tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47945212724301474172024-03-05T20:55:51.641-06:00Sluggo's BlogAn International Flight Attendant for a legacy US Carrier that loves his job. Often wishes he could have flown in the Golden Years with all the glam, but enjoys what he does.
Will blog about Drum & Bugle Corps' and Marching Bands too (especially in the summer and fall)Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-83836897679334087212023-01-06T13:36:00.007-06:002023-01-06T13:36:54.611-06:00Minnesota has snowiest start in 30 years<p> I've been flying a lot lately, so I missed much of the snow that has fallen since the beginning of the year....which surprisingly was only 6 days ago.</p><p>However, it has snowed a LOT this past week, and many of the news stations have said that it's the 3rd snowiest start in a long time. </p><p>According to <a href="https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/twin-cities-snowiest-start-to-winter-in-30-years/89-d7efb48f-56b5-492d-ad75-623b184d1306" target="_blank">Kare11 News</a>, here are the totals through Thursday:</p><blockquote><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: proximanova, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; padding-left: 20px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">The storm total recorded at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the official climate site for the Twin Cities, was 15 inches</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seasonal snowfall so far is 48.2 inches</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">The average seasonal snowfall by this date is 20.4 inches</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">And the average snowfall for an entire season is 51.2 inches</li></ul></blockquote><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But if you can believe it, it's been even snowier by this time of the year. If you lived in the area in 1991-92, you might remember a particularly snow-packed start to winter – that year saw 61.8 inches by this time, partly due to the infamous Halloween blizzard.</span></span></p><p>The pictures I've seen from many friends were simply beautiful. Reminded me of pics growing up in Virginia where much of the snow was the thick, wet type of snow that stuck to trees, power lines, houses, and vehicles. This morning even had fog where much of the ice droplets in the air stuck to everything, making is simple gorgeous to look around.</p><p>That's it for now, so until next time;</p><p>Sluggo</p>Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA44.9691279 -93.287898216.658894063821151 -128.4441482 73.279361736178842 -58.1316482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-7885189029123215642023-01-05T22:53:00.003-06:002023-01-05T22:53:41.174-06:00New Year, New Adventures<p> Well, </p><p>I can't say it's a surprise that a few years have gone by since my last update, but wow! It's been a few years!</p><p>This year I do hope to post a bit more than I have in the past. Life sure knows how to quickly pass you by, so hopefully I can continue to write and give some simple updates here and there. </p><p>So Happy New Year! </p><p>Until Next time,</p><p>Sluggo</p>Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Minneapolis, MN, USA44.977753 -93.265010816.667519163821154 -128.4212608 73.287986836178845 -58.1087608tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-80217276418589522432019-10-29T00:35:00.003-05:002019-10-29T00:41:12.740-05:00Where has Sluggo Been?Hey Everyone, just a quick update to say I'm still around and have been extremely busy.<br />
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Not sure if I'll get back to finishing my posts from my 2018 Caribbean cruise, write about another cruise in 2019, transferring bases for work, first trip to Hong Kong, and advancing my Scuba qualification.<br />
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Either way, been very busy flying (work) and staying busy....who knows, maybe I'll get back here and give some updates soon. There are a LOT of things to talk about.<br />
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SluggoSluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Minneapolis, MN, USA44.977753 -93.26501080000002744.7980145 -93.587734300000022 45.1574915 -92.942287300000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-36352522591416253232018-02-08T16:00:00.000-06:002018-03-01T20:56:41.103-06:00When & Where 8 Feb 18Day five, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala. Temperature approximately 82ºF, slight chance of rain in the mountains.<br />
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The port was built in 1976, which is nestled in the Amatique Bay, and today it is among the busiest in Central America. Although the pier itself does not offer a lot in activities, the nearby area is full of unique experiences. You'll find a Spanish fort located 5 minutes away, where you'll discover wonderful architecture and have the chance to learn about explorers and pirates.<br />
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One of the most popular local attractions are waterfalls which are said to rival Hawaii and Dominica. You'll not only admire the waterfalls, but you can also bathe in the waters and climb the rock formations. For the adventurous, head to the Eco Farm, a 500 acre nature preserve, home to many plant and bird species. Enjoy a hike in lush, tropical surroundings.<br />
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The most special outing of all is a visit to a local school. This gives you a chance to meet and experience the people here and gain an understanding of the country and its inhabitants. Many visitors will tell you this part of their trip was the most rewarding.<br />
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I personally didn't get off the ship this day, however it was fun to watch the trucks at the port continuously bring loads of dirt to ship, which later found out the dirt has Nickel in it to be mined.<br />
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<br />Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala15.69018 -88.620407-9.8318545 -129.929001 41.2122145 -47.311813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-77982253593657686362018-02-07T16:00:00.000-06:002018-03-01T20:33:21.826-06:00When & Where 7 Feb 18<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjND1Gaqy0Gxgld5ZsVHKH3ZQ9kwLNq31bM_gNX61sTioINdj2Ma5aATsN2_xR80bEVPHnN7ohcyQmcjXsWULAtKlZrBQmzkHs_JTuZbP53gZeftifLLw817J6Z-A8UdbG-SwmC33UFWsY/s1600/IMG_0176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjND1Gaqy0Gxgld5ZsVHKH3ZQ9kwLNq31bM_gNX61sTioINdj2Ma5aATsN2_xR80bEVPHnN7ohcyQmcjXsWULAtKlZrBQmzkHs_JTuZbP53gZeftifLLw817J6Z-A8UdbG-SwmC33UFWsY/s200/IMG_0176.jpg" width="200" /></a>Day four, Mahogany Bay, Honduras. The ship's clocks were set back 1hour due to going into a different time-zone. <br />
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One of the largest of the Honduras Bay Islands, Roatán. Spanning just 37 miles in length, the island lies next to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the largest in the Caribbean Sea and the second-largest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef.<br />
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who are simply looking for some rest and relaxation. While Christopher Columbus landed on the island in the 16th century, it wasn't until three centuries later that the island was given a break from territorial conflicts.<br />
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Today, the island is owned by American fruit companies and prospers from its agricultural endeavors. Plenty of recreational activities are available in Roatán.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-MIHES-iPL8qHU6vV0hHl54yMQj28eslKQuluZIpnfVssDCL_pAB6qs2c7jqIOkmUpzVCCbWTV8Z718LlNBL2b4H4P2zz_kimJYVG6FL9DPTOs8d75ekkTL2co8DvaMz98JcBnR65KA/s1600/IMG_0184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-MIHES-iPL8qHU6vV0hHl54yMQj28eslKQuluZIpnfVssDCL_pAB6qs2c7jqIOkmUpzVCCbWTV8Z718LlNBL2b4H4P2zz_kimJYVG6FL9DPTOs8d75ekkTL2co8DvaMz98JcBnR65KA/s200/IMG_0184.jpg" width="150" /></a>Next, embark on a journey through Carabola Gardens, where a nature walk takes you through the native environment of monkeys and parrots. Head to the Black Pearl Golf Course to soak up the paradise sun and perfext your game at the island's only gold course.<br />
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Roatán offers some of the best snorkeling in the world. Board a catamaran and explore the reef and its exotic and tropical marine life. Roatán still keeps the Garifuna traditions alive. Be sure to watch the Garifuna Dancers perform their culturally important dance called Punta.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_0aKGD4h-9W41i4v8oyaN4SocZLA_uiN6H99J1TEr4jfVicmW4Lo5cO4_-upAgL-7UL-uMw8FWSZzPtr80rF2BqKHxRXCYtGaPh18o2om_m_OIVZ3uceKKPT9T_kVAJzv-ZNDx7pORE/s1600/IMG_0216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_0aKGD4h-9W41i4v8oyaN4SocZLA_uiN6H99J1TEr4jfVicmW4Lo5cO4_-upAgL-7UL-uMw8FWSZzPtr80rF2BqKHxRXCYtGaPh18o2om_m_OIVZ3uceKKPT9T_kVAJzv-ZNDx7pORE/s200/IMG_0216.jpg" width="150" /></a>With the beautiful beaches comes fascinating Maritime history. In the mid-17th century, there were approximately 5,000 French, English, and Dutch pirates living on the Bay Islands. Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and John Coxen (the namesake for Coxen Hole) just to name a few.<br />
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The weather was 80ºF, and partly cloudy. Such an awesome day to enjoy some rays by the pool. The schedule was pretty busy with things to learn at the next port, however, when one enjoys the sun, it's hard to stay inside.<br />
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There was a $5,000 jackpot bingo going on, however, since having been on other cruises, it's great to hold off hoping for a higher jackpot!<br />
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Then the awesome view from the back of the ship to see where we have been. Hard to believe that we're out in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.<br />
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<br />Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Unknown location.23.095591317812687 -84.6334567000000117.8502813178126871 -105.28775370000001 38.340901317812687 -63.979159700000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-86019719375589850822018-02-05T16:00:00.000-06:002018-03-01T19:52:49.553-06:00When & Where 5 Feb 18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Day two has a stop in Key West, Florida, arriving around 11am, with a temperature of 74ºF, and partly cloudy. Our port was actually on an active Military base, so transportation was limited via shuttles. I chose to remain on board, as I knew we would be coming back to Key West the following week. I was able to venture around the outside the ship a bit more, and watch as our ship came dock at the Naval Station.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityr7nIuy6Fef4iczHatz2mOqMOmr9Vlltc0qFLB7w5nht-tlWJzcAt5ZzMvAXT9deVty2FPIB2Haq6JvQK_FE5ndotyR1psuI6ZRzO4bRJaf5Tc2U9_G7JgtG88965QZfQwKKvVY953I/s1600/IMG_0138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityr7nIuy6Fef4iczHatz2mOqMOmr9Vlltc0qFLB7w5nht-tlWJzcAt5ZzMvAXT9deVty2FPIB2Haq6JvQK_FE5ndotyR1psuI6ZRzO4bRJaf5Tc2U9_G7JgtG88965QZfQwKKvVY953I/s200/IMG_0138.jpg" width="150" /></a>Key West is almost 130 miles southwest of Miami. Known for its popularity with cruisers, the area also has an important naval station and vacation destination for thousands of visitors every year. The island's tropical Savannah type climate offers pleasant conditions, with year-round temperatures hovering around 80ºF with frequent thunderstorms.<br />
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Ernest Hemingway called Key West his home in the early 20th century. Now, visitors can take a look at where the famous writers kicked up his shoes with a trip to 1301 Whitehead Street. Another famous writer, Tennessee Williams, made Key West his hoe around the same time period, but unfortunately the home is privately owned and cannot be viewed by the public.<br />
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A trip to Old Town offers plenty of sites and activities. One can tour the shops and visit museums at Mallory Square, wander the famous commercial district on Duval Street, and take a trip back in time with a stroll through the neighborhood in the Truman Annex.<br />
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From there, you then make your way to the corner of Whitehead and South streets to what was thought to be the southernmost point in the contiguous 48 states. For an environmental experience, one can stop at the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, or take a relaxing drive to take in the picturesque surroundings on the Overseas Highway. If you're stuck on the ship, and there is another in port, be sure to watch them turn as it's very fascinating!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
Sluggo Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Key West, FL 33040, USA24.5550593 -81.77998709999997124.4972933 -81.86066809999997 24.6128253 -81.699306099999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-39312078577201449852018-02-04T16:00:00.000-06:002018-03-01T19:52:11.950-06:00When & Where 4 Feb 18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Day One on a cruise is always the most busiest and stressful. Once you get to the port terminal, you have to check in to get your key-card which is the key to your room, and is used for everything from purchasing beverages, duty-free items, to embarking/disembarking the ship.<br />
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Room was set up for two people, so I had them put the beds together for me, which was very nice of them to do. As busy as they were, they did it very fast.<br />
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Once you get settle in, it's good to take a look at the "When & Where" pamphlet they have in each room to highlight the different daily activities for each day. Everyone gets a new 'When & Where' each night for the following day.<br />
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This pamphlet gives you times for the Dining room, bars, different events happening around the ship, and where they are happening along with which floor to go to.<br />
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There are times for the Excursion office (for those who haven't booked any shore activities prior to the cruise), Windows digital workshops, Spa raffle drawing, Park West art auction, Future Cruise consultants, Port Shopping Ambassador, Trivia meet-up, Single & Solo mingle, Friends of Bill W meet-up, LGBT meet-up, Mass (for those who choose to visit), Casino times, Bingo times, Main Stage entertainment times, and the most important, the Mandatory passenger Emergency Muster Drill.<br />
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This drill is where everyone must gather on the Promenade deck with their key-card, to get checked-in, and shown where to meet in case of an in-cruise emergency. Each key-card has their designated muster drill meeting point location which coincides with a life-boat. (luckily, we didn't have to worry too much, but it's good to know the emergency stuff)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5T42fjhaw0W-P_GmflNRlGFekVGZmlsNAaL_KcElCo58yaBbuShiUSZwXnrhiROqTACoz1kqP0Ia39izgrULLG639NGbu1QqPhURsPI12oSRf8H7niGhj-tem78k9GIQ2ooos2cD-Hnk/s1600/IMG_0158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5T42fjhaw0W-P_GmflNRlGFekVGZmlsNAaL_KcElCo58yaBbuShiUSZwXnrhiROqTACoz1kqP0Ia39izgrULLG639NGbu1QqPhURsPI12oSRf8H7niGhj-tem78k9GIQ2ooos2cD-Hnk/s200/IMG_0158.jpg" width="150" /></a>I was somewhat towards the front of the ship, so first thing I ventured into was the Main Stage (right). It was located on decks 4&5. As I was walking up the steps, I did pass one bar which I noticed, however some Art (left) was placed in the open area, so I didn't really take notice at first. (little did I know that this was going to be my favorite spot on the ship)<br />
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After finding where the main stage was, I then wanted to venture and see where the pools were, so I started walking up to the 8th floor where the Lido deck was, and where the Lido pool was located. <br />
