Convienient Financing Options For Your Next Car Purchase

Not many people have sufficient on-hand resources to pay cash for a new/used car purchase. Most people HAVE to finance at least a major portion (about 80%) of any such acquisition. Most people just assume that financing through the car dealership is the simplest, easiest and most convenient way to goand most people pay more than they need to because of that assumption!

Car dealerships rarely provide direct financing; i.e., they partner with a lending institution which provides funding to qualified buyers who apply for loans at car dealership offices. The lending institution accepts all the involved risk, while in most cases the dealerships accept a flat fee commission, a percentage of the total loan, and/or a bonus for each loan placement from their lending partner. This cost is paid for by the buyer through a higher loan rate. It might be simpler and easier to file for a loan at the car dealership, but please dont assume that it doesnt cost you for that convenience. In a small number of case, like at ThatsMyNewCar.com, financing is provided, however the dealer does not receive any fee, percentage or bonus for placing the loan. The service is provided to make the car buying experience better and more convenient for the customer.

Banks and credit unions offer direct financing to car buyers, usually at rates better than those they can offer through any partner car dealershipsthis is because they have no fees to pay for a middleman. Deal directly with a lending institution and you can save money on your new/used car purchase. If you have a savings/checking account with a bank or credit union, they are much more likely to provide you with a car loan than any lending institution for which you are not already a customer, and youre more likely to get a better rate or more convenient terms (or both) from them too. Most even offer lower rates if you agree to have payments automatically deducted from your accountno checks to write, no envelopes to address, and no stamps to send them in. Now that is a convenience which not only doesnt cost you anything, it usually saves both time and money!

Try to have your financing issues addressed before you even go to a car dealership. Banks and credit unions will help you determine how much you can afford to pay, which should provide more confidence and less anxiety for when you actually go to a dealership. With loan approval issues already addressed before you set foot on a lot, if you see one that just screams Thats My New Car to you, youll be in a position to close the deal right then and there, and to drive it home without further delay. Now that could be a convenience derived from adequate preparation and forethought!

Tom Carey is the owner of http://www.ThatsMyNewCar.com. A Pennsylvania used car dealership in Norristown that specializes in giving the public proxy access to exclusive dealer-only car auctions, saving each customer thousands of dollars.Rachel Blog32614
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Somerset On Grace Bay Providenciales Best Romantic Getaway

The Somerset on Grace Bay Providenciales is set on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and the view of pristine white sand and turquoise sea is almost enough by itself, but this new and one of the best small luxury hotels of the world is setting standards on the Providenciales.

There are 54 rooms and 39 suites, but if you can book an English cottage then you will be in for a spectacular time. It is a one bedroom suite, but very elegant and spacious, with a loft, beautiful elegant furnishings, master bedroom, two full bathrooms

The room which is really a suite has a large living room and dining room combo featuring a 42 inch plasma TV.

The room is two stories high and had a spiral staircase leading to a large loft area, with a pull-out couch presumably for children.

.There is a full kitchen with Viking applicances and next to the kitchen is a full-sized washer and dryer.

The bedroom is extremely large with a superb king sized bed and a walk in closet

There are question marks over the service at The Somerset, but you must speak as you find. Reports in general come down on the side of good service but obviously there are blips, after all this is the Caribbean!!

Breakfast is Continental and free, and you can eat it out by the pool or request a doggie bag, and then eat it on the beach!! Actually its called a To-Go Container!!

The Pool Bar does very good lunches at a reasonable price., and the OSoleil restaurants food is very good if somewhat nouvelle in style.

You need to be aware that although there are excellent restaurants nearby meals could cost $200 for two.

Finally the beach is spectacular, there are plenty of sunbeds, and umbrellas, and it is well staffed, with extremely luxurious sun loungers.

The beach and the sea are such a beautiful colour contrast with the turquoise sea and the pure white sand, and you can walk nearly for ever.

The Somerset on Grace Bay Providenciales is one of the best small luxury hotels in the world and perfect for a romantic break.

Peter Stewart writes exclusively for http://www.in-kenyasafari.com as well as http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com and he has in depth knowledge of the places he writes about.Regan Blog50735
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New Travel Technology

One of the new ways to market your travel business is by the use of email. Fast delivery is the key to a successful campaign. The first thing you need to do is to get permission to send these emails by having an opt-in describing the future content of your mails and the other is to have an opt-out in the actual emails that you send to prospective clients. You should follow guidelines set out by mailbox providers to ensure that your emails get past their spam blockers.

Have you ever heard the term SEO (search engine optimization)? If you havent, you should sit up and take notice, especially if you have your own web site. SEO is a broad term which encompasses various methods of optimization including conducting sometimes exhaustive keyword research and the improving hyperlinks that link back to your own web site. For a travel web site, the best back links would be from other travel related web sites.

If you have your own travel web site you should spend some time spreading your links across the internet by submitting your URL (universal resource locator) to as many travel and holiday web directories as possible. You can also link to other related travel sites and reciprocate this by linking back to them, though it is always better to have a one way link that points to your site.

One of the most important features a travel company needs on their web site is the capability for users to search for holidays, flights; cruises etc and be able to book them online. Any travel web site worth its salt now has these features and their number of sales reflects this. More that 80% of travelers who plan their holidays make their bookings online. See http://www.barrheadtravel.co.uk for an example. These back-end programs though are not for the novice web programmer to construct and unless you are used to producing server code I suggest you outsource for this complexity of programming.

Blogs are the latest thing to hit the internet. These can be a very potent marketing tool that can reach out to new customers. People love to be told travel stories and blogs allow you and others to post new content and update it quickly.

Podcasts are yet another way to reach your customers. Podcasts can contain video and audio so you could shorten or use sections of your promotional holiday video and make it available for download by the millions of people who own an iPod.

In brief, if you are in the travel industry, if you dont embrace all the technology that is at your disposal, you may be left behind.

David Kirkwood - I am reasonably new to the travel industry though find the subject very interesting. I am sure that I can bring something new to the table from the other industries I have worked in. See an example of the type of site I am working on now at: http://www.barheadtravel.co.uk.Rachelle Blog25427
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Kenyan Hotel and Apartment Guide: Your Accommodation In Nairobi Hotels

The Hilton

The Nairobi Hilton Hotel is part of the global Hilton chain and offers all the facilities you need for your Kenyan vacation. The Hilton offers airport transfer service to and from the Nairobi based hotel, a limousine serve, club lounge and executive floors including meeting and banqueting services. The rooms are serviced 24 hours and are connected to satellite television. They also offer a health club and a heated swimming pool. Also available is a business centre with internet access and electronic safes in your room.

The hotel is centrally located within Nairobi town and offers easy walking access to shopping and the business district and other entertainment joints.

The Yaya apartments

The Yaya apartments are located adjacent to Nairobis premier mall-the Yaya center. The apartments offer very secure and spacious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. They also have a business service with high speed internet connection, satellite television; flood light tennis courts a full equipped gym including other finer luxuries. They will offer airport transfers on request.

The 680 Hotel

The six eighty hotel is in the center of the CBD and is a budget accommodation facility. They offer standard services and is well located for business and pleasure in the central business district of Nairobi. The Kenyatta Conference and exhibition center is only 5 minutes walk and the famous Kenyatta Avenue and Central park is close nearby. This Nairobi hotel is famous with budget travelers and mid-level business people.

The Grand Regency Hotel

The grand regency Nairobi hotel is situated along the Uhuru Highway and opposite the central park. The hotel offers 5 star deluxe accommodations and is popular with dignitaries visiting for business or pleasure. The Nairobi hotel offers 194 deluxe rooms and 1 presidential suite. Food service includes fine dining, buffet and snacks and a coffee shop. They also offer banqueting and conference services. They also offer airport transfer service in either the hotel van or limo. The regency also offers an exclusive health and recreation club and a sun screened pool. The hotel recently opened a very popular in-house casino and also offers an exclusive shopping arcade, beauty parlour, and an airport VIP desk. This is one of the finest hotels in Nairobi with all the extras of luxury.

The Mimosa Court Apartments

The mimosa court apartments are set is a serene and quiet environment away 15 minutes away from the CBD. This is a modern complex of beautifully furnished, fully serviced, and totally secure apartments with short and long-term lets on offer. They offer airport transfers on request.

The apartments are accessible conveniently located within close proximity of popular upmarket shopping malls. Nestled away in peaceful, idyllic surroundings and set in beautiful landscaped tropical gardens all apartments are beautifully appointed. The apartments enjoy a host of value added facilities on site like the pool, a fully equipped gymnasium and health spa and a conference room.

The Jacaranda Hotel

This is a 4 star Nairobi hotel set within 4 acres of beautifully landscaped lawns surrounded by lush gardens and jacaranda trees. The serene settings welcome you to jacaranda hotel set 10 minutes from the CBD. The hotel is adjacent to major businesses and next door to a popular shopping mall in westlands, an offshoot satellite business centre from the CBD. The hotel offers airport transfer services. The hotel is popular with business and most safari travelers on their 1 night prior to a wildlife safari. The service is good and moderate ambience.

