I would not reccomend this particular cruise. As my accomodation was not what was ordered or promised by Cruise119. I had booked for a window cabin and was allocated a cabiin with porthole and persudo window ledge. I am 6ft tall and I could not see outside the porthole, also I was heard the anchor downed and raised, causing noise every time we berthered at port, as the cabin was very close to the equipment being used. BOW END of ship.
I found the vessel very confusing to find the different rooms, due to the layout of the ship.
Never enough seating when all passengers were on board, and a deck chair mentality with the seating.
Staff very helpful. Itinerary good and excursions efficient. The voyage was lucky to see the Northern Lights.
The disembarkcation was very drawn out, and delayed.
I expected better for a single paying double occupancy.
some people on our cruise this was their first views after their 3rd and 4th cruise.
Megellan Cruise G903, 10th January 2019. Just had our final documentation and have been notified that, due late arrivals of charter flights, and change of arrival airport, the ship won't leave Cozumel until midnight, and that we will not be calling at Belize. No mention of any refund on port fees! When we have missed ports with other cruise lines, whatever the reason, we have been given a refund, yet CMV have not yet offered one. If the ship doesn't visit the port, the cruise line don't pay any port fees, so why shouldn't we get a refund? I have emailed Gemma Bassy, Customer Services Manager, who sent out the documentation, asking why no refund has been offered. I suggest anyone who reads this, and is on the cruise, does similar. Hopefully, the voice of the people will encourage CMV to offer a refund.
Back in May 2017, my wife and I decided to take a chance and booked to sail on CMV Magellan to see the3 Northern Lights. We choose this cruise because we liked the itinerary, the chance to see the Northern Lights and that it is a smaller (and older) ship. We have sailed on 8 other occasions from Australia using P & O and Princess Lines and from Southampton using P & O. Apart from our first cruise which was an older ship holding around 1200 passengers the other ships had around 2,000 - 2,700 and they were crowded and busy on every public deck and eatery. We choose to purchase the premium package and found this financially very beneficial as we were given an upgrade from a guaranteed outside cabin to a superior twin outside cabin (6199) as well as including the tips and a couple of free bottle of wine. (We opened 1 bottle but preferred to drink in the bars so we left the other bottle unopened in our cabin at the end of the cruise. Embarkation We also choose the return bus ride from Victoria Coach station to get us to and from the ship. This was a good and cheap option as the bus took us straight to the ship for embarkation and as we had received an email that the ship would be sailing an hour earlier than originally planned (This was the first day after the change of time for daylight savings) and from a different wharf, we didn't have to worry knowing the ship would have to wait for us if we were late. Of course we were not late but as we were one of the last to arrive embarkation for us was quick and easy. We were through and on the ship within 15 minutes. Once on board we were given our cruise card and pointed to our deck and room which we had to find for ourselves. The ship uses a separate card for entry to your room which was disappointing that the cruise card couldn't be used to open your cabin door. So for the entire cruise we had to have our cruise card for drinks and a room card to get into our cabin. This was an inconvenience that we soon got used to. Cabin Our cabin no. 6199 was spacious we thought with a large window on the Starboard side. It had one of the best showers we have had on a ship with good strong flow and plenty of hot water that stayed inside the shower recess and did not go onto the bathroom floor and the mirror did not fog up!!! There was good closet space, although we did have to ask for an additional 20 coat hangers that were promptly provided. We hung all our clothes up and had 2 large empty suitcases that didn't fit under the beds so we placed them against the wall and that was fine. Even though we were at the back of the ship on deck 6, throughout the cruise we DID NOT have any strange smells in our cabin and the ONLY engine noise we had was when the ship engines started up or slowed down to pick up the pilot and this would last only for about 20 minutes but was not too obtrusive. It didn't bother us. Ship Naturally we explored the ship and like every other ship we have been on the layouts are very similar with bars, showroom, general entertainment areas, public areas, dining areas, photography, shopping and pool and deck areas. The main restaurants, a small cocktail lounge, table tennis and shopping areas (Small and limited in stock compared to other ships but we found some items that we bought) were on deck 8. On Deck 9 were the bars (plenty and all good) and other drinking areas, small casino and a coffee lounge. Deck 10 had the bistro and main deck area which was rarely used during our cruise due to the time of year and some weather conditions on some sailing days. The ship was easy enough to get around and while some may say the colour scheme may be outdated it was all good and functional and did not detract from our experience of an older ship. Some people would be excited and call it "retro" it depends on your perspective. Entertainment. After reading ship reviews and watching some you tube videos on the showroom entertainment we were worried as it didn't look exciting. How wrong we were!! The 4 main singers CAN sing and sing very well. The only observance I would say is that not all of the songs they sang I thought best displayed their voices and the ad-libbing by the males between songs needed to be improved. There is also a 6 piece live band that accompanies the singers who were FANTASTIC! I will make special mention of the violinist who played many solos and accompanied a pianist in one of the cocktail bars as he was OUTSTANDING!! One of the singers had her own night singing opera. She was fantastic and received a standing ovation. This was the last night of the cruise and she is spectacular singer. The dancers were also great and in particular a couple of the male dancers did some outstanding Russian dancing moves. The costumes were very colourful and exciting. Sometimes the choreography was a bit basic but overall there were some of the best shows we have seen on a cruise ship. On four nights we had 2 comedians, one was funny enough for me while the other one was probably past his best, but did say 2 funny lines when he did an adlib. Overall we looked forward each night to the shows. Activities & Guest Speakers The only activities that interested us were the Guest Speakers, The Star man talking about the stars and the Northern Lights was very fascinating and passionate about his studies, The Whale man was a bit dry for me and the craft person, we weren't interested in. The shipboard activities weren't to our liking much except some of the quizzes, although I didn't think it was good when you self-marked your own quiz. The late night entertainment was reasonable at times but again the ad lobbing by some of the singers when hosting wasn't good at all. The disco for us was also a bit disappointing as the music wasn't always to our liking. But for other passengers, the game shows were well attended to and they obviously liked them. The cruise entertainment director David was fantastic and full of energy and new when to take the Mickey out of passenger contestants. His personality and style helped make the cruise! Around the bars, the music and singers were good and relaxing. Passengers were dancing and enjoying listening as we did to the pianist and violinist in the Hampton's Lounge before and after dinner. The captain was seen regularly walking around and talking to passengers. We had a chat to him when someone we were sitting with thought he was a drinks waiter and asked him for a drink. The Captain was the most approachable and friendly Captain we have had on any of our cruises. He had a personality, told some jokes and we congratulated him on his steering of the ship through the hurricane winds. He then explained what he did and why he did it and the ships ability to cope in simple terms. The Captain also told us that during his previous 16 trips to Alta in Norway he had never seen the Northern Lights until this cruise. He also said that many of his visits to Norway were during the warmer months. Dining We dined each evening in late session in the Kensington Restaurant placed on a table of 8. We had marvellous table guests and we all got on very well. This helps to make a cruise if you dine with people you get on with. We had a lot of laughs and good conversation. Each evening the 6 course meals were delicious and filling. The variety and quality for our meals were outstanding. For me it was hard to choose which main meal I wanted so I would ask our waiter each night for his recommendation and to surprise me. He did very well and I enjoyed all of my meals. Our drinks waiter was also very good having my glass of red waiting for me each evening. The waiters were very popular on our table. We had breakfast and most lunches at the Bistro. We found if it was very busy just wait 20 minutes and there would be plenty of tables. The food quality and variety was reasonable here without being outstanding. Sometimes they were short of coffee mugs or replacing meals but serving so many people this can happen and you just wait a few moments. I will say that I didn't like the breakfast sausages. To me they didn't taste too good but, most of the passengers were eating them. The Cruise, Ports and Excursions. To us the Magellan has character and charm and is not busy with too many passengers. It is easy to get around and even though we travelled through a Gale Force 11, 120kmph Hurricane winds with 7-9 metre waves for 20 hours on our first full sailing day, WE LOVED OUR CRUISE. We later spoke to the Captain on his remarkable handling of the ship during the hurricane winds. He told us that he knew the capabilities of the ship and that it could take plenty more before it became a concern. He said he had the ship listing at 60 degrees to tackle the winds as the ship could go to an 85 degree list safely. He also said that land during this time was still over 150 miles away so he would have to have gone further into the winds to go to a port and the n the remaining itinerary would have to have been changed to allow us to return to England on time. We have no problems on the decisions he made that day. The Ports we visited were wonderful with Bergan being our favourite. Alta came second because even though it snowed in the morning and we had heavy cloud all day and the tour guide said we only had a 47% chance of seeing the Northern Lights, we still saw them. The tour guide took us out at 8.00p.m to a secluded place about 55km inland and there we had a clear sky and for 2 hours we witnessed the magic and dancing lights. This was a highlight of the cruise. When we returned to the ship the Lights were still showing over the ship but not as bright as we saw them on the excursion with no town lights to distract. We also saw wild reindeer on the road as we travelled on the excursion. The coldest place we visited was the North Cape. At minus 3 and with horizontal bitting wind this was invigorating. All of the ports we visited had good and very good points of interest for us and we were glad we visited them. We saw many sights that we had never seen again and the snow-capped mountains, Fjords and wildlife was spectacular. When we booked our excursions we thought they were a bit pricey but checking local Norway websites for private tours we found the ship tours were very reasonable and value for money. Norway is an expensive place to visit with a small paper cup of instant coffee and a small coke costing 84 Krone (about 17 Australian dollars or about 8 GBP) Disembarkation For us travelling on the cruise line bus to Victoria Coach Station disembarkation was quick and easy. The ship docked at Tilbury around 8.15a.m. and we left the ship on schedule at 10.05a.m picked up our bags and got onto the bus and even though it was Remembrance Day (11/11) we had an easy drive into London, travelling over Tower Bridge, and were at Victoria by 11.30 a.m. We did see other groups waiting to disembark were running over an hour late but did not know why. Summary In summery we had a great time, we didn't suffer any sea sickness and would easily travel on Magellan again. While I have read some other reviews of this same cruise I understand that everyone has their own expectations and experiences and any review is subjective. However, you do need to remember that this IS NOT a 5 star party ship, it is an older ship and that must be taken into consideration. You can either look at events as disappointing or you can look at them as an adventure. Looking back and at the time we thought the hurricane was an adventure to experience and say we did it. (I hope that we don't have to do it again) My point is once you see things in a negative light it makes it difficult to enjoy the positives. The cruise, ports and excursions exceeded our expectations and as such we had a great time.
Very clean and lovely staff. We would definitely cruise with them again!
Just brilliant and meet many good friends. Crew and staff are friendly ,ship is always clean and tidy, food is lush and keeps coming.
Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise but felt the time spent at sea was a tad long. Some of the shore visits could have been longer.
This is the worst ship I have every been on . The staff were rude especially the reception staff the food was ok the organisation was awful the room was not ready at 10 pm the port of call cut short .
A very pleasant and different way to spend the weekend.
I have had the most fantastic time, seen beautiful places, made new friends, had some very relaxing days where I could do what I wanted, saw some Dolphins, gannets and puffins. It has been brilliant, I wished I could've stayed on longer. I would recommend it to anyone.
I have sailed on this ship 3 times already and would recommend it to anyone. I am going back on her next July and very much looking forward to it. The cabins are always kept clean and comfortable. The ship is constantly being kept spotlessly clean. I have heard some people complain about toilets being shut while being cleaned but there's plenty of other toilets. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional and are always smiling. The food is delicious and there was plenty of it and a great variety. There are lots of games and activities laid in but it is all very relaxed and friendly with nothing pushed on you. You can take part in as much or as little as you like.
Cabin 4032 12/5 to 19/5 Have just returned from the Norwegian Fjords cruise. What a great experience the Magellan is an older ship that could do with a bit of TLC. That said the crew and facilities were first class. The fine dining in both the Waldorf and Kensington restaurants was first class. The buffet was always more than adequate with a lovely pizza and pasta bar. Breakfast in the morning was always busy in the buffet. I would recommend that you go to one of the two aforementioned restaurants for breakfast. Drinks package is also highly recommend as we had more than our share of premium alcoholic,soft and coffee beverages. Overall a great trip and the scenery in Norway was breathtaking.
Super cruise from a lovely cruise line full of hard working staff. Lovely excursions and a wide variety of things to do. Food excellent.
Das Schiff: Die Magellan hat uns sehr gut gefallen, vor allem die vielen Außendecks. Man kann viel draußen rumlaufen, findet auch mal eine kleine ruhige Ecke, um die Aussicht zu genießen. Man kann noch über der Brücke nach vorne gehen und hat hinten noch schöne Terrassen. Die Restaurants waren auf einem Deck und nicht all zu groß, dadurch war es nicht all zu laut und man konnte sich gut unterhalten. Die meisten Bars waren auf Deck 9 was wir als angenehm empfanden und so schnell mal die Bar wechseln konnte, wenn man andere Musik wollte. In allen Bars ausser dem Pub wurde Live Musik gespielt, von Band über Piano bis Klassik. Das Einzige was uns fehlte, war ein Innenpool oder wenigstens Whirlpool. Diese waren alle draußen, aber auf unserer Fahrt war es zu kalt und windig um sie zu benutzen. Sauna und Dampfbad im Spa war kostenlos, haben wir aber nicht genutzt. Das Schiff war sauber und es wurde immer instand gehalten. Klar, es war mal der ein oder andere Fleck auf dem Teppich oder Polster, aber das bleibt ja nicht aus, wird ja immer mal was verschüttet oder gekleckert. Wurde aber immer sofort gereinigt so gut es halt geht. Wir fanden, das Schiff sah für sein Alter richtig toll aus. Essen und Getränke: Wir haben Morgens, Mittags und Abends immer im Bedienrestaurant gegessen, war eine angenehme Atmosphäre und das Essen war immer lecker und abwechslungsreich. Nach dem Essen gab es immer noch Kaffee oder Tee an den Tisch. Morgens hatte man die Möglichkeit am normalen Buffet, in einem der zwei Restaurants an einem kleineren Buffet oder in dem anderen Restaurant sich komplett bedienen zu lassen. Es gab eine kleine Karte mit Gerichten und es ging immer jemand mit Brötchen, Toast, Teilchen, Kaffee und Saft rund. Mittags gab es täglich a la Card oder Buffet genau wie Abends. Und die frische Pizza gab es immer von 11.00 bis 17.00 Uhr. Buffet haben wir nicht genutzt (ausser Pizza) sah aber immer gut aus. Die Getränke waren alle lecker, Softdrinks gab es noch in Dosen und alles was man an Markengetränken so kennt. Wir hatten das VIP Getränkepaket, was sich für uns auch mehr als lohnte (man bekommt für jedes Getränk einen Bon und ich habe zuhause mal alles zusammen gerechnet). Genaue Infos zu den Paketen sind auf der Internetseite von CMV, dort ist auch eine Barkarte mit Preisen. Personal: Der Service war einfach superfreundlich, immer ein "Hallo" oder "Wie geht´s?", auch wenn man nur vorbei ging. Im Restaurant gab es noch zwei Kellner, Wein und Wasser war noch nicht leer, da wurde schon nachgefüllt. Auch die Zeit zwischen den Gängen war angenehm. Aber auch das restliche Personal hatte immer ein freundliches Hallo für uns. Unsere Kabinenfee war einfach toll. Das Führungspersonal war sehr präsent und fragte immer, ob alles ok ist und es uns gefällt oder war einfach mal für ein Schwätzchen da. Wir hatten ein paar schöne Gespräche mit unserem deutschen Staffkapitän und dem deutsch/italienischen Hoteldirektor. Auch die deutsche Reiseleitung (Spanierin) hat sich immer um uns gekümmert und war besorgt ob alles Ok ist und wir zufrieden sind (waren nur 6 Deutsche an Bord). Ich muss sagen, es fühlte sich alles irgendwie familiär an. Wir fühlten uns wirklich willkommen und als Gast. So, ich denke das wars. Wir werden jedenfalls in den nächsten Jahren nochmal mit CMV/Transocean fahren, haben noch ein paar sehr Interessante Schiffe und Routen.
Day 4 of cruise. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food in main dining rooms but bistro is not such a pleasant experience,- not enough seats and the atmosphere of a work*s canteen, Only one 24 hour coffee station but cruise information stated there were several.. Entertainment staff very enthusiastic and keen to involve guests without being too pushy, various degrees of talent evident in the nightly shows. Cabin spacious but air con a bit hit and miss. Overall enjoyable and I hope the next few days continue to be so.
This was my 15th cruise, and I can honestly say its been the only one where I was glad to get of the ship! Very poor facilities, abysmal service, very very poor entertainment and absolutely shocking food! If this was your first cruise please don't let this put you off doing another. I'm only giving it one star because it won't let me click next without it.
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Time has come to start preparing the second instalment of the Cypress Branches trilogy for publication. At the moment, there's no firm publication date set, but I'm aiming for some time between November this year and March next year. I know, it's a very wide window, but I need to see how things go before setting a firmer time. It would be nice to hit the November deadline (for more than just the obvious reasons), but I've got to be realistic and consider the fact that it took me nearly three years to get the first part ready to print. And now I've got to get part two ready whilst keeping everything going with Pegasus Falling. As much as I'd love to consider this my full time job, the truth is that I'm not Amanda Hocking or Kerry Wilkinson and a real job will beckon soon...so I must spend what time I have before the world of work calls me back making sure that as much as possible of the labour intensive work on It Never Was You has been done.
With its episodic format, being split into six "books" and with the action passing from one set of characters to another, it appeared at first glance to lend itself perfectly to splitting into smaller chunks. A trilogy would surely be easy enough to pull off...with two "books" making up each part of the trilogy.
So, problem solved with Pegasus Falling, but by cherry picking the chapters to include in that book, I have left myself with some burning questions and problems when putting together book two. There are several loose ends which need tidying up. That's not to say It Never Was You will be inferior to Pegasus Falling - in fact, in my personal opinion, Harry and Mary's story is equal to, if not more emotional than Sammy, Naomi and Lesley's - it just means that I have to make some decisions - some hard decisions in some cases - about how to thread some parts together. As with Pegasus Falling, some sections may need to go. Others will need a bit of polishing. And I have to make sure that I don't let emotional attachment get in the way. And without William there to discuss these problems with, it's a heavy responsibility.
I said earlier that I was dreading this. That's probably a little disingenuous. I'm probably looking forward to it more than dreading it - it's just that there are some difficult choices to be made, choices which I would have much preferred to make in consultation with the author. I'll blog more about that soon, but in the mean time, I need to knuckle down with the manuscript and familiarise myself with Harry, Mary and the Liverpool docks, the main setting of this particular piece of the story.


