon and cooked the apples only until slightly tender."
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2009
"WHADDA DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!Used only the freshest and best ingredients and ended up with rubbery chops with non descript fruits and veggies in a bland sauce."
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FatShark Attitude V2 Video Goggles
- Brand: Fatshark
- Product Code: 2901017
- Availability: Discontinued
- Ex Tax: £239.96
About the Attitude V2 Video Goggles
FatShark have taken their Attitude goggles (which were considered by many to be the best complete package from their stable) and added their revolutionary 3-axis Trinity head tracker to create the complete package for FPV pilots looking to jump into a fully immersive world.
This 16bit 9DFO technology translates the physical movements of the wearer so successfully it seems that the goggles are simply windows to the real thing. By using a 35 degree field of vision the quality of pixel definition maintains the realism created in the picture.
FatShark have used the polarized backlight technology found in their Dominator FPV Goggles line so that colours are recreated in all their glory on the screen, while the IPD can be modified to create the correct focusing for your eyes. They have also integrated NexwaveRF technology to block other transmissions on 433Mhz and 2.4Ghz and prevent any potential interference.
Designed for comfort, the rubber eyecups make for a snug fit to the face, and that black rubber look extends to the exterior to make for a far more stylish finish when compared with competitors.
What comes included with this product?
For the above price you will receive:
- AtttitudeV2 headset (with integrated 5G8 RX and Trinity Head Tracker)
- 250mW 7ch 5G8 Transmitter
- 600TVL FPV Tuned CMOS camera
- Filtered balance lead adapter
- 2p 3dBi 5G8 antenna
- 3m AV cable
- Futaba data cable
- 3.5mm data cable
- ezUHF data cable
- zipper carry case
- lens cleaner cloth
A battery and charger will be needed if you do not have these already. If you are new to FPV why not take a look at our advanced bundle to get an idea of all the peripherals you'll need to get started.
Additional information
Instruction manual for the FatShark Attitude V2 Goggles


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Originally settled as an artists colony, Provincetown is now one of the most popular summer destinations on Cape Cod. Known for its quaint shops, colorful architecture and relaxing beaches, Provincetown offers guests a great opportunity to explore historic Cape Cod culture.
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Enjoy the flavors of local lobster, clams, and mussels right on the shore of beautiful Penobscot Bay. Dine under a covered tent while listening to fabulous musical entertainment. This event truly encapsulates everything wonderful about the Maine experience.
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Maine's most historic seaport overlooks beautiful Casco Bay. Spend your visit exploring its gallant 360-year history or check out its amazing cultural scene. Big-city excitement blends delightfully with small-town charm here, as fishing vessels bustle in the harbor and Victorian-era buildings still line cobblestone streets.
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The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House has both historical and literary importance. It is both the oldest standing structure on the Portland peninsula and the childhood home of famous American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882). Within this home's walls lived four generations of one remarkable family that made significant contributions to the political, literary, and cultural life of New England and the United States. After growing up here, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow went on to become one of the most famous men of his time. Website
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum Take a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives. Don't miss the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. Website
Portland Harbor Museum Founded in 1987, the Portland Harbor Museum is an exciting place to explore and celebrate the rich maritime history of Portland Harbor. Located on the South Portland waterfront, the museum lies within the granite walls of Fort Preble, adjacent to Spring Point Ledge Light. Other points of interest like Bug Light and the Liberty Ship Memorial are less than a mile away. Website
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The Portland Observatory, built in 1807, is the last surviving maritime signal tower in the United States. Using both a telescope and lantern, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks. Greater Portland Landmarks, a non-profit organization, maintains the building. Guided tours with discussions about the history of the building and the neighborhood are provided by volunteers. Website
Victoria Mansion Victoria Mansion is one of the finest examples of residential design from the pre-Civil War era in America. With superb architecture and well-preserved original interiors among the most lavish and sophisticated during this era, this mansion is an unparalleled document of America's highest aspirations in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts. Our history, a quick tour, and present-day efforts aimed at restoring the Mansion convey the significance of this unique site. Website
Downeast Duck Adventures Splash into history on this fun and fully-narrated 65-minute adventure through Portland. As you twist and turn through the Old Port, we will tell you about the legends and lore that have shaped Portland into one of the most historical cities in the nation. Learn about places of interest to visit and many little-known facts about the city that is nicknamed 'The Phoenix.' Then, hold onto your tail feathers as you drive into the waters of Casco Bay to view Portland's working waterfront, Calendar Islands, and marine wildlife. Website
Eagle Island ToursCasco Bay, one of the most beautiful waterways in the United States, lies just beyond Old Port. Eagle Island Tours offers you the opportunity to see all of the beautiful sights the area has to offer on our seasonal daily sightseeing cruises and trolley tours. Whether you are looking to relax and unwind on a sunset lighthouse cruise, see Portland's landmarks by trolley or embark on an adventure to Eagle Island, you've come to the right place! Website
Welcome back to the historic city of Boston. End your journey with a stroll through some of Boston's more famous locations including Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and Newbury Street.
American Constellation is the latest cruise ship from American Cruise Lines. Uniquely designed to navigate the inland waterways of the East Coast, American Constellation brings guests to beautiful ports the larger ships can't access. In the intimate atmosphere onboard, guests will find the largest staterooms in the industry, spacious lounges, as well as observation decks and private balconies that offer spectacular views of the passing landscapes.