The Kenya Comfort Hotel

This is another budget hotel in the CBD and offers superior quality budget accommodation. The Nairobi based hotel offers single and double accommodation in clean and well laid out rooms. It also offers conference facilities and internet connectivity. The hotel is popular with visiting student and volunteer groups as well as budget safari groups. See site for a range of overall Kenyan rates for budget and luxury, hotel, lodge and apartments rates.

The Serena Hotel

This is a five star Nairobi based hotel set within the Central park of Nairobi. The hotel is heavily rich in ambience and service is perfect. The food ranges from continental to western, Indian and Chinese cuisine. The hotel offers high standard accommodation with spacious rooms, a satellite TV, minibar in rooms. There is also business centre and internet connectivity in the cyber caf. They have 2 indoor bars, a pool and bar, a fully equipped gym and aerobics studio and well manicured grounds for banqueting and airport transfers. Its conferencing facilities are also of high quality with well furnished conference halls and arranged private meetings in rooms. The Nairobi Serena is popular with high-end business and safari travelers.

The Nairobi Safari Club Hotel

This is a Nairobi hotel located in periphery of the CBD and next to the Nairobi University. The Nairobi based hotels maize cob architecture is unique and gives it a towering resemblance to the Malaysian tower. The hotel is an all en-suite and is very popular with family groups traveling for safari with their children. The service is standard and food is good. It also has a members club, a swimming pool and health and fitness centre and offers airport transfers. The business centre offers internet connectivity and beuty parlour.

The Norfolk Hotel and apartments

This former colonial bastion has a rich history and was a preserve of the colonialists. The 5 star Nairobi hotel is set on the outskirts of the CBD and opposite the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and the Nairobi University. It is set in a quite serene environment and yet a 5 minute walks from the CBD. The hotel offers spacious rooms fronting well manicured lawns strewn with colonial and world war relics and gunship (defunct though).

The ambience is British Elizabethan in style and offers fine dining and has several well serviced conference rooms. The hotel has undergone heavy refurbishment that has brought a modern aura while retaining the historical touch. It is famous with high end business and safari travelers mainly from Europe. The service is excellent and reflective of its 5-star rating.Airport transfers offered.

The Norfolk Nairobi apartments are high-end fully furnished apartments for short and long-term stay. The five-star apartments are located next to the hotel and are popular with expatriate clients working in Kenya for 2 weeks or more. They have well manicures lawns and a are well serviced. The security is good and in quiet.

The Intercontinental Hotel

The hotel is set next to Kenyas seat of government-the parliament buildings and opposite the Kenyatta national monument. The 5-star Nairobi hotel is also opposite the central park and offers a quiet atmosphere easily accessible from the CBD. Service is impeccable and ambience is mainly American up market and convenience. The hotel rooms are spacious and overlooking the power bastions of the Kenyan government. It also offers airport transfers. It has high security ratings owing to its location in well guarded government establishments. The hotel is popular with business travelers and up market safari tourists. The American market easily identifies with the Intercontinental since its the only chain of American hotel in Nairobi Kenya.

The Boulevard hotel

The Nairobi based hotel boulevard is located in an evergreen quiet location a few yards from the Norfolk hotel. The hotel rooms are surrounded by trees and fronting the Nairobi river. The hotels quiet environment offers the silence for private parties and informal meetings.The hotel also offers airport transfers The hotel ambience is standard and service is good. Security is good despite being tucked in a forested environ.

The Safari Park Hotel

The Nairobi based hotel is a 5-star facility. The buildings are well camouflaged by shingle tiling. It is located about 20 minutes from the CBD along one of the main highways to Mt. Kenya. The hotel is set on an expansive compound with well manicured lawns and a spacious parking lot. The hotel is surrounded by huge thorn trees that provide an excellent cover from the tropical sun. The rooms are large, air conditioned and serviced with satellite TV and minibar. Service is impeccable and the ambience African. It also offers airport transfers. It is a popular entertainment theatre with large conference facilities. It hosts a lot of conference groups and business travelers.

For more details in your in and out of Nairobi safari hotels or lodges contact us.

Robert Muhoho is a tour consultant in Kenya and has planned business and vacation safaris for over 10,000 tourists in the East African region. He is a tour operation- major and involved in National tourism policy development in Kenya.Priscilla Blog20554
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Mayor Villaraigosa Shares Control Of The Los Angeles Schools

Last month, I wrote in an article about Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposing a legislative bill to take control of the Los Angeles schools (see Los Angeles Schools Strongly Opposed to Takeover by Mayor Villaraigosa). Reform Bill 1381 passed the state legislature at the end of August, with some changes.

Villaraigosa, who portrayed himself as the one person who could make a success of the Los Angeles schools system, instead must share control of the school system with the Los Angeles schools board and the Council of Mayors. The mayor did, however, receive direct control of three low-performing high schools and their feeder elementary and middle schools.

The final reform bill makes running the Los Angeles schools much more complex for everyone concerned. First, there is a logistical problem with Villaraigosa and the Los Angeles schools board in two separate locations, making decision making a longer, more drawn out process. The role of teachers in deciding curriculum now is uncertain, and many believe the mayors plan may impede new school construction, considered a successful endeavor by the Los Angeles schools board. The bills language is confusing, already causing conflicting interpretations.

There also is a question on the legality of the bill, which is expected to face an immediate legal challenge. The Los Angeles schools board, which was adamantly opposed to the bill, already has discussed a lawsuit, claiming that the bill violates the requirement in the state constitution that schools remain within the educational system. The opinion of the legislatures counsel is that the Los Angeles schools board has a case, but Villaraigosa believes it will survive a challenge.

Ever the politician, the mayor now is looking to foster cooperation with teachers, parents and the Los Angeles schools board, but he may find this difficult. He leveled blistering criticism at the school board and its members over the past year. Even Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg (D-Los Angeles) criticized Villaraigosa during a hearing by the Assembly Education Committee, which she chairs, stating that she was disappointed that he did not have the same dialogue with the Los Angeles schools board as he did with the teachers unions.

Villaraigosa continues to promote the passage of the bill as an opportunity for parents, educators, the Council of Mayors, the cities and himself to partnership for the betterment of the Los Angeles schools. Though no clear specifics have even been given by the mayor on how he will proceed, he remarked that the new power-sharing arrangement will reshape and invigorate a lethargic bureaucracy that has underserved generations of students. He further stated that success depends on his leadership and the contributions of his Los Angeles schools partners.

Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. For more information on Los Angeles schools visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/California/Los-Angeles/index.htmlPetronia Blog2408
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How Vinyl Casement Windows Can Make Your Life A Lot Easier

Your windows are a huge aspect of your property and can make all the difference to the way your property looks and feels. With the perfect windows you can make your home truly stand out amongst the crowd, giving it a classy and unique look both inside and out.

Regardless of whether or not youre carrying out a full blown home improvement project or if you just wish to change the windows in your house, this kind of improvement will not only make your property feel and look much better but also add an increased value to your home.

Casement windows are a hugely popular choice of the homeowner these days, simply because not only do they look great, but they also make a big difference to how your home feels. The greater ventilation given by these windows will guarantee that youll get much more fresh air whenever you want, plus youll find them simple to maintain and clean saving you aggravation and inconvenience.

Your new casement windows will give your home a very beautiful appearance that is both eloquent and classy. Your visitors will be highly impressed when they see the windows, as youll also love their look.

No matter your decoration or theme, your new windows will fit in perfectly, and can give the whole property a makeover. For really simple maintenance and a great valor, you can get them in vinyl frames with a broad choice of colors.

This will add to the smooth finish of your windows, and you wont have to worry about continuous repair from storms, hurricanes, or damage from wind, plus you wont have to paint the frames on a regular basis the way that you would have to with wooden frames.

These casement windows have their hinges on the side and open outwards they are perfect for hard to reach areas within your home, and theyre also excellent for getting a tremendous view of the outside world.

You can enjoy a variety of optional extras with casement windows that will add to the overall look and feel. One option you have is grid windows. These offer a really stylish finish, and fortunately you can choose from a broad range of accessories such as handles and locks to give your windows the perfect finish.

If youre looking to get a really tremendous deal on this type of window the best place to start your search is on the Internet. You can enjoy a variety of windows to meet all of your needs and budget, as well youll be able to look through the various options and even make your order from the comfort of your home.

A Casement window will make any part of you home look more attractive, as well if you opt for a vinyl casement window youll be receiving a window thats highly durable and maintenance free.

Ken J. Morris writes articles largely for http://www.replacement-windows-tips.com , an online publication covering information on construction and building. Writing for reports such as http://www.replacement-windows-tips.com/casement-windows.html ,he established his expertise on home improvement.Rissa Blog78118
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Can Friendship Turn To Romance?

