St Barts ( St Barth, St Barthelemy ) is a very unique and special French Caribbean island, and getting there can be special as well. Just a short 15 minute flight from the international airport of Juliana on St Maarten. The fact that St Barts airport can only accommodate small aircraft and that incoming and outbound flights stop at sunset, maintains the island™s intimate and exclusive character. This also means that getting to and from St Barts is a particular experience, which can be of concern to visitors as they must first fly into St Maarten and clear customs, immigration and security before boarding their St Barts flight. Delayed international flights into St Maarten can cause missed connecting flights to St Barts. The planes coming into St Barts are restricted in the number of passengers and in the weight they can carry. As such passengers, and more often their luggage, can spend the night on St Maarten. Local bad weather can also affect flight schedules from St Maarten to St Barts, causing backlogs in the check-in lines and again, passenger and luggage delays. Even with the opening of the new international airport ( Juliana ) on St Maarten last Nov 2006 the situation of missed connections and lost luggage has not changed. A local St Barts VIP Arrival and Departure Airport Service that has professional and bilingual staff in St Maarten can take the stress out of this process for a very reasonable fee. These agents will be on hand at both airports to ensure your journey to and from St Barts is stress free and as smooth as possible. When you disembark from your international flight in St Maarten you will either enter the Juliana terminal by shuttle bus off the tarmac or by a connecting catwalk from the plane directly into the terminal. Either way a uniformed VIP agent will greet you at the Transfer information desk take charge of your luggage tags and connecting St Barts boarding pass, escort you through immigration, customs and security. Other benefits in using a VIP Airport service is they are there to get your luggage onto the connecting flight, make arrangements for an earlier or a later flight if your connection was missed, should there be no flights available they can arrange private boat charters to St Barts ( a 40 min trip ) and accompany you to the dock. As a last resort you may have to stay on St Maarten for the night and they will organize hotel accommodation, taxi transfers and restaurant reservations. Once on St Barts you will be met by another VIP agent at the arrivals hall or at the dock if you arrived by private boat charter, who will take charge of your luggage and escort you to your accommodation representative for transfer to your place of stay. Should your luggage be delayed they will wait at the airport and deliver it to you. Your departure from St Barts to St Maarten is equally as important as your arrival to make this process as stress free as possible before embarking on your journey home. Especially during the heavy traffic months of November thru to April when a lot of scheduled flights from St Barts to St Maarten are over booked, delayed or cancelled. What a VIP Airport Service will do for you on departure is pick up your luggage and flight tickets well in advance of your scheduled departure, pre-book you in at the St Barts airport, fill out your St Maarten immigration form and make any arrangements necessary so that you are on time for your St Maarten international flight. All you have to do is arrive at the St Barts airport 20 to 30 minutes in advance of your departure time and walk on to the plane. Once at Juliana airport on St Maarten again you will be met by a uniformed VIP agent at the Transfer information desk who will take charge of your luggage tags and international tickets and get you through customs, immigration and security to your departure gate, boarding pass in hand. Juliana provides a VIP lounge to all travelers for a small fee if you have several hours between flights. The peace of mind in having booked a VIP Airport Arrival / Departure service for this short 15 minute journey from St Maarten to St Barts and return is invaluable to your vacation, even for the seasoned traveler. This is a time to relax and let someone else do the work.

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St Barts ( St Barth, St Barthelemy ) is a very unique and special French Caribbean island, and getting there can be special as well. Just a short 15 minute flight from the international airport of Juliana on St Maarten. The fact that St Barts airport can only accommodate small aircraft and that incoming and outbound flights stop at sunset, maintains the island™s intimate and exclusive character. This also means that getting to and from St Barts is a particular experience, which can be of concern to visitors as they must first fly into St Maarten and clear customs, immigration and security before boarding their St Barts flight. Delayed international flights into St Maarten can cause missed connecting flights to St Barts. The planes coming into St Barts are restricted in the number of passengers and in the weight they can carry. As such passengers, and more often their luggage, can spend the night on St Maarten. Local bad weather can also affect flight schedules from St Maarten to St Barts, causing backlogs in the check-in lines and again, passenger and luggage delays. Even with the opening of the new international airport ( Juliana ) on St Maarten last Nov 2006 the situation of missed connections and lost luggage has not changed. A local St Barts VIP Arrival and Departure Airport Service that has professional and bilingual staff in St Maarten can take the stress out of this process for a very reasonable fee. These agents will be on hand at both airports to ensure your journey to and from St Barts is stress free and as smooth as possible. When you disembark from your international flight in St Maarten you will either enter the Juliana terminal by shuttle bus off the tarmac or by a connecting catwalk from the plane directly into the terminal. Either way a uniformed VIP agent will greet you at the Transfer information desk take charge of your luggage tags and connecting St Barts boarding pass, escort you through immigration, customs and security. Other benefits in using a VIP Airport service is they are there to get your luggage onto the connecting flight, make arrangements for an earlier or a later flight if your connection was missed, should there be no flights available they can arrange private boat charters to St Barts ( a 40 min trip ) and accompany you to the dock. As a last resort you may have to stay on St Maarten for the night and they will organize hotel accommodation, taxi transfers and restaurant reservations. Once on St Barts you will be met by another VIP agent at the arrivals hall or at the dock if you arrived by private boat charter, who will take charge of your luggage and escort you to your accommodation representative for transfer to your place of stay. Should your luggage be delayed they will wait at the airport and deliver it to you. Your departure from St Barts to St Maarten is equally as important as your arrival to make this process as stress free as possible before embarking on your journey home. Especially during the heavy traffic months of November thru to April when a lot of scheduled flights from St Barts to St Maarten are over booked, delayed or cancelled. What a VIP Airport Service will do for you on departure is pick up your luggage and flight tickets well in advance of your scheduled departure, pre-book you in at the St Barts airport, fill out your St Maarten immigration form and make any arrangements necessary so that you are on time for your St Maarten international flight. All you have to do is arrive at the St Barts airport 20 to 30 minutes in advance of your departure time and walk on to the plane. Once at Juliana airport on St Maarten again you will be met by a uniformed VIP agent at the Transfer information desk who will take charge of your luggage tags and international tickets and get you through customs, immigration and security to your departure gate, boarding pass in hand. Juliana provides a VIP lounge to all travelers for a small fee if you have several hours between flights. The peace of mind in having booked a VIP Airport Arrival / Departure service for this short 15 minute journey from St Maarten to St Barts and return is invaluable to your vacation, even for the seasoned traveler. This is a time to relax and let someone else do the work.

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Itinerary: Venice Cruising Athens Mykonos Cruising Split Venice I flew with Ryanair from Shannon on Friday morning. I spent the day in Venice which is ideal really for people to spend the night there and the ship sails at 5pm the following day so plenty of time to see this amazing city. It is also great for people to spend a long weekend there as they fly every Friday morning and late flight Monday so you have four full days in this beautiful city. The transfer was 6 euro one way or 10 euro return which is valid for 1 week. It stops at the train station and the bus station, which is the one you need to get off on. From the bus station I got a water bus across to on of the railway stations and was only a few minutes walk from my hotel. Very easy to do and locate. I was on my own and found it very easy to make my way around with the water buses/taxis. They cost 14 euro for 12 hours and you can buy an open hop on hop off ticket for the amount of time you are spending in the city. It stops at all the major attractions, St Marks square, Rialto Bridge etc. I stayed at the 4* Amadeus Hotel which is very near the port. It was clean, Old Italian style and I would have no problem recommending it. I was situated at the back and heard nothing, but there were a few staying there and found it noisy at the front. So I would request a room at the back of the building. So to get to the port you go across to the bus station, walk or warterbus and a taxi (car!) to the port which should cost approx 10-12 euro. On the way back they charged 20! He was a hackney, not a taxi. There was a courtesy bus but we couldn™t find it. On the way back, there was a stop for the bus, which is supposed to arrive every 15 mins, we were there around half an hour and no sign. The ship itself is beautiful and has 11 decks It is smaller than most of the fleet, not have some of the features which may appeal to families such as the H2O zone water park, the ice rink, flow rider large 42nd street where they have street carnivals etc like freedom class ships. I stayed in large inside state room on deck 6 which was perfect. I didn™t feel claustrophobic, the stateroom attendant was fantastic. Every time you leave, she would tidy your room, fantastic service. You also receive a daily planer on your pillow every night to let you know what™s going on for the next day. Food wise there was the Windjammer caf?(c) which is the buffet style restaurant which we ate our breakfast and lunch in. Food was fantastic. So much variety and the choices are different every day. We ate our dinner in the King and I main dining room every evening on the 8.30 sitting. We had a head waiter, waiter and assistant waiter, the same every evening. They only have two tables to look after so service was impeccable. The food was amazing, and again a different menu every night. Also, there is 24 hour room service which is free! On other classes/ships you would have speciality dining options for a little extra cost such as Chops Grill, Italian food at the Portofino, Johnny Rockets and Jade for Asian style cuisine. On board you have great entertainment and a few bars to choose from. You have The Viking Lounge which was the nightclub that has 360 degree panoramic views, Schooner bar which hosted quiz nights and felt like an English style pub. Opposite the reception you had the Champagne bar which was very popular. We had two formal nights and everyone had complimentary champagne. The Casino Royale was very big and popular in the evenings. The kids are always entertained with the kiddies club Adventure Ocean with different age groups. There is an option for them to be there until 1am! Also babysitting is available for $8 an hour. The Spa, Ship Shape, did some great deals while the ship was docked, often getting two for one offers or discounted services. The Theatre had something on every night, such as songs from all the old movies, all cabaret style. There was a magician one night! They are constantly activities going on during the day and night for everyone. You have the rock climbing wall and mini golf outside where the outdoor pool and indoor pool (Solarium) were located also. The Solarium has a retractable roof but was closed the whole time we were there. It is nice and cool in there, they also have food such as pizza, burgers, sandwiches etc on offer when the Windjammer is closed. They also have ice sculpture demonstrations by the pool bar and dancing under the stars one of the evenings with a BBQ style buffet and canopies. Canopies are handed out during shows in the theatre also. So food 24 hour a day! I only did one excursion into Athens for $56 which to be honest, could have done it for a lot less. We got the bus from the ship to the Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis, and then onto Palak, the main shopping district of Athens for an hour and a half. From the port there are taxis which will bring you to Athens for approx 10-12 Euro, best to get dropped at the Palak area where there is a tourist train/tram, similar to those you see in a zoo! It only costs 6 euro per person and brings you to all the main sights. So if there were 4 of you, you could do it for less than a tenner! There was no need to do an excursion in Mykonos, we did get the transfer for $8 into the town which is very handy. It was beautiful with little cobbled streets and little restaurants dotted everywhere. Quite expensive though. A lot of galleries and boutiques. Glancing at the menus, they were expensive also. Split is a lovely too, old buildings and great shopping, market place and little boutiques everywhere. Some shops take Euro and you get your change in Euro also, some will accept but only give Koruna in change. So really, out of this Itinerary you really don™t need to do any excursions. The ship is docked for the day so you can go back on deck to the pool if you have all your sight seeing done. You also go through Venice on the ship which was fantastic. I loved this itinerary for that reason, so it is very relaxing and a great way to see the world. Everything is in dollars so at the moment is fantastic value. There is an ATM on board but is supposed to be very expensive to use. I converted Dollars in Venice to put on my sea pass card, which is what you use throughout the cruiser. Even if you go over what you originally put in, you can pay the balance at the end. You had to leave your bag out the night before, the latest midnight and your tag is colour coded and called over the intercom in the morning. Very efficient. This cruise and ship has something for everyone. The age group on board was very mixed, from groups of friends in their 20™s, families, singles, and couples of all ages. A great mix. I did hear from one of the staff that they couldn™t believe how young the age group was, and that normally on the Splendour is older. So hopefully everyone will enjoy their experience no matter what age you are. I think this ship being smaller it is more intimate. It was fully booked so we couldn™t see any cabins, so there were approximately 1,900 on board. So you see the same faces every day, as opposed to one of the bigger vessels. One thing was the pool was very small, so kids were constantly jumping in and running around the pool, so the H2O Zone would be fantastic for kids. All in all I couldn™t really fault the Royal Caribbean, fantastic service and staff, great itinerary and excellent food.

