Save Money On Travel Expenses By Renting An Apartment Or Home

"Save Money On Travel Expenses By Renting An Apartment Or Home"," I very seldom had to worry about living expenses, because I was in the U.K
 Army at the time.
 To do this required a certain amount of discipline and a certain amount of.
 sweat equity.
 When it was meal time, you ate in a little bistro or sandwich shop (some great ones in London), or bought food and made your own.


Oh, in Germany I stayed in some pretty inexpensive gasthauses and hotels, often sharing a bath, and in London, I found an inexpensive, but clean and centrally located, hotel run by the Salvation Army!

Do your research and be willing to sacrifice some of the amenities and you can do okay.


One way around this expense is to rent an apartment or home for your stay.
 There are many small, but sufficient apartments available for short lease periods.
 This furnished apartment includes utilities, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette.
for a fraction of the price.
eating local food and patronizing local businesses on a regular basis.


The flat will include free WI-FI, by the way, so we can get our computer fix at no additional charge! I will even be able to blog and post articles from there.
 There are many websites online which specialize in short term apartment rentals for tourists in almost any country you can hope to visit.

Assisted Living Minus La Vida Loca

"Assisted Living Minus La Vida Loca"," Location, location, location plays a significant role in cost as establishments renting a building or leasing a piece of land may pass on rental or leasing hikes to their residents.
 These centers probably work along the same lines as hotels brandishing their star ratings.


Choosing between a single room and a shared room attracts different prices.
 As such, a room with a view and closest to the dining room and living area may command a higher bid than a crow's nest.
 In the event the service commands more time or resource from the staff or center, the figure charged is higher.
 It is thus essential to fully comprehend how the institution applies its pricing scheme for assistance living expenses so as not to be slapped with a nasty surprise at month end.
 Allowing the caregiver to charge as and when needed is no different than giving the mechanic a full hand in tinkering with the car.
 Additional meals such as snacks may also be outside the normal order of things and are charged accordingly.
 As their responsibilities in providing living assistance do not cover the more frivolous matters, a resident asking for special treatment is expected to pay more.

Save Money by Reducing Food and Grocery Expenses

"Save Money by Reducing Food and Grocery Expenses"," One easy way to have more money is to reduce your living expenses.

Buy from low-cost sources -- Make a list of the most expensive items you buy on a regular basis.

Buy bread and pastry items at a day-old bread store or day-old pastry store if you have one of them in town.

If you have a ""dollar"" store (or other bargain outlet) in your town, you can save money by shopping there.

Buy in bulk, if appropriate -- You usually can save money if you buy in bulk.
 (You can rotate the purchases among the group of people that you share with.
 Make this a place that is easy to access.
 This could be a BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco Warehouse, or Sam's Club, for example.
 In my own area, the Western Family brand tends to be lower cost supplier.
 (Better to pay just for the food itself, without having to pay for the advertising expense.

Buy lower-cost cuts of meats and slow-cook them to make them tender.

When local produce is plentiful it usually will be cheaper than out of season produce that has to be shipped in.

Change your habits -- Do you buy things on a whim rather than because you have planned to use them in meals? Do you buy bananas in a bunch and then have to throw some of them out? If you have some of these problems, you might want to change these wasteful habits.
 You'll be tempted to buy things on impulse.
 Instead, you might try having soup and sandwich meals.

Potatoes are a low-cost food that can be used in many different ways.  Other low-cost foods are beans, carrots, rice, and many types of soup.
 Instead of junk food, buy fruits and nuts for snacking.

Convenience costs money -- You can save a great deal of money by forfeiting various types of conveniences.
 Instead, make your own lunch at home and bring it with you to work.

Don't buy frozen TV dinners.
 If you want, you can make your own frozen meals at home.
 It takes longer but you can save a lot of money.
 Of course, I don't mean to grind your own flour.
 Chop up things yourself instead of buying them already chopped up.

Plan ahead -- One way to reduce your food purchases is to plan your meals a week at a time.

If your local newspaper features weekly grocery advertisements, you could plan your meals for the coming days around those specials.
 You may want to buy enough to be able to can or preserve a portion for later use.
 Then make a note on your permanent shopping reminders list not to buy these things anymore or not to buy too much at a time.
 Another way is to freeze the leftovers, or use non-spoiling containers or wrap.
 They can be used in casseroles, salads, soups, and stews.
 See how many family members can guess the new ingredients in your latest ""mystery"" casserole.
 Then include them in your snacks or menus for the next few days.

See if any local stores will give you double or triple the value of the coupon.
 Enter the search term "grocery coupons" or grocery coupons to print.
 Just enter the search term "healthy low-cost recipes."

When preparing soups, casseroles, and other combined foods, you may be able to use lower-cost substitutes
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Points to Consider Before Living Together With Your Boyfriend

" Points to Consider Before Living Together With Your Boyfriend"," But not everyone can relate to this living arrangement, especially those with strict and conservative beliefs.


 Love is an all-important factor in a relationship; same goes for domestic responsibilities.
 The set-up is almost the same as a married couple's only that you're not yet bound by matrimony.


If you're planning for this set-up, talk to your partner about the place you'll live in- is it his or your's? Or is it better to live in a new place?

Consider the household chores and how they will be divided among the two of you.


Are you both financially ready?

It is important to consider the financial stability of your partnership as a couple.
 If the two of you are stable in your jobs and you think you can share the expenses equally, maybe this set-up will work out fine.
 When everything becomes too expensive for the other person to bear, conflicts can arise and the blame game starts.
 But if one of you grew up in a conservative family and they do not approve unless you get married, then that's another issue.
 And you wouldn't want your parents to feel regretful for allowing you, so you need to reassure them too.


 Do you feel it in your heart that you can't do without your partner? Do you trust him? Are you friends and are you on the same page in this relationship?

It is important that you trust each other primarily because you'll be sharing each other's lives 24/7.
 You'll see each other's good and bad sides, the flaws, the imperfections and the things you don't even expect.
 If you feel that your partner is not ready for this move, then don't push it.

