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New northern beaches hospital to be funded by the private sector

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"This innovative model is the first for NSW": Gillian Skinner. Photo: Janie Barrett

The private sector will be asked to build and operate a 423-bed hospital on the northern beaches to complement Mona Vale Hospital, which will be redeveloped and reduced in size.

Manly Hospital will close as foreshadowed and bed numbers at Mona Vale Hospital will be reduced from 142 to 66.

Health Minister Jillian Skinner said expressions of interest would be invited from the private sector to design, construct and run the new hospital at Frenchs Forest. It will include 173 beds for privately insured patients and is due to open in 2018.

Concerned about the private model: Andrew McDonald. Photo: Darren Pateman

Mrs Skinner said the successful tenderer would be a private or not-for-profit hospital operator. The hospital would revert to public ownership in 20 years.

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"This innovative model is a first in NSW,'' she said. "Partnering with a private or not-for-profit hospital operator will allow the hospital to be built faster, delivering better value for the taxpayers of NSW.''

Mrs Skinner said the government had learnt lessons from the failed privatisation of Port Macquarie Hospital. She said the public private partnership model used would be more flexible than the one for Port Macquarie. It would be similar to the model used at Joondalup Health Campus in West Australia.

The hospital will include an emergency department and provide surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetric and inpatient mental health services.

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Running with the gods on the beaches of Bali

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Looking down at my feet, I recalled my decision to wear the flat, grey futsal (indoor soccer) shoes when participating in a running event being held on Kuta Beach that day.

I was fully aware that they were not really designed for the purpose, but wore them anyway because I figured the reduced traction from the beachs sand would render even the most advanced running shoes meaningless.

However, shortly after the sirens blared and I joined the rushing wave of people, I realized that my shoes were probably the least of my worries.

Instead, I should have asked myself whether or not I had the stamina to runthree kilometers straight.

I hardly have a steady running habit and I found the 3K Beach Fun Run held by the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort to be quite challenging. But those looking for a chance to stay in shape may find that it is just the right thing for them.

In general, Bali is a good place for runners. It is blessed with plenty of lovely beaches, which can be a fun alternative to the usual concrete jogging tracks. What's more is that people are eager to participate in running events, if you ever long for a more communal exercise.

Look no further than the well-known beaches in Bali for your running route: Kuta, Jimbaran, Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua each offer at leastthree kilometers stretches for running complete with picturesque scenery.

The noticeable thing when running on sand is that you have a less stable surface beneath your feet. After a short run, you will notice how covering a certain distance requires more effort than when you run on solid surfaces giving you a sense of frustration not unlike when you try to run in water.

This problem can be minimized by running closer to the shoreline. Areas that have been washed by the waves attain a hardened texture, making it easier to run on. But do pay attention to the waves coming to shore and avoid them; squelchy, wet shoes are hardly the most pleasant things for your feet. Come to the beaches before 10 a.m. and you will find plenty of other runners in the area, ranging from serious runners in proper gear to the elderly, running barefoot in casual attire.

Late in the afternoon is another good time to run, but by then these beaches are usually crowded with tourists and you will likely have to practice plenty of dodging and sharp-turn maneuvers.

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Keep Beaches Clean By Enjoying a Landshark

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ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer fun is right around the corner from paddleboarding and surfing to beachfront concerts and hanging with friends. Those activities are best enjoyed when the beaches are clean and beautiful, and Landshark Lager is continuing to do its part to help keep coastlines, lakefronts and beach communities enjoyable for everyone.

In May and June, Landshark will donate a portion of all Landshark Lager sales from bars, restaurants and events, up to $125,000, to Ocean Conservancy to support the group's mission to clean and care for waterways across the U.S.

"Landshark fans are always first in line to support efforts that protect our waterways and coastlines," said Michael Lourie, brand manager, Landshark Lager. "We all can make a difference, whether it's by rolling up our sleeves at a cleanup, or doing our part to make sure the sand is trash-free after a day of playing at the beach. This summer, simply enjoying a Landshark is an easy way to contribute to cleaner beaches."

