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Girls on maui vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:10:00 +0000

$499 -- Caribbean All-Inclusive Weeklong Vacation incl. Air

noreply@blogger.com (Brad C) — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:11:00 +0000

$499 -- Caribbean All-Inclusive Weeklong Vacation incl. Air

Make Official Passport Photos the Easy Way

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Passport photos are often taken by inexperienced photographers in drug stores with cheap no-brand cameras, who then charge $9 for the service.

The other option is to visit a professional photographer who then charges $30 to take your photograph with a special Polariod camera—these photos may or may not be accepted by the passport agency. Would it not be nice to take your own photo and just adjust it to the right dimensions for the passport agency?

IDPhoto4you.com allows you to upload a photo and reformat it for your country’s passport regulations. The maximum allowable original photo size is 10000X10000, and your photo must be a JPG, PNG or BMP.

First, choose the country for which you need a passport photo. Most countries appear on the list.

The settings for your passport photo are automatically chosen. Next, click the Choose File button to find a photo to upload. Most countries require passport photos to appear on a white background, a white curtain or a piece of 25-cent piece of poster board will do the trick nicely.

A photo of yourself looking directly at the camera is best, but if the head is slightly turned, idphoto4you can correct the angle—just put a checkmark next to Use Angle Correction. Click the Upload button when you are done.

A page will appear displaying your original photo and your resized, cropped ready-for-the-passport-office photos.

Click Download and save the new photos to your computer. Now all you need to do is print the photos on photo paper and submit your passport application.

7 Vacations That Might Get You Killed.

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:42:00 +0000

Maybe visiting a theme park or laying on some sunny beach with a Mai Tai isn’t really your idea of a great vacation. Telling coworkers about your shark diving adventure or Mt. Everest expedition will certainly be more interesting than Bob’s photos from California wine country. They’re sure to be impressed, a bit jealous, and possibly questioning your sanity.

1. Gorilla Safari
One of the most mysterious and revered animals in the jungle, Mountain Gorillas have remained largely inaccessible to most people. And for good reason, years of poaching and civil war in Central Africa have left fewer than 700 of these apes in the wild. Generally known as “gentle giants” male silverbacks can weigh up to 400lbs and will defend their group with serious “whoop-ass capabilities” if needed. Four day safaris in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park are available to wildlife goers. A good rule of thumb for observing Mountain Gorillas, don’t look’em directly in the eye – it’s a sign of hostility. Kind of like in prison.

2. Big Game Safari Hunting
Gun crazy or PETA for life, whatever your views on hunting may be, that’s not the issue here. Hunting a 4,000lb elephant or 250lb lion on the African savanna is sure to provide an adrenaline rush… or get you killed. It’s not often that a game hunter is taken out by the very prey they’re stalking, but it does happen. However, for those that are willing to shell out $9,000-20,000 for big game safari hunts, that’s a price they’re willing to take.

3. Diving with Great Whites
Remember that scene in Jaws, where Richard Dryfus is in the shark cage with the spear gun waiting, then the shark rams the cage and he almost get’s eaten? Doesn’t that sound like fun?! If Shark Week on the Discovery Channel just isn’t doing it for you anymore, now you can get up close and personal with Great Whites. Shark diving tours off the coasts of South Africa and Mexico put you face to face with these 20-ft long swimming garbage disposals. Just a steel cage, between you and rows of teeth… lots of teeth. Try it with Makos and Blue Sharks, sans free the cage for an extra rush.

4. Tow-in Surfing
Not for the casual surfer who’s just looking to catch some waves on a day off from the office. Tow- in surfing involves a motorized watercraft that tows another surfer out to otherwise unreachable big waves. It involves quite a bit of skill, as well as dependability on the person operating the watercraft to pick you up before the next big wave hits. A good deal of tow-in surfing is done off the coasts of Hawaii, South Africa and Australia – which are all frequented by Great White sharks. So, that’s giant waves, the possibility of drowning, and sharks – vaya con Dios, brah!

