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U.S. Warns Spring Breakers Headed to Mexico, Jamaica or the Bahamas

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Embassies have issued new and updated advisories urging travelers to Mexico, Jamaica and the Bahamas — some of the busiest international spring break destinations — to exercise extra caution after recent violent events, some in tourist areas. In the Bahamas, gang violence and a number of murders prompted U.S. Hammer, of RANE.

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SpaceX set to launch two Falcon 9 rockets in 26 hours [webcast]

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Falcon 9 B1061 will attempt to land about 640 km (~395 mi) downrange – slightly northeast of the Bahamas to minimize the risk of losing a valuable booster to the wintry mid-Atlantic. Known as Starlink 4-7, the second mission of the day will launch from Kennedy Space Center’s (KSC) LC-39A pad, which SpaceX leases from NASA.

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From Intel Intern to Inventor of the Year

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For his contribution to this important industry invention and a dizzying array of others over the following two decades, Intel Fellow Jack Kavalieros has been named Intel's 2021 Inventor of the Year. He grew up in the Bahamas, then moved to Florida for high school and college. Kavalieros's current U.S. patent tally stands at 437.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

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According to Royal Caribbean, the ship, which is registered in the Bahamas, also sets a new standard for sustainability with the use of energy-efficient technology designed to minimize the ship’s carbon footprint and move closer to the company’s goal of introducing a net-zero ship by 2035. “We as a viable marine fuel. s long-term problems.

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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

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In February, Barb McGowan took a seven-day cruise on Holland America Line, visiting the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic for just $343, or $49 a day, excluding taxes, port fees and extras. I was impressed enough to put down a deposit on a future cruise.” The catch: She had just 48 hours’ notice.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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The accord calls for action to hold mean warming of the Earth’s surface to no more than 2 ºC above pre-industrial levels, but does not define reductions in greenhouse gases that might be employed to achieve that goal. The relative valuation of potential emissions offsets (e.g.

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Satellite Imagery for Everyone

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Using such images to make business decisions on the fly might seem like science fiction, but it is already happening within some industries. These underwater sand dunes adorn the seafloor between Andros Island and the Exuma islands in the Bahamas. Fortunately, approaching a satellite operator isn’t the only option.

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