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Artist’s impression of the Olympic Games opening ceremony on the River Seine in Paris. Olympics.com – Advertisement – Arson attacks scrambled France’s high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers on Friday, after what officials called premeditated acts of “sabotage” just hours before the official opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris, France. Many stranded passengers will have been unable to get into the centre of Paris. Friday’s attacks were launched as the French capital was under massive security ahead of the Games opening ceremony, with 300,000 spectators and an audience of VIPs expected at the event. The fires that affected France’s Atlantic, northern and eastern lines led to cancellations and delays at a time of particularly heavy traffic for summer holiday travel. Around 800,000 passengers are expected to be affected over the weekend as the damage is heavy and labor-intensive to repair. “Early this morning, coordinated and...

– Advertisement – St. Lucia – Wards of the island’s lone juvenile rehabilitative institution, The Boys Training Centre (BTC), have benefited from a transformative two-day Drug Awareness and Internet Safety Seminar to educate and empower young men about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Sponsored by the Amy’s Gift to Saint Lucia Project, an affiliate of the Ary Winehouse Foundation, the workshop underscored the critical importance of making informed and responsible decisions. Leanna Wallace, Acting BTC Manager, emphasized the workshop’s significance, stating, “Most of the time, we are unaware of the long-term harm that even a small amount of rum or two puffs in a joint can do to our health. I hope that this training opens your eyes to the need to make responsible decisions when it comes to using drugs and alcohol.” By spreading awareness of drug abuse and internet addiction, the workshop aligns with the Army...

Photo by Adrien on Unsplash The city of Paris with its iconic landmark the Eiffel Tower, is the setting for this year’s Olympic Games, which will create huge security problems. – Advertisement – While the whole world is hoping to enjoy the sports at this years Olympics, The Paris Olympic Games of 2024 could be one of the most high-risk in history due to internal political strife within France and heightened global geopolitical tensions. France is grappling with deep internal divisions: the country’s volatile political climate and the potential for demonstrations or violence pose significant challenges for organisers. The current global geopolitical landscape, marked by heightened tensions between major powers, further amplifies the security threats. These Olympics could serve as a potential target for state-sponsored actors seeking to exploit the event for their own agendas. In response to these elevated threats, organisers are implementing unprecedented security measures, including deploying a...

Seabourn Encore – 2025 Redeployment. – Advertisement – Seattle, Washington – Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to include a series of new voyages to Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal and the Mediterranean between March and May 2025. The new deployment features 36 destinations in 18 countries, and many “firsts” for Seabourn Encore, including 18 maiden calls and the ship’s first transit through the historical Panama Canal and its first-ever visit to the U.S. Guests who book by November 19, 2024, can enjoy a special 10 percent savings on new bookings made on Seabourn Encore‘s revised 2025 voyages. Seabourn Encore – 2025 Redeployment. Seabourn Encore was originally scheduled to sail westbound from Asia to Europe. However, changes were made to the original planned itineraries to prioritize the safety of guests and to avoid the Red Sea. Instead, the ship will head eastbound from Singapore to Dubrovnik, traveling nearly 20,000 nautical miles across four continents and two oceans. Seabourn...

Image: OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) – Advertisement – By Arthur Allen.July 23, 2024   Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. But he isn’t using brand-name drugs that are too expensive for most people.  Mikhael, CEO of Orlando, Florida-based Olympia Pharmaceuticals, has been getting by with his own supply: injecting himself with copies of the drugs formulated by his company. He’s far from alone. Mikhael and other industry officials estimate that several large compounding pharmacies like his are provisioning up to 2 million American patients with regular doses of semaglutide, the scientific name for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus formulations, or...

– Advertisement – Miami, Florida – With consumer demand for cruise vacations at historic levels, Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, today announced an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. “We are proud to be known as America’s cruise line with tremendous guest loyalty and an outstanding team that has enabled us to deliver memorable vacations to over 100 million guests,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “For this next generation ship, we are focused on creating innovative guest experiences that will take Carnival Cruise Line into the future with new FUN features and excitement that we know...

– Advertisement – Seattle, Washington – Guests cruising on Holland America Line’s “Majestic Japan” Legendary Voyage are in for an exclusive experience when Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto joins Westerdam to visit his hometown of Hiroshima, Japan. Chef Morimoto will be on board a portion of the 53-day cruise from Sept. 24–30, 2024, offering special experiences, a culinary demonstration and a “Coffee Chat” where guests will get to know the chef in a more intimate environment. A highlight of Chef Morimoto’s time on board will be three Morimoto By Sea pop-ups dinners in Pinnacle Grill where guests will have up-close access to the Chef while they dine. Morimoto By Sea — a stand-alone venue on Nieuw Amsterdam and a pop-up on the remaining 10 ships in the fleet — is a multi-course dinner with signature dishes created by Chef Morimoto that celebrate Holland America Line’s Global Fresh Fish Program. Other guest experiences with Chef Morimoto are still being planned. “Having Chef Morimoto cruise with us is an experience that our guests...

Photo: Armyrecognition.com. These Terrier LT-79 models were delivered to Haiti in May, 2024. It is likely that the next 10 vehicles will be similar. – Advertisement –   U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced $60 million in additional humanitarian aid for Haiti, as well as a number of bomb-proofed armored vehicles for the national police, during a visit Monday to the Caribbean nation, which is struggling to restore order amid gang violence. “This funding will help USAID partners fill critical gaps in nutrition, food security and shelter,” Thomas-Greenfield said at a press conference in Haiti of the new U.S. assistance. She is the U.S. envoy to the United Nations and a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet. She said the aid would also help improve water and sanitation services and help affected communities buy essential commodities. At least 80% of Port-au-Prince is no longer under the control of Haitian authorities, and...

– Advertisement – St. Lucia – Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, along with other Caribbean leaders, visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to assess the impact of Hurricane Beryl and demonstrate solidarity with the affected communities. This visit followed a similar trip to Grenada the previous week, where the delegation observed the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl in Carriacou. During the visit, Prime Minister Pierre witnessed first-hand the catastrophic damage inflicted by Hurricane Beryl. On Union Island, most houses were either damaged or destroyed, and tragically, lives were lost. The hurricane brought devastating winds and torrential rainfall, leading to severe disruption of essential services and displacement of thousands of residents, who are now residing in temporary shelters. The Prime Minister extended heartfelt sympathy and unwavering support to the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The observed destruction highlighted the extensive impact of the hurricane and the significant challenges...