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Uncertainty about snow, combined with an abundance of budget and last minute travel options and increasing willingness to accommodate the flexibility required by today’s skier, have triggered a big rise in self-arranged (DIY) winter sports holidays. During the 2006/2007 ski season, 356,000 people went skiing from the UK using budget carriers, up 54 per cent in five years. Most of the skiers and boarders arriving by budget transfer required a ski resort transfer. Most of them will have booked a ski transfer in advance with on of the many local ski transfer companies advertising on the Internet. Booking a ski transfer in advance allow you to start you holiday without the stress of getting to the bus stations and high taxi fares. Access to low cost flights and ski accommodation is becoming ever easier on the Internet. Ski resort transfers are still the missing piece in the jigsaw. Ski holiday booked through operators, although often inexpensive can lack the flexibility you need but provide a door-to-door ski transfer service to your chosen ski resort. Arriving late at an airport in a cold winter night not having organised any ski transfer to ski resort is not everyone’s cup of tea. It is also possible to get to most ski resorts by bus or taxi instead of a private ski transfer. But for groups of 3 or more it is often best to arrange a ski transfer from the airport in advance with one of the local ski transfer operators. Ski resort transfer, although convenient can be expensive and prices can vary enormously. There is little price transparency when comparing different ski transfer offers. Also be careful as there are shared and private ski transfers on offer. Using a ski transfer finder, a consolidation website or a ski transfer bidding engine can be a win-win for both ski transfer customers and ski transfer operators. All private ski transfer operators arrange airport and resort transfers specific to your requests. This often leads to private airport- and resort transfers with drop-offs without a pick-up or pick-ups without a drop-off. Ski transfer operators often drive empty to or from the airport for your specific ski transfer request. Ski transfer finder, the website allows operator to see all inquiries and maximise their fleet load. This allows ski transfer operators to offer lower ski transfer rates, which helps you if you have a small budget. Fully loaded ski transfer vans from and to the airport and ski resort as often as possible also help the environment. DIY ski holidays will get you the flexibility you need. Looking in advance for a low cost ski transfers will provide you the missing link between low budget airlines and self-catering ski accommodation. Make your ski holiday work.

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A trip to Buenos Aires can be an amazing experience, and most people leave already planning a return trip. However, with the recent economic problems and sky high inflation, it has become a somewhat expensive place to live and to visit. Prices are going up at nearly 30% per year, and some prices have doubled or tripled in the past year. In order for you to make the best out of their trip to Buenos Aires, many people need to know how to live on a budget, especially if your living and being paid in Argentine wages. The easiest way to save money in Buenos Aires is not to eat out too often. Food prices in general have soared recently, much more than the 30% inflation reflects, and this has been even more obvious in restaurants. Eating out nowadays can easily cost over 50 pesos, and paying 100 pesos for a full meal with appetizers, main course, dessert and wine is not out of the question. To cut down on these costs, it is important to eat out less, and start cooking at home more. To maximize your saving on foods, try to stay away from the supermarket chains such as Disco and Carrefour, which have the highest prices around. Shop around at the different fruit and vegetable stands, as the prices vary greatly. If you don’t want to cook yourself, try getting food at one of the many cheap take out food stores. Costs are much lower, and if you find the right one, the quality of food is excellent! If you are visiting Buenos Aires for a short period of time, try staying in a temporary furnished apartment, instead of a hotel. If you stay for a week, you will find that for half the price that you would have paid for a hotel, you will be staying in a very nice, spacious apartment with a kitchen and a living room. These temporary apartment rentals are in all parts of the city, and make for a great alternative to a typical hotel. Hostels are also a great option, as they are a great way to meet people, and certain hostels in Buenos Aires organize all kinds of outings. One of the best and easiest ways to save money is to use the subway and the buses. Buses are especially useful, as they run 24 hours and go anywhere you can imagine in the city. They only cost $1 peso, and are a quick way to get around, as long as rush hour is avoided. Be sure to buy a Guia T from any kiosk to help you get around on the bus. Taxis are especially expensive, so should be avoided unless you can split the cost 3 or 4 ways. When going to clubs, try to get yourself on the guest list. Using the internet, it is free and easy to put yourself on the guest list at many different clubs in Buenos Aires, which saves you from having to wait in line, and the entrance fee is either discounted, or you enter for free. If you can’t get on the list, try going early. Many clubs offer discounts for people who arrive early. Furthermore, if you are a big drinker, try drinking before going out, or don’t drink much at all. Drinks are incredibly expensive in most bars and clubs, so even drinking two or three can put a huge dent in your wallet. This is a list of the best ways you can save money while living or visiting Buenos Aires. Remember that every little bit that you save will give you the opportunity to do more things during your stay, therefore taking advantage of everything that Buenos Aires has to offer.

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It seems like we’re always on the go these days. Whether traveling across the country (or the world) or across town, there are ways that you can get more travel out of your transportation dollars.Airline FaresUndeniably, the airlines are both the fastest and the most expensive way to travel far distances. You may lower the price of a round trip air fare by as much as two-thirds by making certain your trip includes a Saturday evening stay over, and by purchasing the ticket in advance. Many airlines divide up the seats on their flights into price categories. The cheapest ones sell first so it pays to shop early. To make certain you have a cheap fare, even if you use a travel agent, contact all the airlines that fly where you want to go and ask what the lowest fare to your destination is. Be flexible, if possible. Consider using low fare carriers or alternative airports and keep an eye out for fare wars. Car RentalSince car rental rates can vary greatly, shop around for the best basic rates. Ask about any additional charges (extra driver, gas, drop-off fees) and special offers, such as free upgrades. Rental car companies offer various insurance and waiver options. Check with your automobile insurance agent and credit card company in advance to avoid duplicating any coverage you may already have. New CarsYou can save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a car by selecting a model that combines a low purchase price with low financing, insurance, gasoline, maintenance, and repair costs. Ask your local librarian for new car guides that contain this information. Having selected a model, you can save hundreds of dollars by comparison shopping. Call at least five dealers for price quotes and let each know that you are calling others. Most car dealerships and their salespeople have quotas and deadlines to meet, often on monthly and quarterly schedules. You’ll probably get a better deal on the last day of the month than on the first day. September can be a great time to buy a current year model because the dealerships want to make room for the coming year’s vehicles. December is also great because it’s the end of the year and, in colder areas at least, car sales are usually in a slump. Finally, remember there is no “cooling off” period on new car sales. Once you have signed a contract, you are obligated to buy the car. Used CarsBefore buying any used car you need to compare the seller’s asking price with the average retail price in a “bluebook” or other guide to car prices found at many libraries, banks, and credit unions. If needed, ask for help in deciphering the information. Next, have a mechanic you trust check the car, especially if the car is sold “as is.” You don’t want to be driving away with a cracked head gasket, or something even worse! Consider purchasing a used car from an individual you know and trust. You are more likely to get the car for a lower price and have any problems with it pointed out to you.Auto LeasingDon’t decide to lease a car just because the payments are lower than on a traditional auto loan. The leasing payments may be lower because you don’t own the car at the end of the lease. Leasing a car is very complicated. When shopping, consider the price of the car (known as the capitalized cost), your trade-in allowance, any down payment, monthly payments, various fees (excess mileage, excess “wear and tear,” end-of-lease), and the cost of buying the car at the end of the lease. Keys to Vehicle Leasing: A Consumer Guide, published by the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Trade Commission, is a valuable source of information about auto leasing. GasolineDid you just about die from sticker shock the last time you filled up? You can save hundreds of dollars a year by comparing prices at different stations, pumping gas yourself, and using the lowest-octane called for in your owner’s manual. Pay cash at stations that charge extra for credit cards.Don’t top off the gas tank. First of all, it’s dangerous! Second, too much gas will just slosh or seep out. Why waste those extra pennies? Tighten up that gas cap. Make sure it’s on securely. Buy a new one if your current cap doesn’t fit snugly. Gas easily evaporates from the tank if it has an escape.You can save up to $100 a year on gas by keeping your engine tuned and your tires inflated to their proper pressure. Get regular tune-ups and follow through with routine maintenance. A well-tuned engine burns less gas. Underinflated tires waste fuel and wear out the tire tread. Also, check tires regularly for alignment and balance. Remove snow tires in good weather. Deep tread and big tires use more fuel.Clean out your trunk. Excessive weight in your trunk causes your car to use more fuel. For every extra 250 pounds your engine hauls, the car loses about one mile per gallon in fuel economy. Carry only the basic emergency equipment and items you really need.Buy a fuel-efficient car. When pricing cars, factor in long-term fuel costs. Keep in mind that, though you may like the wind blowing through your hair, sunroofs add to wind resistance, lowering the mileage per gallon. Also, be smart with the air conditioning. Air conditioning can lower your fuel economy by 10 percent to 20 percent. On the highway, closed windows decrease wind resistance, so run the air conditioner. But in stop-and-go traffic, shutting off the air conditioning and opening the windows can lighten your fuel use. Car RepairsConsumers lose billions of dollars each year on unneeded or poorly done car repairs. The most important step that you can take to save money on these repairs is to find a skilled, honest mechanic. Before you need repairs, look for a mechanic who is certified and well-established, has done good work for someone you know, and communicates well about repair options and costs. Asking friends, family, and coworkers who they use is probably the best way to find a good mechanic. In addition, preventative maintenance is the operative phrase here. You know the saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Take care of those minor problems before they become major ones!***************************************************************(c) Simple Joe, Inc.Chemain Evans is a quality control specialist for Simple Joe, Inc., makers of the popular Simple Joe’s Expense Tracker PC software. Expense Tracker is a quick and simple way to keep track of your expenses and stay within your budget. Expense Tracker is ideal for tracking personal, business, home and club expenses.. 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Taxis are considered one of the most convenient and popular means of transportation. Many people ride cabs because it is faster and more comfortable than other carriers. However, like many other vehicles, it can never avoid accidents. In Los Angeles alone, the Department of Transportation has listed down more than 2, 400 taxis and taxi accidents have increased in such alarming rate. This is due to congested roads, which are packed with taxis and other vehicles. And because there are many drivers who do not strictly observe traffic rules, accidents do happen. Additionally, there are also some cab drivers who are operating illegally while some have no license and proper insurance. Other contributing factors to taxi accidents are improperly maintained vehicles, incompetent and not properly trained taxi drivers, defective engines, imprudence of other drivers, driving under the influence of alcohol, driver™s fatigue, bad road and poor weather conditions. Duties of Taxi Drivers The state requires cab drivers to take extra care and be more cautious while driving at road since they are carrying passengers. It is their duty to secure their safety. Once a taxi got involved in an accident, it is presumed that the driver acted without reasonable care and attention. This is according to the contract of carriage. Contract of carriage is a special contract or agreement between the driver and the commuter. This entails the cab driver to ensure safety at any time you ride in his taxi. He must also make sure to drive along the right destination keeping you safe and unharmed. Nonetheless, contract of carriage does not apply in all circumstances. It also has some exemptions including accidental causes or actions that are unavoidable and out of the driver™s control, enemies along the road like co-drivers and big trucks, and faulty or defective products. Safety Guidelines for Taxi Drivers Drivers should be diligent while at road, and they are also compelled to follow certain guidelines. Abiding with these requirements is very necessary to avoid accidents. 1. Taxi operators must have a professional driver™s license to assure that they are properly trained. 2. Their cabs are also required to be insured and must be properly assessed and inspected by the city. 3. Drivers should strictly adhere with operations rules and traffic regulations. What is a Safe Taxi The Los Angeles Department of Transportation advices commuters to follow safety precautions to avoid getting involve in any road mishap. ¢ Make sure that the taxi you will ride has a seal of the Department of Transportation. ¢ Never ride a taxi if you are not comfortable with the driver™s actions and behavior. ¢ When you ride a cab, make sure that you remember the taxi name and its company. If possible, know the name of the driver. ¢ Better to ride the authorized franchise taxis in the city. Some of them are Bell Cab, United Checker Cab Company, Beverly Hills Cab, City Cab, Checker Cab, Yellow Cab, Independent Taxi, United Independent Taxi and United Taxi of San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles Taxi Accidents In Los Angeles, taxi accidents have caused serious injuries to thousands of victims, and some unluckily died. Unfortunately, not all of those victims were given justice and adequate recoveries because they failed to get the right legal assistance for their cases. Hence, when you or your loved ones were involved in taxi accidents in Los Angeles, you should seek legal representation from duly qualified personal injury lawyers.

