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A new fingerprint scanning system is designed to make sure kids don't get let off at the wrong stop. Seems like a good idea. Privacy advocates, well, they're not so sure yet.
You hear the stories every year. Little Jane or Jimmy gets let off the bus miles from home and wanders around for hours. A new fingerprint scanning system under test would have children check on and off the bus with a fingerprint. The system would sound an alarm if a child were to get off the bus at the wrong stop.
Privacy advocates worry (don't they always?), that fingerprints could fall into the wrong hands.

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Chimons Gas Limited is an indigenous Oil and Gas company incorporated in 1994, mainly in the business of Sales and Distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG, otherwise know as cooking gas), LPG equipments and its accessories. Chimons is run by a young management team with a combined Oil & Gas experience spanning over 40 years and is being headed by Engr. Chibuike Achigbu, a Harvard Business School graduate as the Chief Executive Officer. In 2009, Chimons sold more than 11,000 Metric tonnes into the Nigerian market, taking 13% of the Market share. Our customer base comprises of individual users, retailers, plant owners, and industrial users from all parts of Nigeria.
The success of Chimons is as a result of 3 main values, namely;
· Satisfaction of our Customers
· The integrity & Customer centricity of our People
· The Quality of our Products
Chimons Gas Ltd is one of the companies selected in 2007 by the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to handle the domestic distribution of LPG within the Nigerian domestic market. A 5400MT capacity LPG terminal construction is ongoing at Koko, Delta state, a location chosen for its strategic proximity to the East, South and North. Chimons has four (4) LPG bottling plants spread strategically across the country and is in the process of constructing an additional eleven (11) LPG re-filling plants to meet her customer growing needs. Our Lagos plant is located at; Alakija, Navy town Road, Satellite Town with a filling capacity of 1500 cylinders daily.
Some Safety tips for cooking gas use in the Home.
Ensure LPG cylinder is kept uprightEnsure the LPG cylinder not in use is located in a safe place way from the cooking zone and away from heat radiation.
Ensure gas control of cooking appliance is turned off before turning on the regulator of the cylinder.
After cooking, ensure both cooking appliance control valve and regulator at the cylinder is turned off.
Ensure lighter or match-stick is turn on before the cooking appliance' gas control knob is turned on.
Ensure cooking is done in a well ventilated area and pathways clear, in case of a need for an emergency exit, also ensure the floor is not slippery.
If you smell or suspect a gas leakage, do not panic, turn of the LPG cylinder regulator, take cylinder outside, put off all electrical appliances, and open all windows and doors to disperse the gas.
The LPG cylinder and its accessories must be certified by relevant agencies or regulatory bodies before being purchased.
Genuine parts must be used to replace damaged ones
Users are to clean and maintain the gas appliances regularly to avoid accumulation of stains and waste from food.
Price Regime
Our prices are very competitive and we are always working towards making LPG affordable in Nigeria.
Since the intervention of NLNG into the Nigerian domestic LPG market, prices have gone down from N5000.00 per 12.5kg to an average of N2500.00, at the retail level i.e. final consumer price. Currently prices cooking gas of 12.5kg is on a year high as LPG in Nigeria follows the global trend, which has prices highest during Winter. We are currently selling at about N2, 200.00 retail at the plant; discount is given to retailers or bulk buyers.
Quality Service
Customer centricity is at the core of our value system. So our service to our customers is of great importance, hence at all time we ensure they are safe while in our plant premises and also ensure their cylinders are filled to capacity. Specialised scales are used during filling of cylinders. In Chimons we do not under-fill and ensure safety at all times. Accessories like cylinders, valves, regulators are available for necessary replacements when required. Our Attendants (Gas fillers) are well trained on safety of LPG and offer free advice to customers on how best to use LPG safely and without wastage.
Our Customer Care Service:
The customer care line is available for customers; this is an avenue where customers can reach us notifying us about their complaints and enquiries which are promptly handled by our experts. We can be reached on 018789320 from 8am – 6pm; Monday to Friday or 24hours on 08033013622 or 08033370078.
LPG Advantages.
LPG is a dependable fuel and is being used to meet various needs e.g. cooking, source of heat for metal and glass works, Autogas for vehicles and machineries for heavy lifting, Power generation, to mention a few. LPG is non-toxic and burns completely, giving it a 'Clean fuel' status, hence it's good for the environment because it produces none or very little Green House Gases (GHG). It has the following advantages;
As a cooking fuel it is cheaper, cleaner, safer and healthier than other fuels (Firewood, Kerosene, Animal dung,). Even at deregulated prices of LPG it is cheaper, very available and better for the environment's vegetation and atmosphere.
As a fuel for vehicles, it is cheaper than deregulated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), safer and of course will save the country millions of dollars when embraced fully, like we have in Ghana.
The health advantages with LPG usage due to its low carbon emission is enormous; Women and children's lives would be safe from diseases (Asthma, Lungs diseases, cancer, Blindness, low-birth weight, Tuberculosis) caused by indoor smoke which is gotten from Firewood, Kerosene and Animal dung.
Hence, LPG usage among our women will help us achieve an item of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The Social Economic advantage with the use of LPG stems from the fact the following; Women and Children who spend time in the bush fetching Firewood and endless wait for expensive Kerosene are saved the time, which can be harnessed in gainful economic/academic activities. The vegetation becomes richer as trees are spared from cutting, leading to improved checks on Flooding which can wipe of agricultural produce and even homes. Money saved stoppage of PMS and kerosene subsidy can be channelled into infrastructures like Roads, housing, Portable water, Power etc., which will lead to improved standard of living and higher purchasing power of the citizenry.
LPG usage in Nigeria in comparison with other countries:
Guadong Province, China - Historically a poor province remote from the rest of China with a population of 120 million. Their LPG annual consumption rose from 413000 tonnes in 1991 to 6 million tonnes in 2007. Today Guadong is China's leading industrial province. This growth in LPG consumption was as a result of Investments in primary and secondary terminals and also in LPG bottling plants and cylinders. The Government stimulated demand by investing in LPG cylinders and giving it free of charge to her citizens in exchange for their Kerosene stoves.
Algeria – A North African country of about 33 million in population. Consuming about 1.9 million tonnes per annum in 2007 (WLPGA). The LPG is subsidized by the Government and price is regulated. 79% of her consumption is domestic (cooking), 18% is Autogas which is increasing by the day and 5% is industry.
Egypt – Another North African country of about 80 million in population and consuming about 4 million tonnes annually (largest demand in Africa). Consumption is almost entirely domestic and industrial. About 70% of LPG production is sourced from Gas processing plants. LPG is subsidized by the government and price is regulated. Demand has surpassed local supply since 1990 and LPG is imported to meet local demand.
Morocco – A North African country of about 34 million in population and consuming more than 1.7 million tonnes annually. The LPG is subsidized and price regulated. Demand is primarily domestic and industrial. Only about 12% of demand is sourced locally.
Ghana – A West African country with about 19 million in population and consuming more than 100,000 tonnes per annum. LPG is subsidized and price is regulated. Gasoline sales is used to cross-subsidize LPG. The Refinery ( Tema Oil Refinery) was upgraded to increase its LPG production capacity. Financial incentive was given for distribution to areas of more than 200km from the refinery. Domestic demand was boosted through massive public awareness. The Ghanaian Autogas industry was encouraged by the government; the Autogas demand in the country continues to grow and has become a challenge for the refinery. The balance is being imported to meet local demand.