Last year, Landshark Lager distributors and their employees participated in Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, the largest annual volunteer effort for the ocean, drawing more than half a million participants a year. This year's Cleanup will take place on September 21, 2013.

"Landshark has been a tremendous supporter of Ocean Conservancy's vision for trash free seas," said Betty Hallman, director of corporate relations for Ocean Conservancy. "Every piece of trash has an impact on our waterways and we all have a role to play in keeping our ocean clean and free of debris. That's why it is so important to empower people with practical ways to take action to make sure our beaches will be enjoyed for generations to come."

About Landshark Lager

Landshark is an island style lager, inspired by the songs and writings of Jimmy Buffett. For more information, visit http://www.LandsharkLager.com or http://www.facebook.com/LandsharkLager.

About Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers citizens to take action on behalf of the ocean. From the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy brings people together to find solutions for our water planet. Informed by science, our work guides policy and engages people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for future generations. To learn more, visit http://www.oceanconservancy.org.

For more information, contact: Allison Hughes ahughes@webershandwick.com 314-552-6735

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Restoring sand to Venice and Anna Maria beaches

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Published: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:37 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:37 p.m.

The state Legislature this week is poised to approve the final plank of funding to renourish Venice and Anna Maria Island beaches, both ravaged last year by Tropical Storm Debby.

Anna Maria Island is slated for $20 million of restoration work, which involves bringing in tons of sand from offshore and filling in the eroded areas. The federal government has pledged nearly $14 million. Manatee County has set aside $3.175 million. The state will pay $3.175 million.

Venice will get an $11.87 million project; that includes more than $9 million in federal dollars, $1.425 million from the state and a local match of $1.425 million. The project comes just eight years after a $12 million restoration in Venice, much of which has already eroded.

Those projects could just be the start. Sarasota County is working on designs and permitting for a renourishment project for Siesta Key, which also lost sand to Debby, especially at Turtle Beach. Laird Wreford, coastal resource manager for the county, says that project is likely to get approved by the state Legislature next year.

While local officials cheered the projects, some fiscal conservatives questioned why the federal government is spending millions on renourishing beaches at a time when the government is $16.8 trillion in debt.

There's simply no public purpose for the state of Florida, much less the federal government, to be doing this, said Eli Lehrer of R Street Institute a nonpartisan organization in Washington, D.C.

In many cases, the projects are to protect private homes owned by wealthy people, Lehrer said. We build up beaches that nature is going to wash away again.

President George W. Bush unsuccessfully tried to curtail federal spending on beach nourishment. Yet Congress continues to put up most of the dollars for such projects, which legislators from beachfront states and communities can tout back home.

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, pushed for the latest round of federal funding, saying the work has vast benefits.

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Beaches at risk if oil drilling goes ahead – Greens

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Published: 11:41AM Tuesday April 30, 2013 Source: ONE News

The Government is putting Auckland's west coast beaches at risk of an oil spill if it goes ahead with deep sea drilling, the Green Party says.

Yesterday, Minister of Energy Simon Bridges announced that the tender process offering up new permits to conduct exploratory deep sea drilling in New Zealand waters will soon begin.

Specifically, offshore areas in the Reinga-Northland basin, the Taranaki Basin, and the Great South Canterbury Basin will be put up for open bidding on May 24.

It will be the Government's second round of putting areas up for tender in a bid to attract competing offers.

In response to the plan, Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei told TV ONE's Breakfast this morning that she thinks the Government should instead be investing in renewable energy sources.

"We aren't opposed to shallow drilling as we do not want to see the country move away from this high dependence on fossil fuels and into renewable areas, and we think this is where the economy ought to be directed.

"But we are absolutely opposed to deep sea oil drilling, because the risks are too high and that is what is being proposed particularly for the West Coast areas just north of Auckland," she said.

Turei told Breakfast that she thinks the Government is putting the economic interests of oil companies over the environmental values of the local people.