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  Online Dating Safety Tips: 8 Essential Steps to Successful Internet DatingOnline Dating Safety Tips: 8 Essential Steps to Successful Internet DatingCopyright (C) 2005 Elena SolomonCompared to the “real world” dating, some people view online dating as less safe. Nothing can be further from the truth! The opinion probably persists due to the fact that in real life we usually meet people who were introduced to us by someone we know and trust, or in a transparent situation, such as at work or school/university.
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  Online Flights, Hotels and Holidays Booking in India - Tips and Tricks to Beat Travel Portal PriceIt is raining travel portals in India and more and more Indian consumers are booking their flights, hotels and holidays online than ever before. There are about a dozen travel sites that are in fierce competition with one another to increase market share cashing on the huge consumer boom triggered by salary hikes and more disposable income of Indian middle class.
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  Optimizing Fleet Operations Through Gps TrackingGlobal Positioning Systems (GPS) was originally developed by the US Armed Forces to help with naval and overland navigation. GPS uses a constellation of satellites to beam down encoded time signatures to receivers on the surface. By tracking the delay between when the time code says the signal was sent and when it actually arrived, GPS uses Einstein’s theory of relativity and four signals (three if altitude is known) to provide accurate tracking down to about two meters.
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  Piazza of my ownTravelling to Rome, especially from the UK is so easy these days that anyone, on almost any budget, can spend a few days or a few weeks experiencing 2000 years of history and culture. Thanks to La Citta Eterna (The Eternal City) of Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of diversity with something for everyone.
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  Prague declares war on rogues in the taxi ranksWhen Vaclav Havel was asked what the immediate effects of the collapse of communism were on the Czech republic, he said “Expensive hotels and cheap whores”. The president might as well have added cheating cabbies to the list. For more than a decade Prague’s taxi drivers have been taking advantage of the lack of consumer protection laws and police indifference to overcharge their passengers, sometimes by as much as 2,000%.

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By Ruth Andrews Garnes281-239-8128rgarnes@earthlink.netAfter giving up my profession to become a wife, a mother of one, then suddenly seven made life very taxing for me. I soon came face to face with a challenging question. How did my identity become so obscure that I lost track of my hopes and dreams? Believing that I did not have any time left in my hectic schedule to accomplish my goals, I slowly began to lose perspective of whom and what I was about. My life became filled with doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, counseling, grocery shopping, laundry, house cleaning, dance classes and swimming lessons. I anticipated my various new roles but they were not quite the way I imagined them. Adopting four children seemed like a really noble idea but the reality was that its profound vertigo-like existence of seemingly insurmountable ordeals, trials and triumphs followed by more trials was very challenging for me. Its intense effect led to my struggling with the choices I had made in life. First I chose to marry my husband, who I knew would be transferred from the city where we lived at the time of our marriage. This meant giving up a job that I loved, and that family and friends would now be two thousand miles away. This marked the beginning of my abandoning many of my aspirations and dreams without any insight into all the other wonderful things that would emerge as a direct result of that. Outwardly I expressed the joy of being a newlywed; inwardly I mourned the loss of my friends and colleagues and then quietly expressed my thoughts through poetic writings. Two years after marriage, my first child was born and this was a joyous time for both Bill and I. Remembering his own childhood and having been raised like an only child, Bill did not want to inflict the same ordeal on his child. He was the last of three children, born eight years after a sister that preceded him. He brought up the topic of adoption when our son was five months old. We had discussed adopting prior to marriage, so when our son Trey was ten months old, we started our state-mandated parenting class. It was at these classes that I first viewed the photos of our four beautiful daughters. The children’s photos were in pairs of two, so naturally I thought it was a family of two. Upon inquiring about the two children, I was told it was a sibling group of four. I certainly was not interested in adopting four children, but I could not shake their precious little images from my mind. On occasions I would inquire about the progress of finding a home for the children. The answer was always the same: Most people were interested in one child maybe two but not four. After months of prayer and soul searching William and I decided to bring them home. After our daughters came home, life was far from what I imagined it would be. My beautiful daughters had some struggles of their own. Moving from the house they had come to know as home was very traumatic for them. They were not equipped with any training or experiences to make the transition easier. With limited self-expression the older children acted out their fears and frustration by throwing temper tantrums and bullying their younger siblings. For the most part our household was in constant commotion. I became very focused on wanting to makes things better. Pretty soon I took on their issues as my own. There were numerous difficulties, from struggling to adjust to a new home, to dealing with abuse from their past, to learning difficulties. Through it all I learned to love them and took measures to make life better for them. Simultaneously, I bemoaned the fact that they were not the perfect children I dreamed of parenting and to add to my already precarious situation, I became pregnant with our sixth child. I gave birth to that child soon after we consummated our adoption. I now had six children ages zero to five years, after four years of marriage. Time to do the things I loved was now non-existent. I was compelled to eliminate all other activities that were outside of home life. This, however, had a profound impact on me. I slowly became conflicted. Having to meet the needs of my household was overwhelming; yet I had to do it, convinced that if I faltered it would mean that I failed my children. I held firmly onto my preconceive idea that if I give them my all there would be a miraculous improvement. Instead I became frustrated, then discouraged and resentful. No longer tactfully problem solving, I began to focus on all the things I wanted to do and no longer had the time to do. I stopped taking pride in my accomplishments, even though I had made great progress with my children. Every negative encounter I had became magnified. I felt that they were a direct reflection of my community and their views of me and my family as a whole. Having lost focus of the things that were important, I no longer took pride in the things that a mother found fulfilling, like teaching my five older children how to read fluently by age five, despite some of their academic challenges. I was now finding it very difficult to help my youngest daughter with her reading. In the past, teaching my children was worth more to me than its weight in gold. Not wanting to give into the misconception that giving up my profession to become a homemaker had some how robbed me of myself, I started to reflect inwardly. Where did the vivacious, cheerful, fun-loving side of me go?  I loved my family! Could the inner struggles I was having be as a direct result of my choosing to dedicate all my time to them? I needed them as much as I needed the woman I was. They needed her too. Paging through my diary, hidden within the pages of the many poetic entries was my hopes, fears, my love for my children, lost love and dreams for the future of forgotten hurting children, all the things that made up the core of who I was. Then being the dreamer and risk taker that I was, I compiled my very personal thoughts and submitted them to a publisher in the form of a book called Fantasy/Controversy or My Reality. Having taken this fascinating journey through my struggles, I now had a new understanding of some of the challenges that mothers of large families, adopted and foster families have. These struggles which sometimes included giving up social events, having a full calendar of appointments, and frequently having to carry all the children grocery shopping, were very humbling for me. While it thought me to become more reliant on my creator it also changed my dreams and goals, for they now incorporate other foster and adopted families. I know who I am. I also know the value of having others around to help and offer support. I also know the importance of taking time to replenish myself. For many adopted mothers, this is currently not apart of their lives, but I would very much like for it to be, even if it comes in the form of post-adoption services.  I dedicated my poetry book to hurting children everywhere so as to hold unto this dream of making a difference in the lives of hurting children. I hope to accomplish this by donating a part of my royalties to agencies that provide services to adoption and foster families. Life-altering circumstances changed the direction of my life and momentarily robbed me of its joy. If one person can benefit from it, then living through it is worth it. It was my struggling, loving and advocating for my children that has rewarded me. I am now mindful of the things that are most important, for I have been blessed in ways I never thought I would be. Ruth Garnes’ Fantasy/Controversy or My Reality can be purchased on line from Barnes & Noble.com, Amazon.com and from the Publisher at Publish America.com. For more information about the author visit her web-site at http://home.earthlink.net/~rgarnes .

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It’s been just over two years since 36-year-old Scott Brandon became a paraplegic. After going through all the natural adjustments and emotions such a life-changing experience brings, he has neither the time nor inclination to wallow in self-pity. He’s too busy being a single father to two sons, working as general manager of sales and marketing for an adaptive mobility company, speaking at schools, and playing goaltender for the U.S. sled hockey national team. Brandon’s life changed on September 10, 2002. He was on a ladder trimming a tree when he fell 15 feet to the driveway, landing flat on his back. The fall caused burst fractures in several vertebrae, resulting in paraplegia. In the months of recovery and rehabilitation that followed, Brandon realized giving up wasn’t an option; his two boys, 11-year-old Scott and six-year-old Trevor, depended on him. “If I couldn’t find the strength within myself to recover, I knew I must do it for them,” Brandon recalls. “They needed their father back to as close to normal as possible, and quick.” Following the accident, Brandon, a native of St. Louis, was sent to DePaul Hospital, where neurosurgeon Dr. Danial Scodary implanted titanium rods in his spine. He was then transferred to St. Johns Mercy for more surgery and rehabilitation. After a month of rehab, Brandon underwent five more months of out-patient therapy three times a week. He has developed a close relationship with his doctors, particularly Scodary. “I owe a lot to him,” Brandon says. “He has been a godsend to myself and my family.” Less than a month after his injury, Brandon, who had played roller blade hockey for years, was introduced to sled hockey by his physical therapist, Kathy Griffith. Invented at a rehabilitation center in Sweden in the 1960’s, sled hockey became a Paralympic sport in the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer. Players sit in specially designed sleds placed on top of two hockey skate blades, and the puck must be passed underneath the sled. After watching the U.S. Paralympic team play a game, Brandon met several of the players, and was deeply moved by the experience. “It was there that I created a new cast of heroes,” he says. “Here was a bunch of guys that have all overcome horrible injuries of their own, and went on to play for their country and win a gold medal in Salt Lake City at the 2002 Paralympics.” Once he was cleared by his doctors, Brandon played one season for a team called the RIC Blackhawks before being invited to the U.S. Team tryouts this past August in Colorado Springs. After five days of tryouts, he made the team as a goaltender. But other challenges lay ahead. When Brandon discovered that his boys were being ridiculed at school because of his wheelchair, he realized how important it was to show others that disabled people could lead productive lives. He began speaking at grade schools, demonstrating how he uses his wheelchair to go up and down stairs, play sports, and do many of the things everyone else does, with some modifications. He shows kids his Ford pickup equipped with a special seat, wheelchair lift, and remote control power topper. Brandon is amazed at how much of a difference these brief encounters can make in changing the way kids think about people in wheelchairs. “Their first reaction is that they are a little unsure, only because they just don’t know we are typically normal people who have suffered injuries,” he explains. “They have no idea we were just like their moms and dads before. But after an hour of questions and answers, and discussing all of the great things we can still do, they offer to push me, open doors, carry my things to the truck, anything to be involved.” Kids aren’t the only ones affected by Brandon’s courage and positive outlook. His friends and family have been with him every step of the way the past two years, and are proud of what he has overcome. His mother, Carol Halloran Ferguson, isn’t at all surprised at her son’s resolve. “It never occured to him to set limits. He never has,” she says. “Scott still has that twinkle in his eye and the good nature and easy grin. “He is still a loving father, son, brother and friend, facing the same daily struggles and joys as every other person.” Brandon hopes to lead his sled hockey team to a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, and to find that special someone to share his struggles and triumphs with. His biggest goal, though, is to be the kind of dad his sons can look up to and be proud of. With all he has overcome to this point, there is no doubt he has already gone a long way to accomplish that. ——————–Find out more information about the sport of sled hocky by visiting: http://www.usahockey.com/ussha/main_site/main/what_is/// About The Author——————Stephen Michael Kerr To read more fascinating articles about adaptive sports for people with disabilities, subscribe to Adaptive Sports & Recreation, the free ezine published every other Wednesday. Just send a blank email to: 41809-subscribe@zinester.com. Or, visit the official Adaptive Sports & Recreation website at: http://www.adaptivesports.afreepress.com.