I am a big fan of planning for "the Big Dark", where the power is out for more than 3 days. Analog systems, like printed and hand-written records, will be more useful.
Remember: Emergency preparedness isn't only for you. it is also so others can contact you when something bad happens to them.
There are drawbacks, mostly around family dynamics this article assumes are moot when emergencies happen.
Note: These are my recommendations. Your mileage may vary. I look forward to constructive input on how best to prepare in the digital age.
There was a time where people either knew important numbers and information or carried a address book – a printed out, dead tree address book – and a much of change to use a pay phone (remember those?) to call people. We need to embrace at least a subset of that.
Your health insurance information should be in here. Insurance providers, policy information, doctors information, and maybe prescriptions information should be included.
In certain countries you may need your ID number as well (though US residents should NOT carry their Social Security card or number).
How about this: keep the numbers of your family and close friends in case your phone dies. I could not call anyone except my children if my phone failed, and they don't often answer their phones – especially from an unknown caller.
As I'm living in a foreign country I carry a card or two that I can use to get me home. In case you're traveling, disoriented, or inebriated having a card or two to help you get home can be a life saver.
Carry a bit of cash with you, too, in your wallet.
This should be a superset of what you carry with you. Your actual cards and birth certificates and stuff (if they are not in a safe deposit box already) should be in a ready-to-carry locked fireproof box in case of emergency. Bank account information, other financial records, and whatever else needed to rebuild after a disaster should be in here.
Throw some currency in the box, too. While it is in there it isn't working for you, gaining interest or buying food. But if the power goes out no credit or debit card will help. Having cash will help.
I've used the Do Not Disturb feature in iOS since it was introduced. This feature allows you to set "quiet times" when your device won't alert you with notifications, including phone calls and text messages. It can be activated manually or set to activate at recurring times. I have my set to activate from 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. each day, mainly to avoid "wrong number" calls at all hours of the night.
You have always been able to set a specific group of people you want to exclude from the Do Not Disturb settings. This can be a group you designate in your Contacts or your iPhone's Favorites list. For years I've created a contacts group called "VIP" that I had excluded from Do Not Disturb that included family and a few close friends and other important numbers. While this is handy, it may not cover everyone you want to be able to reach you in the event of an urgent matter. With iOS 10, you have more granular control and can now set contacts on an individual basis to bypass the Do Not Disturb Settings.
To activate the feature select the contact card you want to exclude, edit the contact and select ringtone. At the top of the ringtone menu you'll now see a toggle for "Emergency Bypass".
I am not sure if Android offers a similar feature.
Trusted Contacts runs on top of a pretty simple concept, with the tap of a button an approved list of people can request your location from wherever they may be. Users will need to manually approve who can request their location, and once a request is sent, the user will have 5 minutes to approve or decline the request before the app automatically approves and sends it.
This app takes things up a notch as well by adding offline support, in a sense. If a user heads outside of active cell service and internet access, the app will report the last known location for that user 5 minutes after a request is sent. Contacts can also "walk each other home," virtually. This essentially enables one user to keep track of another user's location as a live feed.
i am not sure if iOS offers a similar feature.
This is a old tip but still useful.
Basically take a picture of contact information and make it your device's lock screen. Tailor the content to provide what is needed without going overboard. Imagine you are passed out on the sidewalk and the only thing people can get to is your phone's lock screen. What is the critical information you can provide on there that doesn't open you up to identity theft?
I find this more useful than the login banner message most devices support. One doesn't have to wait for the message to scroll, where almost all users put the contact email or phone number.
What other things, simple and inexpensive and effective, that folks should do?