At up to 450 sq. ft. the American Constellation Owner's Suites are both spacious and elegantly appointed. Located on a private deck, each secluded suite offers our distinguished travelers amazing views from the private walk-out balcony. The well-furnished suites come fully equipped and offer a sitting area, writer's desk, sliding glass door and full hotel-size bathroom.
With a generous up to 450 sq. ft. of relaxing space, each Veranda suite includes a private walk-out balcony to enjoy the panoramic views. Considered one of the finest staterooms on any cruise ship, guests will enjoy full hotel-size bathrooms and large living area with sliding glass door.
At 368 sq. ft., our AAM staterooms are designed to offer the privacy you desire while cruising. Located on the fourth deck, these spacious staterooms are elegantly furnished and feature floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that lead to a private walk-out balcony where the grandness of the Northeast, Hudson, and Southeast scenery can be enjoyed.
At 350 sq. ft., each AAC stateroom offers all of the comforts of a fine hotel. These staterooms also feature full sliding glass doors and a private walk-out balcony which provide spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.
Our AAL staterooms offer all the comforts of home and amazing panoramic views. At 350 sq. ft. each room includes an interior entrance, expansive private walk-out balcony, and a large sitting area.
Centrally located, these 302 sq. ft. staterooms offer amazing views and easy access to the lounge areas. Enjoy the expansive views out of your own large opening picture window. Each room comes equipped with a large closet and full-size bathroom.
Solo travelers will find relaxing comfort in our Single staterooms complete with a walk-out private balcony. Enjoy one of the largest single staterooms in the industry at 250 sq. ft., featuring a comfortable twin bed, large sliding glass door, and spacious full-size bathrooms.
Find modern amenities and relaxing comfort in our 226 sq. ft. Single staterooms. With a large picture window, twin size beds and sizable bathrooms, these Single staterooms are perfect for solo travelers.
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The newly-announced American Constitution is scheduled to begin cruising the East Coast in spring of 2018. With a capacity of 175 passengers, the American Constitution will feature the latest in technology, modern design, and sophisticated décor. The American Constitution will also feature large well-appointed staterooms with private balconies, as well as a variety of spacious lounges.
At up to 450 sq. ft., the American Constitution Owner's Suites are both spacious and elegantly appointed. Located on a private deck, each secluded suite offers our distinguished travelers amazing views from the private walk-out balcony. The well-furnished suites come fully equipped and offer a sitting area, writer's desk, sliding glass door, and full hotel-size bathroom.
With a generous up to 450 sq. ft. of relaxing space, each Veranda suite includes a private walk-out balcony to enjoy the panoramic views. Considered one of the finest staterooms on any cruise ship, guests will enjoy full hotel-size bathrooms, and large living area with sliding glass door.
Our AAM staterooms are designed to offer the privacy you desire while cruising. Located on the fourth deck, these spacious staterooms are elegantly furnished and feature floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that lead to a private walk-out balcony where the grandness of the Northeast, Hudson, and Southeast scenery can be enjoyed.
Featuring the most modern amenities, our spacious AAC staterooms offer the perfect retreat for travelers. With over 350 sq. ft., each stateroom offers all of the comforts of a fine hotel and is configured to maximize the interior living space. These stateroom also feature full sliding glass doors and a private walk-out balcony which provides spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.
Our AAL staterooms offer all the comforts of home and amazing panoramic views. At 350 sq. ft. each room includes an interior entrance, expansive private walk-out balcony, and a large sitting area. These staterooms are the perfect sanctuary to relax in after a day of exploration.
Centrally located, these 302 sq. ft. staterooms offer amazing views and easy access to the lounge areas. You will enjoy the expansive views out of your own large opening picture window. Each room comes equipped with a large closet and hotel-size bathrooms.
Solo travelers will find relaxing comfort in our Single staterooms complete with a walk-out private balcony. Enjoy one of the largest Single staterooms in the industry at 250 sq. ft., featuring a comfortable twin bed, large sliding glass door, and spacious full-size bathrooms.
Mention New England and one of the first things that comes to mind is lobster. Enjoy a traditional lobsterbake on our Grand New England cruise and indulge in many flavorful lobster dishes including tenderloin and stuffed lobster tail, Cape Cod lobster pot pie, and whole steamed lobsters.
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New for 2017, this spectacular 11-day Grand New England cruise allows you to experience spectacular coastlines, charming seaside towns, and a traditional New England lobsterbake. Eagle Society members will enjoy fascinating maritime museums, guided shore excursions, and an exclusive welcome reception aboard the brand new American Constellation.
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Discover the majestic seafaring heritage of coastal towns and quaint island villages on the 10-night Grand New England cruise. Your elegant small ship will dock in the heart of each historic harbor, amidst working boats and luxurious private yachts. Steps away you'll find whaling and maritime museums, scenic bluffs, beaches, cobblestone streets and unique shops. New in 2017, American Constellation is uniquely designed to navigate the inland waterways of the East Coast. The well appointed ship brings guests to beautiful ports the larger ships can't access. In the intimate atmosphere onboard, guests will find the largest staterooms in the industry, spacious lounges and observation decks and private balconies that offer spectacular views of the passing landscapes.
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