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In the beginning, the air taxi services were not well organized like the private jets of the day. Mostly single ownership proprietary aircrafts were run as air taxis. There were many disadvantages as ~frequent flyers’ soon found out. The safety of the flight depended entirely on the Pilot’s skill. No special safety precautions were taken, and as a result there were accidents. Lives were lost; in fact, the passengers flew at their own risk until the Government stepped in and formulated certain rules and regulations which would cover the flights; insurance was made mandatory. The pilots were to be certified by the Federal agency as competent. Aviation was serious business. There were many companies building airplanes; some of the popular ones were Cessna, Beech-craft, De-Havilland, Douglas, to name a few. Four and Six seater aircraft were the most popular for hauling passengers as well as cargo and mail. Almost all the cities were connected by air-taxis. In 1936, the Douglas Aircraft Company of USA designed and built a twin-engine passenger aircraft known as the DC-3 (popularly known as the DAKOTA) capable of carrying up to 32 passengers. This was the most famous airliner of all time and considered the safest ever built. More than 20,000 of these aircrafts were built both for military and civil use, and were used in nearly every country in the world. Even as late as 1971, about a thousand of them were in use by the military and 600 were in use in different countries around the world. The DC-3 was the standard air-taxi around the world for many years, until Commercial Aviation became popular. The air-taxis had no set programmes. As and when the passengers were gathered, they would fly. They would fly to any destination that the passengers wanted to reach. Usually the pilot decided when to start and how to get to another point on the map. All this changed with the entry of commercial aviation. A company would own a fleet of several aircrafts, and after studying the traffic patterns, would set up a daily schedule to connect various cities; the routes were fixed, and even the rates were fixed. Elaborate safety precautions were taken. Commercial flying was for the common man whereas private jets were for the business tycoons and other big money earners. When thirty-odd people fly from point A to point B, they can share the expenses and so the fare works out more econo

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Private hire vehicles are not the same as taxis and therefore will need a specific type of insurance. Licensed taxis are the only vehicles which are legally permitted to openly ply for trade on the UK public highways. Private hire vehicles have to be pre-booked in order to keep within the law when using their services. With the ever growing number of people being made redundant in the UK many are looking at various ways to boost their income by becoming private hire drivers. However to be legal there are rules and regulations set down which have to be adhered to. There is far more involved to private hire businesses than simply buying or using a vehicle and sitting outside of a train waiting to take people to their destinations. If you do adopt this illegal approach you may find yourself with a driving ban, penalty points on your license or a jail sentence. Although this all may sound a bit harsh, legal requirements have been put in place to safeguard the public. In order to become a licensed private hire vehicle driver it will be necessary to pass local authority tests and meet the specific criteria regarding health. A criminal records check will also be carried out. Again, this measure has been put in place to protect the public’s best interests. Once a local authority private hire vehicle license has been successfully obtained the driver will have to wear his or her photo identity at all times while operating. They will also have to keep records or a log which details the name and pick up address of their customers, along with a contact phone number. Failure to wear identification or keep records may result in prosecution. The vehicle will also have to have appropriate vehicle insurance. To meet local authority criteria the insurance will have to include Public Liability cover. This is not generally part of an insurance policy it is an optional extra. However, if you use an insurance company which specialises in private hire insurance they will be able to advise and guide you as to the best options and cover available. As with most vehicle insurance the annual cost can initially appear pretty high. There are a number of different ways which insurance costs for private hire vehicles can be lowered. * Owner drivers are usually the cheapest option, particularly if the driver has a proven history of no claims. The insurance companies will take this into consideration when calculating a quote. Drivers who have accumulated a no claims discount or bonus over a number of years will be offered the largest savings. * Insuring the vehicle as Third Party only is another way to lower premiums, however this basic insurance does not provide cover for your vehicle if you are deemed to be the person who caused the accident. Third Party gives you exactly as it says, cover for a third party and nothing more. * If you operate in a high risk area, such as large cities or towns insurance companies may not offer Third Party only cover. They will offer Third Part, Fire and Theft. Which provides third party cover and includes cover should your private hire vehicle be stolen or involved in a fire incident. Contact companies who specialise in Private Hire insurance to ensure your vehicle is legally and adequately covered.

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When Vaclav Havel was asked what the immediate effects of the collapse of communism were on the Czech republic, he said “Expensive hotels and cheap whores”. The president might as well have added cheating cabbies to the list. For more than a decade Prague’s taxi drivers have been taking advantage of the lack of consumer protection laws and police indifference to overcharge their passengers, sometimes by as much as 2,000%. The rogue drivers have a reputation for threatening or physically attacking those who challenge their fares. Now in a bold attempt to clean up the corruption in eastern Europe’s most visited capital - particularly as membership of the European Union looms - Prague city hall has begun a campaign to stop the deceitful drivers. Students are being hired to impersonate tourists in an attempt to flush out the con artists - an estimated 60% of the 4,500 registered and 2,000 unregistered drivers. Of more than 1,000 drivers inspected at random since the scheme began earlier this summer, almost 600 were found to be overcharging and reported to the police. They are liable to fines of up to 1m crowns (?21,000) and the removal of their licences. The chief executive of the municipal authority, Zdenek Zajicek, described the operation as an “unofficial war on cheats”. Talk of war is no exaggeration. Mr Zajicek has received death threats for his stance and is under 24-hour police protection. “In a strange way I take comfort from this,” he said. “The fact they’re reacting is proof that our methods are really working.” The inspectors too face physical threats. “One taxi driver drove across the leg of a policeman in his attempts to get away,” said David Gladis, the public relations officer coordinating the scheme. “Two inspectors were hijacked by their driver, who locked them in the car.” The struggle is an uphill one. The drivers defend their overcharging, saying that the 22 crown (50p) a kilometre charge laid down in law does not allow them to make a living. Many are involved in mafia activities, doubling up as drug dealers. Poorly-paid police officers either take bribes or turn a blind eye. The drivers are a powerful force in Prague. In the late nineties rival groups of drivers fought a fierce turf war to govern the city’s most profitable taxi ranks. Several people were murdered.

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Travelling to Rome, especially from the UK is so easy these days that anyone, on almost any budget, can spend a few days or a few weeks experiencing 2000 years of history and culture. Thanks to La Citta Eterna (The Eternal City) of Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of diversity with something for everyone. My favourite part of Rome is Piazza Navona. In the day this square is packed tightly with some of the world’s most beautiful modern independent and armature art. Grab yourself a bargain with an oil paint original, (they could be the future Botticelli or Del Drago), squash your family onto a folding chair for a group caricature or simply slow down your pace and get lost in the art, wandering from stand to stand and flicking your way through the racks. Almost all of the artists/sellers speak even a small amount of English and many are willing to barter regarding prices, however if a price is set, (e.g.: caricatures are usually 10-20EUR and prices are generally on signs next to the artist’ stand), these are generally non-negotiable. At night, Piazza Navona becomes a Roman HOT SPOT for dining and Socialising. As the sky darks, the lights of the fountains shine and the restaurants and bars, lining the square, fill with the sound of violins, accordions and romantic Italian love songs. Piazza Navona is also the home of the Brazilian-Italian Embassy and occasionally you will here the sound of Brazilian World music escaping through the high windows into the hustle and bustle below. Piazza Navona IS busy at night; with a mixture of evening tourists passing through to visit the fountains on there way to the next tourist attraction, and the restaurants which are always full; but the busyness is part of the attraction. There are also some fantastic restaurants very close by to Piazza Navona only one street away, containing some of the best food I have tasted in Rome and they are generally less busy and much less expensive than those located directly inside the Piazza. These restaurants are also often popular with the locals, (always a good sign that the food is quality). Most of the restaurants speak a basic English, but, (as with any country abroad), are always grateful, (and often more helpful), if you are polite and try to use even the most basic Italian words or phrases in your questions and answers. Below I have included some basic information about asking for things in Italian, regarding please and thank you. Of course there are hundreds if not thousands more restaurants in the centre of Rome, including plenty of other foreign foods: Chinese, Japanese & Sushi Bars, Irish Pubs, Kebab Bars and Other World Foods. Do not be afraid to try smaller restaurants located in side streets and don’t be afraid to take a walk around before choosing a restaurant. Eating out abroad can be VERY expensive and VERY cheap; you just have to be prepared to look around. Check out the menus outside the restaurants, (usually enlarged and pinned on a board), and compare the prices against others near by. Italian Food IS fantastic and the more authentic the restaurant the better. So find one you like, sit down with some house wine or a nice cold Peroni, enjoy a taste of Italy and bask in finding a PIAZZA OF YOUR-OWN-A. Some Things I have picked Up on My Travels. It is not entirely necessary to say please, “per favore”, in Italy. Instead Italian’s more frequently use Thank you, “Grazie”. For example: When asking for something in English we would generally end the sentence with “May I…please?” In Italian, it is more common for people to simply state “I would like…” Then when the seller/waiter (tress)/assistant responds “OK” or “Si” to confirm that they have understood you, then you will say “Thank you”, repeating this again when you receive the item. In my experience, getting a “per favore” onto the end of your question, before the person has walked away is almost impossible; very rare. However, this is not because they are being ignorant, it is just not expected. Just make sure if you are not using Per Favore when asking things that you are polite and say Grazie at least combined with Ciao when you are leaving. I have included an example situation/conversation below, including VERY basic Italian. E.g.: YOU: Salve (hello) SHOP ASST: Salve. Prego (What do you want? OR how can I help you) YOU: Vorrei un gelato con Stracciatella? (I would like an ice-cream with Stracciatella (a flavour) SHOP ASST: Una coppa? (An ice-cream cup) YOU: Si. Grazie. (Yes. Thank you) SHOP ASST: OK. Due Euro. (Assistant hands you the cup of ice cream. “Two Euros”) YOU: Grazie. (You give them the money and thank them) SHOP ASST: Prego. Grazie. (You’re Welcome. Thank you.) YOU: (As you leave…) Grazie, Ciao. (Thank you. Bye.) SHOP: Grazie a Te. Ciao OR Buona Sera/ Giorno (Thank you to you. Bye OR Good Evening/Day.) From this short example you will also have noticed that “Prego” can mean several things. When you first enter a shop it usually means “I’m ready to take your order. / How can I help? / What do you want?” As a response to “Grazie (Thank you)” it means “You’re welcome”.

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Global Positioning Systems (GPS) was originally developed by the US Armed Forces to help with naval and overland navigation. GPS uses a constellation of satellites to beam down encoded time signatures to receivers on the surface. By tracking the delay between when the time code says the signal was sent and when it actually arrived, GPS uses Einstein’s theory of relativity and four signals (three if altitude is known) to provide accurate tracking down to about two meters. GPS technology has been moving into the commercial sphere from the military since the 1990s. GPS fleet tracking systems are used in public transportation, most notably school buses in Kansas City and New York City. These systems allow school districts to know exactly where each bus is, thus improving the safety of their passengers. On flex routes, GPS gives drivers some leeway in adjusting their course to avoid traffic congestion. The secondary benefit is that it allows the school districts in question to better assess idle times, better routing algorithms and fuel efficiency. School officials and parents have a peace of mind knowing that the school buses are monitored constantly. In April 2007, a private taxi company launched a fleet of 150 GPS-enabled metered taxis (or Meru taxis) in Mumbai, India. Customers will be able to call for a taxi at to pick up at a preferred location and book in advance on the phone or internet. If a customer accidentally left any personal item in a taxi, this GPS technology can track to the specific taxi quickly and easily. All collected Meru taxi fares are transmitted back to the control centre and monitored to ensure that customers are charged appropriately. The company plans to increase the fleet to 1,000 taxis by year end. In the commercial sector, GPS is used for tracking delivery trucks and trucks used by contractors going to job sites. This allows real time monitoring of what trucks are en route and better tracking of actual mileage used (versus what’s billed for). This also increases fleet wide fuel economy, and allows employers to check the actual hours driven by drivers in a day for mileage bonuses and “drive time” pay. H.A. Sun Heating and Cooling Inc. of Bloomfield, Mich. is an example of a company that installed GPS fleet tracking system in every of its truck. The company is able to access real time information that leads to savings in manpower costs (from people claiming they were on a shift for 8 hours, when the GPS showed that they’d only driven for seven and a half), reduced fuel costs and increased productivity and efficient truck routing. For this company, the GPS paid for itself in 30 days. GPS fleet tracking system has been proven to increase efficiency and productivity in all types of businesses that own fleet of vehicles. In addition to cost and time savings, customer satisfaction is significantly improved through better responsiveness.

