http://www.crowncast.org Welcome to CrownCast the original unofficial podcast about the cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International and the ports they visit. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:34:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en ©CrownCast crownca@crowncast.org (CrownCast) crownca@crowncast.org(CrownCast) crowncast, vacation, travel, beach, ocean, kids, fun, Caribbean 1440 crowncast, vacation, travel, beach, ocean, kids, fun, Caribbean Welcome to CrownCast the original unofficial podcast about the cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International and the ports they visit. Welcome to CrownCast the original unofficial podcast about the cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International and the ports they visit. CrownCast CrownCast crownca@crowncast.org No no http://crowncast.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.crowncast.org 144 144 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/crowncast-episode-1092/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/crowncast-episode-1092/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:33 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=731 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/crowncast-episode-1092/feed/ 46:39 Episode 109.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of ... Episode 109.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Jeff form Massachusetts Topics: What's on eBay - Royal Caribbean Coke Cups and More - Jul-27-08 07:39:59 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1686 - Albany, New York formally chartered as a municipality by Governor Thomas Dongan 1793 - Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first Euro-American to complete a transcontinental crossing north of Mexico. Top news stories and rumors of the week The next big thing Industry sources say Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is planning to implement "broad-based, shore side expense reductions of up to 25%" as fuel prices soar and other operational challenges mount The former Song of Norway, the first cruise ship built for Royal Caribbean, is being detained by the Coast Guard in New York City for hull damage and other problems found during an inspection. Interesting article in the NY Times on Art Auctions On this episode we will have a interview with Jeff form Massachusetts about his 12 night Scandinavian and Russia Cruise aboard Jewel of the Seas ATLANTIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 4 Hurricanes: 1 Major Hurricanes: 1 PACIFIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 5 Hurricanes: 2 Major Hurricanes: 0 Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com No Luggage BIG problem The Catherine Palace Running Time: 46:39 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/tropical-storm-dolly-slowly-organizing/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/tropical-storm-dolly-slowly-organizing/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:56:53 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=734 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/tropical-storm-dolly-slowly-organizing/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/royal-caribbean-cruises-ltd-announces-second-quarter-earnings-and-major-cost-savings-initiatives/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/royal-caribbean-cruises-ltd-announces-second-quarter-earnings-and-major-cost-savings-initiatives/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:55:06 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=733 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/22/royal-caribbean-cruises-ltd-announces-second-quarter-earnings-and-major-cost-savings-initiatives/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/21/busy-for-mid-late-july/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/21/busy-for-mid-late-july/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:22:55 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=730 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/21/busy-for-mid-late-july/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/17/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-4/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/17/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-4/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:43 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=735 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/17/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-4/feed/ 34:09 Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 4 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: The Crown ... Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 4 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Guest: None Todays weather: 70deg;F Feels Like 70deg;F Live from The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Running Time: 34:09 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/15/crowncast-episode-1091/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/15/crowncast-episode-1091/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:00:59 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=723 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/15/crowncast-episode-1091/feed/ 43:25 Episode 109.1 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of ... Episode 109.1 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Jeff form Massachusetts Topics: What's on eBay - Royal Caribbean Cruise Compass Daily Activity Schedules - Jul-15-08 12:04:50 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final assault of a difficult siege. 1799 - Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta, by French Captain Pierre-Franccedil;ois Bouchard. 1870 - Post-American-Civil-War Reconstruction: Georgia becomes the last of the former Confederate states to be readmitted to the Union. 