Embolism occurs when a collection of material such as a clot or plaque is carried through the circulatory system and becomes lodged in a vessel in such a way that it blocks blood flow. Cerebral embolism refers to blockage of a cerebral (brain) vessel by an embolus (clot or plaque). This is one form of stroke.
Two years ago, the yearly cost of a Prime membership increased from $79 to $99. In October of 2013, the minimum amount required for non-Prime members to receive free shipping went from $25 to $35. Now, the price has been raised again, to $49.
Shipping a yacht isn't cheap. The cost of shipping a 120-foot yacht would be about $175,000, according to Dockwise. Dockwise shipped about 600 boats last year and expects similar numbers this year. The yacht industry is still struggling from an over-supply of yachts for sale and charter, with prices still down 30 percent or more from the pre-crisis peak. Yet for yacht-shippers, demand continues to slowly rebound. We've managed to do well despite the economy, Bujor said.