 Is it more than just the sexual part of your relationship that made you decide to take it to this level?

If sex is not the main reason to move in with your loved one, you still need to plan it well in order for you to have a strong, harmonious relationship.
 You should be responsible enough, patient, trust-worthy and mature to be able to handle the challenges that go with moving and living together.
 You should be prepared for its ups and downs, and the two of you should always work to compromise on certain things to keep the relationship in a healthy state.


If you have been thinking about living together, it's better to talk about it now with your sweetie to know if he/she is thinking about it too.
 If there are too many possible complications, then maybe it's best to set this aside for the meantime.

To Get Ahead - Living Within Your Means Just Doesn't Cut It

"To Get Ahead - Living Within Your Means Just Doesn't Cut It"," Many people try to give others advice on how to get ahead in the world and one of the first things they tell you is to live within your means.
 The only way to get ahead financially is by living below your means.
 Knowing how to make a budget is a very important part of getting your finances in order.
 By setting up a budget and defining your goals you will then have to come up with a plan to fallow so you can successfully achieve your goals.


If you have amassed a sizable credit card debt you are living beyond your means right now unless some kind of medical emergency came up and that is the reason for the debt.
 Debt is something that you do not want to keep because you end up paying a lot more than what you borrowed by the time you pay everything off.
 That is good because the life style changes you are about to go though will not be as dramatic as someone who is living beyond there means.


The fist thing you should do if you want to get out of debt or start a savings plan is learn how to make a budget.
 All you need to do is take a month and record everything you spend your money on.
 It is best to do this daily so you do not forget what the transactions were for but once a week can be good enough.
 Any purchase you made with cash from money you take out of an ATM you will need to get a receipt for and save it.


When you have it all written down on a peace of paper or on the computer it is time to start categorizing them.
 If you do not have a program for budgeting you will have to come up with categories yourself.
 Take each thing that you spent money on and put it under one of the categories you choose to use along with how much it cost.
 Now it is time to find areas were you can reduce your spending.
 Make a new list with the same categories but instead of putting everything you spent money on under them only put the things you expect to need to spend money on.
 At the bottom of the paper next to where you put the total money you expect to spend put how much money you expect to make that month.
 Now you have to plan ways to stick to your budget.
 Starting to bring your own lunch and coffee in a thermos to work will definitely save you a lot of money.
 You do not have to quit your social life totally but you can slow it down a little bit.
 Just have everyone bring something so the cost is spread out between you all just like when you go to the bars.


You need to find a place to live that is more affordable then the place you are in right now.
 By having a roommate you can reduce your monthly housing payment by up to half along with your utility bills.
 When you pick a roommate you will have to ensure it is someone who is financial responsible and willing to sign the lease with you.
 This can help out with your house payments a little bit each month.
 You are not trying to cut down your housing expenses so you have more money to spend you are doing it so you can start paying off debt or build up a savings.
 If you are paying for a vehicle for five years you cannot afford the vehicle you have.
 If you cannot pay off a vehicle in two or three years you need to look for a cheaper vehicle.
 As long as you do not live in the Snow Belt where you need a four wheel drive and do not rely on hauling things with your vehicle for work purposes you have no need of a car that costs more than $15,000 brand new.
 The biggest problem people have buying a used car is they are unable to get money together for a down payment so they go with a new car because they can get the whole thing financed.
 If you currently have a new car you still owe a lot of money on it go to the dealer you bought it from and see if you can reduce your payments by trading it in for a cheaper vehicle or go to another dealer and see what they can do for you.


By not being the one trying to keep up with the neighbor you will probably end up being in better shape than they are later on down the road.
 A budget is not something that is going to fix your financial situation in a month or even a year.
 You need to do things smart like if you pay long distance for phone calls it is time for you to get a different phone carrier because most places do not charge long distance any more for phone calls inside of the U.
 and sometimes even Canada.
 A cell phone comes free with a service plan these days and there is no need to pay for internet access on your cell phone if you have a computer and internet access at home.
 A computer is not something you have to upgrade every year.
 The only thing I recommend not going cheep on is the virus software on your computer.


By paying of your debt and setting a small amount aside in savings to build up an emergency fund you will be on your way to financial stability.
 Once you have your debt under control and by under control I mean you do not have anything on your credit cards that can't be paid off in a month and you are driving a car that you will have paid off in three years or less.
 This can be either with CD's, Mutual Funds, Savings Account, and Stocks, what ever you know the most about.
 The key is getting to the point you can start saving money.
 At the very least set up a savings account with a bank that is FDIC insured.
 The only thing you have to do is stay disciplined and not stray to far from you budget.

Save Money Living at Home

"Save Money Living at Home"," I valued the comforts I had by living at home, but I also wanted to experience my freedom and a life out from under my parents' wing.
 However, when I consulted others who had made the choice to move out rather than remain at home with their parents, their advice was to remain at home as long as feasibly possible.
 The job market was tough and competitive, and the cost of living was just too high to get my own apartment; I then made the decision to remain at home with my parents because it was the most obvious and sensible choice.
 I had no appreciation for money and I was spending it on absurd novelties faster than I was earning it.


My college degree opened the door to university for me.
 I lived in a shared living space while studying for three years.
 The cost of living, however, prevented me from being able to save any of my salary.
 We had no idea how we could ever possibly afford it.


I think that living at home used to have such a negative stigma attached to it but times have now changed.
 The general cost of living has also gone up and it is for these reasons that it is becoming socially acceptable to move back in with your parents.
 This presents an even more involved set of factors to think about.


Perhaps you find yourself in a similar situation, and you are trying to figure out how to make it work out for everyone involved.


Define Clear Expectations

Discuss with your parents what will be expected from you in the way of chores.
 Discuss whether or not you can have friends over for dinner or to spend the night.
 For example, if you plan to spend the night out, should you be obligated to call home first? Knowing everyone's expectations up front will make the entire experience much more pleasant for everyone involved.
 A later departure date can always be negotiated if it should become necessary.