2003 - AOL Time Warner disbands Netscape Communications Corporation. The Mozilla Foundation is established on the same day. Top news stories and rumors of the week Cruise itineraries were not affected as Bertha, the first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, threatened but never touched the outward islands of the Caribbean and Bermuda. Orient Lines, the destination cruise line that lost its only vessel in March and seemed destined to the ranks of lines in the sky, may get a new lease on life. Celebrity Cruises is shining the spotlight on a series of enhancements to its award-winning dining experience. A core component of ldquo;Celebrityrsquo;s Star Treatmentrdquo; array of fleet wide features and amenities, Celebrityrsquo;s culinary program now includes more than 200 new menu offerings, a significantly upgraded casual dining area, and an entirely new brunch offering. On this episode we will have a interview with Jeff form Massachusetts about his 12 night Scandinavian and Russia Cruise aboard Jewel of the Seas ATLANTIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 2 Hurricanes: 1 Major Hurricanes: 1 PACIFIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 4 Hurricanes: 1 Major Hurricanes: 0 Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Portafino not Portafino's Jewel of the Seas in Oslo Norway Running Time: 43:25 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/tropical-storm-bertha-raked-bermuda-with-high-winds-on-monday/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/tropical-storm-bertha-raked-bermuda-with-high-winds-on-monday/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:59:08 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=729 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/tropical-storm-bertha-raked-bermuda-with-high-winds-on-monday/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/celebrity-cruises-offers-vacationers-a-way-to-%e2%80%9cwrap%e2%80%9dwinter-holiday-plans-early/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/celebrity-cruises-offers-vacationers-a-way-to-%e2%80%9cwrap%e2%80%9dwinter-holiday-plans-early/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:51:41 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=728 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/celebrity-cruises-offers-vacationers-a-way-to-%e2%80%9cwrap%e2%80%9dwinter-holiday-plans-early/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/royal-caribbean-to-hold-conference-call-on-second-quarter-earnings/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/royal-caribbean-to-hold-conference-call-on-second-quarter-earnings/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:37:03 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=726 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/14/royal-caribbean-to-hold-conference-call-on-second-quarter-earnings/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/10/celebrity-cruises-dishes-up-%e2%80%9csparkling%e2%80%9d-series-of-culinary-upgrades/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/10/celebrity-cruises-dishes-up-%e2%80%9csparkling%e2%80%9d-series-of-culinary-upgrades/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:16:54 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=722 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/10/celebrity-cruises-dishes-up-%e2%80%9csparkling%e2%80%9d-series-of-culinary-upgrades/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/10/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-3/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/10/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-3/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:00:45 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=718 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/10/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-3/feed/ 38:18 Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 3 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: The Crown ... Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 3 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Guest: None Todays weather: 70deg;F Feels Like 70deg;F Live from The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Running Time: 38:18 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/09/celebrity-cruises-dangles-%e2%80%98carats%e2%80%99-and-dazzling-collections/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/09/celebrity-cruises-dangles-%e2%80%98carats%e2%80%99-and-dazzling-collections/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:00:39 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=720 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/09/celebrity-cruises-dangles-%e2%80%98carats%e2%80%99-and-dazzling-collections/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/08/bertha-weakens-considerably/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/08/bertha-weakens-considerably/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:34:01 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=717 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/08/bertha-weakens-considerably/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/06/tropical-weather-update-21/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/06/tropical-weather-update-21/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:46:12 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=716 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/06/tropical-weather-update-21/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/01/welcome-aboard-crowncast/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/01/welcome-aboard-crowncast/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:47 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/welcome-aboard-crowncast/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/01/welcome-aboard-crowncast/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/01/crowncast-episode-1082/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/01/crowncast-episode-1082/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:01 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/?p=715 http://www.crowncast.org/2008/07/01/crowncast-episode-1082/feed/ 47:25 Episode 108.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of ... Episode 108.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Christie from NJ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean Labadee and CocoCay Drink Cups - Jun-24-08 07:50:56 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1862 - Russian State Library is founded. 1863 - American Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg begins. 1890 - Canada and Bermuda linked by telegraph cable. 1980 - O Canada officially becomes the national anthem of Canada. Top news stories and rumors of the week Royal Caribbean International's Vicki Freed shared more details on the 220,000-ton, 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas, due out in December 2009. On this episode we will discuss The Oasis of the Seas announcement in NYC. Ship Opens For Sale September 3, 2008: Maiden Voyage Set for December 12, 20 ATLANTIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 1 Hurricanes: 0 Major Hurricanes: 0 PACIFIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 1 Hurricanes: 0 Major Hurricanes: 0 Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com A upgrade? The Boardwalk Carousel Running Time: 47:25 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/the-battle-of-the-departure-ports/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/the-battle-of-the-departure-ports/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:03:57 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/the-battle-of-the-departure-ports/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/the-battle-of-the-departure-ports/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-interview/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-interview/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:00:07 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-interview/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/26/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-interview/feed/ 34:12 Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Interview is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the ... Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Interview is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Christie from NJ Live from The Galley aboard Explorer of the Seas Running Time: 34:12 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/25/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-54/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/25/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-54/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:46 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/25/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-54/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/25/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-54/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-has-broken-80000-downloads/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-has-broken-80000-downloads/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:01:11 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-has-broken-80000-downloads/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-has-broken-80000-downloads/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-episode-108/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-episode-108/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:46 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-episode-108/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/24/crowncast-episode-108/feed/ 52:35 Episode 108.1 is now available for download Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of ... Episode 108.1 is now available for download Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Christie from NJ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean Labadee and CocoCay Drink Cups - Jun-24-08 07:50:56 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1497 - John Cabot lands on North America in Newfoundland; first European exploration of the region since the Vikings. 1571 - Miguel Lopez de Legazpi founded Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines. 1901 - First exhibition of Pablo Picasso's work opens 1947 - Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. Top news stories and rumors of the week A nightclub. An ice bar. A bowling alley. No, these arenrsquo;t coming to a new five-star resort mdash; theyrsquo;re going out to sea. Norwegian Cruise Lines is including them in its new F3 megaships. Is this the beginning of a hot - as in temper - summer? Costa Maya Confusion Over Ship Return Dates On this episode we will discuss The Oasis of the Seas announcement in NYC. Revolutionary Design Creates Boardwalk with AquaTheater, Sky-lit Royal Promenade and Unique Loft Accommodations Ship Opens For Sale September 3, 2008: Maiden Voyage Set for December 12, 2009 ATLANTIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 1 Hurricanes: 0 Major Hurricanes: 0 PACIFIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 1 Hurricanes: 0 Major Hurricanes: 0 Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Are you Sirius? AquaTheater - First Amphitheater at Sea Running Time: 52:35 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-53/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-53/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:00:15 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-53/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-53/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/20/ship-opens-for-sale-september-3-2008-maiden-voyage-set-for-december-12-2009/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/20/ship-opens-for-sale-september-3-2008-maiden-voyage-set-for-december-12-2009/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:16:57 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/20/ship-opens-for-sale-september-3-2008-maiden-voyage-set-for-december-12-2009/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/20/ship-opens-for-sale-september-3-2008-maiden-voyage-set-for-december-12-2009/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/19/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-2/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/19/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-2/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:56 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/19/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-2/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/19/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-2/feed/ 39:45 Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 2 is now available for download. nbsp; Questions and show ideas can be e-mailed to the host Hosts: ... Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 2 is now available for download. nbsp; Questions and show ideas can be e-mailed to the host Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Guest: None _______________________________________________ Todays weather: 55deg;F Feels Like 42deg;F _______________________________________________ Live from The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Running Time: 36:30 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/revolutionary-design-creates-boardwalk-with-aquatheater-sky-lit-royal-promenade-and-unique-loft-accommodations/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/revolutionary-design-creates-boardwalk-with-aquatheater-sky-lit-royal-promenade-and-unique-loft-accommodations/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:00:29 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/revolutionary-design-creates-boardwalk-with-aquatheater-sky-lit-royal-promenade-and-unique-loft-accommodations/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/revolutionary-design-creates-boardwalk-with-aquatheater-sky-lit-royal-promenade-and-unique-loft-accommodations/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-52/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-52/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:34 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-52/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/18/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-52/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/17/crowncast-episode-107/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/17/crowncast-episode-107/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:00:28 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/17/crowncast-episode-107/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/17/crowncast-episode-107/feed/ 35:35 Episode 107 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 107 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: None _______________________________________________ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean Casino high roller golf shirt (Large)- Jun-19-08 03:21:05 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1910 - The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington. 