It is important to be really systematic for turning friendship into romance. Friendship and romance are inseparable in many cases, but it is not universally true for all. Many people are enjoying their romantic life that they started with friendship a long back. On the other hand, the diametrically opposite situation may happen to your life alsoyou can lose your intimate friend in the mire of romance. It is the mystery of psychology that propels human beings to behave like this. But, we should always follow what our mind directs us to do. If you feel to make a romantic relationship with your friend, do not hesitate to march forward until you get him/her.

Just think of the situation you have a friend, who understands you well, who knows you and would stand beside you in all situations; he/she is certainly the perfect match for your romantic life. The most important thing is that your have to be pragmatic enough to make her/him understand the situation, otherwise everything will be lost in the wave of time.

Romancing close friends can be risky they may take the relationship as granted at the beginningand you may have to face a false situation. If you are honest about your aims and objectives, do not hesitate! You know her well right from her earlier days and vice versaand it is assumed that the relationship that exists between you can never be altered even if the sky comes down to the earth. A true friend can bring success, happiness and all the treasures in life. Honesty will pay for you and if you are honest to bring your relationship to romance, none has the power to stop that.

Most of the people assume lot of things at the beginning of any friendship. They start daydreaming and finish as a loser. It should be kept in mind that mere assuming would not pay you until you have an utmost desire to fulfill your demand. If you are too crazy to make a romantic relationship with your close friendtake time and wait for the perfect time to tell her. You would have to change certain things of you. Your lip service can play a big role to canalize your friendship to romance. Tell expressively and persuasively that you love her from your heart. If she does not want to change the equation of the relationship immediately, do not be worried; keep on persuading her and you would get the result in no time. In such cases faith and honesty work a lot.

It is necessary to bring certain changes within you; otherwise it would be too tough for you to transfer your relationship from friendship to romance. First of all, get a different look always dress elegantly and spray perfume frequently, so that she can observe some changes in you. Be realistic and create an opportunity for her to come closure to you. Suppose, both of you are in a stroll, what you need to do is that place your palm near her waist and smoothly start rubbing until she gets aroused sexually. Wait for the perfect time - hold her hand and kiss. If she agrees with your gesture, carry on kissing in different places including lip, breast and more. Try to be direct with her and make no hesitation in asking for dating. Say, whatever you have at the earliest, because nobody knows what may happen in the days to come. Still, you need to be practical enough to judge the perfect time and place and of course, of the mental state of your beloved. Be true to your heart and do not fear from rejection. Keep a positive outlook and you can earn your desired soul by applying the tried and tested law.

Once she shows any positive sign of continuing romance, try to make it doubly sure by giving her romantic gifts and sumptuous treats at renowned restaurants. Whenever you get spare time, go to your nearby park or at the riverside. Speak in romantic tone and pick out some happy memories of the past. It will simply create magic for you. Make scope for her to vent out her emotional stories of her life. Sit closer to her and continue rubbing her body, so that she can feel good. Look for the opportunity to stimulate her physically as well as emotionally if you can do so, you are rest assured of winning half the battle. She is not expected to tell about this incident to anyone; it is because of two separate reasons. Firstly, she would not like to create any gossip amongst her friends and secondly, she would not like to debar her from getting sexual pleasure.

So, be free from hesitation and enjoy the ultimate friendship through making love. Always remember the proverb "Marriages are made in heaven" and if it is true, you do not need to bother about the consequences. Go and tell your friend!!! She would definitely reciprocate your feelings. It is quite possible that she is also making her mind for you

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Tips While Traveling By Car

Almost every one in the United States owns at least one car. A car is one of the easiest modes of transportation. There could be few people who do not own a car, but it is almost mandatory in United States since car comes in handy, to commute to work and to visit various locations for dream vacations, for weekends etc.

There are many advantages in traveling by car with the benefits of not having to spend a lot of money and at the same time enjoying the car ride with whomever you are traveling.

One of the most important things is the planning of car ride, is it for the weekend or is it for a visit, if it is for the weekend to ensure the mileage, to ensure the place of living and details like that.

If it is a long weekend, ensure that Car has been checked, there is no leakage, it has been washed properly, according to the mileage Gasoline has been filled in, taking extra tires help in case of breakdown, checking the car properly helps a lot, to avoid disappointments while traveling. Otherwise most of the time will be spent on getting the car to work if it is not checked prior to setting off.

When children are traveling along, ensure that car seats are set properly so that babies are enjoying their ride, this tip is for children of under one year.

One year to three year olds do not necessarily have a problem of the seat belt, but they would have a problem if there were no toys or snacks around, so ensuring that toys are carried for the toddlers, so that they dont distract the ride.

Car games also could be an advice to carry for the children just above 3 year old.

Some of the General tips are to ensure carrying a first aid, carrying Tylenol for adults and children, carrying lots of juices, enough snacks for everyone, cell phones, video games, and all the necessary cloths that are needed to carry.

Having phone numbers of hotels or motels also comes in handy if you are planning to drop in one.

Even if the budget is tight proper planning will help you to enjoy your car ride to where ever you are going and with whom ever you are going

Linda Polansky writes about http://www.traveldealsdiscounts.com/ , http://www.traveldealsdiscounts.com/discount-travel-deals/travelersshoppes.com and http://www.traveldealsdiscounts.com/Categories/Travel/Hotel/Phyllis Blog56296
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How to Get the Best Possible Beach Vacation Home

There is nothing more relaxing than having a week or two to spend at the beach. Vacation homes are a wonderful change from staying at a large or impersonal motel or hotel, plus they have the added convenience of being close to or even right on the water, having all the amenities of a house, as well as being much larger than a hotel room or even a suite would be.

Many of the beach vacation homes available offer all the features of a hotel vacation. If you are considering a rental and are going through an agency or property management company, it is usually possible to have a rental car provided for you upon arrival. In addition, many companies and agencies can also offer bonded and professional cleaning staff, chefs and even tour guides that will personalize your beach vacation and really make it a holiday for everyone in the family.

If you would prefer to just be able to relax and enjoy the warm weather, beach vacation homes can offer a quiet, stress-free holiday environment. To ensure that you get the best possible rental property, be sure to check the following:

* Ensure that you know the full amount of the rental and any additional expenses that may be included. Most beach vacation homes, especially those that are right on the beach or at the water will book up at least one season in advance. Holiday times such as summer vacation, spring break and even Christmas holidays may be booked several seasons in advance.

* Before sending a deposit or providing a credit card number for a deposit or reservation, fully understand the cancellation policy or any insurance that you may need to have on the property.

* Whether you are renting beach vacation homes from an individual or a company, be sure to get everything in writing before supplying a deposit or credit card information, especially if you have not rented through the company or from the individual before. A verbal agreement is not binding or legally valid in a court but a written, signed contract is a legal document.

* Finally, check the area in which the beach vacation home is located. While property right on the beach is great in quiet or secluded places, on busy beaches it can be a bit more stressful and noisy, especially if you are wanting a quiet vacation spot.

Doing some advanced research on beach vacation homes is simple through the internet or making a few phone calls. Planning your vacation is half the fun and knowing what you want and finding just the right beach vacation homes makes the holiday perfect for the whole family.

Terry Roberts is a professional translator and linguist, with a wide range of interests. To read more about beach vacation homes, and vacation homes in general, please visit his website: http://vacation.home-and-garden-now.com.Pietra Blog86658
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Heat Pumps

Using a heat pump may save on energy cost in your home. Here are a few things that will help you decide if a heat pump (or HVAC System) is right for your home.

Comfort is what makes a house a home. Comfort is the largest consideration in all homes. Therefore, keeping your home at the desired temperature will improve your comfort level. Heat Pump Systems are a great way to save energy, money and will guarantee your home a greater comfort.

Heat Pumps are air conditioning systems that heat and cool your home, also known as HVAC Systems. HVAC Systems use electric energy to move the pre-existing heat. Believe it or not in cold weather there are still traces of heat. A heat pump takes the heat from the cold weather and pumps it into your home. In the heat of the summer an HVAC System acts as a conventional air conditioner by taking the heat from your home and pushing it outside and blowing cold air in. Heat pumps are also considered smart purchases because they filter and dehumidify your home.

The installation of a Heating System may come across as costly, but once installed, your new HVAC System will only save you energy and money. Heat Pumps produce twice the amount of heat with the same amount of energy that a less expensive and ordinary HVAC System will provide. Comparing costs is a great way to ease your mind when making a purchase; therefore, we have listed a chart below that allows you to see the savings.

Tiffany Visnon works with Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, and Air Handler supplier, ACSystemsnow.com. ACSystemsnow.com specializes in selling Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Air Handlers, and Electronic Thermostats directly to homeowners. Learn more at http://www.acsystemsnow.com. Randene Blog26250
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What is Birth Control Patch?

Birth Control Patch is one of the hormonal methods of contraception. It is a 4- Cm square plastic patch. This patch is placed directly on the skin of the woman, which in turn releases hormones through the skin into the bloodstream in order to prevent pregnancy.