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It is raining travel portals in India and more and more Indian consumers are booking their flights, hotels and holidays online than ever before. There are about a dozen travel sites that are in fierce competition with one another to increase market share cashing on the huge consumer boom triggered by salary hikes and more disposable income of Indian middle class. Some of the leading names catering the Indian market are makemytrip, cleartrip, yatra, ezeego1, travelguru, arzoo, travelchacha, travelmasti and indiatimes travel. As more choices are present before the Indian consumers it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to pick up the right one where they will not only get a good deal but good services as well. My personal experience is that most of these portals have very little price differentiation but the customer service, usability and transparency makes them different from one another. Regarding airfares I think cleartrip scores above the rest as they have a no nonsense intuitive interface and also give the real fare unlike makemytrip and others who try to hide the airport tax part till the last checkout page. So when you are comparing the fares don’t be lured by the low list prices because you have to shell out much more than what you see as fare. Another important advice is that unless you are very much sure about your itineraries look out for cancellation and modification charges which could take a toll on your budget. Cheap tickets always come with some inflexibility and there may be some cases where the journey date is not at all changeable. So read the fine print before committing as otherwise your good deal could turn out to be a costly affair. It is not only the charges that hurts but sometimes a poor customer service can give you a lot of pain specially when you try to make a last minute change. I experienced once such nightmare with makemytrip about 6 months back when their servers failed to send the e-ticket and I had to try for almost 2 hours to get to speak to a customer service representative to get my PNR number. I have left makemytrip since then and I am not sure whether their customer help desk have improved by this time but this could be a major area for worry for any customer who needs help. So do your own research if you are trying out a new travel portal for the first time and don’t just get swayed by advertisements. There are reviews in product review websites which are the best sources of unbiased information about service and overall experience and they are usually written by real customers. Blogs are also sources for such information which can actually provide insights about the deals or raw deals that a customer gets from the ever growing online travel booking business. For hotel prices I will tell you a trick that has worked for me many a times. I have always booked hotels and even 4 star and heritage hotels well below the lowest prices as published in these portals. What a smart consumer can do is get the reference price from the travel portals and then directly negotiate with the hotel for an even better price or some freebies (like free airport transfer) and I will tell you that it can save you up to 25%. Another common mistake that many travelers do is that they forget about the airlines that fly them and think only about the travel portals. Don’t forget to look into the airlines website especially if you are planning to take a low cost carrier. There is a chance that you can get a better deal there and then why not grab it. If you can afford to fly last minute chances are that you get killer deals directly from the airlines and so if you have the time don’t be in a hurry to book in advance. Instead wait for weekdays or weekend deals offered last moment and be ready to grab them as it comes. If you are flying main routes like Delhi Mumbai or Mumbai Calcutta chances are they you get discount prices in full service carriers in last minute as the airlines would be desperate to sell off the available seats. Lastly for flight and hotel deals airlines sites are a must visit as they regularly have good deals. Indian which may be not so fashionable like Jet or Kingfisher always have great pan India holiday deals thought out the seasons and many people don’t actually know about them. Nowadays budget airlines like Spice Jet are also offering flight and hotel deals but you need to compare with other offers before buying. So it is not only the portals that you offer you the best deal and there is no compelling reason to be loyal to only one portal. Spend some time on research and pick up the best deal whoever offers it to you. But don’t fall into the cash back trap which is offered by most portals with some credit card or the other. Take them only when you are sure that you can pay off the full bill as otherwise you will end up paying more in interest than what you save. As the portals themselves are finding it hard to strike good deals with airlines and hotels the cash back is the only easy option for them to make their prices appear attractive to consumers.

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Online Dating Safety Tips: 8 Essential Steps to Successful Internet DatingCopyright (C) 2005 Elena SolomonCompared to the “real world” dating, some people view online dating as less safe. Nothing can be further from the truth! The opinion probably persists due to the fact that in real life we usually meet people who were introduced to us by someone we know and trust, or in a transparent situation, such as at work or school/university. But because no one introduces you to your online dates, this does not mean online dating is unsafe - quite the opposite! In fact, meeting someone online is much safer than meeting someone at your local bar: you cannot get hurt by sitting in front of your computer. All you need to do to make online dating work for you is to exercise some caution. You would not let a stranger into your home and your private life, without getting to know them first, would you? Don’t do it online, either.Here are 8 essential steps that will help you make your online dating experience secure and rewarding. 1. Anonymous Dating It’s a great advantage that contacts entered through an online dating site are anonymous, so you can maintain your privacy, but there are some drawbacks, too - some people might not be what they say they are. While there are not many people like this, they do exist. Most dating sites don’t screen their members. You should exercise caution and common sense in your communication with other members.2. Overseas Contacts Be especially careful in communication with members from other countries than your own. Some people might try to use your limited knowledge of those countries to take advantage of you. Please be advised to never wire any finance on request of overseas members, whether to help in an emergency or travel arrangements. If you intend to meet overseas members, remember to consult your immigration authorities first, and choose an appropriate option.3. Getting to know each other Never give your personally identifiable information to anyone you do not know well. Use the website’s anonymous messaging system for the first contacts. Ask many questions and listen to their answers: ? Do they answer the questions you ask? ? Does their story seem credible?  ? Don’t they avoid certain questions, such as their marital situation, who they live with etc?  ? Aren’t they too sweet and seem to agree with everything you say? Those are the red flags that should make you cautious.4. Sending photos It is the old truth that the picture is worth a thousand words. Ask the people you are writing to for their photos and send them yours. If they never ask for your photos, this is strange because everyone wants to know how the person they are dating looks like! Don’t send old photos or photos where you don’t look like your real self: once you meet in real life, the picture should match the person behind it, or they will feel disappointed. But it does not mean you cannot send pictures that present you in the best way: send a photo of yourself with a happy smile; it’s always a winner! When your dates look at your photos, they try to figure out what type of person you are: if you look grumpy, they will think you are grumpy. If you look happy and easygoing, this, too, is what they will think of you. If you do not have recent photos, ask a friend with a digital camera to take some pictures of you. Choose the best shots only and erase the ones you don’t like. Ask your correspondents how recent the photos are they sent you to avoid a possible disappointment.5. Giving away your email address When you feel comfortable with your communication, you can give them your personal email address. Register a separate email account for this purpose, and only use it for your personal correspondence. If something goes wrong in your relationships, you can always close down this account and open a new one. Keep asking questions and discuss different things. If all your communication seems to be going one way, then they probably have their own agenda. 6. Giving away your phone numberWhen you feel comfortable with the person you have been emailing to, give them your contact phone number, preferably your mobile. Do not give away your work number (or your work email address), ever! After all, you do not want someone to email your boss or phone your office, in case the relationship does not work. 7. Meeting face to faceAfter you have emailed one another, and talked on the phone a few times, it’s time to meet face to face. If people are happy to communicate with you online but don’t want to use the phone or meet you in person, this might be due to the fact that they have misrepresented themselves. Real, honest people that seek love and partnership don’t want never-ending virtual courtship; they want the real thing. Only meet in a public place for the first date, and preferably, set up a time limit for the date. For example, you can say you only have half an hour before a business appointment; this will help if the date does not go as you hoped for. A ‘coffee date’ is a safe bet. If you are a woman, never go to unknown places; instead, suggest your own variant of a place for the meeting, where service personnel knows you, at least visually. If a man is decent, he will honor your request. Tell someone that you have a date with a person you have met online; it can be your mother or a sibling,  a person, who will not judge you. If you don’t feel like telling anyone, make a note about the person you are meeting and how you got to know him/her, and place it where this information can be found. Have your own transport to get home from the place of the meeting; better still, have a friend to fetch you. Never allow your date to take you home, even if something is wrong with your car. Phone a friend or call a taxi instead. Make sure you are not followed when leaving the place of the meeting - especially if no one has shown up. When you meet your date, don’t jump to conclusions straight away. You might unintentionally create an image in your mind, which is different from the real person; this is not their fault; give them a chance. It’s quite common to feel awkward at first; simply relax and try not to concentrate on the outcome: doesn’t matter if they like you or not, you are still enjoying the date. If you need to concentrate on something, concentrate on having fun! If this helps, remember that they are also nervous and they can only hope you will like them. Smile! Nothing helps to break the ice better than friendliness and openness. Talk about something that you have shared in your last emails, so that they feel you are indeed the same person they have been talking to for a while. But still, use caution. Have your mobile phone with you. Don’t leave your drink unattended. If you have to leave the table, order a fresh drink on your return. Pay for yourself. If you decided to never meet this person again, do not tell them about it on the date. Tell about it in an email. If the person asks how the date was, tell them: ‘Great! I will email you tonight’. It’s not easy to face rejection, so make it as polite and nice, as you can.8. Advancing your relationship If you enjoyed the first date, keep seeing one another for a while before moving further. Don’t progress too fast; you must really get to know the person before deciding to have a relationship of any kind. If the person shares with you a land-line phone number, presents a business card etc, those are good signs: they trust you and want to continue the relationship. It’s now up to you to decide, whether to accept their invitation or not.Most of all - HAVE FUN, because this is what it’s all about. Some people will not be what you are looking for, and you cannot be right for everyone. But if you persist, you will be doing better and better. It takes loads of rubble to find gold. Remember that each encounter is a learning experience that can make you more successful. You may be yet another person to find your soul mate through an online dating site - just like thousands of other people before you! Happy dating! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Elena Solomon has been involved in online dating since the early days of WWW. She is the exclusive dating consultant of Soulmades.com.au ? Internet personals for singles seeking love, romance, relationships and fun. Elena is the author of “12 Simple Rules for Success in Love, Life and Online Dating”. For a limited time, you can get this popular e-book absolutely FREE at http://www.soulmades.com.au/freebook (normally sells for $49.95). Get it today ? the offer is limited!