5. Extreme Mountain Biking
The word “extreme” gets tossed around in sports a lot and has become somewhat watered down over the years. Yet, there is probably no better word (other than insane) for riding the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s Atlantic coast. Try to imagine riding on rock ledges only 6 inches wide, 600 feet above the rocky shoreline with unforgiving winds constantly attempting to pull you off balance. That’s just what Hans Rey and Steve Peat did in 2006, purely for the thrill of it. But unless you have a death wish it’s probably best to leave the Huffy in the garage when visiting the Emerald Isle’s coast.

6. Heli-Skiing
When double black-diamonds don’t provide enough of a challenge and you really need to impress the snow-bunnies at the ski lodge, try heli-skiing. Here’s what you’ll need: A pair of skis or snowboard, helicopter, and balls – big ones. Lured by untouched snow covered peaks and pure solitude, being dropped off on a remote mountain top by helicopter to ski down is the ultimate rush for winter sports enthusiasts. Valdez Heli-Camps offers tours to Alaska’s 13,000 feet Chugach mountain range. Just don’t expect the ski patrol to come to your rescue with hot chocolate should you get cold feet.

7. Climb Mount Everest
If you like hiking, camping, comradery with friends and frostbite, then climbing Mount Everest might the vacation for you. Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, its peak of 29,000 feet was first climbed by Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Once climbers reach the “death zone” (altitudes higher than 26,000 ft) low atmospheric pressure, high winds, slipping on ice and frostbite become severe threats. 179 people have died in pursuit of the summit and many of the bodies have never been recovered. Climbing packages can cost up to $60,000, but upon completion of the climb you get a cool “I climbed Mt. Everest, Bitches” t-shirt. Totally worth it.

Ibiza Beach Bar - Bora Bora

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:57:00 +0000

The world's most famous beach bar and it's owner.

Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:33:00 +0000

The latest 5***** Resort that opened in Bora Bora in May 2006, featuring 80 overwater villas and a 14 treatment rooms unique Thalasso spa.
This Resort is the first in the world to used Deep Ocean Water to AC the entire resort. A very eco friendly approach saving 2,5 millions liters of fuel.

Secrets of Air Travel Insiders

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:46:00 +0000

Los Cabos - The Official Video 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:22:00 +0000

UAL/Continental merger creates the world's largest airline.

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:47:00 +0000

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- UAL Corp.'s United Airlines announced on Monday it will merge with Continental Airlines in a deal worth $3.2 billion, creating the world's largest airline.
The combined company, which will fly under the United moniker and Continental logo, is now larger than Delta Air Lines (DAL, Fortune 500), which became the country's largest airline when it merged with Northwest Airlines in 2008. It is expected to serve more than 144 million passengers per year and fly to 370 destinations in 59 countries.

"Combining these two companies is the best way to position ourselves ... to thrive in the changing and competitive airline [industry,]" said Jeff Smisek, chief executive of Continental, in a press conference with Glenn Tilton, chief executive of UAL Corp. "Continental is strong where United is weak; United is strong where Continental is weak. Putting these two carriers together is a match made in heaven."
Under the terms of the deal, Continental shareholders will receive 1.05 shares of United common stock for each Continental common share they own, the companies said in a statement.
United shareholders would own approximately 55% of the combined company and Continental shareholders would own approximately 45%.
As a result of the merger, the companies expect to have annual revenues of $29 billion and save between $1 billion and $1.2 billion over the next three years.
United and Continental discussed combining in 2008 and Houston-based Continental backed out. United boasts a stronger financial position this time around though.
Last week, the Chicago-based company reported a first-quarter loss of $82 million, much narrower than the $382 million loss posted a year earlier. And revenue jumped 15% to $4.2 billion.
Thanks to an improved financial performance, United was expected to have more weight in the talks. Last weekend, the company pushed to base the deal on the closing price of its shares the day before an agreement is signed.
The stock prices for UAL (UAUA, Fortune 500) and Continental (CAL, Fortune 500) edged up slightly at the start of trading. This is after Continental's stock fell 1.5% on Friday, while UAL was little changed.
Assuming the deal clears antitrust hurdles, the combined airline would be based in Chicago, United's home, and its largest hub will be Houston, Continental's base, according to the executives. The holding company will be named United Continental Holdings and the carrier itself will be named United Airlines. Continental chief executive Smisek will serve as CEO of the merged company.
"Let Jeff [Smisek] experience the challenges for a little while," said Tilton in a press conference, noting that he was CEO of UAL for eight years, while Smisek has been CEO of Continental for one quarter.

