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I know that we have seen tremendous growth in our expeditions to the polar regions (Antarctica and the Arctic)," says Jennifer Gregoire, media relations manager for Lindblad Expeditions, via e-mail. The voyages have been sold out far in advance, prompting the company to purchase a second ship for the polar regions. The National Geographic Explorer is expected to set sail in June. Denise Landau, executive director of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, says the increase has nothing to do with climate sightseeing: "It's a fantastic place to go, more vessels available for people to travel on, and there are more companies who are established around the world. I've actually gotten that question a lot, and our operators don't believe it has anything to do with global warming." Online: www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com; www.iaato.org - Low-lying islands A tiny Polynesian island nation called Tuvalu already has discussed evacuation plans if the sea continues to rise.
McCain’s life experiences will suit road ahead
A man who survives torture and five years in a prisoner of war camp most assuredly has the constitution to withstand determined opposition. That opposition comes from unrelenting critics on the left — and from an impatient citizenry grown unaccustomed to the steadfastness required to defeat an often abstract enemy. We are a nation of rationalizers, skeptics and negotiators best defined by Rodney King: "People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?" We should live in terror that the U.S. president sitting across the bargaining table from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, or committing to Israel's security, or confronting the ambitions of Hugo Chavez, is animated by Pollyannish notions that words and good intentions can substitute for power and resolve. We can't get along if you want to kill us — and we can't co-exist if the desire translates into deeds.
Editor's Notes: The sweet side of Little League
I jumped up on a soapbox last spring and complained about the prevalence of youth league baseball coaches who refuse to put players first.My 10-year-old son was one of 13 kids who tried out for a 13-member all-star Little League team in June. The callous and out-of-touch coach should have kept all the boys on the roster to inspire and help them improve.Instead, the coach cut my son and another little boy, blindly thinking the experience was about his genius, rules and whims. This guy never should have been coaching the team in the first place, but he was the decision maker, and his decision was final.Shortly after I wrote "The sour side of Little League baseball," my e-mail box filled with messages that ran the gamut. Most were supportive. Some were hostile.I violated sports taboos by complaining about my own kid, one message read.
The Titan Salvage Crew
The Titan Salvage team is a motley mix of renegades, and everyone has a specialty, from underwater welding to computer modeling. It's a risky business: In the past three years, three men have died on the job. Rich Habib, Senior Salvage Master Photo: Andrew Hetherington .
The Impossible Art of Deciphering Manuscripts
I know this not because I was there but because a friend who knows about my fear of flying and obsession with crashes wrote to tell me that detail. For a long time I didn't like flying; for years, I loathed it, and equal to that dislike was the loathing for pills that would have made the fear less hard felt. The worst thing about the fear was that the more I got to know about flying, and the more I flew, the more unmanageable the fear became. Why Airplanes Crash: Aviation in a Changing World by Clinton Oster, Kurt Zorn, and John Strong is an academic study of commercial aviation and the circumstances that lead to accidents. I used to have two copies of this book, in case I mislaid one, and it was for several years required reading before a trans-Atlantic flight.
The Apple Store West 14th Street to Open on Friday, December 7
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) will open its newest retail store on West 14th Street in New York's Meatpacking District on Friday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The Apple Store West 14th Street is Apple's first three-story store with two floors dedicated to products and a third dedicated to services, including a 46-foot Genius Bar and specially designed areas for workshops and personal training. The Apple Store West 14th Street also introduces Pro Labs where customers can receive free, in-depth training on Apple's industry-leading pro applications including Final Cut Pro(R). "We are thrilled to open our third and largest store in Manhattan on West 14th Street," said Ron Johnson, Apple's senior vice president of Retail. "We think New Yorkers will love this stunning new location and the incredibly talented team we've assembled to make the Apple Store West 14th Street a place where people can shop, learn and truly be inspired." The knowledgeable staff at the Apple Store West 14th Street includes more than 175 highly trained Mac(R) Specialists, Mac Geniuses and Creatives who are ready to share their expertise in video editing, digital photography, music production and more.
News Channel 3 History
This is just another example of how News Channel 3 is committed to bringing you the latest information on the latest technology available. News Channel 3 is on your side on the air, on the web and on your mobile device. 2008 On February 1, wreg.com and WREG-TV made Memphis history by carrying exclusive LIVE, Breaking News coverage on the web. We didn't just stream chopper video, we had anchors, reporters, phone interviews and LIVE News Chopper 3 over the scene of man who was trapped for five hours. News Channel 3 viewers were directed to the web coverage via an on air crawl. We thank those of you who watched our coverage on wreg.com. If you would like to see more or see it for the first time, click HERE .
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