Senegal – A West African country with about 9.5 million in population and consuming more than 130,000 tonnes annually; this consumption is mainly domestic. The country has one Refinery; Societe AFricane de Raffinage (SAR), which has 9000 tonnes LPG production capacity per annum. The balance is imported to meet local demand. Measures taken to explode LPG usage in Senegal are as follows;
Provision of Gas cooker-stove model with 2.75kg capacity cylinders. The 6kg was also introduced for the averaged sized families.
All import duties were removed on the cylinder and cooker.
LPG was subsidized; the gas which was not subsidized was sold in larger 12.5kg and 38kg cylinders and in bulk.
There has been revision of subsidies and removals in the year 2000 which affected demand growth. The Government continues to switch between subsidising and taxing LPG depending largely on the world oil prices, to keep end user prices constant.
As we approach the year 2020 in pursuit of the vision 20:2020, it is important to harness our abundant energy resource in the most effective way, thereby checking deforestation, reducing Green House Gas' emissions, improving the health of women and children, alleviation of poverty. All these benefits are associated with the use of LPG. Savings from stoppage of subsidies on other competing fuels can be used for infrastructural developments, e.g. power, which is important to the production capacity of a country.
Recent development shows that, the World Bank has launched a global partnership aimed at helping countries include the costs of destroying nature into their national accounts. Ten nations will take part in the pilot phase, including India and Colombia. World Bank President Robert Zoellick said environmental destruction happens partly because governments do not account for the value of nature. The partnership was launched at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meeting in Nagoya, Japan...." [BBC News]
The Federal Government must be involved as seen in other countries with high LPG consumption. It is high time we take a bold step towards the growth of the LPG industry in Nigeria, leading to remarkable growth in socio-economic developments.
Chimons is committed to the growth of the LPG industry in Nigeria and is involved in lobbying NGOs, Governmental agencies and personalities in promoting the use of LPG. By our planned facilities and operations, we are well positioned to be the leading marketer and distributor of LPG and are working aggressively towards achieving significant growth in LPG usage in Nigeria.
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Last week a bicycle sharing program was launched in Washington DC. The system, modeled after the highly successful Velib program in France. This new program, kicked off by making 100 bicycle available for a $40.00 a year membership fee.
Here is an article from the LA times explaining how the system works:
DC Rolls out Bike Sharing Plan to thin Traffic.
By Cynthia Dizikes, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
August 15, 2008
Read article here.
The bad news is its sponsored by mega-media conglomerate, Clear Channel, the same people who banned the Dixie Chicks for being anti-war. I guess someone has to pay for this and it seems as if they have a full staff to maintain the bicycles. I'm sure this has nothing to do with all the advertising revenue potential from various kiosks set up around DC. It just seems a little weird to have a corporation who constantly supports the Republicans, you know the people who's policies have lead to a warm planet and inflated gas prices, to now be trying to get more people on bikes. I guess its like Exxon trying to profit off the oil and the alternative fuel. The good news is that there is a new system in America where you can have another option in getting around by bicycle started in the Nation's capital.
Here is the website for the program: www.smartbikedc.com
Streetfilms went down to DC to check out the new system:
For more info check out this posting at Streetsblog.org
on another DC note: Happy Birthday to Gwadzilla Joel, my favorite DC bike blogger.


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The curious story of Jim Williams begins with an early, botched operation of "Old Sparky," Florida's electric chair, and ends on the lips of a folk singer, with plenty of misinterpretation, heroics, and history in between.
On April 10, 1926, Jim Williams, a 25 year-old African-American man living in Palatka in Putnam County, Florida, was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death by electrocution. His execution was scheduled for June 1, 1926 the Florida State Prison at Raiford.
On the day of the execution, Williams was strapped into what would become known as Old Sparky. As Williams awaited his fate, an argument erupted over who should throw the switch that would end his life. After many minutes and no resolution, prison superintendent James Simeon Blitch contacted Governor John Martin for an answer.
The problem derived from unclear language in the death warrant regarding who was to carry out the execution. The official document, signed by Governor Martin and addressed to both Superintendent Blitch and Putnam County Sheriff R.J. Hancock, gave these instructions:
"You, the said Superintendent of our State Prison, or some deputy by you to be designated, and you, the said sheriff of our said County of Putnam, unless you be prevented by sickness or other disability, shall be present at such execution. Such execution shall be carried out by you and such deputies, electricians and assistants as you may require to be present to assist…"
The warrant clearly required the presence of both men, but it did not specify which would serve as the executioner. Newspapers reported that the sheriff of the county in which the crime was committed was the official obliged to end the life of the condemned. In Williams' case it would be Putnam County Sheriff R.J. Hancock. However, Hancock added to the confusion by sending two deputies, Walter Minton and L. Shannon in his place, and both men refused to carry out the execution. Superintendent Blitch was also unwilling to throw the switch. Given the uncertainty and confusion, Governor Martin instructed Blitch to return Jim Williams to his cell. Ultimately, despite two additional death warrants, Williams' sentence was commuted to life imprisonment, but his story does not stop there.
As officials deliberated over who would serve as executioner, Williams' sat in the chair terrified. His brush with death had a profound effect, as one would imagine. Attorney General (and later Florida Supreme Court Justice) Fred. H. Davis, said after visiting Raiford in 1927, "They can't get him to sit in a barber's chair because it looks a bit like the electric chair. He steadfastly refuses to undergo any tonsorial operations and I shouldn't be surprised if it would not take the whole prison population to make him do it.".
According to newspapers, in 1934, Williams jumped from a moving convict truck to save a woman and her child from a mad bull. He was granted a conditional pardon for his heroism and was released December 23, 1934. Although the details of his heroism are uncertain, the pardon issued by Governor Fred Cone is well-documented.
After his release, he was never heard from again. Oddities promoter Robert Ripley, creator of Ripley's Believe It or Not, offered a $500 reward for information about the whereabouts of Jim Williams calling him "the only person ever known to have been strapped in the electric chair and escape execution."
Florida's "Black Hat Troubadour", Will McLean wrote a ballad telling the story of Jim Williams. While the story is that of Williams, McLean names him incorrectly as Abraham Washington, another death row escapee. The first verse refers to Washington's story, while the rest is that of Williams. Abraham Washington was, as McLean sings, sentenced to death by hanging shortly before a new law requiring the use of the electric chair. The death warrant was declared void by the Duval County court because it specified that Washington was to hang, not be electrocuted, and hanging had been outlawed. The case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. By that time, Washington's sentence had been commuted to life imprisonment.
Abraham Washington
Well there was a man named Washington, his first name Abraham
The judge said he would ride the rope into the Promised Land
Before he met his fateful doom, the hanging law was dead
They took him down to Raiford-town to the electric chair instead
They strapped him in the electric chair and so while he was waitin'
The warden and the county sheriff were talkin' and debatin'
Which one of us must throw the switch and send this man to Hell?