Airfares: Up or down?

When asked if the merger will drive up airfares, Tilton of UAL replied, "Airfares are not something that we set. This is a brutally competitive industry. There is no carrier in the world that can set airfares."
Robert W. Mann, Jr., airline industry consultant, said that airfares probably won't be affected between major cities, but they could increase for some international flights and for flights into and out of smaller cities, where the carrier has more pricing control.
Harlan Platt, a finance professor who covers the airline industry at Northeastern University's College of Business Administration, said the merger would allow the airlines to control more than 80% of international flights to and from major airports in Newark, N.J., Houston and San Francisco.
He said this would give the merged airline more pricing control, but it also presents a potential hurdle to the Justice Department approving the deal. The regulator could force the airlines to give up some of their gates at these airports.
Raymond Neidl, an airline consultant and analyst, said consolidation is the best thing for the highly competitive airline industry.
"This is necessary not only for the carriers but for consumers as well since a financially stable industry is needed to serve the traveling public and this merger should contribute towards that goal," he said.
He described the industry as crowded with "too many airlines with too many hubs offering too many seats."
Last month, United also discussed the possibility of merging with Phoenix-based US Airways (LCC, Fortune 500).
Rick Seaney, chief executive of FareCompare.com, said that other mergers are unlikely, unless fuel prices continue to rise and put further pressure on the industry.
"It is hard to imagine any other big airline players linking up in the short term, but all bets are off if oil zooms up over $100 a barrel," said Seaney.

Continental and United Airlines to merge.

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:44:00 +0000

Worried about a fare hike after Continental Airlines (CAL) and United Airlines (UAUA) merge? Try this comment on for size and see if it sets those worries free.

"No airfare increase is built into the synergies," said Continental CEO Jeff Smisek (pictured) during a conference call with analysts and the media following the carriers' announcement of their $3 billion megamerger agreement with United.

Smisek was responding to a question on the call as to whether the $1 billion to $1.2 billion in net annual synergies the company expected to achieve over the three-year post-merger period would come, in part, from fare hikes. After all, $800 million to $900 million of that billion-dollar windfall is predicted to come from incremental annual revenues.

While the carriers didn't factor in a fare increase when coming up with their synergies figure, a large part of it deals with expected cost savings, as is the case with most mergers. And that concerns the pilots unions and likely other employees at both carriers.

"The pilots who fly for Continental and United are prepared to stand shoulder to shoulder to support the creation of a viable, profitable merged company," said Capt. Wendy Morse, who represents United pilots, and Capt. Jay Pierce, who represents Continental pilots, as part of a joint statement from the Air Line Pilots Association.

The unions call for an equitable integration of the pilots based on seniority and a new, joint collective-bargaining agreement.

They further noted: "We are also prepared to stand shoulder to shoulder in opposition of this transaction should these ideals and concepts not immediately be fostered by the new management team. Both the United and Continental pilot groups understand what can be achieved by working together; and, in concert with the new management team, under these conditions welcome the opportunities and expected rewards of building a winning combination."

Back-Office Employees Will Suffer Most From Layoffs

Pilots, flight attendants, and those working at the terminals that serve both airlines may find themselves with more job security than other employees at the carriers. That's because the two airlines have very little overlap with their domestic routes and none with their international. And after the merger, the combined airlines plans to continue serving the same communities each carrier currently services.

Employees working in back-office positions in areas such as marketing, finance, legal and administration, will likely take the greatest hit.

While the CEOs of Continental and United acknowledged that corporate and administrative jobs are typically reduced in any merger as part of cost-saving moves, the carriers plan to cut staff as much as possible by via attrition and voluntary layoffs. They declined to disclose the magnitude of the layoffs that they envision as part of their "synergies."

A United spokeswoman declined to disclose the percentage of employees who are in-flight crew, versus those who are considered administrative and corporate.

After Two Years, Continental Came Back to the Table

The deal is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval and is expected to close by the end of the year. After the deal closes, United shareholders will own a 55% stake in the combined company, United Continental Holdings, which will operate under the carrier name United Airlines.