Charge Rent

For some families it would be unheard of to expect their children to pay rent but that doesn't mean you shouldn't offer.


A well defined set of rules will make it easier for everyone.
 You need to consider your parents' lifestyle and give them their space when they need it.
 Make sure that you clean up after yourself and help out as often as you can.
 The situation allows  parents to earn extra money to help them with expenses like utilities and groceries, and our rent comes out to half of what we'd have spent living on our own.

Living Together - Legal Advice on How to Protect Yourself Financially

"Living Together - Legal Advice on How to Protect Yourself Financially"," The financial protection provided by the law during the cohabitation and if the relationship breaks down is very different and for cohabitees almost non-existent.


What the law will do however is enforce arrangements and agreements that have been made by the parties.


In addition they should both make Wills.
 Always get things down in writing both to protect yourself in any eventuality and to avoid future arguments and disputes.
 Discuss and agree who will contribute to the purchase and how the sale proceeds will be divided up on sale.


No matter what division is agreed, make sure that the ownership shares agreed are recorded properly when you purchase the property.


Discuss whether the property is to be held as tenants in common or joint tenants.


You may well need to draft a trust deed to reflect the agreement reached as to what is to happen with the property if you separate.


As soon as you can, agree on the payment of living expenses.
 If you're going to have joint bank accounts and credit cards consider how they will operate.
 Nothing can start an argument like one person accusing the other of overspending on a joint bank account.


If you or your partner have children from another relationship agree where you stand in caring for and disciplining these children.
 If you are a father with children born before December 2003 you may need to enter into a parental responsibility agreement with the mother.
 You will then be able to carry on the care of the children in the event of your partner dying.
 Consider the need to make a power of attorney to give your partner control of your financial and business affairs.
 This will help your partner to take care of your wishes as otherwise relatives, possibly distant, would otherwise have to be consulted.

How Can You Benefit From a Weight Loss System

"How Can You Benefit From a Weight Loss System"," Although it might give the impression that it is a task that can be simply accomplished, losing weight can be challenging to do with no appropriate exercise and diet system.
 It can additionally be difficult to put yourself on a healthy, balanced diet, particularly if you don't yet understand where you should begin.


Do you know exactly what a weight loss system consists of?  It's a completely designed diet and exercise guide that you will stick to.


Understand, their approach is get you ready to meet your weight loss goals.
 Furthermore, if you do make your mind up to employ a weight loss system, then you have to confirm that you can keep committed to sticking with it correctly.
 Whereas it's alright to have recurring ""off diet days"", they ought not to be taken for granted.

                              

Anantara Dhigu

"Anantara Dhigu","

A quick 35-minute speedboat ride from the Maldives' main airport, the Anantara Dhigu is that quintessential tropical retreat that caters to every type of sun-loving traveler.


All the rooms feature colorful, island-style interiors that nod to the Anantara chain's Thai heritage.
 Sunrise Beachfront Villas sleep three adults (or two adults and two children) and have private gardens, outdoor bathrooms and modern extras including flat-screen TVs and DVD players.


Choose from diving, sailing, snorkeling and surfing in the crystal-clear Indian Ocean, or find a quiet spot to lounge in an overwater villa, by the infinity-edge pool or on Dhigu's powder-white beach.
 My favorite was the coconut scrub, which has a coconut oil base that feels incredibly hydrating, but I also loved the flower-filled footbath and the quick rubdown that kicks off all treatments.
 From diving and snorkeling to sailing and fishing, the resort organizes everything from its Aquafanatic Watersports Center.
 Less accomplished riders can stay close to home and sign up for lessons in the resort's tranquil lagoon.
 The Terazzo resturant serves Italian specialties like grilled scallops and homemade lobster ravioli in a romantic oceanside dining room, while the beachfront Fushi Café dishes out delicious Maldivian curries.


Flights are available to Malé International Airport (MLE) from major U. S cities on a variety of carriers.

Bahamas Fishing - Only 50 miles off the coast of Florida is some of the best fishing in the world.

"Bahamas Fishing - Only 50 miles off the coast of Florida is some of the best fishing in the world.","

Before we go any further, let's get something right out in the open.
 It's for this reason so many who appreciate these mysterious fish, end the year crossing the Gulf Stream to take full advantage of the most prolific high-speed trolling found anywhere on any chart.
 That is, if you savor coming face to face with one of the fastest and most aggressive killing machines in all the world's oceans.


If this exciting fishery sounds intriguing to you or you're just looking to expand your horizons and brush up on your high-speed skills, then stick around.


Wahoo were probably given their somewhat dubious name from the most common sound emitted from an anglers' mouth when the savage fish strike, leaving the privileged in awe of the relentless power these speedsters command as they tear off on their initial screaming run.
 In lieu of a homing devise, these deadly assassins are armed with wicked jaws lined with surgically sharp, serrated teeth capable of tearing through a 20 pound tuna in one swift slice.
 Favoring tuna, bonito, dolphin and other mackerels, wahoo grow extremely fast reaching close to 40 inches and sexual maturity by the end of year number one.


Structure orientated, wahoo are close cousins to king mackerel and prefer water temperatures ranging from the mid 70s to low 80s.
 Like many pelagic predators, populations migrate north in the summer and head south for the winter, right on the tails of mass concentrations of baitfish and the bonito, tuna, and mackerel feeding on them.
 From there, bait concentrations head into the shallows surrounding the western most reaches of Grand Bahama Island, or continue on their trek south and pile up on the outskirts of the Great Bahama Bank.
 It's these sharp counters bordering both protruding oasis' where high-speed wahoo hunters will find most of the drag screaming action.
 For crews departing Jupiter, Palm Beach, Boynton, and Boca Inlets, this stretch of productive water should be your 'go-to-spot' for serious wahoo action.
 Teams crossing from Hillsboro, Port Everglades and Miami's major cuts will find this stretch a breeze to reach.