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The Lido pool had two Jacuzzi's, and a pool for everyone to enjoy. As you can see in the picture to the left, it does have a glass roof, which does open later if at a port, or slightly open if there isn't too much wind from sailing (right)<br />
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It was great to see some people enjoying themselves before the clouds rolled in and started to rain upon our departure, but many people tried to enjoy as much as they could by walking around and partaking in the departure beverages on the Sea View bar/pool area on the back of the ship.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wxq15tLYKg2uYFPbY8a0ZBgT8ix0ANQQQutVNA6F0yj8-f4hK3B_tQbQAKea7RBAgWuOn9jHkgnneGphFjGQGJU1B5zuU1iooMgB05bGiFs8cRYCRkxcJFUsGtDieSawNJ-uOkD-rZc/s1600/IMG_0078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wxq15tLYKg2uYFPbY8a0ZBgT8ix0ANQQQutVNA6F0yj8-f4hK3B_tQbQAKea7RBAgWuOn9jHkgnneGphFjGQGJU1B5zuU1iooMgB05bGiFs8cRYCRkxcJFUsGtDieSawNJ-uOkD-rZc/s200/IMG_0078.jpg" width="150" /></a>As much as I would have liked to have been back there, I kind of had a sense it was going to rain, so I remained inside and continued touring the ship to see what it had to offer. There was one stairway that had all kinds of plaques and awards for the ms Rotterdam. It was very impressive as many of them were plaques from cities the ship first docked at after it was commissioned. These awards and plaques were two floors, and I noticed that this wasn't a very frequented part of the ship as the railings were very smooth, & shiny as if they were just installed. (Some of the other railings in the major stairwells were a bit more rough)<br />
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I did enjoy seeing the very large 3-story clock that was near the concierge desk. The clocks were set with times all around the world. I never heard it chime, so not sure if there was a chime....I'm sure if it did, it was turned off as it was directly in front of the front desk.<br />
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The Crows Nest is where I sat and watched our departure from port as it had begun to rain, and shortly after we departed (4pm), it was time for dinner at 5:15pm.<br />
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I can't remember what I ate the first night, however I did meet a mother and son from New York, a gentleman who called himself the "Bead-man", and an elderly woman who I later found out was 93 years old traveling by herself. She and I happened to have run into each other several times, she was a joy to talk with.<br />
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Dining was a 'smart casual' affair, however it still takes a while for all services to be completed. Since I was at an 'Open Seating', that meant I sat with others who have open seating, and we aren't given our menus until everyone sits at the table.<br />
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Once everyone has been seated, then we are given the evenings menu, then the waiters come around and ask the ladies what they would like to eat first, followed by the men. Once they leave, a Wine Steward will come over and ask everyone if they would like any wine, or other drinks, then the appetizers come, followed by soup and/or salad, then the main entrée, and of course, the dessert.<br />
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Simple conversations such as introductions, where you live, what you do, why you're on the trip etc. Over-all, dinner is done within 2.5hrs. After dinner, then everyone goes their own way.<br />
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Since this was February 4th, Super-Bowl LII was being aired on a big screen in the Main Stage. Many guests were a bit upset, however others were actually thrilled. I tried to stay away from the game, as I was recording it, but I did catch the Half-time show and watched the great finish after the half-time.<br />
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Such a busy day, getting to know the ship, meeting a few people, and wondering around takes a toll on you, so after the game, I went back to my room to rest, and see what the next day in Key West, FL was going to be like.<br />
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So with that, there is day One of my 21-day cruise.<br />
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So until next time,<br />
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Sluggo<br />
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<br />Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Tampa, FL, USA27.950575 -82.45717760000002327.501914 -83.102624600000027 28.399236000000002 -81.811730600000018tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-19640276246778717432018-01-20T21:10:00.000-06:002018-01-20T21:21:44.685-06:00HAL Rotterdam<div class="card-body">
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I'm looking forward to my awesome 21-day cruise in the Caribbean. </div>
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<a href="https://cruiseline.com/ship/rotterdam">Rotterdam</a> is a medium ship, carrying 1404 passengers and 600 crew, and sails from Rotterdam, Netherlands and Tampa, Florida. <br />
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<li><b>Crew to Passenger Ratio:</b> 2.34</li>
<li><b>Built:</b> Dec 1997</li>
<li><b>Refurbished:</b> 8 yrs ago</li>
<li><b>Number of Decks:</b> 10</li>
<li><b>Total Cabins:</b> 702</li>
<li><b>Cabin Categories:</b> 67</li>
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<b>Day 1</b><a href="https://cruiseline.com/port/u-s-southeast/tampa-florida"><span itemprop="location"> Tampa, Florida</span></a><b> </b><br />
<b>Day 2</b><a href="https://cruiseline.com/port/u-s/key-west-florida"> Key West, Florida </a><b> </b><br />
<b>Day 3</b> At Sea
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<b>Day 4</b><a href="https://cruiseline.com/port/caribbean-western/mahogany-bay-roatan-bay-islands-honduras"> Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
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<b>Day 5</b><a href="https://cruiseline.com/port/panama-canal-central-america/santo-tomas-de-castilla-guatemala"> Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala</a><b> </b></div>
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<b>Day 6</b><a href="https://cruiseline.com/port/caribbean-western/costa-maya-mahahual-mexico"> Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico</a><b> </b></div>
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<b>Day 9</b><a href="https://cruiseline.com/port/u-s/key-west-florida"> Key West, Florida</a><b> </b></div>
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Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Caribbean21.4691137 -78.6568942000000116.2238037000000013 -99.31119120000001 36.7144237 -58.002597200000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-28560160060080510312018-01-19T14:41:00.000-06:002018-01-19T14:41:43.117-06:00Corps news and Announcements<br />
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<b>Corps news and announcements</b>: 19-01-2018 12:02</div>
by: <a href="https://www.dci.org/news/corps-news-and-announcements-20180119"><span style="color: #2780ec;">Drum Corps International</span></a></header><h3>
In This Edition …</h3>
<strong>• Jersey Surf reveals 2018 show title<br /> • Heat Wave sets sights on inaugural trip to the DCI World Championships<br /> • Latest looks inside audition camps </strong><br /><strong> • Plus much more!</strong><br />
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<strong><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/Ub0/5a181124d670bd001f490b03_Ub0oVTUmFSM3SvbVwE0yxnK_4Aj3SAgw.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />7<sup>th</sup> Regiment</strong><br />
7<sup>th</sup> Regiment added an audition camp for brass and
percussion, January 19-21 in West Haven, Connecticut. Color guard
auditions will be held on the 21st.<br />
<a href="http://www.seventhregiment.org/audition-inperson/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>7thRegiment.org</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/8xO/5a181124d670bd001f490b07_8xOFgbZF3ijakryaqz0UGPXLp0-uTtnG.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Blue Devils B</strong><br />
Blue Devils B’s educational audition clinic will take place January 19-21 in Concord, California.<br />
<a href="https://bluedevils.org/join/b-corps/2018/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>BlueDevils.org</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/QtX/5a1b302fd670bd00c13da212_QtXzpIO58Ca5Fxh_TZp9Tt66z_qwM6RG.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Blue Knights</strong><br />
Meal prep volunteers are still needed across the three days of Blue
Knights’ rehearsal camp January 19-21 in Englewood, Colorado. Those
interested may sign up to help for one, two, or all three days.<br />
<a href="http://ascendperformingarts.org/support/volunteer/requests/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>AscendPerformingArts.org</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/wRi/5a181124d670bd001f490b0c_wRimxHy5d3FL1RVb48fVoLZBJm6JCPHj.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Bluecoats</strong><br />
The Bluecoats have an immediate opening for one lead trumpet player.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bluecoats/posts/10159863032620710" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/CPL/5a18117cd670bd001b2e638f_CPLbiF7qGY7qDPDJHyNkKLsp52kOu6VS.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />The Cadets</strong><br />
Cadets’ percussion caption head Tom Aungst is looking for one more snare drummer to fill the line this year.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cadets.org/photos/a.291604066348.180803.31303916348/10156191578721349/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/IYp/5a181124d670bd001f490b0e_IYp8h5YRwrMtsuZQeQt2J-8QJYcL3bzC.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Carolina Crown</strong><br />
Check out this gallery of more than 150 photos from Carolina Crown’s January audition camp weekend.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carolinacrown/posts/10155978395522641" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/uvA/5a181168d670bd001b2e636d_uvAewM7vBP9CDGUHaK4G_xcK8M0BLGMo.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Gold</strong><br />
Gold’s first brass experience camp of 2018 will be held January 27-28 at Valhalla High School in El Cajon, California.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/golddrumcorps/photos/a.346793909218.153540.181171159218/10155639179259219/?type=3&theater" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/08n/5a181168d670bd001b2e636f_08nNbW5EiEDzPPxsokX2sYcQ__YegGts.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Guardians</strong><br />
Guardians has open spots for prospective corps members in all sections.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/guardiansdbc/photos/a.435120659868435.88240.434805789899922/1503473756366448/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/R-s/5a181168d670bd001b2e6370_R-s4j5Nhz9YCtEdnz8b0VjKBWQc_pW2d.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Heat Wave</strong><br />
Heat Wave will be heading to Michigan City, Indiana and Indianapolis
this summer to attend the Open Class DCI World Championships for the
very first time. “We are excited to enter the next phase of our growth
plan,” executive director Jon Otero said.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/heatwavedbc/photos/a.317686441715558.1073741828.310737202410482/923212001162996/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/R9d/5a181168d670bd001b2e6373_R9dJDn02NU52v0STlbGASaWwfvlvxRG5.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Impulse</strong><br />
Impulse will host camps for prospective color guard members January
21, February 25, and March 11 in California, followed by auditions April
28 and 29.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/94848182136/photos/a.10152978778982137.1073741829.94848182136/10156562716562137/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/iB9/5a181168d670bd001b2e6375_iB9ukYZMk6SJ3HCTlvcVsI6nOmbEZ01p.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Jersey Surf</strong><br />
Jersey Surf revealed the title of its 2018 production, “[mondo
mondrian],” which will be based on the cubist primary colors of 20<sup>th</sup> Century abstractionist Piet Mondrian.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JerseySurf/videos/10160044936840314/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/T0n/5a181168d670bd001b2e6378_T0nIvjShmACme0dgEJktmFDGn9WR6kfj.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Legends</strong><br />
Legends has immediate openings for trumpets, mellophones, and color guard performers.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/legendsdrumandbuglecorps/posts/10154895258775566" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img alt="" border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/VQl/5a1b3073d670bd00be457f52_VQl512HHgi8dTekdnmfeKVLpwhuA8VxX.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Louisiana Stars</strong><br />
From the looks of these photos from Louisiana Stars’ January audition camp, the corps is on the way to enjoying a banner season.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaStarsDrumCorps/posts/759942210882000" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/XVf/5a181168d670bd001b2e637b_XVfT9k-W5gcOkuQ6X0dN90CVLLeqv2HY.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Madison Scouts</strong><br />
Meet the four drum majors who will lead the Madison Scouts during the corps’ 2018 summer season.<br />
<a href="http://www.madisonscoutslive.com/mainsite/2018/01/czech-hogan-webb-modl-lead-scouts-2018/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>MadisonScouts.org</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/hsc/5a181168d670bd001b2e637c_hsc3QNRMPgTFcrZ7cGL5SZnfVa-ElLRW.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Mandarins</strong><br />
Mandarins’ corps director JW Koester and program director Ike Jackson
discuss the highlights of the corps’ January callback audition camp in
this recently-posted video.<br />
<a href="https://vimeo.com/251103837" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Vimeo.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/Ffi/5a181168d670bd001b2e637e_Ffi3R4MsQP7Gf2PmooOLGpLURIUHTaHL.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Music City</strong><br />
More than 150 brass musicians and percussionists braved the
abnormally cold Tennessee weather January 12-14 to attend Music City’s
latest audition and rehearsal camp. Check out this video of the corps’
horn line.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MusicCityDrumCorps/posts/10156217684514448" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/OkK/5a181168d670bd001b2e637f_OkKQjnVvKTUY2--BrmERUU06QeNk_lug.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Oregon Crusaders</strong><br />
Oregon Crusaders announced that some new names have been added to the
corps’ color guard team, including choreographer Tim Coady and five
other staff members.<br />
<a href="http://oregoncrusaders.org/corps-news/color-guard-staff-18" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>OregonCrusaders.org</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/ig_/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6380_ig_O2i2w44kMY9sAdB33wfyR7FxaUwnq.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Pacific Crest</strong><br />
Because of the great weather in southern California, Pacific Crest
rehearsed outside under the lights during the corps’ January rehearsal
camp.<br />
<strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156100327599207.1073741879.53001914206&type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Facebook.com</a></strong><br />
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<img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/50d/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6381_50d93nauVAU2BzMVEcWNODIgZ_bPAXfh.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" /><strong>Phantom Regiment</strong><br />
Due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Phantom Regiment had the
opportunity to host a four-day callback audition camp this past weekend.