"You can't mitigate the effects of an oil spill in deep sea drilling, it is too deep, the dangers are too great and the risk to the New Zealand public and to our environment is just too high," she added.

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Pinellas' idyllic beaches could appeal to China's travel boom

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Sand like sugar. Skies as blue as cornflowers. Waves of gentle turquoise.

That idyllic portrait of the Pinellas beaches is one that D.T. Minich has painted all over Europe and South America. Last week the Pinellas County tourism chief introduced the beaches of Clearwater Beach, Fort De Soto, Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands to a brand-new market:

China.

"When they saw the blue skies and pure water and white sandy beaches, they were just like 'Wow,' " Minich said. "They were blown away. A couple of people asked me if this was real."

The photos were real just as real as the potential for Chinese visitors to bolster Pinellas tourism.

Minich, executive director of the Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, made his first trip to China last week for Pinellas County's tourism agency. He joined a Florida tourism mission to the world's most populous nation: 1.4 billion people.

Tourism destinations around the world are lining up to grab a share of what is projected to become the world's biggest travel market in 2013. It's also the world's fastest growing market. This year 90 million Chinese are projected to travel overseas, according to Visit Florida, the state's tourism agency. That's expected to surpass 200 million by 2025.

"The growth rate has been phenomenal and exponential," said Liping Cai, director of the Purdue University Tourism and Hospitality Research Center.

Right now the U.S. share of that market is meager, and Florida's is even tinier. Last year an estimated 1.2 million Chinese tourists visited the United States, and 231,000 made their way to Florida. But that's double the number who visited Florida in 2011. Those numbers could grow even faster thanks to proposed changes to make it easier to get U.S. tourism visas in China.

Florida tourism officials have been preparing for the growth of Chinese tourism for years. They made their first visit in 2006 and hired representation there in 2008.

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Auckland beaches at risk – Greens

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Auckland's pristine west coast beaches will be at risk if international companies take up the government's latest oil exploration offer, the Green Party says.

Energy Minister Simon Bridges announced yesterday vast areas of the Northland and South Canterbury basins were being opened up for oil and gas exploration as well as new onshore blocks in Taranaki.

He says the offer represents "a range of promising opportunities" for exploration companies and puts New Zealand on the international stage.

Prime Minister John Key says the government is looking for "significant expansion" and the industry could be a game changer for New Zealand.

Green's co-leader Metiria Turei says the upper west coast of the North Island is a postcard for New Zealand.

"It is where Kiwis go to swim, fish and holiday, there should be no risky deep sea drilling in these much-loved waters," she says.

"Pristine west coast beaches are at risk of an oil spill... even the industry admits there is no guarantee of safety with deep sea drilling."

Ms Turei says the government's "game changer" argument is rubbish.

"There is little evidence that there would be many jobs from these deep sea rigs and they put local economies at risk if there is a spill."

The offer covers 189,000sq km offshore and more than 1500sq km onshore including:

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Beaches, museums, and shops in North Kingstown, R.I.

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North Kingstown was home to Quonset Point in World War II, then the biggest air base in the world (its where the ubiquitous hump-shaped Quonset hut was invented by the Seabees) and now a sprawling business park with a golf course, public beaches, ferries, museums, and shops. The town draws couples and families to its quaint villages such as Wickford, which in summer bustles with festivals, including the popular arts festival in July.

In the historic district the Haddie Pierce House (146 Boston Neck Road, 401-295-5163, http://www.haddiepierce.com, rates from $145) is a five-room Victorian inn built in 1906 within walking distance of Wickford Village and a town beach.

Five minutes from the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Wickford Junction stop is the Hamilton Village Inn (642 Boston Neck Road, 401-295-0700, http://www.hamiltonvillageinn.com, rates from $79), a pet-friendly place with a new second floor featuring bigger rooms and balconies.

A new lodging option is TownePlace Suites (55 Gate Road, 401-667-7500, http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvdts-towneplace-suites-providence-north-kingstown/, rooms from $94), a LEED-certified hotel with free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and indoor pool near a ferry to Marthas Vineyard, museums, and lighthouse cruises.