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NY Hack License and Requirements Careers Articles | March 8, 2008 To drive a yellow cab in New York City, you must have the NY hack license issued by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. Here are requirements for getting the taxi drivers license in NYC. A NY hack license is the license needed to drive a New York City taxi. Officially, the NY hack license is called a New York City taxi operators license and it is issued by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. This license is good for driving in all five boroughs in New York City and having it allows the driver to operate a yellow medallion taxi cab. In New York City, only a yellow medallion taxi cab is allowed to pick up passengers on the street. To operate a taxi, you must possess a taxi drivers license. You must apply for this license through the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. The licenses issued through this agency for car service or limousines do not cover the operation of a yellow cab. On the other hand, having the hack license allows the holder to operate a car service or limousine. Because of this, the NY hack license is the most prestigious and valuable of all the operator licenses issued by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. Anyone interested in applying for this taxi drivers license may want to know what the requirements are. In order to apply for a NY hack license, you must be at least nineteen years old and possess a New York State drivers license that is either a Class A, B, C or E. You can also apply if you have a comparable drivers license from the states of Connecticut, Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Most New York State driver licenses are Class D. To upgrade from a Class D to a Class E, you will need to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and pay an upgrade fee. There are no tests involved but you must be prepared to pay about fifty dollars for the fee. If you are really interested in getting a NY hack license, make sure you have no unpaid parking tickets or traffic summons. If you owe NYC fees for parking or traffic violations, you must either have paid them or you must have a documented settlement agreement with whatever department is responsible. This proof must be submitted to the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission with your application. Another requirement is that you must be a citizen or a legal resident of the United States. All applicants for the NY hack license must attend a state certified six-hour defensive driving course. The course must have been completed no longer than six months before the date on your application. If you need to take this class, a popular source is the American Master Cabbie Taxi Academy. They hold classes six days a week. You can even register for the class online but you must attend the class in person. Besides the training and status requirements, you must meet a medical requirement. The medical form is titled Form B and is part of the taxi drivers application. This form must be completed by a licensed physician. You must submit your application for a NY hack license in person at the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, which is located at 32-02 Queens Blvd, Long Island City. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. They also have a location on Staten Island where you can turn in your application. This location is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only. The address is 1893 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10302. You must make an appointment at this location to have your application accepted. Call for an appointment at 212-227-6324. There is an application fee of sixty dollars which must be paid at the time of submission. You must pay with a money order made payable to the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. When you apply, you must also pay a fee for fingerprinting which costs seventy-five dollars. Again, this fee must be paid by money order, made out to the N.Y.S.D.C.J.S. NY hack license applicants must pass a test for illicit drugs. If you do not complete or pass this test, you will not get your license. The approved drug testing location for taxi driving applicants is found at 31-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY. This drug testing center is open for business Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. You must pay for the test at the time the test is performed with a money order payable to Lab Corp, Inc. Anyone applying for the NY hack license that fails the drug test will be sent to a licensing standards hearing run by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. You will need to put in the time before getting your NY hack license to complete mandatory classroom training in subjects related to driving a yellow cab in New York City. There are city-approved training facilities that hold these classes. You will learn about the important city landmarks, tunnels, bridges and highways that you need to know well to be able to drive a yellow cab in New York City with success. If you are interested in more information on applying for your NY hack license and meeting the requirements, you should contact the American Master Cabbie Taxi Academy. Article Tags: York City Taxi, Hack License, York City, City Taxi, Limousine Commission, Taxi Drivers, Drivers License, Money Order

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By Linda Orlando New Yorkers may feel that The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was the target of a domestic terrorism attack this morning when they walked out of their homes to head to work and discovered that the subways and buses in the city weren’t rolling. Transit workers walked off the job Tuesday morning because their demands hadn’t been met by the city during several days of particularly vile and angry labor talks. According to Roger Toussaint, the union president, workers “are tired of being underappreciated and disrespected.” So they decided they would disrespect the city they serve, by attempting to bring it to its knees just a few days before Christmas. Mayor Michael Bloomberg calls the strike “cowardly,” and immediately put an emergency plan into effect to alleviate the gridlock caused by the strike. He added that a strike by transit workers during the busiest time of the year is “illegal and morally reprehensible.” More than 7 million people ride the subways and buses every day during a regular week in New York City, but that number is greatly increased this time of year. The walkout could cost the city as much as $400 million a day, and will cause untold repercussions for businesses at the height of the shopping and tourist season. There hasn’t been a citywide transit strike in New York City in more than 25 years. Because it is illegal for mass transit workers to strike in New York, the bus and subway employees who are striking?over 33,000 employees?will face huge fines for participating. Peter Kalikow, the head of the MTA, calls the strike “a slap in the face” to all New Yorkers. State lawyers are headed to court today to block the walkout, which was called by the union just three hours after a midnight deadline. Toussaint said the proposed new contract with the MTA should have been a “no-brainer,” and the union feels the strike is justified. Bloomberg is urging New Yorkers to make arrangements to carpool, walk, or ride bikes to work, or work at home if possible. Meanwhile, New York yellow taxis are attempting to help ease the congestion on city streets by taking up to four passengers at a time. Many people are having trouble understanding the new pricing structure for taxis implemented by Bloomberg, with the city divided into zones. Manhattan has been divided into four zones, with a $10 fare per person for travel within a single zone and an additional $5 for traveling into another zone. The confusion hasn’t impeded the demand for taxis this morning, though. A line of yellow cabs circles the block outside Penn Station, with drivers and hopeful passengers screaming out locations, hoping to match up with other people heading to the same locations so they can share rides. One subway booth in New York City has a sign posted saying, “Strike in Effect. Station Closed. Happy Holidays.” Obviously city transit workers aren’t interested in peace and goodwill to all men. No matter how angry they are about the impasse with the MTA, it’s a sad day indeed when they let their acrimony ruin the holidays for the millions of people who are responsible for them having jobs in the first place.

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Noida Real Estate: Luck of the Draw A new residential scheme for lower and middle income groups has been introduced by the Greater Noida Authority providing 2,256 constructed houses in four different categories, and covering an area of 70, 90, 120 and 250-sq. m. that will be priced at Rs. 12.33-lakh to Rs. 36.48-lakh. Launched through a lucky draw by the Greater Noida Authority, the allottees lucky enough to win the draw, will be permitted to make additions according to the approved building plan, copies of which are available with Greater Noida™s Planning Department, while constructions that do not conform to it, will need to be approved. While, a 70-sq. m. house in this housing complex will cost Rs. 12.33-lakh, houses measuring 90, 120 and 250-sq. m. are priced at Rs. 14.96, 20.14 and 36.48-lakh respectively. The 250 and 120-sq. m. houses will come with two bedrooms, a drawing, dining, kitchen and bathroom, whereas, those measuring 90 and 70-sq. m. will consist of one bedroom, a drawing room, kitchen and a bathroom. Housed in Greater Noida™s new sector, Omicron near the village Mathurapur and Ghori Bachhera, the housing complex will have a swimming pool, park, community centre, post office, hospital, shopping complex and a parking space. This time round, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority has followed a different initiative from its earlier practice of inviting tenders on a two bid system for Group Housing Societies in 300-acres for different sectors. This scheme of the Greater Noida authority provided the developers with an opportunity to participate in the development of a smartly slick city, where at all stages of development, supply precedes demand. Holding many attractions for buyers and end-users in the form of a constant supply of drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, green areas, proposed metro, airport and world™s fourth night safari, this Greater Noida residential scheme saw many participating in the draw. Further, the permissible area for plots, commercial and commercial facilities is said to be 65% of the total area as per population norms permitted in the master plan of 2021, with the rest to be according to building regulations. There will also be provision in this housing complex for other facilities, such as, nursery school, senior secondary school, nursing home, convenience shopping, commercial sector, milk booth, auto-taxi stand, secondary shopping and community centre, provided by the developers, while the green belt will be developed according to the authority™s zonal plan.

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Paris is divided into twenty neighborhoods or arrondissements. Each neighborhood spirals out like a snail shell from the center of the city, with the low digits all close to the center and the higher number forming the outer rim. The Seine divides the city into the right bank and left bank (rive droite and rive gauche). Because the city of Paris is roughly only 6 miles across, visitors have a wide range of options when it comes to transportation. While much of the more well known attractions are located in the center of the city and are best experienced by walking, there are many destinations that require other means of transport. While taxis offer a fast and relatively inexpensive means of travel, Paris™ public transportation system offers an enjoyable, stress-free way to explore the city. The Paris M?(c)tro system is among the best in the world and it shouldn™t take you long to get acquainted with it™s operations. Constructed in 1900 by engineer Fulgence Bienvenüe and architect Hector Guimard, the French M?(c)tro covers over 124 miles with 368 stations and 15 lines. Servicing over 6 million residents and tourists every day, the M?(c)tro was designed to be an efficient and reliable alternative to the congestion of traffic. Every building in Paris is less than 500 meters from a train station, so accessibility is never a problem. The 15 M?(c)tro lines are identified by their final destinations, simply select the appropriate line and take it in the direction you want. The M?(c)tro stations are well marked, and there are ticket booths at most entrances. If you are in town for only a few days, it may make more sense to buy a carnet (packet) of 10 tickets. However depending on the length of your stay you can opt for a carte orange, an unlimited weekly pass. By filling out a simple form and taking a photo you will receive a card that allows you to ride the system within a specified zone from Monday through Sunday. Prices depend on the zones covered. As with other cities, proof of payment is required on all trains. Failure to provide a valid ticket will result in an instant fine of ‚¬35, payable in cash on the spot. Needless to say, keep your ticket with you at all times until you depart the system. Foreign travelers can also purchase special passes called Paris Visites, which are valid for unlimited use on the entire RATP network. Paris Visites can be purchased online before your departure to France and offer the option of 1-5 days of unlimited travel. In addition to M?(c)tro transportation, these passes offer up to a 30% discount on other modes of transportation and other select attractions. Another advantage of the Visites pass is that they can be used either for destinations within the city limits, or for trips to areas outside of Paris. The Paris M?(c)tro trains run from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., at which point travelers exploring the city™s nightlife turn to the Noctilien late night bus service. The Noctilien runs 7-days a week, between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. with expanded service on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Individual tickets can be purchased once you board, however additional passes like the Carte Orange and Paris Visite are honored as well. Outside of Paris, the RER is the regional transit system and can be used within city limits with metro ticket. RER stop are only given when no metro is nearby. The bus system is also an excellent way to get around but it is a bit more complicated to navigate. Each bus stop lists the bus lines that it services and their corresponding routes.

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My experience at praguetransfer-us dot com. I use to say that experiences, were they good or bad, are done to be shared. That™s how evolution is made possible. It™s on that basis that I came to benefit of the cheap and most affordable Prague Airport transfer at praguetransfer-us dot com Indeed, on the eve of Christmas 2007, I™ve decided to make a ten days visit of Prague and Czech Republic. The country was new for me so I was looking for a cheap, convenient company that could take care of my receipt at Prague Airport and convey to my hotel and, later, all through the town. A friend of mine advised me to try — praguetransfer-us dot com —-, the affordable , cheap Prague Airport transfer, as he has experienced their services some times ago. I followed my friend™s recommendation and was really satisfied by the professionalism of the driver who came to collect me at my arrival. Better than that, I was astonished by his punctuality,kindness, tact and perfect english. Elsewhere, the value-added services (— cheap international phone calls, free connection to the Internet —-) I™ve been promised on phone and through the web site, were real and available. My transfer from the airport to my hotel was rapid and deeply enjoyable. I didn™t only benefit of a transfer but a quite touristic visit as my driver kindly informed my questions about the monuments and places we went through. I was so much satisfied with the transfer that, naturally, I had no other choice that to prolong my contract and visit the rest of the country with praguetransfer-us dot com , the cheap and most affordable Prague Airport transfer. Benefit from the cheapest and most affordable Prague airport transfer and free services added values. Mail: com@praguetransfer-us.com

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  How to Prepare For China Business Trips More Effectively - Part Two - Daily Meetings PlanningRealistic Planning for Daily Meetings with several Suppliers When visiting suppliers you will want to make plans that best utilize the available time. This is even necessary if you are visiting suppliers in one of the large Chinese cities like Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. These cities are so vast that you need a realistic plan if you are going to get much accomplished.
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  How to Relieve StressOne question that is not asked enough by people under stress is how to relieve stress. Unfortunately, people who are under stress tend to simply take it as a matter of course and simply accept its existence as though it was some sort of natural occurrence, or even a boon! Thus, people who are feeling the effects of stress do not actually take the time to notice that they are under stress and need relief.
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  Important Facts About Taxis And Rental Cars In CubaFor vacationers traveling abroad, if you are in a tourist section, taxis and rental cars are generally very safe. The tropical paradise of Cuba is no different. Taxi and rental car services are most times reliable, however if you find yourself trying to use these services outside of population centers caution needs to be taken.
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  In the Heart of Jamaica: Montego Bay’s Round Hill Hotel and VillasJamaica is currently gaining popularity as the vacation destination of the rich and famous. One of the many captivating regions is that of Montego Bay, especially with the popular Round Hill Hotel and Villas. Guests will adore everything this hotel and resort can offer. Montego Bay, in Jamaica, was initially called the “Gulf of Good Weather” or “El Golfo de Buen Tempo” by the late Christopher Columbus.
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  Jekyll & Hyde Customer ServiceI just got off the phone with a credit card account company. I was closing a merchant account that I no longer used. A simple transaction, or so I thought.After waiting on hold for a couple of minutes (I love the on hold dialog that says “your call is important to us and will be answered in the order received” - I always say to myself, and sometimes out loud, “your call is important to us, but not important enough to staff enough operators to actually answer it in a reasonable time”), I told the operator that I would like to close my account.

