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The Queen Mary was once the jewel of Cunard's cruise ship fleet, capturing the Blue Riband transatlantic speed record in both directions the year of her maiden transatlantic voyage in 1936. She served as a troopship during World War II, before returning to her peacetime cruising duties. Superseded by the jumbo jet age, with her glamor faded but not forgotten, she now serves as a hotel and museum at her permanent dock in Long Beach, CA. With a storied past, The Queen Mary has seen much love and loss, and is consequently said to be one of the most haunted places in America. My husband and I decided to check in for a night to check out the grand old lady of the sea's restless soul.
5.50 p.m. As we unpacked, a bag that was lying on the bed in our room shifted a little in front of our eyes. My husband and I looked at each other and raised our eyebrows.
6.06 p.m. I changed my clothes in the bedroom, while my husband took a shower in the bathroom. Suddenly, the toilet seat crashed down all on its own. The spook is on.
6.25 p.m. I stopped by the Piccadilly Corner gift shop to buy a postcard or two. The manager told me that while he was a skeptic where ghosts were concerned, a very good and reliable friend of his had seen a lady in white in the lounge at the Queen Mary's Sir Winston's restaurant.
6.30 p.m. Naturally our next stop was dinner with a spot of ghost-hunting on the side at Sir Winston's. I asked Jesus our waiter if he'd seen any ghosts. "I am a ghost," he jovially replied. "I serve the food and then disappear." If only he could've made our check vanish too.
8.45 p.m. We watched chanteuse Lauren Koval raise the spirits of Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter by the piano in Sir Winston's lounge where the White Lady is said to hang out. Though Lauren hadn't personally seen the music-loving ghost, she did report an incident that occurred some time ago which spooked her. While getting ready to perform in the restaurant's bathroom her toothbrush got thrown from the countertop to the floor, twice.
9.30 p.m. We took an evening stroll around the ship, checking out all the obvious spiritual hangouts, the bridge, the chapel and the many bars.
10.33 p.m. Back in our room, my husband heard a faint thud coming from the wardrobe.
12.33 a.m. The bath taps began to trickle out of the blue, and continued to do so for several minutes. Was it old plumbing or something more?
8.00 a.m. After a night of strange dreams about life on board the ship during war time, I drifted awake and was left with an overwhelming sense of loss, and a black and white photographic-like image of a small boy, dressed for school in shorts and long socks, carrying an old fashioned metal lunch box in my mind's eye.
8.33 a.m. My husband was awakened by a loud crash coming from next door. Judging by the equally loud voices that accompanied it, the disturbance was by those that were living rather than by anyone who'd crossed over.
9.00 a.m. We heard feint, very old-fashioned singing wafting down the corridor as we made morning coffee in our room.
9.11 a.m. When I went to the bathroom the toilet seat was up. My well-trained husband is always polite enough to leave it down. Very strange.
While the only spirits we can 100 percent say we experienced were the ones in our glasses after dinner, some strange things did happen that night. We'll definitely be back to investigate, and are planning to return at a later date for the midnight Paranormal Investigation Tour.
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On March 8th, 2008, The Beija Flor, a 54 foot sailing vessel with Skipper Detlef Kowalewski and his crew/band will set sail from off the coast of Africa and Europe for a two month trip as the EUROROCK PEACE FULL SAIL that will again begin in Florida.
EuroRock, founded by LouRicca, a peace activist is a tour for Peace that has toured America with musicians from all over the world and has been going on three years as of now. EuroRock now goes to the oceans with Peace Full Sail and known Musicians from all over the world to help bring peace across the Atlantic Ocean to the rest of the world.
Ricca plans to film this voyage with an experienced cinematographer he has hired to document the voyage, the music and the history being made.
The trip will hopefully be broadcast and streamed on the Internet every other day live from the boat as it sails to its destination bringing Peace. "At the destination, Tampa Bay, and Jamaica,we will hold a concert from the ships deck and broadcast it live as well. Much Publicity will take place. We are also filming the whole trip for a documentary."
Some of the celebrities taking part in EuroRock Peace Full Sail for Peace on land and/or on sea:
• Swiss Chris: 5 time Grammy Winner John Legend’s Music Director and Drummer
• Charlie Souza: Tom Petty’s former Bass player/and now bass player for the New Rascals
• The Skipper, Detlef Kowalewski who was back-up for Iron Maiden
• The Gandhi Tour/1001 Ways with Dr. Arun Gandhi, M. Gandhi’s grandson giving talks
• And many others that have been contacted and we are awaiting confirmation.