1914 - A radiotelegraphic link is established between Germany and the United States and German Emperor Wilhelm II and US President Woodrow Wilson exchange telegrams to mark the event. 1918 - Battle of Cantigny, France between Germany and U.S. 1961 - Kuwait declares independence from the United Kingdom. Top news stories and rumors of the week The nationrsquo;s airlines are scrutinizing every step of their operations, from the tarmac to the sky, and from the nose to the tail of their planes, searching for new ways to cut their soaring fuel bills. They take their pizza seriously at Costa Cruises, the Italian-based line. And now they've gone to an incredible length to prove it. The Associated Press reports that easyCruise's newest ship, the 600-passenger easyCruise Life, ran aground today in the Aegean Islands. On this episode we will discuss The 2008 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane season that just begun, but are you ready for it. Look for a deal. Discounts abound, particularly in the peak period between mid-July and early October. But this is not the time to make a visit to one particular (scheduled) port a crucial element of the holiday (planning a wedding in St. Thomas or a family reunion in St. Maarten, for instance). Itineraries can be disrupted by even the mere threat of a storm. Be flexible. Know that you may have trouble getting to an airport in south Florida or in San Juan (where many, though not all, Caribbean-bound cruises depart). Buy insurance. Whether you obtain insurance through the cruise line or through an independent provider, make sure the policy covers disruption in case of weather-related events. ATLANTIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 1 Hurricanes: 0 Major Hurricanes: 0 PACIFIC STORM TRACKER Named Storms: 1 Hurricanes: 0 Major Hurricanes: 0 Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Golden Girls on the Sea _______________________________________________ The Port of Costa Maya before the hurricane, looking forward to see it again. Running Time: 35:35 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/12/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-1/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/12/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-1/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:53 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/12/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-1/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/12/excitement-aboard-explorer-of-the-seas-episode-1/feed/ 36:30 Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 1 is now available for download. Questions and show ideas can be e-mailed to the host Hosts: ... Excitement aboard Explorer of the Seas - Episode 1 is now available for download. Questions and show ideas can be e-mailed to the host Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Guest: None _______________________________________________ Todays weather: 41deg;F Feels Like 32deg;F _______________________________________________ Live from The Crown and Kettle Pub aboard Explorer of the Seas Running Time: 36:30 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/10/crowncast-episode-106/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/10/crowncast-episode-106/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:00:05 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/10/crowncast-episode-106/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/10/crowncast-episode-106/feed/ 55:41 Episode 106 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 106 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Lee from Canada _______________________________________________ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean Clear Tote - Jun-10-08 19:31:55 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1829 - First Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge. 1854 - The first class of United States Naval Academy students graduates. 1947 - Saab produces its first automobile. 1977 - Apple Computer ships its first Apple II personal computer. 2003 - The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission Top news stories and rumors of the week Tropical Storm Aurthur jumped the gun by a day and made landfall May 31 near the Mexican port city of Chetumal and Belize's Corozal, one day before the official start of the six-month 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. As part of American Airlines plan to cut costs at its San Juan hub, American will reduce its daily flights from 38 to 18, effective Sept. 3. As of that date, American will no longer offer nonstop, daily service to San Juan from Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale, Newark, Orlando, Los Angeles and Washington Dulles. American will continue to offer nonstop service to San Juan from Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, New York Kennedy, Philadelphia and Hartford, Conn. California's State Legislature approved legislation that would require cruise ships sailing in California waters to have two ocean rangers on board: one a licensed marine engineer, and one a certified peace officer. State Sen. Joe Simitian (D), the bill's sponsor, said his long-term goal was "to create a seamless network of protection from one end of the Pacific Coast to the other through a series of agreements with other Pacific states." On this episode we will have a round table discussion of a bunch of topics. Official postcard of AIDAcara This picture is the property of Ian Boyle from his http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/. website where you can find Simplon Postcards, the passenger ship website, a fantastic website which is devoted to images of passenger ships of all sizes. All images are copyrighted, Non-commercial websites may use many of the images for private use but permission must be sought prior to copying and the origin acknowledged accordingly. Please contact Ian Boyle for permission. Thank You The Cruise Guys - Lee and Mike's website Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com No Hot Post this episode _______________________________________________ The main course is coming Explorer starts on Thursday! Running Time: 55:41 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/06/%e2%80%9cdestination-joy%e2%80%9d/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/06/%e2%80%9cdestination-joy%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:30:08 