It’s been exactly 8 months and 16 days since my first day on the job with NewmanPR. On Oct. 1, 2009, I was the nervous newbie, striving for perfection, yet missing the mark time and time again. A lot has transpired since that time.

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A new poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and The Press, conducted June 3-6 among 1,002 adults, found that more Americans trust the news media coverage of the BP oil spill than the government or BP itself.

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Seattle, Wash., — Captain Edward G. van Zaane will be master of Holland America Line’s newest ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, currently under construction at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The 29-year Holland America Line veteran brought ms Amsterdam into service in 2001 and served at its helm on the line’s Grand World Voyages for nine years. [...]

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Seattle, Wash., (June 8, 2010) – The newest Holland America Line Signature-Class ship, the ms Nieuw Amsterdam, will debut July 4, 2010, with exceptional dining options featuring a selection of diverse, innovative restaurants serving international cuisine. Each venue is highlighted by elegant decor for a one-of-a-kind culinary event. The line also will introduce an [...]

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MIAMI (April 26, 2010) – Carnival Cruise Lines will introduce a new one-of-a-kind schedule from San Diego encompassing five- and nine-day Mexican Riviera voyages aboard the 2,124-passenger Carnival Spirit beginning Dec. 10, 2010.
On this unique program, five-day cruises will visit the popular resort town of Cabo San Lucas for two full days, while nine-day [...]

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KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Southernmost on the Beach Hotel, located on the Atlantic Ocean at 508 South St. in Key West, has been named one of the United States’ top 10 best hotels for romance in TripAdvisor’s eighth annual Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Winners are based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers on [...]

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Seattle, WA — Holland America Line ’s ms Volendam is set to cruise to Australia and New Zealand in early 2011 with 14- and 18-day voyages to the lands of kangaroos, kiwis, the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and exotic Asian ports. The ship also will sail a 14-day exploration of the South Pacific [...]

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The first day of work is always a bit nerve-wracking, especially for recent college graduates. From meeting new people to learning a billion new passwords and account information, it can actually be quite exhausting.
My first day at NewmanPR was a mixture of excitement, performance anxiety and a bit of frustration. I was excited about [...]

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Seattle, WA —Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam will sail three 30-day South America adventures in 2010 and two more in 2011, allowing guests to visit the remote site of Machu Picchu and explore the mysterious and exotic Inca civilization.
With Rotterdam’s “Incan Empires” voyages departing Feb. 6, April 10 and Oct. 23, 2010, and again [...]

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