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It’s Wednesday night, sitting at home, watching some quality premium cable. I know it’s premium because it costs me a lot more money than CNN. A glance at the schedule tells me one of the greatest shows in TV history, cable or otherwise, is on in a few. The Larry Sanders Show. I flip around to kill a little time, and stumble across the polar opposite of cable’s greatest triumph. “Arliss”. Ugh. By nature I hate vanity projects. In “Forget Paris” Billy Crystal plays a NBA referee. What an amazing coincidence! I hear he likes basketball. His next movie is about Mickey Mantle, who through another masterstroke, was one of Billy’s idols. I’d look for it soon on a 3 o’clock flight to Boston. Crystal is not alone on this, he just happens to be more obvious about it. Actors have fawned over athletes since the wax cylinder. Athletes share a similar interest in acting or how else could we have seen the gift that Shaquille brings to the screen? In most cases, it’s a blip. A guest shot on a show, or courtside seats at a Knicks game. The public usually doesn’t have to endure it for years on end. If “Arliss” were on broadcast TV, it would have been gone by the third commercial, but cable has a way of coddling it’s ugly stepchildren. I think in some leather-covered executive’s office, he sees great promise in a series about a smarmy agent and his wacky office staff. Or he sees free tickets from the numerous “Guest Athletes.” Robert Wuhl is a confessed sports junkie, and I’m sure any junkie would love to sit down with Dan Marino and chew the fat. I’d love to hear what is going on in Mike Modano’s head going down the ice. Actually I wouldn’t. I hate hockey. You get the point. The series itself has worn thinner each year. I checked it out the first couple of years, and marveled at how little it takes to fill a half-hour. You get a borderline sports star, itching for a SAG card, you make up a little story about him and his sport, and you swear a lot. It is after all cable. In one episode, a home run hitter is inching toward his 500th homer, and the race is on by Arliss and his crew to milk it for all it’s worth. Because he’s an agent, get it? Well, not to spoil it for you, but in the end a bullpen coach catches it and wants a whole mess of money because he doesn’t get paid as much as the slugger. See, that was a half-hour! While the stories themselves are barely above public access, what make it all the more frightening are the athletes. Their agents want to get them on the show to flex their acting muscle and show the world that Gary Carter* isn’t the only ex-athlete to make his mark in film. More often than not, you get to see that as an actor, Grant Hill is an excellent shooting guard. Roger Clemens showed us his performance in “Kingpin” wasn’t a fluke. Don’t ever ask about Juwan Howard. At some point, someone should stop this. In the closing moments of the episode before “Larry Sanders”, Arliss sent his star pitcher to a hypnotist who forces his patients to…ummm…gratify him without their knowledge. See, he did it to win a bet, and the only way to win the bet was to have the pitcher see his hypnotist. Arliss knew it meant that the pitcher would go through this, but he had to win back his favorite wooden leg. The pitcher threw a perfect game. Boy, if he only knew. Because he had to…with the hypnosis guy…and…the wooden leg. It took back-to-back Larry Sanders to make me forgive HBO for that. *1996-The Last Home Run—Look it up.

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As Malaga strives towards being the European City of Culture for 2016 and the seat of communication and economic growth for the south of Spain, substantial investment has been ploughed into developing the region?s infrastructure. A serious overhaul of the transportation network has included construction of a brand new terminal and runway at Malaga Airport, due to be finished in 2010, and the massive expansion of Malaga Maria Zambrano Train Station which now boasts the Vialia Shopping and Leisure Centre, a 4 star hotel and an increase in train lines from 5 to 8. Completed in 2006, this has enabled the station to go from purely providing local routes to high speed AVE links to major cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Seville, a huge coo for Malaga. The new station is a bright, airy composition and is filled with almost every modern convenience. The lay out is simple and effective. Those travelling into the station by train are first greeted by a newsagents and a cafeteria as they disembark. Once through the exit doors there is a luggage scanner on the left for people boarding the trains and on the right there is a Unicaja cashpoint, lockers to store luggage and phones. Beyond this is a passage lined with the four Malaga train station car hire firms, which are Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Atessa. At the end of this walkway lies the entrance to the Barcelo Malaga Hotel and Convention Centre. The four star hotel has a fresh, contemporary design with 222 rooms, free Internet, fabulous breakfast buffet, clean, comfortable rooms and even a slide which runs from the 1st floor to the ground floor. Staying here is ideal for exploring Malaga as taxis and buses are located in front of the main exit and the trains are always on hand to take you off on daytrips to locations further afield. For those that love retail therapy there is of course the Vialia Shopping Centre right on the door step. This steel, concrete and glass structure forms a semi-circular loop to the right of the station as it appears coming through the doors from the main entrance. The ground floor hosts all the most popular shops from Zara and Zara Home to Massimo Dutti, Accessorize, Bodyshop and Berksha with a cafeteria El Yate offering a place to indulge in cakes, sandwiches and a restorative cup of tea. While these stores mainly sell clothes, cosmetics and home decoration, there are also an opticians, travel agents, mobile phone and computer game shop. Upstairs on the 1st floor is where the entertainment is centred with a 13 screen Yelmo cinema, a 3,000 m2 professional bowling alley and a plethora of restaurants and fast food establishments including McDonald?s, Foster Hollywood and Haagen Dazs, as well as more traditional Spanish fare in the form of La Taberna del Sur. Arriving via the main entrance there are 12 tickets desks and 2 information desks to the left, plus automatic check-in kiosks where passengers can print off tickets by putting in their booking reference number. It also allows people to make changes to bookings they have made online. The local trains are the Cercan?as Renfe split into the C2 trains which go towards Fuengirola and the C1 trains which head to downtown Malaga, taking in Malaga Pablo Picasso Airport just four stops from Maria Zambrano. These trains depart from the left hand platforms past the ticket barriers and the journey to the airport takes approximately 15 minutes at a cost of 1.25 euros single. However this means of airport transfer is ill-advised if travelling with a lot of luggage or with mobility issues, as it is located an arduous 10 minute walk from the terminal. To get to the station from the airport turn right out of the Malaga Airport departures hall, walk along the pavement following the signs, cross the road, pass through the car park and out the other side. Here there is a footbridge which takes you over the main road into the airport and down some steep stairs to the station. Be sure to check which train you are getting on because there is only one platform. Either check the destination written on the front or remember that trains coming from the left are going to Fuengirola, while those coming into the station from the right are heading to Malaga. If you are fit and agile and without much baggage it won?t be a problem, otherwise it is better to get the bus as even the steps on to the train itself are steep and small. The Malaga Airport buses which take you to Maria Zambrano Station are located outside the Malaga Airport arrivals hall, 50 metres down on the right after exiting. The number 19 bus runs roughly every half an hour to the main bus station in Malaga, located just round the corner from the train station, at a fare of 1.10 euros for a single ticket. Originally the journey would have taken 20 minutes but now because of the prolific road works with the new metro installation, it takes around half an hour. Once off the bus, walk down the road past the main entrance for the buses and cross over the road. Turn left and just a little way up on the right will be the side entrance to the Vialia Shopping Centre. Bus services go several times a day to Granada, Nerja, Marbella and Torremolinos, to name a few and to places further afield such as Algcerias, Alhaurin and Madrid. When returning from the bus station to the airport the stop is situated behind Bay 30, which is at the end of the central walkway and is specially designated only for airport buses. Be careful with high heels on this walkway as it is heavily polished marble and can be slippery. Maria Zambrano Train Station is open between 06.15 and 00.45 and if you have organised a car hire at Malaga Airport, there is parking in front for 1,500 vehicles. Of those spaces, 1,250 are underground and 250 are on ground level. Charges are ?0.026 per minute for the first half hour and ?0.025 there after with a maximum fee of ?18 for the whole day. Visitors travelling by long distant or high speed train on Preferential, First and Club Class get 24 hours free parking per ticket, so for a return ticket to Madrid for example it is 48 hours free parking. To reach the train station by car drive onto Avenida de Andalucia, take a right at the El Corte Ingles roundabout, carry on straight until you reach a roundabout with the Eroski shopping centre and then turn left onto the Calle de la Explanada de la Estaci?n. The station will come into a view a few minutes later on the right. It is just a two minute walk from the older Larios Shopping Centre. Useful Telephone Numbers: Station information 902 43 23 43 Information and sales 902 24 02 02 Disabled travellers 902 11 00 55

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If you are one of the many millions of Brits expected to fly out on holiday to the Costa del Sol this year, there is a good chance you’ll be jetting into Malaga Airport. As Spain’s 4th busiest airport, Malaga Pablo Picasso Airport sees approximately 13 million passengers through its gates each year, which results in the 2 terminals (soon to be 3) getting a little chaotic especially around peak season. With this in mind, it pays dividends to know in advance exactly where everything is. So once the luggage has been collected, the main priority for most people is getting out of the airport and to accommodation as quickly as possible so the fun can start. This more often means finding the right car hire at Malaga Airport. Whether due to impatient kids, size-able baggage or the unfamiliar temperatures, trying to grapple with confusing airport signage and wade through golfers, foreign students, hen parties, as well as regular holiday-makers, can prove a trying way to start a holiday, unless forearmed with the right knowledge. Our Idiot’s Guide can ensure you move like a heat seeking missile through the swathes of people, reach your target desk and be out of there before you’ve even had a chance to break a sweat. There are currently 23 Malaga Airport car hire firms in total but only 10 of these are based directly inside the Terminal 2 building itself. These are Auriga Crown, Autos Lido, Avis, Europcar, Goldcar, Hertz, National Atesa, Record, Sixt and Solmar. Access to these offices is just through the doors after baggage reclaim but before going through the final doors to the Malaga Airport Arrivals hall. On the right hand side is a ramp that takes you downstairs to where all the offices are. When you collect your keys, the staff member behind the desk will inform you which level of the car park your vehicle is situated on and the number of the bay. This will either be on your key fob or will be written down for you. From there you go to the opposite end of the hall to the entrance ramp, which takes you through to Level -1 of the car park. At the moment, the cars are spaced out over three levels: Ground Floor, Level -1 and Level -2. Most pick-up cars are parked between two floors with Auriga Crown, Europcar, National Atesa, Record, Solmar and Sixt on the Ground Floor and Autos Lido, Avis, Goldcar, Hertz, and both National Atesa and Record represented again on Level -1. To return a vehicle, there is a special entrance for rental cars which is just past the regular P1 and P2 parking entrance bays. There is no ticket to collect when entering and passengers do not have to return the keys to the original terminal-based office as there is a corresponding office for each company on one of the three floors. Sixt is the only one that has 2 offices and these are on the ground floor and Level -2. Autos Lido, Avis, Goldcar, Hertz and Record all have their offices on Level -1, while Auriga Crown, Europcar, National Atesa, Sixt and Solmar?s are situated on Level -2. These offices are also for use by people renting a car but not flying from the airport. The much smaller Terminal 1 also has 5 car hire check-in desks which are on the left as you coming through into arrivals. They are Auriga Crown Malaga Airport, Autos Lido Malaga Airport, Europcar Malaga Airport, National Malaga Airport and Sixt Malaga Airport. Most of the off-airport rental firms are located on a slip road running adjacent to the approach road into the airport called Avenida Garcia Morato. These Malaga car hire companies are Cargest, First Car Group, Global, Helle Hollis, Holiday, Malagacar, National, Niza and Top rent-a-car. Getting to these is incredibly simple as each puts on a specially-dedicated courtesy bus that either schedules runs to and from the airport every 15 minutes or uses the flight details of the customers to turn up at the right time. These buses collect from just outside the arrivals terminal by the regular bus stop which is around 50 metres down on the right after exiting the building. When returning the vehicle, drivers are advised to go round the roundabout and come back on themselves to turn right into the slip road called Avenida Garcia Morato. The final four Malaga Airport car rental firms are located just over the roundabout, after the BP garage on the right hand side and are Autolink, Marbesol, Tony?s and Yellow Car. They are also reachable via a footbridge that runs over the road. To find the footbridge turn right out of the Malaga Airport departures hall and follow the signs for the train station, which will lead you a little further down before making you cross the road and go through the car park.