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/06/%e2%80%9cdestination-joy%e2%80%9d/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/06/%e2%80%9cdestination-joy%e2%80%9d/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/05/azamara-journey-and-azamara-quest-are-sailing-the-baltic/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/05/azamara-journey-and-azamara-quest-are-sailing-the-baltic/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:55:53 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/05/azamara-journey-and-azamara-quest-are-sailing-the-baltic/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/05/azamara-journey-and-azamara-quest-are-sailing-the-baltic/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/04/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-51/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/04/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-51/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:32 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/04/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-51/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/04/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-51/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/03/crowncast-episode-105/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/03/crowncast-episode-105/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:10 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/03/crowncast-episode-105/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/06/03/crowncast-episode-105/feed/ 37:27 Episode 105 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the MCO in Orlando Guest: None _______________________________________________ Topics: Episode 105 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the MCO in Orlando Guest: None _______________________________________________ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Soda Cup Pair- Jun-02-08 16:41:55 PDT Potpourri - Today - 1539 - DeSoto claims Florida for Spain 1888 - The poem "Casey at the Bat", by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, is published in the San Francisco Examiner. 1937 - The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson. 1956 - British Rail renames 'Third Class' passenger facilities as 'Second Class' (Second Class facilities had been abolished in 1875, leaving just First Class and Third Class). Top news stories and rumors of the week Cruise enthusiasts seeking a vacation experience that pairs the delights of a ldquo;downunderrdquo; vacation with outstanding onboard service need look no further than Celebrity Cruisesrsquo; third season of Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii and South Pacific sailings. In the winter of 2009-2010, Celebrity will offer 14 sailings in the region, visiting a total of 33 ports in eight countries. A popular song may have touted the allure of ldquo;one night in Bangkok,rdquo; but cruise enthusiasts who want more than one night in the region will delight in Azamara Cruisesrsquo; overnight-rich offerings for 2009-10. Azamara will offer a series of 14- to 18-night Southeast and Northeast Asian voyages and two 24-night repositioning cruises, each featuring two to six in-port overnight stays In what could be the ultimate cost-cutting move by airlines buffeted by sky-high fuel prices, US Airways Group says that it will eliminate free peanuts and pretzels in coach class on all its domestic flights starting June 1. On this episode we will discuss recent changes in the US airlines and how it affects your travel. Know the difference between ldquo;directrdquo; and ldquo;nonstoprdquo; flights, and always opt for the latter. Unlike nonstops, direct flights can touch down at other airports on the way to their ultimate destinations, explains Macon Dunnagan, a baggage handler with US Airways. And while stops are built in to the total travel time, the potential delays they can cause arenrsquo;t. ldquo;Whenever possible, fly nonstop,rdquo; he says. Make sure you purchase your ticket under the exact name that appears on your ID. It might seem obvious to you that Betsy is a nickname for Elizabeth, but it may not to a skycap, a desk agent, or a security officer mdash; any one of whom could ask you to show identification with that name before boarding, says Delta Air Lines public-relations representative Katie Connell. Pack your electronics in a single layer. You will increase your chances of speeding through security if you take the time to lay your electronics flat. ldquo;When things are tossed in haphazardly or jumbled together, we spend more time determining what they are (from the X-ray) and have to manually check bags,rdquo; says Sterling Payne, a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase! - Travel the world with Flight Attendant Betty! Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Ban Barney from dinner? _______________________________________________ A big purple dinosaur that sings for children, how could that be annoying? Running Time: 37:27 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/31/greetings-from-the-monarch-of-the-seas/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/31/greetings-from-the-monarch-of-the-seas/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 13:29:53 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/31/greetings-from-the-monarch-of-the-seas/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/31/greetings-from-the-monarch-of-the-seas/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/vacationers-have-wide-array-of-winter-cruise-options-in-2009-10/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/vacationers-have-wide-array-of-winter-cruise-options-in-2009-10/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 22:00:13 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/vacationers-have-wide-array-of-winter-cruise-options-in-2009-10/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/vacationers-have-wide-array-of-winter-cruise-options-in-2009-10/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/celebrity-solstice-now-will-enter-service-with-a-thanksgiving-cruise/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/celebrity-solstice-now-will-enter-service-with-a-thanksgiving-cruise/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 17:30:22 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/celebrity-solstice-now-will-enter-service-with-a-thanksgiving-cruise/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/celebrity-solstice-now-will-enter-service-with-a-thanksgiving-cruise/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/crowncast-episode-1043/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/crowncast-episode-1043/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 11:00:10 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/crowncast-episode-1043/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/29/crowncast-episode-1043/feed/ 38:52 Episode 104.3 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 104.3 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Paul and Jody from Texas _______________________________________________ Topics: Top news stories and rumors of the week Industry watcher Travel Weekly reports that Mexico soon will begin reimbursing the 15% value-added tax (VAT) that cruisers and other tourists pay when buying goods in the country. The Department of Transportation has issued two new rules that aim to protect consumers. The name Oasis of the Seas was selected from more than 91,000 entries in Royal Caribbeanrsquo;s ldquo;Name that Shiprdquo; contest, which the cruise line launched on January 18 in partnership with USA TODAY. Potpourri - Today -1942 - Bing Crosby, the Ken Darby Singers and the John Scott Trotter Orchestra record Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", the best-selling Christmas album in history, for Decca Records in Los Angeles. On this episode we will have a review with Paul, sorry no Jody this time of their most recent cruise adventure. Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Choppy seas out of New Jersey _______________________________________________ Flat Tess in Progreso Mexico Running Time: 38:52 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/azamara-cruises%e2%80%99-overnight-rich-offerings-for-2009-10/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/azamara-cruises%e2%80%99-overnight-rich-offerings-for-2009-10/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 21:31:26 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/azamara-cruises%e2%80%99-overnight-rich-offerings-for-2009-10/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/azamara-cruises%e2%80%99-overnight-rich-offerings-for-2009-10/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/celebrity-cruises%e2%80%99-third-season-of-australianew-zealand-hawaii-and-south-pacific-sailings/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/celebrity-cruises%e2%80%99-third-season-of-australianew-zealand-hawaii-and-south-pacific-sailings/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 21:30:40 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/celebrity-cruises%e2%80%99-third-season-of-australianew-zealand-hawaii-and-south-pacific-sailings/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/celebrity-cruises%e2%80%99-third-season-of-australianew-zealand-hawaii-and-south-pacific-sailings/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-50/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-50/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:08 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-50/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/28/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-50/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/27/crowncast-episode-1042/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/27/crowncast-episode-1042/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 11:00:11 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/27/crowncast-episode-1042/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/27/crowncast-episode-1042/feed/ 28:33 Episode 104.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view ... Episode 104.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Paul and Jody from Texas _______________________________________________ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Cuff Links w/Original Box- May-27-08 19:21:09 PDT Potpourri - Today -1907 - A Bubonic plague outbreak begins in San Francisco, California. On this episode we will have a review with Paul, sorry no Jody this time of their most recent cruise adventure. Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Sea sick children, Whoo-hoo fun times. _______________________________________________ Flat Tess in Roatan Honduras Running Time: 28:33 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/26/crowncast-episode-1041/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/26/crowncast-episode-1041/#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:01 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/26/crowncast-episode-1041/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/26/crowncast-episode-1041/feed/ 52:31 Episode 104.1 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view ... Episode 104.1 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Paul and Jody from Texas _______________________________________________ Topics: What's on eBay Royal Caribbean "6 RED" Luggage tags for ldquo;VISION OF THE SEASrdquo; - May-26-08 20:14:18 PDT Potpourri - Today -1889 - Opening of the first Eiffel Tower elevator to the public. On this episode we will have a review with Paul, sorry no Jody this time of their most recent cruise adventure. Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com No dogs at Sea? _______________________________________________ Flat Tess in Cozumel Mexico - Paradise Beach Running Time: 52:31 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/23/oasis-of-the-seas-and-allure-of-the-seas/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/23/oasis-of-the-seas-and-allure-of-the-seas/#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 14:00:30 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/23/oasis-of-the-seas-and-allure-of-the-seas/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/23/oasis-of-the-seas-and-allure-of-the-seas/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/22/sorry-no-episode-today/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/22/sorry-no-episode-today/#comments Thu, 22 May 2008 11:00:47 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/22/sorry-no-episode-today/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/22/sorry-no-episode-today/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-49/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-49/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 13:00:42 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-49/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/21/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-49/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/20/crowncast-episode-103/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/20/crowncast-episode-103/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:15 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/20/crowncast-episode-103/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/20/crowncast-episode-103/feed/ 63:03 Episode 103 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 103 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Matt from Florida _______________________________________________ Topics: On this episode we join Matt Hochberg from WDW Today and Studio Central.com and help plan his honeymoon cruise on Mariner if the Seas. _______________________________________________ Mariner if the Seas in Labadee Running Time: 63:03 