Archive for October, 2009

My travel agent says I need to pay him back some commission?

kingsgirl asked:


Under any circumstances, do I pay my TA?
I have not signed any agreement with him at all, but after receiving a discount from the cruise line (not the TA), he said he thinks they may have discounted me more and I may have to pay back some of the commission. I know that if the cost of my cruise goes down, their commission goes down, but that doesn’t mean I fork out the money for their commission. How do I get around this? I don’t want to piss them off and cancel my booking. What if I just said “I would be more comfortable if you work it out with the cruiseline and not with me”. ?

Russian Brides

Posted by burnsai - October 31, 2009 at 10:44 pm

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has anyone ever heard of myjarofdirt the website? i booked there and got a good discount?

precursorjak79 asked:


my jar of dirt has a link to a myspace account thats where all his links are and i got good discounts. not to sound like a cheapo but hey everyone wants low cost travel

Adventure Tribes

Posted by burnsai - October 31, 2009 at 9:19 pm

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Would you be interested in travel packages?

hotlavaflows2u asked:


For example, like a tour service that comes with hotel, airfare and private limo services at a discounted price?

By the way, what would these services be called and what category would it be under?

How to get rid of Man Boobs

Posted by burnsai - October 31, 2009 at 4:00 am

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Cheap Motels

cheap motels
Surfing around the world
If you want to travel around the world to catch the world’s greatest surfers, plot out these dates and destinations.
Drowning Shakespeare – Cheap Motels live

Does anybody know of cheap motels in Los Angeles or Hollywood that does weekly, bi-weekly or monthly rates?

Me and a friend want to move out to LA / Hollywood area and we can’t find anywhere on the internet some cheap atleast reasonable motels that does weekyl, bi-weekyly, and or monthly rates. Please help anyone?

http://www.resideo.com/us/california/losangeles/

Click the “Check Availability” button, choose your dates, then submit the form — it’ll automatically give you any discounted ‘extended stay’ rates.

Good luck!

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 5:47 pm

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Airfare Manila To Boracay

airfare manila to boracay
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Cheap Asia Travel – Information You May Need to Know

One of the most well-known tourist destinations is Asia. With lots of tourist spots and cheap travel destinations, you will surely have an enjoyable vacation even if you are on a tight travel budget. Among the countries that you can visit in Asia include the Philippines, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Maldives, Laos, Brunei, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Japan, Mongolia, Nepal, Daruss, North Korea, Laos, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan.

A typical Asia travel covers the foremost tourist regions of Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Myanmar. Most travel experts often advise their clients to visit these regions during the breezy months. In Asia, you can travel either by taxi, airplane, bus or hire your personal driver. You can also travel by boat and train. Land and train travel can be such a wonderful event to take a look at the countryside as you move towards another destination.

If you are considering an Asia travel package, it is wise to consult a travel agency or a travel agent who can give you cheap travel deals. You can also search online for cheap travel packages. Travel excursions and tours are great means to explore a city or a country. Fully escorted travel tours typically include air fares, hotel accommodations, meals, guides and a lot more.

Asia offers a few of the finest air pass values of some regions. For less than two thousand dollars, you can visit almost 20 different interesting spots in Asia. Among the most usual price destinations are Cebu, Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Sapporo, Penang, Manila, Osaka, Shanghai, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore and Taipei, to name a few. Another cheap Asia travel is to book a group travel. This could be an escapade Asia traveling with your family, friends or people you do not personally know.

There are lots of travel websites on the Internet that you can check to find cheap Asia travel deals or packages. And if you know where to take a glance at, you can surely find a cost effective travel package, discounted airfares, promotional deals and an affordable travel agent. You may also check some newspapers and magazines to find the best travel deals in Asia or may ask your friends who have visited Asia at a very affordable rate.

There are simply lots of places to see in Asia and these include the newly opened Disneyland in Hong Kong, fish and flea markets in Tokyo, astonishing zoos in Singapore, fabulous beaches in the Philippines like Boracay and Dakak, bird parks in Indonesia, pristine beaches in Thailand, religious sites in Kamakura and animal rehabilitation centers in Malaysia. With so many great things to see, you can certainly have a wonderful experience and get to see a diverse culture.

When searching for cheap airfares, it is advisable to look for airlines and travel agencies that focus on the country that you are planning to visit. Finding the most inexpensive means of transportation is a thing but do not, of course, forget about safety.

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 4:44 pm

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Creating Dazzling Effects With Mineral Eye Shadow

Marilyn M Etzel asked:


What will people see when they look into your eyes? Hopefully they will see how beautiful they look made up with mineral eye shadow. Use the variety of colors in the mineral eye shadow line to create different effects for day and night.

Why mineral eye shadow?