Renewable energy is a fuel hardy endeavor.
With Christmas over, Rudolph the Reindeer spends his time producing electricity. Sounds strange, but he nose watt he's doing.
Cannibals rely on fossil fuels, especially bit human.
Hear about the clown-powered car? It runs on facile fools.
After the nuclear accident, the ground seemed to glow, almost as if it had its own floor essence.
Christmas is a source of renewable energy, aka winter buyins'.


If you pour water down an animal's burrow, do you get angry when the animal flees- and runs across your foot?
If so, I would say you are not too bright.
In the same way, if you make someone's home territory unlivable do you react with anger when refugees come pouring out and end up in your vicinity?
This is the situation I see with "immigration".
Through the Middle East wars for oil (excuse me- against Islamists), and the War on Politically Incorrect Drugs, US policy (and invasion) has made people's homes unlivable, and they sensibly flee, looking for somewhere else to live. If this angers you, then be angry at those driving the people out of their homes, not the people trying to survive in the face of bad situations.
No, you aren't causing the problem. Those who claim to be acting on your behalf are. Using money stolen from you. Sometimes with your approval. Repudiate them and their acts- loudly and repeatedly. Don't let anyone believe you support the situations that cause the problem in any way. Don't encourage the bullies to make America so bad that the migrants will decide to leave- because that is the end result of closing the "borders", endless war, and prohibition. The result will not be solved until you end the cause.
When I see a "no guns" sign, I interpret it to mean "We hope you die!"
Or, at the least, "Your life means nothing to us".
By forbidding guns to your customers you prohibit their best chance of surviving any attack with the least chance of being harmed. By this act YOU are accepting liability for my safety in your business, and will be held personally accountable if any harm comes.
I am happy to report that our little local grocery store got rid of its "no guns" sign several months ago- so I have started going there much more often.


Background: Discretionary screen time (time spent viewing a television or computer screen during leisure time) is an important contributor to total sedentary behaviour, which is associated with increased risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to determine whether the associations of screen time with cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality were modified by levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, grip strength or physical activity. Methods: In total, 390,089 participants (54% women) from the UK Biobank were included in this study. All-cause mortality, CVD and cancer incidence and mortality were the main outcomes. Discretionary television (TV) viewing, personal computer (PC) screen time and overall screen time (TV + PC time) were the exposure variables. Grip strength, fitness and physical activity were treated as potential effect modifiers. Results: Altogether, 7420 participants died, and there were 22,210 CVD events, over a median of 5.0 years follow-up (interquartile range 4.3 to 5.7; after exclusion of the first 2 years from baseline in the landmark analysis). All discretionary screen-time exposures were significantly associated with all health outcomes. The associations of overall discretionary screen time with all-cause mortality and incidence of CVD and cancer were strongest amongst participants in the lowest tertile for grip strength (all-cause mortality hazard ratio per 2-h increase in screen time (1.31 [95% confidence interval: 1.22–1.43], p < 0.0001; CVD 1.21 [1.13–1.30], p = 0.0001; cancer incidence 1.14 [1.10–1.19], p < 0.0001) and weakest amongst those in the highest grip-strength tertile (all-cause mortality 1.04 [0.95–1.14], p = 0.198; CVD 1.05 [0.99–1.11], p = 0.070; cancer 0.98 [0.93–1.05], p = 0.771). Similar trends were found for fitness (lowest fitness tertile: all-cause mortality 1.23 [1.13–1.34], p = 0.002 and CVD 1.10 [1.02–1.22], p = 0.010; highest fitness tertile: all-cause mortality 1.12 [0.96–1.28], p = 0.848 and CVD 1.01 [0.96–1.07], p = 0.570). Similar findings were found for physical activity for all-cause mortality and cancer incidence. Conclusions: The associations between discretionary screen time and adverse health outcomes were strongest in those with low grip strength, fitness and physical activity and markedly attenuated in those with the highest levels of grip strength, fitness and physical activity. Thus, if these associations are causal, the greatest benefits from health promotion interventions to reduce discretionary screen time may be seen in those with low levels of strength, fitness and physical activity.
The UK Biobank was supported by the Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, Department of Health, Scottish Government and the Northwest Regional Development Agency. It has also had funding from the Welsh Assembly Government and the British Heart Foundation.
Celis-Morales, C., Lyall, D. M., Steell, L., Gray, S. R., Iliodromiti, S., Anderson, J., Mackay, D. F., Welsh, P., Yates, T., Pell, J. P., Sattar, N., and Gill, J. M.R.