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/19/were-back-3/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/19/were-back-3/#comments Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:05 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/19/were-back-3/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/19/were-back-3/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/radiance-of-the-seas-the-ship%e2%80%99s-second-consecutive-winter-season-in-south-america/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/radiance-of-the-seas-the-ship%e2%80%99s-second-consecutive-winter-season-in-south-america/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 21:00:03 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/radiance-of-the-seas-the-ship%e2%80%99s-second-consecutive-winter-season-in-south-america/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/radiance-of-the-seas-the-ship%e2%80%99s-second-consecutive-winter-season-in-south-america/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/crowncast-episode-1022/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/crowncast-episode-1022/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 11:00:48 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/crowncast-episode-1022/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/15/crowncast-episode-1022/feed/ 37:43 Episode 102.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 102.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: Alan from New York _______________________________________________ Topics: Top news stories and rumors of the week China will complete the construction of its first inland Antarctic research station at the highest peak in the region next year, said leader of the Chinese Antarctic expedition team. New Zealand plans to build a small wind farm in Antarctica that will make its Scott Base science station energy self-sufficient. First, a swim around an ice-covered lake in Antarctica. Next, through the frozen surface of Jupiter's moon Europa and possibly into a vast, liquid ocean that may host life as we've never known it. Potpourri - 1905 - Las Vegas, Nevada, is founded when 110 acres (0.4 kmsup2;), in what later would become downtown, are auctioned off. On this episode we will have the final part of two review of the 2008 Inspire Antarctica Expedition. This is an annual expedition primarily funded by corporate sponsors who send employees along on the trip, along with students and teachers. Find out more about the 2008 Inspire Antarctica Expedition here Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on Cruise Critic.com 3% surcharge in the casino, don't we lose enough money there already? _______________________________________________ 2008 Inspire Antarctica Expedition nbsp; Running Time: 37:43 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. Podcast CrownCast no No http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/grandeur-of-the-seas-will-not-be-returning-into-baltimore/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/grandeur-of-the-seas-will-not-be-returning-into-baltimore/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 20:30:50 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/grandeur-of-the-seas-will-not-be-returning-into-baltimore/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/grandeur-of-the-seas-will-not-be-returning-into-baltimore/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-48/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-48/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 13:00:14 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-48/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/14/this-weeks-listener-cruise-photograph-48/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/677/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/677/#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 20:31:43 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/677/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/677/feed/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/crowncast-episode-1021/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/crowncast-episode-1021/#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 11:00:23 +0000 CrownCast.org http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/crowncast-episode-1021/ http://www.crowncast.org/2008/05/13/crowncast-episode-1021/feed/ 45:00 Episode 102.1 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 102.1 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: _______________________________________________ Topics: Potpourri -1958 - Velcro's trade mark is registered. On this episode we will have the first part of two review of the 2008 Inspire Antarctica Expedition. This is an annual expedition primarily funded by corporate sponsors who send employees along on the trip, along with students and teachers. Find out more about the 2008 Inspire Antarctica Expedition here Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com Wine maybe you should have skipped. _______________________________________________ IAE 2008 Itinerary Running Time: 45:00 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play buton, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . All of these links can be found below. 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Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel ... Episode 101.2 is now available for download. Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas Guest: _______________________________________________ Topics: Top news stories and rumors of the week The conventional wisdom these days is that cruising is the best way to see Europe. But the conventional wisdom is flat-out wrong, says Conde Nast Traveler's Wendy Perrin. Cruises Are NOT the Best Way to Stretch Your Dollar in Europe Norwegian Cruise Line shakes up cabin design, Norwegian unveiled the groovy look, which includes walls that are curved. Norwegian unveiled the groovy look, which includes walls that are curved. nbsp; USA TODAY's Mimi Hall reports that the U.S. government plans to start fingerprinting foreign travelers -- including cruisers -- as they leave the USA. Potpourri - 1886 - Pharmacist John Styth Pemberton invents a carbonated beverage that would later be named "Coca-Cola" On this episode we will have the final part of two preview shows about the CrownCast upcoming cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas eight night Eastern Caribbean Cruise out of Bayonne, NJ. Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on Cruise Critic.com Another my time dinningnbsp; post. _______________________________________________ Explorer of the Seas nbsp; Running Time: 41:02 You can listen to the CrownCast Podcast by clicking on the Play button, you can listen in a popup window by clicking on the Play in Popup link and you can download the Podcast by right clicking on the Download link and choosing Save target . 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