Function

Birth Control Patch works on the basis of hormones. Basically it contains two female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which prevents ovulation. It does not allow the eggs to being released from the ovaries. So, if there is no egg, what sperm will fertilize, and that prevents pregnancy. It also thickens the cervical mucus so that the sperm cannot reach the eggs.

Use

Like other hormonal contraceptives such as ring or pill, a birth control patch is also used on the first day of womens menstrual period or the first Sunday after beginning of her menstrual period. Women place the patch once a week for 3 weeks at the same day to make it effective. There is no patch for fourth week to allow her menstrual cycle during this week.

Effectiveness

If the patch is placed correctly and consistently, it is effective for more than 99%. But if a girl weighs more than 90 Kilograms, it is less effective in preventing pregnancy.

Advantages

If placed correctly, it is highly effective.
You need not give any daily attention like taking pills etc.
It is very easy to use. It does require any trained doctor or nurse to implant.
It has very less side effects.
It does not disturb your sexual life.
It starts working immediately. But it is recommended that you must take a backup method of contraceptive for first week of the first month the patch is placed.
While wearing patch you can take bath, swim or exercise.
Fertility returns within 3 menstrual cycles after discontinuing this patch.

Disadvantages

You require a doctors prescription to buy this patch.
It does not give you protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like AIDS/HIV.
You have to apply it weekly.
It can increase exposure to estrogen that can cause other side effects.
Main points to keep in mind
While replacing your patch every week, place it on different location so that it does not harm your skin.
If the patch comes off, replace it with another patch. If it replaced within 24 hours you need not any backup method of contraception.
Once you placed the patch, it should not be moved for one week.
You should not apply the patch over any kind of skin product like cream, powder, lotion etc.
It is not recommended for the women who are suffering from high blood pressure, migraine, uncontrolled diabetes, depression, high risk of heart disease, liver disease and certain types of cancer.

You must consult your doctor if you feel any pregnancy symptoms, chest pains, and pain in your legs or abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Overall, women weighing less than 90 kilograms and sexually active may consider the birth control patch as a good option to prevent themselves from pregnancy.

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Scheduling A Guided Tour In Mexico

Each year, a large number of individuals, couples, and families make the decision to travel to Mexico. Most have visited Mexico before. If you are planning a Mexico vacation, and you have never been there before, you may have some concerns. You may be wondering what places are safe for you to visit.

Mexico is like all other countries. There are areas that are known as tourists attractions and then there are other areas that tourists are advised to stay away from. You can easily learn about these areas online. Researching every city and town in Mexico is a long and daunting process. To save time and a costly vacation mistake, you are encouraged to examine the benefits of taking a guided Mexico tour.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of booking a guided tour in Mexico is that you will be with a local who is familiar with the area. Guided tours are held in areas that are considered safe. In addition to showing you around certain areas of Mexico, your tour guide may be able to offer you additional travel tips and suggestions. These suggestions may help you with your vacation after your guide has ended.

If you are interested in taking a guided Mexican tour, you will have to find the tour company which you wish to do business with. There are a large nubmer of guided tour companies in the area. If you do not have a preference as to which company youd like to tour with, you may want to first search for a destination. The destination you select will be important in determining what you will learn and see while on a guided tour.

Many guided tours take place in Cooper Canyon, the Oaxaca Mountains, the Yucatan Peninsula and Baja. In Mexico, Baja is most known for its water activities. Many popular guided tours include whale watching and kayaking. Whether you set out to watch the whales or you select a kayaking tour, you are sure to see Gray whales. Many times, they will come right up to your boat, making for great pictures or video footage.

Cooper Canyon and the Oaxaca Mountains are guided tours that are ideal for those that love to hike. To participate in these tours, it is advised that you receive the proper health clearance. You tour will likely follow trails, but much of the terrain can be rough. The Yucatan Peninsula is ideal for travelers who wish to learn more about the ancient history of Mexico.

The above mentioned destinations in Mexico are just a few of the many. Guided tours are found all across Mexico. If there is particular topic or activity that interests you, you are sure to find a guided tour that will offer you excitement. Hikers often select a hiking tour, boats often opt for boat tours, and history lovers often select tours that focus on the history of Mexico.

In addition to selecting where youd like to go on a guided tour, you will also need to determine how long youd like that tour to be. In Mexico, guided tours can last as long as one day or over one week. You should easily be able to determine how long a guided tour is by looking at the price. Weeklong guided tours can cost thousands of dollars, but most of your accommodations are taken care of. Some guided tours can be considered all-inclusive vacations.

Journey Mexico, Siesta Tours, and Ufly Mexico are three of the most well-known guided tour companies in Mexico. You can examine the tours found by these three companies by visiting their online websites or by requesting free travel brochures. If you are interested in finding additional tours, your local travel agent may be able to offer you assistance.

By selecting a guided tour of Mexico, you do not always have to be looking over your shoulder. Vacationing in a safe area with an experienced tour guide is about as carefree as your Mexico vacation can get.

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Guide to Spains Costa del Sol

Spains costa del sol(Coast of Sun) is situated in the south of the country and experiences around 320 days of sunshine every year. This is why it has become in recent years one of the most popular holiday destinations for the British as well as other europeans including the Germans and the French.

The costa del sol has a host of towns a cities to explore such as its capital Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Mijas, Marbella and Estepona to name a few.

The costa del sol is a fantastic holiday resort for people of all ages. If you have children then there are lots of places to visit such as Selwo Marina in Benalmadena which has a variety of sealife to see including sea lions, dolphins, flamingos and penguins.

Or if you are visiting Fuengirola the zoo there is a must. Located pretty much within the hustle and bustle of the town it has a great number of different animals from all over the world to see and is great for the kids.

If golf is your thing then the costa del sol is perfect for you as its one of the worlds golfing meccas. There are around 50 courses to choose from and most are of a very high standard. A particularly nice course is Santana Golf Course in La Cala and is well worth 18 holes. Bare in mind though if you do play golf in Spain try and avoid July and August as although the green fees will be a lot less than the rest of the year, it can get very hot and is not ideal for playing any sport.

If it is nightlife that you are after then the costa del sol is definetely a good choice. With literally hundreds of bars and clubs to tickle your fancy you will be spoilt for choice on where to spend your evenings.

On the other hand if all the above sounds like just a bit too much activity for you, why not settle for a nice spot of sand on one of the many fine beaches that there are on offer. Lay your towel down, chill out and feel that warm sun on your body.

The great thing about the costa del sol is that there is something for everyone.

Robert Griggs lives on the costa del sol and is the owner of a holiday rentals website. He is also the maintainer of a self catering Spain website which has lots of information on holidaying and living in Spain.Phyllis Blog56296
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Lookers Gains Merc

Lookers has acquired 10 sites from HR Owen in a move that will see the dealer group now represent the Mercedes-Benz franchise.

The consideration payable in cash will be 5m goodwill and 8.1m of fixed assets. Once the value of stock is taken into consideration, however, the value of the deal could rise to between 18m-25m.

The acquisition is expected to add around 175m to Lookers annual turnover and enhance profits in the first full year of ownership.

It represents the Manchester-based dealer groups first purchase since the drawn-out battle with rival Pendragon for Reg Vardy at the beginning of the year.

Lookers chief executive Ken Surgenor told Motor Trader the deal was representative of the groups strategy to expand its range of premium brands.

So far this year Lookers has boosted the number of Land Rover sites it operates by three as well as adding two Volvo and Jaguar dealerships in a multi-million pound deal with HR Owen at the start of the year.

Our stated strategy has been to strengthen the mix of premium brands that Lookers operates. The market is going the way of the premium brands. You can see both BMW and Mercedes strengthening their market share and our strategy is in response to those market trends, he said.

Surgenor said that the group had been keen to add Mercedes-Benz to its portfolio and did not rule out adding to the newly acquired franchise but said that was dependent on the manufacturer and the sites that became available in the future.

Were delighted to be approved by Mercedes. Its a brand weve wanted to represent for some time, Surgenor added. The deal covers four Mercedes sites in Redhill, Gatwick, Eastbourne and Brighton, with the latter also selling Smart; two ChryslerJeep outlets in Hatfield and Romford; two Lexus sites in Hatfield and Brighton; and Land Rover sites in Acton and South Kensington.

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Themed Travel Destinations With Family

If you are looking for fun theme family holidays this summer, you have many to choose from. When considering which holiday to take, you should find out what your family is interested in seeing. Do they want to go on an educational trip, an amusement park trip, a sightseeing trip in a scenic location, or a winter holiday? Once you discuss options with your family, you should begin planning your vacation. Most people plan family vacations a few months in advance because of hotel rooms, boat rentals, campgrounds, and other provisions may not be available when you want to go on vacation.

One of the most popular destination spots is Washington DC. This is a wonderfully historic city with many monuments, restaurants, museums, and other places for you to explore with your family. Take a tour on a bus or walk the different neighborhoods. Washington DC is a great place at any time of year. In addition to great historic buildings, there are plenty of art galleries, theaters, and coffee houses for your family to relax in. Children of all ages will enjoy seeing this city, especially at nighttime when the monuments are lit up. There are many tourists that enjoy taking pictures and buying trinkets from street vendors.