Don’t miss this gigantic gallery of photos recapping the action.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/regiment/posts/10155409501948668" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/dFQ/5a1b308ad670bd00c32a3464_dFQESVAh0hgGdLlo8Nt9V7VFINfmA1jq.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Pioneer</strong><br />
What does a corps strongly associated with the Emerald Isle eat for a treat at its January audition and rehearsal camp? <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PioneerDBC/photos/a.10152372960022059.1073741832.8223047058/10156093315122059/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Facebook.com</a></strong><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/M-w/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6383_M-wCmu1XspKtixIv688vfTOMs0dcz8ny.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Raiders</strong><br />
Two New Jersey natives, Katie Beasley and Grace Robertson, have been named Raiders’ 2018 drum majors.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RaidersDBC/photos/a.10150241300070140.360862.15151535139/10155847163015140/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/Ewt/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6385_EwteLulOtHFmWAzjvcolDGTkPzuQf6z2.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />River City Rhythm</strong><br />
Three of the newest River City Rhythm staff appointments include Ben
Harloff as brass supervisor, Jeffrey Crowell as percussion ensemble
specialist, and Brian Veith as brass co-caption head.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RCRCorps/posts/760570130809134" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/MJH/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6387_MJHtTWe9hESYCjjk5gijQHS1BiA14M6Y.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Santa Clara Vanguard</strong><br />
Santa Clara Vanguard announced the date of its annual
organization-wide birthday celebration. Join the corps for brunch on
Saturday, March 17 in Santa Clara, California, to see special sneak-peek
performances by Vanguard and the Vanguard Cadets.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SCV/photos/a.88775000335.114613.20586520335/10155823086260336/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>SCVanguard.org</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/MFw/5a1b8dd5d670bd00e57d77d3_MFwqPFZN3aYrbeo8VXZGcoaN3MHYTsy0.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Seattle Cascades</strong><br />
Next month’s rehearsal camp for Seattle Cascades has been changed to
the weekend of February 23-25 to avoid a conflict with a music
educators’ event. This camp is only for brass and percussion, with color
guard starting up in April.<br />
<strong><a href="https://www.seattlecascades.org/single-post/2018/01/15/Seattle-Cascades-February-Camp-Announcements" rel="noopener" target="_blank">SeattleCascades.org</a></strong><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/mtt/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6388_mttguKphTJMiMdmHQIL-Qb9RG7H1aud1.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Shadow</strong><br />
Shadow announced the 16 members of the corps’ 2018 percussion staff.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/shadowdbc/photos/a.10151911282770709.1073741825.35719930708/10155733921815709/?type=3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/FXG/5a18117cd670bd001b2e638a_FXG6PT1F2JzuziKvNg60uys7V98grwA7.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Southwind</strong><br />
Southwind wrapped up its January rehearsal camp weekend with a
show-and-tell performance giving each section of the corps the
opportunity to step into the spotlight.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/southwinddrumcorps/posts/10155820867010336" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/jyG/5a18117cd670bd001b2e638b_jyGwm7j5R3SuNK_dQCJUOVXTpzNkXYp3.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Spartans</strong><br />
Drum major Emily Dawson spills the beans about the corps’ upcoming season in this debut episode of “Inside Spartans.”<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/spartansdbc/videos/10156050127078432/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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<strong><img border="0" height="50" src="https://backend.dci.org/images/gallery/5OO/5a1ec12ad670bd0b8762d7e2_5OOkm7nHf6k-XY51V252qbPKzBW5XMdH.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="50" />Spirit of Atlanta</strong><br />
Get an inside look at Spirit of Atlanta in this video captured during the corps’ January callback audition camp.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/spiritdrumcorps/videos/10159833306910293/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook.com</strong></a><br />
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Watchmen announced the members of its 2018 administrative staff, led by executive director David Becker.<br />
<a href="http://www.watchmenartsassociation.org/watchmen-announce-2018-administration-staff/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>WatchmenArtsAssociation.org</strong></a>Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Indianapolis, IN, USA39.768403 -86.15806800000001439.377911 -86.803515000000019 40.158895 -85.51262100000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-63196712837850884312018-01-04T00:18:00.002-06:002018-01-04T00:18:19.070-06:00New YearWOW! Two and a half years since my last update. Guess Facebook and other social media has kept me out of touch from blogging. Besides, been busy working and enjoying some awesome vacations.<br />
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Not much really happened the end of 2015, 2016 was pretty much a blur, just lots of flying. However, 2017 I was able to do some great trips with family and friends, both in Alaska and the Caribbean.<br />
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In August, I went on a weeks cruise on <a href="https://www.hollandamerica.com/" target="_blank">Holland America</a>'s Eurodam in Alaska. Saw tons of beautiful country that I have never witnessed before. Wildlife galore, and crystal blue waters. Bears, Bald Eagles, Mountain Goats, Whales, Sea Turtles, Otters, just to name a few of the animals we were able to see, along with a couple of Glaciers.<br />
Stops in Juneau, Glacier Bary, Sitka, Ketchikan, Alaska, and Victoria, British Columbia. All great places if you've never been.<br />
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In November, did another Eurodam cruise, this time in the Caribbean visiting, Grand Turks, St. Thomas, Half Moon Cay Bahamas. It was sad to see all the devastation from hurricanes that hit the Islands. Hope things get somewhat better in time for my next cruise in February.<br />
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Even though I'll still be visiting the Caribbean, it'll be different islands. Starting in Tampa, then to Key West, Mahogany Bay Roatan Honduras, Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala, Costa Maya, Mexico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, St. John's, Antigua, Castries, St. Lucia, Soufriere Bay, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba, George Town, Grand Cayman, and finally back to Tampa Florida. I so can't wait.<br />
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Temperatures have been bitterly cold the past month, and I'll be leaving right when people are coming up to Minneapolis, MN for the Super Bowl.<br />
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Can't think of anything else to update with. Hope all are good.<br />
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Until next time,<br />
SluggoSluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA44.9691279 -93.28789819999997244.924198899999993 -93.368579199999971 45.0140569 -93.207217199999974tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-10213726721835103332015-07-13T00:25:00.002-05:002015-07-13T00:25:24.262-05:00DCI Minnesota - July 11, 2015Very hard to believe that it's been over seven months since my last blog...yet, here we are seven months later.<br />
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It has truly been a pretty busy seven months...Jan-Mar, I was down in Phoenix helping with my airlines Merger Integration training, then back to flying Apr-present.<br />
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It's been a very interesting summer for Drum Corps, as many corps are really pushing the envelope for new pageantry. It's nice to see some new corps reaching the top spot at different contest shows, and after the first regional, an undefeated corps had finally been de-throwned, albeit for a night.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6AjFtglnwrCqA_KCbK94BjA17kJ5nukW7tIOrr88Rm_cB0zw-xeEtDOR2o0Z_9IQqvwFlfWZxWnLHpu2K85i4QELLswlTHTCWF1quoUL1uPxTVA81Db0mF5i2DCJwzpDwONy3aGX3f6Y/s1600/IMG_4531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6AjFtglnwrCqA_KCbK94BjA17kJ5nukW7tIOrr88Rm_cB0zw-xeEtDOR2o0Z_9IQqvwFlfWZxWnLHpu2K85i4QELLswlTHTCWF1quoUL1uPxTVA81Db0mF5i2DCJwzpDwONy3aGX3f6Y/s200/IMG_4531.JPG" width="200" /></a>I didn't take a lot of pictures this year, however it was great to run into some old friends I haven't seen in over 20 years. A friend who marched along side me who yelled out "Sluggo" in the middle of a crazy, busy mezzanine at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota.<br />
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We palled around, chatted, and caught up quickly, feeling like it hasn't been over 20 years since we last saw each other or marched next to one another.<br />
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After watching <a href="http://cavaliers.org/" target="_blank">The Cavaliers</a> horn-line warm up, and before settling into our respective seats for the rest of the evening, we were walking again in the stadium mezzanine and I saw a gentleman whom I've followed since I started marching.<br />
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Mr. Steve Vickers, who is an editor and publisher since 1973 (first as editor and then owner and
publisher since 1974) of <a href="http://www.drumcorpsworld.com/" target="_blank">Drum Corps World</a>. Steve Vickers led Drum Corps World to be a
primary way of getting information disseminated throughout the drum
corps activity. Through Vickers' leadership, every drum corps show - no
matter how big or small - received coverage. It was truly an honor to chat with him for a brief moment, and for him to ask about my blog.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfIfb-vHXKdevXL_QxqnvyzAadhxEEk5HLry4w2AwnSmwfa47D9kPYyhDUAzPfcuxmLEU49KArzrHPptAuvtpmmHa8yrxH9xIVnp2oqnO5kJpyD4D3fzf6tqNrhmRBuyFUyjyxm5PcJE/s1600/IMG_4533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfIfb-vHXKdevXL_QxqnvyzAadhxEEk5HLry4w2AwnSmwfa47D9kPYyhDUAzPfcuxmLEU49KArzrHPptAuvtpmmHa8yrxH9xIVnp2oqnO5kJpyD4D3fzf6tqNrhmRBuyFUyjyxm5PcJE/s200/IMG_4533.JPG" width="200" /></a>After I let him back roaming the mezzanine during the break, another familiar face came into view of whom I hadn't seen since my marching days.<br />
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Mr. <a href="https://music.washington.edu/people/timothy-salzman" target="_blank">Tim Salzman</a>, who was our Brass Caption head, was running around and watching the different corps. So of course we just HAD to chat with Tim and catch up.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlA-NhAUH27RNhTsuPw6Z90WfP1V4gXDBv_8iXDuopvHa7yVxYeeNXBilPqgRxfiFHFBGy0jSO1wEslr7IVpIjUpEVC3iJnKoouOS5kltVFiG2zvni6dHfYrsT-LdQ_eHhi9vstGK9dM/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlA-NhAUH27RNhTsuPw6Z90WfP1V4gXDBv_8iXDuopvHa7yVxYeeNXBilPqgRxfiFHFBGy0jSO1wEslr7IVpIjUpEVC3iJnKoouOS5kltVFiG2zvni6dHfYrsT-LdQ_eHhi9vstGK9dM/s200/IMG_4485.JPG" width="150" /></a>Unfortunately for this year, I wasn't as prepared as years past with a charged phone and/or camera as I had just flown in from London, England earlier in the day. As beautiful of a day it was, my heart was getting back to Chicago, then home to Minneapolis so I could watch as much of the drum corps contest I could. <br />
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I really wasn't too late, as this was the first regional show, not all corps were performing. Since I was running around with my friend, I didn't get the chance to see some of the early corps, but I was able to go to the Cavalier buses as they were pulling into the truck lot, chat with some familiar faces, and meet my Cavalier initiate who I had the honor of talking to before the season started. Even though it was a brief chat...as he had to get going for warm-up, it was nice to finally put a face to the name. (sadly, I didn't get a picture of us...but he did get a picture of us after the show)<br />
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I was able to watch <a href="http://regiment.org/" target="_blank">Phantom Regiment</a>, <a href="http://cavaliers.org/" target="_blank">The Cavaliers</a>, <a href="http://www.carolinacrown.org/web/" target="_blank">Carolina Crown</a>, <a href="http://www.scvanguard.org/" target="_blank">Santa Clara Vanguard</a>, <a href="http://yea.org/" target="_blank">The Cadets</a>, and the <a href="https://bluedevils.org/" target="_blank">Blue Devils</a>. Each show was just as unique as the other.<br />