But no decision could be reached; in prison he would dwell
They took him from the electric chair, his sweat had turned to blood
They told him that his life was spared and from his eyes did flood
the salty tears of gratefulness; it happens to all men
Down on his knees he made this vow to never sit again
One day a prison gang did ride by pastures that were green
A mother with her baby strolled so happy and serene
Suddenly a vicious bull did charge this freighted wife
And Abraham, he jumped the fence and saved this woman's life
A pardon full to Washington, his first name Abraham
Who took a vow to never sit again while on this land
The last account of Washington, the day was cold and wet,
was Abraham, have you kept your vow? And he said "I ain't sat yet."


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After the negativity of yesterday, let's lighten the tone around here and concentrate on the positive. What actors or actresses do you just LIKE, on a gut level, people you just respond to positively, whether you've met them or not? (And please indicate whether you have met them.) Actually, not just actors or actresses — you can also include people in the public eye, though once again, let's TRY to steer clear of politics, or else we'll just get into the usual boring back and forth.
In your choices, don't limit yourself to people who are alive — or that even WERE alive during your lifetime. For example, I've always just liked John Barrymore. He died in 1942, but I just like the guy. Or Marie Dressler. She has been dead since 1934.
Somebody I did meet and like is pictured above — Shelley Winters. I interviewed her in 1989.
So this is what we're looking for — the most beloved celebrities of the last 100 years. And thanks to Leba Hertz, my editor who you might know from the old podcast. When I mentioned that I think I accidentally sponsored a three minutes hate yesterday, she suggested this idea. A Three Minutes Love. Or at least Like.
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Sept. 14--Summa Health'sAkron City Hospital is one of three sites nationwide chosen to participate in a study to identify patients at a higher risk for mental health problems after a sudden illness or injury.
The other sites are Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. and the University of Baltimore Medical Center.
The goal of the study is to develop a screening tool that could be used nationwide to help assess a patient's risk for developing mental-health problems after a sudden serious illness or injury, said Patrick Palmieri, director of Summa's Traumatic Stress Center.
He is co-investigator in the four-year, $2.7 million study funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. The principal investigator is Eve Carlson of the National Center for PTSD and VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Palmieri and Carlson have conducted research together for several years.
In the general population, exposure to a traumatic experience is very common, said Palmieri.
"There's lots of different types of trauma," which can include classic examples such as military combat trauma, sexual assault, or an accident in a motor vehicle, workplace or in the home, he said. But they can also include things such as living through a natural disaster or an act of terrorism, he said. National estimates predict 55 to 65 percent of the population will experience at least one traumatic experience in their lifetime and one third will have three or more, Palmieri said.
"Many people weather the storm, so to speak, and can recover without any long-term mental-health difficulties. It could be because they have a good social support network. A subset (about 20 percent) of those who experience a trauma develop a mental-health problem or substance abuse, he said.
Palmieri said people often intertwine the use of trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), which is a mistake.
Those with PTSD can have intrusive thoughts, or continue to re-experience the trauma, have recurring nightmares or strong emotional or physical reactions, he said. Some patients avoid people or places or things that might trigger the emotional reaction or may turn to alcohol or substance abuse as a coping response.
The study is looking for the likelihood that patients in the ER with a sudden illness or injury and who are subsequently hospitalized will potentially develop a mental-health issue.
"We know a lot of people get traumatized and some of them develop longer-term problems. We don't really know which one of these recently traumatized people are going to have difficulty six or eight months down the road. That's like the Holy Grail of the mental health industry, "said Palmieri.
Some patients have strong symptoms, such as stress, anxiety or depression, right away and over time may recover, even without any formal intervention, said Palmieri. Others may show no signs right away, but may develop symptoms later, he said.
"We're not assessing PTSD or even early PTSD, we're assessing the PTSD risk," he said.
The study will include a large number of racial minority patients, who traditionally have not been well represented in mental-health research, Palmieri said.
Initially, 500 patients at each site will be recruited and surveyed. Identified patients will be asked to take an online survey and then do a clinical interview two and six months later. Phase two will include another 500 patients at each hospital.
If patients indicate they have potential mental-health issues, the researchers will alert the patient's care team, Palmieri said.
"We're not altering in any way the care they would otherwise get," he said.
The surveys began in recent weeks at Summa.
"If we can identify early on, before someone is experiencing any symptoms, we can monitor them more closely or if they are already having some initial symptoms, we might be able to intervene to prevent a full blown PTSD attack or limit the severity of it.
"A lot of people view PTSD as a life sentence. It really isn't. There are effective treatments for PTSD and other trauma-related illnesses," Palmieri said.
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Myanmar fetes 2013 with first public countdown
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar rang in 2013 with its first public New Year's Eve countdown and a grand fireworks display, a celebration unprecedented in the former military-ruled country.
The party is the latest, and perhaps most exuberant, example of the country's emergence from decades of isolation.
Organizers announced that about 90,000 people gathered at the countdown venue, a large field in Yangon, for a chance to do what much of the world does every Dec. 31.
Hundreds of people danced and swayed to musical performances on a huge colorfully lit stage, while other revelers — both young and old — sat on mats they brought with them or perused food stalls as fireworks burst above.
"This is very exciting and also our first experience in celebrating the New Year at a big countdown gathering. We feel like we are in a different world," said Yu Thawda, a university student who came with three of her friends.
Against a backdrop of the city's famed Shwedagon Pagoda, a large screen showed live New Year's Eve countdowns in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, followed by a 60-second countdown to 2013 in Myanmar.
Singers, celebrities, light shows and other festivities were part of the public party — something unthinkable under the former military regime, which banned public gatherings, with the recent exception of the traditional Myanmar New Year in April.
Until this year, New Year's Eve was celebrated privately or inside hotels, but there were no open celebrations. Under the military regime the only grand fireworks displays were in honor of Armed Forces Day, an annual celebration of military might.
The reformist government that took office last year urged the public to go out and have fun.
"This event is a very good outlet, particularly for young people," said presidential adviser Ko Ko Hlaing, adding that celebrations like this can "help build mutual understanding between the people and the government."
President Thein Sein has freed hundreds of political prisoners, abolished direct media censorship and allowed public protests as part of a democratic transition that has surprised the outside world.
Many in Myanmar, however, remain skeptical. While people in big cities say they live more freely, they also say the reforms have not improved their livelihoods. People in rural areas of grinding poverty cite continuing human rights issues, abuse of power and abysmal health care.
"People are feeling insecure psychologically, but a public celebration will make people feel light and happy and ease the tension," Ko Ko Hlaing said.
Organizers billed the event as "the first time Myanmar celebrates with the world."
The celebration was arranged by local Forever Media group and Index Creative Village, a Thai event organizer.
"We want residents of Yangon to enjoy the public countdown like in other countries," said Win Thura Hlaing, a spokesman for Forever Media group.
Associated Press writer Yadana Htun contributed to this report.
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AUD $1641total per person
Balcony StateroomExperience the ebb and flow of the tides from the quiet comfort of your private Balcony Stateroom. A dream to relax...
Balcony Stateroom - Category BSSBSS
AUD $1,641total per person
AUD $6257total per person
Palace PenthouseWith gorgeous interiors and a stunning view of the seemingly endless sea, the Palace Penthouse combines...
Palace Penthouse - Category DPPDPP
AUD $6,257total per person
AUD $7957total per person
Palace VillaUnmatched by any other luxury accommodation on the water, these duplex suites are elegantly designed and amongst...