Although United shareholders will hold the majority stake, it was Continental that chose to revive the courtship between the two airlines, going to United on April 9 with the idea of resuming merger talks that had failed two years earlier.

"In 2008, when we had these earlier discussions, the economy was at the cusp of the greatest recession since the global depression. Fuel prices were screaming to unprecedented highs and subsequently went even higher. The capital markets were distressed and had limited access for airlines to capital markets, and our liquidity position of both carriers was a bit stressed as well," Smisek said. "Now, fast forward to today, where we have the economy improving, we've got business travel returning, we've got fuel prices [that] although high are manageable, we have access to the capital markets, and our liquidity is better than we've had in many, many years. So, the stars have aligned for what is a great strategic move."

Continental's Smisek made his move to resume talks with United when he learned through media reports that it was entertaining a deal with US Airways. He noted he's been keeping a keen eye on rival Delta Air Lines, which is currently the world's largest carrier and a strong competitor in the New York and Latin America markets.

With the merger, Continental, the world's fifth-largest airline, and United, the fourth, will become the largest carrier based on passenger traffic.

Walk On - ESPN Video

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:16:00 +0000

Walk On - ESPN Video - Watch more Sports Videos at Vodpod.

Fewer Americans Planning Vacations

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:49:00 +0000

Poll: Finances will keep many home. And most who'll travel aren't going far.

The number of vacationing Americans will be down this summer, according to a new poll – and one-third of those surveyed said they had already canceled at least one trip this year because of financial concerns.

Overall, the AP-GfK Roper poll found 42 percent of Americans plan a leisure trip this summer – down from the 49 percent who said they planned a summer trip in an AP-Ipsos poll conducted in May 2005.

Not surprisingly, the less money you make, the less likely you are to take a vacation. More than two-thirds of those in the $100,000-plus bracket will take some type of leisure trip this summer, compared to 48 percent of those earning $50,000 to $100,000.

Just one-third of those with family incomes under $50,000 plan a vacation trip.

In terms of destinations, 12 percent of those planning a trip said they would stay in their home state, 67 percent will go to another state and 19 percent will travel outside the U.S.

The poll also found that 20 percent of those planning a summer trip will stay closer to home this year due to economic worries; 23 percent will save money by staying with friends or family instead of a hotel.

Despite the downturn, travel bargains are tempting a small number of people – mostly upper-income – to take bigger and better trips. About 7 percent of all Americans and 18 percent of those earning more than $100,000 said they would take more elaborate trips than usual because of lower prices.

Arch Woodside, a professor of marketing at Boston College who specializes in tourism, described the overall decrease in summer travel as “a substantial drop” that will have a significant impact on the industry, especially in places like Florida and New York City where tourism is big business.

Woodside said travel could shrink even more next year as new economic realities sink in.

“Most people unconsciously maintain their lifestyles immediately after a big drop in their economic well-being: an ‘I'm going to be all right' response,” Woodside said. “The impact of their new lower economic reality becomes conscious reality in the second year following a big change.”

Age-wise, 30- to 49-year-olds were most likely to travel, with 48 percent planning a trip. Among those ages 18-29, 43 percent said they would travel, and among those ages 50-64, 41 percent plan a trip.

The real drop-off is among older folks: Just 34 percent of those 65 or older plan to travel this summer.

How To Avoid Flying's Hidden Costs

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:50:00 +0000

Eight Secret Spots for Vacationers

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:36:00 +0000

Provence, France

In stunning Les Baux, Provence, skip the beautiful but expensive hotels at the base of the village and opt instead for the more distinctive — and remarkably affordable — three-room Le Prince Noir, built into the rock at the top of the village. You will have the evocatively lit village to yourself at night (along with the cats and a few hundred residents), an incomparable view, a fabulous breakfast on the roof, and something truly priceless: the chance to sleep next to works of art by some of France's most famous 20th-century painters. The Black Prince's modest owners don't advertise this privilege, but if you inquire gently, they will regale you with the story of their parents' wartime bicycle escape to Southern France and their fashioning with their bare hands of this house of rock as a refuge for their artist friends — some of whom left behind tokens of their esteem. How incredible that the owners share these objects of love with guests.