Have you ever used traditional eye shadows? Applying them can lead to clumping in the creases of the eye and excess flaking off. After eight hours of wear, more eye shadow is needed if you want to maintain your look any longer.

Mineral eye shadow has the benefit of intense colors without the clumping. A major benefit of mineral eye shadow is that the ingredients that make it are from the earth. Some manufacturers add other extras to the mix for various reasons but you can find a manufacturer that sticks to the basics.

Also, healthy skin starts with mineral makeup. Here are just a few of the benefits of wearing it:

• Sun protection from harmful ultraviolet rays

• Reflective properties that hide fine lines and wrinkles

• Non-comedogenic (means it won’t clog the pores and lead to skin irritations)

• Feels lightweight when applied

The colors of mineral eye shadow are supplied by the iron oxides in the makeup. These colors are used to create subtle shadings and also dramatic evening looks. Mineral eye shadow can be applied in the morning and keep up the same effect all day without reapplication.

Mineral eye shadow effects

Use eye shadow to get the look you want for your eye. It takes a little practice but with a few helpful hints you can be a pro in no time. For instance, using lighter colors on your eyelids causes the eyes to appear to recede. Darker colors will do the opposite and pull your eyes into the forefront. If you apply the lighter color to the entire eye area, it has a minimizing effect.

Lighter colors work well during the daytime. At work, you don’t need bedroom eyes. To keep your eyes noticeable, add a layer of mascara to your lashes. Use a color that will complement your skin without going too bold.

Nighttime is time to sizzle. Bring out your most vibrant colors for attention-grabbing eye effects. Before applying any eye shadow, prepare the eye area using loose mineral powder. Now, you are ready to create. Create your look with three shades that complement each other: a lighter one, a medium tone, and a darker color. For an eyeliner effect, wet a little of the darker powder and apply to the upper and lower lash lines with an eyeliner brush.

Use your lighter shade on the entire eyelid. You can use a shimmery color here to add some sparkle. The darker color is spread along the upper lash line out to the crease at the corner of the eye. Here, you make a sharp turn upwards toward the brow bone. This creates a “V” shape. The medium color covers the lower half of the eyelid. Smudge the medium and dark colors to create a “smoky” look.



Ghost Hunting Equipment

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 1:32 pm

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Airfare For Funeral

airfare for funeral
Vero Beach family fights for justice for daughter killed in Spain
VERO BEACH — Sandra Cerna sometimes sounds as if she’s fighting to breathe. The thought of what happened to her daughter, she said, sits like a crushing weight on her chest.

I need last minute airfare to get to a funeral in Florida Sat. Any ideas to get it under $200 from Albany?

A close friend passed away and his service is Sat. at 2 p.m. I am a nanny and I don’t have any paid time off, so the least amount of time I take off the better. I am also dead broke but really need to attend this service. I can fly out of Albany, NY, Newburgh, NY (SWF is code) or anywhere within 1-2 hours of Saratoga, NY and into Orlando, Sanford (SFB), Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm or Tampa bc I have friends and family all over. I have heard I could go to airport and request standby for under $100 but I’m nervous bc I’ve never done it except when I had a ticket and missed the flight, and I was also told if I call they make exceptions for funerals, etc. Please help!

I’m sorry for your loss. Here is some information (not all good news), and I hope it will help:

1.) All airlines differ in their prices for bereavement fares, and usually you are to pay full price up front and then submit the “evidence” of the death in the family (because a lot of people take advantage of the lower fare) to get a refund.

When you call the airlines, inform them that there is a death in the family and you would like the bereavement fare.

To get this discounted fare most airlines will ask for:
* The name of the deceased (or soon to be)
* Your relationship to that person
* The name, address and phone number funeral home (when you are submitting for a refund after completing air travel)
* Date of the service (when you are submitting for a refund after completing air travel)
* A copy of the death certificate (when you are submitting for a refund after completing air travel)

Please note that with most airlines you are only eligible for this fare if you are a parent, grandparent (including step-parent and in-laws), spouse, child, aunt/uncle, sibling (including step-siblings/in-laws), and niece/nephew. Most airlines (but not all) also include same sex domestic partners and legal guardians as eligible family members.

Most airlines that offer bereavement fares will waive last minute restrictions and allow you to book using your frequent flyer miles as long as there is frequent flyer space available for the flights, and provided you give the airline the information outlined above.

Sometimes you may not be able to get all of the above details before you travel. Hold onto receipts, boarding passes, and obtain a copy of the death certificate and provide the details mentioned above. Submit these items to the airline as soon as possible after you have completed travel (many airlines have time limits for obtaining refunds). Keep a photocopy of the items that you have given to the airline. This is essential in obtaining your refund for the value of the discount after completion of travel.