Palace Villa - Category DPVDPV
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Balcony Stateroom
Experience the ebb and flow of the tides from the quiet comfort of your private Balcony Stateroom. A dream to relax in, whether on the plush bedding or sunny balcony, this simple stateroom provides a welcome respite from adventures at sea.
Size (SQM): over 20 Capacity: 3-4
- Queen-size bed with sumptuous bedding together with sleeper single sofa bed (optional).
- Celling pullman bed (optional)
- Private balcony.
- One flat-panel television available.
- Inter-connecting and adjoining staterooms available
Palace Penthouse
With gorgeous interiors and a stunning view of the seemingly endless sea, the Palace Penthouse combines sophisticated design with panoramic ocean vistas. Elegantly fitted with Italian bed linen and spa-quality bathroom amenities, everything you hear, see and sense is a cut above.
Size (SQM): 37 - 56 Capacity: 4
- Sizeable bedroom with 1 King-size bed with sumptuous bedding
- Private balcony
- Sizeable separate living room with dining area
- 24-hour dedicated Butler Concierge Service
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Luxurious bathroom with full bathtub, separate 1 shower/2 toilets
Palace Villa
Unmatched by any other luxury accommodation on the water, these duplex suites are elegantly designed and amongst the largest at sea. Featuring a whirlpool and spacious balcony, the Palace Villa takes the extravagance of high-end cruising to a new level.
Size (SQM): 224 Capacity: 6
- Large bedroom with 1 King-size bed with sumptuous bedding, 1 Queen-size bed in the second bedroom and 1 double sofa bed.
- Spacious private balcony, over 40 sqm
- Spacious separate living room with dining area
- A private sun deck with a whirlpool spa
- Dedicated 24-hour Butler Concierge Service & personal Butler service
- 3-4 flat-panel televisions
- Luxurious bathroom with full bathtub, separate 1 shower/2 toilets
- Inter-connecting rooms available
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category BSS
Deck Ten
Palace Penthouse - Category DPP
Deck Eleven
Palace Villa - Category DPV
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via BPAY or bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Day 1Sydney Depart: Sun, Feb 23, 2020 @ 19:00
Day 2At Sea
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Day 3Hobart
Arrive: Tue, Feb 25, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Tue, Feb 25, 2020 @ 21:00
Day 4Port Arthur
Arrive: Wed, Feb 26, 2020 @ 06:00
Depart: Wed, Feb 26, 2020 @ 15:00
Day 5Burnie
Arrive: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 6Eden
Arrive: Fri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 12:00
Depart: Fri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 22:00
Day 7At Sea
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Day 8Sydney Arrive: Sun, Mar 1, 2020 @ 06:00
Onboard experience
The Lido & Lido Grill
If your mantra is "more is never enough," then The Lido and Lido Grill are meant for you. You'll think you've arrived in buffet heaven with never-ending, first-rate selections to tempt you throughout the day. Breakfast offers Asian and international choices as well as a custom-serve congee station. Lunch and dinner include freshly baked pizzas, a variety of roast meats from carving stations, and delicious desserts, even sugar-free options too. That's not all – you won't be able to resist the outdoor morning and afternoon tea served with tasty sandwiches and assorted pastries.
You'll know you're on a privileged vacation every time you dine in the Pavilion Chinese Restaurant, whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is your ship's elegant main dining room, where we offer you signature snacks and pick-me-ups, leisurely lunches and extravagant dinners. The menu always delights passengers, whether they're on their first cruise or 10th.
Dream Dining Room
The ship's sleek, contemporary and spacious main dining room could well end up your very favourite dining venue. Decisions, decisions – your only dilemma is what to choose from the extensive menu and dining specials.
Silk Road Chinese Restaurant - The specialty Chinese fine dining restaurant. The ambiance is distinctly old world glamour, set in a comfortable yet classic lounge. Original dishes with creative twists are created by our team of talented executive chefs. An extensive list of wine and Baiju is available.
Hot Pot - Enjoy your favorite Hot Pot dining as you take in breathtaking views of the ocean. Guests may choose from a large selection of meats, seafood, or vegetarian options. An extensive list of beverages is available to complement your dinner.
Blue Lagoon - This popular Asian and international food court is the perfect place for guests to enjoy a quick meal. Guests are entertained by chefs in front of live cooking stations. Enjoy your favourite beverage or a selection of desserts in between games of mahjong.
Lobby Café - This popular café is a favourite meeting place for all, and offers a tantalizing selection of Southeast Asian favourites. Guests can select their favourite dishes.
Umi Uma - Umi Uma is the signature Japanese specialty restaurant. Relax in an elegantly modern setting, and savor traditional Japanese dishes with a modern twist inspired by the land of the rising sun.
Gelateria - This popular ice-cream bar is open daily and provides a wide variety of ice creams, sherbets and non-fat frozen yogurts, with tempting toppings, such as fresh strawberries and delicious home-baked cookies.
Bars and Lounges
* Fees apply
Palm Court
Pool Deck Bar
Beauty Salon
Welcome to the most comprehensive Beauty and Wellness centre at sea—over 4,000 sq.m encompassing our Western Spa, Asian Spa and Medical Spa.
* Fees apply
Zodiac Theatre - Experience the latest 3D blockbuster movies with Dolby hi-fidelity surround sound, 3D glasses and a phenomenal screen.
Designed for total cinematic immersion.
Lobby - Showtime takes centre stage at the Lobby where high definition (HD) blockbuster movies are screened during port stay days and late nights on the Dream Screen.
Kids Club
All kids aged 2-12 years old are welcome to join the new Little Dreamers programme. The programme includes various fun filled educational workshops, which kids can learn from the arts to cooking and sports to adventures to experience a unique sea voyage. Participants can get a set of limited edition Dream Cruises gift and jointly autographed commemorative certificate by Captain and Cruise Director.
*Free of charge for 2 hours and then charges will apply.
The shopping spaces have a range of leading luxury brands and designer products. High-end goods including watches, jewellery beauty products and fine leather goods, creating remarkable value with tax and duty free savings. Our expert shop staff will help guests find the perfect gift and there is a price guarantee.
- Best Product: We offer the world's finest brands and guarantee authenticity
- Best Price: Shopping at sea offers tax and duty free value you can't get at home. We stand behind our low prices with our Price Match Guarantee*.
- Best Service: we'll treat you like royalty on board Dream Cruises and our Reservation Centre is here if you need us when you return home.
*Price Match Guarantee requires written proof from an authorized dealer; excludes internet pricing.
Sports & Recreation
An endless assortment of fun activities – including waterslides, rope course and many more. You'll never be stuck for options here.
Stage Shows
Awarded as "The Best Cruise Line – Entertainment, Travel Weekly Asia Reader's Choice Awards 2017"
Dreams come to life in the most captivating live production shows that are exclusively created to complement your grand vacation on the high seas
Ship info
Explorer Dream, the latest addition to the Dream Cruises fleet, will launch in March 2019, taking the brand to new horizons!
Join us to explore the most exciting destinations in Asia with incredible itineraries to Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam, and voyages even further beyond, sailing outside Asian waters to discover the exotic cultures and attractions of 'Down Under' with Australia and New Zealand itineraries departing from Sydney and Auckland.
