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Costa Concordia Shipwreck

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    Jan 17, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. 10 lessons from the Costa Concordia disaster

    From what I've&nbsp;read so far, the capsizing&nbsp;of the Costa Concordia appears to have been perfectly preventable.&nbsp;The captain's foolhardy navigation, as well as <a href=&quot;http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/story/2012-01-17/Transcript-Costa-Concordia-captain-and-Italian-coast-guard/52613814/1" target="_blank">his&nbsp;alleged abandoning of&nbsp;the ship</a>&nbsp;(per this Italian Coast Guard&nbsp;transcript), may indeed prove to be criminal. But there are always lessons to be learned from even the most tragic situations. Here are a few:
    The Baltimore Sun
    From what I've read so far, the capsizing of the Costa Concordia appears to have been perfectly preventable. The captain's foolhardy navigation, as well as his alleged abandoning of the ship (per this Italian Coast Guard transcript), may indeed prove to...

    Tags: Movies, Movies, Kate Winslet, Transportation Accidents, U.S. Coast Guard

    2. Jan 18, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. No more Costa Concordias

    As the 100th anniversary the RMS Titanic disaster approaches, the Costa Concordia grounding is a stark reminder that going to sea remains dangerous. A modern cruise ship sailing a routine route capsized in a matter of minutes in beautiful weather, leaving at least 11 people dead. About 15 million people took a cruise last year, and they are asking tough questions. Are the massive passenger vessels stable enough to withstand grounding or collision? Are the international crews capable of coordinating a rapid evacuation of thousands of people? Who oversees the operations of these vessels?
    As the 100th anniversary the RMS Titanic disaster approaches, the Costa Concordia grounding is a stark reminder that going to sea remains dangerous. A modern cruise ship sailing a routine route capsized in a matter of minutes in beautiful weather, leaving...

    Tags: International Law, Tourism and Leisure, U.S. Coast Guard, Tourism and Leisure, International Law

    3. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Wednesday's TV highlights

    SERIES Park Secrets: This new series spotlights overlooked aspects of America's national parks (8 and 8:30 p.m. Travel). Best Friends Forever: J.K. Simmons and Mimi Kennedy guest star on a new episode of the sitcom (8:30 p.m. NBC). America's Next Top...

    Tags: Hockey (music group), NBC (tv network), New York Rangers, Mimi Kennedy, Television Industry

    4. Mar 15, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  4. Thieves evade lasers to nab Italian shipwreck's bell

    ROME, March 15 - Underwater thieves have evaded an array of laser systems that measure millimetric shifts in the Costa Concordia shipwreck and 24-hour surveillance by the Italian coast guard and police to haul off a symbolic booty &mdash; the ship's bell.
    Reuters
    ROME, March 15 - Underwater thieves have evaded an array of laser systems that measure millimetric shifts in the Costa Concordia shipwreck and 24-hour surveillance by the Italian coast guard and police to haul off a symbolic booty — the ship's bell....

    Tags: Prosecution, Criminals

    5. Mar 19, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  5. Cruise lines offer freebies and more to get you aboard

    Cruise lines are using two-for-one deals, onboard ship credits, discounted airfares, &quot;free" gratuities, even chocolate-dipped strawberries to jump-start business as they cope with a tsunami of bad news this year.
    Cruise lines are using two-for-one deals, onboard ship credits, discounted airfares, "free" gratuities, even chocolate-dipped strawberries to jump-start business as they cope with a tsunami of bad news this year. First came safety fears raised by the...

    Tags: Princess Cruises, Automotive Equipment, Disney Cruise Line, Italy, Diseases and Illnesses

    6. Mar 23, 2012 |Story| KDAF-LTV

  6. Now Is The Time To Book Summer Travel

    Spring break might be over, but travel experts say now is the time to start thinking about planning and booking reservations for summer vacations.
    CW 33 News
    Spring break might be over, but travel experts say now is the time to start thinking about planning and booking reservations for summer vacations. Dallas resident Chivas Warren and her husband are heading to Sicily, Italy next month to baptize their son....

    Tags: 2016 Olympic Games, Trips and Vacations, Travel Deals, Panama, Manufacturing and Engineering

    7. Apr 17, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  7. Wednesday’s Highlights: 'Nature' on KOCE

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    Click here to download TV listings for the week of April 15 - 21 in PDF format TV listings for the week of April 15 - 21 in PDF format are also available here This week's TV Movies “NATURE” surveys......
    8. Jan 31, 2012 |Story| Associated Press
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    9. Jan 27, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  9. Costa Cruises: Concordia passengers to get $14 k plus refund of expenses

    Here&rsquo;s the latest from Costa Cruises regarding&nbsp;compensation of Costa Concordia guests that have returned home after the ship&rsquo;s tragic capsizing off Italy earlier this month.
    Here’s the latest from Costa Cruises regarding compensation of Costa Concordia guests that have returned home after the ship’s tragic capsizing off Italy earlier this month. The accident has resulted in at least 16 deaths and another 16...

    Tags: Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Family, Italy, Companies and Corporations

    10. Feb 27, 2012 |Story| KCPQ-LTV

  10. Costa cruise ship adrift in Indian Ocean after fire

    A disabled Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, reached port in the Seychelles Thursday.
    NewsCore
    A disabled Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, reached port in the Seychelles Thursday. The Allegra lost power in the Indian Ocean Monday because of a fire in the engine room. It was carrying 636 passengers and a crew of 413, according to Costa...

    Tags: Seychelles, Costa Cruises, Cruise Line Ports

    11. Jan 20, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  11. Hungary backs down on disputed laws

    World Now
    Hungary backing down on some criticized laws. EU sees Hungary as a test case....
    12. Jan 20, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Costa Concordia shipwreck shifts, halting rescue work

    World Now
    Wrecked Italian ship moves halting salvage work; Prosecutors investigate recordings and witnesses...
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