Not all airlines provide bereavement fares. Again, bereavement fares are not always the least expensive option out there, but quite often they are. If you are applying for a refund after completing your travel, do make sure that the airline you are using does offer a bereavement fare prior to travel. Bereavement fares exist to offer you travel options for when you need to travel at the last minute because of imminent death or a death in the family.

2.) Most companies don’t sell standby tickets anymore. The usual way to get them is to either be a dependent or employee of an airline, have a buddy pass, or to already have bought a full priced ticket and just wanting to change the day you fly. Standby tickets are not a cheaper fare anymore. The only time you get a bargain is if you volunteered to give up your seat on an overcrowded flight and they upgraded you.

But here is how stand-by works. You have to get to the airport at least an hour earlier than normal because they put your name down on a stand-by list which is first come first serve, per say. There IS an order of priority, such as crew members on a schedule first, bumped passengers or passengers who gave up their seats from a different flight next, crew members and dependents not on business next, those with their airline sky mile accounts, people with buddy passes, etc.

While you wait, I suggest you go look around or bring a book to read or something to do. After they do all their upgrades, seat change requests, and board all the passengers with normal fare tickets for that day, they will start to call out the names of stand-by passengers.

Here’s the thing to be wary of: if the flight is full, you don’t get a seat, so it’s always best to call a day ahead and find out how full they expect the flight to be and to give them advance notice that you DO expect to go on the flight for that day.

3.) Here are some tips for finding cheap fares:

– Sometimes the internet is cheaper, sometimes the phone operators are cheaper, and sometimes travel agents are cheaper. Check out all three to make sure you get the best deal.

– Choose the same airline for all legs of your itinerary whenever possible so you can take advantage of all connecting and round-trip airfares.

– Try to fly on the least popular days: Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.

– Remember that Saturday night stays are usually required for most bargain airfares.

– Try to select the least popular flight times: mid-morning or late evening.

– Check with discount airlines for cheaper fares.

– Try to book as far in advance as possible. Generally try to purchase your tickets at least 21 days in advance of departure. Many airlines also have specials requiring three-, seven- or 14-day advance purchase.

– In general, the cheapest airfares are available in the spring and summer.

– If you travel around the holidays, book your departure and return flights a day or more before and after peak travel dates. If you’re flexible, you might benefit by waiting until the last minute to book your flight because major carriers often run special sales. These sales, however, often have a long list of rules, restrictions and blackout dates.

–Consider booking tickets that come with restrictions because they also come with a cheaper price tag.

– Consider using alternate airports near your desired airport. The extra drive can save you hundreds of dollars.

–Be as flexible as possible with your dates.

If I can be of more assistance, feel free to contact me

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 9:11 am

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How to Coin Shoot in a Park With a Metal Detector

Joseph Buffalo asked:


How To Coin Shoot in a Park With a Metal Detector.

This article will present a basic system for hunting for coins in a public park.

One of the first things you should do is to check with your city, county parks and recreation department to see if you are allowed to use a metal detector in their parks. If so they may require a permit. Most permits are free. They usually are good for a year.

Items you want to take to the park are;

* Metal detector with at least a 6″ coil

*Flathead Screw driver or other digging instrument.

*String or rope to line out your search area.

*Sand Scoop for sand play box, volleyball court or any other play area with sand.

*Water for drinking. Maybe some snacks.

If you have lived in the area for a long time you have an advantage in locating some good older parks in your city.

Sit down and think about how certain location were 20, 30, 40 years ago. Maybe you went to a local school some 25 years ago. That would be a good place to start.

Later on I am going to tell you how we found gold in a city park, worth over $300.

I like coin shooting parks early in the morning. Not so many lookie lookers. Some of the best places to coin shoot at schools and parks are around and under swings, slides, jungle gyms and similar play ground equipment. Basketball courts, Volleyball courts are very good. This is were the sand scoop comes in handy. Don’t forget any concession stands at the parks.

Before you map out your search, sit down and look over the search area. Visualize you doing what a person would be doing at the site. Lets use a volleyball court with sand base. The first area you want to search is around the fringe of the court in the grass. People will sit along the edge to watch the amateurs play. When you get a hit, use your flat nose screw driver to push down to the item and rock it back and forth. This will generally move the coin or item to the surface.

The next area of the court is in the sand. You can lay out some cord to do a grid search so you don’t overlook any section of the court. When you get a hit, use your sand scoop. We have found coins, jewelry, rings in many sand courts.

Kids seam to have a lot of loose change these days, far cry from my days, when fifty cents let me in the movies, two hot dogs and a coke. Check under the swing sets, you can locate some nice change there.

Coin Shooting is fun. Takes patients and control but sometimes it pays big.