Your only obstacle for reaching these promising wahoo areas during peak season smack dab in the middle of winter will be the weather.
 Bearing in mind any amount of wind from a northerly quadrant will leave you convinced the 'Stream would have been better off left alone.


To take full advantage of these brief periods of tolerable conditions between passing fronts, be ready to depart your home port on short notice.
 When the window opens call a couple of your best buddies, load a cooler with rations, and shoot over for a day, a weekend, or an extended holiday sprint.


For as far back as I can recall, every time we've crossed to the other side to get in on the hot high-speed bite we've always kept concise records of moon phase, tide, weather, water temp and so on.
 The increased activity is probably attributed to stronger tides and currents.
 The falling water spilling off the shallow banks brings with it a constant food source.


Regardless which end of the spectrum you head to, West End or Bimini, effective high-speed trolling in Bahamian waters requires specialized tackle and a specialized approach.
 It's this narrow avenue of sorts where the majority of wahoo prefer to hunt.
 Once you encounter your intended quarry, and you will, flip a quick 180 and backtrack through the same depth.


Now that we've made it crystal clear on precisely where and when to find wahoo, let's talk more about appropriate gear and proper execution.
 As I mentioned earlier this type of angling requires specialized tackle designed specifically for the job at hand, a job that requires pulling heavy lures and heavy weights at well above average trolling speeds.
 The later are run much farther back in the pattern.
 But if you feel you're trolling too fast, add two or three more knots of speed and you should be right on the money.
 A common misconception is the added pound or two of lead forces the lures to run well below the surface, they don't.
 The added lead is only implemented to ensure the lures don't skip across the surface.


High-speed wahoo trolling is also not the place for measly terminal gear.
 wind-on leaders straight to our main lines with simple loop-to-loop connections.
 ball bearing snap-swivel is crimped to the end of the wind-on which is where our trolling weights come into play.
 On the opposite side of the sinker, finish things off with a 50', 300 lb. test
 This is where your lures cable leader is affixed.
 They're all heavy, and all feature tapered, conical or bullet shaped heads which create minimal drag and help keep the lures tracking straight.
 To prevent tackle failure, lures intended for this application MUST be rigged with a length of 400 lb. test
 There is no such thing as overkill when chasing these merciless predators.
 They represent high-profile go-fast baits which track true and remain submerged even in the roughest sea conditions.
 Both have an alluring flash and hold up well after numerous attacks.
 Speaking of hooks, wahoo champions attest stiff rigs are the key to hooking and holding more fish.
 The business end will remain right where it needs to be to make a solid connection.
 50 pounds of thrashing chainsaw tethered to the end of a cable can do serious damage.
 Once the prize has been boated, secure the fish in a cooler until the wahoo officially meets his maker.
 Final step would be to pack the entire fish in ice.
 I recommend preparing on a preheated grill after marinating in melted butter, fresh garlic, white wine, fresh parsley, lemon juice and your favorite seasonings to taste.
 Yummy!

The areas we described off West End and Bimini offer fantastic wahoo fishing that will leave you with lifelong memories and a freezer full of tasty fillets.
 It's always fun to high-speed troll alongside other boats and more lures in the water will make pinpointing the action that much easier.
 I hope the info provided helps you the next time you dash across the Gulf Stream.

Space Tourism: Will Go Far, Or Fizzle Out?

"Space Tourism: Will Go Far, Or Fizzle Out?"," Spaceport America, located in Upham, New Mexico, is the world's first commercial spaceport, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic the world's first self-proclaimed ""spaceline"" and the facility's anchor tenant.
 Orbital facilities are being marketed to governments as an alternative to the International Space Station, one reason Bigelow has approached the Canadian government about a ground facility.
 Other companies are selling and marketing tickets to go to space.
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 He has a master's degree in science, technology and public policy from The George Washington University.
 (He also holds a bachelor's in journalism from Rider University.


There are hundreds of millions of dollars being poured into the space tourism industry, but the question that seems to persist is whether space tourism is for real.
 The biggest is money and right now companies like Virgin Galactic, XCOR Aerospace and Armadillo Aerospace are the current frontrunners in the effort to send ""citizen astronauts"" into space.
 Then there is what could be called the ""X"" factor, a type of manifest destiny-based momentum that is carrying forward our natural compulsion as humans to gravitate beyond what we already know.


Companies like Virgin Galactic, XCOR Aerospace, Blue Origin Aerospace, Armadillo Aerospace, Excalibur Almaz, Bigelow Aerospace and, just recently, Boeing are all waist deep in a mini space race, each eagerly positioning themselves to become the first company to begin sending spaceships filled with private tourists on suborbital and, eventually, orbital flights.


""Virgin has a lot of money and prestige behind it,"" Messier told NewSpace Magazine.
 They just completed another test flight.
 One question is their engine: they still need to do a lot of testing.


But, if Virgin Galactic is Goliath, XCOR and Armadillo are the ""Davids"" of the story.
 ""XCOR is the expert at engines and I think they have a workable design and their funding now seems solid.
 There seems to be a lot of people interested in doing this (visiting space).
 But I think there is a market.
 The Russians have been sending the very wealthy to the ISS (International Space Station) for years.
 ""The price has gone up to about $45 million for a 10-day to two-week mission.
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That will change once private companies catch up, finding viable, safe and cost-effective avenues for putting paying customers into orbit.
 At least one company, Excalibur Almaz has already don that.


Former Excalibur employee and current Boise State University Professor Clay Morgan has intimated the company may intend to eventually send tourists around the moon and back.
 Orbital Sciences Corporation may also convert its Cygnus freighter for human missions.


These ventures, and others, are vying for funding under NASA's Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) program.
 ""It's only about 250 miles up, but right now governments have a monopoly on it.
 In ten years, the space industry could be totally unrecognizable.
 NASA is now relying on the private sector to continue development efforts from the Earth to the moon while it tries to adjust to a new mission mandate.
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 The efforts are intended to foster entrepreneurial activity leading to job growth in engineering, analysis, design, and research, and to economic growth as capabilities for new markets are created.
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 In 2009, NASA used its Space Act authority to invest up to $50 million dollars in multiple competitively awarded, funded agreements.