Right now, Ricca says they are 99.9% ready to go. All that is needed is a piece of equipment that will enable them to broadcast their trip in real time on the Internet.
Ricca says "The dish costs 40,000€ and we couldn't afford this, so we thought about putting the word out for a sponsor to lend us the equipment and Internet connection for two months."
Ricca says they will have to do without if they cannot find the sponsor, but there will be pictures and film available for our documentary.
There is still room for a bass player and drums, so please contact Lou at his website given above. This is a trip of a lifetime and for the good of the world.
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A video that takes you on a self support kayak trip, with 11 buddies from Durango Colorado. The whitewater, the delicious food, the pooping in homemade toilets, the camaraderie, and the beauty. This is the allure that is a river trip. A video that takes you on a self support kayak trip, with 11 buddies from Durango... more
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A short hike up Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Interesting people, great views, contact with nature and the forrest, and no bears were all part of the mini adventure on one of the longest hiking trails in North America.A short hike up Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Interesting... more
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Just saw National Treasure: Book of Secrets and liked it better than the first National Treasure movie. In the quest to clear his family name, Ben Gates discovers clues that lead from London to the Oval Office, to the greatest treasure of all time. An adventure with humor that will hold your interest with a plotline that leaves you questioning just what the government knows that it isn't telling us. And the added cast this time including Helen Mirren and Ed Harris make it even more enjoyable.Just saw National Treasure: Book of Secrets and liked it better than the first... more
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"He may be a mechanized engine of wanton destruction, but his taste in hideous middle-of-the-road pop music is impeccable!"-- Sam
Having just power-slammed the first season like a jalapeno jello-shooter, I was more than ready to take on the next case. Here's the scoop on Ice Station Santa, Freelance Police fans.
Santa has sends Max his Christmas present, but there are a couple of problems. For one thing, it's November. For another, it's a 3-story tall engine of destruction called Maimtron who is out to kill him and thrash the neighborhood. A flasback-inducing sequence of 80's pop references later, you put the poor thing out of your misery. Jump into the DeSoto and off to the North Pole to find out what the heck is going on. When you get there, things are definately not right. You are faced with the Soda Poppers and two bewildered elves trying to get Christmas off the ground after having most of their duties outsourced. But that's not the worst part. Their rotund boss has locked himself in his office howling, "The snow will turn red with the blood of the naughty!" while softening up the reception area with his Red-Ridder machine gun. Then it just gets weird."He may be a mechanized engine of wanton destruction, but his taste in hideous... more
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It's not that he hated these places, but he doesn't really think they are worth going back to.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand
Copenhagen, Denmark
The north of Scotland
Santiago, Chile
Dubia, UAE
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Chennai, India
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
This is how I feel about Roselle, New Jersey. I had fun, but I don't really need to go back.
Are there any places you've enjoyed, but once is enough.It's not that he hated these places, but he doesn't really think they are... more
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An off-kilter look into the practice of infiltrating abandoned places, buildings and spaces. A world of dodging security, alarms and rotten floors. These guerilla historians risk asbestos, junkies and injury to learn more about our forgotten past.An off-kilter look into the practice of infiltrating abandoned places, buildings and... more
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How to distract a current.com editor:
1. Submit a link so overwhelmingly overflowing with awesome, they are compelled to make me a homepage hero.
2. The curious editor will follow said link, and find themselves immersed in a bizarre clickable visual zork world, half art project, half twisted animation.
~ 3 hours pass ~
3. The editor should reacquaint themselves with reality using VVFS:
http://current.com/items/77296531_vvfs_papa_loves_you
How to distract a current.com editor:
1. Submit a link so overwhelmingly... more
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Destination Food, a 14x30 travel series, explores the world through its cuisines; one city at a time. Food plays a principal role in every culture throughout the world. From customs and traditions to historical significance, food acts as a window to the world around us. By combining remote locations such as Lautoka, Fiji; Zanzibar, Tanzania; Limassol, and Cyprus; with more common locales such as Buenos Aires, Argentina and Prague, Czech Republic, in season one Destination Food will take audiences to the extreme ends of the sensory spectrum in 14 different cities across the globe. From island hopping in Fiji to diving in a hole in the earths crust in Belize, our host will travel to the ends of the earth to discover what people eat, and how they eat it. Destination Food will provide a true locals perspective and allow viewers to go to locations on the planet they would never see in their lifetime.