Hotel Molino de Salinas in Salinas de Pisuerga. Official Website.
Located in a privileged location next to the artificial water course known as Cuérnago de los Sotos, in Salinas de Pisuerga, we can find the El Molino de Salinas. This 3-star establishment was renovated to accommodate large and charming spaces, without forgetting its historical significance as an economic power. Only 100 kilometres away from Palencia, El Molino de las Salinas, together with the ROM Museum (Museo-Centro Expositivo ROM Románico y Territorio), are part of the Santa María la Real Foundation. In accordance with the Charter of June 24, 1994, it's a cultural foundation of indefinite duration based in the Monastery of Santa María la Real de Aguilar de Campoo, which seek the promotion of the Romanesque culture and art of that period.
Come to stay with us any month of the year and take advantage of our 10% discount (only available with non-refundable rates). Do not wait and enjoy the nature and the environment!
Enjoy a 5 % discount booking through our official website.
• Accommodation in a double room with river views.
• Welcome bottle of cava and fruits on reserved terrace facing the river.
Taste the best selection of seasonal fruit in your room.
Equipped with 15 refurbished and decorated rooms, El Molino de Salinas is the perfect destination to be indulged in the landscape, the environment and nature. Furthermore, it offers you a wide selection of conveniences to improve your rest, such as free Wi-Fi, garden, terrace and views to the mountains.
Modern and fully equipped rooms to unwind and feel at home away from home.
Reading room, gardens, reception... just a small sample of our services.
You can practise several activities on the hotel environment, as well as discover the options we offer you.
About 100 km from the capital of Palencia, where an old mill was placed.


A record number of ads were amended or withdrawn in 2017, with the internet overtaking TV as the most complained about medium.
Last year the UK's ad watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), received 27,138 complaints about 19,398 ads, up 14% year on year – 73% of which concerned potentially misleading ads.
A total of 10,932 complaints were made about 9,951 online ads, while 9,466 complaints were made about 4,666 TV ads, resulting in 7,099 ads either being amended or withdrawn – 47% more than in 2016.
But the ASA's chief executive Guy Parker says there are "too many factors" at play to draw a correlation between the number of complaints made to the ASA and the state or standard of advertising in the UK, including the fact that people are simply spending more time online.
"One of our objectives is to raise awareness of the ASA system because we know that correlates to people having a bit more faith in advertising, so from a brand perspective it's a good thing for the ASA to be more well-known. But of course one of the consequences is that it involves more people complaining," Parker tells Marketing Week.
In 2017, the top 10 regulatory interventions included ensuring alcohol ads are targeted responsibly online – especially on social media platforms where many users are under 18, which landed Diageo in trouble in 2016; acting against irresponsible gambling advertising; new food advertising restrictions for products which are high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS); and addressing harmful gender stereotypes, for which a detailed report is due in the coming weeks.


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package net.ripe.db.whois.query.executor;

import com.google.common.base.Function;
import com.google.common.base.Joiner;
import com.google.common.collect.Iterables;
import com.google.common.collect.Sets;
import net.ripe.db.whois.common.domain.CIString;
import net.ripe.db.whois.common.domain.ResponseObject;
import net.ripe.db.whois.common.source.IllegalSourceException;
import net.ripe.db.whois.common.source.Source;
import net.ripe.db.whois.common.source.SourceContext;
import net.ripe.db.whois.query.domain.MessageObject;
import net.ripe.db.whois.query.domain.QueryMessages;
import net.ripe.db.whois.query.domain.ResponseHandler;
import net.ripe.db.whois.query.planner.RpslResponseDecorator;
import net.ripe.db.whois.query.query.Query;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;

import java.net.InetAddress;
import java.util.Set;

@Component
public class SearchQueryExecutor implements QueryExecutor {
    private final SourceContext sourceContext;
    private final RpslObjectSearcher rpslObjectSearcher;
    private final RpslResponseDecorator rpslResponseDecorator;

    @Autowired
    public SearchQueryExecutor(final SourceContext sourceContext, final RpslObjectSearcher rpslObjectSearcher, final RpslResponseDecorator rpslResponseDecorator) {
        this.sourceContext = sourceContext;
        this.rpslObjectSearcher = rpslObjectSearcher;
        this.rpslResponseDecorator = rpslResponseDecorator;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean isAclSupported() {
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean supports(final Query query) {
        if ((!query.hasOptions() && query.isHelp())
                || query.isSystemInfo()
                || query.isTemplate()
                || query.isVerbose()
                || query.isVersionList()
                || query.isObjectVersion()
                || query.isVersionDiff()) {
            return false;
        }

        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public void execute(final Query query, final ResponseHandler responseHandler) {
        boolean noResults = true;

        final Set<Source> sources = getSources(query);
        for (final Source source : sources) {
            try {
                sourceContext.setCurrent(source);
                final Iterable<? extends ResponseObject> searchResults = rpslObjectSearcher.search(query);
                final InetAddress remoteAddress = responseHandler.getRemoteAddress();

                for (final ResponseObject responseObject : rpslResponseDecorator.getResponse(query, searchResults, remoteAddress)) {

                    // TODO: [AH] make sure responseHandler implementation can handle executionHandler worker threads pushing data (think of suspend-on-write, buffer overflow, slow connections, etc...)
                    responseHandler.handle(responseObject);

                    if (!(responseObject instanceof MessageObject)) {
                        noResults = false;
                    }
                }
            } catch (IllegalSourceException e) {
                responseHandler.handle(new MessageObject(QueryMessages.unknownSource(source.getName()) + "\n"));
                noResults = false;
            } finally {
                sourceContext.removeCurrentSource();
            }
        }

        if (noResults) {
            responseHandler.handle(new MessageObject(QueryMessages.noResults(Joiner.on(',').join(Iterables.transform(sources, new Function<Source, String>() {
                @Override
                public String apply(final Source input) {
                    return input.getName().toUpperCase();
                }
            })))));
        }
    }

    private Set<Source> getSources(final Query query) {
        final Set<Source> sources = Sets.newLinkedHashSet();

        if (query.isResource()) {
            for (CIString source : sourceContext.getGrsSourceNames()) {
                sources.add(Source.slave(source));
            }
        }

        if (query.isAllSources()) {
            for (CIString source : sourceContext.getAllSourceNames()) {
                if (!sourceContext.isVirtual(source)) {
                    sources.add(Source.slave(source));
                }
            }
        }

        if (query.hasSources()) {
            for (String source : query.getSources()) {
                sources.add(Source.slave(source));
            }
        } else {
            if (!sourceContext.getAdditionalSourceNames().isEmpty()) {
                sources.add(sourceContext.getWhoisSlaveSource());
                sources.addAll(Sets.newLinkedHashSet(Iterables.transform(sourceContext.getAdditionalSourceNames(), new Function<CIString, Source>() {
                    @Override
                    public Source apply(final CIString input) {
                        return Source.slave(input);
                    }
                })));
            }
        }

        if (sources.isEmpty()) {
            sources.add(sourceContext.getWhoisSlaveSource());
        }

        return sources;
    }
}

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Designed for wine cellars up to 600 cubic feet and rated for internal or external (see notes below) applications, CellarPro's Mini-Split 3000S 1/4 Ton Nominal refrigeration system allows the noise from the condensing unit to be removed from living areas, and eliminates the need for large holes in your cellar wall. This is achieved by separating the evaporator unit from the condensing unit.
Our advanced evaporator unit uses a variable-speed centrifugal fan with three settings, including a "high" setting for maximum performance and a "low" setting for super-quiet operation. Inside the wine cellar, our evaporator should be wall-mounted near the top of the cellar with supplied mounting brackets.
A high-performance condensing unit is designed to handle environments ranging from 0°F to 110°F. The condensing unit requires 12 inches of unobstructed space in front of the coils, and requires approx. 600-700 CFM of ventilation when installed in a confined space.
Cellars must be properly insulated with a vapor barrier.
The outdoor hood allows the condensing unit from CellarPro Mini Split 3000S refrigeration systems to be installed outdoors.


