I've always been a fan of Michael Moore — the "Me" in "Roger and Me" and creator of many other documentaries over the years — for tackling controversial topics. However, many of his points have to be put in better context. To wit: his latest Top 10 article at EcoWatch regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. […]
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I’ve heard a number of people say that their flight was delayed and then it ended up departing on time without them. Whenever my flight is delayed, I never venture too far from the gate, and if I do, I make sure to monitor the departure board and/or sign up for flight notifications.
Recently, American Airlines emailed me four hours in advance to let me know that my flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles was delayed (see above). In the email, it had a warning that stated: “Please be at your gate as originally scheduled as American Airlines continues to make every effort to return your flight to an on-time schedule.”
I only stayed at my hotel because I knew that Honolulu is not an American Airlines hub and so they wouldn’t have any planes just waiting around. I also called them to find out if the plane was on the ground in HNL or in the air. Since it was in the air, I knew there was no chance of it leaving at the original time. Multiple agents confirmed this, as well.
Bottom line: Monitor flight status and don’t take any chances if you absolutely have to be on the flight.
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Ballast Point Thai Chili Wahoo has already been available on draft in the past. In 2016, the beer looks to join the line of interesting variants.
Interesting variants? In case you've been out of the loop, Ballast Point started with Sculpin IPA, with Grapefruit Sculpin and Habanero Sculpin IPA following not far behind. In January, Ballast Point released Pineapple Sculpin, and Watermelon Dorado, and Mango Even Keel.
On deck, Ballast Point Thai Chili Wahoo, a spicy spin on the brewery's witbier.
Our Thai Chili Wahoo is a favorite in our tasting rooms for its complex balance of ingredients. Citrus and spice have long been a part of our Wahoo White. In this edition, we added a dose of Thai chilies, even more head from ginger, and a counterpunch of lime. The flavors in this beer need to be experienced first-hand, so grab one and try it for yourself.
Ballast Point Thai Chili Wahoo will be a 12 ounce bottle, and draft offering. The brewery has not yet announced this release.
Style: Witbier (w/ Thai Chili. Lime. Ginger.)
Availability: Draft (Current), Bottles (Soon)
Release: TBA
4.5% ABV
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Traditional car shoppers are moving away from small sedans and toward compact crossovers. That's the conventional wisdom used to explain the slowing sales we see in some models. But could there be another reason? Could it simply be a lack of focus and attention to the compact segment? There is one model that's seen a meteoric rise in […]
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Student learning English (Credit: Fathom Travel)
Carnival’s newest cruise brand, Fathom, has quickly gained popularity among social impact-seeking travelers. And just recently, Fathom announced four more social impact activities for Dominican Republic cruisers aboard the MV Adonia, its 704-passenger vessel. New activities will include assisting with home improvements in impoverished areas, special needs rehabilitation therapy, arts and crafts at a woman’s cooperative, and the opportunity to do a host family visit.
Fathom already has offerings for those looking to do good while traveling, which include helping women produce artisan chocolates and building water filters. Now travelers can select from an even larger social impact offering on each Fathom Dominican Republic itinerary with these additional four activities. Here’s a bit more about the new offerings:
1. Assisting with home improvement
It’s pretty common for homes in certain Dominican communities to have dirt floors, which can lead to many health problems. Fathom travelers can take part in helping pour concrete for new floors to improve living conditions. They'll also be able to help paint houses, fix broken furniture and clean common areas—and even potentially plant fruit trees. The best part is that travelers will work alongside homeowners and their families, including their children. Lots of time for travelers to get to know locals.
2. Special needs rehabilitation
Resources aren’t plentiful for disabled Dominicans, so travelers can work with special needs patients at physical and rehab therapy centers. Activities range from participating in game therapy sessions for kids with autism to supporting labs for creating/fitting orthopedic devices for patients. Travelers who help with special needs rehab will help to ease the heavy workloads of current local workers.
3. Arts & crafts production with local women’s cooperative
Previously, cruisers could work alongside the women’s cooperative to produce artisan chocolates. Now, travelers can connect with this group on another level. By helping make eco-friendly arts and crafts, travelers can help entrepreneurial women in the Dominican thrive. Fathom travelers can choose the aspect of business they'd like to help with. They could help with the paper recycling process or creating the crafts. More business-minded individuals can help find ways to maximize an association's distribution network or help take new products to market.
4. Host family experience
During a host family experience, travelers will get to experience local life firsthand while getting to know a local family. The full-day experience starts with a morning community gathering, and then travelers break off to their host families, who can share more about their daily lives. This experience also gives locals the chance to practice their English, which can help them in expanding their businesses (and thus increasing their earning potential).
Forty percent of the Dominican population lives below the poverty line, so getting involved in the local communities during your cruise can really make a difference.
Tara Russell, president of Fathom and global impact lead for Carnival Corporation says, “with the flexibility to choose from a wide selection of impact activities and recreational options, Fathom travelers will be able to customize their itineraries to achieve their own ideal balance of purpose and play time.”
Local entrepreneurship (Credit: Fathom Travel)
And for fun…
When not participating in social impact projects or cruising, Fathom travelers can experience memorable leisure activities like exploring Puerto Plata, shopping, visiting artist studios and doing tastings at rum factories.
Explore traditions and local flare in Puerto Plata
Explore Puerto Plata, home to the first fort built by European settlers in the New World. The downtown area has shopping, artist studios and rum factories—and more
La Isabela, Columbus history and folklore
Walk through ancient ruins in the historic area of La Isabela. This town was one of the first European towns in the Americas.
Diving for Beginners
Learn to scuba dive in paradise. This activity will let you explore marine life up close and personal in the warm waters. The class will teach travelers the basic safety guidelines required for a dive with a dive instructor.
Catamaran two-reef snorkel
Hop aboard a Catamaran with a day of snorkeling in the Sosua Bay. Explore many unique fish and reefs for a relaxing day aboard the modern and luxurious Catamaran.
Countryside zip-line adventure
For the adventurous, zip-lining from treetops will show you a whole new perspective of the Dominican Republic and its beauty.
Check out more of our posts on Fathom here discussing the onboard experience and here on the new Fathom brand. For more information about Fathom or to book a cruise, call 1-855-932-8466 or visit Fathom.org.
This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed within are my own.
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Allagash St. Klippenstein, a new barrel aged stout, releases today at the brewery in Portland, Maine.
The base beer is a big 11% alcohol by volume imperial stout that has beer aged in bourbon barrels. Allagash St. Klippenstein is hopped with Chinook and Northern Brewer hops.
This beer has notes of vanilla, coconut and oak.
Allagash St. Klippenstein is named for one of the brewery's favorite made up holidays. Apparently – that day is December 16th, which means free ham in the break room (day).
Available in 750 milliliter bottles starting February 1st at the brewery, and distribution later this month.
Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Hops: Chinook, Northern Brewer
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: February 1, 2016
11% ABV
Image via Allagash Brewing
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The year was 1984. Rally was all the rage. Danger was mainstream. And carcinogens weren't exclusively advertised by the rumble of tailpipes. Also in 1984, Porsche was developing a legend, but it was behind schedule: The 959 wasn't ready when David Richards, the orchestrator of the Porsche-Rothmans deal, wanted to go rallying. So, along with […]
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