Another fun holiday you can take with your family includes a trip to Hershey Park, which is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can visit Hershey on your way to Washington DC because it is only an hour or so away. Enjoy some good rides, chocolate treats, and buy some fun stuff.

Disneyworld is another good destination for families. This themed family holiday includes day passes or three-day passes that can be used during your stay. If you plan on visiting Florida, you should consider buying a pass that includes time in Disneyworld, universal studios, and Epcot Center. This will save you money and it can save you time. Instead of having to stand in line, you will be able to go into these parks and have a great time.

There are many wonderful hotels and resorts to stay in when you decide to vacation in or near Disneyworld. You can rent a car from the airport, enjoy free shuttle service if traveling to and from the airport, and be able to see the sights of Florida and visit some interesting amusement parks.

If you want to travel with your family during the winter, you should choose somewhere warm. Southern California has many small and large cities for you to visit. San Diego, Los Angeles, and other areas are home to amusement parks, state parks, and the ocean. Your family will have a good time being in the warm weather while on vacation.

A themed vacation is one that your family will remember for a long time. Theme vacations are easy to research and should be arranged in advance so you will not have to worry about finding hotel rooms, rental cars, or other accommodations.

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Common Press Release Mistakes: Dont Make It A Sales Pitch

The number one mistake that those who are new to press releases make is that they make it sound too much like a sales letter. A press release is used to promote your company or product, but making you press release a rewrite of your Sales page is not a good idea. A press release is written to get your business featured in a major newspaper, magazine, or web site. Hence, before you start writing your press release, I strongly recommend that you take some time to read some of the articles that are written in the Business sections of popular newspapers such as The New York Times or Wall Street Journal, as well as read some of the articles about businesses in a niche magazine or web site that matches the niche of your company. These news stories were most likely based on press releases that the company wrote and thus, you should see what type of information is included in these articles and then include similar information in your companys press release.

Although it would be nice if a major news publication wrote an article that went on praising your company and your product, the vast majority of credible news sources do not do this and instead provide the facts and their own opinions, not opinions presented in a press release. Hence, to get the most coverage and best possible results from your press release, simply state the facts and if you want to give opinions, do so in quotes as most news stories include direct quotes from company officials. The overall goal of a press release is to generate buzz and interest in your companys product or service; however, if you make your press release a reworded sales copy, you will get very little coverage from your release and many companies many press release distribution services may reject you press release all together.

Hence, the bottom line is this: Only state the facts in your press release and do not go too deep into giving opinions. When you finish writing your press release and proof read it, make sure it sounds like an article you would expect to find in a credible news source. If it does, than chances are you wrote a good press release and it will get picked up by many sources. If it doesnt, then you have some editing that you need to do to polish up your press release and increase the chances of getting major news articles.

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Touring the Mexican Jungle

While vacationing in Mexico there are an unlimited number of places to visit and unlimited number of activities to participate in. If you have never had the opportunity to visit Mexico before, you may be wonder just what some of the activities are. How about the jungle? Does exploring the jungle sound like fun?

It you think that exploring Mexican jungles sounds like a fun and exciting activity then you are not alone. Jungle tours are currently a well-kept secret in Mexico, for the most part. However, they are rapidly beginning to increase in popularity. One of the many reasons why jungle tours are becoming popular is because of how the tours are being carried out.

In most Mexican jungles the terrain makes it difficult or impossible for guided tours to take place from a bus or a car. Hiking or biking is often dangerous or impossible. If you are interested in scheduling a Mexican jungle tour, you will find that most tours are known as ATV jungle tours. The all terrain vehicles are what make most jungle tours fun and exciting.

If you are interested in scheduling an ATV jungle tour, you will have to find a tour guide or company. ATV rentals are available, but you are advised against touring the jungles on your own. Professional ATV tour guides not only know where to look in the jungle for exciting adventures, but they also know how to keep you safe. To find an individual or company that specializes in ATV jungle tours, you can contact your travel agent or do the research yourself.

While researching ATV jungle tours, it is likely that you will come up with a number of tour companies. When selecting a tour guide, it is advised that you determine the location of each tour and then compare it to your intended Mexico destination. ATV jungle tour guides are popular, but they can only be found in limited areas. If you are interested in scheduling an ATV jungle tour, you may have to be prepared to travel to the intended tour site.

If you are vacationing in or around the Cancun area, you may be able to schedule an ATV tour with Jungle Jims ATV Adventure. According to their website, this ATV tour was rated as the best ATV tour in the area for two years. Cozumel Tours offer ATV jungle tours in and around the Mezcalitos area. Cozumel Tours and Jungle Jims ATV Adventure are just a couple of the many ATV tours that can be found in Mexico. If these tours do not service your area, you are encouraged to keep on looking.

ATV jungle tours are popular in Mexico, but they are not the only tours that you can participate in while vacationing in Mexico. Many tourists find it exciting to ride an ATV along the coast or other in Mexican destinations. If you are interested in scheduling an ATV tour, whether that tour is of the jungle or beach, you are encouraged to determine whether or not reservations will be needed. The need for reservations often depends on the tour company which you plan on doing business with.

As previously mentioned, you can either research or book your own ATV jungle tour reservations on your own or can do so with the assistance of a travel agent. When selecting reservations, you may want to be on the lookout for tour packages. These packages may include a wide range of Mexico tours, in addition to ATV jungle tours. Many times, you may be able to schedule an ATV tour, hiking tour, or snorkeling adventure all one weekend and for one low-price.

It is likely that you expected to find an unlimited number of activities on your Mexico vacation, but did you honestly expect ATV jungle tours? In Mexico, it is often difficult to know what to expect. Perhaps, the unexpected and unknown is what draws so many to Mexico.

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Hotels In Anchorage

Anchorage is an amazing place to vacation. A mix of country estates, historic homes and other residential homes can be found next to each other. The lush gardens combined with the mountains allow guests to wake up to wonderful views each day. The people both young and old are involved in community activities such as the PTA, civic and garden clubs, choirs and youth groups, environmental groups and theater groups.

If you are considering Anchorage for you next vacation there are plenty of places with affordable prices and nice and homey surroundings. You can choose from a number of lodges, cabins bed and breakfast inns or hotels. Anchorage has accommodation for every type of traveler or tourist never mind the budget. Here is a list of great ones.

Holiday Inn Express Anchorage
Room Amenities: minibar, fireplace, refrigerator, microwave
Hotel Amenities: indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, health club
Price: $79-129 /night

Captain Cook Hotel
Room Amenities: refrigerator, newspaper
Hotel Activities: hot tub, health spa/massage, health club, indoor pool
Price: $140 280 /night

Anchorage Hotels
Ramada Inn Anchorage Downtown
Room amenities: AC, whirlpool, microwave, refrigerator, newspaper
Hotel Activities: Health Club
Price: $129.00 / night

Hawthorn Anchorage
Room Amenities: AC
Hotel Activities: fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub
Price: $79 119 / night

Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
This is a quiet place three miles from Ted Stevens Anchorage international airport. It provides you with a full or continental breakfast. The guest can use the microwave, refrigerator and make coffee in the kitchen after morning hours. There is a common room, a patio, outdoor grill and a laundry room. The guest rooms have a king size bed and a twin, along with a bath, a telephone and cable TV
Price: $40 to $75 in the winter and $135 for the summer

Eagle River Motel

Leaving the city behind a little the motel has a backdrop of Alaskas Chugach Mountains. The rooms are comfortable, quiet and clean. They range from suites, deluxe or standard rooms

For winter the rates range from 49 to 60 dollars with tax
In spring the rates range from 69 to 99 dollars with tax
In summer the rates range from 89 to 139 dollars with tax

Americas Best Inns and Suites

Minutes from downtown and near the airport the newly remodeled Americas Best Inns and Suites has thirty five rooms available. Their services include complimentary continental breakfast, shuttle service to cruise ships, meeting areas, railroads or the airport.

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Volunteer Vacations: A Great Way to Contribute to a Favorite Cause

Imagine working with a group of new friends, like-minded individuals from every region of the world, on a project close to your own heart. Helping Katrina victims clean up their devastated homes in New Orleans, clearing hundreds of miles of trails for the Appalachian Mountain Club, building houses for Habitat for Humanity in Africa--all are possible activities available to vacationers willing to volunteer their time.

If you already belong to an organization, whether it is a hiking club, an environmental organization, or a group that provides affordable sustainable housing, becoming involved in their volunteer activities is a great way to start. Many organizations, especially those with a national or international membership, offer structured volunteer opportunities all over the country and around the world.

If you'd like to plan a volunteer vacation but don't know where to start, check out Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others. Written by Bill McMillon, Doug Cutchins, and Anne Geissinger with a foreword by actor Ed Asner, this book gives you an overview of the experiences possible and the costs associated with various trips, and information on the many organizations offering such experiences.