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Cyberattacks: The biggest threat to the United States?
by Rosen Tsvetkov | Oct 6, 2019 | Presidential Election, Privacy | 0 comments
He is 20 years old. Since his childhood, computers have been the center of his life. He works in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, as a cybersecurity expert at a firm owned by an American company in Washington, D.C. "There is so much you can learn," Kristiyan Boykov said. "Endless possibilities."
In just a day at the end of July, Boykov became one of the most famous young people in Bulgaria. He was arrested on charges of unprecedented hacking of the system of the National Revenue Agency (a state authority under the Minister of Finance in Bulgaria), the equivalent of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The personal data of over five million Bulgarian citizens, nearly every working adult, was stolen remotely and virtually from this institution. The case led to an unseen scandal that continues.
Sent to several media by an e-mail with a Russian address, the data then appeared on the Internet, accessible to the whole world. The Minister of Interior Mladen Marinov even hinted that Russia may be behind the attack. "Organized criminal groups involved in cyberattacks usually seek financial profits, but political motives are possible," he told reporters. "One can make a guess here."
The breach was made with one of the most basic tools in the hacker kit, known as SQL Injection — the attacker uses a login page to insert malicious code that allows access to data.
And while much of the Bulgarian society is just beginning to realize what cyberterrorism is, the situation in the United States is a lot different. According to a recent survey conducted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Americans perceive cyberattacks on computer networks as the greatest threat. International terrorism, the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran, and climate change are next, respectively.
In August, the account of Twitter's CEO and Co-Founder, Jack Dorsey became the target of a cyberattack. His profile, which is followed by more than four million people, was programmed to tweet obscene, offensive and racist messages for 15 minutes.
"The phone number associated with the account was compromised due to a security oversight by the mobile provider," Twitter said in a statement. "This allowed an unauthorized person to compose and send tweets via text message from the phone number."
The hackers used a technique known as "simswapping" (or "simjacking") to control Dorsey's account.
Major hacking attacks also occurred during the 2016 presidential race. In that case, hackers digitally broke into the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and John Podesta, the Clinton campaign chief, and then published stolen emails online.
Tom Burt, a vice president of customer security and trust at Microsoft, said the majority of nation-state attacks the company has detected against all Microsoft customers have originated with actors in Iran, North Korea and Russia. The Microsoft data suggest that, when it comes to the threat of cyberattacks, the 2020 elections are shaping up to be as bad or worse than 2016.
According to the company, Iranian hackers made more than 2,700 attempts to identify the email accounts of current and former U.S. government officials, journalists covering political campaigns and accounts associated with a presidential campaign.
"The threat is real and it's not stopping," Tom Burt says. "Anyone involved in the democratic process needs to know that it's likely not a question of if they'll be targeted, but whether they will be breached. And there's a lot they can do today — basic cybersecurity hygiene — to protect themselves."
Back in Bulgaria, alleged cyberterrorist Boykov is pleading not guilty. The Prosecutor's Office accused him of creating instability in the country. Boykov's bosses were also arrested on suspicious of being the ones organizing the cyberattack. They also deny guilt. The case against them is yet to start.
The lesson after this situation is that some institutions, at least in Bulgaria, are easy targets for hacking. In fact, no one should feel completely protected in this new era of unpredictable cyber threats, because no one is untouchable.

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namespace MassTransit.ActiveMqTransport.Topology
{
    using System.Collections.Generic;
    using System.Linq;

    public class ActiveMqBrokerTopology :
        BrokerTopology
    {
        public ActiveMqBrokerTopology(IEnumerable<Topic> topics, IEnumerable<Queue> queues, IEnumerable<Consumer> consumers)
        {
            Topics = topics.ToArray();
            Queues = queues.ToArray();
            Consumers = consumers.ToArray();
        }

        public Topic[] Topics { get; }
        public Queue[] Queues { get; }
        public Consumer[] Consumers { get; }

        void IProbeSite.Probe(ProbeContext context)
        {
            foreach (var topic in Topics)
            {
                var topicScope = context.CreateScope("topic");
                topicScope.Set(new
                {
                    Name = topic.EntityName,
                    topic.Durable,
                    topic.AutoDelete
                });
            }

            foreach (var queue in Queues)
            {
                var queueScope = context.CreateScope("queue");
                queueScope.Set(new
                {
                    Name = queue.EntityName,
                    queue.AutoDelete
                });
            }

            foreach (var binding in Consumers)
            {
                var consumerScope = context.CreateScope("consumer");
                consumerScope.Set(new
                {
                    Source = binding.Source.EntityName,
                    Destination = binding.Destination.EntityName,
                    RoutingKey = binding.Selector
                });
            }
        }
    }
}


a. 1. Full of distress; causing, indicating, or attended with, distress; as, a distressful situation.
Adj. 1. distressful - causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"


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Tags: Anheuser-Busch
The beer business in the U.S. is growing and strengthening and will continue to do so with further support from Anheuser-Busch InBev. Anheuser-Busch announced an investment of $1.7 billion into the U.S. brewing industry, including agriculture, packaging and distributing operations. The amount will be distributed over the next several years until 2018.
The investment is further proof of the high importance placed on quality beer produced by talented people, new innovation and advanced operations by Anheuser-Busch. Below is the press release in full, detailing the past and future investments into the beer community by Anheuser-Busch. Such support will assist in the dynamic growth, innovation and advancement of beer.
Anheuser-Busch to Invest more than $1.5 Billion in U.S. Operations by 2018
Follows previous investment of $1 billion from 2011 to 2014 and will drive innovation, environmental advances
ST. LOUIS (June 23, 2015) – Anheuser-Busch today announced it will invest more than $1.5 billion in its U.S. brewing, agriculture, packaging and distributing operations by 2018. These investments will support growth of its brands and reinforce the beer company's commitment to the U.S. communities where it operates through local spending and jobs. The leading beer company plans to spend an estimated $850 million on brewery and packaging expansion projects, $220 million on product innovation initiatives and $720 million in sustaining and increasing efficiency of its existing footprint.
"Our beers lead their categories because we hold quality at the center of every beer we produce and invest in our brands through talented people, new innovation and advanced operations," said Joao Castro Neves, president of Anheuser-Busch InBev North America. "We have demonstrated commercial success from recent investments which increases opportunity for future projects. When we make investments in our local communities it is good for all stakeholders, including employees, local legislators and community leaders – they are critical to our success."
From 2011 through 2014, Anheuser-Busch invested more than $1 billion across U.S. operations. These capital expenditures included resources to maintain state-of-the-art brewing processes, advance environmental projects, and install equipment for new products and innovations. During this time, Anheuser-Busch introduced several new products, expanding its presence in the flavored malt beverage (FMB) and cider categories and driving consumer interest in new packaging of its core brands, including:
Introduced the recloseable 16-ounce aluminum bottle in 2014 and 25-ounce can in 2013;
Expanded Bud Light Lime Lime-A-Rita family to become a 2 million barrel brand produced at three breweries; and
Rolled out new cider products including Stella Artois Cidre and Johnny Appleseed, gaining more cider market share.
Investments to modernize and add equipment at brewery and can plant facilities ensured the beer company could deliver these innovations. In addition, the U.S. facilities focused on continuous improvement and increasing efficiency.
"Upholding our high-quality brewing standards requires significant financial commitment for equipment, technology and skilled people," said Pete Kraemer, vice president of Supply for Anheuser-Busch. "In addition to investing in operations, we contribute to our local communities through environmental sustainability initiatives that drive our water conservation, energy savings, and recycling efforts."
In 2015, several projects are underway, including:
$150 million expansion project at the St. Louis-area Metal Container Corporation facility to increase production of the popular Bud Light aluminum bottles.
$45 million to build new can line and additional warehouse at Fort Collins brewery to produce the slim, 12-ounce can style.
$20 million in capital investments at the Los Angeles brewery to add new water efficiency and treatment capabilities.
$18 million in investments at the Columbus brewery, including a sustainability project that will reduce energy needs by recovering heat for use in fueling the operation.
$12 million invested in the company's historic St. Louis brewery for various improvements, including projects to conserve resources and support new innovations.
$11 million to develop and integrate new products, including Bud Light MIXXTAILs and Oculto across multiple breweries.
Future spending plans are based on no new or increased taxes or unforeseen events that would negatively impact Anheuser-Busch's business. The expenditures are consistent with Anheuser-Busch InBev's 2015 net capital expenditures guidance.
About Anheuser-Busch
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch and its world-class brewmasters have carried on a legacy of brewing America's most-popular beers. Starting with the finest ingredients sourced from Anheuser-Busch's family of growers, every batch is crafted using the same exacting standards and time-honored traditions passed down through generations of proud Anheuser-Busch brewmasters and employees. Best known for its fine American-style lagers, Budweiser and Bud Light, the company's beers lead numerous beer segments and combined hold 46.4 percent share of the U.S. beer market. Budweiser and Bud Light Lime Lime-A-Rita were named Brands of the Year for the Beer and the Spirits, Malt Beverages and Wine categories, respectively, by Ace Metrix® in 2014. Anheuser-Busch is the U.S. arm of Anheuser-Busch InBev and operates 16 local breweries, 17 distributorships and 23 agricultural and packaging facilities across the United States, representing a capital investment of more than $15.9 billion. Its flagship brewery remains in St. Louis, Mo., and is among the global company's largest and most technologically capable breweries. Visitor and special beermaster tours are available at its St. Louis and five other Anheuser-Busch breweries. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.
Tags: Brewbound, craft beer, beer school, local, marketing, IPA, culture
In #TBT fashion, we are spending this Thursday reviewing insights gained, trends examined and craft beer celebrated at last week's Brewbound Session in Chicago. The guest list was impressive and the beer tasted delicious while the presentations and discussions delved into the development of craft beer, the current state of affairs and upcoming trends within the industry.
The much debated and feared issue of the craft beer bubble popped up throughout the day in various ways. The possibility of oversaturation is a common worry and breweries discussed ways to continue growth, maintain a steady level of success or break into such a fast-paced market as a new brewery. Growing the market share, overall, for beer was a popular strategy that many agreed with, including Andy Goeler from Anheuser-Busch, who referenced the increased popularity of table wines and whiskey potentially cutting into beer market share and the need to focus on increasing beer's share overall. Baking a larger pie rather than scrapping over the slices showed the renowned communal attitude of the beer community at large.
The sheer momentum of the IPA category also came into play. With over 900 different IPAs on the market the question is what makes an IPA stand out at this point? Many breweries are sorting through that question individually, whether through recreating classics, experimenting with hop variants or abandoning the IPA train entirely in search of the next niche to be filled in beer. Whoever is able to find and fill the niche first can be sure to grab hold of a unique spot in beer, leading to increased sales.
In more than one panel discussion presenters grappled with the power of local, and now the rise of hyperlocal, breweries. Both a blessing and a challenge, the move towards local patronage has sprung new discussions for both breweries working towards regional distribution and breweries that are bunkering down in their supportive communities. The numerous breweries establishing themselves in neighborhoods, both in Beer City USA and throughout the country, was seen as a blessing by some, notably Alan Newman. The founder of Magic Hat and now of Traveler Beer praised local brew spots for their ability to introduce many to the beer scene by their accessibility as a local watering hole. This local beer experience can create excitement that induces the consumer to continue their beer journey and explore other beers.
Another strategy to cut through any market saturation is the power of the story. For a brand to be viable it requires a face, place and story in order to connect with their drinkers. In a world brimming with diverse and delicious beer options the "why" behind the brew can become just as important as the "what" of the brew. Breweries are now storytellers and are using marketing, specifically digital media platforms, to share that story directly with their fans while also honing in on their unique "it" factor that makes a truly successful brewery sticky, leading to loyal beer enthusiasts.
Mike Kaiser, founder of Good Beer Hunting, awed the audience with his presentation on building beer brands through storytelling. The need for a brewery to shape their story for themselves, rather than being steered by the perceived wants of the consumer, highlighted the need for a brewery to go beyond listing off their likes (bikes, water, bluegrass) and delve into their culture as a company. Dale Katechis, founder of Oskar Blues Brewery, underscored the importance of culture and its requirement to become from an organic source, primarily individual already committed to the company.
The value and high esteem held for brewery employees was clear throughout the presentations. Submissions for new brewery recipes, radical marketing ploys and the intangible "it" factor of each brewery came from the individuals who spent their days committed to creating the beer From marketing managers and brewers to founders of world-class breweries, all acknowledged the need to focus within on their company culture and the potential held by individuals working with them for continued success.
The single strain of thought prevalent throughout the day of conversation and presentations boiled down to the beer commumity's determination to remain a place of artful creation, collaboration and cultivation. Brewbound Chicago Session showed that beer has no plans to divert from this method for growth. For Brewbound's own recap of the Chicago conference they've created a video highlighting the day.
Tags: Stone Brewing, Right Brain, Perrin, Arcadia Ales
June heralds in the start of summer throughout the West Side Beer locations with returning and brand new beer releases. Sip on and celebrate summer!
A returning limited specialty from Perrin Brewing Co. is now available for summer. Brewed in support of the Finish the Mission Veterans Relief Fund, Veteran's Pale Ale is a refreshing pale ale with a heady hop aroma, clean malt body and crisp finish. 5% ABV 40 IBUs.
Arcadia Ales Cheap Date
The newest year-round release from Arcadia Ales is set to last all day (or date). This session ale showcases a citrus hop aroma with a golden malt body and a crisp finish. 4.5% ABV 30 IBUs. Available in Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Stone Brewing Co. Specialties
Returning specialties from Stone Brewing Co. are slated to be released intermittently throughout June. First, is the returning seasonal specialty, Saison (6% ABV 45 IBUs) a farmhouse ale with a citric and herbal character. Ruin10 IPA (10.8% ABV 110 IBUs) will be back in all its hoppy glory, as well.Finally, Enjoy By 7/4 will drop in Grand Rapids and Lansing for a month's worth of enjoyment
Right Brain Brewery Strawberry Fields
A cream ale brewed with fresh strawberries, is back on tap.This limited seasonal specialty showcase a bready malt character with a smooth mouthfeel that combines with bright fruit flavor to create an overall flavor profile akin to strawberry shortcake. 5.5% ABV
To find out about upcoming releases on a monthly basis be sure to sign up for our craft beer newsletter!
Perrin Grapefruit