""It's a complicated issue.
 ""The vehicles they were building were too expensive, weren't going to get us to the moon very fast and there would be so much money going into a lunar base, we wouldn't have enough money left to do anything with it.
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With the space tourism industry about to take off, literally, the economic effects, according to Messier, could be significant, with thousands of new jobs and careers made available to the public.
 ""Bigalow has talked about 20 or more flights per year to sustain its space stations.
 Ticket prices between companies vary, even now, roughly 16 months before Virgin Galactic launches its first flight.
 Armadillo is selling its seats at about $102,000.


But what is it about space that causes people to throw down such cold, hard cash for a few minutes above the Earth? Does being in space change the average person's perspective on what it means to be a human on this planet? Some say it does, but Messier, who has never been to space, isn't sure.
 That will be interesting,"" he said.
 And, it's probably true.
 Virgin would love to have repeat customers, so it's in the company's interest to have people come back again and again.


Many of those were youth caught in the mesmerizing current of wonder and excitement generated by the space race of the 1960's.


The wait ended for a handful of hopefuls, beginning in 2001, when Dennis Tito hitched a ride with the Russians to the International Space Station at a cost of $20 million.


But things have changed: the fact that millions of dollars are being spent on constructing spaceports all over the world is a very tangible sign this space tourism thing truly is for real.

Your Next Fishing Boat Should Be A Scout

When it comes to building a great reputation for design and quality in fishing boats, Scout has earned that through 20 years of cutting edge craftsmanship. Scout, more than any other boat manufacturer knows what it will take to produce award winning fishing boats and continue to put out the best fishing boats in the world.

The reverse-shoebox hull deck design which increases overall strength of the hull while making the boat safer is an example of the kind of innovation that sets Scout Boats apart from other fishingboats. Another, is that wood rots, so, it simply is not used in any Scout boats, instead they use composite stringers throughout. Scout doesn't take shortcuts because their goal is to make the best fishing boat in the world.

The Air Assist Hull is yet another important innovation from Scout. It increases static floatation as well as the time it takes to plane, improves the overall boats handling and helps with fuel economy as well. Those are three very important items when out on the water.

Scout hasn't settled on their past successes, they continue daily to come up with new features like their "Strata-Mount System" a design feature that takes all of the naturally occurring stresses of the engine and spreads them out over the length of the hull increasing performance, durability, and strength. If you want a dependable fishing boat you should be thinking about a Scout.

So, if you're looking for exceptional fishing boats, look no further than Scout Fishing boats. They are the most innovative sport fishing boatson the market. Whether it be a sport fishing boat, bay boat, coastal fishing boat, you name it Scout makes the best of them. They have been building them for over 20 years and continue to put out the best fishing boats in the world. These are beautiful, dependable, and durable crafts that are capable of taking you wherever you need to get on the water. Make a Scout your next fishing boat!

To Buy Or Not To Purchase Graduation Gowns

For most people wearing graduation gowns come only once. What about for those who have other siblings or relatives who might be wearing the same apparel in the coming years? This question gets down to the dilemma of whether to purchase or not purchase your Graduation Gowns. There are various factors why people opt to buy their gowns. There are as numerous factors as well why some favor to rent the gowns. For whatever reason there may be, the choice will always depend on your personal judgement and capacity. Listed here are some of the factors why individuals select to purchase or not to buy their gowns.

The first factor that comes to mind when graduation day approaches is to purchase the graduation apparel. Looking your best on your special day is among the preparations that a graduating student and a parent would do. Wearing top quality gowns on the special day is a great method to look your best. But first of all you need to be able to find the best gowns for you.

Purchasing your graduation apparel can give you several benefits. The main advantage of purchasing is that you get to keep this as a memorabilia or as an investment also. Keeping items for memories sake is a usual nostalgic effect of parents specifically when their kids graduate with flying colors. Many parents take so much pride in the achievements of their kids. Aside from keeping them as memorabilia, these gowns may also be utilized again by siblings or relatives. This is another excellent reason for buying. It is practical to buy when there are still other members of the family who will use them in the future. The apparel is simple to store anyway.

Another excellent reason for buying will be the security and assurance that you will have. Making certain that you will use brand new items will refrain you from being concerned about any health concerns. Other people are cautious about these matters. Some people are not at ease wearing clothes from rentals. If you are among these people then spending for a little more wouldn\'t hurt your wallet at all so long as you have your assurance and confidence on the cleanliness of the items.

On the other hand, renting your gowns as well as graduation stoles also has its own positive aspects. First on the list is practicality. For those who do not have enough cash to purchase this is a wise way of getting top quality items. This is also a practical way if there are no other siblings or relatives that will use the apparel. You can find high quality gowns and graduation accessories for rent either online or from shops. Just make sure that you buy them from dependable suppliers that can offer clean goods for you.

Whether you choose to buy or rent your apparel, the most crucial factor to consider is your capacity. If you are capable of buying then do so. If budget is tight then opt for a rental. It does not matter if the graduation gowns are new or rented. What matters more is that you get the proper fit, you get the correct style and color which is required by the school. Make sure also that you buy quality items from suppliers which have well established integrity in the industry. This will ensure you a great buy or rental.

Tips for Creating a Hilarious Online Dating Profile"

"Tips for Creating a Hilarious Online Dating Profile"," And this applies to all kinds of dating websites, including the free ones and the more upmarket pay dating sites.
 The difference usually boils down to which dating tips are given the most importance.
 If you can instil a bit of humour in your online dating profile, then you are more than halfway there to getting it just right.


