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Here’s the dealio. I’ve never been a big Harry Potter fan. I did think it was interesting that author J.K. Rowling is richer than the queen of England and that she wrote the first book on a napkin in a Starbucks! Anyway, check out the link below from mashable.com about …

y100.iheart.com is reporting that Storm Chasers star Joel Taylor had died at the age of 38. He was onboard the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas when he passed away. Click on the link below for the full story.   https://y100.iheart.com/content/2018-01-24-storm-chasers-star-joel-taylor-dead-at-38/

Click on the link below for this exclusive interview with the mother of the woman who fell overboard recently on the Carnival Triumph. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.   http://klfy.com/2018/01/23/exclusive-mother-speaks-out-about-daughter-who-fell-overboard-on-cruise/

I just read an interesting article from Accuweather.com asking, and then answering the question if a cruise ship can feel the impact of a tsunami at sea. I remember watching Leslie Nielsen standing on the bridge of the Poseidon when that big wave was about to hit! The Poseidon Adventure …

If you’ve ever been to Margaritaville like I have (Grand Turk), you know its a one-of-a-kind experience. Music, food and drink unlike anywhere else. TravelMarketReport.com is reporting that a new Margaritaville will be built in Nassau. If you’re like me, you can’t wait to enjoy one more margarita in a …

The BBC is reporting that a tsunami alert has been issued after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Alaska. Officials in Anchorage, Alaska warned coastal areas, saying there was “extraordinary threat to life or property”. Click on the link below for details. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42786107

BusinessInsider.com is reporting that Carnival Corporation’s Cruise Line Brands and Leadership have earned over 500 Industry Awards in 2017. Click on the link below for all the details and huge congrats to Carnival!!! http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Carnival-Corporation-s-Cruise-Line-Brands-Leadership-Earn-over-500-Industry-Awards-1013593047  

The New Orleans advocate is reporting that a 44 year old fell overboard this past Sunday on the Carnival Triumph. The ship was on the second day of a five-day cruise. Click on the link below for more details. http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_765be0aa-ff6e-11e7-b3e0-77ffffe2167f.html

The New York Daily news is reporting an update of the sad news of a death onboard the Jacksonville-based Carnival Elation. Click on the link below for the complete story. Please keep the family of this passenger in your prayers. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/woman-falls-death-aboard-carnival-cruise-ship-article-1.3769967

One of my many jobs includes the title of lobbyist. For over 20 years I’ve lobbied both at the state level (Florida) and in Washington D.C. on healthcare issues. Several aspects of the government shutdown will negatively impact cruise passengers. Click on this great article from Cruise Radio for the …