Found over $300 worth of Gold in a city park. Read all about it at AzMuleTreasures

gold dredges

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 3:21 am

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Considerations When Buying a Garrett or Bounty Hunter Metal Detector

Janet Ashby asked:


There are many different Garrett or Bounty Hunter metal detectors available for this popular hobby with a wide range of features and prices ranging from under $100 to over $1000. If you are going to invest a substantial amount in a new metal detector take some time to consider the options and features available before you rush out to make a purchase.

Learning the techniques will take some time and many people do not put in the effort necessary for success and give up too soon in frustration!

All the metal detectors available have some common components and parts. This includes a stabiliser which will keep the machine steady when you sweep it over the ground, a shaft to connect the coil to the control box, the control box to house the batteries, circuits, microchip, speaker and controls and the coil which is used to detect the target.

How Metal Detectors Work

Metal detectors use a principal called ‘electromagnetic induction’ This works by producing a field in the coil as current passes through it. If there is a metal object close to the coil the field becomes distorted and electrical eddy current are then induced in the object which produce a magnetic field of the opposite polarity to the one in the coil. This is what produces the signal in the detector that alerts you to the presence of the metal object.

Considerations When Purchasing a Metal Detector

Treasure hunting type – metal detectors are used to hunt for different types of treasure including gold and silver jewelry, gold nuggets, relics and coins. Specialised metal detectors are manufactured for each of these types of targets. If you are hunting for gold nuggets a specialised metal detector can be purchased. For the novice treasure hunter a multi purpose detector is a good start.

Locations – Where you will be treasure hunting is important when you are deciding on the detector to purchase. Some are better in highly mineralised areas that other. Sandy beaches need a detector with a good ground balance and if you intend to hunt in the surf or underwater a water proof detector is a must.

How experienced are you? – If you are new to metal detecting a basic detector with a few features is probably the best to start with. More sophisticated detectors have many more features but a steeper learning curve. Novices who purchase a detector with a wide range of features tend to be the ones who give up in frustration.

Weight – .This is an important consideration as you will be spending a lot of time swinging the detector around and you will easily get tired if the detector is too heavy.

Price – the more sophisticated and feature rich the detector the heftier the price. For a fun hobby and a quick start opt for a cheaper detector with fewer features that will be easier to learn to operate correctly and give you some quick results. For the more experience treasure hunter or those who want better results and are prepared to take the time needed to learn how to use them correctly a more expensive machine with multiple features is the best option.

Conclusion

Whichever metal detector you choose be prepared to learn how to use it correctly. Research the type of soil present in the area you intend to hunt and look up reviews of different models and makes to make sure the one you buy is suitable.



gold dredges

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 2:30 am

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Airfare Google

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Google To Buy ITA Software – ITA Software Bought by Google for $700M.AVI

how expensive is shark diving in the U.S.A.?

I wanna go shark diving soooo bad!!! I live in Illinois. I don’t want to have to spend a grand on a plane ticket. so how expensive is shark diving? ive seen some stuff on google and its like 3375$ a person. no way can i spend that much. i figured it was just a couple hundred dollars not including airfare and hotel

between 2500-3500 dollars.

As Goes Google So Goes Us All

With yesterday’s announcement that Google will buy online travel
company, ITA, for $700 million cash, it’s become more and more obvious
that we all need to understand this search engine behemoth better —
every little nuance and facet and cog in the wheel.  We must
comprehend, study, eat, breath and sleep Google to stay alive and
succeed in our Internet-related businesses.  With this purchase
yesterday of ITA, Google hopes to boost its visibility in the airfare
market.

As we all know, Google has a huge presence and influence on just about
any activity that takes place online. It’s not likely that the
employees of Google sit around staring at their computers and surfing
the Internet all day, one by one, arbitrarily ranking sites that are
their favorites. Most likely, the people at Google and all search
engine companies rank websites by those that are deemed to have the
most authority on the given subject or keyword.  Jay Servidio, founder
and CEO of Teleteria, an adult website company, has a passion for
gleaning the maximum knowledge about Google and its effect on the
Internet. He attends conferences and continues to learn everything
there is to know, on a continuing basis, to get inside the mind of the
Internet user and be an expert on Google and the massively powerful
force that it is. Jay Servidio imparts to his clients and those who
contact him to pursue working from home in the adult website business
the importance of keeping tabs on the trends, the pulse, the daily news
on the Internet and what the future holds.  He knows how crucial it is
that businesses and entrepreneurs have a keen understanding of the
intricacies and operation of search engines, especially the giant
which is Google.

Teleteria offers continuous support to clients as they navigate their
way toward success in marketing their adult website businesses, and
that is why the company’s success is so impressive. Jay Servidio’s
years of experience in the business and vast expertise on how to
continue smooth sailing on the ever-changing waters of the Internet is
golden. He knows the importance of continuing to stay abreast of the
happenings. He knows it all too well.

Posted by burnsai - October 30, 2009 at 1:14 am

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