- Vessel: Explorer Dream
- Year: 1998
- Beam: 106
- Cruising speed: 24
- Gross Tonnage: 75,338
- Onboard Currency: Singapore Dollar
- Passenger Capacity: 1,852
- Gym
- Kids Club
- Pools
- Waterslides
Explorer Dream - Deck Plans
Cruise reviews
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"my trip"
I would love to say what a beautiful experience I had on this ship cruising around my country by sea. the crew always smiled and greeted me like I was important . My cabin was a good size with a balcony I loved it and the bed was cosy . The boy who cleaned my room was so attentive and friendly he was very spotless thank you. I loved all the entertainment I could see the most beautiful costumes and crew dancing and singing wow was so impressive. The captain well I enjoyed his consultation with us passengers he was awesome. The price of my trip was well worth it. I intend to come again next year with friends .I am going to advertise your amazing ship and voyage to everyone on my facebook.Read more
Mavis C - Dec 2019
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"Good value all over"
We have been not expecting anything as it was our first cruise ever...saying that, we don't think that there was anything that needs improving vastly. Staff was very friendly and helpful, food was plentiful and always good with plenty of choices for everyone. Cabin was clean and comfortable, serviced at least twice a day. Entertainment outstanding. The staff was trying their very best with a smile and nothing was too much. As it goes for pricing...there are many different deals out there and it pays to shop around. It was a great cruise and we are wanting to go again soonRead more
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Cruise code: EDR23FEB20
7 Nights
Tasmania Discovery Cruise
- Departing from Sydney
- Explorer Dream
- Your choice deluxe accommodation
- Sumptuous meals at inclusive restaurants
- World-class entertainment
- Access to beautifully designed leisure facilities
- Port & handling taxes
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship's entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the "kids club" facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children's facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the "kids club" whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is "their space" aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship's doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a "Shore Ex" desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what's best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a "cruise card". Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d'.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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EVENT DATE: Apr 15, 2013
For the 2013 "RUN the Boston Marathon® with AMAA" program, we've partnered with CrowdRise to encourage AMAA members to unite and fundraise for our 2012-2013 Youth Fitness Campaign. Just imagine the impact our group of medical and health professionals can have when harnessed to send a fitness message to the community in a fun and compelling way!
The Problem: Over 30 percent of children ages six to 11 are overweight, 15 percent are obese, and three out of five children ages nine to 13 don't participate in sports or other coached physical activities outside of school. These overweight and unfit children are more likely to remain unhealthy in adulthood and have an increased risk for developing life-threatening medical conditions such as Type II diabetes and heart disease.
The Solution: The American Running Association (ARA) and its medical division, the American Medical Athletic Association, are united in efforts to deter youth obesity in the U.S. and promote higher levels of physical activity for school-age youth. Donations made to ARA and AMAA's Youth Fitness Campaign will benefit national RUN A MILE DAYS, held annually in May. Funds will support distribution of free materials such as the 8-week walk/run training schedule and posters, as well as help with onsite activities during the week-long event. To learn more about the program, go to www.runamile.org.
The ARA and AMAA also host an annual cross-country championship for middle schoolers through high school students from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. This event, held in November, is entering its seventh year and has grown to almost 500 participants.
The 2012-2103 Youth Fitness Campaign is dedicated to Geoff Hollister who passed away on February 6, 2012 at age 66 after a long battle with cancer. Geoff, who was often called "Nike's Employee #3," was an ARA Board Member and good friend. He was a strong advocate of encouraging children to be active and believed in the team approach to make effective change. With his memory in our thoughts, we will work together to get more and more children up and moving.
To create your fundraising campaign, click here.
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2 injured in police-involved shooting
Police open fire after responding to drug complaint
Police officers shot two drug suspects during a confrontation in Orange County on Wednesday evening, police said.
Investigators said the incident began when drug investigators were investigating a drug complaint at a home in the 1300 block of Arlington Road at Springfield Road about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Police said they saw five people inside after knocking on the door, and one of them reached for a gun and pointed it at the officers. They said they yelled for the man to put the weapon down, but he didn't, and he was shot.
Investigators said a second man entered the room, and police yelled at him to show his hands, but he refused and reached for his waist. He was also shot.
Three of the people were detained for questioning, and officials said they're investigating whether either of the men who were shot by police ever fired at them.
The two shooting victims were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center suffering from injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, police said.
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In sports, not everyone can be winners. Some must come in second, or third place. Some must come in dead last. Some don't even do that.
Just ask Hiroshi Matsuyama. He's the head of Japanese game developer, CyberConnect2, and to mark Naruto selling 10 million video game spin-offs, Matsuyama decided to run the Paris Marathon dressed as the iconic ninja.
There is a reason why runners train hard for marathons. That's the same reason why Matsuyama didn't finish the marathon, making it only 22km. "Only"! Ha!
Matsuyama revealed that he failed to finish the race, and uploaded photos of the game exec honcho with with "loser" written on his cheeks in Japanese. Loser or not, it seems like he has a good attitude about the whole thing.


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Medical Cannabis
Dear Australia
Well I'm not going to sit back and let the government ignore the Senate and ignore the terminally-ill. I'm going to fight this move.
I firmly believe we should have ready access to the medicines we need, including medicinal cannabis. I also believe we should legalise cannabis for all uses, as has occurred in eight American states. That would overcome many of the bureaucratic obstacles currently preventing sick people from gaining the help they need.
The edict from the health bureaucracy, with the support of the government, is a good example of nanny-state restrictions harming our community.
Terminally-ill patients will now find it harder to access treatment, all because of nanny-state thinking.
I will be working to put pressure on the government to show some compassion, pull their health bureaucrats into line, and help the people who need our help.
David Leyonhjelm
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I Heart IC
Ithaca College students proved significant others (and secret crushes) aren't their only objects of affection on the most romantic day of the year. On Valentine's Day, they also showcased their love for the school by using the hashtag #IHeartIC in their tweets.
Introduced by the college's official Twitter account early in the morning, the hashtag caught on quickly, with students describing their love for classes, buildings, and even their favorite dining hall foods.
As the day wore on, a heart design on the @IthacaCollege Twitter account filled with the images of those who participated. Nearly 200 tweets using the hashtag were recorded during the day, proving that love truly is all around.
The best tweets are below.


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I've been spoiled. I used to not mind a lack of dungeon BGM, but after EO I'm always like 'WHY IS THERE NO SOUND HERE.' I still do like dungeons with ambient sound only, but it's pretty flubbed in CoH where the sound effects are nondescript and... weird. Why can I hear a pterodactyl in the Beginner's Brush? All that said, I still haven't played Wizardry PS3 (We're talking Labyrinth of Lost Souls, right?)
Considered getting Wizardry for ps3 but didn't know how min-max it was, plus I just got x-com.


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As it turns out, Alvin Kamara will drop down several rungs on the college football ladder in an attempt to restart his playing career.
The erstwhile Alabama running back revealed to 247Sports.com Sunday that he will spend the 2014 season at the junior college level. Specifically, Kamara intends to enroll at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, with the hope being that he can get back to the FBS level in 2015.
Kamara was reportedly interested in transferring to Clemson, having already visited the ACC school according to at least one report. Florida State and Oklahoma State were also rumored to be under consideration.
It was confirmed in the middle of last month that Kamara would be transferring from the Tide after just one season. During that one year in Tuscaloosa, Kamara racked up more suspensions (two) than carries (zero). Late last week, Kamara was arrested on multiple misdemeanor traffic offenses.