"Parents' stress alters children's genes" blared the headline on the front page of the Vancouver Sun last week.
This story, like many about scientific and medical discoveries, originated with a news release sent out by a university public relations department, eager to get the name of their institution -- and its researchers -- into the news. The news releases in turn rely on interviews with the researchers, who, in turn, simplify and summarize for the lay public results that they've published in an academic journal. Rarely is there a link to the original study or hints that the study might have any limitations.
Given the number of newspaper, magazine, television and web stories citing academic studies, it can get very expensive for the average person who wants to evaluate these stories for themselves. More seriously, someone who has been diagnosed with an illness would face considerable cost and frustration trying to evaluate information on their condition and possible treatment.
If you do have the time, the patience and the money to look at the original studies, often you find they are based on small and or unrepresentative samples. The results are often less conclusive and much more tentative than the mainstream media story implies. Worse, sometimes the studies are partially or wholly funded by outside sources with a vested interest in the study. But you'd never know unless you broke through the paywall set up by the academic publishing industry -- an oligopoly consisting of just a few large for-profit publishers, according to George Monbiot in the Guardian.
Monbiot's story focuses on the cost of this oligopoly for universities. For example, he notes, one journal, Elsevier's Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, costs $20,930 per year for a subscription. Others are less expensive, of course, but still cost thousands. Journals consume 65% of university library budgets, Monbiot says, forcing them to cut back on other acquisitions.
But cracks are beginning to appear in the academic publishing oligopoly, thanks to dedicated volunteers like UBC professor Anita Palepu, an internal medicine specialist at St. Paul's Hospital.
Palepu is the editor and one of the founders of Open Medicine, an open-access, online medical journal. Palepu already works long hours as an internal medicine specialist at St. Paul's, as a professor in UBC's Faculty of Medicine (her research interests are urban health, addiction treatment, HIV/AIDS, housing and homelessness and quality of life) and as a mother to two young daughters. Why has she voluntarily added to her workload by editing an online journal?
"Health care information belongs to us all: researchers, clinicians, patients, family members, and taxpayers. Why is most of it locked behind a paywall?"


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Judge Bastian may refer to:

Stanley Bastian (born 1958), district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Walter M. Bastian (1891–1975), judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

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PCMag UK | Reviews | Consumer Electronics | Gaming | News
Eyes On the 1080p Oculus Rift 'Crystal Cove' Prototype
LAS VEGAS—Last year, the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset stood out as one of the more promising new gaming devices. It still isn't ready for consumers yet, but the Rift has gone through some major improvements. I tried Oculus VR's "Crystal Cove" prototype here at CES.
The Crystal Cove prototype offers full 1080p video for each eye, an upgrade from the 720p video displayed by the Oculus Rift development kit. The higher resolution means the picture looks sharper and more natural. 1080p is the most obvious improvement, but it isn't the only one, though. Oculus VR has been experimenting with how to reduce blur in the Oculus Rift, and it's found a unique solution. Blur results partly from the video data the Rift shows, and the motion data it processes being slightly out of sync, with the motion sensors getting polled less often than the screen refreshes. Since the display has no motion data to work with during those refreshes, the frames appear blurry, not matching the movement of the head. The Crystal Cove prototype makes the display refresh only when the motion sensors are polled. The video still appears smooth (though slightly darker), and since it only refreshes when it can sync with motion data, blur is almost completely eliminated.
The new Oculus Rift features enhanced motion tracking, as well. While the development kit we tested last year used accelerometers and internal motion sensors to track movement, the Crystal Cove prototype adds infrared LEDs and a camera to the mix. An array of LEDs on the Rift tell the camera and the computer where the headset is in three-dimensional space. It still has motion sensors, but the video "mocapping" of the headset makes head tracking more precise and can follow not just the Rift's pitch, yaw, and tilt, but its X, Y, and Z axis location. This let me actually lean left and right in the demos, making the view move with me and not just track that my head was tilting.
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I tried two demos with the Crystal Cove prototype. One was a simple, mocked-up tower defense game where I sat across from a big fire demon and looked down at a maze where goblins walked by traps I had to trigger. This was a surprise, because while it was first-person in the sense I was looking from the perspective of someone standing over the maze, with head tracking as if I was physically there, the game itself is third-person. It was surprisingly natural, letting me look at the maze from different angles and adjust the view with my head. It was much more immersive than a screen, because the area around the maze and my view was a fantasy backdrop that fit in with the tone of the demo, and gave the impression that I was standing there facing the fire demon as he sent the goblins through my maze. This is promising for strategy and tabletop games; I can imagine a virtual casino that lets you physically sit at a table, or a virtual RPG where friends can gather around an online table and move miniatures and roll dice as if they were in the same room.
The second demo was a space simulator where I had to fly through an asteroid field and shoot enemy ships. The gamepad I held controlled the ship, letting me fly and shoot as if I was playing it on a monitor, but the head tracking let me look around the cockpit. I could see holographic displays close up and read meters, and look up through the canopy. While the ship's guns were controlled by the gamepad, my head tracking controlled missile lock. I could fly in one direction while looking at an enemy ship to get missile lock, letting me do the flight version of circle strafing. The experience was remarkably immersive, and the ability to look up and lock missiles while I took an evasive course added a new level of strategy.
Oculus VR hasn't announced availability of the 1080p Rift, either as a development kit or a consumer product. The company is still working to tweak and improve the Oculus Rift so developers make compelling content before it gets a retail release. The headset is still one of the most promising virtual reality devices we've seen yet, but it'll be some time before it hits the market.
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A half day sail provides you with three and a half to four hours of sailing including one snorkel destination of your choice. This includes light snacks, soft drinks, juices, rum and vodka cocktails, as well as beer. Snorkel gear and guided snorkel tours make this the ultimate experience!
If you'd like to throw a line in let us know, We love to fish!