These vacations aren't free; you're generally expected to pick up some or all of your living expenses as well as your travel expenses. Some organizations with local chapters have been known to hold fundraisers for chapter members who volunteer abroad to defray some of the expenses.

Even if you can't spare the time or money for a week-long volunteer vacation to a distant location, you can probably find opportunities closer to home. Each chapter of the AMC, for instance, has weekend volunteer activities. You spend your whole weekend outdoors clearing trails and getting to know your fellow chapter members.

Making new friends. experiencing different cultures. devoting your time and energy to a cause close to your heart-what's better than that?

Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer living in southwestern New Hampshire. She has written numerous articles for local and regional newspapers and for a number of Internet websites, including Tips and Topics. She expresses her opinions periodically on her blog, http://beyondagendas.blogspot.com.Pauli Blog63212
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Galapagos Wildlife Paradise

The resident clown grabs a twig from the dirt, waves it in the air and then places it at the feet of the object of his affection. A blue foot raised, and then the other. Head held high, he unruffles the full stretch of his wings and whistles skywards. Even the quietest honk from his beloved brings satisfaction and justification for this comical dance, and it begins all over again.

But here on the volcanic islands of the Galapagos, some 600 miles from mainland Ecuador, the rather silly-looking Blue-footed Boobies are not the only ones to have cornered the market on ungainly, yet touching displays of courtship.

On another island a hopeful Waved Albatross couple engages in their own elaborate mating dance. Up, down, back and forth, the albatrosses face off and click their beaks together. Ah, it must be love! Nearby the dark form of a male Magnificent Frigate bird positions himself regally among the branches of a tree and balloons out a red bladder on his throat in an attempt to attract the ladies. The archipelago of 13 large islands and more than 100 smaller isles and islets offers many pure, white sandy shores and luminous, blue waters, but this is no place for sunning yourself on the beach all day. On the Galapagos from the Spanish name given to the Giant Land Tortoises that cruise the hills and undergrowth at their own leisurely speed you enter into what appears to be a cageless zoo, where the unusual array of creatures seem to literally line up for your enjoyment and you can expect to be continually, both visually and intellectually, stimulated by the distinctive beauty and natural history around you.

As you wander over boulders, lava flows, sandy beaches, brush, and more, you'll observe the unique and often unusual characteristics of island birds, reptiles, mammals, and fish species not found anywhere else in the world witnessing firsthand the subtleties of evolution that helped to inspire Darwin.

Storm petrels "walk" across water and graceful red-billed tropicbirds screech across the sky. The dragons of the Galapagos the marine iguanas clamber over each other and settle to sun themselves piled claw on head and spurting salt water from their nostrils.

Like the animals on land, the creatures that inhabit the waters around the Galapagos have not evolved with a sense of fear of humans, and your presence will seem no more than a curiosity to them.

As you explore some 50,000 square miles of marine reserve you will discover a realm where penguins swim in equatorial seas, elegant green sea turtles glide through cool currents and hammerhead sharks patrol the deeper waters.

Snorkeling mask to whiskers with sea lion pups, the only letdown will be the disappointed looks you'll get when you head to the surface for air. Maybe that'll be enough to convince you to take that diving course you've always thought about taking.

Copyright (c) 2007 Lindsay Carswell

Lindsay Carswell is a passionate adventurer and explorer. Having lived on three continents she has currently settled in the worlds original cultural melting pot, New York City, where she works as a television producer and freelance writer. For more information visit http://www.magicglobe.com/galapagos/holiday-cruises.aspRica Blog14194
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The Internet Advantage For Local Travel Agents

Travel and the Skeptical Public

There is no question that the internet has changed the travel business. Online airplane reservations and electronic tickets combined with the loss of the commission structure has taken a primary travel function away from traditional travel agents and automated the service. People can shop for hotel and car reservations on their own, on the web. Consumers can book vacation arrangements and cruises with a mouse and a keyboard.

And they can also get badly burned. It seems that the anonymity of the web has spawned unscrupulous business operators in every industry and the travel business is no exception. Travel has had its share of stories about unfulfilled promises due to airline strikes and cruise line bankruptcies. In fact, insurance companies now routinely offer travel insurance that covers a consumer's loss if a trip that has been paid for fails to materialize. Add fraudulent travel websites to the mix and the result is an entire industry that is suspect in the public's eye.

An Opportunity for the Independent Travel Agent

All of this can work to an honest travel agent's advantage. Oddly enough, the way that a travel agent can capitalize on public use of the internet for travel and public distrust of travel businesses in general is to utilize - the internet.

The web is a made-to-order medium for advertising vacation packages. Photos of beautiful, historic and exotic locales combined with visual or audio descriptions are tremendous sales tools; there is no reason why an independent travel agent can't use the same tools that Carnival Cruises or Expedia uses. The technology is simple, the software well established. An independent agent can apply all of the sales technique found in the enormous, faceless travel sites.

The additional service that an independent agent can supply is personal service. It is fair to speculate that with the advent of "help lines" for websites functioning around the clock with overseas operators, perhaps a customer shopping for travel arrangements will place more faith in a travel service that has phone availability during business hours only. Certainly an 800 number is desirable, but a number with the agent's local area code will lend an air of credibility to the transaction. Real personal contact has become important in the faceless, nameless world of the web - an independent travel agent can provide that.

The Independent Travel Agent - Guaranteed to be Genuine

The problem is so widespread that there is an entire website devoted to travel fraud at http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/travelfraud.htm. Many of the situations for which this site provides warnings can be put to rest by an independent travel agent offering personal service. Someone who books an expensive vacation is going to want confirmation on reservations, reassurance on bookings and details on the destination site. An independent agent can provide those things; perhaps most importantly an independent travel agent can have the same voice provide additional information every time a customer calls.

The net result, so to speak, is a travel site that provides the sizzle of online advertising, the convenience of online contact and the reassurance of personal customer support. An independent agent doesn't necessarily have to compete with the "online specials" and other gimmicks found on major travel sites. The security provided by personal service will make the price worthwhile. An independent travel agent can make the internet an extension of the traditional personal service, rather than a replacement for it.

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Adirondack Furniture: Teak Or Cedar?

Premium Adirondack furniture is a purely American invention and a preferred choice where outdoor furnishings are concerned. The furniture originated in the Adirondack mountains and quickly spread outward. Although the popularity dropped off for a while, quality Adirondack furniture is back and more popular than ever. For many, it is not a choice of whether or not to buy premium Adirondack furniture. Instead, the choice seems to boil down to what kind of wood is the best where this premium outdoor furniture is concerned: Teak or Cedar?

Because Adirondack chairs and loungers are most common on patios or in gardens, the furniture must be able to stand up to the elements. Rain, sleet, snow, and insects are common enemies of woodso which is betterteak or cedar?

Western Red Cedar is a very popular wood with a very fine grain and beautiful natural appearance. With minimal care, Western Red Cedar wood resists moisture and decay very well. In addition, furniture made from cedar will be naturally insect repellant. The natural oils found within cedar are responsible for the weather and insect resistant properties of cedar. Western Red Cedar Adirondack furniture is a uniform color of red and brown but this will fade in time (when left outdoors) and turn into a silver/gray. Cedar is best when finished with a stain and tends to last longer with care. However, premium Adirondack furniture made from Western Red Cedar is a good choice in high moisture environments such as cottages and patios.

Teak wood is another great choice for Adirondack furniture because it, too, is naturally weather resistant. Teak wood is very high in oil and rubber concentrations which is why it is virtually impermeable to watereven untreated. Premium Adirondack furniture made from teak wood can literally be left outside for years without worry. Like Western Red Cedar, teak wood will also begin to gray with time when not treated or stained. However, unlike cedar, teak wood is very tight grained. While cedar is a soft wood, teak is very sturdy and difficult to knick and damage.

So, is the best Adirondack furniture made from teak or cedar? While teak is more weather resistant and durable, Western Red Cedar is a beautiful wood that adds a distinctive element to the furniture. In truth, both are great woods and both used to make quality Adirondack furniture. The best choice will boil down to personal taste.

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Breaking the Chains

Surveys have shown that the average person will work 900,000 hours in their lives (1,800,000 hours in a two-job household) and when they retire will live on an income only 1/3 of what they were earning prior to retirement. In reality, many people may work all their lives and never be able to retire.

Adding insult to injury, during their working careers most people must endure having their boss control their income, their daily schedule and even when they can take vacation. They will also risk layoffs, downsizing and termination regardless of performance.

How can (and do) people break this scenario? By owning their own businesses and thousands of people are entering the world of entrepreneurship every day.

People who never thought they had an option are learning that they can own their own businesses (and their futures) and working part-time or full-time can earn substantial secondary or primary income to their families as well as realizing the meaningful tax benefits that accompany business ownership.

One in fourteen U.S. homes is incubating an entrepreneur. In close to 7 million U.S. households, someone is trying to launch a new business. That means approximately 7.2% of Americans are hoping to get into business for themselves.

According to the Entrepreneurial Research Consortium that trend dovetails with another: more MBA's as well as college graduates are starting business ventures after graduating from school.

