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Floating wind turbines mounted inside helium balloons are coming to Alaska, as a company received funding to test their design. These balloons would float the turbines up to 1,000 feet high where wind speeds are faster and more consistent, producing up to eight times more energy than land-based towers. Alaska's remote location makes it suitable for testing new wind turbine technologies.
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The document advertises R Kelly concert packages in the Bahamas from February 21-25, 2013. It offers land packages staying at hotels like the British Colonial Hilton or cruise packages on the Carnival Imagination ship, which does not require a passport. The packages include tickets to see R Kelly's concerts in Nassau over three nights and hotel accommodations. It encourages booking soon as hotels and the dates will sell out quickly.
Cruise Ship Rescues Sailor
A French sailor named Alain Delord's mast broke on his yacht while attempting a round-the-world trip in Australia, leaving him adrift in a life raft for two days. He issued a distress call and was rescued by the cruise ship Orion, which made a 50 hour detour to save him. Delord was unharmed and overwhelmed by the luxury of his suite on the cruise ship.
RKELLYBAHAMAS
The document advertises R Kelly concert packages in the Bahamas from February 21-25, 2013. It offers land packages staying at hotels like the British Colonial Hilton or cruise packages on the Carnival Imagination ship, which does not require a passport. The packages include tickets to see R Kelly's concerts in Nassau over three nights and hotel accommodations. It encourages booking soon as hotels and the dates will sell out quickly.
Cruise Ship Rescues Sailor
A French sailor named Alain Delord's mast broke on his yacht while attempting a round-the-world trip in Australia, leaving him adrift in a life raft for two days. He issued a distress call and was rescued by the cruise ship Orion, which made a 50 hour detour to save him. Delord was unharmed and overwhelmed by the luxury of his suite on the cruise ship.
Paradise Ocean Sports
Paradise Ocean Sports is a water sports company located in Nassau, Bahamas that offers activities like snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing and boat rides to help visitors experience and fall in love with the beauty of the islands. They operate out of two locations and have friendly staff committed to providing a safe, high quality experience through a variety of group outings and private charters.
Budget Van Lines Reviews 10 | Moving From MT to IA
This customer review summarizes a move from Montana to Iowa using Budget Van Lines in September 2012. The customer said the two movers were excellent but had some issues with the administrative process of the affiliated Empire Relocation Services. Overall the move went well and the customer would use Budget Van Lines again but not Empire Relocation Services.
Paradise Ocean Sports
Paradise Ocean Sports is a water sports company located in Nassau, Bahamas that offers activities like snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing and boat rides to help visitors experience and fall in love with the beauty of the islands. They operate out of two locations and aim to provide top-notch customer service and safety during activities to create unforgettable memories for guests in the Bahamas.
power catamarans
The document describes a new power catamaran model designed for fishing and family trips. It has a large rear deck suitable for fishing, a full bathroom, and accommodations that can be customized. Powered by efficient Yanmar engines, it can cruise all day at 16-18 knots while providing a relaxing flybridge area with seating and amenities. The new design features improvements like a circular staircase and updated helm station.
Budget Van Lines Reviews 10 | Moving From MT to IA
This customer review summarizes a move from Montana to Iowa using Budget Van Lines in September 2012. The customer said the two movers were excellent but had some issues with the administrative process of the affiliated Empire Relocation Services. Overall the move went well and the customer would use Budget Van Lines again but not Empire Relocation Services.
Budget Van Lines Reviews 10 | Moving From MT to IA
This customer reviewed their move from Montana to Iowa with Budget Van Lines in September 2012. They said the move went well overall and that the two movers were phenomenal, but they questioned the administrative process of the relocation services provider Empire. While they would use Budget Van Lines again, they would not use Empire Relocation if given a choice due to administrative issues.
Alanya Excursions
Alanya, Turkey offers many daily and weekly excursion options for tourists, including trips to Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Antalya, waterfalls, Side, Aspendos, Gazipaşa, Anamur, rafting, jeep safaris, ATV safaris, fishing, diving, Turkish baths, Termessos, the Lycian Way, Demre, Myra, the sunken city of Kekova, Turkish evenings, aqua parks, dolphin parks, and dolphin swimming. Popular excursions from Alanya include tours to nearby towns and cities as well as activities like rafting, safaris, and water sports.
Atlantis In The Bahamas
Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas is a vast resort home to over 50,000 aquatic creatures. It contains inland waterways, lagoons, and has the largest casino in the Caribbean. The resort offers a variety of accommodations, activities, shopping, dining, and attractions for families, couples, and groups.
Disney Dream to Include First-Ever Shipboard Water Coaster
The Disney Dream cruise ship will debut in early 2011 with innovative features like the AquaDuck, a 765-foot water coaster with an uphill acceleration and loop. Guests in interior rooms will enjoy virtual portholes displaying live ocean and sky views. The ship will cater to all ages with interactive spaces for kids and high-tech clubs for teens, as well as adult bars. The Disney Dream's maiden voyage is scheduled for January 26, 2011 for 3-5 night Bahamas and Castaway Cay cruises.
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Floating Turbines Coming to Alaska
- 1. Floating Turbines Coming to Alaska Floating turbines are coming to Alaska. A new kind of floating wind turbine might be generating energy for people in Alaska in the near future. Compared to the iconic wind turbines, the new design is mounted inside of a helium balloon that floats up to 1 thousand feet in the air, with out a tower. Wind speeds at higher altitudes are faster and more consistent which will make the turbines produce more energy than the land towers. If the wind speed is doubled, the turbines will produce eight times more energy. Altaeros Energies in Boston received a 740 thousand dollar grant from the Alaskan government to try out the new wind turbine technology. Alaska’s remote location, low population and reduced air traffic make it the perfect place to test out the new technology. Another new development for wind turbine technology comes from General Electric, who is working with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to change how the blades of a wind turbine are designed. Currently, GE makes the turbine blades from fiberglass, but the new design is fashioned from fabric that is wrapped around a frame. 1/1 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)