Firstly, grab their attention with a witty heading or tagline.
 Here are some crazy examples, but you can make your own version of these to generate many views of your profile, and from there some real live dates with people who ""get"" you, and enjoy your off-beat sense of humour:
Looks and brains - I have one of these elements, guess which?
Hopeless romantic seeks hedonistic party animal
Pick me for the most unpredictable time of your life
I may not be the best catch on this site, but at least you are reading this right now!

One of the greatest ways known to attract members of the opposite sex is to invent a ludicrous job title.
 Some have indeed become famous in their own right.


For example, if you are a construction worker, say that you are working on a secret building for the government that will house two of every species in the event of a nuclear catastrophe, and you have been asked to seek out the perfect female to join in you in the fallout shelter.


So, be as absurd, outrageous and bizarre as you like, just make sure it is based on the truth

Survival Tips For The High Cost Of Living Expenses

"Survival Tips For The High Cost Of Living Expenses"," With gasoline and electricity prices sky rocketing, there are several choices for reducing the monthly cash flow.


Groceries can cost less with discounts and bulk purchases.
 However, an item that costs a dollar and has a fifty cent off coupon just reduced the price of that item to half of the marked value.


Cooking times and temperatures are usually figured on an average for global altitudes.
 Microwave ovens may also have a defrost option which can cook foods.
 Poached eggs can also be cooked in custard cups using the microwave defrost settings.


Transportation is necessary to arrive at the expected times at such places as work, and medical appointments.
 People who have mini vans can seat more people than in standard passenger cars, and doing a little math can reveal how much fuel is needed to get back and forth to work.


Entertainment is something that people need.
 It might be necessary to cease going out to such places as movie theaters, and restaurants, but movies can be rented online using a computer.


Electricity bills seem to get higher each month, and even though it could mean spending money to save it, there are some appliances which could be replaced with more energy efficient units.

Entitlement - How it Affects Our Finances, Our Relationships and Our Lives

"Entitlement - How it Affects Our Finances, Our Relationships and Our Lives"," We'll look at ways to reverse this.


In the old days, on a global level, our standard of living was much lower.


Over the years, as our standard of living rose higher and higher, it now takes two incomes just to survive.
 Instead of just going to a movie and some place inexpensive for dinner for a special night out - now we have very expensive forms of entertainment.
 They even read books.
 If you had a telephone, it was a luxury.
 Nowadays, there's very little personal interaction.


We are now leading very insular lives and the end result is that we have more cases of depression, especially among teenagers and young adults.
 This is more than just being dissatisfied with your lot in life.
 Having family and friends around you to share the good times and the bad times.
 Anything and everything that you can possibly want or need can be purchased online.
 In so many different ways we can see the breakdown of the family and of the community coinciding with the breakdown of the economy.
 Instead of listening to the radio and using our creative imagination, or reading a book and letting it take us to different locales, now we have to be entertained.
 Now we need TV, video games, the internet.


Instead of conversation, we plant ourselves in front of TV's.
 People used to have to develop social skills.


Unfortunately the ills of society cannot be reversed by waving a magic wand over them.
 So how do we get past this attitude of entitlement? That the world owes us a living? That if you don't have what you want that it's ok to steal?

How do we go back to the basics of child-rearing?Where the parents made the rules and the children obeyed them.
 That we're raising a generation of children who are growing up to be irresponsible adults who are not held accountable for their actions.


So before we can fix the economy, we have to fix ourselves.
 We have to hold our bankers and our financial institutions accountable for everything.
 We have only to look at the increase in shoplifting to the CEO's of major corporations who have stolen from their company's pension funds.


When the economy started to go down, a taxi driver in New York City was asked what he was going to do if people didn't have enough money to take taxis and he couldn't pay his bills.
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I heard of a woman in her 40's who walked through the produce department of a supermarket and started to eat the grapes and cherries that were on display.
 It was as if she had the right to sample whatever goods were out there.


When doctors and patients submit fraudulent insurance claims - those costs aren't just washed away - they get passed onto the other people who are insured.
 A neighbour of his was one of his golfing buddies, and he was also a doctor.
 They talked about gold, about politics, their hobbies.
 When he got his bill from the hospital, he was absolutely outraged to see that that neighbour charged his insurance company for every single visit for the month that he was there.
 He then called this doctor friend of his and told him that if he didn't call the insurance company and rectify his mistake, he was going to contact the media and start an investigation.


The entitlement issues we face today can be traced back to the low standards we set for our children.
 We are raising children who reach adulthood as grasping individuals taking whatever they can from whomever they wish without stopping to question their actions.
 She moved to a smaller place and planned on using the profits from the sale as her retirement income.
 They felt that the money from the sale was their inheritance and it should go to them.
 Her adult children were living their own lives, earning their own money, and not supporting her.


In the US, they have been conducting surveys among middle management to upper-management employees who were laid off when their company's downsized.
 What we see happening to these people - they empty out their retirement funds, their pensions, their savings accounts, their family's savings accounts, and mortgage their houses to the hilt.
 If they cannot get the kind of money that they had been making, they are choosing to go on unemployment for however long it lasts and to live off everyone else.
 These are people who are able-bodied and capable of working but who choose not to - and society is supporting them.


A couple of years ago, I heard of a teenager who asked her father for a car after she got her license.
 He didn't have much money so he got her a new Volkswagen.
 Her father couldn't even claim on the insurance because it was deliberate.
 This father, as well-meaning as he probably thought he was, only contributed to his daughter's sense of entitlement.


This disregard for property, for other people's financial problems, and for other people's feelings represents the kind of attitude that is running rampant among many cultures.


How can we expect our politicians, our bankers, our financial institutions, our corporations, to exhibit more accountability than we expect from our own children?

Many children, single and married, move back home into their parents' home because they cannot afford to make it on their own.
 It is far better to teach children moral and financial responsibility when they are young than have to learn it the hard way when they are older.
 My father kept on giving me money, even when I was in my 30's and I never really learned how to be independent financially.


I could go on and on giving you examples of entitlement in every strata of society, but the ones that I have cited are ample demonstrations of how we're contributing to the downfall of our economy.
 We're taking the path of least resistance and while we're holding everyone else accountable for their actions, we're taking no responsibility for our own.
 Learn how to say no to yourself.