Coming out of Norcross, Ga., as a four-star recruit, Kamara was rated as the No. 2 all-purpose back in the country in the Class of 2013.


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A simple combination of apple, rice, raisins and cottage cheese.
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Yield: 8 x 1/2 cup servings
In a mixing bowl combine rice, raisins, honey, lemon juice, lemon rind, cottage cheese, and apple.
Spoon into serving dishes and chill well before serving. Serves 6 to 8.
Top with a dollop of low-fat whipped cream, Cashew Cream or Ricotta Cream (see recipe links below) and/or sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.
* Can replace jarred/canned apples with stewed apples, sugar-free apple pie filling, or if preferred, you can peel and slice fresh apples (optional: blanch apples and lightly sprinkle them with cinnamon).
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.
This pudding is a delicious way to use up leftover cooked rice.


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Rising Demand for Business Continuity Solutions in Asia
NTT Com Global Watch vol.4, Revised March 2015
To avoid risk and continue conducting business, the establishment of a business continuity plan (BCP) has become an urgent requirement.
Global BCP trend
Businesses are constantly battling to prevent interruptions and accompanying losses in the event of natural disasters, pandemics, and other types of threats to business continuity. For this reason, it is highly recommended that a plan is implemented to prepare for this type of natural disaster or accident. The implementation plan should define the method and means of continuing core business activities and/or a swift recovery.*1 As we now increasingly rely on information systems, businesses, in particular, must establish a BCP or disaster recovery (DR) plan that takes IT into account.
Businesses are expected to develop a BCP to reduce the time needed to achieve a full recovery while continuing business activities without interruption, even in the event of a disaster.
Source: "Business Continuity Guidelines (August 2013)," Government of Japan
Since the September 11 attacks, worldwide recognition of the importance of BCPs has increased. Corporations in Europe and the U.S. have recognized the importance of BCPs, and some companies have established unified BCP standards worldwide. In Japan, the Great East Japan Earthquake further heightened awareness of the need for BCPs and impelled many companies to begin implementing concrete countermeasures.
Risk and the necessity of BCPs in Asia
In the booming Asian economies, there is a tendency to prioritize economic efficiency and growth at the expense of other considerations. As a result, Asia generally lags behind the West in implementing expensive disaster response measures in their infrastructures*2. This is true even though Asia is more vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and pandemics than the rest of the world, and is therefore in more urgent need of BCP measures.
This indicates that Asia has a significantly higher ratio of deaths (including missing persons) and amount of damage.
Source: Disaster Prevention White Paper, (2014), Government of Japan
The 2011 floods in Thailand are a dramatic example of the risks posed by natural disasters in Asia. The floods severely impacted Japanese automobile, electronics, chemical, and other corporations operating over 3,100 companies*3 in the country. Moreover, damage to the factories of foreign hard disk drive (HDD) makers in Thailand significantly affected PC manufacturers and caused a steep rise in global HDD prices. Similar flooding tends to occur in countries bordering Thailand (such as Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangladesh)*2, which generally share its climate and geographical conditions.
*2 Source: "Japan should make contributions through its world-leading disaster prevention technology after the Thailand flood" by Tomoyuki Takahashi (Professor of Safety Science, Kansai University)
*3 Source: "Special Project: Fact-finding survey on companies making inroads into Thailand" by Teikoku Data Bank (Japan version)
Asia has far more reported human cases of bird flu (H5N1) than the rest of the world.
Source: About bird flu (H5N1) by Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry (Japanese)
(Please refer to this site for the latest bird flu figures.)
Businesses in Asia cannot neglect the risk of pandemics occurring. Although pandemics do not directly affect facilities and IT systems, they can prevent people from commuting to work and running those facilities and systems. If the epidemic becomes widespread, activities such as business trips, meetings, and other forms of personal interaction may become severely regulated. Specifically, commuting between home and the office, dispatching workers offsite, and business trips to other offices and customer sites will also become regulated.
To ensure the continuity of business activities regardless of the industry or scale of the corporation, it is essential to take high-level BCP countermeasures in Asia with these risks in mind.
DC-oriented BCP solution and NTT Communications
It is important for companies to have a fail-proof system (BCP) to ensure the continuation of business in the face of risks that threaten business activities, including floods, building damage, power outages, terrorist attacks, political demonstrations, and pandemics. The utilization of data centers and cloud services are effective BCP solutions. Keeping the company's data on a cloud service or data center with security that can withstand disasters, can enable the continuation of business activities by allowing workers access to company data from another site if the company's facility is damaged. It is also important to keep backup data in a remote data center in case there is a widespread disaster, such as a large earthquake, volcanic eruption, or radiation contamination. The BCP office inside a secure data center can also be used as an office for managing disaster countermeasures.
In addition, investing in unified communication systems and mobile equipment that seamlessly integrate phone and video conference systems not only improves productivity but is an effective BCP tool.
In response to the increasing demand for BCP measures, NTT Communications is continuously expanding its BCP-related services. NTT Communications continues to provide optimal, comprehensive services to corporations expanding their business activities globally by strengthening their Internet connection services worldwide and helping them to leverage their global office networks and support frameworks.


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Kate Peters, voice coach and author of the Kate's Voice blog, asked me to write about finding your voice. It's a topic I've spent a lot of time considering, but even I was surprised with what I contributed. You can read the post, "Say it in your own voice, girlfriend!" and here's what Kate had to say about it:
I asked Denise Graveline, author of the fine blog, "The Eloquent Woman," to tackle the topic of "finding your voice" as a woman speaker. Her thoughtful consideration of the topic gives us an appreciation for women's unique talents and fears related to presenting. Her advice is this: to find your voice, you must start with who you are and use your feminine advantage. Here's how.I like it well enough that I've made a permanent page for it here...and, as there's always more to say, I welcome your thoughts in the comments.


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Here in the Northwestern part of the USA we are experiencing the debris of last year's tragic and phenomenal earthquake in Japan March 11, 2011. News reporters tell us to expect debris, both large and small bits to arrive during the next few years. Bits and pieces of human lives which endure far beyond the once living keep floating ashore. The Governor of Washington state stated today on the news, "We're in for a steady dribble (of this debris) over the next few years." One "bit" of dribble that floated in recently and landed on a sandy beach in southern Oregon was a Japanese dock the size of a boxcar. The salvage company is expected to make approximately $84,000 to remove it. One of the concerns about the salvage of all these items, both large and small, is the effect the invasive marine life, such as new varieties of seaweed, oysters and other tiny organisms will have on the West coast. There is concern about one variety eating another or certain seaweeds choking oyster beds. It seems we are all the possible victims of the theory that more or less states we are all someone's lunch.
I suppose the lessons to be learned for those of us with chronic diseases and chronic daily pain is that we will also leave much debris behind. Just looking at images of that Japanese dock one has to wonder about the feet that walked on it, the living that was earned by fishermen, and the wives who brought lunch to the men who docked and set sail from there. Did small children run along the surfaces waiting for the boats to return with their catch of the day?