Why do people start a small business? Most times, for one of the following four reasons:

Independence. They are tired of working for someone else.

Challenge. Small business ownership requires a great deal of responsibility. Some people thrive on that.

Prestige. Small business ownership offers community recognition, first as a successful business operator, and later as a contributor to the economic and social welfare of the entire community.

No Restrictions. There are no restrictions and few prerequisites for small business ownership. Race is not a factor in small business. Neither is gender. As a matter of fact, women are starting small businesses at six times the rate of men.

If you are thinking of going into business, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages.

As one frustrated entrepreneur (who had still kept her sense of humor in tact) was heard to quip The only thing more over-rated than natural childbirth is owning your own business.

Running a business of your own will bring a sense of independence, and a sense of accomplishment. You will be the boss, and you can't be fired, though there may be days when you would welcome it. You will experience a pride in ownership - such as you experience if you own your own home. You can derive great satisfaction from offering a product or service that is valued in the market place.

By being the boss you can adopt new ideas quickly. Since your endeavor undoubtedly will be a small business - at least in the beginning - you will have no large, unwieldy organization to re-direct if a change is needed. This opportunity for flexibility is one of small businesses greatest assets.

Dr. James A. McCain is a Management Consultant in Rexford, New York and may be reached at Business Works, 518-383-3337, or through his web site at http://www.bizdrsolution.com.Philipa Blog23547
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Fashion Cowboy Belt Buckle

Belt buckles that we know today are evolving as fashion revival. This items have become an important accessory of men's and women's wardrobes. The cowboy belt buckle is an American original. The Old West is an unique period of American national history. However, cowboys did not invent the Western buckles the way we know them today. In Fact, cowboys wore suspenders to hold their pants.

Those buckles were designed by Hollywood when Cowboy movies were getting big bucks green. The costume designers wanted the Cowboys to look stylish and distinctive, and there the cowboy buckle set them apart. Today Cowboy belt buckles are used by our own President, the Governor of California, movie stars, celebrities and just about anyone else who wants a different touch in their dress. Cowboy buckles are highly prized and some custom designed buckles are sold for thousands of dollars. With the right touch, this masculine item could also look very feminim and chic.

As you can see fashionable belts and buckles are once again become an integral part of a person's wardrobe not only for men but also women. Buckles come in variety sizes and are made of all kinds of materials such as plastic, silver, wood and even gold. They are made to be seen. Throughout the ages belt buckles have been designed and utilized to denote a person's profession or status, eg: Military buckles may denote rank.

As time goes by, more and more people come to realize that the belt buckle can definitely dress up any given outfit. But the important thing is, buckles do not have to be expensive to express ones individuality or personality

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Just What Is Commercial Foreclosure Law?

The cast of characters. Everyone knows what a bank is. Most of us understand what a lender is an institution from whom money is borrowed. Adding the word commercial to describe a lender simply means that the financial entity deals with businesses as opposed to individuals. Blacks Law Dictionary defines commercial loans as: loans made to businesses as distinguished from personal-consumer credit loans. Although a lender could make both commercial and consumer loans, this blog is dedicated primarily to commercial matters.

The field of law. To me, commercial foreclosure law refers to the rules and procedures applicable when a business defaults on a loan secured by some kind of collateral. So, if you work for an institution that loaned money to a business, and if the borrower defaulted under the terms of the loan agreement, then commercial foreclosure law provides the judicial framework for the protection of your rights. Typically, those rights involve the ability to collect money owed by the borrower through the sale of the loan collateral.

Collateral. Blacks states that collateral is property pledged as security for the satisfaction of a debt. If a business defaults on a loan, the lender can initiate a foreclosure action to compel the sale of the loan collateral and therefore collect the amounts owed by the borrower through proceeds from the sale. There are all kinds of business-related collateral. Perhaps the most recognizable is real estate the land a business owns. Some of the most interesting cases, however, deal with personal property collateral, which can be any property imaginable that is owned by a business a fleet of cars, office furniture or intangibles such as accounts receivable.

Lien. A lien is a description of an encumbrance on property: a claim . . . on property for payment of some debt. Blacks. In the context of my blog, a lien arises by written contract between a lender and a borrower either a real estate mortgage agreement or a personal property security agreement. The lien granted by a borrower to a lender gives a lender the right to foreclose upon the subject property (collateral) for payment of the debt in the event of a default.

Commercial foreclosure. Turning again to Blacks, a foreclosure is defined, in part, as the enforcement of a lien . . . or mortgage . . .. Paraphrasing Blacks, foreclosure is the legal process by which real or personal property subject to a lien is sold in satisfaction of a debt. To foreclose means to terminate a borrowers rights in the subject property. A foreclosure that is commercial merely refers to the termination of a business borrowers rights in its property.

A form of collection. Commercial foreclosure law is a special kind of collection law. Its a body of rules governing how banks and financial institutions recover money by asserting rights in, and selling, collateral that a business granted to secure the loan. Its the set of legal principles applicable to a lender needing to collect money owed by a business, which failed to make its loan payments or otherwise defaulted under the terms of the loan documents. If any of these matters are relevant to what you do for a living, I welcome your visits to my blog and hope that you will e-mail me with your questions or comments.

John D. Waller is a partner at the Indianapolis law firm of Wooden & McLaughlin LLP (http://www.woodmclaw.com). He publishes the blog Indiana Commercial Foreclosure Law at http://commercialforeclosureblog.typepad.com. Johns phone number is 317-639-6151, and his e-mail address is jwaller@woodmclaw.com.Raye Blog83216
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Lighthouses on the Isle of Wight

Lighthouses on the Isle of Wight are major landmarks here on the island. It is an ideal location for lighthouse enthusiasts to visit. Below you will see information regarding the lighthouses on the Isle of Wight.

NEEDLES LIGHTHOUSE

Set in the western approaches to the Isle of Wight, the Needles form a narrow chalky peninsula which rises from jagged rocks to 120m cliffs. These rocks have always been a hazard to ships making their way up the Solent to Portsmouth and Southampton Water.

In 1781 merchants and shipowners petitioned Trinity House for a lighthouse. They obtained a patent in January 1782 which directed that lights should be kept burning in the nightseason whereby seafaring men and mariners might take notice and avoid danger..... and ships and other vessels of war might safely cruise during the night season in the British Channel.

Negotiations must have failed because it was not until 1785 that Trinity House erected to the designs of R. Jupp, for 30 years surveyor to the East India Company, three lighthouses at the Needles, St. Catherine's Point and Hurst Point. The Needles tower was lighted on the 29th September 1786. As the tower was situated on top of a cliff overhanging Scratchell's Bay, the light which was 144m above sea level was often obscured by sea mists and fog and was therefore of limited use to mariners.

In 1859 Trinity House planned a new lighthouse to be built on the outermost of the chalk rocks near sea level. It was designed by James Walker and cost 20,000. The circular granite tower has perpendicular sides and is 33.25m high, of uniform diameter with an unevenly stepped base to break the waves and discourage sea sweeping up the tower. The wall varies from 1.07m in thickness at the entrance, to 0.61m at the top. Much of the base rock was cut away to form the foundation and cellars and storehouses were excavated in the chalk.

The light at the Needles has two white, two red and one green sector, with one of the red sectors intensified, these are set out as follows:

Red intensified sector shore to 300 marks the St Anthony Rocks
White sector 300 to 083 marks the approach to the Needles Channel from the west
Red sector 083 to 212 marks the Shingles Bank
White sector 212 to 217 marks the course through the Needles Channel
Green sector 217 to 224 marks a safe channel past the Hatherwood Rocks and the Warden Ledge

A helipad was built on top of the Needles Lighthouse in 1987.

The Needles Lighthouse was automated in 1994, the keepers left the lighthouse for the last time on 8th December. Needles was the last Trinity House lighthouse powered by 100V DC electricity from it's own generators; to enable the automation to be carried out mains power has been supplied via a subsea cable from the Needles Battery, which provides 240V AC power for the new equipment.

The original optic with it's arrangements of green and red glass giving the different coloured sectors of light remained after automation but a new three position lampchanger was installed with two 1500W 240V main lamps and a 24V battery powered emergency lamp.

The supertyphon air driven fog signal was replaced by two Honeywell ELG 500 Hz directional fog signals controlled by means of a fog detector. The emitter stacks were mounted at gallery level outside the helideck structure.

The Needles is monitored and controlled via a cellphone telemetry link from the Trinity House Operations Control Centre at Harwich, Essex.