Start your day at a local favorite, the Breakfast Nook (6130 Post Road, 401-884-6108, breakfast from $2.79, lunch from $3.79), a place so small you have to shuffle sideways to sit at the counter but offering great food, like the whopping omelets.

A local hot spot for lunch is Oatleys Restaurant (1717 Ten Rod Road, 401-295-5126, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oatleys-Restaurant/116616101696516#!/pages/Oatleys-Restaurant/116616101696516, lunch from $7), where they serve comfort food that includes burgers, sandwiches, meat loaf, and fish and chips.

What ocean town would be complete without ice cream? Check out the expanded Nanas Gelato and Ice Cream Factory (6710 Post Road, 401-885-8640, http://www.nanasgelato.com, cones from $3.25) where popular items include Nanas Kiss gelato, a concoction of dark chocolate, Snickers and Twix, and the salted caramel chocolate pretzel. Dieters can go light with fat-free frozen yogurt.

East Asian cuisine representing seven countries can be had at Seven Moons (6900 Post Road, 401-885-8383, http://www.7-moons.com, entrees from $6.99) including Vietnamese bee boong, pad Thai, and Cambodian sour soup, on a menu liberally dotted with hot and spicy designators.

Seafood abounds, including the triple lobster special and clam boils, at Duffys Tavern and Restaurant (235 Tower Hill Road, 401-295-0073, http://www.quahog.com/duffys.html, entrees from $9.95), where in addition to fresh local seafood and a raw bar, you can feast on steaks, ribs, and chicken.

Fittingly located at the former air base are the Quonset Air Museum (488 Eccleston Ave., 401-294-9540, http://www.quonsetairmuseum.com, admission $7), in an original hangar brimming with birds of war, including a Quonset Sky Raider, a Grumman F-14 Tomcat, and a McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier; and the Seabee Museum & Memorial Park (21 Iafrate Way, 401-294-7233, http://www.seabeesmuseum.com, free admission, donations accepted), with vintage Quonset huts, one of which was a chapel during World War II, all of it honoring the naval construction battalion that was made cinematically famous in the 1944 John Wayne movie The Fighting Seabees.

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Goa bans drinking on beaches

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30th April 2013

Drinking on beaches has been banned in the Indian state, as authorities tackle littering and drunken behaviour

The ban was announced last week under the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act. Hotels and beach bars will continue to sell alcoholic beverages, however under the new rules, all alcoholic drinks will have to be consumed on the premises. Travellers hoping to walk and sit elsewhere, bring their own alcohol to the beach, or find a private spot will not longer be able to do so.

Picnicking locals will also be affected by the new ban. People visiting the beaches will no longer be able to carry glass bottles with them either, no matter what they contain.

The Times of India quoted a senior official at the tourism department as saying: Tourists were being injured by stepping on broken bottles on the beach. The official also went on to say the rules have been enforced to prevent Eve teasing on Goan beaches, referring to the rise in crimes and harassment against females.

The new rules will be enforced by the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), which has been deployed on Goan beaches to provide security 24 hours a day. Those caught drinking on the beaches will first be warned, before the IRB confiscates liquor and glass bottles.

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Auckland's beaches at risk, Greens say

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Auckland's pristine west coast beaches will be at risk if international companies take up the government's latest oil exploration offer, the Green Party says.

Energy Minister Simon Bridges announced on Monday vast areas of the Northland and South Canterbury basins were being opened up for oil and gas exploration as well as new onshore blocks in Taranaki.

He says the offer represents "a range of promising opportunities" for exploration companies and puts New Zealand on the international stage.

Prime Minister John Key says the government is looking for "significant expansion" and the industry could be a game changer for New Zealand.

Green's co-leader Metiria Turei says the upper west coast of the North Island is a postcard for New Zealand.

"It is where Kiwis go to swim, fish and holiday, there should be no risky deep sea drilling in these much-loved waters," she said.