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Whenever you contemplate to visit London, you must make it sure that everything is pre-planned otherwise you may have to face a lot of anticipated problems. To begin the journey with smiling faces and zest, you may take help of London airport to town transfers. Airport transfer services help you to feel at home throughout the journey because you don’t have to waste your time to arrange vehicle to drive you to town. Whatever the airport of London you land, whether it is Heathrow or Gatwick or any other you don’t have to waste your time. The time usually taken for London airport to town transfers depends on the distance of London airport to town. For instance it takes 35 to 60 minutes from London Heathrow Airport to town and it takes 55 to 75 minutes from London Gatwick Airport to town. This time duration also depends on the traffic on the roads especially during peak hours. If driver has to go through any other route because of road works is another reason of taking more time. As soon as you get out of customs hall inside the airport terminal, driver waits for you there holding a sign with your name written upon it, so that you don’t find any difficulty to recognize him. In any case if your flight gets late or early, you don’t have to worry about that, London airport transfer providers always keep an eye on all the incoming flights and they operate 24 hours. If you have to take long to come out of the customs hall, the driver keeps waiting for you outside. But, if it takes longer then you should inform them so that they can inform driver to wait for you there. You can book any of the vehicles according to the number of people you are and the amount you can spend. You can get any of the vehicles ranging from S class and E class Mercedes, BMW Series, Volvo’s and Chrysler people carriers. All the vehicles are equipped with air conditions. You can find a lot of place for luggage so that you do not have to put you luggage on the racks mounted on the top of the vehicles. While booking London airport to town transfers you need to provide your flight details and the address of your London hotel or private residence details, wherever you are going to stay. Your transfer is confirmed within 24 hours ever since you apply and you are provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

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Paris has three different rail networks, a bus service and taxis. The three rail networks are; * Metro - an underground network covering all of Paris * RER - a network that covers Paris and the residential regions (the banlieu) around Paris. Within Paris the RER is underground, while outside the trains are above ground * SNCF - the national rail network The transport networks for the Ã

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Los títulos siguientes se extraen de los artículos y de los sitios de las noticias, y sirven como par de los ejemplos donde la falta de freno se ha identificado como la causa principal de accidentes y de muertes del potencial en los caminos del africano del sur. Los taxis y los autobúses son sin embargo no los únicos culpables. Cada dueño del vehículo que mantiene su propio vehículo, usando los cojines de freno falsificados para ahorrar un par del rand, riesgo no sólo sus el propios vive pero también los de sus familias y de otros conductores en el camino. “Enero de 2004 - los malos frenos hacen trampas de la muerte de los carros” Setenta por ciento de carros examinados por el policía de tráfico de camino durante una operación de los bombardeos en los caminos KwaZulu-Natales la semana pasada fueron encontrados para tener frenos defectuosos…. “Noviembre de 2004 - “Muerte-atrapar los taxis no tiene ningún lugar en nuestros caminos” (2004)” El tráfico manda pensamiento que era una poder de cooldrink en el tablero de instrumentos del taxi del microbús - pero estaban a punto de ser atontados. Encontraron allí eran una pipa unida a la poder que ésa condujo al depósito del líquido de frenos en el compartimiento del reactor. El conductor vertía continuamente el líquido de frenos en la poder mientras que conducía. Éste era apenas uno de los defectos que horrorizaban encontrados por los oficiales del departamento del policía del metro de Johannesburg (JMPD) que conducían incursiones en los taxis como parte de sus 500 días simbólicos de la operación del día, que incluye blitzing de taxis en las filas… (Referencia. IOL.co.za, 5 de noviembre de 2004) Radebe culpa falta de freno en los accidentes del autobús (2006) La falta de freno era un factor importante en una crecida reciente de los accidentes del autobús, ministro de transporte Jeff Radebe dicho el jueves. Los “autobúses implicados en estos accidentes son claramente viejos y no roadworthy,” él dijo a operadores de un autobús del SA conferencia de la asociación (Saboa) en Pretoria. A veces, los autobúses fueron cabidos con las nuevas piezas para pasar pruebas roadworthy, después de lo cual fueron quitados. Los operadores que autobúses estrellados debido a negligencia, recklessness y unroadworthiness ser sostenidos responsables, él advirtió. Radebe dicho todos los subsidios de estado de recepción de los operadores del autobús tendrá que renovar sus flotas y experimentar la prueba regular en las instalaciones autorizadas… ¿Cuándo debo substituir mis frenos? Síntomas de la falta de freno: 1. Ruidos Tu sistema de frenos puede gritar para la ayuda si estás oyendo ruidos extraños cuando presionas el freno. Dos del más común son chirridos y el moler. 2. Chirría La fricción de la guarnición de freno causa calor. Bajo condiciones extremas esto puede dañar los cojines y/o la guarnición, los tambores de freno y los rotores. 3. El moler Los sonidos que muelen metálicos indican que tus cojines de freno están usados a través. El contacto metal sobre metal dañará los tambores o los rotores. 4. Pedal de freno bajo o que se descolora ¿Tus frenos requieren el bombeo para parar el coche? ¿El pedal se hunde al entarimado cuando te paran en una luz? Puede haber un escape en el sistema de frenos, aire en las líneas del freno, o la necesidad de un ajuste del freno. 5. El tirar a una fricción del lado o del freno Las guarniciones del freno gastadas o desiguales o una línea dañada del freno pueden hacer tu vehículo tirar a un lado. Los frenos que son descontrolados o han contaminado el líquido pueden hacer frenos arrastrar. Frenar la prueba y la importancia de la certificación del cojín de freno - ECE R 90 y VC8053 El ECE R90 es un estándar europeo para los componentes del freno que requiere a fabricantes del freno conformarse y garantizar a los estándares del equipo original por lo que el funcionamiento y la calidad. Los productos que se conforman a estos estándar llevan una marca de “E” en productos y el empaquetado. En Europa los cojines de freno no pueden ser utilizados o ser vendidos a menos que lleven esta marca que prueba que ellos los estándares del funcionamiento y de calidad obedientes. La mayoría de los países alrededor del mundo están siguiendo el juego fijando los estándares a los cuales los cojines de freno tienen que conformarse. La regulación VC8053 es especificación mínima publicada en la gaceta no 22014 del gobierno del 2 de febrero de 2001, a el cual el freno las producciones en cadena en Suráfrica tiene que conformarse y esta especificación es regulada por el SABS. Las pruebas para ambas estas regulaciones consisten en pruebas del laboratorio y del camino - no entraremos el detalle sobre él sino resumiremos algo los requisitos: Pruebas del camino del cojín de freno: 1. Una serie de 0 tipos pruebas de la estandardización - frenando repentinamente bajo diversas condiciones de la velocidad y de la carga del vehículo con la puntería para probar la respuesta correcta en emergencias, el estacionamiento y diversas situaciones que frenan. 2. Pérdida de eficacia cuando está calentado - en la primera prueba el freno se utiliza 15 veces en la sucesión de probar su funcionamiento bajo diversas condiciones. En el proceso, el freno calienta. En el caso pasado su funcionamiento se mide y se comprueba para saber si hay la operación correcta después de lo cual los resultados se comparan al funcionamiento del freno cuando los frenos son fríos. 3. prueba de la Velocidad-sensibilidad - la presión se identifica en la prueba anterior de obtener una desaceleración de 5m/s2. La misma clase de prueba se repite en 65 kilómetros por hora, 90km/h y 135km/h para comprobar que la desaceleración del freno está mantenida con independencia de la velocidad a la cual el vehículo está viajando. Pruebas de laboratorio del cojín de freno: Una vez que se terminen las pruebas del camino, se hacen los pruebas de laboratorio mecánicos: 1. Prueba de la compresibilidad - la compresibilidad del cojín de freno no debe exceder el 5% de su grueso en 400 grados c 2. Resistencia al asimiento del freno - esta prueba determina simplemente la adherencia del material de la fricción a la ayuda del metal. Una vez que se terminen las pruebas se publica un número de aprobación y es obligatorio que los cojines de freno y el empaquetado contienen el número específico - ejemplo: E1. El empaquetado debe ser prueba del pisón y contener instrucciones en la lengua local donde el producto será vendido. Los cojines de freno obedientes de los estándares no sólo asegurarán los vehículos roadworthy pero también asegurarán la seguridad para el conductor y sus pasajeros cuando se necesita la mayoría. Impulsan a tan todos los dueños del vehículo asegurarse de que los cojines de freno del reemplazo que compran se conforman a los requisitos y a los estándares de la industria.

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I just got off the phone with a credit card account company. I was closing a merchant account that I no longer used. A simple transaction, or so I thought.After waiting on hold for a couple of minutes (I love the on hold dialog that says “your call is important to us and will be answered in the order received” - I always say to myself, and sometimes out loud, “your call is important to us, but not important enough to staff enough operators to actually answer it in a reasonable time”), I told the operator that I would like to close my account.I was then promptly transferred to another line and waited another couple of minutes on hold. I then repeated my request to operator number 2, who then asked me for my merchant account number, business name, address, position in the company and why I wanted to close the account.I quickly answered all the questions and was then transferred to ANOTHER operator. After waiting on hold again for several minutes, I went through the same process with operator 3 as I went through with operator 2.Then operator 3 asked my why I wanted to close my account. I answered that I no longer use the account and have no need for it. Operator 3 asked if there was anything in the company’s service that I was displeased with or would like changed. I answered that there wasn’t (although I was thinking about mentioning their perpetual-hold phone system and the number of people I had to talk with to get my account closed).Operator 3 seemed determined to try every tactic to keep my business, as any good company should. But it quickly became obvious to her that I just didn’t need the account. I wasn’t dissatisfied with their service, I just did not have a need for it anymore.I was then given instructions to compose the letter/fax that is required to close my account (apparently verifying my account information three times was not enough of a security check, I needed to send in a letter as well).Up to this point I had been speaking to a very friendly operator.I was then informed that the closing date of my account (that should also be included in my letter) was five months later. I asked why I had to wait five months and was patronizingly informed that my “revolving” contract was for 6 months at a time and the next expiration was five months from now.If I canceled my account earlier I would have to pay a “$300 early termination fee”. So I had to pay $150 in monthly fees to avoid the $300 fee. The tone of the operator’s voice made me feel like she was steeling herself for a heated argument with an enraged customer.I simply said “un-huh” and nothing more. She then asked if I needed anything else, I said “no” and the call ended.By then I was a bit amused at the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde display I had just witnessed from this customer support operator and the company in general.First (as mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll) they try their best to keep me as a customer, fix any problems I may have had, promise better service in the future, lower my rates and wash my car (well, it seemed to be heading in that direction). It really seemed to me that they wanted to stay in my good graces and not part company with any bad blood between us.Then (Mr. Hyde appears) they whacked me with my choice of a $300 fine or a forced 5 months of extra unneeded service. First make sure there is no bad blood, then come up with a stupid reason for creating some in a relationship that had had no problems up to this point.Now what am I going to remember about the three years of service that they gave me? That I had no problems with them, that everything went smoothly? No. If asked, I am going to tell the story of how they tried to screw me when I needed to cancel my account.So much for good publicity. What was the point of their trying to preserve our relationship if they were just going to poison it at the end anyway?It seems that as long as I was a current customer the priority was to keep me happy, but when I become a former customer it is open season on my wallet (I still have to be a customer for 5 more months - so the first part is somewhat conditional).Well, I hope they enjoy the extra $150 they extorted from me because I am going to do my best to give them $150 of negative word-of-mouth. ***************************************************************(c) Simple Joe, Inc.David Berky is president of Simple Joe, Inc. a marketing company that sells simple software under the brand name of Simple Joe. One of Simple Joe’s best selling products is Simple Joe’s Money Tools - a collection of 14 personal finance and investment calculators. This article may be freely distributed so long as the copyright, author’s information and an active link (where possible) are included.

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