Delhi was once the prized treasure of the once mighty Mughal Empire. As the capital of India, New Delhi is destined to have a perpetual culinary revolution. The Muslim invaders brought with them their cuisine, and their legacy can still be seen today. With New Delhis innate theme of indulgence, our host experiences an overwhelming amount of food - more specifically, Mughal Food. Seeing Delhi lifestyle firsthand; our hosts experiences range from hanging out in high-end members-only clubs, to playing with local kids at the holy Yamuna River, to sharing elaborate meals showcasing spices that the mighty emperors once fought for.
Sites visited: In this episode, our host tackles the daunting task of exploring Delhi from the very roots of its prominent cuisine. Between her culinary expeditions, our host also checks out Mughal influences such as Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.Destination Food, a 14x30 travel series, explores the world through its cuisines;... more
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Who's got the time and energy to make a living, chase their dreams, and leave the world a better place? You do. Sure, it ain't easy. But we've found the tools, ideas, and inspiring examples to help you evolve into the fully balanced life-explorer you were meant to be.Who's got the time and energy to make a living, chase their dreams, and leave the... more
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Active Toby gears up for another high-altitude expedition in his campaign to reach the summit of all the 14,000-foot mountains in California. Check out what this 24-year-old outdoor adventure enthusiast has to say in his latest installment. Active Toby gears up for another high-altitude expedition in his campaign to reach the... more
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Last night I had the opportunity to meet one of the most accomplished mountain and river expedition leaders in the world. Pasquale Scaturro, a geophysicist, adventurer and expedition leader, has been exploring the far reaches of the planet for over 25 years.
Scaturro is best known for his recent IMAX film, Mystery of the Nile, which documented the first complete descent of the 3,260-mile Blue Nile and Nile River--from its source high in the mountains of Ethiopia to the Nile delta spilling into the Mediterranean Sea.Last night I had the opportunity to meet one of the most accomplished mountain and... more
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I've embarked upon a journey to climb the 15 highest peaks in California. This is the story from my first 14,000-foot ascent of Mount Russell in the Sierra Nevada. Take a moment to read my story and be sure to tune in next month when I take on the Palisade Traverse and climb 5 of these peaks in one weekend. Yours in adventure, Active TobyI've embarked upon a journey to climb the 15 highest peaks in California. This is... more
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After a week and a half of filming in Lebanon, the BlakkBox team decided it was time to send their footage back home before anything could happen to it or them. Sending the footage home would not be easy though as they quickly found out. To send the tapes home as fast as possible, Josh and Charlie grabbed some mopeds and headed out on a journey to the DHL in Damascus. This pod documents their 14-hour journey to Damascus.After a week and a half of filming in Lebanon, the BlakkBox team decided it was time... more
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The world is a crazy place. Life entails so many questions on so many levels. How is one to deal with serious moral dilemmas? Well, we don't know, but Lonely Planet correspondent Roz Hopkins can at least point you in the right direction. She shares the three best places in the world to have an existential crisis.The world is a crazy place. Life entails so many questions on so many levels. How is... more
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Have you ever been on an epic journey? Lonely Planet contributor Tyler MacNiven has been on a few. In his Bluelist pod he shares his top three epic ways to have an epic journey.Have you ever been on an epic journey? Lonely Planet contributor Tyler MacNiven has... more
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What better way to experience Cape Town's breathtaking views than by dangling down the steepest cliffs of Table Mountain? This pod introduces us to "Abseil Africa," and one guy whose passion for this type of adventure has turned into a career.What better way to experience Cape Town's breathtaking views than by dangling... more
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The Expedition 360 is an attempt at one of the last great firsts for circumnavigation: to circle the globe using only human power - bikes, pedal boat, rollerblades, kayaks, swimming and walking; no motors or sails.The Expedition 360 is an attempt at one of the last great firsts for circumnavigation:... more
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Experienced rock climbers Didier Berthod and Sonnie Trotter meet their match when they come across the Cobra Crack. The Cobra Crack is the challenge of a lifetime for these two friends who are both interested in being the first to ascend the rock. We follow Didier and Sonnie as they endeavor to climb the holy grail of their craft. Is it possible or are these climbers just in over their heads?Experienced rock climbers Didier Berthod and Sonnie Trotter meet their match when they... more
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