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As I said before, I didn't get many pictures of the corps as my phone and camera both died, however I was able to get The Cavaliers on the starting line.<br />
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It was an awesome show, and wonderful time to see what the corps has been producing. Each young man that I chatted with from the corps, was so gracious that I took the time and talked with them. I was more than honored that a few of them even knew who I was and called me by my name. (I know I didn't know many alumni when I marched, so it truly was an honor when the current drum major said hi to me)<br />
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Sorry there isn't more detail about the shows, or the corps. I felt I just had to get something in writing and let everyone know I'm still alive and well!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
Sluggo<br />
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This is why one should always wear their seat-belt during flight!<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AA280" target="_blank">AA flight 280 ICN-DFW</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/102273072" target="_blank">American Airlines flight diverted due to severe turbulence</a><br />
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Roll credits: Blue Devils finish 2014 with record-setting score</h1>
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History
was made at the 2014 Drum Corps International World Championship Finals
on Saturday, as the Blue Devils scored a record-breaking 99.650,
shattering the previous high score (99.150, 2002 Cavaliers and 2005
Cadets) by half of a point.<br />
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For executive director David Gibbs, this year’s win is a testament to the tireless effort put in by both members and staff.<br />
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most important thing, is that these kids set out to perform and be the
best Blue Devils they can be,” said Gibbs. “They work hard all the time,
everyday, all day long. They were persistent, and they never gave up.”<br />
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In
addition to their record breaking high score and newly claimed World
Championship title, the corps from Concord also earned caption awards in
visual performance, general effect, brass and color guard. This is the
corps’ 16th title since 1976, also a record for the World Class corps.<br />
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“It’s
all about continuing the legacy,” said drum major Kristen Lichtenthal
when asked what comes next for the newly crowned World Champion. “It’s
what we’ve done for years and what we hope to do in the future. We have
to take another step up from here.”<br />
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After finishing third in
Friday night’s Semifinals competition, the Bluecoats made a last minute
surge that gave them the edge to finish in second place over the Cadets
with a score of 97.175. That marks the highest placement and highest
score the Bluecoats have ever received.<br />
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“Sometimes you don’t get
the best run on Finals night. Sometimes you get it on Semis, or on
Prelims, or sometimes even none of those,” said drum major Willie
Veenstra. “But for your last performance to be your best performance,
just as you’re on your way out the door, you can’t ask for anything
better than that.”<br />
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The corps’ production, “Tilt,” is one that executive director David Glasgow says is at the top of the Bluecoats’ greatest.<br />
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“From
the very first time that we started to see this show come to life we
thought that it had a lot of potential,” Glasgow said. “When we really
saw it start to come to life toward the end of spring training and
during the first couple shows of the summer, we had an idea that this
was definitely going to be the best thing we’ve ever done.”<br />
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The
Cadets fell in the standings overnight from second to third (96.875),
but are not discouraged. According to corps administrator Bruno Zuccala,
the staff is still incredibly impressed with what the corps members
have accomplished this season.<br />
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“This is my 47th year doing drum
corps and I have to say this, by far, had to be the most spectacular
performance I’ve ever seen any of my students perform. We’re all very,
very proud,” Zuccala said.<br />
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Although
Santa Clara Vanguard finished fourth overall (96.075), the California
corps took home the Fred Sanford high percussion award with a score of
19.75 in the caption.<br />
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“To win a Fred Sanford award with [caption
head] Paul Rennick is amazing. He’s been at Vanguard for four years now,
and to be part of his legacy is incredible,” said front ensemble corps
member AJ Covey. “You always hope that it gets better every night, and
sometimes it does, but sometimes it doesn’t. I’d say we’ve hit our
stride.”<br />
<br />
This is the 10th high percussion award that Santa Clara
Vanguard has won, coincidentally with the most recent being in 2004 with
the corps’ first production of “Scheherazade.”<br />
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After
an “Out of This World” performance, Carolina Crown secured fifth place
with a score of 95.675. Last year’s World Class Champion may not have
taken home a victory tonight, but horn sergeant Kevin Leboeuf believes
the corps ended its season on a high note.<br />
<br />
“This is a drum corps
that woke up every morning and faced the challenge of trying new
things,” said Leboeuf. “We had the responsibility to follow a
championship-winning year and move the activity forward. It didn’t
really come together until tonight, but it was an incredible way to end
the season,”<br />
The Cavaliers ended their season in sixth with a score of 93.675, one placement higher than they finished in 2013.<br />
<br />
“Whether
cruddy rehearsals or great performances like this, it’s always the
memories that will stick out the most,” said assistant drum major Nick
Hansberry. Performing for thousands of people feels wonderful, and I’m
glad I get to do it with the guys.”<br />
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Phantom Regiment</div>
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In
the Finals competition, Phantom Regiment (7th, 91.425) jumped ahead of
the Blue Knights (8th, 91.150), a swap that Regiment music coordinator
Jeremy Earnhart says is the result of a last minute push from the corps.<br />
<br />
“Like most groups for most seasons, you walk before you can run.
We walked a little longer, and these few weeks have been a sprint to
the finish line,” said Earnhart. “The energy level was off the charts
fantastic tonight, and I really feel like the members maxed out the
program.”<br />
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According to Blue Knights color guard member Sarah Anderson, the 2014 season was everything she had hoped.<br />
<br />
“This
season and our show has taught me to live in every single moment,
especially here this summer.” said Anderson. “I know I’ve got to do my
best in everything, even outside of drum corps. Never sell yourself
short.” <br />
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Blue Stars</div>
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Blue
Stars finished ninth with a score of 89.600, jumping three placements
from last year’s 12th-place finish. Drum major Jacob Carpenter looks
forward to watching the corps build on this momentum.<br />
<br />
“You can’t
ask for much more than a high energy performance where everyone’s trying
to get it right for the final time. When everyone’s putting in 100
percent, it really is a special feeling,” Carpenter said.<br />
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Boston
Crusaders earned 10th place with a score of 88.950 after delivering one
last provocative performance of their 2014 production, “Animal Farm.”<br />
<br />
“There
was a synergistic quality of both the heart and brain, making
everything fire on all cylinders. It was the culmination. This is where
they peaked for the season,” said corps director Andy Waldukat.<br />
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Madison Scouts</div>
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The
Madison Scouts took home 11th place with a score of 87.575 after
delivering their last performance of “Time Trip” for the crowd in Lucas
Oil Stadium.<br />
<br />
According to director Chris Komnick, the corps’
biggest takeaway this season has been learning to never let down all the
way to the Finals, even with hardships along the way.<br />
<br />
“We put
something amazingly challenging in front of them,” said Komnick. “For us
it was a way of pushing demand in a new level among the corps, and they
responded very effectively for it.”<br />
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Crossmen (12th, 86.225) members relished their opportunity to perform as a finalist corps for the first time since 2012. <br />
<br />
“Back
in 2012 we had a fairly young drum corps that somehow pushed into
Finals, and this year we did it again,” said fourth-year snare drummer
Brandon Fish ”There were tears going down our faces because we knew this
was our best run of the season. It was an incredible moment of
brotherhood and unity.”<br />
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<h3>
<i><small>Contributing to this report: Nelson Jimenez, Johnny
Gilbert, Robert Kaczanowski, Christina Mavroudis, Katy Nowak, Linda
& Sid Unser, Chris Weber </small></i></h3>
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Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA39.7601007 -86.16388769999997514.238066200000002 -127.47248169999997 65.2821352 -44.855293699999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-47448961234943583852014-08-10T11:55:00.001-05:002018-01-19T13:37:36.808-06:002014 DCI World Championship Finals recap<br />
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Recap Roundup: 2014 World </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">
Championship Finals</h1>
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<span class="byline">By Michael Boo | <a href="mailto:boomike@dci.org">boomike@dci.org</a></span><br />
<span class="byline"></span><span class="byline">Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 4:22 AM</span></div>
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Here
is a look at the scores awarded to the 12 corps competing at the 2014
Drum Corps International World Championship Finals, Saturday, Aug. 9.<br />
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There
are two judges for GE 1, GE 2, and Percussion, with scores from each of
those pairs of judges averaged together for the total caption score.
The scores of the two Effect captions are counted for full value, but
each of the scores of the three Visual captions (Visual Proficiency,
Visual Analysis and Color Guard) and three Music captions (Brass, Music
Analysis and Percussion) are first divided in half, with each of those
half scores added together for the Total Visual and Total Music scores.<br />
<br />
Blue
Devils set a record high score at the Finals competition, despite their
score being a tenth behind tying a record during Friday's Semifinals.
Blue Devils' Finals score of 99.650 smashed the previous record by 0.50,
previously shared by the 2002 Cavaliers and the 2005 Cadets.<br />
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<a class="green_arrow" href="http://www.dci.org/scores/recap/recap_window.cfm?event=e05ad798-9c73-4884-9955-58b9a5ffdfc0" target="_blank">View a complete recap of scores from this event.</a><br />
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<b>Blue Devils</b>
(1st, 99.650) once again took 1st in every caption except Percussion,
in which the corps placed 2nd by 0.15. The corps achieved perfect scores
in both General Effect captions, from all four GE judges, and also
received perfect scores in all three Visual captions; Visual
Proficiency, Visual Analysis and Color Guard, after receiving 19.90 in
each of those captions at the Semifinals. Brass received 19.80, Music
Analysis 19.90, and Percussion 19.60.<br />
<br />
<b>Bluecoats</b>
(2nd, 97.175) achieved their highest placement ever by taking 2nd in
both GE captions and Visual Analysis. Brass and Percussion each took
3rd, Visual Proficiency and Music Analysis 4th, and Color Guard 5th,
down from 3rd in Semifinals. The corps’ overall score was 0.30 over the
Cadets, the corps that had taken 2nd in both Prelims and Semifinals.<br />
<br />
In
Semifinals, Bluecoats’ spread over Cadets in GE was only a tenth. In
Finals, the GE spread was 0.40, 0.10 more than the 0.30 total spread
between the two corps. Bluecoats’ deficit to the Cadets in the total of
all three Visual captions was 0.20, and the corps’ advantage in the
three Music captions (Brass, Music Analysis and Percussion) was 0.10.
