July 2008
In this issue
- Welcome To the Newsletter
- Cruise Industry News
- Entertainer of The Month
- Green Room News
- To Your Health
- How To Fly Cheap(er)
- Ric's Corner
Welcome to the first issue of the Entslist / Green Room Newsletter. We'll be bringing you the latest news and information from entslist.com and our interactive social network The Green Room. We will also bring you travel & health information geared to the professional entertainer.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for publication in future issues, please drop us a note at newsletter@entslist.com
TO YOUR HEALTH
By Jim Coston
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or "economy class syndrome" is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein.
It commonly affects the leg veins (although it can occur elsewhere) and there is a significant risk of the blood clot traveling to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism.
DVTs occur in about 1 per 1000 persons per year. About 1-5% will die from the complications (i.e. pulmonary embolism).
People who have a history of cardiovascular disease, stroke or blood clots are at a higher risk of getting DVT in their legs during airplane flights of 10 hours or more.
That being said , it also can affect healthy people, even athletes..
Studies in healthy people have shown that wearing “compression stockings” may help minimize the risk of developing DVT after long flights.
Compression stockings put pressure on leg muscles and help return blood flow from the legs to the heart.
People with cardiovascular disease and those at risk for clots in their legs may benefit from a single dose of a blood thinner such as heparin.
Taking a low dose of aspirin before a long flight, for example, may reduce risk as does walking around in the cabin.
Foot exercises while sitting down - rotating the ankles and wiggling the toes - prevents the blood pooling in the feet and then struggling to climb up through the veins.
Drinking extra water and avoiding alcohol intake are also good advice.
While these steps aren’t scientifically proven to prevent traveler’s thrombosis, they are common sense.
As always, you should always consult your doctor before taking any medications
Jim Coston is not only a frequent flyer but was an ACLS Paramedic for 12 years.
HOW TO FLY CHEAP(ER)
Business travelers , unlike vacationers don't always have the same flexibility when booking air travel.
Sometimes you just have to bite the bulllet and pony up the higher fares.
If you do have some leeway in how & when you book your travel, you can still save some money.
#1.) Fly during the slowest days of the week .
Tuesday and Wednesday are the slowest flying days of the week for business travel so demand is low, and so are the fares.
#2.) Fly during the slowest time of the year.
Travel anytime between Labor Day and Thanksgiving for the best deals.
Holidays, as well as spring, summer and winter are usually higher.
#3.) Check Airfares in a Timely Manner.
Airfares change three times a day as airlines lower prices to fill up their flights.
Early morning is the best time to buy and on weekends, try early Saturday morning and then again at 5pm .
#4.) Buy a Package
Travel sites are full of vacation packages with cut-rate hotel stays and car rentals.
These packages are sometimes cheaper than the airfare alone.
#5.) Go to the Source.
Do your homework - check multiple travel sites as "your mileage may vary" .
Air fares are sometimes lower if you go to the individual airlines's website as opposed to using services like Travelocity or Expedia.
The days of bargain basement air travel are probably over, but with a little bit of forethought, you can still ease the pain a little!
As the summer travel season heats up, so does the cost of travel. How will this impact the cruise industry?
Cruise lines say they are on track to continue their impressive record of growth in 2008, and expect to take 12.8 million customers to sea, a slight increase from the 12.6 million boarded in 2007.
But as gas approaches $5 a gallon and airlines cut flights and services, is this too optimistic?
Join in the Discussion on the Green Room Cruise Industry Discussion Board
ENTERTAINER OF THE MONTH
This months feature Entertainer is ...... JAMIE FRASIER
Jamie Frasier’s illustrious career has led him from international acclaim on world class cruise lines to the kaleidoscopic world of high profile corporate entertainment. Since his childhood Jamie's unique vocal ability and charismatic nature has captivated audiences the world over.
Now at 28 years young, Jamie is in his prime and stirring up the Nations capital with his very own sensational band "The Majors". Comprised only of the finest musicians this 8-18 piece 'Supersonic Swing' band are currently taking London by storm, bringing back the fast paced, energetic classics of the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s
Hear Jamie at The Green Room!!
GREEN ROOM NEWS
If you haven't been to the Green Room yet (or haven't visited lately), were pleased to say that in just over one month we have more than 120 members - many of them are active daily.
What makes the Green Room unique, is unlike many social networking sites, we limit membership to working members of the entertainment community. Here you can meet, network and interact with other industry professionals.
Sign up is free and you get your own webpage that you can upload photos, music and a blog. We feature numerous forums for different facets of the industry as well as live chat.
"Paying It Forward"
by Ric Steel
Co-Founder / www.Entlist.Com
Through the years we all have people walk up to us and say "How did you get started in this business?"
I think that almost everyone has a secret desire to be onstage and to hear applause directed at them.
It is only natural to want to be liked and appreciated and I think that is is fair for all of us to say that our greatest moments in life are those moments when an audience stands to their feet and cheers, whistles, and claps with appreciation.
Frankly, most people outside of the entertainment world never ever have that happen to them.
Maybe after 30-50 years at a desk job they will get a gold watch and a short round of obligatory applause. I have always thought that was a little sad really.
Last week I had a plumber at my house installing a new water heater and when he finished I stood there and applauded and whistled and yelled "Wow what a great job !". He almost fainted and then.... he began smiling. There was a transformation that took place in that guys face and in that moment.... we became friends.
One more short story really quick........I was walking through the crew section of a ship last month and saw an older man from an Asiatic background on his hands and knees carefully and painstakingly painting a yellow line on the floor which was to potentially warn others of a dangerous area around a sea door. I stopped a few feet away and just turned and watched. Eventually he looked up and saw me......I applauded and smiled......He slowly began smiling, placed the brush in his cup of paint, and then bowed in thankfulness for the compliment. We became friends.....60 seconds for a lifetime of goodwill....a pretty good trade in my opinion.....
Everyone deserves applause for a job well done.....not just entertainers.....Soooo....I challenge you to see how many people you can applaud for this year. Let them see what it feels like when it happens to us on stage and make a friend.
Let them realize that we all need encouragement and praise for a job well done.
Pay it forward and it will always come back to you !
IN OUR NEXT ISSUE
Combating Jet Lag
Best Frequent Flyer Programs
Entertainer of the Month
Industry News Briefs
... and much more!!!
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