Specifications:

Established : 1786
Height Of Tower: 31 Metres
Height Of Light Above Mean High Water: 24 Metres
Automated: 1994
Lamp: 1500W 240V
Optic: 2nd Order 700Mm Fixed Lens
Character: White, Red And Green Group Occurring Twice Every 20 Seconds (Light 14 Seconds, Eclipse 2 Seconds, Light 2 Seconds, Eclipse 2 Seconds)
Intensity: Red (Intensified) 3,950 Candela, White 12,300 Candela, Red 1,800 Candela, Green 2,680 Candela
Range Of Light: Red (Intensified) 17 Sea Miles, White 17 Sea Miles, Red 14 Sea Miles, Green 14 Sea Miles
Fog Signal Character: Sounding Twice Every 30 Seconds

ST CATHERINE'S LIGHTHOUSE

St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated at Niton Undercliffe, 5 miles from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and comprises a white octagonal tower with 94 steps up to the lantern. The main light, visible for up to 30 nautical miles in clear weather is the third most powerful light in the Trinity House Service giving a guide to shipping in the Channel as well as vessels approaching the Solent.

There is a fixed red subsidiary light displayed from a window 7 metres below the main light and shown westward over the Atherfield Ledge. It is visible for 17 miles in clear weather, and was first exhibited in 1904. Both lights are electric, and standby battery lights are provided in case of a power failure.

A small light was first set up at St. Catherine's in about 1323 by Walter de Godyton. He erected a chapel and added an endowment for a priest to say Masses for his family and to exhibit lights at night to warn ships from approaching too near this dangerous coast, both purposes being fulfilled until about 1530 when the Reformation swept away the endowment. Neither the present lighthouse tower lighted in March 1840, nor the chapel of which the ruins remain, held these ancient lights. The present tower was constructed in 1838 following the loss of the sailing ship CLARENDON on rocks near the site of the present lighthouse. The lighthouse was built of ashlar stone with dressed quoins and was carried up from a base plinth as a 3 tier octagon, diminishing by stages. The elevation of the light proved to be too high, as the lantern frequently became mist capped and in 1875 it was decided to lower the light 13 metres by taking about 6 metres out of the uppermost section of the tower and about 7 metres out of the middle tier, which destroyed its beauty and made it appear dwarfed.

At that time the fog signal house was situated near the edge of the cliff but owing to erosion and cliff settlements the building developed such serious cracks that in 1932 it became necessary to find a new place for the fog signal, which was eventually mounted on a lower tower annexed to the front of the lighthouse tower, and built as a small replica. The resultant effect has been to give a well proportioned step down between the two towers which are now expressively referred to by the local inhabitants as "The Cow and the Calf". The fog signal was discontinued in 1987.

A tragic incident took place at the station during the Second World War. On the 1st June 1943 a bombing raid destroyed the engine house killing the three keepers on duty who had taken shelter in the building. R.T. Grenfell, C. Tomkins and W.E. Jones were buried in the local cemetery at Niton village and a plaque in remembrance of them is displayed on the ground floor of the main tower.

St Catherines Lighthouse was automated in 1997 with the keepers leaving the lighthouse on 30 July.

The lighthouse had been a weather reporting station for the Meteorological Office for some years;the keepers made hourly reports which included the temperature, humidity, cloud height and formation and wind direction and force. Following demanning of the lighthouse an automatic weather reporting station was installed which sends details of the weather conditions to the Met. Office.

The lighthouse itself is now monitored and controlled from the Trinity House Operations Control Centre at Harwich in Essex.

Specifications:

Established: 1323
Height Of Tower: 27 Metres
Height Of Light Above Mean High Water: 41 Metres
Automated: 30 July 1997
Lamp: 2 X 400 W Mbi Lamp
Optic: 2nd Order 4 Panel Catadioptric
Character: One White Flash Every 5 Seconds
Intensity: 927,000 Candela
Range Of Light: 26 Sea Miles

EGYPT POINT (This light is not operational)

Photo: Steven Winter

Location: Cowes
Tower Height: 25 ft.
Description of Tower: Red post with white lantern, on round white base.
Date Established: 1897
Date Present Tower Built: 1897
Date Deactivated: 1989

THE NAB TOWER

This curious looking object a few miles to the South East of Bembridge started life during the First World War as part of an anti-submarine defence system. During 1916 the British Admiralty, alarmed by the losses of allied merchant shipping to German U-boats designed four or six towers that were to be built and positioned in the Straits of Dover. They would be linked together with steel nets and armed with two 4" guns. However when the Armistice was signed in 1918 only one of the planned towers was anywhere near completion. The others were dismantled, but what was to be done with this 92 foot tall metal cylinder (costing one million pounds sterling, in those days), sitting on its raft of concrete?

Until the end of the first World War the dangerous Nab Rock had been marked by a lightship, and it was decided to replace this with a fixed lighthouse. The new lighthouse was floated into position and the concrete raft (189ft long, by 150ft wide, by 80ft deep) flooded so the tower could sit on a shingle bank near the Nab Rock.

As can be seen from the photograph the tower took up a distinct angle (3 degrees from the vertical towards the Northeast) when it settled. The lighthouse used to be manned by a crew of four, but in common with all Britain's lighthouses it is now unmanned and is fully automated.

During WWII the Nab was armed with two 40mm Bofors Guns and was credited with shooting down 3 enemy aircraft (the half was shared with a passing ship).

The tower still provides a welcoming sight to seafarers returning to the Solent at the end of their voyage. In November 1999 the Nab was hit by a freighter, the Dole-America, carrying a cargo of bananas and pineapples. The ship was badly damaged and only avoided sinking by being run-aground. The base of the tower suffered only superficial damage.

English & Welsh lighthouses, including lighthouses on the Isle of Wight, are run and maintained by Trinity House.

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Getting The Tools For Do-It-Yourself Car Repair

It's great to be able to do as many things as possible by yourself. Imagine fixing your vehicle without having to take it to a mechanic and pay your first kid's college savings? That is the reason why do-it-yourself car repair is such a big deal. Everyone and their grandmother wants to get under their own hood and get it all fixed up by themselves. How great would it feel to be able to take care of yourself?

If you are interested in cars and want to empower yourself and fix your own auto, the first thing you should do is have a good, thorough look at the manual. Familiarize yourself for all the thousands of tiny little parts of your vehicle. Although it sounds like a daunting task, everything will make more sense after you have absorbed it. And best of all: It will save you piles of cash as well. So, get each auto part figured out and see how it all works together.

If you want to fix something in your car and make it run better, you want to make sure you know what you're doing. IF you want to do something more important, like replace your brake pads, you want to be sure you're doing it right. That's a job you certainly don't want to screw up.

After you've perused the appropriate vehicle manual, you need to stock up on tools. But before you go and shell out the cash at your local automotive store, take a look on the internet. You can often find better deals online, as well as tips on what brands are the best. There are loads of forums online where you can get free advice.

How Can You Save Cash?

Before you purchase anything on the internet, make sure it's what you need. You can go to a 'big box' shop like for example Wal-mart and do some window shopping. Go somewhere with a wide selection of tools and look around. Ask the staff for advice. Then, when you know just what you need, go home and order it from the internet. It is important to make sure you are getting the right things;it can be an expensive pain to have to send the wrong thing back.

The most important thing is to make sure your repairs are thorough. You don't want to make any mistakes that will cost you more money later. If you are totally clueless, check out some online forums.

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Travel Luggage For Special Needs

What to look for in choosing luggage, while choosing, you should look for pieces that are lightweight and easy to carry. You should also make sure they are spacious enough to pack your items. The luggage should have features that will vary, depending on the type of bag/case you prefer for different destination either vacation, a small holiday, tour etc.

Briefcase or laptop cases are having many compartments and pockets for ample storage for stationary like pen, pencil, highlighter, marker writing pads etc.

Carry-bags are usually smaller in size so that they can be easily stored under a seat when traveling.

Garment bags are easy to pack dresses and suits right on the hangers.

The most popular luggage piece is totes and it is perfect for those last minute must haves while you are away!

For students Backpacks and duffel bags are more convenient for those staying far.

Luggage is any number of bags, cases and containers which hold a traveler's articles during transit from destination to destination. Once you have the luggage that is best for your traveling needs, dont forget about the accessories you may also need while traveling either for tour all long vacation. There are many accessories that are used while traveling, including: eatables adapters, toiletry kits, travel pillows, water bottles and luggage carts. While returning back from a holiday you can feel confident in the fact that when it comes to luggage, there is something for everyone. Keeping in mind the modern traveler carries packages containing a vast items such as clothing, business items, valuable possessions and all your trip necessities, so luggage now a days are quite spacious.

Historically the most common types of luggage were trunks made of wood or other heavy materials. Luggage has definitely changed over time .Today's is much smaller and more lightweight but still maintains the durability of their heavier counterparts. Popular luggage now a days is the carry-on luggage. Most of the individuals use this as their main form of luggage. The luggage may change may change from time to time in shape and size, this will always be a need for travelers to travel.

When it comes to choose cases for your laptop you definitely want to look for durability. While transporting and protecting your computer you want to choose a top quality laptop case that's easy to access while traveling. Now a days professional wants such kind of laptop case that's not only functional, durable but also stylish as well.

It should be durable to handle wear and tear of the airlines and stand up to the weather. Good quality luggage has a good locking system to secure your belongings from snooping intruders. If you buy high quality luggage accessories forget all the difficulties caused.

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