Without GE, Bluecoats were 0.10 down to the Cadets. Add in the 0.40
advantage in GE, and the corps was 0.30 over the Cadets. Therefore, GE
made all the difference in earning Bluecoats members their first silver
medals.<br />
<br />
<b>The Cadets</b> (3rd, 96.875) took 2nd in
Visual Proficiency, Color Guard and Music Analysis, 3rd in both GE
captions, and 4th in Visual Analysis, Brass and Percussion. The corps
was just a tenth over SCV in both total GE and total Music, so it was
the 0.60 advantage over SCV in total Visual that mostly put the corps
0.80 over SCV in the total score.<br />
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<b>Santa Clara Vanguard</b>
(4th, 96.075) won Percussion by 0.15 over the Blue Devils. The corps
finished 3rd in Visual Analysis and 4th in both GE captions. Visual
Proficiency, Brass and Music Analysis all finished 5th, and Color Guard
placed 6th.<br />
<br />
<b>Carolina Crown</b> (5th, 95.675) was
second in Brass by a tenth under the Blue Devils. Visual Proficiency,
Color Guard and Music Analysis placed 3rd. The corps took 5th in both GE
captions and Visual Analysis, and 7th in Percussion.<br />
<br />
<b>The Cavaliers</b>
(6th, 93.675) took 5th in Percussion, 6th in GE 1, Visual Proficiency,
Visual Analysis, Brass and Music Analysis, and 7th in GE 2 and Color
Guard.<br />
<br />
<b>Phantom Regiment</b> (7th, 91.425) was 7th in
GE 1, Visual Proficiency, Visual Analysis and Brass, 8th in GE 2 and
Music Analysis, and 9th in Color Guard and Percussion.<br />
The corps
passed up Blue Knights by closing a 0.75 deficit in Total GE during the
Semifinals to just 0.10 in the Finals. They also opened a 0.20 advantage
in Total Visual during the Semifinals to 0.65 in the Finals. The corps’
0.275 advantage in Total Music during the Semifinals was cancelled out
by Blue Knights’ exact same advantage in the Finals.<br />
<br />
<b>Blue Knights</b>
(8th, 91.150) was 6th in GE 2 and Percussion, 7th in Music Analysis,
8th in GE 1 and Brass, 9th in Visual Analysis, and 10th in Visual
Proficiency and Color Guard.<br />
<br />
<b>Blue Stars</b> (9th,
89.600) soared to 4th in Color Guard after placing 6th in that caption
in Semifinals and 8th in Prelims. Percussion finished in 8th, GE 2,
Visual Proficiency and Music Analysis in 9th, GE 1 and Visual Analysis
10th, and Brass 11th.<br />
<br />
<b>Boston Crusaders</b> (10th,
88.950) was 8th in all three Visual captions (Visual Proficiency, Visual
Analysis and Color Guard), 9th in GE 1, 10th in Brass and Percussion,
and 11th in GE 2 and Music Analysis.<br />
<br />
<b>Madison Scouts</b>
(11th, 87.575) was 9th in Brass, 10th in GE 2 and Brass, 11th in GE 1,
Visual Proficiency and Percussion, and 12th in Visual Analysis and Color
Guard.<br />
<br />
<b>Crossmen (12th, 86.225)</b> was 11th in Visual Analysis and Color Guard and 12th in all six other captions.<br />
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Blue Devils within reach of record high score</h1>
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Semifinals competition narrows field to top 12 advancing corps</h2>
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<span class="byline">By Michael Still</span><br />
<span class="byline"></span><span class="byline">Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 2:15 AM</span></div>
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Blue Devils </div>
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Blue
Devils lit up Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday and continued to impress the
judges with their 2014 program “Fellniesque,” capturing yet another
first-place finish with a score of 98.950 and sweeping the overall
captions.<br />
<br />
The record high score at the World Championship Finals
was set at 99.150 by the Cavaliers in 2002 and was tied in 2005 by the
Cadets. Many are already speculating if we may just be looking at a new
record holder if the Devils can find it in them to jump two tenths of a
point overnight.<br />
<br />
“We’ve been rehearsing hard every day, and we’re
becoming more and more cohesive as an ensemble,” said front ensemble
member Gabe Monteyor. “It would be really exciting to set a new standard
for the activity.”<br />
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The Cadets</div>
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The
Cadets are going into the Finals in second place (96.700) while the
Bluecoats (3rd, 96.550) are sitting just fifteen hundredths of a point
behind the Allentown corps. This marks the closest the race has been
between the two competitors all season. The Bluecoats were second in
overall general effect and tied the Cadets for second place in overall
music.<br />
<br />
Santa Clara Vanguard (4th, 95.650) once again had the top
percussion score of the evening with a 19.5, and although the Bluecoats
are nipping at their heels, Vanguard’s percussion arranger and caption
head Paul Rennick has faith in the members to pull off one more high
score tomorrow.<br />
<br />
“One of the hardest things to do is to hit that
three times in a row,” said Rennick. “But I think we’ve reached such a
consistent level of performance that we’re just building on our own
confidence.”<br />
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Carolina Crown</div>
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Carolina
Crown took home fifth place with a score of 95.300, the Cavaliers
received sixth with a score of 93.275, and the Blue Knights followed in
seventh with a 91.825.<br />
<br />
Phantom Regiment members (8th, 91.550) came
into tonight’s competition feeling comfortable and confident after
their Prelims performance and delivered their best performance of the
season according to brass caption head Christian Carichner.<br />
<br />
“I
think this show has so much incredible depth and beauty to it, and the
amount of expression that’s developed over the season is absolutely
remarkable,” said Carichner. “I’m looking forward to watching them take
over the show. At this point, it really does completely become theirs.
It’s out of everybody else’s hands.”<br />
<br />
Even though the gap in score
decreased, Blue Stars (9th, 89.225) kept hold of their lead on Boston
Crusaders (10th, 89.050), and the Madison Scouts took 11th with a score
of 87.650.<br />
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Crossmen</div>
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The
Crossmen (12th, 85.450) from San Antonio snuck into the “Top 12” after
missing out last year with a 14th-place finish. This is only the second
time in the last 10 years that the corps has advanced through the
Semifinals, and for drum major Jordan Schock, it’s a dream come true.<br />
<br />
“Icing
on the cake,” said Schock. “It’s my fifth year with the corps and I’ll
be sad to see it go, but it’s been nothing short of spectacular. I’ve
grown a lot and had the best time of my life.”<br />
<br />
The Texas corps
received a one-point penalty Friday night that according to contest
director Tony DiCarlo was assessed to the corps for a warm-up violation.
The deduction put the Colts (13th, 85.350) within a tenth of a point of
securing a spot in the Finals competition for the first time since
2007. <br />
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Blue Devils B</div>
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The
Troopers (14th, 84.775) kept their distance from Open Class Champions
Blue Devils B (15th, 82.325), but overnight the California corps surged
past three World Class ensembles including the Academy (16th, 81.875),
Spirit of Atlanta (17th, 81.550), and Oregon Crusaders (19th, 80.100).<br />
Vanguard
Cadets (18th, 80.200) also made an impressive jump ahead of its World
Class competition, placing ahead of the Oregon Crusaders and Pacific
Crest (20th, 78.900).<br />
<br />
Mandarins members performed their program
“Unbreakable: The Human Spirit is Limitless,” and finished 21st with a
score of 78.150. Drum major Barrett Juhrend believes that the show title
is a fitting tribute to the corps’ 2014 campaign. <br />
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Mandarins</div>
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“In
drum corps, you have to have an unbreakable spirit to push through the
season and survive the days that you may not have much going your way,”
said Juhrend. “You may ache and you may be sore, but at the very end
you’ve accomplished so much.”<br />
<br />
Jersey Surf (22nd, 75.80), Genesis
(23rd, 74.075), Spartans (24th, 74.050), and 7th Regiment (25th, 71.475)
rounded out the Semifinals competition and brought their summer seasons
to an end. <br />
On Saturday, the 12 highest scoring corps will meet
at Lucas Oil Stadium to perform one last time as the 2014 Drum Corps
International Tour comes to a close. <br />
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Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA39.7601007 -86.16388769999997514.238066200000002 -127.47248169999997 65.2821352 -44.855293699999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-50452864043710478072014-08-09T09:26:00.000-05:002018-01-19T14:22:43.702-06:002014 DCI World Championships Semifinals Recap Roundup<h1 style="text-align: center;">
Recap Roundup: 2014 World </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">
Championship Semifinals</h1>
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<span class="byline">By Michael Boo | <a href="mailto:boomike@dci.org">boomike@dci.org</a></span><br />
<span class="byline"></span><span class="byline">Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 6:15 AM</span></div>
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Here
is a look at the scores awarded to the 25 corps that competed at the
2014 Drum Corps International World Championship Semifinals, Friday,
Aug. 8.<br />
<br />
Only twice in DCI’s history, in 1992 and 2004, did as many
as nine corps break 90 points at the World Championship Finals. That
could easily happen again this year, as eight corps did so in Semifinals
and two more corps were within a point of the milestone. There has
never been as many as 10 corps at 90 points or higher at the Finals.<br />
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There
are two judges for GE 1, GE 2, and Percussion, with scores from each of
those pairs of judges averaged together for the total caption score.
The scores of the two Effect captions are counted for full value, but
each of the scores of the three Visual captions (Visual Proficiency,
Visual Analysis and Color Guard) and three Music captions (Brass, Music
Analysis and Percussion) are first divided in half, with each of those
half scores added together for the Total Visual and Total Music scores.<br />
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While
Blue Devils may well be on track to set a record high score in the
Finals, their Semifinals score did not set a record. In the 2002 DCI
World Championship Semifinals, the Cavaliers scored 99.050 to BD’s
98.950 this year, the score differential being only 0.10. The Cavaliers’
Finals score in 2002 was 99.150, matched in 2005 by the Cadets, whose
Semifinals score that year was 98.125, a full 0.825 under what BD scored
Friday night.<br />
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So, let’s have a little speculative fun: If Blue
Devils picked up the 0.10 that Cavaliers picked up between Semifinals
and Finals, they’d still only have a 99.050. However, if BD picked up
the 1.025 that Cadets picked up in 2005, their 2014 Finals score would
be 99.975, just a quarter tenth from a perfect 100.<br />
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The other
score of extreme interest was Crossmen making it into the Finals by just
a tenth over the Colts due to a one-point warm-up violation.<br />
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<b>Blue Devils</b>
(1st, 98.950) took 1st in every caption except Percussion, in which the
corps placed 3rd, just 0.10 under 2nd and 0.20 under 1st. Therefore, a
caption sweep is still a possibility, just as the corps had done at the
DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown just a week ago (with the highest
overall score ever achieved at that show). BD scored a perfect 20 from
one of the GE 1 judges and was just 0.10 away from a perfect score from
the other GE 1 judge. The corps also scored a 19.90 in all three of the
Visual captions; Visual Proficiency, Visual Analysis, and Color Guard.<br />
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<b>The Cadets</b>
(2nd, 96.700) finished 2.250 behind BD in overall score and just 0.15
above Bluecoats. In Prelims, the corps was 1.125 above Bluecoats, so
Bluecoats picked up 0.975 on the Cadets in one day. Cadets were 2nd in
GE 2, Visual Analysis, Color Guard and Music Analysis, 3rd in Visual
Proficiency and Brass, and 4th in Percussion.<br />
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<b>Bluecoats</b>
(3rd, 96.550) took 2nd in Percussion; just 0.10 under SCV’s winning
score, and tied for 2nd in GE 1. The corps placed 3rd in GE 2 and Color
Guard, and 4th in Visual Proficiency, Visual Analysis, Brass, and Music
Analysis.<br />
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<b>Santa Clara Vanguard</b> (4th, 95.650) won
Percussion and tied for 2nd in GE 1. The corps finished 3rd in Visual
Analysis, 4th in GE 2, 5th in Visual Proficiency, Color Guard and Music
Analysis, and 7th in Brass, down two spots from Prelims.<br />
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<b>Carolina Crown</b>
(5th, 95.300) placed 2nd in Visual Proficiency and Brass, 3rd in Music
Analysis, 4th in Color Guard, 5th in GE 2 and Visual Analysis and tied
for 5th in GE 1, and 7th in Percussion.<br />
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<b>The Cavaliers</b>
(6th, 93.275) were 5th in Percussion and tied for 5th in GE 1, took 6th
in Visual Proficiency and Brass, and placed 7th in GE 2, Visual
Proficiency, Visual Analysis and Music Analysis.<br />
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<b>Blue Knights</b>
(7th, 91.825) were 6th in GE 2, Visual Analysis and Music Analysis, 7th
in GE 1, 8th in Brass and Percussion, 9th in Visual Proficiency, and
10th in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Phantom Regiment</b> (8th, 91.550) took 5th in Brass, 6th in Percussion, 7th in Visual Proficiency, and 8th in the remaining five captions.<br />
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<b>Blue Stars</b> (9th, 89.225) captured 6th in Color Guard, 9th in GE 2, 10th in GE 1 and Percussion, and 11th in the remaining four captions.<br />
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<b>Boston Crusaders</b>
(10th, 89.050) was 8th in Visual Proficiency, 9th in GE 1, Music
Analysis and Percussion, 10th in GE 2, Visual Analysis and Brass, and
13th in Color Guard. In the Prelims, Boston’s guard placed 9th.<br />
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<b>Madison Scouts</b>
(11th, 87.650) was 9th in Color Guard (up from 12th in Prelims) and
Brass, 10th in Visual Proficiency and Music Analysis, 11th in GE 2 and
Percussion, and 13th in GE 1 and Visual Analysis.<br />
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<b>Crossmen</b>
(12th, 85.450) had that full 1.00 penalty for a warm-up violation,
nearly knocking the corps out of the Finals competition. They tied for
11th in GE 1, took 12th in GE 2, all three Visual captions (Visual
Proficiency, Visual Analysis and Color Guard), Brass and Percussion, and
13th in Music Analysis.<br />
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<b>Colts</b> (13th, 85.350)
placed 9th in Visual Analysis, tied for 11th in GE 1 and took 11th in
Color Guard, 13th in Visual Proficiency, 14th in GE 2, 15th in Brass,
16th in Music Analysis, and 17th in Percussion.<br />
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<b>Troopers</b>
(14th, 84.775) were 12th in Music Analysis, 13th in GE 2, Brass and
Percussion, 14th in GE 1, Visual Proficiency and Visual Analysis, and
15th in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Blue Devils B</b> (15th, 82.325)
was 15th in GE 1, Visual Proficiency and Visual Analysis, 16th in GE 2
and Color Guard, 17th in Brass and Music Analysis, and 18th in
Percussion.<br />
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<b>The Academy</b> (16th, 81.875) was 15th
in GE 2 and Music Analysis, 16th in GE 1, Visual Proficiency, Brass and
Percussion, 18th in Visual Analysis, and 20th in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Spirit of Atlanta</b>
(17th, 81.550) was 14th in all three Music captions (Brass, Music
Analysis and Percussion), 17th in GE 2, Visual Proficiency and Color
Guard, tied for 18th in GE 1, and was 21st in Visual Analysis.<br />
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<b>Vanguard Cadets</b>
(18th, 80.200) took 14th in Color Guard, 16th in Visual Analysis, 17th
in GE 1, 18th in Visual Proficiency, 19th in GE 2, 20th in Brass, and
21st in Music Analysis and Percussion.<br />
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<b>Oregon Crusaders</b>
(19th, 80.100) took 15th in Percussion, 17th in Visual Analysis, 18th
in GE 2, Brass and Music Analysis, tied for 18th in GE 1, took 20th in
Visual Proficiency, and finished 23rd in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Pacific Crest</b>
(20th, 78.900) was 19th in Visual Proficiency, Brass and Percussion,
20th in both GE captions and Music Analysis, and 22nd in Visual Analysis
and Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Mandarins</b> (21st, 78.150) was
19th in Visual Analysis, Color Guard and Music Analysis, 20th in
Percussion, and 21st in the remaining four captions.<br />
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<b>Jersey Surf</b> (22nd, 75.800) took 18th in Color Guard, 23rd in Brass, 24th in Visual Analysis, and 22nd in the remaining five captions.<br />
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<b>Genesis</b> (23rd, 74.075) was 24th in Color Guard and Brass, 25th in Visual Proficiency, and 23rd in the remaining five captions.<br />
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<b>Spartans</b>
(24th, 74.050) was 20th in Visual Analysis, 21st in Color Guard (down
from 15th in Prelims), 25th in Brass, and 24th in the remaining five
captions, tying for 24th in GE 2.<br />
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<b>7th Regiment</b>
(25th, 71.475) was 22nd in Brass, 23rd in Visual Proficiency, tied for
24th in GE 2, and placed 25th in the remaining five captions.