All of us love the "debris" and the odd bits and pieces of our lives. Our cars, our homes, our pictures, and our family memorabilia are part of who we are. Our lifestyle may change with the onslaught of chronic pain and often because of that, we make these decisions about the change. For instance, I have to put this tush onto a comfortable seat when I get into any kind of vehicle. That's my priority when buying a car. I go out po-po or butt shopping. No, I can't buy a new one, rear end I mean; wish I could. Instead, like the fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea, I try each seat on for comfort and size. No size jokes please. Like most of you, my comfort is a priority in most areas of my life. We all go outside the parameters when we are called on to do something we must or really want to do but we all learn there will be a check presented after the event and try to make the decision early on as to whether or not it will be worth it. I know the definition of madness, or is it stupidity, is to continue to perform actions which we know do not work for us? The moron who keeps hitting his head against the wall, soon has a headache or a concussion. Is he stubborn or just plain stupid? Eventually, he'll be brain damaged and the other questions won't matter, but the wall will still be there.
We've all heard versions of the expression, "One man's treasure is another man's junk." I was reminded of that expression recently as I've been going through much of what my deceased mother-in-law and sister-in-law left behind. My husband is the last member of his family and all of the memorabilia and collections of both of their lives have been left in our care. There is only one 90 year-old uncle with whom we've shared pictures and actually given anything he wanted. Yesterday I hauled the grandchildren into my SUV and took a few things down to a local, small jewelry store. The gent in there appraises items very inexpensively and I had some questions about the value of a few items of jewelry. I also left here with explicit instructions to the children that we would definitely not go into the toy store next door to the jewelry store. I can't be trusted to go in there with them because they always win and I leave there a bit poorer. At first glance, the jeweler said, "Oh it mostly looks like costume jewelry to me." I corrected him quickly because I know from my own and a friend's perusal that there are some items of value. The true value is in the memories. Several old wedding rings, worn almost completely thin, are among the more glittery purchases. I wish I knew the stories that lay in the fingers those rings once adorned. The lives that were lived wearing those rings were interesting, I know. Alas, those stories and in some respects, those lives are gone forever. It makes some of our daily problems seems a bit small and inconsequential, to observe the remains of lives who loved, and lived. It was their time; this is ours.
So often, those of us who live with chronic pain become deeply wedged into our way of life, our misery and our limitations and forget, life is to be lived in any form we are given. We have a responsibility to live it as well as we can for those who left us behind. We share that responsibility and obligation to those who gave their lives for our beloved country over the years through war or service. Life is what we make it; treasure or junk. I know. That statemen angers some who want to wallow. After you wallow for a bit, get up, dust off your pride and figure out how to overcome what you can and live with what is left. Time's awastin'. Life may not return to what it once was but it is still most precious of all objects in your life. Don't let yours be debris.
Treasures by Sue Falkner-Wood
He takes it to bed each night
At grandma's house,
The small dirty pouch
No larger than his hand.
Soft leather worn dingy by age
Closed by a worn shoelace.
All of his treasure lay within.
A turquoise stone sent by Uncle Hank
From a trip to the Grand Canyon.
Assorted bits of rock
All of his favorite marbles,
Among them a red and white aggie
And his best green glass shooter.
A bobber
A rusty, barbed fish hook
Tiny bits of fish flesh attached
Amidst odd bits of fishing line.
A tiny, ragged gull feather
Gathered from a walk on the beach
With Dad,
Minute bits of sand still clinging.
A copper penny
Crushed flat by the trolley
From a Sunday ride
On a glorious summer day,
Filled with life and family joy.
A shabby remnant of silk
Now a soiled floral rag
Once a yellow scarf 'worn round her neck.'
Her fragrance still lingers there.
The ragged and tattered bits
Of a newspaper article,
Now wrinkled and worn
From a year of being examined
Again and again.
Each time he reads it
He prays
This time it will not be true.
In his dreams it is a spring day
They arrive in the driveway
Groceries to unload.
Mom is smiling as she
Flips her blond hair
Away from her pretty face,
Yellow scarf around her neck,
Dad with his baseball cap askew
Calls out, "Hey Buddy, come help unload."
That day in his dreams
Is not cloudy and frosty
Dad's truck did not slip
The ice once treacherous
Is melted
Leaving behind a harmless puddle.
Each morning he awakes
Hoping it was just a dream.
He cups his treasures in his small hands
Precious pieces of immortality
All he can understand
Tangible and real.
Tomorrow, perhaps,
On awakening
Everything will be back
The way it was.
Tomorrow is a new day my friends. May be the same old us but it's a new day. Make the most of it, for yourself if for no one else.
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Atlantic City casinos announce layoffs totaling 315 workers
ATLANTIC CITY — Three Atlantic City casinos announced layoffs Thursday totaling 315 employees, although some were seasonal help who normally only work during the summer.
ATLANTIC CITY — Three Atlantic City casinos announced layoffs Thursday totaling 315 employees, although some were seasonal help who normally only work during the summer.
The two casinos owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts announced 200 layoffs Thursday, about 80 of which were seasonal employees. And Revel said it was laying off 115 permanent workers, or about 4 percent of its total workforce, due to slowing business conditions with the end of the summer season.
The job cuts come as the East Coast gambling resort continues to struggle against competition in neighboring states, falling casino revenue and declining market share.
Robert Griffin, CEO of Trump Entertainment Resorts, told The Associated Press the cuts are necessary to help the company compete against casinos that do not have union contracts, including Revel. The Tropicana Casino Resort has stopped contributions to a pension fund, making direct payment to workers instead.
"I just can't compete with non-union casinos in Atlantic City," Griffin said. "That is a major advantage they have, millions of dollars they don't have to spend."
Of about 115 full-time employees being laid off, about 65 worked at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, and 50 at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino on the Boardwalk.
Many of the seasonal employees worked at a Trump beach bar over the summer, and about 20 employees at the Trump Plaza buffet will be terminated as of Oct. 28, Griffin said.
A deal to sell the struggling Trump Plaza to a California company fell through earlier this year.
Revel's layoffs are the second major job reduction this year at Atlantic City's newest casino. In April, Revel cut 83 jobs.
"This was not a decision we take lightly, as we value each of our professionals and their dedication to Revel's success," said Jeffrey Hartmann, Revel's interim CEO. "We thank our professionals for their hard work and wish them the best in their future endeavors."
The latest layoffs came on the same day that Atlantic City's main casino workers' union complained to state labor and political officials about Revel's use of part-time employees at levels it said are twice the city's average.
In a letter sent Thursday to state Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths, Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union said nearly 29 percent of the 3,388 workers Revel employed as of the start of August were part-timers.
The union has been battling the largely non-union Revel over its labor policies since before it opened in 2012.
A Local 54 spokesman said the union wants to make state officials aware of Revel's labor policies, particularly in light of state aid that helped the struggling casino to open, including a $2.6 million grant from the Labor department.
Revel officials declined comment on their staffing levels.
"Revel owes a debt to New Jersey," union president Bob McDevitt wrote. "Without generous subsidies, Revel would not have been built. In total, Revel received promises of over $300 million in aid from New Jersey, including a $2.6 million grant from the NJ Department of Labor."
McDevitt said "Revel had already set a bad precedent in Atlantic City" by setting term limits of four to five years for most customer service employees including dealers, beverage servers and others in close contact with customers.
The casino said it would require employees to re-apply for those jobs after their term limits expired to guard against them becoming complacent in their dealings with customers.