This eXtreme switch evaluation board demonstrates the capability of the MC40XS6500EK as a 12 V penta high side switch product, that provides integrated control along with a large number of protective and diagnostic functions.
This product has been designed for truck, bus, and industrial applications. The low RDS(ON) channels (< 40 mOhm) control different load types; bulb lamps, solenoids, or DC motors. Control, device configuration, and diagnostics are performed through a 16-bit SPI (serial peripheral interface), allowing easy integration into existing applications. All five channels can be controlled individually by external/internal clock-signals or by direct inputs. Using the internal clock allows fully autonomous device operation.
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HomeNews & ResearchUS Teens turn to Internet to cope with Health Challenges
US Teens turn to Internet to cope with Health Challenges
National USA survey explores how and why teens use online health information and digital tools
-[pullquote]We often hear about all the negative things kids are doing online, but teens are using the Internet to take care of themselves and others around them…"[/pullquote]
At a time when teenagers are grappling with new and often confusing health concerns, the overwhelming majority — 84 percent — turn to the Internet, according to the first national study in more than a decade to examine how adolescents use digital tools for health information.
But while most teens tap online sources to learn more about puberty, drugs, sex, depression and other issues, a surprising 88 percent said they do not feel comfortable sharing their health concerns with Facebook friends or on other social networking sites, according to the study by Northwestern University researchers.
The report yields important information for public health organizations trying to reach adolescents. Nearly one third of the teenagers surveyed said the online information led to behavior changes, such as cutting back on soda, trying healthier recipes and using exercise to combat depression. One in five teens surveyed, or 21 percent, meanwhile, have downloaded mobile health apps.
"We found some real surprises about what teens are doing online when it comes to their health," said Ellen Wartella, director of Northwestern's Center on Media and Human Development and lead author of the report.
"We often hear about all the negative things kids are doing online, but teens are using the Internet to take care of themselves and others around them," said Wartella, the Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Professor in Communication in Northwestern's School of Communication.
"The new study underscores how important it is to make sure there is accurate, appropriate and easily accessible information available to teens, because it's used and acted upon."
The Northwestern study, "Teens, Health & Technology," surveyed 1,156 American teenagers between 13 and 18 years old, released at a Northwestern policy conference in Washington, D.C.
The researchers explored how often teens use online health tools, how much information they receive, what topics they are most concerned with, how satisfied they are with the information, what sources they trust and whether they have changed their health behaviors as a result.
"The Internet is clearly empowering teens to protect their health," said Vicky Rideout, head of VJR Consulting and a co-author of the report. "But we need to make sure they are equipped with the digital literacy skills to successfully navigate this online landscape."
Additional report findings include:
Parents still rule: While the Internet is the most popular media source for health information, teens say they get the majority of health information from mom and dad. The study found 55 percent say they get "a lot" of health info from parents, followed by health classes at school (32 percent) and medical providers (29 percent). Overall the Internet ranks fourth (25 percent) as a source of "a lot" of health information. Only a very small number of teens — 13 percent — say they go online to research topics they are uncomfortable talking with their parents about.
Youth digital and health divide: More than half (52 percent) of lower-income teens (those from families earning less than $25,000 a year) said a family member had encountered a serious health issue in the past year, compared to 27 percent of higher-income teens (more than $75,000/year). But lower-income teens are least likely to have had a health class at school (44 percent vs. 60 percent of high-income teens) or to have access to digital tools such as a laptop (32 percent vs. 58 percent), smartphone (44 percent vs. 69 percent) or tablet (26 percent vs. 42 percent).
Beyond medical websites: Nearly a third of teens (31 percent) visit medical websites for health information, but other, less-traditional sources include YouTube (20 percent), Yahoo (11 percent), Facebook (9 percent) and Twitter (4 percent).
Top four reasons teens search for health info: School assignments (53 percent), to take better care of themselves (45 percent), check symptoms or diagnose (33 percent) or find info for family or friends (27 percent).
Fitness and nutrition top researched issues: Forty-two percent of teens have researched fitness/exercise, followed by diet/nutrition (36 percent), stress and anxiety (19 percent), sexually transmitted diseases (18 percent), puberty (18 percent), depression (16 percent) and sleep (16 percent).
Behavior change: Nearly one in three teens (32 percent) say they have changed their behavior due to digital health information or tools. Almost of all these (28 percent) report a change due to online health information, with 7 percent saying they've changed their behavior as a result of their use of a mobile app.
Privacy concerns: More than two-thirds (69 percent) say they are concerned that websites might sell or give away information about what they do online and 70 percent either somewhat or strongly disagree with companies directing ads to them based on their searches.
"Negative" health information fairly infrequent: Many teens come across negative health information online including drinking games (27 percent), getting tobacco or other nicotine products (25 percent), how to be anorexic or bulimic (17 percent) and how to get or make illegal drugs (14 percent). But most say they see this information infrequently. Only 4 percent of teens said they see such info "often," 14 percent "sometimes" and 23 percent just "once or twice."
Quick clicks: Half of teens say they usually click on the first site that comes up. Still domain names seem to matter; only 14 percent say they trust a dot-com domain "a lot" compared to 37 percent for a dot-edu domain. Interestingly, just eight percent say they use sites designed specifically for people their age.
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John Lomax and I decided to take another break at the Buffao Bayou. Unlike White Oak Bayou, which at Shepherd has been concreted in for flood control, Buffalo Bayou still has its natural banks and is much prettier.
There's a lot of nature around Buffalo Bayou. I am blessed to be able to see it close up at least once or twice a week, as the Buffalo Bayou trails are where I do my running program. My usual run is from the Houston Club downtown (Milam at Rusk) to Shepherd drive (along the south side of the Bayou) and then back to the Houston Club along the north side trails and up the Sabine to Bagby promenade. It's a great run. You get to go through the Art Park, the frisbee golf route, the dog park, the Waugh Drive bat colony (twice) and past the Jewish cemetary. The halfway point is obviously at Shepherd and on the days when I'm not totally kicking it hard I take a break there. One of the things I noticed is that original Shepherd bridge over the bayou is extremely old and originally was built as just two lanes opposing each other. Later, two extra lanes plus some skinny sidewalks were added. You can see the original footprint of the bridge from the top surface as you stand on it, but if you go underneath, you can see how it was engineered and built. It's very old-fashioned, with steel braces and additional piers. The original structure still bears the brunt of the weight and was obviously built very well. Still, I'm surprised they haven't rebult this bridge since it's easily one of the oldest bridges in town that is used heavily. There is constant traffic over it, including medium weight truck traffic, dump trucks and the like. John and I went beneath to check the structure out, listen to some songs about hanging out under bridges on the IPod , and take a break. Underneath, we encountered a homeless person's nest, plus several different human waste depositories, various items such as bikes and a full-on centerfold taped up to a concrete retaining wall, and I found 16 cents. The story is actually funnier, but I'm sure John will write about it in his Houston Press article, which was the whole reason we took the trek. Here's a picture of the underside of the bridge. It's much better in person- I recommend checking it out if you're into that stuff.
As we walked along past the River Oaks Shopping Center and its two Starbucks across the street from each other I couldn't help but remember how run-down that center used to be. I think it says more about me than anything else that I used to shop there much more often for a variety of dfferent purposes when it was a dump.
Just past that, near the corner of Pelham and Shepherd is a house whose resident has sort of "Orange Showed" his or her driveway up. The telltale sign of early 80's Mercedes cars in shoddy condition in the driveway leads me to believe that whoever did this is one of the "old rich" still populating the innards of River Oaks. Two really nice and somewhat subtle installations here. Just enough to be really cool, but not enough to rile up the neighborhood. These were not here a few years ago, by the way.
We stopped, had a beer and ate our first (and my last) meal of the day at the new Red Lion Pub at Shepherd across from where Leo's used to be. This is also spitting distance from the Arby's on the corner of Shepherd and Fairview, which was, in a better life, the Popeyes Fried Chicken I worked at back in '89. Back then the west side of the long block consisted of Popeyes, Kojak's Health Food Store, Pizza Hut, Lukes hamburgers, Jamail Bros grocery store, and Frost Bros dept store. Now it's Arby's, a vacant tract, the Red Lion, Petco, and crappy condo/apts (Human mini-storage) Lame.
The service and food at the Red Lion was pretty good. It's a nice place with good booths and soccer on TV. St Pauli Girl N.A. is their non-alcoholic beer. That's in my top three, so that was cool.
By this time it was about 5:15 PM and I had to be at the Continental for the Aqua Velva show before 7:15 so I told John I was going to break off. He decided to break it too, since Shepherd between 59 and Rice is all residential and not only lives back there but also grew up there. I got a Starbucks while he walked to West Alabama Ice House to meet Greg Wood for a beer. I met them down there and saw Opie Hendrix loading in for a gig at the place. The Alabama Ice House always amazes me to some extent. Laid back everything, plus all the late night drug dealers in the area start their day out there. It's sort of comforting in a really bizarre and almost sick way. Once again, I'm glad I don't do drugs- that way I can be cordial and/or distant at will with no baggage at all.
Took this picture of Nicoletti's- how many more years will this be here? What a fine building. Selling lampshades. I have a feeling one day I'll drive by and there will be condos. Say it isn't so!
I had to split after a few words with John, Greg and his friend Emma at the icehuse, so I decided to utilize the hours left on my Metro day pass and catch the somewhat spotty W Alabama bus #78 back to the Continental. The smart thing was I knew I was pressed for time, so I started walking. It was good thing, for even after walking from the ice house past Montrose, there was still no sign of a bus. Right as I was pretty much decided that I would make it back to the club on foot before even seeing a 78, Gerard Choucroun's old friend Janice Rubin pulled up in her pickup and offered me a ride. That was really nice and helped me get to the show on time with a little time to spare after setting up equipment, changing clothes and all the rest. The show went great and at 2 AM I crashed HARD. Lots of walking for one day, and totally worth it!
I was sitting on a stool at the bar talking to some strangers about 5:30 - 6:45.