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Prelims leaves much up for grabs</h1>
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World Championship competition</h2>
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<span class="byline">By Michael Still</span><br />
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Blue
Devils came within two tenths of setting a record on Thursday when the
Concord corps conquered all at the 2014 DCI World Championship Prelims.<br />
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Their score of 98.550 just barely misses the previous Prelims high score of 98.700 held by the 2002 Cavaliers.<br />
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Snare
drummer Brandon Olander is new to the Blue Devils, and at 16 years old
he is the youngest member of the corps. Coming that close to setting a
new record was a really exciting moment in his young drum corps career.<br />
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“It
feels great. We’ve just been working really hard all season, not just
for the scores, but also for ourselves. It looks like that work has
really paid off,” said Olander.<br />
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Blue Devils took home first in all
captions except percussion, which was reclaimed by Santa Clara Vanguard
(4th, 95.450) with less than one tenth to spare. <br />
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Bluecoats (3rd, 95.800) finished a mere four-tenths ahead of Vanguard and the two corps’ color guards tied for third place.<br />
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The
Cadets, who received second place with a score of 96.925, also took
second in the overall general effect, overall visual and overall music
captions.<br />
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Last year’s World Class Champion, Carolina Crown's
award-winning horn line finished second by a tenth under the Blue
Devils, taking home fifth place (94.750) overall.<br />
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The Cavaliers
finished sixth with a score of 93.600, while the Blue Knights (7th,
91.650) were more than a point behind the Green Machine.<br />
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Blue
Knights front ensemble member Heather Rau has enjoyed her time with the
corps and is experiencing mixed feelings about the Prelims performance.<br />
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“It
feels great, but it’s also heart wrenching because you know there are
only two more [performances] and then you’re done,” said Rau. <br />
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Phantom
Regiment’s performance of “Swan Lake” earned them a score of 91.025,
good enough for eighth place. Meanwhile, Blue Stars (9th, 89.375) crept
ahead of Boston Crusaders (10th, 89.125) for the first time since the
2010 DCI World Championship Finals.<br />
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After the first night of
competition in Indianapolis, Madison Scouts (11th, 88.425) Crossmen
(12th, 86.250), and Colts (13th, 84.725) find themselves on and around
the cutoff of the 12 corps who will advance to the Finals competition on
Saturday.<br />
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Though a little more than one and a half points behind
the Crossmen, Colts director Vicki MacFarlane says that her corps
members still have plenty of performance left in them.<br />
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“Everything
we’ve got. Every moment. There’s no letting down,” MacFarlane said. “We
shouldn’t depend on numbers to find motivation. Whether we’re 14th,
12th, or anywhere in between or around that, the Colts have the inner
drive it takes to be great no matter what anybody says about them.”<br />
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Troopers
(14th, 84.600), Spirit of Atlanta (15th, 82.300), the Academy (16th,
81.875) and Oregon Crusaders (17th, 81.050) made it through to perform
at the Semifinals on Friday, and joining them is 2014 Open Class World
Champion, Blue Devils B (18th, 80.800).<br />
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“There were some new
challenges we had to face, but that didn’t stop us from performing like
the Open Class Champions we are,” said drum major Albert Lin. “We’re
basing all our hype off the championship win. We just want to recreate
and build off that feeling that we had on Tuesday.”<br />
After Pacific
Crest’s 19th place finish (79.375), the Vanguard Cadets (20th, 79.300)
join the ranks of the “Top 25.” Mandarins (21st, 77.750) and the Jersey
Surf (22nd, 75.550) come next, followed by the last three advancing Open
Class groups, Genesis (23rd, 75.175), Spartans (24th, 74.425), and 7th
Regiment (25th, 72.350).<br />
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This is the first year that 7th Regiment
will advance to the Semifinals, a milestone that drum major Dalton
Gyorda is proud to say the corps has been working hard for this season.<br />
“We’ve
been pushing for it this year, really hoping to take this corps to the
next level,” said Gyorda. “We rehearsed all day yesterday, and it’s been
a constant process to get better.”<br />
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Cascades
(26th, 72.250), Music City (27th, 71.575), Gold (28th, 71.250), Legends
(29th, 71.000), and Pioneer (30th, 68.850) made their final
performances at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, but the end of the season
brings reflection for many of the non-advancing corps.<br />
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“At every
show, the kids have gotten even better and stronger,” said Gold director
Donald Flaherty. “Some seasons you have good shows and bad shows, but
this year the corps has been very consistent about getting better.
There’s been a tremendous amount of growth.”<br />
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The Raiders (31st,
66.250), Colt Cadets (32nd, 63.150), Coastal Surge (33rd, 60.625), Les
Stentors (34th, 57.425) and the Racine Scouts (35th, 55.600) also
finished their seasons after their Prelims performances.<br />
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The
Racine Scouts will walk away from their 2014 tour winning the Most
Improved Open Class Corps award, as voted on by the Open Class corps
directors.<br />
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“It’s
a testament to our hard work, and given the history of the corps, it’s
really exciting to receive this recognition. We put in a lot of effort
every day, and we love what we do,” said drum major Aeris Kania.<br />
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Two
international corps, the Blue Saints from Canada (36th, 51.250) and
Patria (37th, 46.375) from Guatemala, round out the bottom of the rank,
but take home wonderful memories of their competitive tours.<br />
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“Being
in this stadium with DCI has fulfilled a dream of mine,” said Patria
director Gabriel Estrada. “We’ve seen almost every group perform, and
we’ve learned a lot form this experience. It’s not very easy for us to
travel all this way, but we would love to come back in the future.”<br />
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The
top 25 corps from tonight’s competition will return to Lucas Oil
Stadium to perform in the Semifinals Friday, Aug. 8. The top 12 from
that event qualify for the Finals competition on Saturday.<br />
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<b>Blue Devils</b> (1st, 98.550) took 2nd in Percussion
(0.10 under SCV) and 1st in the other seven captions, capturing a
perfect score in Visual Analysis.<br />
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<b>The Cadets</b>
(2nd, 96.925) were 2nd in all captions except the three Music captions,
placing 3rd in Music Analysis and 4th in Brass and Percussion.<br />
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<b>Bluecoats</b>
(3rd, 95.800) was 3rd in General Effect 2, Color Guard, Brass and
Percussion, and 4th in GE 1, Visual Proficiency, Visual Analysis and
Music Analysis.<br />
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<b>Santa Clara Vanguard</b> (4th,
95.450) was 1st in Percussion, 3rd in GE 1 and Visual Analysis, 4th in
GE 2 and Color Guard and 5th in Visual Proficiency, Brass and Music
Analysis.<br />
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<b>Carolina Crown</b> (5th, 94.750) was 2nd in
Brass (by 0.10 under BD), 2nd in Music Analysis (by 0.20 under BD), 3rd
in Visual Proficiency, 4th in GE 2, 5th in GE 1 and Visual Analysis and
6th in Color Guard and Percussion.<br />
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<b>The Cavaliers</b> (6th, 93.600) took 5th in GE 1, Color Guard and Percussion and 6th in the remaining five captions.<br />
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<b>Blue Knights</b>
(7th, 91.650) placed 6th in Percussion, 7th in GE 1, Visual Analysis,
Color Guard and Musical Analysis, 8th in GE 2 and Brass, and 9th in
Visual Proficiency.<br />
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<b>Phantom Regiment</b> (8th,
91.025) was 7th in GE 2, Visual Proficiency and Brass, 8th in GE 1,
Visual Analysis and Music Analysis, and 10th in Color Guard and
Percussion.<br />
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<b>Blue Stars</b> (9th, 89.375) was 8th in
Color Guard, 9th in GE 2, Visual Analysis, Music Analysis and
Percussion, 10th in GE 1 and Visual Proficiency, and 11th in Brass.<br />
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<b>Boston Crusaders</b>
(10th, 89.125) took 8th in Visual Proficiency and Percussion, 9th in GE
2 and Color Guard, 10th in Visual Analysis, Brass and Music Analysis,
and 11th in GE 1.<br />
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<b>Madison Scouts</b> (11th, 88.425) placed 9th in GE 1 and Brass, 12th in Color Guard and 11th in the remaining five captions.<br />
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<b>Crossmen</b> (12th, 86.250) was 11th in Color Guard, 15th in Visual Analysis, and 12th in the remaining six captions.<br />
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<b>Colts</b>
(13th, 84.725) was 12th in GE 1, and Visual Analysis, 13th in GE 2 and
Visual Proficiency, 14th in Color Guard, 15th in Music Analysis, and
17th in Brass and Percussion.<br />
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<b>Troopers</b> (14th,
84.600) was 13th in GE 2, Visual Analysis, Color Guard and Brass, 14th
in GE 1, Visual Proficiency and Brass, and 15th in Percussion.<br />
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<b>Spirit of Atlanta</b>
(15th, 82.300) was 13th in Brass and Percussion, 15th in GE 2, Visual
Proficiency and Color Guard, 17th in GE 1 and Music Analysis, and 19th
in Visual Analysis.<br />
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<b>The Academy</b> (16th, 81.875)
placed 14th in Music Analysis, 15th in GE 1 and Brass, 16th in Visual
Analysis and Percussion, 17th in GE 2, 18th in Visual Proficiency, and
20th in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Oregon Crusaders</b> (17th,
81.050) was 13th in Percussion, 16th in GE 1, Brass and Music Analysis,
17th in Visual Proficiency, 18th in GE 1 and Visual Analysis, and 23rd
in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Blue Devils B</b> (18th, 80.800) was
14th in Visual Analysis, 16th in GE 2 and Visual Proficiency, 18th in GE
1 and Color Guard, 19th in Brass and Percussion, and 20th in Music
Analysis. BDB was the highest placing and scoring Open Class corps at
the Prelims.<br />
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<b>Pacific Crest</b> (19th, 79.375) was
17th in Color Guard, 18th in all three Music captions, 20th in GE 1, GE 2
and Visual Proficiency, and 21st in Visual Proficiency.<br />
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<b>Vanguard Cadets</b>
(20th, 79.300) took 17th in Visual Analysis, 18th in GE 2, 19th in GE
1, Visual Proficiency and Color Guard, 20th in Percussion, and 21st in
Brass and Music Analysis.<br />
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<b>Mandarins</b> (21st,
77.750) placed 19th in Music Analysis, 20th in GE 1, Brass and
Percussion, 21st in GE 2, 22nd in Visual Proficiency and Visual
Analysis, and 24th in Color Guard.<br />
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<b>Jersey Surf</b>
(22nd, 75.550) was 24th in Visual Proficiency and Brass, 25th in Visual
Analysis, 26th in Color Guard, and 22nd in the remaining four captions.<br />
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<b>Genesis</b>
(23rd, 75.175) was 21st in Visual Proficiency and Color Guard, 24th in
Visual Proficiency, 26th in Brass, and 23rd in the remaining four
captions.<br />
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<b>Spartans</b> (24th, 74.425) was 15th in
Color Guard, 20th in Visual Analysis, 24th in GE 2 and Percussion, 25th
in GE 1, Visual Proficiency and Brass, and 27th in Music Analysis.<br />
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<b>7th Regiment</b>
(25th, 72.350) will make its first appearance in the Semifinals by
placing 23rd in Visual Proficiency and Brass, 25th in Music Analysis and
Percussion, 26th in GE 2, 27th in Color Guard, 28th in Visual Analysis,
and 29th in GE 1.<br />
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The following corps will not be advancing to Friday night’s Semifinals. <br />
<b>Cascades</b> (26th, 72.250) was 22nd in Brass, 30th in Color Guard, and between 24th and 27th in everything else.<br />
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<b>Music City</b> (27th, 71.575) was 24th through 30th in all captions.<br />
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<b>Gold</b> (28th, 71.250) was 22nd in Color Guard, 23rd in Visual Analysis, and 27th through 30th in the remaining six captions.<br />
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<b>Legends</b> (29th, 71.000) was 30th in Percussion and 26th through 29th in everything else.<br />
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<b>Pioneer</b> (30th, 68.850) was 26th in Percussion and 29th through 32nd in the remaining seven captions.<br />
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<b>Raiders</b> (31st, 66.250) was 28th in Color Guard and 30th or 31st in all other captions.<br />
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<b>Colt Cadets</b> (32nd, 63.150) was 31st through 33rd in all captions.<br />
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<b>Coastal Surge</b> (33rd, 60.625) was 32nd through 35th in all captions.<br />
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<b>Les Stentors</b> (34th, 57.425) placed 34th or 35th in all captions.<br />
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<b>Racine Scouts</b> (35th, 55.600) was 33rd through 35th in all captions.<br />
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<b>Blue Saints</b> (36th, 51.250) was 37th in Color Guard and 36th in all other captions.<br />