Paris

Even Parisians haven't heard of the Musée des Arts Forains, located in the Pavillons de Bercy in southeastern Paris. Visiting the museum is like stepping into a 19th-century fairground, with the music, the artistry, and beautifully restored pieces from old fairs, including a gorgeous carousel. The museum is interactive and entirely enchanting — an incredibly visual experience, and one that also appeals to your other senses. It's also very close to terrific eating spots in the Parc de Bercy.

New York City

If you want fewer crowds and the best Italian food in New York City, go to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Mike's Deli in the market area has been featured on the Food Network and has the best eggplant Parmigiana that I have ever had. Madonia Brothers Bakery has 'to-die-for' cannoli. Arthur Avenue is where it's at for great New York Italian food at lower prices.

Barcelona

Recommended is the Hotel Costanza, a chic, modern spot conveniently located in the Eixample district, of Barcelona. Be sure to ask for a room with a terrace, where you can sip cava — a bargain at $5 a bottle — and nibble on olives stuffed with anchovies.

Mexico

You can charter a plane with Aerosaab from Cancún or Playa del Carmen airport to Isla Holbox, a small island north of Cancún. The island has secluded, pristine beaches and a charming small town square. Many of the bed-and-breakfast accommodations are family-owned. From June to September, you can snorkel with the whale sharks that visit the island this time of year to feed on the abundant plankton. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean. Have your hotel arrange this with a local tour operator. It's an experience you will never forget!

San Francisco

Most people who go to the Outer Richmond district of San Francisco go to Seal Rock or Golden Gate Park. However, one of the most delightful afternoons can be had in between. On Geary and 23rd, go to Ton Kiang restaurant for the best dim sum in the city. Not cheap, but worth it — don't miss the amazing desserts, like egg custard tart and mango pudding. When you're done, walk a few blocks to 27th and try Wonderfoot for the best foot massage you've ever had — at unbelievable prices. Do the 70-minute session for $30: They start at your scalp and do 15 minutes of head, neck, shoulders, and arms, then 15 minutes per foot. As if you aren't blissed out by then, they finish by doing some more work on your back and shoulders. After all that, just think how nice it will be to listen to the seals at Seal Rock or walk through the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park.

Los Angeles

The Huntington Museum and Gardens is one of the best-kept secrets in Los Angeles. It's 207 acres of truly great art (including Blue Boy by Gainsborough) in a gorgeous turn-of-the-century setting (the Myron Hunt–designed home of Henry and Arabella Huntington), huge extraordinary gardens (Chinese, Japanese, English, Australian, Desert, and more), and probably the best English garden teahouse in America. In the brand-new Chinese Garden, you feel as though you are in the Summer Palace in Beijing. Don't forget the spectacular gift shop, filled with museum pieces, gifts, and books you will find nowhere else. Most important: the English teahouse, in the middle of the most gorgeous rose garden this side of England. It serves a sensational buffet of dozens of sandwiches, salads, cheeses, homemade scones, and the most amazing desserts in Los Angeles.

London

Near the British Museum, the world-famous James Smith & Sons Umbrella Shop was founded in 1830 and is still owned and run as a family business. For more than 175 years the company has been making umbrellas, sticks, and canes for both ladies and gentlemen, and its reputation as the home of the London umbrella is well justified. The historic and beautiful shop is on New Oxford Street in the heart of London's West End and is a stunning reminder of the Victorian period. The shop retains the original fittings designed and made by the master craftsman employed by the business and is a work of art in itself.

JetBlue Fare Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:20:00 +0000

Another fare sale?? You don't need to be a LA Dodgers fan to enjoy this one, but it helps! JetBlue Welcome Back #99!

7 Hot Tips To Booking A Better Deal

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:13:00 +0000

My friend Cindy. has worked about every stage of hospitality, from the hotel front desk, all the way up to operations and beyond. She used to train hotel reservationists to keep you on the phone and negotiate prices... and she knows better than anyone how to work the system.

Here are seven hot tips to getting the best deal possible in hotels with three or more stars.

1. Book directly with the hotel. This can be tricky, so call the hotel front desk and ask to speak with the “on-site reservationist.”

Use these words to avoid being sent to the reservations 1-800-number, which is generally a separate company that is never open to negotiation and can’t access the best deal for you. Booking online can get you a good deal, but you can’t negotiate, and you’ll likely be placed in a lower-quality room.