Cost of Living in Dubai and Its Effects on Dubai Real Estate

"Cost of Living in Dubai and Its Effects on Dubai Real Estate"," Cost of living is generally described as the cost of basic necessities of life. Food & Drink:Dubai has got a variety of food, both in terms of cost and cuisines. If you are living on a limited budget then going for the locally made food items can be a wise move, instead of buying imported stuff. Similarly, the prices of drinks also differ; Alcohol is expensive (and available only at licensed bars and restaurants) however soft drinks are not that costly. The chief reason behind these hikes is the demand factor. If you need to save on that, try searching for some less expensive hotels in the old city. If not, you can share residence with someone or get a place to live in Sharjah or Ajman, which are not far away. If you are having your personal conveyance, you'll find traveling quite easy on your pocket. Dubai is not short of entertainment options either, which may seem a little bit expensive but given that they are often once in a lifetime experiences, they are well worth it. Sky rocketing rents and high prices are making it hard for lower class (which mainly consists of labors) to reside in Dubai.

Grand Adventure Travel -the Travel Trend Of The 21st Century

Adventure travel gives you the chance to experience new places and activities, and can be more fun than typical tours. Hot air balloons offer you an exciting and unusual way to see the scenery in any country. Of course, you can find hot air ballooning in many places, but if you do it in a place that has some unique scenery or wildlife, it becomes even more exciting. There are balloon festivals in the American Southwest in places like New Mexico and Colorado where you can float above the mountains. Some other hot air ballooning possibilities include Costa Rica, where you have some amazing scenery and a large selection of plants and animals. Imagine viewing the Egyptian pyramids from a hot air balloon -such trips are actually offered. Hot air ballooning is unlike any other way to see scenery, and it's worth doing at least once. Anyone who's fond of winter sports might want to consider a ski trip, or perhaps one that involves snowboarding. If you\'re a skier, or even if you want to learn, there are many destinations to consider during the winter. There is great skiing in many American regions, such as New England and the Rocky Mountains. Other destinations to consider are Canada, Switzerland and Japan. If you sign up with an adventure travel tour, you can often find more challenging and varied skiing possibilities than you could be simply staying somewhere that offers skiing. A good ski trip can involve a good selection of diverse slops, and may take you off the beaten path. If you have a favorite winter destination, or one you\'d like to see, a ski trip might be the perfect vacation. The majority of people never get to see the world through the eyes of scuba divers, which is really a shame. When you dive deep into the ocean, you can meet creatures and other life forms that are unlike anything else. There are many great scuba diving destinations in the world, including Mexico, the Cayman Islands and many parts of Australia. If you've never gone scuba diving, you should research what kind of training or certification you might need on any trips you want to consider. So before you sign up for adventure travel that involves scuba diving, see what you have to do to learn the skills -this may be offered in your own area. Nothing can expose you to more beautiful and exciting parts of the planet than scuba diving. When you dive deep into the ocean, you can meet creatures and other life forms that are unlike anything else. Once you get into scuba diving, you can enjoy the differences that every ocean has to offer, and you can find adventure tours in many parts of the world. If you've never gone scuba diving, you should research what kind of training or certification you might need on any trips you want to consider. You don't necessarily have to visit an exotic location, however, to get certified, so you should research the closest place that offers this. Adventure travel can give you more than just another vacation, but also memories that last a lifetime. You can find adventure travel trips that are made for people with all different interests, budgets and abilities. If you're hiking, scuba diving or exploring caves, for instance, most adventure travel companies offer trips made for people at all different levels. The ideal is usually something that will challenge you, but that's not beyond your abilities. Most professionals will tell you that anytime you enter into a vehicle, whether it's standard everyday driving or on vacation, you must have enough insurance. Check with your insurance agent for more details.

Be In Style- Visit The Best Hair Salon

Going to a Hair Salon

- Cutting of Hair

In a hair salon, you can find professionals when it comes to cutting and styling hair so you can be ensured of good results. You can say what you prefer and also ask the opinion of the stylist to what he thinks is the best for you. The stylist also had some training and education in order to become a professional so you are more assured. The stylist is your friend, so don\'t hesitate on talking to him. Your hair is their most treasured possession and they want to make it the best. You can definitely let them decide the best cut for you since they are experts when it comes to styling hair.

- Doing Shampoo

Shampoo is definitely a big help for the hair but not all people know how to apply properly the shampoo just so the hair can be well and good. You are sure to have good shampooing when you leave it to the experts because they know how to manipulate the hair of any kind. A lot of women entrust the quality of their hair to the stylists in the salon and would not even apply shampoo by them since they are more confident when the stylist will do it for them.

- Color of Hair

Before, having grey hair was something ordinary and normal occurrence of growing. People don\'t make it such a big deal when their hair would turn grey. Today it has changed a lot since people are more into having another set of hair color and grey can be a choice of color too if you like. There have been so many changes in colors. However, coloring is not simple. If you don\'t want to compromise the result of the coloring, always hire the professional in coloring your hair. You may have regret it if you choose to do it on your own.

- Advice on Hair

In the salon, you will be given advice on your hair. The one who can best tell what is good for your hair other than yourself is the one who is cutting it. Because they have undergone training and education, their advices are coming from the expert and it is most likely correct.

If you are talking about your hair, the best way to style it is by hiring a professional to do it for you. It is not something simple when you cut your hair not when putting some additional colors into it. You can find a lot of hair stylists who are good in styling hair for both sexes and you can be assured of good results. The following are the services which you can have in the hair salon

  

MLM Or Network Marketing Business - Are You Really Ready For Success With This Using the Internet?

"MLM Or Network Marketing Business - Are You Really Ready For Success With This Using the Internet?"," many people are doing just that through multi level marketing and network marketing.


There is a perception that these methods of making money are easy, and does not take a lot of effort.