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<b>Patria</b> (37th, 46.375) was 36th in Color Guard and 37th in all other captions.Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA39.7601007 -86.16388769999997539.7477552 -86.184057699999968 39.772446200000005 -86.143717699999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-78830661832269381902014-03-15T17:32:00.001-05:002014-03-15T17:32:58.760-05:00Things Flight Attendants won't tell you...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want to start off on the wrong foot with me?</h2>
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Put your carry-on in a full overhead bin,
leave it sticking out six inches, then take your seat at the window and
wait for someone else (me!) to come along and solve the physics problem
you just created.</div>
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Yes, passengers are incredibly rude...</h2>
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but stealing a beer, cursing out
passengers, and jumping out of a plane is not the way to handle it. You
disarm an unruly passenger by introducing yourself, asking his name, and
saying something like ‘I’ve been incredibly nice to you for three
hours. Why are you treating me like this?’ Generally that gets the other
passengers on your side—and sometimes they’ll even applaud.</div>
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in every city.</h2>
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An all-too-common scenario?</h2>
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I hand you a cup of coffee and say,
‘Cream and sugar?’ You say, ‘What?’ I say, ‘Cream and sugar?’ You say,
‘What?’ Come on, people. What do you think we’re going to ask after
we’ve handed you coffee? Your favorite color?</div>
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If you’re traveling with a small child and you keep hearing bells, bells, and more bells,</h2>
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please look to see if it’s your child playing with the flight attendant call bell. If the crew is lucky, depending on the aircraft type, they can disable the seats call bell!</div>
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The lavatory door is not rocket science. </h2>
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If you have a baby, bring diapers. </h2>
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If you’re diabetic, bring syringes. If
you have high blood pressure, don’t forget your medication. That way,
I’m not trying to make a diaper out of a sanitary pad and a pillowcase
or asking over the intercom if someone has a spare inhaler.</div>
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Just in case you hadn’t noticed, there are other people on the airplane besides you. </h2>
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If you’re traveling overseas, do yourself a favor and bring a pen. </h2>
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Passengers are always coming up to me and tattling on each other. </h2>
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The passengers all think they’re in first
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Do you really have to go to the bathroom right now, while we’re wrestling a 250-pound food cart down the aisle? </h2>
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I don’t care if you want to be in the mile-high club, keep your clothes on. </h2>
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<b><a href="http://www.tsa.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #888888;"><span style="color: black;">Transportation Security Administration (TSA)</span></span></a></b><br />
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established guiding principles to maintain the security of the traveling
public and continuously set the standard for excellence in
transportation security. </span></span><span style="color: black;">Any
inquiries about the policies and procedures of the TSA can be found by
searching there website or contacting their staff during business hours.
<a href="http://www.tsa.gov/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a></span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.faa.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: black;">Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)</span></span></a></b><br />
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provides air traffic services for the world’s largest and busiest
airspace. Tens of thousands of aircraft are guided safely and
expeditiously every day through America’s National Airspace System to
their destinations. For a value of aviation news and information you can
browse their website. <a href="http://www.faa.gov/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><b><a href="http://www.knowncrewmember.org/Pages/Home.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Known Crewmember (KCM)</span></a></b><br />
<span style="color: black;">This is a TSA approved security program in
which authorized crew members are trusted to forgo security line. Use
this link to check if a specific airport has a Known Crewmember line. <a href="http://www.knowncrewmember.org/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Visit Site</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"></span><a href="http://www.globalentry.gov/" target="_blank"><b>Global Entry</b></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE446usGWMbXbvLAlcQVkCBukgzH1LR7R5IIvFbE9uVzB5TKcEZ02WLmdSUO0fR2vV_P79yKZ74-zosc3UAPgxHFRxk7XnVrHq2aN1Pb7SE3lq-6YtSdgth7p5Dg_hhDcGWVxXAPB_1E/s1600/th.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="156" data-original-width="306" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE446usGWMbXbvLAlcQVkCBukgzH1LR7R5IIvFbE9uVzB5TKcEZ02WLmdSUO0fR2vV_P79yKZ74-zosc3UAPgxHFRxk7XnVrHq2aN1Pb7SE3lq-6YtSdgth7p5Dg_hhDcGWVxXAPB_1E/s200/th.jpeg" width="200" /></a>This is especially beneficial for International Flight
Attendants. Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk
travelers upon arrival in the United States. <a href="http://www.globalentry.gov/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRVKnX7SoQXVEhkLnEl7GmeNTqLdhYxO2NxZRGW4W3HNXCjYHDTTHJGSIjiSAIhzIlFBfKbjfkh1qM46X-i_PDRfXU2feRfNPxfd7mfpoyvG0HFGIMZnfxAKXhq1a9uuSApMSsiCeYks/s1600/association_of_flight_attendants_cwa__afa_cwa__logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="700" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRVKnX7SoQXVEhkLnEl7GmeNTqLdhYxO2NxZRGW4W3HNXCjYHDTTHJGSIjiSAIhzIlFBfKbjfkh1qM46X-i_PDRfXU2feRfNPxfd7mfpoyvG0HFGIMZnfxAKXhq1a9uuSApMSsiCeYks/s200/association_of_flight_attendants_cwa__afa_cwa__logo.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.afacwa.org/" target="_blank"><b>The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA)</b></a><br />
The world’s largest labor union. AFA represents nearly 60,000 flight
attendants at 19 airlines, serving as a voice for flight attendants at
their workplace. the goal of flight attendants who become part of
AFA-CWA is to negotiate better pay, benefits, working conditions and
work rules at their airline, and to improve their safety on the job. <a href="http://www.afacwa.org/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.apfa.org/" target="_blank"><b>Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)</b></a> <br />
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants is the official bargaining representative for all of the US-base flight attendants at American Airlines. APFA is also the largest independent Flight Attendant Union in the nation, representing ONLY American Airlines Flight Attendants. All APFA Representatives are also AA Flight Attendants. <a href="http://www.apfa.org/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd09J2yPdO7L1EQfLnYSSocrDViSCWArFdNwKnjgWCMmkKjck-daySg2qAb-crki1BUNvqGM56jWvwajfu1rPW8uRj9Ay8gapOj_q05_9MTm0ogiFyt8oyx1JjVhqS_TnHFw_xtQU5EE/s1600/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="667" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd09J2yPdO7L1EQfLnYSSocrDViSCWArFdNwKnjgWCMmkKjck-daySg2qAb-crki1BUNvqGM56jWvwajfu1rPW8uRj9Ay8gapOj_q05_9MTm0ogiFyt8oyx1JjVhqS_TnHFw_xtQU5EE/s200/logo.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://www.turbulenceforecast.com/" target="_blank"><b>Turbulence Forecast</b></a><br />
Turbulence Forecast is a tool that can be used to give an estimate on how
turbulent your flight might <a href="https://www.turbulenceforecast.com/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN7HyL1OWLyM7KK4Gt_2rsUK6oQh0yi_4QF-6wbAlznYB208cWrW_KYwQOy8_yr_rsaMzqHe9dk9lnFmvYgC8V0tn05gutqxUhdDiV2vBi8EuxgOB7WgQ-TAUZ-rsnDangvZt06LiXqE/s1600/NewLogo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN7HyL1OWLyM7KK4Gt_2rsUK6oQh0yi_4QF-6wbAlznYB208cWrW_KYwQOy8_yr_rsaMzqHe9dk9lnFmvYgC8V0tn05gutqxUhdDiV2vBi8EuxgOB7WgQ-TAUZ-rsnDangvZt06LiXqE/s1600/NewLogo.png" /></a><a href="http://airlineamb.org/" target="_blank"><b>Airline Ambassadors International (AAI)</b></a><br />
Airline Ambassadors International (AAI) helps orphans and vulnerable
children worldwide by leveraging connections with the airline industry
towards humanitarian service. We are the only charity of the overall
airline industry.<br />
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Their volunteers escort children for life changing medical care, hand
deliver humanitarian aid to children in orphanages, clinics and remote
communities and advocate and educate and advocate on child protection
and human trafficking awareness. <a href="http://airlineamb.org/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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Change for Good is an innovative partnership between UNICEF and the
international airline industry. Established in 1987, it is one of
UNICEF's best-known and longest-running partnerships. Currently eleven
international airlines support the Change for Good program. Thanks to
the generous support of customers and participating airlines, the global
Change for Good program has generated more than $120 million that
UNICEF has used to provide a healthier, happier future for millions of
children. <a href="http://www.unicefusa.org/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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<a href="http://flightaware.com/" target="_blank"><b>Flight Aware</b></a><br />
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free flight tracking services for both private and commercial air
traffic and quickly rose to become the most popular flight tracking
service.<br />
FlightAware currently provides private aviation flight
tracking in over 45 countries across North America, Europe, and Oceania,
as well as global solutions for aircraft with datalink (satellite/VHF)
via every major provider, including ARINC, Garmin, Honeywell GDC, Satcom
Direct, SITA, and UVdatalink. FlightAware also continues to lead the
industry in free, worldwide airline flight tracking and airport status
for air travelers.<br />
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FlightAware's seamless integration of over 50 real-time,
worldwide data sources combined with FlightAware's powerful, intuitive,
responsive, and reliable web-based interface yield the most capable and
useful flight tracking application and service. <a href="http://flightaware.com/" target="_blank">Visit Site</a><br />
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<br />Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Dallas, TX, USA32.7801399 -96.80045109999997532.3531349 -97.44589809999998 33.2071449 -96.155004099999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-75360629023984467802014-02-08T11:15:00.003-06:002014-02-08T11:19:24.475-06:00Flight Attendants in Aisle during Taxi<a href="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Travel/gty_flight_attendant_on_board_thg_120315_wmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Travel/gty_flight_attendant_on_board_thg_120315_wmain.jpg" height="112" width="200" /></a><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Why don't we see more Flight Attendants in the aisle during taxi-out/in to/from the gate? Simply
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safety related duties are permitted to be accomplished during aircraft
surface movement. (Safety Demo, ensuring baggage is properly stowed, medical emergencies, ensuring <a href="http://sluggoaafa.blogspot.com/2013/12/use-of-approved-handheld-personal.html" target="_blank">electronics</a> are either properly stowed-or in airplane mode, picking up any service items that were handed out during boarding)</span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">While most flight attendant adhere to this requirement, unfortunately some (more
often “Galley FAs”) are accomplishing duties not related to safety during taxi. This message is </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>not </u></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">about
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the aircraft is whisking along towards the departure runway, you (along
with any other unsecured items) are being held in place by simple laws
of gravity. Should the flight deck crew make a sudden stop, the laws of
inertia quickly trump gravity -- thus placing you (and those loose
items) in a precarious situation. In fact, the
more distance from any fixed object (galley wall/surface), the greater
the risk for severe injury. What about those unsecured items
(inserts/carts/rack of glasses)? Applying the aircraft brakes “firmly”
will result in those items very quickly on the floor
-- even worse, possibly striking you! Look at it this way….,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"> </span><b>Greater
Distance/Speed = Greater Inertia = Harder Impact</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Don’t think it happens? Guess again because in 2013 (for one airline) over 25 flight attendants
were seriously injured due to surface movement accidents</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>. </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sadly,
most were avoidable had these flight attendants been seated and buckled-up.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b> Let’s Talk $$</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.libertynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FAA2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.libertynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FAA2.jpg" height="150" title="FAA 121.391" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The
FAA has taken a very clear position on this topic. During recent
Town
Halls, cabin safety inspectors have publicly stated that flight
attendants can be personally fined for noncompliance with <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=956722f88e4941adfa8909a247128c53&node=14:3.0.1.1.7.13.2.6&rgn=div8" target="_blank">FAR 121.391</a>.