-When is the best time to see Northern Lights?
Northern lights can be seen from early September to early April. We run tours from October 1st to March 31st.
All months can be very good, and all months can be very challenging. Solar activity and weather are both very unpredictable, so you cannot plan long time ahead which dates that will be good. The most important for you if you want to see good northern lights, is to have enough days in Tromso and, try your luck several nights. The weather can change fast here. Both weather forecast and Aurora forecast are known to be wrong very often.
-Which language(s) do your guides speak?
-How long will the tour take?
7 – 10 hours. Depending on the weather and the Aurora. And yes we can drive to Sweden or Finland if we need to do it.
Yes, bring your passport or, if you are a residence of the EU another valid ID.
We frequently cross the border into Finland and sometimes Sweden. Although we have never ever been stopped and checked for this but, you never know. It is mandatory. We also recommend that if you are a resident of the EU, you carry your European Health Insurance Card at all times.
Yes, there will be toilets. Sometimes they will be few and far between so make sure you go when you have the chance.
-What level of experience do I need for the photo tour?
All levels of experience are welcome. Any camera type is fine for the day tour. For the night tour is better to have a DSLR camera and a tripod.
Can I take video of the Aurora?
Most cameras and camcorders cannot do that. Chances are that if you even ask this question your camera cannot do it. You will need an ISO of 25600. If you don't know what that means, it's a sign that your camera probably can't take video of the Aurora.
Can my camera take photos of the Aurora?
Most cameras can do it. If you have a manual exposure mode and, can take photos with a long shutter speed (10 to 30 seconds) and a high ISO (800 to 3200) at the same time. Then it should not be a problem.
Can I take pictures of the Aurora with my phone?
The technology in smart phones changes rapidly. Under some conditions, full moon and strong Aurora, some smart phones manage to take photos. We do not recommend it. Even if the photos look good on the screen on the phone, it may not look so good on a larger screen and on a printed page.
Can I borrow a tripod?
Yes, you can. Free of charge.
-Do you guarantee that we will see the northern lights?
We don't guarantee that you will see the northern lights because this phenomenon occurs according to the solar wind and geomagnetic field. Some weeks, you are treated to fantastic displays, repeated several times during the evening. Other times, the snow falls densely, or the northern lights simply stay away. Naturally, the longer you stay and the more time you set aside, the better the odds. We will do our best to take you to a location with the clearest sky on a beautiful location during our tours.
-Do we get our money back if we do not see the Northern Lights?
No, you do not get your money back. It is part of the game and magic from the Northern Light.
Do I get a discount If I book several activities?
Yes, if you book more the 3 tours via e-mail. If you book via another operator or company or any other way than e-mail it is out of our control and we cannot give you a discount. You have to send us an e-mail!
-Can I cancel the tour ?
Yes, you can. If you cancel 7 days before the tour you will get a full refund. If you cancel later than that you are not entitled a refund. If you or a family member gets sick, you have to be covered by your own travel insurance.
-Can I book northern lights trip several days, and If lucky to see good lights the first day(s) cancel all following days?
No, we ask you not to do that.
It will not be fair to others we have to say no to if you book more days than you actually plan to join. Neither if then you decide to cancel some trips last minute since you have seen enough northern lights the first day(s).
It creates chaos to us, since we then need to spend hours trying to find others to take your seat(s), and maybe we even need to rearrange vehicles and guides.
We hope people join the trips they have booked. There will always be a new experience no matter what. The northern lights will never be the same. It can be different colors, different shapes, different brightness and very different pictures.) We also drive to different locations so that your photos will be different.
-Do you ever cancel any trips?
If the conditions on the road are dangerous due to storm, avalanche risk, or extreme ice on roads and, that the chances of seeing the Aurora are very small we can choose to cancel. In these cases you will get a full refund.
-Are your tours family friendly?
The Blue Day Tour is good for kids. We stop several places and there are often possibilities to play in the snow. Please let us know if you will need special kids seats in the van.
The Aurora Photo Tour is not recommended for kids. We often have to drive far and stay out for a longer time. Since it is a photo tour, we sometimes walk a little bit away from the van.


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Doctoral scholarship holder, Nudging and persuasive communication
University of Antwerp, Belgium
Updated: 14 days ago
Department: Department of Marketing
Regime Full-time
Let's shape the future - University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20 000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.
The Department of Marketing in the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the area of nudging and persuasive communication.
You will work actively on the preparation of a doctoral thesis in the field of personalized and context-based just-in-time adaptive interventions to promote a healthier lifestyle
You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Faculty of Business and Economics.
You hold a Master degree in business economics, psychology, communication science or a related field.
Students in their final year of master's can also apply.
You can demonstrate excellent academic results.
You have an interest in the psychology of human behaviour and the impact of persuasive communication and behavioural change
Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp's educational vision .
Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
You act with attention to quality, integrity, conscientiousness, creativity and cooperation.
We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
The planned start date will be as soon as possible.
Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
You will receive ecocheques, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
A dynamic and stimulating working environment in the city center of Antwerp.
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You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp's online job application platform up to and including January 6th , 2022 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter and your academic CV.
A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection committee.
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The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place at the end of January 2022
If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be .
For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Dr Clara A. Cutello (Clara.Cutello@uantwerpen.be ) or Prof Dr Nathalie Dens (Nathalie.dens@uantwerpen.be )
The University of Antwerp received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees' growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.
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Robert Cray Band coming to Riverside
Iowa City Press-Citizen
The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Event Center stage at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 8 a.m. in the gift shop and online at http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Ticket prices are $25, $30 or $35.
More from Riverside Casino & Golf Resort news release:
With five Grammy Awards, 15 nominations, millions of record sales worldwide, and thousands of sold out performances, rock blues icon Robert Cray is considered "one of the greatest guitarists of his generation." Rolling Stone Magazine in their April 2011 issue credits Cray with reinventing the blues with his "distinct razor sharp guitar playing" that "introduced a new generation of mainstream rock fans to the language and form of the blues" with the release of his Strong Persuader album in 1986.
Since then, Cray has gone on to record fifteen Billboard charting studio albums and has written or performed with everyone from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan, from Bonnie Raitt to John Lee Hooker. Recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame at the age of 57, he is one of the youngest living legends to receive the prestigious honor. And while he can look back over an astonishing three-decade career punctuated by his trademark sound and distinct playing style, Robert Cray is too busy moving forward on an amazing journey that included releasing his sixteenth studio album in 2012 and embarking on yet another world tour.
"We have been very lucky," says Cray, "with music becoming mostly digital in recent years and artists not selling the same number of physical records, we're afforded the luxury of having a great loyal and amazing fan base around the world, allowing a band like ours to continue to work."
It's quite a humble and unassuming statement, given his illustrious career – but that's always been Cray's style. He doesn't take anything for granted, doesn't rest on his laurels. So on his sixteenth studio release, Robert Cray once again laid down his cards, testing his talent, fusing that dazzling voice to some of the most powerful material in his three-decade back catalogue and offered his fans Nothin' But Love.
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