"Pristine west coast beaches are at risk of an oil spill... even the industry admits there is no guarantee of safety with deep sea drilling."

Ms Turei says the government's "game changer" argument is rubbish.

"There is little evidence that there would be many jobs from these deep sea rigs and they put local economies at risk if there is a spill."

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Drinking banned on Goa's beaches

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The official referred to recent reports of crimes against women in the country and told the newspaper that the step had also been taken to prevent Eve teasing on Goan beaches.

A section of the Goa police force responsible for maintaining order on the states beaches, the Indian Reserve Battalion, will enforce the rule.

Those found drinking on the beach will first be warned of the need to comply with the rule.

Goas beaches are popular with British tourists and offer a range of bars, from low-key shacks to five-star hotel bars and nightclubs.

Goan authorities are keen to promote tourism in the region but aware too of the sensitivities of the local population they recently turned down an application from Playboy to open an open-air club in the state.

The adult entertainment brand asked to open as a beach shack on upmarket Candolim Beach, but was told that permission would only be given to individuals, rather than global chains.

PB Lifestyle, Playboys Indian franchisee, is causing controversy with its plans to open 120 clubs hotels and cafes in India. The official bunny uniform, apparently signed off personally by Hugh Hefner, consists of a floor-length chiffon skirt and a tight, sleeveless top, cropped above the midriff.

The decision regarding Candolim Beach does not prevent clubs opening elsewhere in the state however.

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MyPalmBeachSummer.com Goes Live May 1 as One-Stop Site for Super Summer Savings in The Palm Beaches

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THE PALM BEACHES, Fla., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announced that MyPalmBeachSummer.com will go live May 1, offering travelers an extensive array of seasonal savings (valid June 1 through September 30). The site will be organized into a variety of vacation experiences, including Affordable Luxury, Family Fun, Florida Residents, and Drive and Dine, a new category this year that highlights hotel packages that include meals and/or food credits, as well as top-notch culinary hot spots and key dining districts in The Palm Beaches. In addition to hotel packages, the site will feature a Ways to Explore section, with links to the popular "Living in a Postcard" blog which offers a local or insider's perspective on interesting ways to enjoy The Palm Beaches.

"There is no better time to experience The Palm Beaches at such an incredible value than during the summer months, when virtually every hotel, attraction, and restaurant in the destination is featuring special offers and packages throughout the season," said CVB President and CEO Jorge Pesquera. "With MyPalmBeachSummer.com, we're eliminating the deal-seeking research phase for potential visitors by bringing all of these incredible offers together in one place, and ensuring the 'stress free' experience of The Palm Beaches starts before visitors even arrive at the destination."

On the foodie front, a vast array of independent, provincial restaurants, five-star resort dining, and eclectic, avant-garde eateries comes together to give The Palm Beaches its global reputation as a true melting pot for culinary exploration. Cuisine from every corner of the world in every imaginable gastronomical style can be found throughout 15 dining and entertainment districts in The Palm Beaches. World-renowned chefs including Masaharu Morimoto, Daniel Boulud, Clay Conley and Lindsay Autry have all contributed to the destination's diverse culinary landscape. In addition, numerous area chefs have earned prestigious accolades, including the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chefs of the South" list. In 2013, Emeril Lagassee featured five restaurants throughout The Palm Beaches on his latest television show, "Emeril's Florida", which aired nationally on the Cooking Channel.

For more information and a complete listing of special offers, visit MyPalmBeachSummer.com or call the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 554-7256. Blackout dates and special restrictions may apply. See individual offer for complete details.

About Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Palm Beach County, Fla. Tourism is among Palm Beach County's major industries generating a direct annual economic impact of $5 billion in the local economy, producing $25 million dollars in bed-tax revenue and lodging sales of approximately $623 million.

Palm Beach Tourism News Blog: palmbeachtourismnews.com Website Media Center: palmbeachfl.com1555 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 800, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 561.233.3000 Fax 561.233.3009

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