McDevitt said Revel has been ramping up its use of part-time workers since it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in March, a process that was completed in May. While the city's average has remained between 12 to 13 percent, Revel's use of part-timers has reached 29 percent in the casino's most recent filings to the state Casino Control Commission, as of Aug. 1.
Revel has said it continues to look for ways to reduce expenses and become profitable following its emergence from bankruptcy. In addition to the two rounds of layoffs, it ended company contributions to employee 401k accounts last month.


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There is obviously a risk of giving Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), rather more column inches on this blog than he deserves in the wider scheme of British and European politics. However, it is important to talk about his appalling and gratuitous rudeness since this is often the reason he gets coverage.
Farage has no compunction about tearing into EU and European Parliament figures with no respect for either their or, indeed, Farage's own, dignity. Jolly old Nige seems to believe it's perfectly all right to be as offensive as he likes with no thought for either how he comes across to the outside world or whether what he is saying about his targets actually stands up to scrutiny.
The most extreme example of the Farage tendency happened in Wednesday 24 February 2010 when he notoriously told Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council, who was actually sitting near Farage in the European Parliament chamber at the time, that he (Van Rompuy) had "all the charisma of a damp rag and the appearance of a low-grade bank clerk". Farage then went on to dismiss Van Rompuy's home state of Belgium as a "non-country" and criticised the President's pay packet. Farage further claimed that no-one in Europe had ever heard of Van Rompuy.
This, of course, says more about Nigel Farage than Mr Van Rompuy, who happens to be a former Belgium Prime Minister. He is also a distinguished economist whose first appearance in the European Parliament impressed the vast majority of MEPs. Please see the post on this blog for further information.
As the clip on Van Rompuy shows, Nigel is ignorant and offensive but never witty. Most of us will relate to a public speaker who performs with a lightness of touch while at the same time showing thoughtfulness. Farage is merely rude – quite a different matter.
Sadly the Farage approach in Europe appeals to the British media and achieves coverage in the UK, coverage which is often sympathetic to the UKIP leader. In a way this surprises me since Farage does not carry on the British parliamentary tradition of robust debate coupled with intellectual depth.
Farage, in fact, has no depth. He does, however, stand out from the European Parliament crowd. There are 27 EU member states all debating in the European Parliament chamber in their own mother tongue. This in itself does not make for the kind of strong discussion the British are used to. Moreover, most MEPs are from countries where the parliamentary system is far less confrontational than our own and do not therefore indulge in the kind of loud and noisy behaviour seen in the House of Commons.
The Van Rompuy story is not the only example of the Farage factor. Former leader of the Socialist and Democrat Group Martin Schulz had to put up with similar treatment on becoming President (Speaker) of the European Parliament. And there are more.
Yes, Nigel Farage does stand out in the European Parliament. He does not, however, do so in a dignified and intellectually rigorous way. Quite honestly, Nigel Farage is an embarrassment for the UK. He is most certainly not an asset. His rude and offensive antics are not by any stretch of the imagination worth the amount of air time he currently receives.


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It's the time of the year when many of us think about detoxing.
Shedding a few pounds, cutting out the booze and getting back on track in the new year.
But what about a digital detox? Taking a break from technology. Shutting off your phone, not watching TV, unplugging from email. Think you can do it?
The Travaasa Hana Maui can show you how.
The AAA four-diamond hotel even goes so far as confiscating your cellphone at check in, placing it at their 'cell hotel,' where it sits on a tiny beach lounger under a paper umbrella for the duration of your stay.
But don't worry, there are plenty of other things to keep you occupied.
Located at the end of the famous road to Hana, the hotel (formerly Hotel Hana-Maui) is tucked among tropical gardens and lush lawns that sprawl down to the ocean on Maui's verdant eastern coast. This picturesque, quiet community is quintessential old Hawaii — the ideal place to unplug, unwind, check out.
There are no big-box stores, no condos. It's like being transported back in time to when the islands were truly an unspoiled paradise.
The 70 guest rooms are spread across 70 acres and the clapboard plantation-style Sea Ranch cottages overlooking the Pacific provide the perfect respite.
All have big soaker tubs and some have private Jacuzzis on the huge lanais. Heaven.
Rooms are free from televisions, radios, clocks, Internet and air conditioning. It's the ideal place to recharge.
The original property opened in 1946 and has remained Hana's largest employer ever since, with many of the hotel staff second- and third-generation locals.
The property has retained its barefoot elegance and easy carefree charm. It feels like a 1970s summer camp. Complete with a full roster of activities, the day leisurely stretches from one experience to the next.
There are spa facilities and a full menu of vacation activities from hula lessons to horseback riding. Daily use of sports equipment, such as snorkels and bicycles, is available, as are daily wellness activities like yoga, aqua aerobics and fitness classes. There are morning beach walks and hikes to a bamboo forest. Infinity pools. And, of course, the many beautiful beaches.
All part of Travaasa's five experience pillars.
Travaasa Experiential Resorts' philosophy is to provide an escape for those looking to enrich their lives and immerse themselves in local traditions.
They do this by allowing you to choose from five pathways, or pillars. You can focus on one distinct path (fitness, for example) or customize your own program for the perfect overall experience.
The five pillars are adventure, culture, fitness, wellness and culinary.
For adventure, try your hand at standup paddling, throw-net fishing or horseback riding.
The truly adventurous can take a flight in a glider plane.
Culture represents traditional Hawaiian pursuits such as hula lessons and lei making.
Fitness buffs will love the daily yoga and fitness offerings, such as boot camp, Pilates, aqua aerobics.
For wellness, head over to the award-winning Spa at Travaasa, named No. 1 resort spa in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler in 2012, where more than 20 therapeutic treatments are given in a lush garden setting. The signature lava rock Jacuzzi, perfect for pre- or post-treatment relaxation, overlooks picturesque Hana Bay.
Those looking for a culinary adventure will enjoy interactive learning with the resort's chef.
There are daily activities at the Makena Centre, including traditional ukulele and hula lessons or the more zany nutritional workshops where you can learn how to "Feed your Face" with foods that work as skin treatments (wear your swim suit — this one gets messy!)
All in all, it's like camp for adults. At the end you feel rejuvenated and refreshed — like a kid again.
And if you manage not to retrieve your cellphone from the front desk, you'll have achieved the best detox of all.
If you go:
Travaasa Hana Maui
Guests can choose from two offerings:
•Total Travaasa, an inclusive program including three chef-prepared meals, $125 credit toward spa treatments and private classes, several activities per day and all gratuities, or;
• Your Travaasa, an à la carte stay.
Rates start at $200 US per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
New air service from Kahului
Mokulele Airlines operates twice-daily flight service from Maui's main Kahului airport to Hana's tiny airport on a nine-seat Cessna Grand Caravan 208B. Enjoy spectacular views of the coastline during the 20-minute flight. Travaasa Hana provides shuttle service to the hotel.
Tickets start at $59 each way.
Driving the road to Hana
Flying is a less harrowing experience than driving to Hana.
The famous 52-mile Hana Highway, with twists and turns around 600 curves and 54 one-lane bridges, offers dramatic vistas and roadside waterfalls, but is not for the feint of heart or those prone to car sickness.
The perfect solution is to do both. Travaasa Hana has a partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Hana, allowing guests to drive one way and fly the other.
The writer was a guest of the hotel. The Travaasa Hana did not review or approve this article.


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Mars was once a blue water-world studded with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars?
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