Now most people have this misconception that MLM and network marketing are illegal pyramid schemes.


Like anything in life it is very important for you to do some research before getting involved with a program to see whether it's right for you or not.
 They also offer advice on how to differentiate between legitimate companies and illegal ones.
 Better to be safe than sorry.
 This is what is used to pay distributors fast start bonuses and monthly commissions.


While this can be difficult for the new person who has no knowledge of the industry, good companies provides proper training and support to help the new person get up and running fast.
 Momentum is critical to your success, especially in MLM or network marketing.
 Getting a number of people started in your business early will allow you to start making some money fast.


Before joining one of these programs you should do a self evaluation, to see if it is something that you really want to do.
 Remember, this is a business and will require your full commitment to get started right.


*Be Self Motivated - There will be down times and for your business to keep growing you will need to be working it consistently, at least for the first year.


*Become A Leader - To make significant income, members have to build down-lines of hundreds and sometimes thousands.
 To build and provide motivation for these people you will have to become a leader.
 The network marketing industry continues to evolve over time, and unless you try to keep up with the new trends you will be left behind.


Important Note

The face of MLM & Network Marketing has recently taken on a new phase.
 Many network marketing veterans are now combining the versatility of the internet, with their traditional off-line marketing concepts to take their businesses to new heights.


Conclusion

Multi-level marketing and network marketing can be a strong leveraging income source.
 Most people are drawn to the power of residual income or passive income, as they recognize this as the most effective way to develop long term financial security.

Be A Life Giving Dynamo - The Path To Work From Home Business Success

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"Be A Life Giving Dynamo - The Path To Work From Home Business Success","plain and simple.


To achieve successful growth in your relationships with others, one way is to be life-giving to all whom you come into contact with.


I'm sure you know exactly where I'm coming from yes? You must know at least one person, at least I hope you do, who you feel stimulated by just by spending time with them.


On the flip side of this there are some people who simply sap you of your bounce, and your drive.


How can you become a more life giving dynamo? One of the many ways is to begin offering praise, to commend people.


This change isn't just apparent in them, no; you will feel a change in you and in your relationship with that person.
 Never deceive anybody.


Let's start with the benefits:

1) Firstly, once we get into the habit of offering due praise - emphasis on the word 'due' - your relationships begin to develop and prosper and your work from home business success depends on those valuable relationships forming.


All great leaders have the power to positively influence and energize their followers.
 The amazing Al Pacino locker room speech in the film 'Any Given Sunday' is one of the best examples of leadership I've ever seen.
 Amazing leadership.


2) Your relationship grows in strength.


3) Joyful, more accomplished people.
' Be that service unto others, help them to raise their game - they will often welcome it with open arms and in so doing, you will raise your own game and chances of work from home business success.
 This is what is honest, right and just.


Now how you can actually do the praising:

Firstly, what you need to focus on with other people is their positive characteristics.
 Congratulate them.


Probably the best way that you can do this is by doing it face-to-face with the person.
 Face-to-face takes literally seconds to complete and over time the outcome is truly inspiring.
 Even if you are paying somebody to complete a task for you, the money isn't 100% of the reward that you should give them for a job well done.


Start today; spread your message of praise where it is warranted.

Network Marketing Success- 8 Strategies for Effective Downline Leadership

"Network Marketing Success- 8 Strategies for Effective Downline Leadership"," But effective leadership is a vital part of helping your downline to produce at top levels.

 Effective leadership involves empowering your downline to do things for themselves.
 Guiding them to the answers is a matter of asking the right questions as an upline:

""What do you think you could do in that situation?""

""What worked out the best for you with this business-building event?""

""How would you handle that differently next time?""

When you are tempted to tell a team member what to do, ask a question instead and allow them to discover the answer for themselves.
 Find each individual's personal strength.
 Invest some time identifying particular ways that a person can be successful with your business - even if they are beyond the duplicatable system that you have set up.
 Lead, don't push.
 Leading is about walking out in front of people, successfully working the business so that they will want to follow you on their own accord.
 Provide the information and tools they need, and then inspire them by successfully demonstrating the example yourself.
 Manage your time effectively.
  Effective leaders don't allow each of their team members to chat away for hours on the phone.

 Help your downline to understand that success is never about one isolated event.
 Create a list of simple business building tasks, and teach them to keep a log of the tasks completed each day.

 Send team updates or newsletters via email to your downline at least every two weeks.
 Everyone loves to see his or her name in print.

 Recognize that you can't make anyone do anything.

 Creating a large and successful network marketing team is so fun and rewarding that we sometimes forget to take breaks - and that can lead to burnout.

A Guide on Maintaining Success

"A Guide on Maintaining Success"," When we are young children, feeling happy comes with far fewer strings attached.
 To be satisfied is easier for some than it is for others.


Indeed, maintaining success is kind of like a drug.
 After all, we all want to have something to live for.
 However, when we think about it, achieving a goal is merely the end of a successful chapter.
 This is the mindset of the winner.


Few ultra successful people rest on their laurels.
 Rather than dwelling on past success or mistakes, you should aim to develop a forward thinking mindset, an optimistic attitude that remains stable and rational at all times.
 Those of us for whom a target is not so obvious need to develop a plan of action.
 It is unlikely that you are going to feel happy putting a lot of time and effort into something you don't care about.
 If you fall into this category, maintaining long term success in other areas can be crucial for your mental health.
 Without drive, commitment, dedication and motivation there is NO chance of any success being maintained over a long term period.
 Long term success entails working with your own natural instincts.


As well as your goals being important to you, there must also be enthusiasm shown for the journey you need to take.


Achieving your goals may involve some discomfort, but don't make things difficult for yourself unnecessarily.
 If, for example, you want to get fitter but don't like going to gyms then join a club or begin a sport.


Remember that maintaining long term success requires a contract to be signed, with yourself! The longer you commit to a goal, the longer you are committing to yourself.
 You will begin to feel that you can conquer the world.
 I wish you all the best.