Your Cabin <a href="http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/asap/" target="_blank">ASAP</a> reports confirmed the FAA is watching since inspectors
do </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>not</u></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
have to make themselves known to crewmembers when onboard.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://pax-intl.com/injury%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://pax-intl.com/injury%20.jpg" height="174" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>But more importantly,</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>you could be injured. </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
don’t chance your personal
safety. During taxi, all flight attendants not performing safety related
duties must be in their jumpseats (focused on cabin safety) with
lapbelt and shoulder harnesses fastened.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Opening wine bottles, linen lining inserts, tray unwrapping, and all the other
fabulous things you do for our customers can wait. On the other hand, your </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>personal safety</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
can </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>never</u></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> wait; it</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>
must always be #1.</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com1Minneapolis, MN, USA44.983334 -93.26666999999997644.8035955 -93.589393499999971 45.1630725 -92.943946499999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-9583300525194978232014-02-03T13:23:00.000-06:002018-01-19T14:20:31.400-06:00Celebrating a Decade of Excellence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWEmiicNrAV5I5mRH_2tS55VkLOPGX8z5S-MdnXZyFO68Y9-ucDbWfH7yJ9rabqOl7Uqx3Eb3n0_76wFsnAbKWfHdw84Y1JvWB8ojQky27rp3AdPU6qJy9G2qLYwmLhyMfvt7nfjKXRg/s1600/white-star.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="200" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWEmiicNrAV5I5mRH_2tS55VkLOPGX8z5S-MdnXZyFO68Y9-ucDbWfH7yJ9rabqOl7Uqx3Eb3n0_76wFsnAbKWfHdw84Y1JvWB8ojQky27rp3AdPU6qJy9G2qLYwmLhyMfvt7nfjKXRg/s200/white-star.JPG" width="200" /></a>Still the largest, longest, tallest, widest, and most expensive ocean liner ever built. This year, the only <br />
ocean liner and the most famous and fastest passenger ship in the world, QUEEN MARY 2 will be celebrating her tenth birthday in style!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUks8QpQfWx14BAAJ7NVC-cObYj6H2hn2ChW5PhL2aevxoKSKi8sBNMQdSvh8Hg68kDGcZU6Se_PYCWShQOt_F3jPrxhGFo5PDI5q13T806jjo_wCNHVV0h1Ht_IEoVQKlU69k9CCMU-c/s1600/Queen-Mary-2-10-anniversary-Cunard-Line.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="199" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUks8QpQfWx14BAAJ7NVC-cObYj6H2hn2ChW5PhL2aevxoKSKi8sBNMQdSvh8Hg68kDGcZU6Se_PYCWShQOt_F3jPrxhGFo5PDI5q13T806jjo_wCNHVV0h1Ht_IEoVQKlU69k9CCMU-c/s200/Queen-Mary-2-10-anniversary-Cunard-Line.jpg" width="169" /></a>The decade since QUEEN MARY 2's launch was launched with fireworks as she left Southampton beside QUEEN ELIZABETH on the 2nd of January. Official birthday celebrations begin with a Gala Day in her homeport of Southampton on 9 May 2014 prior to sailing to New York and back - a return Atlantic crossing that underlines her role as the only passenger ship in the world maintaining a scheduled service across the Atlantic, something a Cunard ship has done since 1840.<br />
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The Gala Day itself will have several exciting moments including the sight of all three QUEENS in port together, special sails pasts, a celebratory lunch and tremendous firework display as all three depart Southampton.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqidol7dTjmvvfncoI9wMo8-dwnitu-_oPTtYVWuElUUKhE9cZ9st999d3BRFOn05c3r_4CfyIk6jxVjs8N3QC53E-kjPN2oUQDZgeIPAXwwBu1blDnCuounjlT43W2bbiYwyMCS1TtQ/s1600/175+logo+-+Final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1054" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqidol7dTjmvvfncoI9wMo8-dwnitu-_oPTtYVWuElUUKhE9cZ9st999d3BRFOn05c3r_4CfyIk6jxVjs8N3QC53E-kjPN2oUQDZgeIPAXwwBu1blDnCuounjlT43W2bbiYwyMCS1TtQ/s200/175+logo+-+Final.jpg" width="131" /></a>When QUEEN MARY 2 heads to New York, she will carrying special guest lecturers who will be presenting fascinating insights into the operation and construction of the world's grandest ocean liner.<br />
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Also hard to believe that Cunard will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary in 2015. <br />
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<br />Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Southampton, UK50.909700400000013 -1.40435090000005450.82961490000001 -1.565712400000054 50.989785900000015 -1.2429894000000541tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-56775813512568779902014-01-31T11:27:00.000-06:002014-02-08T11:41:16.217-06:00Do you purchase Duty Free while traveling abroad?<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 22pt;">New TSA Liquid, Aerosol and Gel (<a href="http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/3-1-1-carry-ons" target="_blank">LAG</a>) Directive for Duty Free Purchases on flights arriving
the U.S.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="en-US"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 22pt;">Changes Effective January 31, 2014</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Flyers who travel</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans;"> </span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">internationally
into the United States with a connecting flight will</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">now be able to clear security
with Duty Free LAGs more than 3.4 ounces (100ml),</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">provided the items are in Secure
Tamper Evident Bag (STEB) with a receipt reflecting the purchase was made within 48 hours</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 22pt;">Here’s what you need to know:</span></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.nelmar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/structure_material3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.nelmar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/structure_material3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">·</span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>
</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Customers
purchasing LAGs at duty free airport locations need to request STEBs
from the duty free vendor. STEBs are not available onboard for items
purchased at the
airport</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">·</span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>
</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Onboard
LAG duty free purchases must always be secured in a STEB if the
customer is connecting in the U.S. Please request a STEB
at time of purchase</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">·</span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>
</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">STEBs must remain sealed and be presented to the TSA when the customer clears the security check point</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">·</span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>
</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">TSA has the right to open & inspect STEBs at security check points </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">·</span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>
</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">LAGs
in opaque and metallic containers as well as those not secured in a
STEB must continue to be placed in checked luggage prior to customer’s
clearing security</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Staring January 31, 2014, on all International flights
departing or arriving the U.S.:</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b>Duty Free Service</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">After your airline serves </span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><i>(dinner
/ lunch / brunch)</i></span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, your flight attendants will be in the aisle offering their airlines duty free service. Take a
look at the duty free catalog in your seat pocket and let them know as they
come by if they can show you anything. Remember, their supplies are limited onboard,
so for the best selection, let them know at your earliest convenience if
you would like to make a purchase.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b>STEB Flights Arriving into International Destinations (continue)</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">If
you purchase duty free items that contain liquids, gels or aerosols, flight attendants
will be happy
to seal these items in an approved bag at the time of purchase that you
can take through security if you have a connecting flight in the U.S.<i> </i></span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Always
keep the bag sealed until you reach your final destination.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b>STEB Flights Arriving into the U.S. (continue)</b></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">If
your duty free items contain liquids, gels or aerosols have opaque
or metallic
containers, they cannot be sealed in the approved bags. Please be aware
that if you have these items and will be making a connecting flight in the U.S.</span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><i>, </i></span></span><span style="font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">you
will
need to place these items in your checked luggage after you clear
customs. These items cannot be taken through security as carry-on
luggage</span></span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: AmericanSans; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
Sluggoaafahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10436721729007300768noreply@blogger.com0Minneapolis, MN, USA44.983334 -93.26666999999997644.8035955 -93.589393499999971 45.1630725 -92.943946499999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794521272430147417.post-62950260388360658562013-12-17T00:18:00.000-06:002013-12-17T00:18:20.149-06:00Use of Approved Handheld Personal Electronic Devices<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Back in November, and after
extensive research, the FAA has concluded that customers can safely use
handheld personal electronic devices (PEDs) during taxi, take-off, and
landing and has expanded the approval for use of handheld PEDs to
include all phases of flight, with limited exceptions. This approval
applies to departures and arrivals in the U.S. <strong><u>ONLY.</u></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>What is changed?</strong></span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Customers may use smartphones, tablets, electronic
readers, MP3 players and other similarly-sized devices during taxi
take-off and landing in the U.S., with limited exceptions.</span></span>
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Exception:
Certain instrument approach landings, known as CAT 2 or CAT 3, require
all electronic devices to be turned off. The flight deck will notify
Flight Attendants when this is necessary.</span></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Larger
electronic devices, such as laptop computers, are NOT considered
handheld PEDs and must be stowed in an approved stowage location during
taxi, take-off and landing.</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Approved handheld PEDs must be <strong>secured</strong>
for taxi, take-off, and landing. Secured is defined as being kept
controlled by the customer, e.g. held in the hand, <a href="http://sluggoaafa.blogspot.com/2009/11/stowage-of-items-in-seat-backs.html" target="_blank">seatback pocket</a> or
personal pocket rather than laying on the seat.</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Airlines have received FAA approval to allow customers to stow lightweight items
in <a href="http://sluggoaafa.blogspot.com/2009/11/stowage-of-items-in-seat-backs.html" target="_blank">seatback pockets</a> for all phases of flight, including taxi, take-off,
and landing. </span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Items restrained in the <a href="http://sluggoaafa.blogspot.com/2009/11/stowage-of-items-in-seat-backs.html" target="_blank">seatback pocket</a> must:</span></span>
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Not exceed a total of 3 pounds</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Not block or hinder passenger egress</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Be properly restrained to prevent being dislodged</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The following are some examples of some items that are acceptable and not acceptable for seatback pocket stowage: </span></span><br />
</li>
</ul>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 287px;">
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Acceptable </strong></span></span></td>
<td style="width: 121px;">
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Not Acceptable </strong></span></span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="height: 103px; width: 287px;">
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Safety Instruction Cards</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Magazines</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Airsick bags</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">MP3 players</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Eyeglasses</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Cell phones</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Tablets</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Beverage (less than 32 fl oz) and small food items</span></span></li>
</ul>
</td>
<td style="height: 103px; width: 121px;">
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Laptop computers</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Purses (handbags or pocketbooks)</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">DVD players</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Camera bags</span></span></li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> <strong>What has not changed?</strong> </span></span><br />
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHX716sCeOtebTnYeYP9IveA056QD3tISxtWPeFIYGeawx1O5crmb9jmQumIyZ0q31Q-sAL4Md7LFnv3PzPC9pbYedKwhjxGaQ1GGu6kwbxrnbxJYrhVjN3mpzYliGxTpbF-AwfXNCTYs/s1600/please-turn-off-electronic-devices-sign-airplane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHX716sCeOtebTnYeYP9IveA056QD3tISxtWPeFIYGeawx1O5crmb9jmQumIyZ0q31Q-sAL4Md7LFnv3PzPC9pbYedKwhjxGaQ1GGu6kwbxrnbxJYrhVjN3mpzYliGxTpbF-AwfXNCTYs/s200/please-turn-off-electronic-devices-sign-airplane.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Cellular
functions are still not permitted for taxi out, take-off or
landing. All electronic devices must be placed in airplane mode. Cell
phone calls are permitted after landing on arrivals into the U.S. and
U.S. territories as they are today.</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) calls remain prohibited. Our current Wi-Fi providers block all known VOIP calls.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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