Never pay tourist prices again when you travel.

Whether your next trip is your first or your hundredth, you can be the person who is "in the know" when it comes to grabbing the very best bargain airfares… the rental car upgrades at no additional cost… even hotel rates so good that the hotel's reservation staff doesn't always know about them.

2. Appeal to the “human factor” for negotiating power. Once you get an on-site reservationist on the phone, let her know why you’re excited to go to that hotel. Going on your honeymoon? Let your excitement show. Most reservationists want your business... but they also want to make you happy.

3. Be nice. If you ask Professional Travel Agents what hotel workers would want the public to know, they say, “If you’re nice, you’re much more likely to get what you want. If you’re unkind, you’ll pay full price for the room by the elevator.”

4. Ask for the price you want. Most reservationists are trained to keep you on the phone. Three phrases they respond to are: “That rate’s a bit much,” “I’m going to look around,” and “I’ll call you back.” Go ahead and let your reservationist know that you’re looking for something cheaper.

5. Try someone else. If you still don’t get the deal you’re looking for, call back a few hours later to see if you can catch someone from the next shift (if it’s someone else from the same shift, it might not work). Last time we booked a room, we tried this, and by talking to a second person it saved us $80 a night.

6. Ask for a nicer room. If you’re already getting a discount, you’ll be less likely to get upgraded to a nicer room for free. But, if you didn’t get a discount, you can try paying the standard rate and asking for a room upgrade. Specify that you’d like to get a room away from the elevator, if possible (elevator rooms are noisy). And tell the reservationist why. Do you have insomnia? Or maybe a job interview early in the morning? Stating a reason for your request often helps in the persuasion process.

7. Sniff out freebies. All Professional Travel Specialists will tell you the first rule to getting freebies from hotels is to avoiding using the word “free.” It won’t get you on your reservationist’s good side. Instead, try asking for a “Bed and Breakfast Rate,” which (at some hotels) gives you a 10% discount and a free breakfast. Or, if you’re booking more than one room, but not enough to qualify for a group rate, try asking your reservationist for complimentary drink tickets for the bar.

7 Minute Tahiti Video Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:18:00 +0000

Hazards While Touring Costa Rica's Rain Forest

noreply@blogger.com (Brad C) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:54:00 +0000

Blue man group Berlin music awards- Drum Bone

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:06:00 +0000

Southwest Moves First in Air Fare Wars

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:11:00 +0000

Well it was bound to happen sooner or later and somebody had to be the first one to make the move. Lil' Ol Southwest Airlines triggered a massive air fare war on Friday (January 23, 2009) by announcing super-cheap seats to almost everywhere it flies for travel before March 11, 2009. As the Associated Press points out, its competitors swiftly followed suit, with American Airlines, Continental, JetBlue, and Delta slashing their own prices to match Southwest's fares, which start at $49 to $99 each way. Even U.S. Airways, the company that leads the pack and normally wouldn't budge on prices, jumped into the bargain blitz as well. We're thinking that the airline executives who lowered their prices did so reluctantly, and are probably a little miffed at Southwest for forcing their hands to do so. Nonetheless, with both business and leisure travel declining along with the economy, they must have figured out it will take some serious savings to keep people flying through this recession. Hopefully this will work out. Of course, pain for the airlines equals opportunities for everyone else, so we're definitely going to scan the schedules to see if we can afford to fly someplace warm for a little late-winter get-away to recharge our batteries.

Google Sets Its Sites on Google Apps.

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:42:00 +0000

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) today introduced Google Sites™, an application that makes creating a team web site as easy as editing a document. With Google Sites, people can quickly gather a variety of information in one place.

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CyGene Laboratories, Inc., A South Florida Genetics Company,

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:45:00 +0000

Imagine a world where one small analysis can establish how to look and perform your best. A futuristic test that can help determine which form of exercise will make you look you're slimmest and perform your best at sports.

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Another website to watch...

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.. Prince) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:59:00 +0000

Heres another website that I am hoping will post downloadable Videos on Demand. I'm talking about concert tours, vacation tours, or even virtual tours of real estate for sale around the world. I just enjoy seeing videos that other people have taken the time to record and share.